Southeast High 2012 Yearbook

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Nolan Beck (l 0) , Sammie Lee (l l ) and Chelsea Milbourn

(1 1) use laptops to write cover letters. The Career Ed class taught by Justin Freitag uses technology in the class room often

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Vanessa Cruzpagan ( l 2) , Alissa Pierce (12), and Estefania

(12) check their phones one last time before

class starts. They d idn't want to get caught with their phones after class had started,

Dr Hunter-Pirtle checks his e-mails Dr. "H-P" uses e-mails to communicate with teachers and the district office on a daily basis.

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Claire Shinn( l l ) checks her phone between classes. Many students use phones in class even when ifs prohibited

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F (left to right) Martha Mitiku, Wanufi Teshome (12) , Joelle Sandfort , and Soreti Teshome(l 0) , stand dressed to impress outside of a church in Dallas , Texas last summer. They were attending the wedding of a family friend "We had a lot of fun and my dad got an extra room for me and my friends so we were able to spend more time together, " said Teshome.

Photo courtesy of Wanufi Teshome

Robert Lewicki, ( l 2) overlooks the town of Graz, Austria. Lewicki 's family has their ancestral roots dug deep in central Europe , his parents being born in Poland Lewicki •• spent th~ three weeks he was in Austria embracing the local culture, which included speaking a different language and spending his days with his many cousins , and his two sisters , Stefania (LSE 2010) and Natalia (LSE 2008). Photo courtesy of Robert Lewicki

Dylan Lyness (12) left, and his sister Emma Lyness (9) stand under a bridge in Savannah Georgia. While visiting family friends the Lyness siblings noticed a couple major differences from Lincoln. "Besides the climate and older buildings , the most noticable difference was how friendly the people were ," said Emma :

Photo courtesy of Emma Lyness

Ella Seacrest (11) (right) attends a ballet intensive in Austin, Texas It was Seacrest's second year at the three-week ballet workshop. Seacrest worked from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m improving her ballet skills with the Ballet Austin Company Seacrest is an avid dancer , a Shirette and has performed nine years in a row at the annual Lied Center production of The Nutcracker. Photo courtesy of Ella Seacrest

Knights Around the World

Man y tudents sp nd their da y in cla s wi hing for the whi per of ummer in their ear, pending computer time Googling exotic place where the y wish to go, ·and yet, when summer come around, what do the st ud ents actually do? Have a ray-cation all summer, filled with long night hanging with friend or playing video games? Travel across the ocean just for fun or family?

That's what Robert Lewicki (12) did. He flew all the way to Graz, Austria, to visit a large portion of hi family He flew with his sisters, Stefania and atalia, who graduated from outhea tin 2010 and 2008, respectively. Over the span of a

month, Robert was immersed into the Au trian culture, which included a c~mpletely different language. When a ked about the difficulty in being in a country that peak a different language, Lewicki replied, "It wasn't nearly as difficult as it sound A lot of people there actually spoke ome Engli h and were reall y helpful." In hind ight, Lewicki stated, "Th greatest part _ of m y trip was when we got to climb the Alp as a family "

Adam Klanecky ( 12), and Collin Tussing ( 12), toured Europe. Transported by planes, cars and metro trains, Tussing and Klanecky cros se d the borders of England, France and It aly The two senior got

to see the sights such a the

"The be t part of the trip wa Florence," aid Klaneck y "We found this little mom and pop sandwich place, real simple, just meat and cheese kind of place, and it was the best meal I've ev r had."

By Aaron Geis and Collin Humphr y

Collin Tussing (12) and Adam Klanecky (12) flew across the pond to tour Europe. Crossing the borders of France ·and Italy, Tussing and Klanecky got to see the sights such as the Eiffel Tower , the Vatican, the L'Ouvre, the Colliseum of Rome, and Big Ben.

Photos courtesy of Collin Tussing and Adam Klanecky

Eiffel Tower, the Vatican, the L ' Ouvre, the olliseum of Rome, an d Big Ben

The Sh irettes , Step Chain , teachers and StuCo members join the cheerleaders in a flash mob dur ing the Homecom ing pep rally This was a major crowd pleaser and h igh light of the pep rally

c Cam i Smith ( 12) receives a rose from Nate Williamson ( 12) "The tradition of doing something 'cutesy' after they announce your names started w ithin the past three years ," said Smith Photo by Jordan Ragland

The band p lays the f ight song at every pep rally "Fight , f ight, Southeast; we ' ll cheer you on to v ictory" always got the crowd on their fee t.

e He said , "It is a lot fun and I like the noise. " The team had successful 12- 1 season record , including inning the Class A- l State Championship

Billy showed t season.

Zach Kr iz ( 11 ) and Amanda Carr (1OJ dance the night away The theme was a 'A Kn igh t at the Oscars '. Photo courtesy of Nick

The Homecoming royalty take their places on the thrones used for the first time this year The court consisted of Princess Jenn i Sherwood (l 2) , Queen Brittany Coudriet (12 ), King Jeremy Payne (12), and Prince Trevor Spane!. Photo by Emily Wicht

Robbie Latour (12) and Lev i Gilbert ( 12) watch the team duke it out against Northeast The Knights won 42-7 Photos courtesy of Nick

Ga~e Day

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levels can attend. "We sold more tickets than last

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Multipl e choice The best aspect of Homecoming wa : a) the dance; b ) the game; or c) the pep rall y Or wa Homecoming 2011 "all of the above" a nd one of the large t ocial events of the chool year ?

"My favorite part of Homecoming was getting dr s ed up and going out to eat with frierJd ," said Greta Petersen (10) .

"My favorite aspect was the pep rall y . It is a great way to how school spirit and it is alway intriguing to watch," sa id Jake annan ( 11 )

The cheerleaders began planning for the Homecoming Pep Rally a month or more ahead of time.

"The captains ha ve to make the hang downs that say 'Homecoming Pep Rally.' We have to learn the dance and the cheer and this year we had a fla h-mob which we had to teach to the Shi rettes, Step Chain, the teachers and StuCo members that volunteered," aid Reill y Burns ( 12). "It's exciting when students are involved and enjoy it and really get into it," added Burn

"As a senior, the pep rally is a lot of fu n It i the last one for us to be remembered but it i al o sad because it is the las t one we will ever do," aid Abbey Smith (12)

While the cheerleader were helping out with the pep rally, Student Council wa taking car of dance preparations. StuCo kept everything organized by orting thing into different committee and each committee had a specific role.

"I felt that this year was more fun compared to last year. First, everyone got all dre ed up, which I love! It looked so fancy! Then, at the dance m y good friends and I w re in the middle and guy and girls were dancing and jumping non-stop," said Jenna Mun terman (11)

Students felt that this year' homecoming was a success •

"The decorations and the setting were well done," commented athan Gatzmeyer (9)

"There wa a well cho en theme and StuCo thought of creative ideas to decorate," aid Munsterman.

moments of the evening was the crowning of Homecoming Royalty. Jeremy Pa y ne (12) and Brittany Coudriet (12) were crowned King and Queen and Trevor Spanel (12) and Jenni Sherwood (12) ere Prince and Princess.

"I wa very honored to be a part of homecoming court," said Sherwood. "It wa reall y exciting being up for nominations because of the fact Brittany (Coudriet) nominated me and I, along with many others, nominated her," added Sherwood.

"Winning was exciting because I got a crown! Also, it wa awesome to know that I am so well-liked by my peers," said Payne.

"It was a ton of fun! I didn't expect to get queen, so waitmg to see who won was s up er exciting," commented Coudriet.

Whether the dance, the game or the pep rally were your favorite part, homecoming was a huge succe s

By Emily Wicht and JaLissa Williams

Students find the beat at the first dance of the year. Homecoming is the only dance all year that students from all grade

year ," said Skyler May (12), student council vice president, despite national publicity in Us

of the dance to those in Footloose, a movie that was remade this year Photo courtesy of Nick Lovett

Kari Nelson ( 12) sells roses at lunch with other StuCo member Elizabeth Hansen (9) The students bought roses and StuCo del ivered them on Valentine ' s Day Photo b y Ann a lisa Holm g re n

~xtra-cur'ricular Addicts

"L-S - ~ 11 Although its not an extra-curricular activity, many

games. This i~ by far the most popular school related activity among

energetic and full of spirit.

School can be a challenge.

It's time consuming, difficult, and exhau ting. So imagine what it' like to try to . juggle other activites, along with the dreaded 7-hours of concentrated work camp that we call school.

Mackenzie Marrow ( 10 ) is ac tive in choir and i a stage manager for theatre.

"It's not too hard to juggle it all," said Marrow 'Sometimes it can be a challenge though, because for tech, we have to stay until midnight for a week straight before any production. But I like i"t. "

Many argue that the y could ne ve r pos ibl y find the time to do activitie for school because of other obligations, like work or family events, but in realit y man y of the student that are th e mo st acti e in chool have job as we ll.

Aubr y Hall ( 12 ) is one of those people. He i an active member of peech and debate,

tech, the one-act ROTC, and till finds time to w ork at H y -vee.

"The ke y is proper planning," explained Hall. "You hcl- ve to know yo ur limit "

Erik Hall ( 12 ) juggle football, choir, band, church, and Boy Scouts along w ith chool.

You ma y have noticed him wearing hi varsity football pants while marching in the band halftime how He said, "It's u ually not hard to fit everything in, but some days are a challenge "

To mo t, these student are crazy. But these tudent's busy lives pale in comparison to Kari elson's ( 12 ) hectic chedule .

"I don't know where the hours come from," aid elson "My pl anner is essential."

elson i the president of Ke y Club, co-president of DECA and a memb r of StuCo, H , LP Y ouch Advi or y Board, orchestra, tennis, Student erve, and till finds time to volunteer at

the

ebraska History Museum

With all their activities these commited teens can't forget about their homework.

"Homework is important to me. I work m y homework around m y activites. I made it work," added elson. "Sometime that means little leep ."

You ma y be a king y our elf, "Why do they do it?"

Nelson explained, "I truly enjoy all my activites!"

Well there you go obod y is perfect, e pecially in high chool. We all have our share of problems, but some students find a sort of therapeautic olace in extracurricular activities. Doing things the y enjoy help them to deal with the in anity of school life.

Story b y Kaine Splichal, Max Marr, Annalisa Holmgren, • and ollin Humphre y

students take time out of their busy lives to attend football

students. Friday nights at Se acrest Field were

Matthew Strasburger ( 11 ), Alena Hejl (12). Rebekah Strotman (11 ), and Dani Sittler (12) show off their style. They look good lounging in the Commons.

Sojourner Brown (11) and Ressa Penland (l l) enjoy shopping together. Friends who shop together stay together. They like to get each other's opinion before they buy.

Charlie Tauzin (11) rocks a sweatshirt from his favorite store, Drastic Plastic, located in Omaha. Who knew Omaha had good shopping?

Stephen Reis ( l l ) and Kyle Brunner (11) are both not to worried too much about "standing out." Reis joked, "I don't even have good style!" although he's a big fan of stripes.

big trend at LSE includes the Roo. Zoe Mauer ( 11 ) is a big fan saying, "Roos are great because they can hold everything!"

l ), Will Erhman (l l) and Liza Lucas ( 12) exemplify the variety of styles

Also highlighting popular trends are tribal patterns, riding boots, colored Uggs, scarves, khakis,

combat boots!

What makes students stand out? Is it how they express themselve ? What brands they wear? Where they shop? Or how they acces orize?

Cecile Renfro (11) said her style i a lway different, "Sometimes I like to look cute in a fun dres , but ome day I come to school in my pajama . Style is one of a kind !"

Emily Hergenrader (10) aid her style is "casual but dr ssy "

Will Ehrman (11) wears jean , button-up shirts, Sperry or ike shoe , and when he's "feeling fancy" a pea coat . When asked where student shop, there wa a variety of answers.

Sojourner Brown (11) replied, "I love shopping at treet fairs and thrift stores, becau e you can find brands that aren't well -kno wn. Why wear what everyone else has?"

Logan Raymond (12) loves to shop at the Buckle, Forever 21, Francesca , and Scheels.

· Tymber Long (9) shop mo tly online at stores lik Juicy, Coach, Betsy Johnson, and U gg

Steven DeLair (11) get his clothes from Target and the Good, \ ill. Other hot spot to shop are Charolette Rus e and the Black Market downtown.

Ehrman remarked, "where don't I hop?" proving the point that where you buy your clothes does not define you

Every year omething new becomes the "in" thing to wear. A few things thi year are glasses, colorful tights, rider boot , eye catching shoes, black jean , tribal print, and as alway , Birkenstocks.

Renfro thinks that headbands are the thing to have. "Accessorie are a must!" she noted.

Hergenrader believes that it' PI K, Mi s Me jeans, orthface jackets, and Sperry's Raymond said, "I think sparkle are the it thing to wear, whether they're on hirts, shoes, pants, or anything else." She also ports Uggs daily and loves how warm they are .

Ehrman would disagree. He said that he i n't a fan of the sparkly

U ggs that girls have been sporting around the chool.

Long and Hergenrader agree on the disliked trend of graphic tees aggy pants, and the overall skater look that a lot of undercla men boys have been di playing.

Student look toward others to inspire their sty le. Some religiou ly read magazines or watch E! for the newest fashion advice on "What ot to Wear."

Raymond look up to Kim Karda hian. "Kim has amazing style and is very clas y," aid Raymond.

Long' idol are Madonna, Olivia ewton, and Cyndi Lauper.

Renfro looks up to Maggie Wallace, "She always look o adorable!"

Ehrman's idol is Ben Termaat (10) Hergenrader adores her older ister Madison Hergenrader's (LSE 2011) style

by Joseph Bloom and Madeleine Swop

Logan Raymond (l 2), Megan Freese (l 2), Mitchell Dahlgren (l 2), Cecil Renfro (l

seen in the halls at Southeast.

sweaters, and Shelby

Muhn (12) shows off her love for John Mayer with her t-shirt. John Mayer would say she looked good,

Story by Kaitlin Reimer

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Floral or plaid? Simple choices can have a big impact on the statement that you make about your personal style , so irs no surprise that students have a wide variety of backpack styles to chose from. This year , backpack styles-ranged from floral to plaid to athletic. Even satchels graced the halls of

No shame! Meredith Wekesser (11 ) claims to have enough clothes in her backpack to live in the school for weeks. Wekesser was a member of the swim team and needed to bring a change of clothes everyday.

Southeast

Photo by Aaron Geis

Photo by Pau l Sutter

Whats in ·Your Backpack?

instruments:and c~stumes,

Looking through the crowded halls of a school with nearly 2,000 student , one will notice that in a world gro~ing ever further from conformity, one object hold common ground. Backpack prove the te t of time, and unite tudent through a common utility. Whether they're fat, or scantily packed, floral printed, or beige, backpack are carried by nearly all student But the story told by the exterior of a backpack can only hint at the story · told by what is inside.

The contents of junior Joel Morrow' (11) backpack certainly tells a story. His backpack pent the majority of thi year graced by the ·presence of his ponies and My Little Pony acces ories.

In addition to the standard books and pencils, certain tudents, like Jenni herwood (12), are required to keep equipment in their backpack for a club, port, or

intra mu ral. While Sherwood keeps hats and gloves for marching band in her backpack, other student are required to keep even more unique equipment in them.

Moreover, backpack become a ta h-all for certain students like Meredith Wekesser (11) who said, "I have enough clothes in my backpack to live at school for five weeks."

In a large chool, sanitation wa certainly a concern for students.

Greta Peterson _(10) feels comforted knowing that she can keep hand ani tizer in her backpack, '(Some people are just gross."

We al o found that many upperclassmen admit to smuggling in food after going out for lunch. Junior girl are most likely to carry only one book in their backpacks and, fre hman boys are most likely to be carrying three or more book in their backpack at any given time.

Max Green (9) aid, "I'd rather have a full backpack then make lots of trip to my locker."

Among other things, junior g irl s are the mo t likely to carry makeup in their backpack , sophomore boy are most likely to carry gym clothes, senior boys are most likely to carry water bottles, and senior girl are mo t likely to _ carry jewelry.

• So just what are backpacks today? Have they simply remained bag to carry books between clas es, or can they tell us anything about their carriers? Today, students u e backpacks to carry books, pens, makeup, water bottles, food, iPods, art supplies, gym clothes, jewelry, hand sanitizer, and of course, we use backpacks to smuggle leftovers into the school.

Story by Paul Sutter

Do you recognize any of these objects as something you carry in your backpack? This year students sported backpacks carrying the usual books, binders, folders, and notebooks, but also carried more unique objects such as scripts, musical

to name a few. Photo by Paul Sutter and Julia Faden

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Dalhgren ( l 2) has a praying hand with Rosary beads draped around it on his right arm. "It really has to do with my faith, struggles and other tribulations," Dahlgren said.

Kirstie Watson ( l l ) has animal print on her right shoulder. "The print to me represents strength I like to think I attack everything I do. Its also girly, it just fits my personality," said Watson

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Cumpston (12) has his little sister's name down his right ribcage. "I've always wanted a tattoo and I didn't want to get one that didn't mean something," said Cumpston.

Vanderslice (l 2) has a spiritual tattoo of a Buddhist symbol on his left arm and chest. "Its my body, rny own canvas to express my art," · explained Vanderslice.

Michael Poronto (12) has Chinese symbols down the outside of his right calf. "Everything I do good or bad has an impact and I learn from it all," said Poronto.

Devonte Madlock ( l l ) has a cross on his right arm that says 'Only God Can Judge Me.' "I feel He is one of the most

Tareik Artis (l 0) has a star design on his left forearm. "If you get a tattoo think about what it is and what it means, if it even means anything, they're not temporary," said Artis.

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Brandon Baker (12) • has his initials in a Bentley symbol with Wiz Khalifa wings on his left forearm. "I love tattoos and I think they can represent what you've gone through in life," said Baker.

Alex Steele (12) has a microphone on his right upper arm. "My dad and I both wanted to get a tattoo together. The whole tattoo isn't the same, but the microphone is," said Steele.

a feather on her

cage. "I had just gotten out of a really bad part of my life and had a completely different view on things. I don't regret anything anymore and this tattoo reminds me of that," added Houser.

T attoos have become so mainstream that celebrities have full body tattoos and even the newest Barbie is rocking a tattoo. In the 18 to 25 year-old range, 36 % of people get a tattoo. Tattoo used to be a way for people to stand out and are now becoming more and more common.

Many teenagers have tattoos or want to get one. They are rushing into them and not getting things

that truly mean something to them. Though, all of the e students are happy with their tattoos and fully thought them through, many people don't. They have some advice for you.

"Just go with your gut," para Nick Lovette said to student in a pottery class considering getting tattoos.

"Really think over what you want, don't rush into it," added Billy Mounce (12).

"Pick out what you want, then wait six months; if you still want it after that, then you know it's something worth getting," said Anne

at Ink Machine.

"Henna it! If you still like it after a couple weeks of seeing it every day, then go for it!" added Akirah Houser(12).

"Make sure it's original. Don't get omething 500 other people have. Stand out," commented Brandon Baker (12).

"Get a tattoo that describes • yourself," said Nick Dean (12).

"Be sure there's a story or a · meaning .behind it," added Mitchell Dahlgren (12).

"Do it if it has a meaning to you, it doesn't matter what other people think about it, it's not there for them," said Michael Poronto (12).

The pain and cost of removing a tattoo will be way worse than the pain and expense of applying them. So just think it through and be sure it's something you want to be staring at for the rest of your life.

Story and photos by Sara Gulliksen and Madeleine Hei er

Ethan Radenslaben (12) has Proverbs 16:9 across his upper back. "The verse has been something I look towards when I'm going through tough times," said Radenslaben.

Akirah Houser ( l 2) has

left rib

Billy Mounce ( 12) has a • cross covering his entire right upper arm.

always wanted a biblical tattoo and I've looked for a long time. I never second guessed wanting it, I just knew," said Mounce.

Like mother I k daug er Carrie Williams (12) and her mother, Kay Kaufman both attended LSE almost 1wo decades apart Kaufman graduated in 1983 and Williams is a member of the class of 2012

chool in a small ckson (11) wast team , and exc at Southeast in

Keep It ltt The F arnil y

So many sh s to fil Richard Coons (12) is the eighth member of his family to graduate from Southeast. He was preceded by (clockwise from top) his mother, Denise Stanely ('90), aunt, Susan Stanley

early 2,000 student walk the halls every day at school. A fair number of them have relatives who al o went to Southeast.

Carrie Williams (12) is one of those people.

"My mom went here and graduated in 1983. She is by far the main rea on why I am a student here. She told me it was a great chool so I listened," aid William

Williams is not the only one who e relatives had a major impact on their decision to be a Knight.

ajee Jackson (11) and Tanner Pleines (11) can say the same thing. Jackson's sister Lexie graduated from Southeast in 2009. She excelled in track and basketball.

"My ister had a great exper ience at Southeast," commented Jackson. "She told me it was the be t school to attend for athletic and academic ."

Pleines wa fortunate to have not one, but three relative that graduat d a Knights. Pleine ' LSE bloodline fir t began with hi

grand mot her and continued through her ki d~ , who are Pleines' aunt and uncle. Hi dad graduated in 1991 and was involved in wrestling and football. Pleine ' aunt was from the cla s of ' 92 and participated in gymnastic and was a member of the Shield taff.

Pleine 's family showed strong encouragement for him to attend chool here.

"I live about four miles away from chool in Lincoln High district. But it's really worth going to school at Southea t," explained Pleines. ·"My family convinced me to go here, and I'm really enjoying it."

Pleines' three family member are impre sive, but Richard Coons (12) take the crown for most Knight relative with sev n. • He ha two grandpas, an uncle, three aunts, and his mom who all went here. Coons said that going to outhea twas a no-brainer and that continuing the tradition that ha relati e fr m both ide of hi parent 'familie wa a good feeling.

Many others at our chool are proud to have relative who have attended L E, and if they're lucky, they may have kids of their own continuing their legacy of Knights.

With so man y tudents having relatives a pa t gr~duate , after awhile, some teachers, who have taught here for many years, are bound to come acros these relatives of past student .

Randy Emry i one of tho e teachers. He recalled having relatives of pa t student as current students, "I've had a lot of siblings in my class. A few children of former students."

Emry added that he has a student in his class who is the daughter of two former students It seems that being a Knight is so pecial that it keeps being passed down from one generation to the next.

St ory by Dylan Lyness, Annalisa Holmgren, Collin Humphrey

('85), uncle, Michael Stanley ('82), grandfather, Richard Coons ('64), grandpa, Arlan Ristow ('63) aunt,~Jennifer Ristow ('91 ), aunt, Anne Ristow ('92). Photos from Lincoln Southeast Shield files

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o I Claire Crossgrove ( 12) wears a Welch 's Grape Jelly sweater She thought it was so good that she gave it two thumbs up

1 llum Hansen (9) , Callie Holt ( 11 ) and Ethan Horne ( 12) str ike a pose in their red, white , and blue outfits They were excited to show off their nationalism

Purnped up for ·Spirit Week!

So what really goe on during Southeast's annual pirit week? Well if you were to walk the hallway , you would ee crazy outfits, and hear chants and cheer of spi-rited students, and of cour e you could participate in the delicious pancake feed

Spirit week this year wa ovember 14 through the 18. Monday was Lazy Day, Tue day was Ugly Sweater Day, Wednesday was Scholar Day, Thursday was LSE Spirit Day, and finally, Friday was Red, White, and Blue Day! The hall were filled with excitement and wacky outfit throughout the week . Southea t had lots of pirit, as alway

According to Student Council member, Paige Nielsen (12), "We have pirit week to get everyone involved as a group of students We al o want students to be excited to go to school."

There were many fun days of Spirit Week, but there were favorites.

"I liked Red, White, and Blue Day b~cause it was a new day that we hadn't done throughout previous year ," exclaimed Jack Rodenburg ( 12). "Some

of t he outfits were really unique."

"My favorite day of spirit week wa ugly weater day because all the weater were really funny and ugly," stated Jordan Kemke (10).

"I liked scholar day because I loved dre sing up! I wore suspenders and big glasse . I was looking like a scholar," exclaimed Aneisha Brown (12)

As if there wasn't enough to be excited about that week, tudent Council members put on the pancake feed The tickets for the pancake feed were $4 to attend and all the money went to th charity of StuCo' choise.

• "We had to be at school at 5 a.m. to s t up the grills and start making lots of pancake ," sa id ielsen. "It was early, but it was fun."

Thanks to the participation of both tudents and staff, we rai ed spirit. Then going above and beyond to raise money for charity.

G Dedicated Fans Association supports our Southeast Knights at Seacrest Field against rival Southwest. School spirit and pride paid off as our football team ended the season with a state championship!

Photo by Jalissa Williams

Story and photos by Tori Bayer and Avni Srivastav

Aidan Graybill ( l OJ and Riley Deisley (12) show off their· suspenders on Scholar Day! Everyone got to be a nerd that day.

g y or Avary PansingBrooks (9) and Samantha Lovette ( l l ) both fit into one sweater! They say two is better than one

In the zorie 1 Addison Aguilar ( 11 ) gets his gaming on with Doplhin Olympics. Dolphin Olympics have been a great way to pass the time.

Take three Mitchell Dahlgren (12) shows off his brand new copy of Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. The third installment of Modern Warfare was very popular at our school; many kids even skipped school to play the new game

Photos by Gach Rom

Late Knight Warfare

Modern Warefare 3 goes beyond just play ing a game It' about staying connected with fellow friends. Modern Warefare 3 ha a lot of feature for a vi9eo game to s ta y connected. You can tart your own private part y and play with friend , or you can pla y with anybody around the world. With Pla ys tation 3's your online time is free: all you do is connect with wifi . With Xbox 360 you have to connect with Xbox live wich costs money which is a downfall on that end . But the Xbox 360 has ome benefits like more first person games: Halo, Gears of War, . and Skyrim.

The night before Modern Warefare 3 wa released people stood in line for hour in the cold to get thi game . With the midnight anticipation for Modern Warfare 3, everyone wa excited "I like Modern Warfare 3 becau e the graphics ju t tood out to me," said Zehair Sindi ( 10).

With a new year new game come out, and every gamer is saving

up their ,11l owance for the new and hi gh te ch madnes Some new game that came out in 2011-12 include Modern Warfare 3, As assin's Creed Re ve lation , Battle Field 3, and man y more to come. With the future of tech~olog y getting even more high tech some people are staying with the old school and keeping with the clas ics.

"I like all of them, my mom was kind of into games so I played games such as Dig Dug, Gulugu,

aid Mitchell Dahlgren ( 12 )

With all of the debates and surveys done about the consoles, many have given a piece of their mind.

But some just had few word to say

"I prefer XBOX 360, becau e it is better than Play tation 3," said Drew Holmen ( 9 ) .

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To uch fun Cale Brodersen (l l J takes a snooze after a rousing game of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 He, among others, often fall asleep at Gillen's house. photo and caption courtesy of Taylor Gillen

Tetris, Duck Hunt, Sonic, Super Smash Bros. The y are fun, simple and easy on the eyes,"

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The Results Are In!

Let's face it; we are all addicted to the ame things. By just walking in the halls we see this. Student 'faces are glued to their cell phone checking mes age , Facebook, and e-mail . Ear bud planted in th ir ear only come out when a friend passes by.

"Music, cell phone, a~d friends: they are my life," said Kristen Knox (12). It is a small and lonely group of people who don't agree with Knox.

The social network and the internet in general dominate our lives. Student spend more time online than they do studying .

Abby Rupp (12) explained her relationship with Facebook, "If Facebook wasn't created, I would be a -straight A student I'm always on "

Rupp isn't the o~ly one. Most of the students agree that Facebook is their favorite website .

Life is no fun without friends. They bring intere t to our lives and smile to our faces Friends

are a hi g h priority in most students' lives. The only thing that come before friends are work and ports.

Some people are lucky enough that they get to work with theit friends. Irrelevant thing like homework tend to be put off and forgotten. This would be a problem if the tudent here weren't th masters of excuses.

"The most common excu es I use to get out of homework as ignments are 'my printer broke' or 'I left my homework at home'," said Col bi Reetz (11).

It's fine to do this every once in while, but the teachers do catch on.

When getting ready for school each day, everyone ha to make a choice: sleep in and leave little time to get ready or wake up early and take the time to get ready. There's no right or wrong way, it's based on preference. Most students agree it takes around 20 - 40 minutes to get ready everyday

"I put a little effort into getting ready," said Joseph Voboril (12) "It depend how tired I am."

Mo t students don't get much sleep 69 % confe to only getting seven hours of sl ep. ot enough for most people. Only 11 % get their recommended nine hour of leep.

Every tudent looks forward •to lunch. o school lunch is loved more than creamed turkey. But forthe studeµts that get to leave campus for lunch, Rai ing Cane's i the place to be. 39 % of students agree Subway come in second with 31 %.

When it comes to hottest males Taylor Lautner toped the list with 32 % of the votes For the most attracted female Megan Fox stole the poll with 54 %

You may not quite agree with the results, but the numbers don't lie.

Story by Annalisa Holmgren

Travis Turner (l l) and Taybor Newman (l OJ check their phones for any new messages. The students seem to be under the impression that the world would end if they didn't respond immediately.

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Fre~hrnan Critique

Fre hmen Fridays may note ist, but teasing freshmen is still popular among upperclassmen. This age-old right of passage o-to-speak i mostly joking and good-natured fun but some of it is grounded in fact. A lot of the behavior that fre hmen bring with them i quite frankly annoying The main point of this article is to give legitimate con tructive criticism directly from seniors to fre hmen.

"They talk way too much," Jacob Andretti (12 ) simply tated. This eemed to be a common theme hen discussing freshmen

"A lot of them kind of act like little kids; they need to learn thi isn't middle chool anymore and acting like it i n't going to do em' much good," continued Andretti . It's ometimes hard for fre hmen to tone done that ultra outgoing talk now, think later attitude that was acceptable in middle school.

"When I wa a freshman I used to get in conflicts too often over dumb reasons; it's not worth it," advi ed Chase Blacksher ( 12). Thi is advice a lot of freshmen can to take to heart. In imple terms it' high school, not the rest of your life. So what if your boyfriend of a month dumped you? You'll have plenty more opportunities.

A lot of the behavior that i interpreted as annoying is as a result of the pre sure of being in a new school. Pressure to be "cool" is high on freshmen.

"Please don't try to impress people," pleaded Hannah Wampler(12)." eriously, be yourself "

At the end of the day if the freshmen are ·just themselves many 'people would be relieved and fewer people would be inclined to point out hortcomings. If nothing el e can be taken from this article, regardles of grade, ju t be yourself.

Sto and hoto bv Collin Hum hre

I think you should Jordan Payne (12) gives Sam Colwell (9) tips on how to act less like a freshman and more like an adult. Colwell took the criticism very well.

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Paige Adams

Amjad Al-Musa

Keenan Allgood

Dylan Andersen

Taylor Anderson

Brianna Adams Michael Adams

Tori Adams Oirislq:h:r A.:,,auileralxl..a Tare

Quentin Al-Timimi Reece Allen

Peter Alloway Pedro Amaral

Connor Anderson Jared Anderson

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Alexus Artis Polina Arushanova Haley Askren Zachary Aston-Reese Chad Atkins Rachel Atkins

Jakob Badberg Brandon Baker Blake Balogh

Celeste Barnett Jaclyn Barry James Bates

Victoria Bayer J or.dan Benson Megan Beren s Hailey Bertwell Haley Beyersdorf

Joseph Bloom Christian Boehm Taylor Boshart Jessy Braddy Tyler Braddy Brady Brewster

Matthew Brewster Aneisha Brown Mitch Brown Lisa Brune Jordan Bryant Aaron Bubb

Camille Bucknor Rachel Burklu.nd Zach Burmood Reilly Burns Dustin Burt

Watch this! Lindsey Clark (12) decids which YouTube video to watch next. Clark also watched lots of videos from her smartphone.

I Watch YouTube More Than TV

''5 Ways To Spice Up A Ba ic I-Shirt"

"How To: Wear A Scarf" "My Boyfriend Does My Makeup"

These are just a few of Blair Fowler' most popular Y ouTube video , , some getting over a million views Her YouTube name is JuicyStar07 and she has been producing videos ince July 8, 2008. Her video will teach you a lot of things, from basic foundation application, to how to solve a rubies cube. She is known to never disappoint.

Why do people enjoy watching videos made by people they don't even know from \vho knows where?

''She is amazing," aid Lind ey Clark who has watched Flower's videos for do e to one vear. "I reallv enjoy her haul video , because she sho-ws ~1 some cut~ clothe and accesories to purchase for the coming ea on. I also like JennaMarbles "

Jenna Maurey or JennaMarble is also a wellknown YouTuber. Her videos are known for their comedy and rarely get le s than five million views .

"She upload a video every Wednesday, which is really nice, because I know when to check for a video," aid Clarie She also enjoys Philip DeFranco's news channel called sxephil. "He i funn} and talks about things that ,1re in the news, but keeps it entertaining "

Whether vou are an avid YouTuber or ju · t joined the web {r;, it will not take long to find your niche in the communit).

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Samuel Bustamante

Doug Carr

Traeben Caudy

De Angelo Ceraolo

Amber Chase

Zoe Chromzac

Jacob Card Shelby Carpenter

Tralan Carr Traylla Carr

Natalie Cech Nick Cepure

Lucas Champoux Kayla Chapman

Ray Chase

Adrian Chavez

Colin Clare Lindsey Clark

Ryan Clark Nicholas Colbert Melissa Colborn Abby Cole Alec Colgan Braden Convey

Richard Coons Jared Cooper Shyann Copas

Daniel Coppock Alexandra Cords Dillon Cotner

Sam Cotton Brittany Coudriet Turner Cox Nate Crocker

Claire Crossgrove Vanessa Cruzpagan

Mitchell Dahlgren Morgan Damme Hayden Davis Jack Davis Paige Davis

Marla Dawson Hunter Day Nicholas Dean Riley Deisley Makayla Densberger Nick Dierks

Morgan Dils Elsa Do Ran Vien Doan Emily Dober Hallie Dolson

Are You Ready?

Ten ) ' ears ago, nobody wanted to do anything but be an adult . Today howe\er, that is far from reality! Some seniors can't wait to become adults, while others 1re dreading it.

Dalena Tran (12) is not excited to be an adult at all. She loves being a teenager because she ha , no worries about anything besides school. As an adult she will have to worry <1bout more responsibilitie , not having a much time for herself and fun, and perhaps she will have to work a more serious job. She may have a new job when she graduates, working at Wells Fargo. Fortunately for her, not everything about being an adult eem absolute ly horrendous .

"I'm looking forward to owning my own house and car, and being independent finally," said Tran, "but I do not want to be paying my own bills!"

On the other side of the spectrum, Vick i Liu ( I 2) is O\ erjoyed to be an adult! Liu is excited to finally be independent, and wants to have fun in college as an adult . She's nervous for all the ne'\\ ' responsibilities he will have when she goes to college . Liu has a job currently, but has ne\er had to work while in rigorou college classes. Not only will she be in college studying hard, but she will also have to find a job to have throughout the school ) ear so she can pay for everything bv herself.

"I'm going to have to start doing my laundry by myself, too!" Liu joked

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Avni Srivastav

Wh ich one? Vicki Liu struggles to organize all her brochures for colleges. She didn't know it would be so challenging!

Santana Dreith Jeffery Du sang

Ally Edmiston Hope Edwards Nate Ehrenberg

I Mitch Elam Jamie Elliott Jordan Eloge

Gavin Elznic Oliver Emsick Connor English

Cameron Entzminger

Andrea Estudillo Cashmear Evans Jake Evasco Tayler Ewing Austin Farber Jason Fernandez

Kate Fiedler Chelsea Fintel James Fisher Hammy Fitzgerald-Aliaga Madison Ford Shelby Ford

Britt Fordham Trey Foster Allison Fowler Rachael Fox Megan Freese Ryan Frickel

Mark Friend Kyle Fritchie

Santana Fritz Dylan Fromm Bryan Frye Zach Frye

Jack Fynbu Samantha Gallegos Logan Garbers Yekaternina Gatchenko

Erich Gerbers

Jessica Gehr Aaron Geis Austin Gettner Madison Gies Levi Gilbert Jenna Goodman

Open Option~

For millions of 18-year-olds, each year at the end of May, the option are limitless. The idea of a real life after high school truly sinks in. Life becomes a blank canva that you may to do with what you will. The question is what will you do with it?

Many student have very specific field th y would like to go into. For example, Dena Pester plans to go to SCC to begin her counseling degree and later transfer to U L to get a degree in child p ychology.

"I want to be a school counselor because I want to be able to connect with kids and help them through the same things that I have gone through," she explained.

"I want to go to U Lor Vanderbilt University and study environmental science or pharmacology. I really like chemi try and the envoirment is an important i sue especially right now," said Victoria Shum.

Mark Friend was offered a Regent's scholar hip and is attending U -L to study civil engineering because he has always found it interesting and enjoy designing.

Aubrey Hall will also be attending U Land studying criminal justice. "I have wanted to do it since I was little; I want to be a federal agent," Hall explained. He also plan to participate in military ROTC.

Senior year can definitely be nerve-wracking but it can al o be really fun as senior create memories they will never forget. eniors, when you hear your name called in May, no matter what your plan are or where you're going, ,remember, the opportunitie are endle You can achieve anything you set your mind to. For the future, the world i yours.

Story and photo by Emily Wicht

So many decisions! Dana Norris sits down with Bill Beard to discuss post high school goals. Many seniors turn to their counselors for advice on colleges and future careers

Jonathan Grebosky James Green Jordan Green

Austin Gregg Marisa Griffin Sara Gulliksen

Erik Gustafson Jasmin Gutierrez Kalyn Haase

Ethan Hale Aubrey Hall Erik Hall

Brendan Hanlon • Gabrielle Hansen Ricardo Hanson

Bradley Hawkinson Clayton Hayes Madison Hayward

Maggie Hefner Madeleine Heiser

Alena Hejl

Taylor Hemberger

Jacob Henjes Brendon Henning

Jess Henrickson Robert Hepburn

Derek Hess

Lilly Hinrichs Justin Hoffman

Nathan Hoffman Kyle Holman Annalisa Holmgren Taylor Hoover-Tilton

Shane Horken McKennaHom

Elisabeth Home Ethan Home

Chelsea Homer

Tanesha Howland Adem Hrustemovich

Virginia Hughes Collin Humphrey

Jessica Hunt Larissa Irvin Corey Jacox Levi J aspersen

Catherine Johnson Jeffery Johnson Sean Jones Tyler Jones Garrett Kallhoff

Room for Word~

Seniors look for impiration in surprising places. The folio-wing famous quotes best describe their senior year and how they h c1ve grown through high school:

"Be who you are and sav wlut vou feel, because those ,,ho 1i1ind don't m~1ttcr, ,md tho;e who 1;1atter don't mind." Dr. Seus , chosen by Shyann Copos

"A room without books is like ,1 body without a soul." --Marcus Tullius Cicero, chosen by Kalie Merrick

"I should haYC checked myself." --'the guy who ,, rechd himself,' chosen by Aaron Bubb

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." --Walt Di ney, chosen by Sarni Michaud

"You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough."--Mae West, chosen by Megan Berens

'Tm not afraid to die, I just don't \Vant to be there when it happens." \X'oody Allen, chosen by Ian haffer

"I'm so clever that sometimes I don't understand a ingle \\ ord of what I am saying."-- Oscar \Vilde, chosen by Jack Rodenburg

"Life is \Yhat happens to you while you're bus;y nuking other pLms.'' --John Lennon, chosen by Ethan Hale

"He's like a drug for you, Bella.''-- Stephenie Meyer, chosen by Alex Steele

"Be kind, for c, eryone you meet is fighting a harder battlc.''--Plato, cho'>en h:, Brendon Henning

"A clc\er pcr<;on solves ,1 problem. A wise person avoids it."-Albert Einstein, chosen by Logan Garbcrs

''Life is; not measured lw the number of breaths we take, but the moments that take ~ur breath awav.''-- Mava Angelou, chosen by\\ ill Voelker • ,

"The only rule is don't be boring and dress cute wherever you go. Life is too short to blend in."-- Paris Hilton, cho en by Victoria Bayer

"If you want to know\\ hat ,1 man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not hi equals.'' --J.K. Rowling, chosen by Zach Tafoya

"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself."-- George Bernard Shaw, chosen by Camille Bucknor

"1 othing is impossible, the\\ ord itself say 'I'm possible'!"--Audrey Hepburn, chosen by Hope Edwards

"Life is all about ha\ ing a ood time.''-- Miley C) rus, cho en b) Josh \X'hyrick

"In our world politic · have replaced philosophy." Martin L. Gross, chosen by Jame Cumpston

Camron Keeney Andrea Keller Logan Kemp

Blake Kennedy Brook Kennedy Kierstin Kennedy

Mitch Kilgore Alena Kinsey

Adam Klanecky Alec Knobel

Kristen Knox

Becca Koehler • Alissa Kohmetscher Brianna Korn

Jesse Kraft Shea Kravig Ashlyn Kroulik

Garret Krueger Kayla Krueger Molly Krumm Katherine Kruse

Ashley Kuntz

Chad Landenberger Alecia Langan Alysa Lavedas Smith Raquel Lawhorne

Jayson Layton Amy Leach

Robert Lechleitner Trey Lessman

Willow Lessman Sadie Lewallen

Robert Lewicki

Amanda Ligenza Morgan Litchfield Marvin Littrell Vicki Liu

Kat Lohrbeig EmmaLoos Dustin Lorenzen A J Lowery Liza Lucas Rylie Luedtke

Cody Lutz Darci Lynes Dylan Lyness Joshua Lynn Siann Lyon

gerving the Community

Four hundred thirty-two students from Southeast came to volunteer on October 1, 2011 for the first annual Student Serve.

"Student Sen e is a student led district wide e, em in which every school and every grade volunteered throughout their community," explained Hope Edward , one of the students whose inspiration created this new district-wide activity. The high school tudents were able to volunteer in bu , ine ses and organizations while elementary and middle school student completed projects at their schools.

With such a wide variety of places for the students to volunteer, ' tudents were more open to participating in the day of community service.

Vicki Liu was among the many students who took part "I went with the Lincoln Southeast Student Council to volunteer at the Friendship Home,"said Liu. "Almost evervonc from student council went and we did yard work " •

In tead of going by themselves many students went in group

"Just about the whole cross country team went," said Jessica Hunt. "It was really fun. We met at outheast. Then we all ran together to the place where ,-ve volunteered."

"For me it was rewarding to see everything come together," aid Liu. She was a part of the student team who pla.nned Student Serve, which is envisioned a an annual event.

ext year will be even better. Edward put it be t, "It will be cool!"

By Annali a Holmgren

Joining the cause The cross country team does their part and p articipates in Student Se rve. They ran to Pioneer's Park where they did a vari e ty of tasks like planting trees and spre ad ing mu lch.

Photo courtesy of David Nebel

Mason Mabin Ryan Macdonald Emma Magsamen

Collin Marshall Andrew Martin Anna Matveyeva

Sean Maw Corey Maxfield Skyler May

Joshua Mayer Kayla McCall Victoria McCall

Marian McCoy Connor McDonald Taylor McGinnis

Jacob McKee Michael McKee

Gregory McKinney Afton Meints Ben Melcher Kalie Merrick Lauren Meter

Samantha Michaud Cassie Mickle Kayla Mieth Ian Miller Rebekah Miller Trevor Miller

Brittany Mitchell Ryan Moats

Tanner Morton

William Mosley

Billy Mounce Scott Mowrey

Cole Munsterman Makaila Murphy Amren Murray Juan Nava Nava Kari Nelson

Wyatt Nelson Tri Nguyen Vinh Nguyen Paige Nielsen Connor Nissen Hayden Nobbman

Dana Norris Derek Notaro Madison Novak Zac Novak Grace Nygaard

Mernorie~ Created

Reminiscence: the act or process of recalling past experiences, events. It' hard to believe that it's almost over. Senior spend their day in their last year of high school in a clas room counting the time 'ti! the bell rings and then move on with their day

For ome athletes, their pictures will adorn the wall, which has teased them of the glory of a tate championship victory their entire school career, for years to come. For others, the memories will linger in the threads of lettermen jackets, spanning their badge of honor from academics to extracurricular activities.

