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Language A language of the resource English Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. 2002 Underwood High School Yearbook 2002 Annual schools UHS Underwood High School Yearbook https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/8fb4bc649df92a2b68cccd4fdc363898.pdf 3536084f92cb32219dfdfff68b2b60a0 PDF Text Text �.. �• DATE DUE 373. 05 T37lb Tr i -Cente r Yearbook Cla Beyond the Cover : 2002 Trojan . 322 580 0012 3113 37 3 . 05 T371b Tr i-Ce nt e r Ye arbook Cla Beyond the Cover : 2002 Tr o jan. 3 22580001 23 11 3 = ��2002 Trojan Tri-Center High School 33980 31 0th Street Neola, Iowa 5 1559 (712) 485-2257 �---- Sophomore Jenny Larson and senior Heidi Ausdemore work on their project for Marketing class. The assignment was to make a product and then come up with an advertisment for it. (Photo by Desiree Sigler) Freshmen Megan Albers, Wendy Ausdemore and Shelby Haugaard wait for their assignments to printout during Computer Applications I class. Comp. App. I is a required class for all students. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) Senior Ryan Donovan dances to the song "I'm Too Sexy" at Prom while he is watched by his fellow prom goers. Donovan truly followed the lyrics to the song. (Photo provided by Tahni Roberts) Senior Shawn Petersen gets ready to shoot a freethro w during the home basketball game against Missouri Valley. The Trojans came out victorious. (Photo by Jessy Heimbaugh) Junior Andy Greiner enjoys some freetime in studyhall 8th hour by showing off some of his card tricks to fello w students. (Photo by Desiree Sigler) ,, ..,... - . 2 Opening �atever It Takes The coming of th 200 l -2002 school year brought with it many emotion tudents were in awe that three months of summer vacation could go by o fost but also had feelings of anticipation. With school ·tarting again, students once again decorated their lockers, caught u on the latest gossip and reunited with some of their cla smates they badn 't seen all summer. Besides catching up on lost time, the fint days of school also brought with it the student's determination and h rd work. Students were ready for a year in which they would reach new heights. For some it would be their last year, so they wanted to make it a year truly like no other. For others it was the beginning of high school and they too were excited for a year in which they would experience a whole new world of opportunities. No matter whether it was students' last year of high school or the beginning, they came ready to face a new year. Everyone would do whatever it took to make this year memorable. Whatever It Takes. Dir. Dav id Hubbard. 2000 by Amanda Gau Opening 3 , �Basketball fans, sophomores, juniors, and seniors alike, sit and watch the varsity girls basketball team play a good game. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) The Junior class performs their skit during Homecoming Week, a time that's full of student activities. Juniors Andy Greiner, Katie Crawford, Danielle Sigler and Tessa Wellman give the Oo's and Dont's of Tri-Center football. (Photo by Lindsey Obermeier) High school students Holly Parker, Jenny Dalton, Jessy Heimbaugh, Jessica Boryca, Luke Smith, Kyle Welbourne, Jared Graham, Daniel Smith and Linda Bruck participate in a student led activity, See You At The Pole. FCA is an organization at Tri-Center which takes up the time of many students. Students made a circle around the flag pole in the East parking lot and sang songs and had refreshments. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) Senior Mike Shrader and 8th grader Stephanie Cross cheer on the TriCenter boys basketball team. The turnout was enormous for the boys basketball season, students were loyal attendants. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) Senior Deb Sparr helps freshmen Seth Parsons and Andy Berg and 8th grader Erin Hanken . All four participated in the high school marching band at the beginning of the year which did an exceptional j ob at their competitions, placing high at each . (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) 4 Student Life �~~ tDays ! TfJr : ,.~··.:'--..:..- :: ·.: i\ a Week . A student 's life is defined by their acti vities both in and out of sc hool. Students are con s t a1~tly on the run. Some student s choose to play sports durin g hi gh schoo l. "I have my whole life to work. l' d like to enjoy high school and pl ay sports," junior Cas ie Barrier said. Other stud ents part icipate in act ivities outsi de of school , li ke getting a job. participating in sports outside of school , or making their own mu sic groups. "You don't get pai d to pl ay sports. Working durin g hi gh school prepares you fo r the future. Play ing sports won ' t," senior Ashley Christianse n said. Whether it's partic ipating in school sponsored activities or doing you r O\\ n thin g. a stu dent 's life never e nds. Many are busy with so many acti vities, it see ms as though they ' re on the ru n "eight days a week." Eight Days a Week . Dir. Mi chael Paul Davis. 1999 by Tomi Toler 6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 14-15 16-17 18-19 20-21 Summer Spirit Week Homecoming At Random Weekends Fashion & Fads Self-Expression At Random 22-23 Prom 24-25 Graduation 26-27 At Random Di i ion 5 �Junior Andy Greiner makes a little money by working at Applebee's. (Photo provided by Linda Bruck) From catching the sun's rays to catching the hottest new flicks, students enjoyed their time away from school. Summer Catch By Mandy Darrington To students, the two to three month summer break was true freedom. They caught a summer flick or a few rays on their free time. Many went on vacation, some worked and others simply relaxed. Having a summer job kept some students busy. Junior Andy Griener worked at Applebee ' s while senior Brian Sibert worked for hi s mother's company. Spending time with friends and families on vacations allowed students to explore the country. Senior Kelly Shreeves and her family vacationed in Arizona. "I would highly recommend visiting Arizona, Sedona and the Grand Canyon. They were very pretty sites," she said. Some students learned new things by attending a sport, music or academic camp. For example, freshman Amanda Bahrke attended a gymnastic camp in Lincoln. "The camp was a lot of fun. Even though I was really sore from working out everyday," Bah1·ke said . Junior Amber Hunt waits for the lecture to start at the Business Horizons Camp. (Photo provided by Amber Hunt) Sophomore Nick Kinart enjoys riding his new 4wheeler around the Bruck's place. (Photo provided by Linda Bruck) Four students attended the Business Horizons Camp at Drake College. Junior Amber Hunt and seniors Sarah '""""'..;.::......=....................--...--:.:;....:;.;'"""'""--'Manhart, Mandy Darrington , and Linda Bruck e njoyed Junior Nicole Pauley went on a People to People trip across Europe. (Photo provided by Nicole Pauley) Senior Erin Schierbrock and junior Kim Nelson kayak down the Niobrara River. (Photo provided by Mandy Darrington) 6 Student Life �Sophomores Lauren and A m ber Finken (right) enojoyed parasailing in Cancun . (Photo provided by Lauren Finken) Sophomores Elizabeth Thielen , Jessy Heimbaugh, Jamie Ring, Katie Sibert, and Jessica Boryca (below) enjoyed a fun trip to the mall for Jessy's birthday. (Photo provided by Jessy ,. , . .,., ,,__......., Heimbaugh) Catching the Summer Flicks __ Brian Haggerty "I enjoyed American Pie II because it was hillarious." Favorite Flicks of the Seniors Jenna Moen and Linda Bruck (above) enjoyed all the attractions at Westfair. (Photo provided by Linda Bruck) Freshman Kurtis and Senior Kelly Shreeves (right) went to the Grand Cayon and Sedona, Arizona. (Photo provided by Kelly Shreeves) Sl.1Tf11er. 1. American Pie II 2. Fast and the Furious 3. Summer Catch 4. Pearl Harbor 5. Joy Ride Melissa Danington learned many new things at the camp. "I thought that the Busines Hori zons was a great experience . It is an opportunity to meet many new people and learn a lot of new thjngs," Bruck aid. Many students felt that relaxing all summer was the way to go. Freshman Kent Harryman said, "I had fun playing baseball , swimming and just relaxing all summer long." W hether working, relax ing, vacationing, or attending camps, many students enjoyed their summer. It was a time to catch exciting memories with many friends and family. Summer Catch. Dir. Michael Tollin. 2001 "I enjoyed Summer Catch because it had everything from baseball and hot guys to love and war." �Seniors Shawn Dalton and Mandy Darrington take time out of their busy schedule to show off their Western styled attire. (Photo provided by Mandy Darrington.) Students take advantage of Spirit Week by breaking out of their regular clothes. Break the Cycle B y Lindsey Obermeier When are students able to break the cycle of wearing their normal school clothes and become a cowboy or a punk rocker from the 80's? During the one and only Spirit Week, of cour e. It' s not everyday that students get to see side ponytails, men dressed as women. or people wearing cowboy boots; so students seem to take advantage of the one week that is devoted to crazy ensembles. Following Monday's teacher in-service was Tuesday ' Eightie's Punk Rock Day. It fell on September 24 and kicked off the week's festivities. Students frizzed their hair, pulled out the big earrings, and wore leg warmers to let people know it was not the year 2001 for the day. Sophomore Kyle Welboume, as well as several others, enjoyed this day. " Eighties Punk Rock Day was the best because it was the funnest to dress up for and find clothes for," Welboume said. Opposite Gender Day followed on Wednesday. Girls wore suits with ties, while boys wore apparel ranging from skirts and a blouse to prom dresses w ith make-up. On Thursday students dug out the cowboy boots and hats to prepare themselves for Cowboy/Cowgirl Day. Senior Molly Stone felt that this clay was the winner of the week. "Everyb dy looked good in their attire," Stone sa id. Students al so conjured up other accessories to go along with the Western theme; some brou ght along lassos and even " horses" to compl ete their outfits. Junior Danielle Sigler sees just how low her pants can go before they completely fall off her while dressing up for opposite gender day. (Photo by Sara Withers.) Freshmen Daniel Smith , John Zellmer, and Johnny Witt participate in the class pyramid competition . (Photo by Lindsey Obermeier.) Seniors Melissa Darrington and Shari Greiner participate in Cowboy/Cowgirl Day by dressing in their best Western wear. (Photo provided by Alyssa Beebe.) Junior Sara Withers, looking much like Jessie, the cowgirl from Toy Story 2, shares her plastic horse with Junior Kim Bennett. (Photo by Lindsey Obermeier.) �Senior Zach Hanken shows his sixth hour photography class a bit of his feminine side. Seniors Carl Wallace and Ryan Donovan (below) participate in the senior skit. (Photos by Sara Withers and Lindsey Obermeier) Spirit Talk Allen Worden Despite the blond wig and dangly earrings, Freshman Justin Kohl (above) seems to still be able to concentrate on his geometry assignment. (Photo by Sara Withers.) Senior Paul Larsen sits pretty while learning Espanol in his third hour Spanish IV class. (Photo provided by Alyssa Beebe) "I didn' t really have a favorite day. Days this year compared to past years of Spirit week were not as enjoyable. They weren't typical dress-up days and the week was cut short." Which day of Spirit Week was your favorite and why? Lacey Me serschimdt The traditional Black and Gold Day ended the week. The most common 011 tfit were jeans with a black and gold shirt sporting a Trojan head. Some ~ tudents, though, went aH out and creati vely expresssed their school <;piril with face paint, glitter in their hair, and tattoos. These examples let students creatively express their school spirit. Many students probably see Black and Gold Day as being the dullest out of the week, but not junior Ashley Ec krich . "I like Black and Gold Day because it gets everyone excited fo r the game," Eck.rich said. A lso on Friday, school dismissed early for the Homecoming pep raHy. D uring the pep rally, classes competed to see who had the most school spirit. T he mai n competitions included class pyramids, skits, and relay races, each involving different members of the classes. Teachers judged the competitions and the class that came out as the victor got to eat lunch first for a week. The winner, who was announced at Friday night's football game, was the sophomore class. The seniors took second, followed by the juniors, and last, but not ka t, the freshmen. Spirit Week officially ended on Saturday night with the crowning of the king and queen, but students and fac ulty will never forget the memories made du1ing the week. Staind. Break the Cycle. 200 I "Opposite Gender Day was my favorite because it was fun to see all the guys in dresses." �Homecoming Princess Amanda Gau, Senior Mandy Darrington, and Queen Sarah Manhart celebrate after the ceremony. (Photo provided by Mandy Darrington) In the darkness of the gym, students celebrate just being young. Dancing in the Dark By Amber Hunt Homecoming preparation began the first day of school. With the Homecoming scheduled a couple weeks later than usual , however, things were a little less hectic. Sponsors Roger Larsen and Cassie Keogh along with selected court members had more time to choose groovy Spirit Week days, a great theme, and other tiny details. Due to the unusually large size of the senior class , the court consisted of eight males and females. Junior Katie Crawford said "I think the senior class chose great candidates to represent them at Homecoming." The candidates on court included: Andy Christensen, Ashley Christansen, Shawn Dalton, Amanda Gau, Katie Guadian , Steve Killpack, Paul Larsen, Eddie Leaders , Sarah Manhart, Justin Nel son, Sara Plambeck, Erin Schierbrock, Brian Sibert, and Noah Thielen . With the court chosen, it was time to get to work. Court members selected the song "Your Life is Now" by John Mellencamp as the theme and picked out the four spirit days. They then decided on partners and went on a special shopping trip for the perfect dresses and rental Prince Justin Nelson is congratulated by his many admiring fans before he gets ready to have a spectacular time at the dance. (Photo by Amber Hunt) Freshmen Missy Barrier and Kurtis Shreeves celebrate their first high school dance together. (Photo provided by Kelly Shreeves) When the night finally arrived, everyone was on Seniors Kelly Shreeves and Alyssa Beebe pose for a quick photo before the Homecoming Dance. (Photo provided by Kelly Shreeves) The 2001 Homecoming Court (names listed above in story) . (Photo by Jack Hanson Photography) 10 Student Life �Candidates Katie Gaudian and Shawn Dalton eagerly await the announcement of king and queen. (Photo by Sarah Elliott) Seniors Melissa Darrington and Lisa A usdemore share a couple laughs and hang out after coronation. (Photo provided by Kelly Shreeves) Your Life is Now Sarah Manhart What did the homecoming theme symbolize to you? Sophomores Katie Sibert and Jessy Heimbagh take a quick picture before the dance begins. (Photo provided by Jessica Boryca) Homecoming King Paul Larsen and Monte Larsen share a brotherly hug after the coronation. (Photo by Amber Hunt) the dge of their seats awaiting the crowning of the royalty. The crowning of Princess Amanda Gau and Prince Justin Nelson nded the u pense. Following this announcement, Sarah Manhart and Paul Larsen were crowned Queen and King. "I was in absolute shock. I hadn ' t expected to be crowned king," Larsen sa id. A lot of tudents had varying opinions about the dance. Court Member Eddie Leaders thought the DJ played cool songs and Crawford also said that her time at Homecoming was worthwhile. Justin Kohl, though, felt differently. "It was a waste of a shower !" he exclaimed Homecoming was special to the students who went because it was a great ending to a week filled with fun and school µirit tudcnts were able to reflect on all the great memories they h d from high school. Through their Homecoming experience they were able to have fun and celebrate being a teenager. lliru. mg jn the Dark. Dir. Bill Cochran. 1995 "I thought it really protrayed 'life is now,' don't hold anything back and just do what makes you happy. Live life and don't have any regrets right now." Justin Nelson What was the best part of Homecoming? "Paul and I ate wearing our crowns at Village Inn after the dance. Our waitress was looking at us really funny." �<J ''We started off the trip really well by taking a picture in Victoria Secret and gettin~ chased out by security... " ~ 4 Washin ton D.C. At 5:00 on a Thur day morning, most "tudents and teachers wou ld still be sleeping. On M ay 9"', however. thi s was n' t the case for 30 junior , 28 senior and ix chaperones. That Thursday at 5 a. m ., those 64 people were up and ready to go on a t1ip many of them bad bee n looking forward to for year . They were headed to Washington D.C. for four days crammed with activitie . Just after arriving at the Reagan National Airport, they met their tour guides. Richard and Leah, and already began their tour of the city. The ite een during their tay included the Capitol , the Supreme Court, the Washington National Cat11edral , the Washington Monument, Mount Vernon , Old Towne Alexandria, Fords Theatre, the Petersen house and Arlington National Cemetery where they atte nded a wreath-laying ceremony. They also had a chance to see many memorial s during the day and also at night. The memorial they were able to see were the Jefferson , FDR and Lincoln Memorial s, the United States Marine Corps War Memorial and the Korean War and Vietnam Veterans Memorials. Students and chaperones were let loose one day to explore the many mu eums and part of the city. James Voge decided hi s favorite was the National Air and Space Museum. " I really enjoyed it becau e o f all the exhibits and different thing there were to ee. " Gore Vidal. Washin gton D.C. l 967 Travel Daze By Andri Cohen Coming Home e> With the busy schedule, those on the trip enjoyed a chance to relax. The Spiri t dinner cruise one night gave them a chance to do so. They danced below or simply took in the view from the top of the boat. They also took part of a day to walk around the city and visit souvenir shops and street venders. After everything the students saw in those four days, it was hard for many of them to pick their favorite part of the tri p. Shari Greiner was one who had a difficult time deciding. "It was all good," Greiner said. " I realJ y liked the Washington National Cathedral. It was neat to see because it was so huge that it was kind of amazing." Kim Bennett, who celebrated her bi1thday in D.C., enjoyed the dinner cruise and the Korean War Memorial. Andy Greiner, on the other hand , said the best part of the trip was "defini tely the toilet on the bus with Robby.'' Although they couldn ' t all agree on the best part of the trip, most did agree that getting stuck on the plane fo r about three hours was not somethiJ1g they enjoyed. That didn ' t change the general opin ion, however, that the trip was exceptional. Comin g Ho me. Dir. Hal A hby. 1978 12 Student Life �~ One of the things that stuck out in my mind the most is that there is just so much to do. You need to be there for more than a few days to do everything you want to do. Junior Laura Nanninga G When Bad Things Happen <J to Good People One o f the m ost v is ib le c han ges afte r Se ptembe r 11th was th e dras tic increase in secur it y. Washingto n D.C. to uri sts were able to experience the aftermath at every airport and nearly everyw here they went in the nati on's capitol. At the airport most students and chapero nes encountered man y metal detectors. x-rays and bag checks before boardin g the pl ane. It fe lt like gettin g through security took as lo ng as the fli ght it elf. Students had mi xed fee lings about the leve l of security. " It sucked, you know. But what if o ne of us had a g un that some bum acc identall y stu ffed in o ur underpants wit hout us knowing it ? It could have saved a lot of heartac he," D.C. tripper Andy Gre iner pointed out. The airport wasn't the onl) place taking great precautions. A lmo>r e\Cr) 11 here in D.C. it wa nece sary ro go through metal detectors and have your bags checked and cameras ·-rayed before entering any buildi ng . Because of increa. cd sec urit y. only half of the student were allowed to take the tour of the capito l bui lding. The other half waited restlessly outside, di sappo int ed because they d idn ' t want to mi ss anything o n the trip. Fortunately, the other half was able to take a tour of the c· pito l the nex t day. T he White House was the onl y place where a to ur was requested but coul dn 't be made. A pictu re stop was made thou gh and the stud ents were able to have t.he entire group"s picture taken in front of the W hite Ho use gate . Many student s fe lt indifferenece toward the sec urity. ''If it was needed it was o k, " Kim Bennett said. '·I didn"t care too much about it. I didn ' t have any bombs o n me o r anything." It was hard. however. for many not to beco me annoyed and im pali enl standing in line and watching peopl e go t.hrough the ir thi ngs . Another of Se ptember 11 th ' s e ffects o n the D. C. trip was when it was taken. Prior to the terrorist attacks rhe trip had been sc hedul ed in the fal l. It was uncertain afterwards, if the j uni ors and se niors would even ge t to make the trip. A ft er much cons id eratio n, the trip was rescheduled fo r the weekend of the senior trip. The ded sion to take the D.C. trip in stead of the seni or trip didn ' t go over we ll w ith some seni ors . J ustin Ring was o ne L>f sc\ •ral upset abo ut no t hav ing their seni or t.ri p. '' I tho ught that the seniors got screwed." he aid. ··11 wasn't really a senior trip becau se the j un iors got to go al o ng and not all of the seni ors went. So we really didn ' t have a seni or ttip." The ri se in security aft er Sept ember 11 th may ha ve been an ann oyance at some po in ts. but the trip still happened and witho ut any probl ems. Students and chaperones saw all they coul d in four days . learned what the could from the ex peri ence and had an un fo rgettabl e time. Harold Ku shner. When Bncl Things Har.pen to Good Pconh; 198 1 At Random 13 �Sophomores Katie Sibert and Elizibeth Thielen hangout at Jessy Heimbaugh's house during their weekend . (Provided by Jessy Heimbaugh) With all the time in one weekend the question of what to do and who to do it with usually came up ... Freshman Kurtis Shreeves sports a colorful wig during his weekend outing with his relatives. (Photo provided by Kelly Shreeves) Seniors Sara Plambeck and Erin Schierbrock spent their New Year at the Double Tree Hotel. (Photo provided by Ke lly Shreeves) All This Time By Laura Bahrke With all the time in a weekend , students have a variety of activities in which they can and do participate. Even though weekends mean an end to the school week , it doesn't mean that students aren 't doing anything. They work, go out, and spend time with their family. "I like to hang with my friends and go to the movies," Shannon Dickerson said . _ _........__ _ ____, During the weekend , stude nts get to forget the r-Tlr------, stress of daily life and have "some" relaxation . "My favorite things to do on the weekend are sleep, eat, and go out with my friends, " Nick Leuschen said. There are three days students cons ider their weekend. Of those days Leuschen considers Friday the best because it is the last day students have to put up with school, and students can go out the rest of the night. Juniors Cassie Harryman, Beth Dollen, and Jeff Jenson hangout together on the weekend at Harryman's house. (Ph oto provided by Cassie Harryman) Seniors Alyssa Beebe, Kelly Shreeves, Melissa Darrington, and Laura Bahrke enjoy their weekend with a night out at Spaghetti Works (Photo provided by Kelly Shreeves) l4 Student Life �Seniors Steve Killpack and Shawn Dalto n spend their Friday night watching the boys basketball team. (Photo provided by Katie Gaudian) Sen iors Jenny Reed and A lisha Wilson spend time hanging out during a 1:30 out day. (Photo provided by Jenny Reed) Tessa Wellman Freshman Cody Peterson spends his weekend watching movies at sophomore Craig Barrier's house. (Photo provided by Jessy Heimbaugh) Seniors Sarah Manhart and Mandy Darrington went to the Old Market and ate at Spaghetti Works for Melissa Darrington's birthday. (Photo by Mandy Darrington) "The best weekend I had ~~~~ was going to Griswold with Latia, Katie, Krystal, and Erin. My transmission went out and we had to go 45mph all the way home." Tessa Wellman considers Saturday the best day of the weekend because she gets to sleep in then. "Saturday is the best because I don't have to worry about homework and I can do whatever I want," Dickerson said. Money is a major issue when it comes to the weekend. The amount of money spent by each student is not the same, but most students end up spending it. "I probably spend about $10 if we only go to the movies, but about $50 if we go shopping too," Dickerson said. "I spend around $20 if I don't go shopping," Wellman said With all the time a weekend gives students it may keep m t people sane and others wishing they were back at school. ·ung II This Ti me. 200 I Shannon Dickerson "My best weekend is when I stayed at Amanda Bahrke's house and we were acting like we were TV reporters and her brother video taped us." �Senior Alyssa Beebe wears a Hurley shirt. Hurley was one of the popular brands among skaters and "punks" alike. (Photo by Kelsey Miller) Whether pants or shirts , long or short, pink or black, students show they are fashionably loud. Crazy, Sexy, Cool Sopomore Brandon Vorthmann supports Good Charlotte by wearing his Good Charlotte shirts on "Good Charlotte Friday." (Photo by Sara Withers) Senior Zach Hanken breaks out of the typical short hair cut worn by many and wears a longer shag look. (Photo by Sara Withers) Junior Robby Stuart effervescingly wears his Pony hoody in rebellion to the popular trends. (Photo by Sara Withers) Freshmen Ashley Nelson, Allison Carroll, Beth Harris, Landon Ausdemore and Elyse Miller sport the striped and comfortable look. (Photo By Sara Withers) 16 Student Life By Sara Withers It seems as though the fashions change very little from year to year; and it was no different in 2001-2002. The small changes, however, could be summed up as "comfortable stripes." During the year stripes and other forms such as plaid made their way back into the students' wardrobes. Another noticeable trend was just being comfortable. Skin-tight anything was out and students wore loose, comfy shirts and pants. Hoodies also accommodated the comfortable look. "I wear com fortable clothes because I don't care what people think and they're comfortable," Sophomore Jesi Meyers said. Some kept with the trends while others prefered to stay as far from them as possible. Junior Robby Stuart supported animals, as in Pony and Puma clothing. "I like to be different and Pony and Puma are not the popular trends," Stuart said . Students also took a great interest in band shirts and character shirts, like Sponge Bob Square Pants. Gadzooks, Hot Topic, or any of the music stores were the hot spots for the interesting clothing . The old school "preppy" look still remained one of the popular styles for many. Khakis, sweaters, clunky boots and button-up shirts with collars made that preppy look. American Eagle, Abercrombie and Fitch , Gap, and Lucky were the top �Junior Nori Davis enthralls fellow classmates by wearing his checkered bondage pants from Hot Topic. (Photo by Sara Withers) Juniors Andrea Ring and Casie Barrier break the monotomy of straight hair by adding permed waves to their look. (Photo by Sara Withers) Hot liopic or The Buckle Justin Ring Nile "Kool" Smith shows off '' -'--,..-.... --_,_~....,._· his kool side by sporting a Fubu jersey on a teachers dress down day. (Photo by Sara Withers) A few members of the sophomore class pose for a pictu re outside the school showing their different ways of being creative. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) brands for that look. Stores that bear the name of the brands were the places to go and stores like the Buckle were nice too. The big fad of the year was permed hair. Quite a few girls decided to crimp their hair rather than leave it straight. This trend didn't last long, however, and straight was back in before students knew it. The long hair look also came back for both gals and guys and the guys took a more "shag" approach. "Let the trow flow," was sophomore Jesse Kuhnle description of his approach to hair. The girls let the short "bobs" of last year grow. With things changing just slightly every now and then, the small fashion statements show that students can be Crazy, Sexy, Cool and still keep with the dress code. TLC. Crazy, Sexy, Cool. 1994 "I prefer The Buckle because Hot Topic has the gothic stuff and you get more style selection at The Buckle." Tammi Honeywell "When I go into Hot Topic it feels like the people actually want to talk to you. In the Buckle its like they just want your money and everyone has Buckle clothing." �Sophomores Jesi Myers and Jesse Kuhnle argue over who has the best taste in clothing . (Photo by Desiree Sigler) Light your own way! Inside the Shine By Desiree Sigler Sophomore Michaela Gray models her comfortable style while cruising in the automobile. (Photo by Desiree Sigler) Junior Nate Smith shows the camera some attitude while stopping for a quick picture. (Photo by Desiree Sigler) In today's society, no one is really alike; everyon e has their individuality, which is what makes them unique. From th e big things to the little things, just about every---~-_. thi ng and anything describes people and allows them to express th emselves. For example , some people express themselves by their clothes and the ir hair whi le others express th emselves in by the way they act. People even show their individuality by participating in sports and varioius other activities. People can express themse lves in numerous ways; it doesn't matter as long as they are the mselves. No matter what people think about it, as long as people are true to themselves, it shows their self expression. At Tri-Cente r, people tend to express the mselves .........,.------.in numerous ways . "I express myself by the way I act. Not as much as my attitude, but the way I bring myself out to everyone," Cassie Harryman said. People express themselves in a given way for th e attention , to be one in the crowd or maybe just because they feel most comfortable that way. Th ere are reason s why people look, act and do what they do. Something inspires them or makes them feel that way to encourge them to express themse lves freely. Whatever the reason Junior Tessa Wellman and senior Katie Gaudian show their school spirit by dressing in gold , black and white. (Photo provided by Tessa Wellman) 18 Junior Danielle Sigler displays her numerous braclets and rings along with spiked necklaces while being hand cuffed to an elevator. (Photo by Desiree Sigler) Student Life i___......;..._-LL;~_._.:.!;__~.-: �Junior Rya n Long takes a quick break to show off his tattoos. (Photo by Desiree Sigler) Even though junior Brandon Petersen is sleeping he still keeps his stylish hair in neat order. (Photo by Desiree Sigler) Shinning Brightly Carl Wallace Senior Zach Kinart (above) tries a new style by putting corn rows in his hair after letting it grow extremely shaggy. Kinart's hair was his pride and joy. (Photo by Desiree Sigler) Junior Sara Withers (right) expresses her individuality by doing her hair in dread locks. (Photo by Amber Hunt) behind all the maddness, it just all comes down to expressing themselves. "I try to look good when I dress so I can get the honeys," Brandon Petersen said. The ir will always be a disagreement between people and what they look like and how they act. No one can really change that; all people can do is try to understand each other and hope for the best. From the nice dressers to the rebels who try to be as different as possible, they all shine from the inside. When a person looks back at everyone and remembers the little things that reminds them of their friends, they truly see "Inside the Shine" of follow classmates. Pomeroy. Inside the Shine. 1999 "I really don't care what I look like because even if I did, I still couldn't look as good as Andy Christensen, unlike him, I have no style." Jesi Myers "I like to look and be funky. I could care less what people say. People laugh at me because I'm different. I laugh at them because they are all the same. I think people need to step out and be an individual." �- <J • .... :J "I'm more focused on the qual- ~t~-of,~ound produced from Driven Whether it was just tinkering or a labor of love. quite a few students spent their spare time workjng on their cars. The time spent ranged from oil changes to complete overhaul s; students wanted their cars not only to run well, but also to look pretty spiffy. Forjuruors James Voge and Joel Ruggles restoring their 1972 Pontiac Le Mans was an ongoing project, wh.ich they have been workj ng on since their sophomore year. "It' s fun to put effort into a project and see the results," Voge said. Other students could barely manage to change their tires, never mind check their fluids . Sen.ior Ashley Christiansen may be one of the few girl who are well versed in car care. "I can do anyth.ing from checkjng my oil to changing a tire. As long as my car runs, I'm happy," Christiansen said. While their priorities may vary, students' wheels are a big concern. There are also many aspects of a car on which a person can be focused. Allen Worden, for example, sa.id, 'Tm more focused on the quality sound produced from my car than it s outward appearance." The interests differed among student and the extra time spent in a garage lead to obsession for some and a past-time for others. Driven. Dir. Renny Harlin . 2001 Word o f Mouth Analyze This A person's name is a di stinct part of hi s or her da.ily life. At a small school such as this, there usually isn't any confusion as to what someone's name or nickname is. When .put under a microscope, it is usually hard, however, to analyze a person's name. A student' s name can make h.im or her feel unique or, in some other cases, like just another face in the crowd. Senior Sara Plambeck experienced this firsthand . "Sara is such a common name. When people say 'Sara' I always look. It is too common," Plambeck Sa.id. On the other end of the spectrum, a few students have names wh.ich have interesting origins. Daryn Morriss, for example, is one of them. Morri ss was named after h.i s father Randy. "Daryn is Randy all messed up; they have the same letters just switched around," Morri ss said . Many families have children whose names all start with the same letter, and when a teacher has a baby, excitement over the baby' s name is frequently the topic of conversation. Mr. Jim Dermody and his wife decided to name their son Easton. As a result, many students were left wonderin g if thi s had anything to do wi th the fact Dermody is the baseball coach and Easton is the brand name of a popular bat. The controversy ended when Dermody said, "It played a role; let's put it that way." 20 Student Life B Nicole Paule e> Whether students love or hate their name, it becomes a part of them. As time goes on, less emph asis is used to an alyze a person 's name and students pend the remainder of the time cherishing what is left of their hi gh school experi ence. A nalyze Th is. D ir. Herold Rami s. 1999 �"Me and my friends were playing truth or dare at a birthday party. I got dared to eat a mustard and cheese and pickle sandwhich. It was gross, but without the pickle it was alright." Senior Brenna W eihs <J Weird Science Some say cafeteria food is gross, but compared to what others are bringing in their lunch bags, the stuff most get on their trays starts to seem rather mundane. These fo ods are definitely something that satisfies a ce1tain person' s hunger and usually creates a new uniqueness in them. Senior Brenna Weihs, who seemed to be a normal person, actually had some strange habits. Weihs' s food of choice was mustard and cheese sandwhiches. Ideas fo r these concoctions can come from many different ource . Weihs said, "Me and some friends were playing truth or dare at a birthday party. I got dared to eat a mu tard, cheese and pickle sandwich. It was gross, but without the pickle it is alright." Everybody p1 bably has a food that they love above all others, but for some this is actuall y an obsession. Junior Donnie Smith, fo r exan1ple, had a fe tish for peanut butter covered pickles. Some of these food choices are even hard to fathom for most. "The weirdest food I have ever eaten was pears covered with cottage cheese topped off with miracle whi p and a marischino cherry ; but it's very good," j unior Angela Krohn said. Most people fi nd a way to express their indi iduality ; a few of them do it through their food choice . . Many have turned experimenting with their food into some sort of weird science. Weird Science. Dir. John Hughes. 1985 t Random 21 �Junior Kim Nelson stops her dancing to pose for a quick picture. (Photo provided by Mandy Darrington) For some it was the last time attending, for others it was the first, but no matter which it was all a memory made. Boogie Nights Juniors Nori Davis, Krystal Hansen and senior Megan Barrier get a group picture after the Grand March. (Photo provided by Krystal Hansen) Junior Kristen Graeve sings Happy Birthday to senior Noah Thielen while being und.er hypnosis at post prom. {Photo provided by Tahni Roberts) By Jessy Heimbaugh The sponsors, juniors, and junior parents had spent months planning and preparing. Prom night was one of those "Boogie Nights" for all to remember. The girls made appointments for hair, nails, and makeup. Junior Andrea Ring said, "Getting your hair done takes the longest, then getting dressed and putting your make-up on , it probably takes me a hour and a half or two hours." The guys picked up their tuxes and flowers and, of course, got their ride ready. Another preparation was the decorating of the gym,which was done by the juniors the week before prom. To start off the night, couples and groups posed for pictures to make the memory last forever. Everyone, including some faculty and staff, then sat down to an elegant chicken and prime rib dinner served by sophomores. Senior Carl Wallace said, "The dinner was my favorite part of prom because the food was good and our waiter was cool. Also it was free." The Grand March followed the banquet. Ring said , "Waiting in line at the Grand March was the worst part of prom." Family, friends , and members of the community gathered in the high school gym to watch the prom goers show off their dresses and tuxes. Getting a last minute picture before heading into the gym for the Grand March is senior Amanda Gau escorted by senior Paul Larsen {Photo provided by Amanda Gau) attended prom take a minute to capture one of their last memories of the year.{Photo provided by by Jack Hansen Photography) .___ _,__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _.......,_ _ _ _ ______--...1 22 Student Life �Coming in from the rainy weather senior Shawn Petersen and date junior Tessa Wellman get a picture taken of them . (Photo provided by Sara Withers) Juniors Andri Cohen, Kelsey Miiier, Nico le Pauley and Amber Hunt take a picture before heading to the Gra nd March. (Photo provided by Nicole Pauley) Moments at Prom Katie Gaudian What was your most memorable moment? Junior James Voge does some karaoke while having a great time at post prom. (Photo provided by Amber Hunt) All the juniors that attended prom wanted to make sure that they remembered it. (Photo provided by Jack Hansen Photography) "My memorable moment was when Dono was busting a move at the dance. The hypnotist was also good." Daryn Morris How did prom this year compare to prom last year~ As the grand march ended , everyone got ready to dance the night away. The dance lasted from 9:00-12:00. Senior Alisha Wilson said, "I would have to say that the dance is where you are supposed to have fun and I didn't think it was fun. " Then it was off to post prom. This year's post prom was different than in the past year. Post Prom started off with a hypontist in the library. Then everyone rode on buses to Thunderbowl in Council Bluffs where they bowled, got tattoos, played games and ate. There was a characture artist also. Senior Brenna Wiehs said, "I think this year was better because I had more fun at post prom." Finally, "Boogie Nights" came to end and the prom attendees headed home to sleep or off to breakfast. Boogie Nights. Dir. Paul Thomas Anderson. 1997 "This year there were more people in my grade there so it made me feel more relaxed." �Deb Sparr is congratulated by her older sister Becky after commencment ceremonies. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery and today is a gift. Down the Road By Lindsey Obermeier No more pencils, no more books, no more teachers' dirty looks. After thirteen years of soaking in all the information that is essential for a bright future, the class of 2002 had finally completed their education needed for the years to come. Throughout elementary, junior high and high school there were moments of achievement, embarrassment and maybe even some failure. Senior Adam Schneckloth's most memorable moment occured right in the school's parking lot. "My most memorable moment was when I almost got ran over by the cook's van." All of these moments, no matter how much one tries to forget them , will forever be remembered. These young men and women had the knowledge to move forward in life, and the question of "What do I do now?" arose. Many planned on attending a four-year college or tech school. Senior Heidi Ausdemore was one of these students. She planned on attending college in the fall and majoring in public administrations. However, other students felt they were ready to join th e workforce. Schneckloth planned on working for awhile to earn some cash before going to college. Once he felt he earned enough money, he planned on attending college and majoring in com- Michele Tessier triumphantly raises her arm after commencement ceremonies were complete. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) Brenda Koch, Amanda Gau and Paul Larsen pose for a picture before being congratulated by family and friends. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) Heidi Ausdemore and Ashley Christiansen get ready to exchange hugs with everyone following the commencment ceremony. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) 24 Student Life Megan Barrier, Alyssa Beebe, Linda Bruck and Andy Christensen listen as the top four give their speeches. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) �Valedictorian Amanda Gau delivers her commencmnet speech . (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) Alisha Wilson and Malinda Willet pose for a picture in the music room before they give their mothers roses. (Photos by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) Last Words of Advice ... Adam Schneckloth "You might be anxious to leave, but you '11 miss it when it is over." Joe Martinez, Jenna Moen and Lauren Mclandsborough walk up the aisle to their seats as the song "Pomp and Circumstance is played during the processional. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) ••I puter aided drafting. If their decision was either attending college or heading into the workforce, those students were ready to move down the road into a world of challenges and responsibilities. The seniors' big day came on May 19th. With the gym full of family, friends, and 74 anxious seniors, the ceremony began as the band started to play Pomp and Circumstance. Reality set in. This would be the last time the class of 2002 would be together. The top four students shared memories and gave advice before graduates received diplomas. Scholarships, which were given to the students by their school of choice or other various organizations and memorials, followed. When the ceremony finally came to an end, many shed tears and xchanged hugs. However, after completing thier childhood education, tllese young men and women knew they were ready to travel down the road to many new challenges, responsibilities and opportunities. Van Morri o n. Down the Road. 2002 Amanda Gau "High school goes by so fast; enjoy it and do what makes you happy not what others want you to do." �<J " I was in shock; what was happening on TV couldn ' t be taking place at that point in time... 6 __J Gravit Kills The day had started like any normal Tu esday would have started. Students had begun to pile through the doors on that fateful day, September JI , 2001, around 8:00 a.m. Until then the day had been normal , but within the next 15 minutes the world changed forever. At approximately 8: 15 a.m. that morning, four jets were crash landed allegedly at the hands of Islamic taLiban leaders. Two planes were driven into the llO story World Trade Center towers one and two, another plane crashed into a section of th~ pentagon and yet another into a field in rural Pennsylvania. The last plane was rumored to be headed toward the white house, but the terrorists were overthrown by patriot pa sengers who, in the las t seconds of their lives, crashed the plane into a remote area instead of sitting back and letting the plane crash into one of the most important buildings in America. Throughout the days students, glued to the television screen, watched the events of the worst foreign attack on Ame1ica since Pearl Harbor unfold before their very eyes. "It was so unreal to see something Uke this happen to America. I could hardly believe it was true as I watched the TV screen," sophomore Jennifer Crozier said. Though the events of that day were over within a matter of hours, the aftermath of those tragedies were far from over. TVT Records. Gravitv Kills. 1996 All fe>r Point of Orjgin Though the demise of the World Trade Center was seemingly the most focused on issue in the media since the September 11 attacks, there was aanother building for which America should mourn. A few moments~after the two planes hit the World Trade Center, another plane took aim and flew into one section of the Pentagon, killing approximately 100 people immediately and causing the evacuation of thousands from capital grounds. Built in 1943, the five-story Pentagon building has five concentric rings connected by ten spoke-like corridors ranging out from the inner ring. Its population has varied over the years, peaking during wartime periods at weU over 30,000. When the pl ane hit the Pentagon, the safety of America went into question momentarily, but Americans were able to keep their fatih in what the governemnt thought would be best for the country to keep alJ safe. Since the attacks the effected section of the Pentagon has been rebuilt. Though much was restored, the course of hi story for America has changed forever. 26 Point of Origin. Patric ia Corn well. Stud ent Life 1990 C>.-.~ �I was surprsied. I didn ' t understand what was going on. All I knew at first was that a plane had flown into the World Trade Center towers. At first I didn' t know the reason why it had happend. I was caught up in the anxiety. Once I realized that it was a terr01ist attack, I felt angry and thought those responsible should be apprehended and punished. Junior Daren Barnes Deconstructed <l The attack on America was the most stunning thing to occur since the attack on Pearl Harbor that left 2,400 people dead. When the dust settled on September 11 , an estimated 5,000 people were thought to have died in the World Trade Center attack, 100 estimated in the Pentagon attack, and the 250 passengers of the four planes were among the casualties of these attacks . America was a nation in mourning. Built in 1973, the World Trade Center was more than ju t a landmark. For over 50,000 people going to the World Trade Center everyday was ju t another part of their life. That was because the World Trade Center was home to literally thousands of office, accounting and law firms , for example. When the towers had fallen , not only had these 50,000 people lost their j obs, but also the businesses smrnunding the mile radius that the debris from the towers flew lost their source of income and their home. The World Trade Center was not only a source of jobs fo r thou ands of people but also a vital part of the com muni ty where it had stood. The building weigh d more than 1.5 million tons and con tained 198 miles of heating duct . Each floor of the towers was 50,000 square feet large. The six basements also included two New York subway stations and the path trains to New Jersey used by 150,000 people daily. The people in that area lost more than a couple of buildings; they lost their way of life. Bush. Deco nstru cted. l 997 At Random 27 �Seniors Matt Hinman, Ryan Donovan and junior Ashley Eckrich stand and watch the varsity boys basketball team play another successful game while cheering along with their mega/ones and holding onto the balls thrown into the crowds. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) Sophomore Amber Finken drinks a cold 20 oz. of pink lemonade to help herself cool off during publications. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) They dribble, they shoot, they score!!!!!! Students watch the varsity boys basketball team take on the Riverside Bulldogs. The students stand, ready to receive and fight for the basketballs thrown out into the crowd by the cheerleaders. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) Mrs. Nyra Sondag poses with two of her students, Kelly Berg and Lauren Burbridge. They enjoyed a nice day outside to do activities and to learn new things. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) Sophomore Ian Jodeit cheers hard for the basketball teams. Attendance at the games was phenomenal; students packed the stands and were ready to go. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) 28 People �The in Crowd Each year as a new group of students entf'r the hi gh school hall - ways, a new attitu de e merges fro:r1 the culmin ati on of all the grades. Each grade brings with it a uni q ue co ll age of stlldents, who tend to stay toget he r or min g le betwee n themse lves. " I li ke han gin g o ut w ith peopl e in the old er grades because they ' re more mature, and I li ke han ging o ut w ith peop le in my grade and younge r because yo u ca n just have fun. " sophomore Ashl ey Kell er sa id. Doi ng your own th ing and hav ing fun with your fri ends i somethi ng that helps wi th the potpu1Ti of students. " I li ke being with people in my ow n grade. We kn ow each other very well and we always have flln ," junior Tin a C leve nge r sa id. Wi th eac h perso n bein g who th ey are and who th ey want 10 be, everyo ne is in "'the in crowd ." Th e In Crowd. Dir. Mary Lambert. 2000 by Tomi Toler 30-31 32-33 34-35 36-37 38-39 40-41 42-43 44-45 46-47 48-49 50-51 52-53 Seniors Seniors/Juniors Juniors Sophomores Sophomores/Freshmen Freshmen H.S. Candids/Staff & Administration Staff & Administration Middle School At Random 8th Grade 7th Grade 6th Grade Divis ion 29 �Can't Hardly Wait "I have waited for my senior year for as long as I can remember, and now that it is here I am going to enjoy every minute of it." - Sara Plambeck By Amanda Gau For as long as students can remember, they dream of the day when they will become seniors. Seniors "rule the school," and they get to experience many more benefits than previous years. The class of 2002 was no different. "I have waited for my senior year for as long as I can remember, and now that it is here I am going to enjoy every mi nute of it," Sara Plambeck said. Even though the Class of 2002 was anxioulsy awaiting their year to be on top like most other students, Pictured above are members of the 2002 Science Bowl Team. Tbe team included sponosor Mrs. Cassie Keogh , seniors Amanda Gau, Captain Justin Nelosn, Sara Plambeck and Latia Hubbard. The team participated in a competition at Iowa State. (Photo by Nicole Pauley) 30 People . unique is the be t way to de cribe them . They did what they wanted and didn ' t Jet anyone get in their way. They weren ' t burdened with the worry of what everyone thought of them; they did what made them happy and didn ' t let anything stop them . "The senior class truly lives for the now. We don't get caught up in being better than each other like other grades. We enjoy live to its fullest," Tammi Honeywell said. Even though they liked to have fun , they also knew when it was time to buckle down and get to work. They had determination and perseverance to get them through their last year. Many achieved the goals they set for themselves. "I wanted to finish out my last year of high school by getting good grades and having fun. I know I did j ust that," Plambeck said. So the class of 2002 fini shed out their high school careers by making memories, enjoying their time spent in school and working hard. Their feelings of anticipation and "can't hardly wait" were finally ceased. Can't H ard ly Wait. Dir. Harry E lfront. 1998 The senior Publications members take time out of class to pose for a picture. Thi s years seniors were staff writer Mandy Darrington, staff writer/photography edito r Laura Bahrke and Yearbook Editor Amanda Gau . (Photo by Desiree Sigler) �Senior Year Melllories The 17 senior footba ll players gather for one fi nal pi cture at their annu a l banquet. (P ho to provided by Margie Petersen) Seniors Eddie Leaders and Paul Larsen look up random facts in the Lib rary. The du o could often be fo und doing odd things durin g sllldyhall. (Photo by Desiree Sigler) (A bove) Seniors Sarah Manhart, Melissa Darrington and Mandy Darrington pose for a picture before a night out on the town. Weekends were never dull for members of tbe senior class . (Photo provided by Mandy DaiTington) Members of the 200 l Homecoming Cou1t Ashley C hristiansen, M ichele Tessier and Katie Gaudian do their part for the HomeCl)ming ourt sk it. The Homecoming Court k it drew a lot of laughs (Photo by Mr . Senior Matt Hinman shows that Sai·ah EUiott) he is trul y fear less by donating blood at the rurnual NHS Blood mobile. Many other seniors also took prut in donating. (Photo by Lindsey Obermeier) Seniors 31 �THE SENIOR CLASS OF 2002 CLASS OF 2002: Front: Sara Plambeck, Amanda Gau , Courtney Divelbess, Al yssa Beebe, Kelly Shreeves and Ashley Christiansen. Second: Shari Greiner, Melissa Darrington, Mandy Darrington , Jenny Reed , Sarah Manh art, Laura Bahrke, Erin Schierbrock and Katie Gaudian. Third: Justin Nel son, Zach Hanken, Lisa Ausdemore, Lind a Bruck, Jenna Moen, Megan Banier, Brenda Koch , Heidi Ausdemore and Stacie Dav is. Fourth: Vicky Foote, TJ Smith, Cass ie Incontro, Brenna Weihs, Jared Graham, Carl WaJlace, Jon Krohn and Adam Schneckloth. Fifth: Mike Shrader, Brian Sibert,_Kyle Roberts, Nick Leuschen, Adam Marsh, Donald Maresch and Allen Worden. Sixth : Shawn Petersen, Justin Ring, Shaw n Dalton, Jeremy Barnes, Paul Larsen, Eddie Leaders and Adam Harman. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah EJljott) 32 People �����Expressing their individualism ... Make Yourself "Our class is tight because it is made up of a bunch of individuals that aren ' t afraid to express themselves and we all get along great." -Brandon Petersen By Kelsey Miller Students enjoy school simply because of the people they spend it with, and the class of 2003 was no different. Though diverse with their interests and activities, this class seemed to get along like a well-oiled machine. It seemed as though the- differences brought them closer together. Selfexpression seemed to play an imp011ant role in their lives. One of the ways they chose to express themselves was with music. Many went above and beyond when trying to convey where their interest lay. '"It seems like there were a lot of people in music, not just in the school, but bands outside school too,'' Mr. Jim Dermody said. Interests in clothing ranged from the preppy to the laid-back punk style. Jenny Troyer said, "I don't think we are afraid to be ourselves and to be bold because we don' t care what other people think about us." Without the pressures of other students the juniors were able to develop their own sense of style and individuality. Students believed this class got along well with each other. "There really Casie Barrier, Hannah Ausdemore, Marie Cor rin, Andrea Ring, and Laura Nanninga stayed up all night at State Volleyball. (Photo provided by Andrea Ring) aren't any cliches," Andy Greiner said. Without the vicious bickering, juniors were able to talk freely and communicate their ideas with other students during their high school careers. Casie Barrier agreed. "'Everybody just gets along with everyone." All in all , the junior class overcame a sense of diversity and grew from it. Instead of the arguing found in some other classes. this class seemed more concerned with achieving what they want in life and not worrying about what the world has to say about them. Incubus. Make Yourse lf. 1999 Nori Davis and J eremy Ring jam while playing in their band at a friend ' s house. (Photo by Amber Hunt) Juniors 33 �Joey Andersen Hannah Ausdemore Daren Barnes Casie Barrier Kim Bennett Kelly Berg Colleen Carrigan Tina Clevenger Andri Cohen Marie Corrin Katie Crawford Brad Crozier Nori Davis Beth Dollen Ashley Eckrich Kristin Graeve Andy Greiner Amber Gross Krystal Hansen Cassie HruTyman Amber Hunt Angela Krohn Dustin Laver Devin LeBaugh Julie Leonard Ryan Long Jonathan McDonald Kelsey Miller Daryn Morriss Andy Morse 34 People �3 2258 00012 3113 r Laura Nanninga Kim Nelson Travis Nelson Lindsey Obem1eier Holly Parker Nicole Pauley Brandon Petersen Katie Plambeck Calvin Rieber Andrea Ring Jeremy Ring Tahni Robe1ts Joel Ruggles Danielle Sigler Donnie Smith Luke Smith Nate Smith Tim Speight Robby Stuart Alex Suntken Tomi Toler Jenny Troyer John Ungrad James Voge Ryan Ward Sara Withers Caleb Wohlers Not Pictured: Dav id Duval Jon Frederiksen Lacie Petersen �Watch out, they're not freshmen anymore ... - Now and Then - "You don ' t feel like everyone is looking down on you. As a sophomore, you know more people and get more respect from upper classmen." -Brett Cook By Amber Finken The class of 2004 entered the year with big anticipations and great potential. No longer freshmen, they earned a new sense of respect and acceptance. For most, it was the year many had their sixteenth birthday. Turning sixteen gave a teen more privileges. For one, they were e}jgible to get a driver's license. "Being able to drive is the best thing about Shari Iqllpack, Tanya Redinbaugh, Jesi Myers and Stephame ~ellman express their spirit and happiness dunng Spmt Week. (Photo by Desiree Sigler) 36 People being a sophomore," Jessica Boryca said. Some students believe maturity i an important factor in having more privileges. "I get along with the teachers better because they respect me more as I get older," Jamie Ring said. Another oppurtunity presented to sophomores was the option to buy a cla s ring. Many students jumped at the oppurtunity to have a Bre~t Coo~ ring personalized just for them. Brent Daringer said, "I wanted to show people what I am really like." They also pulled through with the win in the class competitions during Spirit Week upsetting the favored seniors. So, whether it was being able to drive, buying a class ring, or winning the class competition they were presented with many successful oppurtunities. Now and Then Dir. Lesli Linka Glatter. 199. and Dea~ Grote show their unique sense of fash ion .whi le shopping at Target. (Photo provided by ban Killpack) �Andrew Andersen Joe Ausdemore Craig Barrier Katie Barrier Jessica Boryca Sam Bowen Josh Brisbois Shannon Brisbois Keith Bruck Eric Clark Brett Cook Troy Courtier Jennjfer Crozier Jenny Dalton Brent Daringer Jason Davi s An1ber Finken Lauren Finken Michaela Gray Kelli Greiner Dean Grote Brian Haggerty Je sy Hein1baugh Cody Huebert Mitch Janisch Ian Jodeit Ashley Keller Ali cia Kenealy Shari Killpack Nick Kmart Sophomores 37 �Jesse Kuhnle Jenny Larson Bryan McEvoy Amanda Minahan Jesi Myers Andy Olsen Joey Pauley Tanya Redinbaugh Jam.ie Ring Ashley Schultz Katie Sibert Desiree Sigler Ashley Stangl Elizabeth Thielen Katy Toler Brandon Vorthmann Kyle Welbourne Stephanie Wellman John Wollenhaupt Not pictu r d Michael Frederi kes 11 Brad Jacob. Nick Richru-l Kelli Greiner, Katie Barrier, and Ashley Schultz pose for the camera during the excitement of the homecoming dance. (Photo by Lauren Finken) The sophomores create an impress ive pyramid during the class competitions at th homecoming pep rally. (Photo by Mrs. Sar I E lliott) �The freshmen have reached their ultimate goal. .. Final Destination By Lauren Finken "The biggest responsibility about coming into high . choo l is that you have to depend on your elf more." -A manda Bahrke With the start of the new school year, came many new faces to the high school. The freshmen had reached their final destination, high chool. The previous year the freshmen had been the top dog in the middle school. but they dropped to the bottom of the food chain. All came into their fir t year of high school with different expectations. For some it turned out to be what they expected. Landon Ausdemore said, "High school is what I expected it to be: I knew it would be fun and I was looking forward to playi11g sports." With high school they gained new responsibilities and opportunities. They were able to participate in Spirit Week and go to Homecoming. When g ing betwe n cla se . they didn't ba e to tand in lin lt as al o · chance for them to make ne / memorie . They could ign up for extra cunicular activities or do something as si mple as it in the lobby and finish homework. Some had a favmite part of coming into high school , while Sara Moen and Ashley Nelson enjoy some breakfast at th e PCA See You At the Pole. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) others didn't. "I don ' t really have a favorite part. High cbool is just high school," Lacey Messerschmidt said. ' Other than more responsibilitie . most things in high school aren ' t much different from middle school," Cassie Leu chen said. The fre hmen experienced many new thing and made rnemoties with entering their final destination. So much more is still to come. Final Destination. Dir. James Wong. 2000 Cody Peterson is working hard on preparing his book talk for English 9. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) Fre hmen 39 �Megan Albers Landon Ausdemore Wendy Ausdemore Amanda Bahrke Missy Barrier Lexi Beebe Andy Berg Shaun Brockhoff Raymond Bruck Lauren Burbridge Allison Carroll Derrick Danker Shannon Dickerson Colburn Dittmer Holly Fink Alisha Gau Josh Goodsell Beth Harris KentHarryman Shelby Haugaard Brent Hough Justin Kohl Bryan Larsen T.J. LeB augh Cassie Leuschen Mandy Mansfield Justin Mark Lacey Messerschmidt Elyse Miller Sarah Moen 40 People �Amy Nanninga Ashley Nelson Brandon Nelson Matt Nelson Andrew Gloff Seth Parsons Brandy Pester Cody Petersen Eric Pitts Jake Richey Paul Ridder Nathan Rieber Ryan Schueman Kurtis Shreeves Daniel Smith Michelle Sondag Brandie Stark Jesta Thomas Tom Voge Danielle Wellman Jeremy Witt Johnnie Witt John Zellmer J Missy Barrier, Kurtis Shreeves, Alisha Gau, Landon Ausdemore, and Wendy Ausdemore pose fo r a picture at the Homecoming Dance. (Photo provided by Alisha Gau.) A group of fres hmen girls gather at the pole to sing, express their thoughts and show their respect. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) �High School Candids 42 People �They're not your usual teachers ... The Nutty Professor - ' session most Fridays Each year the staff and the students were and faculty seem to allowed to bring food as change. Whether it is long as it stayed off the new people or a floor. Other teachers different style of like to review by playing teaching, things are Jeopardy or having s me l<lnd of competinever the same. Most teachers ti on. Junior Tina always hied to make Clevenger said, "I like it the classroom fun. when teachers let us Sometimes they would work in a group or with play an excting game or a friend: it makes the have a little party to class less bo1ing." Even the person el make leaming a little more interesting and tried to mkae the exciting. Mrs. Eleanor students have a good Gambs had a bingo day by adding some By Jessy Heimbaugh "It' s better to keep your mouth shut and have people think you are a fool than to talk all of the time and remove all doubt. " - Mr. Steve Stafford Mr. Larry Hornbostel looks off his notes on the podjum as he reads to hj s students some important info rmation in rus 60' s class. (Photo by Jessy Heimbaugh) enjoyment to it. They brought in Pepsi machines to replace the Coca-Cola ones, and they, along with student council, added a snack machine. So by the time students come back to school to start another year the teachers and staff aren't the same as usual and are sometimes like "The Nutty Professor." The Nuttv Professor. Dir. Tom Shadyac. 1996 Mrs. Kelly Alfers works at her desk whHe she makes an important phone cal l. Mrs. Alfers wa one of the new teachers this year. (Photo by Jessy Heimbaugh) Staff/Admiru tration 43 �Donna Ausdemore Madge Bargenquast Linda Bennett Theresa Bruck Kelly Dollen Kim Esser Lois Flemming Tami Harman Angela Huseman Joan Justice Karen Kay Sue Kline Judy McKee Rhonda McKenzie Diana Meinke Roberta Morse Brett Nanninga Sally Nanninga Christine Richey Steve Stafford The 2001-2002 bus drivers were: Kathy Killpack, Raymond Bruck, Murlene Wilson, Paula Heim, Barb Grap, Tom Ring, Jed McDermott, Max Handbury, Larry Hornbostel, Joe Grote, Bob Johnson, Steve Heim, Jerry Driver, Bill Larsen and Rick Payne (Head of Transportation). Not pictured: Keith Wilson and Shirley Ward. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) �Kelly Alfers Diana Benzing Brenda Chmelka Arla Clausen Carl Cochran Pat Dalton Jim Dermody Dan Elliott Sarah Elliott JeffFah Eleanor Ga.robs Doug Gibson Jenny Hanson Andy Hensley Larry Hombostel Dennis J arTett Holly JaITett Bob Johnson Cassie Keogh Max Kozeal Glenda Kunze Bill Lar·sen Kevin Matulka Bev Ohlinger Amberly Schechinger Nyra Sondag Susar1 Wedemeyer �<J The Little Giants When graduates look back on their pa t education , they usually think of their first days of kindergarten and their last days of high school. What they forget are the sometimes overlooked 6th , 7th, and 8th grades. During this forgotten period, middle school students learn to adjust to the prehigh school atmosphere while experiencing things like trying sports, having more in-depth classes and, in many cases , making new friends . The challenge is more than just fitting in , keeping up grade is also involved. While these students are growing and experiencing things, they are becoming part of the young teen world. They are your usual middle school students, and yet underneath the hype, they are just regular kids looking to make the most of their education. "I think it's great, it shows the kids are working on their studies" Mr: _ _ j . Roberta Morse commented on the middle school honor roll. JLJnip,- High tieh1nd the stereotype By Tanya Redinbaugh Men of Honor Although multiple broken bones may have hit the middle school students hard, they hit the books hard. Those talented athletes also had an excellent classroom status. Apart from their busy lives they managed to put 116 out of 192 names on the gold and silver honor rolls year round . Although outside of school they seemed to be more involved in their social life, as soon as the sc hool doors opened it was business. It's safe to say those studen ts have a bright future ahead of them. 46 People �"I like my teachers, my friends , and also my history, math, and science classes in junior high," Danielle Bloomfield coilllnented. <J I Fall To Pieces Is it a coinciedence or a freak of nature ? The middle school stude nt were different than most; they had a love not only for acedemics but also fo r sports and recre atio n . T h at devotion was so great they te nded to o ve rdu e the mselves and broken bones soon followed. One of the biggest co inci dences of th e whole phenomenon was the fact that two brothers . two twin brothers, were hurt in the same year arou nd the same mo nth . Mike Stamp broke his left leg, while Luke Stamp pulled a muscle in his right leg. Was that a case of family feud gone wrong or a puzzling matter never to be solved? Another puzzling factor was when sixth grader Lance Courtier broke both his arms falling off a fence. B ro ke n b on es and all. th eir mural was n't bruised. The halls in th middle school were often filled with smiles of joy. Middle School At Random 47 �Kristin Anderson Danielle Ausdemore Danielle Bloomfield Julie Boryca Andy Bowen Lance Brisbois Jimmy Brown Jessica Bruck Randy Bruck Nick Buboltz Kenny Butler Eric Carrigan Amanda Christiansen Autumn Collier Sarah Crawford Stephanie Cross Beth Crozier Matt Dickerson Alicia Fischer Megan Fischer Bret Frederiksen Brian.Grote Rebecca Hadfield Alisha Haggerty Erin Hanken Katie Harman Jodee Hempel Tony Hubbard William Janisch Allison Kennedy �Tim Kramer Bethany Kuhnle Rachel Kuhnle Steven Leonard Amanda Leuschen Kelsey Lugsch Samantha Manhart Anthony Maresch Todd Martens Austin McCool Nikki McCool Evan McLandsborough Andy Newland Glen Olsen Bobbi Pogge Jacob Preucil Andrew Richtig Illa Ridder Myckell Schenk Dana Schierbrock Matt Schultz Jennifer Speight Luke Stamp Mike Stan1p Bret Stephen. Aaron Stolle. Jared Tapp Kri ten Ungrad Vane a Vaughn A hley Wagner Krui Wellman Matt Wilson Matthew Wilson Not pictured: Trista Boyle Jacob Goodwin 8th Grade 49 �John Andersen Becky Barrier Amanda Brockhoff Wesley Clark Jacob Clevenger John Clevenger Melina Cohen Matthew Cole Cayla Collins Courtney Davis Trisha Dea Caitlin Divelbess Tyler Finken Justin Gale Adam Gau John Graham Katie Hanken Samantha Haugaard Nathan Hensley Benjamin Higginbotham Laura Hood Sheyna Huddle Rachel Huebert Jacob James Austin Kay Anne Kenealy Andrew Manhart Joshua Mark Ryan Marsh Dillon Martens �Meghan McDonald Justin McEvoy Victoria Means Kelsey Messerschimdt Alyssa Meyerring Hilary Nelson Olivia Nelson Jessica Nowlin Bryan Olsen Conner O' Neil Megan Osbahr Kristin Parker Kaitlyn Pauley Ku rtis Pauley Cody Pester Angie Reed Nicole Richey Amber Richtig Brandy Ring Melissa Ring Cassie Ronfeldt Christie Schoening Rachel Schoening Emily Schroder Carl_ iebels Jonathan Smith Thomas Stangl Dustin Taylor Joshua Torneten Lacey T1itsch Anne Kenealy and Katie Wiges work togeth r on th ir English papers for Mr . Benzing's class. (Photo provided by Mrs. Diana Benzing) .,th Grade 51 �Donald Arrick Justin Ashbaugh Devon Ausdemore Jared Ausdemore Samona Besch Andrew Bowen Beth Brisbois Brittanj Bruck Ross Buboltz Dale Burford Ashley Butler Seth Campbell Connje Carrigan Jared Carroll Courtney Christiansen Travis Clark Jesse Corrin Lance Courtier Timothy Cudd Morgan Danker Nicole Darrington Kerrie Denning Alissa Dermody Andrea English Amber Epperson Shannon Finken Taylor Griffin Samantha Harryman Abigail Haugaard Joseph Jan-ett · �Monte Larsen Joshua Lebaugh Kyle Lefeber Cassandra Leighty Kyle Lenagh Logan Little Kel sey Marr Lisa Minahan Mindy Morris Matthew Nelson Jordan Neulcirch Kyle Newland Leah Nielsen Ronnie Nihsen Zacharie Norman Alexandria Parks Colin Parsons Ni cole Pester Cody Redi nbaugh Corey Ring Leetah Ri ng Anthony Schierbrock Kaitli n Soppe Kurt Spomer ---:1:1111121 Calley Stamp Tina Thomas Stephanie Tuttle Alexandria Walter Danielle Welboume Laura Wellman Kaitlin Soppe works diligently on her artwork. (Photo provided by Mrs.Diana Benzing) 6th Grade 53 �American History and World History! World Geography teacher Mr. Carl Cochran lectures to his 8th hour freshmen class. (Photo by Tomi Toler) Associate Mrs. Sally Nanninga helps senior Ryan Donovan and junior Tahni Roberts with some coursework. (Photo by Tomi Toler) In one of their required classes, freshmen Shannon Dickerson, Wendy Ausdemore, Allison Carroll, Matt Nelson, Megan Albers and sophomore Ian Jodeit intently read their lessons and answer the assigned questions. (Photo by Tomi Toler) Senior Mandy Darrington works diligently on one of her many yearbook spreads and newspaper articles. (Photo by Tomi Toler) Sophomores Nick Richards and Eric Clark check over their notes in English 10. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) 54 Academics �The Assi~ ent Academics are all about th e classes and their homework, exams, papers. proj ects and grades. T hose aU contribute to one's academic ac hi evement and can affect how he or she is viewed by co lleges. Some s tu den ts detest tests; they ca use too much stress. "They ' re tricky li ttl e devils and I hate them," juni or Jeremy Ring sa id. Along wi th te sts and qui zzes, students a lso have stres s dealing with th e ups and downs of the sc hoo l's networki ng sys tem when working on papers or proj ects. Students feel a lot of tress and 00 u .' ~ anger when trying to get things done with not a lot of time. "When the computers aren't worki ng, you don ' t have a lot of time to do your sc hoo lwork ," sophomore Jen nifer Crozier said . Everyday student s have "th e ass ignment" of dea lin g with stresses whil e trying to survive hi gh schoo l. The Ass ignme nt. Dir. Chri sti an Duguay. 1997 by Tomi Toler 56-57 58-59 60-61 62-63 64-65 Practical Living Technology Stress and Tests Electives Core Classes Divi ion 55 �The Family Man Taking practical living classes zs kind of like a glimpse into the future. andy Darrington College, career, marriage and children all play a big role in the thing called "life." In high school students learn more about themselves and their future. They prepare for the future in order to have a better living style. Mrs. Kell y AJfers, whose classes revolve around practical living, feels her classes are important and rewarding. "The students are able to utilize almost every skill taught immediately in their life," Alfers said. Students learned to prepare meals in Foods I and II. Once or twice a month the classes cooked and sold a main dish. For their final, students planned and prepared a breakfast in Foods I and a dinner in Foods II. The meals had all the trimmings for the two invited guests. "Cooking the meals is an interesting challenge because it tests all of your skills you have learned over the semester," sophomore Lauren Finken said. Sopho more Lauren Finken wo rks o n pre pari ng a di sh in Foods II c lass . (Photo by Mandy Darrin gton) By In parenting, a required class, students learned the facts of life and skills of parenting. "Almost everyone wants to have kids at some point in their life. This class has given us a head start on learning how to be a parent," senior TJ Smith said. Speakers such as a mother who adopted six children, an O.B.G.Y.N. , a single parent, and a parent who homeschooled visited. Students also wore the pregnancy outfit and helped out the kindergarten classes throughout the year. One memorable moment AJfers had was when Daryn Morris and Jeremy Ring sang their report to the parenting class. Another was when a student opened a tube of biscuits with a can opener. She enjoyed her first year at TriCenter and had a lot of fun with the students. All of these classes helped the students; they got a better understanding of how to prepare for the future. ~~~~ Di r. Brett Ratner. 2000 Juni or Luke Smith learns how to put a di aper on a baby in parentin g cl ass. (Pho t by M a nd y Da.iTington) Sophomores Troy Courtier and Dean G r ote eat the meal they prepared fo r the ir Foods I fin al with Barb Courti er and M ike Roane. (Photo prov ided by Mrs. Kelly Alfers) 56 Academics �Senior Melissa Darrington takes her accounting test on ge neral ledgers. Acco unting is always a popular class to take because it teaches students man y valuable lessons like how to balance a checkbook. (Photo by Mandy Sophomores Jenny Dalton and Shannon Brisbois learn more about how to dress a baby. (Photo by Mandy Darrington) Senior Vicky Foote and ~opho more Shari Killpack eat with their mothers for their Foods I final . (Photo provided by M rs. Ke ll y A lfers) Mr. Bob Johnson let out . ome of h is frustration on senior Zach Kinart in Work Place Readiness class. Mr. Johnson claims, however. that he enjoys teaching K inait. (Photo by M andy Darri ngton) Seni or Ka tie Gaudian and juni or Krystal Hansen prepare fo r the ir Foods IT fi nal. (Photo prov ided by Mrs. Kell y A lfers) Seniors Linda Bruck and Heidi Ausdemore work on an assignment in Work Place Readiness, one o f the many e lectives offered. (Photo by Mandy Dar rin gton) Prac tical Living 57 �Seniors Molly Stone, Ashley Christiansen, and Brenna Weihs look up informati on in the library. (Photo by Tomi Toler) Senior Sara Wellman and sophomore Jamie Ring concentrate hard while doing an assignment for their computer class. (Photo by Desiree Sigler) Publications members Kelsey Miller,,. Sara Withers and Lindsey Obermeier work hard on their yearbook spreads usi ng the PageMaker Program during eighth hour Publications. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elli ott) Students watch and learn as Mr. Nile Smith uses the overhead to teach them how to do their Algebra problems. (Photo by Desiree Sigler) Mr. Jim Dermody uses hi s ki Jl s as he has two conversatio ns at once, one on the phone while the other with seni or Shawn Dalton. (Photo by Des iree Sigler) 58 Academics Superintendent Mr. Brett Nannigna uses the new fax machine to send important inform ation. (Photo by Des iree Sig ler) �Junior Andera Ring punches in numbers on the po tage meter as an eighth hour office aide. (Photo by Des iree Sigler) Virus Tick-Tock, it's time for technology. Watch it as we use it and as it grows to bigger and better things. By Desiree Sigler... . Technology could be seen all over the school. From the class room to the parking lot, it was there. Whether it was new or old it was used for everyday experiences. One of the new items inlcuded the postage machine with a scale. The school also purchased a fax machine. The scale weighed the mail to see how much postage was needed. The new postage machine metered the mail and stamped it. The new fax machine was faster, made clearer copies and was easy to use. Mrs. Karen Kay, along time secretaiy at Tri-Center for a long time, knew all of the facts on the technology scene. "I've seen a lot of changes since I started working here. I use technology everyday; it is an irnpmtant fact in my job. When I first get to work I an1 on the computer and am on it untill the end of the day," Kay said. Many other machines continued to be put to good use. An example is the copy machine. It was fast, easy to use and had numerous options. The cameras throughout the school also helped keep an eye on things. As the year ended so did the everyday anouncement that the server had to be shut down due to a virus. The everyday problems that tended to arise were always conquered by new and improved technology. Technology is ever changing, and as the years pass the school will continue to get more items to keep up to date, and armed to battle Jun iors Nate Smith, Andy Morse, senior Carl Wallance and junior Hannah Ausdemore hurry to get their assignment done during eighth hou r so they can go home. (Photo by Desiree Sigler) Seni or Brian Sibert jokes around as Mrs. Angela Huseman restocks the new candy machine purchased by the Stude nt Cou n ii. (Photo by Desiree Sigler) Technology 59 �STRESS AND TESTS Testing the Limits Mrs. Eleanor Gambs lets out her fru tration aft.. a stressful day of teaching Spani sh. Gamb h taught foreign lan guage at Tri-Center for 27 ye~ (Photo by Tanya Redinbaugh) "When I get stressed out I like to sleep." -Freshman Alisha Gau By Tanya Redinbaugh The last bell rings, you ' ve viewed in class," junior Julie got a mon strous migraine and Leonard said. Keeping ones ·ool you 've managed to get home- and trying to be on top of it all work in all eight classes. Even proved to be the biggest challenge the PE teacher assigned an essay of the year. Sometimes relief was needed on the effect of push-ups. to get away from all the strife. The stress seems to come to a fi ve on the Richter scale in all Hobbies were usually a simple areas. Each day student.., com- solution for most students. "I pete fo r grades, sports, and popu- relieve my stress by taking ballet and dance classes once or twice a larity. The school year for many week," Courtney Divelbess said. was almost too much like a realAl though, sometimes relief ity television show, the survival was provided during class; one of the fittest. To overcome the day of joy may have been obstacles and make it through the able to ease a week full of tough times took not only brains stress. So when the break but also will power and pure de- was over, it was back to business. termination. Tests seemed to be more than In the end, they overcame overcoming exams in the most chal- the strife, put th eir troubles lenging subjects. Students tried to behind them and had a pretty survive everyday teen life and com- solid year in the long run. plete the exams in the midst of it "Sometimes tests can be stressful if Testin g the Limi ts. Di r. Unknown. 2000 they are different than what we re- Sophomores Jenny Dalton and Nick Kinart st busy in Engli sh 10 by taking notes over in fo rm ati on that will be in an upconu ng qui z. The second hour Spani sh II class relaxes after a hard hour of testi ng. They broke a traditional spanish pinata and enjoyed the treats everyone made. (Photo by Tanya Redinbaugh) 60 Academics �Sophomore Ashley Keller gets some work done and concentrates in her study hall. (Photo by Tan ya Redinbaugh) Sophomores Cody Huebert, Kelli Greiner and Kyle Welbourne concentrate on their work in Miss Keogh's eighth hour bi ology class. (Photo by Tanya Redinb augh) J unj or Tina Clevenger takes a well-deserved break from her tudie and looks at a magazi ne after a stressful da of classes. (Photo by Tanya Redibaugh) Junior Jeremy Ring trie to tay focused on hjs school work while in hj s eigth hour studyhall. (Photo by Tan ya Redjnbaugh) Freshman Amanda Bahrke tries to prepare for an exam by looki ng over some notes in studyhall. (Photo by Tanya Redjnbaugh) Seni or Lisa Ausdemore get down to business and works on her homework during her study hall eighth hour. (Photo by Tanya Redinbaugh) Stre sand Te t 61 �Sophomore Jessy Heimbaugh crops pictures for her yearbook spread. Photo cropping was just one of the new techniques students had to learn in PubUcations II. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Sophomore rE_I_li_o...,tt..,)~-~-~= Shannon Brisbois stirs her soup for Foods I class. Many students chose to • • - - • take Foods classes for some of their electi ve requirements. (Photo by Mandy Sophomore Jesi Myers relaxes on the floor while worki ng on her Spani sh II homework. (Photo by Lauren Finken) Juniors Donnie Smith, Sara Withers, Kelsey Miller, Kim Nelson, James Voge and Jenny Troyer work on a chemisty Jab. (Photo by Mrs.Sarah Elliott) Seni or Adam .Marsh and sophomore Jenny Larson work hard to help get the butterfly garden fi ni shed. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott. ) Juniors Nicole Pauley and Kelsey Miller work diligently on their yearbook spreads in order to meet their deadlines. (Photo by Lauren Finken.) 62 Academics �enior Brenna Weihs and Ashley Christiansen get help from Mr. JeffFah during their AP Chemistry c lass. (Photo by Lauren Finken) Electives Choices "My favorite elective class is the Sixties because Hombostel is hilarious." -Senior Tammi Honeywell By Lauren FinkPn There is a wide vruiety of classes that a school offers. Some are required and others aren' t. Core classes are classes a student must take, and an elective is a class that is optional One new elective class that was added recently was Contemporary Novel. There were many other elective classes from which students could choose.like Publications I and II , lnfonnation Resem·ch and all ·Spanj h lasses. There ru·e also those elective cl asses that ru·e only open to senjors: Senior English, Engli sh Compostion I, Engbsh Compostion Il and World Literatw·e. Some students don' t have an interest in elective courses that require a lot of rearung, they like to get into classes that allow them a more handson expe1ience. Some of those classes are the computer courses, art courses and industii al rut courses. Stephanie Wellman srud , "I decided to take Foods II because I like to cook. I wanted to learn more about different types of food." These students were able to use hands-on leru11ing. For some, that is the way they ru·e better able to learn and understand things. In the horticulture class students did a lot of hands-on lellilling. At the beginning of the yeru· they tore uo the old butterfly gru·den at the elementru-y and built a new flower garden. Some students just choose an elective class to try something different. Ryan Long srud, "I decided to take Advanced Alt because I just wanted to be in an rut class." Those ru·e ju t a few of the elective courses that are offered. They can broaden a student's h01izon and influence their future. Choices. Dir. David Lowell Rich. 1986 ihomore A ndrew Andersen and senior dam Hood he lp the horticulute class work at elementary in the butterfly garden. (Photo 1rs. Sarah Elliott) Junior Joel Ruggles and senior Cassie Incontro ru·e workjng hard for their horti culuture class. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elli ott) Electi es 63 �Freshman E lyse Miller rai es he r hand 10 answer a questio n in Mr. Cochran' World History class. while Amy Nanninga, Missy Barrier, Just in Ma r k and An d} Berg take notes. World Geography and World Histo ry are two required classes for freshme n. (Phoro by Kati Barrie r) Core Classes As Good as it Gets "I like G. U.M and Mrs. Elliott." -Freshman Lexi Beebe By Katie Barrier When most students started their first days of high school, they didn' t think about classes but rather about being with their friends and having fun. They often didn' t realize the importance in their classes, especially their required classes Required classes included the core classes of English, math science and social studies as well as P.E., Health, Parenting, and a computer class. Students needed to meet the required number of credits in order to graduate. The difficult part was not usually meeting the requirement but figuring out which classes to take. Students had to earn 46 credits to graduate. For 2005 and on graduates it will be 48. Of those credits 33 are required and 13 are electi ves. Required credits included eight English, eight math, six science, six social studies, five P.E. and Health, one Parenting, and one computer. Some students did not feel that it was fair to have the classes chosen or set for them in high school. Ashley Stangel said, "I kind of think they should be, but shouldn't either. If students pick them, then the classes wiJJ be too big or small, because everyone will find what their friends and everyone else is going to take." With the school year ended and another about to begin, the required classes will once again be "As Good As it Gets." 1997 Se ni o r Shari Grein e r d oes s om e of her as igned q ue s ti o ns w hil e in Mr. Fa h ' s A . P. Chemi ty c la ~­ S tude nts had the oppo rtunit y 10 ta ke several d iffe r nt A.P. courses along wi th a college English class. (Pho10 by Katie Barrie r) Freshman A ndrew O loff takes a short breather duri ng his P.E. class. P.E. and weights are j ust two of the many req ui red c lasses for stude nts. (Photo by Mrs. Sara h El I iott) 64 Academics �Freshmen Shelby Haugaard and Brandi Stark concentrate on ge ttin g th eir co mputer assignment done. All students are required to take Comp uter App li ca ti ons I. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) Sophomores Stephanie Wellman and Jesi Myers work together to complete an assi g nment in Algebra I. Students had a wide variety of math classes they could take, along as they tome three years worth . (Photo by Desiree Sigler) Sophomore Katy Toler works on her di ssection jounal in Mi ss Keogh· Biology class. Students got to do a wide variety of things in Biology, includin g di ssectin g worms, crayfish and frog s. (Photo by Katie Barrier) Juni ors Joey A ndersen. Daryn M orriss. Andera Ring , Tessa Wellma n and Nor i Davis work as a tea m to co mpl ete their Chemi stry lab . (Photo by Mrs. Sarah El Iio tt ) Shawn Dalton sit back, relax and enj oy a qui ck con versa ti on befo re the bel l in Mr. Dermody 's Seni or Eng li sh c: la s. Some '.:n iors choose to tak e Engli sh Co mpos ti on rn' t~a d . \P hoto b De iree Si gler) Sop homores Dean Grote and As hley Keller wkc note durin g their Isl ho ur Engli sh 10 e t as~. Engli h i a required class th at mu st be taken fo r fou r years. (Photo by Mrs . Sarah Ellioll) Core Classes 65 �Sophomore Dean Grote drives his tractor to school during FFA week. One day is designated as a day to drive thier own tractors to school and show their spirit. (Photo by Tanya Redinbaugh) Junior Tessa Wellman and senior Sarah Manhart dance hard at the State Drill Team competition. (Photo provided by Mrs. Colleen Wellman) Freshmen Cassie Leuschen and Mandy Mansfield, sophomores Alicia Kenealy and Ashley Keller, juniors Katie Crawford and Nicole Pauley and seniors Courtney Dive/bess and Lauren McLandsborough cheer emphatically at the rescheduled Saturday football game against Missouri Valley. Cheerleading squads include football, basketball, and wrestling. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) Junior Satin Knight Kim Nelson is prepared and ready to go for the performance at a home football game. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) Senior Adam Hood stands at attention in marching band. Hood was a four-year member of band. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) 66 Organizations -- �e Music , FFA , ASTRA, Cheerlead ing, Student Councj l and vari ous oth er organi zation s are just a few from which students can choose. With so many different organi zations and activitites, there's something for everybody . Students hav e the ir ow n rea on s for pan ·cipati ng in an (/) organi zati on. "I choose to participate in Choir because I feel like I'm ~ better at it and it's chall eng in g and fu n at the same ti me." seni r Melissa Darrington said. Along with the more well known activities, son less known o nes li ke Speech and Dra ma, also provi de stude nts a chance to participate. '"Drama teaches you to speak in publ ic and it teaches you to be yourself," senior Kelly Shreev s said. • 68-69 70:-71 72-73 74-7 5 76-77 78-79 80-81 82-83 1996 Drill Team Instrumental Music/Flags Vocal Music Cheerleading FFA ASTRA Speech/Play Student Council/NHS ~ ;> ~ ca n choose what he or she likes and "shine." by Tomi Toler ' J With so many organi zations to choose fro m, each tudent Shine. Dir. Scott Hicks. 0 • N ~ '~ ~ bJJ ~ 0 Division 67 �ave the Last Dance By Laura Bahrke The drill team , which performed at the Homecoming football game, most home basketball games and the state competion , remained a team and didn't break when things got tough . They held on until the last dance. Members enjoyed different parts of Drill Team. Courtney Divelbess said, ''The best part of drill team was the opportunity to work hard on our dances, preform for the crowd , and see all our hard work pay off." Their new sponsor was Brylie Carlson, a UNO student and former member of the Northwest Missouri State University Dance Team . "Having a new coach helped the team keep motivated and gave us the opportunity to show everyone what we could do," Divelbess stated. The girls ran and also drilled all of their dances along with working skills across the floor to achieve precision. All of their hard work payed off though. The team received a II at the state performance. Although this wasn 't the best score they could receive it was good for having their third coach in three years. Katie Gaudian said that she enjoyed her experience at state and had fun hanging out with everyone in the motel. "State drill team was thrilling but also nerve racking at the same time . Staying in the hotel and then watching other drill teams perform was neat. After we performed we knew we did well and where happy about performing in front of an enormous crowd ," Sarah Manhart said. The team also held an afternoon for interested elementary students. The kids were split into groups where taught a dance, played games, and a snack was also provided. The kids were able to perform in front of an audience at the half time of a boys basketball game. The team danced to the end and enjoyed the excitement of performing at the games and at State . "After we perfomed at state, we all knew we did a great job," Manhart said. Save the Last Dance. Dir. Thomas Carter. 2001 Elyse Miller, Jenny Troyer , Erin Schierbrock, Alisha Gau , Courtney Divelbess, Michaela Gray, and Katie Gaudian perform their Porn dance at State Drill Team in Des Moines. The girls danced to the song "It's Raining Men ." (Photo provided by Colleen Wellman) Senior Amanda Gau is watched by the kindergartners as they do thei r danc at the half time of a boys g me. Th held a afternoon camp with attende _ from grades K-6. (Photo by Mrs. Sa Elliott) Courtney Divelbess, Katie Gaudian, Amanda Gau, Erin Schierbrock, Kelsey Miller, Jenny Troyer, Elyse Miller, Michaela Gray, Alisha Gau , Sarah Manhart, and Tessa Wellma n pose for a group picture in the hall of Vets Auditorium after their performance at the State competition. (Photo provided by Katie Gaudian) 68 Organizations �Front: Michaela Gray, Elyse Miller, Alisha Gau Second: Jenny Troyer, Katie Gaudian , Erin Schierbrock, Tina Clevenger Third: Tessa Wellman, Sarah Manlilart, Amanda Gau , Kelsey Miller Not pictured: Courtney Divelbess (Photo provided by Fisher Photography) Courtney Divelbess, Sarah Manhart, Jenny Troyer, Amanda Gau, Kelsey Miller, Elyse Miller, Tessa Wellman , and Alisha Gau perform their Jazz/Funk dance at State Drill Team. (Photo provided by Colleen Wellman) Kelsey Miller, Jenny Troyer, Elyse Miller, and Michaela Gray take a much needed rest after their performance at Vets Auditorium . (Photo provided by Kelsey Miller) ' 11or nny Troyer dances along . 1'1 the elementary students to help 1rJe them through their dance. to by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) Drill Team 69 �Senior Tammi Honeywell "plays" around with her cymbal after an exhausting day of competition. (Photo provided by Mrs. Arla Clausen.) The concert band proudly plays "The StarSpangled Banner" during the Veterans Day assemply. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott.) Phoeni x Jazz Band members Tamm i Honeywell, Kelsey Miller, and Tomi Toler gather their music and get ready to take a distingui shed exit at the Iowa Jazz Championships. (Photo provided by Mrs. Nancy Cohen) Drum major freshman Daniel Sm l senior Katie Guad.ian take ti me out to r after a long day of marchi ng band com tion . (Photo provided by Mrs Clau 70 Organizations t �on't Ask, Just Play Eighth grader Melina Cohen and freshman Josh Goodsell play along to the rhythm with the other members of the Phoenix Jazz Band. (Photo provided by Mrs. Nancy Cohen) Junior Nori Davis, freshman BJ Pauley, and '>Cnior Jon Kroh n tap out an awesome beat to keep the rest of the members of the band in 1:p during the Hoo-Dao Day parade. (Photo ,, Tanya Redinbaugh.) By Amber Hunt The marching band season ended Music, for teens, is an essential after first quarter was over, and then ca.me a pait oflife, a way to express themselves new challenge, the Pheonix Jazz Band. The through the beautiful sounds of their choice. Pheonix Jazz Band also had an exciting Many students chose to express this season, placing second at the state individuality everyday during 4th hour competition and advancing to the Iowa Jazz Band where they play any number of• Championships. instruments, from foe simple snare drum to Another pa.rt of the instrumental the alto saxaphone. Another way students music department is concert band. The chose to express themselves was to become members of the concert band performed at a member of the Sarin Knights during the almost every boys marching basketball game during band season. halftime and participated For "I was very excited when I in the IHSMA State the students heard the Jazz Band made it Large Group competition. involved in The instrumental music marching to the Iowa Jazz Championdepartment is a source of band and ships. It made it even more great pride for many flags. summer special because it was my last students. Those involved may bave year." Senior Tammi in these programs practice been filled long and hai·d to perfect with camps Honeywell said. their moves and music and practices they also try to achieve to perfec t their the perfect style that wins skills fo r the them so many awai·ds. Without this upcoming competitions. The marching department the concert band would not be band had a surprisingly good season after there for entertainment for the half-time the loss of mai1y senior members from the shows at football gaines and the pep band previous year. The Trojan Marching Band would not be there to pump up the crowds and Satin Nights performed in the at the basketball games. The instrumental Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree and Loess music department is an e sential pait of Hills Fieldfest contests. At both perforschool and ommunity. mances they received a Division I rating. Scetche . Don't Ask Just Play. 1997 At the 1HSMA state competition the marching band received a Division I rating for the fifth year in a row. "[ he me mbers of the 2001 Satin Kni ghts pose for a goofy picture at the lliSMA state competition, where they recieved a Division I rating. The Satin Kni ghts will lose ten senior me mbers for the upcoming season. (Photo provided by Mrs. Arl a Clausen) �oundsystem By Lindsey Obermeier The vocal music programs, led Schierbrock is one of those believers. by Mrs. Arla Clausen, have been strong "It takes a long time to get the pe1fo rfor many years and the 2001-2002 year mance perfect and it's au worth it when proved to be no different. With the ad- Tri-Center is called up for a first place dition of new members and the return of trophy. " vets the concert choir, jazz choir and T-C The show choir wa n ' t the only Sensations once again performed as a part of the vocal program s to earn good superior sound system. ratings; the concert choir and j azz choir The T-C Sensations competed also had their moments of glory. The three times including the state competi- jazz choir, which practiced before and tion. At Johnston , Maryville, and the after school, received a divi sion l rating Weste rn Iowa at state and was Conference coma w a rd e d with pe t1 t1on the y second pl ace at "It has been a placed first, while th e We s te rn at state the y Io wa C o n fe rwonderful year. Everyearned a superior e nce co mpe tibody worked well torating. The show tion. The conchoir 's seas on , gether and we met all our cert choir was howev e r, h a d a lso ho no re d goals." Mrs. Arla one fl aw. " If I when two small Clausen said. could c ha nge gro up we re one thing about chosen to pero ur se as on it fo r m at A mes would have been no snow for our final after receivin g an outstanding rating . competition," Clausen remarked. The With the many ho nshow choir mi ssed performing at Heelan ors and trophi es rece ived by the voca l in March due to the weather. The T -C music programs, C lausen was extremely Se ns at io n s prac itce d· Mond a ys , pleased with what the year brought. "It's Wednesdays, and F rid ays to perfec t been a wo nd erful year. E ve ry bod y their award-winning performance. Most worked well together and we met all our students of show choir wo uld agree that goals." all the hard work was worth it. Erin 3 1 1. Soundsyste m. 200 1 Juni or Nori Davis ge ts hi s groove on while prac ti c in g hi s beatni k routine for the Vari t ~ S how. (Ph oto pro vid ed by M rs. Arla C lause n) Juni or Donnie Smith works on hi how c ho ir moves, w hil e juni o r Joey A ndersen and seni or Cass ie Incontro patiently wa i th e ir turn to perfo rm. ( Ph oto pro ided b_ Mrs . Arla C lausen) Fourteen seni ors, parti c ipat ed w ith th e TSe nsati o ns, an unu sua ll y hi g h num be r. Se ni ors in c luded front: Sa rah Ma nh art. Mi che ll e Tess ier, Erin Sc hi e rbroc k. Second: Jon Kro hn , Me li s a Darrin g to n, Co urt ney Di ve lbess, Tammi Honeywe ll , Cass ie lnco nt ro , Ada m Hood. Thrid: Do na ld Maresc h, A ll e n Worde n, Eddi e Leade rs. Adam Harm an, Paul Larse n. ( Photo prov ided by Fi sc he r Ph otog raphy) 72 Organizations �Freshman Elyse Miller and junior Nicole Pauley show their pearly whites as they wait to put on iheir award-w inning performance. (Photo provided by Nico le Paul ey) Sophomore Andy Olsen practices hi s solo wh ich he performed in the Variery Show. (Photo provided by Mrs. Arla Cl ause n) Th e song " Beauty Schoo l Drop Out"' was perfo rmed by the concert choir ladies who were do lled up in a co mp lete costume of ro llers and shower caps. (Photo provided by Mrs. Arla Clausen) Jun ior Ange la Kroh n part ic patecl in th e v'ariety Show by us in g her lovely vo ice to ing one o f the many so los pe rfo rmed du1 ing the nig ht. (Photo provided by Mrs. Arla Clausen) Vocal Music 73 �Seniors Courtney Divelbess and Linda Bruck show team spirit while doing a cheer during a timeout of a basketball game. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) Sophomores Ashley Keller, Alicia Kenealy, and senior Courtney Divelbess give the wrestlers some confidence and encouragement during a meet. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) Sophomore Alicia Kenealy , seniors C~mrtney Divelbess, Linda Bruck, and junior Nicole Pauley start one of tl1eir many cheers at a basketball game. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) 7 4 Organizations Sophomore Ashley Keller and ·enio1 Linda Bruck hold up the sign before ti foot baJI game. P layers ran through ,1 I name was being announced. The ch er also made tl1e footba ll team cook.it before the games. (Photo by Mrs . C., · Elliott) �Sugar and Spice By Katie BruTier Sophomore Alicia Kenealy gets ready to lhr w ju t one of the many mini basketball s lhrown duri ng the basketball games. I Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) ·n ior Courtney Divelbess and junior icole Pauley gave a cheer as they showed .Jm spirit. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) chP,erleading, they had the choice The cheerleaders awaited of choosing between basketball, as the players came out on the football, or wrestling. They were court, field or mat. Then wlien also able to pick more than one. the competition heated up they "I chose to go out of cheerleading showed team spirit and cheered because I thought it would be on the players. something new that I haven' t Although some don ' t tried before and consider because my friends cheerleading were trying out," a spo1t, it is. ·'I consider cheerleading sophomore Alicia They a sport if the individuals Kenealy said. practice just So as hard as in ol ed strive to better whether it was the footb all · themselves as athletes." passing out mini and basketbasketball balls ball players S nior Courtney during games, and wresDivelbess said. baking cookies for tlers. The the football players, cheerleaders holding contests for gave their all the most spirited fan, or just plain to help the players at any moment getting the crowd riled up, the they needed the encouragement. cheerleaders used their "Sugar They also showed leadership by and Spice" ways to show team attending every sporting event spirit once again. and always being there to get the crowd involved. Sugar and Spice. Dir. Francine McDougall. 2001 At the beginning of the year when students tried out for Sopohmore Ashley Keller, seniors Lauren McLandsborough , Courtney Divelbess and j unior Nicole Pa_uley cheer on the foo tball players at a s'aturday afternoon game with Missouri Valley (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) �own on the Farm ByTanya Redinbaugh The FFA organization seemed to stand out when it came to cleaning and improving the environment and community. They worked hard and gained both self-achievement and recognition of fellow members. How did the members come to join such a prosperous organization ? Sponsor Mr. Kevin Matulka said, "Take an Ag. class, then you' re eligible to join." They competed in several competitions throughout the year. Some of those included the livestock and soil judging contests at Northwest Missouri State. The soi l judging team of Shari Greiner, Jenna Moen, John Ungrad and Eric Clark missed a trip to the state competition by just one pl ace. These are just some of the acheivements the FFA Chapter has accomplished. Their ann ual fruit sales were a glowing token of the hard work that went on in the organization throughout the year. They sold around 15,00Q dollars worth of fruit from October 17th to November 7th. While doing things to improve the community, fellow members went to the Building Our Iowa Communities Conference. They learned about a grant available from Alliance Pipeline to improve the chapter itself. While attending the game feed, they were able to sample different kinds of wild li fe . Another favorite event of the year was the Trap Shoot. Members were able to test their aim by shooting clay pigeo ns. Members of FFA not on ly helped out their community, but showed leadership to their fellow student body. They were able to compete, help out and have fun au at the same time. Se ni o r Shari Greiner, sophomore Kelli Greiner and freshman Sarah Moen po e for a picture whi le at the Building Our Communities and Macie fo r Exce ll ence Conferences in Boone, Iowa. (Photo provided by Mr. Kevin Matulka ) "I joined to broaden my knowledge in the field of agriculture," Secretary senior Shari Greiner said. Down on the Farm . Dir. Michael St. Clair. Sen iors Adam Marsh and Alisha Wil on bo fruit during class. The FFA me mbers sold fru as one o f the ir annual fundrai ser . The to 1 seller for thi s year was Du tin Laver. (Phot•' provided by Mr. Kev in Matul ka) 1938 Seni ors .Jennifer Reed , Alis ha W ilson, S ha ri Greiner, juniors Caleb Wohlers, Joh n Ungrad (Pres ide nt) , Dus tin Laver, senior Adam Mars h , junio r Joel Ruggles, so pho more Eric C lark and seni or J enna Moen were part icipant s of the oi l judging con tes t. (Photo pro vided by Mr. Kev in Ma tul ka) 76 Organi zati ons �Some FFA members took part in highway clean-up , one of th e many commun ity service acti vities they sponsored. The group picked up trash along Hi ghway 83. (Photo provided by Mr. Kevin Matulk a) Seniors Jenna Moen, Jennifer Reed and Alisha Wilson take part in the Horticu lture competeti on at Northwes t Missouri State. The team placed 17th. (Photo prov ided by Mr. Kevin MatuLka) The FFA Greenhands pose fo r a picture du ri ng FFA Week. The Green hand s are first year membe rs of FFA. and they inc lu de, Fron t: Brent Darringer, Kelli G1·einer, Johnnie W itt, J eremy Witt. Seco nd: Joe Ausdem ore. Colburn Dittmer. Raymond Bruck, Andy Berg and Sa rah Moen. (Photo pro vided by Mr. Kevin Matu lka) ~. •nure Brett Cook di shes up a plate at ·. a nnua l ga me feed. The ga me feed ,i .. hancP fo r members to try a variety of t 1.::nt wild game inc ludin g pheasa nt and d l 1rkey. (Photo prov ided by Mr. Kevin ulka) FF 77 �Seniors Melissa Darrington and Kelly Shreeves donate their time on Valentine' s Day to help sort balloons and flowers bought by students to give to their friends. (Photo by Laure Barhke) Senior Laura Bahrke takes time out to bake cookies to provide for people at the Dorothy Day House. (Photo rovided b Laura Bahrke Junior Nicole P a uley, sophomore Jenny Larson , junior Amber Hunt and sophomore Ashley Keller help serve so up to homeless peopl e at the Dorothy Day House. (Photo prov ided by Jan Elliott) F res hman Derrick Danker helps k p' communi ty c lean by picking up trn ht 1 hi ghway 19 J o utside of Neola. ( Phl 1 Mrs. Sarah II 78 Organizations �oumey of Honor Fre hman John Zellmer drags a trash can behind him as he picks up trash along the "Oadside. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) By Amber Finken Certain people are born with the determination to help; they will go to extremes in order to help complete strangers and they li ve tc improve others ' lives. The ASTRA organization was started especially for these reasons. It gives students the oppo1tunity to be invol ved in helping people and allows them to give back to their communities. Many students join ASTRA tci gain se rvic hour , to help people in need. or to lend a helping heart wherever and whenever it is needed. The ASTRA Vice President senior Heidi Ausdemore joined for a number of reasons. " I wanted to get involved with the community and help different organizations or people," Ausdemore said. Mrs. Kelly Alfers took over her first year as head of the orcranization. She brought excitement and enthusiasm to make the organization grow and become better than it was already. "I really enjoy it, but I feel I wasn ' t able to dedicate as much time to it as I would have liked in order to get more services rolling and more students active," Alfers said. As ASTRA Pre ident, senior Kelly Shreeves was responsible for many people and their actions. It was tressful yet enlightening. "The best thing about being invol ved in the ASTRA organization is knowing that I am helping people who need it," Shreeves said. Community service is a blessing to everyone. These wonderful students made a journey of honor and helped to make the world a better place. People respect them for their dutie and will be forever grateful of their actions. "I' m in ASTRA because it gives me a chance to help other people and not just think about myself," Nicole Pauley said. 1phomore Ashley Stangl runs off copies Jr Mrs. Alfers. Stangl was Alfers teacher's 11d th ird ho ur and earn ed community ser'u! hours for her work. (Photo by Amber .1ken) Seniors Courtney Divelbess and Heidi Ausdemore led their classmates in grand total service hours. Divelbess had over 300 hours while Ausdemore had over 500 hours. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) Journey of Honor. Dir. Gordon Hessler. 1991 �tatement By Sara Withers Where can you speak your Michaela Gray Literary Program. mind and portray characters as if Gray earned a I at the State compeyou were a famous star? The tition. Outspoken Drama Club is the After Speech competitions answer. Each year these students took their toll , the play became the amaze crowds with their ability to next prioriety. The play, Cheaper run and operate a play and compete by the Dozen, is about an efficiently in speech contests. crazed father with 12 intelli gent The contest Speech season children. It is narrated by Ernestin began in and Frank January with Gilbreth played Large Group by Amber Hunt "It (Speech) has made me a Districts. and Nori Davis. Students more outspoken person and Other members participated in of the cast I'm not afraid to talk in Improv. , TV included Andy front of a crowd," SophoNews, Readers Olsen , Laura Theatre and Barhke and a more Michaela Gray said. Ensemble whole slew of Acting. Amber others playing Hunt and Kelsey the other ten Miller received children. a Divison I rating at Districts, Showing off their talents advancing to state where they took and stating their minds made both home a II. Individual Events the play and speech competitions Districts in Janu ary brought fi ve memorable. Outspoken members advancements to State with Kelly made a statement. Nonpoint. Statement. 200 I Shreeves, Poetry; Amber Hunt, Storytelling; Nicole Pauley, Public Address and Literary Program and Juniors Nori Davis and Amber Hun t share a "brother-sister" moment on tage playing Frank and Ernestine Gil breth. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elli ott) Senior Latia Hubbard and sophomoi; • Tanya Redinbaugh rehearse their lines before performing at a speech competition (Photo by Laura Barh ke) Seni ors Lauren McLandsborough , Mandy Darrington, Kelly Shreeves and sophomore Katy Toler patie ntl y watch and wa it for their turn to act out their part in the pl ay. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) �Sophomore Andy Olsen enthusiastically acts as the father figure in the play, while senior Laura Bahrke aids him as the mother. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) Seniors Brian Sibert and Ryan Donovan take a moment to relax in between their performances at speech competition. hoto b Laura Bahrke WIC speech contestants included sen iors Laura Bahrke and Mandy Darrington, juniors Amber Hunt and Nicole Pauley, and senior Kelly Shreeves. Dan·ington, Hunt, Pauley and Shreeves a.II made finals. (Photo by Laura Bahrke) r Nkoie Pauley and senior Sara r la11an dramatically act out their roles .. r;ng 1he show ing of the play. (Photo by Ir Sarah E lliott) Speech/Play 8 l �At the Nati onal Honor Society induction held at the Quail Run Golf Course in Neola, Tomi Toler li ghts a candle as part of the ceremony whi le Sara Plambeck waits fo r her turn. (Photo provi ded by Mrs. Tami Harman) New inductees, Angela Krohn, Katy Toler, Nicole Pauley, M ichaela Gray, Casie Barrier, Kelsey Miller, Marie Corrin and Andy Morse pose fo r a picture at the close of the ceremony. (Photo rov ided b Mrs. Tami Harm an Tbe National Honor Society was 22 members strong at the close of the school yea r. Front: Latia Hubba rd , Ashley Eck rich , Angela Kr ohn, Katy Toler , Nicole Paul ey, M ichaela Gray and Li ndsey Obe rmeier. Back: Laura Na nni nga , Sar a h Ma nha r t, Amanda Ga u, Alyssil Beebe, Casie Ba r r ier, And y Morse, Kelsey Miller, Marie Co rrin , Andri Cohen. J enn a Moen , Melissa Da r r in gton , Courtn ey Di velbess,Tomi Toler , Shari G riener and Sara Plambeck. (Photo prov ided by Mrs. Tami Harman) conti nu ed the traditi on of del'orJt111 lo bby for Chri st ma . Kelly Shreew lhe tireless help rs. he lped uut by pl.1 to the hoys where they sc rcw.:d up the li ghts. (Photo hy 82 Organizations �Few Good Men (and women) Shari Griener and Shannon Brisbois !ended a helping hand to the Student Council 's Valentines Day Dance by working at the concessions table. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) By Nicole Pauley Throughout the year students found ways to be a bigger part of school. Many wanted to make changes, and a few ways to do so were to join Student Council or to be selected for National Honor Society. These two groups were able to help others and benefit the community as well. Stu. Co., headed by Mrs. Angela Huseman, included among others CoPresidents Melissa Darrington and Latia Hubbard; Treasurer, Sara Plambeck; and Secretary, Nicole Pauley. Stu. Co. is a group in which students app ly to be able to voice opinions about th school. The group took an activ role by holding a alentine's Day Dance and buying a new candy machine. Stu. Co. helped show appreciation to teachers as well as bus drivers and staff by making a best ru1d most list and hosting a teacher/senior breakfast. At homecoming the l " annual golf cart parade gave the community a new way to support the school. Stu. Co. seemed to give members a sense of satisfaction. "Student Council is something you do, not just something you put on your resll.'ne," Hubbard said. NHS also worked to help the community as well as the chool. NHS, lead by Mrs. Tami Harman, is a select group in which a few good men were selected out of a larger number of applicants. At the · induction ceremony eight new members were inducted. NHS held two blood drives, collected money door-to-door for artluitis and held a coin drive for cystic fibrosis. "The major goals are to provide service, provide leadership and communicate with the community and the school," Harman said. Officers were President. Amanda Gau; Vice-President, Eddie Leaders; Secretary, Melissa Darrington; Treasurer, Shari Greiner; Communications, Tomi Toler; and Activities, Sru·a Plambeck. Whether these two groups joined force and worked in conjunction or plit the difference and worked on different proj ect , they each found ways to make a difference. "Student council is something you do, not just something you put n your resume," Latia Hubbard said. Seniors Courtney Divelbess, Melissa Darrington, Jenna Moen and Shari Grient>r work at the registration table at he HS blooddrive and have a little fun ...t the same time. (Photo by Lauren f Tlkcn) Student Council members Lindsey Obermeier and Jessy Heimbaugh serve drinks at the senior /teacher breakfast sponsored by the Student Council. (Photo by Nicole Pauley) Student Council/NHS 83 �At one of the various Underwood Track Meets, senior Jared Graham pushes hard towards the finish line on the way to winning the race. (Photo by Mandy Darrington) Senior Noah Thielen swings hard on the offensive end of the ball. On the defensive end of the ball Thielen was also a major contributor. (Photo provided by The Gazette) The varsity football team huddles together for a breather during a Saturday afternoon game with Missouri Valley. Tri-Center prevailed 10-7. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) Sophomore Amber Finken bats against AHST in the /KM Tourney. Finken played 2nd base. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) Freshman Wendy Ausdemore dribbles around the Underwood defender. Ausdemore was named First Team all SW/ by The Daily Nonpariel. (Photo provided by The Gazette) 84 Sports �Getting Physical Winning record s, wins over great tea ms, and trips to Dis- •• tricts and state were all achievements atheletes and spv"'rcs teams made durin g th e 200 1-2002 school year. In order to achieve great things, teams bad to work hard and strive to improve throughout the season. '"As t.he season went on, we practiced harder and worked 10 improv our tim : · sophomore cross count ry and track member Jen ny Dal t n said. Along wi th workin g ha rd , team pirit was also a fa cto r. "As seniors, we just wanted to have fu n. W all tried to stay upbeat and ready to play know ing these were ur last games.'" senior footbal l and basketball member Noah Thielen sa.id . T rying hard, worki ng toge th r, and "getti ng ph ysica l" in both practi ce and games made for a great year of sports. Getting Physical. Dir. Steven Stern . 1984 by Tomi Toler 86-87 Baseball 88-89 Softball 90-91 Football 92-93 Volleyball 94-95 Cross Country 96-97 Wrestling 98-99 Boys Basketball 100-101 Girls Basketball 102-103 Golf 104-105 Boys Track 106-107 Girls Track 108-109 Middle School Sports 110-111 Middle School Sports Djvisjon 85 �my story ( Andy Christensen, 12 Coach Jim Dermody gives Senior Noah Thielen a high five on making it to third . (Photo by Sarah Elliott.) ) "We were playing Griswold and I started out at pitcher, but I was doing really crappy. The coaches moved me out to Centerfield. We were down by nine and I made some really good catches. When we got up to bat, I had two doubles and we came back and won ." my story (~~~~-N~oah ~_T_hi_·e_le_n_._1_2~~) "It was at the Missouri Valley game and and we were down by two. It was bottom of the seventh and I was up to bat. It was a full count and I hit a line drive up the middle. It hit the second baseman in the head and went to left field, I got a double and brought in the tying runs. We went into extra innings and again we we re down by two, but Chris Speight stepped up and hit a home run to win the game." varsity scoreboard TCHS I 2 17 11 6 5 3 9 4 19 7 8 19 7 4 18 6 13 3 LI 5 6 4 6 3 OPP D eni son-Schl eswig L ewis Cen tral Logan-M agnolia H ar l an A udubon Treynor Mo .Valley Ri vers ide A H ST Gr iswold U nderwood Trey nor A udu bo n Mo.Va lley St. A lbert Ri ver side A HST Gri swold Underwood Red Oak L ewis Central A braham Lincoln Treynor Gri swold A H ST Final record : 12- 13 4 7 11 21 l 6 4 0 12 l 9 I 5 6 5 l 2 12 8 10 19 7 10 4 5 Play ball! The boys are ready to go and they get t he i r las t few words of advice from the coach es be fore they break out of the huddl e to take t he field. (Photo by Sarah Elliott) Senior Paul La rsen rounds th ird and heads toward home allowing th e Trojan s to put up another run on the scoreboard . (Photo by Sarah Elliott) 86 S(X)1ts Senior Chris Speight steps up to take a swing ball. Speight had six homeruns on the seaso (Photo by Sarah Elliott) �Through the ups and the downs the baseball team gave it their all... Senior Brandon Finken winds up as he throws a pitch . (Photo by Sarah Elliott) For the Love of the Grune By Jessy Heimbaugh The 2001 baseball team stepped onto the field and awaited their opponents' challenge. With the hunger to win, they played the best they could and ended just under .500 at 12-13. Their conference record, however, put them in a tie with Missouri -Valley, AHST, and Underwood for the Conference Seasonal Champs. 'The boyis really like baseball, so they tired to stay in shape," Head Coach Jim Dermody said. Because of a love for the game, the team seemed to do whatever was needed to improve and prepare. Many plaY.ers ran track and lifted weights to stay in shape. 'Definitely our offense was our strong point. We hit exceptionally well," Dermody said. Four players hit over .400, while the team average was .363. The boys had hoped to be the best and take on some of the toughest teams 1n their conference, which they accomplished. 'The bes1 game was when we went into extra innings against Missouri Valley and oeat them," Senior Shawn Petersen said.-Witfl their triumphant wins, there was plenty more where that came from. This season was the last for seniors. Brandon Finken, Josh Obrecht, and Chris Speight. "All guys have been playing since their freshman year, and workmg harcfat it. They all had tlie senior leadership that we needed," Dermody said. The team accomplished a lot. Although they ended with a loss to Avoca in the district semi-finals, they went out with heart. As senior Justin Ring said, 'We started off slow but played really well towards the end." They showed it was all for the love of the game." For the Love of the Game. Dir. Sam Raimi. 1999 VARSITY : Front : Brandon Petersen, Tim Speight, Justin Ring , Andy Olsen, Paul Larsen, Andy Griener. Back: Luke Smith, Andy Christensen, Shawn Petersen, Noah Thielen , Shawn Dalton. (Photo by Jessy Heimbaugh) SENIORS: Ch ris Speight, Josh Obrecht , and Brandon Finken . (Photo provided by Janelle Finken) The team lines up to congratulate Josh Obrecht on his homerun. (Photo by Sarah Elliott) Coach Max Kozeal and Senior Brandon Finken take time to scout the opposing team before the JUNIOR VARSITY: Front: Justin Kohl , Jeremy Witt, Landon Ausdemore, Bryan Larsen, Andy Griener. Second: Johnnie Witt, Derrick Danker. B.J. Pauley, Colburn Dittmer, Troy Courtier, Tim Speight. Thi rd: Jonathan McDonald, Dean Grote, Cody Petersen, Brent Hough, Kent Harryman, Raymond Bruck. (Photo by Jessy Heimbaugh) Baseball 7 �Showing off on their new fielcL the Lady Trojans finished with a winning season. Field of Dreams First basemen Amy Minahan and third basemen Kim Bennett await the upcoming play as Casie Barrier delivers the pitcl' Bennett was awarded th e Best Batting Average Award fc th e season hitting .333 on the year. Minahan was a 4 yiW letter wi nner in high school. (Photo by Sarah Elliott) By Amber Finken "If you build it, they will come." Many people have heard that popular line from the famous movie "Field of Dreams" based on a true story set in Dyersville, Iowa. For the 2001 Softball team it came true. The team entered the season with two new coaches, a new softball field, new uniforms and as well as new goals and anticipations for the summer ahead. With seven returning starters backed by strong senior leadership, the team accomplished many important goals throughout the season. They were the District Runner-up, won the C-A-M tournament for the second straight year, and closed out the season at 18-16 overall and 6-8 in the conference. The JV team completed the season with a record of 12-5, while the freshmen ended at 6-2. "I think we reached all of our goals during the season. We had some setbacks, but in the end we were happy about what we accomplished," sophomore pitcher Shari Killpack said. Two new coaches made the season more challenging and exciting than ever. Both Head Coach Derek Sonderland and Assistant Coach Cassie Keogh entered the season excited and eager. These feelings continued throughout the summer. "I was pleased with the girls work ethic. They came in and worked hard for me," Coach Sonderland said. Playing their final season, seniors LeAnne Ausdemore, Rachel Finken , Amy Minahan, Jessica Muhs, and Erin Obermeier were a solid backbone. Coach Sonderland said, "It will be hard losing those five seniors. They were a group of kids who worked hard and were real knowledgeable about the game. They will be missed, although, we have a great group of young kids with a nice work ethic to look forward to." Even the players felt excited about the new changes. "I think our coaches did a nice job. They worked really hard and made all the teams work harder and want to win and improve," junior right fielder Tina Clevenger said. The team had to put in excessive amounts of time, energy, sweat, and determination to have such a successful season . They came to practice each day ready to work hard and learn more at every opportunity. By putting these things together, the softball team was able to complete an outstanding season. Field of Dreams. Dir. Phil Alden Robinson. 1989. VARSITY: Front: Rachel Finke n, Jessica Muhs, LeAnne Ausdemore, Amy Minahan, Erin Obermeier. Second: Tessa Wellman, Shari Killpack, Am ber Finken, Krystal Hansen, Tina Clevenger, Ashley Eckrich. Third: Assistant Coach Cassie Keogh, Lindsey Obermeier, Kim Bennett, Laura Nanninga, Hannah Ausdemore, Andrea Ring, Kim Nelson, Casie Barrier, Head Coach Derek Sonderland. JUNIOR VARSITY: Front: Casie Barrier, Li ndsey Obermeier, Hannah Ausdemore , Andrea Ring, Krystal Hansen , Kim Nelson, Ashley Eckrich . Second: Shari Ki llpack, Amber Finken, Amanda Minahan, Lauren Finken. Third: Assistant Coach Cassie Keog h, Elizabeth Thielen, Jessy Heimbaugh , Katie Sibert, Ashley Schultz, Head Coach Derek Sonderland. FRESHMEN: Front: Missy Barrier, Beth Harris, Alisha Gau, Elyse Miller. Second: Sarah Moen , Wendy Ausdemore, Ashley Nelson, Amy Nanninga, Assistant Coach Cassie Keogh. Between games at the C-A-M tournamen t in Anita, the varsity team finds time to cool down and relax. They ended up taking first in the tournament for the second year in a row in back-to back years. (Photo provided by Mrs. Muhs) Players in th e dugout focus intently on the field during an 1-K-M tourn ament game. After losing the first round game, the team ca me back to win the next two and finish in 4th place. (Photo by Sarah Elliott) 88 Sports �my story Ashley Eckrich, Lindsey Obermeier, Tessa Wellman, Laura Nanninga, and Amy Minahan pay close attention to the game against AHST as Coach Sonderland watches from the field. (Photo by Sarah Elliott) c~~~~R_a_c_h_el_F_ink~_en_,_1_2~~~) "My most memorable moment was definitely a game that I will always remember, the 19 inning game against A-H-S-T and how we ended up winning. We had so many chances and it took us 19 innings to get it done." my story c~~~-Am~_y_:M_1_·n_ah~an_,~12~~~~) "My most memorable moment was the game with AHST. It was even more memorable because we had been waiting so long to beat them. I'll remember those 19 innings for a long time!" scorebo ard TCHS 7 0 I 4 7 I 8 0 1t 2 12 0 8 3 10 s 3 9 Junior Tina Clevenger concentrates on the pitcher as she waits for her pitch. One of Clevenger's personal goals for the season was to improve on her hitting. (Photo by Sarah Elliott) ntor Rachel Finken awaits the pi tch. Finken s voted 2nd Team All-Conference as well as norable Mention All-SWI by the Daily Nonparei l r tcher. (Photo by Sarah Elliott) Senior Jessica Muhs fires a pitch to home-plate. Muhs was awarded Academic All Conference and was voted Honorable Mention All-SWI for pitcher. (Photo by Sarah Elliott) 2 2 0 3 5 8 7 4 3 5 0 9 5 5 I OPP L og an Sh enand oa h Missouri V all ey Ri verside A udubo n AHST Gl enwoo d L ew is Central Gri swo ld U nderwood Abraham Lincoln Undenvood Aud ub on AHST South Page Coon Rapids-Bayard Cornin g A udubo n Treyn or Glenwoo d M issouri Va lley T rey nor R iverside A H ST G ri swo l d Thoma. Jeffer, on U nderw ood AH T Harlan Ar-We-Ya W est Haffison AHST Rivers ide Logan-Magnolia 6 10 2 s 6 2 s 1 0 4 2 s 0 7 0 3 l 0 s 1 2 0 4 11 0 3 6 I() '.'i 0 0 4 3 5 Final r cord: 18-16 oftball 9 �my story ( Shawn Petersen, 12 Sophomore Jesse Kuhnle holds the ball as Senior Andy Christensen kicks the field goal to make the score 10-0 agains Mo. Valley. Christensen made 23 of his 28 field goals attemped for the season. (Photo by Sarah Elliott) ) "We had a great first half of the season , then we ran into the harder part of our schedule and had some trouble." my story (~~~~J_o_e_y_K_o_s_rn~a_ce_k_,_1_2~~-) "It was a little dissappointing in the second half of the season , the first half was fun and exciting. " varsity scoreboard TC 38 10 47 27 47 20 7 17 13 OPP AR-WE-VA Missouri Va lley West Monona Westwood B oyer Va l l ey Underwood AHST Lo - Ma St. Al bert 8 7 34 14 13 41 25 34 49 Final record: 5-4 1st Team A ll-District Joey K osmacek -Offensi ve Back Shawn Petersen-Defensi ve B ack A nd y C hr i stensen-Ki cker 2nd Team A ll-D istrict Paul Larsen- Defensi ve B ack Noah Thielen-Receiver Honorable Mention A ll-District Brian Si bert-Defensi ve End Matt Hinman-Offensi ve Line Joe A usdemore-Deffensi ve Lin e Acedem ic A ll -District and Academic A ll-Conferen ce Edd ie L eaders A nd y Morse 90 Sports Head Coach Elliott and his Assistant Coach Dermody silently watch as a play begins, while Assistant Coach Fah checks the status on the free popcorn from the snack bar. (Photo by Jessy Heimbaugh) Seniors Brian Sibert, Shawn Dalton and Andy Christensen run through the tunnel before the start of the Westwood Sloan game. The Trojans were victorious 27-14. (Photo by Sarah Elliott) Senior Matt Hinman recovers after helping take Mo Valley offender. (Photo by Sarah Elliott) �Senior leadership helped achieve a winning season. Boyer Valley is no match for Senior Joey Kosmacek as he runs the ball with the aid of another Trojan. (Photo by Sarah Elliott.) The Gift of Game By Sara Withers Friday when the last bell rings, school is over and done until Monday .. .right? Wrong! It's game night, and students, staff, and fans will fill the school once more before the weekend. Elliott said the goal at the start of the season was to improve as a team, work hard and have fun and they did just that. Beating Ar-We-Ve 38 to 8, the football team started their season with a bang. This was the first in the five gA.me winning streak. Four more wins followed with a high point of the season being the conquering of Missouri Valley in a close 1O to 7 Saturciay afternoon game. "Beating Missouri Valley was a big accomplishment, considering they are a class larger than us, " Head Coach Dan Elliott said. "It was fun to play during the day and come out with a big win," said Assistant Coach Jeff Fah. Carl Cochran, and Jim Dermody were assistant coaches to Elliott throughout the season as well. In the Homecoming game against Boyer Valley, the Trojans came out with a 47 to 34 victory. Underwood came through the next week, however, and beat the seemingly unstoppable Trojans 20 to 41, to end their winning streak. "The team felt down from the loss, and lost their intensity," Elliott said. The team finished the season with three more losses to AHST, Lo-Ma and St. Albert, leaving the Trojans with a 5-4 record. "I tl1ink that we did better than everyone expected," said Kent Harryman. Even though the season ended less intense than in the beginning, Elliott would like to thank the players and fans for being there and having a great season. Whether it was on our own turf or on another, the Trojans showed they had the gift of the game. Crazy Town. The Gift of the Game. 1999 The mighty Trojans raise their helmets after a victory in their traditional post game huddle. (Photo by Sarah Elliott) Sophomore Brandon Vorthman gets motivated while he walks onto the field with the rest of the team before the game against West Monona. (Photo by Jessy Heimbaugh) VARSITY: Front: Brandon Vorthman, Josh Goodsell, Ku rtis Shreeves, TJ LeBaugh, Bryan Larsen Nick Kinart, Dustin Laver, Lando~ Ausdemore. Second: Zach Kinart, Tim Speight, Joey Kosmacek, Cody Huebert, Joey Pauley, Kyle Welbourne, Kent Harryman, Brent Hough, Derrick Danker Third: Cody Petersen, Mitch Janisch, Assistant coach Jeff Fah, Head Coach Dan Elliott, Assistant coach Carl Cochran, . Assistant coach Jim Dermody, Joe Ausdemore , Justin Ring Fourth: Shawn Petersen, Josh Martens, Justin Nelson, Matt Hinman, Teddy Devine, Brandon Petersen, Ryan Donovan , Jesse Kuhnle Fifth: Eddie Leaders, Noah Thielen, Mike Shra 'er, Adam Harman, Brian Sibert, Andy Christensen, Paul Larsen Sixth : Shawn Dalton, Andy ....