Right: leenie Boardman {10) gathers newspapers to be delivered bright and early at 5 a.m. Boardman has a more unique part-time job. She got a job because of her family. She has shared her paper routes with her brother since she was only eight years old, and said she really didn't have a say in il Pbotoby Hf!fllUJ Schroeder
Center: Vanessa Alvarado (12) tops off a brownie sundae with some whipped cream at the DQ. She knows how to create everyone's favorite desserts at the Grill and Chill. Plato by 11.,,,,. Sduoeder
Right: Sean Mikkelson (10) is part of a three-piece band, with bass player Kellan Grotrian and drummer Eddie Steele. Their band, Umbra, relea$ed a foursong demo last winter recorded at Heartthrob Studios. The genre of their music is progressive/screamo/post-hardcore.
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far Right: Bessy Genoves (10) and brother Billy Rosales (12) sins Chicano rap and enjoy representing Latinos. Genoves and Roslaes said they have signed with Adrian Martinez to Zenitram Records. Genoves said, "Our music is mostly about coming up from nothing, hanging out with friends and songs about coming from El Salvador."
Genoves said their music has a special purpose. "There aren't many ladies rapping in Spanish, so I like to speak out for the ones that can't."
Pboto by Jimmy Nga,-
Above: Jeremy Redja (11) has a metallic blue 1965 Fast back ford Mustang with a 289 two-barrel and a posse rear end. Courtesy Photo
Right: Stephanie Backemeyer (9) participates in a group discussion about gender identity at a Campus Life get together. Photo by Danielle Schroeder
Left: Kyle Kaluza (11) has a red 1984 ford Mustang. Kyle has souped up his 302 so it would be faster and more muscular putting over $6000 into his car. Kyle started working on his Mustang at the age of 14 and is still restoring the car three years later. During the winter he plans on putting in AFR 205 valve heads, an Eaton M90 supercharger and a new C4 Super Compition reverse valve body transmission. Kyle is holding a ' trophy he recieved for his awardwinning Mustang. Courtesy Photo
Above: Trevor Stuart (11), his father Rod Stuart and Ryan Luft (12) worked over 1,000 hours on Trevor's 1967 Ford Mustang. It is charcoal grey and worth between $19,000 to
$20,000. He has put abou t $ 12 ,000 into it. They started working on the c a r in October of 2003 and finished in Septe m e r of 2004. Trevor Stuart said he is pleas e w i th the over-
all apperance of his Mustang, and he did most of the body work himself. He said that his Mustang "is never finished and there is always work to be done. n Photo by: Evan foster
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"I work a ufJ5 hours per week at Toys 'R Us." hours every week."
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Megan A.rrigo (ll)
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week at Oa Vinci's Pizza."
A night that most looked forward to at North Star High School was considered a success because more people than ever before attended Students with friends and others with dates gathered into the Bayou for the event that began after the Homecoming football game when the North Star Gators went up against Papio South and brought home a great victory for the Gators.
Some students went with their dates to dinner before 'the dance. But in the end, all of the students eventually found their way to the dance. Students as in Amanda Ziegenbein and Ryan Mussman said that the Bayou was more crowded than in years past. Randi Himmelberg said that she hoped next year's Homecoming is as exciting and '
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Picture 5: Ember Joy (12) and Jaimi Nesson (12) dressed up the festivities with devil horns and an angel halo.
Picture 6: Ben Velde (12) and Andi Ramirez (11) both wore black.
Picture 7: Sara Streedbeck (12), Katie Anderson (12), and Jessica Gehris (12)
Justina Hinds (11) and Jallan Holmes (12)
the one and only
Top: &rah Marshall (I I) and &un 1-fartley (12) (Laurey and Curly) share a ~ionate kiss in the "love" scene during the Friday night perfonnanre.
Top Left: Conductor £ric .Sheppard practices with the afte1 schooL
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AMANDA GIEBELHAUS
Bloo4 swmt, and tears. You'd never think that all of that would happen while doing a musiral at North Star, but this year's play had all o that and more. Most audienre members never take into ronsideration all f the factors·that go into making aproduction.
Oklahoma, required not only memorizing three hours worth of dialogue and music, but also lrarning choreography for all of the danre numbers. A.nd since most of the rast had never taken a danre lesson in their life, it proved to be quite challenging.
A.long with those basics that rome with doing any musiraL this rast saw lots of curve balls. Complirations with the original leads (lieidi Moore (12) broke her ankle and Meghan Conner (11) moved) required th understudies to step up to the challenge. There was even an injury d • a performanre that almost caused A.ndie Westling (12) to miss performar es. The 19 piere orchestra had to rewrite the music since the oopy they rereived was written in the wrong key.
'Oklahoma" ran four nights for the public and was met with eno mous praise from the over 1,600 people who attended the productions. , "~ven though we ran into a lot of problems along the way, it was truly a great show thanks to the rast and crew," said Garret Lacey (11 ), who pla Mike one of the many rowboys in the production.
STORY BY BETH REMPFER
PHOTOS BY EMILY NANNEN, AMANDA GIEBELHAUS, MEGAN GENGENBACH. AND THE REST OF THE OKLAHOMA CAST AND CREW.
The 2005 cast and Crew
presen peration of director
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1)na lfolz, V'ICtoria lfunt, Michael JameS, Branden Jochum. Oliver Keller, wnie1le Kempkes, Drew Killman, Amber Knight Megan Kovar, Garret Larey, Derek Lewis, l\rysta Mangers, Sarall Marshall, Shailee ~tarshall, Andrew Martinez. Magalis Ma os, Jessie Meredith, E.mily Nannen, Jeff Nathan, Kristen Nathan, l\esha oeltFtl, Ray, Radtel Ray, Beth Rempfer, Mekita Rh~ E.lliot Robb, Sierra &naaf, ~R '5eaman, ,\bbey &nykowski. '5ran Spence, Kim &everuiOn, &Jare, Lauren Jaylor, Jennifer Van Dyke, Jason Wagner, Watson, Jed weldl, Abby Westling, Andie Westling. illoughby, Brandi Zwiener, Julian Zwiener
illan-v students at North Star have a very diverse sense or style. When people get dressed in the morning, the clothes expres§ the way they reel or how to be unique, not al1t·ays to fit in 1tith the crowd.
lllchelle Davis (12) is an employee at the Hollister w. at South Pointe Pavillion, and she really enjoys her job because she can maintain her style ror less. "The best part or working there is the discount I get on clothes," said Davis.
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Da~ toln )looks. walking TimOprer
11t·s ho,.· unique our school is. Anot11er 1t·ay students exp th mselves is tln-ough aceessories. . only girls hut the guys also t-.•y to be trendy. Fr0m h.intmer to glitter G torS 1t·alk the halls showing ,. hat th like to 1t·ear and aeeessorize to eatel tlte eyes of the othe..s as well as to please themsel'7e& 'l'hererore,noton1, is :. Star a !rreat sehool but aw) a f9Mhio • di rerse one at that. Gators ha-ve th o-..n ,.., of thinking along ~ith th own le.
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"My favorite televison show is family Guy because of all the stupid stuff Peter and Stewie do."
- Cordara Thompson (12)
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"The Click five is just an awesome band Their songs are just so fun to sing along and jam with. I'll be driving in my car, and they come on and I will just blare it and start singing along. And "the
head singer, Eric, is so ho t !"
- Raebel Talero (11)
•' "I c hoose Charlie and the Chocolate factory bec a use it has everything a girl needs, Johnny Depp and chocolate."
- Savanna Wright (9)
"Desperate Housewives is one of the most controversial shows and has become one of the most addictive shows ever made.
The media even picked up on people's obsessions showing their Desperate Housewives viewing parties. OMG can you say wowza?!"
-Nicole Tuma
(10)
"I think that muscians this year came out and did a new thing by being in their own movie or just doing another thing they loved to do- like Usher in 'In The Mix' and 50 Cent in 'Get Rich or Die T ryin. '"
-Desiree Rodriguez (12)
On any typieal day, emotions run the errom to be starting. I knew it was going to be the good to the and sometimes
• ..._. v a hard game hut I bad comidence we tothe ~••
As you walk down the the balls could win." or North Star you see a -variety or emotions on the races or our student body: A race distraught
Those who participate in SpOrts experience a range of' emo-
J11nior Tucker Seaman said he expirenced intense emotion during roothall. "Berore the SW playorr game I was very pumped
1: Kelsey Crowder (11) peers into the crowd during a home football game. Photo by staff 2: James Ray (11) puts everything else on hold while jammin' to his music. Photo by Nikki Amaya 3: Sarah Marshall (11) stretches out before the theatrical debut of "The Cave Cat." Photo by Emily Nannen
4: Tucker Seaman (11) is drenched ·with sweat on the sidelines of the varsity game. Photo By Yearbook Staff ·
5: Mary Lawson (11) stops to make a silly face dur i 1g the early-out on Wednesday. Photo by Emily Nanne.i 6: Brian Maya (12) and Nickolas Lacher (10) show off their "fashion sense." Photo by Nicole Tuma 7: Holl y Kohel (11) is stunned and upset while Brianna Loec { (11) tries not to laugh at the spill on Kohel's shirt.
Photo by Staff 8: Vanessa Alvarado (12) cracks up ii t the hallway ~efore class. Photo by fimmy Nguyen
her own little world after school.
12: Katie Johnson
takes a moment to ponder a thought. What is she thinking? Photo by
• 13: Jason Wagner
lets go and drops a note in his music class.
"Beins a part of the Gator girls basketball team has been a real learnins experience and has opened up my horizions for collese basketball."
Senior Aqueela Watkins
"I can't believe I actually passed all my classes last semester."
Senior Jimmy Nguyen
"This year's theatre prosram was just a blast, and as a senior it will always be one of my favorite memories. We were really successful this year and it was an unforsetable experience."
Senior Ashli Parsley
"Last year I sat so many fix-its that I became best friends with Mr. Z., but this year I haven't sat even one."
Junior Ben Tuma
"Makins lastins friendships and meetins such carins friends through North Star's threatre prosram has made this year so far rock."
Junior Rachel Ray Hollywood Lows 19
9: Jessy Livers (12) laughs at brother Logan Livers (9) after she tripped him in the hallway. Photo by Carly Strunk 10: Anthony Castor (10) opens his arms wide for a hug while grinning when he was roaming in the halls.
Photo by Yearbook Staff
11: Lauren Taylor wanders off into
Photo by Nicole Tuma
(11)
Nikkia Amaya
(10)
Photo by Yearbook Staff
Seniors not pictured:
Jassim Al-Ghazawi
Hanan Al-Hasaii
Elias Ali
Julia Alvarez
Shawn Barber
Michael Baxa
Matthew Beede
Monique Bevenue
Andrew Bishop
Tony Blackwell
Justin Blankenship
Julia Bol
Andrew Brady
Vincent Cao
Duane Cayou
Austin Choma
Anna Clark
Derrick Cocroft
Joseph Conway
Eliseo Correa
Jessica Demaray
Tommy Duong
Danielle Fischer
Tyshay ford
Tyler Frey
Ryan fries
Brynna Gillespie
Ashley Gilliland
Vicki Greene
Thow Guandong
Adriana Guerrero
Shahab Hamo
Katee Handy
Kris Handy
Casey Henggeler
Julia Anthony
David Archie
Abuol Arou
Jonny Arterburn
Cierra Barbee
Dustin Baumgartner
Brad Beebe
Barbie Bower
Kyle Brethouwer
Derick Bridgmon
Brandy Cole
Luis Corrales Gomez
Elias Correa
Dawn Crear
Brian Higgins Fadel Piso
Jenny Holmes Derrick Russell
Giorgio Houston
Andrew Hruza
Michael Schroeder
Jessica Shepard
Amber Hughes Arhmond Smith
Gary Inlow
ledo Kasem
Jeremy Kiene
Tiffany King
Ramkel Koang
Joe Lacey
Patrick Lankford
Tiffani Spencer,
Mallory Stoldorf
Nermin T erzic
Cordara Thompson
Anthony Tran
Thanh Tran
Amanda Turvey
Joe Le Darnell Utley
Adicen Lillie
Matthew Velder
Mary Loury Nichole Voboril
Erin Macholan f rankie Vogt
Darylle Madison
Joshua Maestle
Jessica McAdams
Mandi Mikaya
Jesse Miller
Nick Miller
Jessica Moton
Tiara Mumford
Joshua Mummert
Isaiah Nevins
Kesha Nevins
Tuyet Nguyen
Ashton Ninh
Joshua Ohlschwager
Cindy Olberding
Amal Osman
Ibrahim Osman
Osman Osman
Stephen Perez
Tommy Vuong
Desmond Williams
Matt Winders
Jesse Wolfenbarger
William Wolfenbarger
Rocky Wray
Travis Wray
Francis Yuma
Kali Dean
Veronica Guitron Dominguez
Andrea Edington
Jourdain Edwards
Heather Engleman
Marquevis Finley
Kerry fox
Shane Fredstorm
Dimas Zavala Gamez
Maressa Garcia
Marissa Garcia
Rob Gibson
Sierra Grant
David Hall
Below: Stephanie Murray and Cami Jiskra (11) put a lot of effort into their outfits for Mismatch Day. Photo by Sarah Slama
Bottom: Mekita Rivas and Michelle Vu (11) had a lot of fun being "mismatched " Photo by Lara Edwards
Below Left: Julian Zweiner (12) plays the, bass drum at the Gator fest. Photo by Denys Steele
Mechia Hall
Sherin Hamo
Jon Henning
Louis Hesse
Jeremy Holmes
Ashley Hoover
Sonya Hua
Brett Johnson
Patrick Kelley
Anthony Klein
Amanda Laurenceau
Ny Le
Korey Lee
Trevor Lomison
Derek Madlock
Alicia Malotky
Alex Manuylo
Randall Martindale
Vita Martynyuk
Vitaliy Martynyuk
David Mason
Jay Mccarthy
Jose Guiza Mendez
Rafael Moreno Martinez
John Murrell
Olivia Nguyen
Anthony O'Connor
Cassey Ogden
Justin Olsen
Faisal Osso
Irina Plaksina
Martha Tamayo Pompa
Diana Ramos
Pages by Liz Snelling & Bree Steller
Above: Chinese alligator symbol for " Gator."
Above left: Minela Juko vic and social studies teacher f alla Halsey show their school spirit for North Star at lunch letting everyone know that North Star is number one whether the Gators win or lose
Left: David Archie leans back showing off his "King David" shirt because he is the king of bling. Archie said he is " proud to be in the first freshman class to go all four years at North Star and build a legacy." Before he graduates, he hopes Gators bring a state championship for basketball. Like many juniors, Archie is thinking about the future as he nears his senior year. Archie said he wants to go to medical school at Georgia Tech Photo by Bree Steller
What ar-e yonr goals ror the ruture?
•astically build Gator 2007 Iegacy:
"I like the new experiences and meeting new people."
Kelli Morris
techniques.
RIGHT: Eduardo Terrazas and Elias Correa walk up to the school after enjoying a satisfying lunch at McDonalds. Their satisfied smiles say: "Mm Mm Mm Im lovin' it."
Photo by Liz Snelling
Above: Rachel Talero shows her enthusiasm for Spirit Week as she demonstrates her hula dancing
Photo by Bree Steller
Middle right: Justine Shepard shows off her moves. Photo by Bree Steller
Bottom Right: Bryce Vandyke chills in the hall trying to act like he has attitude.
Photo by Bree Steller
Clevone furby's goals for this year and next year are to be on the honor roll, make varsity basketball and win state. He plans to go to Kansas state college for basketball when he is done with school. Photo by Bree Steller
"I want to get straight As ~nd bring home the state championship for basketball."
Makani a..ilombo
"I want to keep my grades up, get all my credits and graduate on ti me or early"
Raevonne Blanton
Middle: Sarah Marshall kicks back after the school play "Oklahoma." She was just chowing down on some chicken and being a vegetarian for some time. Photo by Emily Nannen Left: Connie Tran and Kristie Knight hang out during lunch, just goofing around and wasting time.
Lindsay Wacker stretches out in the hallway working on a test second period. Photo by Bree Steller
Junio..s head to Homecoming Dance looking
On Friday, Sept. 23, 2005, students lined up at the doors of :tforth Star High School waiting to go inside for North Star's third Homecoming dance.
For some students this was their fi~st high school dance or their last high school dance. For other students, it was another night of fun.
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As the D.J. played his "fresh" style of music, the students danced on the • floor "Droppin' It Like It Was Hot."
As the night went on everyone danced, sang, and took pictures. As the 11 p.m. hour drew near, Stephanie Ibach said she
couldn't believe how fast time went by and how fun Homecoming was.
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Other juniors such as Mandy Etmund said they left the dance early because it ~as too crowded. Etmund like most juniors was also a bit nostalgic because she knew the juniors would all be seniors and experiencing their last Homecoming Dance by the same time next year.
Story by Liz Snelling
An Homemming photos oourtesy Richmond Photography
Above: Cory Flynn and Christina Worster take a break from dancing at homecoming after working up a sweat.
Right: Emily Sy and Josh Ryder say "cheese" as they take time for a "Kodak moment" at the dance.
Cami Jiskra and Fronk Galusha
"I was so excited to see all of my friends dressed up. I went with a good friend too. I had fun."
- frank Galusha
Heather Davison and Andrea Eddington ,
"The dance was a fun chance to get glamorous and have fun with friends who are always out for sports and too busy to hang out."
-Heather Davison
Kelsi Harmon and Kelsey Satra
"My friends all talked me into going to Homecoming this year, and it was fun so I am glad I went."
-Kelsi Harmon
Above: Mandi Droud, Kim Nguyen andAmber Schienoweis said they had fun dancing with all their friends at the dance.
Left: left to right: Amanda Canby, Promise Canby, Ashley Canby, and Veronica Morales take a seat on the bench at homecoming after bumpin' and grindin'.
assoi-2008
Pages by Kim Huynh and Kristen Benson
Laying back and relaxing is not so easy anymore for sophomores who kick it up a notch to catch up with the fast pace.
Some thought being a sophomore gave them more importance in school. "It's a lot nicer being a sophomore because then you don't get called the 'freshies' and you don't get all the crap from the upper classmen," said Chelsey f ullerton.
But some didn't see it that way. "I thought I would feel 'superior', but I don't at all. We just moved up. Yeah, the teachers do expect more because we're getting older and we need to be more
responsible, but the upper classmen still treat you the same," said Jaimee Kittrell.
This year also comes with a lot of firsts. "Sweet Sixteen" becomes the most important time of their lives. It's a time where sophomores become a licensed driver, they drive their first car and if lucky, they may get longer breathers away from parents.
The class of 2008 will finish their second year of high school with the weight of growing up on their shoulders. It's time for them to prepare themselves for what's yet to come.