Yet, the stories of their high school years aren't a simple as that. For some seniors, the events that have taken place over the past four years have really helped shape them today.

Jessica Gehr explained how her favorite experience in school actu~lly happened out ide of school at the DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida. It was here that J e sica qualified to compete in busines service at DECA tate.

Other eniors' favorite experience aren't as elaborate as Jessica's. Sean Maw said that hi favorite experience was junior year when he got to leave campus for lunch for the first time. "It was a new experience and I got to bond with my friends in different ways ! " proclaimed Sean.

Madison Hayward excelled in pottery class during her high school year . "Pottery allowed nie to be creative an'd make cool pots and other ceramics. The teachers also gave u a lot of freedom during class," explained Madison.

Story and photo by Tobie Abel

Remember when Sean Maw laughs as he remininsces about his high school experience. He says he believes that high school was the builiding block for his future.

Matthew O'Rourke Jeffery Orth Brooke Panzer

Michael Paronto Jordan Payne

Da ' Vitrius Perkins Dena Pester Colby Peterson

Dalton Petty Alissa Pierce

Jazmine Pinto Erin Piper

Sarah Post Jared Poulsen Madi Pratt

Addison Presnell

Dy Ian Reddick

Colby Richards

Jack Rodenburg

Abby Rupp

Adam Schmidt

Ryan Prevo Ethan Radenslaben Jeevan Rajagopal

Jesse Reiling Kaitlin Reimer Jessica Ricardez

Meka;rla Rickman Trevin Roberson Dustin Roberts

Lacey Roe Joseph Rogge Michael Romanek Keenen Russell Hunter Salter Jordan Sasse

Matt Schmitt Rachel Schmitt Ryan Schmitz

Zachary Rathjen Logan Raymond

Estefania Ricardez Hernandez Taylor Rice

Ricky Roberts Kevin Rock

Alex Rousseau Kevin Roy

Joslyn Schmutte Taylan Schoen

Pre~~ing Rewind

Over the last four years, eniors have gone through a lot. From embarrassing moments, to moments of fame, high school i definitely a journey for all. But would you ever want to press the rewind button to live omething over again? Some tudents would.

Elsa Do Ran would have pu hed the rewind button to fre hman year. "I would have been more erious with my school work, rather than mes ing around and having fun with friends in cla s," she said, adding, "I probably also would have joined theatre, becau e I like to entertain people with my funny personality."

Zoe Chromzak said that if she could press rewind he would have joined the speech team as a freshman. "I loved being on it for two years, and I wi h I would have had more experience," she explained.

Paige Davis would also press the rewind button. "I wish I would have joined DECA because it was so much fun!"

Nick White said that he would have joined the Clarion taff sooner. He thought about doing it earlier, because he might consider a career in publications.

Kyle Holman said, "I would take more drawing classes because I enjoy my art class."

Whether you accompli hed everything you planned on doing in high school or not, would you press the rewind button to see what you could have changed?

Reading relaxes me Elsa DoRan reads a book on the benches in the commons. DoRan spent a lot of her time reading books in the final days of senior year

Story and photo by Joseph Bloom

Joel Schroeder

Brianna Scott Carlos Servan Ian Shaffer

Jenni Sherwood Thomas Shinaut Victoria Shum

Ryan Sievers Jacob Sirnnitt

Dani Sittler

Abbey Smith Cami Smith Eli Smith

Louis Smith Skyler Smith Tre'Von Snell

Trevor Spane}

Kaine Splichal Wendy Spoor Tate Spreier Alexander Steele

Arthur Stewart Javonte Stewart Doug Stone

Steven Strasburg Lauren Stricker Darien Swan

Zachary Tafoya Abdul Talat

Audrey Tang

Hanna Taylor Logan Tenopir

Spencer Tepe

Khanh Thai Jules Thomas Tekheya Thompson Zach Thurman

Everett Toothaker • Dalena Tran

Kyle Trewhitt Autumn Trujillo Taylor Turner Collin Tussing

Savannah Tyrrell Ashley Ulrich Forrest Umshler Leah Urbank Tyler Van Gundy David Vanoumey

The Critter~ We Care ~or

Pet) can be a big part of a student' , life. Some students devote large amounts of time and energy to taking care of their pets.

Addison Presnell has a bunny.

Presnell said, "I have to clean his cage once a week, feed him every day. He hates carrots, and I have to take him outside at least once a week."

Taking care of a bunn) may not be a · demanding ,ls taking care of ·ome other anim,11 . Bigger animals demand a lot more work

Gn in Elznic has pent hi , whole life on the farm. During that time he has had a large array of animals.

"We've had cows, a donkey, goat, miniature pony, a horc;;e, and a pig," said Elznic.

Each animal is demanding and requires their O'\\ n special attention.

"The calves we have a big bottle we feed them with. And then you raise them to be cows," explained Elznic. "We have to feed them twice a day for about a month then we "\\ itch to grain. It's sometimes hard to work on the farm, but it's rewarding and different "

Of all his animals Elznic' favorite is his horse, "It's like a big dog that you get to ride."

\Vhether you have a dog, a cat or a CO\V you learn something . Having a pet can teach you a variety of thing , such as responsibil ity and the experience that come along 'with caring for another living thing.

Story by Kaine Splichal and Annalisa Holmgren

Got milk? Gavin Elznic feeds his calves from a trough. It would be another two month before the calves were old enough to fend for themselves. Photo courtesy of Dale Etznic

Breooa Vargas Rcxhiguez

Alexis Voges-Moore

McKenzie Wagner

Hannah Wampler

Michaela West

Joseph V oboril

Allison Voges-Moore

Gavin Wallace Megen Warren

Jordan Vondra

Nathan Walter

Daniel Washington

Megan Wehling

Morgan Westenburg Alyssa Westerfield

Catron Whaley Joslynn White Nathan White Nick White

Sam White Taylor Whitson

Joshua Whyrick Ryan Wichtendahl Anastasia Wickizer Connor Wicks

Laniece Wiggs Brittny Wilhelm

Shay Wilhite Lauren Wilke Davonnis Wilkinson Carrie Williams

J aLissa Williams

Talia Williams

Nate Williamson Rachel Wilson Garrett Windle Chase Winkler

Bre Wright

Connor Zink

Elizabeth Zurfluh Schyler Zutavern

K&l

Lisa Brune

StuCo I NHS I SAWC

Lisa Brune was Student Council historian this year and has been a member of student council all of her four years at LSE and has rece ived a letter , a pin and a bar. She has been a membe r of the YWCA Lincoln ' s Young Women Advisory Board for four years Brune has been on Honor Roll all eight semesters , received a letter and two pins in academics and is a member of National Honor Society She is the co-chair of No Limits Youth Advisory Board and a member of the Saratoga Elementary Community Advisory Group.

Student Advocates for World Change

Orchestra- Received Letter

Top 3% -Sophomore and Freshman year

Jessica Gehr DECA I Athlete I Scholar

Jessica Gehr has actively participated in volleyball, tenn is, DECA, and speech. She has also been on Honor Roll , received the 4.0+ award, has been in the top 3% of her class and has lettered in speech , academics , athletics and DECA She has also won the Scholar Athlete Award. Gehr was the DECA State Vice President of Publications and LSE State Liaison. She was also part of the LPS Student Serve Marketing Team

Wesleyan Honor Student

DECA President during her junior year

Top l O Business Services Marketing at DECA International Career Department Conference

Skyler May Theater I StuCo I Key Club

Skyler May has been involved in Student Council for four years and has been the secretary, and was the vice president this year She has also been on Honor Roll all eight semesters and holds letters in academics , theater, and student council. May was an active member of Key Club and Drama Club She was involved in multiple theater productions at LSE including acting roles , stage crew, props mistress , hair and makeup crew and stage-managing

International Thespian Pin

Saratoga Elementary volunteer

Received High Achievement and Leadership Award form the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks

Dylan Dragoo Football I Basketball IBaseball

Dylan Dragoo participated in football, basketball and baseball all four years he's been at LSE and is a Scholar Athlete in all three sports He earned a three-sport athletic letter and is a Scholar Athlete in all three sports. Dragoo has also been on Hono r Roll for eight semesters and is an active voluntee r at Rousseau Elementary and a Homer's Heroes volunteer. Dragoo also received the Elks Male Athlete award during his junior year.

Center for People in Need volunteer

Academic Letter

Academic All-State for Baseball, Basketball and Football

Erik Gustafson

Diver I Singer I Mathematian

Erik Gustafson has been an active participant l n swimming and div ing every year , earning the title of State Diving Champion as a junior. He also broke the 25 -year-old school record this year , earning 501.75 points Gustafson has been on Honor Roll every semester and has received the 4.0+ award He was also a member of the Math Club and has taken part in UNL Math Day Gustafson was a member of the Southeast varsity swing choir , Countesses and Noblemen

Southeast Barbershop Octet, the Do-Re-Migos

Bright Lights volunteer

All American Sports Award

Jack Rodenburg

Pianist I Singer I Composer

Jack Rodenburg has participated in Student Council every year and served as president this year He has received the 4.0 + award and has been on Honor Roll all eight semesters Rodenbur f holds letters in tennis , academics and band He has been a member of Varsity Jazz Band and varsity jazz choir, Ars Nova. Rodenburg was also th E Nebraska Student Council's District 6 President. He organized and produced "Jack Rodenburg and Friends Fundraiser'' for Lighthouse, raising $7,000

Member of PANgea Steel Drum Band

20 l l Young Artist Award for Piano-Composition

20 l l Lincoln Music Teachers Association Composition Contest receiving l st place in the Senior Division

Hope Edwards

Volunte er I Scholar I Activist

Hope Edwards has been in the top 3% of her class every year and has received the 4 0 + award and the AP Scholar with Honor Award Edwards was the Executive Director of the first ever LPStudent SeNe and also has been on the LPS Youth Advisory Board to the super intendent for three years as well as the Mayor's Youth Advisory Counc il. Edwards was also involved in peer mediation and was the LPS nominee for "Straight Talk from Students " by the Nebraska Association of School Boards

Orphanage worker at Dupnitsa & Sofia in Bulgaria

Director of the after-school Math Program at the Calvert Recreational Center

Summer Camp Counselor at Maranatha Bible Camp

Brendon Henning

Tennis I DFA I Volunteer

Brendon Henning has participated in tenn is all fo ur years and has been on Honor Roli every semes t er

He is in the Top 3% of h is class Ove r the past four years, Henning volunteered for multiple organi~ations such as Kids Against Hunger , the Matt Talbot KitGhen, the Salvation Army , and Bright Lights and was also an active participate in LPS Student SeNe this year. He is a member of the Lincoln - Lancaster County Youth Health Advisory Board

Student Mediator

Elks Lodge #80, 201 l Outstanding Student in Industrial Technology •

Member of the Cornhusker Boys State Supreme Court

Emily Toalson Dancer I Cheerleader I NHS

During her time at Southeast, Emily Toalson has been an active part of cheerleading and the Shirette dance team holding Captain positions on both teams She is also a two time Cheerleading All-American Nominee and recipiant of the AllAmerican Dancer award Toalson has been a volunteer for Bryan LGH , the Lux Center for the Arts, Arts Incorporated and Rock the Block. She has also been on Honor Roll every semester receiving and academic letter , pin , and the 4.0+ award

National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine

The American Heart Association Sweetheart Program

Elks Award for the Arts

Trey Foster ~Football I Track I Volunteer

Trey Foster was co-Gaptain of the varsity football and trac k (shotput and discus) teams and he lettered in both sports. He was a member of the Homecoming court and he ·also earned an academic letter. Foster has been an act ive member in Newman United Methodist Church singing in choir and working with younger kids He also went on a m ission trip to Tuscaloosa , Alabama to help vict ims rebuild their lives after a

"" tornado destroyed most of the city last April.

Fellowship

of Christian Athletes

Volunteer coach for the NCAA Sharks Football

Volunteer at the Matt Talbot Kitchen and People's City Mission

Lilly Hinrichs

Swimmer I Diver I GDFA

Lil)y Hinrichs has been in the top 3% of her class every year , earned the 4 0 + award every year and is a member of the National Honor Society. She earned 3 varsity letters in diving and has been the State Div ing Champion and is in the Omaha World-Herold Diving Hall of Fame. In addition , Hinrichs was the 2010 Sports lllustrate d January/ February SportsKid of the Month , nominated by USA Diving Lilly was a member of Court Choir, Sign Language Club and Medical Club

20 l 2 Olympic Trials in 3-meter Synchronized and l 0-meter

Platform Individual

USA Diving Junior National Champion

GDFA Co-President 4.0+ Award

Will Weber Soccer I Football Basketball

Will Weber has been a three -season athlete during his years at Southeast. Weber was a member of the State Championship football team this year and has also been a member of the varsity basketball and soccer teams. He was one of the captains of the 20 l 2 varsity soccer team. Weber has recieved the 4 0+ award and was on the Honor Roll during his senior year. He also participated in school activities as a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Varsity Soccer captain

Knightbook

Knight gwag!

Skateboarding --a long time lowd sport all across the world. The e three juniors, Nate Hillis, Darian Moffitt and \X' e ton Cotton, talked about hmv much they enjoy this sport and the motivation behind them.

"I saw people at Peter Pan (Park)as a youngster and realized I wanted to learn how to , kate," Hillis aid about his first time skating. He st<1rted skating even years ago as a child and worked his way up to a hard·working skater now.

Moffitt started a little younger, eight years ago and Cotton is the youngest skater in the group who tarted four years ago but is still an amazing skater.

Thcv're far from ordinarv when it comes to {heir fashion. Even though thev have a "don't care" attitude as Moffitt clai~1s, they still try to match and look put together. Hillis loves to wear Slim-Straight jearns from Cord and wears Preci ion and Altimont. Moffitt likes to wear straight jeans from Krew and wear , the brand Mattix, and Cotton wears Slim from Krew, Altimont, or DGK and like the brands Diamond, Supreme, ike SB, and Vans.

These kid work hard to accomplish their ports and even though they -weat and bleed and get scraped up, they still look good doing it!

tory by Tayler Wolbert

Kick it! (top) Dorian Moffitt concentrates on landing his trick! And, of course, landing it! (below) Nate Hillis is always on his grind! Skating has been his hobby since childhood. Photos by Seth Printz

Jordan Ackerman

cKenzie Anderson Abigail Apking

Eliot Appleget Megan Arens

Zachary Baillie Brady Ball

Austin Barclay

Austin Barrett

Brooke Barrow Chad Bartels Shanna Beall Taylor Beck

Mercedes Bennett Blake 1 Berner Logan Biltoft

Ray Boldin • Debrah Bonnell Daniel Borstelmann

Emma Brenning Cale Brodersen Sojourner Brown

Alishia Bullock Marcus Bunde Angel Burt

Taylor Buuck . Haden Calegan Taylen Cameron

Jordan Carpenter -Mason Carpenter Alex Carroll

Nathan Blazek

Alex Bouvier

Kyle Brunner

Rachael Burt

Miranda Cannon

Dakota Case

Jason Bockoven

Tobias Bowers

Mackenzie Buckley

Elly Burton

Ellen Carey

Matthew Case

Alec Brehm

Mady Buettner

Gustav Carlson Dymond Casillas

Grant Cooper

MaxCuppens Bobby Curry

Steven Delair

Sterling Dorton James Douglass

Jordan Drake Austin Dredge La'Terria Duffie Treva Dulaney

Will Ehrman

Cassie Eloge

Noah En Taylor Erickson

Adam Ertl

I Siera Ewert

Drew Farrar

Sheldon Fotinos

Emily Furse Kyndra Gabriel Joey Gallagher

KwalishaGallardoFranklin Brittany Garland

Sam Garner

Knightbook

~andling the Pressure

For many students, junior year is the most challenging. Classe are getting harder, there is more pressure knowing that col leges arc beginning to look at your grades, many students participate in more than one activity, and many have jobs. How does one h.mdle activities, jobs, a social life and eight hours of school, ,md still have time for homework from your eight hours worth of classes?

"I re-write everything and I like to go to some place with a peaceful environment to studv like Meadowlark Coffeehouse," aid Chloe DcCoito

"I go over individual section of each chapter one at a time," said Dayna Pulver.

"Cramming, cramming and more cramming," joked oah Ponto\\.

Multiple AP classes also add to the \"\ orkload of many juniors. "I like to diYide my big ,1ssignment up into smaller ones by doing different assignments at the same time I focus on classes I have first during the day and go on from there," said Brooke Barrow. She was enrolled in all three AP classes anilable to juniors.

"Every day I do my homework right away so then I have time to relax," said Jordan Carpenter. ' :AP classe are worth taking, although there is a heavy workload. You can get college credit and it introduces you to the workload that you \Yill have in college," added Carpenter.

Story and photo by Emily \X ' icht

Juniors

Wisdom Wednesdays Brandon Elwell and Brooke Barrow study Black Boy in Johnna Graff's AP Lang/ Comp. Many juniors took dual enrollment classes for college credit.

Kayla Glasgow

Eliza Hager

Morgan Gasseling Brenden Gatzemeyer Coby Gibilisco

Lukas Gilliland

Logan Gienn

Bri any

Samuel Guyer

Danika Haase-Brown

Jessa Hamilton Maddy Hansen Spencer Hansen

M~Hansen-H~ Sarah Hardy

Farida Hassan Amanda Hayes

Claire Hemp~l Allison Hergenrader

Lauren Higgins Na than Hillis

Callie Holt

Ira Humm Hannah Hundley

Kyle Harrah Sarah Harre

Carissa Hecht

Jake Hergott

Avery Hoagland Joey Hoile

Jeaneeya Hopgood Kaylor Horton

Morgan Hurley Zachary Hurst

Corey Harris

Bailey Heil

Jeffrey Herpolsheimer

Luke Holdsworth

Lacey Houlihan

Jackson Ingram

Derek Harris Macee Helmick

J Andrea Holt

Brooklyn Hubert

Brittany Isom

Joshua Jones

Andy Kang

Chase Keitges

Danielle Kostal

Cody Kotas

Tiffany Kotlarz Hayley Krull

Alec Lake

Samantha Lee

Zachary Lewis

•err~ Loadholt

Agustin Loyola Real

Terry Luu _April Lyman Jack Maclean

Mercedes Madlock Madilyn Madsen Juniors

Julian Marc~llo

Tae Mays

Creighton Miller

Caleb Milliken

Joel Morro

i Cloeme Mullison Leta Mumgaard Rue Mumgaard Jenna Munsterman Meghan Munyon Matt Myers

Jake Nannen

Eric Oman

Luke Peterson

Jacob Potthoff

Noah Prichard ~ennadee Pringle

Dayna Pulver Michad Rader Jordan Ragland

Evan Riner

Desmond Robins~n

rah

Katie Saunders

Mercedes Schultz Micah Schumacher

Emma Scudder Ella Seacrest

Anthony Sgroi

Mark Stephens

Logan Thomas

Steven Thomas Dennis Thompson

\\nl I I ~-,..-r Bryce T arletsky

Lizzie Thorne Anne Tinkham

Is it a, b, c or d? Sydney Loadholt studies during third period for an upcoming ACT test. In hopes of getting a good grade, many anticiipated the day and took practice test s or test prep classes.

Te~ting Knights .

Many juniors were not looking forward to ACT testing. They were nervous about the te t.

"In order to go to college I needed to do good," explained Sydney Loadholt.

Every student was also worried about the preparation for the test.

"I went to a tutor, and bought a book from Barnes and Noble," explained Logan Biltoft.

Taking a test that is for college adds more pressure on the students. The key to ucces would be to focus in class, study at home, and to not stres too much.

Paden Jacob advi ed, 'Take a lot of notes o you know the information and to work hard."

Story and photo by Sierra Loadholt

Katie W andzilak Jake Weber Tanner Webster

I Stephen Volkmer

Meredith Wekesser

Ryan Tuder Travis Turner

Dani Vallis Jacob Van Buskirk

True Vaske Giovanni V ermaas Jake Virus

Nathan Wahlman Aaron Walker

Tyler Warner ·

Kirstie Watson

Isaiah Wells Christopher West Veronica Westbrook

An estendorf Micheala W ver

EmilyWicht Austin Wiese Matthew Wilcher

Louden Wilken

Emma Williams Keiron Williams

Ashtyn Wilson Nick Wimmer Alexandra Windle Jasmine Winter Tayler Wolbert

Alex Wooten Zachary Wormley

Chloe Worth Megan Wright

Hans Zander Brandon Zerfass Savannah Carter Elif Dereci Valerie Gooding

Luke Johnson Michael Onoshko Jeffrey Schroedl Philipp Spenner

Cal eb T essema

getting Goal~

Every year millions of Americans make a New Year's resolution. But even more pivotal in our lives is the moment when we decide what we want to have accomplished by the end of our senior year.

Bob Olsen said, "Setting goals gi ve you something to try as oppo ed to just doing whatever."

The goals we set tell a lot about our personality: do we value athletic or academic achievements? Maybe we'd rather spend time doing community ervice. \v'hatcver our goals, it is important to check our progress every fe\v years. How far have we come? Are we on track? Did our goals change? For mo ' thigh schoolers, sophomore year seem , like a good time to check their progress.

Elaina Dye took some time to reflect on her goals and the progre she' made. "When I was a freshman (at Lincoln Southwest) my main goal was to have fun and figure out what career I'd want to purse " However she soon crvstallized more tangible goals For El~ina, movie like Pixar' s W'all-E inspired her and she's considering a career making storyboards) stories that will touch other people D~ e would also like to participate in the Arts and Humanities program.

\X'h ,neYer she may pur ue, Dye hopes to do something with art Moreover, getting good grades i one of Elaina's most important goals. "It's kind of stupid if you don't set goals if you don't know what you want to do, how will you do it?" she explained Elaina calls her , elf a 'lazy perfectionist' so etting goals help her to prioritize and stay on track. That di cipline has certainly paid off for Dye who has received interest from Full Sail University and hopes to get a full ride scholarship. "I just w,mna do something awe ome," ' he commented.

Storv bv Paul Sutter

Sophomore s

Let ' s paint Elaina Dye sits down and brainstorms an ide a to paint. Art is a big part of her life and plans to go far wi t h it. Photo By Annalisa Holmgren

YovanaAliaga unton Derek Allen icole Allgood

Rodrigo Amaral Roberto Amaya Hailey Andelt Breann Anderson

Jaeden Anderson Lucas Anders Jared Andrade Tiffany Andretti

Jason Andrews Shelby Applegate Tareik Artis Garrett Atkinson

Kelsey Bailey Draven Barker Josipa Bartula Trey Beamon

Nicole Bechard Nolan Beck Logan Beebe Brook Benes Kali Berner Ben Bird •

Jacob Bishop Megan Bjorkman Levi Blacketer Braedon Blazek Mathew Bliss Tyler Blush

Jenna Bockoven Brian Bodtke Trenton Bogenreif

Nick Bohlke Austin Bolender LeeAnn Bosques

.. Kaitlyn Bowen Kiara Bowling

Dani Bradley Molly Bretz Hope Brewster Anthony Brienzo

Kaylee Briggs • Joshua Brown Hunter Brummer Kevlin Bruns Kendra Bubb Stacie Bubb

Faith Bullock Amanda Carr Daniel Casburn Logan Case Mikaela Cauble Kaitlin Cech

Bradley Clevinger

Sean Cords Jackson Costello

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Marshall Dean

Dean Degraw

Mujo Deronjic

Chase Dill

Michael Do Ran

Anna Donley Nick Dosskey Vladislav Dubchakov Bailey Dufoe

Joel Ebers

Hannah Evertson

Dalton Fenner

Adam Fitzgibbon

Aryn Flaig

Ethan Freese

Jadyn Fulk

Mauricio Garcia Arevalo

Christian Gardner

Cassandra Garland Adam Gearhart

Sophomores

Guilty Plea~ure~

Guilt) pleasure is a psychological feeling and it happens when something makes you feel good and gives you pleasure but at the same time makes you feel guilty. People have guilty pleasure to relieve stress and help them through their day.

Kara Poteat has a guilty plea ure of drinking Juicc Stop. " I ha Ye at least one a week, its just so good," explained Poteat.

Some people have guilty pleasure that make them feel good about their appearance, such as Emily Hayward

"My guilty pleasure i tanning," said Hayward In the U S an average of one million people go tanning in a salon a day. Hay\Yard said, "I tan so I'm not pale, it makes me feel good and rejuvenated."

Kaleb Duncan spends a lot of time doing hi guilty pleasure. About two hours a day Duncan plays Modern Warfare 3. "On the weekends I play up to 8 hours." said Duncan, adding, "it makes me feel BA."

Garrett Atkinson loves fast food. "My favorite fast food place to go is Taco Inn," said Atkinson. ':I get fa t food about three times a week . "

By Madeleine Heiser

Sun kissed. Emily Hayward shows off her handy little tanning card. She has the card with her almost everyday.

Photo by Annalisa Holmgren

Luke Gifford Brittany Glaser

Natalie-Ayn Gray Aidan Graybill

Keenan Haberlan I

Britt Harshb Andrew Hatch •

Julian Hayden

Trenton Hays Emily Hayward

Frank Hefner

Michaela Hefner

Jordan Hemberger Selena Henjes Aaron Henrickson Cory Henrickson Emily Hergenrader Ray Hernandez

Jake Hess Thomas Hickenbottom Brennan Hill Jaylee Hinrichs ValeriaHongHemandez Austin Hoops

Kira Hoover Jeff Hoppe Claire Hoppmann Adam Horn Graison Horn Amanda Horner

Xavier Horton Stuart Howerter Jackson Huber

Mackenzie Huls Kristina Ilic Jory Ingram

Mary James Bailey Jex Lukas Jilg AkyshaJohnson Carly Johnson DivayreanJohnson

Hunter Johnson Mariah Johnson Ty Johnson Benjamin Johnston Mark Jones Gunner Jorgensen

Edis Karahodzic

Ian Keady

Brennon Kluver

Garrett Kraus

Kayla Lee

Hannah Lehnert

Skyler Leishman

Brandon Lepard

Steven Lewis

Samantha Ligenza

Cortney Litchfield

nn Luebbe

S~lar Melbye

Miranda Melson Katharina Merriman

Alaina Meter

Read Meyers

Catnpu~ life v~ Young life

Campus Life and Young Life are generally the same idea. It's a rather large group of high chooler getting together to hang out, have a good time with each other, and focu a little bit more on God. Young Life happen once a week; it's usually at 8:08 (don't be late! ) Young Life Club is held every club A and B day. In the mornings here at school, the members mostly play games, and focus a little less on religion.

In the evenings is where it tends to get a little more serious and a little le game Je sic Maynard, a member of Young Life, aid she enjoy · it becau c it's a fun time to socialize ,vith friends outside of chool. Maynard wa one of the people who learned about Young Life while they were till in middle school attending the middle , chool equivalent, Wyld Life.

Campus Life has just about the -ame general idea. A group of students get together every Tuesday night to ocialize, talk about God, and have a fun time outside of the hard work at school. Bailey Jex ha been attending ince her fre hman year.

"I found out about it through a flyer I ,va handed last year by one of the leaders and went one night to see what it was like, and I've been going ever since. It ju t feels like a afe place to connect with God and it' · a great time to ju t ulk to friend , ," Jex explained.

Story by Julia Faden

Having a blast Brooke Lattimer, Chris1y Shuster), Emily Hergenrader, Carly Johnson and Steve Dosskey (LSE 2011) are all smiles at the Young Life Frontier Ranch camp in Colorado summer of 2011

Rapellling was an unforgettable experience.

Photo by Kaitlin Re imer

Lyndsey Mickle

Mariah Nelsen

Aaliyah Miller Dylan Miller Sara Miller

Ka laMilton Josef Min tie

Sydney Mischni d

Andrew Moen Alexander Mohr

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Nicholas Morse Nathan Mosier Deanna Mosley

Brody Myers · Dayne Neal

Michaela Neal

L. Nore

Trip Ogden

Bob Olson Ana Paez

Clayton Peterson Hannah Peterson

Haylie Pointer Audree Pool

Alex Pytlik Zillig Meg Rask

Lindsey Reigert Devin Rezac

Marissa Roesler Charles Rosenthal

Alexis Page Katrina Patzel

Holly Pham

Kara Poteat Larenz Proctor

Meyers Read Peter Read

Taylor Richards Riley Rico

Aliecia Ross Savannah Ross

Greta Petersen

Colton Pinkerton

Thomas Petersen

Callie Piper

Emma Province Zvonimir Pusnik

Carly Rediger Kaitlyn Reichwaldt

Kwame Robertson Elizabeth Rockefeller

Emily Rownd Jay Ruiz

Zaynab Said

Kyle Scheel

Brandon Schuman

Alicia Smith Dylan Smith Matthew Smith

I Robin Schurman

Bryan Soderquist

Robin Sc~tt

Cidney Sohrweid

Alex Souliere

Dionte Stewart

Trevor Tyson

Austin U rbauer

Emmi Vanderlinden Lanea Vanek Spirit Vaske Christa Virus

Sophomores

Look at that mess. You know your locker's clean if it doesn't look like this. Who actually needs two coats for themselves, an extra pair of shoes, and an extra basket for random items? There is such a thing being too prepared.

Photo by Annalisa Holmgren

Me~~Y Locker~

When coming into high school as a frc hman there were a lot more things to \vo1-ry about than in middle school. avigating the hall , keeping good grades, and e\ en just fitting in were jmt a fe\v of many worrie<;. Keeping a clean locker fell pretty low on that list of priorities.

For Jared Tommeraasen and Brandon Warren using their lockers wasn't even an option. Both said their lockers were just too far from their classes. Tomrncraasen said, "I have maybe a pencil in there, I think."

For the few who didn't use their lockers lugging everything around became a burden. Seth Alder and Elizabeth Saale didn't even have to face that problem. Both of their lockers were in the middle of F-hall.

"I use my locker two to three times a day," Aldei: aid.

Nathan Walker

Joslyn W

Austin Wirthele

Tyler Yates

Admir Zahirovic

Spader Watt

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Garrett Wol

Ted Yates

Angela Young Hunter Young

Roxanne Zerfass

Amanda Albers James Dean

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Dalton Krutz

Callie Quillen

Jason Kuntz

Tasha Lorenzen Matthew Mcguire

Shaleesa Narcisse Tabor Newman

Pumped

1-figh 9.chool Bucket Lis;t

\'<'in a State • \X itne~s a fbsh mob

Championship • Learn to sail a bo.1t

Letter • Get a job

Visit another country • Take a class at U L

Sec L'"- ' York City • Get straight A's for one Make Varsit) semester

Meet Bigfoot • Make Honor Roll Witness 1 flash mob • Graduate

Everv freshman is endowed with a clean slate -~ a new chapter in their life, where thcv are the authors of their own livec;. Th;re are man) things that they \\ant to do before thev leave here. And thev onlv have four years ;o do it.,

"I want to letter in drama or choir," said Aidan Gagner "I've been doing both for a long time . It would be a big accompli hment for me." Gagner added that that he would get a letter jacket to put it on

A common trend was that lots of the freshmen wanted to visit different countries. Gabi Rodgers wants to visit London.

Rodgers explained, "One of my favorite shows is Dr. Who. It is fi lmed in London and I want to experience it for myself. I also want to see Baker St. because I like Sherlock Holmes "

There are some big goal that people have. Good luck!

Stor) and photo by Annalisa Holmgren Freshmen

up kicks Milunovich Zhibek p ractices some soccer moves. Zhibek wants to make the varsity team before she graduates.

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Erik Ackman Ariel Adams Alex Agostine Eduardo Aguilera De La Torre

Alexis Aguilera-Ortiz Jonah Alber Brooklyn Albers Derrick Alder Seth Alder

Adam Alderman Bethany Allen Venus Allen Javier Amen-Figueroi Alvarado Gutierrez

Abbie Andersen Samuel Andersen Champagne Devin Anderson Elipt Anderson Anderson

Brandon Andretti Ian Appleget Jade Ariola Alyssa Atkinson Brooke Bailey

Becca Baillie Austin Baker Billy Baker Colin Baker Sergey Baklykov

Brennan Balogh Kody Barber Ashley Bard Justin Barger Olivia Barks

J oesef Barraza Zach Bash Sam Bates Derek Baumfalk Sam Bayer

Victor Beach Kyleigh Beck Cheyanne Beckner

Diamond Bellew Austin Bennett Ethan Berkebile

Stella Bemadt Tra'Eria Bigby Hailey Bird Collin Blacksher

Kyle Bogart

Antonela Bogdanovic Ethan Bomberg Casey Boring Eastoµ Bomemeier Gavin Boutdy

Gavin Boveia Pierce Bower Kade Bowling

Paige Bradley Alex Brown Duncan Brown

Janice Brown Allison Brubacher Mitchell Bruner Olivier Brutus Kale Bryan-Manin

Amarri Buckner Isaiah Buckner BasakBudak

KarishmaBudhrarn Emilee Buol Hunter Cahoon Taryn Cain Christina Canada

J ack Carey Nathan Carlson

Alexis Camicle Paul Carrasco Asmir Cavalic James Ceraolo Tye Chapelle

Courtney Chapman Kelsi Chapman Andrea Chase Isabel Cheesman Jack Cheesman

Jason Christensen Sam Christensen Dane Chromzak

Sofia Ciotti Joshua Clark Josh Clutter Josh Clyne Asher Colborn Carnation Coleman Jazmyn Coleman Jesse Colhour

Max Colligan Sam Colwell Megan Combs Austin Coudriet Nicholas Cowles Tyler Cox Tanner Crable Austin Crosby

Gwyneth Cross Riley Cuba Serena Cuba Sara Cullinane Peri Cuppens Catherine Curry Dontae Davis Hailey Davis

Shannon Davis Madison Day Angie De Diego Alexis Deets

Rafael Delgado Hayden Dickenson Brad Dickhaut Zoe Dilley

Jenna Doggett Tyra Douglas Billie Douglass Austin Drapal

Risa Degraw Lelani Delancy Eli Delaney

Lane Dillon Tony Dinneen

I Isabel Delany

Tessa Dobrosky

Alex Drayer Wayne Dreith Patrick Dugan Chandler Duncan

Parker Durham John Ebers Tyler Echternach Zia Eckerson Madison Eckstrom Ethan Edgar Harrison Eldorado Cameron Empfield

Alex Engberg Greyson Engle Kennyth English Trevin Erickson Ramsey Essex Adam Etheredge Hannah Everett Javier Faalii

Ethan Fackler Max Ferguson Ashton Field Abbey Fielder August Flachsbart· Morgan Fleener Will Fleig Miranda Flowers

Alexis Folmer Micah Forbes Oziah Jared Friend Georgia Fritz Rebecca Frye Abby Furr Maxine Gadwood Sidney Gaedke

Aidan Gagner Riley Galloway Francisco GarciaKirsten Garrison Alex Garza Nathan Gatzemeyer Darius Geiser Emily Gewecke

Sofia Gibson Darion Girmus

Samantha Gish Chloe Glenn John Golden Salma Gavin Gonzalez Gomez Beltran

Rj Goodell Amanda Goodman Carlita Gorham Joshua Gossard Keenan Gossard Ethan Grafton Megan Graham Yasser Gratol

Jenna Gray Whitney Gray Quinn Grealish Maxfield Green Sarah Green Hailey Greene Megan Gregory Garrett Griffin

Compromise Abby Siedel and Taryn Cain debate the pros and cons of wearing an ID. They both agreed that while it can be a hassle its not that big of deal.

he ID Debate

One of the biggest changes we get used to in the transition to high school is the wearing of IDs. This chcmge is one some of us really don't like dealing with. This brings up the question: do we really need ID's?

Many students are opposed to wearing IDs because they claim it is inconvenient.

"It's kind of a pain to keep track of, and temporaries are annoying," commented Jordan Slightom.

"I don't think we should be required to buy temporary IDs," stated T,1ryn Cain Temporaries cost a dollar and are only valid one day, which is one of the inconveniences that IDs bring. This, however, doesn't give any more validity to the argument that IDs are necessary, it just proves that people think they are annoying.

"I think that students need to be responsible citizens and wear their IDs," commented Judy Hanika, photojournalism teacher and Clarion adviser.

But the story is not all bad when it comes to IDs; some people don't even mind. In fact if anything wearing IDs improves our school in some aspects.

"I don't really mind, it's really not a big deal at all," argued Abby Siedell. "Lunch is sped up ·by IDs; all we have to do is scan our IDs rather than dealing with annoying snap accounts," she added.

Storv and hotob Collin Hum hrev Freshmen

Lucy Groft

Ashley Haas

Dante Hall

JaceyHarms

Anna Haverman

Benjamin Herbel

Nolan Hoffman

Skyler Gubser

Tanner Habel

Anthony Halliburton

Sarah Harris

Alaigha Hayes

Alex Hergenrader

Aidan Hollis

Trishia Gudim Will Guerra Blythe Guyer

Seth Hadenfeldt Will Haefner Piper Hager

Elizabeth Hansen Ilum Hansen Jade Hanson

Fischer Hart Tyler Hattan ryler Havener

Sierra Hearn Luke Hemminger Travis Henninger

Luke Hestermann ZikeaHill Brianna Hoffman

Drew Holman Baily Holmes Luis Hong

Michael Hoppe 2.achary Houchens • Cassidy Houlihan Erykah Houser Ceare Howland

Joseph Hundley Austin Hurt Tia Immonen

Ashley Itzen Chris Jansen

Jack Johnson J aya Johnson Josiah Johnson Morgan Johnson Philip Johnson

Tommy Keene Adam Keester Logan Keitges Kaelie Kellner Jacob Kennedy

Coltin Klaus Hannah Sarah Kornbluh Rachel Kostal Will Kravig Koehler-Christensen

Marina Kushner Noah Kuszak Delaine Lagge Bryan Lam · Breanna Langan

Joshua Lawson Mc Kinsey Leaf Jonathan Lederer

Alexandra Lee Braden Lehn

Annie Hua Hrustemovic

Brittany Jensen Shawn Jewell

EmmaJolton Kylee Jones

Max Kiely Jordan King

Jaden Krolikowski Shelby Krueger

Alexis Langer Kael Larson

\ Dylan Lemere Jonathan Lima

MaizieHumm

Brook Johnson

Sarah Karr

Jasmine Kirwan

Michelle Krzycki

Krystn Lawrence

Christopher Lindenmuth

Trey Little

Richard Lucius

Cecilia Mason

Jonathan McCracken

Kaleb Metcalf

Erin Lockhart Madison Loe

Emma Lyness Alexis Madlock

Shawna Mason Todd Mathewson

\ Koral McCracken

Ashawn McEwan

Samantha Meyer Andrew Miller

Georgia Lofton

Logan Magner

Jacob Mayer

Emma McKillip

Tatiana Miller

TymberLong

0 livia Mahloch

Brian Mazzini

McManaman

Tayvon Miller-Williams

Arianna Molzen Ninet Monterroso Ashley Montgomery Dmoo.Montgomety

Melissa Moreno Nunez

Corina Moss

Madeleine Mower

Nathan Muhn Annie Muldoon

Brittney Loschen

Courtney Marcelino

Ellyn McCarter

Erin McNeil

Eyob'eMills

Briley Moore

Miguel Muniz

Carlie Loth

Mares-Aveldson

Eli McCarville-Dake

Ashley Medley

Nicki Mills

Jake Moore

Zoe Nash

Mercedes Lowther

Emili~ Martinez Castaneda

Mason McCauley

Anthony Meredith

Zhibek Milunovich

Kahden Moore

Gavin Nason

Isabel Neilan Isaiah Nelsen JTNelson

Brooke Nimetz Claire Nixon Kaleigh Nosal

Jessica Obrist Terrence Ogden Nicolas Orti

Jacob Patenaude Ethan Patterson Pj Patterson

Isaiah Petty Tyrig Phillips Bailey Pickering

Holly Potosnyak Anna Potthoff Tristyn Prange

Sergio Ramirez-Diaz Elli Rath Trevon Ratliff

Tress Nelson

Megan Nun

Austin Painter

Matigan Paulsen

Thomas Pieper

Kayla Prater

Robin Rauner

Sarah Nevarez

Joey Nunez

Jacob Pales

Tristan Paulson

Brendan Pietenpol

Tate Pringle

Katie Reddick

Randy Nguyen

Alex Nunn

Avary Pansing Brooks

Peon Casanova

Cassie Pillsworth

Ryan Proffitt

Harrison Redepenning

Brody Nickel Amber Nieman

Joseph Nygaard Ryan O'Dell

Makenna Pardee Brendan Patchen

Lindsey Perez Foster Peterson

Madilin Piontek Libby Pollock

Mariah Putty Kevin Quidato

Natalie Rediger

Chloe Reeble

Caught in the web Samantha Thomas (9) reconnects with old friends on Facebook in the media center Thomas said she loves being able to connect with friends and see them during school.

Tirne to Reconnect

The transition from middle school in to high school is a nerve-wracking situation for all new students.

Samantha Thoma said, "At fir t I was nervous and kind of scared but it got easier and I made a lot of friend ."

Jared Friend thought it wa a little bit awkward, "At first it seemed like people were unwilling to talk to me."

Be ides all the nervous feelings and awkward moment there were great thing about the fir t day of high chool.

Brandon Vick said, "It was exciting to get to start over at a new chool."

When leaving middle chool you had to deal with some of your friend leaving but you also got to go to a new school with the friends you've had since you were young.

You also ran into people you haven't een in years. Keenan Gossard remembered, "It was kinda cool seeing people I hadn't een in a long time."

Being able to talk to people you haven't seen in a long time was refreshing and fun for many student like Luke Hestermann, "It wa fun to see my old friend agam." ,

It became clear to many freshmen that high school really wasn't as bad as they thought.

Brad Dickhaut agr ed, "It wa pretty cool. I like high school better ( than middle -chool). It fun."

Story and photo by Je sica Van Bu kirk

T aneal Reynolds

Jaden Reinke

Maria Reynoso Tello

Emily Richerson Katelyn Richerson

Mena Robertson Gabrielle Rodgers

Karlee Reiss

Dustin Rezek

Paige Rien

Jared Ross Durham Meagen Roth Dravin Rustermier

Adan Salazar Keysha Sanchez Levi Sandbulte

Mike Schindler Cole Schinstock

Tara Schlisner

Sierra Renner Ashley Rexroth

Cale Rhoads Amelia Richard s

Morgan Ritchie Lauren Rivers

Taylor Roscoe Brit:any Roseno w

Elizabeth Saale Harlee Sabatka

Hanna Savidge Jared Scherling

Alec Schneider Gunnar Schulke

Austin Schultz Tanner Schultz Emily Sell

Yuzhao Shen Jessica Shepard Carly Sheppard

Jordan Sligh tom Chasity Smetter Hannah Smiley

Wyatt Smith Courtney Snyder Joseph Soderlund

Cody Sterns Katelynn Stoddard Cory Stone

Matthew Stuart Skyler Sturdevant Jenee Suarez-Moorhead

Zoie T aylore Nicolas Temple Payton Temple

Keenan Serrano

Cole Shoemaker

Ashley Smith

Megan Speich

Blake Stoner

Adnan Subasic

Johnathan Tenhulzen

Doris Servan

AbbySiedell

Ben Smith

Logan Sperling

Jada Stout

Tyler Tepe

Brandi Shannon-King

Valeria Siemer

Brian Smith

Joshua Spratlen

Ryan Streit

Connor T aurins

Chloe Terry

Kathryn Shelburne Kodie Sheldon

Brenna Simmons Conner Sims

Jake Smith Simi Smith

Nick Stanton Jacob Steinbach

Avery Stricker Erik Strodtman

Logan Taylor Zachary Taylor

Saron T essema Matthew Thomas

Mysterious Island Does Sam Boyer have a fear of dinosaurs or a fear of Big Red? Boyer attended the information technology focus program second semester.

