North Star High 2019 Yearbook

Art allows an individual to express themselves in a very unique way. At North Star, there are many · opportunities and programs for students to be able to show how they feel through a different language or form. In many cases, art can be a creative and safe outlet for people to exhibit their talents in a place where students feel appreciated. In the art wing at North Star, there are multiple talented teachers that are willingly able to help students ach i eve what they want in a specific art class.

From Pottery, to Drawing, or 2D-3D Design, art allows each student at Lincoln North Star to try something new , even if creativity isn't a strong aspect of their personality. working with teachers, and classmates allows a different way of exploring a new fundamental of learning. Art holds many opportunities, as it is a gateway to multiple career fields in many students' lives.

Sophomore Jaxon Luzum said, "I like art because it's a way to express myself and feelings " Luzum has taken 2D-3D Design and wants to take as many art classes as he can while at North Star. Luzum loves art because it is something he might want to pursue when he grows up , like being a tattoo artist.

Junior Khiara Lawrence is passionate about pottery. Lawrence has taken Pottery 1, 2, 3, and took Pottery 4 this year. " I take pottery because I find it soothing and calming to work with clay. This classroom is a safe place for me." Lawrence also wants to take Photography 1, because she finds art classes fascinating. Lawrence hopes to pursue art in her future as she intends to become a visual arts teacher.

passionate about art since he was young because it allows him to be creative on his own. He plans to attend art school and pursue a career in art when he is older. Nunez has taken Drawing 1 and 2, Digital Art 1, 2D-3D, Pottery 1, and AP Art.

Senior Anthony Nunez continues to paint his piece in AP Art. Nunez has been

Freshman Adriana Papalotzi-Bonnell uses multiple water paints Junior Josh Maxfield smoothes his slab made out of clay with to create new colors for an activity in her drawing class. the rib tool during Pottery 1.

senior Tyree Knapp paints a piece he made in Pottery. Knapp said he likes Pottery because he can make cool things. Knapp's latest piece was a sculpture of shoes, and he plans to make many more pieces.

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that making pottery is a good way to pass time and relieve stress.

Junior Paul Malanga shivs the white crackle glaze used in Raku firing. Malanga has taken pottery four times at North Star

Sophomore Clayton Grant glazes his piece for his art class. Grant participated in baseball during the spring.

Sophomore Nathan Miller carves out a piece of clay for his pottery class. Miller finds

Senior Rasha Mahdi creates a color wheel· for a school project in Drawing 1. Mahdi likes art because she can express her ideas through painting.

Chloe Lind (9) paints in her art class. Lind likes to paint for many unique projects.

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North Star is a large school with a broad set of classes. Students are allowed to chose some of these classes based on their plans for the future.

It is believed that some of the most important classes involve some sort of business. There is a variety of business classes available in school to prepare you for the next step in life. They allow students to participate in hands-on activities.

Take Charge requires students to complete a job shadow and a mock interview, thus allowing them to figure out their desired career and showing them what to expect when they apply for jobs.

Business teacher Nick Wiehn said, "Business classes prepare students for real-world scenarios that they'll encounter at some point in their careers. we prepare students with the skills necessary to find success in the job force immediately following high school or with the skills to further develop their education."

North Star also offered a new club this year called DECA. DECA sponsor Tony Kobza said, "DECA is a marketing group that is brand new to North Star with great opportunities for travel, networking and competition. It is a great way to build your resume and prepare yourself for your future."

Above, senior Damarcus Johnson listens as his teacher gives instructions for a writing assignment. •1111!1!1•-•• Johnson understood the tasks and was able to complete his work during class.

seniors Caspian Bradford, left, Elijah Harris, center, and Jack Nguyen share a presentation about the community with the class. They worked hard to complete the project on time.

Junior Adamaris Martinez-Hernandez finishes a test. MartinezHernandaz was in Mr. Kobza's business class.

Seniors Lilli McCall, left, Yesenia Valdovinos, center, and Mirnesa Osmanovic observe the lesson projected on the board. This helped them learn about the new topic being discussed.

Sophomore Liem Chot pays attention while his classmates give a presentation.

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Sophomores Tyler Tran, left, Tremaine Mcghee center, and Daniil zakladniy present a project to tlle class. They took turns explaining the information.

Business teacher Tony Kobza takes attendance at the beginning of class. Kobza was also the head football coach.

Senior Mellisa Nguyen reviews her answers to a test. Nguyen took time to correct tler work before turning it in and was a hard working student in business class.

There are many cultures and religions around the world. As population grows in the United States, so does the school's diversity. Learning a new language is a hard thing to do when you have your own, and especially when you move to a new country with nothing but your own knowledge of the world. Many students have this problem, because they are from other countries and must learn English, because it's essential to their learning and they need it to communicate in the United States Lincoln North Star has a large population and is one of the most diverse schools in Lincoln. The English Language Learner (ELL) Program is intended for students whose first language is not English. ELL classes help students, many whom are new to the U.S., learn how to read, write, and speak English. With the 21 different languages spoken at North Star, there are many ELL students in this program, all with their own story and with there own experiences. Students also make new friends and create relationships with their peers. They learn to communicate in different ways while relating to each other, whether it's about their background or what they are going through. Freshman Meena Al Ezzi said, "There are amazing teachers and I have many friends. I learn many new words in English. I feel

so much better. It's such a beautiful country. Everyone is so nice here."

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"Learn the langua~ and speak faster. I was not able to speak and I try to write what I want to soy. America is so cool, it was my dream to come to school here. 1 feel so mucll better. Everyone here is so nice."

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"Communicating wit also helped with lea English and spealdn country was m made many country."

Freshmen Nazeera Qasim, from left, lyad their assignment during their ELL class.

Sophomore Farah Alsamara works on vocabulary.

Literacy is an important skill students will use both in the classroom and out in their daily lives. From reading cereal boxes and menus , to writing their signature and filling out checks, there are many English classes at North Star that provide the necessary tools to help students thrive in everyday life.

The classes students can take range from Holocaust Literature, Composition, and oral Communication to Literature Through Film.

Junior Cameron Biven said, " English classes help people increase their creative thinking and open their views to how English can be applied to our daily lives."

Every class at North Star provides new perspectives on a multitude topics. English teachers at North Star give students a chance to open up about their own past experiences and the things they want to accomplish after they finish their high school career.

Junior Shelby Lammers said, "I love having Mrs. Harpster as my AP Language and Composition teacher because she is so helpful and makes me feel comfortable in the classroom. "

There are many teachers at North Star who love to be there for students when they share their experiences and thoughts. Teachers enjoy when students open up because it gives them a way to see life through the students perspective.

Sophomore Maya Anthens reads a book in Mrs. Turner's 7th period English class. Anthens was a top student in her grade academically.

Junior Chaige Baker colors and details his project. Baker had 6th period Composition.

Junior Logun Edwards reads his book in his English class. Edwards took part in basketball and track this year.

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Junior Jacob Lovorn takes notes in his English 11 class Lovorn had Mr. Morton 7th period.

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Sophomore Nolan Haney works in the hall during Ms. Kutcher's class. Haney played tennis and baseball for North Star.

Mr. Morton teaches his 7th period Engli~h 11 class. The class was learning about the book "The Perks of Being a Wallflower."

Sophomore Charlotte Olberding practices in her Speech class. She was working on competitive forensics.

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Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) includes a wide variety of classes that teach students important life skills to prepare them for life as an independent adult. Many students learn a lot of the basic skills regarding cooking, se wi ng, and caring for children while in these classes. In classes such as Culinary Foundations or Food, Nutrition and Wellness, students learn all about food and cooking. These classes teach students about nutrients and how their body is affected by what they eat. They then learn how to properly handle and prepare different kinds of food as well.

The teachers in the FCS department truly have a passion for what they are teaching. Ashley Brozek, who teaches Food, Nutrition and Wellness said "Teaching students about nutrition goes far beyond 'eating healthy.' It is my hope that by teaching about wellness as a whole, the GI system, USDA guidelines, and nutrients, that students leave class able to make healthier food and life decisions."

In classes like Creative Clothing and Infants and Toddlers, students learn how to use a sewing machine and how to change a diaper. Creative Clothing focused on creating new pieces, whether they were clothing or pillows. It was a laid back class with a very comfortable environment. Infants and Toddlers focused on life from birth to age five.

Juniors Halie Gibson, left, and Macy Howe work together to put ingredients for apple crisp in a bag. Howe said her favorite part about Culinary Foundations was making food.

