Mauricio Jimenez how off their excitement in Concert Choir. These two students learned great singing skills this
Senior Jonah Housh and Physics teacher Floyd Doughty dre s up together on Teacher/ Student Swap day. Housh looked up to Doughty and thought he wa a great teacher.
This year at Lincoln North Star High School we charted our course, navigated our journey, and celebrated succes for the fifteenth year! Each day students walked in through the doors ready to learn and ----~ let their light hine. The students reached for the stars
d teachers motivated their students to learn more. At North Star , we are committed to developing Academic Excellerice, Positive Relationships, and Productive Citizens. This is the mission statement here at LNS. One thing teachers always share with their students is, "When you feel like quitting think about why you started."
Lincoln North Star has been the home for a wide variety of students over the past fifteen years. Whether involved in sports, theater, dance, clubs or even just academics, North Star students are lifted up and supported by one big family. This year we all came together as one and will continue to do so for many years to come becau ewe have let our light shine. This year's yearbook, "The Light Within" will show you just a little bit about each successful student that let their light shine this year.
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Junior Daylaen Ellis assembling his slab project. Once the project is decided , putting it together becomes the easiest part.
Art classes allow students to truly show who they are and bring out untapped potential in everyone. Though some may come in thinking they can't make great art, all leave knowing that they can, in fact, make great art. Few schools value art like North Star does. LNS offers a wide variety of clas es that allow students to show their creativity and express themselves in ways most could never do at home. Take a jewelry class and forge a beautiful wire sculpture; wedge clay and mold it into a stunning pinch pot; make a statement with a street art project using pencil, ink, or paint and more in drawing class; go in the darkroom and finally take that perfect photo in photography; create a 3D space in a 2D plane while taking 2D/3D art.
Whether a student is just starting out in Drawing 1 or in AP Art, they are always exploring and discovering new ways to expres themselves and create beautiful pieces of art. And with some of the best art teachers in LPS to guide the students, LNS continues to create and nurture amazing artists of the future. If a student really wants to go above and beyond art class, they can consider joining National Art Honor Society and make art for the school and the community. This dedication to art is why LNS continues to nurture and develop great artist. The school truly is lucky to have such a great art program.
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Rebecca Rickterson: People often inspire me, music and nature are my 3 big ones for sure.
Brooke Gillotti: Kids. When they get an idea or an Ah-h , omenl. And when the kids help each other.
Jason Codr: I love to learn. Just about anything. I constantly questioning thing and trying to learn and find the answers to those questions. Its why I changed careers in the middle of my life.
Molly Leisinger: Mainly nature, it is one of my biggest inspiration sources. I also find a lot of inspiration from what I dream about. And also the places I have traveled to.
Senior Addison Thumann really likes her take charge class. She said, "It's great for helping the real and scary part of being an adult easier and better understood. Don't take it for granted. You'll be happy took it."
Junior Kyra Sand enjoys her business economics classroom. She said "We talk about current e;ents and real world situations. We learn how to manage supply and demand by practicing selling goods."
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Senior Andy Izaguirre , writing down ideas for his project. Andy loved working on his projects in creative coding/ games class.
Mr.Wiehn giving out advice to the kids. Mr. Wiehn wrote encouraging notes to his students on the board throughout the year.
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Johnny Hower is a freshman English teacher that has been part of the North Star staff for four years. When asked what/\Yho persuaded him into becoming an English teacher , Hower proudly answered, "I had a rockstar English teacher when I was a junior and he made me realize that it's okay for boys to like writing and reading too." He also mentioned that was the first male English teacher he had ever had , and that one time in class his teacher had smashed a wooden board with his bare hand s and he got to hold the · board. Rower's English teacher had brought so much excitement into the classroom and joy to his tudents, Hower wanted to replicate that.
Freshman English classes covered a variety of topics, one of which was a paper about "What makes people Heroes and Villians". They were given articles to read and
Jonathan Lee ( 11) , Alexis Shada (11 ), Caleb Herling (11) , and Deni s Francis (11 ) , quietly work on their class reading as signment. The clas s had been reading the book for sometime now and s ome had even started on their final.
Tyler Burrows (10), Kiarra Wieneke (10) , and Kaeden Greenrod (10). listen attentively while their teacher discu se s Fahrenheit 451. The class had recently start reading the book, and Mag gie Deschaine was answering the questions that they had.
they had class discussions about what they think about the topic. The students al s o had to conduct their own research on the topic and write a constructive essay on their findings. On the other end of the spectrum , many seniors had the opportunity to select a "lit elective" that interests them. Senior Tristan Nava chose Women 's Literature with Jillian Harpster. The class covered a range of topics related to the women's movement. "I like how in-depth this class goes with women's issues in modem times , " said Nava, "but sometimes it is hard to write about them "
Senior Buok Koang's favorite part of the. class was Harpster herself. "She actually talks to us, she doesn't just give us a lesson plan and assignments to work on." Many English classes tried to broaden the activities and encourage students to talk about their ideas in the classroom.
Makayla Robertson (12) types up a response to a book her class was reading in Women 's Literature. Makayla wa s finishing up her fin a l for the book they were readi i n class.
Victo r Mendez (10) transferred from Lincoln Hi gh School to LNS this year. Mend ez was grateful for his Oral Comm te ach er, who was doing a good job helpi ng him ca tch up and not feel so o ver wh elmed .
Logun Edwards (10) is in ' Maggie Deschaine 's En g li sh 10 class. The class w as rea din g Fah re nh eit 45 1.
as she works on ate t. The ELL program helps students learn how to speak and under tand English.
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and junior Darwish Darwish using a book with pictures. Using visuals helped students remember the words and concepts they learned.
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Freshman Miguel Ramos Puentes works on his assignment. The class received instruction before being given independent work time.
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Kamiran Ali is a junior at LNS. Kamiran is from Iraq and has been in Lincoln for two years now. He loves North Star because "I made lots of new friends in the ELL program."
The English Language Learners program , also known as ELL, is a great way for students who don't speak English as their first language to learn how it is used. Many of the students in the ELL program can hold a conversation in English, but struggle to use more advanced vocabulary in the classroom setting. The ELL program has different levels, depending on how advanced the student is in their knowledge of the English language. Once students reach a certain level, they are eligible to graduate from the program. Some students are closer than others to being graduated from the program but it only takes an average of 3 years to complete the ELL program Students who are still in the program take three ELL-only classes , while the other four are mainstream classes every student has to take.
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Sophomore Saja Hassan reads a book during class. Many ELL classes featured independent reading time to give students practice doing work in English. -
Some of the students in the ELL program find that the bes t thi n g about the ELL program is that it is fun to learn n ew w ords and terms. One student in particular, senior So l af Najeeb Berway, said that her favorite part of the ELL program is how kind and caring the teachers are. The teachers have many strategies for how they teach in their classrooms. One of those techniques is that they allow students to develop non-verbal methods to demonstrate their knowledge if they have trouble communicating in English. Another thing they do is find ways to show they value the students' home culture and language. But at the end of the day the ELL program helps many students learn, and understand English.
Ruba Al-Dakhi , 10 , Brisa Puentes , 10 , Jo s eph Morale s Guzman , 12 , and Hayam Ilyas , 9 , focus on their test. ELL students are tested on many areas, such as their proficiency in the English language.
Senior Enna Konovakhuk reads up on how to make a quick bread. · This was something all the students did before making their food.
Freshman Adrianna Fisher finishes mixing the batter. In class, students were making cheddar bay biscuits.
Senior Noah Hansen mixes together his ingredients before putting them into a pan. Earlier that day Rachel Hruza taught students how to use a mixer.
North Star has all kinds of classes, some of the most creative come from Family Consumer Science. Culinary Foundations teaches student s all the basic s they need to succeed. The first thing they learned this semester was how to measure and the kinds of clips and spoons to use. Students said they liked this course because it was hands on and they could eat the food afterwards.
Before the students can dive into the deep end, they read about the dish they are making. The culinary foundations teacher , Rachel Hruza, the noted that when they made quick bread , they first learned how the bread ro2se. Other skills they learn is how to properly use knives and equipment. Senior Mckenzie Hoer said, "It is enjoyable to learn the basics and new recipes of culinary'foundations."
Cooking is not the only creative class in the C-wing, students also have the option to take sewing. There is specific techniques that students learned that helped them later in the class. Simple things like hand sewing, stitching, threading the machine has made students able to make whatever they can imagine.
Ms. Jessica Meyers shared that some students will go onto to design clothing in her class and even choose design as their career path! It all starts with making a zipper bag and a pair of boxers. When the student is proud of their work, they will want to do more.
Madi Witsig shows off the pattern of fabric she picked. She said , "I took clothing design because I really like it and have a passion for sewing. 11
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Sophomore Ciara Ritterbush a shape of fabric out as she prepares for her de sign. Student learned how to cut different shapes with shears.
Freshman Nathan Miller carefully puts biscuits into the oven. Student s already made different Rinds of bread earlier in the year.
Sophomore Sofiia Niteleva matches up fabric for her design. The students made zipper bags in class.
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The Industrial Technology class works hard to get their programming in and finish their robots. The students had to plan out the robot before making it.
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Sophomore Nyakuoth Tuach listens attentively to her teacher, Cara Beaty. The students took notes before completing independent , Junior Kwajuan Mensah finishing up on his worksheet. Mensah worked hard this year and was motivated to do his best by his classmates.
For many students at LNS math classes can be a challenge. But thanks to the many amazing Math teachers of LNS, they are able to learn, study, and complete every math problem they face. From Algebra to AP Calculus Diff students continue to learn and advance their mathematic knowledge in order to prepare for college and even beyond that.
"One thing I've learned in Stats is how to explain my math work through writing. It's very difficult," said Senior Zac W obken. Despite the difficulty, some students are able to find things they can enjoy in class, like sophomore Bradeyn Hasenpflug who said, "My favorite part about Advanced Algebra is learning how to factor." So while math may be difficult it's always possible to find the bright side.
Senior Chloe Hallett working hard on her worksheet. Hallett always had a positive attitude and had many goals for herself.
Sophomores Hanna Lindsey Roth, Bradeyn Hasenpflug, and McKenzie Frank try to get their work done in class. Students spent every second of class getting assignments done so they would have less homework each night.
Sophomore Josh Maxfield works on his graphing. Maxfield's favorite mt of math was learnin g to gra ph.
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Jackson Barger (12) solos out during the fall concert. Barger has been practicing all year for this solo and was honored to have received it. '
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Ranging from Percussion, Band , Orchestra , Guitar , to Jazz Band , the E-Wing offers a variety of options for music loving st udents. Everyone has a place to explore and find where the y belong. Pep Band shone bright during football games thi s y ear, and their competitions improved every time the y c o mpeted, even with such a young team from last year 's loss o f many talented seniors. Drum Line marches to the be at o f their own drum , leading the many Gator-:-walks to be h eld for the State Qualifiers North Star has proudly produced the 2017-2018 athletic year
There is much to love about this program. "Being welcoming to everyone and treating everyone like a family, making memories and lifelong friends" was Aaron Albin and Silas Pierce's favorite aspects. Students who talk about the E-Wing speak of family and never feeling out of place because of the welcoming environment.
Senior Jake Goertzen noted, "I have had a successful time being a part of the drum line for North Star." As he explained, in the E-Wing, "One more time, never means one more time."
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Savannah Redl (11) smiles at the camera during the spooky Halloween concert choir class. Redl has bee n part of concert choir for two years and can't wait for more memories and friendships to come in the future
Veronica Santos (11) helps seat the elementary school students at the start of Singfest. This i s her first year in concert choir.
spirit with the singing of some spooky oliday songs into curriculum to tie in
Liam Mosher(l2) and Mauricio Jimenez (12) pay close attention to their concert choir instruction. The se two boys are both seniors in the choir
Choir shows students that no matter who they are, from a scholar to an athlete, or just someone who loves to sing, choir is a place where anyone is welcomed and always has a friend nearby. Students never have to worry about having a good time qecause there are never any bad times happening.
Ranging from women's and men's choirs, to concert choir and choreographed choir, every voice at LNS can be heard in its own special way. LNS choirs do an excellent job of showing off their highs and never their lows.
"This year's choirs are filled with really great people," said choir teacher Kirk Brown, "very positive, very talented, and full of upperclassmen leadership."
Senior choir veteran Tristan Nava provided insight on the relationships developed in choir classes: "Family first and Family last, so we always try to get along because everyone is going through their own thing, so we just love and support each other." Many students echo Nava's statement, seeking out choir classes not just to si ng, but to find support and encouragement from their choir peers. Choir is a place where students not only hone their talents, but find a welcoming community.
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Rashanti Patterson (10) looks attentively for instructions from her teacher. This was Rashanti's first year in concert choir.
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Aly Deaney (10), Tristan Nava (12), and Camryn Van Dusen (11), act silly during choir under the instruction of Kirk Brown. These three students are part of the alto and tenor sections in concert choir.
Kirk Brown explains the notes in a piece of music to his class. This is Brown ' s second year teaching concert choir.
Taylor Yaussi (12) takes a break from singing in choir. Yaussi has been very involved in music throughout her four years of high school, from choir to the musicals.
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Junior Jordan Wulf performing a proper front squat. Wulf came to class motivated to get better every day.
Sophomores Jacob Hammett and Kaden Gubbels work on their powerpoint in Coach Fro cheiser's Health class. Projects like these helped build teamwork and communication skills throughout the semester.
Freshmen Brayden Vestel fills out a packet of notes in Coach Waller's Fitness For Life Class. This class had the opportunity to learn how to live a healthy lifestyle and apply it.
Health and Physical Education classes are a way to make sure all students at North Star learn how to live a healthy life. Many students at North Star use physical education classes not only to take a break in the classroom , but to break a sweat and stay fit.
There's also a variety of Physical Education classes available at North Star. That includes Weight Training , Advanced Weight Training , Fitness For Life, Lifetime Sports , Team Sports, Dance 101, Adapted P.E., Low Impact Aerobics , Beginning Swimming and Lifeguard Training. At North Star Students have to have a total of 10 credit hours of P.E. to graduate. North Star also has a variety of health classes which include Intro to Health Careers , Health and Medical Terminology. To graduate from North Star students have to have 2.5 credit hours of Health.
Senior Alana Krieser said "Throughout high school I have taken Team Sports twice, Health, Intro to Health Science and Weight Training. These classes helped me decide that I wanted a career in physical education." Alana is a student-athlete and lettered in softball all four years of high school. Following her footsteps, her sister Freshmen Abby Krieser says "I'm excited to take team sports because everyone thinks it is easy and fun. I also think this class will help me with sports." These sisters enjoy Physical Education and Health classes.
In gym classes, the coaches and teachers give a variety of activities. A lot of students enjoy the different ways to play kickball here at North Star. For example, kickball is played with six different bases instead of the typical three. In gym clas es matball was created to get the students to incorporate teamwork with partners. Some other activities students get the opportunity to be involved with, depending on what class they are in is physical free time, basketball and lacrosse. Senior Mason Austin said "I think Weight Training benefits me the most compared to the other classes because it helps me gain muscle that will help me jump higher for track." All students at North Star have the a~ility to learn how to live a healthy lifestyle. With these opportunities each individual student gets the chance to Rise & Grind.
With a variety of science classes offered a(North Star, there is bound to be something for everyone to find exciting. Our year started off with an amazing phenomenon we all know as the eclipse. Anatomy and chemistry teacher Erin Miles said, "The teachers that make up the North Star science department are very knowledgeable but also have a lot of passion for what they teach, which is pretty cool." As expected, the science teachers were pretty stoked about getting to see it but so were all the students! It 's not every day that we get cool shades and go outside to look up at the sky.
Science doesn't just have to deal with astronomy and nature, there are also classes offered that study the human body, physics of how things move, chemical reactions, and how our earth was formed. "My favorite science class was chemistry with Mrs. McConnell. I liked it the best because she really has an ability to bring science to life, and she genuinely cares about her students' success both inside and outside of the classroom" said senior Jonah Housh.
Senior Tin Nguyen holds fire in Mrs. McConnell's AP chemistry class. Spooky science day in chemistry is something students in science classes look forward to every Halloween.
Students gather around the fume hood in a science classroom. For the safety of students, many labs were performed in here.
Geoscience teacher Tony DeGrand takes his class outside to perform an experiment. Students learned about cloud formations from this lab.
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Oxygen and Potassium went on a date.. jt went OK.
I stayal up all night wondering where the sun went, and then it dawned on me.
What do you do with a dead chernist? You barium.
I trial to catch some fog, but I mist.
How does NASA organize a party?... They planet.
Rebecca McConnell lights a flame in a bottle which causes an explosion. Students learned about chemical reactions from this lab.
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Students watch the eclipse take place from the bleachers on the football field. This event involved the entire school (and school district).
Floyd Doughty helps two students calculate the acceleration and velocity of a moving race car. Doughty has been teaching at LNS since the school opened.
Mr. Burback teaches civics to a freshman class. Freshmen are learnin i about the Declaration of Independence and the 14 amendments.
Senior LaTreas Deras works hard in her 7th period social studies class. She is in sociology with Mrs. Halsey.
Kai-El Santos (10), Bradly Gesch (10), and Steven Le (10) work on a group project in World History. Students have focused on the Mongol Empire for weeks in this class.
Social Studies and the current events happening in the world have a lot in common. North Star has many Social Studies classes that students can take and offers opportunities for them to learn about the world around them. Some of these classes include human geography, world history, civics, sociology, and government politics.
• These classes can be taken at a differential or advanced placement level. Social Studies and current events shape the way the world is now.