Story by Kim Huynh and Amber Dittmer
Top Right: Nicole Tuma gives a wide awake smile in biology. Photo by Ryan Mussman
Middle Right: Lisa Waterman and Sara Wenzl read quietly in class. Photo by Irina Sulejma-
Left: Amy Hua and Nicole Dichristofara observe a chemical from their experiment in chemistry.
Photo by Kristen Benson
Right: Courtney Davidson finishes her collage of biology pictures. Photo by Ryan Mussman
Bottom Left: Michael James carries out a melody on the clarinet at Gatorfest. Photo by Henry Hartsgrove
Bottom Right: Thomas Sturges lunges at his fellow actor in a scene from "Oklahoma" at Gatorfest. Photo by Henry Hartsgrove
lStars f lfhUJrrOlfT
ores step op to do it all with Gator pride
Kayla Hagedorn
Corey Hamel
Erika Hamilton
Adel Hamo
Derek Hedges
Meghan Helmkamp
Valerie Hernandez
Riyad Hesso
Jacob Hiatt
Dennon Hladik
Brad Hodgin
Jordan Hodgin
Aaron Hohensee
Hong Hua
Kim Huynh
Ricky Ideus
Taylor Ihde
Payton Iverson
Dillon Jackson
Chenell Jones
Brittany Justa
Josephine Kaenel
Awista Karim
Josephine Karre
Tyler Kaster
Alex Keel
Stephan Keeler
Nick Keith
Sandy Kemp
Danielle Kempkes
Dylan Kennell
Hang Khuu
Maksim Kishchun
Kendall Kitchen
Zack Klapperich
Jacob Klooster
Antonio Klopfenstein
William Kluck
Chantel Knego
Erica Kniesteadt
Above: Jennica Rice and Amber Dittmer to~ether at the Homecoming Dance i n th Bayou on f riday night, Sept. 23. Courtesy 'hoto Richmond Photos
Page 49: Sarah Dixon draws the outline , f a moose for her mosaic drawing in W orl History class taught by Pete Maddux. Ph c 1 by Kristen Benson
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phomores work their way tot
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Sophomores not pictured:
Hussain Al-ghazawi
Semah Al-hasaii
Waed Ali
Tasha Amerson
Ramon Anaya
Jared Andersen
Jose Andrade Alpizar
Dominique Barton
Amanda Beede
Christopher Bevenue
Sam Billesbach
John Branum
Eboni Britt
Elizabeth B4rden
Will Burke
Nghia Cao
Rolando Carreto Monter ro so
Michelle Carroll
Melissa Carter
Miguel Castillo
Thomas Cherry
Aaron Childs
Arie Childs
Aguek Chol
Kyle Christiansen
Justin Dalton
Gabriel De La Cruz
Israel De La Cruz
Deng Deng
Michael Diaz
Scott Down
Melissa Engle
Amber Everhart
Alex Failor
Alex fall
Gerardo Franco Regaldo
Shawn f redstrom
Britnie Garcia
Maria Garcia
Bessie Genoves
Chris Giililand
Joshua Gilliland
Tyler Goebel
Sarah Greenwood
Matthew Henderson
Berivan Hesso
Andrew Heyen
Ashley Holdsworth
Daesha Jackson
Chia Karim
Roger Kennedy
Gina Khoudeida
Curlier Kueth
Bol Kwai
Alex Lacey
Chase Larsen
Nathan Larsen
Allison Laschanzky
Brennan Laursen
Courtney Lawhorne
Left: Leenie Boardman ropes in the cowgirls Brianna Walters and Lauren Taylor. Photo by Nicole Tuma
Center: Kasi Michl and Chelsey Fullerton go all out to cheer on the Gators.
Photo by Amber Dittmer
Bottom Left: Brian Masat tunes up a robotic arm. Photo by Kyle Christiansen
Yesenia Ramos
Katie Rawson
Gumok Riak
Melvin Richardson
Nico Loos Ivy Ring
Rosalinda Martinez Anakaren Sanchez
Jesse Moeller Gilberto Sanchez
Julie M_oore
Michael Sanders
Miche!le Muhammad Araceli Sandoval Rangel
Hugo Muniz Rang e l Leobardo Santana
Dmitriy Nastin
Michael Schwarz
Lindsey Neuman Dmitriy Shalalov
Duy Nguyen
Michael Shaw
Kieu Nhi Nguyen Tasha Soper
Lam Nguyen George Strandness
Loan Nguyen Mark Stubbs
Tammy Nguyen
Samuel Tanner
Vuong Nguyen Vantha Tep
Michael Nimox Todd Tomlinson
Lamontae Oliver
Anthony Trang
Brittain Olsen LaChrisha Turner
Ali Osman
Brittany Warrick
Husein Osman A.J Watkins
Noura Osman Lettia Williams
Sanaa Osman
Jesse Wolfenbarger
Janette Pano Matthias Woodrum
Hector Pelayo Gage Wyatt
Narin Pisa
his 1s aGre Story
class of 2008 has many outrageous stories to talk about each
ry day. Most of these students have known each other since elementary or middle school so they all have tales of their own for years of entertainment to come. The embarrassing stories the friends
share with each other are awarded the "are you serious?" stares, followed by a moment of silence, then finally a burst of laughter.
What is it that make these times so memorable that a smile still lingers when the thought comes to mind? These are the stories
Story by Kim Huynh and Kristen Benson
Top Left: Irina Sulejmanovic and Kamara Wright risk some fun in chemistry while J articipating in a lab. Photo by Ryan Mussman
Top Right: Stephanie Sands show off a p r ,ud flex on Husker Day during Spirit Week. P oto by Rachel Talero
Center: Dylan Kennell kickflips off a hom1made ramp that he set up in his drivewa y
Photo by Sean Mikkleson
Left: Kendra Grundman belts her heart o to "Take Me to the River" during Acade m y Choir. Photo by Piper Hoskins
What part
"At the end of Gatorfest, I went to do the right splits and fell in front of everyone."
Shawna Sheets
oryour
"I was in class and I was tipping in my chair when I lost my balance and grabbed on to th~ table to try and stop from falling. Instead, th e table slid towards me and I fell n the floor with the table
Aaron Hohensee
year made
"I am always tripping and falling over, and one time, I was standing there just talking to my friends and I fell over."
Alyssa Emodi
Left: Matthew Brockhoff and Steven Garcia might plan to be models in the near future. Photo by Sara Wenzl Middle: Charlotte Rawlins and Amanda Miller goof around in the hallway Photo by Rachel Talero Bottom: Evan Rodriguez stocks up at a team dinner at Valentino's. Photo by Patrick Cervantes
Pages by Michaela Michal
From feeder schools such as Dawes, Mickle, Goodrich and even the North Star Middle School, 4 75 new freshman began the year when they registered in the spring.
A number of students joined them as the year went on, coming not only from Lincoln but other schools, ready to become Gators.
Most freshman registered for English 9, Physical Science, Geoscience, Civics, Introduction to Geography and Fitness for Life, classes that are required for graduation.
Ali Abbott
Courtny Aden
Edward Alcaide
Ryan Allender
Shelley Allender
Travis Alley
Erik Anderso n
Mckenze Ander on
Kurt Andre
Kyle Angle
Arou Arou
icholas Arrigo
Sarah A hley
Anas Attaie
Johnathan A very
Alonzo Avila
Ali ha Baade
Kelly Babl
Stephanie Backemeyer
Ernrnilie Baker
Tyler B are la
Krystell Bartak
Dominique Barton
R ob Bateman
Daniel Battiato
Matthew Beach
Georgianna Beaudette
Kri ti Behrend
Above: North Star freshman Mallory Paxton and Kayle Henderso n, her date from another chool take a break at the Homecoming Dance. It was the night to celebrate the victory after the Homecoming game.
Courtesy photo by Richmond Photos
Right: Ann Winfrey heads out ofB 118 dressed up for Tropical Day with her flower lei Photo by Kaylene Farmer
wide eyes in their second period diff English class. They begin to understand the story they are reading fom their literature books. Photo by Michaela Michal
Left: Tyler Sylvester stops at hi s locker to get his books before his fifth period class. Photo by Michaela Michal
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"I get to see all of my old friends and make sonie new ones."
Hillary Schnittker
"I
like to see 1ifferent people, but I got split up from a lot of my old friends, so I made new friends."
Krumtum
Above: Megan Krzycki , Paige Waster, Brooke Clymer , and Schyler Hearn dance the night away following the Homecoming game on Sept. 23.
Right: Jonathan Watson says "Howdy" as he gets ready for the fall musical "Oklahoma." Photo by Emily Nannan
Courtesy photo Richmond Photography.
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Hungry freshmen munch, slurp and crunch throughout the day
o d was on the minds of many freshmen throughut the busy school day, whether it was because they ikipped breakfast or were just Dlain hungry.
The half-hour lunch break Jrought a delightful smile to many itarving faces. It also brought nany frowns because the lines ;eemed too long, and it could ake you about 15 minutes to get hrough them.
Students everywhere :ould be found munching on heir favorite snacks as a source >f energy. Like people in general, :ome students enjoyed stuffing heir faces with junk food, while l few preferred eating healthier oods.
Throughout ·their lives, nany students develop eating tabits that they had grown rather ttached to. The only thing that
is important, though, that it tastes good and satisfied one's hunger.
Other habits were developed just to add variety to everyday meals. Regular dull food was turned into something with a little more flavor. One way of relieving boredom at the table was to mix different foods together. Whatever it was that filled their stomachs, whether it was chips and soda or veggies and fruits, there was hardly ever a moment when food did not occupy the minds of students.
Clockwise from Top Left : Clinton Reuting sucks the last drop out of his drink during first lunch just before the bell for si xth period was about to ring. Top Right : Nick Zemartis mi xes lunch with homework Center: Amber Grant , Jessica Sn y der , and Kat ie Miller eat during first lunch. As the y ate the y talked about their weekend plans. Bottom: Ashley Munson met her friends at lunch- to talk jl bout their da y so far. Lunch time was one of the only optional times to sit and talk with friends. Photos by Kaylene Farmer
"My favorite school lunch food is the chicken nusgets." Laura Hall
Center: Joshua McKey says "Aloha" as he heads to class on Sept. 21, Hawaiian Day. This year ' s Spirit Week was the most popular ever at North Star. Photo by Sarah Slama
Top far Right: With book in hand, McKenze Anderson reads after school. Photo by Matthew Berens
Bottom far Right: Ian Euler works on a book assignment in Emily Seifferlein's second period Geoscience class The class was studying the stars and planets. Photo by Michaela Michal
Abo v e: The day before the Cheerios were to perform, Thursday, Sept. 29, Kelsey Perry helped the younger girls practice the cheers they had learned the previous day in the Bayou so they would be ready to perform at the varsity football game.
and
Photo by Kelsey Crowder
Right: freshmen eat lunch together. Sometimes it is a race to eat
beat the bell that rings to go back to class Photo by Sara W enz1
Chase Aaron
Nyidhol Abdalla
Tyler Ahrens
Rafed AI - Jabiry
Tasha Alley
Michael Arellano
Dustin Armstrong
Nahome Asefa
Johnathon Avalos
James Bailey
Devin Banks
Eric Blackwell
Alfonso Brown
Dillonger Brown
Shane Bunce
Darci Canter
Vy Cao
Javier Carrasco
Curtis Cates
Jackson Cervantes
Jordan Cervantes
Travis Christman
Tianna Coolidge
Joshua Dassart
Shaquille Davis
Angel De Leon
David Decker
Cole Dingle
James Doring
Andy Duong
Blake Edd y
Allison f rerichs
Christi f riedman
Zeek f rohman
Kelsi Gaube
Andrea Haase
Bryce Harris
Malcom Harris
Rebecca Harris
Blake Hauser
Freshmen not pictured
Jodi Haynes
Cervando Hernandez
Tommy Hoang
Kristen Hoover
Leroy Ihde
Daevon Jackson
Tommie Jacobs
Zach Johnson
Shaun Jones
Mimes Kadic
Mirnesa Kadic
Jamal Khoudeida
Carolyn King
Ngong Kok
Shane Krasser
Joshua McKey Cody Ringle
Ryan Mitchell Jairo Rojas
Brian Mobley
Dominique Moody
Shaunae Ryan
Richard Sacca
Viridiana Morales Uribe Hillary Schnittker
Domaneak Muhammad Alan Seizys
D ' Jon Murchison
Karina Serrano
Jamequa Murrell Cody Sheridan
Melissa Nash Leslie Stabler
Nguyen Nguyen
Tony Nguyen
Marshawne Nimox
Devon Sypho
Tabitha Tang
Richard Thomas
Vanessa Nunez Taylor Thompson
Clinton Ohamara
Danny Vasquez
Josephine Palmer Caleb Vercellino
Jackson Le f ernando Pano Arianne Walls
My Le
Erika Leija
David Martindale
Zackery McDaniel
Marlin Perez
Kayla Phillips
Jonathan Ray
Ivy Ring
Alexander Wheeler
Desiree Wright
Elizabeth Wycoff
Below: Alisha Baade shows off her smil e in the Black Box during her theatre class. Baade dislikes this class, but deals with the " drama" Photo by Hanna Vasina
Below: freshmen, with their eyes focused on their notes, learn in Kristen feese's first period physical science class feese talks to the class about what they had just read the da y before. Photo by Michaela Michal
Above: Em ily Kuhle playfully slaps Torrey Wilson before school. They were sitting at a table in the Ba you try ing to wake each other up Photo by Kyle Drake
Left : Deb Lass and Amy W iederholt say " Rock On" as they hang out in the Bayou before school. Stud e n ts o ft en fill the tables in the Bayou before school, some arriving before 7 a m.
Photo by Kyle llrak e
Bottom Left: Ala n Seifferlein prepares his clay in Willie Sapp's second period beginning pottery class. He was we dging the clay for his pinch pot sculpture project
Photo by Michaela Michal
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Dave Bell
Lori Calkins
Ryan Zabawa
Top Left: Dr. Nancy Becker
Top Right: Vann Price, Eric Witt, and Dr. Nancy Becker take a quick break to stop and flash us their award-winning smiles.
Guidance chair
Dr. Dee Simpson-Kirkland
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Dr. Mike Cruce, School Psychologist
What
"I love problem solving and looking for solutions. I also know that when a student or their family are in a crisis it is hard to find solutions or to see the big picture. I love helping people find their way."
rv Diane Fern, School Social Worker . .
InSpired
"To be a part of the helping process working with students inspir d me to be in education. The • nships you get to build with ents when helping ding."
•• hard Boyle
" I enjoyed wor • g with teenagers with my other j b and I wanted to do it everyday. This job the opportunity to buil lasting relationships with stu
rv Guidance Secretary Christine ldeus
Kelsi Harmon (11) and Victor Khaukha (12) Student Assist in the counseling center during 3rd period
What DOYOU
"I get my and the office ladies are really nice."
Amanda Cleary (12)
LIKE ABOUT
"Towards the end of the time all we have to do is sit around, because I'm lazy."
Derek Wilson (12)
WORKING
"The filing and organizing is really fun."
Barbie Bower (11)
INTHE OFFICE?
9 : Joan Kalivoda enters attendence data into the computer. Photo by Katy Hain
10:fodi Vanek working hard at h er desk. She keeps track of all of the :hod r eco rds. Photo by Barbie Bower
11 : Bonni e Mitchell and Christie Bordo vsky work hard in th eir cubicle: The office staH keeps the school organized. Photo by fill Andre
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1 Julie S ch neider, Deb Suesz , Jamie Gress, Bonnie Mi tch ell and Christie Bordovsky are alwa y s ha rd at work behind the scenes Photo by Jill Andre
2. Deb Suesz tri e s to clear the paperwork off her desk. Photo by Jill Andre
J The office ladies stay bus y because there ' s never a dull moment in the office. Photo by Jill Andre
Deb Suesz and fan Kepler take a break to check out the potluck. Photo by Amber Dittmer
Athletic Office
5. Amy Lanse works on her computer in the athletic office. Photo by Katy Hain
6. Lange lends a hand to a student. Lange is always available when someone needs help in the athletic office. Photo by Katy Hain
7. Lange keeps the athletic teams orsanized. Photo by Katy Hain
8. Lang waits for the information she needs to check. Photo by Katy Hain
What"Some really awful teachers inspired me to teach I didn't want to be like them , and I truly belie ve that education should be fun and not painful , so that is the type of teacher I try to be."
Barbara Pester (Social Studies)
INSPIRED
"M y parents were both teachers, and they both lo v ed their jobs. They were highly respected members of the i r community, and it seemed like they enjoyed working with students so uch that it would just have to be a great job."
Jeremy Fischer (E.L.L.)
you to
"Of all of the other paths I started to take , something was always missing, but teaching gives me the opportunity to be creati v e , work with great people , and learn , all at the same time."
Nancy Ehlers (Science)
Abo v e: Campus Supe rvisor Jarell Roach tests his arm strength in ti weight room. Photo by Australia Morton
Top: Campus Surpervisor Bob Mersed "watches for trouble " on spJ i t
da y All of the campus supervisors sported varsit y baseball unifo n ,s c the da y of homecoming Photo by Tim Opfer
Page 71 right: I-tech teacher Wayne Tre v ett helps Ignacio Gomez ( J) with a project. Photo by StaH
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Rise • s to the
Challenge
Left: North Star trainer Justin Eggleston tapes up an ankle for injured Lamontae Oliver (JO). Eggleston is the head of the training room, open after school and during games. Photo by Sara Wenzl
Above: Health and P.E. teacher Matt Musiel is proud to be an American sporting h is red, white, and blue polo shirt. Photo by Staff
Below: Media Specialist Bruce Dabbert takes care of some paperwork. Photo by Staff
Bottom Right: Science teacher Elizabeth Ring grades papers at her desk during one of her planning periods. Photo by Kirstin Evers
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Jason Ahlberg, Social Studies
Alex Bahe , Social Studies
Tamara Bailey, Social Studies
Bryan Barnacle, English
Nancy Becker, Principal
Sue Beeck , Computer Tech
Lisa Bennett, Science
Allen Bock, Social Studies
Leann Boerema, SPED 1
Alicia Boller, English
Christina Bordovsky, Executive Secretary
Rick Boyle, Guidance
Jack Brestel, Social Studies
Jasmine Brewer, SPED Para
Brenda Broeker, English
Robin Buettner, SPED
Sharilyn Bullock, SPED
Brian Burback , Social Studies
Lori Calkins , Special Education
Melissa Campeau-Greenfield, Science
Cindia Carlson-Tsuda, A/V Media Tech
Elizabeth Carranza-Rodriguez, Social Studies
Susan Cassata, Associate ·Principal John Catlett , Math
Tracie Chap~ , Science
Staci Cohn, Speech Path
Michelle Cook, SPED Para
Michael Cruce, Psychologist
Bruce Dabbert , Media Specialist
Elisha Denter, Math
Terri Diffenderfer, Journalism/ English
Hillary Dodson, E.L.L
Floyd Doughty, Science
Nancy Ehlers, Science
Karen Eihusen, Math
Laurie England , Production Para
Jill Eppenbaugh, Math
Jeffrey fagler, Business
Nancy Falter, Child Care Center
Melanie Farber, English
Lynette fast, Art
Kristin feese, Science
Jeremy Fischer , E.L.L./Team Leader
Susan f rack, Science
Gregory Gibbs , Speech/Drama/English
Mike Gillotti, Social Studies
Johnna Graff, English
Emily Griesch, English
Falla Halsey, Social Studies
Susan Heine, f.C.S.