Freshman Nathan Kroeger practices knife skills by cutting fruit in Culinary Foundations.

senior Vanessa Rodriguez measures fabric for her project in Creative Clothing Design.

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Freshman Cooper wesslund writes down the problem during his math class. Cooper had Mr. Schwaninger for Geometry.

Throughout their years of school, many students have found trouble in the math department. It can be frustrating, requiring hard work and lots of hours spent studying. There are many Math classes offered at North Star students can enroll in to improve their math skills, like Advanced Algebra, Pre-Calculus, AP Statistics, and Geometry.

There are also clubs students can participate in after school to better their math skills , such as Math Homework Help Club and Homework Zone. Since Math is a harder subject for some students, teachers are very flexible and willing to help their students become clear with the subject. Teachers help students make sure the concept is learned and that students understand what i s being taught The math teachers at North Star are dedicated to making sure and it ' s fun • for their students.

Math teacher and instructional coach Logan Broekemeier said, "I choose to teach math because it is typically a harder subject for students to comprehend and I like to see them succeed when understanding a lesson. I love to see them improve.

Senior Kaitlyn Burback fills out a worksheet in AP Statistics class. Burback was also on Student Council.

Junior Josh Mikus works hard in his Diff Pre-Calculus class. Mikus also was involved in tennis this year.

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Senior Hadyah Murad finishes up her math homework covering trigonometry during 2nd period Pre-Calculus.

Junior Jason Vo takes notes during his PreCalculus class. Vo was a top student academically in his grade.

Freshman Claire Baker focuses hard in her Geometry class 7th period. Baker was also a part of the Dazzlers dance team.

Junior Aya Boko focuses hard while showing her work in her math class. Boko had Advanced Algebra with Ms. Price.

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For many students, playing an instrument is a skill they want to master and sharpen. Through music, many students find ways to fully express themselves and help them see what they want to pursue in life.

Music students in the instrumental music classes at North Star not only enjoy playing their instruments for fun, but also the technical side of their craft and becoming the best musician they can.

Instrumental music students play in a variety of different groups like Marching band, Jazz band, Orchestra, and even guitar classes. Each of the classes and groups give students different instrumental skills for them to use to help create an amazing ensemble. The effort and technique that students learn create a competitive and hardworking atmosphere for their musical attributes to thrive.These musicians enjoy the challenge that learning their instruments gives them, and the feeling of finally mastering their playing abilities,

"I've played the violin for so long and I really enjoy it," said junior Caitlyn Gish who is a member of the North Star Orchestra.

Many students plan to pursue instrumental music after high school, both in college and in their personal lives outside of school. They may be in bands and orchestras on Broadway, or even making scores for Hollywood movies. All of these things can be achieved by the practice and dedication you learn while taking classes throughout high school.

Students in instrumental music classes also compete against other schools in events like Nebraska State Bandmasters Association, state invitationals, auditioning for All-State ensembles, or even trying out for national symphonies

Sophomore Joshua Henning was selected to play in the 2018 All-National Symphony Orchestra in Orlando, Florida in October. "It took an extremely high amount of effort and practice time for it. I think overall I a solid spent 14 or 1s hours practicing everything," Henning said. "I had to play two difficult and long excerpts, playing wise it was the most stressful audition I've done ... but it was an amazing experience nevertheless."

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Freshman Austin Weiler-Tafoya, left, and sophomore John Pham play through chords during Guitar 1 class with Mr. Brown.

At right, Jack Thomas (12) and Alexander Mistoler (10) prepare for their concert. Many students were excited for the first concert of the year.

The altos in Women's Choir sing their part for their concert piece. Altos are the lower voice register for women.

women's Choir rehearses for their concert on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018. All North Star choirs had been practicing since the beginning of the school year for their concert.

Singing their way through the year, the vocal music classes wor k ed hard to make this an unforgettable year. The students did sing and had fun, but they also had to compete. Each y ear they have competitions and compete with many other schools for 1st place in the All State. They make and do singing techniques to further their vocal ability.

Vocal music classes at North Star are where all vocalist can feel welcomed and comfortable. There are many classes students can take including Women's Choir, Men's Choir, Show Choir, and Concert Choir. All choirs have a mix of students from all Choir classes.

Choir opens up new relationships and has helped students do things they would not have thought of doing before, like going on stage and performing in front of a large group of people. Senior Lynn Nguyen said, "Choir made me more outgoing and able to talk to people I would never have never talked to before."

Senior Dylan Le said, "Choir class is a very friendly place with a feeling of a type of safe environment where you are able to be yourself and you don't have to be afraid to express yourself and open up to what you have to say. Everyone in choir is very supportive and helpful."

These vocal classes are free to anyone, you will always feel welcomed and comfortable knowing that everyone there is supportive and you share the same talent with everyone.

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As students lives get busier and more compacted, the rate of physical activity dramatically decreases. Physical activity is crucial in the lives of high school students and other individuals in the world because it helps with your health and is a stress reliever.

our school allows students to take field trips for specific P.E. classes. Brian Lauck, who teaches Lifetime Sports, said, "It is a lot of fun teaching and we want to give the kids opportunities to go out and experience it in real life, because most will not if we do not give them a chance." The class went on field trips to Highlands Golf Course, Spikes, Roper Park, Madsen's Bowling, and many more. They usually go on a field trip every week to take what they learn from class and apply it out in the real world.

Luckily, Lincoln North Star provides many athletic classes like Fitness for Life, Team Sports, and Dance 101. The P.E. and Health teachers take exercise and education very seriously. These educators do an efficient job of fulfilling their roles in the process of helping the young individuals of North Star High School.

Derek Webb, a senior in Lifetime Sports, said P.E. is one of his favorite classes. Webb has taken Team Sports, Health, Fitness for Life, Weight Training, Lifetime Sports, and wants to take Dance 101, because it is an opportunity to try new things. "I really enjoy P.E. because it is a class where I can move around instead of sitting down, and we do really fun games."

Sophomore Abby Krieser took Weight Training and said, "P.E. is a chance to take a break from school and enjoy spending time with friends." Krieser has only taken Weight Training, because she wanted to get a head start on conditioning for her extra-curricular sports. She also wanted to take Dance 101, because it would be an opportunity to learn how to dance.

What was your favorite part of Physical Education class?

Science classes allowed students to explore different sides of themselves and learn new things. At North Star, there were many science classes to choose from, including Biology, Chemistry, Geoscience, Physical Science, Physics, Astronomy, and Anatomy. There were also AP classes students could take which gave them college credit.

Chemistry had a lot to offer students. They participated in many fun labs to help better understand the material. Junior Brecken Schossow said, "My favorite part about Chemistry Diff is the fun labs we do and how it challenges me."

Physics prepared students for classes they would take in college. Senior Noah Nevitt said, "[Physics] helped give me a better idea of what I may want to go into in college. They've given me insight as to what I may or may not be very good at in the future."

Sophomore Kylie Shottenkirk said, "My favorite thing in Biology is learning about the parts of a cell. Doing Cell City was fun, because we got to make the city our own while also learning about the cell parts."

North Star's science program gave students a chance to experiment with different classes that could lead to future careers.

Sophomore Kylie Shottenkirk listens to Mr. Bern's talk about photosynthesis in Biology class.

Chemistry teacher Emily Vesely prepares for a lab on Halloween. There are many different experiments Chemistry teachers did on Halloween, like the exploding pumpkin.

Senior Michael Bailey traces over a bone in his Anatomy class during their bone unit. Bailey played tennis and baseball for North Star.

Junior Jessica Rang works on her lab in Chemistry class. Ran g played volleyball for North Star.

Students at Lincoln North Star are engaged in classes that help them better understand the world in which they live.

North Star offers different social studies classes like Civics and Government and Politics. There are also a class offered that • is new this year was called Modern U.S. Military History. This class learned about the battles that have gone on in history of the United States , battles tactics used, and why some tactics are not as good as others.

Freshman Brooke Nelson said, "North Star has a lot more social studies classes than middle school. It is a good opportunity for students. "

Like other-classes ,- Advanced Placement is offered for certain social studies classes to further the student's knowledge. AP Human Geography is an option for sophomores to challenge them. Sophomore Madi Witcig said, I like AP Human Geography, because it covers geography, which I love I love learning all the different countries and where they are. Not only that, it also goes into depth • about the different countries and cultural beliefs. The class tells you what they are, where they are, and why they are located where they are today.··

With the range of different classes, there were different opportunities to learn about in history. Students really get to dive deep in their classes and explore things people have done before. If there a subject that a student enjoys, they could go in more depth and find a class that has something along the lines of that subject.