__ _ _ _ _ _..;...._ _,.__~---.....1 Morse, Jake Richey. (P hoto Provided by Fisch er Photography) Senior Shawn Petersen (above) looks for the ball nex1 to a Mo. Valley defender. (Photo provided by Sarah Elliott) Senior Shawn Petersen takes down the red offensive player and senior Andy Chr istensen is ready to help. Petersen was honored as All District defensive back and Christensen as kicker. (Photo by Sarah Elliott) Foothall 91 �Giving their all and acheiving their goals helped to produce a winning season. Hardball By Laura Bahrke Hardball is what the volleyball team played this year; they acommplished goals and played their hardest. Head Coach Brian Wedemeyer said, "The volleyball team had a positive attitude." It was that positive attitude which lead the team to accomplish their goals and end with a 14-12-1 overall record and a 8-5 conference record. The Junior Varsity finished 5-5, while the Freshmen were 7-3. As a team they finished second in the conference and fourth in the conference tournament. They also recived the Distinguished Academic Achievement Award. Many individuals had major accomplishments with four making All-Conference. Wendy Ausdemore and Laura Nanninga were named First Team All-Conference. Sarah Manhart was named Second Team All-Conference and Andrea Ring was named Honorable Mention All-Conference. 'The girls played inconsistent, but I was pleased that we placed second in our conference. I also noticed the girls improvement in working without outcomplaining," Wedemeyer said. Many individuals set goals to both have fun and to improve skills. "As an individual my goals were to enjoy my last year and help the team become better both physically and mentally," Senior Mandy Darrington said. Sophmore Katy Taler's goal was spiking. Toler said, "I was a pretty weak spiker last year and this year I improved a lot." From a player's perspective, "I thought that the team progressed over the season. We stepped up when we needed to and worked as hard as we could," sophomore Jessy Heimbaugh said. The team's positive attitude along with their individual strengths held them together throughout the season. Memories on the court will never be forgotten . Head Coach Brian Wedemeye r pumps up the varsity team during a time out with Griswold. The team defeated Griswold in 3 games. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) Hardball. Dir. Brian Robbins. 2001 VARSITY: Front: Mandy Darrington, Sarah Manhart, Amanda Gau. Second: Jessy Heimbaugh, Casie Barrier, Kim Nelson, Lindsey Obermeier Third: Head Coach Brian Wedemeyer, Andrea Ring, Hannah Ausdemore, Wendy Ausdemore, Marie Co rrin, Laura Nanninga, Assistant Coach Amy Olsen. (Photo provided by Studio B Photog raphy) JUNIOR VARSITY: Front: Elizibeth Thielen, Jessy Heimbaugh, Lauren Finken. Second: Head Coach Brian Wedemeyer, Amber Finken, Katy Toler, Jamie Ring, Ashley Schultz, Katie Sibert, Assistant Coach Amy Olsen. (Photo provided by Studio B Photography) FRESHMEN: Front: Missy Barrie r, Elyse Miller, Alisha Gau. Second: Head Coach Brian Wedemeye r, Lacey Messerschmidt, Sarah Moen, Wendy Ausdemore, Ashley Nelson, Amy Nanninga, Assistant Coach Amy Olsen. (Photo provided by Studio B Photography) 92 Spo1ts =====""""="""'== Junior Laura Nanninga, and Freshman Wendy Ausdemore get ready to block a spike by an Underwood player. TriCenter won 3-1-0. (Photo provided by the Gazette) Juniors Kim Nelson , and Laura Nanninga, get ready to return th e ball after a tip by AH ST. (Photo By Sarah Elliott) �my story Seniors Amanda Gau, Sarah Manhart, Mandy Darrington, and junior Kim Nelson chill out in thei r motel rooms before they leave to go watch the State Volleyball Tournament. (Ph oto provid ed by Mandy Darrington) ( AmandaGau, 12 ) "My best moments for the season were beating Mo. Valley at Mo. Valley in five games rally scoring. Another was our bus ride talks with Sarah, Mandy and Kim, and finally our trip to the State Volleyball Tournament." my story (~~~-S_a_ra_h~M_a_n_h_a_rt_,_1_2~~~) "My most memerable moment would have to be our volleyball rituals before every game and our first game w ith Underwood at home. That made my season exciting ." varsity scoreboard W/L L L L L w w w w L w w w w w Ti e L w w w Junior Lindsey Obermeier bumps the ball during the Mo. Valley game as senior Sarah Manhart watches. (Photo provided by the Gazette) L L L w L L w L AHST Boyer V all ey H ar l an A. L. St. Alberts Sidney CAM Griswol d Adair Casey Sidney Gri swold Ri ve r ide Un de n \ od W alnut Deni so n Atl anti Adair-C a ey Mo. Valley Audubo n Treyn o r Atlantic Red Oak AHS T Mo. Valley Underwood Gri swo ld Underwood 1-3-0 1-3-0 0-3-0 0-3-0 3-0-0 2-0-0 2-0 -0 '.2-0-0 1-2-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 3-0-0 J - 1- 0 J -0-0 1- 1-0 0-2- 0 2- 0-0 3-2-0 3-0-0 0-3-0 1-3-0 0-3-0 3-0-0 0-3-0 2-3-0 3-0-0 1-3-0 Final record: 14- 1'.! - I Assistant Coash Amy Olsen, Mandy rrlngton, Andrea Ring, Hannah Ausdemore and Jessy Heimbaugh cheer on ·r teammates as their names are '10Unced before the game. (Photo by Sarah IOlt) Kim Nelson sets the ball as Amanda Gau looks on. Tri-Center won the home match against Audubon in three games. (Picture provided by the Gazette) Volleyball 93 �my story ( Jeremy Barnes, 12 Senior Alyssa Beebe bares down and focu ses in on the race. Beebe was a three year letter winner. (Photo provided by Coach Pat Dalton) ) "What I wi ll miss most about Cross Country is Mr. Dalton. He was a great coach. To me he was more of a friend than a coach." my story (~~~-J_a_r_e_d_G_r_a_h_a_m_,_1_2~~) "My goal for the season was to improve my time from last season. My most memorable moment th is year was the meet at Avoca." Boys/Girls Results Bo vs NTR NTR 5/8 6/10 NTR N TR NTR 6/8 NTR NTR Girls AHST West H arri son A udub o n Adair- Casey Shenandoah Woodbine At lanti c W l C at Mo. Valley Tri- C enter Di stricts 5/8 4/8 3/8 6110 9/1 1 I 0/ 1S NTR 6/8 6/8 12/26 NTR= No Team Res ults Sophomore Kelli Grei ner makes her move to pass an opposing runner. Greiner was a two year letter winner. (Photo provided by Coach Pat Dalton) Freshman Lexi Beebe pushes herself to ach ieve. Beebe was a first year letterwinner. (Photo provided by Coach Pat Dalton) 94 Sports Junior Julie Leonard drives toward to catch an runner. Leonard was a first year letterwfnner provided by the Gazette) �The Cross Country team achieved their goals through detennination. Junior Luke Smith holds his ground against an opposing runner. (Photo provided by Coach Pat Dalton) Follow the Leader By Desiree Sigler Most people wouldn't even think of running long distances unless they were being chased by a razor-tooth rabbit. The cross country runners ran a grueling lwo miles or more everyday. They didn't think about the distance they ran; they just did it. "It was a good season," Coach Pat Dalton said. While the boys put together a varsity team for just three meets, the girls squad ran in ten meets with the high point being a strong third place finiSh at Audubon. Though the team's season had a lot of ups and downs, the team still focused on improving their abilities in each race they ran. With the lack of rabbits chasing them, tney continued to run their hardest even when times got tough. Dalton said, 'The team's goals were to be competitive in every race ana to become better with each meet. We wanted to improve personal bests and times over courses run before." Even though it was the last year for the few seniors on the team, they still had their own personal goals. Jared Graham's goal was to improve his l ime from last year, and Jeremy Barnes' was to fi~isfl ~he race no matter how bad his back hurt. Alyssa Beebe, the only senior girl runner, also had goals. "I wanted to complete each race and improve throughout the season," Beebe said. The seniors will be missed very_ much. l!le.Y. Pl;Jt fo.rth a lot of effort and acheived most of their goals. Jenny Dalton said, I will miss all of the bus rides with Jeremy and all of the stories that he told; those were the best." Although the team goofed around at pr~ctice, they also worked hard and tried to achieve their goals. Julie Leonard said her goal was to run a good time and place at the district meet. "Lifting weights hefPed out. I was getting stronger while I was having fun," Leonari:l said. Throughout the season the team had to look past their difficulties and focus on ini:lividual i provements. Whether it was leading the flock or following the leader, they found the strength in themselves to succeed. CROSS COUNTRY: Front: Alyssa Beebe, Austin McCool , Daniel Smith, Kelli Greiner, Jenny Dalton, Jesi Myers, Alicia Fischer. Second: Julie Leonard, Jeremy Barnes, Jared Graham, Luke Smith, Colburn Dittmer, Lexi Beebe. (Photo provided by Studio B Photography) Sophomores Jesi Myers. Jenny Dalton and Kelli Greiner gather for a fun buddy picture. All three girls are two year letterwinners. (Photo provided by Studio B Photography) cross country team, Alyssa Beebe, Jenny Dalton, Lexi Beebe, Julie Leonard and Jesi Myers head to the starting line of the grueling two mile course at the Tri-Center meet. (Photo provided by Coach Pat Dalton) Senior Jared Graham feels some relief as he nears the finish line. Graham was a four year letter winner. {Photo provided by the Gazette) Senior Jeremy Barnes continues on with the support of the crowd as he races to the finish line. Barnes was a four year letterwinner. (Photo provided by the Gazette) Cm s Country 95 �Hard work and great effo1t lead to an improving season. Beyond the Mat Senior Zach Hanken dominates a Griswold wrestler at sectionals. Hanken was the WIC tournament 130 pound champion, earning his first tournament championship after two run ner-up finishes. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) By Amber Finken As the winter months slowly rolled in, the anticipations of wrestling season began. Vigorous practices, after-school matches and weekend tournaments filled the next three months. The season commenced with experienced seniors and determined underclassmen ready to hit the mats. With hard work and great potential, each wrestler seemed to somehow improve more and more throughout the season. Seniors Zach Hanken, Justin Nelson, Justin Ring, and Mark Smith hit the mats for their final season. Together they added strength, power, and experience to the team. Head coach Mr. Andy Hensley was pleased with the effort the seniors put forth. 'They showed leadership by working hard in practice," Hensley said. Overall, the season was a success in some way or another for every wrestler. Success ranged from reaching personal goals to attaining the simple pleasure of winning. "I think I did alright for being my first year as a high school wrestler," freshman Cody Peterson said. Even with the accomplishments of the past season, there were already anticipations for the next year. Sophomore Joe Ausdemore hopes to improve on many aspects of the sport "Next year my goals are to finish the season off with more wins than losses and to make it to State," Ausdemore said. With great work ethic and the determination to win, the wrestling season was a huge success in more ways than one. If it was winning the first match of the season or the last, satisfaction was always just out of reach. The desire to improve came from places beyond the mat, and the wrestling season will be memorable for years to come. Bevond the Mat. Dir. Barry Blaustein. 1999 Varsity: Front: Zach Hanken, Justin Nelson, Justin Ring, Mark Smith. Second: John Zellmer , Dev in LeBaugh, Joey Pauley, T.J. LeBaugh, Brent Darringer. Third: Head Coach Andy Hensley, Alex Suntken, Joe Ausdemore , Cody Petersen , Ian Jodeit, John Wollehaupt, Brandon Vorthmann and Assistant Coach Rick Payne. (Photo provided Studio B Photography) Sophomore Joe Ausdemore, senior Justin Nelson, and junior Devin LeBaugh take time out to watch a few wrestling matches at the Sectional Tournament in Underwood. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) Assistant Coach Rick Payne an d Head Coach Andy Hensley Senior Justin Ring puts all his strength into trying to defeat h;s opponent. Ring was the only wrestler to advance to regional competition where he placed 4th overall. (Photo provided by the Gazette) 96 Spo1ts e e ncouragement l!~~~~~~~~~~!~ proasvidthey intently watch the match in fron t of them. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) Freshman 2 15 pounde r Cody Petersen uses strategy against his opponent to do his best to win the match. In his first season of high school wrestling, Petersen placed 3rd at the Aud ubon JV tourney. (Photo .___ _ _ _~------provided by the Gazette) �Junior Devin LeBaugh and an Underwood wrestler show great sportsmanship by shaking hands after their match. Lebaugh competed in the 135 pound weight class throughout the season. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) my story (~~~~z_a_ch~H_ank~_en_,_1_2~~~) "One of my greatest accomplishments this season was teaching the younger kids the sport. Next year there will be a lot of fundamentally sound wrestlers that will still be improving year round ." my story (~~~~Ju_s_t_in~Rin_._g_,_1_2~~~~) "I feel like the season was a success. We could have done better as a team, but we had some open weights ." varsity scoreboard TCHS NTR NTR 30 24 NTR 54 22 NTR NTR 2I 16 12 O 39 27 NTR NTR NTR 18 " nior Mark Smith takes down his Woodbine opponent in an intense match. Smith took fourth place Sectionals in the 160 pound weight class, ending ~ successful season for the senior. (Photo by Mrs. nrah Elliott) concentrates on his match with a tough competitor. Suntken competed against 145pound opponents throughout the season and added experience to the team . (Photo provided by the Gazette) Head Coach Andy Hensley watches carefully alongside senior Justin Nelson at the Sectional Tou rnament in Underwood. Tri Center placed 7th out of 9 teams overall. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) 38 0 NTR TR 7 of 9 Omaha North Audubon N Tourney St. Albert Treynor Maple Valley Tourney West Harrison West Monona WIC Dual Tourney Shenandoah JV Tourney Woodbine R iver ide Harlan Cres ton S henandoah Deni son T-C Invite Mt. Ayr Tourney Corning Tourney AHST CAM Logan-Magno li a Coon Rapids Guthrie Center WIC Tourney Sectional s Di tricts 27 39 27 46 60 60 66 81 42 48 NTR-No Team Re ulu Wrestling 97 58 36 81 �Senior Shawn Dalton goes up to block the ball shot by Treynor. Dalton was selected to play in the Southwest Iowa large school small school game. (Photo provided by the Gazette my story ( Shawn Dalton, 12 ) "My goals were to go to state and to win the conference title." my story (~~~~~P_a_u_IL~a_rs_e_n_,_1_2~~~) "My most memorable moment this year was just being one of the nine seniors on the team . It was a fun year." varsity scoreboard TCHS 57 60 90 76 77 59 65 71 74 53 77 70 67 40 63 51 45 80 71 41 7l 95 62 OPP LO-MA CAM @ Anita Woodbin e A- H-S-T Griswo ld Riverside Und erwoo d Mo. Valley A udub o n Trey no r A- H-S-T WIC Tourn ament A-H-S -T Und erwood Treynor T-C was runner-up Gri swo ld Ri verside U nd erwoo d Mo.Valley Audubon Trey nor Wa lnut Districts Mo. Va lley St. Albert Fin al record: 20-4 98 Sports 50 35 44 30 44 44 55 45 55 59 43 36 47 51 49 49 40 46 48 42 60 41 66 Head Coach Carl Cochran calls a time out to talk to and advise his team. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) Senior Paul Larsen goes up for 1 of his 144 rebou nds on the season. Larsen was a four-year letterwinner (Photo by Gazette) Senior Andy Christensen plays tough defense against Underwood. (Photo provided by Gazette) �Senior Jared Graham goes up for a basket against Underwood. Graham had 224 points on the season. (Photo provided by the Gazette) The boys basketball team Love and Basketball ... ending with another great season By Lauren Finken It was a season about love and basketball. With five letterwinners returning and four other seniors to lead the way, the boys basketball team came ready to play. Headed by long time coach Carl Cochran and assisted by Jim Dermody and Brian Lund, the team earned runner-up status in both the Wsstem Iowa Conference tournament and District tournament. The varsity rounded out the season with a record of 20-4. The junior varsity finished at 8-3 while the freshmen were 1-6. The players and coaches came into each game ready and willing to do what they could to win. They came into the season with high expectations. Cochran said, "The season was very successful. We didn't accomplish all the goals we had set, but came close." Some of the players were disappointed with the way the season ended, while others thought it was successful. Paul Larsen said, "I felt the season was successful becuase we had an overall record of 20-4, but it was disappointing because we didn't reach the goals that we set for ourselves." The seniors ending their high school careers were Andy Christensen, Shawn Dalton, Jared Graham, Adam Harman, Zach Kinart, Paul Larsen, Shawn Petersen, Noah Thielen and Carl Wallace It gave them a chance to make many memories. Shawn Petersen said, "My most memorable moment this year was playing with my brother, Bean, and Shawn Dalton for the last time." Love and B a~ ketbal l. Dir. Gina Prince. 2000 Varsity: Front: Luke Smith, Brandon Petersen, Zach Kinart, Paul Larsen. Second: Michaela Gray (Manager), Carl Wallace, Shawn Petersen , Andy Morse, Shawn Dalton, Ryan Long, Lauren Finken (Manager). Third: Coach Jim Dermody, Adam Harman, Andy Christensen, Coach Carl Cochran, Noah Thielen, Jared Graham and Coach Brian Lund. (Photo provided by Fischer Photography) Seniors Paul Larsen and Shawn Petersen are ready and waiting to rebo und the basketball fo r their team. (Photo provided by the Gazette) concentrates before shooting 1 of his 19 tree throws. (Photo by Jessy Heimbaugh) Junior Varsity: Front: Troy Courtier, Joey Andersen .Jonathan McDonald, Jesse Kuhnle, Cody Huebert. Second: Brandon Petersen, Andy Morse, Coach Jim Dermody, Ryan Long Luke Smith. (Photo provided by Fischer Photography} Fresh men Front: Bryan Larsen, Daniel Smith, Justin Kohl , Landon Ausdemore, Jeremy Witt, Johnnie Witt. Second: Coach Jim Dermody, Colburn Dittmer, Raymond Bruck, Jake Richey, Brent Hough Kurtis Shreeve . (Photo provided by Fischer Photography) Boys Basketball 99 �Hoop Dreams Junior Casie Barrier gets ready to rebound the ball after a freethrow alongside a Riverside opponent. Barrier had 50 rebounds on the season. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) By Katie Banier The hoop was open and the net was hot, so all they had to do was make the shot. Girls basketball had a season filled with hoop dreams. Big games and big tournaments were just a few things they had to show for it. The Lady Trojans had a tough season and played with some tough competition. This added to some thrilling victories rounded it out to be a good season. The varsity finshied at 10-11 while the JV went 7-4 and the freshmen 3- 3. The girls gave their all to win their games and strived for the best. They hoped for the best and were confident in what they had to show. Even though they had some struggles, they worl<ed hard as a team. " We beacme closer throughtout the season on and off the floor, and we showed teamworl< when we came together," Missy Banier said. Whether it was during regular season or tournament play, the Lady Trojans were not only defeated some of their biggest rivals, but also achieved some of their team and individual goals. Freshman Wendy Ausdemore said, "I got stronger on my inside game more and I played varsity." Although they were a young team, starting three juniors and two freshmen, they still managed to keep their heads high and worl< hard as a team. They concentrated and focused on improving each time they played. Although the season came to an end, their "Hoop Dreams" still remained until next season when they will be back at it again. They will return with more goals to achieve and their never ending determination. Hoop Dreams. Dir. Steve James. 1994 Varsity: Front: Kim Bennett, Casie Barrier, Lindsey Obermier, Marie Corrin, Laura Nanninga, Hannah Ausdemore, Kim Nelson. Second: Coach Cassie Keogh, Missy Barrier, Wendy Ausdemore, Jessy Heimbaugh, Elizabeth Theilen, Coach Derek Sonderland. (Photo provided by Studio B Photography) Junior Varsity: Front: Jessy Heimbaugh, Elizabeth Thielen. Second: Beth Harris. Third: Coach Cassie Keogh, Alisha Gau, Amy Nanninga, Ashley Nelson, Lacey Messerschmidt and Tanya Redinbaugh. (Photo provided by Studio B Photography) Freshmen: Front: Ashley Nelson, Lacey Messerschmidt, Beth Harris. Second: Coach Cassie Keogh, Tanya Redinbaugh, Amy Nanninga and Alisha Gau. (Photo provided by Studio B Photography) 100 Sports Junior Hannah Ausdemore goes up for a rebound over the Underwood defense while junior Laura Nanninga looks on. (Photo provided by The Gazette) Junior Kim Nelson takes a shot among two Underwood defenders. (Photo provided by The Gazette) �Junior Laura Nanninga dri bbles down the court to get the first points for the Lady Trojans at the start of the game against the Griswold Tigers. The Lady Trojans came out victorious with a score of 59-55. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) my story ( Hannah Ausdemore, 11 ) "We work together and understand our roles. Everyone has to play their role." my story (~~~J_es_s_y_H~e1_·m_b_a_u_g_h_,_1_0~~~) " On Varstiy you feel like you 're a little privleged and that you deserve to suit varsity." varsity scoreboard TC 19 64 51 63 50 59 58 31 64 60 54 34 48 49 55 55 41 ,...reshman Missy Barrier defends the ball while Riverside player looks for an open teammate. nier had 183 points on the season. (Photo Mrs. Sarah Elliott) Coaches Derick Sonderland and Cassie Keogh give the team some pointers during a timeout against Underwood . (Photo provided by The Gazette) Freshman Wendy Ausdemore shoots the ball over the Riverside opponents . Ausdemore was named to the WIC fi rst team . (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) 80 64 36 72 OPP Aud ub o n Ja m LO-MA Cam Woodb in e A- H-S-T Griswo ld Riverside Unde rw ood Mo. Valley St. Albert Au dubon Treynor A-H -S-T WlC Tournament Gri wold River ide Underw ood Mo Valley Audubon T rey nor Disu·ic 32 43 t9 28 55 55 65 56 58 44 60 51 59 52 29 57 42 63 53 65 58 Final record: 10-l t Girl B ketball IOI �my story ( Katie Gaudian, 12 Junior Andy Morse watches his ball go in after a nice shot to par the hole. Morse was a member of the varsity team . (Photo by Amber Hunt) ) "What I will miss most about golf will be the memorable times at Girl's Sections. I will also miss the great surprises, like the time we beat Underwood and moved to 3rd in the conference." my story (~~~~D_a_ru_·e_I_S_nu~·t_h_,_9~~) "The most memorable moment during golf was when I hit par on hole five. " varsity scoreboard Boys w L L L w L L L L L L 6th G irl s Riverside Griswold Audobon Treynor Missouri Valley Treynory A-H-S-T Underwood Thomas Jefferson Woodbine WICToumey Girl' s Dist. Boys' Dist. Final record: Boys: 2-9 Girls: 8-3 L w L w w w L w w w w 6th Ju nior Jenny Troyer takes a couple practice swings before hitting her ball at one of the home meets. (Photo by Amber Hunt) Varisty golfer and senior Ke lly Shreeves makes the perfect chip to sink the ball into the hole. (Photo by Amber Hunt) 102 Sports Sen ior letterwi nne r Eddie Leader gets ready to putt from the edge of the green. (Photo by Amber Hunt) �Through rain or shine, the golf team Dressed in his not quite golf attire , freshman Justin Kohl aims for the hole to sink one in at one of the many home golf meets. (Photo by Amber Hunt) takes a swing to win Happy Gihnore By Amber Hunt Golf is sometimes viewed as an archaic and stuffy sport. 1bis may be true to some, but not to the students who were involved with the golf team. The team, coached by Nile Smith, competed for the fourth year and gained a lot of popularity from studepts. The boy's golf teamed started the season off with a win against Riverside. Junior golfer Andy Morse said, ''It was really awesome when we beat Riverside because we only beat them by three strokes. That made it really special." The Riverside meet would have been sweeter, but a very ' 'Happy Gilmore" moment occured when freshman golf member Brandon Nelson was truck in the head with a golf club by accident. Nelson had to be taken to the hospital but was released with a slight concussion. The girls' season started off well too, with early wins over Griswold and Treynor, both considered challenging teams to beat. Junior Kirn Nelson said " I was really surp1ised and happy when we beat Treynor because we had been psyching ourselves out; we thought we would lose." The golf team is gaining more and more popularity every year. Being on th golf team helps one strive for individual success, as well as work hard for the overall team average. The golf team putted their way to success through practice, hard work. and just a little bit of luck. Happy Gilmore. Dir. Dennis Dugan. 1996 The boy's varsity golf team included: Front: Andy Morse and Dean Grote . Second: Sch uyler Johnson, Eddie Leaders, Bri an Nelson , and Adam Harman . (Photo provided by Mrs. Tami Harman) The gi rl 's varsity golf team included: Erin Schierbrock, Kim Nelson , Katie Gaudian, Ashley Ch ristiansen and Kelly Shreeves. (Photo provi ded by Mr. Nile Smith) couple practice swings before hitting her ball onto th e green . (Photo by Amber Hunt) Junior Kim Nelson hoping for a succesful shot at the meet against AHST, watches her ball as it nears the hole. (Photo by Amber Hunt) Senior and fou r-year letterwinner Schuyler Johnson, one of the top members of the boy's team prepares to take one of his fi nal swings du ring the boy' golf districts . (Photo provided by Mrs. Tam i Harman) Golf 103 �"Ask any racer, any real racer. Itdoesn'tmatterifyou win by and inch oramile, winning is winning." The Fast and the Furious Senior Justin Nelson runs his leg of the 4 x 800 meter relay at the Logan track meet. (Photo by Mandy Darrington) By Mandy Darrington The boy's track team sped through the season just as the cars did in the movie 'The Fast and the Furious". With awesome talent and furious determination, the guys ran until their hearts could not take another beat Mentally this team let nothing get in their way offinishing strong. With eight seniors the team had a great deal ofleadership and positive attitudes. "I like the teams attitude at times and I also liked how some cheered eve1yone on when they were running," senior Jenney Barnes said. The underclassmen worked hard to keep up with the team. "I felt that this year went great We worked veiy hard and were pushed by the coaches and the seniors. We improved at eveiy track meet," freshman Colburn Dittmer said. Going to state the previous year had a huge impact on the team. Mentally they wanted to go , but for some it was not physically possible because of injuries. Joey Kosmacek was one of the first injured when he pulled his hamstring in the 4x100 meter relay at the Logan track meet Barnes was anotherone who had troubles, and Paul Larsen sprained his ankle, which left him out for a few meets. With all the injuries, however, the team kept pushing towards state. Whether racing down that track or jumping the next hurdle, their furious race to the finish continued when six guys ran at state in a total of four events. Those events were the 4 x 200 meter relay ofKosmacek, Barnes, Larsen and Christensen; the 4 x 100 meter relay ofBJ Pauley, Christensen, Barnes and Kosmacek; and the 100 and 200 meter races of Jared Graham. Graham won the 100 but pulled his hamstring in the 200 that same day. The team held a strong mental atritude throughout the season. Despite the injuries they remained "Fast and Furious." The Fast and the Furious. Dir. Rob Cohen. 2001 BoysTrack: Front: Alex Suntken, Paul Larsen, Zach Hanken, Andy Christensen, Kyle Welbourne and Mike Schrader. Second: Justin Nelson, Jermey Barnes, Justin Ring, Jesse Kunhle, Kurtis Shreeves, BJ Pauley, TJ LeBaugh and Coach Max Kozeal. Third : Coach Dan Elliott, Jared Graham, Wade Garren, Jake Richey, Cody Huebert, Andy Olsen and Colburn Dittmer. (Photo by Mandy Darrington) Senior Track Members: Front: Mike Schrader, Second: Justin Nelson, Paul Larsen and Zach Hanken. Third: Jared Graham , Jermey Barnes, Andy Christensen, Justin Ring and Coach Max Koxeal. Not pictured: Joey Kosmacek. (Photo by Mandy Darrington) 2002 State Qualifiers: Front: Jared Graham, Paul Larsen and Jermey Barnes. Back: Andy Christensen and Joey Kosmacek. Not pictured: BJ Pauley. (Photo by Mandy Darrington) Seniors Paul Larsen and Andy Christensen take a break and catch up on some much needed rest at the Woodbine track meet. (Photo by Mandy Darrington) Sophomore Cody Huebert makes his final throw of the discus at the Underwood track meet. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) 104 Sports �my story Senior Jared Graham finishes strong in the 200 meter dash at the Underwood track meet. Graham placed fi rst and also qualified this event for the State Track Meet. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) ( Justin Nelson, 12 ) "Beating Audubon in the medley for 2nd at Underwood , winning the open 400 at Treynor, and running a 53.4 at conference." my story ( Joey Kosmacek, 12 ) "At Treynor I was the Je rome Howe Individual Points Ct1ampion , Winning the long jump, 4x200, 4x100, and 2nd in the open 100." boy's track scoreboard Mar 16 ISU indoor Mar 23 USD Indoor Mar 26 Audubon April 2 Treynor April 5 Clarinda April 9 Logan-Magnolia April 12 Underwood April 15 Treynor Ap1il 16 West Monona April 20 Sioux City Relays April 22 Woodbine April 25 Drake Relays April 30 WIC Track at udubon May 3 Underwood May 7 Boyer Valley May 14 Last Chance Meet Harlan May 24-25 State Me t Sophomore Jesse Kunh le pushes himself harder to catch the runners ahead of him in the mile at the Underwood track meet. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) uOrs Joey Kosmacek and Jermey Barnes finish "Cl 1n the 100 meter dash at the Logan track meet. macek and Barnes both ran at the State Track t (Photo by Mandy Darrington) Freshman TJ LeBaugh tries for the longest jump of th e day at the Underwood track meet. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) Boys Track 105 �my story C Laura Nanninga, 11 The hard work can be seen on her face as junior Laura Nanninga runs the 1OOm hurdles at the Girls State Track Meet. Nanninga placed 2nd in the event. (Photo provided by Danielle Kosmacek) ) ~--~ · "It was a very good season for us. We put everything together and competed very well as a team at all of our meets. We worked hard and had a lot of fun." my story (~_ _M_e_re_d_i_th_K_o_s_m_a_c_e_k_,1_0_~) "We had a good year and I want us to get into even more events next year and win state." girls track scoreboard April 4 H arlan 4th April 9 Gri swo ld 4th Ap ril 11 Boyer Va lley 2nd April 16 T rey nor I st A pril 19 Underwood 2nd April 23 Harlan 3 rd Ap ril 25 Woodb in e April 26 Drake Relays Ap ril 30 W lC Meet 2nd May 3 Unde rwoo d 2 nd May 7 Dis tri cts I st May 17118 StateMeet 4th Qualify ing Tea m s/Indi vidua ls at Sta te Track 4X l 00 '00 m (Kosmacek) 200 m (Kosmacek) !00 mHurdles (L. Nanninga) 4ili l st 1st Shuttle Hurdle 2nd 7th Discus (A usdemore) Long Jump (Kosmacek) 8th 4th 106 Sports Shotputting was one ..-,..---..s--of the many events fo r senior Sarah Manhart. She also ran the 4X200 and the distance medley relay. (Photo by Katie Ba rrier) Sophomore Meredith Kosmacek, runs her infamous 100m dash. Kosmacek broke the most records for the season. (Photo by Kelsey Miller) Handoffs play an important role in track, often cutting off or adding seconds to a team's overall time. Sophomore Stephanie Wellman and freshman Beth Harris show how it's done during their handoff in the 4x800. (Photo by Kelsey Mill r) �Just a little Freshman Alisha Gau sails over the last hurdle of I her leg of th e shuttle hurdle relay at one of the Underwood track meets. Jessy Heimbaugh, Elizabeth Theilen and Amy Nanninga made up the remaining legs of the relay. (Photo by Kelsey Miller) i ... Warning ...these girls are out for the win. By Kelsey Miller 111e girls track season staJ.ted with two indoor meets at South Dakota and Iowa State University to prepare for the regular outdoor season. They knew where they were and they knew where they wanted to get. They staJ.ted out the season with goals in mind and achieved many along the way. ''Many of the mistakes we made at the beginning were from inexpe1ience," Coach Pat Dalton said. Placing 1st at Treynor seemed to be the turning point, though, for the whole team. 'We staited getting what we needed from each individual. It seemed like their heart and desire started to show," Dalton said. The following meet at Underwood the girls placed second, closely behind Audubon. Following the track meet at Underwood the girls found out who qualifed for Drake. Kosmacek qualified in the 100 m dash, L. Nanninga qualified in the 100 m dash and 100 m hurdles. Also the 4 x 100 team of L. Nanninga, Kosmacek, A. Nanninga and Missy Banier qualified. TI1e little w a rnin g at Drake R e lays s h owed the s tate j u st h ow muc h che g irls w ante d to w in. Eig ht girls were selected to run a t che state track meet. After nmning their heaits out the team received fourth place overall. As another track season came to an end, the girls really found out why they mn trnck. Many of their reasons differ but in most cases the outcome is 1e same. Their in it for the win. And this season, that is exactly what they did. 2000 Girls Track Team : Front: Coach Susan Wedemeyer, Julie Leonard, Sarah Manhart and Laura Nanninga. Second: Meredith Kosmacek, Amy Nanninga, Missy Barrier, Elyse Miller, Jesi Myers, Jenny Dalton and Elizabeth Thielen. Third: Beth Harris, Jessy Heimbaugh, Stephanie Wellman, Wendy Ausdemore, Sarah Anderson. Sarah Moen, Coach Pat Dalton, Lacey Messerschmidt and Alisha Gau (Photo provided by Studio B Photography) State Qualifiers: Front: Elyse Miller. Second: Amy Nanninga, Meredith Kosmacek, Laura Nanninga, Wendy Ausdemore, Alisha Gau and Missy Barrier. (Photo provided by Danielle Kosmacek} The team received a new tent to put up at their track meets. It came in helpful at the Underwood meet when it was cloudy and cold. Everyone is expected to help put it up and take it down. Standing outside the tent watching the events is Jenny Dalton. (Photo by Kelsey Miller} Freshman Missy Barrier tries her hand, or rather her legs, at the long jump. Barrier was also a member of the state qualifying 4X100 team. (Photo by Katie Barrier.) Running the long distances of the 1500m or the 4x800 takes a lot out of a person, but Jesi Myers has what it '-------.,.~~------' takes to win . (Photo by Girls Track 107 �Middle Scho I 8th Grade Football 8th Grade Volleyball Front: Jesi Bruck, Myckell Schenk , Alisha Haggerty, Amanda Christiansen , Nicki McCool, Dana Schierbrock. Second: Kristen Ungrad, Megan Fischer, Rebecca Hadfield , Amanda Leuschen , Alicia Fischer, Rachel Kuhnle. Back: Coach Miss Jenny Hansen, Danielle Ausdemore, Samantha Manhart, Ashley Wagner, Bobbi Pogge, Katie Harman, Bethany Kuhnle, Kelsey Lugsch, Manager Allison Kennedy. (Photo Provided by Studio B Photography) Front: Jacob Preucil, Matt Schultz, Tim Kramer, Jared Tapp, Jacob Goodwin. Second: Andy Newland, Tony Hubbard, Andrew Richtig, Todd Martens, Mike Stamp, Matt Wilson . Back: Coach Mr. Andy Hensley, Luke Stamp, Eric Carrigan , Brian Grote, Bret Stephens, William Janisch, Matt Dickerson . (Photo Provided by Studio B Photography) 7th Grade Football I I 7th Grade Volleyball Front: Amanda Brockoff, Emily Schroder, Kaitlyn Pauley, Meghan McDon ald , Sama ntha Haugaard , Megan Osbah r. Second : Courtney Davi s, Katie Hanken, Sheyna Huddle, Nicole Richey, Becky Barrier, Victoria Means, Kristin Parker, Hilary Nelson , Ashley Oldham . Back: Manager Kristen Ungrad, Jessica Nowlin, Amber Richtig, Katie Wiges, Laura Hood, Lacey Tritsch, Carly Siebels, Ke lsey Messerschmi dt, Caitlin Divelbess, Coach Mrs. Janette Fischer. (Photo Provided by Studio B Photography) l 08 Sports Front: Ryan Marsh, Joshua Torneton , John Clevenger, Ku 1, Pau ley, Adam Gau . Second : Dustin Taylor, Jacob Clev ng r, Colton White, Nathan Hensley. Back: Coach Mr. Max Koz 1. Jonathan Smith, Tyler Finken , Thomas Stangl , Bryan Olsen , An· drew Manhart, Dillon Martens. (Photo Provided by Studio B Photography) �By Tom i Toler 8th Grade Girls Basketball Cross Country Front: Dana Schierbrock, Myckell Schenk, Kristen Ungrad, Alicia Fischer, Amanda Christiansen , Jesi Bruck. Back : Trista Lahr, Katie Harman , Ashley Wagner, Coach Miss Amy Olsen , Bethany Kuhnle, Bobbi Pogge, Nicki McCool. (Photo Provided bv Studio B Photography) Au stin McCool and Alicia Fischer. (Photo by Tomi Toler) 7th Grade Girls Basketball Wrestling Front: Kristin Parker, Amanda Brockoff, Meghan McDonald, Becky Barrier, Victoria Means , Megan Osbahr, Emily Schroder. Back: Kelsey Messerschmidt , Cassie Ronfeldt . Lacey Tritsch, Rach el Huebert, Melissa Ring , Hilary Nelson , Manager Kaitlyn Pauley. (Photo Provided by Studio B Photography) Front: Colron White, Andrew Manhart, John Clevenger, Dillon Mar! ns, Ja ob Clevenger, Jacob Preucil, Kurtis Pau ley. Back: Matt ~, hultz, Andrew Richtig , Mike Stamp, Jacob Goodwin , Luke Stamp, Matt Dickerson , Coach Mr. Justin Milliken. 1Photo Provided by Studio B Photography) -+-- - - - - -- - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - Sport Middle School Sport I 09 �Middle Scho I Girls Track 8th Grade Boys Basketball Front: Managers Katie Harman, Amanda Christiansen . Second : Adam Gau, Austin McCool , Tim Kramer, Joshua Torneton , Matt Schultz. Back: Kenny Butler, Brian Grote , Bret Stephens , Eric Carrigan, Todd Martens, Coach Mr. Mike Larsen. (Photo Pro vided by Fischer Photography) Front: Danielle Kosmacek, Carly Siebels , Allison Kenn edy, Kristen Ungrad, Rachel Huebert. Second: Katie Harman , Bobbi Pogge, Nicole Richey, Nicki McCool , Lacey Messerschmidt. Third : Samantha Manhart, Danielle Ausdemore , Amanda Christiansen , Dana Schierbrock, Coach Miss Amy Olsen, Alicia Fischer. Back: Jesi Bruck, Becky Barrier, Meghan McDonald, Kristin Parker. (Photo Provided by Studio B Photography) Boys Track 7th Grade Boys Basketball Front: Dustin Taylor, Kurtis Pauley, Joshua Torneton, Adam Gau. Second: Manager Katie Harman, Nathan Hensley, John Graham , Jonathan Smith, Jacob Clevenger, John Clevenger, Manager Amanda Christiansen. Back: Thomas Stangl, Colton White, Coach Mr. Dan Elliott, Bryan Olsen , Andy Manhart. (Photo Provided by Fischer Photography) 110 Sports Front: Nathan Hensley, Dustin Taylor, Adam Gau, Jonathan Smith, Kurtis Pauley, Jacob Preuc il. Second : Manager Myckell Schenk, John Graham, Jacob Clevenger, John Clevenger, Andy Manhart, Tim Kramer, Matt Schultz, Manager Erin Hanken. Back: Bryan Olsen, Nick Buboltz, Mike Stamp, Matt Dickerson Tony Hubbard, Bret Stephens, Brian Grote, Eric Cartlgan , Luka Stamp, Matt Wilson . (Photo Provided by Studio B Photography) �By Tomi Toler AAU State Wrestling Tourney M.S. Girls State Track In the AU (Amateur Athletic Union) State Wrestling Tourney at Cedar Rapids, 8th Grader Mike Stam p wrestled at 125 lbs. and received 6th place. (P~ ~o Provided by Caroline Stamp) Part of the Tri-Center Middle School track team took time out of their day to take a picture when they went up to the state meet to race . The meet ended up getting ra ined out and was cancelled. From left: Becky Barri er, Nicki McC ool, Katie Harman, Danielle Kosmacek, Alicia Fischer, Dana Sch ierb rock, Samantha Manhart, Nicole Richey, Am anda Christiansen, Bobbi Pogge, Kristen Ungrad and Rachel Huebert . (Photo provided by Paulette Barrier) U.S.A State Wrestling Tourney Middle School Track Meet Parti cipating in the U.S.A State Wrestli ng Tourney at Joh nston High School, Luke Stamp took first at 110 lbs . and Mike Stamp took fi rst at 125 lbs. in the 13-14 Year-Old Division . (Photo Provided by Caroline Stamp) Af er jumpi ng the last hurddle of th e race, 7th grader Becky Barrier n kes her way to the fiin ish line at the Logan Junior High Track Meet. (Photo provided by Paulette Barrier) -+--------- - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - Sports Middle School Sports 11 I �Junior parents, Margie Petersen (the basketball head) and Julie Harryman sell candy bars, candles and other items to raise money for Post Prom. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) Members of the community not only vote at Tri-Center but also volunteer to man the voting station. (Photo by Mrs. Sarah Elliott) Junior Ashley Eckrich pours rootbeer at her afterschool job at A & W. Eckrich has worked at A & W, also known as Fill & Food, for the past couple years. (Photo by Tomi Toler) Junior Angela Krohn works at Sunshine House Daycare in Neola after school and at Minden Bowl in Minden during the evenings. (Photo by Tomi Toler) Junior Beth Dollen works at the Schierbrock's Grocery Store in Neola . (Photo by Tomi Toler) 112 Community �Townand ~ Country Along with the parents and tudents, many other community me mbers and businesses support the schoo l. They support the s.:hool in a number of ways; for instance, they attend various event s and bu y ad> from both the sporting events programs and the yearbook. In additi on ro pro viding money for th e sc hoo ls , th e businesses provide jobs fo r students in the area. "I like worki ng at the Minden Bowl and the Sunshin House Daycare because thf'y' re closer to home and I don"t wa nt to spend the money l make on gas," junior Ange la Krohn said . In all th ese ways, th ey ' re ab le to help and support th e sc hoo l. Both " town a nd country" reside nt s within and aro und the di stri c t support th e community and schoo l. Town and Country . Dir. 