Bigge~t ~ear~

Do ever get the shivers wht:n you sec a pider? Or are you worried ,1bout our shakev econonl\? Do you feel ncrrnus and ,,c,lt)' before ,l- pecch or presentation? l: \'cr: one h,1s fcc1rs, but some are ju t terrifying. \X ' h,u' • your biggest fear:'

Losing one's family seemed to be ,1 great fear of many freshmen. "My biggest fc,1r is losing my f.m1il) bec,rnse I'm super close to them," s.1id Krvstin Lawrence.

Man) freshm~n ,1] o fc,1r clo\\'n ! ''Clowns just creep me out," e cbimcd Becca Baillie. It mu , t be the big shoes and the ugly face paint th,1t elm, ns ,,._ car.

"I fear ,lt the end of the d,n not fce!ino- s,1ti ficd ior ,,._ hat I hJve do1;e.'' said Tue Pringle. "I want to be happ) at the end of c\l~n da, !''

, "M) biggest fear is a spider. Spiders mO\e weird and the: gi,·e me shivers!" laughed Meredith McManaman.

Other freshman fear included being kidnapped, being locked in ,l room with nuns, ,rnd being alone fore\i.!r. As the fre hmen class grows, maybe they will overcome their fears by the time they ,11-c .semors.

tory and photo by Tori B,1y er Freshmen

Samantha Thomas Abigail Tinnean KelseyTodd-Anton

Cheyenne Townsley Kevin Tran Tony Tran

Viktor Turner Jessica Van Buskirk Ceara Varley

Conner Vokoun Sadye VonBehren Riley Vondra

Brian Waller Ellie Walstad

Cleve Watson Jasmine Weber Noah Weber

Jorgia Weisser Colten Welch Michaela Wells

Jared Justice Topil-Pin t l T ommeraasen

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Torri True Shelby Tuder

Brandon Vick Alyssia Villela

Sarah Voss

Austin Ward Brandon Warren

Tori Weber Alexxys Webster

Preston W ermager Cameron Whipple

Emily Whipple Teala Whiting Janessa Widick Alysea Wilkason Tay Wilks Harlan Williams Jenna Willoughby

Chase Wilson Jenna Wilson Jacob Winter

Stephanie Lindsey Witt Jeffrey Wood Kylee Wurster Kylee Yakel Wisthoff

Lashel Yantis Shelby Yates Dijah Ybarra Jose' Ybarra D'Angdo Young-Baker Austin Yurth BrodyYurth Paige Zamora

Tanner Zerfass An ge la Zurfluh Isabel Delany

Peggy Sue Field Ethan Goodwin

Isiaih Graves Caera Kausch-Varley Uta Larson

Ariana Niimi Donte Packett

Antonio Almazan - AP Spanish, Span ish 3

ReeAnna Armagost - Counselor

Sandra Babcock - Adap PE, English 9, Supp Job Prac

William Beard - Counse lor

Kayla Belden- InterYention and Strategies, Indep

J ob Prac, Intro World H istory, World History

Tommy Bender - Oral Comm, Holocaust Lit

Troy Bergt-Psych, Civ ics, World History

James Bertrand - Biology, Bas Body Sys

Chad Blatchford- AP World History, World History

J eanelle Brester - Media Specialist

Randall Brolhorst - Gov and Po l, Civics, US H istory

Catherine Bruggeman - School urse

J u lie Buck-Athletic Tra i ner

Kathryn Burkman - Counseling Center Secretary

Jod i Cale- Athletic Office Secretary

Richard Caster- Chemistry, Geosciecce Diff

Eileen Chi l derston -

Roberta Christensen- Psycho logist : Special Education

Thomas Christiansen- Beg. Pottery/ Tech / Style/ Art, Beginning Photo / Tech / Styles

Alexandra Cohoon - Physical Science, Physical Science Diff

Noa Craft - Civics Diff, Criminal Justice, £-Learning

Curtis Craig - Campus Supervisor

Sarah Currie- English 9 Diff, Engli h 9

Pau la Damke - Adv Creat. Wr i ting, Eng lish 10 Diff, English 9 Diff.

Je -ica DeWitt- Attendance Technician

Emily Dietzschold - GeographyDiff, World History

Terri Dimon - E-Learning, French 1, French 3

Daniel Dougherty - Algebra, Adv Algebra

Spencer Duncan- AP Statistic , Adv Algebra Diff, Geometry

Jane Edwards - AD II, Graphic Comm, Adv CAD / Civil Eng, CAD Arch

Randall Emry - hemistry Diff, Adv Chemistry

Sherri Er ickson - Interpreter: Hear i ng Impaired

Craig Eve leth - Computer Lab Technician

Apri l Fearing - Comm Skill, Bas Geo Sci, Intro Geography

William Floty - Computer Appl, Digital Media

Antonio A1mazm ReeAnnaAnnagost

Tommy Bender TroyBergt

Randall Brolhorst Cam:me~

Sandra Babcock William Beard Kayla Belde n

James Bertrand Chad Blatchford Jeanelle Brest e

Julie Buck

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Richard Caster Eleen Childerston

Roberta Christensen Thomas Christm1sen Alexandra Cohoor

Noa Craft Curtis Craig Sarah Currie Paula Damke Jesica DeWit t

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Randall Emry Sherri Erickson Craig Eveleth April Fearing William Flory

Crystal Folden Lapin- Sruco, Geograph y , GoPo, Intervention, U History

Ste\'c Fora!- Engli h 9, English 9 Diff

Lisa Ford- Computer Technician

Christine Foy- Intervention and Strag

Trenton Framke - English 10, General English, General Literature

Justin Freitag- Ba ic Acad Core, Civic , Detention.

Eileen Gahan - Intro Econ Pcrsp, Career Ed, Intervention and Strategics.

Anna Gay- Ad\'anccd Algebra, Pre - Calculus

Jodi Gehr- Promo Marketing, World of Business, Work Experience

Carol Goans - Algebra, AP Sats, Pre-Calculus

Lori Goff- Cultural Foods, Culinary Skills, Inter ior Design

Ryan Gottula- Physical Science, Geo cicnce Diff

Johnna Graff- AP Lang/Comp, English 10 Diff

Kara Graham - Learning Center, Team Sports, Weight Training

Gary Hansel - Campus upervisor

Sheridan Harrington- Interpreter: Hearing I mpaired

Judith Hanika- Amer Lit, cwspapcr, American Lit, Photo Journali m

Darla Haugerud-Physics, Phys ics Diff, Chemistry D iff

Erin Heiden-

Kathy Heine - Intervention and Strategies, Intro English 9, Intro English 10, Teen Issues

Sasha Hilt- AP Psychology, Civics

Julie Hippen-Career Ed, Internship

Clay Hollman- Special Education Assistant Coordinator

Pat Hunter - P irtle- Principal

Annette Hurt- Interventions and Strategics, Domestics, Reading l, Reading 2, Geo Science, Rec and Leisure

Isaac Jefferson- Beg Digital Art, Beg J ewerly, Beg Pottery

Melody Jones- 2-D Design, Beg Paint, Draw Ap, Beg Drawing

Brian Kai er - Adv Algebra, eomctry

indy Karel - Biology Diff, Forensic Science

D borah Keith - Main Office ecrctary

J aclyn Ke ll iso n- World H ist, AP World History

Cheri Kraus-Secured Entrance Monitor

Julie Krueger - English 10 D iff, Creative Writing, American Lit.

Robert Krueger~ Jazz Band, Jazz Band II

Adam Krug - Chemistry, Gcoscicnce, Phy ical Science

CrystalFolclen Ltpin Steve Foral •

Ju s t in Freitag Eile en Gahan

Lori Goff Ryan Gottula

Sheridan Harrington Judith Hanika

Sasha Hilt Julie Hippen

I saac Jefferson Melody Jones

J aclyn Kellison Cheri Kraus

Lisa Ford

Anna G ay

Johnna Graff

Darla Haugerud

Brian Kaiser

Julie Kru ege r

Christine Fo y

Jodi Gehr

Kara Graham

Erin H eid en

Pat Hunter-Pirtle

Cindy Karel

Robert Krueger

Trenton Framk.e

Carol Goans

Gary Hansel

Kathy Heine

Annette Hurt

Deborah Keith

Adam Krug

Karen Krull- Intro US Hi tory, GoPo, Intro GoPo

Frances Lange -

Genevieve Larson - Computer Apps, Health

Julie La tenser- English 10, Basic Academic Core

Lisa Latimer - Special Education

David Leader - AP Macro Econ, Econ, US History

Heather Leader - Fitness For Life, Weight Training

Gene Lessman - Adaptive PE, SCIP, Health, Life Sports

Pau la Limbach - German 2, German 2 / 3

Laurie Lindquist-

Berniece Loomis- Intro Life Science, Math Concept I , Bas Body Systems, Intro to Body Systems

Yvonne Macdonald- Secretary

Rachel Mack - Reading Ideas, General English

Tracy Malousek -

Barbara Martin -

Lisa Maupin-French 1, French 2

Matt Maw- Computer Apps, Advanced Computer Apps, Digital Media 2

Todd McQuistan- Algebra, Geometry Diff

Julianne Meier -Geometry, Algebra

Allison Meister- Reading Elementa r y, Reading Language, Reading Elements, Reading Skills

Michael Melchizedek - Latin 1-2, Lat i n 3 - 4

Edward Mennenga - General English

Richard Metteer- Syn phonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band III

Douglas Miller - Econ Perspectives, College Accounting, Keyboarding

Janet Millnitz - Counselor

Gretchen MolinaPat Monk - Principal's Secretary

Carol Moravec - Diff Bio l ogy, Diff Anatomy Phys io logy

Brenda Mullen- Spanish 1, Spanish 2

Donna Mu ll en - Eng lish 9 D i ff, English 10

Anne Munksgaard - Geome t ry Plus 1, Advanced Algebra, AP Cale Diff, Advanced Algebra Support

Kristin Murphy - Geometry, Pre-Cal

David ebel- AP US History, US Hi tory, GoPo

Julie elson-Audio Visual Technician

Bradley iimi - Geo Sc ience, Basic Geo Science

Karen Krull

David Leader

PHOTO AVAI LAB LE Frances Lange

Heather Leader

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Berniece Loomis Yvonne Macdonald

Lisa Maupin Matt Maw

Genevieve I.arson

Gene Lessman

Rachel Mack

Todd McQuistan

MichaelMelchizedek Edward Mennenga Richard Metteer

Gretchen Molina Pat Monk

Anne Munksgaard Kristin Murphy

Carol Moravec 1

David Nebel

Julie La tenser

Paula Limbach

NO PHOTO AVAILAB LE

Tracy Malousek

Julianne Meier

Douglas Miller

Brenda Mullen

Julie Nelson

Lisa Latime r

Laurie Lindquis

Allison Meist e

Janet Millnit z

Donna Mullen

Bradley Niimi

Home Profile

Janice itz - Registrar

Missy oonan - Queens Court, Court Choir, Bel Canto

Ars Nova, Count / oble

Katherine orman - Adv Algebra, Geometry Plu 2

Melissa unn-

Jill Oestqiann- Reading Advance, Reading Investigation, Reading Iaeas

Marsha Olson - Engli h 10, English 10 Diff, Senior English

Takako Olson - Associate Principal

Debra Ortiz- Custodial Staff

Ronald Paulsen- Biology

David Peter - US History, Geography, Civics

Elizabeth PetersFrankie Petersen - Applied Chemistry, Chemistry, • Medical Terminology

Roxanne Petersen - Interpreter: Hearing Impaired

Sue Petersen-AP Lit / Comp, Senior English, Amy Proffitt- Secretary

Margaret Proffitt - Secretaru

Ann Quin lan- AP Lang / Comp, Yearbook

Phyll is Rabe- Attendance Secretay •

Michael Rasmussen- Assi tant Athletic Director

Jeanne Ray -

M ichael Reed- Custodia l Su

Annie Rice - Athletic / Academic Intervention, Team Sports, Life Sports

Amanda Rife - Spanish 1, Step Cha i n

Jeff Rutledge- Weightroom, Dance 101, Team ports, Fitnes for Life

Sarah Sa lem- Educat ional Coordinator

Marcella Sanchez- Ne lsen - Span ish 2, Spanish 4

Kelcy Sass- Counselor •

Kevin Scheele - Knight Sounds, Exca libur, Singing Kn ights

Joseph Schlegelmilch - AP US History, U History, GoPo

Ke ll i- Anne Schoening - P r e- Ca l , Geometry, Calcu l us

Kathryn Sc h roeder - Associate Principal's Secretary

Sheila Sch u macher - Media Special ist

Cynthia Sellon - Counselor

J os h ua Sever i n - Stats, Geometry

Suzanna Shackelford - Interpreter

Janice Nitz Missy Noonan Katherine Norman

Marsha O Ison Takako Olson Debra Ortiz

Elizabeth Peters Frankie Petersen Ro:xannePet.ersen

Margaret Proffitt Ann Quinlan Phyllis Rabe

Michael Reed Annie Rice Amanda Rife

M. Sanchez-Nelsen Kelcy Sass Kevin Scheele

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Melissa Nunn Jill Oestmann

Ronald Paulsen David Peters

Sue Petersen Amy Proffitt

Michael Rasmussen Jeanne Ray

Jeff Rutledge Sarah Salem

Jooeph Schlegehnilch Keili-AnneSduning

Jo shua Severin Suzanna Shackelford

Gloria imms - Creative Clothing, Preschool, Parenting II, Foods ; Wellness

Jeffrey Smith- Weight Training, Health, Be inning , wimming, Water Games, S IP

Paul mith - Holocaust Lit, English 9

Mary tauffer- Culinary kills, Human Behavior, Intro to Health Occupations

Michelle Stewart - English 9, Oral Comm, Pop Cultural

Jeff Stoehr - Associate Principal

Pamela Strain -

Kirk Svendsen- Psychology, AP P-,ychology, Geography

Aaron vik - AD Engineering, Furniture Construction, I ntro to Woods, Advan ed Furniture

Carol voboda- Oral Comm, Theatre, Tech Theatre

Michael wartz - Orchestra

Kristen Tangen- French 4, AP French , French 2

Fatima Terab-

Charles Thorne II-'\ eight Training, AD Engineering

Timothy Tidball- American Lit / Comm, AP Lit Comm

Lindsay Tillinghast - Digital Media, areer Ed, Business Economics

John Turner-

Judy Tuttle - Adv Algerbra Diff, Checrleading

Shari Ullman-

Lorraine Walsh - Spanish 3, Spanish 2

Gail Wandzilak- Spanish -+, Spanish 2

Dustin Wardyn- World History, US History, Geography

Sherry West- Geometry Diff, AP alculus, Adv Algerbra

Kathi Wicskamp- Athletic Director

David Williams- Senior English, English 9, Adv omposition, Composition

Johnson Winemiller- Phys ical Science Diff, Astronomy, Physics Diff

Erik Witt- Associate Princ i pal

Dave Young- Symphonic Band

Edwina Young - Cafeteria Staff

Holli Young-

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Gloria Simms Jeffre y Smith

Jeff Stoehr Pamela Strain

Michael Swartz Kristen Tangen

Iindsiy Tillingbast John Turner

Gail Wandzilak Dustin Wardyn

Johnson Winemiller Erik Witt

Paul Smith

Kirk Svendsen

Fatima Terab

Judy Tuttle

Sherry We st

Mary Stauffer Michelle Stewart

Aaron Svik Carol Svoboda

Charles Thome II Timothy Tidball

Shari Ullman Lorraine Walsh

Kathi Wieskamp David Williams

Edwina Young Holli Young

Torn Chri~t:ian~en

A ugud: 23.1950-February 3. 2012

Tom Christiansen, art department chair, wa a teacher at Southeast for 24 yea rs. He wa loved and admired b y student and te ac hers alike. To his student , "Mr. C" was a mentor. He truly cared about art and wanted to see hi students succeed. Man y mornings you could find Mr. C talking with his students before school and during the pa s ing periods They would talk about what was going on in their lives ) for Mr. it usually involved golf Some of the tudent considered him family.

Mr. C had a unique personalit y that helped his s tudents to succeed in the classroom. His students would say that he had a calm demeanor that kept th entire cla happy and productive . He cared about the student and their work He would work one on one with his student . There was mutual respect between Mr. C and his students

In his free time, Mr. C wa a devoted golfer. In memory of Mr. the golf team lit a lantern in his honor during one of their tournaments.

Christinsen was photographer inside and outside of the classroom. One of Mr. C's favorite things to photograph was the Sandhills Crane Every yea r he went out to Grand Island to photograph them.

His legacy will live on a the students continue to apply hi teaching in their lives . Each year a 1000 scholar hip in honor of Mr. C. w ill be given to a tud nt who i planning to tudy art and has a special intere tin photog raphy

By Annali a Holmgren

Fror-n the He a rts of Mr. C's Studehts

"He \vou ld always joke around and make us lauigh. He ,,as Iii ca grandfather to me."

"I am glad he was m y teacher!"

-Austin Espinoza (11)

-Aly Atkinson (9)

He was funny and messed around with the stu dent s He was a great teacher and we all mis him."

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-Taylor Richards (10)

"He morivated everyone in the class to make the best possible projects they can."

-Trc'Von Snell ( 12 )

"Mr. was a n in pi ration to all who took any sort of photography class In his memory, I w ill always keep what he taught me at heart."

- Braden Convey (12)

"He became a friend of mine that made it enjoyable to come to clas He always made me feel like I could accomplish anything."

-Audrey Tang (12)

"Mr. told me that he had his dream job in photography, and he taught his kids with that passion."

-Paige Davis ( 12 )

"He always Si:iid h; to me in the hallway, holding his coffee mug in hi hand."

-Zoe Maurer (12)

"Mr. C wa a fun easy teacher who really cared about his student He showed me that there arc teachers sti ll out there that lo ve their jobs."

"He a lw ay had a sm ile on his face "

-Jake Badbcrg ( 12 )

-Tony Tran (9)

"He was the Best! I liked that he wasn't too critical on us about our projects."

- Rykie Houser (9)

" He was honestlv one of the mo t ch ill teacher and h e und erstood h; w to work with kids. I bet he's still go lfin g "

-Tanner Cockle ( 11 )

"Mr. C was more than a photography teacher he ,va a dear friend. There were times we would just s it down and talk about our weekend, which for him wa always about go lf."

-Marla Daw son (12)

" H e wa a lways welcoming, sm ilin g, and laugh in g, an d joking. You could make a mistake and he 'd st ill find the photo uniqu e."

-Michaela ea! (10)

"He meant the world to me. He taught me that cameras take picture of what you don't sec right away I will mis~ Mr.C.alot "

- ha sc Blacksher ( 12 )

" He kept the mood light and la yed back."

-Bri ce Stoner (11)

" He was like family He treated everyone like they were important. He wa ah\'ays making people laugh."

-Ashley Ulrich ( 12 )

1. All together now Orchestra pra ctices under the watchful eye of a sub st itu t e instructor. Many of these students have been playing since e le mentary school.

2. Shake n' bake Dan i Valis ( 11 ) and Meredith We kesser ( 11 ) retrieve coo ki e dough from a mixer. Off camera Jory Ing ram (10) licked the rema ining dough off the mixing tool while their teache r disapproved

2. Not a day over 30 Math teacher Judy Tuttle celebrates her fift ieth b irthda y. No one could believe she was 50!

3. Perfect light Kody Barber (10) sketches under the light of the enormous two -story window in the art department. The huge unblocked windows pro vi de d a lot of natural northern light.

All pictures byCollin Humphrey

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Artic le Talk

Guiding the Knight~

Southeast High School Academics

Breakfast anyone? School nurse Cathy Bruggetr,an is excited for the

breakfast progratr, It g ives a free

and fruit to kids 'Nho clidn t get breakfast in the 111orn ing

For mo t of u , a school day is simply attending class and doing activities We fail to realize how the school keeps • running. Who prints our report cards? Who solves conflicts? There are many staff members we take for granted who are vital to our school's functioning.

The administration and office staff make sure the school is running all the time. Dr. P a t Hunt e r-Pirtle 's secretary for instance works all year round, not just during the school year.

however despite the inconvenience, school rules are in place for a reason.

"Wearing IDs has seriously cut down on face-to-face bullying. It's impossible for someone to be anonymous when wearing their name around their neck, ' said Witt.

So now you know, while we are in class learning and working, th~re is a whole group of people working behind the scenes. Don't take the office staff for granted

11 lt ·sour job to support ahd guide stuclehts. 11

--Dr. Patrick Huhter-Pirtle. Prihcipal

11 lt really bugs rtie wheh stuclehts leave their luhch trays all over the place. 11

-Takako Olsoh

"Every day is different. I do a lot of organizing school events and communicating with alumni and I also am in charge of ordering office supplies for the school," said ecretary Pat Monk.

The office staff is always hard at work organizing and keeping parents and staff informed about school events.

"One duty I could do without is organizing lock collection and locker as ignment," said Kath y Schroeder , main office secretary.

Administrators play a huge role in our schools functioning by over-seeing specific areas and acting like managers dealing with day-to-day needs of the school and the students.

"We are organized into departments based on our main focuses," said associate prin~ipal Eric Witt.

Administrators also enforce a lot of school rules, like wearing IDs. These rules are sometimes contested by tudents,

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Story and photos by Collin Humphre y

Beihg There to He lp

• Counselors Cind y Sello~ and J an e t Millnitz agreed that technology has changed their jobs The y said it has made things easier, but just with new challenges.

The y both ag reed that more technolog y creates new problems to overcome, although Millnit z said, "There's less filing to do "

"It's amazing how much technology I use in just one day and how much the pace has picked up and also how much time it saves me from having to run down to the end of Dhall to mark on the giant white board who's in what classes," said Sellon. "We can just take one minute to look on the computer and to see where a certain person is and who their teacher is."

"It's a time saver to have e - mail where you can instantl y send a message to a teacher or to a student for a question. It's also nice because I feel like more parents have a chance to really get involved with their student," said Millnitz. "But on the other had t!-iere is le ss communication because by talking via e-mail you can't hear the tone of the per on's voice and you don't get that real connection to the person you're talking to "

Sto ry by Ri ch ard Coons

1. The round table During a staff meeting administrators discuss the issues of the week. Usually this included student behavior.

Photo by Collin Humphrey

2. Determined Erik Witt presents his ID badge as an example. He is a staunch proponent of student IDs.

Photo by Collin Humphrey

3. The gang's all here (left to right) William Beard , Reeanna Armagost, Mariti Mueting, Cynthia Sellon, Kelcy Sass and Janet Millnitz are the school's hardworking counselors. In addtion to working with individual students, they often communicate through workshops and seminiars

Photo coutesy of Julie Nelson

4. Multi-tasking Cindy Sellon checks on her e-mail and takes a call. Sellon had to resort to multi-tasking many times because of her demanding job.

Photo by Richard Coons

Southeast High School Academics

"I was Alice Paul. I adrr,ired her workihg for equa I rights for worr,eh ih the 1920s. " -Lizz ie Diheeh ( 11)

Article Talk

The Many l=ace~ of ~ngli~h

A great part of English is that there is something for everyone to like. For Nicole Schleiger (10) poetry was the most interesting thing she learned this year. "I like to read a poem and breaking it down to find out what it means," she said.

Zaynab Said's (lO)favorite unit was "when we read the Tale of T w o Cities and watched the movie along with it." English classes cover a large range of material and to Said, English is important because it reinforces writing and grammar skills.

According to English-9 and English 9D teacher, Steve Foral, English is the single most important subject for students to master because it teaches skills that will carry on for the rest of their lives.

This year was the first year that students received standardized testing on their ability to use Google Docs to meet a district standard. Elizabeth Rockefeller (10) commented that she enjoys using Google Docs because she can easily save documents to her e-mail.

Many classes are finding creative ways to understand complicated materials, such as Ann Quinlan's Advanced Placement Language/Composition classes, which

closed their Great Gatsby unit with a Great Gatsby dinner party where students became characters from the 1920s. Participant Anthony Pannullo ( 11) said, "I felt that it was a very unique way to learn information and relate that information back to the book all while having some fun." He added, ''You really can never predict what is going to happen in our English class."

Lizzie Dineen ( 11) explained, "We researched a person from the 1920' s and got to portray them, which was really interesting. This activity was fun because I got to dress up and take on the role of a famous person."

Another activity that many teachers used in English classes was group discussions.

"Every Friday our class discussed a new topic it's really nice to take a break from hard work and listen to all of the different opinion," said Nina Le (10). Whether it was poetry, reading, writing, class parties, or even class discussions students always found something to keep them interested in English classes.

Story by Paul Sutte r

"This picture shows rr,e (left) as Eliot Ness ih a face off with h1Y 1 herr,isis 'Al Capohe (AhthohY Pahullo). - Jordah Carpehter ( 11)

"Ehg Iish is ohe of h1Y favorite subjects because I love to read ahd write "

- Elizabeth Rockefeller (10)

Did you know? Volleyball was invented in the 1920s according to Kyndra Gabriel (11 ) Kyndra portrayed William Morgan , inventor of the sport , at the Great Gatsby party during her seventh period AP Lang / Comp class Ph oto courtesy Zoe Maurer

Infamous Will Ehrman (11 ) and Spencer Creal (l l ) come to the Great Gatsby party as Sacco and Vanzetti. The famous gangsters joined William Jenn ings Bryan , Pres ident Cool idge , and other famous artists, writers , actors and sports figures who attended the party Photo courtesy Zoe Mau rer

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1. Two heads are better than one Maddy Everett (l 0) helps classmate Kaleb Duncan ( l 0) finish a project using Google Docs This year was the first year that Google Docs became a district assessment for sophomores.

2. Game on Jordan Green ( 12) reads The Hunger Games before his Senior English Seminar class This popular book-turnedmovie opened on March 23rd and brought in $150 million the first week.

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3. Taking a breather Writing facilitator English teacher Rachel Mack takes a break from moving books. Mack had a busy first semester and couldn't wait for spring break!

4. "0, beware of jealousy; it is the green eyed monster"

Roy (l 2) reads the part of Iago and Zach Burmood (12) reads the part of Roderigo in the p lay Othello. The Senior English Seminar class took an interactive approach to studying the play.

gpot: light: on Mr~. Rache l Mack

Mr s. R ac h el Mack, taught RE:adirig Ideas and General Literature during her first year at Southeast. Mack, who previously taught at Lincoln North Star, Southwest, and Northeast High Schools, said that she hasn't noticed too many differences between Southeast and North Star.

Mack made the tranfer after being offered the job as the writing facilitator. Mack enjoys being at Southeast and said that one of her favorite classes to teach is creative writing. "It's really fun for me to come up with creat iv e writng ideas to bring out the writer in the kids."

Mack didn't know that she wanted to be a teacher from the start, "but after helping tutor other students I realized that I would like to teach "

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"My favorite science class so far has been geoscience I really er\joy looking at all of the ciifferent types of rocks. "

~I\Uciree Pool (10)

"Right now I a111 in life science. but h7Y favorite science class so far is physical science. I likeci all of the ciifferent units because they were all very interesting "

~Dionte Stewart ( 10)

"Ive likeci geoscience the t'r]ost. MY favorite experi117ent was the gas experi117ent. ' '

~Braci Dickhaut (9)

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Caro l Moravec teaches anatom y / ph y siology and biology. When· a ked what her fa vorite part a bout being a teacher is, M oravec responded, " I re a ll y enjo y getting the chance to see kid get o excited to learn about cience."

M o r avec' favorite unit to teach in anatom y / ph y siology is muscle and the nervous sy stems, and in biology he reall y enjo y s teaching kids about enz y mes. M o r avec has been teaching these subject for 21 years, 18 of which she has spent at Southeast.

M o r avec said, "I really like the hand - on lab activitie Muscle building and dissecting the e y e and brain are high on m y list of favorites."

M o ravec said that she has wanted to be involved in science for a long time. "I was alwa y s curious and amazed b y the intracacies of the bod y , as a child I fru trated adults with man y what, why, and how sc ience question "

Although M o ravec loves being a cience teacher at LSE, he till ha s thing s that she would want to change M oravec would want LSE to have more m one y to spend for more high t ch labs and activities She also would want to make sure that we have no more that 25-28 students in a science cla at a time. Thi is for afety h a zards, and al o learning hazards a well.

D a rl a H a u ge rud has been teaching scienc for 20 years Ha u ge rud has spent 15 of those years at LSE. Her favorite part about teaching is getting to work with great teacher and awesome students . When as] ed what inspired her to become a scienc e teacher he responded, "the chance to teach others about awesome science stuff!"

H a u ge rud 's favorite experiment i Ripple Tanks In this lab a tank of water helps tudents understand trans verse waves.

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Does this go here? Ph ilipp Spenner (1 1) prepares t , muscles for his human model. He had to look up t h< r shapes in an atlas berfore he could get started

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Look out below! (left to right) Danny Borstelman (12) , Matthew Strasburger (1 1), Nate Williamson (12) , Tre v i Roberson (12) , and Brendon Henning (12) , get ready to drop their parachutes They were performing a test -rui be f ore they attatched the parachutes to their rockets

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1. Eureka Jordan Sasse (12), Taylen Cameron (l l) and, Zach Hurst (l l) turn ordinary copper pennies into brass pennies though chemical reactions. If done correctly the coins could be mistaken for gold pennies. Photo by Annalisa Holmgren

2. Proud new parents Adam Horn (l OJ and Hunter Brummer (l OJ show off the picture of their baby. The biology class has the students get into groups of two and "make a baby" to illustrate genetics. Photo by Annalisa Holmgren

3. Where does this go? Alex Rousseau (12) and Collin Marshall (l 2) place muscles onto a model skeleton For most of the students this was their favorite activity. Photo By Colin Clare

4. Blast off! Mark Friend (12), and physics teacher Jake Winemiller prepare a rocket to launch. The class competed to see whose rocket could stay in the air the longest.

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We ~ave Problern~!

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''Statistics is challehgihg. but I khoW it's defihitely useful ih busihess"

Louis Srtiith (12)

Judy Tuttle is always willihg to help studehts who are willihg to learh rtiath!

Math You can't live with it, you can't live without it. o matter how hard students try, it seems like no one can ever get away from the concept of math. Even in science and technology classe you need to know the simple theory that i math. o matter if you're an over-achiever or you're just taking math becau e you have to, math will help you later in life.

"Math applies to my future because I dream to someday go into engineering," said An n a Bank s (11). "Without knowing at least calculus I'd never make it in engineering."

Other students, however, weren't as convinced that uch exten ive math i necessary in high school. "I do think basic math should be required, but I don't think most tudents will need calculus in their everyday lives," explained C h a rli e T a u z in (11) who would rather go into omething Engli h related in the future.

The math classes offerred at Southeast range from Algebra 1 and Geometry all the way to Calculus and AP statistics. Student of all grade are enrolled in different math classes ba ed on their specific abilities and skills

"Stati tic was my favorite math course I really enjoyed M rs . Sc h oen ing as a teacher. She made tats easy to understand but fun at the same time" said J eff r ey Orth (12). "Right now I'm in Advanced Algebra

What's a Unit Circle? Anna Banks ( l l ) happily studies her pre-calculus book during study hall "I think I like math because I actually understand it!" exclaimed Banks. "Pre-cal is the most difficult course of math I've taken in high school so far because I'm not that experienced in trigonometry yet "

and it's a lot tougher because of the advance ( equations."

"I took AP Calculus last year and it's a lot harder than people think but I really enjoyed it because there wa a lot of real life applications," stated K aitlin R e im e r (12). Reimer took Pre-Calculus as a freshman, being extremely skilled in advanced mathematics. Throughout her higt school career Reimer has been enrolled in Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus and AP Statistic s All being very challenging classes even for a senior!

Some people might be wondering why anyone would want to take AP Mathematics when you're just in high cho Taking AP math classes can offer dual credi t college credit, and weighted credit. Weighte , offer a 5.0 GPA which is beneifical when it comes down to your overall GPA. It doesn't matter if you're a math wiz or just taking math becau e you know you'll eventually need it in the future. One simple thing will always stay true about math: you can't live with it, you can't live without it.

"Math is lohg ahd hard but worth it ih the ehd because t17ost thihgs ih l ife ihvolve at least some basic rtiath. ''

Jeffrey Orth ( 12)

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The heart of the of the mathematics program at Southeast is the taff that makes up the math department. The knowledge of thi department is astoni hing and could probably make the other departments jealous just by randomly spitting out the quadratic equation.

Some teachers are veteran to Southea t because they've graced the math department for quite some time, such as Chri s G ay •

"I choose to pursue mathematic because The Univer ity of Chicago offered their MAT in math, so that's why I did my teaching training in mathematics," said Gay. "Math will help students be wise con umers in the marketplace and it will al o help them make wi e choices politically when voting."

Reviewing for a test "My favorite review activity to prepare students for tests are review games," explained Julianne Meier, geometry and algebra teacher. Such games include using whiteboards, playing Jeopardy, and the hot seat!

However some teachers are relatively new to the F-hall rooms of the math department as is Juli a nne M e ie r. Meier currently teaches algebra and geometry but believe she excelled at pre-calculus while she was in school.

"Math i used in everyday life!" exclaim d Meier. "Some tudent don't realize how effective even a basic understanding of math i !"

All of the math teachers hare one thing: they love math! They also have invested in shirts that read "We Have Problems!" to show how proud they are to be member of the Southeast math department.

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People with problems The math department is proud of th e ir new "team" shirts. Pictured from left are Spencer Duncan, Anna Gay, She rry West, Judy Tuttle, Julianne Meier, Todd McQuistan, Kelli-Anne Roeber Schoening, Kristin Murphy, Anne Munksgaard, Brian Kaiser, C arol Goans and Josh Severin. Not pictured: Dan Dougherty, Katherine Norman

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"Civics was h1Y favorite class becaus I go to learh about whathappenedinthepast which was very ihterestihg."

~Dahe Chrot11zak (9)

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What part of the br ain controls breathing? This i a que tion p sy chology teacher Troy Berg t' s students know the a nswer to.

This is Be r gt' s first y ear teaching ps y chology His favorite part is teaching the stud e nt about memorie s how the y are encoded and tored. Be r g t also has a good answer to wh y that's his fa v ori t e, "it usuall y pro v ides the tudents with better wa y s to stud y and 1 arn information."

M acy Du n n ( 11) enjoyed learning abou t ethic and perspective "It was ver y interesting to learn about pe·ople and wh y the y act the wa y the y do," Dunn said Dunn think psychology is interesting because every da y she learns something new, something she's never heard of before.

Eas t on G ra b e n ti e n ( 11 ) said everything about psycholog y has been interesting, even though remembering the different terms was a challenge. Gr a b en t e in's fa v orite part was learning about the brain.

"It was intere ting to learn about all the parts of the brain and what the y do," she said. One thing that surprised Gra b e n s t e in, was when the class watched a video about a prison experiment, when the participant had to act like prisoners and prison guard . " It showed how people can become someone they reall y aren't "

"I liked GoPo because it kept me up to date on world issues Mr. Nebel was and still is my favorite teacher because he's an excellent teacher with high expectations of his students , and is still super encouraging ," said Katherine Kruse (12)

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"I loved learnihg about the holocaust. Although it was sad it was always ihterestihg. ".

~Ally Edt11istoh (12)

"My favorite part about Social Stud ies was AP Psych With Mrs. Hilt. I learned a lot about why people think the way they do "

~Lea Davis (11)

Listen up! New social studies teacher Sasha Hilt asks her Civics class questions to review for a test Hilt toug h AP psyc;;hology and Civics "I love Southeast , its a good atmosphere , and the students are awesome ," Hilt st':l ic when asked why she loved her job Teaching is a fun, yet difficult job when it comes to educating students to the best of their ability "Ifs disappointing when you see kids not reach their highest potential. " Being a new teacher is a hard task because students develop bonds with teachers they have had over the years. "I wouldn 't change anything , this is my dream job, and I am very lucky " Hilt said Knights are very accepting of a new teacher , and love having new faces around the school. Photo by Annalisa Holmgren

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l . Shoot it! Zia Eckerson (9) shoots for an extra point during a Civics review game be fore a test. This was one of the many different ways teachers got students paying attention in a very fun, but educational way.

2 Guess again In Joe Schlegelmilchs GoPo class Leah Urbank (12) and Catron Wh a ley (12) play a game of definitions in order to prepare for a test. The game req uires finding a word, and figuring out the definition. Photo By Annalisa Holmgren

3 International education World History and Diff geography teacher Emily Die tzschold spent the whole month of October in Costa Rica. This was also a nother edcuational and interesting way to learn about other cultures.

4. Look right here Joe Schlegelmilch helps out Ben Melcher (12) during a review game. Giving the answer didn't help the students use their brain, but it did help them win the game. Photo By Annalisa Holmgren

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"I took F=rehch because it is reci Ily pretty wheh spokeh MY f civorite pcirt is wheh we sihg the rcips ."

~Macii Dciy (9)

"I choose Gerh7cih because of h7Y heritage. MY cihcestors are fro117 Gerh7cihY- ''

~ Dayhe Necil (10)

"I took Spahish. MY teacher was very ehergetic ahci thcit h7acie it fuh."

~ Ja111es Doug lass ( 11)

World Language i one of those weird classes. tudents are not required to take a language to graduate, but mo t students will pend four yea r s or so tudying the sam language.

"I take a language clas because it will get me into a four yea r college,' explained Briee Stoner ( 11 )

College is the main rea on that tudent take a language class. The y get the choice of Spani h, French, Latin, or German for their language . The majorit y of students opt to t ake Spanish. -

"I like the language and the culture," a id Baile y Jex ( 11 )

"I like getting to talk to m y friends in Spanish," said Carley Rediger ( 10 ) "Plu I love taco "

Spanish is a great clas , but it's not for everyone. Other tudents, like Meredith McManaman (9 ), preferred to take French "I love the way it ounds It i m y favorite thing about French," informed McManaman "I can't wait to vi it France next yea r!"

Latin i a language th at is con idered a "dead language . " ot here. In recent yea rs Latin ha grown in popularit y "It se med much more interesting than Spani h or French, and Germ a n wa getting taken off the Ii t," aid toner.

A big reason that tudent take the opportunit y to learn Latini the real world application of it in their live .

"I plan on going into a cience car e and this will help," explained Tanner Crable (9) "It will also help me to more deeply under tand the Engli h language."

Another rea on the students would rather take Latin, is that the cla s i compacted. You ger four yea rs worth of credit in onl y two yea rs .

It was a ad year for the German cla . Due to budget cuts the deci ion was made to cut the German class Man y studen t were up et b y the decision.

"I don't agree with it," aid Valeri Gooding ( 11 ) . "I think the y should keep it becau e it' a different culture and a new world compared to the United States."

Taylor Gillen ( 11 ) believed that b y taking away German the y are cutting the mo t unique language that i offered.

• Jo h Bargar ( 11 ) al o think that it unfair, "I ju t find it funny ince we bought $5,000 mascot "

A up et a people were, the deci ion wa made. Life will go on ext yea r there will be more people for pani h, French, and Latin The y may find they even like it.

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Auf wiedersehen! Paul a limbach's Ge rman class waves good-bye during th e ir last year. Pictured from left : Victori a McC a ll (12), Ste p hen Volkmer (11 ), Valerie Goo d in g (11 ), Ju stin Jorg ens en (11 ), Zachary Hu rs t ( 11 ), Turner C ox (12), Jeffrey Herpolsheimer (11 ), Garrett Bussen (12), Shane Fry (11 ), Austin Wirthele (10), Kseniya Ruzanova (11 ), Tobias Bowers (11 ), Taylor Gillen (11 ), Joshua Bargar (11 ), Elif Dereci (11 ), Nellie Thies (11 ), a nd Paula Limbach, German teacher. Photo by Annalisa Holmgren

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everything in Spanish.

1. That's right Brenda Mullen teaches her Spanish students though the use of an overhead projector. It may have been old school, but it was still

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2. Picture this Helena Hoodenpyle (11 ) draws a picture of a house and common household items. She then went through and labeled

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3. Toga! toga! toga! Latin teacher Michael Melchidezek and students Tanner Crable (9), Pierce Bower (9), Kylee Yakel (9), Jessica Obrist (9) dress-up in their bed sheets for Toga Day. They brought in food and drinks that added to the festivities.

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4. Lost in translation Lisa Maupin advises Stephanie Wisthoff (9) on a French assignment. Maupin's students practiced translating aloud for speaking points each week which went towards their grade. Photo by Madeleilne Swope

Dancing the Knight Awa

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"I et'ljoy havihg a gyrr, class because i cah work out everyday!"

~-Jilly f=iedler ( 11)

"MY favorite part about teachihg at Southeast is workihg With the Wohderful studehts ahd staff."

~Ahh ie Rice. PE Dept.

"I like havihg weight traihihg because I like puttihg ih work. ahd seeihg results. 11

~Oliver Err,sick (12)

Learning form the best Physical education teacher Jeff Rutledge (right) teaches Danika Haase-Brown (9) a spin move in dance class. Dance l Ol was offered for the first time this year

On the ball Alissa Kometcher (12) dribbles around Berkley Erikson ( l OJ in gym class Kometcher played basketball on the girls varsity team.

In the midst of a spin! Cody Harris (l OJ twirls Mackenzie Huls (l OJ in dance class The two were often dance partners Huls said, "The boys are pretty good at dancing , but sometimes they are awkward and I don 't like them touching my hips " She added , "I like dancing more than getting hit with dodgeballs!"

This year Southeast was happy to anounce the addition of a new physical education teacher. Annie Rice was hired as the school's new varsity volleyball coach a well as our new st gym teacher. Rice taught team sports, fitness for life, weight training, lifetime sports, and academic center. Before coming to Southeast, Rice was a tudent-athlete at the University of ebraska at Omaha.

"My passion towards physical activity and sports inspired me to pursue my dream job," said Rice. "I also have a passion for working with students, so it's the perfect combination." Rice said that activities played in her classes include football, basketball, volleyball, station lifting, hoopba11, badminton, pickleball, and aerobic activities.

Rice explained why she decided to major in physical education. "I love being phi ically active and I want to share my passion and knowledge with students," she said . Rice thinks the best part about teaching at Southeast is "working with the wonderful students and staff. It is a joy coming to work every day!"

Another newcomer to the physical education department is a new athletic trainer. Eric Smo y er is the newest athletic trainer at Southeast and he ays he loves it

"My favorite part of teaching at Southeast is the coaches, staff, and administration. They are all very upportive and understanding of the work I do," he said. 'All the athletes are upbeat, positive, and supportive of each other. They are all just a blast to be around "

Story and photos by Jeff Orth

1 Easy points Jake Nannan ( 11 ) slams the ball down on the hoop hard Nan nan also p layed basketball on the ~oys varsity team

2 Avoidance ball Tanner Plines ( 11 ) throws the ball at anoth er classmate t rying to get the out Don 't worry, its not dodge ball, its avo idance ba ll.

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Conducting Bu~ine~~

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''These classes have sparked h7Y ihterest ih the busihess field."

--Jessica Gehr (12)

"I thihk everyohe should take busihess classes."

--Ethah Horhe ( 12)

''We did differeht stuff every day ahd I rea Ily like that."