"I enjoy studying social studies because it forms the present and the way the world is now," said sophomore Hailey Barnes. Many people don't realize the effect of social studies on their daily lives. Some of these effects may be politics, maps, and history. "I love taking AP Go Po because I love learning and studying politics-," sai~ senior
Many Social Studies teachers work hard at their jobs and want students to be more involved within the classroom. Teacher notice that students are not always interested in Social Studies. Teachers try to make the class more enjoyable and interactive. "I love being in class with Mr. Bock because he makes AP Hug interesting and makes me want to learn more about the topic that he is teaching," said sophomore Shelby Lammer ort does an exceptional job of getting s -ud t invo ved i Social Studies.
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Senior Nosh Griffin takes notes in Sociology. Mrs. Halsey's fun attitude helped learning be more enjoyable.
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"I love being able to take AP GoPo and work on a final project called, ·"We the People Composition". This helps my peers learn about how cell phones are a threat to the society."- Taylor Kvittem (12)
"If I ever go on the show, Jeopardy , World History would help me answer and win trivia questions."- Rashanti Patterson (10)
"I love learning more and being involved in AP Hug because Mrs. Hansen i funny and makes class enjoyab l e."- Sam Bush (10)
The students played games, that helped them memorize and strategize tha can be used outside of school. With them playing chess they learn how to use skills that will help them when they get out of high school and help them in the future. They also played Memory games that help them remember things, that is an important skill that would be very useful growing up. Another game they played was ~uno which works on people skills and communication, with them playing these games they are bettering themselves without even knowing it. Skills that one day will hel 1 them get jobs, or just live everyday life.
Brandon Poore (9), Cash Elsasser (12), Desi Jones (10), Samual Metzger (9), Salomon Tut (11), and Brittany Ivey (10) playing Uno. They communicate better in class when playing games.
Joel Cruz Caraballo (12), and Shayla Hernandez (11) play chess together. Both were really concentrating in the game.
Isaiah Taylor (11) and Marisa Casillas (10) playing chess. Isaiah posing for the picture. Marisa looks for her next move.
Special Education students get to participate in many unique learning opportunities. On Mondays, they visit the Bay and keep the skate ramps nice and clean. On Wednesdays, they go to the SV dP warehouse and clean their offices. Other days of the weeks, students get to play Chess, Dominoes, or card games. Each of these activities provides a special opportunity for learning and growth for the students.
The students in the Special Education Program stayed very bu s y throughout the who l e day. They help out at North Star. They help with rec ycl ing -bins , Clean off lun c h tables , and at the end of th e day they g et t o have the ir own free time. This cla s s i s a cla ss to remember , and a clas s to appreciate for the small but bi g part s they do at orth Star.
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Adylin Cogley (11) is learning how to practice numbers. Students practiced their job skills by writing letters and numbers.
Joel Cruz Caraballo (12) and Cash Elsasser both concentrate and are engaged on their work. Students practice writing letters and numbers.
Ariella and Enallia play nicely together. The children in the center can range from infants to 3 year old toddler
Brianna eats a spoonful of applesauce. Every day the stu nt/ child learning center takes car of many children.
Most tudent going to North Star don ' t realize the chool contains a student/child learning center. The student/ child learning center i a program that helps high school tudent with childcare costs. To the tudent that utilize thi magnificent tool, it is very convenient. This year the program ha 4 children enrolled, but in the previo~s year they had 8 children. The youngest child they have is 10 months old, and the oldest is almost 2 years old. The student/child learning center can take kids from the ages of 2 weeks to 3 years old.
As soon as the children arrive at the learning center, they have goals that they try to accomplish. Some of the younger children may have the goal of holding their heads up by themselves, or trying to babble. When they start to get older the parents will fill out a development questionnaire to determine what their next goal may be.
The student/child learning center is run as if it were a daycare. Here at North Star the students have some expectations to follow in order for their children to be enrolled. The student have to pay a small fee to have t ir children in this program. The students also have to take a parenting class, which is offered as a class at No Star. Students also have to be on track to graduate. This program helps students and their children stay clos o each other, while allowing high school parents to continue their education.
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Ariella sits with her mothe , Natalya. Natalya just finished fixing Ari a's hair into a bun.
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Q: What have you learned from taking the native speakers Spanish class?
A: "Spelling and grammar, the class is similar to an English Class."
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Q: What is the importance of taking Chinese?
A: "It's a growing language and it's a good business language to know."
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Q: What have you benefited from taking French?
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North Star is home to one of the most, if not the most diverse student bodies in Lincoln. With one of the most di verse student bodies comes along many different languages as well. North Star makes world language a big deal within the school. Many of the students at North Star speak more than one language, sometimes speaking a different language than English at home so taking world language classes is important for them. One of the student in the native speakers Spanish class, Mario Ortiz Rodridguez, says that "Since we speak English the whole day at school it's important that we practice our Spanish too so that we don't lose our language and make sure to keep up our fluency in it too." Showing the importance of taking a world language at school
The kids at North Star even find taking world language important in the fact that it connects them to cultures around the world. Many of the students said that taking world language at school is important so that they are exposed to things that are going on around the world .and not just in America so that they can stay well informed and keep their minds open. World language has given students at North Star the ability to connect to other countries around the world, learn more about cultures other than their own, and even strengthen their native languages.
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Did You Know ...
35% of LNS students have a home language outside of English - 22 different languages in all!
Ryan Pate (11) and Maddie Topping (11) in Spanish class. They were working on a Spanish project.
Admini trators Tracy Nelson and Lori Devine share an office so they can have conversations about their work easily.
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desk in the main office. North Star admini trators work hard all day , ometim c ;; staying late into the evening to make sure ; 11 their work is done.
Tom Focht and Lori Divine pause their conversation to pose for the camera. The main office where the administrators work is usually a busy place during the school day.
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North Star Principal Dr Vann Price guides Nebraska Senator Adam Morfeld through the halls of the building. One of the enjoyable tasks of the administration is to show off the school to the community.
Administrator Rachel King patrols the halls during class time. Administration spends some of their time in the office , and other time helping students in the hall
Admini trator Sara Jones looks at lists of students who have been tardy. One of her tasks as an administrator is to encourage students to be in class.
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, The administration at Lincoln North Star was the heart and foundation of the school. They kept the people who were falling behind in line.
Administrators are what kept the students going, providing care and a person to talk to when kids are having a hard day. They resolve1 the conflicts that could drive students to do act out and alternatively helped lead each student in a positive direction and pathway. They are some of the many heroes of the school, and their hard work often goes unnoticed.
"We love the students here; they have a family kind of feel to them," said administrator Rachel King.
Administrators always had the backs of all students and the diversity didn't divide the school, it brought the community together. They are here to set a vision for the students and lead them to greater and higher achievements.
The administration didn't always spend their time with students or sitting in the office looking at referral s and student grades. John Matzen, for example, noted, "I spend some of my time making schedules for the bell."
Administrators act as one big team; like the students they have each others' backs. Marcy Harrifeld said her favorite part of the job is working with students. "I love the educational relationships I have built with many of my students whom I work with on a daily basis!"
"We believe setting a path is the most important step to having the student reach their way to success and achievement," explained Matzen. "Once the goal is set, the path is up to the student to continue the journey on their own."
"I am in awe of the determination of North Star students and staff. Gators don't give up!!"
Dr. Vann Price
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Kevin Simmerman is the Athletic Director at North Star. Kevin always worked his hardest to
Julie Schlegel is one of the counselors in the building. Schlegel was dedicated to getting each student prepared and on track for great success each and every day.
Whether you were an incoming freshman or a graduating senior at North Star this year each student appreciated the outstanding support staff. The staff constantly worked hard from dawn to dusk making sure each and every student was always set up for success in a clean and safe environment! The members of the staff dedicated their lives to the students and treated each student equally. From the office attendants, to counselors, activity coordinators, custodians, and more, North Star has been proud to have some of the best staff around! Mr. Eric Williams said, "I love working for North Star. We have some really great kids and they're fun to be around."
Not only does the support staff give us a boost throughout the school day but they often find time in their days to support our school in extracurricular activities as well! "I love looking out into the the crowd at basketball games seeing counselors, security guards and custodians cheering on the Gators! This is a great way for them to support us all the time!" Said Senior Peerless Hall. Not only are these members helping out the school but they help to encourage and motivate the students to achieve academic success and gain integrity to push through the toughest classes! Sophomore Mia Morely expressed, "The positive support staff makes coming to school better knowing we're going to be safe and supported!"
One of the office attendants Lori Matthiessen taking a break from the desk and getting up to grab some paper s It was important for Matthiessen to always get things done quickly in order to keep everybody on track!
One of the greatest places to stop by during the day is the Gator Swamp Shop! The shop is open during all three lunch periods where students get the opportunity to stock up on some Gator gear! Here is Scott Cotton along with our store clerk picking out a shirt! All students loved the store and bought accessories often.
Custodian Kendall Stege folding the tables up after a long day at school. Stege enjoys keeping North Star a safe and clean place for all students!
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Seniors Zac Wob ken and Peerless Hall joined the bowling team this year. Wobken and Hall had a blast hanging out with new
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Seniors Hannah Barnes and Nate Priest sing in Concert Choir and Choreographed Choir. These students have became g reat friends from being in choir together and hav e c re ated memories that will last a lifetime.
Senior Jessica Black supported the Gators at all of the varsity events this year. Black was full of excitement and constantly motivated her team members at practice and performances.
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Nasir Al-Amiri
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Ruqyia Al-Ghareeb
Ali Al-Haidari
Duaa Al-Mirza
Ali Al-Nidawi
Mohammed Al-Sadoon
Muhammad Al-Shamkhani
Allami Alameer
Aaron Albin
Matt Alexander
Murtada Allami
Dazlond Allen
Deanna Allen
Abdalmalek Alrashid
Andrea Alvarez Galvan
Mallory Andersen
Andrea Andrade
Tatum Anno
Lauren Archer
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Hunter Arpan
Andrea Arroyo
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Janet Bacon
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The class of 2018 is the 15th graduating class from North Star.
There are 606 seniors in this graduating class.
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Hanna Barnes
Every Barrera Perez
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Grant Barton
Hailey Barton Will Beard
Dzenis Becic
Zach Beckman
Lexie Belgum
Jarod Bengtson
Morgan Bennett
Breanna Berghuis
Christian Beyer
Lauren Bieber
Keegan Biven
Janee Blecha-Coleman
Kiara Boley
Marc Bothe
Selma Bratic
Emily Bretting
Justin Bridges
Mirra Brooks
Austin Brown
Alyssa Bowers
Nakia Braaten
Ceaira Brandt
Dillon Brandt
Nate Brown
Eli Bryan
Maia Bryan
Ruslan Brychka
Marquiha Buchanan
Sa Harra Bullock
Ian Burk
Dj Cain
Hayla Calixtro Sanchez
Susan Cao
Willow Carder-Richmond
Tyler Carlson
Richard Camey
Khobi Ceballos
Linh Chau
Jo hua Chilen
Xavier Coleman
Trenton Collin
Ro Cota
Caleb Covert
Trinity Cox
Joel Cruz Caraballo
Ireland Currey
Hana Daldoum
Hao Dao
Dylan Dauenhauer
Josie De La Concha
N aama De La Rosa
Mariah De Lo Santos
Paige Debrie
Devin Degarmo
Wade Dei st
Dylan Deklav s
Olga Denysyuk
Vlad Deny sy uk
Cali Depalma
Latreas Deras
Vu Dinh
Lindsey Dittrich
Hailey Dolezal
Almirza Duaa
Allen Duong
Baba Durukan
Navid Ebadeh Ahwazi
Emily Eckley
Victoria Edwards
Nancy Eggerss
Derek Eitzmann
Cash Elsas er
Isabelle Engel
Heba Engles
M yah Erick on
Breanna Erlewine
Enrique E carnilla
I abella E carnilla
Zane Eskra
Emily Espinoza
Ricardo Esteban Gonzalez
Christopher Ewoldt
Farog Farog
Trevin Feely
Zachary Feliciano
B1iana Figueroa
Cynthia Figueroa
Austin Florentine
Brody Flynn
Olivia Foster
Grant Francisco
Mckenzie Frank
Lucas Freitas
Savannah Fulton
Aboula Garang
Andrea Gardner
Jake Goertzen
Alexander Goll
Nohemy Gomez-Rosales
Aubre Graham
Trequan Gray
Noah Griffin
Garrett Grunder
Tanya Guerrero
Bailee Gunnerson
Keri Guticz
Amber Gutierrez
Hayley Hagerbaumer
Derek Hahn
Hanaa Haji
Shareef Haji
Bethlyn Hall
Peerless Hall
Chloe Hallett
Jennifer Halliburton
Nada Hamy
Noah Hansen
Olivia Han on
Carina Hartley
Sara Hasan ·
Albara Hassan
Chace Hatten
Jorge Heinrich
A very Hemmerling
Marissa Hennings
Halley Herring
Sarni Hesso
Traivyn Hickman
Tyler Hier
Makenzie Hoer
Jaliyah Holmes
Anthony Hoover
Taylor Hopkins
Haden Horn
Brooke Horner
Jonah Housh
Hanna Howell
James Howell
Garrett Isom
Trevor Ives
Andy Izaguirre
Mauricio Jimenez
Duke Jiminez
Bryannah
Brock Johnson
Kathleen Jolito
Erica Jones
Tawni Jones
Sam Juracek
Mckenzie Kapperman
Randa Khodida
Stefan Khodida
Nibras Khudaida
Riley Kimbrough
Caleb Hudon
Radhi Husein
Hutchin on Sicily Hutchin on Amy Huynh
Stephanie I las Diaz
Rana Ismail
Anthony Kirby
Buok Koang
Maddy Koebernick
Va yl Kokhanets
Jayden Koll
Jordan Koll
Enna Konovalchuk
Devin Kovach
Alana Krieser
Brieanna Kroeger
Pierce Krou se
Taylor Kvittem
Iryna Kysorets
Benjamin Lacey
Jasmin Lagunas
Samantha Lamborn
Ryan Lampe
Tristyn Laturno
Alexander Le
Paul Le
Sean Lebita
Danielle Lemons
Dominique Lenhoff
Chase Lierman
Viviana Linares Rivera
Mayra Linarez
Gage Lopes
Emma Loschen
Keara Loyd
Owen Lubker
Kimberly Luis
Ashley Lukehart
Ricky Ly
Corbin Maas
Gabriel Macfee
Brandon Mai
Guillermo ·Martinez-M uneton
Rebecca Massa
Christian Mcclellan
Sean Mcmorris
Miranda Meader
Brooke Meint
Ryan Menard
Llaquelin Mendez
Kwayera Mensah
Laura Metzger
Alex Meysenburg
Acacia Miller
Jaela Miller
Mckenna Miller
Jose Mireles
Heath Mittan
Muneer Mohamed
Trenton Moore
Leyten Morley
Liam Mosher
Aisha Samia Muhammed
Dawood Murad
Hadyah Murad
Solaf ajeeb Berwary
Tristan ava
Tamara eal
Bill go
Brandy guyen
Bryan guyen
Helene guyen
Johnny guyen
Sandy Nguyen
Selena Nguyen
Thanh Nguyen
Thinh Nguyen
Tin Nguyen
Tommy guyen
Tram Nguyen Huynh
Marisa Niemann
Sylvester Nieto
Isabel Olivas
Angel Ortega-Lopez
Ethan O tendorf
Noah Page
Rachelle Palacios
Ryan Par on
Neil Patel
Shraddha Patel
Matthew Pautz
Amanda Perez
Jose Perez
Leynah Perez
Cameron Peters
Brittany Pfoltner
King Phan
Luke Pierce
Silas Pierce
Naheda Piso
Dasha Plair
"I wantoo. the vanity for my 1:mroom"
- Mylinh Pluta (12)
Ryan Plant
Tiffany Plant
Mylinh Pluta ate
Qaedi
Kaylea Ramirez
Vanessa Ramirez
Daniel Ramos
"I was with my girlfriend at homecoming."
- DJ Root (9)
"I was showing my girlfriend that I was doing my work and listening to music at the same time."
- Viet Doan (11)
"It's a screenshot dab!"
- Dulce Jimenez (12)
"I took a screenshot to put it on Snapchat."
- Stephanie Islas Diaz (12)
"It was a reaction that I sent in a text."
- Marissa Hennings (12)
Karenlem Ramos
Jose Rangel Chavez
Ashwaq Rashawka
Sameera Rashidi
Rauf
Markeita Reeves
Joe Reitz
Nicola Renshaw
Natalya Renteria
Alondra Reyes Barbosa
Jamal Reynolds
Marvin Rivas
Villanueva
"I thought it was funny."
- Trinity Reynolds (10)
Bryen Roach
Makayla Robertson
Rylee Robinett
Teijah Robinson
Hozan
Gharib
Stephen Roger s
Alex Rooks
Stormie Rubottom
Derek Ruhl
Zahraa Salem
Brittney Sanchez
Isaac Sanchez
J aden Schachterle
Sienna Schaefer
Emily Schroeder
Bev Scrivner
Tre y ton Scully
Timothy Seberger
J aden Seevers
Sydney Settle
Kegan Shafer-Swisher
Khalid Shammo
Lauren Sherman
Jenna Shipley
Jacob Shirley
Samantha Sipe
Nora Sivaja
Trevor Skaggs
Jason Slater
Shi Slater
Rebecca Slattery
Colby Sluka
Cameron Smith
Chastie Smith
Christian Smith
Emma Smith
Shailey Smith
Victoria Solkan
Ashley Solorzano
Caleb Soto-Smith
Annastazya Spickelmier
Chri tian Stolley
Claire Streeter
Caleb Stuefer
Kayla Sturges
Justice Stutzman
Jackson Swanson
"Olmna 1:ffause he was a great president and isn't Trump.