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Nebraska Machinery Company Jim Fischer 401 N 12th St. , Omaha 1-800-628-6025 TEACHERS AIDES: Shari Greiner, Melissa Darrington, Erin Schierbrock, Latia Hubbard, Laura Bahrke, Alyssa Beebe, Mandy Darrington, Tahni Roberts, Shannon Brisbois, Tanya Redinbaugh, Amber Hun t, Hann ah Ausdemore, Elyse Miller, Jenna Moen, Jared Graham, Lindsey Obermeier, Justin Ne lson, Jesse Kunhl e, Bryan McEvoy, Desiree Sigler and Marie Corrin. (Photo provided by Studio B Photo ra h ) l I6 Ads/Groups Ridge Family Practice, P.C. 201 Ridge St. Suite 201 , Council Bluffs (712) 322-5899 Also a Minden Office Rodenburg Construction, Inc. 614 5th St. , Neola (712) 485-2682 30 years of supporting T-C students and athl etes Walgreens Mike Pettit, Pharmacy Manager 201 16th St., Omaha (402) 341-4477 (Store) (402) 341-5451 (Pharmacy) �OFFICES AIDES: Marie Corrin, Sarah Manhart, Courtney Divelbess, Latia Hubbard, Amber Hunt, Andrea Ring, Mrs. Karen Kay, Tessa Wellman and Lauren Finken. (Photo provided by Studio B Photography) $30 Avoca Building Material Center, Inc. 1500 N . Sawmill, Avoca (7 12) 343-6323 Country Mall 314 Front St. , Neola (71 2) 485-2511 Bach Petroleum 1221 E . Pierce, Council Bluffs (712) 328-8114 Daluma Inc. P.O. Box 30 Cr 3cent, IA 51526 Blue Moon Bar and Grill 312 Front St. Neola (712) 485-2091 30876 450th St. , Avoca (71 2) 343-6750 Brich Plumbing, Inc. Neola, IA (71 2) 485-2191 LJBRARY AIDES: Stephani e Wellman, Jessy Heimbaugh, Eli zabeth Thielen, Katy Toler, Katie Sibert, Erin Schierbrock, Mr. Steve Stafford ·md Edd ie Leaders. <Photo provided by Studio B Photography) Faga-J orgensen, Inc. The Finishing Touch Salon 103 3rd St. , Neola (712) 485-2799 �ASTRA: ASTRA is a vo lunteer and community service group dedicated to the in vo lvement of students in the community. ASTRA is the largest ofT-C ' orgainzations. They do community service acti itie like vo lunteer at the Dorothy Day Hou se and Indi an Hills Nursing Home. They also adopted a stretch of highway and pick up trash along it twice a year. (Photo provided by Studio B Photo gra h $30 Fischer Photography Suzanne Fischer 1-800-709-3686 www.fischerphotography.com The Flower Basket 180 S. Elm St., Avoca (712) 343-2502 Kim's Shelby Grocery, Inc. 408 East St. , Shelby (712) 544-2911 Gazette P.O. Box 7, Neola (712) 485-2276, Fax (712) 485-2277 K&K Enterprizes and Sons 26677 Sycamore Rd, Neola (712) 485-2079 G&R Feed and Grain Co., Inc. Portsmouth, IA Larson, Childs, Hall and Christensen P.C. 1005 7th St., Harlan (712) 755-2 111 FFA: Dean Grote, Jenny Reed, Eric Clark, John U ngrad, Caleb Wohlers, Shari Greiner, Alisha Wilson, Johnnie Witt, Sarah Moen, Kelli Greiner, Joel Ruggles, Jenna Moen, Colburn Dittmer, Mr. Kevin Matulka, Jeremy Witt, Brent Darringer, John WolJenhaupt, Brett Cook, Joe Au sdemore, Dustin Laver and Andy Berg. (Photo provided by Studio B Photography) 11 8 Jack Hanson Photography 200 Kingsridge, Council Bluffs (712) 322-7585 Ads/Groups �PUBLICATIONS: Mrs. Sarah Elliott, Laura Bahrke, A manda Gau, Mandy Darrington, Amber Hunt, Tomi Toler, Kelsey Miller, Amiri Cohen, Lindsey Obermeier, Sara Withers, Nicole Pauley, Katie Barrier, Jessy Heimbaugh, Desiree Sigler, Lauren Finken, Amber Finken and Tanya Redinbaugh. (Photo provided by Studio B Photography) Learning Tools 900 Woodbury Ave, Council Bluffs (712) 323-3213 Neola Elevator 405 Front St., Neola 1-800-451-0919 Lynn Olsen Trucking Minden, IA 483-2044 Neola Tire, Inc. 204 Front St. , Neola (712) 485-211 0 Maces Auto Supply (NAPA) 104 South 6th St. , Mo. Valley (712)642-4156 Peters Law Firm, P.C. 401 Front St. , Neola (712) 485-2265 peterslawfum @rnsn.com Minahan Sheetmetal 29510 285th St. , Neola (712) 485-201 3 JAZZ BAND: Tammi Honeywell, Kelsey Miller, Tomi Toler, Josh Goodsell, Johnnie Witt, Tom Voge, Nori Dav is, Andri Cohen, Eric C lark, Mr. Doug Gibson, Keith Bruck, Angela Krohn , Ju. tin Mark, Jon Krohn and Adam Hood. (Photo prov ided by Studio B Photography) Quail Run Golf Course 2951 2 285th St. , Neola (71 2) 485-2266 �JAZZ CHOIR: Jon Krohn, Andy Olsen, Cody · · Huebert, Joey Pauley, Nori • Dav is, Mrs. Kandi Kun zman , Erin Schierbrock, Michele Tessier, Kri sten G raeve, Meli a Darrington , Tam mi Honeywell, Mrs. Arla Clausen, Angela Krohn , Tomj Toler, Laura Nanninga, Allen Worden. Andrea Ring and Adam Hood. (Photo provided by Studio B Photography) $30 Saint Patrick Church P.O. Box 127, Neola (712) 485-2124 Schierbrock's Grocery/Patricia's Catering Box 36, Neola (712) 485-2181 Southwest Orthodontics 40 Northcrest Drive Council Bluffs, IA Sunshine House Daycare 300 Pearl St., Neola (71 2) 485-2670 SHOW CHOIR: M. Darrington, C. Divelbess, M. Tess ier, E. Schierbrock, T. Honeywe ll , S . Man hart, D. Maresch, A. Worden, A. Harman, P. Larsen, E . Leaders, C . Incontro, C. Huebert, T. Toler, K. Bruck, A. Eckrich, L. Sm ith, N. Paul ey, J. Mark, D. Smith, B. Harri s, N. Davis, E. Miller, J. Troyer, A. Kro hn , A. Hood , J. Krohn , A. Nann inga, K. We lbourne, J. Pauley, K. Graeve, S. Bowen, K. Tol er, J. Voge, C. Banier, K. Kunzman , A . C lausen, J. Ring, B. Haggerty, D. Smith, J. R ing, A. Olsen, J. McDo nald, A. Rin g and A. And eersen. (Photo prov ided by Stud io B Photograph y) 120 Ads/Groups Thomas B. Steg, DDS 317 Main St. , Minden (712) 483-2122 Valentino's Grand Italian Buffet 1851 Madison Ave, Council Bluffs (712) 323-2300 Warner Insurance Agency 207 E. 7th St. P.O. Box 130, Logan (712) 644-2456 Western Iowa Insurance 1191 N. LaVista Hgts., Avoca (712) 343-6332 �BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS: Linda Bruck, Courtney Divelbess, Nicole Pauley and Alicia Kenealy. · (Photo provided by Nicole Pauley) WRESTLING CHEERLEADERS: Shelby Haugaard, Alicia Kenealy, Courtney Divelbess and Ashley Keller. (Photo provided by Nicole Pauley) 2002 Trojan Staff: Editor-In-Chief: Amanda Gau Assistant Editor: Tomi Toler Index Editor: Amanda Gau Photography Editor: Laura Bahrke Business Managers: Sara Withers and Amber Hunt Adviser: Mrs. Sarah Elliott Staff: Mandy Dan-ington L aura Bahrke Nicole Pauley Kelsey Miller Andri Cohen Amber Hunt Tomi Toler Amber Finken Lauren Finken Tanya Redinbaugh Katie Banier Desiree Sigler Sara Withers Lindsey Obermeier Jessy Heimbaugh Ads/Groups 12 l �Heidi Ausdemore Promise yourself to share your gifts with the world. You have blessed our hearts with so many good memories and love. Love, Mom and Dad Megan Barrier You are our Princess and a bright light in our lives! We love you! Mom and Dad Good luck little sis! Stacie and Stepharue Good luck big sis! Craig and Katie 122 Parent Ads Lisa Ausdemore We are proud of the young lady you have became. We wish you success and happiness always. Laura Bahrke God blessed us with you. May he watch over you always. We love you ! Love, Mom, Dad, and Danielle Love, Dad, Mom, Mandy, and Codv Alyssa Beebe Ashley Christiansen You have always made us proud. Your hard work and discipline will take you far. We love you! Ash-We are ery proud of you. Please never loose that beautiful smile of yours. Love, Mom and Dad �Mandy Darrington "Life is the greatest adventure you'll ever go on. Make sure you don't forget to enjoy the ride." Good luck! Love, Mom, Dad and Nikki 1 Melissa Darrington Ryan Donovan We are very proud of you and your accomplishments. May God continue to bless you. Always follow your dreams. We love you and wish you happiness always. Love, Mom and Dad Love, Mom and Dad Amanda Gau Katie Gaudian You are a beautiful young lady with a wonderful future ahead of you! We are so proud of you! The Fashion Bug, Miss Katie "Kutu" Bug, we are so proud of you and what you have become. Love, Mom, Dad, Alisha and Adam Love, Mom, Dad, Sarah and Laura Adam Harman Thanks for being yourself and making us so proud of you! Love, Dad and Mom Parent ds 12 �Matt Hinman Latia Hubbard Matt, we are so proud of you and all of your achievements. Reaching your goals takes determination and hard work. Congratulations; and good luck. Love, Mom and Dad Zach Kinart Zach, you will always be stylin ' with us! Love, Mom and Dad Latia, you go girl! We're so proud of you! All our love always! Love, Mom and Dad Joey Kosmacek Joey, Hebrews 12:1 ,2 says, "run with perserverance the race that is set before us, looking into Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith .. ." Love, Dad, Mom, Trac, Meredith and Danielle Cassie Incontro Cassie, We love you always , forever. We are proud of you. God bles you daily. Follow your dreams: you'll do great. Love, Mom and Dad Paul Larsen You' ve been a super son to have and to raise. We know whatever your dreams may be you will succeed. Love, Mom and Dad �Eddie Leaders Sarah Manhart Eddie, We ' re proud of you and all you've done. We know you will accomplish all your goals. Love, Dad, Mom, Tommie and Alec We'll always love you because you were our first miracle. You were the beginning. Hold strong to your faith, and smile! Love, Mom and Dad Jenna Moen Shawn Petersen Proverbs 16:3 says, "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will .succeed." We love you. "Pooh-Bear" May you strive for the best life can offer and may happiness always shine upon you. Love, Dad and Mom, Carly and Sarah Love, Mom and Dad Adam Marsh "Rooskie" We're very blessed to have you for our son. Be yourself and let your light shine. Love, Dad and Mom Jennifer Reed Keep smiling, always remember we love you. And live your life to its fullest potential. We will stand behind you. Love, Mom and Dad �Erin Schierbrock Justin Ring Justin, we are proud of your accomplishments so far and looking forward to your new future! Good luck! Love, Dad, Mom and Corey Kelly Shreeves To our special "Dizzy Lizzy," "Erin E," "Er Bear," "Wilma Whiner," "Grocery Girl," "Queenie," "Smiley," girlkeep your special smile. Love, Mom, Dad, Derek, Dana and all vour familv Thanks for being the awesome daughter/si ter that you are. Wi th your caring and positi ve attitude, you can do anythjng. Love, Mom, Dad and Kurty Krystal Smith Michele Tessier Krystal: Everyday has been special with you, princess! We love you always. Stand proud and shine on. Forever here, Mom, Dad, Nate, Derick and Brad l 26 Parent Ads _We are very proud of you and know whatever you decide in your life to do, you will succeed. Love, Mom and Dad Noah Thielen Life is what you make it! Stay positi ve. Be happy. Keep God clo e. l ' II always love and be here for you. Love, Mom I I J �Carl Wallace We know you had hair once! The joy you have given us is unmeasurable. We are so proud of you! Love, Mom and Dad Brenna Weihs Brenna, love and best wishes as you graduate and move on to new and wondeiful adventures. Love you! Low, Mom and Dad Laura Zellmer You are a beautiful person with a caring heart, a joyful spirit, and a strong will to be yourself. Your faith in God will give you peace. Love, Mom Courtney Divelbess Dance like no one' s watching. Love like you ' ll never be hwt ... Make your dreams come true. Love, Mom, Dad and Caitlin Parent Ads I 7 �Index Alicia Albers, Megan 2, 40, 54 Alfers, Kelly 43, 45 Andersen, Andrew 37, 63 Andersen, Joey 34, 65, 72 Anderson, John 50 Anderson, Kristin 48 Anderson, Sarah 107 Arrick, Donald 52 Ashbaugh, Justin 52 Ausdemore, Danielle 48 , 1.08, 11 O Ausdemore, Devon 52 Ausdemore, Donna 44 Ausdemore, Hannah 33, 34, 59, 88, 92, 1.00, 116 Ausdemore, Heidi 2, 24, 33, 57, 79, 122 Ausdemore, Jared 52 Ausdemore, Joe 37, 77, 9 1, 96, 11 8 Ausdemore, Landon 16, 40, 4 1, 87, 91 Ausdemore, LeAnne 88 Ausdemore, Lisa 11 , 33, 6 1, 122 Ausdemore, Wendy 2, 40, 41, 54, 84, 88 , 92, 100, 101 , 116 Brisbois, Lance 48 Brisbois, Shannon 37, 56, 57 , 62, 83 . I J6 Brockhoff, Amanda 50, 108, l09 Brockhoff, Shaun 40 Brown, Jimm y 48 Bruck, Brittani 52 Bruck, Jesi 48, l08 , 109, l lO Bruck, Keith 37, l 19 Bruck, Linda 4, 7, 24, 33, 57, 74, 12 1 Bruck, Randy 48 Bruck, Ray mond 40, 77, 87 Bruck, Theresa 44 Buboltz, Nick 48, I LO Buboltz, Ross 52 Burbridge, Lauren 28, 40 Burford, Dale 52 Butler, Ashley 52 Butler, Kenny 48, 110 Snee Ches Campbell , Seth 52 Carrigan, Colleen 34 Carrigan , Connie 52 Carrigan, Eric 48, l 08, l lO Carroll , A llison 16, 40, 54 Carroll, Jared 52 Chmelka, Brenda 45 Christensen, Andy 24, 33, 86, 87, 90, 9 1, 98 , 104 Christiansen, Amanda 48 , I 08, l09, 11 0 , I II Christiansen , As hley 24, 33, 58 , 63 , 103, 11 5, I 16, 122 Christiansen, Courtney 52 Bahrke, Amanda 40, 6 1 Clark, Eric 37, 54, 76, 11 4. 11 8, 11 9 Bahrke, Laura 14 , 33, 78, 81, 11 4, 115, 11 6, Clark, Travis 52 11 9, 122 Clark, Wesley 50 Barnes, Daren 34 Clausen, Arla 45 , 120 Barnes, Jeremy 33, 94, 95, l04, 105 Clevenger, Jacob 50, I 08 , I 09, 11 0 Barrier, Becky l08, 109, 1J O, l ll Barrier, Casie 17, 33, 34, 82, 88, 92, JOO, i 15, Clevenger, John 50, 108, 109, I I 0 Clevenger, Tina 34, 61 , 69, 88, 89, 115 116 Cochran, Carl 45 , 54, 9 1, 98 Barrier, Craig 15, 37 Cohen, Andri 22, 34, 82, 115 , l 16, 119 Barrier, Katie 3 7, 38, 119 Cohen, Melina 50, 7 1 . Barrier, Megan 22, 24, 33, 122 Cole, Matthew 50 Barrier, M issy lO, 40, 41 , 88, 92, 100, lOl, Collier, Autu mn 48 107, 116 Collins, Cayla 50 Barrier, Rebecca 50 Cook, Brett 36, 37, 77, 1I 8 Beebe, Alyssa JO, 14, 16, 24, 33, 82, 94, 95, Corrin, Jesse 52 114, 115, 11 6, 122 Corrin, Marie 33, 34, 82, 92, J 00, .I 14, 115. Beebe, Lex i 40, 94, 95, 114, l 16 11 6, ll7 Bennett, J(jm 8, 34, 88, 100 Courtier, Lance 52 Bennett, Linda 44 Courtier, T roy 37, 56, 87 Benzing, Diana 45 Crawford, Katie 4, 34, 66 Berg, Andy 4, 40, 64, 77, 118 Crawford , Sarah 48 Berg, Kell y 28, 34 Cross, Stephanie 4, 48 Besch, Samona 52 Crozier, Beth 48 Bloomfield, Dani.e lle 48 Crozier, Brad 34 Boryca, Jessica 4, 7, 37 Crozier, Jen ni fer 37 Boryca, Julie 48 Cudd, T imothy 52 Bowen, Andy 48, 52 Bowen, Sam 37 The Most Dan gerous Game Bri sbois, Beth 52 Bri sboi s, Josh 37 Dalton, Jenn y 4, 37, 57, 60, 95 . 107 Dalton, Pat 45 , I 07 Dalton, Shawn 8. l l. 14 , 33. 58, 65, 87. 90, 91 . 98 Danker, Derri ck 40. 78 , 87, 91 Dan ker, Morgan 52 Da1Tinge r, Brent 37, 77 , 11 8 Darrin gton, Mandy 8, 10. 14 , 33, 54. 80, 92, 11 4, 11 6, I 19, 123 Darrington , Meli ssa 8, 11 , 14, 33, 57, 72, 78, 82, 83, 11 5, 11 6, 120. 123 Darrington, Nicole 52 Dav is, Courtney 50, I 08 Davi s, Jason 37 Davis, Nori 17, 22, 33, 34. 65. 71 , 72 , 80, 11 9, 120 Davi s, Stacey 33 Dea, Trisha 50 Dennin g, Kenie 52 Dermody, A li ssa 52 Dermod y, Jim 45 , 58, 87, 9 1 Devine, Teddy 9 1 Dickerson, Matt 48, I 08 , I 09, I I 0 Dickerson, Shann on 40, 54 Dittmer, Colburn 40, 77 , 87, 95 , 104. I 18 Di velbess, Ca itlin 50, 108 Divel bes , Courtney 4, 33, 66, 68 , 69, 74, 75. 79,82,83, 11 5, 11 6, 11 7, 121, 127 Dollen, Beth 14, 34, 11 2 Dollen, Kelly 44 Donovan , Ryan 2, 9, 28, 33, 54, 8 1, 9 1, 123 The GreEn Mil e Blue Hotel Index Eckrich, Ashley 34, 82, 88, 89, 11 2. 11 4. 115, 116 Elli ott,Dan 45, 9 1, 104, 11 0 Elliott, Sarah 45, I 14, 11 9 E ng li sh, A nd rea 52 Epperson, Amber 52 Esser, Kim 44 The Diary of Ann e Frank Fah, Jeff 45, 63, 91 Fi nk, Holl y 40 Finken, Amber 7, 28, 37. 84, 88, 92. 114, I 16. 11 9 Finken, Brandon 86, 87 Finken , Lauren 7, 37, 56. 88 , 92, I 17, I I 9 Finken, Rache l 88, 89 Finken, Shann on 52 Fi nken . Tyler 50, I 08 Fischer, A licia 48, 95, 108, 109, 110, 11 l Fi scher, Janette I 08 Fi scher, Mega n 48, I 08 Flemm ing, Lois 44 Foote, Vicky 33, 57, 65 Frederiksen, Dret 48 An G e la' s Ashe s Gale, Ju tin 50 Eleanor 45, 60 Ciarren , Wade I 04 Garnh~. �Gau, Adam 50, I 08 , 110 Gau, Alisha 40, 41 , 68 , 69, 88, 100, 107, 114 Gau, Amanda I 0, 22 , 24, 25 , 33, 68, 69, 82, 92, 114, 11 5, 116, 119, 123 Gaudian, Katie 11 , 18, 23, 33, 57, 68, 69, 103, 123 Gibson, Doug 45 , 11 9 Goodsell, Josh 40, 71 , 91 , 119 Goodwin , Jacob 108, 109 Graeve, Kristin 22, 34, 120 Graham, Jared 4, 33, 84, 94, 95 , 99, 105, 116 Graham, John 50, I IO Gray, Michaela 18, 37, 68 , 69, 82, 114, 115, 116 Greiner, Andy 2, 4, 6, 34, 87 Greiner, Kelli 37, 38, 61 , 76, 77 , 94, 95, 118 Greiner, Shari 8, 33, 64, 76, 115, 116, 118 Griffin, Taylor 52 Griswold, Amy 114 Gross, Amber 34 Grote, Brian 48 , 108, 11 O Grote, Dean 36, 37, 56, 65, 66, 87, 103. 118 Hamlet Hadfield, Rebecca 48 , I 08 Haggerty, Alisha 48, I 08 Haggerty, Bri an 37 Hanken, Erin 4, 48 , 11 O Hanken, Katie 50, 108 Hanken, Zach 9, 16, 32, 96, 104 Hansen , Jenny 45, I 08 Hansen, Krystal 22, 34, 57, 88 Harman, Adam 32, 72, 91 , 103, 123 Harman, Katie 48, 108, !09, 110, 111 Harman , Tami 44 Harris. Beth 16, 40, 88, 100, 106, 107 Harryman, Cassie 14, 34 Harryman, Kent 40, 87, 91 Han-y man, Samantha 52 Haugaard, Abigai l 52 Haugaard , Samantha 50, I 08 Haugaard, Shelby 2, 40, 65 Hei mbaugh, Jessy 4, 7, 15, 37, 62, 83, 88, 92, 100, 107, 115, 117, 11 9 He mpel, Jodee 48 Hens ley, Andy 45, 108 Hensley, Nathan 50, 108, 110 Higginbotham, Benjamin 50 Hinman , Matt 25, 32, 28, 90, 91, 124 Honeywell , Tammi 17, 32, 70, 72, 11 9, 120 Hood, Adam 32, 63 , 66, 72, 119, 120 Hood, Laura 50, I 08 Hornbostel, Lany 45 Houg h, Brent40,87,9 1 Hubbard, Latia 32, 80, 82, 103, 11 5, 116, 11 7, 124 Hu bbard, Tony 48, I 08, I IO Huddle, Sheyna 50, !08 Huebert,Cody37, 61 , 91 , !04, 11 6, 120 Huebert, Rac hel 50, !09, 110, 111 Hunt, Amber 6, 22, 34, 78, 80, l 14, 11 5, 11 6, 117 , 11 9 Huseman, Angela 44, 59 Insomnia lncontro, Cassie 32, 63 , 72, 124 Romeo and Juliet James, Jacob 50 Janisch, Mitch 37, 91 Janisch, William 48, 108 Jarrett, Dennis 45 Jarrett, Holly 45 Jan·ett, Joseph 52 Jodeit, Ian 2.o, 37, 54 Johnson, Bob 45 Johnson, Schuyler 32, 103 Justice, Joan 44 To Kill a Mockingbird Kay. Austin 50 Kay, Karen 44, 117 Keller, Ashley 37, 61, 65, 66, 74, 75 , 78 Keller, Chris 32 Kenealy.Alicia 37,66. 74, 75.121 Kenealy. Anne 50, 51 Kennedy, Allison 48, 108, l IO Keogh, Cassie 45, 88, JOO Killpack, Shari 36, 37, 57, 88 Killpack, Steve 14, 32 Kinart, Nick 6, 37, 60, 91 Kinart. Zach 19, 32, 57, 91, 124 Kline, Sue 44 Koch, Brenda 24, 32 Kohl , Justi n 9, 40, 87, 103 Kosmacek, Danielle 110, 111 Kosmacek, Joey 32, 90, 91, 105, 124 Kosmacek, Meredith 106 Kozeal, Max 45, 104, 108 Kramer, Tim 49, 108, 110 Kroh n, Angela 34, 73 , 82, 1J 2, 115, 119, 120 Krohn , Jon 32, 72, 11 9, 120 Kuhnle, Bethany 49, 108, 109 Kuhnle, Jesse 38, 90, 91, 104, 105 Kuhnle, Rachel 49, 108 Kunhle, Jesse 116 Kunze, Gelnda 45 God is a B uLlet Lahr, Trista 109 Larsen, Bi ll 45 Lar en, B1-yan 40, 87, 9 1 Larsen, Mike 110 Larsen, Monte 11 , 53 Larsen, Paul 9, 11 , 22, 24, 32, 72, 86, 87, 9 1, 99, 104, 114, 11 5, 124 Larson, Jenny 2, 38, 62, 78 Laver, Dustin 34, 76, 91, 11 8 Leaders, Eddie 32, 72, 9 1, 102, I03 , 114, 11 5, 11 6, 11 7, 125 LeBaugh, Dev in 34, 96, 97 LeBaugh, Joshua 53 LeBaugh, TJ 91 , 104, 105 Lefeber, Kyle 53 Leighty, Cassandra 53 Lenagh, Kyle 53 Leonard, Julie 34, 94, 95 , 107 Leonard, Steven 49 Leuschen, Amanda 49, 108 Leuschen, Cassie 40, 66 Leuschen, Nick 32 Little, Logan 53 Long, Ryan 19, 34 Lugsch, Kelsey 49, 108 Of Mice and Men Manhart, Andy 50, 108, 109, 110 Manhart, Samantha 49, 108, ll 0, 111 Marihart, Sarah 10, 11 , 14, 32, 66, 68, 69, 72, 82,92, 106, 107, 115, 117, 125 Mansfield, Mandy 40, 66 Maresch, Anthony 49 Maresch, Donald 32, 72 Mark, Joshua 50 Mark, Justin 40, 64, 119 Marr, Kelsey 53 Marsh, Adam 32, 62 , 76, 125 Marsh, Ryan 50, 108 Martens, Dillon 50, l 08, I 09 Martens, Josh 91 Martens, Todd 49, I 08, 110 Martinez, Joe 25, 33 Matulka, Kevin 45 , 11 8 McCool, Austin 49, 95, 109, 110 McCool, Nikk:i49, 108, 109, 110, 111 McDonald, Jonathan 34, 87 McDonald, Meghan 51 , 108, 109, 110 McEvoy, Bryan 38, 11 6 McEvoy, Justin 51 McKee, Judy 44 McKenzie, Rhonda 44 McLandsborough, Evan 49 McLandsborough, Lauren 25 , 33, 66, 75, 80 Means, Victoria 108, I 09 Meinke, Diana 44 Messer chmidt, Ke! ey 51 , 108, 109 Mes er chmidt. Lacey 9, 40, 100, 107, 110 Meyerring, Al y a 51 Miller, Elyse 16, 40, 64, 68, 69, 73 , 88, 92 116 , Miller, Kel ey 22, 34, 58, 62, 68, 69, 70, 82, 11 4, 11 5, 116, 119 Milliken , Justin 109 Minahan, Amanda 38, 88 Minahan, Amy 88, 89 Minahan, Lisa 53 Moen, Jenna 7, 25, 33, 76, 77, 82, 83, 115 I 16, 118, 125 ' Moen. Sarah 39. 40. 76. 77, 8, 107, 116 118 Monis, Mindy 5 ' Morri s, Daryn 23. 34, 65 Mor e, Andy 34, 59, 82, 91 , 10~, I 03, 115 116 , Morse Roberta 44 Muhs, Jes ica 88, 89 lnde, �Myers, Jesi 36, 38, 62, 65, 95, 107 Native Son Nanninga, Amy 41 , 64, 88, 100, 116 Nanninga, Brett 44, 58 Nanninga, Laura 33, 35, 82, 88 , 89, 92, 100, 101 , 106, 107, 115, 116, 120 Nanninga, Sally 44, 54 Nelson, Ashley 16, 39, 41 , 88, 100 Nelson, Brandon 41 Nelson, Brian 33, 103 Nelson, Hilary 51 , 108, 109 Nelson, Justin 10, 11 , 33, 91 , 96, 97, 104, 116 Nelson, Kim 6, 22, 35, 62, 66, 88, 92, 100, 103, 115 Nelson, Matt41 , 53, 54 Nelson, Olivia 51 Nelson, Travis 35 Neukirch, Jordan 53 Newland, Andy 49, 108 Newland, Kyle 53 Nielsen, Leah 53 Nihsen, Veronica 53 Norman, Zacharie 53 Nowlin, Jessica 51 , 108 Grapes Of Wrath Obermeier, Erin 88 Obermeier, Lindsey 35, 58, 82, 83 , 88, 89, 92, 100, 114, 115, 116, 119 Obrecht, Josh 87 Ohlinger, Bev 45 Oldham, Ashley 108 Oloff, Andrew 41 , 64 Olsen, Amy 92, 109, 110 Olsen, Andy 38, 73 , 81, 87 , 104, 114, 120 Olsen, Bryan 51 , 108, 110 Olsen, Glen 49 Oneill , Conner 51 Osbahr, Megan 51, 108, 109 Pogge, Bobbi 49, 108, 109, 110, 111 Preucil , Jacob 49, 108, 109, 110 FloweRs for Algeron Redinbaugh, Cody 53 Redinbaugh, Tanya 36, 38, 80, 100, 114, 116, 119 Reed, Angie 51 Reed, Jennifer 14, 33, 76, 77, 118, 125 Richards, Nick 54 Richey, Christine 44 Richey, Jake 41 , 91 , 104 Richey, Nicole 51 , 108, 110, 111 Richtig, Amber 51 , I 08 Richtig, Andrew 49, l 08, 109 Ridder, Illa 49 Ridder, Paul 41 Rieber, Calvin 35 Rieber, Nathan 41 Ring, Andrea 17, 33, 35, 59, 65 , 88, 92, ll 7, 120 Ring, Brandy 51 Ring, Corey 53 Ring, Jamie 7, 38, 58, 92 Ring, Jeremy 33, 35, 61 Ring, Justin 17, 33, 87, 91 , 104, 126 Ring, Leeah 53 Ring, Melissa 51 , 109 Roberts, Kyle 33 Roberts, Tahni 35, 54, 116 Ronfeldt, Cassie 51, 109 Ruggles, Joel 35, 63 , 76, 118 Speak Schelchinger, Amberly 45 Schenk, Myckell 49, 108, 109, 110 Schierbrock, Anthony 53 Schierbrock, Dana 49, 108, 109, 110 Schierbrock, Erin 6, 14, 33, 68, 69, 72, 103, 116, 117, 120, 126 Schneckl oth, Adam 25 , 33 DesPeration Schoening, Christie 5 I Parker, Holly 4, 35 Schoening, Rachel 51 Parker, Kristin 51 , 108, 109, 110 Schroder, Emily 51 , 108, 109 Parks, Alexandria 53 Schueman, Ryan 41 Parsons, Colin 53 Schultz, Ashley 38, 88, 92 Parsons, Seth 4, 4 1 Schultz, Matt49, 108, 109, 110 Pauley, BJ 71 , 87, 104 Shrader, Mike 4, 65 , 91 , 104 Pauley, Joey 38, 91 , 120 Shreeves, Kelly 7, 10, 14, 33, 78, 80, 82, 102, Pauley, Kaitlyn 51 , 108, J 09 103, 114, 115, 126 Pauley, Kurtis 51 , 108, 109, 110 Shreeves, Kurti s 7, 10, 15, 4 1, 91, 104, I 14 Pauley, Nicole 6, 22, 35, 62, 66, 73, 74, 75 , Sibert, Brian 33, 59, 8 1, 90, 9 1 78, 81, 82, 114, 115, 11 6, l19 , 121 Sibert, Katie 7, I 1, 38, 88, 92, 11 7 Pester, Brand y 4 1 Si ebels, Carly 51 , 108, 110 Pester, Cody 51 Sigler, Danielle 4, 8, 18, 35 Sigler, Desiree 38, 115, 11 6, I 19 Pester, Nicole 53 Smi th, Daniel 4, 8, 41 , 70, 95 Petersen, Brandon 19, 35, 87, 91 Petersen, Cody 15, 39, 4 1, 87, 91 , 96, 114 Smith, Donnie 35, 62, 72 Petersen, Shawn 2, 22, 33, 87, 90, 91, 99, 125 Smith, Jonathan 51, 108, 110 Smith, Krystal 33, 126 Pitts, Eric 4 I Smith , Luke 4, 35, 56, 87, 95 Plambeck, Katie 35 Smith, Mark 33, 97 Plam beck, Sara 14, 33, 82 Index Smith, Nate 18, 35, 59 Smith, Nile 17, 45, 58 Smith, Tamara Jo 33 Sondag, Michelle 41 Sondag, Nyra 28, 45 Sonderland, Derek 88, 100 Soppe, Kaitlin 53 Sparr, Deb 4, 24, 33 Speight, Chri s 86, 87 Speight, Jennifer 49 Speight, Tim 35, 87, 91 Spomer, Kurt 53 Stafford, Steve 44, 117 Stamp, Calley 53 Stamp, Luke 49, 108, 109, 110, 11 I Stamp, Mike 49, 108, I 09, 110, 111 Stangl, Ashley 38, 79 Stangl, Thomas 51 , 108 Stark, Brandie 41 Stephens, Bret 49, 108, 110 Stolley, Aaron 49 Stone, Molly 33, 58 Stuart, Robby 16, 35 Suntken, Alex 35, 97, 104 ExorcisT Tapp, Jared 49, 108 Taylor, Dustin 51 , 108, 110 Tessier, Michele 24, 33 , 116, 120, 126 Thielen , Elizabeth 7, 38, 88 , 92, 100, 107, l 16, 117 Thielen, Noah 22, 32, 84, 86, 87, 9 l , 98, 126 Thomas, Jesta 41, 114 Thomas, Tina 53 Toler, Katy 38, 80, 82, 92, 11 4, 115, 11 7 Toler, Tomi 35, 70, 82, 114, 115, 11 9, 120 Torneton, Joshua 108, 110 Tritsch, Lacey 51 , 108, 109 Troyer, Jenny 35, 62, 68, 69, 102 Tuttle, Stephanie 53 The JUngle Ungrad, John 35, 76, 11 8 Ungrad , Kri sten 49, 108, 109, 110, 11 l The GiVer Vaughn , Vanessa 49 Voge, James 23 , 35, 62 Voge, Tom 4 1, 11 9 Vorthmann , Brandon 16, 38, 9 1 Little Women Wagner, As hley 49, 108, 109 Wall ace, Carl 9, 32, 59, 127 Walter, Alexandria 53 Ward , Ryan 35 Ward , Shirley 44 Wedemeyer, Brian 44, 92 Wedemeyer, Susan 45 , I07 �' , ' Weihs, Brenna 32, 58, 63, 127 Welboume, Danielle 53 Welbourne, Ky le 4, 38, 6 1, 91, I 04 Wellman, Danielle 4 1 Wellman, Kari 49 Wellman, Laura 53 Wellman, Sara 32, 58, 81 Wellman, Stephanie 36, 38, 65 , 106, 107, 117 Wellman , Tessa 4, 18, 22, 35, 65, 66, 68, 69, 88, 89, 114, 11 5, 117 White, Colton 51 , 108, 109, 110 W iges, Katie 51 , 108 Willet, Malinda 25, 32 Wilson, Alisha 14, 25, 76, 77, 118 Wilson, M att 49, 108, 110 Withers, Chri stopher 53 Withers, Sara 19, 35, 58, 62, I 15, 119 Witt, Jeremy 4 1, 77, 87, 11 8 Witt, Johnnie 4 1, 77, 87, 118, 11 9 Wohlers, CaJeb 35, 76, 11 8 Wollenhaupt, John 38, 11 8 Worden, Allen 9, 32, 72, 120 Zoo Island Zell mer, John 8, 41 , 79 Zellmer, Laura 32, 127 Colophon The 2002 Trojan was published by Walsworth Publishing Company of Marceline, Missouri. Greg Adams served as representative for the company. All copy was created and written by the Publications staff exclusively. The cover was a coventional leather printed in a fourcolor process and the writing was embossed. AWPC Helevetica, Helevetica Bold, Helevetica Oblique, Helevetica Bold Oblique, Times, Times Bold and Yearbook were chosen for the type styles and point sizes ranged from 6 to 96. The computer program used to create the layouts was PageMaker 6.5. The theme was "Beyond the Cover." Expenses were subsiclized entirely through advertising by merchants, senior parent ads and yearbook sales. There were 200 copies printed. Yearbooks sold for $30 without a namestamp and $35 with a namestamp. The Trojan Staff would like to recognize the following peopl for their hard work and cooperation in making the 2002 Trojan successful. These commendable people were Greg Adams, Stacy Sp rtsman, Sarah Elliott, Brett Nanninga, Angela Huseman, Steve Stafford, Karen Kay, Kelly Dollen, Rhonda McKenzie, Roberta Morse, Laura Crawford, Susan Wedemeyer, Arla Clausen, Kelly Alfers, Tami Harman, TCHS Faculty, Chris "The Computer Guy" of seer, The Gazette, Sue Fischer of Fischer Photography and Kris Beebe of Stuclio B Photography. *** A sp ecial thank you to Mrs. Elliott, for all of her hard work and patience that without we never could have made this yearbook possible. Also a special thank you to the staff for their hardwork and dedication; you were a great staff with which to work. Thank you to everyone! Index �Without As the end of the 2001-2002 school year drew near, th e excitment on students faces could once again be seen. Summer vacation was qui ckly approachin g, wh ich meant another year was done and in the books. Students were once again fre e to sleep in, relax, hangout and basically do whatever. Even though sc hool was over, the memories and acco mplishments th at were made throughou t it would neve r be forgotten. OIJ = •• ~ 0 ' u The year was uniqu e and exci tin g. friendships while old ones grew even closer. Students also made new memories. Whether it was taking a trip together or just go ing out on the weeke nd s, each stud ent had somethin g th ey and th e ir friends wou ld never forget, so mething that made the year spec ial. Bes ides just sharin g memories wi th friends, many st udents also had a great deal of accompli shmen ts qf which to be proud. The athelets could be proud of the records that were broken, and everyone could be proud of the academic achi evements show n throughout the year. t Students truly reached new heights. It was a year everyone will remember; the goa ls reached both acade mi call y and athleteticly showed that the 200 1-2002 schoo l year was a year without lim its. Without Limits. Dir. Robert Towne. by Amanda Gau 132 Students made new Closing 1998 �~ Walsworth Publishing Company 306 Norch Kansas Avenue I Marceline, Missou ri 646;8 USA ��J~'JY 01-02 �Much like Dec. 7, 1941 (the attack on Pearl Harbor), Sept. 11 , 2001 also becam e "a day that will live in infamy. " At 8:48 a.m., a hijacked American Airlines commercial jetliner crashes into one of New York City's World Trade Center towers. At 9:05, a second plane crashes into the seco nd tower. As people try to evacuate, the impact and heat from the crash cause the first tower to tumble to the ground in enormous clouds of smoke and debris. The second tower co llapses shortly thereafter, leaving nothing but ash, rubble and destruction for miles where on e of our nation 's greatest landmarks once stood. T rica ttac A. At 9:40 a. m., a third hijacked plane flies into th e Pentagon, and withi n the hour, a fo urth crashes nea r a wooded area in western Pennsylvania. More than 4,200 lives are lost in total. , ~ ' ~"111f! • , - •• tr, ' • I . ,, ' "\ . ~ II ' A. The hijacki ngs are part of an intended mul titude of terro ri st attacks on Ameri ca headed by Islamic rad ical and wanted terro ri st lead r Osama bin Laden and his al Qaeda terrorist network. Bin Laden had been making open th reab against Ameri ca for evera l years, demanding th U.S. w ithdraw from th Midd le East. �"Today, our fellow ~itizens, r y e, our very freedom came under attack . • • Thou san ds of lives were sudden y ended b:y evil, despicable acts of terroro.. Th e · pictures. oo have filled us with ... terrible sadness and a quiet, unyielding sense of anger." In an address to the nation, President George W. Bush .A. d emand s Afghani sta n's ruli ng party (th e Ta liban) hand over bin Laden. Th e Tali ban attempts to negotiate t he Unit d Stdtes' demand , saying they w ill not · oo perate w itho ut evid ence of bin Laden' s involve ment in th e attacks. Bush states th e dema nd is non-negotiable, and the U. S. w ill ta ke retaliatory acti on again t Afghanistan if they refuse to hand bin Laden over. Ai rl ines around the world suf'er major se tbacks, many declarin g bankru ptcy. Congress approves an airline assistance package that includes $15 billion in financial aid and a ictim 's compensation fund to limit expensive lawsuits that might bankrupt airlines li ke American and United. .A. Former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge is appointed by President Bush to head the newly created Office of Homeland Security Cabinet post, w hich involves coordinating and creating a strategic plan for homeland defense against future terrorist attacks. "And tonight, the United States makes the following demands on the Taliban ... These demands are not open to negotiation or discussion ... This is the world's fight ... the fight of all who believe in progress ... tolerance, and freedom ... We will rall the world to this cause by our efforts, our courage. We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail." �AP Photo/Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Prografll : \f . -~ .. • • Photo Courtesy of USAF/Getty Images President Bush announces plans to starve terrori st groups of all money, and signs an ord er to freeze all U.S. assets of suspected terro ri sts, ord ering fin ancial institutions do th e same. A After repeated refusals from the Taliban to turn over bin Laden, th e U.S. and allied Briti sh forces begin launching air strikes on Afghan citi es, military targets and terro rist camps. A Th e U .S. continues bombing Afghan cities, while at th e same tim e dropping food packages, called Humanitari an Daily Rati ons (or HDRs), from planes to help Afghan refugees at ri sk fo r starvati on. Th e W orld Hea lth A Organization wa rn s W estern governments to be on th e alert fo r attacks using chemica l and biologica l warfare. A 63-yea r-old employee at th e Am eri can M edia bui lding in Florid a dies fro m inhalati on anthrax, a potenti al agent fo r use in biological warfa re. Several other Ameri ca n M edia employees also test positive fo r anthrax. ~ 0 �_... The discovery of letters containi ng anthrax in seve ral states other th an Florida (includ ing D . . , N.J., N.Y., Ind., Mo., and Va.) raises the fear of bioterrorism. Traces of anthrax turn up in postal facil ities around th e country, and t\ o Wash ington, D.C. postal workers d ie from the inhalation vari ety of the bacteria. Authori ti es are unable to pi npoint the letters' source, and are unsure w heth er they are connected to the al Qaeda terrorist attacks. President Bush signs an anti-terrorism bill into law, giving police and intell igence agencies new powers against terror ism, incl uding stro nger penalties fo r harboring or fi nancing terron ts, an increase in the number of crimes considered terrorist acts and tougher punishments fo r committing them. The bill also gives police new rights to secretly search people's homes and business records and to eavesdrop on suspect telephone or computer conversations. _... The Northern Alliance, a rebel faction opposing the Tali ban regime, captures Kabu l (Afghanistan's capital city) after the Tali ban, devastated from U.S. and British airstrikes, pu ll out of th e city. �The Bush Administration faces accusati ons from many th at the array of new tacti cs implemented w ith th e antiterro rism bill , including mil itary tri bunals (trials held in secret in w hich the judges are military office rs, a two thi rds vote is enough to convict, and th ere is no need fo r proof beyond a reasonable doubt), are th e worst infringement on civi l liberties in decades. U.S. Marines move into Afghanistan to tighten the squeeze on remaining Taliban and al Qaeda leaders by limiting th eir movements fro m Kandahar, Afghanistan's second largest city and center of trade. renders th e city of Kandahar, th eir last major stronghold. The city fa lls to looters after th e last Taliban fighters fl ee th e area. .._ An Am eri ca n is discovered among Taliban prisoners after a vi olent prison revolt th at killed hundreds of the prisoners as well as an Ameri can CIA offi cer. John W alker Lindh, a 20-year-old non-Afghan Taliban fi ghter (originally fro m Califo rni a), sa id he joined the Taliban six months earlier after converting to Islam and "jihadi " (fi ghter of holy wa rs). W alker is return ed to th e U.S. to face fo ur crimin al charges, incl uding conspiracy to kill Am eri ca ns abroad . Prosecutors consider oth er evidence that could carry th e dea th penalty. .._ Hamid Karzai i named th e Prime Minister of Afghanista n's interim governm ent. The title is passed to him by fo rm er Afghanistan president, Mullah Mohammed Omar, marking th e first peaceful transfer of power in Afghanistan in more th an two decades. �AP Phot o/Department 0£ Defen se A A videotape is acquired by th e Pentagon, showing Osama bin Laden boasting of his invo lvement in the Sept. 11 attacks, and rejoicing in the level of devastation "achi eved" by th e terrorists aboard the planes, some of whom d id not even know w hat kind of mission th ey were on until they boa rd ed th e planes. British citizen Richard Reid A board s tran s-Atlantic American Airlin es Flight 63, and attem pts to light explosives hidden in his shoes. He is subdued immediately by passenge rs and crew members, and sedated. The plane diverts to Boston, w here Reid is arrested . He is later charged on nine counts, and it is discovered he received training in al Qaeda terrori st camps. The U.S. military A sends al Qaeda prisoners to a prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The deta; nees are questioned for in formation pertaining to th e Sept. 11 attacks, th e whereabo ts of bin Laden and other attacks that may have been planned. As the war on terro rism continues, the U.S. ra llies the support of the intern ational community. Taking th e intelligence gained from prisoners as well as investigations at home, America turns attention to other terrorist havens around the world, such as Abu Sayyaf, a terrorist group in the Philippines alleged ly con nected w ith • the al Q aeda network. �England 's Liverp ool Airport was renamed the Li verpool John Lennon Airport in honor of late Beatles member John Lennon. It is th e first UK airport to be named after an individual. ... AP Pholo/Pau l Barker Th e coll ision w ith a Chinese fighter jet and subsequent landing of a U.S. spy plane on th e Chinese island of Hainan raised tensions between the U.S. and Ch ina. Th ro ugh careful negotiations between Ameri ca n and Chin ese officials, the U.S. crew, held ca ptive fo r 11 cl ays, was fin ally released, and th e remains of the plane were return ed to th e U.S. 'T above Hundreds were killed du ring the past year as Palestin ians and Israelis violently fought over th e W est Bank and Caza Strip in Jerusa lem. The dispute over w hich side w ill have control of th e Holy Land continues to plague the Middle East. .... AP Ph oto/Murad Sezcr More th an 700 lives were lost and hund reds were reported missing after an accidental seri es of ex plosions at a mi litary arm s storage bu ilding in Lagos, Nigeri a. The explosio ns were ap parently set off by a spread ing fire from a nea rby munitions dump. Labor Pa rty leader Tony Blair was reelected Prime M inister of the United Ki ngdom, marking the first time in the Labor Party's 100-year history th at a ca ndidate was reelected. AP Photo/Mil.'< N.uh �Beijing, China won the right to stage the 2008 summer O lympic Games, despite worldwide concern abo ut China's human rights record. Disappointed rivals for the games included Canada, France, Turkey and Japan. Ar Photo/Ng H.1n Guan Euro notes and coins replaced the different kinds of currency previously used in 12 European Union states, including Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Finland, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain, becoming Europe's first single currency. T The country of Ghana (West Africa) mourned the loss of 126 people at the Accra ·Sports Stadium. The victims were trampled when thousands tried to escape tear gas fired by police at rowdy fans during a soccer match. -<1111 Consideration is being given to amending Japanese law and allowing a female to succeed the imperial throne after Crown Princess M asako gave birth to Princess Aiko. No boys have been born into the imperial family in 36 years. Firemen in the Australian state of New South W ales battled nearly 100 bush fires that began on Christmas Day, destroying hundreds of homes. -<1111 The United Nations convened a special session of the General Assembly to confront the global AIDS crisis In Africa. Leaders pledged money and r ear h In support of a worldwide "war on AIDS." Britain's farming industry was devastated by an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, a virus affecting cloven-hoofed livestock. Tens of thousands of cows, sheep and pigs were destroyed, bringing the meat industry to a standstill. �The fl ashbacks were un avoidable w hen Ameri can Airlines Flight 587, bound for the Dominican Republic, crashed and burned in a Queens, N.Y. neighborh ood, killing all 260 passengers and fi ve people on th e ground . The crash w as a result of mechanical fa ilure, not terrori sm. The collapse of energy giant Enron, the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history, led to th ousands of employees losing their jobs and life savings in 401 (k) plans tied to the company's stock. The reputati on of Arthur Andersen, Enron 's auditing firm , was damaged after company~ officials admitted that important Enron documents were purposely destroyed ..... AP Pholo/Paul Sa ncya .A.. Idaho recl use JoAnn M cGuckin was arrested and charged w ith a fe lony crime of " injury to the children" after police learn ed she had voluntarily de prived her six children of food, cleanliness and heat. Police attempts to remove the children from th eir home led to a standoff in w hich fi ve of the children kept authoriti es at bay for days w ith guns and dogs. .A.. The Ford M otor Company recalled 50,000 bra nd new Explorer SUVs beca use an assembly line conveyor belt that was too narrow fo r 2002 models may have cut the tire tread. Ford later announced it wou ld cut 35,000 jobs and close five plants worldw ide. .A.. The FBI arrested eight people allegedly involved in a scheme that stole more than $13 million worth of M cDonald 's prizes from games like "M onopoly" and "Wh o W ants to Be a Milli onaire." The criminal ring involved Simon M arketing, Inc., a company responsible for M cDonald's ga me securi ty. Kansas C.1ty, Mo. ph;tr· maclst Robert Courtn y w charged with dilutlri8 chemotherapy drugs Th wealthy pharmaci t adlnlt· led to tampering with medl ations in the pa to lncroee profits. �The o ldest known pair of Levi's jeans (circa 1880s) was auctioned on eBay and purchased by Levi & Strauss Co . for a record $46, 532, the highest price ever paid for a pair of blue jeans. The economic slowdown that began in 2000 spread throughout the economy in 2001 . The Sept. 11 attacks shut down major financial markets for several days, and October saw the highest job losses in 21 years, w ith 415,000 positions cut. In Decem ber, the Fed cut interest rates for a record 11th time w ithin the year. U.S. Congressman Gary Condit announced plans to run for reelection, despite the public calling for his resignation after he was implicated in the disappearance of 24-yearold intern Chandra Levy. T .... AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill A TV Prod ucer Norman Lear purchased a 1 776 original copy of the Declaration of Independence for $8 .14 m illion to take on a showand-tell tour of American schools. The tour included a Fourth of July star-studded read ing of the document in Philadelphia. AP Photo/Center for Shark Research at Mote Marine Lab/Heather Sariego A U.S. Senator James Jeffords shook th e Senate balance by switching from Republican to Democrat. His defection gave th e Democrats majority control for th e first time since 1995. A Summer news was ful l of shark attack stories, beginning w ith th e near-fatal attack on 8-year-old Mississippi native Jessie Arbogast, who had his arm surgically reattached after being bitten by a shark off the Flori da Gu lf Coast. PMtPoH .,.. Do you think it should be illegal to use cell phones while driving? New York governor George Pataki signed a bill into law banning the use of hand-held cellular phones while driving, making New York the first state to pass such a law. YES NO 30% 70% ___ talk on my phone when driving. (Do or Don't) (Survey results compiled from the responses of 2000 students across the U.S.) �The success of the bluegrass soundtrack to the Cohen Brothers' movie "O Brother Where Art Thou" led to Album of the Year and Single of the Year awards (for "I am a Man of Constant Sorrow") at the 35th Annual Country Music Awards. Fans and colleagues were shocked by the sudden death of 22-year-old singer/actress Aaliyah, who was killed when th e small plane carrying the performe r and eight others cras hed in the Bahamas. Spencer PlatUGetty Images Iii>' Pop artist Fatboy Slim dominated the MTV Video Music Awards, taking six of the 21 awards, including Best Video Direction, for "Weapon of Choice," directed by Spike Jonze. . Co untry music legend Waylon Jennings, known for defining the "outlaw" movement, died at age 64 after a long battle with diabetes-related health probl ems. Formerly Buddy Holly's bassist, Je nnings recorded 60 albums, had 16 No. 1 country singles, and yes, he was the narrator and theme so ng vocalist on the TV series "The Dukes of Hazard. " .. Michael Jackson's 30th Anniversary Celebration, "The Solo Years," at New York City's Madison Square Ga rden, marked the King of Pop's first U.S. concert in 11 years. Jackson was named Performer of the Centu ry during the 29th Annual Ame rican Music Awa rds. Vince Buet.i/Cctty Images �Teen-pop id ols N 'Sync posted th e second-best d ebut-week sales num bers in history w hen they sold nea rly 1.9 million copies of their 2001 album "Celebrity. " Wh o holds th e best sales record ? N 'Sync does, w ith th eir 2000 album " No Strings Attached," w hich sold 2.4 million copies. ~ Fans aroun the world mourned the loss of legendary Beati e and guitari st George Harrison, who died at age 58 after a long stru ggle wi th cancer. Not only a member of the Fab Four and an acclaimed solo artist, Harrison also " invented" rock philanthro py, fronting the fi rst ch arity concert in19 71 to help th e poor in Bangladesh. T ~ Tw o morn ing DJs were fired fro m the Dallas, Texas rock station KEGL-FM after fa lsely reporting that Britney Spears was killed in a car crash that left her boyfriend, 'N Sync's Justi n Timberl ake, in a coma. The hoax caused despread panic throughout the teen pop fan community. ~ Both old and new-school hip-hop and rap artists (including Grammy nominees Outkast and Ludacri s) signed on to perform at the first-ever, three-day Beyond 2002 Su per Festival in M iami 's Bicentennial Park. The event featu res concerts, rap " battles" and extreme sports demonstrations. Singer Joey Ramone, the front man for the Ramones, died at age 49, shortly after being hospitalized for cancer. Ramone is considered one of the the "fathers" of punk rock. ~ What is your favorite new album? 