--Nellie Thies( 11)

From math to hi tory, from language to music, all the classes we take are intended to prepare us for our future The bu iness department i no exception From marketing to computer application the department has a lot to offer.

It's important to mention right off the bat, that the information gained by taking these clas es is very useful in addiion to being fun.

"I really enjoyed taking a cla s that t~ught me stuff I can u e everyday," said ick Dean (12).

"I think learning how to be a smart consumer was an important thing to gain," said Jessica Gehr( 12). Gehr has taken seven semester of business classes; in addition she has been very involved in DECA and is a state officer.

Another bu iness department fan Ethan Horne (12) . Horne i on his fifth semester of bu ines classes. He wa named the tudent of the quarter by the bu ines

department during third quarter.

"I was more aware as con umer. I can see an adverti ement and ee the marketing work behind it," aid Kari Nelso 1 (12) who is yet another bu ines addict. Many people love busine clas es . They are not only necessary but are al o u eful. On the other hand, Annalisa Holmgren (12) commented on another aspect of bu ines classes

"You hate to admit it, but business classe are cla es you need. Throughout your life, you will be conducting business; you will always be presenting your elf or your business, so it's important to know how to survive in the environment you life in Last year Mr. (Doug) Miller (keyboarding and economic per pective and college acconting teacher) told me he tarting teaching u ing typewriters . o~ it's hard to even find a typewriter at LSE," he said .

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Leaerning how to lead A group of DECA members represents the team. They attended the Central Region Leadership Conference in Omaha this year.

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And action ! (above) Amber Allen (l l) and Ray Chase (12) get ready to film a movie for digital media class. This was one of the many hands-on activities the class did this year

He 's so p roud (right) Erik Hall( 12) shows off one of his digital media projects. Hall used photoshop to make Konye West look crazier th a n usual. •

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Out Of Your geat~

When you walk down G hall you hear the loud noises of students h a rd at work on design project s

Aaron Svick teach e Indu s trial Tech a nd said, "This yea r we use more CCR (Computer Control Router ) becau se it helps the tudent get read y for the work force or if the y plan on going to college "

Trevon Rob erson ( 12 ) participated in a contest with woodworking last summer in La Vegas. He entered a chair called The Devine Recline. "I came back home with a whole suitcase full of free amples of new products pertaining to woodworking," he said. Roberson's chair won 3rd place in its category.

Another popular class is CAD (Computer Aiding De ign ) Matt Wilcher ( 11 ) aid, "My favorite part of CAD i the projects The y are reall y fun and we get to spend time building and designing actual thing."

"Usihg .;ill the power tools is kihclci f1..m. Khowing you could lose your fingers 111cikes it ci little chcillenging. but still fun."

~ Trev in R.obersoh ( 12)

"Eclwcircls 111cikes CAD ihteresting cincl lciicl bcick while letting us be crecitive."

Secicrest (11)

"I love to cut wood. it 1 5 for sure h7Y favorite class 11

~RYah f=:rickel (12)

Ella Seacrest ( 11 ) said, "This isn't the average class where it's just notes and te s ttaking. Most da ys it's full of drawing and " problem solving."

Fred Thorne and J ane Edwards teach the CAD classe s . After learning the ba ics students in Graphic Communications use CorelDRA W to create note pads a nd de ign for T-shirts. Kate Fiedler ( 12 ) made a grocery list for her mom to u e.

D alton P etty ( 12) explained, "I like to wo rk wi th computers and we actually get to get out of our eat and do things like the offet press and make t- hirt ".

Talia Williams ( 12 ) lo ves that Edward is the teach r. "She is my favorite teacher and that just adds on to the fun of tl 1e class "

You might walk down the hall smelling Family and Con umer Science teacher Lori Goff's Cultural Foods cla s! T 1i class teaches tudents about the different kinds of food from different cultures arou1 d the world

"Some past projects were fruit piz z , chili, salsa, and quiche We cook foods from different countries," explained Sydney Loadholt ( 11).

Shauna Gray ( 11 ) added, "We cool · a lot . My favorite thing I've cooked is crab ragoons It was on smash point! "

"I prefer cooking rather than bakin ,· In baking yo u do the ame thing over and over, but in cooking y ou get to learn differ n techniques," said Rachel Burklund ( 12 ) Goff aid, "My favorite thing abou · teaching this class is that we are up out of o r seats having fun."

Lea D av is ( 11 ) took Cullinary Skil l because there is no homework an d it's a h a1 ls on activity. " I enjoy food and being in the kitchen."

Man y tudents take Interior De ign with Lori Goff. Everyone makes a de ign board , the end of the class. "It took a lot of time a1 .:l effort but it was reall y fun . I learned differ t t y pes of hou es and how to tell them apart from the out ide," aid Sydney weigard (1 ( ) Storie by Seth Printz and Kaitlin Rein ~r

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With a smile Dalton Petty ( l 2) and Christian Boehm (12) show Emily Toalson (12) how to work the printing press. Their notepads came out great!

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Proud of his project Frank Hefn e r ( l l ) holds up drawings of the she d he made in CAD The shed Hefner made was colored red and black to show off his Husker pride.

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because we actually get to take home what we make. "

1 With protective glasses on Lilly Hinrichs ( 12) cuts a pieGe of wood in Industrial Tech. She was proud of her work on a grade A chair.

2. Focused on their work Brianna Adams (12) and Rachel Wilson (12) inspect their plate. Attention to detail maked a great notepad.

3. Eyes glued to the light table Talia Williams (12) and Kate Fiedler (12) align their notepad that came hot off the printing press with the priginal copy. Fiedler said, "This class is a great experience

4. With lunch time approaching Jessie Maynard (l 0) gets her spaghetti ready for the spaghetti sauce stirred by her friend They were both proud to make food from scratch in Foods and Wellness

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gcudent~ Get Arb;;y

"Photography doesn't have any boundaries, you are your own boundary," said Jack Fynbu ( 12)

"It' my escape from school and home life It brings out my creative side. I don't have to be perfect," added Shelby Muhn (12).

From paint tudio to jewelry, students love their art classes It lets them push themselve to the edge and as Emily Toalson (12) said, "I get to make things I'm proud of."

There's always that one project that you're mo t proud of, but Michael Paronto (12) aid, "All of my project I'm proud of. Even the ones I don't like. I learn from all of them."

Paronto made a mural of ceiling tiles along with Ashley Kuntz (12) that is up at the recruiting office for the Army in Lincoln. They were able to make thi with the help of art teacher Melody Jones .

Kuntz said, "Mrs Jones i always • willing to help; he has numerou unusual materials for us to try."

But many other teachers in the department are favorites of their students Hunter Day (12) has had Tom Christiansen for photography twice. He aid, "Mr. C is a very cool, very down - to-earth teacher. He's always willing to help and is a great photography in tructor."

Fynbu added, "Ch ri tiansen supports my random ideas, he's a really fun per on to talk to."

These students draw their inspiration out of a lot of different things. Muhn aid Andy Worhal was someone he r ally likes for his doing the Beatles cover. " really look up to the Beatles," he said. Fynbu· said, "I appreciate all art. Everyone has their own style."

The technique Kuntz enjoys the most is working with colors and color th ory. "It's my favorite part of painting " Fynbu thinks he is stronge t with light drawing. "They're unusual but I'm getting really good at them," he said . Though they all have a passion for art, most of these aspiring artists don't necessarily see it as a career po ibilit y Fynbu said it most likely won't become his job. He added, "but I definitely will a"lways be a photographer."

Muhn added, "I would like to be able to auction my pottery off for charitie !" Day said, "Photography will always be,a passion of mine, but I won't make a living out of it."

Poronto has taken more art clas es then mo t tudent you'll meet. "I would love to make art for a living!" he said.

Kuntz already has a head tart . "I d e some free lance work with advertising a wel as elling my personal work," she said o matter what they plan to do witl their future , we know this won't be the last we'll hear of these talented students.

"I love h7Y water fot.mtaih! It wash 't a hor117al project ahcl it requirecl a lot h,ore work. plahhihia ahcl tih,e." Shelby t\11LJhh (12).

"tv-,y favorite photo has to be h7Y pahora117ic view of LSE:.. It gave a great view of the school ih a LJhiqLJe way " HLJhter Day (12)

" Life is what you t"hake it. Photography helpecl hie take all of it ih. pretty t"hLJch."

--Jack i=yhbLJ ( 12)

Lending a hand Emily Toalson (12) helps out Ryan Frickel (12) showing him better techniques for throwing on the wheel. Toalson has taken four pottery classes during her high school career.

Picture this Hunter Day ( 12) took this phtograph of a church near Southeast. Tom Christiansen sdid, "He's a promising young photographer and I expect a lot to come of him."

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Fountain of dreams Shelby Muhn ( l 2) created a water fountain using d ifferent mold s and techniques Muhn loved making unusual projects to push herself.

Bright idea Emily Toalson (12) made a lamp on the wheel in three se perate parts. "It lights up and works too!" added Toalson.

Archy Jack Fynbu (12) has learned many different techniques with all of his photography classes "He could do five really good pictures in a day; I'd get that in a week if I was lucky!" added Madeleine Heiser (12) who has tak~n four photography classes.

Kn i ght pr ide Ashley Kuntz (12) and Michael Paronto (12) created a detailed mural of ceiling tiles that are now up in the Army recruiting office. "It was hard work but it was a lot of fun!" said Paronto.

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''Newspaper is fuh ahci we're like a family"

~0oe

Bloom ( 12)

"MY

favorite pcirt is ihtervieWihg stuclehts I ve hever t11et before clhcl gettihg t<? khoW thet11 better ."

~Tobie

Abel (12)

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Pu bf iCa ti On~

In publication cla e $tudents get to express their creativity with art and words. Publication classes include the new paper cla (Clarion ) , the advanced creative writing cla s that produces th literar y magazine From the Depths, photo journalism and the yearbook clas (SHIELD ) .

Delena Tran ( 12) is on the Clarion staff. This is her first year on the staff. "My favorite thing about being on the newspaper staff is that I get to learn something new every day," said Tran In newspaper you intervi w people, do news l:5riefs which are online. They are who, what, where and when about random interesting things.

Dustin Rezek (9) is in his first year of photo journalism. "I like the freedom of the clas and b ing able to walk around and take pictures," aid Rezek.

Emily Whipple (11) joined the Clarion staff because she hopes that on day she will be a journalist. " I love writing storys about things happing right now; I love being in the know," he said.

In newspaper they have two week contract . Th y write Storie , take pictures of varsity sports and do a new brief about omthing going on in the school within the two weeks "It's definitely omthing I want to do with my life," added Whipple .

Jack Davis (12)said, "Photo journali mis my ab olute favorite class and it has tak n my picture taking kills to the next level."

Sara Gullik en ( 12) ha been in yearbook for two semesters Gulliksen is th e editor of all fall, winter and spring sports . "My favorite part about being in yearbook is being able to make something that everyon will be looking at for years to come . I love knowing I was a part of that "

Judy Hanika, Clarion adviser, has been a teacher for 29 years, and been teachin . publication for ten of those years . Hanika sa id that she knew she wanted to be a teache · at a young age

"I u ed to play' chool' with imaginary students," added Hanika "My favorite part about teaching a publications class is witnes ing the students' faces li ght up when they see their stories and pictures in print . It i rewarding to know that they have been successful with a sometimes long and complicated process to get to the final product "

SHIELD editors Collin Humphrey ( 12) and Annalisa Holmgren (12) have both been on the yearbook staff for two years "Yearbook is a lot of hard work, but the fini hed product is worth it all," said Holmgren.

Freshman Jessica van Buskirk joine ( the yearbook staff second seme ter.

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trip

Yearbook editors

found last year's Southeast yearbook,

when they toured the

Publishing Company plant in Marceleine, MO "I discovered that my phone could be used as a mobile hot spot for my laptop oh , was I supposed to say something about the trip to Walsworth?" quipped Humphrey.

Editing conference Breann Anderson (l 0) and adv iser Judy Hanika confer on a newspaper story The online edition of the monthly paper helped keep students up to date

Field

fun

Collin Humphrey(12 )

Jalissa Williams (l 2)

The Dark Knight on display

Walsworth

Shield Staff 2011-2012

Back Row: Bi lly Mounce ( l 2 ), Colin Clare ( l 2) , Richard Coons (12) , Joe Bloom (12) , Ann Qu inlan (adviser)

Third Row: Collin Humphries ( l 2) , Jessica VanBuskirk (9), Paul Sutter ( l 0) , Kait li n Re imer ( l 2), Sara Gullikson ( l 2) , Rebekah Strotman (11 ), Seth Printz (11)

Second Row: Sierra Loadholt ( l l ), Madeleine Swope (l 0), Taylor Wolbert (ll ), Tob i Abel (12) , Madeline He iser (12) , Grace Nyberg (12)

Front Row: Analisa Holmgren (12) , Julia Faden (l 0)

Not pictured : Tori Bayer (12) , Aaron Geis (12), Dylan Lyness (12) , Max Marr (l 0) , Jordan Ragland (11 ), Kaine Splichal ( l 2) , Avni Srivastav ( l 0), Jo Lissa Williams ( l 2)

The Clarion Staff

Back row: Joe Bloom ( l 2) , Alex is Folmer (9) , Treva Dulaney (11 ), Breann Andersen (l 0), Peter Read (l 0) , Nick White (12)

Front row: Khyree Pettiford ( l l ), Emelia Davoust ( l l ), Elif Derecci (11 ), Amren Murray (12), Emma Williams (11 ), Emily Wicht (11 ), Madison Novak ( l 2)

~ro~ the Depths Staff

Back row: Paula Domke (adviser) , Mikaela Cauble (l 0) , Dyan Pegler (l l ), Jasmine Winter (11 ), Melinda Sabin ( 11 ), Deanna Mosley ( l 0) , William Mosley ( l 2) , Morgan Damme (12), Mason Carpenter (11 ), Markus Bunde (11 ), Jordan Drake (11)

Front row Rick Hergenrader (11 ), Alec Colgan (12), Josh Jones ( l 0)

Photo b y Ma deleine Heiser

Photo by Beth Rempfer , st,udent teaher

Photo by Julie Nelson

What Make~ the Gra~~ Grow?

"Blood makes the grass grow Kill, kill, kill, grow, grow, grow," the speech team chants during a warm -up before their tournament begins.

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Ac ademi c s

"I love cirah,a because of the friehciships you h,ake that will hopefully last a lifetih,e"

--Will Voelker (12)

''I like speech because I thihk I a111 pretty gooci at ta lkihg. So I Wih awarcis. 11

--Rue Mu111gaarci ( 11)

"My favorite part of theatre is that 117on,eht before the show. The butterflies start con,ihg. Its a111a2ihg" --Briahha Acia111s ( 12)

While the debate team consi ts of three events (Pub li c Forum, Congre , and Lincoln Dou glas), th speech team offer compet itor s the opportunity to compete w ith their choice out of the e ight event

Both teams have continua ll y grown in ize throughout the year , but thi year th e Speech and D ebate team peaked w ith a total of ( in sert number of members).

" Deb ate i a lik e a big dysfunctional family," aid Kate Richer on (public forum) (9) These words seemed to represent a general con ensu of the debate team. " I lov my partner Basak Budak (9) and the whole t eam !" he added

Captain Jacob Clark (p ubli c forum) (11) sa id that alt hou gh h e was "forced" into joining debate last year, he really like it, and the fac t that debate tand out on a college• app lic ation

Miranda Cannon (pub li c forum) (11) al o tarted debate la t year.

Wanufi Te home ( 12 ) i involved in both peech and D ebate " Global I u es "

"Speak in g is an enjoyab le thin g to do, so I figured, 'Let' make u e of thi ! "' sa id Rue Mumgaard (11) "Speech is gr a t and I'm hilarious, so we go together like

mac n chee e," Mumgaard joked. He wa involved in one of th e team' OID (Oral Int erpretation of Dr ama) pieces, as well a hi own entertainment peech and a duo wit ' Steven Delair( l 1).

D ebate coach teve Foral was name I the ebra ka D eba t e Coach of the Year at the final sta t e compet iti on Foral i retiring thi year, and will be mi ed greatly

"Mr. Foral made my first year of debate o much f~n I can talk to him about anyth in g He's more of a friend th an a teacher," aid DeAnna Master on (Congres · (11)

The debate t eam had a great year, includin g winn in g some of the team's fir t tournament sweeps Wanufi Teshome (12) qualified for ational , and Public Forum team Greg McKinne y (12) and Jeremy Pa y n (12) won econd place at State. The u ccess of the e debater fueled th e re t of the team pmt.

The speech and d eb ate t eams both not only improved their kill and won tournaments, but al o learned a bout th m el e and the i ue of the world " I lo ve peech, and I love debate. I love u in g word to make an argument It 's so powerful," a id Matt Tewes ( 11 ) .

by R ebekah Strotman

Hard hitting debateThe LSE State Congressional Debate team, DeAnna Masterson (11 ), Rebekah Strotman (11 ), Greg McKinney (12), Megan Nun (9), Matt Tewes (l l ), and Senada Gusic ( 11) celebrate after the tournament

Photo courtesy of Senada Gusic

Poetry Out Loud Taylor Gillen (11 ) represents LSE at the 7th annual Poetry Out Loud State competition Gillen won the chance to compete by placing in t h top three at the regional compet ition in Omaha

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i/anufi Teshome ( 12) is going to nationals for the third t ime In four years for extemp speaking

Sam Colwell (9) Brittany Coudriet ( 12) V;Ill Voelker ( 12) and Mariah M c Coy ( 12) qualified for the National Indi vidual Events Tournament of Champions

SoJourner Brown( 12) was the District Champion ih Poetry Interpretation

Breakihg Sorrie Legs

Will Voelker ( 12 ) has appeared in every pla y presented at the Jennifer Dor ey Howle y Performing Arts Center during his high chool career except for the first one - act pla y when he was in 9th grade . That's eleven plays !

"Getting to perform on stage is awes ome," he said. "You get to meet new people and make lifelong friend "

Voelker estimated that it takes 120 hour of rehearsal time for each production The challenge i making sure the characters a re re al. His favorite role was as Sheridan Whiteside in The Man Who Came to Dinner.

Although she was "made aga inst m y will to join theater" as a fre hman, Samantha oonan ( 11 ) learned to love it and is still • involved. In fact, she has been in every play, one-act, and musical since coming to thi school.

"My favorite thing about drama was interacting with people I alread y knew and those I didn't kn ow We all got to hare the ex perience together."

Students in drama put o much time into their play that it was a hame there were onl y a few performances rewarding to see how all of hard work at reher al has paid off.

Each and every pla y the drama department put on was a unique a e~ery actor invol ve d From the fall play Epic Proportions to the one-act The Triangle Factory Fire Project and the pring musical, Titanic s tudents acted man y different role

"Our musical was a real stand - out to me," said Alex Rous ea u ( 12 ) "The incredible music captured the epic feeling of pride at the beginning of the journe y , and even took us to the disbelief and anguish in the final • moments of Titanic "

"My favorite part of drama was being able to become a character that wa completely different from w ho I am," said Chad Atkins ( 12 ) "The different roles I playe d taught me more and better ways to be an actor."

All in all, drama gave Knights opportunities to learn a bout them elves and make new friend Through all of their great experiences, tudents learned lot about acting, but more importantl y about themselves

by Grace y gaard

l Backstage high jinx

Left to Right: Taylor Gillen (l l ), Maggie Karges (11 ), Nathalie Freeman (11 ), Sidney Vandyke-Ries (11 ), Rebekah Strotman (11 ), Aubrey Hall (12), Marian McCoy (12), Zoe Maurer (11 -), Steven Delair (11 ), Claire Shinn (11 ), Sara Hardy (11 ), Brittany Coudreit (12), Forrest Umshler (12), Lizzie Dinneen (11)

The cast from the Southeast one act rejoices after placing fourth in the one act contest in December. Their act was called the Triangle Factory Fire Project which depicted an actual fire that took place in l 91 l

2 All in the district Row l: Ashley Kuntz, Wanufi Teshome (12), Sojourner Brown (11 ), Ressa Penland (11 ), Marian McCoy (12), Sam Colwell (9), Brittany Coudriet (l 2) Row 2: Aubrey Hall (12), Matthew Tewes (l l ), Steven Delair (11 ), Rue Mumgaard (11 ), Brentton Smith (11 ), Zoe Chromzak (12), Josh Mayer ( l 2) ,. Will Voelker ( 12)

The state qualifiers in speech are in high spirits for the tournament In March Five of the qualifiers went on to place in the competition.

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Academic s

"Oh h1Y goodhess. readihg brihgs h7e khowledge!"

Kwarr,e Robertsoh (10)

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Reading Knight~

If you need a good book to pas the time or a quiet place to finish homework, the library i the place to be! The library has a friendly staff who are always th re to h Ip you find a good book or how you how to work on the computers.

Chase Wilson (9) went to the library to do research paper on civil right for hi English class!

"The library staff are alway very helpful and the library i a great place to read, study, or just hang out with friends," said Ca sidy Houlihan (9) •

Some st ud ents ran into troubl e with over due books, and that means fines!

A happy Chris Young (10) said "I had over $50 .00 in book fine , but after the wonderful librarian checked in my over due books, I was happy to find out I only had $4 .00 in fine !"

Even though the library is a great place to find a wide selection of awesome books, for many student their favorite part of the library is the computers

Bashak Budak (9) was one of those tudents who loved the computer "My favorite thing about the libr ary is the computers becau e we have internet acce and I can go there to do projects!"

Many teachers scheduled times for the class to go to the librar y to do research paper , search the internet, and do projects.

Students could also go to the library before, after, or during lunch.

Dustin Rezek (9) went to the librar' before and after school to check out books, do homework and watch television. R ezek said he knows that he can go to the library whenever he need to because he can get hi s work done

Our tudents really appreciate the library taff for always having the newest an , the best book ready to read.

Clarie Nixon (9) sa id, " I love to read, and I really like the book they have in our libr ary . I al o like the fact that they hav e the new book that everyone i reading!"

Levi Blacketer (10) aid, "My favorite thing about the library is all of the different kinds of book there. I like being able to go to the library and have a ton of books to chose from "

Sam Andersen (9) goe to the libra 1 to find current events on the computer for his geography clas

Our library staff helps student fine new books they would not have normally read.

Elli Rath (9) said, "I have found many books that I never thought I wo uld like because of the library staff!"

"I eruoy the library because it "s cute .ahcl there .are 111.ahY eye c.atchihg clecor.atiohs!"

--Elli Rath (8)

"'Nheh I go to the library I like to play garr,es oh the corr,puters! "

Taylor Buuck ( 11)

Working hard Juinors take the state writing exam in the computer lab in the library! They had to practice a lot of writing to be prepared for that test.

Story and photos by Je ssica Van Bu ki rl

Too many choices C a ssidy Houlihan (9) looks for a good book to read in the library! She loved going to the library in her free time.

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Shhh ... ! You are in the library The library staff have a passion for reading and sharing that passion with their !Students [from left to right) Julie Nelson, lA.V technician ; Sheila Shumacher , media specialist ; Craig Eveleth , GP computer lab technician and Jeanelle Brester , media center para , were always on the go helping students and doing daily work in our library

In addition to books and computers , you could also find other displays and activities in the media center. The library hosted open mike events during lunch and after !School. Aspiring musicians and poets !Shared their talents with appreciative audiences

So many books Jacob Van Buskirk (11) enjoys reading after school. "I love the library because of its variety and with the help of the library staff I found books I would have .never read before!"

Just chillin' Ben Simnitt (l 0) relaxes with his feet up in the library while reading a good book! "The library is a super chill place to relax, do my homework, and read a great book!"

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"Beihg ih choir gave 117e the chahce to get to kho'vV so117e people that 'vVeht to ciiffereht h7icicile schools."

--Beh Herbel (8)

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Ma~~e~ of Voice~

The beautiful mu ic that concert choirs make seems a lm ost efforless, however this is not the ca e The student credit their completed song to the work they put int o it as a team. Witho ut teamwork, there wo uld be chaos.

Court Choir, th e varsity chamber choir, put thi s concept to practice when director Missy Noonan split th e class of 50 into sma ll gro up s They were a signed the task of building a tower of cards w ithout peaking or making any ounds. This required th e gro up s members to work together u sing only non-verbal cues. Chad Atkins (12) said," ot being ab le to talk

Construction in choi r Court Choir members (left to right) Josh Barger ( 11 ), Carissa Hecht ( l 2) , Alex Wooten ( 11 ), Brianna Adams ( l 2), and Rachel Atkins (12) build a tower out of cards without talking to each other. The choir was randomly split into groups to complete the same task. Every group used a different method for communicating and constructing

"You get to have fuh ahci create great pieces of 111usic 'vVith all of your friehcis."

--Haley Lauterbach_( 11)

"I get the opportuhity to sihg 'vVith lots of people 'vVho share h7Y love for 111usic ."

--Kayla Krueger ( 12)

wasn't too hard because Steven Delair (11) was in my gro up. We alr eady communicat without talking."

The excercise was to s ho w the sign ific ance of non-verbal cues an d comm unic at ion. Mo t s tud ents h ad not realized ho w much non- verba l c u e help them learn

Everyone in a large gro up ge t s to pend time w ith a ll kinds of different peop l , and most import a~-n ly : make friendships. After weeks of lea rnin g and perfecting mu s , the end result is extremely r ewar din g .

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Court Cho ir

Row 3: Brianna Bohaty, Samantha Noonan , Kayla Krueger, Soujourner Brown , Logan Biltoft, Ashtyn Lampe, Madeline Noonan , Hans Zander , Alex Woote n , Erik Hall , Joel Morrow, Taylan Schoen , W Duncanson

Row 2: Brianna Adams , Rachel Atkins , SiAnn Lyon, Kate Cookston, Kyndra Gabriel , Lauren Higgens, Carissa Hecht, Allison Voges-Moore, Noah Eno , Steven Delair, Alex Rousseau , Jeevan Rajagop a l

Row 1: Sidney Van Dyke -Ries, Ressa Penland , Willow Lessman, Farida Hassan , Liuie Dineen , Amanda Ligenz a Katie Saunders, Cami Smith, Duncan DePriest , Josh Bargar, Jacob McKee , Matt Eschilman

Row 4: Maddy Hansen, Me gan Free se , Lava Mork-Amnelius, Katie Arten, Miranda Cannon , Becca Koehler, Joslyn Schmutte, Brady Brewster , Chad Atkins, Richard Coons, Matt Myers , Ian Schaffer, Erich Giebers

Queehs Court

Row 3: Keirra Dunkin, Tiffany Medina, Callie Quillen, Carolynn Pohlmann, Jessica Hunt, Victoria McCall, Mariah Johnson , Sarah Harre , Alexis Page

Row 2: Aaliyah Miller , Abby Cheesman , Wendy Spoor , Amber Chase, SiAnn Lyon , Jasmine Winter , Haley Lauterbach, Abby Apking , Avni Srivistav

Row 1: Raquel Lawhorne, Angela Young , Mikayla Schl iesser , Dena Pester, Em ily Wicht, Amanda Ligenza , Madi Pratt , Mary Overstreet , Claire Hoppman

Sihgihg Khights

Row 5: J. Weisser , S Wisthoff , C Canada , Z Taylore , G Mason, M Kiely, P. Durham , C Baker, B Herbel , Z Milunovich , C Glenn , E McKillip , N Monterroso

Row 4: A Potthoff , A Furr , J Gray, z. Nash, G. Lofton , D Geiser, J Winter , S Bates , A Stricker , W Fleig, P. Zamora, M Gadwood , C. Loth , J Widick

Row 3: T Nelson , K. Kellner , I. Neilan , L Witt, A PansingBrooks, H EIDorado , B Nickel, A Gagner , E Berkebile , M. Greenfield, S. Ciotti, M. Krzycki, B. Jensen

Row 2: E Gewecke , P Cuppens, T Roscoe , T True , B Holmes , J Golden, Y. Shen , I. Applegate , S Gubser , B. Simmons , A Siedell, M Kushner , T Gudim

Row 1: T. Miller , A Richards , T Chapelle, C Reeble , C. Boring , E Agu ilera de la Torre , N Orti , T Cox, J Friend , S Kornblue , M. Loe , D Hrustemovic, S. Davis

Row 3: Hannah Lehnert , Kaitlyn Bowen, Skyler Leishman , Zach Lewis , Rick Hergenrader, Hannah Clark , Tasha Lorenzen

Row 2: Josipa Bartula , Robin Scott, Alex is Dunn, Bowen Schoen , Josef Mintie , Megan Kapperman, Alyssa Stotts

Row 1: Miranda Melson , Stormy Polfus , Dawon EIDorado, Justice Shorter , Siera Ewert, Samantha Ligenza

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"I love how with a small group we come together We make each sohg Uh ique. ahci theh get to perform. "

- -Brahcioh Elwell ( 11)

"Be I Cahto is so much fuh because the music is Uhique ahci it's excitihg to wear our Rehaissahce outfits."

- -Lizzie Diheeh ( 11)

"I like beihg ih /\rs Nova because we get so close: there are oh ly 12 of us.''

--Ethah Hale (12)

The Knights selected for small choirs had a demanding schedule, especially when it came to the holidays. The small groups, direct d by Mi s y oon a n and K ev in Sch ee l e, left chool to attend community performance just a few weeks before winter break. From country clubs to retirement homes, the Knights sang to the best of their abilitie and brought joy to everyone who li tened.

The mall groups, which students audition for,- have a ense of camaraderie that students do not get with a big choir. "I've made a lot of friends that I nev r would have met if not for choir. I got to meet students from other grades and pend time with people whose other interests are very different from mine," said Al e n a H e jl (12).

Although the mu ic is more advanced than the music in large choir , "My small group give me a chance to connect with people and

the ability to work 'one on one' with the teacher," said Al ex Woot en (11). Students are put in a position where "It's really important for everyone to know their parts," said K ati e Saund e r s ( 11).

The music sung b y small groups got extremely difficult at times. "We orhetimes sing songs where each person has their own part," said Willo w L ess m an (12) Performances were affected greatly if even just one member was missing "Coming together and making our music as unique as we are is my favorite part about C&N," said Br andon E lwe ll (11).

One of the greatest part about choir was the fact that each student got to know every person in their choir in a per onal way. They depended on each other to make their sound complete.

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Ars Nova

The varsity jazz choir uses microphones at all their concerts and participates in jazz festivals during the year.

Row 2: Brady Brewster, Chad Atkins, Ethan Hale, Matt Eschilman, Jack Rodenburg, Alex Rousseau

Row 1: Samantha Noonan, Willow Lessman, Grace Nygaard, Madeline Noonan, Colbi Reetz, Alena Hejl

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Be l Canto

The madrigal choir sings only a cappella songs. Each student wears an outfit from the Renaissance and the choi( attends a Renaissance Festival every year

Row 2: Joshua Bargar , Taylan Schoen, Joel Morrow , Mason Mabin, WIii Voelker , Alex Bouvier , Hans Zander , Noah Eno , Steven Delair

Row 1: Sidney Van Dyke-Reis, Ressa Penland, Lizzie Dineen , Katie Schuster , Victoria Schum , Sojourner Brown , Katherine Krruse , Blake Balogh

Countesses anci Noblemen

The varsity swing choir creates their own choreography for performances They also make the choreography for the small group auditions

Row 2: Colin Clare , Ryan O'Neel , Erik Gustafson, Brandon Elwell, Alex Wooten , Richard Coons, Duncan DePriest

Ro w 1: Maggie Karges , Carissa Hecht, Kayta Krueger , Patty Morrow, Rachel Atkins , Brianna Adams , Samantha Lovette

Kni ght So und s

The sophomore swing choir is the only select choir specific to one grade level.

Row 4: Devin Rezac , Ethan Freese, Christian Jungck, Trevor Tyson

Row 3 :Collin McCarthy, Christy Shuster, Shelby Applegate , Riley Lynch , Madison Hergenrader, Rachel Mccown, Danny Clare

Row 2: Sadie Shernikau, Ashleigh Fosbinder , Aryn Flaig

Row 1: Angela Young , Brad Clevinger, Adam Cummings , Mackenzie Marrow

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U-knighted in gound

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"it's a carefree class where I cah get a 11 h1Y Jitters out!''

--Claire Shihh ( 11)

"I love this after school bahcl. It's groovy to the ma>d"

--Dahiel Casburh (10)

"Wheh you fihally master a 5ohg. the feelihg is uhparallecl."

--Kari Nelsoh ( 12)

Many students are involved in some type of music group, including jazz band, wind ensemble, and orchestra. The e group work together to produce music, and create great memories along the way.

"It unites everyone in the common language of music," aid Lily Ealey (11) when describing her experiences in orchestra

From Mozart to the Beatles, these group of talented individuals excel in the art of musical in truments. Many students are in these groups from their freshman year, and grow with the people urro~ding them.

"It's fun to look back on how we have improved and changed over all my high school years," explained Kari Nelson (12).

There are three jaz z groups Jazz I meets eighth period and is comprised of the most talented jazz students that auditioned. Jazz II and III meet after school, and are aimed to improve the instrumentalist skill to prepare them for Jazz I. Bob Krueger is the jazz director. Danny Borstelmann (12)' decribed Krueger in a positive light.

"Mr. Kruger make jazz band fun. Hi stories make the class entertaining and he makes u feel comfortable and supported," said Borstelmann

Stringed instruments all congregate in orchestra, from freshman to senior "It's an opportunity to develop relationships with people from other grades and to really connect with them on an emotional level/ stated DeAnna Masterson (11) who played viola The orche tra i conducted and instructed by Mike Schwartz.

Wind Ensemble is primarily full of marching band kids who don't want to take time off from their musical passion during the winter and spring They get to pend their time with R J Metteer, the band director. Metteer' experti e in music, combined with the bond made during marching band, really helps the musicians in wind ensemble excel in their instrumental field

o matter what performing group they join, tudents all improve their skills and grow as people in music cla ses. They learn teamwork along with music. The e students wiH take what they learn in these classe and apply it to the rest of their lives, for the rest of their lives.

Story by Rebekah Strotman

Ensemble show Bailey Heil (11 ), Megan Arns (11 ), Miranda Melson (10) and Tyler Rediger (11) concentrate fully on their brand new music in wind ensemble. Photo by Rebekah Strotman

Sweet song United as one, the orchestra works .., on its new musical pieces. The group has great musical chemistry, helping them excel.

Photo by Collin Humphrey

l . Teaching talent While pointing out the details of the new music, RJ Metteer, wind ensemble director, hopes to improve his students' skills. Photo by Rebekah Strotman

2. Super bass Taking a break from a.day of playing, Lily Ealey (11) , Christian Gardener ( l 0) and Daniel Casburrr ( l 0) display their love for the bass. They are the only bass players in orchestra.

3. Jazz age While in Jazz I, Ben Bird (l 0) works on his trumpet skills. Jazz I is comprised of the top jazz musicians in our school.

4. Start the music Focusing on mastering his music, Danny Borstelmann (12) tries his hardest every day in Wind Ensemble. Wind Ensemble focuses on perfecting the technique of each musician.

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5. Practice makes perfect Intently pursuing perfection, Erich Gebers (12), and Eileen Mclean (11) play classical selections on their cellos. Gebers also participated in the Lincoln Youth Symphony.

Photo by Rebekah Strotman

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As R. J. Metteer loudly voices one of his most famous lines to the marching band, everyone gasps for a big breath of air before belting a perfectly tuned B- flat chord.

This year was one of the years that marching band had the opportunity to perform at a halftime bowl game show.

Drum major Amber Savidge (12) said, "I think the band most enjoyed bonding on the beach! It gave us a chance to hang out in a different atmosphere other than just marhcing and playing."

Being in the Magi~ Kingdom on New Years Eve was definitely a trip favorite for many band members.

"I really enjoyed the fireworks!" said Hunter Young (10) of his personal highlight of the trip.

A common feeling keeps most kids coming back to band every year. According to Meredith Wekesser (11), ccyou feel a sense of community in the band that is hard to achieve anywhere else."

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Erik Hall (12) is one of the many students who juggle other extra cirricular activites like football along with marching band. He said that you just have to be patient and be able to balance things well when referring to the challenges of being a part of all of the other activities.

Katie Arten (11) played flute in marching band, oboe in wind ensemble and also is a member of the jazz band. ccyou have to manage your time really well and schedule your day," she said. "It makes life less overwhelming." Arten enjoys the challenge she

has found through learning to play a variety of instruments.

Chad Atkins (12) is a 4-year member of marching band and was the trombone section leader. "Being in band makes you feel really good when you get to make the coolest shows with your friends," said Atkins.

The title of this season's half time show was Out of Darkness which featured solo performanc~s, the color guard, and th e Marching Knights.

Atkins is l ooking forward to playin the keyboard at the open in g game of the Co ll ege World Series this s umm er. The b an was invited to perform based on their past performances at th e Holiday Bowl and th e Orange Bowl.

La ri sa I rv in (12) has been a Marching Knight for four years She has been pla y ing French horn since fifth grade.

"Mo t of m y friends are in band," I rv in said, "and mo t of th e experiences I've had th rough band have been good learning experiences Leadership kill and cooperation are things I learned through being i n band as well a patience."

Be n H e rb el (9) joined marching band because he wanted to meet new peoph and to expand hi s trumpet pla y in g

" I didn't think I was go i ng to go 01 the band trip until halfway through th e yea 1 but I decided to go and it turned out to be < grea t expereience," Herbel said

Story by Julia Faden

Taking a break Adam Fitzgibbon (10), Meredith Wekesser (1 1), Miranda Flowers (9) , Maddie Noonan (11 ), Kseniya Rusanova (11 ), and Jared Poulsen (12) are all smiles in Disney World.

Go long! Band director R.J Metteer enjoys a break on the beach on his vacation with his favorite group of band kids

Overwhelmed with pride Drum majors

Kayla Krueger ( 12) and Amber Savidge (12) accept many awards for LSE

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Sprinting off the field The band feels proud of a very successful pregame show on the Orange Bowl field in Florida The music had an "American " theme and the Knights played with two other high school bands during the halftime show

1. Go Knights! The Knights parade through the magical sights of the Magic Kingdom on New Year's Eve showing their school pride The parade through Magic Kingdom was a favorite experience of the band

2. Florida roars The Knights show their pride in uniform during the Orange Bowl game. The Orange Bowl was a highlight of the band trip over winter break.

3. Florida wind Sam Guy~r (11 ) and the color guard practice for the pre-game and halftime show. The tedious 6-hour practices paid off during performances for the Marching Knights

4. All smiles! Dena Pester (12) and Lindsey Lamport (11) enjoy the beautiful scenery while marching thruogh the Magic Kingdom on New Year's Eve Pester and Lamport enjoyed the cheers of the long crowds from their front row view of the theme park.

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11 1 have experiehced so rriahY great th ihg that i hever would without Arts & Hw11ahities. 11

Tayleh Cameroh (11)

111 Sciehce F"ocus program provides a better learhihg oppurhtUhities for studehts. n

--Cohhor Zihk ( 12)

11 Your cha Ilehged wheh you go to Ehtrepreheursh ip F"ocus Program. 11

--Gabi Parsohs ( 11)

The definition of focus: a central point, a of attraction, att e ntion, or activity. Lincoln Public Schools started Focu s ed Programs for kids who had special abilities and talents. These s chools give tudents a place to feel welcomed with their special abilities. LPS has four focus programs and one in the making. The y are Arts and Humanities, Entrepreneurship Focu Program (EFP ) , Information Technolog y Focus Program (ITF ) , and Science Focu Program. The new focus program that people can look forward to is the-Health Studie Focus Program.

Connor Zink (12)attended the Science Focus program, better known as Zoo School. Zink stated that he choose thi focus program because it provided better learning opportunities for his interests. It has specific areas for students to feel comfortable learning about animals, biology, geology and geosc1ence.

"You'll experience a different • environment at Zoo School then Southeast. It gives student more freedoms, but they have a higher standard and expectation of students," Zink claimed

T ay le n C a m e ron ( 11) chose to go to Arts & Humanities because she has been intere ted in visual arts since she wa s in elementary chool.

"I have been going to Arts for my whole high chool career. I've never even

had lunch at Southeast!" C a m e ron said. She added that Art and Humanities puts y our perspective and artistic abilitie to the test. The program opens up your mind to new possibilities.

G a bi P a r s on s (11) attended the Entrepreneurship Focus Program. "I prefer a maller working en vironment and wanted to gain experience in business and entrepreneurship," Par ons explained. She i getting a hands-on experience in bu iness · and entrepreneurship by going to thi focus program. "You get more opportunities to expre s yourself which make learning a lot more fun," Parsons stated. Entrepreneurship Focus program focuses on y our trengths and your weaknesse .

Ril ey Ga ll oway (9 ) attends The Informational Technology Focus Program . "I get to work with better programmers and create creative program ," he said.

G a ll oway chose this focus program b·ecause he enjo y s working in the computer environment. The type of person G a ll oway recommends for the focus program is omeone who has a n intere tin computers

These are just ome of the many focused Knights that call Southeast High their home The students who have cho en focu programs are going the ·extra mile to make their dreams a reality.

It's still school With their eyes glued to the white board, students at EFP enjoy a math class. Former LSE matt, teacher Dan Hohensee gave the lecture

tor y and photos b y Tayler Wolbert

Study time Taking advantage of their free time , EFP students focus hard on getting the ir work done!

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Special Tirries With Friehds

T a t e Spr e ie r (12) is one of the many tudents who participate in the special education program. "My favorite part of the day is talkin,g to girls and itting at lunch with my friends."

Spreier tart off hi day with a physical education class After that he goes to dome tics and then to government and politics. After that is math, computer class, and he fini hes off his day with weight training and a reading cla . He loves being involved with the students, and the students love being involved with him as well. Spreier's favorite cla sis weight training.

"I'm going to miss Southeast very much, mostly all of my friends, and all of my teachers," Spreier said . M a c ee H e lmick (11) who is hearing impaired, is a very smart and outgoing individual. "My favorite part of the day is gett ing to hang out with my friends, talking to my friends, and not paying attention in cla s . "

An g el Burt (11) is one of the more talkative students in the program. "I really do enjoy going to clas , many students complain about it, but hone tly ome of it i very fun, not only that but it's also very interesting . "

Story by Colin Clare

1. Field trip Archie the elephant greets the science class field trip outside Morrill Hall on the Universi1y of Nebraska campus

2. Best friends forever Amanda Carr ( l 0) and Adam Gearhart ( l 0) enjoy a fun day of laughing, joking and making cake!

3. What a show off Josh Copas ( l 0) shows off the cake he made in his fancy cup!

4. All smiles Will Kravig (9) and Scott Mowrey ( l 2) enjoy smiling big for the camera

Southeast High School Academics

"I kho'N school is goihg to prepare trie for the rest of triY Iif e. It triakes t11e try harcl."

•--R.Yah Wichtehclahl ( 12)

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Going Above and Beyond

Southea tis proud to have two ational Merit Finalist , Alena Hejl ( 12 ) and Ryan Wichtendahl (12 ) There are 50,000 students considered for ational Merit scholarsh ip 16,000 of which receive emifinalist tanding. inet y percent of those emifinalist reach finalist stand in g To be considered for thi honor y ou mu t take the PSAT in October or ovember of your junior year and submit the ational Merit application

These two prepar_ed themselves beforehand. Wichtendahl said, "I took the PSA T my sophomore year and didn't do very well so I took it a second time my junior year. Since I knew about the program I studied for it and took two to three practice te ts."

Hejl said, "I took the PSA T m y ophomore y ear a nd then did the College Board' SAT que tion of the day to practice."