Cara Heminger, World Language
Kristi Hetland, World Language
Beverly Hiatt, Media
Cynthia Hoehne, Business
Matthew Hoffman, SPED
Renee Hosek, Speech Path
Jessica Hraban, SPED
Darrell Hute, Art
Christine Ideus, Counseling Center
Sally Jones, English/S.C.l.P.
Joan Kalivoda, Attendance
Jan Kepler, Book Keeper
Rachel King, Math
Camelle Kinney, F.C.S.
Kristy Kotik, English
Megan Kroll, Math
Jeanne Kwan, World Language/ Science
Amy Lange, Athletic Office
Jason Leimbach, Math
Jessica Lentz, £.LL
Eric Lockert, Math
Barbara Louthan, SPED Para
Melissa Luthi, Guidance
Seth Lutz, SPED
Rachel Mack, English
Cynthia Maddux, English
Peter Maddux, Social Studies
Bonnie Malcolm, Business
Rachel Marchant, English
Terri Marti, SPED
John Matzen, Business
Bob Mersed, Campus
Supervision
Jessica Meyer, English
Sarah Moje, Theatre Tech.
Kristi Moser , f C.S.
Shawn Motschenbacher, SPED FCR
Linda Mundhenke, SPED Para
Candyce Musiel, English
Matt Musiel, P.£.
Michael Musil, English
Amy Nebesniak, Math
Kristi Nelson-Hitz, P.£.
Todd Noble, Math
Mark Olson, I-Tech
Joni Osborn, Vocal Music
Teresa Otto, World Language
Julie Paschold, SPED Para
Susan Paschold, English
Marty Peregoy, Reading/English
Malia Perkins, World Language
Barbara Pester, Social Studies
Tria Pischel, Math
Vann Price, Associate Principal
Anthony Quattrocchi , Social Studies
Ann Rader, SPED Para
Drew Ramaekers,
Computer Tech
Matt Reiling, Business
Cynthia Renner, Social Studies
Jodi Rethmeier, English
Eunice Rice, Nurse R.N.
Ryan Rieker, SPED Para
Elizabeth Ring, Science
Jarell Roach, Campus Supervision
Cynthia Rockwell , World Language
Natalie Ross, SPED/English
Amy Ruisinger, Inglish
John Salistean, Instrumental Music
Virginia Saporta, Guidance
Willie Sapp, Art
Charmain Satree, I-Tech
Wayne Schaber, SPED Para
William Schlautman, Math
Greg Schlegel, SPED Para
Julie Schlegel, SPED Para
Barry Schmoker, Science
Ginny Schnabel, Guidance
Travis Schuster, SPED
George Sedlacek, Art
Emily Seifferlein, Science
Dolores Simpson-Kirkland, Guidance
Chanda Small, Science
Larry Smith, P.E./Health
Tracy Smith, Reading/Inglish
Mary Sobczyk, SPED Para
Juli Steen, Science
Tobin Stewart, Instrumental Music
Nicki Strauch, World Language
Deb Suesz, Associate Principal Secretary
Karla Tinius, Academy Coordinator
David Travis, Math
Wayne Trevett, I-Tech
Dana Tucker, Attendance
Jennifer Van Dyke, Vocal Music
Randalyn Van Klaveren, Math
Jodi Vanek, SPED Para
Nancy Vodraska, SPED.
Mark Waller, P E.
Brian Wandzilak, Social Studies
Ben Wilcox, Campus Supervision
Cindy Wilson, SPED
Nancy Youngman, World Language
Ryan Zabawa, Associate Principal
STAff NOT PI CTURED :
Andrea Abel, SPED Para
Matthew Avey, P.E.
Trevor Baer, SPED Para
David Bell, Assistant Athletic Director
Lanny Bolles, Campus Supervisor
Joyce Buchanan, SPED Para
Susan Burbach, SPED Para
Nate Campbell, Instrumental Music
Megan Carter, SPED Para
Joni DeMott, SPED Voice Para
frank Dickerson, SPED Para
Justin Eggleston, Athletic Trainer
Jamie Gress, Subs/Payroll
Emily Grimes, I.LL. '
Micah Heibel, Math
Sara Hollcroft, English
Craig Jacobson, Athletic Director
Lori Jambor, English
Dorann Johnston, Business
Rebecca Klipp, Athletic Trainer
Renee Lahm, Treatment Nurse
Brandon Lechtenberg, Social Studies
Jeane Loos, Health Tech
Terrell Mackey, SPED Para
Bonnie Mitchell, SPED
Eric Pabst, I.LL.
Amy Rasco, Athletic Office
Lori Redwing, English
Jason Roe, I.S.S. Para
barb Romberg, Para
Latava Sanders, Receptionist
Julie Schneider, Receptionist
Michelle Shellhart, SPED Para
Charlie Shoemaker, Nova Net/P.E.
Debbie Sova, SPED Para
Kristin Vanmeter, Para
Erik Witt, Associate SPED Coordinator
Becky Young, World Language
Nancy Zwiebel, f.C.S.
SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE
Kathy Chadd
Yvonne Cook
Barbara Daniels
Patricia Davies
Zdenka Drdla-Wiltse
Jennifer Goodwin
Diana Kruse
Katherine Lytle
Mary Mar
Cindy Noel
Karen Walkinshaw
Teena Ware
Ann Wenzl
SCHOOL CUSTODIANS
Daniel Conn
Lynn Engelhart
William Gehrig
Garald Henderson
Jerome Johnson
Luke Kortum
Dale Larson
Roman Lys
Cheryl Miller
Robert Mueller
Michael Rife
Jerry Steckly
Kendall Stege
Glenn Steider
Lorraine Williams
Paul Ziemba
Right: Biology teacher Barry Schmoker explains information about the movie the students are about to watch. Photo by StaH
gets help on her assignment.
Left: Nhung Hoang (11) jokes around with the student teacher as she
Photo by StaH
Above: Spanish teacher Terry Otto teaches a lesson to eager students. Photo by StaH
Top Left: Jeremy Rejda (11) and teacher Tony Quattrocchi hi-five after a great learning experience. Photo by StaH
Top Right: Chemistry teacher Nancy Ehlers gives important notes over new material. Photo by Staff
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Around the school in small offi~ and cl roo are staff that you might seldom see-helping student arge and small ways as .they work to acrumulate knowledge and skills for their jmmeys beyond the halls of North '5tar. In the classroom te,achers go the extra mile for students struggling with arademics.
'5PtD programs also do a gre,at deal to help maintain the building and re,cycle paper products. '5tudents and staff go the extra mile in the oommunity as well, maintaining the Backpacker's program by visiting the Food Bank and filling
backpacks for needy students at Linooln £lementary sch ls.
The speech teachers work individually or in small groups with students who have a variety of needs.
In other plares in the building, staff such as the 1,urse\ offire is always there for students who need them.
The attendanre offire bustles with both student~and staff work_ing to reoord and adjust attendanre reoords.
When students at North '5tar need help, staff thl ugo out the building re,ach out and offer their assistanre.
Ri ght: Lauri e En gla n d (m edia tec h ) and Bru ce D abbert
(Me di a Ce nte r)
Speech, Renae Hosek
SPED, Nancy Vodraska
SPED, Ann Rader
SPED, Mike Canto
Speech, Staci Cohn
1. Freshman Todd Wynn pays close attent ion to what coach is saying in hopes of picking up technique that will help him "run with the big boys ." Photo by
2 Tony Klopfenstein (10) sa id, "My first catch on varsity was my most memorable moment. It may not have been a game changer , but for being a sophomore and actually getting play time, that's good enough for me. "Photo by Yearbook Staff
3 Rece ive r Jordan Shoecraft (12) heads up field after mak ing another one-hand grab. Photo by Henry Hartsgrove
4 Adrian Lawson (12) hits his "truck stick "' and runs over the Papio defender
5 Cory Flynn (11) is about to put the spin move on the Titan defender in hopes for breaking a big play. Photo by Henry Hartsgrove
6.Cory Flynn (11) dives through the air and tries to take down so FOOTBALL
the ball carrier as Adr ian Lawson gets his head on a swivel and is in hot pursuit. Photo by Henry Hartsgrove
7. Tyler Bul lock (12) is about to break off yet another defender as he dashes toward the end zone Photo by Henry Hartsgrove
8 Varsity quarterback Jake Iverson (12) warms up his throwing arm before the fina l game of the regu lar season against the Norfolk Panthers. "JI " helped lead his fellow troops to the victory that got the Gators into State. Photo by Yearbook Staff
9. Matt Turco (11) goes back deep to receive a punt during special team warm-ups before the second district game against the Bulldogs. Photo by Yearbook Staff
10. Lorenzo Gaskins (12) recaps , "I remember watching the clock count down dur ing team stretches before every game which seemed like a lifetime. " Photo by Yearbook Staff •
Yearbook Staff
Photo by Henry Hartsgrove
WWIII: Th_~ ~ttI~
• * Sease>n Hightlights *
• Matt Turco' s intercepted pass dinched first playoff berth.
• Tyler Bullock's two touchdown passes of over 60 yards in
• Adrian Lawson broke for 96 yards against NorthEast. the Millard South game.
Jordan Shoecraft intercepted the final Titan pass ensuring ' •When Adrian Lawson "screamed" his way to the first down the Gators their third triumph over Papio South. that sealed the victory over Norfolk.
• Payton lversons' s signature solo tackles.
•Jake Iverson passing for over 1500 yards.
• Gator Defenses motto: "Let's get an Egan" (three and •When "Shoe" broke off three Millard South defenders on out). his way to the end zone.
• Referees called Matt Turco' s attempt at the two-point
• The offensive line paved the way for the number two rated conversion out of bounds. offense in the Heartland Conference.
• Team dinner at Val's before the Southwest game.
"Price for meals on the road $20, team dinner $10, pies and poster $45, your team making it to state for the first time in school history priceless"
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"The most fun I had this season was the team dinner at Val's, and I think it's safe to say that everyone had a litttle to l1 '!NJ&~ much ice cream."
- Adrian Lawson
Nick
down his black che rry ice
before the rest of the team asks for a bite.
Austin Choma (12) Payton Iverson (10) and Patrick Cervantes (12)show off their fantastic fiavors for the camera.
Vince Hugleman (11) mimics Coach Waller by telling the whole team that "We got to get the Islanders".
VARSITY FOOTBALL Row 1: Matt Sm ith , Patrick Cervantes , Nick Griffith , David Lehn , Vince Hugel man, John Spr inger , Lorenzo Gaskins , Zach Rolfe , Bobby Bergholz, Tucker Seaman, Cory Flynn , Makani Chilombo , Juan Contreras Row 2: Adrian Lawson , Austin Choma , Nick Egan , Jordan Gilmore , Kyle Mi ll er , Ricky ldeus , Sean Trotter , Jon Emodi , Todd Tomlinson, Mike Brown, Jake Benny , Chad Brown , i:_ony Perry , Matt McClure , Antonio Klopfenstein , Jerald Parker Row 3: Ryan' Pluta, ( Coaches) Tim Garth, Charlie Shoemaker, Brandon Lechtenberg , Allen Thamer , Nate Armagost , Travis Schuster , Mark Waller , Russell Plager, Chris Dishman , Sal Kittleson , Matt Reiling , Byron Riddle , John Catlett Row 4: Derrick Russell, Casey Collins , Tyler Bullock, Derek Wilson,Jake Iverson, Ryan Schwind, Mike Palme r, Payton lverson , Jordan Shoecraft , Mike Cole, Zach Klapperich,JJ Robinson, Matt Turco,Jordan Clark, Bennett Meredith,Joe Condon
Griffith (12) snarfs
cream
HIGHLIGHTS FORJV
*Beating Southwest in the first game
HIGHLIGHTS FOR FRESHMAN
*Winning 5 games
*Evan Rodriguez, the starting guard catch - *having a 500 win% for fi rst freshman team ing a pass in school history
*Playing better than last year
*Coming together as a team and compet-
*Playing as a team.
*Paving the way for the furture of North ing with other teams star
HIGHLIGHTS FOR RESERVE
*Rnal record better than last years.
MEMORIES
*Every bus ride was an experience in itself
*Playing some close games and competing.*When Evan Rodriguez caught a deflected
*Playing well and paving the future along pass in the JV game and tried to run with it with the freshman team
*Getting beat up on by the varsity team during scout offense and defense
*The eating contests at every team dinner, and of course a lineman always won
Tucker Seaman(11) takes a break from the game to smile from the camera. "Tuck " was the starting JV Center and also saw alot of action for th e Varsity team.
3. Diablo Campbell(10) paces the sideline ready to make a big play. Diablo played nose guard for the reserve and JV teams.
4 Coach Catlett coaches a player during one of the JV games. Catlett coached the JV team which took huge strides from last year.
5 Makani Chilumbo(11) catches the opening kickoff against Pius X in the JV game. Makani was one of the returning players and a big leader for the team.
6. Zach Stofferahn (10) catches a pass in the JV game. Zach made some bi g plays for the reserve and JV t eams.
7 Nick Egan (11) watches as he waits patiently for his chance to get in on th e action on th e field.
1. Malcolm Harris(9) and Mateo Molifua(9) of the freshman team discuss defensive strategy during a timeout in the game.
2.
RESERVE TEAM Row 1:Josh Aden, Nathaniel Atkinson, Vantha Tep, Travis Paice , Miguel Moren o, Diablo Campbell, Lamontae Oliver, Andre Pack, ~yle Gochanaur-Porter, Michae l Towle Row 2: Coach Nate Armagost, Evan Rodriguez,Jason Wagner, Chris Phelps, Sahan Fernando , Brandon Crumb, Kendall Kitchen, Coach
TEAM Row 1: Nick Procacina ,Jordan Cervantes, Gerrell Ware ,Johnny Ray , Kameron Reed , Michael Mikaya,Justin Waites , Taylor Lucas Jerry Key . Row 2: Nate Trouba , Michael Greer , Kev inHagemann , John Tatum , Stefen Schaepe, Austin Lenhoff, Scott Oxford , Daniel Batt iato , Andrew Casteneda , Xavier Blanton,Jackson Cervantes Row 3: Coach Brandon Lechtenberg , Coach Al len Thamer , Malcolm
, Coach Byron Riddle Row 3: Matt McClure, Ryan Schwind , Shane Peppard , Co r bin Horse , Scott Nealy, Zach Stofferahn, Taylor Stewart, Rafael Matos, Tony Perry, Zach Rolfe
FRESHMAN
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Blackwel l, Mimes Kadic , Steven Vo , Luke Mattison, Ethan Vanhoosen , Declan Blackman ,Jordan Donahoo , Dav idNorris, Coach Russe l Plagger , Coach TimGarth Row 4: Jordan Spale , Zach Ziemba , Blake Hauser , Nick Eckhout , Caleb Vercellino , Anas Atta ie, Mateo Molifua , Nick Benson, Diego Green ,Josh Cervantes , Todd Wyn ne, Coac hSaul Kittleson
BY AMANDA LAURENCEAU
Season Highlights
•Beat the defending state champion Class B No. 2 ranked Elkorn Elks
•Avenged a loss to LSW in the LPS Classic
•Swept LSE in the district finals
•Taylor Pitt's solo block against Omaha Northwest
•Second appearance in the state tournament
•BIG student body at the state tournament
•Coaches dressed up as the Harlem Globe Trotters for the Halloween tournament at Millard North
•Post district decorating of Coach Hitz's house
•jordyn Berry's 12 ace serves in one game against Omaha Northwest
•First year with two seniors in the volleyball program
•Eight returning girls who started with varsity all three years
Right: Cass ie Olson (11) celebrates after being picked up by the drumline the day of state Photo by Nick Cruickshank Center: Kalyn Groenewold sets the ba ll for her teammate Courtesy photo
Far Right: Heather Dav ison takes a swing for her crowd pleasing jump serve.
Courtesy photo
Below: Cassie Skoln ick (11) passes the ball as she gets set to face Omaha Northwest. Photo by Amanda Laurenceau
Above: Clare Crandell (11) hits the court after attempting to dig a ball during warm ups.
Courtesy photo
Right: Ericka Machacek , Maren Vik and Tara Carstens wait lined up before their open ing game at the state tournament. Photo by Nick Cruickshank
Left: Things were all tied up in game four of the lad ies state match against Millard North. In their previous year, the Lady Gators defeated Millard North in their final round of districts to win their first state berth. Photo by Nick Cruickshank
Below: Tara Carstens (10) puts up a solo block wh[le teammate Jessy Livers (12) backs her up. Courtesy photo
Below: Heather Davison (11) and Nicole
(11) go up for a block against Southwest. The lady Gators went on to beat the Silverhawks in the LPS Classic. Courtesy photo
Jessy Livers
and Kalyn Groenewold (10) make duck bills out of Pringles during the bus ride to Mil lard South.
Right: Capta ins Maren Vik (11) and Jessy Livers (12) speak to the offic ials before the start of their match. Courtesy photo Middle Left: The Ladies huddle during their state match against Millard North. Photo by Nick Cruickshank Bottom Right : The Ladies shake hands after defeating the Silverhawks.
Courtesy photo
1l\e '1·-~'®i~® U8
Q: How does it feel to be one of the only seniors on the team?
A: "Most people look at it as a leadership role, but the way each and every girl stepped it up it was more just a label."
Jessy Livers (12)
Q: How does it feel to be the only freshman on the team?
A: "I feel privileged and honored. The older girls took me under their wing and treated me like an equal, except for my sister who would beat me up at times."
Taylor Berry ( 9)
Skolnick
ARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM Front Row: Cassie Skolnick , Jordyn Berry, Clare Crandell , Taylor Pitts , Kayln roenewold , M aren Vik, Nicole Skolnick Middle Row: Heather Davison, Jessy Livers, Andrea Edington, Ericka achacek , Tara Carstens, Taylor Berry , Student Manager Amanda Laurenceau Back Row: Coach Kristi Nelson-Hitz, st. Coac h Nancy Grant-Colson, Asst. Coach Rachel King , Asst. Coach Cindy Renner
Left:
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Photo by Amanda Laurenceau
Junior varsltq w~~ .meets goals
HIGHLIGHTS FORJV
•first place at the Beatrice Tournament
• playing Elkhorn and doing so well
• total record doubled from last year
• bus rides
HIGHLIGHTS FOR RESERVE
• three wins against East
• meeting new friends
• winning ten times in a row
• placing second in the city tournament after defeating Lincoln High and Southeast , then playing in the championship match with Southwest
• final record better than last year
HIGHLIGHTS FOR FRESHMAN
• making the team
• getting to know teammates
• won first game against Auburn in a tournament
• coming together and playing as a team
•learning to become a true teammate
FUNNY MOMENTS
• Amanda Howard (9) getting hit in the face during a game when she was trying to pass the ball to the setter
•When Carolyn King (9) tried to spike the ball and instead fell backwards
• Ann Winfrey (9) jumping to hit the volleyball and falling flat on her face
•When the ball hit Halie DeFreece (9) in the head during a game
• When the reserve team had a Halloween party and Sarah Dixon (10) dressed up as a witch with lots of green make - up on her face, someone yelled, "That's gonna clog your pores."