1. Linkin Park, ' In h nd'' 2. Creed, "Weather d"' 3. Ja Rule, "Pain is Love" My favorite album: �Hank Ketcham, creator of th e " Dennis the M enace" comic strip, which ran for SO years in 1,000 newspapers throughout 4 8 countries, died at the age of 81 . Rock singer Bono was honored with a special tribute from fellow celebrities at the First Annual "Love Rocks: Celebrating The Biggest Hearts in Entertainment" Hollywood fundraiser. In his two decades as front man for the politically active rock group U2, Bono has promoted and raised money for many causes, including debt reli ef and AI DS awareness in the Third World . • AP Photo/ Paul Sakuma Singer/actre s Mariah Carey was admitted to a W estchester Co unty, N .Y., hospital after suffe ring what her publicist called an emotional and physical breakdown. • .... Dave Thomas, th e founder of W endy's hamburger chai n, died at age 69 of liver cancer. Unable to find a burger he liked in his hometown of Columbus, O hio, Thomas opened his first Wendy's in 1969 . Today th ere are more th an 6,000 W endy's restaurants. -'41111 AP Pholo/Chri s Kasson .A. Eric W eih nmay r became the fi n.t blind man to scale M t. Everest's 29,035-foot peak. An avid mountain· eer, W eihenm.:iy r had already climbed four of the world '.s seven tallest peaks before taking on Everest. �Congress awarded its highest civilian honor to " Peanuts" creator Charles Shultz, saying the comic strip characters created by the cartoonist "embodied human potential." Schultz died in 2000, and his widow Jean accepted the award in his place. AP Pholo/Dennis Cook .... Actress Angelina Jolie w as appointed amba ador for the United Nations High Commissioner of Ref~ ugees. She will work with U.N. High Commissioner Ruud Lubbers to help bring refugee issues to the attention of young people. .... Timothy M cVeigh was put to death by lethal injection on June 11 , six years after he parked a truck bomb next to an Oklahoma City federal building, killing 168 people. .... Rhode Island's Brown University inaugurated Ruth J. Simmons as the new president in O ctober. Simmons is the first black woman to lead an Ivy League University. .... Cartoon legend Chuck Jones, creator of fa mous characters like the Road Runner and Bugs Bunny, died of heart failure at the age of 89. Jones won three Academy Awards and a Li fetime Achievement Award, and was the first inductee into the Animation Hall of Fame. �At $2 bill ion, the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah were the most expensive winter games eve r. But despite beefed- up security and underlying wo rry over terrorist acts, this year's games, themed "Light the Fire Within," burned strong with patriotism, pride and amazing athletic performances . Snowboarding became an o ffi cial Olympic sport fo r the first tim e this year, and the U.S. swept th e com petition. Ross Powers, Danny Kass and Jarret Th omas took the gold, silver and bronze in th e men's halfpipe (giving th e U.S. its first Winter Olympics medals sweep in 46 years). Ameri can Kelly Clark also took the gold in the women 's halfpipe. ..... AP Ph oto/Elaine Thompson AP Photo/Amy Santella A In a decision that sparked shock and controversy, Russian ice skating pair Elena Berezhnaya and Anton Sikharulidze won the gold over Canadian skaters Jamie Sale and David Pelletier, despite a flawl ess performance by the Canad ian pair. Th e issue was investigated, leading to th e suspension of French figure skating judge Marie-Reine Le Gougne, who was charged w ith misconduct, and the highly unusual awarding of a second gold medal to Sale and Pelletier. The Russians kept their gold as well. A Security measures at th e winter games were at an all-time hi gh in th e wake of the Sept. 11 attacks. Vi sitors were sca nned with metal detectors, and all vehicles were detain ed and sea rched before entering. Surveillance ca meras watched entrances, exits, highways and parkin g lots, wh ile sensors monitored loca l food, air and water supplies fo r chemical and biological toxins. ..6. Am eri ca n Derek Parra got th e gold and set a new worl d re ord in th e men's 1500 meter ~ speedskating event, finishing in 1 :43.9'1. more than a second fdster than the previou r ord of 1 :45.20, held by South Korea's Lee Kyu -hyuk . �The journ ey of th e Olympic Torch across the country had a special twi st this yea r. A group of 100 specially chosen torchbearers, survivors of Sept. 11 terrori st attack victims, ca rri ed the flame through the three areas hit by the attacks (New York City, Washington, D .C. and Pennsylvani a). .... Italian Armin Zoeggeler became th e first man in 12 years to defeat German Georg Hackl in an Olympic luge competition, with a finish tim e of 2:57.941. Aiming to make history by winning four straight gold medals at th e w inter Olympics, Hackl took the silver instead, fini shing at 2:58.70 . .... ..... As th e Am ri can national anthem played, an honor guard incl uding U.S. athletes, firefighters and police officers carri ed the tattered U.S. fl ag fo und at New York City's Grou nd Zero into the Olympic opening ceremony. Th e flag was named the official U.S. flag fo r the wi nter ga mes. ..... Th e Germans rocked the biathalon, earnin g nine of th eir 35 total medals by medaling in every event, taking the gold in th e women 's 15 km individual, women's 4x7.5 km relay and women's 7.5 km sprint. ..... Th e U .S. bobsled team of Jill Bakken and Vonetta Flowers won th e inaugu ral women's Olympic bobsled race w ith a two-run time of 1: 3 7. 76. Flowers became the first Afri can Ameri can athlete to ever w in a gold medal at the Winter O lympics. ..... Jim Shea captured the go ld for the U.S. in th e men's skeleton with a time of 1 :41.96, and made his fa mily the first to produce three generations of Ameri can Olympians. Shea 's grandfather, Jack, won two speed skating golds at the 1932 Lake Placid Games and Shea's father, James, competed in three nordic events at th e1964 Inn bru k Garnes. A In a surprise victory, U.S. figure skater Sarah Hughes outdid Olympic gold medal favorite Michelle Kwan in the ladies' free skate . Th e 16-year-old performed the most difficult program witll seven triple jumps (fi ve in combination) and did it fl awlessly, taking th e gold in one of th e biggest upsets in O lympic figure skating history. �On th e fi nal day of th e season, San Francisco Giants star hitter Barry Bonds hit his 73rd home run, breaki ng Mark McGwi re's 1998 record of 70 in one season. ..... For the fi rst ti me, the No. 1 choice of the N BA draft was picked w hile still a high school senior. Kwa me Brown, 19, was drafted by the W ashington Wizards. ,, After 20 previous playo ff losses, Colorado Ava lanche defenseman Ray Bourq ue fina lly got his hands on the Sta nley Cup when the Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils, 3-1 , in game seven of the finals. Shortly after th e vi ctory, Bourque announced his retirement from hockey. ,, As a backup ki cker fo r Alabama's Jacksonville State Un iversity, 20-year-old Ashley Martin ki cked her way into college footba ll history as th e fi rst woman to play, and score, in an NCM Division 1 game . ..... ._ Li ttle League Baseball officials ord ered the Bronx all-star team to forfe it all wins after it was discovered the sq uad's star pitcher, Dan ny Almonte, was 14, two years beyond the Li ttle League age li mit. Almonte's birth information had been fa lsified by his father. Who was the year's most noteworthy sports figure? 1. Michael Jordan 2. Barry Bonds 3. Kobe Bryant ...,. My personal "MVP" (Survey results compiled from the responses of 2000 students across tho U.S.) ._ The football ommunity mourn d the sudden death of Min nesota Vikings' lineman Korey Stringer, w ho d ied from heatstrok d uring an intense practice at the team's training facil ity. His death ca used coaches and athletes everywhere t0 consider th cl ngers of heat xhaustiun and har h practice 5CS~ion �The U.S. Open women 's final saw the first pairing of sisters (Venus and Serena Williams) since 1983, and the first all AfricanAmerican final. Venus defended her title by beating Serena, 6-2, 6-4. Michael Jordan returned to the NBA, where he will play for the Washington Wizards through 2003 . He pledged $1 million of his first year's salary to victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. AP Photo/Mary Chaslain A Thanks to an RBI A Football fans watched a close Super ~ingl e by Luis Gonzalez at Bowl XXXVI game when the " underdog" New England Patriots beat the St. Louis Rams, 20-1 7, with a last second, 48-yard field goal. The win was th e Patriots' first after three trips to the NFL title game. the bottom of th e ninth du ring game seven of th e World Seri es, the Arizona Dia mondbacks won their first hampionship, beating lhe New York Yankees, 3-2. After 16 seasons and 583 home runs, super· slugger Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals announced his retirement from baseball. Despite their defeat at the hands of Colorado, the Nebraska Cornhuskers were the controversial choice to play the Miami Hurl'icanes for the national championship in college football's 2002 Rose Bowl. Mi,1mi beat Nebraska, 37-14. "Iron ManH Cal Rlpken announced his retirement at the end of the 2001 baseball season. The 20-year Baltimore Orioles veteran is one of seven baseball players with more than 400 homers and 3,000 hits. Saved by the Phone Britain 's Royal Air Fon.c s.wecl the life of a missing climber tr,1pped on a remote Welsh hillside by sending him a text message on his mobile phone. The injured climber picked up the mcss.1gt>, and dirl·ctecl a rescue hclicupll'r toward him. �Dreamworks Pictures' animated " Sh rek" and Disn ey/Pi xa r's "Monsters, Inc." were hits w ith humor appea ling to kids and adults alike. Both films were nominees for th e new Academy Award category of Best Animated Feature Film . .... Orc.imworks Pictures AP Photo/Kevork Ojansezian A NBC's "The W est Wing" won best drama seri es of the year and swept the 53rd Annual Prime Time Emmy Awards for the second year in a row with eight Emmys. The Emmy Awards were postponed twice because of the Sept. 11 attacks. Peer Poll Do you watch reality-based TV shows like "Survivor?" a. Always. Tina Wesson .... won " Survivor 2." 10% b. Once in a while 62.5% c. Nope. What is " Survivor?" My favorite TV show: (Survey rosults compiled lrom the rcsponsoo of 2000 studenls across the U.S.) A Ethan Zohn , a 27-year-old New Yorker, took the $1 million prize in the third season of reality TV seri es " Survivor." Thi s year's challenge took place in Africa . AP Pholo/ fi le HO �Eagerly-awaited films based on old (and not so old) favorites included " Planet of the Apes, " "Harry Rotter and the Sorcerer's Stone" an " Lord of the Rings." After opening weekends, " Potter" grossed the most with a record $93.5 million, and " Lord of the Rings" was nominated for 13 Academy Awards, the second highest in Oscar history. Famed for his role as the sardonic Archie Bunker o n "All in the Family," actor Carol O'Conno r died of a heart attack at age 76. M el Brooks' Broadway musical "The Producers" took home a record 1 2 Tony awards in 2001, beating the record of 10 set in 1964 by " Hello, Dolly." Couple" movie and the "Grumpy Old Men" movies, died at age 76. 'Y 'Y 'Y 'Y irector Ron Howard 's "A Beautiful Mind," won best drama, best actor (Russell Crowe), best supporting actress Uennifer Connelly), and best screenplay at the 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards, and was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Film of the Year . .... Vince Bucci/Getty Images ll<rl"n"" Studio/BEi .... The 1960 A lfred Hitchrn k film " Psycho" topped the American Film lnstitute's Ii t of the 100 most thrilling American Movies. "Jaws" and "The Exorcist" took second and third place. .A. More than 30 television networks along with 8,000 radio stations and Internet sites across the country simultaneously broadcast the live special "America: A Tribute to Heroes." The show was a two-hour, star-studded telethon that raised more than $150 million for the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Fans bid farewell to the Emmy-winning sd·fl series "The X-Files," which ended its nineseason run on fox televilion network. What was your favorite movie this year? ...-1. The Fast and the Furious 2. Lord of the Rings 3. Pearl Harbor My favorite movie: �Advanced Cell Technology President and CEO Michael West annou nced the company was the first in the U.S. to successfully clone a human embryo for the purpose of mining stem cells. Throughout the year, the controversy over the ethics of stem cell usage, a process which may help scientists treat serious diseases, has grown because the cells are taken from human embryos, causing the embryo to be destroyed. ~ U .S. multimillionaire Dennis Tito became history's first space tourist when he paid $20 million to tra el w ith two Russian cosmonauts to the International Space Station. ~ AP Pholo/Mikhi• I Metzel The AbioCor artificial heart was named Time magazine's Invention of the Year. 59-year-old Robert Tools received the first fully implanted € artificial heart in July. ~ ""' j ~ ~ i Science and Technology Inventor Dean Kamen unveiled the Segway HT, th e first self-balancing, battery-powered human transporter. The device, whi h travels at a top speed of 12 mi les per hour, uses gyroscopes to keep it upright. Direction is controlled by the rider's shifting weight. .... 1i:,. XM Satellite Rad io hit then tion\ airwaves in September. XM nit r' 100 hannels of music and talk, w ith limited advertising on th various chan nel~. Programming is broadast to satellit in space, w hich send it to radio receivers. -~ �NASA's Mars Odyssey was the first spacecraft to successfu lly reach Mars since two spacecraft we re lost in 1999. The $300 million, 1.7-ton ship was designed to search for water, map surface minerals and measure radiation levels on Mars, possibly providing clues about extraterrestrial life. Unive rsity of Co nn ecti cut Professor Je rry Ya ng, w ho clo ne d the fi rst ma mma l in the U.S. (Amy, the ca lf) cl o ned a new ani ma l - a cat that wil l not cause a lle rgic reactions in humans. T AP Pho to/NASA A The first tota l solar eclipse of the millennium created a spectacle of darks a nd lights ove r central Africa, whe re c rowds of astronomers and o nlooke rs asse mbled to watch the event. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Cleevec, a breakthrough cancer-fighting drug hich, unlike traditional cancer therapies, attacks only cancer cells without also harming healthy cells. liitil!Uiliill �Everyone's Talking Run to the Bank Nice and Trim People really got into text messaging, a service that allows cell phone users to send and receive short text messages on their phone screens. Coats and long cardigan sweaters with loads of fluffy trim kept bodies feelingwarm and looking cool. ~ Athletic shoes, such as Nike's Air Kukini and Shox R4, got pretty funky (and pretty expensive) with prices ranging from $90 to $150. "' Bedhead Popularized by stars li ke Halle Berry, a cool look for locks on both gi rls and guys was the textured "short & messy" do, making hair pomade a "must have" accessory. Purple Passion Purple was the shade for fall ; not in clothes or make up, but in ketchup . Heinz released its latest EZ Squ irt ketchup Funky Purple just in case you were bored with Blastin ' Green or plain , oldfas hioned red. . .... Heinz Trends Body Crystals From small abstract designs to full body coverage, tiny adhesive body crysta ls were a favorite. ~ Fas hion Wire Daily .. We've Come A Long Way The newest video ga me system, Microsoft's Xbox, was released in time for the holidays, competing with the Nintendo GameCube, and of course, Sony's PlayStation and PlayStation 2. Of all the systems, Xbox is the only one with a bu ilt- in hard drive and plug for high-speed Internet access. An Apple A Day .. . ~ Apple Computer spun out some sleek new items that turned heads, li ke the new iMac (the fastest ever, with CD and DVD burning ca pabiliti es), and the iPod MP3 player, the first to bund le a 1,000 song ca pacity and 10-hour battery into a pocket-sized pack. All-American In a patriotic response to America's war on terrorism, people across the country made the American flag one of the year's most popular symbols. From T-shirts to postage sta mps, Old Glory dom inated yards, cars and bodies everywhere. -41111111111 Spe ncer Pl alVGelly Im ages a"lf.lnn., u.1 ... 1........... h P11hHchino rnmn;1 nv. Inc. Cnver pho!os by A.P and Cetty lmae.c.~ Peer Poll Where do you most like to shop for clothes? 1. American Eagle Outfitters .... 2. Old Navy 3. Abercrombie & Fitch My favorite fashion trend: �... . ��� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tri-Center High School yearbooks Subject The topic of the resource School yearbooks -- Iowa -- Neola. Tri-Center High School (Neola, Iowa) -- Yearbooks. Description An account of the resource A collection of yearbooks for Tri-Center High School. These books were published annually to record, highlight, and commemorate the past year of the school. The years 1958-2006 are covered in this collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tri-Center High School Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1958-2006 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. Language A language of the resource English Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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Description An account of the resource 2002 yearbook (annual) of Tri-Center High School Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2002 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Document Type The nature or genre of the resource Book Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Western Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tri-Center High School Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived From the collections of Tri-Center Community School District Language A language of the resource English Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. 2002 Tri-Center High School Yearbook 2002 Annual schools TCHS Tri-Center High School Yearbook https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/d7b5d8cebd76452bf14e672a4cb6e589.pdf c01384700c4b05910c2947a3cc17bebe PDF Text Text ~kook sr11n:, chose rhe 2002 rheme, "Bu.t:akmq The S1Lence," 6eca.use many people rbr ""~ HflRt) Of Hemw1q people can'r raLk ano aRe QWeT LzrrLe angels, mak111'3 hn1<My 11 p I , Of C£lllRSe, IVe know IS oq1111rely NOT nwe. So, 011 JVe go ... Bn.eakmc; The S1lrncc, mak111 , a lrr Of noise, a.no suRpn1sznq people in many OiffeJW1T ways eve1<yoay. schcJtll ft1R rhe Deaf• 1600 Sourh Highway 275 • Council Blupps, loiva • 515 September 11 is a day that will be remembered. Most of us were in our 1 sf vr 2nd period classes when our teachers got word that a hijacked plane hit one of 1 lze World Trade Center buildings in New York City. They turned on their TVs to see if it zuns true. Just at that moment the second plane hit. All of us went silent, staring at tl1e horrible reality of terrorism. Never before had we received a blow this close to Ollr lzmrt . Iowa Schoo/for the Deaf students put their minds in action and started raising money for the victims. Our Current Events class raised $315.95, with tlze help of many generous and concerned people. The students also had a memorial service in front of Long Hall. Lending elping hand to tlzose in need is America's heartbeat. We will never forget! For over a decade, efforts were made to construct a new gymnasium of regulation size. Through generous contributions from individuals, businesses, organizations and foundations, the dream of a $8.75 million multipurpose recreational facility was realized. This is the first new building built at ISO in 50 years. The construction started in August, 2000 and completion was planned for September, 2001. Construction setbacks and severe weather put the Grand Opening back to Friday, May 17, 2002. Lied Multipurpose Complex Photos before, during, and after construction of the new builrung. The complex sits on the site of the old baseball field, tennis court, discus and shotput areas. At the Grand Operting, Dr. William Johnson and Ms. Christina Hi xson, from the Lied Founda tion, watch as Mr. Dave Borgaila interprets for Mr. John Nelson from the Iowa West Foundation. They are the primary contribu tors to the new complex. Josh Brown and his famjJy view the tile wa ll. Jeremy Bates and Hea ther Hale rusplay items that will be placed in the time capsule. (4) Lied Multipurpose Complex Mrs. Ka rene Christenson reverse i11terprets for Adam Bantz as he talks about his best friend Adam Leitch, and how he had many g11od times and memories with Adam. The greenhouse was built to honor Adam Leitch, a former student at ISD. Adam was born July 7, 1983 in Thailand and was adopted in 1988 by Chad and Rita Leitch of Dubuque, Iowa. Adam came to school at ISD ''"hen he was in seventh grade. He died on June 10, 1998. Adam's parents, family members and friends donated memorial money to establish a greenhouse for students in the LIFE program. The Adam Leitch Greenhouse Mr. Tom Bril nm• n ilnd Mr. 1n r m Ot•v in e Wil tch ils Ms. Wc-ndy Ru s tild , ~ il b Pul r\d il m 's positive' a lti tude a nd how 11t' ;i hvil ys mil dc he r d ays h.1 ppy. The crowd listens to the speeches about Adam and the new greenhou e. Adam Leitch on the Ri ver Kwai i.n Thailand in 1997. Ms. Mon ica Dixon interprets while Mrs. Ann Linger listen s to Ch.ad Leitch, Adam's fa ther, talk about the greenhouse and Adam 's llie. His wife, Rita, holds a plaque of Adam. The Adam Leitch Greenhouse (5) A Few GooO Men anO Women The Governor of Iowa Thomas J. Vilsack Board of Regents Executive Director Greg Nichols Superintendent of ISO Dr. William P. Johnson A Letter From Our Superintendent Dear Members of the Class of 2002, The theme of the 2002 Yearbook is "Breaking the Silence." This theme is indicative of many activities and events on the campus of the Iowa School for the Deaf. It is definitely a commentary on the renewed focus and notable successes of the students and staff this past year. The academic year began with the startling, horrific events at the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and the farm field in western Pennsylvania. Nationwide, the silence of apathy was shattered that day. Hopefully, that silence (of apathy) is broken for a long time. Our staff and students have responded to those events with demonstrated compassion for the victims. They have shown the general community that we are anything but quiet in our response to such events. The students and staff reached out to each other offering support and encouragement in all aspects of life. Their "breaking the silence" actions were heard everywhere and in everything that they did. Group academic successes, individual academic achievements of significant accomplishm nt, extracurricular excellence, athletic excellence, community awareness of their successes, and community appreciation of their successes. The students and staff were "heard" by their actions. It is always pleasing to observe mundane and significant accomplishments of the students and staff. This yearbook is a partial reflection of the activities of the students during the past year. It tells a wonderful story, yet not a complete one. Each story will be colored by the experiences of the individual. Wonderful, exciting, and significant. ... all intended to be a part of the "Breaking the Silence." / .Si.\, \_ ~ William P. Johnson, Ph.D. Superintendent Members of the Board of Regents: Sue Nieland, Mary Ellen Becker, President Owen J. Newlin, and Dr. Deborah Twner; Dr. Amir Arbisser, David J. Fisher, David G. Neil, Dr. Clarkson L. Kelly Jr., and Lisa Ahrens Elementary Track© Danielle Strong, Heather Hale, and Fawn Humlicek; Tanya Smith, Cassandra Case,MeredithKasal,Heather Nurse, and Elizabeth Gramblin LewisCentralMiddleSchoo!Football:Jeremy Bates,JoshuaKnudsen, Mack Weyers, and Eric Humlicek Great Save! Meredith Kasal has a good play during the volleyball game. Hit it girl! Cassandra Case hits the ball whi le Meredith Kasal and Heather Nurse are prepared to help. Du rin g a time-ou t, Coach Stacey Morga n explains what the girls shou ld do. Tanya Snuth is read y fo r the serve. Great Block! Cassandra Case blocks the opponent's spike. 1 O Middle School Girls Volleyball /Boys Football Heather Nurse, Meredith Kasal, and ElizabethGramblin watch as Coach Ka ren Lechner expl ains what the girls should do. Middle School Basketball Team: Danielle Strong, Elizabeth Gramblin, Meredith Kasal, Stephanie Doffin, Heather w-se, Fawn Humlicek, and Coach Ka ren Lechner Danielle Strong ru.ns to the other end of the court. Stephan.i e Doffi.n an d Fawn Humlicek work hard on defense. Stephanie Doffin doesn't want her opponent to take the ball. While Danielle watches, Coach Lechner talks to Fawn Humlicek about having patience and not getting mad. Hea ther u.rse plays good defense and keeps a hold of the ball. Middle School Girls Basketball @ Middle School Trad< Team: Dustin Balm, Zach Engstler, Mack Weyers and Mic Dolan; Fawn Humlicek, Jeremy Bates, Heather Nurse, Elizabeth Gramblin, and Meredith Kasal; Not Pictured-Coach Dan Gradoville. Meredith Kasal tlu·ows the shot to place at the ISD tracl< meet. While getting ready for the_ 1500 run, Eli zabeth Gramblin chats with Mrs. Cindy Romey and Ms. Jennifer Herzog. Catching his brea th, Mack Weyers just finished the 400 dash. Heather starts to th row the discus. Zach Engstler clears the bar in the high iump. Mic Dolan runs the 800 meter. @Middle School Track Gibbs Rental & Sales 904 Nrnth 16th Street•Council Bluffs•323-4243 Keep your balance! Jeremy Bates releases the shot. JV Basketball Team: Nick Engstler, Vichay Phommachan, Shawn Bunce, Manager Mike Baird, Shan e Estes, Joey Lewis, and Eric Humlicek; Mack Weyers, Travis Thomas, and Josh Scherling; Not pictured-Coach Rick Wyant Mack Weyers gets ready to play some defense. Eri c Humli cek is ca lling a p lay to hjs teammates. Shane Estes is ready to play some defense. Vichay Phommach an adds two points to ISD's score boa rd. Tra vis Thomas is rea lly hungry to get some ball! Danielson Inc. DATNCOMMUNICATJONS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION 3 115 North 84th Circle•Omaha• 1-800-278- I 158 joey Lewis, Travis Thomas, and Shawn Bunce are all over their opponents playing grea t defense. JV Boys Basketball@ Anthony Henry rWls to give his kick some power. After a great kick, Jamie Ha ll watches the ball to see how far it goes. 1 4 Special Olympics Debra Lukehart decides on her aim before she kicks the ball. Binh Nugyen sends the ball flying high. Michael Zimmerman has a great kick during the soccer competition. Tom Sellers smil es as he receives his ribbon. Cory Beebe has good form as he kicks the ba ll. Mike Fick shows the ribbon he received from the soccer competi tion. Sunny Chase keeps her ba lance as she kicks the ball. Nice kick Ma tt Truca no. ·-~ Alvine and Associates Inc. i~. engineers and consultants 1102 Douglas on the Mall•Omaha•402-346-7007 ['m number one! Dawn Bailey proudly displays her 1st place ribbon. Special Olympics Team: Front-Anthony Henry, Cory Beebe, Ashley Jennino-s, Alexandria Janendo, Binh Nguyen, Mike Fick, Michael Zinunerma.n, and Nick 01anley; §'econd-Ada.m Bantz, Michelle Janssen, Misty Armine, Jaime Hall, Alex Schultz, Cameron Thomas, Tom Offenburger; Third-Debra Lu1<ehart, Tina Crouch, Dawn Bailey, Surmy Chase, and Daniel Gilclu·ist; l3ack-J oshua Pope, Matthew Trucano, Zac Zielger, and Tommy Sellers Daniel Gilchrist jumps to block the ball. Misty Armi.ne serves the volleyball. Up and Up and Away! Good erve, Cameron Thomas! Was it a strike? Zac Ziegler smiles after he bowls. Adam Bantz watches for d irections at the volleyball competition. Special Olympics@ Nick Chanley, Daniel Gilchrist, Tommy Offe nburger and Cameron Thomas watch as Coach Karen Lechner expla in game techniques. Ashley Jennings runs to give her ball a mighty kick. There it goes! Scott Stultz points to his ball as it soars across the field. Cory Beebe receives a first place medal at the basketball game. Tommy Sell rs waits as his ball rolls close to the gutter. Coach Mike Shannon gives Daniel Gilchrist, N ick Chanley, and Tommy Offenburger a reminde r about defense. Tony Henry smirks after bowling. Matt Trucil110 mns to g ive his ball some distance. Seni or Zac Ziegle r, concenh·ates on his kick. Adam Bantz watches closely as his ball rolls down the lane. Jesse Ritter gives the baHa kick. Coed Basketball Team: Ashley Jennings, Mid1elle Janssen, Tony Henry, C01y Beebe, Adanl Bantz and Debra Lukehart. Joshua Pope only has fom pins left after his first attempt. Alex Schultz moves the ball into position. Jaime Ha ll and Ashley Jenn ings wait for their turn to bowl. Boys Basketba ll Team: Mike "Zoom Zoom" Zimmerman a nd N ick Chanley; Cameron Thomas, Dan iel Gilchrist, and Tommy Offen burger Hey, where did the ball land?! Michelle Jans en bend down looking for the ball in the bright sun. WHOA! Tommy Offenburger's stance is ama zing after a great kick. Whoomp! Daniel Gilchrist gives the ball a kick at the Special Olympics Soccer Competition. Special Olympics@ The ISD Bobcat football team had a great season. We won five games and lost only two, the best record in year ! We have a lot of memorable games, including the Homecoming game! We beat Missouri 62to12 during the Homecoming game. The halftime score was 24 to 12, ISD in the lead. Then in the third quarter, we played with our hearts and our spirit to score another 30 points. We worked hard in practice during the humid weather and wer very frustrated. But we continued to work hard and to learn how to coordinate as a team, which led us to a great season. Thanks to our coaches for teaching us how to improve our skills. Thanks to all the players for their cooperation in making this a wonderful 2001 football season and helping to make us the--2001 GPSD Football Conference Champions! Deaf All-American First Team Jona than Scherling Nie Upchurch All-City First Team Daniel Lewis Jonathan Scherling Nie Upchurch Honorable Mention Edlin Dorn Scott Tinkham 18 Football Second Team Edlin Dorn Daniel Lewis Managers, Mike Baird and Matt Jacob give John Metteer water. They both do a grea t job helping the team! "Size doesn't ma tter!" Offensive linemen Ricky Brown and Cody Lauritsen work hard to block their opponents. "I found him!" Scott Tinkham chases his opponent to make a tackle. Senior runn ing back, Jonathan Scherling, n ms ha rd to get away from Jlis opponent. Jonathan has 124 ca rri s for 11 88 ya rds and 18 touchd owns this season. First string offensive players are ready to rock n' roll! "We call ed the right play! " Coaches Ma rk Murray, Dan Gradoville, Rick Wyant, and Mike Shannon did a good job leading our team to the best record in years! Ga torade Break!' The boys <;!rink ga torade and listen to Coach Murray's concerns during ha lftim e. Dawson-Verdon Kansas Colorado Minnesota Kickapoo Nation Thomas Jefferson Nebraska Lourdes Missouri Us TI1errl 24 28 Cancelled 58 20 20 8 36 8 38 54 64 38 62 12 First Row: Manager Matt Jacob, Toshua Scherling, Tyler Kerger, Nick Chanley, Mike Zimmerman, Shane Estes, Daniel Lewis, Scott Stultz, Jonathan Scherling, Manager Mike Baird; Second Row: John Metteer, Moises Arteaga, Cocfy Lauritsen, Derek Bohlmann, Jeff Goergen, Daniel Gilchrist, Scott Tinkham, David Arteao-a; Third Row: Travis Thomas-injury, Nie Upchurch, Mike Hamann, Edlin Dorn,~ra s Gable, Ricky Brown, Jacob Clark; Not Pictured-Coaches Mark Murray, Dan Gradoville, Mike Shannon, and Rick Wyant Quarterback Moises Arteaga, shows his best form while passing the ball. Go Daniel! Daniel Lewis nms toe cape from a tackle on the kickoff return. "You can rw1, but you can't pass me! " Senior Travis Gable sacks the quarterback while Derek Bohlinarn1 rw1s to assist. His teanunates cheer for Senior Daniel Gilclu-ist after he scores his first touchdown! To celebrate, Coach Mark Murray gets a cold, wet shower from his players after beating Missouri 62-12 in the Homecoming game. Football@ This year was not the best in scores, but it was obviously the best in improving and learning to have fun. The Lady Bobcats' volleyball t am a::. young and nervous at every game, but we all learned that we had to get along with each other in order to both succeed and have fun. Next year, be afraid, be very afraid! We'll be big, bad, and mean! Senior Lorelei Gray is read y to rumble and show who's the leader of the pack. Katie Romey and Jada Hart are bubbling with happiness for being selected to the GPSD AJ LTournament Team. 20 Volleyball "Oops,wiJlsomeoneget thatforme?" A worried Arianne looks over her shoulder after attempting a well-intended block. "Heeeeey, look at that wonderful serve!" Coach Karen and Assistant Coach Stacey marvel at the ingenious skills of the young (might we add, VERY young) volleyba ll team. Our fore ign import, brought straig ht to ISD from Finl and, Elina Heikkila, gets ready to show the other tea m who's boss. Erin Hunh·ods d igs the ball li ke a pro,doe n't she? Teamma tes stand by read y to make Eri n's dig co un t. We're ready to get down and dirty. Lad y Bobca ts Jada, Am anda, and Arianne get ready to spring and pounce on the ball. "I got it, lgotit! Well, may be I don't." Amanda s pikes while trusty Karen is behind he r to save a ny littl e, w hi te, stray balls. Holli bea ms with self-co nfid e nce when she serves the ball. ·····----- /~~ I , Jr . , . ..,.. +·. ___ ,.--.-:.-~ l_ - . Us TI1em Th mas Jefferson 9th 0 3 Underwood 2 3 Dawson-Verdon 0 3 Thomas Jefferson J. V. 1 3 Lewis Cenh·al 9th., 0 3 Omaha Central Christian 0 2 SwUJower CJassic 9th place Malvern J. . 0 3 Lincoln College View 0 3 Omaha Christian Academy 0 3 G.P.S.D. 4th place Kickapoo Wa tion 2 3 Boystown 0 2 HOMECOMING TOURNEY N.C. Lourdes J.V. Missouri Deaf 0 2 3 1 Volleyball Team: Elina Heikkila, Lorelei Gray, and Arianne Barnes; Randi Rodriquez an d April Stultz; Erin Huntrods, Coach Karen Lechner, Holli Ball, Amanda Moon, Ka tie Romey, Jada Hart, Manager Pamela Babcock, and Karen Ruckman; ot Pictured: Assistant Coach Stacey Morgan Ka tie " Beefcake" Romey h as h e r h ead in her h a n ds, figuriJ1g out what to do next. Whoa! Now that i what I call a " et Mess". Randi, Elina, April, and Jada are all close to the net, rescuing tlle ball. The team goofs off outside and strike a pose. Coach "K" tapes Erin's boo-boo with Meredith Kasal comiorling her. The more you practice, the better you get. The girls practice serving before a game. = Volleyball ~ With lots of sp irit, Bobcats pound the gym floor before Grrrrr... playing Kansas in th e Scott Tinkham champion round at GPSD. tries to get an open sho t Cody Lauritsen shoots the through his basketball over the Minnesota opponents. opponent's head. JonathanScherlingdribbles the This year we had the greatest season ball to the Bobcats' court. ever. Our record was 17-4. There are three seniors that we will miss next year. Ow; team captain, Jonathan Scherling, told ushehadfourwonderful years with the ISO bas etball team. Cody Lauritsen said he really appreciated how the team did so well since he'd played at ISO, as for Ricky Brown, he has always played his best. We had very good coaches tha t encouraged us to practice hard. Coach Gradoville called us champions before we even played theGPSDTournament. He also told us during the semifinals of the championship game that our team motto was "refuse to lose." Thanks to Coach Dan Gradoville and Assistant Coach Rick Wyant for helping us achieving our goal and making us an elite team. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS! GPSD Basketball All-Tournament Team Edlin Dorn Jonathan Scherling All-City 2nd Team Edlin Dorm Honorable Mention Jonathan Scherling 1st Team Edlin Dorn Scott Tinkham jumps hig h in the a ir and puts in a la y-up ri ght in front of the FremontMills players. As the crowd roars, Edlin Do rn dunks his shot. Jona than Scherl ing makes a shot whi le the Kickapoo opponen ts sta nd wa tching. Team Us Malvern 61 Kansas Deaf 36 Underwood 54 Minnesota Deaf 60 Brownell-Talbot 29 .Kickapoo Nation 65 South Dakota Deaf 70 Lincow College View 50 Fremon,t-Mills 56 Kansas Deai 24 Thomas Jefferson 58 South Dakota Deai Kickapoo Nation Clar· da Academx Omaha Central Christian 71 Minnesota Deaf 54 C Lourdes 56 GPSD-South Dakot~ -- 61 GPSD-Minnesota 41 GPSD-Kansas 51 Them 35 39 47 27 51 33 20 56 40 23 45 34 45 49 50 52 39 14 34 33 Boys Basketball Team: Front-Daniel Lewis, David Arteaga, Manager Mike Baird, Moises Arteaga, and Cody LaUJ'itsen; Back-S.::ott Tinkham, Jonathan ScherLing, Nie Upchmch, Edlin Dom, Mid1ael Hamann, Ricky Brown, and Derek Bohlmann; Not Pictured: Coad1 Dan Gradoville and Assistant Coad1 Rick Wyant Want a pi ece of us? Mo ises Arteaga, Edlin Do rn, Nie Upchurch,and ScottTinkh am, get ready to play some defense. I'm open! Derek Bohlmann reaches out to receive the ball. Who's ball is it? tvlichael Hamann and Edlin Dorn jump to rebound the ball. ic Upchu rch reaches in the air for a pass. Jonathan Sd1erling blocks out, while Moises Arteaga looks on for a rebound. Omaha Door & Window Company 4665 "G" Street•Omaba 68 l 17•733-6440 Boys Basketball @ A few of our favorite memories: During GPSD, there were a lot of memorable events we'll never forget! We almost took third place, but we made some mistakes and three starters fouled out in the third quarter of the semifinal game. Remember, we're still young and still learning. Coach Mike Shannon thinks we dia great job this year. He thinks we'll be even better next year. A funny moment was when Karen scored three .roints and the referee whistled. Karen thought he said "Good job", so she clapped his hand. He looked at her willi a strange expression. Karen was so embarrassed! One game, Jada was running and her teammate threw the ball, but Jada was not paying attention at all ... the ball suddenly hit her in the head. Jada felt so ashamed! One day, Sarah was looking at a picture of herself from when she was playing in a game. Sarah looked like she haa a rea face! She showed the picture to her teammate and said "Oh no! This is an awful picture of my butt!". A clumsy moment w as wh en Erin accidently hit Cassandra in a game and Erin tripped. She was not paying attention to Cassandra. The team has improved so much this season. Our sportsmanship was reallx good and we always worked hard. We always did what our coach told us because we're good listeners! We'll be back next ear .. . Stron er and Better! .~ K. Ruckman GPSD All-Tournament Team Jada Hart Karen Ruckman All-City Honorable Mention Sarah Brown Jada Hart Karen Ruckman 24 Girls Basketball Arianne Barnes looks for a teammate who is open. Get the ball! Jada locks arms with her oppon nt as she tries to steal the ball.Jada made64% of her free throws this season. Sarah Brown struggles to get one of h er season 's 183 rebounds . Another two points to add to the team's leading scorer, Karen Ruckman. • Our favo rite manager, Elina Heikkil a", is one of ou r best fan s! Aman da Moon shoots for two points. A young but mighty, Cassandra Case, shoots a free throw. ater Trea tment Programs Box 12189 Omaha, NE 402-978-7767 Us Malvern 21 Kansas Deaf 23 Underwood JV 20 Minnesota Deaf 33 Brownell-Talbot V 24 Kickapoo V 27 South Dakota Deaf 39 Fremont-Mills JV 24 Kansas Deaf 21 Riverside JV 19 South Dakota Deaf 40 Kickapoo V 38 Thomas Jefferson JV 26 Treynor Freshmen 33 Hamburg JV 28 Minnesota Deaf 28 Grandview Baptist JV 2 Nebraska City Lordes JV 30 Arkansas Deaf (GPSD) 44 Kansas Deaf (GPSD) 32 Missouri Deaf (GPSD) 33 Them 63 38 61 49 35 20 24 39 42 46 11 30 35 36 29 33 0 40 27 59 35 Erin Huntrods, Meredith Kasal, and Susan Haynes p lay hard on defense. Girls Basketball Team: Meredith Kasal, Erin Huntrods, Cassandra Case, Sarah Brown, Arianne Barnes, Elizabeth Gramblin, Karen Ruckman, Jada Hart, Susan Haynes, Katie Romey aii.d Manager Elina Heikkilii; Coach Mike Shannon and Assistant Coach Karen Lechner Ka tie and Sarah get open for their teanm1ates. Cassandra Case throws the ball to her teammate. What! The beefcake? Ka tie Romey is trying to get into position to shoot an d score for th e team. Susan Haynes, Stephanie Daffin, and Amanda Moon play hard on defense. Girls Basketball@ Great Plains Schools for the Deaf Basketball Tournament February 7-9, 2002 Boys-Champions Cheerleaders-2nd • Girls-4th GPSD was the most exciting sporting event that happened this year. Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, Oklahoma, and South Dakota spent three days at ISD to play games in the old Lewis Central Gym. Our boys won the championship after a close semilinal game but a nearperfect championship game. The girls placed 4th but were only a few points from 3rd which was the result of three starters fouling out. The Cheerleaders very deservedly won the runner up trophy in the ch eerleadi n g competition . Senior Jon athan Scher ling proudly commented "J am very grateful we had such good teamwork, we deserved the 1st place trophy. " The tournament isn 't only about playing and winning, but it's also to make new friends and to see old ones. Joey stretches his legs as far as he can. This season was tiring and challenging, but proved to be one of our best seasons. At the GPSD Track meet, both boys and girls place 2nd. The girls had only 7 athletes this year, to come out 2nd is truly impressive. The boys worked hard against talented opponents from Wisconsin School for the Deaf. The boys p ut up a strong battle and provided good competition. Be sure to give all the Bobcats a pat on the back if you walk past them. They are all athletes w ho w ork tirelessly to achieve their goals and what is expected of them. Lon live the Bobcats! Scott Tinkham stretches before practice to make sure he doesn't hurt one of his precious muscles. During practice, Katie Romey puts all of her might into the discus to make it fl y. Assistant Coach Michael Ratzlaff explains to Shane Estes and Joshua Scherling what event is next. Jonathan Scher ling huffs and puffs while running as hard as he can. Speedy Gonzales (Moises Arteaga) whizzes down the track with a dead serious face. Ricky Brown and M(cha el Zimmerman exchange the baton smoothl y to run a grea t relay race. Concentra tion ... Amanda Moon gets ready to release the d iscus. Richard Dahl and Ma tt Jacob both relax before their events. Sarah Brown and Jada hart exchange the baton with confidence. Jacob Clark is getting ready to release the shotput. Elina and Ka ren have a nice and easy exchange to pummel ahead of the opponents. Varsity Track Team: Sarah Brovvn, Jada Hart, Karen Ruckman, Elina Heikkila, Amanda Moon, and Katie Romey; Shawn Bunce, Nick Chanley, Tyler Kerger, David Arte~a, Jacob Clark, Jolm Metteer, and Mike Baird; Coach Mike Shannon, Shane Estes, Scott linkham, Michael Zimmerman, Joshua Scherling, Moises Arteao-a, Joey Lewis, Jonathan Scherling, and Assistant Coach Michael Ra tzlaff; Coach Brad i&use, Michael Hamann, Matthew Jacob, Travis Thomas, Richard Dahl, Shaw lee Jolmson-Shaw, Edlin Dorn, Travis Gable, Ricky Brovvn, and Derek Bohb11ruu1; Not pictured: Nick Engstler, Assist. Coach Jackie Marks Coach Mike Sharn1on gives Jonathan tips on how to improve his shotput form. Travis Thomas and Josh Scherling clears the hurdles with their long and dependable legs. With every muscle in his body working, David nms with a speed unknown to man. With her legs pumping, Jada jW11ps with agility and grace ... plus a grea t game face . John Me tteer, David rteaga, and ick Chanley are trying their best to keep warm for their next race. (29'; 29 Varsity Track 2002 Cheerleading Squad Joey Lewis, Daniel Lewis, Shawn Bunce, Lorelei Gray, Jada Hart Sponsors: Jennifer Herzog and Amy Sturm 2nd Place Trophy for the GPSD Cheerleading Competition Lorelei smiles while her trusty cheerleaders rotate her for the crowd to see. The cheerleaders ar e doing a groovy routine. During a pep ra lly race, Susa n Haynes has to wea r a skirt and a bobca t outfit and make one basket to beat the boys. Mike tf amann, Moises r~eaga, and Jonathan Scherlmg rush to P.Uton a skirt and a boocatoutfit so they can beat the girls. Cheerleading sponsor Jennifer Herzog beats the drum to help the cheerleaders stay in rhythm. @cheerleaders Daniel and Joey Lewis sign the nationaJ anthem. At the Homecoming pep rally, th e footb a ll players race to eat a bowl of blue Jello. ® Dustin is ringing his hardest, trying to be the best he can be. Gotcha! Saman tha is drinking her refreshment after a performance. This is serious business, Tan ya and Fawn ring their s · y bells. · ,.,.., . . . ; .. ', . ' Ring tho e bells! Zach keeps up with the notes as he plays. 