Hejl is planning on getting a master' degree in soc ial work and then spend severa l year in the Peace Corps after co ll ege . Wichtendahl sent in seven college applications He has high hopes of setting out to major in arch itechtur e and to work for a architecture firm after college. "I'm very interested in sky crapers; they are fascinating," he. said

Wichtendahl said that his favorite classes were AP French because it's something different and exc itin g and Advanced CAD because it's interesting. Hejl's favorites were Ars ova, jazz choir, chemistry, and foreign lang ua ge She said, "I tr y to take classes that t~uly intere t me, with people who motivate met ( succeed "

These students have gone above an( beyond by showing what students are reall y qpable of a they live above the line.

Natiohal Hohor Society lhducts Sehiors

11 I hacl fuh workihg With everybocly ahcl speakihg. Thahks for the pizza. Dr. Stoehr!"

--JeretriY Payhe ( 12)

11 I Waht to 111ove to New York City to pursue a career ih the fashioh ihclUstry. 11 --Tori Bayer(12)

103 seniors were inducted into ational Honor ociet y ( HS) on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 in the Jennifer L. Dor ey -H owley Performing Art Center. These students show an exemplary amount of the four pillar , character, scholarship, leadership, and service. The y a l o completed five rvice hour and wrote an e ay on one of the four pillars. Several more students are inducted second semester at the Spring Honors Convocation. Members of this elite soc iety are well known around the country. Lisa Brune (12) the president of NHS sa id, "At the beginning of the year it was intere ting to give so many peeches. It was fun working w ith a ll the other officers and the admini trator ." The other elected officer are Jeremy Payne (12) as vice president, J enni herwood (12) as secretary, Ella Donley (12) as treasurer, and R ache l Schmitt (12) as historian. A sociate principal Dr.Jeffrey Stoehr sponsors the program. 'The good of HS is to produce quality and productive students that can be leaders in the future for our community," he said

Five committee work on setting up the induction ceremony. Some of them are the invitation committee, et -up committee, and pledge committee. A lot of time and effort is put in to make it a memorable experience for both the st udent s and parents

Some adv ic e that Stoehr gives to juniors i , "You need to be a person that is w illin g to volunteer and work hard in and OL of school." ationa l Honor Society prepare : college - bound students for their future scholastic endeavor Members need to be someone that i willing to volunteer and work hard in and out of the clas room. HS i an honor for those involve d w ith it, and it makes an imp act on the community. From ringing bells to picking U] tra sh, and mentoring st ud ents after school, students are getting invol ed and making a difference in others' li ves

Stories and photo by Kaitlin Reimer

Testihg Careers Through lhterhships

As a junior everyone has the oppurtunity to apply to be a part of the Senior Intern hip Program, that Juli e Hipp e n i in charge •of . It i your respon ibility to find somewhere in the field that you are interested in to int rn at for a eme ter. Some tudents are fortunate enough to e v en get paid for their work or get summer jobs.

T ori Baye r ( 12) ecured an internship at Ellyne's Bridal because she loves fashion and wedding dre ses She plans to major in fashion merchandising at the University of ebraska-Lincoln. Some advice Baye r would give to juniors is: "If you know what you want to major in you should definitely consider this program. It's a great oppurtunity to ee what it' like in the industry."

Sk y l e r M ay ( 12) plan to major in history and eventually become a historical researcher. M ay interned for the City Planning Department in the Historical Research Office. She said, "I am very interested in Public Histor y ." M ay got the chance to research hi toric homes and building in the Lincoln area. "It was a very rewarding experience, becau e I had a lot of respon ibilities and I was able to accomplish all of them!" aid M ay Some ad v ice she would give is : "To all the junior who are interested, apply! It is a great experience and an awesome way to build connections throughout the co mmunity with business professionals."

Ril ey D e is ley (12) is con idering a career in physical therapy or at lea st somewhere in the medical field. She interned a anesthe iologi tat the ebraska Heart Institute D e is ley said, "It wa really fun and interesting b e cau e I got to learn and participate in a lot of new things." D ei l ey loved going there once or twice a week and spending several hours on special t as k s "I would recommend internship to all junior because it wa a really fu n experience and it gives you a really good idea of what that career would b e like."

C a rlo s Se r va n (12) aspires to be an architect. He secured an internship at Clark-Enersen Partner "I looked online at their projects and became very interested in their work and would love the oppurtunity to learn from these professionals." Se r va n 's advice would be to have an idea of what you want to do in the future to be able to take on the challenge of balancing thi experience

1. Flowers in the air Reilly Burns ( 12) intern s at Oakcreek Plant and Flowers She experienced a great oppurtunity.

2. Back to the past Skyler May (12) stands in the City Planning Department in the Historical Research Office. May learned a lot last semester.

Intern photos courte~'y of Julie Hippen

3. Meet the leadership team Vice-president Jeremy Payne (12), Historian Rachel Schmitt (12), Treasurer Ella Donley (12), Vicki Liu (12), NHS sponsor Jeffrey Stoehr , Secretary Jenni Sherwood (12), and President Lisa Brune(l 2) prepare for the National Honor Soc iety fall induction ceremony. All their hard work paid off

Photo courtesy of Jeremy Payne

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"The security guarcls are very i171portaht to the school. They keep us safe ahcl cohtrol ahY chaos."

--lah Miller (12)

"The IL.lhch ladies are the hicest people ih the school. They always rriake t'hY day better."

--Oliver Errisick (12)

"The ILmch lacl ies are very h ic e ahcl they rtiake the stucleht5 feel cort,fortable. ''

--Lacey Houlihah ( 11)

The security staff often get looked at a the "bad guys" at school. Always reminding you to put on your ID and making sure you aren't crowding up the halls are just a couple of things they do on a daily basi

"Students talking back and having to refer students to an admini trator is definitely the wor t part of my job", said Gary Hansel, campus security

The cafe staff has all the responsibilities that come with feeding a good majority of the 2,00Q tudent that attend Southeast.

Peter Read (10) added, "The lunch staff are all really nice and eem to enjoy what they are doing."

"The harde t part of my job is figuring out how much food to make each day. Making too much or too little can be a huge mi take. Students in second lunch co uld get short handed and not get to eat or we could have a bunch of food go to waste. Getting here at school at 5:45 in the mor~ing isn't the be t e ith er," said Gretchen Molina, caf e taff manager.

"I love feeding the kids. We are all mom' , it brings us happiness to erve the kids every day. I enjoy all the students, even the ones that we have trouble with It i fun to talk to them about everything from school and ports to family It make our job more enjoyab le," said Molina .

" I love being around the kids, teacher , and my crew. It's a great enviroment to work in. The student never really give any problem ," said Michael Sherwood (cu~todial staff).

Dwight Belville ( cu todial staff) added, "The people are all nice to work with I get to work out id e during the days and th • tudent are enjoyabl "

"The cu. todians are really friendly, I apprecia t e what they do," sa id Addison Aguilar (11)

Curtis Craig, campus security, explained why he got into his career.

"Ever since I was really young, I've always had positive role model . They alway showed intere t in the kids and helped on • advice with life. I wanted to give back to th e people that helped me in my childhood by trying to do the ame for other "

"Interaction with all of the student ~ make my job fun. I like to be around the kids and I like to try to get to know as man ) a I can personally," explained Hansel.

Story and photos by Billy Mounc

Top chef Gretchen Molina, caferia supervisor, organizes milk before l st lunch. Ryan Frickel (12) added, "She's always super nice and goes out of her way to talk to people! She's my favorite lunch lady."

Cleaning house Michael Sherwood.custodial staff, dumps trash out of the library after school. Sherwood loves the work enviroment at Southeast

Hero worship Gary Hansel (campus security) is one of the students' favorite security guards. Nick Dean (12) said jokingly, "Gary is my hero! It brightens up my day every time I walk by him."

Last year's ID? Curtis Craig (campus security) checks Sara Gulliksen's (12) ID. Craig said that wearing IDs is one of the things students fight with him the most about.

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R app r Mac Miller released his debut album, "Blue Slide Park" in ovember of 2011. Also, Tupac made a reappearance during Snoop D ogg's performance at Coachella in th form of a hologram

The year was great for indie and rock w i th Bon Iver and the Foo Fighters winning big at the Grammy A wards whi le Radio head received their third nomination for Best album

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3. Singer Whitney Houston died Feb 11 , at age 48 Drowning induced by heart disease and cocaine use was said to be the cause She is shown here at the BET Honors in Warner Theatre in Washington in 2009

4. Candles are displayed around an iPad 2 with former CEO Steve Job's picture at an Apple bar in China Jobs died at the age of 56 on Oct 5 , 2011

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How many times does a high school football team get to say that they won the Class A State Championship and defeated the number one team in the state? Typically not that often, but the 2011 Knights varsity football team can.

"It feels really good. My class has been looking forward to this and working hard, not just this year; but all four years for this," said fullback and linebacker Chri tian Boehm (12).

"It's amazing. It's almo t surreal, like it didn't even happen," said Daniel Washington (12)

The championship game was played at Memorial Stadium against the Omaha Burke Bulldogs. The Knights scored their first touchdown on their first possession. After the win, the Knights had six players named to the Super State offensive and defensive teams in the Lincoln Journal Star with seven additional players given an honorable mention.

"It feels really good . All of our hard work paid off," said quarterback aJee Jackson (11) .

"At first, I thought of it like another game. The feeling really kicked in about two days after. It was really exciting but also depres ing to be the last game with the senior This game was about the se niors and for the seniors," stated DJ Foster (10) For wide receiver and defensive back Desmond Robinson (11 ), reality hit after the final banquet.

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"It sunk in when we were signing the championship balls for the coache and realizing the eason was over," he said. For Robinson, the mo t memorable thing about the evening was the fact that it was also his 17th birthday.

Washington recalled that his most memorable moment was "the opening plan, a touchdown on our first possession "

"The most memorable moment would be hanging out and celebrating together after the game and watching the clock run out," Jackson added.

Sam Cotton (12) aid that taking a knee and sideline celebrations were the moments that stuck out most to him .

"It was exciting at the end of th game when everyone was at the fence. I almo t got pulled over!" DJ Foster joke c

"It feels really good to be back , top," commented Landon Kubicek (11) . Tre Foster (12) put it very well. "Our ultimate goal was to win state," he

That goal carried them through wmnmg season.

"We had a lot of explosive play e and we worked very well together offem and defensively," said Jared Cooper (12 ) First year coach Ryan Gottula is Nebraska's first first - year coach to win t state championship

"Coach Gottula has done an outstanding job this year. The coaches a1 players respect him," aid Hunter Day ( J

"Gottula is a smart coach, he knovthe plays to call," said Levi Gilbert'(12) .

The Knights' victory at the State against Omaha Burke 21 - 9, proved that 1 is a team worth remembering:

By Emily Wicht and Collin Hump

We are the champions! Najee Jackson ( 11 ) holds the State Championship trophy as (from left) James Cumpston (l 2) , Sam Cotton (12) , Christian Boehm ( 12) c Ethan Horne (12) lead the celebration. This was the first time that Southeast had won the State Championship since 2002. There really wasn't a -better way to end 12- l season than bringing the Championship trophy back home to the Prosch hallway. Photo courtesy of Lincoln Journal Star

Keeping Traditio n Alive

In ebr aska, is there really a better way to bring men together than football?

A ccording to quarterback Trenton H ays ( 10), "The mo t rewarding part of JV footb a ll was t h e development of the team ove r th e short season and how much closer th ey b ecame "

" I t is very fun, e pecially when you ar e a rou nd your friends and clas mates," sai d Au s t in Pool (11)

Brock Warner ( 11) said the reason th at h e p lays is for the love of the game, "Th e r e is nothing el e that can p u t the fee lin g in your gu t. "

Steven D eLair (11) said hi proud es t moment thi sea on was getting va r sit y p l aying time This year, 37 of the 44 pl aye r s a lso suited up for varsity. Duncan D ePr iest (11) said hi proude t moment wa ge ttin g th e black var i ty pants.

" I t is just what I was driving to acco m p li sh," D ePriest said .

"Ever since I was six, I've played fo otb all to keep me out of trouble Then I end e d u p being really good at it," said Kei ron William (11) "I keep playing becau se I like the excitement, the- adren.iline ru sh ." H e al so added, "It's a legal violence."

"The tradition is just huge here. Wh en you look at who has put on those hel mets before us It is just awe - inspiring," co m mented D ePrie t. He is inspired by players like Barrett Ruud, cla of 2001,

because he still holds outheast' leading tackle record and now plays for the Tenne ee Titan . •

Like a lot of hi teammate , Warner aid that being part of thi team was a positive experience because it open you up to new friend and renew old friendships .

"You make new friend and you play the port you love the mo t with them," aid Kyle Stout (11).

"Being part of the team has been a good experience, it's a time where you don't have to worry about school and other things in life," added Jake Pottoff ( 11)

"Our coaches always keep us pumped. They call great play and keep the drive moving," said Hays . DeLair added that the coaching staff is extremely experienced and that we have great coaches.

"It is a great sport and the coache are the best anyone can ask for," said Tanner Pl~ines (11)

"I continue playing football becau e it's my favorite port and I wouldn't want to play for any other program," said Stout.

By Emily Wicht

Road to Success Will Weber ( 12) punts the ball in t he second quarte r t o Omaha Burke. Weber was a key p laye r o n the team and was the Knights' punter. Photo courtesy Morche Cepure

Racking up the points Tyler Warner ( 11 ) pulls off anot her catch that helps lead the Kn ights to the win aga inst North Platte. A f avorite team memory was runn ing up 44 points in the fi rst quarter.

Photo by EmilyWicht

Ready for takeoff JV boys prepare t hemselves for the kic ko ff. They were ready to p in the ir opponent deep on the ir own ten-yard line, Photo by Emily Wicht

Touchdown! Sam Cotton ( 12) catc hes a touchdwon pass in t he sem if inals game, The Kn ights defeated Papill ion -LaV ista 28- 18 and advanced to the finals.

Photo courtesy Virgil Home

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"The best part of the sea on," said Logan Adair (10), "was just being able to work with the coaches and the team. I think we started getting better a time went by "

Logan Beebe (10) added, "One of our stronge t moment was definitely shutting out Southwe t " Over the cour e of the season, they said the defen e started out strong

"I think the defense started working better together as a team . We started to learn how to work as a unit," said Luke Thaller (10).

The boys all aid they were thankful for their coaches and the way they worked to help the team improve .

Austin Hoops (10) said, "They always pushed us to do better, and made sure we ·knew what to do."

The team al o spent a lot of time ouside of school on the sport. Logan Adair (10) said, "The time that we pent on the field really helped us excel, not just in the port, but in school, too."

One thing's for ure, by the end of the eason, not only did the boys' kills improve, but so did their love of the game and respect for their teammate

By Max Marr and Sara Gullik en

Victory! The Knights celebrate their win together! They finished the season with a 5-2 record.

Go long! Trenton Hays (l 0) looks for an open receiver. Hays got a lot of play time this season swinging for JV as well. All photos courtesy Kathi Beebe

Heads up! Logan Beebe ( l 0) catches efkickc f just short of the goal line Beebe was a great return man and receiver for the reserve team.

Freshman Phenorns

Football is an intense contact sport, especially in high school. The freshmen here at Southeast know thi , and they worked extra hard all eason to play the game that they love.

The team had a good yea r, winning city with a record of 6-1. There were a lot of great moments from the eason but one tood out the most.

"The game I liked the best," said ti ght end Mason Gish (9), "wa the one against Southwe t becau e it .was fun

to play our rivals an d come out wi th a victory "

Defen ive end Jacob Moore (9) added, "We played we ll as a team and got an easy v icto ry that set the tone for the rest of the season "

Great talent also come with great coaching. This year's team was coached b y And y R yan Ryan was aided b y the a istam· coaches Dan Doughert y and Troy Bergt.

"Our coache were great, they motivated us hard, and alway pushed us to do our be t," said wide receiver Dontae Davis (9)

With such a great season, it's no surprise that many fre hmen on th e team want to continue to play football.

"I plan to play the next three year and in college if I can," said fullback Jacob Mayer (9) confidentl y

By Dylan Lyne sand Sara Gulliksen

Take him down! Cody Harris (l 0) along with fellow teammates brings down a Millard West running back The Knights ' defense was a key to the team 's success this season.

Full speed ahead! Dontae Davis (9) makes an impressive run against East Davis contributed his talent to the freshman team.

Gametime! The ReseNe team takes the field to play (left to right) Sophomores Cody Harris , Charles Rosenthal, Austin Barela , Taylor Richards , Peter Read, Luke Thaller , Kwame Robertson and Aust in Urbacher are all ready to go. •

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state after winning at

"Bang! And they're off!" i a common line heard at the beginning of a cro country meet.

Cross country has been a big part of many students' high school career here . at Southeast. The hard work, determination, and perseverance put into every sea on have definitely paid off for a quite a few of our seniors This year, Samantha Gallegos (12), Carlo Servan (12), Jayson Layton (12), and Jo h Whyrick (12) all found their way to State after placing in the top 15 runner at the Districts Meet.

"We lost a lot of good runner from last year," aid Trey Lessman (12) reflecting back over this years past season, "and it was going to be hard to replace them and whatnot . We're still working hard and we're doing pretty well at the races "

"Last year there was definitely • a larger group of seniors," Gallegos said . "Having a lot more fre hmen really helped out the team this year. "

The team finished their year strong with all the girls and Carlos Servan, Josh Whyrick, and Jayson Layton going to state.

By Julia Faden

Holding their own In the fnal race before the state meet (From Left): Jessica Hunt (12), Robin Rauner (9), Christy Shuster (l 0), an l Bianca Perry ( l l ) all successfully made it to

Districts.

Just a bit further Jessie Maynard ( l OJ pushes herself to the finish line. With a girl from Pius right behind her, it wasn't the time to give up.

Run Run Run! Samantha Gallegos (12) bolts pas t the competition and makes it to State. Gallegos participated in cross country and track throughoL all of high school.

Bring it l-lotnQ, Knight~!

The Junior Varsity cross country team was a close knit group, that enjoyed a wide range of means to get 'pumped up' before a meet.

• Walker Dimon (11) enjoyed li tening to different in pirational speakers on ca sette tapes while Adrian Chavez (12) preferred to be that source of inspiration for his team members.

"I like to motivate my team members to run their best!" aid Chavez.

Don't doubt that these cross country runners have any less spirit than the i r varsity counterparts.

Team chants varied for the boys and girls, but the favorite, according to Christian Stiers (11) and Dimon was, "Team friendship!"

The team finds inspiration in many places and with the help of their coach, Dave ebel. Dimon claimed that motivated them through fear. Other team members explained that Nebel's "passionate speeches" encouraged the team each and every day before practice.

The SEXC team enjoyed bonding over spaghetti feeds the night before each meet Those gatherings provided an excellent opportunity to socialize without the sweat.

Doris Servan (9) was glad she joined for man y reason , but mainly she was

• happy to have began the year with a whole group of friends. It's especially intimidating for any freshman to join a new team, but one as close knit and welcoming as the cross country team has made Servan more confident in approaching others.

"Meeting new people was a lot easier after joining the team," Servan explained. Bonding wasn't difficult either for Servan, who claimed that what made their team a team was that they all got along together really well.

Servan ran cross country in middle school and was encouraged by her older brother, Carlos (12), to train during the summer before starting high school because he explained that starting off cross country without having a lot of training can take its toll on you in the beginning.

By Madeleine Swope

Keeping a steady pace to the finish Josh Whyrick (12), Paul Sutter (l 0), Carlos Servan (12), and Jayson Layton (12) strive to finish their race strong Everyone was worn out by the time they reached the finish line.

Finishing strong Jessie Maynard ( l 0) pushes her way through the final sprint. She ran with pride in every step.

Don't stop now! Ethan Freese ( l 0) maintains a strong stride He kept it up 911 the way to the finish line.

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Andrew Plamann (l l ), Matt Strasburger (l l ), Max Cuppens (l l ), Bobby

ceremoney concluded the team d id one final "KNIGHTS" to finish the season.

Three years ago the Knights got 4th place, two year ago they got Yd, and la t year they got 2nd And then .. . the boys won State for the fir t time in over ten year

"We didn't want to jinx it. Every team there had the opportunity and the potential to win state," stated Matt O'Rourke (12) "But we do owe a lot of our success to (Coach Tim)Tidball."

It was truly a team effort according to Jack Rodenburg (12) . "No single one of us can be credited with being the most valuable player. We all play a huge role in making our team what it is We push each other every day and we make each other better," he aid.

"Each one of u has been, and will continue to be, a key part to our success," added Matt Strausburger (11).

All that work paid off. Though nobody actually claimed an individual win at tate, Rodrigo Amaral ( 10 ) won y d at number one singles, and everyone el e placed second in their events.

"4,3,2, hhhh" was th motto the team went by this year when discussing the outcome of state.

The te a m's ea on highlights varied from Brendon Henning (12) beating Waverly in a tie break and coming late to the Homecoming game, or Rodrigo Amaral (10) beating David Liu (the number one player in the state) with Bobby Curry ( 11 ) .

The team unanimously agreed on their love for their coach, Tim Tidball. Tidball has been coaching tennis for 20 yea rs. This season alone, he coached the Knight to 18 wins, between tournaments and meets.

"Tidball is an angel from tennis heaven. He coaches as well as he look , and that's why we're so good," joked Henning.

"Tidball is why I get up every •morning," Rodenburg joked. "He is the heart, mind, body, and calves of the team,"

The bo ys became more then just teammates this year, the y became a family.

Story and photo by Sara Gulliksen

Pyramid of power (from left) Daniel Pacheco-Ceballos (l 0), Matt O'Rourke (12), Nick Wimmer (l l ), Jack Rodenburg (12), Rodrigo Amaral (l 0), Danny Clare (l 0 )

Curry (l l ), Brendon Henning (12), and Tim Tidball celebrate their victory at state. After th e

Eye on the ball Brendon Henning ( l 2) moves around a deep shot from his competitor. "I Just started playing yesterday ," Henning laughed in between his games

Bouncing back: Andrew Plamann (1 1) slices the ball in an intense double match with Jack Rodenburg (12). This point gained the necessary lead over their competetors

Smash! Matt O'Rourke (12) swings a solid backhand winning the point. O'Rourke has been playing competitive tennis for years.

Winner! Max Cuppens (11) swings through a forehand at the Prep/ Westside meet Cuppens placed seceond at two singles at State.

Game, set, match! Daniel Pacheco-Ceballos (10) hits a deep forehand to his Lincoln High opponent. The Knights won the meet with a 9-0 victory.

Ace! Bobby Curry (11) reaches for his second seNe. Curry has been playing Varsity tennis since his freshman year.

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The Junior Var ity tennis team' clo eness could be se n on and off the courts thi ea on

"Our friendship made us clo er," aid Ba iley Spiers(l 1).

The bond between coach and athlete was seen in every tennis player.

According to Garret Kraus (11), the player like to joke around off court, bonding with their coach and each other. But "we take playing very seriously," he explained

Everyone shared a deep love for the game. The inspiration that drove each player to play tennis varied throughout the team. Kraus credited his inspiration to his uncle, who i a varsity coach in Colorado

Spiers said jokingly, "It reminded me of ping pong" o he decided to try out

Being part of the team did change ome a pects of the players' lives

"It made me more di erse in my activitie and helped me get in a good routine everyday with doing homework

after practice " aid Kraus, while pier added that tennis h lped keep hi grades up

What make the JV Tenni team great, as Spier put it, is the overall strength of the team. In fact, two JV players, Max Fergu on (9) and ick Wimmer (11), swing for Varsity

The overall experience was, as expected, great and positive.

Spiers, in retro pect, said, "It i very exciting . We had a winning team that i very competitive, and very funny "

According to the team, school rival • Southwest wa the main competitor, but competition is a driving force behind an ambitious team.

By Aaron Geis

Top seed turvy Concentrating on the ball, Ben Termaat (l 0) returns a lob with a steady forehand. The shot went on to solidify Ben's lead in the m atch.

Eye on the ball Hand in the air and racquet ste c :i\ Max Ferguson (9) prepares to serve. Ferguson we , only 14 when he started playing for Southeast.

Re ~erve It Up

Have you ever had a coach that is lai d back, relaxed, and still productive? We ll , coach Anne Schernikau is one accor din g t o the reserve tennis team

Austin Whitmire (9) u ed these word s to d escri b e h is ex p er iences on the t en n i t eam

" I th ought it would be a fun sport to pl ay i n t he fa ll ," he said

Wh it m i re sa id that he has begun hitt ing h arder and wants to keep up the con is t ency of h is game

" I have gotten more power," aid T y le r H a tt an ( 10).

One of the things Whitmire said h e wa nt s to work on is to better his spin h o t s "(T enni ) is really fun and a lot of coo l peop le play it," said ick Do skey (1 0) . D osskey thought Tyler Hattan wa th e M VP of the eason

T h e t eam is always looking forwar d , w h ether it is improving their sk ill s o r th e m selves t hro u gh competition and tea m motivation

Do skey wants to be on JV next year because he doesn't think he can make Var ity, but he wants to keep playing.

Ben Smith (9) said, "I started out at the bottom and worked up to winning #2 singles in the city meet "

"Anne is really helpful and helps us all with whatever we need," aid Mathew Stuart (9).

Stuart improved his skills by playing more challenging opponents. He was introduced to tennis by hi friend about two years ago. He de cribed his most improved skills as hi backhand and running aero s the court to the ball fa ter.

By Seth Printz

Served Soaked with sweat, Tyler_ Hattan (l 0) gives his toughest serve to gain a lead. Hattan would go on to secure the set.

Vi ctory hug Tyler Hattan ( l 0) congratulates Jared Scherling (9) after the victory against their opponents. The two became friends this year

• Ka-wham ! Bailey Spiers (11) gets a tough serve from his opponent. He managed to returned the serve withouth hesitation.

Photos by Sara Gullikson

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The varsity softball ha a great bond. They couldn't top talking about how much fun they had and how great they worked together.

Taylor Boshart (12) said, "My favorite part of the season was the do ene of our team, we're all really good friend ."

Boshart al o added, "We worked really hard together. We would go on Chipotle dates, and have lots of sleepovers ."

It isn't always all fun in games though, it can be a really rough sport.

Emily Dober (12) talked about getting hit by ball "I've been hit everywhere; head, ba_ck, butt, thighs, shin, foot, elbow, ankle; it only hurts for a minute then you get a nice bruise," joked Dober.

Dober also aid, "The coache are

They tell us what we are doing wrong o we can fix it."

Tori Adams (12) agreed, "The coach s were always pushing us to the end, forcing us to dig deep when we eriously feel lil e leaving the field."

Dana orris (12) said, "My favorite part about the season was when we beat Papillion South because we really . worked well together. I al o liked the team night and just pending time with everyone."

Boshart also elaborated on her favorite parts of the season.

"In the game Lincoln High, I was 5 for 5 hitting and almost hit a cyclesingle, double, triple homerun. I also li,ked the road trips and team nights! Our team got really close and we were all good friend ."

both amazing! They push us hard in every By Madeleine Heiser and Sara Gulliksen practice. They make us better a a team .

Winning! Southeast beats Papillion -LaVista 5-0 in the semi-finals! This was one of many wins for the team this year.

Focused Morgan Hurley (9) watches the ·pitcher carfully while waiting for the ball. Hurley was a gre c • addition to the team this year.

Sliciihg Away

JV softball had a great season thi year. The girls overwhelmingly agreed that they had a lot of fun

"We all got along o well ! We are a family, I will miss them after the eason," Caitlin Cunningham (10) said .

"The best part about the eason was getting to meet all of the other oftball player at LSE and getting to spend time with my teammates," commented Tymber Long (9)

"The beginning of the sea on was a little rough, but we learned to get along We bonded at team dinners and on the bus rides to away game and tourneys," added Long

"The coach contributed a lot this year by helping u s fix the things we were

doing wrong," sa id Ashley Re xroth (9)

La ur en Mautz (11) said her favorite memory of the season wa team dinners.

"We had a lot of fun meeting new people," saidTaylor Ro scoe (9)

Since the JV team was made up of mo tly 9th and 10th graders, the team had a chance to meet new people and get to know each other.

With an 18-11 record the girls had a lot to smile about It was a young team with a lot of heart .

By Gach Rom and Sara Gulliksen

Out! Erin Lockhart (9) throws to first base. Lockhart got out many runners with her fast throws.

Get ready! Taylor Roscoe (9) gets in position to run to third base. Roscoe racked up many runs for the Knights this season.

Eye on the ball. Dana Norris (12) prepares for a grounder at short stop. Norris has been playing Varsity since her Freshman year.

Strike! Morgan Ritchie (9) pitches the ball hoping for a strike. The other team had zero runs thanks to Ritchie's fast pitches

Run for it! Timber Long (9) gets a great run I Many hours of practice helped Improve Long's skills this season

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There i a ense of pride that every var ity teammate play with. You can ee it wh n they play. They are proud to w ar their black and gold and hare the moment with their friend .

BothJe ica Gehr (12) and Talia William (12) commented on their friend , "What makes volleyball fun is playing with girl I have played with ince middle chool."

It was a challenging year for the var ity girl . Their teammate may have been the same, but they had a new Head Coach

"Annie Rice wa our new coach," said Gehr. "What I like about her is that he pushes us to do our best."

Another challenging part of the season wa the opponents, but the girls made sur they were ready -

"We play a game 'gigolo' before our games," said Logan Raymond (12), "It gets us pumped up for games and get our energy up to a high level."

It was unanimou among the girls that the most satisfying win came against

Lincoln Ea t Raymond believed that it was becau e all the girl were playing great and everything seemed to be "clicking ."

It' fun to win, but it i ea ier said than done. There are a lot of components · that go into winning One of those things is trust in you teammates . Raymond explains, "The key to winning is playing as hard a you can. I also think that you need to have a lot of trust in your teammates that they will want to win a much a you."

It wa a difficult year for var ity. They had to make room for a new coach on their team . ot every game wa a win, and · learned how to take the bad with the good o doubt they will never forget the season or the people they hared it with .

By Annali a Holmgren

Rejected Claire Crossgrove (12) and Sydney Taylor (l l) jump to block a return. The girls won the point with a kill.

Serve's up Jessica Gehr (12) serves the ball to be ~ n a match. Her team watched in anticipation.

Ac~ng the C.ornpeti ti on!

Southea t' Junior Varsity volleyball team had lots of fun playing during their season. They really enjoyed working together .

"I like it when we smack each other's butt after a good play!" joked Hannah Hundley (11) . It ure sound like they had lot of fun! Th se girls loved each other, which helped them win. Two of their biggest win were against Lincoln Ea t and Lincoln Southwest.

"We lost t~ East, and when we got the second chance to play them, we W6n!" said Tyra Douglas (9).

Carly Rediger (10) aid that the most common thing they did before game was writing inspirational, positive words on their wrist . They also listened to their coach' pep talk. During their warm-ups they usually listened to music in the gym.

The coach, Lindsey Licht, was also new this year. She was loved by everyone on the team because of her fun per onality The girls appreciat d that she helped them improve a lot throughout the season.

"Licht makes me happy," was the first thing out of Emily Hayward's (10) mouth about her coach.

Ana Pa z (10) aid that Coach Licht was a great coach who played for the Hu ker and joked around with the team ~aking practice more fun

By Avni Sriva tav

"I'll get it!" Ana Paez ( l OJ goes in for the kill. She had a st eady p ass from Jensen Trauernicht (l OJ,

Spiked! Kaylee Felix ( l 0) smacks the ball and gets a hit. It was one of the many against Lincoln High.

AU photos courtesy Bob Lattimer

"Dig this!" Carly Rediger (l OJ gets low to dig the ball. Another one of her teammates, Jensen Trauernicht #8 (l OJ aided her in returning the ball.

Mine! Brooke Panzer (12) plays off a serve from their opponent East High. The victory against East was a highlight of the season.

Knight Tube Undefeated Re~erve~!

ot many chools can say their re erve volleyball team went undefeated thi year. That' probably because outheast beat them all! The Knights re erve girl went undefeated this season going 20 - 0 and won the city tournament

Even with such a successful season, the the team never lost focu

According to Lizzie Saale (9), "The team worked together v ry well and got along great!" The mixed-grade team quickly became close, which, according to Paige Stanard (10) was one of the keys to the team's success.

Pre - game team dinners were a favorite team bonding memory for most of the team, including Stanard who said, "Team dinners really helped our team to get tO know each other especially with our team having freshman and sophomores."

Rachel Ko ta! (9) felt Southwest was the most challenging team to play, but also the most atisfying to beat

According to Stanard, the mo t atisfying win came against East, "Last year that was one of the freshman team's only losses "

Of cour e ome of the team' success mu t go to Coach Toni Napr tek. According to Saale, "She was a huge encouragement and always knew just what to say ."

Kostal agreed, saying that "She (Coach aprstek) wa the team' bigg st encouragement "

The team couldn't have been more atisfied with their undefeated sea on and are ready for next year !

By Paul Sutter

Going for the kill Emma McKillip (9) goes up for a hit as her teammates cover around her. The reserve girls defeated Lincoln High in two sets

Photo courtesy Lori Applegate

Servin' it up Shelby Applegate ( l 0) serves the ball t Lincoln High. They were unable to return the serve.

Photo by Sara Gullkson

Butnp. get. gpike . ..

Fre~htnen!

As the newest group of Southeast volleyball player , the fre hmen volleyball team couldn't be any more fun! Team member Abbie Anderson (9) said, "The mo t fun thing about the team was pending time with everyone and getting along."

The whole volleyball program tarted out the season with a new attitude and new coaches Thi year the freshmen team's coach was Rachel Lucas.

Kyleigh Beck (9) said, "Coach Lucas inspire s me because he makes us better as a team and pushes us to do things we might h ave doubts about."

Volleyball practices con isted of dynamic warm -up s with all the teams and then drills and scrimmage

"The hardest thing about volleyball practices are the pit drills we have to run. When one person isn't giving effort or if we are failing a a team, we have to run," added Erin Mc eil (9)

"The most memorable moment of our season was beating our rival South'Yest! We pla yed great and it was just awesome," exclaimed Anna Potthoff (9).

According to Ander en, "The key to winning is counting on your teammate to be there and communicate during the game . If a team can do that then they can • I"wm.

Champagne Anderson (9) and her other teammates plan to tryout for volleyball again next year. "I want to try to make JV next y ar,"added Anderson.

The freshman team ended their season with a 16-6 record. They also won the city tournament.

The freshmen girls defeated Northea tin two set to win the city tournament. "I think our team worked hard and we deserved to win!" Anderson added with enthusiasm. "We all were plea ed with how our sea on ended."

By Tori Bayer

Staying strong Sierra Renner (9) puts up a strong block against Marian as Kyfeigh Beck (9) goes for the dig. Southeast won the game in three sets. Photo courtesy Pam Krolikowski

Living in the moment Anna Haverman (9) awaits the • opponents seNe. Her focus was successful as she passed a perfect ball. Photo By Tori Bayer

Flying high Champagne Anderson (9) jumps to block a Marian High School opponent. Despite her effort, Marian got a kill during the rally. Photo courtesy Pam Krolikowski

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"I wanted to try something new, and it eemed like a fun and positive thing to do." said Maize Humm (9) of her initial inclination to join cheerleading . But what exactly ha kept freshman cheerleader Humm motivated? "The crowd's reaction to our performance!" she aid, and Humm was not alone

Sharon Lanvin (10) agreed, "The excitement from the crowd i the greatest part "

She l by Muhn (12) was a huge proponent of the "adrena line rush" after explaining the experience It i apparent that an adrena line rush doe not just 'happen' for the cheer girls To experience it firsthand takes a lot of work Each girl was expected to practice on a dai ly bas i s with their respective team Some, like Muhn, go beyond the required amount of hours and work outside schoo l with teams like Cheer Expres

"Expre s i huge for me, I spend about even or so hours with that alone each week," said Munn

One may wonder how a person manage to keep their energy up after

working so many hour ? Jadyn Fulk (10) provides the after - game antidote "We go to Juice Stop !" Fulk claimed Once the girl have gotten their fill they go back to the chool to congratu late the team

"We take a lot of pride i n having great spirit and attitudes," said T iffany · Medina (11)

"To be a good cheerleader you have to have an o u tgoing personality, and the ability to take re ponsibility," Abbey Smith (12) sa id .

Marisa Griffin (12) added that "good spirit !" is a triat qu i te nece ary for any cheerleader. But the girl admit that now and again "good spirit" is a difficult thing to grasp

"Like any family, we have our differences . Some ti mes before a pep rally we will get annoyed with each other," explained F u lk, however Muhn ins isted tha t t he quads are nonetheless really close

"We have been through a lot together ! I know I can go to any of them for help They are like si ter ," aid Muhn Macy D unn (11) elaborated further. "The squad gets along wel l.

of the other girl , I have become a much better performer. Being in cheer has helF me be more "

This sen e of security was hare by other team member as we ll , incl u din Smith who added, "When you have gooc relationships, the performance goes betti At the end of the of day we take pride in what we do ."

Job well done Shelby Muhn (12), Kayla Meith (12), Savannah Tyrrell (12), Dana Norris (12), Abbey Smith (12), Madison Novak (12), Afton Meints (12), Shyann Coi: (12), Rielly Burns (12), and Marisa Griffin (12) bask in success in the Homecoming Pep Rally. The Varsity cheer squad puts together all of the school's Pep Rallies.

Beca u se

Story by Madeleine Swope

Photo courte ty of R eilly Bun

Celebrate good times Kayla Mieth (12), Dana Norris (12), Megan Wehling (12), Marisa Griffin (l Rielly Burns( l 2), Shelby Muhn ( l 2), Abby Smith ( l and Madison Novak (12) prove that its not a pa without a few ballons. The girls take a break frorr the fun to share a smile.

Group shot Shyann Copas (12), Afton Meints (12), Dana Norris (12), and Rielly Burns(l 2) join together with the Shirettes and DFA before the football team. The Halloween game was the place to be in your costume.

Styalish as always Shyann Copas (12), Rielly Burns (12) , and Shelby Muhn ( l 2) ,dress their best for Crazy Day at Cheer Camp. Cordinating the perfect outfit for such an event is always a challenge

Too much cheer to handle Syann Copas ( 12) and Rielly Burns ( 12) goof off before the football team takes the field. Sometimes cheerleaders have such excess of pep they can't contain it all.

Picture perfect Madison Novak (12), Rielly Burns (12) , and Maggie Hefner (12) huddle together during the State football game. It was a cold night to be outside but it was worth it to cheer their team on to victory.

Joined at the hip The cheer team shows what it means to stick together. The girls debut their senior shirts at cheer camp which featured their names

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With the lo s of many senior la t year, thi year varsity basketball team had a lot to prove With senior captains Ryan Sievers and Dy lan Dragoo leading the team, players had high hopes for the season

"Be i ng able to play an entertaining sport and becoming close with all my teammates is my favorite part " said Dragoo.

Dragoo has been p laying basketball since he was able to walk and pick up a ball. That goes for Sievers as well. Their goal this season was to make it to State and play at Bob Devaney Sports Center and also to be the best leaders that they could be

When Sievers was asked how he prepares for the season, he responded, "I spend a lot of time shooting, and playing pickup games when I can " Sievers ha some p u mp u p methods he uses before each game A big part of them is music. "You can't go wrong with The Temptations, Jackson 5, and a little bit of T - Swift as well," said Siever Zac ovak (12) said his favorite part of the season was having fun and

being with all of the guys Novak has been involved in basketball since he was little; he' enjoyed it ever ince "I tarted playing ba ketball becau e it was omething that intere ted me, and ever ince I tarted, I haven't stopped "

Music i also a big part of his pump up method "Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, and Faith H ill are a few of my favorites," said ovak.

Beating Norfo l k wa Jake annen's (11) favorite memory of the eason, along with playing at Devaney .

"Track helps with conditioning and summer ba ketball leagues help me get ready for the season," said annen

B.J. Day (10) has been playing basketball since he has been walking. "My favor i te memory was beating Norfolk (then rated number 2 in state)at orfolk."

The "we love B .J. " chant by the DFA showed the support the student fan had for him and for the whole team

Story by Colin Clare

Photos by Sara Gullik en

It's good! Zoe Novak (12) shoots a three in the game against Southwest while Ryan Sievers (12), and BJ Day (l 0) watch in anticipation of the shot. Novak contributed to the team this year with his outstanding three point shots.

Gettin' up! Ryan Sievers ( 12) jumps up above thE North Star defense to lay the ball into the net. The team made it to the first round of state where the' lost to Papillion.

Knight~ ri~e to the chall enge

"I tarted playing basketball in t h e 7th grade for m y school team," said Kei ron Wi lli ams (11) With focu , and de t ermination the JV team had a fun eason. C o n ce nt rat i ng on great teamwork, and hav in~ great motivation guided the team to vic tor y

Starting as underclassmen climbing th e la d der to varsity is what motivate s th e pl ayers to get better and better every year "T ea m mates a nd the competition mo ti vates me," sa id DeVonte Madlock ( l 1) Mo ti vat ion i a ke y factor in winning a nd foc u sin g on having a good season " I don' t really care about a record; yo u can beat anyone on any given d ay. All I care abo u t i winning that wee k," Williams sa id.

L ook ing forward to games comes with nervo u sness and excitement, a lthou g h th e players need guidance from their coac h es "He (Matt Mezg e r) is a good coac h ; all of the p layers like him He makes th e season pretty fun, " aid La yto n Dush ( 11) . Being taught the pla ys and w h a t to do h ow off at the games, revealing th e te a m' s kill s . M any of the bo ys have be e n going to sc h oo l together since freshman year, a nd some even longer, w h ich onl y m·ake their b o nd s t ro n ge r res ulti ng in having a great easo n.

Having skills is very import ant in high sc hool w hen t eams ge t more competitive, and show what they're really made of "I have been playing for eight yea rs, " Du sh said. With pla ers a d va ncing in skill and technique there was no way thi t ea m could be stopped

When asked if there was a pre - game ritual Madlock said, "I Ii ten to lo w mu ic before I listen to hype music " B fore games everyone has their own littl e technique that h e lp s them perform to the hi ghes t of their ability It is important to have every position filled w ith someone w ho know s exac tl y what to do.

"I play every position, but I mainly play the 4 position," W illi ams a id. With no obstacle in their way the t ea m went for the w in in every game they played, an d mor e tim es than not they recieved it. Going out th ere and playing their hardes t, leav ing it a ll out there on the floor gave the team the boo s t they needed to finish the seaso n off s tron g

When asked what was th e most exciting game of the season Madlock sa id "Lincoln High." With s tron g players, a nd positive attitudes JV hopes to stay sto ng , s h owing teams how the Knights really do it.

Story b y Si erra Loadholt

Photos by Sara Gulliksen

Nothing but net! Trey Beamon ( l 0) goes up for the shot against Southwest Many students loved going to see the games against our biggest rival Southwest ln hopes of winn ing , as well as keeping the team ' s record strong

Cant touch this Najee Jackson(l l) dribbles around Pa pilli o n LaVista d efe cn de rs a t state basketball This year the knights had a good run at state but sadly d idnt win photo by Collin Humphrey

Pass it! Layton Dush ( 11 ) passes the ball to a teammate in or<der to shoot a basket against So uthwest With Kyle Stout ( l l ) waiitng to be passed the ball is always ready for anything.

Knight Tube Up and Down the Court

ot only do they have a foothold in the chool but al o on th court! Back for another year of ba ketball DJ Foster (10) and Danny Clare (10) both agreed that their teammate and coache were the reason they wanted to join again this year. While some people play simply for fun these Knights play for fun and for the thrill of the win •

"Just like in football, our favorite game of the season i playing and beating Southwe t", said Fo ter (10) "there a good team to play and what' better i beating them." Clare (10) said that "another favorite game was against Beatrice, losing by 11 points at half time and coming back to win by one in overtime was great "

When a ked to describe their team in one word a lot of the sophomores de cribed their team a competitive. "We go all out for the win," aid Taylor Richards (10) . Everyone seemed to agree that this team has created n w friendships.