"Our greatest accomplishment this season was winning the first tournament in LNS history for junior varsity."
"The most embarrassing thing I did was when our team was playing so hard and I tripped over Halie DeFreece and was about to set the bal I on my back."
Brenna French (Reserve)
JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Row 1: Meg Hutzel I, Zain a Mayer , Andi Ramirez, Taylor Nelson, Torrey Wilso n '.::
Top: Cassie Olson (11) and • Michelle Roth (9) wait until the right moment to go up for a block. Photo byJessy Livers Top Right : Junior varsity player Kas i M ichl (10) holds a strong block to push the ball back in the face of the Bellevue West player.
Photo by Breanna Witt
Right: Kasi Michl (10) and Cassie Olson (11) prepare for a serve in their opponent's gym. Photo by Jessy Livers
Reserve &Freshman dig~
Top: Reserve player Alyssa Emodi ( 10) smacks the ball at the Fremont opponents in the Swamp. Courtesy Photo Middle: Ann Winfrey (9) serves a "floater" during the freshman game against Fremont. Photo by Kristen Benson
Below: The reserve players discuss a strategy to beat Fremont during a huddle. The Gator Girls won their game two matches to one. Courtesy Photo
RESERVE VOLLEYBALL Row 1: Ashley Crowder , Megan Krzycki, Sarah Dixon, Megan Titus, Paige Worster , Halie Defreece Row 2: Coach Rachel King , Brenna French , Mallory Paxton , Megan Puckett , Kristen Benson, Alyssa Emodi , Dana Hilde
infrey, Chelsea Gray,
Left: Right side hitter Breanna Witt (9) takes a slurp of water during a quick minute in the freshman game at North Star. Photo
One word to describe the cross-country team is dedication The team trains in all types of weather all year long. During the summer, the team met in the mornings at various places and ran several miles in teams.
No matter the conditions, Coach Matt Musie/ said, "The team's work ethic is great. Team attitude is strong. Our boys and girls want to have our successful tradition contin ue for many years to come "
As the season began , Brett Thompson (11) said, "I want to get as many PR's (personal records) as I can and maybe even make it on varsity."
Eric Noel (12) said, "just to see ourJV team compete in big meets is a huge accomplishment. Those guys have a lot of heart, and they are an essential part of the team "
Team relationships were important, Noel said. "Our entire team, JV and varsity, is one big family. We
are all comfortable with each other, sometimes too comfortable. Ultimately we all care a great deal for each other," Leenie Boardman (10) totally agreed with what Eric had to say. "We're all pretty close because we have near-death experiences every day at practice."
Jacob Hiatt (10) said that his teammates were "great role models.·,, Noel said, "The relationship between the coaches and the athletes on the team is nothing but love I trust in our coaching staff completely, knowing that they also want the best for me ."
Boardman said, "Musiel is like my second dad I can tell him anything and everything and expect advice not only from a coach's point of view but also one like a fathers."
SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
• Breaking PR's
• The JV Tearn competing in big ets
•Winning the combined traveling t~ophy at the Seward Invitational me
MEMORABLE MOMENTS
•Boys and girls won the Seward Invitational combined traveling tro hy
•Grasshopper eating initiation th at takes place for "rookies" at the Um ·ersity of Kansas Invite
•When Brooke ran into a fence
PAG ES BY KR ISTINA LEE
CROSS COUN T RY TEAM : Front Row: Coach Brian Wandz i lak, Topper Yoakum , Jake Edwards Josh Wilson , Trevor Blackman, Victor Khaukha , Er ic Noel , Cory Wilder , Ian Plummer , Shayne Kr ull , Josh Roberts , Coach Rick Boyle
Ho lmes , Kendra Schulde is, Coach Sara Wil ls
Row 2: Coach Matt Musiel , Jessica Merideth , Chelsey Igo , Brook e Clymer , Ashley Schnell, Clare Maier , Lacey Pickering , Megan Schro eder , Lee nie Boardman , Jallan
Row 3: Arou Arou , Ngong Kok , Jordan Wilson , M att Cotton , Brett Thompson , l iere k Schnell ,Cameron Mcthen ia, Brenton Duryea , Doman eak Muhammed , Tony Pro aci na
Back Row: Ether Saure,Jon Bri dg es, Mabil D uir,Jacob Hiatt , David Li , Zach Bull r, Bryan Mosher , Phil Akur , Br ian Masat
Far Left: Ashley Schnell (11) comes up behind a runner from her former school, Southwest.
Left: Eric Noel (12) acts as if he is sleeping on the arm of Ian Plummer (12) who is giving the peace sign.
Middle Left: The boys ' varsity team gets a good start at one of their meets.
Middle Right: Amanda Beede (10) pushes herself to the front of the pack.
Above Left: The girls varsity runners huddle up before the start of their race at the HAC meet as teammates look on.
Above Right: Coach Matt Musiel gives the boys a little pep talk before their race.
Seniors Bryan Mosher, Eric Noel, Brenton Duryea and Ian Plummer stretch before their race.
Photos by Megan Schroeder
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Photos by Megan Schroeder
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Softball is not just a sport where you play a few games, and then you go home. There is more that comes out of it than winning and losing. With softball comes som·e of the best friends that you will ever encounter. You play on teams together, you laugh together,you crytogether. You meet new friends through other teams.
A real softball friend is one who is there for you on the field and off the field. A real softball friend is there to help you with your bumps and bruises. A real softball friend is there to pick you up after a rough game or congratulate you after a great one. A real softball friend keeps in touch with you after the season has ended and for many years to come.
SEASON MEMORIES
•Brittany Coufal threw our first no hitter
• Improving season record to 10-30
• Kidnapping our freshman and our new players
• T.Ping coach Bree's house with her dog sitting right outside.
• Our weekly team dinners where we amazed our moms by how muc~ we ate.
• Freezing conditions at districts
•5th place at North Platte tournament
• Beating Southeast for the first time
• Team eaptains Alycia Howard and Amber Lenhoff
1. Elizabeth McClellan gets ready
to start a new inning. Photo by Nick Griffith 2. Kelly Bittinger catches for Brittany Coufal. Photo by Amber Lenhoff
3. Lyndsey Schlegel catches the ball at second base to get the base runner out. Photo by Amber Lenhoff 4. Alycia Howard catches an infield ball to get an out. Photo by Nick Griffith 5. Tarissa Westerholt warms up the outfielder before the next inning. Photo by Nick Griffith 6. Kam McKinney pitches another strike. Photo by Tim Opfer 7. Brittany Coufal concentrates before starting another pitch. Photo by Tim Opfer 8. Katie Ande rson makes every game fun. Photo by Elizabeth McClellan 9.Terran Benes gets ready to hit one to the fence. Photo by Amber Lenhoff 10. Coach Bree, and Ass istant coach Steve Schlegel watch the game. Photo by T~m Opfer 11. Lindsey
Ca le glances at coach Bree to know what sign to give the pitcher. Photo by Tim Opfer 12. Ambe r Lenhoff gets ready to start another inning. Photo by Tim Opfer
13. Stephanie Densberger tags a girl out at second base. Photo by Amber Lenhoff
14. Stacy Cink throws the ball to try and get a runner out. Photo by Nick Griffith
"My favorite part about playing softball was the teammates and how well we all got along. My favorite memory was wnen Brittany Coufal fell over first base in the middle of a game. The team I was most excited to play was Lincoln high. I just love playing the game and I love being aroun_a all the girl.s, and ram &01ng to miss 1t next year.
Terran Benes (12)
"My favorite part about playing was the bus rides, and how much we bonded. (circle of trust!). My favorite part was playing dodge ball last year when we played the JV team. It was clean Tun. Another memory was when Coach Bree's dog ran over Kam while we were warming up. I was most excited to play Fremont. The reason why 1s everytime we played them it was a close game. I'm going to miss not playing next year, but I'm looking forward to go watch the new team, and how much it will change and improve."
1.The Lady Gators get ready to put up some runs after a great defensive inning against Southwest on September 30 The improving varsity softball team ended up losing a close one to the Silverhawks.
Photo by Tim Opfer
2. E.veryone was wound up for the Gators senior night: Left to right: Terran Benes , Katie Anderson, Amber Lenhoff, Alycia Howard, and Tarissa Westerholt.
Photo By Nick Griffth
3. The time between each inning is often a critical t ime. It's when we settle ?o~n and get everything together. We either go in between every inning or after every out. Some of the cheers we did in the huddle are alligator alligator, eat em up eat em up. We also had Bras hold em!
Photo By Amber Lenhoff
Row 2: Coach Bree, Elizabeth McClellan, Kelly Bittinger, Terran Benes, Stacy Cink, Brittany Coufal, Kam McKinney, Stephanie Densberger
Pages by Amber Lenhoff
In the third year of North Star, there were a lot of changes in all of the sports teams. The softball team started off strong w ith many of new players coming on board . Some freshman played on the junior jarsity team including Brittney Hurst,Jamie Peterson and Brianna Steiner.
All of the players brought previous knowledge along with them and managed to start strong and then continued this track throughout the season.
Th ere was also help brought on board to lead the girls. New Coach Justin Fr edri ch was a big help to each and every girl in their own way. Coach Fredrich had pr eviously coached baseball, but never softball, so this was a very new atmosphere for him. The g irls said that they loved having him as a coach because of his new techniques an d his fun loving personality.
Pag es and Photos by Elizabeth McClellan
J.V SOFTBALL Bottom from left to right : Al ison Kle in, Kar issa Kruse, Nia Bickert , Lindsay Fri tz , Amber Dittmer , and Jennica Rice Top from left to r ight : Coach Just in Fredrich , Brittney Hurst , Jamie Peterson , Brianna Steiner, Lachel Brad ley -W ill iams , Andrea Eberspac her , All ie Lueth j e
eady to start a new season: he team huddles up for the last ·me to give it up to North Star. ith all hands in , they leave with e memories of fun times the ason brought them all.
Reserve~
And there it went....
Many of the girls walking off the eld after their last game commented bout how fast the season flew by.
For part of the team, this was the rst time they have ever stepped foot on e field.
These girls were excited to play d ready for the action to begin. They ved the time and effort that their new oach committed to them.
Coach Michelle was a big help o their new, fresh team. The team had •
fresh, new created talent come alive while learning the game. It was as exciting for the girls as it was for the rest of the team to watch them all grow. Some of the parents had comments on how much their players have grown. They were all very proud of their players and the team as a whole.
Hopefully we will see all of these faces out for the team next year making their high school career of softball all that it can be.
' ' Jessica Ryan, Brooke Lewandowski,
Brooke Lewandowski (9) and Kendra McKnight (9) cheer on their teammates from the dugout. The girls loved supporting each other.
Jessica Ryan (9) pitches a~ the East game. Ryan was one of the main pitchers for the reserve team.
Although the girls love the adrenaline and fun the game involves, sometimes a moment out is good for the girls to cool down.
Jessica Ryan (9) covers home plate during a game. Needing to cover the bases is one of the skills the girls learned throughout the season.
Getting batted in: Shea Rose(9) got on base and is cheering on the next girl up to bat so she may advance.
Ever focused and attentive, Brooke Lewandowski (9) was the main catcher for the Reserve LNS team.
TENNIS TEAM
Front row: Brent Wolterman , Brendan Farley, Chris Soncksen, Danny Poethig, Jeremy Bauer, Th? Pham
Top: The team takes a minute to regroup and talk.
Far Right : Calv in Ch ristensen (12) strikes back to win his game
Bottom Middle: Danny Poethig (11) r eturns the ball in a game against Waverly , for the win.
Above Middle : Danny Poethig (11) , Calv in Christensen (12) , And Seth Maynard (12) take a quick break to plan strategy • All ph otos by Ch ristina Bauer
Back Row: Coach Matt Avey, Anthony Nguyen, Calvin Christensen, Lam H< mg, Coach Nathan Renter, Khang Pham Not Pictured: Seth Maynard
Top Right:C alvin Chr istens en (12)practices his tecniqu.e so that he may be better prepared , en it comes to actual game • ations.
bove:Jeremy Bauer (12) shows off his abs of steel as returns lhe ball.
North Star's #2 double' s team had the goal of putting themselves on the map, and that's what seniors Jeremy Bauer and Calvin Christensen did. They opened the season tying for first place in the Papio-South Early Bird Classic.
There was no looking back for either of them. They defeated the eighth seeded LSW team twice during the season, including a win over the Silverhawks in the Bellevue West championship game.
During the year number two singles junior Danny Poethig had big wins, including one over Lincoln East's number two singles player Micheal Dunlap.
The team also featured Senior Anthony Nguyen at number one singles and seniors Tho Pham and Seth Maynard at number one doubles.
Story by Seth Maynard
Season Highlights
•Calvin Christensen (12)and Jeremy Bauer (12)won # 2 doubles at the Bellevue West , went undefeated and were very consistent in all their matches.
•Best match was when Calvin Christensen (12) and Jeremy Bauer (12)
-Seth Maynard
"I think our strong point is our team chemistry. We all have an outside -of-tennis friendship with at least one person on our team. It really helps us in doubles competition."
got to play number one doubles against Southeast.
•The doubles against Southeast game was fast paced and aggressive. They played better at that match than they had at any other match. •
- Jeremy Bauer
"My best match was when Calvin Christensen(12) and I got to play number one doubles against Southeast."
Top Left: Seth Maynard (12) switches courts in a game.
Right: Ca lvin Christensen (12) serves his winning shot.
Left: Seth Maynard(l2 ) serving up for the win!
Season Highlights
•Lauren Taylor beat school record at Mahoney with a 96
•Lauren Taylor, Tamara Sipes, Kelli Garrison, Kamara Wright and Megan Zingler set a best team score of 421
•Lauren Taylor finished 11th
•Kamara Wright was the Most Improved Player
•Lauren Taylor was the Most Valuable Player
•Angie Everley was the Newcomer of the Year
•Lauren Taylor, Tamara Sipes, Kelli Garrison, Kamara Wright and Angie Everley were awarded letters
• Tamara Sipes was the Team Captain
•Sertoma Award winner was Lauren Taylor
VARSITY GIRLS GOLF Front row: Christy Friedman (9), Angie Ev erly (9), Maggie Hahn (9), Lauren Taylor (10) Tamara Sipes (12), Back: Kelli Garrsion (10), Kamara Wright (10), Michelle Allen (11), Megan Zingler (11) and Coach Kelly Ge orgius. Courtesy Photo
PAGES BY RY AN MUSSMAN AND M ICHEL LE AL LEN
Kelli Garrison (1 0), Angi e Everly (9 ), Megan Zin g ler (11) and Maggie Hahn ( 9) relax aft ~r a tournam ent whil e waiting for th eir fifth teammat e to come in from th e course. Photo ,y Yearbook Staff
"The best part of the season was setting a new school record with a score of 96."
-Lauren Taylor (10)
" Golf season was wonderful. Most of last year ' s team came back, so we had a great time."
-
Kamara
Wright ( 10)
" We all spent so much time together that we know each other very well."
-Megan Zingler (11)
Maggie Hahn (9)completes a putting drill at practice. Photo fRyan Mussman
Angie Eve rley (9) putts for par. Photoby~nMussman
Tamera Sipes (12) takes her time lining up tor a put at practice. ~otos by Ryan Mussman
L Kamera Wright (10) keeps her eye on the hole as she aims putt. Photos b,r, Rxa,n Mussman
Megan Zingler (llJ lines up for a put. Photos by Ryan ie Hahn, Angie Everley, and Christy Friedman (9) wait ec off at a tournament. Photos by Ben Tuma avigator golf bags sit at the edge of the putting green. os 5y Ben Tuma
Angie Everley (9) putts at a tournament. Photos by Ben
'5tar light, star right, Dazzlers light up the night
The Dazzlers spun off another great year, and danced their way to be the best dance team in Lincoln.
The Dazzlers went to Okaboji, Iowa, for their yearly summer dance camp. The dancers worked hard to get ready for this camp from the day school got out.
They took a camp routine with them and won North Star a Superior ribbon. Brittany Nelson (12) (The Qazzler captain) said " My favorite part of camp was winning AllAmerican."
Charleah Hutchins (12) also earned All American (12) and winning the top All American spot was Stephanie Murray (11). The Dazzlers that were nominated for All American were Katie Johnson (11), Maureen Murray (10), Amelia Mauseth (12) and Jessi Sallinger (11).
During the year the Dazzlers divided into groups of two or three people and made up their own dances to perform at different games or events. This task included finding the music they wanted to make the routine, making the routine to look it's best and then finding all the perfect formations to please the crowd.
"My favorite dance of the year was "Lose Control," choreographed by Brittany Nelson, Charleah Hutchins and Stephanie Murray," (:) e :7 (9 'Z (:) B R I r r A N y
said Amelia Mauseth (12).
The Dazzlers made a huge imprc, the last few years and made big acco n 1 ments.
Coach Dorann Johnston and wa ~ supporter within the dance team ace : to team members.
"Ms. Johnston is always there for 1t she is always pushing us to be the b<! to try our hardest," said Charleah Ht (Dazzler Co-captain) (12).
The Dazzlers formed many traditirn of those being the "Little Dippers." :: the week of January 17-20, the dancer : with the "Little Dippers" came for a , 1 and a half every night and learned a r to Elvis music to perform at the varsi t home game vs. Columbus.
On f eb. 19 the Dazzlers went t ( first dance competition at the Bob De: Sports Center and placed first. They r big accomplishment with competing , many teams around Nebraska.
In March the Dazzlers competed i cago for their first national competitio n arrived in Chicago with so much exci 1 and ready to dance their hearts out. T h zlers danced their hardest and smiled the judges, which earned them first i1 jazz routine in their division.
Above: The Dazzlers had their first sleepover of the year after one of the home football game .
Below : J essi Sallinger (11) waves her hair th rough the wind as she dances at the homecoming game.