Junior Donovan Williams works diligently in his U.S. History class. Williams also participated boys basketball and was on varsity.

and a member of Student council.

Students highlight the main ideas in their note packet. They got new note packets for every unit that helped them study key concepts for the test

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Junior Cristina Villa works hard in her AP U.S. History class. Villa had Mr. Maddux 1st period.

Junior Caitlyn Gish takes notes on the Jacksonian Era during AP U.S. History. Gish was a varsity cheerleader

Students in Life Skills do an extraordinary job at keeping our school together. Every day throughout the school year, these students kindly completed many tasks that helped differ~nt people in the school. From picking up lunch trays, to cleaning laundry for art classes and custodians, these amazing individuals did everything they could to help others.

While these students have differing ability levels, they continuously help each other and create new ways to complete their tasks. When a student was not able to go order and pick up their lunch, their classmates were always willingly help each other and retrieve lunch for them.

Tiffany Wiley said, ul love teaching [Life Skills], because it is something I've always been passionate about. The students here at North Star are truly extraordinary and dedicated. If you haven't gotten the opportunity to learn, or get to know these kids, you should take time to because these kids are great." Wiley ' s favorite part about helping these Gators was watching the students' success, and she genuinely liked working with these high schoolers. Wiley said the most challenging part about teaching is you have to be extremely flexible.

These Gators help each other build social skills, which is what this class is primarily about. By helping each other throughout different days of school, these students grow, and encounter many life skills that will help them in their future.

helped out around North Star everyday by performing tasks that help them learn life skills.

Sophomore DJ Root, left, and senior Isaiah Taylor collect recyclables from classrooms around the school. The students

Paraeducator Paula Ryan, right, plays a game with freshman Soleen Berwary. The students and staff played games to help students master various skills.

Student/Child • Center

Junior Torianna Beard carries her baby Taliyah after changing her.

Having a child doesn't stop education, and had to keep g with North Star's Student/Child Learning graduate on Center, or SCLC, students who have a baby The stu t parents re grateful to know their during high school are able to have thei .C"m,.-- c ~h ~ l ;:;.:,w.;;;;as safe and in t same building. Senior at school as they get their education.

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The SCLC not only provides for the stude ts, and the SCLC program is ally helping him with but also helps them to become good parent • his fine motor skills. He is m·o nto grabbing now

During the year, they created projects lik and he loves toys with holes in painting a leaf or making ghost with thei As parents they try to do their b and finish footprints. school and with SCLC it was easier kno

There are staff in the SCLC who work to hel were able to see their child grow a the babies accomplish some goals to get the them at all times. going and moving.

Senior Mariza Limon, said," iyah is 16 months

Student parents also had expectations th Y and I know that she is safe I know where she is needed to meet before enrolling their kid in at she is around. Thi helps because I don't the program. They paid a small fee and t ey about how he is doing or if she is had to take a parenting class. The students also

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senior Lucy Najera feeds her son Rico Esamilla. Rico was only a couple of months old, so his mom liked spending time with him when she could.

Aliyah draws on black construction paper during play time. She liked to be up and running. She was aware she was the oldest at the daycare, so she did a lot for herself.

Junior Tor i an na Beard paints her baby Taliyah's foot to make a gh os t with the print. Student parents were able to complete may holiday-themed projects with their children in the SCLC during the year.

senior Mariza Limon, front, with her baby Aliyah and senior Chantielle Christenson, middle, with her baby Santiago play during a break time.

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North Star gives the option to

At Lincoln North Star, students are encouraged to take multiple language courses in order to be more qualified in the work force as it is a large part of how we communicate with each other. The different languages taught at North Star include Spanish, French, and Chinese.

Freshman Danielle Hood said she took French, "Because I don't like - Spanish." In French, students learn the culture and traditions that go along with the language. The different French classes students can participate in include French 1, French 2, French 3/4, and AP French.

Similar to French, the different Spanish classes offered at North Star include Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3, Spanish 4, Spanish 3{4, and AP Spanish. Students who already speak Spanish have the opportunity to take Spanish Speakers classes to help them as well.

World Language classes build off each other, so after you complete one level you move onto the next.

Sophomore Delaney Warner said she continued to take Spanish because, • "I already took it freshman year, so I just continued to take it. And I like it more than French."

Sophomores Nataliyah Lozano, left, and Shelby Urtel hold up their speaking points dollars. Ms. Wolfe's Spanish class used them to buy prizes or get extra credit.

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Freshman Alexandrea Gertsch plays bingo in her Spanish 1 class.

Sophomore Dejan Posavljak works on an assignment in his world language class.

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Sophomore Abbey Konecky thinks hard while she completes the review worksheet in Spanish.

Principal Ryan Zabawa wears his gator hat during a Gator Walk. Zabawa, who was part of the administration that opened North Star in 2003, returned this year after being the principal of Park Middle School for nine years.

Assistant Principal Tom Focht works hard at his desk to help students be successful.

r is iike coming ace was even here. I had an out the ·construction process, as well as designs as help hiring a lot of the teachers that are still here. So being 1ence for me, but now I'm back and it's like I never left. It ' s a great place, great nd great family. "

wa chose the quote "Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn," by Benjamin Franklin for this school year as a reminder to all faculty to involve and engage students to optimize their learning.

There were other changes to the leadership team as well. Rachel King, who was previously an Instructional Coordinator, became an Associate Principal. Jai Burks joined the North Star leadership team as an Instructional Coordinator. Burks had been the band instructor at Park Middle School.

The administration at North Star helps show students a positive way to reach their goals. You will find them walking the hallways to make sure students are getting to and from their classes. They also help students who have questions or are having a rough day North Star ' s administration work hard to keep a positive environment for our students.

Assistant Special Education Coordinator Tracy Nelson said, "Our jobs as administrators is to support students, teachers, and the families to help them be successful at North Star. "

Special Education coordinator Lori Devine works in her office.

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Assistant Special Education Coordinator Sara Jones focuses on her work after lunch.

Assistant Special Education coordinator Tracy Nelson, left, talks with special education secretary Haley Maxson.

They lurk in the shadows and go unnoticed, but appear when needed. The support staff at North Star offer their knowledge and services to students as they navigate their way through high school and life.

"I think they are pretty helpful and nice. I appreciate what they do for us," senior Mariam Al Shalah said.

While helping with a variety of events, they also help support a clean environment for students as they make their way in and out the doors of North Star.

Freshman Suliman Tahir said, "They are very helpful with not only our school issues but our home issues too."

Campus supervisors guard the school from unwanted

intruders, and nutrition services workers make our meals for lunch.

Sophomore Nyamal Rik said, "I like how [campus supervisors] can come up to you and it's not awkward. They can impact your life by making your day, but also protecting us as well."

The support staff are the custodians, office attendants, health technicians, cafeteria staff and paraeducators who dedicate their time to helping the building run smoothly and enjoy working with students. Students are thankful that they make an effort to be active in our lives. "Lincoln North Star would not be the place it is without them," said junior Christian Mikhelotti.

Custodian Dave Allen sweeps up the cafeteria after school. Allen works hard everyday keeping North Star clean.

Custodian Teena Ware helps put away lunch tables after students finish eating. With over 2,100 students at North Star, there were many tables to clear.

Attendance technician Kaley Brewer checks student truancies on her compute r.

Campus supervisor Eric Williams checks freshman Ta'Naya Betts's pass in the hallway. Williams has worked at North Star for

Campus supervisor John Banks, left, checks the IDs of seniors Kobe Smith, center, and Barzan Mustafa before having them go to class.

Health technician Donna Barnes checks up on students on her computer. Barnes worked to help students who were feeling ill.

Nutrition services cashier Lisa Ford scans a student's ID as they get their lunch. Ford has worked in the lunch room for 6 years.

Officer David Nelson, North Star's school resource officer, looks through his emails while eating lunch. Nelson focused on keeping the students safe.

Custodial Supervisor Richard Humann types on his computer during a break. Humann helped make sure North Star was clean and running smoothly every day.

School nurse Sheryl Woodward writes down information in a notebook for a student.

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Mckenzie Z1erott

What's your favorite app?