With these friendships everyone ems to play better knowing that they all have each other' back Everyone help and encourage ach other giving confidence when it' needed, no matter what happens.

Practicing two hours every day for five to six days out of the week is what makes the team play so much better when it comes to the games Most of these kid have been involved with ba ketball since second grade. When asked, a lot of them could see themselve playing all through • high school and would even like to plai on past high school.

These ophomores know that the way they are going they will make huge improvements in next year's season and they will go far with basketball.

By Richard Coon

Playing with the enemy!! Danny Clare ( l 0) goes up for the layup, playing Southwest. What a great win for the young team.

Photo by Richard coons

Up you go! Logan Beebe ( l 0) takes the ball do¼ the court for a score.

Photo by Richard Coons

New Kids oh the Court!

A freshman sport is alway a new and exciting time for tudents. It's there fir t taste of how high schoo l sport~ run. The Feshman team ha been described as deterrnind,

"Don't sell yourself short and always k ep improving" is what Austin Bennett (9) aid he's learned so far. Bennett ha been playing ince he was about eight year old. "I love playing ports," added Bennnet.

"Millard orth was my favorite game so far," said Ben Smith (9). "We were the underdog s and we ended up beating them in overtime Basketball help you develop hard working habits and learn how to pla y good with a team."

In basketball Todd Mathewson (9) said, " We are all good friends o we play well together. Team bonding is really importent in ba ketball. You need good chemisty and understandment of what eatch player is thinking and wants to occomplish."

Javier Faalii (9) aid, "I've gained great memories and the humor through my teammate s and coaches."

By Madeleine Heiser

Jump shot Javier Faalii(9) pumping up and getting points.

Take that Andrew Miller( l 0) takes the ball down the court.

Alley oop ! Javier Faalii(9) is getting the Knights points and looking good while doing it •

Knight Tube ghooting for the Top

Being on top i n't as easy a it might seem And that's exactly the ca for the girl's Varsity basketball team. Yet the prestige of being number one in the state for the majority of the season didn't get to the girls' heads. Alexa Kastanek (11) described the effect of their high ranking "We know we have the talent to be the be t in the state and if we don't work hard everyday someone might pa s us "

One reason for its succes thi year was the team' chemistry .

"Our team chemistry is very good, we have no drama and we utilize all of our different talents," said Paige ielson (12) Their friendship off the court translates into the girls' talent onto the court.

Another major factor in the success of the team was the coaching of Kara Graham In her first year of being the head coach, her encouragement and positivity propelled the girl forward.

"I don't really look at her as a coach a much a I do a friend and just 'one of u ,"' said Kastanek.

iel on had the same ideas. "She brought the joy in playing basketball back."

Even with the great succe s of the team, the girls look upon the the season from a different light, friends and fun rather than victory .

"The whole season has been amazing I have made a lot of new friends," stated Jessica Shepard (9)

The girls made it all the way to ·the State Championship game, where they played Omaha Central. Even though the girls lost by the one point in the last seconds of the game, they still had a great season with only two losses. The girls look upon the season with pride, knowing they did their best and had fun along the way.

Story by Rebekah Strotman

Girl Power Showing off their trophy, the Girls' Varsity Basketball team celebrates their Dirstrict win. The girls' team was ranked first in the state for the majority of the season and finsished with only two losses. Not only were the girls District Champions, but State Runner-Ups as well. Photo courtesy ot Shelley Everett

Jump shot Jessica Shepard (9), shoots and se c es in the State Championship game. At one poin t n the game, Shepard had 18 out of the 27 point for the team. The only freshman on the Varsity rost f r, Shepard played a major role in the girls' succe [ ,

Photo courtesy of Shelley Everett

All for one Preparing to sin k her free throw, Carly Johnson ( l 0) focuses deeply, as Mckenzie Anderson ( 11 ) supports her. The Junor Varsity team used encouragment and determination to succeed in their games this year Photo co urtesy of C ar ol Anderson

Learh ihg to Act Like a Tea m

The Junior Varsity squad was also successful thi s season . Though the team did see it s rough patches, the girls had fun and improv ed their skills throughout the seasom

The team worked feverishl y to improve, and tried as hard as they could at every game and practice. The closeness of the te am really made them successful. Comprised of juniors, sophomores, and freshmen, the team was a conglomeration of practically the whole school.

These g irl s did see their rough patches, though. After several losses, the team regrouped and s tart ed winning again

"At first we lo st a couple of games, then became more of a team and started winning," s tated Lexi Ta y lor ( 10). The team ended the season with mor wins than losses

Paul Smith is the coach of the JV girls Hi s coaching style really helped the girls worked together and act like a team. Yet sometimes, he lacked in the humor department. When asked what her favorite memory of the season was, Taylor said, "When Smith tried to be funny in a timeout and was very un s ucc essfu l." But despite hi botched humo r atte mpt , the team and Smith worked very we ll together.

Over all, the Junior Varsity team was very successful in improving its skills and working together. The girls ended up having fun and wi nning games in the proces s

Story by R e bekah Strotman

Nothing but net Celebrating the Distrct Eyes on the ball Varsity player Alexa Kastanek (11) Championship win, varsity star Lauren Striker (1 2) prepares to chase the ball. Kastanek has been cuts down the net in Prosch Gym The girls only lost playing basketball since she was in pre-school. two games all year. photo courtesy of Shelly Everett Photo courtesy of Shelly Everett

Work for wins Determined to succeed, Natalie Dettmer (l 0) dribbles for the basket while Mckenzie Anderson ( 11 ) watches intently These junior varsity players worked hard all season. Photo by Sora Gullisksen

Shooting star Securing a victory against North Star, varsity player Paige Nielsen (12) shoots for two. Nielson was a vital member of the varsity team.

Photo by Sora Gulliksen •

Knight Tube Revving Up Re~erv

After coach of eight easons, Kara Graham, became the varsity girls coach thi year, Coach Heather Leader b gan her first year coaching girls reserve basketball. And with the girls making it to the city champion hips, .it seems the Knight's fir t ea on with Coach Leader was a successful one.

One of the most xciting games for the girls on the Reserve ba ketball team was their game against Marian. Southeast was down by one point and in the last two seconds, Jocelyn Springer (10) made the winning shot . "Everyone was really excited and it felt great to be a part of it," added Brook Bene (10) . Many of the girls have been playing basketball for a long tim e,

and have develop d a passion for the sport .

"I have b en playing ba ketball for se n year , ince second grade," aid Zikea Hill (9).

"I love basketball. At first I only played basketball because it was omething to do, but now I realize I love the competitivene s of it," Springer added The girls trained hard all season, and it bowed in their record.

"I train because I want to get better. I train not only on the court by shooting and conditioning, but •also by making good decisions!" said Simi Smith (9).

In the Knight's last game of the season, East upset the reserve girls to claim the city championship,

but the girls kept a positiv attitu "The lo wa disappointin i , but it only made me more excited for next year," Meridith McManaman (9) explained .

By

Swoosh Simi Smith(9) sets up to take a shot against east during there game The reseNe girls went all the way to the ci1y championship this year_.

Paul Sum r

Makihg the Shot

Being aggre ive, and working as a team motivated many of the gi rls on the freshman· ba. ke t ba ll team !

Many girl on the team have b ee n pl aying ba k tball for as long a th ey can remember.

• T re elson (9), who has pl aye d b a k tball since third grade, sa id , " Something that motivate me to pl ay i s my family, they have all pl aye d. I also really enjoy the sport."

T he most exciting game for th e girl s on the fre hman team was wh en th ey played against Fremont. On e of th e parent on the other t ea m go t k icked out!

Both team worked hard on and o ff the co u rt to become better m nt ally and p hysically for each and eve r y game they played.

A ll of the girl on the team ag r ee th at playing as a team and winnin g a clo e game is a really great fe li ng t o have.

" I ju t li ke being a part Qf the t ea m and meet i ng new people and makin g ome great n w friend ," aid Al ex i s D eet (9)

Hailey Bird (9) agreed, "I love b ing part of a team and I like to win, it' an amazing fe ling!"

Paige Bradley (9) aid, "Our fir t win again t South e t wa a highlight of the sea on. It wa the fir t time we had played tog ther and it wa a good kick-off for our eason. "

"I've played basketball ince fourth grade," said Champagne Anderson (9), 'and it' ju t really fun. It's a cool port and you g t to meet new people."

And r on plan to continue playing ba ketball for the Knights.

Abbie Ander en (9) aid that he has played basketball ince second grade and knew that Southeast had really good coache , o she decided to tr y out.

"Our cit y champion hip game v. ere m y fa v orite," said Ander en, " espe cially getting to play Southwest. "

By J sica Van Bu kirk

At the banquet! The team huddles for one last team shot for the season. Celebrating their great season the team is all smiles!

Too many balls on the court! The freshman basketball team practices before a game to ensure they are ready to play and win!

Huddle up ! Clockwise from center middle: Anna Potthoff , Hanna Savidge , Paige Bradley, Erin Lockhart, Courtney Marceli~o, ~bbie Andersen, Hailey Bird , Tress Nelson, Champagne Anderson, Hailey Greene , Paige Zamora and Alexis Deets get pumped before their big game!

Knight Tube Taking the Extra Lap

There are many reasons to love this aquatic port. Riley Dei ley (12) loves the people that make practice and meet fun. Megan Speich (9) love the bu rides and out of town meets. Meredith Wekesser (11) loves the team camaraderie and the sense of accomplishment you feel after a tough practice.

Wekesser ( 11) loves it enough to go to 5 am practices." (There are) no appropriate words to describe how I feel about morning practices, cold, horrible, and torturous," he said

Emma Magsamen (12) went to early morning practices because she knew it would improve her swimming .

Some girls have been swimming since kind rgarten and for other this wa their first year. Amanda Horner (10) started recreational sw immin g when she was six and got into more competitive wimm in g in sixth grade For Patty Morrow (11) however, swimming runs in the family

"My older brother was on the team when I was younger and he always told me

how fun the high school team was It was just the next level of competing for me "

Other girl like Mag amen and Weke ser plan on continuing their athletic careers in college at division I chools . •

The team had to go through a lot of changes this year with a new head coach, Ben Porter. Wekesser said, "It was a hard transition at first, but our new coach i very knowledgeable about wimming It ha definitely made thi sea on intere ting." Horner aid, "We all mi s Peters as a coach but this year has been fun."

Deisley added, "The practices are really different. We do a lot of drills, skill work, and dry land."

The 200 free tyle relay team of Magsamen, Wekesser, Morrow, and Ellie . Wal tad beat the conference record by a whole second! Overall the girls placed fourth at the Heartland Conference meet.

Seven girls w nt to state this year : Wal tard, Horner (10), Chel ea Horner (12), Jessica Hunt (12), Magsamen, Morrow, and Wekesser.

Putting in their share of teamwork Megan Speich (9), Emily Whipple (9) and Zhibek Milunovich (9) cheer on Kendra Bubb ( 11 ) during her 200 individual medley event at the conference meet. Southeast girls really got into the spirit of teamwork and supporting each other. Photo by Kaitlin Reimer

With their cap and goggles on Zhibek Milunovi h (9) and Emily Whipple (9) hop out of the Northeo t pool after warm-ups. Photo courtesy of Julie Nelson

The highlight of the season and a meet that no one will ever forget was at orth ast . D eisley aid, "Everyone warn really hard and was focu ed on co ri ng points . I t paid off in the end and we pull ed out a w in by two points."

Weke ser add d, "Everyone t epp e d u p to bring u the win. The w hol e t eam was cheering for all of the race "

Before every meet the team got toget h er as a who le and do s a team ch eer to pump everyone up A favorite ch ee r of the girls i "harcu parcus kick om e carc u s ! Go Kn i ghts, go!" Horner ( 10 ) enjoy the " cho of our voice th ro u ghout the pool. It really show our t ea m s pi rit "

Everyone on the team look forward to game day once a year where the boy and girls compete in an intense battle of the sexe Magsamen aid, " e played dodgeball, ultimate frisb e, rela3 , had a team cheer, diving competition, water polo, and my ab olute favorite the watermelon game."

Weke ser aid, "Game day i my favorite swim team memory e p cially because the girls dominated thi year and won!"

Dei ley aid, "We go out to eat after meets and have a lot of get together . Girls night is by far the be t though "

Stories and photo by Kaitlin Reimer

Whlle taking a breather Aldan Graybill ( l OJ, Amanda Horner ( l OJ, and Kendra Bubb ( l OJ spend some quality time on the mats. They were resting up after their events at a b ig meet. Photo courtesy of Julie Nelson

After the big race Patty Morrow (11 ), Meredith Wekesser (11 J, Amanda Horner (l OJ , and Emma Magsamen (l 2J celebrate placing third In their 400 meter free style relay at conference These girls will never forget the experience. Photo courtesy of Ju li a Ne lson

Dive Into the competition Emily Whipple (9J dives off the block for her 50 meter freestyle event As a freshman Whipple did very well this season. Photo by Kaitlin Reimer

With her eyes focused on the coach Kendra Bubb (11 J and Aldan Graybill (l 0) converse with coach Ivy Johnson about their upcoming events. Talks with the coach were great memories. Photo by Kaitlin Reimer

Knight Tube Medley Madne~~

"When I'm swimming ifs just me and the water, I guess you could say

Sw immin g a nd di v in g m ay

ound lik e ju t fun a nd ga m es , but th e bo y w immin g a nd di vin g t ea m

kno w th a t it i an y thin g but th a t.

Sw imming t a k es yea r s and yea r s to pr a ctic e a nd p e rf e ct.

Th e bo ys th a t m ak e up

Sou th ea t V a r sit y swimmin g h ave

b ee n w immin g almo s t th e ir w hol e

li v s . J a r e d And e r s on ( 12 ) jok e d

" I' ve b ee n sw immin g 9 yea r s too long. " And e r on comp e t e d in th e

St a t e w imming in th e M e dl ey R elay a nd 500 Fr ee .

A we ll ex p e ri enc e d fr es hm a n

c e rt a inl y h a d no trouble finding hi s way into th e n ew a tmo sph er e of a hi g h s chool sw immin g and di vin g

t ea m. A n ew com e r on th e swim

t ea m Ian Appl eg et (9 ) , was born and r ai se d in th e sw immin g pool.

" I h ave b ee n sw immin g for about 10 yea r s . I hop e to so m e d ay b e w immin g in c o ll ege , " ex pl ain e d Appl ege t.

Whil e mo s t of th e sw imm e r s h ave b ee n w imming sinc e b e for e th ey could wa lk, oth e r s h ave d eve lop e d th eir sw immin g s kill durin g th eir hi gh chool years

" I' ve b ee n w immin g m ainl y in hi gh s chool, a littl e b efor e but not much. I li feg u a rd in th e umm e r s o . • th a t h e lp s my sw imimn g !" ex cl a im e d Rob e rt L ew icki ( 12 )

Th e thou sa nd s and thou s and s of laps swum in th e pool pa y off for th e bo ys w h en th ey land th e m se lves a s pot in th e s t a t e comp e tition.

And e r s on was on e of th e very confid ent sw imm e r goin g into s t a t e . H e pr e dict e d w ith co- sw im p al

L ew icki th a t th ey w ould pl a c e in t E m e dl ey r elay .

Di ve r E rik Gu s t af so n ( 12 ) sa id, " I think our t ea m w ill do well a t s t a t e, hop e full y se ttin g p e rson al b es t s" pr e dicting th e r es ult of s t at .

Gu s t af s on 's o ve r a ll fav orit e p a rt of di vin g i " b e in g abl e to fl y for a f ew bri e f mom e nt s a nd doin g ae ri al fli e and pin s . I als o lik e th e ca mr ad e ri e of th e t ea m. "

"Th e s t a t e m ee t s and t ea m bondin g a r e m y fav orit e p a rt s of b ein g on th e t eam," And e r on sa i d

By Juli a F a d en and Tobi e A b l .,

In mid-stroke Ryan Shoemaker (11) kicks hard during the 400 Medley Relay, swimming the backstroke at conference. "I love swimming!" excraimed Shoema f i r

I'm in the zone."

Photo by Kaitlin Reimer

Keeping the tradition alive A majority of the boys swim team shows off their freshly-shaved heads.

Photo courtesy Julie Nelson

Focused o n winning Erik Gustafson ( 12) prepares mentally for his next dive Photo courtesy Julie Nelson

Making a splash August Flachsbart (9) swims his 50 meter free-style event in the conference meet.

Photo courtesy Julie Nelson

And the race begins The boys mount on their platforms preparing for the startibng gun.

Photo courtesy Julie Nelson Boys Swimming and Diving

Knight Tube Pinning the Cornpetitio

Wre ding is a sport that not many people understand Strength, skill, and technique are just a few of the numerous factor that are needed by the team in order to win.

Wrestling is mi j u dged People think that al1 you need is to be big and strong It is not about strength, but dedication, discipline, and most importantly, heart

"Player who put in the most time and effort are the ones with the mo t heart . They beat the odd even when they're mi j udged by their opponents. If you're not passionate about wrestling, you can't succeed," said Logan Tenopir (12)

Many wrestlers said that teamwork was the driving force behind their ucce s.

Zach Houchens (9) said, "My teammates inspire me. We need our whole team in order to be ucces ful."

The brotherhood of the wre tler i more important than one might think. You may believe that if one player is good or bad, that doe n't impact the re t of the team. In actuality, it is the comp l ete oppo ite

Daniel Washington (12) aid, "I care about my teammates Whenever I'm wrestling in a match, I know I need to work hard to get the win for my team "

"We all are pretty broth rly on the team," said Peter Read (10), "Everyone supports one another, even through losses."

Story

by Grace Nygaard

On top of his game Daniel Washington (12) attempts to secure an arm bar on his opponent. Washington became Southeasts first two-time state medalist in ovE a decade

Preparation is key Brennon Kluver (??) lifts his opponen t head off the mat to record a fall.

Vvrestlihg

With the Best

Wrestling i all about being tough and hard-working It's a much about the team as it is the individual.

"Tough." That i the word that ju t about ev ryone on the team u ed ·to de cribe them elves.

" ot everyone can handle the things we go th rough in the wrestling room every day," said Daniel Washington (12)

"We ~ever let up. We're always trying our hardest," said Zach Houchens (9)

Practice i the main contributor to the toughnes The wrestlers' practice times vary from two to five hours of practice each day .

"W re ding has made me fa ter and stronger. It ha also made me a lot of new friends," aid Will Guerra (9).

Physical toughne s is a big key to being a wrestler, but it's not limited to ju t that. You ha e to be equally as prepared mentally to be at your best.

The relationship with their teammates is what keeps the wrestlers motivated in practice and e pecially in competition.

"Having good relation hip with my teammate helps me maintain a po itive attitude when I wre tle," said Logan Tenopir ( 12).

"I care about my teammate ; whenever I am wre ding in a duel, I know I need to work hard and get the win for my team," aid ahington ( 12).

Working hard is the key to succe As a wrestler, thinking of your team and coming together a a family, both at practice and meets, guided the team to a exc llent sea on

Story by Billy Mounce

Photos courtesy of Heidi Hergott and Jeff Rutledge

Pinned! P.J. Patterson (9) holds down his opponent from Papillion South

Get down Ethan Radenslaben (12) skins his opponent down to the mat while he looks for an arm bar. After three years wrestling, Radenslaben gave it his all and made it to the State Tournament.

All Caught Up Jake Hergott (11) tangled up his opponent from Bellevue West. He broke the school record this year with 39 wins in a single season.

Knight Tube Dancing On

Shirettes is way more than just a dance team, way more than just a pirit squad or half time entertainment. Shirettes i a group of friends working together, learning together, and, of course, dancing together. It can b hard, it can be fru trating. But it is always rewarding. Whether it's dancing on the big" "at Memorial Stadium or bonding in Chicago, there i never a dull moment when you're a Shirette ( especially when you're adorned in sparkly UGG ). And that's why I love it.

The year started with early morning summer practices, camp, and Booster Bash . Finally football started; the fir t game against Southwest, and the Shirettes couldn't have been more excited throughout the whole season. Pre - game dinners with chocolate and more chocolate, energy drinks, and lots of body paint defined fall and football. We soon found our elves at the State Championship, doing our hip - hop dance in Memorial

Stadium. It was an experience none of us will ever forget

Pep rallie al o were a big part of the year. Homecoming week wa easily the most stressful, but after tutting and "working it" at the pep rally, it was plain to see the work wa worth it. Winter pep rally was ju t plain as y, and sparkly as well. ext was Powder Puff, which wa somewhat of a struggle, but the product was amazing as alway There really i no feel i ng like looking around Pra ch and performing for the whole school.

During basketball we found ourselves singing Britany Spear and Footloose and wearing scrunchies and leg warmers The season was long and fun, going into the State playoffs and yet another hiphop Championship game.

There is abso l utely no way I could talk about Shirettes without talking about competition . We worked on our competition dance from August to February

"Let's make a deal," wa oon a phra e to live by. All the work paid off i1 Chicago though, where we got fifth out porn dances, and of cour e the giant coo undaes and shopping also were pretty enjoyable. Even though the words "I am Woman" might make some of us want t< for our lives at this point, competition v.. fun and rewarding . Really, there is no way I could fit everything about Shirettes on a half o page It's way too large of a part of they and our lives to hrink it into a few shor paragraphs. But, if I am forced to, there one quote that can summarize the wholt perfectly: "

"I'll tell you one thing, we're ab better when we're together." .

By Rebekah Strotman, Shire

Dancing queens Rachel Atkins ( 12), Abby Westfall (l 0), Brittny Wilhlem (l 2), Rebekah Strotman (11 ), Allison Hergenrader ( 11 ), Chloe Worth (11 ), Ella Seacrest (11 ), Emily Toalson (12), Olivia Eighme (11 ), Sophia Chelborad (l 0), Kayla Kruger (12), Sadie Shernikau (l 0), and Maggie Hefner (12) make up the Shirette dance teQm.

Photo courtesy of Wyn Wiley Photography

I am woman Whether dancing at competition in Chicago (left) or at Memorial Stadium (right), the Shirettes enjoyed their time together as a team. Photos courtesy of Ann Seacrest and Elizabeth Strotman

Pink ladies The Shirettes show their pink porns at the pink-out football game. The squc danced at every home football game this ye <

Photo courtesy of Margaret Strotman

Baby, she's got it The Shirettes model their 8 attire after a basketball game. The 80's done was not only a Shirette favorite, but a crowd favorite as well . Photo courtesy of Jaclyn Kellsion

Stepping Knight~

Winning first place at the Wesleyan competition in ovember was an added bonus to this year's Step Chain team With eight new members the team started from scratch Having to teach, and l earn different dance , and moves th at t he members make up themselves, wa a l o a difficult obstacle during the year. Making up move was a hard task to do, without people making up move t he r e would be no Step Chain

The competition are a way to show the improvement throughout t h e year. Stepping with confidence, and sh ow i ng new moves that other teams have never een before is what make t h e team fun With the team full of prank ters thing are n ver too serious.

Coming up with moves takes alot of hard work, and time. We listen to mu ic that we like, and take the beat from it and come up with random tomps and claps. With fi e different pep rallie during the year we loved having extra practices outside of chool just so we could spend time together.

The team would not be complete without the help of spon or Mandy Rife. We all worked hard together all year and had fun.

Story by Sierra Loadholt, Step Chain

Stomp out cancer Paden Jacob (11) and Dane Chromzak (9) step at the Pink Out game for boys basketball. Jacob has been a part of Step Chain since she was a freshman

Step Chain you know! Step Chain performs at a compet ition "I love my teammates and when we're laughing together and having a good time nothing is better than t h at," Paden Jacob (11) said. Carina Moss added,"Dancing is my favo ri te thing to learn, because its easy and everyone gets a laugh out of it."

Circle of friendship The Step Chain hangs out together between competitions Joy Rando lp h (11) explained, "Getting new members always makes it difficult to stay in a ro utin e , but somehow we made it work. " Photo courtesy of Am a n da Rif e

Make me laugh Sierra L0<;:i d holt (11 ) and Lea Davis (11 ) share a funny moment during their routine Davis was a new member to Step Chain this year "Going to Omaha an d competing with the other whools was my favorite part of the season," Loadholt said.

1. Three two one. Kevin Rock (12) fills his rocket with air, just seconds before launch. Rock has been four year member rocket club.

2. Listen up. Wanufi Teshome (12) addresses SAWC, during their monthly meeting. The club has been full of activists for some time.

3. One the spot. Sam Colwell (9) crosses the stage during an improv club game. Some people have gone to improv club, just to watch the funny antics.

4. Like my plant bro? Alec Colgan (12) displays his club project as French teacher Terri Dimon takes a picture. According to Alec, the club was "super fun."

Photos by Collin Humphrey

Club ~ Organization ~ Union~ Guild~

Archery A Little "Knight" Reading

11 repins

Who doesn't like shooting arrows from long distances? Macenzie Buckley (l l )and her fellow club member get trained to shoot in hopes of competing at the state tournament each year.

These students share their love of read ing with the community. They do a lot of intergeneration reading with the elderly and sometimes children They know not to judge a book by its cover.

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Anime cartoons and Anime movies are what make up anime club Gavin Boutdy

Allen

and Tyler Boddy

share and discuss all different types of Anime durring club time. Ron Paulson, club sponsor, creates an open and friendly envirornment for students.

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Photo courtesy of Sheila Shoemaker

Photo by Kaitlin Reimer

Photo by Kaitlin Reimer

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Anti-Bullying

Asian Caucus

Photo courtesy of Collin Hum p hre y

A club with a mission to end bullying in cludes Eri c h Gebers ( 12), Elizabeth Rockefe ll e r ( l 0 ) and c lu b sponsor Paul Smith . "(Bullying ) happe ns t o eve ryb od y at some point, and it needs to stop ," sai d Gebe rs. The se students encourage others to liv.e ab ove t he lin e

"B" Movie

17 repins Phot o by Ka it li n Re ime r

Victoria Shum (l 2) co-president of Asian Caucus said, "We always find ways to incorporate food and culture into every club day. " She is pictured here with club members Vinh Nguyen (12) and Vicki Liu (12) Audrey Tang (12 , not p ic tured) said , " My favorite part about club was making spr ing rolls one morning. "

4 repins

Students work with media spec ialist Sheila Schu m ac he r to make digital book reports and p o st them online Morgan Damme (l 2) is working on Bl a bberize to make an animated book report to share w ith others

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Photo courtesy of Collin Humphrey

Car Club looks forward to planning the Josh Grimmes Annual Ca r Show for the community in May All sizes , shapes , and colors of cars are featured Club sponsor Tommy Bender helps students grow in their love of automobiles

Photo by Kaitlin Reimer

Cartoon in Spanish

3 repins

Kalyn Haas (12) watches Dora the Explorer in Spanish. The group met on club B days and watched several different cartoons in Spanish.

Chess Club

47 repins

DECA is a business club that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hostpitality and management, They met on club A days

6 repins

Wyatt Nelson ( l 2) watches as fellow Chess Club members play an intense game of chess. Chess club met on club B days and was a very popular club for students interested in chess.

Drama Club/Thespian Troup

39 repins

Will Voelker (l 2), Brianna Adams ( l 2), and Jenni Sherwood (12) do an act during Drama Club. Club members also participated in school plays and musicals.

FBLA

39 repins

Dani Vallis (l l ), Ella Donley (12) Bre Wright (12), and Paige Nissen (l l) get ready for a competition. FBLA is a national student organiztion that is focused on developing leadership skills FBLA met on club A days.

FCA

52 repins

FCA is a club where student athletes could go and study their Christian faith. FCA met on club B days and was led by Coach Jeff Smith

Film Club

6 repins

A visitor comes in to Film Club, sponsored by Marsha Olson to teach them about different films. In Film Club students discussed and watched excerpts from classic and current films. The club met on club A days.

French Club

19 repins

The French Club was a club not just for current and former French students; all students were welcome! Students interested in the French language and culture participated in a wide variety of activites throughout the year.

Organ fzation Guild~

Gardening Knights

24 repiilS

These Knights planted various flowers throughout campus this year. The members took field trips to places like the Sunken Gardens and had many speakers come to teach the class about the env ironment

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German Club

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German Club members ' goal was to explore the German speaking countries and study their culture Students so ld gummy bears and German chocolate candy bars to raise money for a field tr ip!

GLBTSA

13 repin s

Th is group created a sa f e social space for Gay , Lesbian , Bisexual, Transgender & Straight Alliance students to hangout and relate to each other. They got to make new friends and healthy re lationships

Photo courtesy of Terri Dimon

Collin Humphrey

Photo by Collin Humphrey

Improv Club

Key Club

This club was for students who wanted to learn about improvisation or who already knew about it It was a fun place for students to practice their skills at entertain ing an audience. Some of their favorite games were Quest io ns, and Dinner Party

Knight Power

Key Club is a st udent-led club that prov ides serv ice , deve lops leadership , and bui lds charac t e r. It is the largest student serv ice o rgan ization in t he world They attended Distri ct Convention w here th ey we re trained to be futu re leade rs

Latino Caucus

7 repins

TThese Powerful Knights were dedicate d to improving their psysical fitness They weren't req uired to be on a team sport; as long as they were se ri o us ab o ut getting fit!

19 repin s

Latino Caucus celebrated their heritage, learned about Latino traditions and participate in some of them, too. It was all fun and games in the classroom

Photo Courtesy of Collin Humphrey

Photo by Grace Nyg aard

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Photo by Collin Humphrey

Photo by Collin Humphrey

Math Club

6 repins

Left to right : Jeremy Payne (12) , Brooke Barrow (l l) and Erik Gustafson (12) spend the year preparing for math competitions They do a little more than just 2 + 2 = 4. When you add it all together this club sums it up.

Medical Club

4 repins

Left to right: Carly Johnson ( l 0), Michaela Swiatek (l l ), Nicole Schleiger (l 0), Brody Nickel (9) ,learn about parasites and possible careers in the medicql field from presenter Christina Nickel. Medical Club also helps the blood drive thrive

Multicultural High Achievers

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Senora Marcella Sanchez-Nelson helps students with varioius backgrounds be successful and work with challenging situations to achieve their goals

Native American Caucus

Left to right:T anner Zerfass (9), JT Nelson (9), Brandon Zerfass ( l l ), and Roxanne Zerfass learn about Native American culture by talking about historical, cultural and current issues. The Caucus helps students express their ideas and feelings.

Outdoor Encounters

and natural resources.

Photography Club

3 repins

Left to right: Liz Thorne (l l ), Taylan Schoen (12), and JT Nelson (9) explore their love of the outdoors They go biking, hiking, paddling, and take day camping trips. They just love to spend time outside. Their club sponsor is history teacher Dave Peters.

Photography club was sponsored by the late Tom Christainsen. Christainsen inspired students in the club to better their photography skills, as well as a love for art. Michaela Hefner ( l 0) takes a photo of Adison Presnell (12_) braiding a hemp necklace.

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3 repins Science teacher Dick Caster shares his love of nature with Nature Club members. Students learn about the environment

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Club Organization Union~ Guild~

Pitch Club Ping- Pong Club

7 repins

Elif Dereci ( l l , center) plays l 0-point Pitch with her friends from Pitch Club. Not all members knew how to play but learned quickly and were masters in no time. Any levels of players are welcome to join the club and learn to play!

Prayer Club ·

10 repins

Will Ehrman ( l l ) and Zoe Novak (l 2) play singles, double and around the world ping-pong matches.

1 repin Bryan Soerquist (l 0) praying for prayer club. Prayer Clup learns about prayer and pr ayes for students and current issues.

Rocket Club

14 repins

Who knew that an old soda or water bottle could be turned into an awesome rocket? The Rocket Club definitely does! The members learned how to make rockets and even got to launch them from the track.

Psychology

23 repins

Left to right: Forrest Umshler (12) and Deanna Mosley (10) are interested in talking about topics related

to psychology. Club members got to participate in demonstrations that dealt with some psychological principles.

·Rugby Club

2 repins

The Rugby Club members learned about the fundamentals of Rugby. This co-ed club was open to both male and female students interesed in knowing more about this no pads, full contact sport. Collin Tussing (12, left) encourages the club members.

Club~ Organization~ Union~

SAWC/Students for Peace

Science Olympiad

4 repins

Zoe Maurer (11 ) and Caleb Tessema (11 ) are members of the competition team that enjoys science "We like building stuff and we have a lot of fun!" said Mauer . The team competed at weekend meets

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'We are dedicated to bringing change and awareness about global situations to the student body, " said Brittany Coudreit (12). The clubs cosponsored Benefit Knight and rasied over $1 800 for Tiny Hands, an organization devoted to ending human trafficking.

Sign Language Club

Southeast Pals

21 repins

Southeat Pals promoted interaction, friendship, and social skills for students across all disability areas. Adam Gearhart ( l 0) and Claire Kraft ( l 0) discovered new friendships and celebrated the uniqueness of every individual.

Trap Club

11 repins

Learn American Sign Language from those who know it best the hearing impaired students at LSE! Aryn Flaig (l 0) , Sarah Green (9) and Chad Bartels (11) learned about sign language and hearing impaired culture through conversation and games

The

"I have a lot of fun going out and shooting

Photo by Collin Humphrey

Photo by Madeleine Swope

Photo by Madeleine Swope

Photo By Madeleine Swope

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Photo courtesy Hearther Weihe

club learned techniques of trap shooting, andcompeted against eastern Nebraska teams. •

with the bros ," said Alec Knobel (12)

UNO Club

11 repins

This club attracted a group of students who played the card game UNO and got together to have a good time!

Young Life

Young Democrats ·

Young Life student leadership is an opportunity for students to explore and grow in faith , leadership and serv ing. "It doesn't matter who you are or who you hang out with, we all come together for the same reason. I love YL and all of the amazing things ifs helped me become a part of," said Mikayla Schliesser (11 ).

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Young Democrats was made up of students who believe in the philosophy of the Democratic party . Cleo Moullison (11 ), Skyler May (12), Lisa Brune (12) and Virginia Hughes (l 2) helped with voter registration this winter.

Young Republicans

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Matt Tewes (11 ), Rebekah Strotman (11) and Brady Brewster (12) joined Young Republicans. This national organization has chapters in individual states. Young Republican Clubs assists Republican political candidates and causes.

Photo by Collin Humphrey

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Photo courtesy Mikayla Schliesser

Photo by Collin Humphrey

Photo by Madeleine Swope

Southeast High School Academics

Heads Up! Britt Fordham (l 2) , Kyle Ho lman ( l 2), and Adam Klanecky ( l 2), look aware during a game .

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Winter of 2012 at Lineal~ outheast High School was a huge year for Intramural basketball. Many students got their friends together to form everal different basketball teams to compete for the highly re pected intramural championship. Different tudents • have their own different reasons for playing in the intramural league

a t e W illi a m s on (12), one of the captains of the "White Flight" said, "I wanted to do something so that my skills wou ldn't go to wa te."

W i ll ia m so n has been involved with intramural basketball for three years now He is a utility player for the White Flight, and says that there is no doubt in his mind that this year is a championship year for his team The team includes four former LSE basketball players, J a r e d Coop e r (12), T a nn e r K i rk (12), K y le H o l m an (12), and of course W ill ia m o n. The team was started 4 years ago by Britt Fo rdh a m (12) who hired ColiFl C la r e (12) as head coach, and Et h a n Horn e (12) as team owner.

Then there's Mor ga n Di lb ec k (11) who is a captain for the V - Squad. The V - Squad is an all girl team that just formed this year. Dilb ec k said, "We decided to play intramural because it would be uper fun, and we knew we could beat all the boys " Their team name, "The V - Squad," show their girl power, and make them ound

like var ity players . Dilb ec k said that she plays distraction defense, of which he is very proud of When asked if she thought her team ha a good chance of winning the champion hip this year, Di lb ec k exclaimed, "heck yes, I actually know we will win !"

R ya n M ac D o n ald (12), who is one of the leaders for "Spread Eagle" decided to play intramurals because he think it is reall y fun, and he figures·it would keep him busy du ring h i off season He's been involved with intramurals here at Southea t for two years now, and when he was a ked what motivates the team to win, M ac D on ald replied, "We want to be the team holding the trophy at the end of the year."

T rey Fos t e r (12) who is a leadjng scorer for, "The Rejects," said that he wante c to play because, "I had a lot of friends playing this year, and I don't have a winter sport so it was really a no brainer."

This is Fo s t e r' s first year ever playing intramurals, but his team definately appreciate hi presence on the court F os t e · is the big man / all-star dunk master for his team . When I asked him if he thinks his team ha a chance to win the champ ionsh i p, F o s t e r re ponded, "Easily, our team has the best character."

Shot! Nate Williamson (12), looks to shoot the ball over Trevor Spanel (12).

Defense! Dillon Cotner (l 2), looks focused on defense during an intramural basketball game.

Swoosh! Jordan Drake (11) shoots a ball during his basketball game.

Story and photos by Colin C lare

Put me in coach! Nate Crocker (12), and Landon Kubiceck ( l l) look ready to go in and play

1. Dribble, dribble, pass! Middl e: Erik Gustafson (12), looks to get past Dillon Cotner (12).

2. Pose for the camera! Middle: Reilly Burns (12) , and Alissa Kohmeschter (12), have fun during a basketball game in team sports.

3. Comin' in hot! Bottom: Nate Williamson (12), tries passing the ball over Trevor Spanel (12), and Kyle Holman (12), to Adam Klanecky (12).

4.Up, up, and away! Alec Brehm (11 ), gets major air on a layup this year during an intramural basketball game .Brehm was a key player for his team this year.