2002 Bell Ringers: Robby Peterson, Mich ael Scheffert, Samantha Fox, Mic Dolan, Kenny Smith, James Clearo, Tanya Smith, Zach Engstler, Heather Nurse, Fawn Humlicek and Dustin Balm; Sponsors: Director Mrs. Sara Planck, Mrs. Sue Meidlinger and Mrs. Carol Amos · Our Little Opus Robby, Tanya, Kenny, Heather and Dustin ring simultaneously. Mic, Dustin and Michael enjoy their mea l after performing at Applebee's. Mrs. Sara Planck assisted by Ms. Melodee Hielen are directing the bell ringers. Heather Nurse and Dustin Balm ring their belJs at a holiday performance at Applebee's. Michael Scheffert and Kenny Smith are ringing their be lls w hile concentrating on the notes in front of them. Spreadin Pixie Dust After serving their guests, Samantha, Amanda, and Lauren get to eat. Jenna, Hila1·y, Stephanie, and Samantha are serving cookies, tea, and pw1Ch to their guests. Mrs. Stacey Morgan talks with Jenna during the Pixie Tea. Lauren, Hilary, Jenna, Stephanie, and Alexandria are serving Mrs. Valerie Wendel-Filkins, and Mrs. Kathy Sharn1on at their party. Alexandria, Stephanie, Alyssa, Lauren, Samantha, and Hilary are drinking Kool-Aid before their meeting begins. Hilary and Samantha are se rving cooki es they baked. La uren puts a hea rt on her pencil. Stephanie is drawing a heart in the clay to put on her flower. Alyssa is making a lea f for her fl ower. Pixies: Amanda Barrier, Stephanie Stratton, Jenna Helms, and Alexand ria Janendo; Lam en Wellman, Samantha Fox, and Hilary Fink; Sponsors: Mrs. Elizabeth Peter , Mrs. Katie Wright, Ms. Ka te Kasal; No t p ictured: Alyssa Fern ide @ Pixies 33 Roar! Zachary Raes is a friendly gorilla! Christopher and Binh are challenging each other to a kangaroo walk. It's a gorilla, or is it just Robby Peterson ac ting like one . Umm, who is th e highestjumperbeh·veen Cheyenne and Robby? Fron t: Colby Mcln tosh, Cheyenne Terry, Robby Pe terson, Bryce Moore; M idd le: Taylor Evans, Zacha ry Raes, Nicol us Smith, Christophe r Lew is, Trever Kofoo t; Back: Mk ha el Scheffert, James Clearo, Dustin Ba lm, Mic Dolan, Mike Fick, Ju stin Wa lke r are showing off their p a tri oti c wood p rojects. Little Tou h Gu s Mike, James, Michael, Colby, Zach, Mic, and Justin drew '1Love New York" posters. Who w ill jump the highest? Nicolus, Bryce, Cheyenne, Michae l and Bryce give the Taylor, Trevor, Binh or Christopher. Boys Club a lute. Group 1: Curtis Dobias, Bryce Moore, Zachary Raes, Christopher Lewis and Cheyenne Terry; Binh Ngu yen, Mrs. Kathy Shannon, Taylor Evan s, Ms.J ulie Hollan d, Robby Peterson, Mrs. Eliza be th Peterson, Nicol us Smith, Trever Kofoot Group 2: Colby Mcintosh, Michael Scheffert, Mic Do laJ1 ru1d James Clearo; Dustin Balm, Mike Fick, Zach Engstle r, Josh Brown an d Kenny Smith WMN.Students.Leading.Students.Com High School: President Jonathan Scherling, Mr. Mid1ael Ratzlaff, Secretary Joey Lewis, Historian Moises Arteaga, Shawn Bw1ce, Mrs. Julie Delkarniller, Scott Tinkham, David Arteaga, and Vice President Jada Hart; Not Pich.ued-ScottStultz Elementary: Colby Mcintosh, Secretary / Treasurer Mic Dolan, Heather Nurse, Ms. Melodee Hielen, President Dustin Balm, and Vice President Fawn Humlicek David Arteaga, Scott Tinkham, Moises Arteaga, joey Lewis, and Shawn Bwice watch as Jada Hart explains the procedure of this high school meeting; to discuss what students want to changeatschool and why. At the high school Ftm Night booth, Fawn Humlicek gives a ticket to Mr. Michael Ratzlaff and tells Joey Lewis which fri ends she wan ts arre ted. Middle School: Heather Hale, Mered ith Kasa l, Joshu a Knudse n, Historia n Cassandra Case, Dawn Bailey, Secretary/ Treasurer Elizabeth Gramblin, Mrs. Amy Sturm, Ms. Jenn[fer Herzog, Vice President Jeremy Bates, Pre ident Mack Weyers. The e lemen tary Student Cowicil is having a meeting durmg lunch. At the middle school hoops booth at FLUl ight, Elizabeth Gramblin helps Curtis get the prize he won. MID-PLAINS INSULATIO 146 14 Grover Street•Omaha•778-9973 Student Council @ ~~~ hru ud en ...,....,,...,...._-= .... @Jump for Heart Danielle Strong Le~Ano~her HeaMBea~ ~ ISD students raised over $2,000, for the Am erican Heart Association, to participate in the 10th Aru1Ual Jump Rope/ Swim/Hoops for Heart event on March 4, 2002. COLmcil BluffsMajorTomHanafanand Cow1cil Bluffs Police Officer Tina Schultz were our celebrity jumpers. Jump for Heart@ In the cafeteria, Dawn Bailey washes the tables after students finish eating. Holli Ball is an assistant ecretary and busy writing health center passes for students. In the green house, Justin Evan s sweeps the dirt off the gardening table. Pame la Bab cock is o rganiz ing p ictures fo £" h e r boss .. Mrs. Shirley Hicks. Amber Husted helps with elemen tary stud ents in the morning. Sunny Chase cleans crumbs off the table. Matt Jacob delivers th e Da il y NonPareil newspaper allover cam pus. Jesse Ridder loads dirty trays so they can be washed. Adam Ban tz unloads the clean dishes. ISD's mail carrier, Josh Sch erlin g, delivers mail to the di f f e r e n t departments on campus. Teen Center managers,Melissa Anderson and Mike Ba ird are counting change. Prairie River Glass @work Study 13640 Cherokee Lane•Council Bl uffs•366-6 I 03 After supper, Michael Zimmerma n, Cameron Thomas, an d Stephan ie Daffin are working in the cafeteria, washi ng dishes. Work Study Program: Under the direction qf Work Coordinator, Mr. Brad Kruse, students have the ad vantage of working at a job atISD. Whilestudentseam money, they learn the responsibilities that comes w ith working. A grinn ing Mrs. Julie Delkamiller tells Jonathan , "Sorry,_you must spit out the g um, you can't chew it during competition! " Attorney Mr. Mike Gooch proudly displays his thank-you gift from the studen ts for helping the team. The tie has pictures of the We the People team on it. We the People Team: Jonathan Scherling, Holli Ball, Lorele.i Gray, Ka tie Romey, Tyler Kerger,.Susan Boy nes, and Sarah Brown; Travis Gable, Mrs. Julie Delkamiller and Melissa Anderson are s1grung ' J'bank you, Mr. Gooch" This is the fast time in the history of ISD that students have participated in "We the People". We learned a lot about the United Sta tes Constitution. We focused on sp ecific aspec ts . of constitutional faw ranging from the crea tion of the constitution and expansion and protection of the Bill of Rights, to roles of citizens in American democracy. An Omaha crirni11al defense attorney, Mr. Mike Gooch volunteered his time to assist Mrs. Julie Delkarniller in coaching us. On February 12, we went to Des Moines for com petition. We did a wonderful job and actually won 2n d place. Unfortunately, there was a mix up of the nwnber of team members needed at competition, we had 9 menibers and needed 12. We the People@ Change the World" :s ;: a ~ ~ ... ISD's GPSD Team 1st Place Division 1: 1st Place- Joey Lewis 3rd Place- Nick Engstler Middle School students with their speech participation certifica tes are (front) Danielle Strong, Joshua Pope, Dustin Janssen, Matt Trucano (middle) Cassandra Case, Heather Hale, Elizabeth Gramblin, Meredjth Kasal, Tommy Seller , Dawn Bailey, Sunny Chase (back) Micheal Allison, Eric Humlicek,Mack Weyers, Joshua Knudsen, Stephanie Daffin, Chelsea Crowner, and Cory Beebe NickChanley,MistyArmine,Michae!Zi.mmennan,MichelleJanssen,Tommy Offenburger, and Cameron Thomas display their participation certificates. Joshua wins firstplacein the Ne bra s ka speech contest. Tina Crouch, Jacob CI rk, Mike Baird, and Pamela Babcock participates in the JSD speech contest. @speeches Eric's sp eec h is about racism and discri1nination. At Missouri School fo r the Deaf, ISD won the GPSD trophy for the most points on one team. Moises Arteaga, Jona than Scherling, Joe Lewis, Nick Engstler, and Mered ith Kasal proudly accept the trophy. Qualifing winners for the Iowa Communica tion Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing are Jeff Goergen, KarenRuckmru1, Sarah Brown, Arianne Barnes, and Holli Ball. Ecllin Dom, Shane Estes, and Richard Dahl participated in the JSD speeches. z.achary Ziegler, Daniel Gilchrist, Jainle Hall, Ri ky Brown, Scott Stultz,andDebraLukehai.tposewilhtheirpa rticipation certificates. ic's talks about how to solve the world's pollution problem. Participa - tion certifi- cate are awai.·ded to A I e x Schultz , An thon y Henry , A d a m Bant z, Ashle y Je nnin gs, a n d Jesse Ridder. VII SAS TIETOVISA: Mike Ham am1, Joshua Scher ling, Travis Gable, Elina Heikkila and Holli Ball; Coach: Mrs. Julie Delkamiller SAGACIOUS ESPIRITS: Moises Arteaga, Sarah Brov.rn, Melissa Anderson, Amanda Moon and Daniel Lewis; Coach Mrs. Amy Sturm and Assistant Coach Mr. Tim McGrath ISD's GPSD Team 3rd Place THE STRONGEST LINK (GPSD TEAM) Joey Lewis; Tyler Kerger and Matt Jacob; Jona than Scherling, Susan Haynes, and John Metteer; Assistant Coach Mr. Michael Ratzlaff and Coach Mrs. Susan Whitt INDEPENDENT THINKERS: Randi Rodriquez, Ka tie Romey, Jada Hart; David Arteaga, and Derek Bohlmann; Coach Mrs. Ka ren Brundidge and Assistant Coach Ms. Karen Lechner TH E ELITE INTELLECTUALS: Nick Engstler, Scott Tinkham, and Lorelei Gray; Amber Husted and Karen Ruckman; Coach Mr. Eric Peter on and Assistan t Coach Mr. Brad Kruse Mik Baird watches the teams compete while vid taping th event. 1ike H. asks his teammates if ttw answer is correct as .im1tor, Mr. SteveS.laterasks U " !t•am for their final answer. Judges Arianne B., Mrs. S. Hicks, Mrs. K. Christenson and Ms. K. Hille decides this answer is " incorrect''. Anthony Henry gets a Brain Bowl program from Tina Crouch. Brain Bowl@ 1(jng Jonathan s. Scherung Seniors, Jamie Hall and Zac Ziegler are dancing "Under the Stars," on Saturday, October 20, 2001 at the Homecoming Dance held in the auditorium. During spirit week, the skeleton (M . Karen Lechner) tands near Mr. Steve Slater. At the pep ra ll y on Friday night, October 19, Coaches Queen 'Euna 'Jvf. :J{eik/Jla Karen Lechner and Mark Murray participate in the "Save the Lifesaver" race. Mrs. Amy Sturm's nephew holds the piggy that Dr. William Johnson and Mrs. Pa tty Defrancesco are hesitan t to kiss, from the cheerleaders' "Kiss the Pig" fund-raiser. The ISO cheerleaders Joey Lewis, Lorelei Gray, Jada Hart, Shawn Bunce, and Bobcat Pamela Babcock show spirit and pride fo r their school by cheering at the Homecoming footba ll ga me. @Homecoming Crown 'Bearer !l(p66y Petersen Crown 'Bearer JZLmanda 'Barrier Princess I o . ·~ ~ Clone ! Teacher Ms.Vicki Prigeon dre ses and acts bke tudent Justin Evans during Homecoming student/ teacher switd1 day. April Stultz, Karen Ruckman , Katie Romey, and Jada Hart are really fired up dming their last volleyball game at the Homecom ing tournament. Erin Huntrods, Pamela Babcock, and Matt Ja ob are having fun at the homecoming dance th.is year. Homecoming @ My hero! Mr. Michael Ratzlaff, Ms. Kristen Newton, and Ms. Jennifer Herzog dress up as famous people during spirit week. Mrs. Julie Delkamiller, with help fr om dau ghter Maia, and Mr. Michael Ratzlaff, present the next a cti vity a t the Friday nigh t Homecoming pep rally. Wi th lots of enthusiasm, the volleyball girls are running out of the door so they can be introduced by their coach at the pep rall y. During spirit week, Stephanie Daffin, Elizabeth Gramblin, Mack Weyers, and Cassandra Case wear U.S.A colors, during spirit week. While d ressed up on multicultural day, Michael Hamann, Travis Gable, and Jona thanSch.erling play around. Tyler Kerger, dressed as a different nationaUty for spirit week, is working on his spirit poster for the Student Council contest. @ Homecoming At the pep rally, Amanda Barrier, La u ren Wellman andJennaHelmshelpthe cheerleaders get e audi nces' attention. Football pl ayers N ick Chanley, Mich ae l Zimme rman , Travis Thomas, Shane Estes, and Ed Un Dorn are waiting to in troduce themselve at the pep rally. M . Ma r ha Gunderson and Mrs. ancy Pietrzak load a desk from the silent auction into the p ick-up truck. I:· . .. ,41 :·. ~ .· . . • \ : . ... ~ ~~ ... . _' ~ l IJ , · 1 -.:.: ' ' ·-- -- .· Amanda Ba rrier and Robby Peter on walk across the gym, carrying the future Queen's and King's crown. Cheerleader Jada Hart, bobcat ick Engstler, and Joey Lewis are watch ing and supporting the footba ll game. Ouring student-teacher switch day, Daniel Gil hrist dresses Like Principal Steve Slater. What a great defense! Nie Upchurch and Scott Tinkham play against Missouri School for the Deaf during the homecoming game. Dming Homecoming, Mered ith Kasal very ca refully paints a yoLmg mans's face. During a "hot'' homecoming volleyball game, Karen Ruckman, Erin Huntrods, Amanda Moon, and Jada Hart are getting ready for the ball. Senior Royalty and court pose for a picture. Dr. William Johnson, assisted by Mrs. Cheryl Banks, makes an an.nou.nceme.nt at half time of the football game. After the pep rally, the crowd o f people enj·oy visiting w ith each ot 1er before reavi.ng the gym. Let's dance! The bovs are patiently ·waiting for the dance to start. Daniel Lewis, Tyler Kerger and ic Upchmch are waiting for a girl to ask them to dance. Homecoming @ au p.m., we went to tfi.e. 'Ira s!@.ting unti[l:<XJ a.m. ~H~ lHROUG ® @Elementary Action Dustin Balm and Mic Dolan are learnin g how to sign "God Bless America". Bryce Moore and Amanda Barrier have new fire-figh ter friends. Amanda Barrier and Christopher Lewis are really working hard on their assignmen t. Desiree Dav is, Mrs. Va lerie Wendel-Filkins, Kelsey Lachin, Mrs. Eli zabeth Pe ter, Emily Lachin, and Austin Gaines have ftm working on the computer together. Trick or Treat! Mrs. J. Delkarniller gives candy to Kory Wa ttier while Joshua Scherling watches. Breaking Cheyenne Terry is wondering how Desiree Da vis can drive the remote control car and watch him at the same time. Ch ristopher Lewis, Mr . Stacey Morgan, Jenna Helms, Amand a Barrier, and Stephanie Stratton are lea rning abo ut Christmas in Sweden "We're not in the mood! " Shannon Clinginpeel, Brian Johnson, Kory Wa ttier, and Ms. Planck take time out of their busy schedule for a picture. Future constru cti o n worker, Zac Raes, builds a wooden tower. Oh-Hum! Austin Gaines and Desiree Dav is pose fo r th e camera. "I like science" declares Nicolus Smith, Ms. Melodee Helen, and Anthony Hatfield. "I know, I know!" HilaryFi.nk, Mrs. Cindy Romey, Taylor Evans, and La men Wellman know th All the Rules Better be good beca use Santa Claus is comjng to town! Ms. Tricia Tighe, Bi.nh Nguyen, Mike Fick, Alexandria Janend o, and Mrs. Nora Metteer are read y for the holidays. Recess is so fan! Shannon Cli.nginpeel enjoys swinging upside down. Elementary Action@ @Elementary Action AJexand ria Janendogetshelpfrom Mrs.Cindy Romey while working on a project. 4x5=? ... Ben Finl ey pays a ttention in math class. Hilary Fink and Lauren Weitman act out a story they have been read ing. Alyssa Fernside, Ms. Juli e Holland, Tre Medina, Bryce Moore, and Treve r Kofoot stopped what they we re d oing fo r a picture. Kory Wa ttier, Brian Johnson, and Shannon Clingenpeel a re wa lking up the sta irs. sounds What a friendly class. Alyssa Fernside, Trever Kofoot, and Bryce Moore are friends and classmates. Mic Dolan, Michael Scheffert, Samantha Fox, Kathy Beery Benjami.n Finley, Ms. Kate Kasa l, Tanya Smith, James Clearo, Mrs. Carol Amo , and Du tin Ba lm pose for a picture. Christopher Lew is, Cheyenne Terry Ama nd a Ba rri e r, -tephanie Stra tton, and Mrs. Ka tie Wright pose fo r a class pich.lre. Li l' Squ irt visits the elementary d epartm e nt durin g fir e p revention week. Vote for me! Robby Petersen is g iving a speech about w hy he s ho u ld be o n the El eme ntar y Student Council. Sa iling on th e Mayfl ower a re pilgrims Treve r Kofoot and Bryce Moo re. IS.D e:1ernanrn Stud<'nt eouncll sections ---- During class, Binh Ngu yen and Mike Fick are hav ing fun coloring their assigned work. or Silence Robby Petersen, Colby Mcintosh, and Justin Walker; Kenny Smith, Mrs. Sue Meidlinger, Nicolus Smith, Hea th er Nurse, I awn H umli cek and Ms. Melodee Hielen pose together. Looks like Zachary Raes is practicing his d riving. Elementary Action@ @)Middle School Action Mr. Robert Schultz is showing Mack Weyers how to use the Lathe machine the correct way. Chelsa Crowner is foc used while working on the web page fo r her Graphic Arts/ Prod ucti on class. Tommy Sellers an d Joshua Pope are a t the Book Fai r, findi ng books they want to buy. Mrs. Rh ond a Ma tthew and Jeremy Bates are looking at the boa rd to ge t some informa ti on . With hissafetyglasseson,Mid1ea1 Allison works on his project in woods class. Give Me During art class, Heather Ha le works Tommy Sel lers tries his best to pass hjs test with a good grade. on a sidewa lk cha lk dra wing of the American Flag. Dawn Bailey and Sunny Chase are working on a paper in cla s. Good job Dawn and Swrny! In meta ls cla ss, Stepha ni e Doffin works on her ce nter punch project. A On this warm da y, Stephanie Doffin enjoys a cool drink of water from the fo untain. Joshua Pope w rites d own his homework assig nmen t in his notebook. Hi everyon e ! Mack Weye rs cheerfully greets his classmates as he walks into class. Break Mered ith Kasa l, Eric HumJicek, and Dustin Janssen are really paying a ttention so they will be prepared for their up coming ll·~t. Dawn Bailey has a Green Thumb! Daw n ta kes the res ponsibility o f wa tering the plants in the green house. Middle School Action@ @Middle School Action In a hurry to get to clas , Chelsa, Josh, Dustin, and Jenny walk down the stairs. Try not to fa ll ! Tommy Sellers and Joshua Popeskatearound the gym . Daniell e Strong works on her math problem at the board. At the bake sa le, Ms. Judy Ki ll ion bu ys cookies from Mi che a l, Matthew, Danielle, and Jeremy. Mi chea l Allison concentrate on his comp uter projec t. While ea ting lu nch, Cory Beebe gives Dusti n Janssen rabbit ea rs. Silence Cory Beebe, Matthew Trucano a11d Jeremy Bates help each other ca rry wood for the greenhouse planter's table. Artist Davirl Dahlquist, from Des Moines, hows Jenn y Wilson, Stephanie Daffin, Josh Knudsen and Meredith Kasa l how ht> made ceramic ti les for the new gym. Jenny Wilson works on a science experiment i.n Ms. Newton's class. Ms. Wend y Rustad wa tches as Sunny Chase, Dawn Bailey, Hea ther Ha le, Chelsa Crowner and Cassandra Case dye their eggs. Cha tting in the hall between classes are Jeremy, Mack, Eric, and Eli zabeth. Such good wo rkers. Dawn Bailey and Sunny Chase help with the bake sa le. During gym cl ass, Mrs. Geri Bjorling helps Ma tthew Truca no put on his ska tes. is Golden Aftr r class, Josh Knudsen, Dustin Janssen, Jenny Wilson and helsa Crowner wa lk down the hall. Cassandra Case proud ly displa ys the windmill she made i.n meta ls class. Middle School Action@ Lower Elementary Tnylor Evans Christopher Lewis @classes Amanda Barrier Alyssa Fern.side Steven Johnson Desiree Davis A us tin Cnines Emily Lachin Kelsey Lachin Zachary Raes Kathy Beery Dustin Balm Mike Fick Colby Mcintosh Alexandria fanendo Lauren Wellman James Clearo Heather Nurse Upper Elementary Mic Dolan Robby Peterse11 Classes@ ' - Seventh Grade @c1asses Kenny Smith Dawn Bailey Danielle Strong Cassandra Case Cory Beebe Matthew Trucano Tanya Smith Sunny Chase Eighth Grade Heather Hale Micheal Allison Dustin Janssen Eric Humlicek Jenny Wilson. Mack Weyers Nick Chanley Derek Bohlmann Michelle Janssen Josh Knudsen Meredith Kasal Misty Armine Freshmen Nick Engstler Kntrina Netl1er/and Tonz Sellers Tom O.tfenburger Classes@ Vichriy Phommachan Katie Romey @classes Pha Sisountlwne Brandon Cornett Erin H11 ntrod Karen Ruckman Sophomores Edlin Dorn Amanda Moon Travis Thomas Juniors Pamela Babcock Chris knudsen Alex Schultz Randi Rodriquez Adam Bantz Jesse Ridder Scott Tinkham Nie Upchurch Classes@ Post Graduate @High School Action Melissa Ander on, Student Teacher Ms. Kristine Hansen, Jeff Goergen, Matt)acob,Holli Ball, Mrs. Sue Purcell, and Sarah Brown pose fo r a picture. Cody Lauritsen Amber Husted learns about the Civil War while trying on army clothes from 1865. Tommy Offenburge r, Michell e Janssen, and Car..1eron Thomas work on a project in the ha ll. Three sweet angels, Rachael, Holli and Randi decided to wear th ' same shirt the fi rst day of sclwol Bevond Silence Working together are Pha Sisow1thone and Shaw lee Johnson-Shaw in yearbook class. Randi Rodriquez, Chris Kn ud sen, Lorelei Gray, David Arteaga, and Katrina Netherland are wa iting for the li ght to flash so they can go to their second period class. ® @senior Congratulations ~ ~ N r-------, II) II) ~ u ZacZiegler !](icky Car[ 'Brown Jacob Obman Cfarl( Tina Marie Crouch Carnarvon, Iowa Glenwood, Iowa ~ ~ ..... ~ ~ .,...,~ ~· ~ -~ '6 $~ ~ ~ DeWitt, Nebraska Council Bluffi, Iowa ~ Jaime Leigli J{a[[ 'Euna Maria J{eil(kjlli 1Jebra Lee Lufyfiarr / Marshafftown, Iowa Seindjoki, Finland N ebraska City, Nebraska • I ' • < , ~ ' "I' ' • Jf .~.. ,' ' ·1 ·. • ...: I ~ 1't..-, , , • ~-- ' - 'Travis !JL[{en (jab[e ']Janie[ James (jifchrist Lore[ei 'l(ay (jray Grimes, Iowa Glenwood, Iowa Council Bluffi, Iowa Lexington, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska JohnYI[ettjsa Metteer Scott 'Wi[uamStu[t.z Zac 'l(f,nnetliZieg[er Council Bluffi, Iowa Cfass M otto: rraur past is 6efdJuf us, our future fies~ 6ut our memories are with us always/) Cfass J:fower: White !JWse tippea in Jacfe & Si[ver Cfass Cofors: Jacfe ancf Si[ver -- ras-5_ of2 002 From Finland to America I am Elina Maria Heikkila, an exchange student from Finland, Europe. I was born on March 19, 1984. My mother is Elli and my brother is Juha. Juha and I are both deaf but my mother is hearing. Juha is a student masseur. In 2000, I decided to be an exchange student. I wanted to learn America culture, ASL, the English language and so many other aspects of American life. My host family is Deb LeHeup AMERICA ndNyleSmith, who are great parents. Ihad a wonderful time with them and their dog (Tyko) this year. I am as happy <;is they are; they help me with everything. I will never forget them. America and Finland are different cultures. I noticed that in America there are a lot of fast foods. In Finland there .lre more health foods. I miss BLACK candies and Sauna. Yes I know that you don't like black candies, but I do. ASL and Finnish sign language are so very different, but the spelling is the same. I had a hard time learning ASL, but now I feel comfortable with it. Here students are so involved with sports in school, in Finland students join sports after school in clubs. Finland's schools have football, which is different from American football, swimming and floor ball. At ISO I enjoyed playing sports, and being with friends this year. Homecoming was my first experience with school spirit and I will never forget when I was Queen. I really enjoyed Homecoming. I want to thank my friends, coaches, teachers and houseparents for helping me to understand things. Thank you Mom, Dad, Grandma Barb, Atmt Karla, Uncle Ivan, cousins Kari, Michelle and Nicole for showing me America's culture. I enjoyed being with you during the year of 2001-2002. · Also I want to thank all the people at ISO. I will never forget you and I will miss you very much. I hope I will see you all again. Dad ( vie Smith), Elina and Mom (Deb LeHeuplareenjoyingb, ketball' ParentsDay. Residential Honor tudents,Elina, 1ichael Hamann, Susan Hayne , Mi ke Baird, Ricky Brown, Jacob Cla rk, Shawn Bunce and Jona than Scher ling are having a good ti me at Burger King. Arianne Barnes, Sarah Brown and El" good friend . @seniors Goo.fing · chardson Sales & Service Around u~A-Nt7 --rwa 509 South Main Street•Council Bluffs•322-69 J4 Elina HeikkHa ~ ... Travis Gable D & R Auto Paint and Supply 1607 Avenue !•Council Bluff •322-7217 Seniors@ Senior Trip@ TURNING T8 8UR FUTURE Remembering Our Past ® Kory Wattier @Residence It's Cameron Thomas' turn to vacuum tonight. Jr. NAD Members: ick Engstler, Joey Lewis, Dani_el Lewis, Sarah Brown, DaVJd Arteaga, Scott Tin kh am, JonaU1an Scherling, Melissa Anderson, Eli_na HeikkiJii, Moi_ses Arteaga, and Tyler Kerger; Shane Estes, Erin Huntrods, Eli zabeth Grambli n, Shawn Bunce, Joshua Scherling, Jacob O ark, Mike Bai.rd, Matt Jacob, TravJS Thomas, and Ricky Brown; Not pictmed: Sponsors Mrs. SheiJalddingsa.ndMr. Dwight Halliburton. Hungry kids! Dustin Ba lm, Joey Lewis a nd Eri n Hu.ntrods get their food in the ca feteria. At the IW C kitedemonstration,Jenny WiJson, Erm Hunt:rods, Amanda Moon, Elizabeth Gramb li.n, Katrina Netherland, Mrs. Marlene Wagner, an d Jai_me Hall are having fun. With his w ig o n , N ie Upchurch a nd Ms. Deb O'Meara are getting read y for the school play. Mr. Chris Marks helps Kory Wattier w ith his backpack. Jenna H elms gathers some healthy food fo r her supper. Zac Z iegler smil es w ith houseparent, Mr. Tim Miller. Dustin Balm is doing his homework. Alex Sd1ultz is packing his clothes to go home for the weekend. Mrs. Liz Ga tes is helping Shawlee Jolu1son-Shaw with his homework while Edlin Dorn watches. Ricky Brown is decora ting the Boy's Honor Area for Thanksgiving. Travis Thomas, Travis Gable, Richard Dahl, Scott Tinkham, Moises Arteaga, Tyler Kerger and Edlin Dorn are watching T.V. auring their1ree time. You Devil You! Joshua Scher ling is growing banana horns. Eric Humlicek, Fawn Humlicek, Mic Dolan, Elizabeth Gramblin and Cassandra Case are having a blast a t the Middle School dance. Ben Finley{ Micheal Allison, and Ma tt Trucano are modeling or the camera. Shh, don't tell anyone that the Honor Area_girls, Elina Heikkila, Arianne Barnes, Jada Hart, Sllsan Haynes and Karen Ruckman aren't studying. K & J Husz 11659 192nd Street•Council Bluffs•366-0046 Residence@ @Residence Good-bye! Susan Haynes, Sarah Brown, Katie Romey and Arianne Barnes are having a fun going away party for Ms. Michelle Earhart before she leaves for mjssionary work in the West Indies and China . MattTrucano,JoeyLewisand Da vid Arteaga are participating in the Zoo Explorer Progra m. They are learning about zookeeping and careers with anima ls. Debra Lukehart, Jaime Ha LI , Ka trina Netherland and AmberHusted aresi.tting on the couch in the gi rls' lounge. Ms. D'Andrea Weeks and Alyssa Fernside are horsing around in the dorm. Mmm ... good ... Ama nd a Ba rri e r, Lauren Wellman, Ms. Linda O'Nea l. Stephanie Stratton, Je1u1a Helms and Samantha Fox are enjoying supper. During the middle school dance, Michael Scheffert, Josh Knudsen, Stephanie Daffin, Jeremy Bates, Mack Weyers, Heather Hale, an d Meredith Kasal gather for a group picture. Montang Body Shop Cory Beebe is hav ing fun a t the bowling alley. Curtis Dobias, Mike Fick, Tre M dina, Ms. Deb Landolt and Trever Kofoot a re ea ting their meal. Davvn Ba iley and Ms. Kirsten Johnson ar e baking cookies. Ms. Jod y Be tha rds, Aria nne Barnes, Debra Lukehart, Tony Henry, N ie Upchurch, a nd Adam Bantz a re wa iting in the ca feteria line to get their food . _, .,VIT'Vll(;f/:~ NO DRUGS ! • NO AL ~ Bad h air day? Amanda Moon just came in from sledding. Nicol us Smith works on the computer. Christopher Lewis plays with his car. Erin H., Ashley J.,AmandaM.,Karen R., Aria1m e B., Katrina N., Susan H., Lorelei G.,Jada H. and Melissa A. are ready for prom. All tw isted in his chair, Zach Engstler turns from the computer. ""'" • FARM SERVICE PO_ Box <?3 C 0 M PA N Y Council Bluffs Residence® Are Scott Tinkham and Matthew Jacob up to something devious? 323-7167 @Fun Night Fun Machine Best One Yet! Fun Night was held March22, in the old gym from 7:00-9:00 pm. The money raised goes toward student recreation. Fun Night@ TV Cl e School Play@ ® . ) f Jody Bethards Tom Brannen John Cool Carmen Cox Julie Delkmiller @Personnel ) . Donna Houston Diane Knigge Brad Kruse Karen Lechner Personnel@ @Personnel I / Sy Nguyen Ka thy Oder Keith Miller Bob Nagel Linda O'Neal Emily Petty ' 1 Cindy Romey Mike Shannon Sha V\'11 Shea Personnel@ Roxie Stevens Amy Sturm Joh.n Woods Katie Wright @Personnel Ann Thiessen Al Walgenbach Sandy Wood Vi c h a y Phommad1an dlills with M1 . Dick Colcm,m and Mr.Steven Slater. ISD EMPLOYEES Pictured Amos, Carol: Elem. Tead1er/ Bell Choir Angeroth, Cindie: Outread1 Coordinator Angeroth, Don: L.C. Careers Power Tech Teacher Baker, Guy: Food Service Bakkerud, Jennifer: Ed. Audiologist Banks, Cheryl: Secondary Speech Pathologist/Oratorical Coaches Berkes, Barbara: Nurse Bethards, Jody: Lead Girls Resid ence Bjorling, Geri: H.S. Sh1dent Assist. Brannen, Tom: H.S. Ma th Teacher Brewer, Dexter: Housekeeping Brundidge, Karen: H .S. Math Teacher/ Brain Bowl Coad1 Carlson, Lois: HS. Lang. Arts Teacher Carpenter, Mary: Boys Residence Christenson, Karene: Ed. Interpreter Churchill, Kathy: Food Service Cole.man, Dick: High Sd1ool Counselor Collms, Ken: Housekeeping Connell, Rich: Director of Facilities Cool, John: Director of Student Life Cox, Carmen: H.S. / Careers Secre tary Dalen, Greg: Boys Residence Danburg, Mary: Boys Residence De Beck, Doreen: Itmerant Teacher Defrancesco, Patty: Dean of Girls Delkamiller, Julie: H .S. Social Sciences/Close up/ ASTRA/ HS. Student Council/ Brain Bowl Coach Dixon, Monica: Ed . Interpreter Ea rhart, Michelle: Girls Residence Evans-Blankenship, Cheryl: AccOLmtant Fox, Greg: President ISD Founda tion Ga tes, Elizabeth: Boys Residence G radoville, Dan: Careers Woods Teacher I Athletic Director I Assist. Football / Boys Basketball/M.S. Track Coach Gradoville, Jane: Elem./ M.S. Counselor G raegin, Dominic: Boys Residence Grandi.ck, Mike: Careers Graphic Arts Production Teach er Green, Lori: Head Nurse Gunderson, Marsha: Sta te HearingImpaired Cow'lselor Haley, Jim: Social Worker Henke, Dick: Powerhouse Herman, Elizabeth: Girls Residence/Senate Herrman, Charlotte: Itinerate Teacher Herzog, Jennifer: M.S. Ma th Teacher I Cheerleading Coach / M.S. Student Council Sponsor H~ uer, Jim: Dir. Business Opera tions Hicks, Shirley: Coordina tor of the Deaf Resources Center Hielen, Melodee: Elementary Teache r /Elem. Student Cotmcil Hille, Kirsten: Ed . Interpreter Holland, Julie: Elem. Teacher/Boys Club Hollins, Greg: Storeroom Horn, Lorie: M.S. Lang. Arts Teacher Houston, Donna: Lead Elem. Teacher Iddings, Sheila: Girls Residence/Jr. NAD Johnson, Dr. William P: Superintendent Kasal, Kate: Elem. Teacher/Pixies Killion, Judy: Ed. Interpreter Kn igge, Diane: Nurse Knight, Guadalupe: Info. Ted1. Specialist Kn oebel, Geri: Residential Counselor Kruse, Brad: School to Work Transition Teacher/ Boys Track oach / Senate /Brain Bowl Coach Lechner, Karen: P.E. & Health Teacher / Volleyball/ Assist. Basketball Coach/Jump for Heart/ Red Ribbon Week/Special Olympics Coach/ Brain Bowl Coach LeDoux, Diane: M.S. & H.S. Transition Teacher LeHeup, Deb: Human Resources Lewis, Brenda: Boys Residence-Sub Linger, Ann: Assist. to the Supe1intendent Livingston, Sue: Nurse Loverin, Jan: Itinerant Teacher Marks, Chris: Boys Residence Marks, Jackie: Boys Residence/ Assist. Girls Track Coach Matthew, Rhonda: Reading Specialist McCuen, Kathy: Boys Residence McGrath, Tim: Careers Autobody Tead1er/Brain Bowl McKeown, Anne: Switchboard Meidlinger, Sue: Elem. Tead1er/Bell Choir Metteer, Nora: Elementary Aide Miles, Sue: Secondary Speech Pathologist/ Oratorical Coaches Miller, Cathy: Tran sportation Miller, Kathy: Boys Residence Miller, Keith: Lead Housekeeping Miller, Natalie: B >ys Residence Miller, Tim: Boys Residence Morgan, Stacey: Elementaiy Tead1er/ Assist. Volleyball Coach / Senate President Morrison, Sharon: Elementaiy / Middle Sd1ool Secretru.y Murdoch, Tina: Hine.rate Teacher / Senate Murray, Mark: Football Coach Nagel, Bob: Ed. Psychologist Newton, Kristen: M.S. Science Teacher/ Space Camp Nguyen, Sy: Housekeeping Oder, Kathy: Food Service O'Meara, Deb: Lead Boys Residence O'Neal, Linda: Girls Residence Owens, Steve: Power House Page, Julie: H.S. Student Assistant Peters, Elizabeth: Elementary Teacher/ Pixies/ Boys Club Petersen, Zoe: Accow1t Specialist Peterson, Eric: H.S. Lang. Arts Teacher I Brain Bowl Coach Petty, Emily: Elem. School Assistan t Pietrzak, Nancy: Ed. Interpreter Planck, Sara: Elementary School Teacher/ Bell Choir Direc tor Prail, Lamar: Boys Residence-Sub Prail, Rose: Boys Residence Prigeon, Vicki: H.S. Science Teacher/ Space Camp Propst, Helen: Switchboa rd Purcell, Sue: Teacher Mentor/HS. Lat1guage Arts Teacher / Brain Bowl Coordinator Ratzlaff, Michael: HS. Science Teacher/ Assist. GPSD Brain Bowl Coach / Assistai1t Boys Track Coad1/ HS. Studen t Cotmcil Sponsor / Senior Sponsor Riche, Jan: Transportation Riddle, Joni: Food Service Ridgway, Gayle: Secretary Student Life/ Humai1 Resources/I ransportation Rolfe, Sandra: Housekeeping Romey, Cindy: Elementary School Assistant/ Senate Rustad, Wendy: Language Arts Teacher Ryan, Denise: Accountant Schnackel, Julie: Girls Residence Schulze, Bob: Careers Metals Teacher Schut, Todd: Transportation Shannon, Joanne: Careers Graphic Arts/ Yeai·book Tead1er Shannon, Kathy: Elem . School Assistant Shannon, Mike: P.E. & Health Teach er/ Girls Basketball / Girls Track/ Assistant Football Coach/Jump for Heait / Red Ribbon Week/Special Olympics Coach Shea, Shawn: Boys Residence-Sub Siders, Jerry: Instructional Technolooy Slater, Shari: Elementary /Middle 0 School Principal Slater, Steve: High School/Careers Principal Slaughter, Dave: Grounds Smith, Ny le: Dean of Boys Soppe, Cindy: Elementary / Middle School Art Teacher / Senate Sorensen, Jane: Food Service Stephens, Donna: Girls Residence Stevens, Daniel: Housekeeping Stevens, Roxie: M.S. Social Studies/ Jr. Commission Program Sturm, Amy: HS. Language Arts Tead1er / Cheerleading Coach/ M.S. Student C0tmcil / Brain Bowl Coach Tech, Camille: Elem. Resource Teacher M.S. Student Council Thiessen, Ann: Elem. Speech Pathologist Tighe, Tricia: Elementary Teach er Traylor, Paula: Girls Residence Trucano, Susan: Girls/ Boys Residence Tyler, Leo: Housekeeping Van Nordstrand, Dee: Careers Graphic Arts Teacher VanSoelen, Pat: Girls Residence Wagner, Marlene: Girls Residence W algenbach, Al: Power H ouse Watson, Jeanette: Curriculum Director Weeks, D'Andrea: Social Worker Wendel-Filkins, Valerie: Elementary School Assistant Whitt, Susan: H .S. Math Teacher/ GPSD Brain Bowl Coad1 Wills, Kristi: TAP Coordinator Wood, Sandy: Boys Residence Woods, John: Power House Wredt, Tizz: Administrative Assistru.1t/ Senate Secretary Wright, Katie: Elem. Teacher / Pixies Wyant, Ri ck: Food Service Director I Assist. Football/ Assist. Boys Basketball Coach Not Pictured Bergren, Scott: Grounds Borgaila, Dan: Boys Residence Devme, Norm: Teacher-Sub Froehle, Fran k: Boys Residence-Sub Haley, Dr. Thomas: Clinical Psycholo 'st Halliburton, Dwight: Boys Residence/ Jr. r AD Hanson, Kathy: Boys Residence Hedrick, Lily: Girls Residence James, Tim: Power House Johnson, Kristen: Girls Residence Kingery, Linda: Residence-Sub Konvalin, Michelle: Girls Residence Landolt, Deb: Boys Residence-Sub Lieser, Meridith: Teacher-Sub Letner, Jan: urse-Sub Malick, Kathy: Teacher-Sub Masse[ , Denna: Teacher-Sub O'Nea, Rosella: Girls Residence-Sub Pelaez, Evencio: Hou ekeeping Robb, Denise: Nurse Snyder, Kathy: Boys Residence-Sub Smith, Barb: Teacher-Sub Utterback, Susan: School Assist.-Sub Welsch, Brent: Boys Residence-Sub Welsch, Julie: Boy Residence-Sub Willer, Dee: Nur e Personnel@ What a cutie! Mrs. Linda O' eaJ gives Alyssa a big hug! Ms.JenHerzogisworking withSunnyChasein math class. Dressed for Halloween, Hilary Fink scares Ms. Marsha Gw1der.;on. M. Roxie Stevens gives Dawn Bailey her homework. Mr. Brad KrusesignsTony Henry's agenda book @Personnel Mr. Rid1 Connell and Mr. Jim Heuer are the offj ial referet>S for the staff vs students basketball game. Ms. 1 Jizabeth Peters helps Desiree spell a word. 57 12 South 85th Plaza Omaha 402-339-4344 Audiology Services and Hearing Aid Center, P.C. Sharlene Pekny M.S., Audiologist Aaron Penn M.S., Audiologist A. Hearing tests A. Hearing aid fitting A. New programmable & digital aids A. Hearing aid repair (all makes) A. New noise management systems A. Batteries and accessories A. TTY sales and service A. Assistive listening devices Certified and Licensed Audiologists 712-322-8393 or 800-964-3277 530 East Broadway • Council Bluffs, IA 51503-4413 "Professional Services for the Hearing Impaired" "WrER t 1 ·a a a a ECH INC. WATER TREATMENf PROGRAMS Bruce E. Romey SALES - SERVICE Ka tie relaxes whi le s he works a nd chats w ith Me l issa A n derso n a nd Elina Heikkila . Between serves, Katie kneels on one knee. @Advertisements Box 12189 Omaha. NE 68112 Bus: 402-978-7767 800-373-7730 FAX 402-453-2691 RES: 402-571-5025 Katie Romey wa lks to class on a nice fall day. Member American Association of Orthodontists ,~~·11111~1111--1 RICHARD 0. B ARRETT, 0.0.S., M.S W ENDELL R. STUNTZ, 0.0.S., M.S. Southwest Orthodontics Assoc., P.C. 40 Northcrest Drive Council Bluffs, IA 51503 (712) 323-7589 In Iowa Toll Free 1-800-373-2402 Oard-Ross Drug Store • Special Olympics Basketball Skills Athletes: Dawn Bailey, Matt Trucano, Sunny Chase; Tommy Sellers, Alex Schultz, Joshua Pope; Jaime Hall, Zac Ziegler, Tina Crouch; Ms. Geri Bjorling, Ms. Ka ren Lechner, Ms. Julie Page 701-703 16th Avenue Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Phone 322-2501 3416 Vinton Omaha, NE. 68105 402-341-6771 Professional ' Drywall Products '13roaaway ~amily 'Dentistry, P.C. Gary A. Smith, D.D.S. 2201 W. Broadway Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501 712-323-3615 "Smile with brighter teeth"! Board of Directors and Members of the Iowa Association of the Deaf. .. ~ ... congratulate • Graduatin,g Class of 2002 Iowa Association of the Deaf• 1004 Cherrywood Dr. • edar Falls, IA 50613 Advertisements@ Special ''T'' Roofing C!O Tom Sigman ~..]~ d)l 813 Thurston Ave Bellevue Ne, 68123 Dairq Queen ... v DAIRY QUEEN· LAKE MANAWA Wilkinson Dairy Queen, Inc. 540 32ndAvenue •Council Bluffs, IA 51501 @Advertisements/Closing ·chard W. Warner, D.D.S., P.C. Family Dentistry ISD science teacher, Mr. Michael Ra tz laff, is read y to see Dr. Warner fo r his checkup. 328-1100 Voice/TDD 1840 Madison Avenue Madison Avenue Village Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503 Breaking Away Close-Up students pose in the Statua ry H<ill of the U.S. Ca pitol Building, nearlowa'sstatueofSamuel Ki rkwood Close-Up goes to Washington D.C.- Sarah Brown, Arianne Barnes, Ka tie Romey, Scott Tinkham , Mrs. Julie Delkamiller, Lorelei Gray, and Travis Gable, enjoy their week long educational trip . ASTRA Club Members: Shawn Bunce, Vichay Phommachan, Susan Haynes, Joey Lewis, Travis Gable, and David Arteaga; Tyler Kerger, Mike Baird, Ma tt Jacob, Nick Engstler, Jonathan Scherlin g, and Sponsor Mrs. Julie Deikamiller Correction: On page 56, elementary boys' names were accidently confu sed by the yearbook staff. That page was already at press by the time we realized our mistake. The reaJ Tre Medina and Curtis Dobias correctly named here. @closing While in Washington D.C. forClose-Up,Mrs.JuUe Delkam.iller i.nterprets for Senator Harkin as he answers !SD stu dents' question . Arianne Barnes and Katie Romey pose for a picture as they try to get dona tions for Close-Up at Burger King. Tips Please ... Sara h Brown grimaces a t the messy tray she is cl ea nin g for a Burge r King customer. Farevvell Retirees! We'll Miss You! Mr. Dick Coleman 31 Years of Service High School Guidance Counselor Melissa Anderson, Michael Baird, and Susan Haynes (middle row) receive plaques for being Jr. Commissioners for a weekend in Des Moines. Meredith Kasal and Matt Jacob pose in front of a spacecampexhibitinHuntsville,Alabama.Outof 250 campers, Meredi th made "Outstanding Trainee", the only i.ndividual award given during the week. · Learning Tools 00 Woodbury Ave.•Council Bluffs•51503 Mrs. Camille Tech 26 Years of Service Elementary Resource Teacher Meredith Kasal tries on a space suit to ee how it feels. Matt Jacob is sitting and listening to the directions on how to handle a spaceship. Mrs. Pat V anSolen 28 Years of Service High School Girls' Houseparent Athletic Awards MVP Volleyball: Jada Hart MVP Football: Jonathan Scherling MVP Girls Basketball: Jada Hart MVP Boys Basketball: Jonathan Scherling and Edlin Dorn MVP Girls Track: Jada Hart and Sarah Brown MVP Boys Track: Edlin Dorn Outstanding Cheerleader: Jada Hart Girls Sportsmanship: Karen Ruckman Boys Sportsmanship: Ricky Brown Outstanding Service to the Athletic Department: Mike Baird Booster Club Girl Athlete of the Year: Jada Hart Booster Club Boy Athlete of the Year: Jonathan Scherling Bernie Saggau Senior Athlete of the Year: Jonathan Scherling Closing@ Expressina Ourselwes ~ Americans face armed guards and tighter check-in procedures as airport security restrictions are heightened following the terrorist attacks on September 11 . -7 Americans face another form of terror when anthrax-laced letters are sent to members of Congress and the media. Five people are killed in the attacks, and clean-up of government buildings costs millions of dollars. Spending Your IRS Tax Rebate Check Today? Hero's how ... Yed1olh Ah.arono1h/AFP 1' Violent Israeli-Palestinian confrontations escalate as Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and PLO Leader Vasser Arafat struggle to find an answer to their countries' ongoing hatred for one another. 1' Former Yugoslav leader Slobodan Milosevic faces the International Tribunal in The Hague for U.N. war crimes, including the murder and persecution of ethnic Albanians in Kosovo . ..v American Airlines Flight 587 crashes into a Queens neighborhood in New York City on November 12, killing all 255 people on board. Structural failure of the plane's tail assembly apP. nt y causes t e trage y. 1' Twenty-eight youths are arrested for starting bush fires that destroy hundreds of thousands of acres of forest and farmland and kill thousand of koalas and kangaroos in southeast Australia. ..V Convicted Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh is executed by lethal injection for destroying the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in A ril 1995 killin 168 ea le. 1' After Houston energy giant Enron collapses, thousands lose their life savings, accounting firm Arthur Andersen encounters accusations of unethical practices, and the General Accounting Office sues the Executive Branch for confidential transcripts in its investigation of the scandal. ..V As Operation Enduring Freedom begins, the U.S. military airdrops food rations to the starving people of Afghanistan. € ~ Researchers at f the Mayo Clinic in c Rochester, Minnesota, unveil a new technology that uses facial heat patterns to detect lying. Blood flows to the face when a person lies, causing dramatic changes in heat patterns. Sci-Tech 1' Scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital discover that beauty triggers a brain response in men that is similar to reactions to cocaine and money. ~ President Bush approves stem cell research, but only on cells already extracted. The research is highly controversial because extracting the cells kills human embryos. WELCOME TO '4. CRANMORE ENO~~M~kTH 1' Winter weather butts are left out in the heat as Americans experience record warm temperatures across the country in December and January. -7 Scientists report that vast fields ~ of carbon dioxide ice are eroding ~ from the poles of Mars. Over time, ;. this could possibly prompt the ~ return of water to the Red Planet. 1' On November 7, the supersonic Concorde airplane flies for the first time since the July 2000 crash that killed 113 people. Flight F002 travels from Paris to New York in just under four hours. ..V Dr. Judson Somerville donates his own DNA to researchers who produce the.first -0loned h4man embryo. 1' Scientists in Argentina discover several 80-million-year-old unhatched dinosaur eggs with petrified dinosaur embryos inside. ..V Apple releases the sleek new iPod, allowing users to store up to 1,000 cttgttat-songilleS" for on-the-go enjoyment. lauorUe.1 ,..,IUMl.JI I llaad lrto I ap58nla~UD Dnt• I WOl'tautnan.1 l 1' The MR2 camera pill allows doctors to examine the inside of the human intestine without surgery. Patients swallow the "pill," which transmits digital images to a data recorder. 1' Bobbleheads make a comeback, representing not only sports figures but also pop music superstars such as 'NSYNC. f- Topps releases an "Enduring Freedom" card set featuring portraits and bios of many leaders involved, including President Bush and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. .J.- At 10:45 a.m. September 11, Fox News Channel introduces the headline ticker. Other net.vorks follow creating a non-stop flood of headlines. Each ·crawl" rotates nearly 80 headlines in a 7-to 15-minute loop ~ Shrek and Donkey, voiced by Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy, hit the theaters to teach a valuable lesson about true love in Shrek -7 MTV. the first television network devoted exclusively to popular music. celebrates its 20th anniversary. I.! CBS's "late Show with David Letterman" helps people cope with their emotions in the weeks after the September 11 terrorist attacks. Entertainment 1' 1970s Swedish band Ab enjoy revival in the Broadwa ash hit Mamma Miar"fhe mu 1cal features three intertwined love stories and over 20 of Abba's greatest hits. ~ The Emmy Awards for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy go to CBS's · Everybody Loves Raymond" stars Patricia Heaton and Doris Roberts. 1' The WB scores a flyaway 1t with "Smallville.'" the sto of Superman' hign schilol years The show stars newcomer Tom Welling a5 the young Superman. ~ Actor Josh Hartnett solidifies his role as a leading mar in Hollywood with a pa11 of blockbuster war movies· Prlclf/ Harbor and Black H.1wk Down -V Russell Crowe receives his third straight Oscar nomination for Best Actor with his challenging role as a paranoid-schizophrenic in A Beautiful Mind. 1' Popular WB TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" receives rave reviews for presenUng an entire episode as a musical . 