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"My sister, after seeing her success it s motivatoo. me to ce just as successful"
- Tommy Nguyen (12)
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Alex Sweeting
Shamar Tafoya
Andre' Tarter
Karen Tello Rosales
- Antonio Botti (11)
-~ "Myself, I raisoo. myself and have teen 0 independent since I was a kid"
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"MLK 1:ffause he put his life on the line for other people."
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Illya Ter-Markaryan
Dorothy Thai
Nguy Thoat
Katelyn Thomas
Tara Thompson
Za'niah Thompson
Addison Thumann
Jacob Tiedtke
Delanie Tinnerstet
Travon Tolliver
Kenny Tong
Michela Tongish
Peyton Starks
Brooke Stephen on
Jes ica Tran
Andy Trang
Jaci Tubbs
athaniel Ulmer-Schmit
Zachary Underwood
Faith Urbanec
Treyton Vaughn
Jumyaat Ver ch
Isaac Villa Saucedo
Bryan Virgen Mindieta Nhi Vo
Evan Walbridge
Troy Walla Cain Wallen
Alex Wesslund
Owen West
Morgan Weyant
Savannah Whisenhunt
Michael Whitson
Taylor Whit on
Dylan Will
Anthony William
Zac Wobken
Logan Woollen
Kenzi Wulf
Erin Ziegelbein
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Nicole Klosterman supports the Gator football team in the student section on a Red-Out night. Poople
Jordyn Becwar (11) and Gracie Fry (11) pose for a picture in the stands during a varsity basketball game. These two support the Gators by corning to many events.
Junior Veronica Santos smiles while rehearsing for choir. S a nto s has participated in choir since freshmen year.
Adeg Abdelkarim
Aras Ahmed
Marya Ahmed
Muhnd Ahmed
Adong Akot
Mariam Al Ethawi
Mjteba Al Hajaj
Mohammed Al Qaracha
Ahmed Al Shamrnary
Mehdi Al-Ghazawi
Aimin Al-Haraz
Nabaa Al-Mahdawi
Qabas Al-Mahdawi
Amel Al-Masoodi
Murtadha Al-Masoodi
Rasool Al-Masoodi
Maryam Al-Rifaie
Zaid Albayati
Kumail Alboufradi
Hamza Aldekhel
J alen Alexander
Sadeer Ali
Jihan Aljnabi
Josiah Allick
Mohaimen Alrnajeez
Muna Almajeez
Andrew Anderson
Carmen Andrade
Delaney Ashmore
Mary Atem
Isaac Back
Elif Bahadir
Matthew Bailey
Michael Bailey
Jessica Baker
Owen Baker
Barbo a
Alexandros Barbo a-Rewinkel
Addison Barrow
Cory Batista Suliman Bazzi
There are 17 different home languages spoken among LNS juniors.
The Office was the #1 TV show the year the juniors started kindgergarten.
Over 1/3 of the junior class is involved in one or more sports at North Star.
Shelby Callender
Antony Camarena
Adrian Camper
Jor.dyn Becwar
Becky Bedolla
Kaden Berge
Zachary Bernt
Jullian Bet
Aiden Bishop
Thalia Blanco
Murntaz Blaseeni
Justin Boecker
Colton Borchers •
Caitlin Bothe
Antonio Botti
Julian Botti
Caspian Bradford
Kaylee Brodd
Madison Broeker
Dakota Broome
Elli Bugbee
Matt Bundy Kaitlyn Burback
Pamela Cante Mijango
oelia Cardenas Gutierrez
Chandra Carr
Mady yn Ca ch
Jo ef Castro
Daysi Cervantes
Janessa Chadd
Joshua Chadwell
Huy Chau
Katie Chemyy
Nicolas Chhath
Isabel Cisneros
Alexys Clark
Adylin Cogley
Raven Collins
Dean Combs
Haleigh Conard
Anna Corns
Jes e Coronado
Cassandra Corral
Michael Courtney
Zachary Crane
Zac Crockett
Brian Cronin
Nicholas Crosby
Vanessa Cruz-Alatriste
Lizeth Cruztitla Hernandez
Mariaelena Cuevas
Mason Dallegge
Malik Darwi h
Kelsie Da her
Maddi Davi
Cody Denesia
Evalyn Denny
W arneedh Desher
Brandon Diaz De Leon
Makayla Dierberger
Connor Diller
Viet Doan
Elder Donis Garcia
Gabrielle Dooley
Kalyn Duell
Drewann Edwards
Mohamed Elhaj
Ashley Enriquez
Conner Erickson
Estrella Escobar-Garcia
Shantera Ewings
Matthew Ewoldt
Miles Farr
Blake Fauth
Ashly Felipe-Espino
Garrett Ferguson
Tara Ferrel
Kate Fetterman
Gabriel Figueroa •
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Anthony Foote
Victoria Foster
Gracie Fry
Kevin Galdamez
Viridiana Garcia
Jessica Gardner
Madison GatTow
Damien Gillespie
Jillian Gillispie
Briana Gomez
Miguel Gonzalez
Kate Gonzalez Mireles
Tariq Goode
Jack Greenrod
Anna Grigora
Jon Gruber
Isabel Gudgel
Hayden Gu !er
Rolan Hadi
Jacob Hagerbaumer
Khairuldeen Haji
Natalie Haney
Tiffany Hansen
Tyler Harding
Tyler Hardman
Christian Harris
Elijah Harris
Cj Harri on Mesoun Hassan AyaHazim
Cade Heneger
Connor Henning
Estefania Heraclio Arellano
Caleb Herling
Madison Herman
Alia Hernandez
Jearryd Hernandez
Alexis Herrera
Evon He so
Tyson Hildebrand
J aren Hilger
J aden Hilkemann
Lyvi Hillman
Bergson Ho Matthew Ho
Phillip Ho Tammy Ho Zachery Hoferer
Houlden Skye Hubbard
Hudson
Abby Hull Emily Hull
Humphrey
Sarah Hussein W azeera Hussein
Kathy Huynh
Kenny Huynh
Thi Huynh
Randa Ismail
Serenity Johnson
Summer Johnson
Sarah Johnston
Kendra Kapperman
Faiza Kari
Firdaus Kari
Ghariba Kari
Julianna Karnish
Damon Keck
"I would give it to some of my family, save some for college. give some to charity, and invest in stocks!"
- Zach Underwcxrl (12)
"I would move my family out of this state!"
-Marquiha Buchanan (12)
"First I would buy my mom a house. then buy more houses. And clothing!"
- Jairo Sura (10)
"I would buy houses for all my siblings and buy myself a nice car."
· _ Heleen Neamat (10)
"I would buy an island and live on it!"
- Dasha Plair (12)
"I would buy my parents a new house and a house and a car for myself."
- Orristian Smith (12)
Arieanna Ke ler
Hazim Kheder
Aidin Khudhur
Ronahe Khudhur
Katlyn Klinginsmith
icole Klo terman
Jordan Kocian
Nabila Koko
Shelby Konecky
Max Konovalchuk
Clare Krajewski
Olivia Kriz
Trenton Kriz
Sydney Lamb
Christian Lambertz
Christian Lampe
Brandon Langomas
Mohammed Lantos
Josh Larsen
Ann Le
Dylan Le
Jonathan Le
Tyler Le
Erin Leach
Gavyn Leitschuck
Yexon Leon Ramos
Sadie Lewis
Savahanna Linch-Morrissey
Devin Lockwood
Ju tin Lottman
Jordan Love
Kaley Love
Jonathan Luna Medina
Omar Madrigal Rodriguez
0 car Madrigal Rodriguez
Kevin Mai
Tj Mandachit
Matthew Mangel s
Briza Manzo-Granados
Sammi Marcellus
Francisco Martinez
Laurianne Martinez
Daniela Martinez Pioto
Daniel Matamoros
Emma Matthies
Lily Mccall
Zainel Mcgarrell
Caitlyn Mcgarvie
Morgan Mcmeen-Mitchell
Matthew Mcnair
Katerin Medina
Monica MedinaTurrubiartes
Peyton Meier
Michelle Menendez
Parker Menne
Kwajuan Mensah ·
Megan Me ss ersmith
Logan Meyer
Maggie Meyers
Alondra Meza
Harlie Miller
Joshua Miller
Paige Miller
Devin Minnick
Sutton Molacek
Roman Montes
Ayleanna Moore
Elizabeth Mora
Mac Morse
Jayden Mostek
Shihab Mtro
Turfah Mtro
athan Muir
Stacy Muniz Gonzalez
AwazMurad
Mason Myer
Salome ajera Portillo
Jessica Navarrete
Anthony Navarro
Carlie Nelson
Macy Nemeth
Noah Nevitt
Remy New Holy Jarniah Newton
Anthony Nguyen
Christine Nguyen
Jack Nguyen
Lynn Nguyen
Matthew Nguyen
Mellisa Nguyen
Vy Nguyen
Whitney Nguyen
Saahil Niazi
Jacqueline Noriega
Andres Novoa
Anthony Nunez
Teren Nunn
Wiech Nuot
Brooke Oe tmann
Ro a Olivare Zepeda
Ashtyn 01 en
Abdullah Omer
Ruben Ortiz
Y adirha Ortiz
Mirnesa Osmanovic
Aylin Osorio Paz
Julia Ovalle
Mariana Padilla Perez
Mathew Pagan
Quinn Parker Ryan Pascoe
Ryan Pate
Camila Pedroza Piedrahita
Fernanda Perez Alvarado
Karla Perez Alvarado
Paul Perez Rodriguez
M~deline Perry
Maddie Peters
An Pham
Minh Pham
Phu Pham Tran
Shayla Phan
Gisel Pineda
Dalton Pinzon
Makayltt Polak
Allison Pompa T.amayo
Corey Poore
Ashly Portillo Rodriguez
Kylie Probst
James Quintana
Alondra Quiroz Pompa
Saul Rabadan-Aguilar
Laura Ramirez Maya
Cindy Ramos-Parra
Jasmine Ramzah
Gu tavo Rangel
Chavez
Savannah Redl
Kayona Reed
Zak Reese
Milan Reeves
Luke Reimer
Monserrat Rendon
Ethan Renken
Ka idy Renae
Bertin Renteria
Emma Re ler
Angelica Reynolds
Blayne Rezac
Payton Rezac
Jaimyn Riggs
Brenden Ritchie
Ashton Rittenhouse
Brandon Robertus
Kiralisha Robin on Gisselle Rodriguez
Frances Rodriguez Caraballo
Liam Rogge
Trevor Rowland
Jayce Rutherford
Curran Ryan
Aaliyah Sabin
Abiel Sabio
Talal Sabri
Aaron Sadler
Kevin Saenz Gallegos
Denzel Salinas
Rosanne Salomon
Aide Sanchez Solis
Kyra Sand
Soriah Sander
Veronica Santo
Sahra Sarwari
Tamkin Sarwari
Donovan Schauer
Traishon Schmieding
Xander Schmit
Allison Schneider
Mythaniel Schroeder
Reed Schrunk
Calvin Schultz
Meagan Schultz
Rylee Schurman
Auturnica Schwenneker
Wyatt Schwindt
James Scott
Tyrric Scott
Jackson Scrivner
Joel Seberger
Alexis Shada
Shauns Sherwood
Jevon Shoecraft
Andrew Showman
Ivonne Sinda
Jarred Sinica
CordeU Sisson
Faith Slater
Amanda Smith
Gracie Smith
Kobe Smith
Daw on Smutny
Morgan Spellman
Riley Springer
Summer Stanley
Electra Stokes
Marissa Stratton
Abby Streckfus
Tristan Stroup
Shelby Stutzman
Keylin Sura
Paige Svehla
Aly a Swartz
Kylie Sweet
Jame Syke
Ricky Tang
Skyler Tang
Isaiah Taylor
Jasmine Terraza Aguayo
Michelle Terrazas Zarate
Jocelyn Thibodeaux
Jack Thomas
Tyler Thomas
Ninian Tong
Madison Topping
Stela Torres-Rabago
Lexi Totenhagen
Donny Tran
Ricky Tran
Chri tine Trinh
Kaylie Trumble
Imaya Tucker
Solomon Tut
Chris U garcina
Johnny Umanzor Valladares
Ye enia Valdovinos
Y azmin Valencia Pacheco
Carnryn Van Dusen
Jenifer Velazquez-Perfecto
Jensy Velez Murcia
Brian Verdecia
Gabriel Vicharra
Hung Vo
Lightning Wakute
Kendall Walker
Ea s ton Waller
Ca sidy Warta
Derek Webb
Michael Weers
Na then Wells
Zach Wendling
Jarod Wenger
Marie West
Trevor Westerflolt
Samarja Weston
Chelsea Whelan
Arniah Whirl
Aireyonna White
Daniel White
Dalton Wilkins
Tieyler William
Casie Willis
Kayla Wise
Emily Wolfe
Patia Wolfe
Jordan Wulf
Moe Ya1nada
Azizkhon Youldashev
Midia You sif
Clover Zabel
Mckenzie Zierott
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Jenna Miller (10), Averi Ford (10), and Megan Vodraska (10) cheer at a Junior Varsity volleyball game. One of the responsibilities of the JV cheerleaders is to cheer for all Junior Varsity events.
Luzelena Lopez Chavez (10) and Suha Al-Dabbi (10) pose for a picture at Gator Fest. Gator Fest is a kick off fo r the events before the sports seasons start.
Mohammed Ahmed
Tyler Akins
Mohammed Al Arjawy
Zaid Al Jndo
Fanar Al Sloo
Suha Al-Dabbi
Ayhem Al-Ebadi
awres Al-Lami
Zhraa Al-Robaie
Maryam Al-Tameemi
Wael Al-Waely
Zeinab Albusharif
Roqueha Alhaidari AsimAli
Halie
Jessa Alspaugh
Anthony Alvarado
Zahra'a Alwaeli
Hannah Amberg
Alex Andrade
Makayla
Chaige
Torianna
Moriah Benes
Abigail Blanton
Aya
Joshua
Kayla Bratrsovsky
Jacob Breazile
Preston Breneman
The sophomoe class is currently the smallest class at LNS, with only 484 students.
36 % of the sophomore class has 2 or more siblings in their family.
The first cell phone with a builtin camera was released the year most sophomores were born.
Richard Bui
Tyler Burrows
Samuel Bush
Corbin Cady
Shelby Cain
Charles Caldwell
Chris Caliri
Mackinzi Calkin -Jeffers
Tina Ca~
Marisa Ca s illas •
Amanda Castro
Ariana Chapman
Jayden Chatman
Benjamin Chavez
Camarena
Nicholas Chism
Josh Cline
Cameron Colberg
Zacchary Collin
Keaton Conroy
Jacob Cruikshank
Ricardo Cruz Jaramillo
Joanna Curtis
Najma Daldoum
Brett Daniel
Ahmed Darfur
Dak:arai
Davi
Brandt Day
Kaela De Lo Santos
Giovanni De Luna
Aly Deaney
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- Nakia Braaten (12)
"Smell oo::ause ifs the least imfX)rtant sense to -~ me. II
-Mackinzi Calkins-Jeffers (10)
"Smell oo::ause I am a P.E teacher and I smell a lot of pungent things. II
- Coach James Thompson
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Mason Defruiter
Kelli Degarmo
Yasmin Deluna
Carly Dembowski
Aakash Desai
Truang Dinh
Truong Dinh
Renee Dolezal
- Caleb C.Overt (12)
"Hearing, oo::ause lots of people in my family can't hear so I know sign language anyway."
- Haylie Shapland (10)
"Smell I don't like smelling nasty things in the hallway anyway."