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Cain, Taryn 77, 80 Clyne, Josh 78 Alvarado Gutierrez, Rodolfo 76 Barks, Olivia 76

Boutdy, Gavin 77, 184

Calegan, Haden 49 Cockle, Tanner 50, 93 Amaral, Pedro 28 Barnett, Celeste 29

Bouvier, Alex 49, 125

Cale, Jodi 88 Coffey, Connor 64 Amaral, Rodrigo 62, 150 Barraza, Joesef 77

Boveia, Gavin 77

Cameron, Taylen 49, 101, 130 Cohoon, Alexandra 88 Amaya, Roberto 62 Barrett, Austin 48

Bowen, Kaitlyn 63, 123

Canada, Christina 77

Colbert, Nicholas 31 Amen-Figueroa, Javier 76 Barrow, Brooke 48, 52, 190

Bower, Pierce 77, 107

Cannon, Miranda 49, 118, 122 Colborn, Asher 78 Andelt, Hailey 62 Barry, Jaclyn 29

Bowers, Tobias 49, 106

Card, Jacob 30

Colborn, Melissa 31 Andersen, Abbie 76, 169 Bartels, Chad 48, 194

Bowling, Kade 77

Carey, Ellen 49 Cole, Abby 31 Andersen, Dylan 28 Bartula, Josipa 62, 123

Bowling, Kiara 63

Carey, Jack 77 Coleman, Carnation 78 Andersen, Jonnie 48 Bash, Zach 77

Braddy, Jessy 29

Carlson, Gustav 49

Coleman, Jazmyn 78 Andersen, Samuel 76 Bates, James 29

Braddy, Tyler 29

Carlson, Nathan 77

Colgan, Alec 20, 31, 117, 183 Andersen, Tony 48 Bates, Sam 77

Bradley, Dani 63

Carney, Jade 77

Colhour, Jesse 78 Anderson, Breann 62, 116 Baumfalk, Derek 77

Bradley, Paige 77, 169

Carnicle, Alexis 77

Colhour, Zach 50 Anderson, Champagne 76, 159, Bayer, Sam 77, 86

Brehm, Alec 49, 199

Carpenter, Jordan 49, 52, 98

Colligan, Jessica 50 169 Bayer, Victoria 29, 36

Brenning, Emma 49

Carpenter, Mason 49, 117 Colligan, Max 78 Anderson, Connor 28 Beach, Victor 77

Brester, Jeanelle 88, 121

Carpenter, Shelby 30

Colwell, Sam 18, 28, 78, 119, 1. Anderson, Devin 76 Beall, Shanna 48

Bretz, Molly 63

Carr, Amanda 8, 63, 131

Combs, Megan 78 Anderson, Eliot 76 Beamon, Trey 62, 163

Brewster, Brady 12, 29, 122, 124,

Carrasco, Paul 77

Connerley, Cole 64 Anderson, Jaeden 62 Beard, William 88 195

Carr, Doug 30

Conrad, Josh 50 Anderson, Jared 28, 172 Bechard, Nicole 63

Brewster, Hope 63

Carroll, Alex 49

Convey, Braden 31, 93 Anderson, Lucas 62 Beck, Kyleigh 77, 159

Brewster, Matthew 29

Carr, Tralan 30

Cookston, Kate 50, 122 Anderson, McKenzie 48 Beckner, Cheyanne 77

Brienzo, Anthony 63

Carr, Traylla 30

Coons, Richard 19, 31, 112, 11 Anderson, Taylor 28 Beck, Nolan 2, 63

Andrade, Elena 28 Beck, Taylor 48

Andrade, Jared 62 Beebe, Logan 63, 146, 164

Briggs, Kaylee 63

Brodersen, Cale 23, 49

Brolhorst, Randall 88

Carter, Savannah 61 117, 122, 125, 164, 20 2

Casburn, Daniel 63, 126, 127 Cooper, Grant 50

Case, Dakota 49

Cooper, Jared 31, 144, 198 .,,, Andretti, Brandon 76 Belden, Kayla 88

Brown, Alex 77

Case, Logan 63

Copas, Joshua 64 Andretti, Tiffany 62 Bellew, Diamond 77

Brown, Aneisha 21, 29

Case, Matthew 49

Copas, Shyann 20, 31, 160, 16 1 Andrews, Jason 62 Bender, Tommy 88,185

Brown, Duncan 77

Casillas, Dymond 49

Copeland, Austen 64 Apking, Abigail 48 Benes, Brook 63, 168

Brown, Janice 77

Caster, Richard 88

Coppock, Daniel 31 Applegate, Hayley 28 Bennett, Austin 77, 165

Brown, Joshua 63

Cauble, Mikaela 63, 117

Cords, Alexandra 31 Applegate, Shelby 62, 125, 158 Bennett, Mercedes 49

Brown, Mitch 29

Caudy, Traeben 30

Cords, Sean 64 Appleget, Eliot 48 Benson, Jordan 29

Brown, Sojourner 12, 13, 49, 119, Cavalic, Asmir 77

Costello, Jackson 64 Appleget, Ian 76, 172 Berens, Megan 29, 36 125

Cech, Kaitlin 63

Cotner, Dillon 31, 198, 199

Brubacher, Allison 77 Cotton, Sam 31, 144, 145 218

Cotton, Weston 48, 50

Coudriet, Austin 78

Coudriet, Brittany 5, 8, 9, 31, 119

Cowles, Nicholas 78

Cox, Turner 31, 106

Cox, Tyler 78

Crable, Madison 64

Crable, Ta nn er 78, 106, 107

Crabtree, Kyla 64

Craft, Noa 88

Craig, C urti s 88

Creal, Spencer 50, 98

Crocker, Nate 31, 198

Crosb y, Austin 78

Crossgro ve, Claire 20, 31

Cross , Gwyneth 78

Crue y, Hayden 64

Crunk, Nathan 64

Cruzpagan , Vanessa 3, 31

Cuba, Riley 78

Cuba, Serena 78

Cullinane, Sara 78

Cummings, Adam 64, 125

Cumpston , James 16, 31, 36, 144

Cunningham, Caitlin 64, 155

Cuppens, Max 50, 150 , 151

Cuppens, Peri 78

Curran, Benjamin 64

Currie, Sarah 88

Curry, Bobby 50, 150, 151

Curry, Catherine 78

Curry, Devin 50

DDahlgren , Mitchell 13, 17 , 22, 23, 31

Damke , Paula 88, 117

Damme , Morgan 31, 117, 185

David so n , Brianna 64

David so n , Mark 64

Davis, Dontae 78, 147

Davis , Hailey 78

Davis , Hayden 31

Davis , Jack 31, 116

Davis , Lea 50,104,112,177

Davi s, Paige 31, 42, 93

Davis, Shannon 78

Davou st, Emelia 50, 117

Dawson, Marla 31, 93

Day, B.J. 64, 143 , 162

Day, Hunter 31,114,144

Day, Madison 78

Dean, Jam es 74

Dean , Marshall 64

Dean , Nicholas 31

Decoito , Chloe 50

De Diego , Angie 78

Deets , Alexis 78, 169

Defreece , Danielle 50

Defusco , Rebekah 64

Degraw, Dean 64

Degraw, Risa 78

Deisley, Riley 21, 31, 133

Dejonge , Eric 64

Delair, Steven 50,118, 119, 122

Delancy, Lelani 78

Delane y, Eli 78

Delany, Isabel 78, 87

Delgado , Rafael 78

Dennis , Sarah 64

Densberger, Makayla 31

Deprie st , Duncan 50

Dereci, Elif 61, 106, 192

Dermann, Natalie 50

Deronjic, Mujo 64

Dettmer, Natalie 64, 167

DeWitt, Jesica 88

Diaz, Bonnie 64

Dickenson, Hayden 78

Dickhaut, Brad 78, 84, 100

Dierks, Brianna 64

Dierks, Nick 31

Dietzschold, Emily 88, 105

Dilbeck, Morgan 50, 198

Dill, Chase 64

Dilley, Zoe 78

Dillon, Lane 78

Dils, Morgan 31

Dimon, Terri 88, 1 3, 188

Dimon, Walker 50, 149

Dinh, William 50

Dinneen, Lizzie 50, 119

Dinneen, Tony 78

Dirks, Sara 50

Doan, Dinh 78

Doan, Vien 31

Dober, Emily 31, 154

Dobrusky, Tessa 78

Doege, Jordan 50

Doggett, Jenna 78

Dolson, Hallie 31

Donley, Anna 20, 64

Donley, Ella 20, 32, 132, 133, 187

Do Ran, Elsa 31, 42

Do Ran, Mich~el 64

Dorton, Sterling 50

Dosskey, Nick 64, 153

Dougherty, Daniel 88

Douglass, Billie 78

Douglass, James 50, 106

Douglas, Tyra 78

Dragoo, Dylan 32, 46, 162

Drake, Jordan 50, 117, 198

Drapal, Austin 78

Drayer, Alex. 78

Dredge, Austin 50

Dreith, Santana 32

Dreith, Wayne 78

Dubchakov, Vladislav 64

Duffie, La'Terria 50

Dufoe, Bailey 64

Dugan, Patrick 78

Dulaney, Treva 50, 117

Duncan, Chandler 78

Duncan, Kaleb 65, 66, 99

Duncan, Shayla 51

Duncanson, Weston 51

Duncan, Spencer 88, 103

Dunkin, Kierra 51

Dunn, Alexis 65, 123

Dunn, Macy 51, 104, 160

Durham, Lexus 65

Durham, Parker 78

Dusang, Jeffery 32

Dush, Layton 51, 163

Dutton, Gabbie 32

Dye, Elaina 62, 65

EEaley, Lily 51, 126, 127

Ebers, Joel 65

Ebers, John 78

Ebers, Zoe 65

Echternach, Tyler 78

Eckerson, Zia 78, 105

Eckstrom, Madison 78

Eddins, Kara 65

Edgar, Ethan 78

Edgar, Ruth 51

Edmiston, Ally 32, 104

Edwards, Hope 32, 36, 38, 47

Edwards, Jane 88, 112

Effie, Dana 51

Eh renberg, Nate 32

Ehrman, Will 13, 51, 98, 192

Eighme, Olivia 51, 176

Eisenhauer, Kanani 51

Elam, Mitch 32

Eldorado, Dawson 65

Eldorado, Harrison 78

Elliott, Jamie 32

Eloge, Cassie 51

Eloge, Jordan 32

Elwell, Brandon 51, 52, 124, 125

Elznic, Gavin 32, 44

Empfield, Cameron 78

Emry, Randall 88

Emsick, Oliver 32

Enersen, Alex 65

Engberg, Alex 79

Engle, Greyson 79

English, Connor 32

English, Kennyth 79

English, Molly 51

Eno, Noah 51, 122, 125

Entzminger, Camero n 32

Eppens, Connor 32

Erickson, Berkeley 65

Erickson, Sherri 88

Erickson, Taylor 51

Erickson, Trevin 79

Ernst, Dylan 51

Ertl, Adam 51

Espinoza, Austin 51, 93

Essex, Ramsey 79

Etheredge , Adam 79

Evans, Cashmear 33

Evasco, Jake 33

Eveland, Ashlyn 65

Eveleth, Craig 88, 121

Everett, Hannah 79

Everett, Maddy 65, 99

Evertson, Hannah 65

Ewert, Siera 51, 123

Ewing, Alexis 65

Ewing, Tayler 33

FFaalii, Javier 79, 165

Fackler, Ethan 79

Faden, Julia 15, 65, 70, 117, 128, 148 , 172, 224

Faith, Morgan 65

Farber, Allyson 65

Farber, Austin 33

Farish, Meghan 65

Farlin, Madi 51

Farrar, Drew 51

Fearing, April 88

Fehlman, Jace 65

Felix, Kaylee 65

Fenner, Dalton 65

Ferg uson, Max 79, 152

Fernandez, Jason 33

Fiedler, Jack 65

Fiedl er, Jilly 51

Fiedler, Kate 33, 112, 113 Field, Ashton 79'

Fielder, Abbey 79

Field, Hailey 65

Field, Serenity 51

Figuric, Isabella 65

Fintel, Chelsea 33

Fisher, James 33

Fitzgerald-Aliaga, Harumy 33

Fitzgi bbon, Adam 20, 65, 128

Flachsbart, August 79, 173

Flaig, Aryn 65, 125 , 194

Fleener, Morgan 79

Fleig, Will 79

Flory, William 88

Flowers, Miranda 79, 128

Folden Lapin, Crystal 89

Folmer, Alexis 79, 117

Foral, Steve 89, 98, 118

Forbes Oziah, Micah 79

Fordham, Britt 33, 198 Ford, Lisa 89

Ford, Madison 33

Ford, Shelby 33

Fosbinder, Ashleigh 14, 65, 125

Foster, D.J. 65

Foster, Trey 33, 47, 198, 202

Fotinos, Sheldon 51

Fowler, Allison 33

Fox, Rachael 33

Foy, Christine 89

Framke, Trenton 89

Freeman, Nathalie 12, 51, 119

Freese, Ethan 65, 125, 149

Freese, Megan 13, 20, 33, 122

Freitag, Justin 2, 89

Frickel,Ryan 33,112,114

Friend, Jared 79, 84

Friend, Mark 33, 34, 101, 141, 202

Fritchie, Kyle 33

Fritz, Georgia 79

Fromm, Dylan 33

Frye, Brandon 65

Frye, Bryan 33

Frye, Rebecca 79

Frye, Zach 33

Fry, Shane 51, 106 Fulk, Jadyn 65, 160 Funk, Lexis 51

Furlow, Anthony 51

Furr, Abby 79 • Furr, Nat 51

Furse, Emily 51

Fynbu, Jack 33, 114, 115

GGabriel, Kyndra 51, 98, 122

Gadwood, Maxine 79

Gaedke, Sidney 79

Gagner, Aidan 76, 79

Gahan, Eileen 89

Gallagher, Joey 20, 51

Gallardo Franklin, Kwalisha 51

Gallegos, Samantha 33, 148

Galloway, Riley 79, 130

Ganow, Luke 65

Garbers, Logan 33, 36

Garcia, Francisco 79

Gardner, Christian 65

Garland, Brittany 51

Garland, Cassandra 65

Garner, Sam 51

Garrett, Koy 52

Garrison, Kirsten 79

Garza, Alex 79

,Gasseling, Morgan 52

Gatchenko, Yekaternina 33

Gates, Joshua 33

Gatzemeyer, Brenden 52

Gatzemeyer, Nathan 79

Gay, Anna 89, 103

Gearhart, Adam 65, 131, 194

Gehr, Jessica 33, 40, 46,110,202

Gehr, Jodi 89, 110, 111

Geis, Aaron 7, 14, 33,117,152,224

Geiser, Darius 79

Gerbers, Erich 33

Gettner, Austin 33

Gewecke, Emily 79

Gibilisco, Coby 52

Gibson, Sofia 79

Gier, Makenna 52

Gies, Madison 33

Gifford, Luke 66

Gilbert, Levi 8, 33, 144

Gillen, Taylor 23, 52, 106, 118, 119

Gilliland, Lukas 52

Gillming, Brendan 52

Girmus, Darion 79

Gish, Mason 79, 147

Gish, Samantha 79

Glaser, Brittany 66

Glasgow, Kayla 52

Glenn, Chloe 79

Glenn, Logan 52

Goans, Carol 89, 103

Godfrey-Wooledge, Christian 66

Goebel, Erica 66

Goff, Lori 89, 112

Golden, John 79

Gomez Beltran, Salma 79

Gonzalez, Gavin 79

Goodell, Rj 79

Gooding, Valerie 61, 106

Goodman, Amanda 79

Goodman, Jenna 33

Goodwin, Ethan 87

Gorelayy, Anatoliy 52

Gorham, Carlita 79

Gossard, Joshua 79

Gossard, Keenan 79, 84

Gottula, Ryan 89, 144

Grabenstein, Easton 52

Grace Nygaard 39

Graff, Johnna 52, 89

Grafton, Ethan 79

Graham, Kara 89, 166, 168

Graham, Megan 79

Graham, Morgan 66

Gratol, Yasser 79

Graves, Isiaih 87

Graybill, Aidan 21, 66

Gray, Jenna 79

Gray, Natalie-Ayn 66

Gray, Shauna 52, 112

Gray, Whitney 79

Grealish, Quinn 79

Grealish, Reilly 66

Grebosky, Jonathan 34

Greene, Hailey 79, 169

Green, James 34

Green, Jordan 34, 99

Green, Maxfield 79

Green, Sarah 79, 194

Gregg, Austin 34

Gregory, Megan 79

Griffin, Bailey 66 Hayes, Amanda 53

Hoodenpyle, Helena 53, 107

Jilg, Logan 54

Kirby, Ryan 54 Griffin, Garrett 79 Hays, Trenton 66, 145, 146 Hoops, Austin 67, 146

Jilg, Lukas 67 Kirchhoff, Tanner 68 Griffin, Marisa 34, 160 Hayward, Emily 66 Hoover, Kira 67

Johns, Jade 54 Kirk, Dylan 54 Griffis, Jerry 52 Hayward, Madison 40 Hoover-Tilton, Taylor 35

Johnson, Akysha 67 Kirwan, Jasmine 81 Groft, Lucy 80 Hazen, Jack 53

Hopgood, Jeaneeya 53

Johnson, Brook 81 Kitrell, Monica 68 Grossman, Chase 66 Hearn, Sierra 80 Hoppe, Jeff 67

Johnson, Carly 67, 70, 167, 190 Klaus, Coltin 81 Grove, Brittany 52 Hecht, Carissa 53, 122, 125 Hoppe, Michael 81

Johnson, Catherine 35 Klein, Brandon 68 Grueber, Austin 66 Hefner, Frank 66, 112 Hoppmann, Claire 67

Johnson, Divayrean 67 Kluver, Brennon 68, 174 Gubser, Skyler 80 Hefner, Maggie 161, 176, 206 Horken, Shane 35

Johnson, Elsa 54 Knecht, Avi 54 Gudim, Trishia 80 Hefner, Michaela 66, 191 Horn, Adam 67, 101

Johnson, Hunter 67 Knoell, Brianna 54 Guenther, Hannah 52 Heiden, Erin 89 Horne, Elisabeth 35

Johnson, Jack 81 Knudson, Ryan 54 Guerra, Will 80, 175 Heil, Bailey 53, 126

Horne, Ethan 20, 35, 110, 144, 198

Johnson, Jacob 35 Knutzen-Young, Trey 54 Gulliksen, Sara 5, 17, 34, 104, 114, Heine, Kathy 89

Horner, Amanda 67

Johnson, Jaya 81 Koch, Klaya 68 116,146,147,150,154, Heiser, Madeleine 5, 17, 35, 66, Horner, Chelsea 35

155, 162, 163, 167 115, 116, 117, 154, 165, Horn, Graison 67

Johnson, Jeffery 35 • Koehler-Christensen, Hannah

Johnson, Josiah 81 Kornbluh, Alex 54 Gusic, Senada 52, 118 224 Horn, McKenna 35

Johnson, Latrentis 54 Kornbluh, Sarah 81 Gustafson, Erik 34, 46, 125, 172, Hejl, Alena 12, 35, 124, 132

Horton, Kaylor 53

Johnson, Luke 61 Kostal, Danielle 54 173,190,199 Helmick, Macee 53, 131

Horton, Xavier 67

Johnson, Mariah 67, 123 Kostal, Rachel 81, 158 Gutierrez, Jasmin 34 Hemberger, Jordan 67 Houchens, Zachary 81

Johnson, Morgan 81 Kotas, Cody 54 Guyer, Blythe 80 Hemberger, Taylor 35 Houlihan, Cassidy 81, 120

Johnson, Philip 81 Kotlarz, Brett 68 Guyer, Samuel 52

Hemminger, Luke 80

Houlihan, Lacey 53

Johnson, Ty 67 Kotlarz, Tiffany 54 Hempel, Claire 53

Henjes, Jacob 35

Houser, Akirah 17, 35

Houser, Erykah 81

Johnston, Benjamin 67 Kraegel-Barela, Austin 68

Johnston, Breann 54 Kraft, Claire 68, 194 Henjes, Selena 67

Howerter, Stuart 67

Jolton, Emma 81 Kraus, Cheri 89 Haas, Alexa 52 Henning, Brendon 5, 35, 36, 47, Howland, Ceare 81

Jones, Jake 54 Kraus, Garrett 68 Haas, Ashley 80 100, 143, 150

Howland, Tanesha 35

Jones, Joshua 54 Kravig, Will 81,131 Haase, Kalyn 34

Henninger, Travis 80

Hrustemovic, Dalila 81

Jones, Kylee 81 Kriz, Zachary 54 Habel, Tanner 80 Henrickson, Aaron 67

Hrustemovich, Adem 35

Jones, Mark 67 Krolikowski, Jaden 81 Haberlan, Keenan 66 Henrickson, Cory 67 Hua, Annie 81

Jones,..Melody 89i 114 Kroulik, Aubrey 54 Hadenfeldt, Seth 80 Henrickson, Jess 35 Huber, Jackson 67

Jones, Sean 35 Krueger, Garret 37 Haefner, Will 80 Hepburn, Robert 35 Hubert, Brooklyn 53

Jones, Tyler 35 Krueger, Julie 89 Hager, Eliza 52 Herbel, Benjamin 80 Hughes, Virginia 35, 195, 202

Jorgensen, Gunner 67 Krueger, Kayla 37, 122, 125, 12 ,Hager, Piper 80 Hergenrader, Alex 80 Huls, Mackenzie 67

Jorgensen, Justin 54, 106 206 Hale, Ethan 34, 36, 124 Hergenrader, Allison 53, 176 Humm, Ira 53

Joutras, Madison 54 Krueger, Robert 89 Hall, Aubrey 10, 11, 34,119 Hergenrader, Emily 13, 67, 70 Humm, Maizie 81 Joutras, Zach 54 Krueger, Shelby 81, 104 Hall, Dante 80 Hergenrader, Rick 53, 117, 123 Humphrey, Collin 5, 7, 10, 11, 14, Jungck, Christian 68, 125 Krug, Adam 89 Hall, Erik 11, 34,111,122,128 Hergott, Jake 53, 175 19, 27, 28, 35, 80, 110, 111, Jurgens, Hannah 54 Krull, Hayley 54 Halliburton, Anthony 80 Hernandez, Ray 67 116, 126, 127, 144, 163, Jurgens, Maddi 68 Krull, Karen 9Q Hall, Tre 66 Herpolsheimer, Jeffrey 53, 106 183, 185, 188, 189, 194, Krumm, Molly 37 Hamilton, Jessa 52 Hess, Derek 35 195, 224 K Kruse, Katherine 37, 104 Hanika, Judith 89 Hes, Jake 67 Hundley, Hannah 53 Krutz, Dalton 75 Hanlon , Brendan 34 Hestermann, Lauren 35 Hundley, Joseph 81

Kaiser, Brian 89, 103 Krzycki, Michelle 81 Hansel, Gary 89 Hestermann, Luke 80, 84 Hunter-Pirtle, Pat 89

Kallhoff, Garrett 35 Kubicek, Landon 55, 144 Hansen, Elizabeth 10, 80 Hickenbottom, Thomas 67 Hunt, Jessica 24, 35, 38, 123, 148 Kang, Andy 54

Kuhl, Anthony 55 Hansen, Gabrielle 34 Hicks, Ja'Nyda 53 Hurley, Morgan 53, 154

Kann, Cheyenne 68

Kulhanek, Sadie 37 Hansen-Hense, Morgan 53 Higgins, Lauren 53 Hurst, Zachary 53, 106

Kapperman, Megan 54, 123

Kulwicki, Tamara 55 Hansen, Ilum 20, 80 Hill, Brennan 67 Hurt, Annette 89

Karahodzic, Edis 68

Kuntz, Ashley 37, 114, 115, 11 9 Hansen, Maddy 52, 122 Hillis, Nathan 53 Hurt, Austin 81

Karel, Cindy 89

Kuntz, Jason 75 Hansen, Spencer 52 Hill, Zikea 80, 168

Karges, Maggie 54, 119, 125 Kurtzer, Hailey 55 Hanson, Jade 80 Hilt, Sasha 89, 104 I

Karges, Michael 54

Kushner, Marina 81 Hanson, Ricardo 34 Hinrichs, Jaylee 67, 143

Karr, Sarah 81

Kuszak, Austin 68 Hardy, Sarah 53 Hinrichs, Lilly 35, 47, 113

Ilic, Kristina 67

Karst, Rebecca 68

Kuszak, Noah 81 Harms, Jacey 80 Hippen, Julie 89, 133

Immonen, Tia 81

Kasparek, Madi 54 Harper, Aiden 66 Hoagland, Avery 53

Ingram, Jackson 53

Kastanek, Alexa 54, 166, 167 L Harrah, Kyle 53 Hoffman, Brianna 80

Ingram, Jory 67, 95

Kauphusman, Megan 68 Harre, Sarah 53, 123 Hoffman, Justin 35 Irvin, Larissa 35, 128, 224

Kausch-Varley, Caera 87 Labrosse, Erica 55 Harrington, Sheridan 89 Hoffman, Nathan 35 Isom, Brittany 53

Keady, Ian 68 Lafour, Robbie 8, 37 Harris, Cody 66, 147

Hoffman, Nolan 80

Itzen, Ashley 81

Keene, Tonimy 81 Lagge, Darien 68 Harris, Corey 53

Hoile, Joey 53

Keester, Adam 81 Lagge, Delaine 81 Harris, Derek 53

Holdsworth, Luke 53

Keitges, Chase 54 Lahey, Ben 68 Harris, Lenzell 66

Hollis, Aidan 80

JKeitges, Logan 81 Lahmann, Baillee 55 Harris, Sarah 80

Hollman, Clay 89

Jackson, Najee 18, 19, 54, 144, 163

Keith, Deborah 89 Lake, Alec 55 Harshbarger, Britt 66 Holman, Drew 80

Kellison, Jaclyn 89 Lake, Emily 55 Hart, Fischer 80 Holman, Kyle 35, 42, 198, 199 Jacob, Paden 54, 60, 177

Kellner, Kaelie 81 Lamb, Maddie 68 Hassan, Farida 53, 122 Holmes, Baily 80 Jacob, Seth 57

Kempkes, Jordan 68 Lan1, Bryan 81 Hatch, Andrew 66

Holmgren, Annalisa 3, 10, 11, 18, Jacox, Corey 35

Kennedy, Jacob 81 Lamb, Serenity 37 Hattan, Tyler 80, 153 19, 24, 25, 35, 38, 44, 62, James, Mary 67

Keogh, Cortney 54 Lampe, Ashtyn 55, 122 66, 74, 76, 93, 99, 100, 101, Jansen, Chris 81 Haugerud, Darla 89, 100 104, 105, 106, 107, 110, Jaspersen, Levi 35

Kerns, Jaci 68 Lamport, Lindsay 55 Havener, Tyler 80 116,141,217,224 Jefferson, Isaac 89

Keska, Cedric 68 Landenberger, Chad 37 Haverman, Allie 66 Holt, Andrea 53 Jensen, Brittany 81

King, Jordan 81 Langan, Alecia 37 Hayden, Julian 66

Kiely, Max 81 Lane, Lily 55 Haverman, Anna 80, 159 Holt, Callie 20, 53 Jensen, Miranda 54

Hong Hernandez, Valeria 67 Jewell, Shawn 81

Kingsley, Sean 54 Langan, Breanna 81 Hayes, Alaigha 80 Hong, Luis 80 Jex, Bailey 67, 70, 106

Kinsey, Tom 68 Langdon, Jeremy 68

Lange, Frances 90

Langer, Alexis 81

Larkins, Hunter 55

Larson, Genevieve 90

Larson, Kae1 81

Larson, Uta 87

Latenser, Julie 90

Latimer, Lisa 90

La Torre, De 28, 76

Lattimer, Brooke 68, 70

Lauterbach, Haley 55, 122, 123

Lauver, Will 55

Lavalleur, Jenny 68

Lavedas Smith, Alysa 37

Lavin, Sharon 68

Lawhorne, Raquel 37, 123

Lawrence, Krystn 81

Lawrence, Vivi 68

Lawson, Joshua 81

Layton, Jayson 37, 148, 149

Leach, Amy 3 7

Leader, David 90

Leader, Heather 90, 168

Lechleitner, Robert 37

Lederer, Jonathan 81

Ledgerwood, Joseph 55

Lee, Alexandra 81

Lee, Kayla 68

Lee, Samantha 55

Lehl, Alan 55

Lehn, Braden 81

Lehnert, Hannah 68, 123

Leishman, Skyler 68, 123

Lemere, Dylan 81

Le, Nina 68, 98

Lenton, Cody 55

Lepard, Brandon 68

Lessman, Gene 90

Lessman, Trey 37, 148

Lessman, Willow 37, 122, 124

Levalley, Curt 55

Lewallen, Sadie 37

Lewicki, Robert 6, 7, 37, 172

Lewis, Ryan 3 7

Lewis, Steven 68

Lewis, Taylor 55

Lewis, Zachary 55

Lieske, Bret 55

Ligenza, Amanda 37, 122, 123

Ligenza , Samantha 68, 123

Lighthall , Jon 69

Lima, Jonathan 81

Limbach , Paula 90, 106

Lindenmuth , Christopher 81

Lindqui st, Laurie 90

Lipins , Rachel 55

Litchfield , Cortney 69

Litchfield , Morgan 37

Little, Trey 82

Littrell, Marvin 37

Liu, Vicki 32, 37, 38, 133, 185

Loadholt, Sierra 55, 60, 104, 117, 163, 177

Loadholt , Sydney 55, 60, 112

Lockhart, Erin 82, 155, 169

Loe, Madison 82

Lofton, Georgia 82

Lofton, Harrison 55

Lohrberg, Kat 3 7

Long, Tymber 13, 82, 155

Loomis, Berniece 90

Loos, Emma 37

Loper, Dylan 55

Lorenzen , Dustin 37

Lorenzen, Nicholas 69

Lorenzen, Tasha 75, 123

Loschen, Brittney 82

Loth, Carlie 82

Lovette, Samantha 21, 55, 125

Lowther, Mercedes 82

Loyola Real , Agustin 55

Lucas, Liza 13, 37

Lucius, Richard 82

Luebbe, Jadynn 69

Luedtke, Rylie 37

Lupori, Katie 55

Lutz, Cody 37

Luu, Terry 55

Lyman, April 55

Lynch, Riley 69, 125

Lynes, Darci 3 7

Lyness, Dylan 6, 19, 37, 117, 147 , 224

Lyness, Emma 6, 82

Lynn, Joshua 37

Lyon, Siann 37

MMabin, Mason 38, 125

Macdonald, Leah 69

Macdonald, Ryan 38

Macdonald, Yvonne 90

Mach, Annie 69

Mack, Rachel 90, 99

Macie n, Jack 55

Madlock, Ale:ittS 82, 159

Madlock, Devonte 16, 55

Madlock, Mercedes 55

Madsen, Madilyn 55

Magner, Logan 82

Magsamen, Emma 38

Mahan, Jordan 56

Mahloch, Olivia 82

Mai, Gina 69

Maldavs, Emily 56

Malousek, Tracy 90

Manzitto, Maggie 69

Marcelino, Courtney 82, 169

Marcello, Julian 56

Mares-Aveldson, Nathan 82

Marr, M~rilyn 69

Marrow, Mackenzie 10, 11, 69, 125

Marshall, Collin 38, 101

Marshall, Luke 69

Marten, Tristen 69

Martin, Andrew 38

Martin, Barbara 90

Martinez Castaneda, Emilio 82

Mason, Cecilia 82

Mason, Darien 69

Mason, Shawna 82

Massa, Danielle 69

Masterson, Deanna 56

Mathewson, Katelyn 56

Mathewson, Todd 82, 165

Mattison, Jordan 56

Matveyeva, Anna 38

Maupin, Lisa 90, 107

Maurer, Zoe 56, 93, 98, 119, 194

Mautz, Lauren 56, 155

Maw, Matt 90

Maw, Sean 38, 40

Maxfield, Corey 38

Maxwell, Joel 69

Mayer, Jacob 82, 14 7

Mayer, Joshua 38

Mayer, Maxwell 69

Maynard, Jessie 69, 70, 113, 148, 149

May, Skyler 9, 38, 46, 133, 195

Mays, Tae 56

Mazzini, Brian 82

McCall, Kayla 38

McCall, Victoria 38, 106, 123

McCarter, Ellyn 82

McCarthy, Collin 69, 125

Mc Carville- Dake, Eli 82

McCauley, Mason 82

McConnell, Josh 69

McCown, Rachel 69,125

McCoy, Abbie 69

McCoy, Marian 38, 119

McCracken, Jonathan 82

McCracken, Koral 82

McCracken, Patrick 69

McCurley, Kirsten 56

McDonald, Bill 69

McDonald, Connor 38

McEwan, Ashawn 82

McFarland, Ali 69

McGee, Tylor 69

McGinn, Zachary 69

McGowan, Brier 69

McGowan, Josie 56

McGuire, Matthew 75

McKee, Jacob 122

McKee, Michael 38

McKillip , Emma 82,158

McKinney, Gregory 39

McLean, Eilee n 56, 127

Mclendon, Charl'es 69

McManaman, Meredith 82, 86, 106

Mc eil, Erin 82 , 159

McQuistan, Todd 90, 103

McSweeney, A~hley 69

Medina, Tiffany 56, 123, 160

Medley, Ashley 82

Meier, Julianne 90, 103

Meints, Afton 39, 160, 161

Meister, Allison 90

Melbye, Skylar 69

Melcher, Ben 39, 105

Melchizedek, Michael 90

Melson, Miranda 69, 123, 126

Mennenga, Edward 90

Meredith, Anthony 82

Merrick, Kalie 36, 39

Merriman, Katharina 69

Mertlik, Brittany 56

Metcalf, Kaleb 82

Meter, Alaina 69

Meter, Lauren 39

Metteer, Richard 90

Meyer, Samantha 82

Meyers, Read 69

Michaud, Samantha 39

Mickle, Cassie 39

Mickle, Lyndsey 70

Mieth, Kayla 39, 160

Milbourn, Chelsea 2, 56

Miller, Aaliyah 70, 123

Miller, Andrew 82, 165

Miller, Creighton 56

Miller, Douglas 90

Miller, Dylan 70

Miller, Ian 39

Miller, Matt 56

Miller, Rebekah 39

Miller, Ryan 56

Miller, Sara 70

Miller, Tatiana 82

Miller, Trevor 39

Milliken, Caleb 56

Millnitz, Janet 90

Mills, Eyobe 82

Mills, icki 82

Mills, Reagan 70

Milton, Kayla 70

Milunovich, Zhibek 82

Mintie, Josef 70, 123

Mischnick, Sydney 70

Mitchell, Brittany 39

Mitchell, Grant 56

Mitchell, Tanner 82

Mittelstadt, Presley 70 Moats, Ryan 39 Moen, Andrew 70

Moffitt, Darian 48, 56

Mohr, Alexander 70

Molina, Gretchen 90

Molzen, Arianna 82 Monk, Pat 90

Monterroso, Ninet 82

Monterroso, Richard 56

Montgomery, Ashley 82 Montgomery, Bryan 70 Montgomery, Darion 82 Moody, Kenya 56 Moody, Tre'Shon 56 Moore, Briley 82 Moore, Jake 82 Moore, Kahden 82 Moravec, Carol 90, 100 Moreno-Gutierrez, Erick 56 Moreno Nunez, Daniel 56 Moreno Nunez, Melissa 82 Mork-Amnelius, Lava 56, 122 Morris, Mathew 70 Morrow, Joel 15, 56, 122, 125 Morrow, Patty 56, 125 Morse, Nicholas 70 Morton, Tanner 39 Mosier, Nathan 70 Mosley, Deanna 70 , 117, 193 Mosley, William 39,117 Moss, Corina 82

Mounce, Billy 8, 17, 39,117,175, 224 Moura, Joseph 56

Mower, Madeleine 82

Mowrey, Scott 39, 131 Muhn, Nathan 82

Muhn, Shelby 13, 39, 114, 115 , 160, 161

Muldoon, Annie 82

Mullen, Brenda 90, 107 Mullen, Donna 90

Mullison, Cloeme 56 Mumgaard, Leta 12, 56 Mumgaard, Rue 56, 118, 119 Mundt, Amanda 70 Muniz, Miguel 82

Munksgaard, Anne 90, 103 Munsterman, Cole 39 Munsterman, Jenna 9, 56 Munyon, Meghan 56 Murphy, Kristin 90, 103 Murphy, Makaila 39 • Murray, Amren 39, 117 Myers, Brody 70 Myers, Matt 56, 122

annen, Jake 57, 162 arcisse, Shalee a 75 ash, Zoe 82

Nason, Gavin 82

Nava, Juan 39 eal, Dayne 70, 106 eal, Michaela 70, 93 eal, Taylor 57 ebel, David 38, 90