Below: One captain of the Dazzlers, Brittany elson (12), stops and grin as she cheers on the gator
Croup Photo: (first row) Amber Lenhoff, Michelle Davis , (second ro w) Crystal Scholl, Stephanie Murray , Katiejohnson , jessica Reindhart , Mikayla Donahoo, (third row) Ashley Mei ro · :':. Taylor Cose , Amelia Mauseth , (fourth row) Jessi Sa/linger , Brittany Nelson , Maureen Murray and Charleah Hutchin s
The varsity squad this year went with excitement that night , and the crowd through their ups and downs after they was pumped. Then when the volleyball started their season off at cheerleading team went to state, the cheerleaders were camp at Wayne State. overwhelmed by the crowd support. "The
The girls garnered many of the crowd was awesome , " Anderson said. camp awards receiving first p lace in the Having three seniors on the squad home porn routine and camp champs helped fill the leadership roles. The majoraward. Seven members earned coveted ity of the girls were juniors , and Stephanie All-Star awards. Members of the squad felt Sands was the only sophomore. The girls camp was definitely a great way to start off had great captains to look up to and the year and a season high. Senior Jessica lead them through the exhausting cheer Gehrig said, "We set our standards high." season.
Senior Katie Anderson said, " I think we Varsity cheered for football, volleyaccomplished all of our goals." ball, boys/birls basketball , wrest ling, timed
The fall season started off a little swim meets, performed at lunch jams and rough, but the varsity cheerleaders kept competed as a squad. Senior Sara Streedtheir spirits up. For the first time in North beck said, "I ' m glad I got to be a part of Star history, the football team made it the squad this year, I had a lot of fun and
Season Highlights
• Cheering at the Shrine Bowl Game and parade
• Getting first in Home Pom at camp
• Getting second in the cheer at camp
• Doing "cheer wars" with the other schools at camp
• Winning the giant banana at camp
• The balloons at the varsity game
• Getting third at the Husker Nation competition
• Cheering at State Volleyball
• Cheering at State Football
•Friendships and fun to remember forever
VARSITY CHEER Front Row: Katie Anderson, Brianna Loeck, MinelaJukovic
first Lunch Jam of the year. Photo by Heidi Downs 2. Reserve squad members Jaimee Kittrell (10) Kim Stevenson (9) and Lauren Taylor (10) show
gracefulness
game. Photo by Nicole Tuma 3.JV
leader Taylor Pitts (11) appreciates
JV girls basketball team is. Photo by Nick Cruickshank 4. The Reserve cheer squad calmly waits during sound difficulties at the first Lunch Jam Photo by Heidi Downs
Right: Mindy Nicewonger (9) fuels up with Slim Jims and Sprite between cheering at reserve volleyball games.
Photo by Nicole Tuma
Left : Kim Stevenson ( 9) shows her roarring spirit during a reserve volleyball game. Photo by Nicole Tuma
5 - The freshman squad gets into the spir it of performing at the ir first lunch jam
Photo by Staff 6. Co -capta in Brianna Walters (10) of the reserve team waits for the cross country team to cheer them on at the fin ish line. Photo by Nicole Tuma 7. The reserve and freshman squads are learning a new routine which they te performed in a competition. Photo by Elizabeth McClellan 8. Freshman squad t~ptain Lauren Mertese ~9) shows off a dance at practice after school. Photo rNico/e Tuma 9. Co -captain Ashley Crowder works with her squad at pract ice
Photo by Nicole Tuma
•Pre-Season Ranking of 8
•Beating # 4 Southwest
•1st Place in. Tri-Conference Shootout
•Runner-Up in Omaha South Tournament
•3rd Place in Heartland Conference Tournament
•8 Game Winning Streak
•Beating A lot of teams for the first time
1: Nicole Skolnick passes the ball to an open teammate.
2: Cyndi Harris high fives her teammates as she gets ready to take the court.
3: Nia Bickert works hard to get open for her teammates to pass her the ball.
4: Siteena Ebrahim goes in for a lay-up on a fast break
5: Tyka McWilliams plays tough defense against Fremont.
6: Jallan Holmes and Aqueelah Watkins work hard to get open for an in bounds pass.
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3: Jallan Holmes takes the ball to the hoop through North Platte
4: Krist en Be nson mov es to get op en for her t eammates to pass her th e ball.
Q: What is your most memorable moment from this season?
A: "Beating # 4 Southwest. The team seemed timid at first, but when we got going things just seemed to flow."
-Nicole Skolnick
(11)
Q: What is your most memorable moment from this season?
A: "Laughing with A-Lo in practice. She's so crazy, and we always get in trouble."
-Tyka McWilliams (12)
Below: Heath er Davison (11) shoots a jymp shot in the game against North Platte.
1: Amanda Laurenceau stretch es her calf muscle before the game
The Lady Gators get pumped up in the huddle before taking the court.
JV Ladles p1aq 'tuff
Season Highlights
Junior Varsity
•Four freshmen made team
•Beat East in a close game by 3 points, first time in school history
•Beat Lincoln High by 23 points on their home court
Reserve
•Six freshmen made team
•Beat Northeast three times in one season
•Won against Fremont in overtime
•Won five of their games, setting a new reserve record for wins
Freshman
•13 girls made team
•Beat Southeast by 10 points
•Beat Norris by 2 points in a very close game
•Finished the season winning two of last three games
Q: What was your most memorable moment from this season?
A: "Beating East because it was a big win and everybody was ready to play."
Q:What was your most memorable moment of this season?
A: "Making the tying basket to send our game into overtime in the game against Norfolk."
JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM Front Row: Coach Chris Johnson, Alyssa Emodi, Amy Endrulat , Promise Canby, ,ndi Ramirez, Amber Payne Back Row: Rachael Webb, Br ittany Justa , Taylor Berry , Stephanie Densberger , Britnie C 1rcia
Brittany Coufal -
Brittany Justa (10)
Meghan Duryea (10)
1: Br ittany Coufal (9) lines herself up for free throws against North Platte. Photo by Heidi Downs
2: Stephanie Den sberger (9) follows through with her form at the line. Photo by Heidi Downs
3: Coach Johnson rallies his girls together during practice to talk some things through. Photo by Aquee/ah Watkins
Reserve &Freshman nillIT3
1) Lexie Pickering (9) and Toni Bush (9) work hard in boxing out drills.
2) The freshmen girls huddle for instructions around Coach "L" at the beginning of practice
3) Coach Lechtenberg explains a play to Keisha Moore (9) and Kendra McKn ight ( 9) during practice.
4) Jamie Peterson (9) and Sand i Kemp (10) work on push ups as part of their work out.
Photos 1-4 by Aqueelah Watkins
RESERVE TEAM Front Row: Coach Rachel King , Zaina Mayer , Georgianna Beaudette, Taylor Nelson , Laura Hall, Student Manager Jordan Cervantes Back row:Jamie Peterson, Ann Winfrey, Meghan Duryea, Sandi Kemp, Chelsea Gray, Lindsey Cale
FRESHMAN TEAM Front Row: Keisha Moore , Caitlin Walters, Lex ie Pickering, Melissa Middagh, Tiffany West , Vi Dang, Coach Brandon Lechtenberg Back Row: Lesle Stabler, Yadira Gallegos, Sharon Luis, Kendra McKnight, Marlin Perez, Toni Bush , Breanne VanDyke Not Pictured : Brook Lewandowski
Far Left: The freshman girls catch up with their dribbling drill during practice.
Photo by Aqueelah Watkins Left : Taylor Nelson (9) takes a break after running during practice.
Photo by Aqueelah Watkins
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• Home record 7 - 1
• Knocked off crosstown rival Lincoln High
• Derrick Russell's return to court after injury
• Team was very united
•Beating Creighton Prep
•Winning 6 of 9 last games
•Captains - Cordara Thompson, Tyler Bullock and Derrick Russell
•Tyler Bullock's39 points against Grand Island
2 Jordan Shoecraft dribbles the ball trying to find an open teammate Photo by Ether Saure
Ryan Pluta goes up for a lay up as he is wide open beneat h the hoop Photo by Ether Saure
4 Jake Iverson is gett ing ready to box out for a rebound Photo by Ether Saure
5 Derrick Russell starts off the game trying to tip the ba ll to one of his teammates. Photo by Ether Saure
6 Mykel Allen gets squared up to shoot two free throws Photo by Ether Saure
7 Antonio Horton watches Derrick Russell drain his first of two free throws.
8 Tyler Bullock leaps through the air and oppon ents trying to score two points during the Lincoln High game Photo by Ether Saure
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My favorite thing about being on the team was being with 10 seniors which is something that isn't commonly done. The team chemistry this year was better this year than years in the past.
My most memorable moment this year was beating Lincoln High at home for the third time in a row as well as beating Fremont.
Calvin Christensen
My favorite thing about being on the team was hanging out with my teammates day in and day out.
My most memorable moment this year was hitting the game -winning shot against Norfolk and hitting 7 out of 8 from three point/and.
9. Calvin Christensen g ets ready to mak e a run for a shot He commonly frustrat ed opponents mentally and was known for his three-point shot. Photo by Ether Saure
ARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL : Front row: Coach Rowe, Cordara Thompon, Mykel Allen, Lorenzo Gaskins , Giorgio ouston, Calvin Christensen, Coach Bahe
2: Coach Q, Derrick Russell , Antonio Horton,Jordan Shoecraft, Tyler Bullock, Ryan Pluta, Coach Campell
3: Shannon Fisher, Trisha Leifert, Amanda Camby
10. Derrick Russell breaks to the basket during the Lincoln high game Photo by Ether Saure
11. Jake Iverson attempts to add on to a lead while shooting a free throw Photo by Ether Saure
12. Giorgio Houston is playing defense , sizing up his opponent to steal the ball away. Photo by Ether Saure
Before
game
Gator basketball team unites as one for preperat ion and to get pumped up Photo by Amber Lenhoff
Season Highlights
•Won nine games, making that the most wins in one season
•Won all of their road games
•Placed first at the Tri-County tournament
•David Arch i e dunking while p laying against Norfolk
•Amilio Boone hit his only three-point attempt of the season
Q:What was your most memorable moment of the season?
A: "When Trent Spencer got crossed over and fell during the Lincoln High game" James Brown ( 11)
Q:What was your most memorable moment of the season?
A: "When I hit my first and only three pointer ever against Kearney. It was right at the buzzer " Amilio Boone (9)
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JUN IOR VAR SI TY TEAM Front Row: Student Manager Kendra Reese, Tony Klopfenstein , Trent Spencer , Ray Adams , Nate Sheets , Makani Ch ilombo , Cory Flynn , Coach Alex Bahe Back Row:James Brown , Matt Turco, Amilio Boone , David Archie , Mike Whitemagpie , Frank Galusha , Student Manager Amanda Canby
1.Trent Spencer (10) hits the line for two free throws.
2. David Archie (11) gets ready to " D " up out of a timeout.
3 Makani Chilombo (11) works on his dribbling skills i n his pregam e warm up
Cory Flynn (11) waits on the line to box out a Norfolk opponent.
5. Coach Bahe takes a timeout to talk things over with his players.
Photos by Heidi Downs
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Season Highlights
•Freshm en finish the season with a winning record ·of 7-6, mak-
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•Fre sh man Zach Ziemba scored 32 points in one game
•F reshm en boys scored six wins by more than 20 po ints
1. Th e Re serv e back et ball team watch es intently and awaits the outcom e of the gam e.
2. Ken Taylor (10) pauses before shooting his free throws
3. Coach Zajeck gath ers his players to draw up a play against Lincoln High
RESE RVE TEAM Front Row: Ken Taylor , Bryson Stu bblefield , Lamonta Ol iver, Andre Pack, Josh Shoecraft , Scott Neley M iddle Row: Ricky ldeus , Jaccob Hiat , M icheal Shaw , Payton Iverson , D us t in OrtizBack Row: Coach Matt Zajeck, Student Manager Sierra Frauen, Michelle Allen , Coach Dane Closon, Coach Dav id Kampman
MEN TEAM Front Row: Coach Col in Lansman , Micheal Mikaya , Gere!! Ware , Gary Lott , Xav ior Blanton , Ian Euler,Jerry Key, Coach Larry Smith Back Row: nt Manager Kasey Will iams , Cody Sheridan , Kameron Reed , Devon Sypho , Cal eb Vercellino , Justin Waites, Zach Ziemba, Marcus Juracek, Student Manager Ellen n
Photos by Michelle Allen
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2 Dur ing a break Gators circle around and talk strategy
Season Highlights
* Team captains were Nick Howell,)) Robinson, and Travis Bullock
* A 4 -0 performance at the LPS classic, and setting a new school record with eight dual victories
* A 5th place medal at the state tournament for junior Jerald Parker, who was also once ranked as high as third during the sea.son
* A conference championship byJerald Parker
* A district championship by Freshman Kevin Hagemann
* A third place finish as a team at districts
* 7 people making it to state
* Jerald Parker placed 5th at state
4 Junior Danny Briggs arches his back and head to help elevate himself in a victory during the Lincoln High dual. Pho to by Amber Len hoff
5. Senior Travis Bul lo ck conta in s his opponent from Millard West. He later won the match in a last second thriller , clinching his spot at state. Photo by Amber Lenhoff
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7.Sophomore Ky le Christiansen is working for the first takedown in his 189 lb. district match at Omaha Burke.
8. Gruaduating seniors AJ Vinsonhaler , JJ Robinson, Matthew Smith, Seth Maynard, and Travis Bullock take """"-=-------.1 a time to enjoy their final season as a Gator wrestler with this pose.
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9. Senior Seth Maynard catches his opponent, hoping to set up a pin in a district match at Oma ha Burke Photo by Amber Lenhoff
10. Senior AJ Vinson haler gets insid e positioning to set up a shot at the Southeast dual.
Photo by Amber Lenhoff
With three years under their belts, the North Star Swimming and Diving T earn is beginning to make bigger and better waves.
"Our team has grown over the years and we are in a position to do some good things. We have a team that is opening eyes," Head Coach Seth Lutz said. However, getting noticed is eas ier said than done. " The swimmers/divers put in a tremendous amount of work to represent the school in a quality manner," Lutz said. The team practiced everyday after school and on Saturdays for about two hours and Mon., Wed., and Fri. morning at 5:30 a.m.
The athletes combine time in the water with weight lifting to get exactly what they need.
With all the practicing, the team managed to stay motivated with the help from teammates and their own personal motives. "The will to get better motivates me to keep coming everyday, along with the idea of supporting my team members. I can't let them down," Emily Burbach (11) said. Even though the team works hard, they still
try and have as much fun as possible. "We usually do one set a night to music in order to keep the athletes loose , but music can also be fun and motivational," Lutz said. When the team isn't at practice, they st i ll spend time together. Pasta dinners are held the night before competitions to make sure the athletes get a good meal. During the pasta feeds, the team watches movies and part icipates in team building activities. "We are a really close-knit team There is little that happens without the whole team knowing," Megan Schroeder (12) said.
That closeness is almost as important as practice itself. "My favorite th ing about being a part of the team is the closeness we share and just-knowing that I'm a part of something. We're like a big family," Burbach said. Coaches bec~me more confident as the year went on. "I'm excited for the conference meet and state. We already have team members swimming at state and conference will open the doors to the rest of the team," Assistant Coach Laura Sherbak said.
BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING:
Row 1: Sean Spence , Ben Shottenk irk , Brent Wolterman , Anthony Nguyen , TJ Kelso , Coach Tyler Pierce Row 2: Coach Laura Scherbak , Coach Seth Lutz , Darry l Homewood , Justin Ratliff, Ben Terry , Tony Procacina , Jeremy Zelt Row 3: Andrew Castro, Brenton Duryea , Bren t Johnston, Chaz Rubiez, Ian Plummer , Ether Saure , John Howell , Kyle Reinhart NOT PICTURED: Tylo r Armst rong , Team managers Kr ist ina Lee & Brianna Wa lte r s
"This was a great year to go out; we have improved so much from last year. It was just freakin' sweet."
Megan Schroeder
"I love our team! We have a lot of fun together1 and we're all reahy close."
"Our team had never been stronger. It was a crunk season!"
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"This was a great y • witl more people on t ~ tear and winning more I ets . We all improved not mly, swimmers but as a t , t m a well."
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"The season was r tty hard, a little too r Jch swimming for my .ste, but overall it was t ite a bit offun. "
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l:Megan Schroeder (12) swims the 100 Fly at the away meet against Beatrice. Photo by Ether Saure
2:While swimming with aggressiveness, senior Darryl Homewood does the 100 Fly at the Lincoln East Invite. Photo by Ether Saure
3:Andrew Castro (10) swims the 100 breast at the away meet against Beatrice. Photo by Ether Saure
4:Sw imming the last couple of yards at Lincoln East , senior Justin Ratliff sprints all -out to the finish. Photo by Ether Saure
5:Emily Burbach (11),the only girl diver, takes a dive into the water during the first week of practice. Photo by Ben Tuma
6:Being cued by the buzzer, swimmers Ben Shottenkirk (10), Ian Plummer (12), Megan Schroeder (12), and Kyle Reinhart (10) jump into the water at time trials. Having a good start affects the way you swim in the beginning of the race. Photo by Ether Saure
7:Ben Terry (11) swims the 100 Breast at the away meet against Beatrice. Photo by Ether Saure
8:Anthony Nguyen (12) ,one of two guy divers, does a back dive at the away meet against Beatrice. Photo by Ether Saure '5wimming and Diving
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!t' Ji ) Who would you say was the most valuable player?
" Definitely Jessy Livers (12) . e had a huge contribut ion to the vars ity volleyball tear:n this year ."
Ericka Maeheck (12)
" Calvin Christensen (12) cause all he does is walk down the court, stand , and shoot the ball ."
Rocky Wray (12)
A" Bullock (12) . He ' s doing his thing. He's the leading scorer and best player since North Star opened ." Ashley Canby (11)
) Who had the best A" The most exc iting game I' ve ) What was the most entrance into a played in was against Southeast. exciting comeback? basketball game? We lost , but it went down to the buzzer. " A" Norfolk , basketball because
A" Girls basketball with the Ga- Mike Whitemagpie (11) of Ca lvin Christensen ' s (12) tor clap. " ) What was your game winn i ng three-point shot. " Nioole Skolnick (11) Ryan Pluta (11) favorite half time "Jordan Shoecraft (12) and performance? A" The boys were swimming renzo Gaskins (12) ." the 400 relay, and they were bePat Cer,.,antes (12) " District guys game vs. LSE hind and Jeremy Zelt (9) sprinted y ! Our Dazzlers were into it the whole 100 , and they ended ) What were the most and were " gett i n' it. " up winning the race. " exciting games to watch Amanda Laurenceau (11)
Oare Maier (9) or play this season?
A" There wasn ' t just one
t" Dazzlers vs LSE at distr icts.
" Boys and girls basketball ey always step it up at discomeback. Every game was a tricts ." comeback for the boys ' basketecause the games can get so Seth Maynard (12) ball team ." intense, and the scores can get
Caitlin C.onr0y (11) so close that your energy stays A " Cheerios and the Little Dipup the whole game. "
Taylor Gose (12) pers It's always fun to watch ." Katie Anderson (12)
) Who is our biggt i t rival and why?