"YouTube, because it is entertainment that replaces television. "

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Which

teacher do you look up to the most?

"Erin Miles because she is outgoing and helps students a lot."

If you could be a Disney character, who would it be?

Jessica Rang

"Moana, because my little sister loves that movie."

• Sophomores

Sop.ho mo res

Marwah Abdal

Kwat Abdelkarim

Richard Adams

Kirsten Adamson

Adrian Aguilar

Diraige Ahmed

Luis Andreade

Caylie Anker

Connor Anno

Maya Anthens

Miranda Arizola

Trista Armstrong

Obinna ·Asuoha

Jaimy Avalos

Jennifer Avalos

Suyatoslav

Virginia

Josh Brown

Brychka

Laura Bui

Payton Burklund

Burlingame

vasana Burns

Nikolai Buss

Madison Butler

Nichole Cacy

Madison Cady

Jennifer Calixtro Sanchez

John Cameron

Trenton Defruiter

Nick Degarmo

Nikon Deng

Gavin Dexter-Guy

Koen Dietrich

Andreas Dittman

Hunter Doan

Isaiah Donaldson

Athalie Dorner

Kai Flowers

Sawyer Flynn

Rylan Foster

Mkena Frakes

Emily Garcia Gomez

Trenton Geiger

Rosendo Herrera

Mary Herrera Perez

Morgan Hightshoe

Tatum Hilger

If you earned a gold medal in the Olympics, what sport would it be for?

Patiance Hinman

Caleb Holl

Juli Holloway

Katelyn Jones

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Jadyn Jorgensen Jordan Joyner

Osvaldo Juarez

Zayra Justo Perez

Mckenna Lewton

Tanner Liedle

Caden Lill

Kendra Limon

Shawntaya Lobato

Kiera Lococo

Raul Loera

Anahi LopezCerrantes

Sydney ·Lorenz

Kaitlyn Michaelson

Theodore Michaud

Blake Milisits

Dru Miller

Isaac Miller

Jacklyn Meyers

What's your . favorite Netflix show?

Alex Nguyen

Andy Nguyen

Andy Nguyen

Anna Nguyen

Carlene Nguyen

Johnny An Nguyen

Lewis Nguyen

Cassie Niemann

Jose Noriega

Alaina Novacek

Jigear Nuot

Thiep Nuot

Brandon Poore

Dejan Posavljak

Olivia Pospisil

Carter Probst

Alex Quezada

Karla Ramirez

Yahmeleth

Brayan

Nelson

Johana

Tyler

Gracie Schachterle

Alex Schadt

Saylor Schaefer

Brooklyn Scherer

Braydon Schmersal

Tylea Schmieding

Genesis Schon

Javian Schroeder

Noah Schroeder-

Nolan Thimgan

Maliyah Thomas

Tamira Thomas

Emerson Thompson

Mitavaah Wilks

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The 2018 cross country season was full of accomplishments and fu memories. The team started their season strong and finished eve n stronger. From running at_Traigo Park, through the neighborhoods of Lincoln, and all over Havelock, the team not only grew together, but a5; individuals as well.

The teams overall accomplishments were something to be proud of The Boys team placed 3rd at the Heartland Athletic Conferenc e Invitational, 2nd at Districts, and qualified for State. Sophomore Liem Cho t had an outstanding season, placing 1st at Districts which individually qualified him for state. Junior Daniel Pierce placed 11th at Districts an sophomore Johana Ramos placed 14th for the girls.

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Senior Ethan Renken said his favorite memory from this season was " Watching Liem win state this year." Junior Daniel Pierce said his favorite competition was, "The city meet, because I felt I personally did well, but I think that is when the team started to realize how seriously we needed to take this season, so it was really a turning point for our team."

The boys cross country team and Johana Ramos qualified for State. Ramos was the only girl who individually qualified for the girls state meet competition. Chot placed 1st for Class A and the boys cross country team placed 7th overall.

The boys varsity team starts off at districts in Fremont. The boys team earned District Runner-up and qualified for the state meet.

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From the crazy themes, team rivalries, the half time shows, and most • importantly the football, that's what Friday night lights are all about. People coming together, standing in all sorts of weather, creating a community at games. Creating memories, new friends, new experiences and having an overall great time, that's what Lincoln North Star is all about, and football games are a great way to make that happen for so many students. For some, Friday nights are what they are looking forward to the most during the week.

This season was all about new things for the team. The Gators got a new head coach and adjustments had to be made, for everyone. Junior Cameron Biven said, "Before the season, we didn't know what to expect, but when we got a playbook we all got excited. Things are changing for the better of ~he program."

The Gators ended with a record of 3-6. Despite the record, the team had a very evident close and family-like bond. Senior Gavyn Leitschuck said, "North Star football this year rebuilt and established a new culture for the future seasons. Playing has made me a better person and I've formed a lot of friendships over my four years of playing." He is excited to see the progress the team will make in upcoming years.

Throughout the program, freshman through varsity, there is a family-like atmosphere and there are many positive bonds and relationships through the program.

The freshman record was 1-7, reserve was 1-1, and JV's was 1-6. Throughout this season, there were a lot of new memories and great times to be remembered forever. All of the teams showed improvement and success looking back in the overall season.

Sophomore quarterback DJ McGarvie sets up to throw a pass down field. McGarvie was the starting quarterback for the Gators.

senior Rourke Jensen talks with head coach Tony Kobza about the last play. Jensen played quarterback this season for the Gators, while this was Kobza's first season at North Star.

Players listen to coaches' instructions during a halftime meeting. The Gators finished the season 3-6.

North Star's offensive line lines up for the play~The line helped block the defense and to get a first down

Senior Luke Reimer (15) tackles a player from Elkhorn South. Reimer plans to continue his football career at the collegiate level.

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Freshman Rojelio Puentes (34) jumps up to block a pass while freshman Lorenzo Villegas (50) runs to assist during the freshman football game against the Northeast Rockets on Sept. 12, 2018.

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From left, Rayna Pytlik (9), Abby Hull (12), Brecken Schossow (11), Chloe Sparr (11), and Katelyn Osmond (10) pose for a team picture. overall the girls golf team had a successful year.

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Freshman Rayna Pytlik prepares to take a swing. Pytlik was the only freshman on varsity this year.

senior Abby Hull takes a practice swing before hi tting he r shot. Hull was on varsity all four years of high school.

Sophomore Katelyn Osmond looks for her ball after she tees off. Osmond had been on varsity for two years.

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flag to another hole. Friesen ha 's girls golf coach for sev~n years.

From left, Katelyn Osmond (10), Chloe Sparr (11), Abby Hull (12), and Brecken Schossow (11) watch Rayna Pytlik (9) putt the ball.

The 2018 North Star softball team had a very exciting season.

The Varsity team started off the season strong by going 2-1 in the Bellevue East Invite and beating Gretna to win the LPS Classic. Senior Janessa Chadd said, "I was overwhelmed with excitement and I was extremely proud of the way I pitched and how we played the whole game as a team." The Gators had a 10game winning streak and did very well throughout the season.

The JV team also had many accomplishments , like winning the City Championship and placing first in the tournament at Omaha Burke. The team went 24-4 and their success paid off as most of the girls swung up and helped contribute to varsity by cheering , as well as fulfilling their roles on the field.

This year, the North Star softball program had enough players to fill a reserve team. The team made many strides towards developing the program and had a lot of fun. Freshman Olivia Ledin said , "My first year playing at North Star was one to remember. I met some great people , made a lot of new friendships, and

I can ' t wait for what next year has in store." They had a good season and endedup 10-6.

Throughout the season , everyone focused on working together to help each other improve their skills. They also kept high energy in the dugout. This helped them stay positive and win games

Sophomore Maya Anthens said, "The energy in our dugout is so uplifting. There's so much heart that we all share for each other , and the game. When it all comes together it's one of the most positive things to surround yourself with because we all want the same thing to win, and have fun doing it."

This sense of unity and support helped the Gators to succeed. The Gators lost to Burke in the district championship game, but punched their ticket to state by getting a wildcard. Their season ended after losing two hard-fought games to Papillion La-Vista and Southwest. They finished with an overall record of

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Freshman Alivya Bollen sets up to field a ground ball at short stop. Bollen plans to participate in basketball and track.

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The Lady Gators take a team photo after parading through the hallways in a Gator Walk to celebrate their trip to the state tournament. The girls were ecstatic after making it to state for the second yea r i n a row.