- Grant Barton (12)
Corey Dotson
Austyn Dougherty
Domenic Dunn
Benyamin Ebadi
Nasab
Jaidyn Edmund
Darick Edwards
Logun Edwards
Mckinnon Egger
Ismail Eldoud
Evan Elicerio
Samuel Elliott
Sadie Emmett
Kayla Enfield
Ben English
Abigail E tell
Nichola Euter
Alys a Evan
Kanuin Feely
Desiree Figueroa
Alyssa Fischer
Zoie Fitz immons
Antonio Fletcher
Averi Ford
Abbie Francisco
Madison Frank
Nathaniel Fredenburg
Gage Frischie
Marah Fullerton
Stacy Gallegos Garcia
Anjelita Garcia-Gonzales
Mackenzie Garrison
Bradly Gesch
Halie Gibson
Caitlyn Gish
Dakota Glatkowski
Gaby Gomez Rosales
Rosa Gonzalez
David Gorbun
Daeveioil Graham
Joshua Graves
Nicole Graves
Kaeden Greenrod
Samantha Grove
Kaden Gubbels
Dilshad Haji
Shelan Haji
Madison Hallett
Sophia Halsted
Konatsu Hamamoto
Jacob Harnrnett
Jackson Hansen
Breezy Hanson
Alexandra Harlan
Trenton Harper
Hope Harpham
Elijah Ha call
Bradyn Ha enpflug
Abrea Hayden
River Hegel
Kaitlin Hellbusch
Dalton Hellwege
Felicity Henderson
Peyton Holloway
Broe Homeyer
Benjamin Housh
Macy Howe
Paige Howland
Jacob Huffman
Winter Hughes
Preston Hulit
Ethan Hunt
Riyadh Hussein
Brendan Huynh
Brittney Huynh
Karnla Ido
Kamran Ido
Chloe Ijoma
Sheldon Isom
Brittany Ivey
Alexandra Izaguirre
Randy Izaguirre
Angelica Jaimes Uriostegui
Kayla Jame
Ghadeer Ja im
Rien Jen en
Stephanie Jep on
Angel Jimenez Hernandez
Korey John on Shea John on
Keandre Jone
Saphere Jone
Luke J uracek
Andrew Kahle
Robert Kahn
Haileigh Kapke
S haima Kari
Ali Karkoo h
Harley Kessler
Karam Khalaf
Ayhan Khudhur
D~stiny King
Korey King
Hunter Kinnaman
Payton Kir tine
Macy Kistaitis
Owen Kluck
Aidan Kovach
Linda Kuku
Medina Kulovac
Emmanuel Kuot •
Riley Kut schkau
Daryna Ky orets
Shelby Lammers
Junior Lavilay
Khiara Lawrence
Mikaela Lawrence
Scout Lawver
Eric Le
Steven Le
Spencer Leach
Kaysia Lemburg
Dylan Lewis
Taylor Linderman-Harri
Alex Lollmann
Xenia Longoria
Jared Lopez
Luzelena Lopez Chavez
Ja ' huane Lott-Spencer
Demarcus Love
Jacob Lovorn
Jj Lowe
Amadio Loya
Shane Lucas
Quynh Luu
Cha eLynch
Drew Macfarlane
Olivia Macfee
Ashlyn Madrid Ramirez
Merdie Mandungu
Juana Manzo
Mac Marcellus
Gabe Marshall
Michele Martin
Antonio Martinez
Fernando Martinez
Jairo Martinez
Nevaeh Martinez
V elen Martinez
Adamaris Martinez Hernandez
Colton Mason
Jake Mason
Daphne Masters
Joshua Maxfield
Hope Mcclellan
Emma Mccormick
Jervon Mcdonald
Zane Mcgarrell
Britney Meints
Treyton Meyer
Jerhett Meyers
Josh Mikus
Brandon Miller
Jenna Miller
Mason Miller
Nevaeh Moore
Mia Morley
Rojin Mourad
Tanner Moxham
Habeeb Mtro
Trenton Mueller
Trevor Mueller
Angela Muniz Gonzalez
Umayah Murad
Ethan Mustard
Sama Muthanna
Austen Myers
MelakNadi
Tisha Neal
Heleen Neamat
Shelbi Nelson
Jeffrey Newton
Charlie Nguyen
Christian Nguyen
Ethan Nguyen
Jenny Nguyen
Kristina C Nguyen
Nhi Nguyen
Sang Nguyen
Tammy Nguyen
Kolton Nickell
Jadyn Nimetz
Sofiia Niteleva
To hiana Noble
Isaiah Norval
Raven O'brien
Gabe Obermire
Diyar Omar
Layla Omari
Linda Osman
Mirzad O manovic
Eber Osorio Contreras
Julia Pacas
Kayla Pacas
Lou Pair
Rashanti Patterson
Anthony Pautz
Natalie Perez
Angeles Perez Macias
Jessica Perfecto-Bravo
Collin Persons
Queen Pham
Daniel Pierce
Ariana Pineda
Fadi Pirali
Ken Piyotem
Bryan Pompa Ramirez
Tristan Poole
Trevor Poulsen
Gary Pribadi
Briana Price
Jhoselin Puentes
Jade Pumel
Jack on Quevedo
Gabe Ramirez
Jonathan Ramirez Rodriguez
Karla Ramirez Rodriguez
Keylin Ramos Amaya
Jesica Rang
Harold Reinert
Harlie Reir1ick
Jaime Rendon Meza
Jave Renshaw
Damian Renteria
Amy Renteria Pineda
Trinity Reynold
N yarial Rik
John Riong
Alec Ripp
Emily Ripp
Jeremiah Ritchie
Breanna Rittenhouse
Ciara Ritterbush
Kody Robinson
Kassandra Rodriguez
Yulissa Rodriguez
Armando Rodriguez Ruiz
Carter Rose
Abigail Rosenthal
Hanna Roth
Miranda Roth
Angie Rumery
Deanjah Russell
Saada Saleh
Yazan Samrnor
Victor Sanchez Rodriguez
Evelyn Sandoval Maldona
Kal-El Santos
Maya Santos
Brecken Schossow
Mathew Schroeder
D'shawn Scott
Audrey Scully
Brandon Seberger
Dakota Seberger
Tri tin See
Marlene Serrano
Haylie Shapland
Maab Shogar
Lexie Shum
Gunnar Shutts
Jeremy Skrdlant
Hozhin Sleman
Kooper Smith
Mariam Solaiman
Daniel Solkan
Kaden Soulliere
Chloe Sparr
Anatoly Strilkivsky
Bahar Sulaiman
Isaac Sumner
Jairo Sura
Leah Sutton
Kateryna Syrota
Julia Templin
Alina Tereshchuk
Karina Terrazas-Jimenez
Alexis Thomp on
Braedon Timm
Alexus Toplica
Suzy Toplica
Fernando Torres-Rabago
Hunter Towle
Helena Tran
Quanaisha Underwood
Michael Ungurian
Anthony Valdez Guzman
Kevin Valle
Maria Vanmeveren
Laci V arejcka
Cristina Villa-Huerta
Emily Vo
Jason Vo
Megan Vodraska
Anna Vu
Gillian W aki
Jaeda Walter
Jacob Ware Talbert
Jaidyn Watson
Jordin Watson
Vanes a Weers
Ariana Welton
Payton West
Jazerius White
Jack Wie
Kiarra Wieneke
Donovan Williams
Mason Williams
Christopher Willis
Bradley Wills
Cailey Wills
Grant Winkler
Isaac Wood Dustin Wright
Shaiyd-Ashleigh Wright
Mark Yarmolyuk
Jennifer Ybarra
Justin Yost
Jayce Yung
Freshmen Caleb Kutschkau and Andrew Henn i1 g smile on the bleachers on the fir s t day of scho < l. Kutschkau and Henning both got involved in tJ e athletic department at L N :
Class of 2021
These students Charted their course and Navigated their Journey at Lincoln North Star
, ar sity softball, junior varsity basketball, and a thrower for track and field.
Freshmen Kyrah Haba - Dailey, Katelyn Jones, and Lyndsey Roth hold up signs defining and motivating their first year at North Star. Haba - Dailey, Jones, and Roth had Spanish class together their first semester of high school.
Freshman Lyndsey Roth throws the ball to second as the opposing team tries to steal second base. Roth has played on
Freshmen
Marwah Abdal
K wat Abdelkarim
Richard Adam
IGr ten Adam on
Adrian Aguilar
Diraige Ahmed
Chace Akin
Shahad Al Elew
Alia Al Ethawi
Abdullah Al J abory
Baqer Al Mafrachi
Yousif Al Qaracha
Maryam Al Sharnmary
Ammar Al Zaidawi
Jafar Al-Abij
Mushtaba Al-Amiri
Baneen Al-Azawy
Mortatha AJ-Haidari
Sarah Al-Mansoori
Saadon Al-Masoodi
Haider Al-Nidawi
Nadirn AJ-Ramahy
Mohammad Al-Robaie
Y amen Al-Shdifat
Marwa Al-Tewaig
Mehdi Al-Waeli
Sarah Al-Waely
Fatima Ali
Sierra Allen Ali Alshame
Ashley Alvarado De Larca
Christopher Alvarez
Gabriel Alvarez
Elvert Al vizures
Caylie Anker
Connor Anno
Maya Anthens
Miranda Arizola
Trista Armstrong
Obinna Asuoha
Jennifer Avalos
Ryan Ayala-Martinez
The freshman class will graduate 20 years after the tragedy of 9/11.
F{nding Nemo premiered the in 2003, the year most freshmen were born.
The class of 2021 started kindgergarten the same year that Barack Obama was first elected president.
Aidan Battiato
Noah Bea sor
Victor Bedolla
Khalil Belgrave
O scar Beltran
Nolan Benbow Carter Bennett
Sydni Ben son
Caden Bertram
King Bett s
Lexi Biernb aum
Tyler Bi shop
Issy Blanton
Bari Bla seeni
Jayden Blunck
Amelia Bohaboj
Nicholas Bolich
Reagan Boruch
Sam Barnard
Kylee Barne s
Owen Barrow
Rukh sara B asir
Iyshia Breazile Dalya Breem
Sierra Brindley
Chamire Brooks
Eli Brown
Jo h Brown
Justin Brown
Laura Bui
- Payton Burklund
Virginia Burlingame
Vasana Bum
Nikolai Buss
Madison Butler
Nichole Cacy
Madison Cady
Jennifer Calixtro Sanchez
John Cameron
Quaneese Campbell
Shaun 'quitah Campbell
Tala Canby
William Cao
Cristian Casarrubias-Anaya
Anahi Ceja-Garnica
Cali Chandler
Tyler Chapman
Nyabima Choat
Liem Chot
Callyn Chrisp
Cody Christen en
Zachary Cleary
Cole Coffey
Mya Cogdill
Lillian Cole
Adrian Cordero
Ava Cowan
Sophia Cox Gavin Creek
Taylor Cumblidge
Taneesha Curovic
Frankie Curren
Amy Dang
Ayden Davis
Maddie Davis
Shanell Davison
Marquis Davist
Chloe Deabler
Trenton Defruiter
Nick Degarmo
Cordell Delano
Nikon Deng
Gavin Dexter-Guy
Koen Dietrich
Hunter Doan
Isaiah Donald
Athalie Domer
Christopher Down
Devlyn "Down
Jada Dubray
Thomas Duell
Dion Duong
Paige Eilers
Rylie Eilers
Maggie Eisenbarth
Connor Eitzmann
Waad Elhaj
Maya Elia Jack Elliott
Logan Elliott
Josie Erickson
Addison Erlewine
Kemberly Escobedo
Michelle Espinosa
Car on Fergu on Dominic Ferraro
Kai Flowers
Sawyer Flynn
Rylan Fo ter
Violet Foster
Lillyanne Fox
Mkena Frakes
Alexus Frischie
Kyle Funk
Alakiir Garang
Brandon Garcia
Trenton Geiger
Marwah Ghanim
Soraya Gomez
Dayanara Gomez Flores
Roberto Gonzalez Nino
Logan Gossett
Adrian Govori
Clayton Grant
Destaney Green
Ju tin Gruber
Lorenzo Guevara
Ruaa Guhaish
Kyrah Haba-Dailey
Maram Hadi
Kyler Hahn
Akram Haji
Jada Hall
Layne Haller-
Hergenrader
Ethan Hallett
Jackie Hamy
Nolan Haney
Zamantha Figueroa Gonzalez
Aiyana Finley
Austin Fish
Adrianna Fisher
Brooklyn Hanks
Dalton Han en
Avery Han on
Julian Hanson
Steven Harri
Martin Harvey Payton Hatten
Rania Hazim
Grace Hemmerling
Andrew Henning
Joshua Henning
Anthony Hernandez
Rosendo Herrera
Mary Herrera Perez
Zabria Hickman
Morgan Hight hoe
Tatum Hilger
Destin Hindera
Caleb Holl
Julianna Holloway
Tj Hood
Andrew Howard
Lana Huetson
Derrick Hughes
Hansen Huynh
Juwlien Idigima
Hanan IcTo
Hayamllyas
Madison Isabell
Dylan Ives
Heba J andali
Diego Jara Rojas
Jacob Jeffers
Owen Jensen
Ryan Jensen
Melissa Jepson
Erik Jimenez
Dominic Johnson
Saniea Johnson
Katelyn Jones
Wilson Jone
Jadyn Jorgensen
Evan Kocian
Daniel Koko
Michel Kondohoma
Abbey Konecky
Melissa Konz
Matthew Kopplin
Dheyab Kortan
Katelyn Kress
Abigayle Krieser
Zander Kuta
Caleb Kutschkau
Max Kvittem
Emma Langomas
Madi on Lanum
Paris Laws
Amy Le
Anh Le
Ben Leach
Janna Leach
Jordan Leavell
Emma Leifert
Lucas Lenhoff
Alex Leon
Mckenna Lewton
Joseph Liebers
Tanner Liedle
Caden Lill
Kendra Limon
Jordan Joyner 0 valdo Juarez
Zayra Ju to Perez
Marshawna Kapke
Sarni Keller
Lily Kendall Khider Khider
Sozan Khider
Justin Kline
Kate! ynn Koch
Shawntaya Lobato
Kiera Lococo
Raul Loera
Jake Lochen
Jayana Loya
AleanaLoyd
ataliyah Lozano
Jaden Luebbe
Reagan Luzum
Ellie Lyman
Nick Maas
Breanna Mahers
Paul Mai
Michael Malode
Manzo Marsol
Emma-Rae Martinez
Danny Martinez Diaz
Olivia Maryott
Isaiah Mata
Caden Mcadams
Cierrah Mccullough
Jayric Mcdonald
Jason Mcentarffer
Dj Mcgarvie
Tremaine Mcghee
Shea Mcmanu
Robertc1'Medina
Jacob Menard -
Ruth Mendoza
Seth Messer rnith
Samuel Metzger
Melanie Meyer
Jacklyn Meyers
Kaitlyn Michaelson
Theodore Michaud
Sierra Milburn
Blake Milisits
Dru Miller
Isaac Miller
Ja on Miller
Nathan Miller
Alexander Mistoler
Alex Nguyen
Andy Nguyen
Anna Nguyen
Carlene Nguyen
Johnny An Nguyen
Lewis Nguyen
Cassie Niemann
Shou hou Nigo
Jose Noriega
Alaina Novacek
Jigear Nuot
Thiep Nuot
Charlotte Olberding
Jared Olivares Gonzalez
Sophia Olivas
Hanan Omar
Sarah Omar
Karam Omari
Mariana Opon-Perez
Bryan Ortega
Mario Ortiz
Rodriguez
RuaaOsman
Katelyn Osmond
Mason Pair
Kianna Parker
Alyssa Parson
Kyle Pate
Seanna Patter on
Muzn Mohamed
Jordan Moore
Marcellus
Alexandra Mora
Freshmen
Zitaly Morales
Shauna Moran
Rylie Morse Zak Muir
Madison Payne
I aac Penate
ico Perez
Mauricio Perez Villicana
Rachel Perfecto
John Pham
Jason Phan
Tan Phan
Tommy Phan
Dominic Pierce
Alexis Pineda
Ayla Polfus
Brandon Poore
Dejan Posavlja'k
Olivia Pospisil
Carter Probst
Alex Quezada
Y ahrneleth Ramirez
Carlos Ramos
Brayan Ramos Diaz
Nelson Ramos Diaz
Johana Ramos Mucito
Miguel Ramos Puentes
Tyler Rasmussen
Hawa Rauf
Satchel Redl
Colton Reed
Biel Rehan
Roberto Rendon
Henry Renteria
Luis Reyes
Isabela Reyes Barbosa
Ana Reyes Padilla
Ken Rihanek
Nyamal Rik
Jakob Robinson
Carmin Rodriguez
Dany Rodriguez
Davianna Rodriguez
Gabriela Rodriguez
Jacob Rohn
Jame Rohr
"Footmlls, clrots, clothes, and blankets."
-Matt Alexander (12)
"Jackets and that's it"
4--,JS "A spare tire. "
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Root
Hailey Ro s
Lynd ey Roth
Tyrin Rush
Ashton Russell
Irving Salinas
Ruaa Samko
- Oiase Lynch (10)
- Mkena Frakes (9)
"A longooard blankets, and a rnskethtll"
- Ethan Mustard (10)
"Oothes, a rnsketooll, first aid kit, and shoes."
- Derek Webb (11)
"cm:er things."
"Just clothes."
- Manhal Al-Shara (9)
- Randa Khooida (12)
Phillip Sapp
Gracie Schachterle
Alex Schadt
Saylor Schaefer
Brooklyn Scherer
Braydon Schmersal
Tylea Schmieding
Javian Schroeder
Noah SchroederBurns
Toren Schultz
Lauren Scott
Jake Seip
Lyric Settrini
Khilud Shammo
Jedediah Shettlesworth
Kylie Shottenkirk
Seneca Sibaja Pinacho
Elie Sinda
Yana Siverina
Isaac Skalak
Ke-Maren Slater
Joseph Slattery
Anya Smith
Dima Srnoqy
Alex Snyder
Kyle Soto
Gage Spellman
Abbey Steager
Alex Steiner
Emily Stepanyuk
Baylie Stinemetz
Edward Strilkivsky
Reece Sullivan
Trenton Sullivan
Leelee Sunday
Jeffrey Sura
Lesley Swartz
Abigail Taber
Axel Terrazas
Abagail Terry
Mary Jane Testa
Mark Thai
Nolan Thimgan
Maliyah Thoma
Tarnira Thomas
Emerson Thompson
Za'naya Thompson
J aiden Tinnean
Daisy Tomasek
yadheal Tot
Brandon Totenhagen
Ginger Tracy
Hanna Tran
Henry Tran
Tyler Tran
Makayla Trowbridge
Josiah Udell
Estrella Uribe Villegas
Stephany Uribe Villegas
Shelby Urtel
Sage Vance
Marilyn Vargas
Cayleigh Walker
Garrison Walker
Drew Walters
Delaney Warner
Yasmin Washington Guerra
Robert Watson Alexys Way
Tryphena Wells
Nalani Wheeler
Cameron White
Lindsey Wiegert
Kobe Wiley
Isabella Wilkins
Mitaviah Wilks
Jordon Wilson
Myah Winters
Madilyn Witcig
Kristen Woizeski
Kylee Woizeski
Marcillus Wolfing
Quentin Wotruba
Dallas Wright
Kalyn Wulf
Bailey Wynia
Henry Xiao
Tomohito Yamada
Alexis Y aussi
Hannah Yelling
Mckenna Varlack
Deysi Va quez Batre
Caed n Ver ch-Marroquin
Brody Vesely
Brayden Vestal
Kpoobari Vi-Ura
Johncarlo Vinson-Granillo
Linda Vo
Jacob Vollbrecht
Ian Vondrak
Jimmy Vu Thunder Wakute
Alexis Yochum
Sky lier Yoder
Zane Youker
Muh in Youni
Cianne Y la
Madison Yueill
Grandi Zabanga
Ethan Zaborowski
Daniil Zakladniy
Radomir Zakladnyy
Madisyn Zeiger
C£lebrating 15 ymrs of helping Ga ors Chart the Cnurse, Navigate the Journey, and C£lebrate Success!