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" I think LHS and LNE re th big rivals for us. Th e • ha been since our school pla ed first games, football and l 1s k( ball. "
Otarleah Hutchin ( U
" Either Lincoln High r ortheast because they a the closest schools to us , :nd Wendell transfered to No cheast to play for their bas k t ba team ."
Megan GengenbacJ (ll
" Lincoln Northeast. \j e ave never beaten them , l oys girls. "
Cyndi Harri (U
What was North Star's most valuable win?
"Lincoln High because to me
ve tney see m like our 'enemy.' So its was good and exciting to beat :t- em."
Katie Johnson (II)
"Be ating Norfolk in football omak e it to State for the first me."
Mike Palmer (12)
"When we beat Creighton Pep in basketball because they i) were rat ed very high."
Frank Galusha (II)
*t) What was the most memorable 'Al the Gator' moment?
A"I loved it when the Gator was taunting the Southwest band at the football game. It was so funny! The best part was when he was putting his tail in between his legs and was shaking it at them. "
Nikki Winterstien (II)
A " When the Gator attacked ~o' uthwest' s band at a football game. " Sierra Frauen (II)
1. Swimmer s Leen ie Boa rdman (10), Megan Shroeder (12), Karissa Kruse (9), Angie Ever ley (9)and Clar e Maier (9)were picked up by the drum line for State Swimming. Photo byJacob Malcolm
2. The Dazz ler s show their wacky side after doing so well at a national competition in Chicago. Courtesy photo
3. Adrian Lawson (12) carries the baton in a relay race at the beginning of the track season. Photo by staff
4.Jallan Holmes (12) runs her hardest at a cross country meet. Photo by staff
5 Cyndi Harris (12) waves to the camera before she goes home to relax for her basketball game later that night. Photo by staff
6.Jacob Hiatt (10) seems relaxed during his second year of cross country. Photo by staff
7. North Star won its first ever homecoming game against the Papillion La Vista South T itan s on September 23 , 2005. Photo by staff
8 Gus Krzycki (12) is excited about the fantastic article that was in the paper about the North Star Gators Photo by Ether Saure
9. Maren Vik (11) and Taylor Pitts (11) walk out of their fourth period class as Dr. Becker and the Gator drumline cheer them on for State Volleyball. Photo by Nick Cruickshank
10 Brent Walterman (10), Trav is Crow(10),Josh Hinneman (11), and Zach Mattison (12) give a beat after the football team scored a touchdown Photo by Henry Hartsg~~ve
a y ' n t y ' n 9
Top Left: This is one of many detailed still life drawings oompleted in 4th period art dass.
&oond Top Left: This painting of three students was made by f\my Wiederholt (9~
Middle Left: can you see the fare? This was made by Brandon Fix (1o~
Bottom Left: The ~utiful drawling of a bird on a stump was created by Tatyana Manuylo (9~
Top Right: This popular bowl with a very detailed dragon wrapped around it was made by Nichole Cm stil (U
Middle Top Right: The chubby purple hippo was created by l\erry Fox (l l~
Middle Bottom Right: This moment catching painting was made by Nioole Whitehead (lo~
Bottom Right: This sculpture of natural beauty was made by Nichole Charstil (12~
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Middle Left: This collaboration of !\elli Morris (11) and Chris Miller (12) was ioti shot and made by Christina Bauer (11 fhaa; by Cl1tistina &1lff
Left: This two picture collaboration was taken by and then put together by
Top Right: Vanessa 1\.lvarado (12) looking so sweet for Thao Chu (12~ f/l<Xoby'Itloo
Middle Right: 1\.ustin Gardner (12) photographed his father while at a game of golf. Phao by ,1ustin GBldner
Bottom Right: Tony Klein (11) poses for an intense dramatic effect photograph. Phao by Frank GdlL'ila
Left: Mandi Droud (11) and Rachel Talero (11) both worked
and ~ting this double shot of Mandi Droud fb<xo by Marxli Drru1 am RirlJd Triero
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elow: .Matt Reiling helps a student during his serond period Intro. to Business Class. '
Bottom Left: 7th period Business studies for an upcoming test.
Bottom Right: Intro. to Business is already working hard on assignments
What did.you like about business classes?
"I love Reiling, but I hated the notes and tests."
Patti Burbach (I I)
" The class was pretty tight, but I liked Sports Marketing."
"The
people I met in busines • class were very interesting."
"Having Coach Reiling for a teacher."
Courtney lJpton (IO)
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• talk."- Jordan Clark ideos." - caleb Verrellino ers" - caitlin COnroy ACXfS8." - Maureen Murray
('op: Jordan Clark takes a break I from working hard to flash us a pllywooct smile.
~ bove: computer classes tart with the instructors arizing students with the lirations.
) ight: F..liulbeth &tor studies for lher computer J\pplirations test.
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• "I-Iaving to say the teachers name a thousand times." - Pat Cervantes
• "F..xreltt''· Randi 1-Iimmelberg
• "Failing it" - }\manda Laurenoom
'5teps to passing Business class
You start by becoming familiar with the text you will be reading and equipment you ~ork with.
You then begin learning about stocks and money and the business world.
Money plays an important role in the business world. Without the money, it's hard to succeed.
!i You end the business year with a small project and a test. Seems easy, right? Think again.
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l &>phomore Josh Cervantes reads the newspaper after rompleteing his assignment for the day.
2 Freshman Paige Worster works hard on her test in her F...nglish 9 Diff class. 5.sara 1-follcroft helps )mior l(endra &huldeis work on her report. PHOTOS AND PAGES BY JESSY LIVERS 3zachary Ziemba (9) and Taylor Berry (9) finish their projrts during their F...nglish 9 class.
4Freshman .Stephanie Backemeyer and Natalie Linder work on their assignment during free time at the end of class. •
" The time I got a referral for blowing my nose."
-F..tvan Rodriguez (10)
"A lways getting candy in Mrs. Ruisinger 's class. "
-Nikkia i\maya (12)
" One day in English 9 D we got to bring food so that was pretty cool."
•-Logan Livers (9)
"Tf}e Party we threw for Mrs. Hof/croft my sophomore year."
-Rachel Talero (I I)
&nglish has always been known as one of the core classes you have to take. Here at North Star teachers have a different approach to it and try and make the kids enjoy going to class.
We surveyed many students on who their favorite English teacher at North Star is, and we got a variety of different answers so there really wasn't one favorite that stood out. The students ' reasoning behind who they chose as their favorite teacher was usually because the teacher got involved with their class and made the assignments interesting through interaction with peers in their class.
The North Star English department offers 25 different English classes. As ou get to be a upperclassmen you get the option of choosing your own class mat you think you might enjoy. Some of those classes range from Literature of e Holocaust to Literature Through Film. For those who enjoy or need writing asses, North Star also offers Creative Writing , Advanced Creative Writing, ading Ideas and General English or classes in journalism.
I Freshman Breanne Van Dyke works on her test out in the hallway.
2Junior Justine l{inds is shocked by the news she __ L was re.acting in the Journal '5tar.
3Seniors Rocky Wray and l{eidi Moore recite the play Macbeth in their British Literature class.
4F..nglish teacher Candi Musiel explains to her students about the peak action in the story.
5Freshman Mikaela Davis takes a test during her F..nglish 9 D class.
6Bryan Barnacle grades papers in his 7th period General F..nglish class.
H7Freshman Taylor Nelson listens to a tape as she follows along in her book during F..nglish 9 --;.:::..::;:;=---, class.
8Senior ;\lex Re11le reads his book in the oomputer lab.
North Star's annual literary magazine, Istoria, takes submissions from students in the school serond semester. · Onre the pieres start rolling in, the Istoria staff, Susan Paschold's eiSWth period 1\dvanced Creative Writing class, reviews the pieces choosing the work to go on to represent North Star and be published in Istoria
During the selection proress, the pieces remain anonymous. That means that stories aren't chosen bemuse someone has friends in the class.
The eight member staff was mmprised of only one person from last year, Robyn Shannon (12). Shannon mntinued to bring experienre and guidanre to the new staff members.
ta.ch member brought a different skill to the publi tion; some, their knowledge of InDesign, and others creativity or writing and editing.
Students in the class also submittoo work, but much f the material came from ~ nglish classes.
The 1\dvanced Crea~·ve writing class not only orgc •zed the material from student who submitted work, they rnme up with a theme for e publication and prepared f t for the front and back rover.
The pencil in positic 1 #3 was drawn by Shannrn for the rover of the 2006 Isto: a. The students also added ier creative elements to try tq make their Istoria unique.
their writing with their cl ass res.
Angel V'msonhaler (11) and Bri Boatwright (11) listen to and romm t on their classmates stories.
#3: The class chose this de.sign by ibyn Shannon for rover art.
#4: Garret Durst, Robyn Shannon (l Angel V'msonhaler (11 ) and Brittni f -itwright (11 ) get instructions for their xt assignment.
Photos by Piper 1/oksilJS
Front Row: Susan Paschold, Ange1 JlSOn· haler, Brittni Boatwright~ ~obyn Sh non, Chris Miller. Back Row: William W i t, Marie Murray Denys Steele, Garret Hst Left: William \1/m et and Denys Ste- (12) prepare for a discussion over their i ring. #l: Robyn Shannon (12) and Garre urst share
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The Gator Debaters had a su<ressful year.
The season starts in ~ovember and ends in J\pril, one of the longest seasons for school activities.
The team has rompeted in tournaments at &>uthwest, southeast, F..ast, Millard North, Millard &>uth, Westside, Fremont, and I\earney. They have been sucressful in these oompetitions, winning many first, seoond, and third plare awards.
There are many rrasons students pin the team.
"Debating challenges me to think creatively and then forres me to be able to verbally explain myself," said Denys
Steele (12).
Bailey cappellano (11) pined bemuse "I am very interested in politics, and I have a very strong opinion on most of them"
The team debates a wide range of topics from gay marriage to intelligent design to the Israel-Palestine ronflict.
The students say they really enpy the debate team.
"I like getting to hang out with some crazy kids on a regular basis who have some of the same interests as myself," Steele said
".My favorite part would be the people," cappellano said "They have beoome second family to me."
l{ight: Debate members pick up the rest of ir team for State.
I: atalie Lips (9h Jennifer A.nker, and Mandy tmund (I I) link anns as they leave for State to adrumline radenre.
2: ~nys Steele (12) researches her topic
3: Brandon Fix (1O) and Natalie Lips (9) hang together at State.
: Derek Ofodirinwa (12) en;>ys his time at te.-
Below:
Right: Topper Yoakum (IO)
proofs pag(',S. f/l<Xo by .staff.
Dar Right: Q \vatkins (I 2h r Cordara Tnompson (12h Livers (I 2) and lieidi Downs (I I) work on their pages and looking for pictures. Photo by .staff.
Terri Diffenderfer helps Jenifer l\dden (12) and .Sierra Frauen (11) on their pages. Photo by.staff.
Bottom Right: Kristina Lee (11) is frustrated from all of the stress of the drmline.s. Photo by .staff.
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savanna Wright (9) works on iPhoto in the editing room. /'h<to by .staff. 2QWatkins (12) works diligently during her 8th ~ri<Xl Newspaper class. /'h<to by .staff.
3Pat cervantes (12) and lfeidi Down (11) shows the oompassion the class had for earn other. /'h<toby.staff.
4Pi per lfoskins (9) stresses out over deadlines. rp/Kto by Staff
NF.,WSPf\PE.R '5T;\_FF: Topper Yoakum (lOh Terri Diffenderfer, COrdara Thompson (12) Tim Opfer (12h lteidi Down's (l lh pat cervantes (12h Jenifer ,\dden (12h Piper lfoskins (9h Sierra Frauen(l lh Kristina Lee (11 hJamiee l(itrrell (1O) and Luke Bundy (1O). Not pictured: i\yle Christiansen (1Oh savanna \Vright
6.Sierra Frauen (11) and Jenifer ,\dden (12) open up their page. /'h<to by .staff. ~s ~llllilllllljj 7· The Newspaper staff works hard to meet a
deadline. /'h<to by .staff.
, s· COrdara Thompson (12) and Tim Opfer (12) work on their pages during 8th period Newspaper class. /'h<to by &if
9.Jamiee l(ittrell (1O) and Luke Bundy (10) edit pages /'h<to by .staff.
11\. savanna Wright (9) and Vljanna Vasina (9~ /'h<io by.staff.
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Cecond &mester yearbook staff: (Not in order) Michelle J\.llen, Christina Bauer, Ryan Mussman, Brittany Nelson, Jamie patzloff, Nioole Tuma and Nikki Winterstien. ~Kristen Benson, Patrick cervanteB, caitlin conroy, Nick Cruickshank, Liz Fast, Megan ~ot pictured: Independent study students: piper 1-joskins, i\.Qurelah Watkins, :\ mber Gengenbach, i\.manda Giebelhaus, Randi liimmelberg, Kim 1-juynh, i\.dam Johnson, Lenhoff, F mily Burbach, Jill i\.ndrt\ Kelly Fish, Brandon Poe, Justine Mukisa. Irina J\.manda Laurenreau, Kristina Lee, Jessyra Livers, E.lizabeth McClellan, Michaela Michal, ulemanovic, Justine Mukisa
* What do the Seniors think about Yearbook? ~
"Having to say 'Ms. D' 139 times before she answers your question. " i\manda Giebelhaus
"I enjoyed the class but it was a pain in my butt."
Brittany Nelson
"I love coming in everday and seeing Amanda Laurenceaus' beautiful face."
"When A-Lo and I taught Mrs. D how to shake her Laffy Taffy."
cervantes
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,r<>P Left Jill ,\ndrea (I 2) and Kelly Fish (I 2) Top Right ,\manda Ziegenbein (IO) focuses hard
1 c:hOO( the sal rereipts hard on their page. 1 on making sure the pages going in on time.
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oottom Left Nie &hweitzer (12) listens to music
Bottom Right Megan Gengenbach (12) sits at he looks for pictures for his page. fb<to by her oomputer and types the captions for the Iiz SDdling • yearbook. fh<to by Clllislina. Ballfl'
T<>P Left: Kristen Benson (IO) and Kim 1 liuynh (IO) focus on putting the final touches on their pages.
MLeft: Micheala Michael (IO) wonders when the page will be done, so she can get to o on another new page.
B ottom Left: ,\mber Lenhoff (12) and Emily Burbach (11) check the senior ad pages during their independent study fourth period.
I:Christina Bauer( 11) takes the first step in beginning the yearbook page, its very common to see the staff in the hallway taking pictures.
2:Nick Cruickshank (11) photoshops one of the pictures that he took earlier in the day.
3:Jamie ratzloff (11) oonrentrates on working on her business page.
4:Liz Fast (11) proofs the yearbook pages that are due for the deadline.
l. E.rin ;\bbott (12) looks over infonnation for her speech
2. K.am M.cK.inney (1O) hangs out before practire starts.
MF..)l()lt\BLF.., MOM11NT&
.\ndie w~ (12) enlightened everyone with the proper way o readrood
The tmm learned how to "Shake your foot" before heading off too NFL qualifying tournament.
Elin .\bbott (l 2) learned that when you have crumbs on your 'pt book, you should not roll down the window and hold the book : the bree7.e to get them off. The book will end up in the mkklle t f highway a long way ho.
&ate Q.uallfiers: Roolel Ray-District Runner Up in Dramatic Int~ Amy IIua-lnformative. Beth RelllJ}fer/~ llartl ,_ District Champions in Duet, Beth Rempfer/&lln1-larttey/Elin ~Sarah Marshall-~~ in OID, &lrah Marshall-District Runner up in EJltertainmen~ Elin .\bbott-Distrid Champion in Poetry, and i\am McKinney
NFL Medalists: Beth R~fer and &ml IIartJey plared 3rd in Duet '5aln quaHfted for Nationals in Dramatic Interpretation
&ate Medalists: OID-&ate Champ~ Beth Kempfer/'5aln lfartley-3rd Plare iI &lrall Marshall-4th P1are in EJltertainment, and E.rin Abbott , te Champion in poetry
5. &un liartley (12) shows off his first plare medal and national qualifying plaque for his dramatic interpretation liartley is North '5tar's first national qualifier for speech
6. ;\ndie Westling {12) and K.endra Grundman (10) show off their outfits at the Wild Wild
3. The speech team rests after an exhausting speech tournament. mystery dinner.
7. M.eg_an Qp'per (12) and Rachel Ray (I 1) pose for the camera at the Wild Wild mystery dinner.
4. &rah Marshall (11) shows off the ribbons she has won •
What
sets speech apart f'rom other activities that makes it
"The challenge of making myself open up and perform in front of other people. "
-Robyn Shannon (12)
"It's not something that everyone does, and not many people know about it."
--Beth Rempfer (11)
SPE.E.Cli TE,;\M
Row 1: l(urt ;\ndre
Row 2: Cindy Le; Rachel Ray, E,mily Nannen
Row 3: Bryan Daize, Megan carper, David Li E.rin ;\bbott, l(endra Grundman, Brandi zweiner, Nicole DiChristofaro, l(am Md\inney, ;\illie Iiu
Row 5: Sarah Marshall, ;\ssistant coach Lizz Brosius
Unique?
"It is one of the only activities where you get a whole year to bond with the people. "
-E.mily Nannen (11)
" Probably the fact that you have the choice to participate in many events, not only one."
--Kurt ;\ndre (9)
orth Star's one-act The cave cat was a sucress ye,ar, winning their district mmpetition and placing semnd at the State One-1\ct Competition in Ke,arney.
"I'm re,ally proud of this team and how far we rame," i\ndrew Martines (11) said One-acts began just • one week after the mmpletion of the fall musiral Oklahoma The rast and crew spent much time rehe,arsing lines, building sets, and traveling across Nebraska to perform for students and judges. • They attended two festivals in Grand Island and
Ke,arney, and put on their own festival at North Star winning many awards including "Best overall" in Ke,arney and m y ''Outstanding Performanre" awards during the season
Many of the students enj)y one-acts the most out of all the theater performan s.
Josie Karre (10) lik ''meeting people from otht r schools and seeing their ays."
1-Ieidi Moore (12) ,- id she enj)ys one-acts "beau se of the mmpetition aspect."
&m 1-Iartley (12) if also a fan of the competition tt 1 t mmes with one--acts. "It's l '"e our sport," he said
i\bove The cave cat, &un I-far ~Y (12h explains to Marna and pa Lion (i\Shley E.mesti (12) and James :ay (l l)h that he can1 escape who is aoo that he wants to be himself.
Left: Zula, E.mily Nannen (11 hf; ds the j real Ziggy, Tyler I-fate (11 hafter listak· ing the cave rat for Ziggy.
l: E.lliott Robb (11) plays c:trwru for the actors to danre in the one-act pl y
2: &un 1-fartley (12) danres with he water spirits as he tries to purif: himself to be a tiger.
3: 1-feidi Moore (12) explains to ti am rat that he is her hallucination a 1 that he doesn1 really exist.