Senior Janessa Chad throws out her final pitches of her high school career in North Star's final game of the season. They were playing Lincoln Southwest in the second round of the state tournament.

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plays as a back-up pitcher for the varsity team.

Sophomore Abby Krieser (7) gets set, ready to make a play on the ball. Krieser plays at 3rd base for the varsity team.

Junior Carly Dembowski dives back to first base to avoid getting out. She plays second base for Lincoln North

Boys tennis had a phenomenal season. The players worked hard everyday to make sure they were doing everything in their power to help the team. The team stayed in shape thanks to their coach, Matt Lickliter, making them run stairs, hills, and laps around the school.

North Star boys tennis is made up of three teams that are then divided into singles and doubles. The reserve team was made up of nine dedicated players. JV had six very competitive boys. Lastly, there were seven players on varsity, that included six experienced seniors and one sophomore, Tan Phan. Senior Owen Baker said, "I have a lot of good memories from this season, but the best part was bringing Tan out of his shell and becoming better friends with him. "

This season was different from any other because as a team they beat North Star1s Boys Tennis record for team points at state. This was quite the accomplishment that the boys were very proud of. Phan said, "I think we did good at state. Everyone played well and put in maximum effort at their positions."

Senior Noah Hudson, who played number two singles, finished fourth in state. This was the farthest anyone from North Star had made it at the state tennis tournament.

Seniors Garrett Ferguson and Michael Bailey played number two doubles and earned seventh in the state. Ferguson and Bailey played doubles together the year before as well, which may explain how they had such great success.

Senior Michael Bailey said, "The team got along perfectly. All of our personalities match up perfectly. Plus, we brought Tan out of his shell, so the team chemistry was awesome. There was never a time where anyone tried to turn someone. We all pushed each other and that's what got us at state and that's why we broke records."

With strong team chemistry and playing with people they call their best friends, these boys were unstoppable.

Senior Justin Lottman hits the ball back over the net. Lottman played one doubles with senior partner Owen Baker.

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Senior Owen Baker waits for the opposing team to serve. Like most of the team, Baker didn't start playing tennis until the summer before freshman year.

Seniors Garrett Ferguson, left, and Michael Bailey hold u p a "W" after their win against Lincoln High at state. Ferguson and Bailey finished seventh at the state tournament

Senior Noah Hudson is ready to receive the ball. Hudson finished fourth in state, which is the highest any North Star player has ever finished.

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Senior Olyvia Hillman serves against Lincoln Northeast. Hillman held a big role on the team serving.

Sophomore Jordan Joyner gets down and ready for serve receive. Joyner played on the reserve team.

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Senior Cassandra Corral prepares to dig the ball. Corral was a defensive specialist.

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Throughout their season all four teams participated in different activities to build chemistry. These team bonding activities included a team overnight, escape room, ice cream and games at the head coach's nouse, ice cream socials, and multiple team dinners.

Senior Cassandra Corral said, "I liked going to Noodles and Co. after our tournament, because we all just went. We didn't have it scheduled or planned and I feel like last year we were kind of forced to 'team bond' and this year it came naturally."

Everyone on the varsity team this year gets along very well, the team chemistry clicked right away. Senior Tara Ferrel said "Compared to last year we, as a team, have come a long way in terms of team chemistry. It felt like we had different "cliques" within the team and this year we are all one big happy family and everyone fits in."

To include all teams, the coaches put together an all program bonding day. During this day freshman through varsity participated in a scavenger hunt, hot lava, and did crafts. Junior Delaney warner said, "The scavenger hunt was my favorite activity, because it was a good way to work together and have fun no matter what team or grade we were in."

The freshman team plays East in the LPS tournament. The team finished in 4th place.

Freshman Parris Russell goes up to block. Russell played middle position.

The junior varsity team comes together to celebrate winning a point against Norfolk. The JV team worked hard and earned 4th place at the JV LPS tournament.

Lincoln North Star's unified Bowling team allows high school volunteers to connect with students with special needs. Junior Miranda Roth said, "There's not very many sports that people with disabilities can do in high school, s I just thought it would be a cool thing to participate."

overall, the team had a great season. Their goals were to form an environment that was competitive, but also have fun as a team and grow.

The unified Bowling season is very short with only four regular season matches. They played Lincoln High, Northeast, East, and Southeast. They defeated Northeast and East.

At districts, the Gators were just one win shy of going state by placing runner-up. They had the 8th highest score at districts in the entire state, and the highest game score in the history of North Star.

The team had many newcomers and made memories that will last a lifetime. Senior Tristan Stroup said, "My favorite memories were the bus rides, because there were fun and interesting conversations going on."

coaches Ben Davis and Leann Boerema agreed that the Gators were always supportive of one another, competed hard, and represented North Star in a very positive way.

Skylier Yoder (10) rolls the ball down the lane hoping to knock down as many pins as possible.

Junior Kayla Pacas winds up to hurl her bowling ball down the lane during the Gator's competition against Northeast.

Sophomore Jacklyn Meyers watches her ball travel down the lane to see how many pins she was able to knock down.

Marisa Casillas (11) prepares to roll her bowling ball down the lane. The team won runner-up at districts this season.

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where he wants the ball to go to maximize the number of pins that will fall.

Fro nt Row: DJ Root (10), Jarod Wenger (12), Rylee Sherman (12), Marisa Casillas (11), Jacklyn Meyers (10), Caitlyn McGarvie (12).

Middle Row: Skylier Yoder (10), Isaac Skalak (10), Renee Gausman (9), Kayla Pacas (11), Addison Barrow (12). -

Back Row: Coach Leann Boerema, Miranda Roth (11), Tr i stan Stroup (12), Derek Webb (12), Michael Bailey (12), Tyrric Scott (12), Kyle Funk (10), Coach Ben Davis

for a strike, Tristan Stroup (12) throws his ball down the lane. This was Stroup's first year on the team.

Derek Webb watches his ball roll down the lane during the team's competition against Northeast.

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This year's boys basketball season was Gator great! The boys really gave it their all on and off the court.

Sophomore Kwat Abdelkarim said, "We started off the year tough, but progressively picked things up and at the right time too.

The varsity boys were ranked number 10 in the state going into districts.

One of the team's favorite things to do was play against big rivals.

Junior Luke Juracek said, "One of my favorite memories from this year was beating Southwest and pulling an upset against Lincoln East."

The Gators had a competitive spirit and lots of energy. Throughout the season, the Gators tried to improve as a team and work together to better themselves. Even when things did not go the way they wanted, they continued to bring it all to the court.

Junior Zane Mcgarrell said, "I had a lot of fun this year working with -" 3 my teammates and watching all of us improve."

overall, the boys turned their season into one they will never forget. Winning Districts was an unforgettable moment. They worked hard day- after-day making it their goal to get as far into the state tournament as possible. Going to state for the first time since 2012 was a great moment in their basketball careers. All the improvement and work they did over the season really showed on the court at the Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Junior Jared Lopez said, "I love my team to death, and there is no other high school I would rather play for than North Star."

senior Josiah Allick jumps for the ball during a tip off to start off the game. Allick is 6'7" and averaged 12.8 points a game.

Sophomore Jake Seip shoots a free throw during a game. Seip also played football and baseball for the Gators.

Junior Darick Edwards goes in for two points during a game against Lincoln Southeast. Edwards was the starting point guard for junior varsity.

Junior Jared Lopez dribbles before shooting a lay up. Lopez played center for the Gators.

Sophomore Kwat Abdelkarim pumps up the crowd during the state game against Creighton Prep. Abdelkarim was a starter on varsity.

during warm ups before the game against Norfolk. Williams plans to play basketball in college.

Sophomore Josh Brown looks to attack the rim. Brown said his favorite NBA player is LeBron James.

Junior Donovan Williams dunks the ball

North Star girls basketball had a lot of success throughout

year at all levels. Key games were a major part of their success. varsity beat number one Papillion-tavista and secured a seco m seed at districts. Junior varsity also had success by beating a sol h Omaha Westside team. Reserve stepped up in a come-from-behi m win over Gretna, while the Freshman team had a great comeba cl win against Norfolk in overtime.

Senior Drewann Edwards said, "It was a huge improvement ov ei last year and really any year."

Sophomore Lyndsey Roth guards her opponent from Norfolk to force a turn over. Roth swung up to varsity for the first time.