Spanish teacher Caitlin Wolfe stands in line to welcor e the incoming freshmen Gators. The Gator Walk h a tradition to welcome freshmen and say goodbye o senior Gat01 ;.
Security guard Jon Banks grins as he monitors the hallways. The North Star security team is essential to keeping our Gators safe and happy while they are at school.
Pete Maddux, a Social Studies teacher, points out his message to his junior students. Maddux uses review games to encourage his students to study for their exams.
Rana Al-Thamiree
Joe Albright
athaniel Allen
Linda Ander on
Michael Anderson
Susan Baker
Jonathan Banks
Lenetta Barg
Bryan Barnacle
Janice Beard
Cara Beaty
Susan Beeck
Nicole Binderup
Kimberly Biven
Allen Bock
Leann Boerema
Richard Boyle
Shelbi Bretz
Kaley Brewer
Michael Brick
Brenda Broeker
Jayn Brosh
Barbara Brown
Kirk Brown
Ashley Brozek
Alli on Bruggeman
Darlene Budt
Maggie Burke
Marcie Ca tillo
John Catlett
Tracie Chapo
Jessica Clements
Jason Codr
Staci Cohn
Shelby Cook
Summer Coon
Jessica Cota
Scott Cotton
Shelby Cowan
Angela Davis
Dusty Decker
Brian Deighton
Maggie Deschaine
Lori Devine
Floyd Doughty
Melissa Eichinger
Eric Eickhoff
Lynn Engelhart
Bailey Feit
Carol Flora
Leo Fogel
Lisa Ford
Susan Frack
Cory Free
Scott Frie en
Jake Fro chei er
Tomas Garay Jr
Alexis Gardner
Holly Gonsor
Jonathon Hall
Marcy Harrifeld
Matthew Harris
"Mr. Hower. He tells funny jokes and has a great ~rsonality."
- James Rohr (9)
- "Ms. Hansen-She has a gcxxi vi~ and :is a funny teacher."
-Llayla Omari (10)
"Mr.Peirnan He makes fun of students in our class but still in a gcxxi way."
- Haileigh Kapke (10)
"Mr. Free; he :is really sarcastic."
Paul Harris
Victoria Hempstead
Cara Hernandez
Katherine Hill
Katelyn Holthus
Christopher Howard
-Robert Kohn (10) John Hower Jr
"Ms. Morgenson It makes me laugh when she gets angry!"
-Ali Karkoosh (10)
Rachel Hruza
Richard Humann
Rebecca Ives
Jeremy Jank
Brian Johannes
Tara Johnson
Sara Jones
Ellen Jorgenson
Roxanne Juracek
Cheyanna Kempel
Crystal Kenwood
Rachel King
Lisa Han en
Jillian Harp ter
Reed Hindmand
Camelle Kinney
Linda Kirkland
Alyx Knight
Megan Kroll
Janet Lange
Brian Lauck
Jordan Lauterbach
Mollie Leisinger
Cynthia Lien
Barbara Loschen
Lori Ludwig
Jennifer Lyons
Peter Maddux
Adan Martinez
Delores Matthiessen
John Matzen
Jessica Meyers
Alex Miller ·
Jordan Milliken
Tracy Monroe
Cara Morgenson
Kenneth Morton
Jennifer Motschenbacher
Laura Mueller
Matt Musiel
Graham Nelsen
Tracy Nelson
Kristi Nelson-Hitz
Earl Nielsen
Rochelle Olsen
Marikita Payne
Alex Peiman
Barbara Pester
Malia Pope
Kathryn Price
Vanntaccale Price
Marilyn Punko
Anthony Quattrocchi
Shannon Quible
Ardiane Rahimi
These friendly (and furry!) faces can re seen throughout the building on any given school day.
Hobre; was an unclairmrl stray at the Humane Society Now he enjoys sitting on his Jclestal greeting each student who walks through the door.
Thanaa Raoof
Carolyn Reagan
Yvonne Reed
Dee Jay Reiss
Peanut has reen a therapy dog for 3 years. His family didn't expro: him to meet the requirements but since he did he has made a wonderful therapy animal!
Nathan Renter
Lauri RenteriaMckathnie
Rebecca Rickertsen
Ryan Rieker
Paula Ryan
John Salistean
Michelle Satree
Julie ScWegel
Tuggerwasa therapy dog for 6 years. but has startfrl staying home this year She lovfrl to sit on the desks or chairs instead of the floor.
Lisa Schmutte
Kyle Schwaninger
Angela Scrivner
Molly Shields
Django is 7 years old and spends time at North Star and in other buildings as well He has travelfrl to Canada!
Kevin Simmerman
Bill Simpson
David Stearns
Kendall Stege
Hobbes (Tracie Chapo) ---
Peanut (Shawnie Matschenbacher)
Tugger (Shawnie Motschenbacher)
Django (Jordan Milliken)
Lionel Suarez
Lori Svatora
Danielle Swiatek
Curtis Thoma
James Thomp on
Tramaine Thomp on
David Travis
Dana Tucker
Ashley Turner
Jennifer Vandyke
Chandra Vanek
Jordan Varga
Mark Waller
Brian Wandzilak
Kathryn Whitman
Teresa Whitson
Nicholas Wiehn
Lucas Wiester
Tiffany Wiley
Eric Williams
Alicia Williamson
Cindy Wilson
Cole Wiseman
Elizabeth Woita
The North Star cheer squad is full of school pride and enthusiasm. These cheerleaders are hardworking and stron g leaders. Being a part of the spirit squad, the cheerleaders h a ve a lot of school spirit. Senior Delanie Tinnerstet said, "I'm going to miss spending nights cheering with my best frien b my side. I think our team has a lot of energy and we have a 101 of fun." They are cheerleaders that are very committed by going to practice, cheering for all levels of basketball, foot l al l and volleyball games. They are also very supportive by tirr Il! for swimming and dive, and volunteering for wrestling. Cheerleaders attend the performing arts, LPS events, cance walks, and other extracurricular activities around school. ,.tc walks, pep rallies and Campbell assembles are other event ~ that cheerleaders get the opportunity to perform at.
Christina Nevitt has been the Varsity cheer coach for eleven years. This will be Nevitt's last year of coaching. Sh • has put in a lot of time and effort to dev~lop the cheer prog1m She is also a teacher here at North Star and liked by everyo 1e. Nevitt said, "This year's teams are dedicated and are really excited about-improving school spirit. They worked hard i n th pre-season to be able to stunt this year." Nevitt will be mis ·d
This summer our cheer team attended UCA cheer cam p n S_ioux Falls, South Dakota. One of their biggest accomplishments at camp was taking home the Banana. Th ; means they were most spirited and the best ones at the cam 1 Sophomore Mikaela Lawrence, who is on JV said, "My sq d did pretty good at camp, the majority of our awards were g c d which is the best you can receive."
Varsity and JV squads received all gold ribbons. Kaylie Trumble (11), Jessica Black (12), Averi Ford (10) and Juan ; Manzo (10) got the pin-it-forward award. The pin-it-forwar, award is given to those who stand out for their amazing attitude and positive personality. Eight cheerleaders receive All American awards. Senior Taylor Kvittem was asked to become staff next year.
Seniors Jessica Black, Keri Guticz, and Taylor Kvittem smile for a picture. These three are great leaders on varsity.
Freshmen cheer squad does a chant during a freshmen football game at North Star. These ladies worked hard learning new chants every day.
Seniors Rebecca Slattery and Taylor K vittem cheer with the rest of the varsity squad as the Gator volleyball team plays against Northeast. The cheerleaders get pink porns during the month of October for brea t cancer awareness month.
coach, spe has coached eleven years.
the sideline during a Varsity football game. Trumble has made the highest squad every year.
By Patia W oli e
Fre hmen stunt group, flyer Maddie I abell and base s Mya White , Nyabima Choat , and Virginia Burlingame perform at Gatorfe s t.
Thi is the cheer team 's fir t year of
camp routine at the fall pep rally. JV squad got all gold
at camp this year.
Junior Kaylie Trumble cheers on
Junior Camila Pedroza Piedrahita cheer at a var ity football game. Pedroza has been a cheerleader for
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Camila Pedroza Piedrahita (11), Kari Guticz (12), Jessica Black (12), Maddie Topping (11), Taylor Kvittem (12) , and Zaniel McGarrell (11) pose for a picture before a Gator walk. The cheerleaders lead every Gator walk.
No bench. No halftime. No timeout. Cross country is a true test of endurance and strength. Both boys and girls run 3.1 miles on a flat or very hilly course. Savannah Whisenhunt, 12, said "yes the .1 counts!" The North Star running Gators have dominated the course this fall season. Many of the Gators have placed in the top fifteen and medaled every meet.
Cross country has representatives from seven different countries. Luke Pierce, a boys captain, said "diversity and different backgrounds gives great advantages to the team." At the Charlie Thorell Invitational rrieet, boys received first place. Boys and girl's together won the Traveling Team award. Liem Chot, 9, and Daniel Pierce, 10, both placed in the top five Jaden Hilkeman,11, and Sydney Settles, 12, both placed in the top 10. Paige Debrie, one of the girls captains, said "We're all about team bonding and good relationships." Cross Country may be an individual sport but the running Gators seek nothing less than a strong support system within each other. On and off the course, North Star is a family.
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Everyone's favorite halftime performance: North Star's very own Dazzler Time! The Dazzlers are made up of thirteen girls full of spirit and high ruby jumping. Each of these girls wake up bright and early every morning to bring the Gator crowd a stunning performance. Mia Morley, a sophomore on the team s·ays she tried out for the Dazzlers because "how friendly everyone is and how confident it makes me feel in dance. I feel really powerful as a team and it has benefited me a lot!"
This summer, the girls went to UDA Dance Camp in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The girls go through a vigorous yet rewarding four days of learning new skills and competing against high schools all over the Midwest. The Dazzlers won a superior trophy with their home routine, all blue ribbons, highest ribbon, for A and B routines, and all six seniors received All-American and 3rd overall with team routine "Sax". The team won spirit sticks each day of camp and junior Olivia Kriz was one of the first to be awarded a Pin-It-Forward award out of 35 dance teams.
The Dazzlers perform at football and basketball halftimes as
well as at pep rallies. Their responsibilities also inch jE dazzling various crowds at elementary schools, cancer wa1 :s and the Star Strutters Drill Team Show.
The girls not only are spirited on the dance floor but ofl o j it as well. The Dazzlers' social media accounts keep all J.E North Star students up to date and excited about upcoIDJ 1~ events. Annastazya Spickelmier, a fourth year vet on • 1E Dazzlers, is the administrative coordinator this year. She sa ' S "Getting to perform at football and basketball games is 5C thrilling and I'm glad I got to be a part of the Dazzlers all f < 1 years of high school."
With the diversity of ages, none of the girls ever feel lone y Katy Koch, 9, said, "At first I thought the team was lik ( , group of stereotypical popular girls but I've come to real 1 ~c that every girl is super welcoming and nice and so funny a t c I'm so honored to be a part of such an amazing group of girl : !'
The Dazzlers are a group of wonderful friends dedicated :c dancing and showing the best spirit throughout Lincoln!
The football players fought through a lot of adversity and a very competitive district in the 2017 season. There was a lot of growth and maturity through the sport with the support from the coaching staff. The team had a lot of talent and potential; with the guidance of the coaching staff they were able to pull through at the end of the season a 2- 7 record, with a lot of close game and injuries along their journey. As senior Travon Tolliver explained, "I grew not only as a player, but as a man. It was an honor to have the chance to lead a group of hard working athletes. When I walked onto the field on game day it wasn't like they were my teammates, but my brothers."
The team had one of their best pre-season workouts in a long time with the best attendance and work ethic to improve their strength and agility for the upcoming season ahead. With the leadership of the upperclassmen and captains, Anthony Kirby, Gavyn Leitschuck, and Travon Tolliver, the bonds that were built through the sport became unbreakable. From hard conditioning to scrimmages and team bonding, the team as a whole had committed a lot of respect and responsibility toward their team and teammates.
Junior Wiech Nuot said, "Shoot, being a part of the team is an honor, and I made so many lifetime friendships and relationships." The team was very connected and cared for
all about the action in FOOTBALL
each other-.:helping everyone out in classes and defen d g their teammates in games were only some of the actio n taken to show the love for each other. They also gave t1 eir 1 all in practices, making sure that their teammates were continuously improving throughout the season.
Junior Gavyn Leitschuck said, "It took a lot of time nd hard work, my teammates had to always know that I w ~ .; all in. Being positive a,nd always being a good leader i important."
Two of the seniors playing on the te.am this year, Anthony Kirby and Jonah Housh, were nominated to represent the state of Nebraska in the River Battle Bow ; against Iowa. They traveled to Treynor, Iowa and play e with the best seniors throughout both states.
The team had a very large senior class with 16 play t: ·s that played a large role on the team, two of them being captains and leaders. Senior Anthony Kirby said, "Shoo I learned what it takes to be a leader. Being able to take p rt as a captain meant a lot." The team having a senior clas ifilled with leaders helped th~m to sopie success and ma ( ! improvement happen constantly. As former head coach Mark Waller always said, "Keep grinding, Next play, a most importantly Shoot!"
Receiver and Defensive Back Tariq Goode (11) in stride after catching a pass from the quarterback. Goode had an impressive season full of growth and improvement.
Senior Running Back Garrett Isom prepares to block the defender. Isom made the first touchdown of the season for the Gators.
Defen sive End Jonah Housh (12) gets ready in his stance preparing himself to make a great tackle Housh had a great year full of tackles and getting back to the basics.
Senior Lineman Travon Tolliver leads the team in stretches prepping for their season opener against Pius. Travon was one of the senior captains elected by the team for the work ethic he showed in the summer.
THe.first away game of the year haa a huge turnout in the student ection.
•The new varsity cheerleaders showed their spirit for the Gator
Luke Reimer (11) watches the play, ready to run the ball. This wa Reimer 's first year in the North Star football program, and he received the offensive player of the year award.
Gavyn Leitschuck (11) waits for the offensive coordinator to make a call. Leitschuck was acaptain this year, being the first ever junior captain to represent the North Star Football program.
Head Coach Mark Waller leads the Gator football team in a prayer before stepping out onto the field for their final away game against Omaha Burke. Waller has been the head coach for the gators since the program's inaugural season.
Derek Webb ( 11) celebrates his tackle, stopping the opponents' gain on the play. Webb proved his worth this • season, endurin g a position change and earning a starting role on the team.
By: Ulivia Foster
Junior Lineman Noah Nevitt makes the play on the ball carrier, assisted by senior Garrett Isom. This tackle ended the Warriors' momentum on the drive, forcing a 4th down situation.
enior Receiver and Free Safety thony Kirby looks to the inside aiting for the ball to be snapped.
• by was selected to play in The ·ver Battle Bowl, a football game etween Nebraska and Iowa's top high chool football players.
Hallett walks up Senior Chloe H Hett worked th e ball. a • to putt her puttmg hard this season on skills.
Alex Wesslund (12) and Abby Hull (11) find a garter snake during one of the meets. Otto (the snake) became the Dazzlers' team pet and came to every home football and basketball game during the year.
holds the flag for the girls as they putt. Coach Miles and Coach Scott Friesen work together to coach the N and Varsity golf teams.
Junior Abby Hull hits a fairway shot at the Highlands Golf Course. This was North Star's home course and the team played several tournament here.
The LNS team makes silly faces after the game. The Lady Gators enjoy spending time together on and off the field.
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Freshman Janessa Chadd getting ready to bat. Chadd pitched in most of the JV games.
The North Star Tennis Tea the past 2017 ea on! The G practice determined to do After all of the long ho finally realized all of
ther pectacular season again shed hard each and every day in time they tepped out onto the court.
ioning and practice, each meet they ork had payed off. North Star offered three teams of ten port , there are some of the Court this , Junior Varsity, and Varsity. Unlike other ayers per team. North Star was proud to have king and dedicated boys out on the Tennis Sam Juracek aid, "My favorite memory from the be beating Millard North and winning the Papillion was a challenge that I'd been working towards so our hard work had now paid off."
ing tennis students had the option to play doubles or singles. earn played doubles they had a partner and their partner was e same person throughout the year that they'd been practicing 1 season. The main goal the players had this year was to try to win. time they began a match their goal was to win and they all set their •nd to it. Senior Zach Beckman shared some of his experiences throughout the season, "The things I'll miss most about the team is the long van rides back after a long day's tournament. Everyone tired and on the verge of cramping, it became an all out brawl of trying to charlie
hor e/dead leg each othe is being in a constant menta: or losing a game you can neve bad you play or hit the ball, the o fru tration." Beckman placed fifth a year he had pressure on his shoulders t ar the mo t difficult part of teni of mind. When missin g a he u because no matter how '11 ever lose falls on
continued, "One piece of advice I would g players is to enjoy and have as much fun as y days of practice or on any day you're not playin moment you have because in the end of it all, you in. If I were to leave any kind of mark or to be remem reason I would hope it would be for working hard and b I could, every day of practice." Not only was Beckman a gr he was a great leader.
In the end, the most important thing was for the players to go from a meet or practice and feel great about themselves and know H they had a blast doing something they loved and have worked har for. Senior Treyton Scully shared, "One of my favorite memorie ove r ,he years was playing doubles with Sam Juracek and now this year Z a Wobken. It was especially fun this year chest bumping Zac after ' d v a point. I hope to see my Gators winning state next year!"
performing a slice se e during a varsity meet. 1 1ker loved being on the c< rt because tennis was his f, orit sport!