Neilan, Isabel 83

Nel en, Isaiah 83

Nelsen, Mariah 70 elson, JT 191

Nelson, Julie 90,117,121,173

Nelson, Kari 10, 11, 39, 110, 1.26 elson, Tress 83, 169 elson, Wyatt 39, 186

evarez, Sarah 83

Newman, Tabor 75

Nguyen, Randy 83

Nguyen, Tri 39

Nguyen, Vinh 39, 185

Nickel, Brody 83, 190

Nielsen, Paige 21, 39, 167

Nieman, Amber 83 iimi, Ariana 87

Niimi, Bradley 90 imetz, Brooke 83

Nissen, Connor 39, 203

Nissen, Paige 57, 187 itz, Janice 91

ixon, Claire 83

obbman, Hayden 39

oonan, Madeline 57, 122, 124

Noonan, Missy 91, 122, 124

Noonan, Samantha 57, 119, 122, 124

Nore, L. 70

Norman, Katherine 91, 103

Norris, Dana 34, 39, 154, 155, 160, 161 osal, Kaleigh 83

otaro, Derek 39

Novak, Madison 20, 39,117, 160, 161

-ovotny, Connor 57 unez, Joey 83

Nun, Megan 83, 118 Nunn, Alex 83

Nunn, Melissa 91 ygaard, Joseph 83

Obering, Nathan 57

Obrist, Jessica 83, 107

Ocegueda, Stephanie 70

O'Dell, Ryan 83

Oestmann, Jill 91

Ogden, Terrence 83

Ogden, Trip 70

Olander, Lacey 57

Olsen, Alexis 57

Olson, Bob 71

Olson, Marsha 91, 187

Olson, Takako 91

Oman, Eric 57

Onoshko, Michael 61

O'Rourke, Matthew 40

Orth, Jeffery 40

Orti, icolas 83

Ortiz, Debra 91

Ortiz, Quintin 57

Otto, Kelli 57

Pacheco Ceballos, Daniel 57

Packett, Donte 87 •

Paez, Ana 71

Page, Alexis 71, 123

Painter, Austin 83

Pales, Jacob 83

Pannullo, Anthony 57, 98

Pansing Brooks, Avary 83

Panzer, Brooke 40

Pardee, Makenna 83

Paronto, Michael 40, 114, 115

Parsons, Gabriella 57

Patchen, Brendan 83

Patenaude, Jacob 83

Patterson, Ethan 83

Patterson, Pj 83

Patzel, Katrina 71

Paulsen, Matigan 83

Paulsen, Ronald 91

Paulson, Tristan 83

Payne, Jeremy 8, 9, 40, 118, 132, 133, 190

Payne, Jordan 28, 40

Pegler, Dyan 57,117

Penland, Ressa 12, 57, 119, 122, 125

Peon Casanova, Adrian 83

Perez, Kristen 57

Perez, Lindsey 83

Perkins, Da'Vitrius 40

Perry, Bianca 57, 148

Pester, Dena 34, 40, 123, 129

Peters, David 91

Peters, Elizabeth 91

Petersen, Frankie 91

Petersen, Greta 9, 71

Petersen, Roxanne 91

Petersen, Sue 91

Petersen, Thomas 71

Peterson, Andrew 57

Peterson, Clayton 71

Peterson, Colby 40

Peterson, Dylan 40

Peterson, Foster 83

Peterson, Hannah 71

Peterson, Luke 57

Pettiford, Khyree 57, 117

Petty, Dalton 40, 112

Petty, Isaiah 83

Pfander, Colten 71

Pham, Holly 71

Philemon, Ayan 57

Phillips, Tyrig 83

Pickering, Bailey 83

Pieper, Thomas 83

Pierce, Alissa 3, 40

Piersol, Max 57

Pietenpol, Brendan 83

Pillsworth, Cassie 83

Pinkerton, Colton 71

Pinto, Jazmine 40

Pinto, Marco 57

Piontek, Madilin 83

Piper, Callie 71

Piper, Erin 40

Plamann, Andrew 57, 150, 151

Pleines, Tanner 19, 57, 145

Pohlmann, Carolynn 40, 123

Pointer, Haylie 71

222 In dex

Pollock, Libby 83

Pontow, Noah 52, 57

Pool, Audree 71, 100

Pool, Austin 57, 145

Post, Sarah 40

Poteat, Kara 66, 71

Potosnyak, Holly 83

Potthoff, Anna 83, 159, 169

Potthoff, Jacob 57

Poulsen, Jared 40, 128, 203

Prange, Tristyn 83

Prater, Kayla 83

Pratt, Madi 40, 123

Presnell, Addison 41, 44

Prevo, Ryan 41

Prichard, Noah 57

Pringle, Kennadee 57

Pringle, Tate 83, 86

Proctor, Larenz 71

Proffitt, Amy 91

Proffitt, Margaret 91

Proffitt, Ryan 83

Province, Emma 71

Pulver, Dayna 52, 57

Pusnik, Zvonimir 71

Putty, Mariah 83

Pytlik Zillig, Alex 71

QQuidato, Kevin 83

Quillen, Callie 75, 123

Quinlan, Ann 91, 98, 117, 224

RRabe, Phyllis 91

Radenslaben, Ethan 17, 41,175

Rader, Michael 57

Ragland, Jordan 5, 8, 57,117,224

Rajagopal, Jeevan 41, 122

Ramirez-Diaz, Sergio 83

Randolph, Joy 58, 177

Rask, Meg 71

Rasmussen, Michael 91

Rath, Elli 83, 120

Rathjen, Zachary 41

Ratliff, Trevon 83

Rauner, Robin 83, 148

Ray, Jeanne 91

Raymond, Logan 13, 41

Read, Meyers 71

Read, Peter 71, 117, 147, 174

Reddick, Dylan 41

Reddick, Katie 83

Redepenning, Harrison 83

Rediger, Carly 71

Rediger, Natalie 83

Rediger, Tyler 58, 126

Reeble, Chloe 83

Reed, Michael 91

Reetz, Bret 84

Reetz, Colbi 25, 58, 124

Reichwaldt, Kaitlyn 71

Reigert, Lindsey 71

Reiling, Jesse 41

Reimer, Kaitlin 13, 41, 70, 102, 112, 113, 117, 132, 139, 172, 184, 185, 224

Reinke, Jaden 84

Reiss, Karlee 84

Reis, Stephen 12, 58

Renfro, Cecile 13, 58

Renner, Sierra 84, 159

Retzlaff, Tyler 58

Rexroth, Ashley 84, 155

Rexroth, Derrick 58

Reynolds, Taneal 84

Reynoso Tello, Maria 84

Rezac, Devin 71, 125

Rezek, Dustin 84, 116, 120 Rhoads, Cale 84

Ricardez Hernandez, Estefania 41

Ricardez, Jessica 41

Rice, Annie 91

Rice, Taylor 41

Richards, Amelia 84

Richards, Colby 41

Richards, Taylor 71, 93, 147, 164

Richerson, Emily 84 •

Richerson, Katelyn 84

Rickman, Mekayla 41

Rico, Riley 71

Riedel, Nathan 58

Rien, Paige 84

Rife, Amanda 91, 177

Riner, Evan 58

Ritchie, Morgan 84, 155

Rivers, Lauren 84

Robb, Kyle 58

Roberson, Trevin 41, 100, 112

Roberts, Dustin 41

Robertson, Kwame 71, 120, 147

Robertson, Mena 84

Roberts, Ricky 41

Robinson, Desmond 58, 144

Rockefeller, Elizabeth 71, 98, 185

Rock, Kevin 41, 183

Rodenburg, Jack 21, 36, 41, 46, 124, 150, 151

Rodgers, Gabrielle 84

Rodriguez, Eric 84

Roe, Lacey 41

Roesler, Marissa 71

Rogge, Joseph 41

Romanek, Michael 41

Rom, Gach 22, 23, 58, 111, 155, 224

Romjue, Madison 58

Rook, Megan 58

Roscoe, Taylor 84, 155

Roseberry, Lexi 58

Rosenow, Britany 84

Rosenthal, Charles 71, 147

Rose, Sarah 58

Ross, Aliecia 71

Ross, Christian 58

Ross Durham, Jared 84

Ross, Savannah 71

Roth, Alex 58

Roth, Meagen 84

Rousseau, Alex 20, 41, 101, 119, 122,124

Rownd, Emily 71

Royer, Jessica 58

Roy, Kevin 41, 99

Ruiz, Jay 71

Runge, Jacob 58

Rupp, Abby 24, 25, 41

Russell, Keenen 41

Rustermier, Dravin 84

Rutledge, Jeff 91, 175

Rutt, Matthew 72

Ruzanova, Kseniya 58, 106

Ryan O'Neel 39

sSaale, Elizabeth 74, 84

Saathoff, Blake 72

Sabatka, Harlee 84

Sabin, Mindy 58

Said, Zaynab 72, 98

Salak, Ceairra 72

Salazar, Adan 84

Salazar, Blake 72

Salem, Sarah 91

Salisbury, Billy 72

Salter, Hunter 41

Sanchez, Keysha 84

Sanchez-Nelsen, M. 91

Sandbulte, Levi 84

Santiago Hansel, Jazmine 72

Sasse, Jordan 41, 101

Sass, Kelcy 91

Saul, Erin 41

Saunders, Katie 58, 122, 124

Saunders, Kelsey 58

Savidge, Amber 41, 128

Savidge, Hanna 84, 169

Schaad, Chalis 58

Scheele, Kevin 91, 124

Scheel, Kyle 72

Scherling, Jared 84, 153

Schernikau, Sadie.. 72

Schindler, Mike 84

Schinstock, Cole 84

Schlegelmilch, Joseph 91

Schleiger, Nicole 72, 98, 190

Schliesser, Mikayla 58, 123, 195

Schlisner, Tara 84

Schmidt, Adam 41

Schmidt, John 72

Schmidt, Sharon 58

Schmitt, Matt 41

Schmitt, Rachel 41, 132, 133

Schmitz, Ryan 16, 41

Schmutte, Joslyn 41, 122

Schneider, Alec 84

Schoen, Bowen 72, 123

Schoeneberger, Theda 42

Schoening, Kelli-Anne 91

Schoen, Taylan 41, 122, 125, 191

Schroeder, Allie 58

Schroeder, Joel 42

Schroeder, Kathryn 91

Schroeder, Mackenzie 72

Schroedl, Jeffrey 61

Schrotberger, Jordan 58

Schrotberger, Sean 58

Schuette, Ryan 72

Schulke, Gunnar 84

Schultz, Austin 85

Schultz, Mercedes 58

Schultz, Tanner 85

Schumacher, Micah 58

Schumacher, Sheila 91, 185

Schuman, Brandon 72

Schurman, Robin 72

Schurman, Ryen 42

Schutte, Nathan 58

Scott, Brianna 42

Scott, Robin 72, 123

Scudder, Emma 58

Seacrest, Ella 6, 58, 112, 176

See, Jairden 72

Sell, Emily 85

Sellon, Cynthia 91

Serrano, Keenan 85

Servan, Carlos 20, 42, 133, 148, 149,203

Servan, Doris 85, 149

Severin, Joshua 91

Sgroi, Anthony 58

Shackelford, Suzanna

Shade, Amber 72

Shaffer, Ian 36, 42

Shannon, Hunter 72

Shannon-King, Brandi 85

Shelbourn, Olivia 72

Shelburne, Kathryn 85

Sheldon, Kodie 85

• Shen, Yuzhao 85

Shepard, Jessica 85, 166

Sheppard, Carly 85

Sherwood, Jenni 8, 9, 15, 42, 13 2 133, 186

Shinaut, Thomas 42

Shinn, Claire 3, 20, 59, 119, 126

Shipp, Kylie 59

Shoemaker, Cole 85

Shoemaker, Ryan 59, 172

Shorter, Justice 72, 123

Shum, Victoria 34, 42, 185

Shuster, Christy 70, 72, 125, 148

Shuster, Katie 59

Siedell, Abby 80, 85

Siefkes, Nathan 72

Siemer, Valeria 85

Sievers, Ryan 42, 162

Simmons, Brenna 85

Simmons, Kaitlyn 72

Simms, Gloria 92

Simnitt, Benjamin 72

Simnitt, Jacob 42

Sims, Conner 85

Sindi , Hamza 59

Sindi, Zuhair 72

Sittler, Dani 12, 42

Skelton, Christopher 72

Slightom, Genevieve 72

Slightam, Jordan 80, 85

Sluka, Ashley 72

Smetter, Chasity 85

Smiley, Hannah 85

Smisek, Zach 59

Smith, Abbey 9, 42, 160

Smith, Alicia 72

Smith, Ashley 85

Smith, Ben 59

Smith, Ben (3) 85, 153, 165

Smith, Brenton 59

Smith, Brian 85

Smith, Brigette 59

Smith, Cami 8, 42, 122, 203

Smith, Dylan 72

Smith, Eli 42

Smith, Jake 85

Smith, Jeffrey 92

Smith, Louis 42, 102

Smith, Matthew 72

Smith, Paul 92, 167, 185

Smith, Simi 85, 168

Smith, Skyler 42

Smith, Wyatt 85

Snell, Tre'Von 93

Snyder, Courtney 85

Soderlund, Joseph 85

Soderquist, Bryan 72

Sohrweid, Cidney 72

Souliere, Alex 72

Spane!, Trevor 8, 9, 20, 198, 199

Sparks, Aaron 59

Speich, Megan 85

Spellman, Nicholas 43

Spenner, Philipp 61, 100

Sperling, Logan 85

Spiers, Bailey 59, 152, 153

Splichal, Kaine 11 , 43, 44, 117

Spoor, Wendy 43, 123

Spratlen, Joshua 85

Spreier, Tate 8, 43,131,203

Springer, Jocelyn 73, 168

Srivastav, Avni 20, 21, 32, 73, 117, 224

Stanard, Paige 73, 158

Stanton, Nick 85

Stauffer, Mary 92

Steele, Alexander 43

Steele, Ashlee 73

Steinbach, Jacob 85

Stephens, Alex 73

Stephens, Chad 59

Stephens, Mark 59

Stermensky, Lisa 73

Sterns, Cody 85

Stewart , Allen 73

Stewart , Arthur 43

Stewart , Dionte 73, 100 Stewart , Javonte 43

Stewart, Michelle 92

Stiers, Christian 59, 149

Stoddard, Katelynn 85

Stoehr, Jeff 92

Stone, Cory 85

Stone , Doug 43

Stoner, Blake 85

Stoner, Briee 59, 93, 106

Stotts, Alyssa 73, 123

Stoupa, Connor 59

Stout, Jada 85

Stout, Kyle 59, 145, 163

Strain, Pamela 92

Strasburger, Matthew 12, 59, 100

Strasburg, Steven 43

Streit, Ryan 85

Stricker, Avery 85

Stricker, Lauren 43

Strodtrnan, Erik 85

Strotman, Rebekah 12, 59, 117, 118, 119 , 126, 127, 166, 167, 176,195,224

Stuart, Matthew 85

Sturdevant, Skyler 85

Suarez-Moorhead, Jenee 85

Subasic , Adnan 85

Sucu, Ro y 85

Sue Field , Peggy 87

Sullivan, Marvin 73

Sutter, Paul 14, 15, 62, 73, 98, 99, 117,149,158,168 ,224

Svend sen, Kirk 92

Svik, Aaron 92

Svobod a, Carol 92

Swan, Darien 43

Swartz , Michael 92

Sweeney, Brien 59

Sweigard, Sydney 12, 73, 112

Swiatek, Michaela 59, 190

Swift , Christian 73

Swope, Madeleine 13, 73, 117, 139, 149, 160, 194,195,224

TTafoya, Zachary 43

Takpara, Rachida 73

Talat, Abdul 43

Tamerius, Maggie 59

Tang, Audrey 43, 93, 185

Tangen; Kristen 92

Tarletsky, Bryce 59

Taurins, Connor 85

Tauzin, Charlie 12, 59, 102

Tavoularis, Monica 59

Taylor, Austin 59

Taylore, Zoie 85

Taylor, Hanna 43

Taylor, Lexi 59, 167

Taylor, Logan 85

Taylor, Sydney 59

Taylor, Zachary 85

Temple, Nicolas 85

Temple, Payton 85

Tenhulzen, Johnathan 85

Tenopir, Logan 43, 174, 175

Tepe, Spencer 43

Tepe, Tyler 85

Terab, Fatima 92

Termaat, Benjamin 73

Terry, Chloe 85

Teshome, Wanufi 6, 43, 118, 119, 183

Tessema, C aleb 61, 194

Tessema, Saron 85

Tewes, Mathew 59

Thai, Khanh 43

Thaller, Luke 73, 146, 147

Theus, edric 73

Thies, Nellie 5~, 106 , 110

Thomas, Jules 43

Thomas, Logan 59

Thomas, Matthew 85

Thomas, Samantha 84, 86

Thomas, Steven 59

Thompson, Dennis 59

Thompson, Tekheya 43

Thorne II, Charles 92

Thorne, Lizzi~ 59

Threats, Anthony 73

Thurman, Zach 43

Tidball, Timothy 92

Tillinghast, Lindsay 92

Tinkham, Anne 59

Tinnean, Abigail 86

Toalson, Emily 43, 47, 112, 114, 115, 176, 206

Todd-Anton, Kelsey 86

Tommeraasen, Jared 74, 86

Toothaker, Everett 43

Topil, Bailee 73

Townsley, Cheyenne 86

Trainin, Asaf 73

Tran, Dalena 32, 43

Tran, Kevin 86

Tran, Tony 86, 93

Trauernicht, Jamie 73

Trauernicht, Jensen 73

Travis, Ciera 73

Trebelhorn, Nicholas 73

Trewhitt, Kyle 43

Trujillo, Autumn 43

Tryon, Tori 73

Tubanovic, Edwin 73

Tuder, Ryan 60

Tuder, Shelby 86

Turner, John 92

Turner, Raymond 73

Turner, Taylor 43

Turner, Travis 25, 60

Turner, Viktor 86

Tussing, Collin 7, 43, 193

Tuttle, Judy 92, 95, 102, 103

Tyerman, Mikayla 6Q

Tyrrell, Savannah 43, 160

Tyson, Trevor 73, 125

Tystad, Tracey 73

uUbben, Corbin 60

Uhrich, Kristina 60

Ullman, Shari 92

Ulrich, Ashley 43, 93

Umshler, Forrest 43, 119, 193

Urbank, Leah 43, 105

Urbauer, Austin 73

VValderrabano, Daniel 73

Vallis, Dani 60, 187

Van Buskirk, Jacob 60, 121

Van Buskirk, Jessica 84, 86, 120, 169 ,224

Vanderlinden, Emmi 73

Vandyke- Ries, Sidney 60, 119

Vanek, Lanea 73

Van Gundy, Tyler 43

Vanourne y, David 43

Vargas Rodriguez, Brenda 44

Varley, Ceara 86

Vaske, Spirit 73

Vermaas, Giovanni 60

Vick, Brandon 84, 86

Villela, Alyssia 86

Virus, Christa 73

Virus, Jake 60

Voboril, Joseph 25, 44

Voelker, Will 36, 44, 118, 119 , 186

Voges-Moore, Alexis 44

Voges-Moore, Allison 44, 122

Voichoski, Adam 74

Voichoski; Erin 74

Vokoun, Conner 86

Volkmer, Stephen 60, 106

VonBehren, Hannah 74

VonBehren, Sadye 86

Vondra, Jordan 44

Vondra, Riley 86

Voss, Sarah 86

Wagner, McKenzie 44

Wagner, Rachael 7 4

Wahlman, Nathan 60

Walker, Aaron 60

Walker, Blake 86

Walker, Nathan 74

Wallace, Alexander 86

Wallace, Gavin 44

Wallace, Maggie 13 , 60

Waller, Brian 86

Walsh, Lorraine 92

Walstad, Ellie 86

Walter, Nathan 44

Wampler, Hannah 28, 44

Wandzilak, Gail 92

Wandzilak, Katie 60

Ward, Austin 86

Wardyn, Dustin 92

Ware, Jazmine 60

Warner, Brock 6ij, 145

Warner, Tyler 60, 145

Warren, Brandon 74, 86

Warren, Megen 44

Washington, Daniel 17, 44, 144, 174,175

Washington, Devin 17, 60

Watermeier, Elise 44

Watson, Cleve 86

Watson, Kirstie 16, 60

Watts, Spader 74

Weber, Jake 60

Weber, Jasmine 86

Weber, Noah 86

Weber, Tori 86

Weber, Will 44, 47, 145

Webster, Alexxys 86

Webster, Tanner 60

Wehlin, Megan 44

Weisser, Jorgia 86

Wekesser, Meredith 14 , 15, 60, 95,128

Welch, Colten 86

Wells, Isaiah 60

Wells, Michaela 86

Wermager, Preston 86

Wessels, Nathan 74

Westbrook, Veronica 60

West, Christopher 60

Westenburg, Morgan 44, 203

Westendorf, Andrew 61

Westerfield, Alyssa 44

Westfall, Abby 74, 176

West, Michaela 44

West, Sherry 92, 103

Wever, Joslyn 74

Wever, Micheala 61

Whaley, Catron 45, 105

Wheatley, Calvin 74

Whipple, Cameron 86

Whipple, Emily 87, 116

White, Cole 61

White, Joslynn 45

White, Nathan 45

White, ick 42, 45, 117

White, Sam 45

Whiting, Teala 87

Whitmire, Austin 74, 153

Whitson, Taylor 45

Whyrick, Joshua 45

Wicht, Emily 8, 9, 34, 52, 61, 117, 123, 144, 145, 224

Wichtendahl, Ryan 45, 132

Wickizer, Anastasia 45

Wicks, Connor 45

Widick, Janessa 87

Wiese, Austin 61

Wieskamp, Kathi 92

Wiggs, Laniece 45

Wilcher, Matthew 61

Wilhelm, Brittny 45

Wilhite, Shay 45

Wilkason, Alysea 87

Wilke, Lauren 45

Wilken, Louden 61

Wilken, Trevaughn 61

Wilkinson, Davo'nnis 45

Wilks, Tay 87

Willeford, Derek 61

Williams, Carrie 18, 19, 45

Williams, Christopher 61

Williams, David 92

Williams, Emma 61,117

Williams, Harlan 87

Williams, JaLissa 2, 3, 5, 9, 45, 116, 117,224

Williams, Katie 87

Williams, Keiron 61, 145, 163

Williamson, ate 8, 45, 100, 198, 199

Williams, Talia 45, 112; 113

Williams, Vashel 61

Willoughby, Jenna 87

Wilson, Ashtyn 61

Wilson, Austin 74

Wilson, Chase 87, 120

Wilson, Jenna 87

Wilson, Rachel 45, 113

Wimmer, Nick 61,150,152

Windle, Alexandra 61

Windle, Garrett 45

Winemiller, Johnson 92

Winkler, Chase 45

Winter, Jacob 87

Winter, Jasmine 61, 117, 123

Wirthele, Austin 74, 106

Wisthoff, Stephanie 87, 107

Witt, Erik 92

Witt, Lindsey 87

Wolbert, Tayler 48, 61, 130

Wolbert, Taylor 45, 117, 139, 224

Wolfe, Garrett 74

Wolfe, Latasha 61

Wolfe, Megan 61

Wood, Jeffri::y 87

Wooten, Alex 61, 122 , 124, 125

Wormley, Zachary 61

Worth, Chloe 61,176

Wright, Bre 45, 187

Wright, Megan 61

Wulf, Ian 74

Wurm, Jalyn 61

Wurster, Kylee 87 y

Yakel, Kylee 87, 107

Yantis, Lashel 87

Yates, Shelby 87

Yates, Ted 74

Yates, Tyler 74

Ybarra, Dijah 87

Ybarra, Jose' 87

Young, Angela 74, 123, 125

Young-Baker, DJ\.ngelo 87

Young, Chris 74, 120

Young, Dave 92

Young, Edwina 92

Young, Holli 92

Young, Hunter 74, 128

Yurth, Austin 87

Yurth, Brody 87

ZacNovak 39

Zahirovic, Admir 74

Zamora, Paige 87, 169

Zander, Hans 61, 122, 125

Zerfass, Brandon 61, 191

Zerfass, Roxanne 74, 191

Zerfass, Tanner 87

Zink, Connor 45, 130

Zurfluh, Angela 87

Zurfluh, Elizabeth 45

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The idea for this year's book came from the sources we u e veryday J3 y using toda y' popular web ites as a guide, we created la yo u nearly identical to the originals Of course we did add in our own persor touches to make them unique to us. The fonts we used were AWPC Claren c e for headlines, A WPC Garamond for the body copy, AWPC AvantGuard for the caption , and AWPC Little Squirt for pulled quote and s ubheaders . Each spread wa de igned and created special u s ing InDe s ign CS4. The book emerged a·s a one of a kind.

Making the yearbook is anything but a walk in the park. Betwec creative difference , bus y schedule , an d hours of work time outside of class, it is a miracle the book gets done any yea r. It is a team effort. It is only by the selfless acts and self - sacrifice of the SHIELD staff that the Knight Network was completed . A special shout out goes to our yearb< advisor Ann Quinlan for all the support and resourses she gave us. She, a constant motivator who kept us going throughout the yea r.

As much as we would like to, we cannot take full credit for the book's publication . We owe a big thanks to Walsworth Publishing Company, our Walsworth represent a ti ve Mike Diffenderfer, our publi representative Michelle Brosemer, and the creative design department w worked with us on our cover design. Without their support The Knight Network would have remained an idea never brought to life .

By Annalisa Holmg

20 11-20 12 SHIELD Yearbook Staff

Ed1tor1al Team: Annalisa 1-iolrrigren Collin Hurriphrey Jalissa

Section Editors: Student Life: Madeleine Swope

Academics: Paul Sutter

People Team: Tori Bayer. Joe Bloom Avn1 Sr1vast::

Clubs: Erriily V;1cht

Sports: Sara Gullikson

Mini-rriag : Tobie Abel. Joe Bloom Larissa Irvin . Taylor V;olbert

Senior Ads : Richard Coon

Ads Tearri : Rebekah Strotrrian Kaitlin Reirrier Madeleine Swope

Staff writers : Tobie Abel Co lin Clare. Julia Faden Aaron Geis Madele11

Heiser. Dylan Lyness Mg>< Marr Billy Mounce Jeff Orth Seth Pintz. Jo

Ragland Gach Rorri Avni Srivastav. Jessica Van Buskirk Taylor 'Nolber1

Adviser: Ann Quinlan

Special thanks to: student teacher Beth Rempfer the athletic office and Henry

gpring ,activite~

Although we remain active though the winter, the thaw of spring brings a time of increased activity and involvement. From prom to the musical to yearbook's final deadline, spring is a busy time.

This year especially, we have had an unusual number of activities. Michael Hmgson, a hhndness advatate and 9/ Uhero, addressed portion of the student body.

In ddition to this assembly we heard ber of distinguished alumni, and er who gave a presentation on the "'"1-'l l'l-6'1'~-rY'f""r"M'tl~~d alcohol.

The musical is always a g. This year's production,

Titanic the Musical wa an absolute succe s.

"It was lot hard work, yet fun. In the end it all came together v.ery w~ll." Breann Anderson (10) reported.

A always, prom occupied conversations and facebook statuses for weeks before and after it happened. Prom, especially for seniors is the last hurrah at school before summer. This year's theme wa "A Knight Under the Sea."

"I thought the theme of prom was really unique," said Treva Dulaney (11).

ight of Knights, the last production of the year, wrapped. up a season of non-stop activity and entertainment.

ight Network 2011-2012

l Good to be home Distinguished alumni Jim Abel talks about his high school experiences. Other distinguished alumni being celebrated included John "Jack" Aalborg, Anjhula Singh Bois, Jim Carrier, Dr. Jill Cole, Deb Strobel Fischer, Charles Hagemeister, Jane Hirt, and Ed Pallesen.

2. Atlantis A Knight Under the Sea is the prom theme. Prom was held in the Prosch Gym for the second year in a row. Photo by Collin Humphrey

3. Inspiration 9/l l survivor Michael Hingson and his guild dog Roselle, speak to students about teamwork and determination. Hingson has been an advocate for the blind for years. Photo courtesy of Julie Nelson

4 For the silent Hundreds of balloons are released as part of the "Stand for the Silent' rally. This year the Day of Silence included raising awareness of bullying. Photo by Beth Rempfer

5 Great ship Titanic Cast members Justice Shorter (l 0), John Golden (9), Alex Wooten (l l) Alec Schneider (9), Hans Zander ( l l ), Brady Brewster (12), Katie Arten ( l l ), Hannah Lehnert ( l O), Sydney Van Dyke -Reis ( l l ), Joel Morrow ( l l ), and Chad Atkins ( l 2) belt out a song during the crew boarding scene Titanic the Musical was chosen for the centennial remembrance of the Titanic sinking.

Photo courtesy of Treva Dulaney

A Fond Farewell

"I hope that tudents would remember and know that I cared about every kid even when I had to be tough," said Vicki Obrecht, Special Education C ordinator and ne of the teachers retiring thi year.

Mo t teacher didn't pick their job for the money . They are h re for no other reason than to e tudents ucceed. Thi year eight teachers are retiring: Roberta Chri tensen, Paula Damke, Randy Emry, Steve Fora], Donna Mullen, Anne Munksgaard, Vicki Obrecht, and Gloria Simm

It' hard to retire, leaving behind the people and place we've come to know Gloria Simms aid that he would miss her tudent and colleagues the most All the teachers agreed that leaving behind their students is the hardest part

"I am going to miss the people that make Southeast one of the be t schools in which I have ever taught," said Steve Foral. "Just thinking about not reaching my classes, coaching the debaters, and hanging out with the faculty and taff here makes me sad I wi ll miss them greatly " Fora] taught English and was the head coach of the debate team.

"I remember observing a very mature class debate centered on low level radioactive waste disposal in Nebraska," recalled Randy

Emry "It was an interesting mixture of informed ideas and attitudes." Emry was the Department Chair of Science and taught Chemi try.

Paula Damke will miss working on the literary magazine From the Depths with her student . "It wa rewarding to watch the cla s become a team It is one of my best m mories; each year the day that the complete From the Depths arrives and the staff get their first look at the magazine," she aid. Damke taught English 9 and 10 Diff. and Advanced reative Writing.

In exchange for their dedication to their job and their students the teachers are left with the feeling of accompli hment and many rewarding experiences

"The newness in the students' spirit, mind, and body is such a great reward and knowing I can be a creative part of that," explained Donna Mullen. Mullen taught English 9, 10, and was the peech team coach for several years.

Anne Munksgaard taught a wide pectrum of students, from the freshmen in geometry to the seniors in AP Diff Calculus.

Munksgaard said, "The most rewardi ng experience has been working with

ome exceptionally intelligent and motivatec tudents."

Roberta Chri tensen has been the chool p ychologi t for the pa t 30 year anc in that time has a i ted many tudents. "I have many go d memorie of Southea t," h aid. "Being a part of the team that created tl Teen I ue Plus cla has been very atisfyini

With all their new-found free time they're going to need to find different ways spend it.

"During retirement I plan on pending more time with family, hobbies, an volunteering," said Simms.

Chri tensen, Damke and Mullen also plan to do volunteer work. Fora] said h, planned to continue to be the house dad for fraternity at U - L.

"I plan to sub at Southeast so that I can stay involved," said Munksgaard This won't b the final good - bye for her.

"I have had some really great times here," said Foral. "I have taught great ki.ds. 1' debaters have been fun to work with, and m' department colleague are really wonderful • people There have been a lot of good times the four year I have been here "

Story and photos by Annalisa Holmgr

3 Vicki Obrecht makes the final preparation for the ACT Test that was mandatory for all juniors. Obrecht taught for 20 years

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l . Steve Foral outlines his expectations for his English 9 class Foral taught for 43 years.

2. Gloria Simms is remembered for teaching Creative Clothing , Preschool , Parenting II, and Foods/wellness Simms taught for 25 years

4. Randy Emry demonstrates the different ways to effect the rates of reactions Emry taught for 40 years

5. Roberta Christensen seNed as the school Psychologist Ch ristensen taught for 41 years

Paula Damke looks over pages for "From the Depths" with her student Morgan Damme (12) Domke taught for 22 years

Donna Mullen taught English 9 Diff and English l 0 Mullen taught for 38 years

8. Anne Munksgaard reviews integrals with Ella Donley (12) , Brendon Henning (12) , and Lisa Brune (12) Munksgaard taught for 30 years

Knight Tube Scoring the Goa I

Coming from a disappointing sea on last y ar, the Knight var ity occer team has already turned it around A big rea on why they have already won as many games last year only part way through the season this year is becau e of sen ior leader hip.

Ethan Horne (12) has b en playing soccer for twelve year Horne's favorite part of this eason was beating Lincoln High, who was undefeated at the time, in a hootout. "Storming the field was definitely a highlight of this year so far," he said

A normal practice includes warming up with stretching and jogging, then followed up w ith shooting drills, a crimmage against the JV team, and ending w ith some penalty kicks. Horne li stens to a lot of dub step mu ic and house of pain before each game "Jump Around always get me pump d up and ready to go," he explained.

Another enior leader i ick Dierk (12). Dierk ha al o played so cer for about 12 year . A few seas n highlights for him and the team were placing second i1~ the HAC tournament and beating orthstar in overtime. Dierk Ii tens to a lot of rap before each game "Throw It Up by Lil Jon really get me going," Dierks said.

Nick White (12) who ha been playing occer since kindergarten, has loved it ever ince.

"Taking Grand I land to overtime the first game of the sea on was a huge confidence booster for u ear ly," said White.

White said listening to Whitney Huston's, "I Will Alway Love You," always gets me ready for games "Our team h as worked very hard this season, and we really want to make it to state," said White.

Story by Colin Clare

Heads Up! Derek Harris (11) wins a ball over a Grand Island soccer player as Connor Stoupa (11) and Nick Dierks (12) drop back for defenst. Defense was a huge part of the Knights play this year.

I got it! Keeper, Taylan Schoen (12) dives for a ball during a game this year. Schoen was a huge help for the Knights this year. •

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Junior Varsity (JV) Soccer player

Jake Kennedy ( 9) said he started soccer • because his older sister Brook Kennedy (12) got him interested and started in soccer.

It was the ame for Tyler Rediger ( 11 ) His older sister also brought him into the game of soccer.

When a king if they would continue after high chool all of them said they would lik e to continue on to college and maybe even a career.

Thi years JV team has a wide variety of kids from great freshmen to awesome juniors. Thi team says that hard work and getting a lon g well helped this team go to victory

Some were looking forward to the LSW game for obvious reasons and some were more for the East game with us winning in the end two to nothing.

It could be the hard practicing or it could be the pregame ritual of everyone touching the green sea l w ith a ball on it s nose before each game Whatever the r eason, JV soccer players were enthus ia stic about their participation in thi spring port.

When it comes to the reserve team the y believe this port is all about intensity and pu hing to the finish.

Both Keenan Serrano (9) and Chase Grossman ( 10) agreed that one of their favorite team bonding moment wa "when we score a goal." Scoring goals is a terrific way to unite the team as one with accomplishment.

Thi year there were a few new daring face who took on the port of soccer. Nick Bohlke ( 10) has been playing ince only November of la t year and was one of the best on the team t~king on the po ition of right-outside mid. When a ked what his favorite part of this sport wa he replied simply "everything "

One of the more experienced player , Mauricio Garcia (10) loved knowing you have to push through even when you feel tired and exhausted.

"Our strongest team a et is how muc we enjoy each other," Garcia said. •

The re erve boys have had a fairly ready season this year, but they all agreed that their best win for the season was playing against ortheast with a win of 7-1.

JV story by Richard Coons Re seerve story b y Julia Faden

Dribble, dribble! Ethan Horne ( l 2) uses his dribbling skills to escape from a Grand Island defender. The Knights took fop ranked Grand Island to overtime in the first game of season.

Comin' In hot! Riley Cuba (9) (receives a pass from his teammate during a big game in Fremont. The Knights rolled over Fremont with a final score of 5-0.

I got it! Defender Derek Harris ( l l ) slides to take the ball away from another offensive player this year. Harris contributed to the team's success through plays like this

Knight Tube I-titting All the Ba~e~

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you earn a spot on the varsity team.

Whether you are on varsity, junior var ity, re erve, or the fre hman team, each player has one thing in common. A genuine love for the sport! The majority of our players hav been playing since they were little kids.

Brady Ball (11) is a catcher on the junior var ity team. "I've played baseball for 10 years. I fell in love with the game when I started T-ball in kindergarten," h said.

"Playing baseball and growing up, I've been able to play with most of the same teammates who are on the team today. I'm playing with the ame guys I grew up with," explained Dylan Dragoo (12), who played center field.

A highlight of the junior varsity season, according to Steven Delair (11) outfield, was the win against Millar West.

"We were ort of 'destined' to lose I gues , so it was a big deal," he said

The determination showca ed by the junior var ity t am does not end once

"When you'r a kid you d n't know any better, but when y u reach la A Level it gets more tough," aid Jack Davi (12), econd ba eman. He went on to say, "Ba eball almost define who I am now."

Ryan MacDonald (12) said that because he began when he was younger, hi kill as a defen e has improved significantly.

''I'v been on the team for all four year , and each year you notice how much the other guys improve in different way ," MacDonald aid. He added that there are no excu es, "just results."

"The harder you work in the off season, the better you get," Davis asserted.

For many of the p layers, baseball has opened the door for scholarships and other opportunitie in their future Although they each dream of one day playing professionally, they are each content bonding with their teammates in the meantime.

"We play a game called ' o La ers' before each game. We have team dinners,

and of cour e, video gam We've become good friend through all of that, and after p laying together," aid Joe Rogge (12) who played outfield.

You're out! Tanner Kirk ( 12) throws another strike while playing against Southwest Kirk is continuting his baseball career at Wichita, but will be playing shortstop in the fall. "I've been pitching my whole life, but prefer to play shortstop " explained Kirk, who was a strong component of the Varsity team this past season Ba eball: America's pasttime, the all American sport. No matter what you call it, baseball has had it place in America' hi tory, and Southeast' , for a long time.

Jake Viirus (11) who played shortstop has been motivated to continue the sport because of the friendships he's created, "on and off the field." But it's not just about bonding with teammates; for many of the boy playing baseball is a great way to bond with their own familie Tanner Kirk (12) played hort top 1 and explained further, "I have one o lder brother who played baseball, and one younger brother who still play . It's sort of a big deal in my family."

Eric Oman (11) who pitched for junior varsity aid, "My family is sort of the rea on why I got into baseball."

Baseball is a game that brings family and friends together, making lifetime memories.

Story by Tobie Abel and Madeleine Swope

Startihg off Str'ohg

Baseba ll isn't just about wi,nn in g or earn i ng a scho larship for college. It's a l so about connecti n g with your teammates a nd forming a bond t hat you'll share for th e rest of your high school years. Greyson Eng l e (9) sa i d he connected with his fe ll ow fres h men teammates "by joking around and not tak i ng our off - time too seriously ."

A u stin Bennett (9) added, "All of t h e g uys on the team go to Burger King befo r e games ." Sometimes the simplest of thin gs can bring the player together. Pl ay i ng i n high school was a big change for th e freshman. Eng l e said, "Being on a team w ith more p layers means that you have to earn th e playing time "

R yan O'Dell (9) kept a positive a ttitud e t hroughout t h e season by saying "Yo u l ea rn to make the best of the op p ort unit ies yo u have "

"There's a l ot less room for e r ro r s w h en yo u 're fighting for a spot, but st ill staying on good terms with your t eammates," sa id Bennett. As the fre hman pl aye r s goa l s grew bigger, they rea l ized how imp o r tant it was to p l ay their ]lf1rdest, at pract i ce or on the fie ld.

The boys on the reserve baseball t eam h ad a unique bond All but one player k n ew each other from p laying last year. T h ere was no need to spend time getting to know each other and learn each other's ab ili t i es.

With a new coach, Todd McQ u i tan, this year was different "Our team really came together this year, and we had a better relationship with our new coach," said ick Lorenzen ( 10), who was one of the team's pitchers "It's a lot easier to work together and communicate on the field when everyone is friends with each other."

The time spent pla y ing last year really benefitted this year's team. By early April, the team already had a winning record of 7- 1! One game against Lincoln High was a standout to Bowen Schoen (10), who played catcher.

"That game was the best so far-- we beat them 34 - 1 ! " Schoen said.

The team's goal was to make it to the City Championship Tournament and come back with another first place win .

"Our teamwork is extremely important to our success," said Spader Watts (10), another catcher on the team. "We were a great tea m last year, but now that we've bonded we're even better."

The Reserve boys h ad a pre - game ritual that they were determined to keep a secret. It's things like that that keep a team together.

Story by Grace ygaa rd Photos courtesy Riko Bishop

Get down! Joel Maxwell (l O) dives back into firstt base to avoid getting tagged out. As an infielder, Maxwell knew the tricks of good baserunning.

In a pickle Austin Urbauer ( l 0) makes it back to first base after running down a pickle. Urbauer was a well-rounded sophomore who played pitcher and • outfield.

Making contact! Mason Carpenter hits a solid line drive during a junior varisty baseball game. Carpenter played pitcher and third base this season

Eyes focused Dalton Dean prepares for a hit at third base during a game against Millard North Dean made many great plays this season, a strong player on the team.

Knight Tube Life On Track

Brad Dickhaut (9) decided to start track in high choo l to try omething new Dickhaut doe shot put and he aid that he likes it because it' a lot of fun .To improve in hi port he lift and practices often. He also plans on being in shot put for the rest of his high school years!

Many of the boys on the track team have been running for a long time and they have put a lot of effort into being the best they can be at the sport

NajeeJackson (11) has been in track for five years and something t hat motivates him to stay in track i his friend . Jackson said, "I joined track because I was fast in hurdles and I enjoy the sport " Jackson and his team go out to eat before meets and they hang out on weekends to become closer !

DeVonte Madlock (11) a dedicated runner aid, "I work hard and focus on the little things like my form when I am running "

Being healthy, active, and social are om important r a on why Tony Tran (9) decided to join track.

Tran said," I've been running track ince eventh grade and I really enjoy the port " Every day he practices to his full potential to become better and stronger in track Every time Tran wins a race he get more motivated to say in hi port because he loves the feeling of winning.

By Je s i ca Van Buskirk

Soaring through the air! Mikaela Cauble (11) Jumps over the pole vault bar at a meet A giant mat was waiting below to catch her.

Off to the races! Jessica Hunt ( 12) Runs at the northeast invite Hunt was a part of the relay team.

Mikeala Cauble (11) is a pole va ult er on the Southeast track team. She has been involved in track ~ince freshman year Her coach is Chris Johnson and Cauble said th at practice is always challenging "We do lots of sprints and strength training, our coach always likes to make sure were sore the next morning."

Cauble said, "My favorite part of being on the track team are the meets and all of my teammates."

Because Southeast doesn't have pole vault equipment, members from all Lincoln high schools practice at Lincoln High every day. "It's definitely a challenge to practice next to athletes from our rival schools," Cauble added.

Erykah Houser (9) is a young sprinter who has been running for two years . In practice Houser works with coaches Carol Moravic and Ryan Gottula. "My coaches are amazing at helping me get better everyday." Houser plans on continuing her track career throughout high school and hopefully some day becoming a state champion !

Berkely Erickson (10) said, "The main reason I'm on ~he track team is so I can stay in shape for my other sports ."

Her event i the high jump and her current height is four feet six inche . "My teammates are the funnest part of practice ahhough running is always a joy too!" Erickson said.

Carrie Williams (12) is a varsity discus thrower. She ha been participating in track for six year , and ha been throwin,g discus all four years at Southeast.

William said, "A discus weighs one kilogram (about 2.2 pounds) and I can throw itl 14 feet Because I can throw that far I've 'made the automatic cut for state ." Williams' goal was to place first at the state meet this year.

Both track and field event kept the Knight track team focused on future gold medals.

By Jeffrey Curtis Orth

Throwing he r ha rdest! Carrie willi a ms ( l 2) stands with c oach Josh Severin next to her personal record for th e da y.

Knight Tube Driving to gcate

Girl golf eason was hon, but memorab le. For ome girls it wa just a great experience and other drove them elves all the way to State . Madison Romjue (11) tied for sixth place in the state tournament and second at districts. The girls had many fun memories from the golf season.

"I enjoyed haring muffins with the other girls on the bu rides to out of town meet ," Ellie Walstad (9) r called of one of her favorite team memories.

"My favorite team memory wa the team dinners before our varsity meets," added Kelli Otto ( 11)

Along with team dinner and bu ride out of town the girls needed a way to prepare for the m et . All of them having their own unique routines.

Aidan Graybill (10) said, "I just eat Cheez-it's."

Walstad said, "A week before the meet I work on my weake t part of my game . Then the day of the game I make sure

to cat enough food and push all of my bad thought out of my head."

Along with getting ready for meet came other different challenges. Sydney Vandyke-Ries (11) agreed with thi It was her first year on varsity and mi sed a lot of chool.

Meets are a serious part of golf and preparing for them was important but with all that a little fun can always come in handy. Some of the girls recalled having a good time with coach Duncan always talking about his cat .

When it came to T - ing off all of the girls said that their favorite club was their driver. Walstad's driver was black and yellow ironically.

Even with just a short eason all those memories will last forever. For Romjue and Walstad going to state was not just an everyday thing but a chance that not every one get to share

By Joseph Bloom and JaLissa Will iams

Going Green Hallie Dolson (12) tee's off to a great start at Holmes Lake golf

cour se. Dol son said that her favorite memory this season was, "I just liked how close knit the team was ,"

Go girl Madison Romjue ( 11 ) shows off the skills that took her to state, Romjue went to state as well as winning the LPS tournament. Photos by Jospeh Bloom

Hopihg For a H o le ih Ohe

"Go lf is yo u aga i nst t h e game," said Clayton Peter on ( 10) Peterson has· b een playing golf since he wa about seven years old One of Peter on' favorit~ things th is year was medaling in the last three to u rnaments and t he team d i nners . Britt Ford h am (12) sa i d, "I've been pl aying ever since I was old enough to ho l d a go lf club Fordham tarted playing golf b eca u e his family ha always played and go l f is a lifelong sport

The team practiced everyday to rea ll y get their technique down Every go l fer has a different w ing and a different s t a n ce so they have to figure ou t what really works for them

Brod y Y ourth just started golfing thi s season "I thought it would be a fun thi ng to do and meet new people," he aid

"Golf is a very fun and calming thing."

Nate Williamson ( 12) has played for four years William on aid, "My favorite things about golf is how relaxing it is and winning meets "

Senior golfer ick Cepure p lans to continue golfing in college at Doane.

By Joe Bloom and Madeleine Heiser

Watch it fly Chase Keitjes (l l) blowis the ball into the wind. Keitjes enjoyed playing golf this year.

Get it in the hole Ryan Knudsen (11) shows his power drive when teeing the ball to the gre en. Knudsen w as a g re a t p layer on the JV teqm

Photos courtesy Marche Cepure

Make it in Max Kiely (9) putts the bali on the green. Kiely was on the Varsity team.

There it goes Britt Fordham ( 12) uses his iron club to get it on the green Fordham played golf since his freshman year

Knight Tube Making a Racquet

Tenni i a port that takes more than ju t talent.

"It takes mental toughne s. You hav to work to stay positive on every play. If you get in a rut, it takes a lot to get out of it," said Natalie Cech ( 12).

The girls Var ity tenni team faces this challenge everyday Each girl must work her hardest and support her team at the a me time. Unlike other sports, the girl play, on average, three matche per week. There are both ingles player and doubles pla ye r , with atalie Cech (12) at number one singles and Danielle Kostal (11) and Kari elson (12) at number one doubles. This year, the team has experience and depth, propelling them to success

"We support everyone b y cheering for every girl, no matter if she' winning or losing. We all get along really well off the court, so we pla y well together on the court," said Danielle Kostal ( 11)

Thi chemistry on and off the court greatly affect the girls' p laying Yet tennis not only a group effort, but an individual

one too This mix of tal nt gave th e team great depth and variation of talent Thi howed in their very fir t tournament at We tside, where the team placed si th. But the thing the girl took away from the tournament was the great potential the y possessed

The girls' coach i Tim Tidball. Tidball motivates the girl with both advice and humor.

"After every game, Tiball come and gives u each a pep talk, telling us what we ne d to improve on It reall y helps me focus and stay positive," exp lained Maddie Eckstrom (9), who plays number two singles.

Some of the team's favorite memories include Tidball's humor, like listening to blue grass on long bus rides to meets.

"He isn't too serious, so it's easy for us to keep positive It helps a lot," continued Kostal.

. The team faces challenge every da y, so they work hard to tay positive and

be succe ful. The positiv relationship among th e girl led to accompli hment s a t eve ry tournament a the y bonded t hrough their love for the sport and each other.

One " Love " Zoe Chromzak (12), Jessica Gehr (12), Danielle Kostal (11 ), Kari Nelson (12), Megan Freese (12) , Claire Hempel (11 ), Paige Nissen (11 ), Maddie Eckstrom (9) , Hannah Everett (9), and Natalie Cech (12) make up the g irls Varsity tennis team The girls worked ha rd everyday to improve as individuals and as a team. Phote courtesy of Kathy Cech

B y Rebekah Strotman

Fresh talent Vars ity p la ye r Madd ie Ec kstrom (9 )

Photo courtesy of Jodi Gehr

SerVihg Up a Victo r y

"I love getting on the co u rt a n d t rying my hardest. And w i nning I l'o e to w in."

Megan Arens (11) is just one of t he g i rls on t h e J V t ennis team, b u t her passion i matc h ed by the n ine other girls on the t eam JV and Reserve tenni p layers play with passion and skill as they work to be the b est they can be. They work through mental bl ock , self-doubt, and tough competition everyday to improve their sk ill s and the i r t eam as a whole.

"I love tennis because it's a sport yo u can play your who le life . o matter h ow old you are, tenn i s i there. I have even seen people in wheelchair playing," exp la ined JV player Zoe Maurer ( 11).

But just because tennis is a lifelong s p ort doesn't, by any means, mean i t's easy It takes practice every single day and eats u p time with multiple meets a week. The g i r ls must be able to rely on themse lves, yet co u nt on others for support

"It's not like a regular team where yo u can depend on everyone else. It's just you and maybe one other girl who have to b e ab le to succe d together," stated Arens

But even a small team can make the bi ggest i mpact The Reserve team is only

six girl , which is the mallest you can have and till compete

Kaitlin Cech (10) said she liked hav i ng such a small team. "You don't have to worry about hurting omeone's feeling abo u t playing a lot and you don't have to fight someone for playing time," she aid

Both junior var ity (JV) and reserve teams have een their victorie and succes es Each girl improved substantially over the season with the help of their coaches. Sheri Manning is the JV coach and Anne Schernikau is Re erve's. The efforts made by the coaches at practice show in the g i rls' playing on the court To the girl and the coache , mak i ng trides as player i more important than winning every match.

Tennis is a difficult, fun, and life long pas ion for the girls on both the Junior Var i ty and Reserve teams Using their kill and friendships, there is no limit to what they can accompli h, and how much fun they can have along the way.

Story by Billy Mounce and Sara Gullikson

Ra lly poin t With eyes glued to the ball, Natalie Cech (12) makes a return in hopes of gaining a point. "I love tennis because its fun competition. The tans are nice, too!" said Cech, one of the top players on the Va rsity team.

Phot o courtesy of Jodi Gehr

Re"serve" Emily Rownd (10), Emma McKillip (9), Jessie Maynard (10), Anne Schernikau (coach), Kaitlin Cech (9), Hailey Bird (9), and Risa DeGraw (9) work together to form the ReseNe tennis team. Photo courtesy of Kathy Cech

Match point Jessica Gehr (12) and Zoe Chromzak (12) celebrate a hard earned point in a doubles match. Gehr and Chromzak were an important part of the depth of the Varsity team. Photo courtesy of Jodi Gehr

G ame fac e Elly Burton (11 ). Madison Joutras (11 ), Anna Banks (11 ), Rachel Kostal (9), Gwyn Cross (9), Gabi Parsons (11 ), Zoe Maurer (11 ), Sofia Ciotti (9), and Megan Arns (1 1) show off their JV pride. Photo courtesy of Sofia Ciotti

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With total concentration Morgan Westen burg ( 12) steals the ball away from the Spartans

a victory of 1-0 , Photo courtesy of Hilary Westenburg

Var ity Girl occer i known for excc1lence and countlc s mercy ruling Some players, like Hannah Wampler (12) has been playing since she could walk.

Morgan Westenburg (12) saw soccer as a healthy lifestyle choice and an opportunity to get cholarship for college "I wa born for thi sport," she aid.

"My parent signed me up for every possible port. I wa on the same occer team a my brother and I just fell in love with the sport," said Erin Voichoski (10).

In their fir t five games they obliterated the competition by coring 52 goals and only getting scored on three times. Meredith Mcmanaman (9) scored her first goal for the team during the Millard South game.

Katelyn Mathew on (11) said, "It's important for us to have good relationships with each other because when it come to game time we depend

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We tenburg added, "Mo t of the girls hav been playing together for so long that we ju t feed off each other, we're practically p ychic."

Mcmanaman explained, "Everyone is such good friends that we're not afraid to yell at each other. It gets pretty intense ometimes "

Just like our school, this team is full of tradition From singing a song before every game to sharing rolls of tape to wearing matching 'B-bands' these girls are attached at the hip. They even have multiple complex handshakes they do during games and at practices.

"We all wear matching pink sport~ bras. We'll lose the game if someone doesn't wear theirs," said Matthew on

With her head in the game McKenzie Wampler loves meeting new Anderson (11) jumps for the ball againstMillard people from around the country . "Soccer South. The Knights dominated with a whopping has brought me closer to people." 6-0 final score PhotocourtesyC a rolAnderson

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"I have been playing my whole li fe, and it's just a fun port," Audree Poo l ( 10 ) aid when asked what motivated her to play occer. There is no doubt about it, -occer i a rough and d ifficu lt sport to play

A lth ough the Re erve g i rl team makes pl aying look like simple fun, playing any p ort ta l es a lot of practice and a lot of goa l- setting to become a better player.

Team bonding is another way the t ea m get together off th field to enjoy tim e together

"M. favorite team bonding activ i ty i t ea m dinner , becau e it's a lot of la u ghs, a nd jok i ng around " said Brittany Glaser ( 10 ) Hav i ng a bond i what make the t ea m work harder together, and helps them

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"We practice 10 or more hours a week, including a game," Pool said. Practicing hard is what makes playing th e game worth it, because y o u know all of th e hard work has paid off.

"I have bee n pl ay in g for n in e an d a h a lf years, and I ' m tryin g to get better an d bette r every yea r," re pli e d Gl aser.

" I li ste n to mu s ic befo re I p lay, b ecaus e it make s m e b ecome m or e focu se d a n d r ea d y

to k ick butt ," Pool sa id , ex p lai n ing he r p r eg ame ritual.

The JV girl had a succ s ful ea on this year, ~nd most important! , they had a lot of fun.

One of Shelby Applegate (1 )' favorite memorie of the ea on wa the combined team dinner with the JV guys. "It was a lot of fun," he aid.

Bailee Topil's (10) favorite memory wa al o the team dinner becau e of how he and her team connected o er them.

For Applegate, the team' proude t win wa against orth Platte But to Morgan John on (9), a proude twin couldn't be picked "I hone tly could not tell you what our proude twin has been becau e we are proud of every win because we know that we worked hard enough to achieve our goal," Johnson said .

A lot of the girls' ucces comes from the i r dedicated ::raining led by Coach Leah Atherton.

"We work a lot on enduranc and ou r pa ing Our coach finds great way to mal e practice fun and easier to focu ," App legate added. "W condition a lot and we have team bonding tog t us to work together better."

Topi! s ummed up the sea on saying, "Our ea on went well and we had a lot of fun "

Reserve s to ry by ierra Loadholt JV story b y Paul Sutter

Keep your eye on the ball! Patty Morrow (11 ) with full focus on the ball, runs to kick it back to her teamm ates. With a lot of concentration and practice, dribbling a soccer ball became a simple skill.

Photos by Richard Coons

Wind up for the kick! With all concentration on the ball Morgan Johnson (9) warms up before a game , beating Fremont 5-0.

For the goal Brianna Dirks ( l 0) rushes the ball to a teammate in the game against Fremont. The Southeast girls beat Fremont 36- 19.

Smile for the camera Patty Morrow (11) and Michaela Swiatek (11 ) say cheese for the camera before their game. "Everyone on the team is great friends, which helps us to win games." Swiatek said

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