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senior Ashtyn Olsen shoots a free throw after being fouled. The Lady Gators took on the Norfolk Panthers in Norfolk.

Sophomore Kalyn Wulf stops the ball from advancing from the opponents hoop. Wulf also played soccer for the Gators.

Sophomore Kyler Hahn shoots a free throw during a game against Lincoln Southeast.

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communicates the play with her team. Krieser was the point guard for the varsity Lady Gators.

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sen ior Drewann Edwards dribbles the ball to w ards the hoop to help her team score a bask et Edwards committed to Nebraska W esleyan to continue her basketball career.

Freshman Alivya Bollen guards an opponent from Lincoln High. Bollen was a starter on varsity this year.

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North Star takes pride in their swimming and diving abilities. Th is season was very successful, with the team winning more meet s than ever.

The dive team was coached by former Husker divers Francesc a Giganti and Katrina Vige, who in their first year brought a lot o f their skills to the program.

There were also state qualifiers, personal records set, and schoo l records broken. Tyler Akins (11), Jarod Hilger (12) , Jackson Quevedo and Mason Pair (10) broke the school record for the boys 4x100 tyle relay with a time of 3:45.14. Senior Jacobi Walton • e record set in 2009. Akins also broke the schoo l estyle with a time of 0:23.50.

homore John Pham qualified the tate meet. State qualifying (12), Jacobi Walton lton placed

Senior Jessica er begins he ck as she is lea ackwards off the oard. Gardner was a diver for the Gators for four years.

Gator swimmers practice their freestyle. Mastering freestyle helps better the swimmer for other stroke options.

varsity swimmers get ready for laps in the pool. warm up laps helped prepare the swimmers for the meet.

Senior Eric Jensen returns his opponent to the mat to prevent him from getting an escape. Jensen placed 3rd at the HAC Tournament.

Sophomore Ethan Hallett starts the penod on top in referee position. Hallett moved u p a weight class from last season.

Junior Justin Yost attempts to turn his opponent with a chicken wing during the dual against Omaha Bryan. After this season, Yost will be a three-year letter winner in wrestling.

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At the center of the mat, they shake hand s. The whistle sounds and the two are in a battle for the first take down. The wrestlers' adrenaline flows and the crowd is pumped

The North Star wrestling team had a very successful year with the theme "Making History." The wrestlers focused on improving themselves and their teammates and beating personal records.

Senior Easton Waller broke the school reco r d for the most pins.

In addition to Waller, junior Sheldon Isom , sophomore Ethan Hallett, and fellow senior Eric Jensen all qualified for state. This was the most wrestlers North Star had qualified for state in a couple of years. This was a big accomplishment for the individuals and the team as a whole.

Wrestlers said they love North Star wrestling because of the awesome atmosphere and the encouraging coaches.Junior Austyn Dougherty said, "I love North Star wrestling because of [the] coaches and teammates that I am surrounded by. They help me get better and become the best wrestler I can be."

The North Star wrestling program welcomes to new students who want to wrestle as well. Junior Lucas Belk had never wrestled for North Star before. Belk said,"I love wrestling, because I get to compete with others and I enjoy the sport. I love sparing with other people that I do not know and hopefully wrestling can get me a scholarship some day."

This is just one of the many reasons why the Gator wrestling program is amazing. The coaches challenge and help critique athlete's to make sure they are improving. The teammates also help encourage and push one another to be the best they can be.

senior Easton Waller breaks down his opponent from Kearney during the HAC tournament. Waller qualified for state for the second year in a row.

Juniors Antonio Martinez, left, and Hunter Towle face-o during the JV Gator Invitational. Martinez and Towle were practice partners, so they were used to wrestling each other.

senior Christian Lambertz sprawls on a shot during a dual in the swamp.

Junior Truong Dmh cradles his opponent in his 120 pound bout against the Bryan Bears.

Senior Kaylie Trumble smiles during the senior night basketball game against Kearney. Trumble was on varsity for two years and a co-captain on the squad this year.

Cheerleaders hold their All-American medals and certificates from cheer camp this summer. The awards were given to cheerleaders based on a demonstration of skills learned at camp.

Cheerleading. An activity that requires good time-management skills, hard work, and dedication to your school. The North Star cheerleading program gains more and more dedicated cheerleaders each year; having tryouts to se e who is the most committed to cheering on Gator athletes.

The cheerleaders attended a summer camp where they learned dances, cheers, and chants they used and performed throughout their season. North Star attended the Universal Cheerleading Association (UCA) cheer camp this summer in Kansas City, Mo. This was a four-day camp lasting approximately six hours per day. There were tons of successes that came out of this year's camp.

The cheerleaders love to cheer for North Star athletics. Going to football games, making theme posters, and cheering loud are just a few of the perks. The varsity squad got to experience cheering on the varsity boys basketball team at Pinnacle Bank Arena during the NSAA state tournament.

Cheerleaders also got to participate in Gatorwalks, which rewarded participants who make it to state. Pep rallies also gave cheerleaders a chance to perform dances to music or sidelines to songs that the pep band played. When they weren't cheering at pep rallies or performing, cheerleaders dressed out for game themes or even made posters to advertise upcoming events. They also volunteered at many community events, like the LPS Welcome Back event, the Special Olympics, Inspire Awards, and elementary school fun nights.

The cheerleaders loved coming together to work on activities to show support for their fellow North Star classmates.

The Freshman squad cheers on their football team as the play Northeast. The cheerleaders were dong the "Bang-Bang" cheer.

The North Star cheerleaders and student section pose for a picture during the senior night football game. All of the cheerleaders performed a pre-game dance.

Junior Jenna Miller, left, and senior Natalie Haney cheer during the first round of district boys basketball. This was their first year on varsity.

Senior zaniel McGarrell performs a pregame dance during a football against East. McGarrell was a co-captain on varsity.

senior Maddie Peters gets excited during the kick off of a football game. Peters loved getting hyped during these games and cheering on the Gators.

Junior Mikaela Lawrence cheers on the volleyball team while they play Northeast. The theme was pink out.

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The Dazzlers always show dedication and commitment. They practiced at 6:15 a.m. and also participate in community service.

This year the team had a new coach, Erin Murray. Murray graduated from North Star in 2010 and was a Dazzler. Twelve girls were chosen in March 2018 to dance on the team. The team consisted of seven veterans and five new members.

The team traveled to Omaha for camp this summer and won all blueribbons, which means they did the best out of all of the teams there. During camp, they had a great time making new memories and team bonding.

The Dazzlers performed at all home football and basketball games. Their final football game was bittersweet for the three seniors. Senior Olivia Kriz said, "I will miss the Friday night lights and the energy from everyone out there. Dazzlers is the best thing to happen to me during my high school years. I am so grateful for the opportunity to dance with my best friends. I will miss cheering on the Gators. Once a Gator, always a Gator."

When basketball season rolled around, all of the Dazzlers were excited to cheer on the Gators one more time before their season ended. The Dazzlers did sidelines before the games and cheered for the Gators from the bleachers during the games, but at halftime, they went out and danced their hearts out.

During this time they were also practicing for their own state competition. This year, they placed fifth in the Class A Jazz category.

Freshman Lauren Albrecht said, "I learned so much this year and I have had so many amazing opportunities. I have also made lots of friendships that will last a lifetime."

The Dazzlers create a Christmas tree with their porn-porns during their holiday performance. This had been a tradition since North Star opened.

Junior Brecken Schossow does a sideline at the Boys State Basketball game. The game was held Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Freshman Claire Baker gets groovy during a halftime dance at a football game.

Sophomore Katy Koch hits her motion at the State Cheer and Dance championship. The Dazzlers got fifth at state this year.

Sophomore Madi Witcig performs during Gatorfest in August.

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Seniors Patia Wolfe, left, Abby Hull, center, and Olivia Kriz hold hands and share one last dance at North Star. They performed this dance on senior night.

Senior Abby Hull, left, junior Mia Morley, center , and sophomore Tat~m Hilger perform a hip-hop dance at the football game agamst Omaha Bryan.

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Senior Patia Wolfe is lifted by her • teammates on senior night. Wolfe had been a Dazzler since her freshman year.

Freshman Brooke Nelson, left, and junior Halie Gibson smile big during their dance. The Dazzlers performed at every home varsity football game.

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From left, senior Easton Waller, junior Sheldon Isom and senior Eric Jensen walk in the wr.estli ~ orwalk. Swimmers parade around the halls during their Gatorwalk in February.