Junior Michael Bailey looks for the ball as it flies over the net. Bailey played hard each set and was determined to do his best.
The Varsity team, Zach Beckman (12), Tan
Baker (11), Noah Hudson (11), Matt Licklite Treyton Scully (12), Zac Wobken (12), Sam Jurac The team was happy to do so well all season.
Sophomore Ethan Mu tard pulls hi arm back to hit the ball. Mu tard wa one
S an getting Beckman s ation to the ear.
on Scully looks ent. Scully is a d gave great
-The team tied for 10th -Everyone won their first rounds -Noah Hudson & Sam Juracek made it to quarters
Juniors Matthew Bailey and Garret Ferguson practicing for their double match. These players were ready to win.
eet. Wobken has played on the ce his freshman year.
Freshman Tan Phan plays in the varsity meet this sea on. Phan was the only freshman on the varsity team.
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"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts."- Winston Churchill. This quote describes the Lady Gators' season thi year. Even though the Gators' season did not end up the way they may have expected, the girls on the volleyball team fought hard and
determination a through the year a they needed to work
y all showed per.severance a games and ch
"Seniors Ireland Curry and Andrea Gardner,helped everyone on the team push through hard times and make sure everyone pulls their weight. They were great role models and amazing people to look up to," said sophomore Sadie Emmett.
This year was the perfect opportunity to show
still had three athletes from the Varsity. volleyball team receive Honorable Mention: sophomore Sadie Emmett, senior Andrea Gardner, and senior Ireland Curry. The L jy Gators had many memorable moments this season and continue to improve North Star's volleyball program overall.
bonded with my team it's exciting. I love
a varsity level.
"Basically the same as JV last year. There is just more pressure and responsibilities than there was. 11 Miranda Roth ( 10)
"It feels the ame as last year on JV. Being able to bond with the senior makes it easier and less stressful. 11 Sadie Emmett (10)
"It is exciting because not many sophomores make varsity. The seniors really help me out a lot and make it comfortable. 11 Audrey Scully (10)
The Bowling team looks harp in their matching uniforms.
Gator players, seniors Alex Goll , Brock Johnson, and Dillon Brandt , play defense. These players worked on strengthening their skills on defense to ke e1
Junior Luke Reimer helps call out tips for the team. Reimer gave the Gators confidence and was a great asset this year. the opposing team from gaining points.
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The 2017-2018 boys ba ketball team had quite the season. The team consisted of 14 players all together. They had six seniors, four juniors, three ophomores, and one freshman. They had an overall record of 12-13 this season. The boys always played hard which made the games a treat to watch. Each game kept the crowd on their toes.
On~ of the most memorable games wa on the first day of the RAC tournament against Fremont. North Star was down during the first, second, and third quarters of the game but managed to even the score out by fourth quarter and win the game during overtime. This game showed the dedication that these boys have for the sport by going above and beyond, especially with sophomore Donovann Williams scoring a whopping 43 points during this game. The boys then went on to the finals in the HAC tournament.
It was these extremely close games that made the Gator boys so much fun to watch on the court. Most games came down to the wire and shocked many people, including their win against Bellevue East High School with the score being 56-51. It was obvious that the boys would put in 100% effort in their game to get the results they wanted. The hard work the boys put in at practices was shown on the court and undoubtedly left their opponents impressed. Overall, this season was very different from their last season, but it was for the better. The students were always excited to watch the boys play and put all their heart into the sport. At the end of the day no matter win or lose, North Star will always be proud of the boys and will always appreciate what they do for the sport and school.
During a timeout with Coach Tony Quattrocchi the players gear up and focus in on the game. These players listened to everything Quattrocchi said in order to win the game!
This basketball season was a tough one for the Lady Gators. The girls basketball team fac off with many talented opponents and orked •r hardest to improve continuously over the cours f the season. Players on the varsity team, ma e up of all different grades, practiced consist ntly to make themselves the best they could b
Freshman Ab y Krieser led the team in points per game, veraging over 10 points per game for the son. Together, the team cored n y 600 points over the course of son.
!though the season may not have turned s planned, the girls team worked dibly hard and improved greatly this on. They are well prepared for continual th and success in future seasons.
Emily Bretting (12) throws the ball to one of her teammates in hopes of scoring. North Star was playing against Millard South.
The team recharges in the locker room during half time. The locker room was a place for the team to prepare themselves for the rest of the game.
Coach Ellen Jorgenson gives her team intense in tructions during a time out. Jorgenson has coached the team for two years.
Edwards pla ye d for the v
Abigayle Krieser (9) , Iyshi Breazile (9), Drewann Edward (11), Kylie Shottenkirk (9) , and Emily Bretting (12) rest on the bench.
stroke. Many swimmers said thi wa their favorite
Sophomore Jenna Miller does a front dive in pike position. Miller also participates on the • cheer quad. •
Junior Ivonne Sinda dive into the pool to begin her event. Many Gators felt the excitement of swim sea on.
ica Gardner prepares for her dive. Gardner ha been an integral member of the dive team since she was a freshman.
swim event.
This swim sea on resulted in per onal be t for mo t of the wimmers on the team. Whether they were veterans to the swim squad or newcomers , everyone improved in a significant way. The whole team made a personal best in time improving from the numbers of la t year. They reached their fastest time of the season as a team.
Junior Xander Schmit said, 11 I love that we all have great teamwork and push each other to do better. We had a really great team dynamic this year. Individual wimmers had ome breakthrough of their own. Jes ica Gardner received first at state, with Jenna Miller coming in third. Mac Morse broke her personal time record, meaning she swam in her faste t peed to date. All the swimmers made a splash in their scores this year and made fellow Gators proud. 11
Senior Paul Le comes up for a breath. Practices were often intense to prepare for actual meets.
Sopho mo re Tyler Akin comes up f or air during the butterfl y e vent. Thi s wim event was deemed one of the most difficult.
Fre shman Alex Schadt li stens to critique from the water. This season was a per onal high for Alex.
Female swimmers get into po ition on the starting block to wim the 50 freestyle. The Gators competed in 16 events at thi meet again t Northeast.
This year the Gator wrestling team had a great group of seniors leading the younger kids throughout the season. Head Coach Jacob Froscheiser said of his team, "Great senior leaders that know the culture of Gator wrestling and the expectations the coaching staff has."
The seniors were good at making practice fun while still being able to work hard in the wrestling room. Coacn Fro was really prow of the way the team performed and was excited for the potential for growth next year. He was proud of the varsity team for having the highest finish at the Gator invitational while he's been head coach.
Assistant coach Austin Lenhoff said, "This year's wrestling team was lead by a lot of great seniors excited for the underclassmen's roles and responsibility for the years to come."
Seruor Kade Wehrs puts his opponent in a cradle to pin him in his 3rd and 4th place match at the Norfolk invite. Wehrs placed 3rd at Norfolk after winning this match.
opponent to the mat to maintain control of the match at the Midwest clas ics. Waller qualified for the state tournament his first year at North Star.
Senior Christopher Ewoldt hits a reverse against Creighton Prep at t~ Midwest Classics. Edwolt broke the school record for most reverses this eason.
Thi is the group of seniors for the 2017-2018 wrestling season after senior night. They really grew close through out the season as a group, we wish them luck where ever they go after high school.
Senior Christian Beyer starts to leg turk his opponent at enior night. Beyer won this match by decision to give North Star a chance to win the dual.
VARSDV CHEER -
(From left) Row 1: Megan Vodraska, A veri Ford, •Jessica Baker; Row 2: Christine Trinh, Maddie Herman , Jenna Miller; Row 3: Natalie Haney, Paige Svehla, Maddie Peters, Summer Johnson , Mikaela Lawrence
(From left) Row 1: Ta yl r K vittem, Camila Pedr o za , Meagan Schultz , Laure n Bieber; Row 2: Maddi e Topping , Keri Guticz , Jordan Becwar, Jessic a Black; Row 3: Sutton Molacek, Delanie Tinnerstet, Emily Schroeder, Rebecca Slattery; Row 4: Laure Archer, Kaylie Trumb l e Hailey Barton, Zaniel McGarrell
Isom, Jerhett Meyers; Row 3: Taylor Kvittem , Jonathan Valasquez , Trevon Renville, Anthony Kirby, Jon Gruber , Luke Reimer, Austin Florentine, Derek Hahn, Jacob Bajc, Lucas Freitas, Blaine Boulden, Peyton Meier,
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Seberger, Darick Edward , Souvanh Lavilay , Sheldon I om , Gabe Mar hall , Antonio Martinez , Peyton Holloway , Jeremiah Ritchie , Brandon Seberger; Row 2: Mason Miller, Jackson
Quevedo , Fanar Al Sloo , Jake Mason , Cha e Lynch , Spencer Leach , Dalton Hellwege , Jer v on McDonald , Benjamin
Fredenburg , Aly s sa Fischer, Coach Woods , Coach Lauterbach , Coach Plooster, Coach Deighton , Coach Birdzell , Mikyla Kucera , Cameron Biven , Riley Kut chkau , Justin Yo st
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Ru s sell , C a den Lill , Car sen Nagel , Marquis Davi s t , A hton Fleming , Colton Reed , Axel Terraza s, Ja on
McEntarffer, A very Han son , TJ Hood , Adrian Aguilar ; Row 3: Layne
Haller-Hergenrader , Drew Walter , Jigear Nuot , Cordell Delano , Jame s Rohr , Coach Lauterbach , Coach Catlett , Coach
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Moore , Cole Coffey , Han sen Huynh , Thiep Nuot , Justin Gruber ; Row 4:
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Seip Matthew Kopplin , Ryan Bajc
(From left) Row 1: Marisa Niemann, Emma McCormick, Katelyn Osmond , Cassie Niemann , Alex Wesslund; Row 2: Chloe Sparr, Sadie Lewis , Abby Hull, Chloe Hallett; Row 3: Coach Friesen , Coach Miles
(Cont) Row 3: Lexi Thompson, Sicily Hutchinson , Brody Ve se ly , Owen Kluck, Kyler Ha h n, Rosendo Herrera , Cod y Denesia , Keegan Biven , Luke Pierce , Sydney Settles , Nick Cro by , Ja yce Rutherford , Jaden Hilkemann, Olivia Deb r e; Row 4: Savannah Whisenhunt , Tyler Aki n , , Zacchary Collins , Trent ( n Kriz , TJ Mandachit , Pa g : DeBrie ; Row 5: Paige
Howland , Liem Chot, Macy Howe , Ryan Lam1,e, Christian Lampe, Muhammed Aisha , Gab e Macfee , Kaitlin Hellbu sl
(From left) Row 1: As im Ali , Angelica Jaime s Urio s tegui , Oscar Beltran , Victor Bedolla , Jo s hua Maxfield , Angel Jimenez , Dulce Jimenez , Samuel Elliott, Cardin Ngo ; Ethan Zaborowski , Sus.an Cao, Ahmed Darfur;
Row 2: Bradyn Hasenpflug, Lagu Kuot , Yasmin Washington Guerra , Zakary Muir , Muneer Mohammed , Maddy Kobernick , Luca s Lenhoff, Abbie Taber , Ethan Renken , Mason Pair , Destiny King , Kobe Wiley , Daniel Pierce;
Emmett, Ireland Curre y, Audrey Scully , Emma Loschen , Rylee Schurma n Shelby Cain ; Row 2: T a ra Ferrel , Miranda Roth , Delaney Ashmore, An d ·e , Gardner; Row 3 : Coac h Sylvester, Coach Denk e , Coach Shields, Coach Wright
Sam Juracek , Lauren Bieber; Row 2: Munee r Mohamed , K wat Abdelkarim , Jared Lop e 1.: , Alex Goll , Brock John s o n,
Josiah Allick , Jullian B , t , Dillon Brandt , Donovan Williams; Row 3: Day la, n Ellis, Coach Nick Wieh t ,
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(From left) Row 1: Andrew Howard, Zakary Muir, O binna Asuoha, Cole Coffey, Jack Elliott, Colton Reed, Braydon Schmersal; Row 2: Josh Brown, Jake Seip, Liem Chot, O wen Jensen, Matthew Kopplin, Ahmed Al ayid; Row 3: Wilson Jones, Coach Jeremy Wood, Isaiah Donaldson, DJ McGarvie, Coach Matt Harris, Grace Bank, Reece Sullivan
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(From left) Row 1: Anna Vu, Kyler Hahn, Jordan Kocian, Tara Ferrel, Lyndsey Roth , Lou Pair, Gracie Fry ; Row 2: Coach Deejay Rei s, Daphne Masters , Nyawich Koang, Isabel Ci neros , Iy hia Breazile , Dakarai Davis, Coach Jillian Harp ter
(From left ) Row 1: Keara Loyd, Abby Krie er , B roo ke Horner , Saylor Schaefe r , Drewann Edwards , Kyli e Shottenkirk; Row 2: Ab u la Garang , Coach Ellen Jorgen on , Emily Bretti n g, A htyn Olsen, Coach J illi a n Harp ter , Coach Deejay Rei s s, TJ Mandachit
(From left) Row 1: Lari sa Botti , M. Winter , • yabima Choat, Katelyn Osmond, Dayanara Gomez; Row 2: Coach Deejay Reiss , Kalyn Wulf, Lana Huetson, Alakiir Garang, Marshawna Kapke , Madison Cady , Sydni Ben on
(From left) Row 1: Guadalupe HemandezMartinez, Mohammed AlSadoon , Miranda Roth, Jamal Reynolds, Jarod Wenger ,. Isaac Skalak , Marisa Casillas, Kyle Funk; Row 2 : Coach Ben Davis , Grant Barton, Zac Wobken, Treyton Scully , Peerless Hall , Daylaen Elli , Skylier Yoder , Erin Ziegelbein , (Not Pictured: Coach Leann Boerema)
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Sw im & Dive:
(From left) Row 1: Cali DePalma, Hunter Kinnaman, Caitlin Bothe, Ann Le, Violet Fo ter, Savannah Fulton, Katlyn Klinginsmith, Sophie Halsted, Dulce Jimenez; Row 2: Coach Jace Ahlberg, Jenna Miller, Jackson Quevedo, Ivonne Sinda, Mirra Brooks, Alex Schadt, John Pham, Ma on Pair, Esma Husenaj, Jessica Gardner , Preston Breneman, Becky Bedolla, Coach Tony DeGrand; Row 3: Evan Walbridge, Abigail Taber Paul Le, Alec Ripp, Zaid Al Bayati, McKenna Miller, Mortatha Al-Haidari, Hussein Alha an, Ahmed Al Mafrachi, Baqer Al Mafrachi, Mac Morse, Emily Ripp; Row 4: Coach D arren Mehay, Victoria Edward , Cri tina Villa Huerta , Miranda Roth , J aren Hilger, Tyler Akin , Tri tan Stroup, Stephen Rogers, Nathaniel Ulmer Schmit, Xander Schmit, Berbida Kalokola, Victoria Fo ter , Hailey Barton
Wrestling:
(From left) Row 1: Nicholas Crosby , Christian Lambertz, Vu Dinh, Chri Ewoldt, Kade Wehrs, Garrett I om , Christian Beyer , Blaine Houlden, Michael Weer, Omeed Ilya ; Row 2: Angel Jimenez , Logan Meyer , Bradley Wills , Eric Jen en, Justin Yo t, Jearryd Hernandez, Easton Waller. Sheldon I om, oah evitt, Talal Sabri, Kaden Berge; Row 3: Melanie Meyer, Ryan Jensen , Muhsin Younis, Isaiah Mata, Truong Dinh, Yamen AI-Shdifat, Andrew Henning, Brandon Miller, Carter Bennett, Harley Kessler, Ethan Hallett, 0 car Beltran; Row 4: Mohamed Ruwayd Sarni, Lucas Lenhoff, Shea McManus, Bradyn Hasenpflug , Junior Lavilay , A i iz Youlda hev, Rosendo Herrera, Austyn Dougherty, Antonio M drti nez, Thiep Nuot, ichola Degarmo, Jason McEntarffer , Carsen Nagel; Row 5: Marah Fullerton, Colton Borchers , Taylor Bargmann, Jacob Talbert, Marcillius Wolfing, Nathaniel Fredenburg, Tanner Liedle, Spencer Leach, Kayla Bratr ovsky, Maddie Isabell, Lexi Thomp on; Row 6: Maddie Davi , Coach Luca Wie ter, Coach Jake Fro chei er , Coach Dave
Birdzell, Coach Trevor Birdzell , Coach Au tin Lenhoff, Coach Nathaniel Allen, Coach Kevin Pry, Carson Ferguson
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It's the year 2018. Here are trending prcxiucts you can buy this year with 2,018 dollars!
Meme Monday - Dress up as your favorite internet meme.
Tacky Tourist Day - Wffif your lBt scenic clothes.
Wacky Wednesday- Don't match your clothes and~ as cringy as yo u possibly can.
70' s Day - Go rack in time and dress like they did a few decades ago.
O>lor Day - Each grade level is assigned a color to Wffif and represent.
Brian Deighton , Luke Reimer, and John Hower Jr sit on a bench to watch the eclipse.
David Travis gets pumped for the eclipse. Travis is a very outgoing per s on.
Tony DeGrand and Eric Williams talk during the eclipse. They were excited to see it happen.
Garrett Isom , Jayce Rutherford and K aden Berge sit on a mattress to watch th e ecl ip se They bro~ght the mattre s s to schoo l.
Senior Lilly B a l I and sophomore Halie Gibson use their protectiv e glasses to look t t the sun and m o c ri
These girls are ( 1 the dance team together.
Juniors Cassandra Corral and Mikey Courtney mile at the camera. These two watched the eclipse together.