Sarah Marshall (11 ) gives &f ~art· ley (12) a vest of tiger stripes so 1eran hide from the mob of angry lio
"I'm a cave cat! So are you all! All cave cats! There's no such thing as a lion! They don't exist!"
"He might have been seriously hurt. He could be dying!"
"You can take off your spots as easily as I can take off mine!"
"You're my own son! I know that! My son couldn't be a cave cat!"
'lbe Cave Cat
rop Left: Drew Petty (9h Mary Lawson (11) and E.rira Gengenbach (10) stare (ll(iouSly at the rave rat when he disguises himself as a tiger.
~om Left: Bryan Daize and James Ray (11) di~ the death of the rave rat iiJring the one-act play.
Top Right: Water Spirits danre around the rave rat as they try to help him overrome his ''fundamental feline fear'' of water.
Bottom Right: Josh Burden (12) and Derek Lewis (10) crouch in the grass as they watch the rave rat.
PAGES AND PHOTOS BY MEGAN GENGENBACH
Q:
What make • • It d1:f:ferent?
• E,LL is not just a cl~ where anyone ran attend i\.ctually, no i\.me ran born citizen takes this clas& It's only for students with E,nglish as their seoond language.
'5tudents of different rulture' nationalities, background and levels ( f oouration come together for a comm n purpose-to learn E,nglish.
In these classes, teachers m 'e at a slower pare compared to other elm , '5tudents are at different levels of ed: ration and the cl~ size is much small r to help students at an individual level.
"There are so many abilities . nd potential in this cl~" said Pabst.
Depending on how well you an oommunirate in E,nglish, 5 levels are available, level I being the lowest. i\.f ~ r level 5, LP'5 requires that students a test to show their improvement in 11 • 1ing,
writing and speaking E,nglish.
.More help has to be given to tudents to help them oommunirate witl Jut diffirulty.
"We use visual imagery to tr} md show them the new language. We gi lots of examples and try to simplify t: 3 languaget_said instructor Jeremy FiS( ier.
"We teach them survival vorn iulary, study skills and the way the syst m works," said Fischer.
Not only do students learn in these classes, teachers also learn fro their students.
"I get to learn a lot about difft • ent rultures and languages. I'm learnh as much as they're learning," said Je~ ca Lentz.
Bottom: Michel and Mandi Mikaya help each other finish their assignments. Photoby.staff
Right: '5tudents in E.LL 1 work with the help Of their teacher, l(iburz-Grimes.
Photo by .staff
Right: i\huong Nguyen (09) and f\na Barrientos (11) work together during period 8. Photo by~
Left: '5tudents in Jeremy Fischer's level 5 class ronrentrte and work on their assignments. Photo by Ubl Both
Right: Riak Gumok ronrentrates on finishing his work in E.LL. Photoby~
The power to s11rvive change
Top Left: Israel and Gabriel de la Cruz (10) seek help from their tracher, Je.ssira Lentz during period 6. Israel and Gabriel are in third leveL f/J <Xo by iStaff
Top Right: Kiburz-Grimrs explains to her students the differenre between a row and a rolwnn. f/J<Xoby iStaff
BottOJTI: Bol Kwai (IO) sits outside class to finish bis work. f/J <Xo by iStaff
Left: Noura Kasem (9) works on her prop:t in period 6. f/J<XO by iStaff
Right: Instructor Pabst gives his lesson to • his F..LL period 6 class. f/J<Xo by iStaff
HOW CHALLENGING CAN LEARNING ANOIHER LANGUAGE B E?
"I' m from Vietnam, and I have been h ere for five months. I unde rstand English a little. I wa nt to learn more."
Lam Nguyen (9)
" I ' m from Sudan , and I came here in 1999 Thi s is my second year in ELL. I just try to adapt to everything and help myself learn."
Michel Mikaya (9)
" I ' ve been here for seven years, and I ' m third level. I haven ' t done anything special to learn English , but I know it takes a lot of time. "
Narin Piso (10)
"I came here from Russia two months ago. I practice speaking English everyday and after school. My friend, who is American, helps me learn more. "
f\ lexksandr Nastin (9)
bove Right: Courtney 1\den (9) ruts out fabria, so she ran sew hem together to make a square in her 7th period 'clothing
Photo by l(aylfllC Farmer
D elow Right: Chenell Jones (1O) adds some water to the Uthat she is using while preparing muffins in the 4th perioo baking das& Photo by Jill i\IXlre
A~ve Right: F..mber Joy (12) makes a purse out of caprkSun ~age .during Creative Clothing and Design. Photo
Below Left: Nancy Falter out an assignment to the
in her
" The culinary baking and eating the food is the best part for me. "
"The food and eating is the best part. It can sometimes get stressful, but fun."
"Eating the food and getting the chance to bake what you don 't getto bake even thot,Jgh I can cook it."
1\drian Lawson (12)
" The best part for me would have to be getting to eat the food."
Michelle Roth (9)
Paige lfutzel (9)
by l(a~
girls
'5tudent parenting Clas& Photo by Megm •
Nie Lawhorne (11)
The FCAS DeJ>arm}entwas boo~ with rsonality thro out the yefil. 'he. classes r~J 1 from cooking to sewmg and eve~g else 01 between. &>me students retreatoo to the bakiru! room to create a dish P,in the Inlants and Toddlers class 1oP,lay with the little gators. Other ~nts wished Jo fulfill graduation reourr~ments by sigrung up Tor ijuman Behav10r.
f\mong FCS classes, a fav orite 1s Creative Clothing and aclass tor those who are vezy iJterested in tashion. Students make mrj9us pmros such as pillc;>ws and 11 item of their cboire. Creativity is a mum in this class. You have to ha\r~ an i,igil)al mino, such as savanna Wru!ht wl)o made apurse out of capriS'un oontamers.
Bakiru! 1s not something all of lfi are oood at, out rertainlY. somethµlg iudems are always willing tQ try. &lking class taught by Susan 11eine the basics in cooking and rarmng about the ingredient~ that OOQ1pliment each other. Bakiru! is one ti those cl~ that will help s'tudents lhroughout life.
Students such as Brandi ·einer (IO) have put the Gators on
the map winning awards for their masterp1e,res in oom~tition.
For those students who are \ookinj! tq _fulfill j!radui}tiQn reqmremen1s,, 11uman Behav10r 1s one just the ticket. This class focuses on flow the human mind ,works in different situatic;>ns and teaches about behavior that mvolves different psycholostlcal influenres.
Some students with little Gators meet together 4th period There are two classes that are available, for those students e~ little ones or those who alreaqy ha_ye a child The classes are taui!ht by camelle Kinney and NancyTheFaf(~r. child renter is also used for the Infants and Toddlers class. It examines the life of the young ones. Kristi Moser teaches her ~tudents about basic needs of the children as well as theirThedevelopment.
FOS Department has more than .e~ded, it has explodr,d.
With many new classes bemg offered each year, students are more 'filling to try out new tq All FCA5 classes have beoome atop pick among the students at North Star.
~ hove F..ricka Maharek (12) won best in North for her prize winning ~PhtxobyMeglll Jlmt
hove Right: Brandi Zweiner (IO) holdc, " prire winning IX2'f<nk>n that she won al>ld medal for.fbar, by _,bfmc D ight: .\ close up of l\iweiner"s prire ronfooion fbao ,,,..,biak
I. Richard Goemann (l l) oontrols ;\l the Robot
2. Megan Titus (9) tests the electronics
3. Ryan Mitchell (9) tests the Wind Tunnel
-4. ;\nai l(ok (12) reads about how to make a rar out of plastic.
5. Bryre Behrend (l O) cutting legs for his nightstand prop;t.
6. Kameron Rero (9) works on finishing his nightstand
7. ;\shley Meirose (l l) shows instructor Wayne Trevet her wheel presentation.
"I enjoyed making the dartboard cabinet because I use it a lot."
11 My favorite project is the spinner because I got to be creative and show some of the stuff I like. "
i\_shley Meirose (11)
11 My favorite project is the video wave because I got to produce my own movie and had fun doing it."
Matt Williams (12)
11 1 liked making the night stand because it 's something that I actually use."
Bryre Behrend (1O)
• Joe COndon (I 2)
achines, computers and advanred technology kept the ITech wing xt to the art department humming ,ith classes such as: Intro to Woods d Woods Construction, Furniture oonstruction, Foundations of iTech, C.\ D engineering and A.rchitecture/ wgineering.
In the C wing upstairs, Cf\D •ooure, Ci\D Tech Design introdumi nts to the world of architecture. students in these classes developed built profcts during the cl~ perioos,
• anything from a basic woods
• to ahigh tech robot run by remote troL
I. Joo)b Maloolm (9) checks his
li.rure frame for flaws.
l&ephan l(eeler (IO) drills holes
kr his table top.
l Broo Griffin (12) works on his k'el
7.ooi "'tofferahn (l O) puts
• • touches on his V'Iking's ~er,
i Taylor Luft (l 0) helps out l(yle (9) with his projx;t. Instructor Wayne Trevet shows Cervando 1-Iemandez (9) how to rut ~Wood
7. Brent Waltennan (l 0) working on ill animation
Of the nine competitors at state for SI\ILIA5 U.St\ North Star, three of them earned medals for their event: Jon Springe~ 12) got agold in cabinet making. Jordan Dau( 11) got a bronze in techniral drafting. Jorge f\dame-f\dame(l2) got a brome in plumbing. The other partidpants were: Jordan Foss( 11 )· carpentry, Josephine l(aenel( 10)- Mousetrap car, Taylor F.Jlsworth(9)- Metric 500, Brian Masat( 10)- Computer Maintenance, zach Johnson( 100- Techniral drafting and Dalton Malcolm(9)- l\fchitectural Drafting.
Michelle Allen
Nicholas Arrigo
* Meghan Duryea
* Kevin Eddy
Kelly Bittinger Logan Eddy
Trevor Blackman
Matthew Blose
Britney Bose
Amy Endrulat
Melissa Engle
Adam Everly
Heather Brester Alex Fall
Michela Bridger
Justin Cadwell
Joshua Caskey
Lindsey Clau se n
*Cassie Fore
Jordan Foss
Brenna French
Matthew Fushia
*Candice Cobb Kelli Garrison
Kyle Cranor
Travis Crow
Bryan Daize
Derek Deselms
Brittany Dinges
Steph Dodge
Erica Gengenbach
* Megan Gengenbdch
Aubrey Gerlach
Ashley Grunder
*Elisha Hall
Kenneth Havlicek
Merriam Hayden
Derek Hedges
Dana Hilde
* Joshua Hinman
Jordan Hodgin
Lindsey Homeyer
Amanda Howard
A.J. Howell
John Howell
Antigone Jackson
Michael James
Oliver Keller
Devin Kellogg
* Danielle Kempkes
Maksim Kishchun
* Amber Knight
John Knoche
Megan Kovar
* denotes section leader or drum maj)r
Kenneth Krumtum
Karissa Kruse
Emily Latelle
Derek Lewis
Benjamin Linneman
Natalie Lips
Brett Lowe
* Allie Luethje
Shailee Marshall
Maria Martinez
Zach Mattison
Emily McKinney
Sarah McKinny
Kyle Miller
Randy Miller
Melissa Morgan
Andrea Myers
Roman Nelson
Lindsey Neuman
*Cass ie Olson
Marikita Payne
Drew Petty
Jill Pfeifer
Brittany Pickel
Lexie Pickering
Justin Ratliff
Kyle Reinhart
Nancy Richards
* Elliott Robb
Tobias robinett
* Ether Saure
Sierra Schaaf
Alex Schild
Liz Schnepp
John Schwaninger
Dylan Seaman
Bottom:
The 2005 Gator marching band smiles f r their group picture. Photo rowttt;y -Mkh<t ~llen
~ bove: The marching ba 1d h<it their pose in the final Evt of t!r s w. fhoto rowtesy Midl eD ., 1\/hJ
Dar left: Brandi zweiner (1oh r Justin '5pilker (11 ), and ichQf Dichristofano (10) stand
Zweiner's band locker door. Pht1o by Michelle ~llen
Michela Bridger (11
hompson (9h E.lliott R1bb (111 and Lindsey Clausen (10) )rk hard in percussion class
by Michelle ~llen
Tucker Seaman
Amanda Skoda
Selsebil Sljivo
Brittany Smelser
Carena
Emilia
Sean Spence
Jordan
Justin Spilker
Luke Stege-Tompsett
Kim
Lauren
Brett
Taylor
strong. marching band kids, the school year regiilS on the first day of band ramp. sweltering summer heat they learn parts, find their spots and memorize notes. The first two months of school
This year's marching show was railed Fantasmict and included three songs:
Pages by Michelle i\llen awhirl of 7am practires, <urday band titions and j)stling bus rides. i\_nd then, suddenly as it started, NSBi\ oomes ifs all over. For the rest of the year, band rs are practicing, guard members are • and friendships that were made, hold
Fantasmic part 1, TOffilta and Fugue in D minor, and Fantasmic part 3. Band and guard both rereived ones at Clarinda, Iowa Band and guard both got two's at the Linooln 1-{igh invite. Band rereived a two and guard rereived a one at the LPS invite. i\ two was given to Northstar at NSBi\.
wart oonrentrates on the pit. Phmo by Mkhelle ~lien
'J'Op right: Claire Iwai, the oolor guard 1 instructor, gets excited during a marching show at a football game.
f/J<XO rourtesy d Midlelle ~lien
'J'Op left: i\_mber }(night, Michela 1 Bridger, Candire Cobb, and Justin Spilker (11) strip out of their uniforms after a oontest. The group loves to walk around in their "Sexy Band .Pants," but admits that wearing the wool uniforms is very unoomfortable. J'hmo by Midlelle ~Den
Uiddle left: Trevor Blackman (10) sits 1TI down in drumline class as Tobin
iddle right i\_my E.ndrulat (11) tosses a flag on the <urday before a band oompetition. Guard members, like E.ndrulat, spent hours practicing outside of class including a Tuesday night tory practice. /'h<XO by Midldle ~lien
otttom left: Lauren Wolterman (11) and Jordan Spilker (9) hang out after a<urday band mpetition. f/J<Xo by Midlelle ~Den
:i\. bag with a hair straightener sits in the band hallway. Band students often spend more time in the band room than they do at home, so seeing students doing their hair or homework or a number other things is not unusual. J'hmo by Midlelle ~lien
:E.rica Gengenbach and Michael James (10) walk out of the band room after a oompetition. With grueling two-hour practices before the oompetition, band and guard members are thoroughly usted by the time they get to go home. J'hmo by Midlelle ~lle11
:l(elli Garrison gives I-feather Brestor (IO) a big hug as Jordan Foss (11) looks on after a band mpetition. Phmo by Mkhelle ~lle11
:Robb &llistean and Tobin Stewart, the band directors, relax after a <urday marching band oompetition. J'hmo by Mi<helle ~lle11 ~: Shailee Marshall (1O) and other band members get ready to go to a band oompetition. f/J<Xo by l)Mkhelle ~lien _
2 l ~ =A = ! ~ fG
D ight: l(amara Wright (IO) laughs as she gets out 1'1ier violin fh<Xo by RJ311 MlB5111a11
U iddle right: Victoria 1-funt (11) waits for her rest l TI in the music to be over. f/l<Xo by Ryan Muwnan
Dar right: Emily Burbach (11 ) sings as she r practi(fl, her rello, bringing new meaning to the word multi-tasking. .Ph<xoby Ryan Muwnan
I :f\shley &hnell (I 1) sight-reads her music before clas& /'h<XO by Ryan MlB5111a11
2:Lauren Taylor (10) plays her violin in Orchestra. fbaq by Ryan MlB5111a11
3:Tobin Stewart gives instructions to his Orchestra class. f/l<XO by Ryan Muwmn
4:Brenna French (9), Dylan sraman (9), i\ ubrey Gerlach (9) and Brittany Smelser (9) participate in a breathing exercise during ronrert band fl1Cto by Mkhdle ,1.llen
Below:Drew l(illman (I 1) plays his bas& /'h <to by 1/lyan MlB5111a11
5:Natalie Lips (9) plays a tuning note for her fellow band members. /'hlto by Michelle ,1.llen
6:Jordan Spilker (9) plays a minor srale on his french h, 1/Jy Mld1elle ,1nen t fhcto
7:John l(noche (9) plays his trumpet during jlzz band f oby Michelle ,1llen
8:F..lliott Robb (11) relaxes while Tobin Stewart divides into three. /'hlto by Michelle ,1llen
9:Vlnre 1-fugieman (11) and Jason Wagner (IO) add so me and bass to Jazz band /'h <to by Mkhelle ,1llen
I 0:Stephen Mattison (11 Josh 1-fineman (11 ), Brett Lo Brian Daize (11) and E.ric Shuman (9) work on somf during drumline. /'hlto by Mi<helle ,1.llen •group
1ythm (9h 1ythrru
Left: Tobin Stewart emphasizes a phrase in a band cl~ /'b<XO by Mkhelle ,1llm
Below Left: The trumpet line awaits instructions from Stewart. fb<io by Jlkhd]e,11100
Oelow right: French horns and Utenor sax blow hard as they play a song. Photo by Midlelle i\llen
I :The drumline works on a rhythm together. Photo by Mid!elle f\llen
2:K.arissa Kruse (9h Lexie Pickering (9) , A.J, 1-fowell (9h Drew petty (9) and Natalie Lips (9) play a song. fb<io by JlkhdJe ,11100
3:The brass section blasts it out at a pep band game. fbcxo by J<i1n &hwanin#[
4:candire D>bb (11) jlms out during jlzz band /'b<iO by Mkhdle ,111oo
5:These sticks (and their owners) are hard at work. fb<io by Mkhelle,11100
6:Joe Smith (IO) and cassie Olson (11) duke it out as they each play improv. Photo by Michelle i\llen
(1O) plays the piano in jlzz band
/'b<XO by MkheJJe ,1lli 1
8(~oc::on as he plays his sax. /'b<XO by MidleJle ,1lli
A.s you walk down the Ei wing hall seoond period, you ran hem a faint singing. A.nd·as you get closer, you hem voires singing and feet tapping.
That would be Joni Osborn or ''Os"' choreographed choir for juniors and seniors.
During third period, Robb &listean takes over with North '5tar's chorus, which is filled with freshman and sophomores.
Fourth period &llistean has the academy choir, which has students ranging from freshman to juniors and has both boys and girls. The Choir is brand new this yem.
Department chair Os has the reins with student teacher Ryan '5trunk as a student teacher for the freshman/sophomores.
Os and '5trunk also directed have the widely-known concert Choir for boys and girls
from junior to senior. '5tudents say the .changes are good. " I think that the new teachers bring new ideas and new ways for us to learn," said Meghan Duryea (1O).
''They are awesom e opportunities for us to grow into the people we are," said Bryan "Dougie" Daize (11). "liming
a new choir/band direct r has been amazing. A.mong ing musirally talented he is clso funny and teaches well. , Jr. &llistean has made a gn t addition to the North '5tar \ J\rts Department."