Senior Maddie Topping, left, and junior Averi Ford do sidelines during the wrestling Gatorwalk.

The drumline manuevers through the doorway during a Gatorwalk.

Senior Addison Barrow, left, junior Maq Howe, center, and senior Janessa Chadd follow the band during the softball Gatorwalk in the fall.

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Gatorwalks. They escort you into your high school career. They take you through the halls of our beloved school when you're on the way to a State competition.

The band leads the way with the cheerleaders to make sure to grab students' attention. Then, its the stars of the show. The student group that the entire show is put on for. These select students don't just get a walk for nothing. They get this celebration for their highly esteemed accomplishments.

Freshman Cooper Wesslund went through his first Gatorwalk on his first day as a North Star student. "It was good. I had lots of fun. It showed me my way around and it had great energy," wesslund said. That was Wesslund's first of at least two Gatorwalks.

When students enter North Star as freshmen, they get their first walk as they leave on the first day of school. Then, seniors are escorted to the Senior barbeque, staff and students lining the way, in the final Gatorwalk of their high school careers. Students who go above and beyond in extracurricular activities will get the chance of having more.

Gatorwalks are a North Star tradition that is permanently embedded in our Gator culture.

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Senior Paige Svehla, left, junior Megan Vodraska, center, and senior Maddie Peters cheer along the varsity softball team in a Gatorwalk.

Seniors Michael Bailey, Aiden Bishop and Garrett Ferguson pose for a picture before the boys tennis Gatorwalk.

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Principal Ryan Zabawa leads the swim and dive Gatorwalk. Zabawa dressed up for every walk depending on the activity.

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The gator statue resembles our school mascot. The statue is the first thing people see when they walk through the front doors at North Star.

North Star's main gym is called The swamp. There are a wide variety of events held in the swamp, from gym classes to pep rallies and sporting events.

The swimming pool is called the crock Pot. There are multiple swimming classes throughout the day as well as swim practices and meets after school.

The bench lecated in the Bayou displays t e North Star symbol. It is a hot-spot for pictures and sitting to eat lunch

The Swamp Shop at the front o the schoo sel s Gator gear during lunch on Wednesdays and Fridays. Students can purchase anything from hoodies to socks and hats. All proceeds go to support Gator athletics and activities.

The North Star lunchroom is ca led the Bayou. It's where students eat lunch, where many clubs and activities are held after school, and where many activities hold end-of-season celebrations.

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The North Star student section cheers during the boys state basketball semi-final game. The student section set a record high number of students ever to be at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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The North Star student section poses for a picture before the start of the state game held at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

on Monday, Aug. 13, North Star freshmen got the opportunity to experience their first day of high school, without the company of the upperclassmen. The point of this freshmen-only day was to give the newcomers a chance to explore their new school without feeling intimidated by the older students who already know their way around the school.

When the freshmen arrived on their first day, they gathered in the auditorium for an introduction to high school. During the introduction, teachers welcomed them with their annual "You're a Shining Star" dance party. Then, students got an overview of the goals and expectations of the school.

Later , freshmen got a chance to go through a modified schedule of the school day so they could find their classrooms, meet their teachers, and explore the layout of the school.

During one part of their modified schedule, the freshmen went to different stations around the school to learn about and sign up for the various sports, clubs and activities offered at North Star. At each station the students met the coach/sponsor of the activities they chose to explore.

Finally, before being dismissed from their first day, students were led by the band and cheerleaders on their first Gator Walk around the school while all the teachers, as well as a few upperclassmen selected to help guide students, cheered them on as a warm welcome to the North Star community.

Freshman Karah Barnes cheers during the Freshman First Day Pep Rally. The cheerleaders had to perform a dance and the school fight song.

Principal Ryan Zabawa has fun entertainin g the students on Freshman First Day. This i s Zabawa's first year as principal of North St ai

Freshmen Madison Burback (from left), Cassie Howland, Claire Baker, Laure n Al brecht and Brooke Nelson pose for a pict u re on their first day of high school.

Business teacher Davis Ball gets ready to perform the "You're a Shining Star" dance in fr ont of the freshmen. Ball is also a member of the football coaching staff.

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Gatorfest is a tradition where staff, students, and families come together to celebrate the new school year and kick off the fall sports season. It ' s a chance for the school to come together as a community and demonstrate all North Star has to offer

North Star Principal Mr. Ryan Zabawa said, 11 An i nvolved student that wants to be connected to their school will be a greater student." Zabawa said Gatorfest is a great way for families and students to connect to the school.

During Gatorfest, fall sports coaches addressed parents and fans regarding participation and support.

Many clubs and activities had booths set up in the Bayou for students to check out and get information about meeting times.

Food vendors were available in the parking lot to provide dinner to those attending the event, while in the gym the Dazzlers, Cheerleaders, and Gator Marching Band performed.

Since North Star first opened its doors, Gatorfest has been a great tradition and Zabawa said he has plans for making Gatorfest an even bigger event i n the future.

Teacher and coach Johnny Hower talks to students about FCA club. Hower was also apart of the track coaching staff.

Business teacher Maggie Burke discusses the details of FBLA with freshman Nathan Washburn. Many club leaders were at Gatorfest to talk to interested students.

The Dazzlers demonstrate their skills during their dance at Gatorfest. The team had choreographed the routine for their summer camp competition.

North Star students line up to order from the food trucks. There were a four trucks available for people to purchase a variety of different food.

Principal Ryan Zabawa welcomes North Star families back to kick-off the new school year. Gatorfest was a way for students to learn about clubs, activities, and athletics that would be ~ffered during the year.

Business teacher Davis Ball works th e FBLA booth at Gatorfest. Sophomor es Andrew Howard, back , and Owen Jense Q, center were looking i nto the cl ub.

From left, Shelby Cain (11), Audrey Scully (11 ), Olivia Kriz (12) , Halie Gibson (11) and Brecken Schossow (11) all give Kona Ice snow cones a thumbs up. Their was a variety of f ood opt i ons available at Gatorfest.

The Lincoln North Star cheerleaders prep for their jumps at the beginning of their performance. All of cheerleaders worked hard to make sure the routine looked perfect.

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From left, seniors Gracie Fry, Caitlyn Mcgarvie, Ann Le, Drewanne Edwards, and Ashtyn Olsen all dress up for Time Travel Day. These seniors dressed ~P for each day to show their school spirit.

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Rebecca McConnell (left) and Emily Vesley dress up for Flower Power Day. McConnell has worked at North Star for seven years, and Vesley for five years.

seniors Mathew Mcnair (left) and Wiech Nuot dress up for Time Travel Day. Both were members of the Varsity football team.

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seniors Kaitlyn Burback, left, and Ninian Tong dress up as their "younger selves" for Time Travel Day. Both were members of Student council.

Math teacher Jeremy Jank, left, and senior TJ Mandachit dress up for Flower Power Day.

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Sophomore Kyrah Dailey poses in her SO's outfit. Dailey dressed up in her grandma's clothes for Time Travel Day.

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Spanish teacher Caitlin Wolfe dresses up for Time Travel Day. Wolfe hasworked in the wor l d Language department for nine years.

English teacher Johnny Hower scares students in his Chewbacca outfit for Character Day. Hower was also a Track coach.

teacher David Travis leans against the door in his comfy outfit for Lazy Monday. Travis was also North Star's Technology coach.

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Homecoming this year sure was a PARTY a Garden Party to be exact. The theme • "Garden Party" came from the popular NBC television show "The Office." Students got dressed up, put on makeup, took pictures, and enjoyed an unfo"rgettable night in the garden, previously known as the Bayou.

Attendance at this years homecoming was through the roof with an estimated 800 tudents, which is the most students Lincoln North Star has seen at a homecoming since opening in 2003. Student Council President Rourke Jensen said, "Our council "'(Orked hard to

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Homecoming night was jam-packed with memories from the start. Freshman Hannah Allick said, "My favorite part of homecoming was dancing and having fun with my friends." The dance was from 7-10 p.m. •

To help underclassmen maximize the homecoming experience senior Matthew Nguyen said, "If you are not having fun, you aren't close enough to the middle." Nguyen attended homecoming three out of his four years at North Star.

Senior Jordan Kocian said, "In my opinion, going with friends is more fun than going with a date."

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engage in taboo acts like smoking, bad mouthing, beating up kids, and shoplifting.