Matt Wrenholt smiles at the camera during the eclipse. Wrenholt is a science teacher here at North Star.
Juniors Rylee Schurman; Kassidy Renoe, and Caitlyn Mcgarvie pose for the camera. These three watched the eclipse on the curb.
Sophomores Mia Morley and Sophie Hal ted get excited to watch the eclipse. This was an AP Human Geography cla
Matthew McNair sit on a blanket to watch the eclipse. These two play var ity football toether.
Sophomore Mikaela Lawrence looks at the sun with her protective glasses. Lawrence is a cheerleader and also plays softball and tennis.
Al Bock get excited as totality time comes close. Bock is a history teacher.
ual LNS Talent Show
This year marked the second annual Gators Got Talent. The e ve
was hosted by Student Council and was open to the whole studen t body. Students shared their talents in playing an instrument, sing i ng, or any other special skills.
The show this year had a big tum out in comparison to last ye ar'
Gators Got Talent. Iri order for students to attend, they had to bri n t~ three canned foods to support the food drive. Thanks to the big tu n out to see their fellow gators, North Star raised a lot of cans for th t food drive.
Students were excited to share what they had been working on , their free time. This was senior Brittany Pfoltner's first time participating in Gators Got Talent. She said, "It was a great opportunity for me to perform in front of my peers and get out of r y comfort zone."
Everyone who attended loved the show. Senior Sara Hasan sai "I loved the show because I got to see everyone's talent and the diversity of our school.''- Gators Got Talent is sure to be a staple in school years to come .
Top Row: Seniors Tristan Nava, Eli Bryan, Saliman Attaie, & J alee Goertzen perform in their boy band "Front Avenue Guys"; Mauricio Jimen ez (12) & Toren Schultz (9) sing a duet; Cassidy Warta (11), Maia Bryan (12), Brittany Pfoltner (12), Sean Lebita (12), performed "Concert in D" in a quartet. Bottom row: Seniors Tristan Nava and Saliman Attaie host Gators Got Talent; Seniors Eli Bryan and Grant Franci co perform the skit "Who's on Third?"
Lindsey Roth {9)
"Lindsey always gets her work done on time. She ' s always kind and very helpful to others."
-Hannah Roth (9)
Taylor
Yaussi (12)
"She always takes responsibilit y for strong leadership roles. Shen e ver fails to help out or volunteer. --; he always has a powerful vo i , e ."
-Eli Bryan ( l 2)
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Jensen {11)
"He always gets his work done and yells whoo hoo. He is also ranked 3rd in his class. He is a great role model and class helper."
- Floyd Doughty
Ryan Menard (12)
"R • yan 1s awesome. I love working with him. Ryan is extremely smart and very precise. He has great ideas and work s really hard to get things right the first time he does them . I can always count on Ryan to do his best. 11
-Angela Scrivner
Teijah
Robinson {12)
"Teijah is a great student. She is always in class on time and always puts effort into her work. I love having her positive attitude in class."
-Emily Vesely
Taylor Whitson (12:
"Taylor is a great student! S i e takes every advantage as she c c 1. She will always redo a1 y assignments. She's just an amazi1 g student overal 1 "
-Brian Wandzi l; k
Nibras Khudaida {12)
"Nibras is a great student; she works hard. She is very dedicated to her school work, speech team, and debate team."
-Alexis Gardner
Jonah Housh ( 12)
"He is a great vocal kid and not afraid to talk and speak his opinion or ask questions."
-Brock Johnson (12)
Sydney Settles {12)
"Sydney is a great student and is always focused. She wpuld alway take note and try and connect them to her own experiences."
- John Hower
Gators shine their lights bright1.y at North Star. Here are a few students highlighted for their brigpt lights thi.s year_
Minh Phan {11)
"He is a great star student assist! He always arrives on tim e and is always in a cheerful mood. He i ~ r espectful to me and my other students."
-Caitlin Wolfe
Janet Balderas Sanchez ( 11)
"Janet is a very hard worker. She always takes control of her learning. She always makes it happen."
-Marcie Castillo
StJda A~ • ,, . . r· 'lights._. camera... tion.
Soda Pop was written by a Southeast and Universi t y of Nebraska Alumnus who is now a screen writer in Hollywood. The story is set in the 1950's. Betty and Bobby are the perfect couple. Sometime throughout th e time of dating, Betty decides she isn't satisfied with th e relationship so she starts dating the rebel, Ricky.
Throughout the show Bobby keeps trying to get Be t y back. Everyone else wants the "perfect couple" to be together and crowned king and queen at Prom. They ar • so obsessed with them being together that all the other students refuse to go unless Betty and Bobby are goin g to be there together. A fight scene takes place between Jimmy and Bobby and Betty intervenes to win the figh The original, fan favorite couple gets back together an c goes to prom. It is a happy ending after all!
There is a lot of work that goes into the show that rn a lot of people realize. Backstage is an extremely busy pl ce and is just as important to the success of the show as th performers themselves. The behind the scenes crew consists of lighting, sound, props, costume, makeup, painting, construction.
The entire cast worked extremely hard to make this show a success. Senior Eli Bryan said, "We had a wonderful cast that was led by two incredible directors , Mrs. Broeker and Mr Fortkamp. This show wasn't easy it was far from. We did not hsive one.of our star performe ; and best friends and we performed this show in honor o him. Pretty awesome, huh? Rise up!"
The cast breaks into dance at Pops' Soda Shop in light of the cancellation of the prom. The cast worked long and hard to perfect this scene.
Senior Grant Francisco stands in front of Pops' shack portraying the role of Pop. He was the main role in his final fall play.
Senior Tristan Nava asks Junior Kiley Kahler to prom during this scene. This was a very important scene during the play--everyone got dates.
Nicole Klosterman (11) is u because she kissed Jimmy behind Bobby's ba k. She s thinking of what she should do next.
Backstage Glimpses
Haleigh Conard ( 11) and Mackenzie Garri on ( 10) wait backstage for the show to begin. The two girls played the role of teens in Soda Pop.
Senior Tristan Nava get ready for the how in the dre ing room. Nava is involved in many activitie located in the E-Wing.
•Jillian Gilli pie (11) helps Nicole Klo terman (11) get ready for the performance. The two were cast as 50's teenagers for the show.
Tristan Nava (12), Eli Bryan (12), Brody Vesley (9) , and Liam Mosher (12) dance as part of the show. Choreographers were brought in to help with dances.
Taylor Yaussi (12), Emma McCormick (10), and Nicole Klosterman (11) have a dance party during one of their famous sleepovers. The girls had a blast learning and performing thi cene.
Seniors Taylor Yau si and Eli Bryan dance a part of the final scene. Both have had lead roles in previous how
Liam Mo her (12) performs a olo, after Betty was caught cheating on him. This was Mosher's favorite scene to convey to the audience.
Senior Mauricio Jimenez participates in the freeze mob that took place in the morning of the opening night. Performer posed by the front doors of the chool a student walked in.
Taylor Yaus i (12)and Emma McCormick (10) perform a cene from the show. Both had lead role this year.
When we look l:Bck on our high school days, we'll see just how different we were. So we askoo some students where they see themselves in fifteen years, who they will marriErl to, and what career they will have. Some are really interesting, look l:Bck on this page in fifteen years and see if you are where you thought you'd ~-
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At Homecoming
Linda Kuku poses on the dance floor while her friends Miranda Roth, Chloe Ijoma, and Kaitlyn Gish, clap for her.
Chris U garcina and Emma McCormick dance their hearts out at homecoming. Many stude n , danced to their favorite songs all night.
Kimberly Luis dazzles as she was crowned homecoming queen her senior year. This was the first time Kim was nominated.
Olivia Foster smiles widely at the camera while she waits for Homecoming king and queen to be announced. Behind her is Jessica Black, Jaedyn Armstrong, Matt Alexander, Lucas Freitas, and Jonah Housh.
Student:Hfe
Homecoming 2017 was sugar weet; this year' theme wa Candy Land. The dance floor wa lined like the popular board game and decorated with candy arches. Student Council worked extra hard this year to produce a deliciou night for everyone.
Students danced the night away to hits like Congratulations by Post Malone and Dance with Somebody by Whitney Houston. Whether they had a date or went with friends; everyone said this night was one to remember. Sophomore River Hegel said "I have never sweat more in my life, especially when Bodak Yellow came on. Candy land was my favorite theme so far." This homecoming was extra sweet with cotton candy as the spotlight guest. It was the first thing to run out at the snack line .
For first time attendees homecoming met and exceeded their expectations. Junior Lilli McCall said, "This was my first homecoming and I can say it was a lot of fun, more than I thought it would be! I do not think I have ever danced so much." Student council did a stellar job for this years homecoming.
What is homecoming without royalty? Many students from each grade were nominated this year, though only one guy and one girl from each grade won. It was still an honor to everyone who was nominated. Nominee Jonah Housh had a dazzling time at his final homecoming , "It was a blast! The songs were total bops. I am glad the D.J. let students request songs." 2017 homecoming was a total success, thanks to student council.
Tristan Nava Weich Nuot
Kimberly Luis Kaley Love
Luke J uracek Gavin Creek
Kameron Feely Madison Butler
Sophomores Kody Robinson and Abigail Rosenthal laugh together at homecoming. Like many others, they danced non-stop all night.
Luke Pierce (12), Macy Howe (10), Morgan Teten (12), and Raina Anderson (12) pose up for a picture. Students enjoyed dressing up and dancing together. •
Hanna Barnes (12), Kiley Kahler (11), Bailee Gunnerson (12), Kaylie Trumble (11), and her date laugh together at homecoming.
As the show went on for Legally Blonde the girls that played Elle' s friends became such a good help for Elle' character to shine on the stage. With the many practices they did they really did make the stage really bright.
The whole cast of Legally Blonde did an amazing job with each and every one of their parts. They showed a range of emotions throughout the show.
Taylor Yaussi (12), and Dakota Glatkowski (10) use stellar facial expression
hutney.
Ca s t :
Hannah Amberg, Hanna Barnes, Eli Bryan , Anna Bryan, Sophia Cox, Grant Francisco, Mackenzie Garrison, Jillian Gilli pie, Dakota-Ann Glatkow ki, Isabel Gudgel, Paige Howland, Mauricio Jimenez, Kiley Kahler, Nikki Klosterman, Emma McCormick, Seth Messersmith, Liam Mosher, Tristan Nava, Mirnesa Osmanovic , Mariana P adillaPerez, Kody Robinson, Abby Rosenthal , Toren Schultz, Jack Thoma , Chri tine Trinh , Kaylie Trumble, Brody Vesely, Zach Wendling, Taylor Yaussi, Jayce Yung, Jaeda Walters
C rew :
Moriah Benes, Haleigh Conard , Alyssa Deaney, Paige Eilers, Rylie Eilers , Margaret Eisenbarth, Josie Erick on, Bailee Gunnerson, Felicity Henderson , Jhoanna HernandezSanchez, Tera Hunt , Juli Holloway, Maddy Koebernick, Sydney Lamb, Sammi Marcellus, Laurianne Martinez, Lilli McCall, Kaitlyn Michaelson , Alyssa Parson, Ra s hanti Patter on, Nate Priest, Joe Reitz, Emma Smith, Shelby Stutzman, Chris Ugarcina, Gan-ison Walker, Cailey Wills, Alexis Y aussi, Clover Zabel
Thi year's One Act was Legally Blonde! The cast spent a lot of time with this play. They would practice every day after school for several hours. They sometimes would practice during the weekend too. Everyone always welcomes each other into the black box and the tage as a family. New faces and old faces would appear and instantly they would made friends the second they stepped in. Like every other play or musical everyone would grow closer to one another each day. The hard work paid off--the LNS One Act received 2nd place at the district competition. Our theater students really bring out the act and amazing talents to orth Star gn;mnds.
Like Tara, the rest of the lighting crew had an important part to play in the O ne Act, though they didn't perform onstage. They put a lot of effort when it came to the big how even during their practice they always found a way to solve and make ure everything was on point.
Tara Hunt (12), lighting crew chief, dancin on sta e.
"I joirnrl trus club m:ause the p:nple in it are really fun to re around I would really recommend more students join trus chili We get to hang out with friends while playing Spikemll and it's a blast!"-Satchel Rrol (9 )
"I really like Spikemll m:ause it' s a sport but it's also relaxing. We try hard but if we don't wi11 we don't get mad at each other or give up which is the b:!st part! There is already a lot of people in this club but I think if we had more p:nple it would t£ even retter!" - Hakdad Atxlul Basir (1 2)
Members:
Satchel Redl, Chri tian Stolley, Hakdad Abdul Basir, Josh Graves, Luke Pierce, Erin Ziegelbein, Daniel Netsvetayev, Skye Hubbard, Ms. Brozek
"I like the diversity and opportunities that slam poetry gives me. It allows you to speak your mind and have a voice." -Alia Hernandez (11
"I en joy that slam poetry allowErl me to express myself in an environment where others can understand." - Donny Tran (11)
Members:
Tina Le (coach), Alia Hernandez, Mak Dierberger, Alejandro Nodarse (coach), Donny Tran, Nyayiech Wuol, Kendall Walker, Dee Jay Reiss (sponsor)
"Kaleidoscope is a really gcxxi environment for people to express themselves; we talk aoout Llfe. play games. and get to know each other and the other leaders really well I feel likErl Kaleidoscope collides p:nple from different rackgrounds and situations. We also always have food like pizza and stuffl" - Adong Akot (11)
"I like the people, A lot of them are my friends and they' re pretty cool People should join if they're looking for p:nple to hang with or if yrnire looking for something cool to go to." - Raven C.Ollins (11)
"Young democrats club makes me feel like I rnilly have a voice. "-Marlene Serrano (1O)
"I enjoy young democrats club l:ffause we talk aoout current events and get to connect with fmple who have the same viewpoints as you."-Skyler Tang (11)
"I love Tri-M club l:ffause I love getting to share an interest in music with others in diverse ways, ooth instrumental and vocal"-Karen Tello Rosales (12)
"I like Tri-M club re:ause I en joy ~ing around other talented musicians."-Felix Huynh (12)
Members:
Pamela Cante, Trinity Cox, Vanessa Cruz-Alatriste, Drewann Edwards, Victoria Foster, Grant Francisco, Savannah Fulton, Caitlyn Gish, Jhoanna Hernandez Sanchez, Felix Huynh, Kayla James, Sarah Johnston, Berbida Kalokola, Clare Krajewski, Sydney Lamb , Samantha Lamborn , Sean Lebita, Danielle Lemons, Kimberly Luis , Emma McCormick , Alex Meysenburg, Helene Nguyen, Lynn Nguyen, Brittany Pfoltner , Savannah R ed!, Sydney Settles, Abigail Streckfuss, Kayla Sturges, Karen Tello Rosales, Jack Thomas, Donny Tran , Jaci Tubbs, Zach Wendling
"I love the archery team re:ause we are like a family and always have com{X!titions to get ~tter at shooting."-Olivia Birx (10)
"I like archery club re:ause it is a fun way to relieve stress. There is great fmple and an awesome atmosphere." -Dalton Hansen (9)
Members:
Desiree Figueroa, Haylie Shapland, Olivia Birx, Faith Slater, Caylie Anker, Bailey Wynia, Jave Renshaw, Shi Slater , Jadyn Jorgensen, Zoe Fisher, Coach Mike, Tala Canby, Skye Hubbard, Dalton Hansen, Bradly Oesch, Nathan Miller, Thomas Ireland, Ian Vondrak, Eric Lockert, McKenna Lewton , Jaci Tubbs, Shauna Moran, Mikyla Kucera , Nicholas Bolich, Frankie Curren, Coach Janice, (Not pictured): Harri on Guyton, Quinn Parker, Ethan Renken, Abigail Rosenthal, Brandon Seberger, Maria Vanmeveren, Coach Erin
"I like concert choir l:ffause I like interacting with everyone, and I en joy • th e challenges that Mr. Brown present s us. "-V anessa Weers (10)
"I love it when we get to perform, after preparing for month s."-Jair o Martinez (1 O)
Members:
Hannah Amberg, JJ Anderson, Mary Atem, Hanna Barnes, Moriah Benes , Tina Cao, Linh Chau, Nyagoa Choat, Trenton Collins, Trinity Cox , Aly Deaney, Drewann Edwards, Grant Francisco, Kenny Huynh, Stephanie Jepson, Mauricio Jimenez, Shea John on, Berbida Kalokola, Sydney Lamb , Jairo Martinez, Britney Meints, Mega~ Messersmith, Logan Meyer, Liam Mosher, Tristan Nava, Lynn Nguyen, Marisa Niemann, Jadyn Nimetz, Rashanti Patterson, Nate Priest, Savannah Redl, Jave Renshaw, Emily Ripp, Veronica Santos, Jack Thomas, Crystal Tran, Camryn Van Dusen; Vanessa Weers, TaylorYaussi, Eli Bryan, Paige Howland, Jaeda Walter , Zach Wendling
"I like how it brings everyone together but I would like more respect for violas "-Garrison Walker (9)
"You learn a lot of new things and make a lot of new friends , it' s like we are a big family."-Nichole Cacy (9)
Members:
Sierra Allen, Madison Butler, Nichole Cacy, Madison Cady, Amy Dang, Maddie Davis, Chloe Deabler, Margaret Eisenbarth, Dominic Ferraro, Sawyer Flynn, Joshua Henning, Destin Hindera, Hansen Huynh, Jadyn Jorgensen, Phillip Kishchun, Kiera Lococo, Paul Mai, Melanie Meyer, Blake Milisits, Mariana Opon-Perez, Tommy Phan, Ana Reyes Padilla, Hailey Ross, Abbey Steager, Leelee Sunday, Emerson Thompson, Dai sy Tomasek, Hanna Tran, Estrella Uribe Villegas, Stephany Uribe Villegas, Garrison Walker, Yasmin Washington Guerra, Lindsey Wiegert, Kylee Woizeski
"Chorea choir operates under a "work hard play hard" attitude. We put a lot of effort into our routines but we love what we do and each other." -Grant Francisco (12)
"Chorea choir is like a big goofy family. We have fun and get our stuff done at the same time. " -Crystal Tran (11)
Members:
Mary Atem, Hanna Barnes, Eli Bryan , Nyagoa Choat, Trenton Collins, Drewann Edwards, Grant Francisco, Mauricio Jimenez, Logan Meyer, Tristan Nava, Nate Priest , Crystal Tran, Taylor Y aussi
"I trunk orchestra is fun oo:ause we get to play all clifferent kinds of music." -Nicholas Euter (10)
"Orchestra is amazing and full of crnitive i:mple who always want to t£ rett er. Everyone als o push es e.ach other to tx! amazing "-~riah Sanders (11)
Members:
Jessa Alspaugh, Maia Bryan , Pamela Cante Mijango s, Madysyn Casch , Ross Cota , Nichola Cro sby , Vane ss a Cruz-Alatriste , Ahmed Darfur , Allen Duong , Nichola s Euter, Desiree Figueroa , Caitlyn Gi s h , Samantha Grove , Bradyn Hasenpflug , Peyton Holloway , Owen Kluck , Clare Krajewski , Samantha Lamborn , Sean Lebita , Savahanna Morrissey, Shane Lucas , Paul Ma langa , Emma McCormick , Joshua Miller , Helene Nguyen , Jenny Nguyen , Tai Nguyen , Ngoc Nguyen Hu y nh , Brittany Tram Pfoltner , Luke Pierce , Zak Ree se , Breanna Rittenhouse , Soriah Sanders , Alli son Schneider , Bev Scri v ner , Chloe Shi vely , Ka yla Sturg e s, Karen Tello Ro s ale s , Ca ss id y W art a
"It's fun and I love that I get to meet new i:mple and competitions are fun but long."- Nolan Benbow (9)
'There are a little less than 100 i:mple this year: I love that it is a big gro up effort to put things together for competitions." - Danielle Lemons (12)
Members:
Aaron Albin , Christopher Alvarez , El vert Al vi z ure s, Jackson Barger , Nolan Benbow , Carter Bennett , Ann a Bryan , Maia Bryan, Noelia Cardenas Gutierre z, Nya g o a Choat , Josh Cline , Ross Cota , Caleb Co vert , Van ess a Cruz-Alatriste, McKinnon Egger , Nancy Egger ss, P a i g e Eilers, Rylie Eilers, TiAna English , Jo sie Erick son , Brody Flynn , Sawyer Flynn, Victoria Foster , Grant Francisco , Savannah Fulton , Jake Goertzen , Harri son Guyton, Dalton Hansen , Trenton Harper, Ste v en Harri s, C a leb Herling, Jhoanna Hernandez-Sanchez , Sky e Hubbard , Makenzie Hunzeker , Felix Huynh , Kayla James , Eric Jensen , Ryan Jen sen , Sarah John ston , Jordan Joyner , Matt Kirchhoff, Aidan Klein, Mikyla Kucera , Max Kvittem , Sean Lebita , Danielle Lemon s, Lucas Lenhoff, Kaley Love, Kimberly Lui s, A shley Lukehart , Ricky Ly , Nick Maas , Lily McCall , Monica Medina-Turrubiartes , Ruth Mendoza , Seth Me s ersmith , Alex Meysenburg , Kaitlyn Michael son, Devin Minnick , Shauna Moran , Paige Myers , Alex Nguyen , Hel e ne Nguyen , Alys s a Parson , Seanna Patter son , Madeline Perry , Brittany Pfoltner, Dominic Pierce, Silas Pierce , Bertin Renteria , Veronica Santos , Alli son Schneider , Sydney Settles , Haylie Shapland , Chloe Shi vely , Faith Slater , Christian Smith , Abby Streckfus s, Abigail Taber , Abagail Terry , Nolan Thimgan , Jack Thoma s, Dai sy Toma sek , Donny Tran , Jaci Tubb s , Nathaniel UlmerSchmit , McKenna V arlack , Ja son Vo , Jacob Vollbrecht , Ian Vondrak , Jarod Wenger , Trevor We sterholt , Quentin Wotruba
"Miss Su is really nice and it gave me more insight aoout the language."Allen Duong (12)
"Since I'm in the 01.inese class ifs fun to get more ~rience with th e language and learn more aoout the culture." - Athalie Dorner (9)
Members:
A s ia Aljnabi , Allen Duon g, M ari ssa Hennin gs, Sand y N guyen , Tamm y N g uyen , Laur a Bui , Am y D an g, And y N g uyen , Tomm y Phan , Han sen Hu y nh , Tram N gu y en , Jenn y Nguyen , Si e rra Allen , Hanna Tran , Athalie Dorner
"I en joy this chili oo:ause I like talking with new i:mple. "-Quaneese Camp~ll(9)
"I attend African-American C,aucus chili m:ause I really en joy my teacher." - ~aeveion Graham (10)
Members:
S apphire Boyd , Mirranda Brook s, Marquiha Buchanan , Quanee se Campbell , Shan ' quit ah Campbell , Aboula Gar a Dae veion Graham , Kentrell Heath , Laj a di a Hill , Tre HillFreeman , Jali ya h Holmes , Sicily Hutchin s on , Sanie a Joh n ,n, Saph e re Jon es, Michel Kondohoma , Alean a Lo yd , Dorca s M andun gu , K waye ra Men s ah , Jordan P a rker , Teijah Robin s on , L y ric Settrini , Z a' na ya Thomp son , Bej a Whit e1 M Winte r s , N yayiech uol
"I love HOSA m:ause I get to learn aoout different mooical fields." - Ruqyia Al-Ghareeb (12)
"I en joy this club m:ause I get to learn aoout the mooical field"-Nora Husein (12)
Members:
Ja ylen Barrett , La yl a Omari , Th anh Ngu yen , Ruqyi a AlGhareeb , Oli via Han s on , Brooke Meint s, Ninian Tong , Brittn ey Hu y nh , Nora Hu sein , Whitne y Ngu yen , Nour Al-Ghareeb , Shraddha Patel , Ran a Ismail , Selena Ngu yen , Rand a I smail , Emer son Thomp s on , Erin Mile s, Katelynn Koch
"In this chili we are all united in one place having conversations with one another. We usually talk and use activities like playing games. watching movies, and even cooking! We really like this chili oo::ause you can really involve everyone."-Ricardo Cruz Jaramillo (10)
"As a freshman and sophomore I really ~gan to like Spanish and I h(fild some of my friends were going to the club so I thought I'd go and try it outl I ended up really liking it and I've gone ever sincer-Kenzie Frank (12)
Me mbe rs :
Eber Osorio Contreras, I abe l Ol ivas, Ricardo Cruz Jaramillo , Laure n She rman, Savannah Whisenhu nt , Marlene Serrano , Yasmi n de Luna, Marcie Castillo, Ken zie Frank , Shrad dha Patel, Caitlin Wolfe
"I love so many things aoout knitting chili. but most interesting thing was how to knit mby socks even though it was pretty much not easy but it was lovely . The teacher is also really fun" -Gillian Waki(l0)
"I like that I get an opJX)rtunity to make hats and other projects in knitting club. "-Anna C.Orns (11)
Members:
Berbida Kalo k ol a, Gilli a n Waki, Aya Boko, MaKayla Polak , Ruqyi a Al-Gh aree b, Anna Corns, Mrs. Vesely (s pon s or), Fran c e s Ro drig uez, Ms Pilney (sponsor)
"I enjoy writing and letting fmple know what's going on"-Blake Milisits (9)
"I can talk to other students and help them voice their opinions/build relations with them and since I like writing it mixes with my µ1ssion" - MaKayla Polak (11)
M embers : Jessica Black , Dillon Brand t, Lyvi Hillma n , Ni bras Khudaid a, Blake M ili si ts, MaKayla Polak, A lexu
Top lica, Ri ley W eitz
"I love arguing and I want to oo:ome a lawyer. I would love i:mple to join that like talking and having social interaction" - AzuJ. Elhaj (10)
"Once I joined the first time I felt I needed to keep doing it. It has really made me gain my confidence and made me learn a lot more information It has help:ri in classroom situations and my sp:2king skills in class."-Brooke Meints (12)
'The counselors guidffi me through applying to colleges and looking at scholarships. It was a helpful experience for kids who neoo help getting startffi and who want to do well in college. It meets every Tuesday after school and sometimes they have guests such as college admissions representatives that can help as well as counselors."Kwayera Mensah (12)
Members:
Nour Al-Ghareeb, Jose Rangel, lryna Ky oret , Olga Denysyuk, Hozhin Sleman, Hawa Rauf , Shradda Patel, Angel Ortega, Stefan Khodida, Aaron Albin, Bryan guyen, Leza Al-Ali, Brooke Meints, Jaylen Barrett, Dorothy Thai, Ruqyia Al-Ghareeb, Stephanie Islas Diaz, Rebecca Slattery, Vict0ria Solkan, Landon Tuchardt, Gharib Rauf, Latrea Dera , Jaliyah Holmes, Brody Flynn , Erin Ziegelbein, Dorcas Mandungu, Alex Rook , Nora Husein , Kwayera Mensah, Alex We lund
"Everyday we come in and play different games. We get to know mch other and just talk with everyone. I would highly rn:ommend this club tffause you can talk about your faith in a public school setting with other people that believe the same thing as you and that's what's awesome about it."-Rylee xhurman (11)
"FCA is a good way to connect with others of the same faith. Tt is a safe .__....... , place where we can express ourselves in our faith without getting in trouble. I really like all the fun games we play and it is a goo::! way to challenge ourselves. Also if you have to stay after for sports it's a great pastime."-Luke Pierce (12)
Members:
Jayce R utherford, Luke Pierce, Nie Crosby, Luke Reimer, Peyton Holloway, Ashtyn 01 en, Rylee Schurman, Taylor Cumblidge, Saylor Schaeffer , Jordan Joyner
"I joinffi oo:ause I wantffi to help out people and our community. I also joinffi to connect with people in a great and joyful way"-Kade Wehrs (12)
Members:
Hakdad Abdul Basir, Aaron Albin, Lilly Ball , Jaylen Barrett , Jarod Bengt on, Keegan Biven, akia Braaten, Trinity Cox, Pai~e DeBrie, Nancy Eggers , Heba Engles, Savannah Fulton , DereK Hahn, A very Hemmerling, Brooke Horner, Jonah Hou sh, Nora Hu ein, Felix Huynh , Garrett Isom, ibra Khudaida, Riley Kimbrough, Taylor K vittem, Ryan Lampe, Danielle Lemon , Kimberly Lui , Gabe Macfee, Dorca Mandungu, Brooke Meint , Laura Metzger , Thanh guyen, Tin guyen, Marisa Niemann, Shraddha Patel , Brittany Pfoltner, Sienna Schaefer, Sydney Settles, Lauren Sherman, Rebecca Slattery, Annastazya Spickelmier, Claire Streeter, Tara Thomp on, Andy Trang, Jaci Tubbs, Nathaniel Ulmer Schmit, Kade Wehr , Savannah Whi enhunt, Taylor Whitson, Zac Wobken, Logan Woollen, Nour Al-ghareeb, Eze A uoha, DJ Cain, Ireland Currey, Kenzie Frank, Bailee Gunnerson, Kwayera Mensah, Selena Nguyen, Tram Nguyen, Gharib Rauf, Nohemy Rosale , Dorothy Thai
"I rnilly like rn1ding other people's writing Miss Deschaine is a strong advocate for Istoria I joined to show my leadership and publishing skills."-Sicily Hutchinson (12)
"The people and how they are nice and social interaction Poople should join lffause you learn how to work with people and you're also putt ing your voice out there too. It's a good way to express yourself and view other stories."-Richard Bui (10)
Members:
Jaedyn Armstrong, Richard Bui, Latreas Deras, Kenzie Frank, . Sicily Hutchinson, Laura Metzger, Shraddha Patel, Lauren Sherman, Jackson Swanson, Zach Wendling, Savannah Whisenhunt, Kenzi Wulf
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"Thespians is the theatre chili of theatre. It's a way to get involvoo wi t) the community around·you It teaches you family and honor, and is a great place to re"-Sarnrni Marcellus (11)
"Thespians is very enjoyable. It' s an honor and a big family. It's a goo. · way to get ir.l.volvoo in the cornrnunity."-Toren Schultz (9)
"It's a great op_IXJrtunity for all kinds of artists to meet up and collaoorate on different projects." - Morgan S~llrnan (11)
"NAHS is one of the greatest op_IX)rtunities for fellow artists' to collaoorate with each other on community work and fundraisers , scholarship op_IX)rtunities are available and NAHS is a good way for artists to meet new friends and socialize." - Andres Novoa (11)
Members: Andres Novoa, Kendra Limon, Savannah Whisenhunt, Jumyaat Versch, Anthony Nunez, Gabe Ramirez, Saliman Attaie , Matthew Nguyen, Deanna Allen, Isabelle Engel, Brieanna Kroeger, Whitney Nguyen, Taylor Kvittem, Morgan Spellman, Kayla Wise, Milan Reeves
"I like FBlA l:ffause of the different business relatoo fun activities we do." -Eze Asuoha (12)
"I love FBlA l:ffause it is a different activity that challenges me." -Oare Krajewski (11)
Members:
Donny Tran, Matthew Ho , Jack Nguyen, Eze Asuo ha, Dalton Hellwege , Alec Ripp , Clare Krajewski, Macy Nemeth , Katlyn Eggert, Lynn Nguyen
"I love international student club l:ffause we play games and meet new people."-Hadyah Murad (12)
"I enjoy the international student club l:ffause we all play and listen and I like teing with everyone and making new friends."-Salwan Khodida (9)
Members:
Mohammed Al Qaracha , Firdau s Kari , Umayah Murad, Mariam Al Ethawi , Randa Khodida , Ghariba Kari, Nibras Khudaida, Cara Morgen son, Faiza Kari , Hadyah Murad, Salwan Khodida , Aya Boko, Alia Al Et ha wi
"It's going pretty well there are 15-16 people and we practice from Octol:x:!r-April"-Winter Hughes (10)
"Speech is a place where you learn that your words have JX)Wer and your words actually matter." - Zach Wendling (11)
Members:
Lexi Gardner (Coach), Alexys Way, Cristina Villa-Huerte , Zach Wendling, Adong Akot , Sophi a Cox , Paige Howland , Sarah Omar , Laura Bui , Winter Hughes, Tisha Neal, Mackenzie Garrison, Ruaa Osman , Nibras Khudaida, Me so un Hassan , Hanna Barne s, Caitl yn Gi sh, Charlotte Olberding
"I like Gator Garners chili oo::ause I like to try to games and play trading card games ." - Tristyn Iaturno (12)
"I like how we get to experience playing with different card games."-Skylier Yoder (9)
"I love xience Olympiad iEause Ms. Cha:pJ is a great leader and indivir she makes science fun It is a great time to focus on learning and sciern relatffi topics. We also get to deal with animals like cockroaches. People should join oo::ause it is such an amazing experience, people should tak , ,ne to give it a try."-Muhsin Younis (9)
"Going to Science Olympiad competitions is my favorite thing. It is goo Jr people who want to go in depth in a certain area of science. It is a hand n experience and it looks great on college resumes." -Rolan Hadi (11)
Members:
Muhsin Younis, Donny Tran , Rolan Hadi , Olivia Maryott, Phillip Ho
"I love this club oo::ause I feel acceptffi by everyone there all the time."Alex Snyder (9)
"I enjoy the dub oo::ause ifs a great way to meet other LGBT people in the school I also like that we talk about current events in the LGBT community."-Kai Flowers (9)
Members:
Josie Erickson, Kai Flowers, Isabel Gudgel, Sydney Lamb, Kaitlyn Michaelson, Bev Scrivner , Alex Snyder, Zach Wendling, M Winters , Madison Yueill
"The i:mple are very inviting. The group of i:mple are genuinely kind and caring "--Caleb Herling (11)
"I like guitar oo::ause it ex presses my emo tions I like it and I want to learn more about guitar."-K~n Dietrich (9)
Members:
Jason Slater, Caleb Herling , Daniel Park (spon sor) , Kevin Saenz Galle go s, Ko e n Dietrich
Members:
Nguy Thoat , Owen West, Sara Hasan , Chloe Hallett , Savannah Redl, Hannah Amberg , Olivia Fo ster , Mauricio Jimenez, Jessica Black, Lilly Ball, Ale x We ss lund, Abula Garang , Fernanda Perez Alvarado , Amanda C a stro , Patia Wolfe, Averi Ford, Shelbi Bretz (adviser)
Dear Senior Staffers,
Congratulations! You have accomplishro the greatest feat yet in your lives-surviving high school It has l:1£n a true privilege to get to know each of you and to celebrate your successes in this last year. Each of you has helJID to shape this yearbook to be what it is, just as you have influencro and shaJID North Star over the last four years. Your unique gifts and talents have forever changerl the people around you in ways that you may never realize or witness. I have appreciated your hard work, dedication and perhaps most of all your various senses of humor. Not a day has gone by this year without a good belly laugh in 7th perioo.
As you make your way into the larger world explore who you are, but always remember from where you have come. Each of you has the potential to make a difference in our world and I look forward to S(£ing the amazing humans I know you will grow to be in the upcoming years.
We hope you enjoy the 15th edition of the North Star Polaris Yearbook, the Light Within!
Use it to connect with your fellow students, both now and fifteen years from now. The memories stored here are for you to remember the light that shines from North Star.