Music students , uld like others to appreciate the
hard effort. "Poople thim 'hat its easy to just go out tht and sing, I don1 think that pe le realize how much hard >rk and discipline it takes to 'am a piece of music and sing I in a group." said Minela Juko, ·: (II),
1. Meghan Duryea (10) plays her clarinet during the Freshman Sophomore lec t concert.
2. Jason Wagner (10) ha s a drum olo during the Concert Choir's so n g
3. Sabrina Keefer (11) practice for her Academy Choir so lo
4.The Concert Choir si ng s out in concert.
5 . The Concert Choir practice s during 6th period
6. The so prano sec tion of the Academy Choir lift s their voices.
7. Zack Stofferahn (10) si ts on Bryan Daize (11) during third period Acade n 1 Choir.
"Choir people can be misunderstood because many in 'academia' don't get to spend time with us."
- Meghan Duryea
(10)
" I think that every choir in our school is talented and each one does what it was intended to beautifully.''
Bryan "Dougie" Im.e (11)
1. Academy Choir power sings "Talce Me to the River".
2. Minela Jukovic (11) hows real emotion when singing "Gloria".
3. The Choreographed choir performed at the fall concert.
4 Andrew Martinez (11) clowns around with Sarah Mar hall (11) during Choreographed Choir
5. Joni Osbourn, Robb Salistean and accompanist, Jennifer VanDyke have smiles on their face
6. Ryan Strunk, a new visually impaired tudent teacher first semester, directs the cla s he tudent taught for O
7. Robb Salistean conducts the choru
"People believe some people are better than others, but we are all one choir."
Jordan &humaker (IO)
"I think each choir does has come a long way and will continue to grow."
James Dingwell (12)
·O.oh-
Choroographed Choir
Back Row: i\ndrew Martinez, Jessica Meredith, Mary Lawson, Nikki Voboril, &nn 1-fartley, 1-feidi Moore, i\Shli Parsley, '5hannon Fisher, James Dingwell
Front Row: &rah Marshall, Bennett Meredith, Crystal Scholl, l(eisha t )ltJ~n, Tyler 1-fale, F..rin i\bbott
Amdemy Choir
Back row: Aaron Tibbels, 7.ack Stofferahn, Rob Gibson, Bryan Daire Nathan Benes Micheal James
3nd Row: Mitchell Martin, Jason Wagner, TJ l(elso, Anthony Blair, Tony Odem
Middle Row: Mikayla Donahoo, JrBSira Gann, Jordan Schumacher, Amanda Miller, Shailee Marshall, Sarah Dixon,
Front Row: Allison Laschanzky, }(am McKinney, Mercedes De Garmo, Brittany Diaz, Alexis Nebesniak, Cory McCaugherty
Not Pictured: F.,;rira Sanchez, Meghan Duryea
Chorus
Back Row: Amanda Chandler, Tonya Chandler, Jami Robinette, Danielle Lawson, Angie castillo
Middle Row: JrBSira De Boer, Samantha Ware, Jourdain E.dwards, Jen Anker
Front Row: Daesha Jackson, Katie Miller, ~i callirott, Bailey cappellano,LutinaFurby,1-Jein
Dang.
11 / think weight training is a great way for
Bottom Left: i\ Freshman Fitness for Life student sa>res by a flying kick in Fitness For Life. fboto by /Janna
Bottom Right: ~tudents in Fitness For Life play a game where they try to keep the ball away from the other team. fboto by~
" It 's a great class that keeps you fit, especially if you're not involved in a sport."
i\Queelah
11 / like gym class because I like watching the guys work out."
Below: Ricky Ideus (IO) attempts a freethrow in his Physical F..duration class. fboto lby~
11 / like P.E. class because it has no homework. 1
Ben LeGrande (10)
kids to get fit. "
Rachel Ray (11)
Top Right: Bugra Durukan (I I) smacks the ball with high hopes for ahome run. fboto by oameron Mcibenia
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1: Kok Abdalla (12) makes a winning slam dunk while playing basketball.
2: I\ Team .Sports class student make a run for the volleyball.
3: Kenneth Taylor (10) hangs around for a little attention.
4:I\ Fitness for Life student tightly grabs for the ball while classmates wait a while before interfering for a steal.
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PAGES BY KIM HUYNH
I :Traci Jackson (9) works on her worksheet in Physiral &ienre.
Photo by Ryan Mussman
2:Bryan Daize (11) resizes his goggles before going to work on his project. Photo by Ryan MlRll118I1
3:K.yfe Miller (11) looks over his ralrulations..fh{xo by Ryan MlRll118I1
4:Meghan Weber (9) reviews her scienre worksheet before turning it in. Photo by Ryan Mussman
5:&ienre Department chainnan Floyd Doughty sports his cirrular momentum demonstrator on his head. Photo by Evan F<Ber
6:Monira Griffin (11) and cassey Ogden (11) show that scienre is fun Photoby8aff
7:;\shley Meirose (11) uses an eye dropper to plare a chemiral into a beaker. Photo by 8aff
o:~~an Begovic (10) gets help on his chemistry projn from ancy thlers. by Ryan Mussman n: Football player Matt Medure (10) works out a problem on his scienre experi~ment. fhmo by Ryan Mussman
I0:f\lyssa Bolte (11) and f\shley Meirose (11) try to balanre as many books as they can on the plunger of a syringe without the rork popping off. fh«o by Ryan Mussman11
Wright (10) patiently waits for the water to heat up. fh«o by Ryan
" I like doing the labs because you get to experiment with a lot of different chemicals. "
''/ like to do all the experiments and see the results. 11 John Branum (IO)
11 like doing all of the hands on experiments. " Marissa Garcia (11)
11 / like the challenge of balancing chemical equations. "
Trevor Blackman (1O)
Left: E.oonomics teacher Brian Wandzilak and Kyle Christiansen discuss politia; in their seoond period Civics class.
Bottom Left: Department Chair 1\.1 Bock hands out papers in his seoo ncl period Sports 1-iistory class.
Bottom Center: A.manda Canby reads the paper during her lJ.S. Foreig1 Rela. tions class.
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE SOCIAL STUDIFS MEMORY?
"Playing Econoland with Nikki and we won by cheating!"
Lindsay Fritz (11)
"I liked Ms. Halsey's class simply because it was very unique."
Ryan Pluta (11)
" When we got to do the mock trial in Mr. Lechtenberg's class."
Mykel Allen (12)
"I really enjoyed Ms. Halsey's class, just because it was fun!"
Danielle Noonan (12)
I: Rob Gibson (11 hRandy Miller (11) and Justin Spilker (11) pay close attention in A.nthony Quattrocchi's 6th period i\P lJ.S. liistory class.
2: ~eidi Downs (11) works on a worksheet during her seamd period Sports liistory class.
3. i\mber i\night (11) takes notes during A.nthony Q.uattrocmi's sixth period i\P tJ.S. liistory Class.
Top Right: i\ameron Reed (9) shows us his A.meriran Civics book. ~fiddle Right: Stephanie Murray (11) poses with her A.meriran liistory book.
Bottom Right: Marissa Garira (11) gives a smile with her A.meriran Civics book.
PHOTOS AND PAGES BY NIKKI WINTERSTIEN
Top: Smanatha COChran (IO) works hard during her German class. Photo by Thao Chu Middl~ pa.trick cervantt'li (12) pretends to study in his Spanish class. Photo by Thao Chu
Bottom: f\lyssa Bolte (I I) and Crystal &holl (I I) work together in their French class.Photo by A ro /fergemaler
I. German teacher, Nancy Youngman, instructs her cl~ by using the overhead Photo by Tao ct.
2. Spanish teacher, Teresa Otto, lecturt'li her cl~ about verb tenses. Photo by l(aty /fain
3 Kristi 1-fetland, a SpatJish teacher, takt'li time out of her busy schedule to stop and smile for th camera Photo by Nikki Winterstien
4. Department dlair, cara 1-feminger, flasht'li us a milion dpllar smile during her serond period Fr( 1ch class. Photo by Nikki Winterstien
Left: i\Ianna Nunn (11) takes notes during her fifth period '5panish class Photo by 1/eidi Downs Below Left: i\atie Johnson (11) and Ryan Mussman (IO) take time out of their Gennan class to pose for the ramera. Photo by pajge 1/utzell Below Right: lieather Dm1son (11) takes time out of her '5panish class to take a quick picture. Photo by 1/eidi Downs
Photos by Nikki \vinterstien
" My favorite French word is, oui (yes)." Ray i\dams (11)
"My favorite word is Yahooya! (yes!). It's a mix of English and Spanish." I\elsey <ra (11)
"In Spanish, my favorite word is congresjos (crabs)." Ben Terry (11)
"My favorite word in French is, dormir (to sleep). Mikaela Davis (9)
I. early Panowicz (10) rails for a ride home during a meeting.
2. Cindy Le (12) proof-reals a proposal.
3. Manda White and COurtney Davidson (1O) know how to have fun.
4. Jeremy Bauer (12) and Sponsor Mike Musil talk about some ideas.
Top Right Row 1: Nioole Whitehead, Meghan puckett, Vire President Cindy Le, President Sina i\.ttaie and Maria Martinez Row2: Irina '5ulejmanovic, Manda White, early ranowicr,, Giorgio liouston and Sponsor Mike Musil Row 3: Francisca Martinez, Britney Bose, i\.nn Sears and Shannon Flynn
Not pictured: Treasurer Jeremy Bauer, James Dingwell, COurtney Davidson, Meghan ljelmkamp, Chris l(eith, secretary i\.nthony Nguyen, Linda Nguyen and Jordan Schumacher
Right: Chris l(eith (12) and COurtney Davidson (10) look up some information on the oomputer and oome across something funny.
*MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS:
•problem with the theatre department's tools
•Manda White's pants rip at State convention
•early Panowicz and Meghan lfelmkamp were ready to "kill" each other but endoo up laughing it off
•COurtney Davidson and Irina Sulejmanovic's paint fight
•i\nthony Nguyen and Jeremy Bauer trioo to derorate the sf 001
•Sina i\ ttaie railing people by the wrong names
•&,arching for the crowns for the lfomeroming King and Queen
•Music wouldn~ play for Lunch Jam
•i\nthony Nguyen purposefully made Jake Mwards think · ~ was king for lfomeroming •
•i\ll the rookies and drinks during the Blood Drive
•COurtney Davidson was sent to the offire with a Gibbon Iii ,i student
•liolding people's hands during the blood drive
•Mr. Mike Musil and his Student council chant ''Uh lJh"
•Walking around the school begging people to donate blood
•early Panowicz tripped getting out of the Black lfawk lfelio tpter at the State convention •
Accomplishments .. *
•Planni!}g 1-Iomecoming
•Spirit Week
•Lunch Jam
•Overmming last minute decoration malfunctions
•liomecoming Night
•Persuading people to donate blood
•Blood Drive
•Going to State (Nebraska Association of Student councils)
•Donation to the Make a Wish Foundation
•Iiosting Gibbons liigh students
•BL.I.N,G. (Beginning Leadership In i\
"We laugh at each other when we are all stressed and don ' t know what we ' re talking about. In the end, we pull it together and make everything work out and that I have to say is my favor· e par "
President Sina J\ ·e (12)
New Generation)
•Danre for the elderly ("senior prom')
•Chomlates for Valentines Day
•Toy Charity
•Food Drive
•Picnic for the Dayrare
•Pick-up Trash "Make LNS Beautiful"
Left: Courtney Davidson and Meghan lielmkamp (10) are busy di~ing an idea during Student Council
Bottom Left: Manda White aqd early ranowicz (10) work on their rommittee as they how they ran make it work.
Bottom: President Sina J\ttaie (12) addresses new changes that will be made to original plans. Maria .Martinez (10~ J\nthony Nguyen (12) and Cindy Le (12) listen rarefully and take notes.
Bottom Right: Row 1: Chris l(eith Row 2: Secrefi!l'Y l\nthony Nguyen, Courtney Davidson, Manda White, Shannon Flynn and Jordan Schumacher> Row 3: Francisra .Martinez and Maria .Martinez Row 4: Vire President Cindy Le and President Sina 1\ttaie
"Student Council meetings ring are my favorite part about Monda y s I love talking about everything and proposing things to happen. "
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fun you accomplish something in the end." no matter what. " early ranowicz (1o)
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Qmgratulations: We are very proud of you!!
love Mom Dad Lorenzo and ~ayla
Jill '(lndri
Congratulations on your high school successes. Gxxl luck in college!
Love, Mom and Dad
Charliah tiutehins
Congratulations! We are very proud of you! Much love,
From your family, Mom Sera, Amanda Chandler ancl Justus
<vustin Girlaeh
You have filled our lives with joy and pride! As you go on your way keep your goals set your smile wide and dreams big.
love, Mom Dad Grandma and Grandpa
We are so proud of your accomplishments. We hope for the best in your future.
love, Mom Dad Jackie, Tiffany, McKenze, Kaleb and Kegan
Matt ~mith
Matthew, we are so proud of ye• As you continue on your life'sjo 1ey, may you imagine your dreams 1 obtain them But rememl:ff, ym ill always be our Baby. Congratulations Smitty.
Love Mom Dad Laticia Christo! :r , Dru and lee
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You will always our little "goobs" , and we are very proud of you Gcxxi job!
Love, Dad and the Gang
Way to go Megan!
We are so proud of you!
May the future bring you great joy and happiness!
Love, Dad Mom Erica & Zoe
We're very proud of what you have accom.P..lishoo and how you've met the challenges you faced
With love from Grandma and Grandpa Hight
Varnz$~ '(llvarado .
Vanessa
You're all grown_up and ready to face a whole new world Always keep your dreams alive.
lDve, Mom Enrique and Tracy
~ "What happiness outwardly in your life not imJX)rtant as what hap~ns inside you" We are proud of your accomplishments
Love, Dad Mom Tiffany, Tanner, and Trevor
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Austin-
From our little clown to class clown We are very proud of you Gcxxi luck at everything you do.
Love, Mom and Dad
6arr it ®ur$t
We are so proud of your many accomplishments. We love you, and wish you happiness and success in all your future goals.
l.Dve, Dad Mom and Ashley
erieka Maehaeik
Job well done! You have brought so much happiness to our lives. Always keep room for laughter. Keep reaching for your stars. You will get them
LJve, Mom and Justin Nanny and Grandma
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Gmgratulations, Alicia! You have brought so much joy, happiness and laughter into our lives. We are so proud of you and the young women you have oo::ome and wish you the best as you begin your new journey in life. You'll do gre.at!
With All Our Love, Mom Dad
Nichole, 2£th, Michael and Kirsten
To our instrumental athlete:
Julian Zwiinir
We will always be proud of you and your accomplishments.
l.Dve, Mom Dad and Brandi
®anidli Noonan
C.Ongrats-
You have made us proud thr , your journey of life. Follow yedreams, and you will go far. Believe in yourself
Love, Mom Dad and Derick
We are proud of the fine young man you have oo::ome. You have great future ahead of you
love, Dad Mom, Lisa, Doug
We have watchoo. you grow into such a 1:mutiful responsible young woman We are so proud of you May all of your dreams come true.
love, Mom, Dad and Grandma and Grandpa Gehrig
You have been best friends since the 200 grade. We are very proud of both of you for all of your accomplishments.
love, The Gehrig Family
JJ Robinson
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You are my sunshine always! I love you and am so proud of you As you ent~r the "real world" rememrer, I will always ygur biggest fan!
Love Mom
Brittany Marino
We are so proud of you, mija. Thank you for all the joy you have given us through the years. We look forward to your bright future. Keep smiling and reach for the stars. Love you mucho, mucho.
I.Dve always, Mom Grandma Jordan and Max
You have filloo my heart with love and laughter. I am not only proud that you are my daughter but also my friend Always reach for stars, follow your heart and never give up on your dreams. I love you with all of my heart.
I.me always, Mom XX00XX:00
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Cbngratulatioris. We are so proud of you We know you can accomplish anything you se~ your mind to
Love Always, Jim Mom Amanda & Michael \
Taylor 6osi
What a special gift Goo. has given us. You have excellErl in taking every opp:>rtunity for success in your young life. Cbntinue that trend in the future, reginning with your next step - UNL. We'll always re wherever you need us to re and rememrer how much you are loved
Dad Mom On-son Brett, Grandparents Marlen and Linda Luff, Johnnie and May Gose
Brittany Nieholi Nilson
Angel
Life's greatest treasures come from the heart, and you have put much joy, love, and pride in ours. Thanks Angel for everything. You have given us so much.
Love faJways and Gcxxl Luck, Pa Pa and Grandma Ehlers
What an amazing young man you've lff:omel Your future is so bright. Congratulations on another great year.
Love, Mom Dad and Sierra
Hong, the achivements and struggles that you have conquerni are extraordinary.
You'll always my hero and my ~t friend for life.
Love, Katie
Ian Plummir
We are so proud of all you have accomplishro while at North Star. We look fo1ward to your bright future.
Love, Mom and Dad
Never ordinary, you've been sµnal from the day you were oom A beautiful vibrant vivacious girl full of grace, you exude confidence. You've never been afraid to voice your opinion or let opinions of others change who you are. Aim for the stars, Michelle, and with hard work and perseverance, you can accomplish anything! Love always, Mom Dad and Mµ<_aela
Weare proud of the beautiful young woman you are. Keep smiling and true to your dreams.
"I hope you dance."
Love, Mom and Dad
~lly fi~h
Congratulations! We are so proud of you Best of luck in the future to come. love, Dad & Brynn, Mom & Rorert
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CongratulationsIts hard to relieve it's your senior year. I'm so proud of you and everything you have accomplis1loo, but most of all I'm proud of the person you have l:xmme. I hope you always smile, have fun and dance. I'm sure you won't re CHICKEN and will take risks to find success. love, Mom
We are proud of you Gcxrl luck on all your future endeavors. We know you'll have a bright and happy future. The best is yet to come. love Mom & family
Brittany Nelson
Amber Lenhoff
Nie Schweitzer
Nick Griffith
Jill Andre Megan Gengenbach
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Memories Made. Trips Traveled Sights Seen. '5truggles. Tragedies. Lost sense of seH. tears. Raising money for the holocaust memorial. lfollister. Croes. \veekend Mall Trips. '5even J\M. early mornings. Late Etvening practices. Locker decorations showing untiy of teams. Gator Galaxy. Istoria Writing to Potential. Tardy Policy.1\fterschool Detentions. Chaotic. Etxhausting. worn out. .
• '5tate Tournaments for '5pirited Fans. '5mells '5wampy. lfallway Nazi's that get you to class and ON TIMF..t! Directional Traffic Flow. Maj)r Diversity. Last year of the Middle &hool. crowded hallways. Dancing the night away at lfomecoming and prom.
Wednesday }\cademy Days. Being out an hour early. Myspace web site
I.Os for school identity. Time Managment. -
Writings on the Bathroom Stalls. .
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