While Leroy Herdman, played by sophomore Brody Vesely, is bullying the child and church-goer Charlie Bradley, played by freshman Noah Trumble, he is told there are Twinkies, cookies, and other snacks served at their Sunday school each week. And with this information, Leroy tells his siblings and they all decide to invade the most important thing in their community.

On their first day of Sunday school, the Herdmans find themselves auditioning for the annual Christmas pageant, a thing they have never even heard about. And against the will of the townspeople, the director of the Christmas pageant, Mrs. Bradley, played by senior Lynn Nguyen, decides to allow the Herdmans to star as the shows leads, Mary, Joseph, The Angel of The Lord, and The Three Wise Men.

Sophomore Seth Messersmith, who played Elmer Hopkins and was also a member of the ensemble, said, 11 I would say, for me, that theater is a family; a place you can go that everyone will care about you." Messersmith had been in every show since last year's fall show "Soda Pop."

Freshman Noah Trumble, who participated in the show as Charlie Bradley, the innocent little brother of the story's main narrator Beth Bradley, played by junior Abigail Rosenthal, said, "[Theater is] an outlet for the emotions I felt that day, and acting allows me to let it all out." "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" was Trumble's first performance of his high school career.

The male ensemble stands silently while the rest of the pageant happens before them. ,:he shepherds were too scared to audition for bigger roles in fear they would get beat up by the Herdmans, in North Star's fall production c "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever."

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Hanna Amberg) address the audience about their pageant They were also in charge of asking people to silence their phones.

Imogene Herdman (pl ayed by junior Paige Howland), left, an d Ralph Herdman (played by sen ior George Gudgel) wait impatientl y i n the i r uncomfortable costu m es

senior Haleigh Conard played ex-pageant director Mrs. Armstrong, who leaves the pageant in the hands of Mrs. Bradley after breaking her leg.

Th e Herdman children all listen to Leroy's idea on what he would do in the Christmas story. They didn't like the original id ea of the play, so they wanted to make it cooler.

For this year's One Act competition, North Star performed "Orphan Train," a series of short scenes and stories about the real migrant event that happened in the United States in the 1910's. During this event, hundreds of both orphaned and non-orphaned children living in New York City were placed on trains and sent to the South and Midwest regions of the U.S. to be adopted by new families all across the country.

The theatre cast and crew spent hours perfecting and preparing the 30 minute production for the district stage. North Star was runner-up to Gretna High School at the A2 district competition, hosted by North Star. Because of new districts divisions, North Star was still able to qualify for the State competition.

The State One Act competition was held at the Johnny Carson Theater in Norfolk. in the end, North Star placed fourth out of five teams, but still had a fantastic time putting on their emotional show for such a giant audience.

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competition, freshman Fahad Tran said, "It was so surreal. I didn't know what to expect and when I asked upperclassmen, they didn't know what to expect either. It was definitely nerve-racking. 11 Fa had was an Orphan and ensemble member.

Putting on an emotional show for such a large audience can be difficult. Theatre director Brenda Broeker said, "I have always believed that the purpose of theatre is to share a message with our audience. Even a comedy should have a point buried somewhere in the laughter. But 'Orphan Train' was important on a number of levels. First and foremost because the Orphan Train and the children who rode on it are part of the history of our state and part of the history of some of the families of our cast and crew. 11

senior Christine Trinh, left, is pulled away from junior Abigail Rosenthal who was her best friend on the orphan train. Parents, played by seniors Jack Thomas and Kaylie Trumble, wanted only one of the girls and left the other one behind.

Miss Scott, left, played by senior Kiley Kahler, comforts a child. The conditions on the train were usually really bad for the orphans and aused very displeasing travel.

We are unbelievably proud of all that you have accomplished throughout your high school career , both academically and in sports Your hard work and determination has grown each year and this drive will lead you to success in the future

Love you, Mom & Dad

YOU ARE SO SWEET, STR O ~. HANDSOME , FUNNY , KI i\ , COURAGEOUS , INTELLI G t

We are so proud of the r 1r you have become Congratulations on all t ho c have accompl ished so f( 1 r life Your dad and I are proud of you and can't w e see what the future hol d s 'IE love you!

Since the first day of first grade to the first day of your future, may you always have your best friend by your side. We love you both dearly and couldn 't be more proud! Stay true to yourselves, true to each other, True Red.

With Love, Your Family

So proud of your accomplishments as a Gator! Can ' t wait to see what you'll do as a Prairie Wolf!

Love, Mom & Dad

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What an amazing young lady you have become

We are so blessed and very proud of all you have accomplished

Looking forward to seeing you prosper in the next step of your life

Love you always, Dad , Mom , Devin , Jaci, & Gramma Sally

Congratulations Eric!

Through your success as an artist, trumpeter , trapshooter, and wrestler you have the determination to accomplish anything your heart desires. Continue to grow, be silly and stretch yourself to try new things We are very proud of you!

You have always held a special place in our heart as our little princess The i neependence , determination, -and e x cellent work ethic you display will assure continued success

We are so proud of your many accomplishments and look forward to many more!

Thank you for being so wonderful. Always follow your dreams.

You are an amazing young woman and we are so proud of you! We know you will go on to do such great things.

Love, Mom & Dad

Behind you, all your memories Before you, all your dreams

Around you , all who love you Within you , all you need Author - anonymous

We are so proud of you Kiley!

We love you, Mom, Gramma, and Ah-pa

No words can describe how proud we are of you.

It W(?Sn't always easy, but you persevered. Continue to follow your dreams. Can't wait to see what your future holds. Congratulations and Good Luck at Concordia.

Love you.

Dad, Mom, & DJ

Someday you'll look back at these pages and think about the people and events that shaped your high school experience. But now ifs time for something new, and we can't wait to see what happens next! Proud of who you've grown up to be and all that you've accomplished.

Never give up. Be the difference.

Love ya, Mom, Dad, & Ty

Peanut,

We are extremely proud of your many semesters of hard work and late nights that it took to be Honor Roll, letterin g Academics, and receiving your Academic Pin. You have such a bright future ! Now onto Northeast CC!!

We Love You

Mom, Dad & Mo n

Ryan ,

We are so proud of the young woman you have become. You've been a game changer from the start. You have mqde us more proud than you could ever imagine. May you always love what you do and do what you love. Psalm 143:8

Your strength and determinat ion will bring you success!

Jeremiah 29 :l l

Love, Mom & Dad

Love, Dad, Mom and Taylon

You were neyer meant to follow. You were meant to lead.

You have always blazed the trail , instead of following the path traveled by others. Always remember to sta t rue to who you are and stand up for what you believe in. We are so extremely proud of the man you have become and can 't wait to watch you grow and thrive as a Kansas State Wildcat!

We are so proud of you! Always remember you can achieve anything if you set your mind to it! Never underestimate your abilities. Just look at what you have already accomplished. Shoot for the stars and don't settle for less! You're a talented and smart young lady. Let your personality shine and enjoy your next chapter! We love you! ~ Your Family~

We are so proud of the young woman you are becoming. Always be true to yourself and remember that everything is possible through God.

We love you more than you will ever know.

Mom, Dad, and Grandma Pat

Good Luck

You're growing into a stellar young man. Take pride in knowing how far you have come, and have faith in how far you can go. Do not be afraid of the unknown, you have the determination and perseverance to build mountains in your future. Be relentless, go out into this world and Be Remarkable, Be True to Yourself. Contir)ue to Work Hard, Be Kind, and Stay Humble ... Amazing things will happen.

We are so very proud of you and excited to see what the future has in store for you!

Love, Mom, Dad, Theodore, Grandmas & Grandpas

"What she tackles she conquers ." -Richard Gilmore

Your achievements are something to celebrate, but we are most proud of your character and integrity You display grace and dignity in overcoming obstacles. YOu stand true to your beliefs while being open to others. We are proud of the young woman you are becoming. l Tim 4: 12

Love, Mom, Dad & Satchel

From the first day of Kindergarten through the last day of high school, we have been very proud of you and all you have accomplished. With your willingness to help others and your ability to strive for success , we know that you will fulfill your dreams and will support you every step of the way.

Love : Mom, Dad , Tiffany , Tarissa , & Tanner

Sta y on t he right path

Ho ld your he ad up high

Let your horizons touch the sky

Kee p movi ng forward

Keep d o ing things right

Maintain focus at all t imes

C elebrate your wins

You will love your path!

We are so proud of you and your path

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