1' Entertainers and major TV networks come together in histonc fashion for the "America: A Tribute to Heroes" telethon, raising over St 50 million for September 11 relief efforts. .J.. Nintendo's Gamecube and Microsoft's X-Box enter the video game market to compete with Sony's smash-hit PlayStation 2. ..i, The highly anticipated movie Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone sets records for opening weekend, and first, second and third place single-day box-office totals. 1' The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, the first movie of J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy trilogy, receives 13 Oscar nominations including Best Picture . .J.. Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks collaborate to produce the 10-episode HBO World War II epic Band of Brothers, based on the best-selling book by 1' Kiefer Sutherland stars in Fox's Golden Globe winner "24." The show is delivered in two dozen real-time episodes based on one action-packed day in the life of fictional CIA agent Jack Bauer. 1' Sony Pictures. Warner Bros .. Universal MGM and Paramount movie studios discuss the joint creation of Movlelly-the first Internet-based downloadable movie rental system. O BROTHJ.!l, WH.ERE ART n•-· 1' The music from the hit movie O Brother, Where Art Thou? becomes country music's top-seller for 2001 and receives a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year. Music ~ Popular rapper Ja Rule is nominated for the 2002 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Hip-Hop/Rap Artist for the song "Llvin' It Up." ~ Singer/actress Aaliyah is killed In a private plane crash In the Bahamas. During her eight-year career, Aallyah released three hit CDs and appeared In several feature films. -.L- Musicians join together for several concerts, including The Concert for New York City, to pay tribute to the victims and raise money for recovery efforts after the September 11 terrorist attacks. 1' Legendary Beatles' guitarist George Harrison, the so-called "Quiet Beatie," dies after a three-year battle with cancer . .J- Rock bands like P.O.D. use their faith to help bring the Christian rock/pop music message into the mainstream music scene. f- The 14-point underdog New England Patriots shock NFL viewers by kicking a dramatic last-second field goal to upset the St. Louis Rams 20-17 in Super Bowl XXXVI. ~ Michael Jordan, 38,returns to the NBA with the Washington Wizards. Jordan fills arenas nationwide and propels the previously doormat Wizards to instant respectability with an over-500 record. 7 Actress/singer Jennifer Lopez marries dancer/ choreographer Cris Judd in September 1' Wendy's fouj1der and familiar television figure Dave Thomas succumbs to liver cancer at age 69. f- John Walker Undh, a 20-year-old California native. becomes a prisoner of war after he is found in Afghanistan fighting for the Taliban forces. As a US. citizen, Walker may face charges of treason 1' NBC s TV game show 'Th9 Weakest Link" gains popularity thanks to the assertive demeanor of British hostess Anne Robinson 7 The future kmg nf England Prince William of Wales. 1'.:.I enters the Urnver•;1t1 of St A11drnws in suutheastP,rn Scotland -::--=-------- ocac ... 1..-T-- 10N ------ ...... _,,, __ ·---~ ... -- = = CAUTION =.r~~::s.:.F.EZ~ :-~':"'...:..-::- ~-:!:: ,, ___ ,,,_ .. _ .. - ·:::-.=.:::.::=-.:.-..=-i.::.::.:::::. ... - Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iowa School for the Deaf yearbooks Subject The topic of the resource School yearbooks -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs. Iowa School for the Deaf (Council Bluffs, Iowa) -- Yearbooks. Description An account of the resource A collection of yearbooks for Iowa School for the Deaf. 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Language A language of the resource English Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. 2002 Iowa School for the Deaf Yearbook 2002 Annual Iowa School for the Deaf ISD schools Yearbook https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/0b9f05549d89993059e743db5635654a.pdf 2320f57f29ecaf9c4498c0ec1e1139a7 PDF Text Text lf~lfill)'' •.·~·:-...tj•;1•.,~".1 ,. The Titan Lewis Central High School 3525 Highway 275 Council Bluffs, IA Volume 41 2 Student Lie 6 24 People Academics 86 60 Sports n another effort to capture what is seen d reach out to audience the yearbook is created like any printed! work, the year ... ~~ k is an attempt to bring together different perspectives and put tthem in a format that can be saved forever an reflected upon. crh person has a different perspective on every situation. We · e to capture these perspectives, memories, d information on a 12ieces of paper and yet still be able to se t e depth of the differing minds that converge to form our student body . ... Marcy Diaz I I 3 - Photo by Robin Beckendorf Improved A Proud Past, A Promising Future After the ribbon was cut, the doors flung open to the new high school. Familiar faces and i;:t=~~ ed the hallways, filled the classrooms, and admired the new surroundings. "The air~conditioning is the best," said sophomore Heath Haner. Besides air-conditioning, there were wider hallways, bigger gyms, 34" televisions in each room, and c er pods between the classes. With the new building came new problems. There was even talk about pushing back the starting day. ute rushing, however, got the school ready in time for the first day though the students were without a lib · g lot, and small details such as mirrors. "The parking lot delay was a real bummer, but in the end, it all worked out," said Principal Dr . ......, ........ "' Radtke. ............. Page desjgned by Lyndsay Workman Ljsa Gundlach and Vicki Andersen Student Life 3 Kris Kilbarda's chemistry class puts the new science labs to use. Each science table come equipped with gas nozzles, water faucets, and outlets. Having the tables se1r ·ate from the classroom, unlike the years past, allows more space for students to get the labs done. Another addition to the school e improved weight room. Having new weights, new equipment, and a new er brings a whole new meaning to the word weight-training. First day of school August 23, 2001 , opens with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Thi i t e first step taken as students enter the new building on their first day of schoQ. Photo by Shannon Eggers The finishing uch was hav in g the hool branded with pride. Wl}en walking into the co1~ter lab one might wonder where have all the computers gone? The computers are located under the glass desktops. Sophomore Brian Jozwiak works on his assignment. Photo by Shannon Eggers What frustrates -you the most about the "?- new sc oo . The lunch lines, because the1J are so long that sometimes I don't eat. -Junior Chris .___ ________ .....J Clark The parking lot not being done in time because I had to walk a mile. -Sophomore Beth Sear. The bell, because you can never hear it nn9. -Sophomore Justin Ross I don't 9et to see my .friends because of the new podsyst m. -S nior As lee Peth ............. Student Life In addition to attending events to show school pride, students nave managed to balance extra.-curricular activities with their jobs, friends, and homework. Whether it was at games, dances, or other school functions, there was no question that our school spirit could not be rivaled. Rarely wete students seen sitting on the sidelines removed from the festivities. Instead, the Titan family constanly involved themselves in school events as well as the co1nmunity. Amidst the attacks on the World Trade Center and the war on terrorism, everyone pulled together by helping the nation and each other. Life is what we make of it, and we live it to the fullest. Page designed by Lyndsay Workman and Jamie Scott Photos by Sally Williams and Katie Murphy Division 7 We have spirit 'Jes we do ... ..-.....-~· g spirit week, students were seen sporting anything from their pajamas to their wackiest Prizes were awarded everyday for the most outstanding outfit. Each day the winner received a $5 gift icate to Blockbuster. "I have always loved spirit week and I went all out this year. It was fun going home and te · ts I was the dirtiest girl in hool,"said senior Brandi Rodenburg winner of Dirt Day and Spirit Da . Rodenburg was decked out in tom jeans and ripped shirts with mud, branches, and twigs. He h r "I chose to dress up because it's fun and I get a chance to express myself," said freshinan Ricky Pa llm~mJ tuaents participated in a wide range of activities at coronation, such as tug--of~war, a scrump tious pie eating contest, and many more. Altogether the week brought out the individuality of each student. "I thought the week turned out pretty good and some people really went all out," said senior Miles Randolph. It's a bird, it's a plane, no wait, it's only senior JoslLEoo. oo dresse up in his 'Cowboy Su- pernero outfit,__ -- Wacky Wednesday. Sophomore Dan Barnett is stylin' in his rainbow toe socks on Wacky Wednesday. Teache rs Tracy Mc Vey, Ro se Jones, and Kathy Lincoln get down and dirty while swea tin g to the oldies with Rich- - ard Si mmons at coronation. Despite talking big before the contest, senior Blake Christiansen was beat by junior Nick Hayes, sophomore Tyler Driver, and freshman Dan DeVoss. Nick devoured his pie the fastest. "The pie was gross, but I did it for my class," said Tyler Driver. ............. Page designed by Lyndsay Workman, Holly Fricke, and Shannon Meissner. Student Life Tues day Mo Photo by Robin Beckendorf ::-~~--.-~~,,.-~~~.....,....,....,..~~~...,......~~~--. day Monday Junior Brian Gates attempts to tie up his robe to cover the revealing pj's underneath. "People were a little surprised, but most would expect it out of me. It was short and pink," said Gates. Tu es d ay On dirt day, seniors Justin Eatherton and Justin Schultz wonder why people are staring at them. Maybe it's because Schultz was the dirtiest kid of the day. "It was a lot of fun walking around all day kfrlowing people were staring," said sen ior Justin Eatherton. Senior Emily Brightwell hows off her funk.-y style on Wacky Wednesday during spirit week. Many students participated and showed off their creativjty all week long for homecomThursday For twin day on Thursday seniors Shannon Eggers, Rachel Hildreth, and Randi Pie ering have a pow-wow in the hallway trying to decide what cheer to do next. Friday Senior Matt Wymore taJc.es time out from lunch to imagine all the fun he'll have at the dance with all the "hot chicks" he has picked up in his blue and white attire. Junior thugs Jennifer Coppa, and Emily Boardman double check the last details of their twin day accessmies. We have spirit, how 'bout 13ou? S irit Wee 9 A Night at ardi R ain, muddy shoes, and a short walk forced administration to hold Homecoming, "Mardi Gras" in the old gym. "We decided to have Homecoming ih the old gym due to the parking situation and expected rain," said Activities Director Steve Padilla. "As a senior, I liked being in the old gym because of the memories of the past three years of dances in that gym," said senior Emily Brightwell. Other students who attended Homecoming would have rather had the dance in the new gym. "I think it got really hot in the old gym. If we have a new school why not have our dances in the new gym," said sophomore Kaleigh Coonce. llA Junjor attendant Rachel Salvo crowns new Homecoming King Richard Mayer. "I was shocked, it didn 't hit me until later that rught, it was awesome that Abby got it with me." Photos on page by Samantha Smith The 2001 Homecoming court consisted of front row: Jun ior Rachel Salvo, Queen Abby Emsick, King Richard Mayer Jr. , sophomore Bri anne Gerhardt, Nick Barelos, fre hman Seth Jackson, and Jessica Hansen. 2nd row: Junior Andy Sealock, senior Jessica Laver, Lisa Gu ndl ach, Jackie Carlson, and Shannon Eggers. 3rd row: seni or Ellen .Jackso n, Heather Hausen, and Emily Brightwell. 4th row: senior Chris Pomerl eau, Jason McCoy, Trent Paulson, Dan iel Knigge, Travis Paulson, Ross Shepard, and Todd Edwards. Junior Ignac io Cockcroft becomes the center of attention at "Mardi Gras." " [like going by myself because I don't have to worry about my da te gettin g jealous about me mack.i n' on other chi cs," said Cockcroft. 10 ............. Page designed by Lyndsay Workman, Jamie Scott, and Jennifer Cain Student Life t "Sometimes when I dance I get so sweaty that I start waving my hands, then I think, am I wearing deodorant?" says Junior JeffMcQuinn while dancing with his buddy junior Chris Clark. Photo by Michelle Silva Students of all grades come together on September 15, 2001 in the j old high school gymnasium for the annual Homecoming dance to create memories of a lifetime. Photo by Michelle Silva The Titans take the field after halftime of the Homecoming game. The senior captains lead the pack hand-in-hand. Photo by Saniantha Sniith Trample .... Mii ...... the Tigers Nick Barelos scored the winning touchdown, ending the gaine e teain pushed the score to 44-0 early in the fourth quarter. "It felt really great to make that touchdown because all of the guys n my case because they wanted to get out of there," said sophomore Nick Barelos. "That tochdown was met with relief from the crowd, because those who sat through the persistent, cold rain were rewarrded with the wannth of the indoors. I HomecominP >> Stretching with comfort, Senior Amanda McNeal fits in no matter what the latest trend. Senior Joe Brookover, like many other students, checks his messages on his cell phone between classes. Although having cell phones was ag · nst the emergen y. rules, many s~ udents kept them in c se of an ~--........ --, Like most fashion trends, dusters are corning back in style. Senior Katie Riley keeps up on the new trend. styles 12 ............. Student Life Showing off his tattoo, senior Brandon MillholJin proves he is ., JUSt one of ilie many - who have one. Tattoos became another thing students can be seen with. Photo by Katie Mu rphy Page designed by Lyndsay Workman, Katie Struck, and Amy Strand Trends "They're [spikes] usually about 6" tall " said so ph e Ryan Showers. Individualism is a way of life for many like him. While drawing in art class, senior Jessica Bartunek shows off her comfortable attire. Many students fee l the only way to be comfortable is to dress in clothes they like. pris, one-strapped tanks, dusters, and eighties clothing dominated the halls. Leather also continued to be one of the hottest trends with many people receiving coats for the holidays. "I dress the way I dress because this is how I feel comfortable,'' said freshman Lupe Vazquez, whowas decked out in long shorts and a T-shirt. According to sophomore Aimee Coonce, the styles of clothing which are "in vogue" are accessorized by body art. Crystal body jewels decorated the shoulders and backs of the trendiest dance..goers. While clothing h as always been a way for students to express themselves, recently more permanent fashions h ave been added to the lxxly. Photo by Ka ti e Murphy "I always really wanted a tattoo and finally I couldn't h elp it anymore. My mom wasn't excited about it , but I agreed to pay for it, and she finally gave in," said junior Nichol Owens. "I love my tattoo and will n ever regret getting it." At 8:48 a.m. on Sept. 11, a hijacked American Airlines commercial jetliner crashed into one of New York City's World Trade Center towers. At 9:05 a.m., a second plane crashed into the second tower. As people tried to evacuate, the impact and heat from the crash caused the first tower to tumble to the ground in e normous clouds of smoke and debris. The second tower collapsed shortly thereafter. By 9:40 a.m., a third hijacked plane crashed into the Pentagon, a nd a fourth crashed one hour later near a wooded area in Western Pennsylvania . Nearly 4,200 lives were lost. The hijacki ngs were part of an inte nded multitude of terrorist attacks on America headed by Islamic fundamentalist and wanted te rrorist Osama Bin Laden and his a l Qaeda terrorist network. Bin Laden has been making open threats aga inst America for many years, demanding the U.S. withdraw involvement fro m the Middle East. President Bush insisted that the Ta liban (the ruling government of Afghan istan) turn over Bin Laden to the U.S. Whe n they re peatedly refused, U.S. a nd a lli ed British forces began weeks of bombing Afghan c ities, including its capital c ity Kabul, successfully toppling th e Taliban regime and destroying Afghan have ns fo r terrorists. The 2001 baseball season was touted by some as one of the most exciting offensive seasons in years. The World Series ended in a surprise victory for the Arizona Diamondbacks, who beat the New York Yankees 3-2 in the seventh inning thanks to an RBI single by Luis Conzalez. San Francisco Giants star 11itter Barry Bonds finished up with 73 home runs, breaking Mark McCwire's 1998 record of 70 in one season. Bonds also became the first player to win four Most Valuable Player Awards. AP Photo/Julie Jacobsen More than 30 television networks along with 8,000 radio stations and Internet sites across the country simultaneously broadcast the live special "America: A Tribute to Heroes." The show was a two-hour, star-studded telethon that raised more than $150 million for the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Photo Berl iner Studio/BE i Th e eagerly-awaited first Harry Potter movie, " Harry Potter ana the Sorcerer's Stone, II swept the box office, pulling in a record $93.5 million after opening weekend. Photo Courtesy of Warner Bros./Getty Images Eric W eihenmayer became the first blind man to sca le 29,035-foot Mt. Everest. An avid mountaineer, Weihenmayer had already climbed four of the seven tallest peaks in the world before taking on Everest. AP Photo/Didrick Johnck U.S. multimillionaire Denni s Tito became history's first space tourist when he paid $20 milli on to trave l with two Russi an cosmonauts to th e Intern ational Space Station. AP Ph oto/M ikhia l M etzel Fans and colleagues mourned the shocking death of 22 -yea rold singer/actress Aa liyah, who was killed wFien the small plane ca rrying the singer and eight others crashed in the Bah amas. AP Photo/Jim Cooper Advanced Cell Technology Pres ident and CEO Michael West announced the company successfully cl oned a human embryo for the purpose of mining stem ce lls. Th ro ughout the year, the co ntrove rsy over the etFii cs of stem ce ll usage, a process which may help scientists treat se rious diseases, has grown because th e cells are taken from human embryos, ca using the embryo to be destroyed. Photo Courtesy of Advanced Cel l Techn ology/Getty Images Mi chael Jordan returned to the NBA, where he wi ll play for the Washington Wi zards through 2003. He pledged $.1 million of his first year's salary to v1ct1ms of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain ~~tisy9ur favorite thing to do on the weekends? "Go to Nebraska football games, if I have tickets." Freshman Mike Cozad "Party." Sophomore Aimee Pickering "Sleep." Junior Jill Husz "Practice my trumpet." Senior Matt Johnson "Go Dancin ' ." Junior Christy Rowe Next, freshman Bekki Heidemen and Kendra Lindaman realize the friend ly dare doesn't taste too good, so they try to get the taste out by emptying their stomaches . ............. Student Life Sophomores Tiffany Davis, Krist.in Blum, ~d Traci .Matters spend their Friday nights belpmg to cheer the titans to victory at the basketball games. Photo submitted by Kristin Blum. Page designed by Stacy Porter and Vicki Andersen like to WeekEncls are a tirne for fDme studa.1ts to hang out with their friends, go to parties, and simply lounge aroLmcl For other studa.1ts, the weeka.1cls are a time to make fDme money, spend hours building sets for play practice, and waking up at 4ill am. to get to hmd on time. The weekmd is ofta.1 times the only chance for a break, and fDme studm.ts don't eva.1 get that. "0.1 the weeka.1cls I work, hop from rehearsal to rehearsal, and savor whatever hours of sleep I may get," said jLn1ior Jaimi Jonen.1. For studa.1ts who are not as busy as others, weeka.1cls are a leisure time to do whatever they want. "0.1 the weeka.1cls, I like to hang out with my girlfria.1d b:cause it is the only chance I have to do that," said sa.1ior Mike Westlake. With the clc6ing of the Mall of the Bluffs theater, studa.1ts had to va.1ture to the AMC Oakview 24 to a.1py the newest, hit movies. Whether it is hanging out with foa.1cls, \vorking overtime, or SJ:Il1cling colll1tless hours on a h.is ride to a competition, the weeka.1cls are a studa.1t's time to get away from tl1e frustratia 1S of schoolwork. Juni ors Karen Miller, Jennifer Cain. Audre Schutte, and Melissa Weil age stretch out while watching scary movies on a Saturday night Weeken ~ 18 E .2 co 0 0 .c 0.. Newly crowned Snoball queen, senior Ellen Jackson, embraces her king, senior Todd Edwards. Students break in the cafeteria as they tear up Seniors Tom Barntsen and Brandi Rodenburg express themselves. VOGUE! Front row: Freshman Justin Toole 2nd row: Junior Cole Grandfield, senior Jason McCoy, Chris Pomerleau, and sophomore Ryan Cyboron. 3rd row: Junior Aran Trade!, senior Daniel Knigge, Queen Ellen Jackson, King Todd Edwards, Travis Paulson , Ross Shepard , Trent Paulson, and Jan Martinez. 4th row: Sophomore Kim Darne ll, seni or Jamie Scott, Emily Brightwell, Heather Hausen, Shannon Eggers, Jackie Carlson, Lisa Gundlach, freshman Megan Pomerl eau, and senior Jessica Laver. Juniors Matt Fisc us, Sara Davidson, Kevin McWhorter and sophomore Brenna Lynch eagerly STU CO members decorate the cafeteria. Photo by: Dawn Longmeyer ............. Nathan Southard aimlessly looks for his date. Photo by: Michelle Sil va Undercl assmen bust a move. Photo by: Robin Beckendorf A couple che rishes the moment. Photo by: Robin Beckendorf Student Life Pages designed by Shannon Eggers, Ashley Kenealy and Brandi Rodenburg Why have one Pickering whenyou canhave two? Photo by: Michelle Si lva Dancing in a new LIGHT On January 12 , "Eskimo Kisses" trai1sfo1111ed the cafeteria from ai1 eating area to a boogie-down dai1Ce floor. "It would have been fun wherever we had it, but being a senior it would have been nice to have it in the old school for sentimental mea1.1ing a1.1d all the old memories that I have," said Emily Brightwell. Even though the decision was made not to have Snoball in the old gymnasium, the student cow1cil decided to bring back the DJ from dances past. As a result eve1yone was able to have something to remember. "Snoball was a lot better thai1 Homecoming because of the fact that the gym was too big, with it being in the cafeteria you could notice the decorations a lot more," said sophomore Holly Englestad. Seniors Todd Edwards and Ellen Jackson were crowned King a1.1d Queen late in the evening. Following the royalty dai1Ce, students cherished their final songs for the evening. "I was ve1y surprised to win. It was such ai1 honor that the student oody picked me to represent them for this year's Snoball King," said Edwards. < "' The evening was filled with new surp1ises ai1d old memories to make the dance a magical night to remember. Freshmen enjoy their fi rst formal dance. Photo by: Robin Beckendorf A moment they will never fo rget. Photo by: Michel le Si lva The new king treasures bis moment in the spotlight. Photo by: Robin Beckendorf ... ~.~.?.~~~ ---19---. 20 Seniors Saliy Williams, Shannon Eggers, Mara Kellogg, and Emily Brightwell AB the final song played, the students lmew the night was far from over. Everyone gathered at the Middle School for post,prom, which was decorated like a Las Vegas casino. The students gambled their tickets and won money for pnzes. Besides gambling there was an. obstacle cour e, boxing, twister, karaokee, and, of course, the hypnotist. "I don't remember anything about being hypnotized" said junior Rachel Salvo, "all I lmow is the stories that people told ine." When 4 a.m. rolled around, students left post,prom with prizes and inoney as well as memories that will last a lifetime. Front row: Se niors Em il y Brightwe ll and Jackie Carlson. 2nd Row : Se ni ors Mind y Wood, Micah Provines, Shannon Eggers, Ian Martinez, sophomores Amy Barr, Jeremy Coe, Tiffany Conover, and Just.in Cooper. 3rd Row: Seniors Todd Edwards, Ell en Jackson, King James Massman , Queen Katie Murphy, Abby Emsick, and Richard Mayer. 4th Row: Sen iors Trent Paulson, Dani el Kni gge, Chri s Pomerlea u, Travis Paulson, Jam ie Scott, and Lisa Gundlach. Page designed by Katie Struck and Brenna Lynch Prom's "Secret Garden" was held in the old high school gym, which brought back old memories while managing to create some unforgettable ones. "I hked it a lot better in the old high school than in the cafeteria because it was more fonnal and traditional," said senior Ryan Frain. The gym was brightly decorated in a colorful atmosphere, strings of lights, and an archway strewn with flowers. To buy the decorations, the junior class off ic~ ers organized a dance that was a fundraiser. Prom Queen Katie Murphy and King James an come together for their first picture as royalty .. Seniors ~Shorey and Josh Foo show off the nique prom attire. The couple wer sed from head to toe in duct tape. Junior ~isc s and freshman Kim McFe~ye a moment while everyone dances around them. to boogie down. "We were hoping to raise money for prom but unfortunately it put us in the hole $50 because of the cost of the fundraiser," said junior class officer Jill Husz. Despite funding difficulties, students were able to enjoy their evening. After hours of dancing, it was time for the court to be announced. The crowd stood and cheered as James Massman and Katie Murphy were crowned. "It was an exciting feeling when they announced my name," said King Massman, "I didn't know what to do!" Prom 21 Advisor Tracy McVey calms se nior Ha nn a Schmidt as she gets ready to make her final walk as a senjor sings "I Will Remember You" by Sara McLaughlin at graduation. Matt Wymore ant Nate Thomas make a memorable entrance as they walk to the stage to make the speech of a lifetime. 22 ............. People Thirteen years of school have came and gone and May 2 7, was the day theat marked the end of high school for the class of 2002. "I will never forget the good times and even the bad times I got to spend with my friends," said Jon Reicks. Throughout the years, seniors have <level~ oped and learned many life~l g lessons. "I realized that everything has to be worked for in life," said Angela Coleman. "And you can't wait until the last minute to do things or your opportunities will be gone." Classmates have watched each other grow into young adults and will now part to travel dowri their seperate paths. "I already have my own place and things are a lot different then I thought," said Rebecc l'.l Buswell. "I was expecting to have more freedoms' but I actually have a lot more responsibilities." Page designed by Stacy Porter Brad Danielson approaches the stage to recieve his diploma. turning tliei~ tasslescommemerating Ri chard Mayer and Jessica Mathis adjust their hats during the graduation ceremony. Matt Wymore takes a moment to breath before making his last speech as a high school senior. 24 .......... People It is written that life is like a book and that the people you meet contribute stories. Dances, competitons, parties and classes have all been chapters in our book of hfe, but we could not have accomplished this without the help of our friends. These characters were the ones who made the stories come alive. Each of us is an author and our friends breathe the life into our stories. They made the difficult times bareable and the great times unforgetable. As this year's book comes to an end, we remember the faces and names of the individuals who have contributed so much to our story. Pages designed by Ashley Kenealy and Brandi Rodenburg 00 ~ u < 2002 What sets your class apart from the rest? "We are very diverse and we have a widespread of talent." -Fran Sillau ~ Size of the class of 2002: ~ 160 9 What do you look forward to z this year? ~ "Graduating and moving on with our r" Jives." \I-"' -Jennife r Hurst Seniors "Being the first graduating class in the new high school." -Rachel Lambert "Impressing all of the lady underclassmen!." -Todd Edwards "Not caring about what everyone thinks about me." -Mara Kellogg "Knowing that I am ending a big chapter of my life and starting a new one next year." -'frent Paulson 2002 • survive "My friends being there for me and having P.A.R.T." -Jessica Mathis "A lot of good times with my friends." -Tyler Bell "Meeting new people and having them in class, if it wasn't for them I probably wouldn't have done as well as I did this year. -Amy Smith "My alarm clock waking me up every morning." -Ian Martinz "Mountain Dew, it kept me awake." -Katie Rylee Seniors 2002 Seniors Seniors 2002 II Seniors l Senior Abe Martinez explains to the audience why he wouldn 't give up his personal hygiene because he would like to become a dentist. SenjorTodd Edwards performs his talent on the tuba by playi ng the hokey pokey while the audi ence dances in the stands. 36 ............. People • Holla Back Micah woo woo! SeniorMicah Provines shows his rap skills for talent portion of the competition. Se r Justin Eatherton gives his tribute to Petey from American Pie2. Senior Blake Chri~te sen scarfs down an apple pie a~ fa sl as he can to show that he is a winner even lho11gh he Josi to junior N11;k Hayes at the 200 I Homecoming pep rally. Pages designed by: Michelle Silva and Shannon Meis mer 1d "The President of Lewis Central," consisting of juniors ng. Dylan Davi , and Kevin McWhorter, performed at the Mr. ;ant as Davis' talent. c 0 .c Cl.. Senior Justin Schultz acccepts his first runner up sash from senior Emil BtiohtweU. "I know I am going to win this thing," said senior Blake Christiansen as he prepared for the first annual Mr. LC. Pageant. Despite Christiansen's high expectations, defeat was inunanent and senior Ross Mcferrin walked away as champion. h1 the interview, each contestant was asked one different question with only 30 seconds to determine an answer. As detem1ined by the judges' scores the first runner up was senior Justin Schultz, and second runner up was senior Micah Provines. People's choice was Mcferrin, chosen by how many donations the contestants' female escorts collected. "We raised about $1,060 and at least $500 will be going toward the scholarship ," said student council advisor, Marilyn Wandersee. The judges for the Mr. LC. Pageant were Nancy McCormick, Mark Struck, and En1ie Pellant. Each of the contestants were judged in three areas: f onnal wear, talent, and an interview. 37 Class Officers: Amanda Summy, Jessica Lee, Jill Husz and Gabe Rostermundt What sets your class apart from the rest? Even though we have cliques, everybody talks to everybody. -Rachel Salvo Size of the class of 2003: 249 What do you look forward to this year? '·Getting through this year and taking the place of this years seniors." -Joey Kasperbauer People Alexander, Jen nifer Andersen, Vicki Anderson, Luke Baker, Richard Barntsen, Trisha Barr, Alyssa Bartlett, Chad Beckner, Jennifer Beno, Rebecca Beuterbaugh, Kelli Blanchard, Nicholas Black, Meg Boardman, Emil y Bolas, Steve Bond, Juli a Briggs. Lester Bruning, Katherine Cain, Jennifer Campbell , Shay la Chepetla. Jose Chesley, Jessica Clark, Christopher Clemons, Jake Cockcroft, Ignacio Cooney, Jacob Coppa, Jennifer Crawford , Andrew Cyboron, Steve Damgaard, Keith Danielsen, Mallory Davidson, Sara Davis, Dylan I Pages designed by Ashley Kenealy and Stacy Parter Deupree, Michael Dinklage, Lindy Donaldson, Michael Dragon, Randy Du rand. Robert Durfey, Travis Elgan, Chris Elgan, Cody Ellis, Matthew Erwin, Jennife r Esparza, Roel Evans, Tristan Fiscus, Matt Fox, Libby Fricke, Holl y Fulton, Justin Gates, Brian Gaube, Joshua Gerhardt, Henry Goodman. Stacey Gordy, Ashley Goss, Shan non Granfield, Cole , Grassman, Todd Gregory, Jonathon Grosvenor, Rache l Gubbles, Eric Guilli ams, Cory Haner, Heidi Hansen, Nick Hardiman, Jacob Harris. Amanda How much do you spend on a night out? ............. People I Hagar, Michelle Harvey, John Hayes, Nick Hays, Tracy Himes, Andy Higgins, Katie Hitchcock, Heather Hourigan, Megan Hubbard, Mark Hughes, Ashley Husz, Jill Jennings, Lindsay Jensen, Keianna Johnston, Jesse Jones, Aaron Jones, Natalie Joneson, Jaimi Jozwiak, Brian Junior, Douglas Kemp, Scott King, Andy Kiser, Allison Knavel, David Koch, Christopher Kopiaz, Joey Koppold, Matthew Kreger, Kyle Landricina, Maria Lainson, Jamie Lee, Jessica Lemaster, Lindsey Lewis, Katie Macke, Heather Mass, Dav id Mattox, Taralee Mauer, Adam McComas, Derek McKern, Megan McManus, Emily McQuinn, Jeff McWhorter, Kevin McVey, Tavis McVey, Zach Meissner, Shannon Miedel, George Miller, Karen Miller, Melissa Moe, Laura Morgan, Amber Nielsen, Dana Nocita, Tyler Non-is, Kristine Norton, Stephanie O'Hara, Nolan Olsen, Mary Otis, Jackie Owen, Nichol Peregoy, Kassandra Peterson, Ronald Piercy, Sarah Plumer, Samantha Points, Chase Ben Scheuring during clothing managment. Mary Olsen focu ses on a project for her pottery class. Halicia Smith thinks about a tro ubling thol,lght after class. Jacob Cooney and Ellen Thomsen perform their mock election skit for American Government class. School spirit, or just having a late morning? Matt Fiscu dresses up for Pajama Day during Homecoming week. Photos by Katie Murphy Juniors ............. People Pomerleau, Bruce Porter, Stacy Powers, Patrick Procopio, Nicholas Queen, Josh Randolph, Casey Ranney, Danielle Reedy, Tim Richter, Dani Roberts, Matthew Robey, Jared Robey, Travis Roof, Dustin Rrato, Marina Rostermundt, Gabriel Rowe, .Christy Ryba, Jube Salvo, Rachel Sandberg, Megan Sass, Shayla Saunders, Matt Savick, Catherine Scherer, Angie Scherer, Laura Scheuring, Ben Schultz, Amanda Schultz, Mi chael Schulze, Jenni fer Schumann, Danny Schutte. Audra Sea lock, Andy Sil va, Michelle Juni ors Cole Gra ndfie ld. Dereck Mccomas, Pat Powers, Ronald Peterson, and Todd Grassman pulled their way to victory aga inst the senior guys at carnati on. Jun iors Aran Trade!, Gabe Rostermundt, An drew Sealock and Rachel Salvo meet in the commons after school. Simmons, Joel Slaughter, Ashley Smith, HaJjcia Smith, Jesse South, Kacy Spetman, Ann Stewart, Tiffany Struck, Katie Sulentic , Arny Sulentic, Kyle Summy, Amanda Sutton, Brandon Terry, Mark Thompson, Ellen Thompson, Justin Thorton, Sara Trade!, Aran Volzer, Melissa We ilage, Melissa Wirth, Eric Wood, Amy Woodard, Tera Woods, Tricia W1ight, Jenni Juniors 43 Gross! Is that my Burger King meal from three weeks ago, or a dead rodent? Did you find yourself repeatedly asking questions like this? Students often discovered themselves swimming in a sea of trash, rather than driving with ease. Whether their car was new or used, most students opted to throw their trash in their car instead of taking an extra minute to throw it in a trash can. 44 ............. People Page designed by Michelle Silva and Amy Strand • _ _J I have found some pretty interesting stuff in my car considering l clean it once every six. months.- Junior Jennifer Wright Please don't tell my mom, bu this one time I changed th radio station while driving! Junior Tim Reed I think I actuall cleaned my car once. but I'm not sure.- Junior Cory Guilliams The grossest thing I ever found in my car was bean dip that 1 had left in there for three month -. When I found it. it had turned completely black.- Senior Megan Penner Photos on pages h~ Katie . turphy What ln Your Car? 45 Class Officers: Brianne Gerhardt, Austin Croushorn, Brenna Lynch, and Marissa Hough r:/'J What sets your class apart ~ from the rest? u "We're all really fun. We love ~ to do crazy things and we are all a lot alike!" -Marissa Hough ~ ~ Size of the class of 2004: 0 224 ~ 0 What do you look forward to this year? ::I: "I look forward to my class ~ beating the seniors in the home0 coming battle of the classes!" -Kayla J(jng r:/'J 46 ............. People Altic, Kaleigh Bach, Deborah Baker, Brandon Barr, Amy Baney, Greg Barelos, Nick Barnett, Daniel Barrett, Brenda Beatty, Rachael Belt, Brandi Bergantzel, Brooke Betten, Joseph Black, Danjel Blum, Kristin Bothwell, Nick Burns, Brandon ""'"' .. ""''""' Burroughs, Nicholas Carlson, Lauren Casson, Kyle Choy, Matthew Clevenger, Catrin a Coe, Jeremy Coleman, Matt Collins, Crystal Collins, Rj chard Conover, Tiffany Cook, Amber Coonce, Aimee Coonce, Kaleigh Cooper, Justin Crane, Ashley Croushorn , Austin Designed by A shley Kenealy and Stacy P01ter Cyboron, Ryan Dalton, David Darnell , Kim Dav is, Tiffany Dawson, Michael Delahunt, Derrick Delaney, Patrick Deupree, Andrew Dick, Jason Di ercks, Brianne Diller, Mark Donaldson, Tina Dreager, Rebecca Dresen, Katie Dri ver, Amanda Driver, Tyler Dunham, Jacob Durfey, Tara Ellison, Zachary Englestad, Holly Ex ley, Heather Fischer, Missy Flanagan, Jason Flores, Wesley Franks, Anissa Frost, Carly Fuentes, Gabrie lle Goodman, Nicole Gutierrez, Gabino Gwinn, David Haas, Stephanie Hamsa, Heather Haner, Heath Hansen, Katie Hansen, Krista Hardiman, Lora Harvey, Steven Hasbrouck, Nathan Hayes, Eric Heckerman, Jamie Hernandez, Enes Hinsley, Kellie H0ugh, Marissa Hourigan, Cay lee Howell, Brandon Hughes, Joshua Jackson, Devin Jackson, Joshua Jennings, Brandy Jen en, Angela Karnish, Jessica Kealy, Lauren Kelley, Shannon King, Kala Kinney, Jon Kossow, Ashley Landolt, Joe Lara, Kenya Larsen, Tacia Larson, Kevin Laver, Jennifer Lee, Kyle Lester, Kelly Longmeyer, Dawn Loose, Brittany Lynch, Brenna Mabbitt, Emily Manriquez, Michelle Mason, Bob Matters, Traci McCoy, Shane McMullen, Dan Meiers, Mi ke Melby, Tommy Mether, Derek Miller, Calvin Moe, Andrea Moore, Joshua Moss, Jack Paulsen, Amanda Paulson, Zach Petsche, Jeremy Pickering, Aimee Kristi Kirlin pays close attention to her English teacher. Sophomore English added more to the curriculum this year to prepare students for more advanced classes. Photo by Heather Hamsa Jamie Heckerman studies her notes before a fi nal exam. Sophomores applied the study habits they were taught in their freshmen English classes. Photo by Amber Morgm1 Hard work is a practice that sophomores are forced to learn as the difficu lty of their classes increase. Katrina Clevenger works diligently to finish an English e say. Photo by Karie Murphy Sophomore Jack Moss cleans the mat after an afterschool wrestling practice. Many underclas men developed their skills by watching the older students. Photo by Heather Ham sa 49 I Sophomore Robert Otis waits to be let out of gym class. Individuality is something very important to the class of 2004 and Otis is just one of the many that chose to prove it. Photo by Robin Beckendorf Gossiping between classes is the most popu lar time for sophomores to catch up. Lauren Kealy, Karen Watson and a group of their friends use the fi ve minute break to fi 11 each other in on the latest news. Photo By Amber Morgan ............. People Procopio, Steven Rathke, Kaila Rief, Ri chard Ross, Justin Salvo, Christopher Salvo, Lea Schaben, Danielle Scheffel, Melynda Sears, Beth Seavey, Justin Senter, Alicia Seydl.itz, Jennifer Shea, Samuel Sheridan, Amanda Shorey, Pam Showers, Ryan Sil va, Archie Simonin. Rachel Smits, Melinda Smolinski , Sara Ste lJish, Susan Stevenson, David Stewart, Lineva Strohbehn , Amber Wyatt, Amanda Stuhr, Josh Swanson,Christine Swett, Amanda Taylor, Jamie Theischafer, Todd Thompson, Rachel Tsuji, Chris Vannausdle, Matthew Versch, Scott Vincent, Danny Wallin, Sara Watson, Karen Wheeler, J.J. White, Joe Sophomore Todd Thieschafer shows off his Titan pride on Friday of Spirit Week. Many Sophomores went all out for the Homecoming spirit festivities. Photo by Mi chelle Silva It was a true test of strength for these sophomore men during the tug-of-war contest at coronation. Left, Shane McCoy, Justin Ross, Beau knock, Nick Barelos, Tyler Driver and Casey Newsom. Photo byKatie Murphy If You Could be Anyone for a day ... Probably an actress, Dylan Davis! No because I would really explanation needed! like to act and see what -JJ Wheeler their lives are like. -Jamie Heckerman I would be Shaq because The principal, so that all he's tall, good at basketof the students would be ball, he can rap and he able to have a fun day has a lot of money! without strict rules! -Justin Cooper -Josh Jackson I would be Jessica Simpson. She seems really Me, because I like my nice and I would want to life. see what she does. -Janue Taylor -Heather Exley ... who would you be? 51 "I'm really angry abmH this unfertunate incident." Brandon Baker that it's not over." Barb Padilla ............. People "It makes me sad to think about a 1 the brave firemen and policemen wh , lost their lives trying to save others." Amber Strohbehn "I felt disbelief. I couldn't believe what I was seeing." Duane Orr "It was a terrible tragedy." Justin Vest Page designed by Shannon Eggers and Lisa Gundlach United e Stand September 11, 2001-The Day of Terror. At 8:45 a.m. a hijacked Boeing 757 crashed into the north tower of the Twin Towers which make up the World Trade Center complex. Eighteen minutes later the second tower was hit, ultimately resulting in this collapse of both buildings. Shortly after, the terrorists struck again. They targeted our symbol of defense,,the Pentagon. The final attempt to bring this great nation down was the attack on United Flight 9 3, en route to San Francisco. A group of heroic American men protected the lives of thousands by risking their own lives, and overtaking the hijackers to bring the plane down in an open Pennsylvania field. America soon learned it was an attack by a terrorist group from Afghanistan known as the Al,Qaeda, led by their leader Osama Bin Laden. What was considered an assault on America's freedom, actually became a foundation of unity. The horrific pictures of this unprecedented act will be embedded forever in America's memory. Cranes along with firefighters and volunteers try to sift through the rubble in search of bodies and anything salvageable. Photos submitted by Holly Fricke Photos courtesy of TIME magazine 9-11 53 Class Officers: Emily Shanks, Sara Gundlach, Joel Edwards, and Justin Toole 54 What sets your class apart from the rest? "Everybody is different in their own way. We 're divided more and we each stand out." -Josh McCammond Class size of 2005: 249 What do you look forward to this year? "Achieving our goals that we have set as a class." -Courtney Denni ............ , People Alamazan,Eutimio Alamazan,J a vier Anderson, Nathan Anderson, Reese Angeroth, Leslie Ankebauer, Kyle Arbogast, Steven Baker, Brandy Balcom, Nikki Baldwin, Samantha Basch, Cassidy Basch, Jesse Beckendorf, Reagan Bellows, Emily Bible, Amanda Bl'ack, Randi Blum, Brandi Bockenstedt, Brody Boese, Katy Bogardus, Kev in Bonnett, Stephani e Britta in, Jerry Buffum, Danie ll e Buswell, Rachel Chapman, Liz Champ-Edwards, Nicole Clark, Kelli Clark, Logan Colton, Toni Corbin, Ashley Corbin, Haley Co le Trenton Desjgned by Ashley Kenealy and Stacy Porter Cozad, Michael Crawford, Ri chard Dashner, Justin Dennis, Courtnie Devoss, Dan Diggs, Shawn Dragon, Michael Driver, Brian Driver, Rachel Durand, Ashley Ebke, Christopher Edison, Andy Edwards, Ben Edwards, Jennife r Edwards, Joel Edwards, Tanner Engle, Krissy Erickson, Brady Evans, Eric Fe ller, Abby Finegan, Tiffa ny Finn , Dan Fitzgerald, Ashley Foo, Sasha Fountain, Jeffery Gates, Carly Grosvenor, Josh Gulden, Daniel Gundl ach, Sara Ha llagan, Kohlby Haney, Lori Hansen. Jessica What were you scared of? "My brother! I had no clue what he would do to me! " -Brad South "I was afraid of the upper classmen bullies beating me up!" - Korey Lane "My biggest fear was definitley getting good grades! I want to do really well, but the grading scale really scares me! I'm really not afraid of any of the upper classmen because my sister is here so I know a lot of her friends." -Seth Jackson 56 ............. People Hansen, John Hargis, Jessica Harman, Nathan Harris, Sarah Nicole Harvey, Erin Heddles, Erin Heideman, Rebecca Higgins, Erin Higgins, Jessica Hitchcock, Nickolas Housley, Kristin Howell, Lyndsey Hull, Sarah Jackson, Robert Jackson, Seth Jacoby, Allison Jensen, Chris Johnson, Amanda Johnson , Rebecca Johnson, Shelby Joneson, Jeff Kelsey, Joleene King, Kaleb Kiser, Andy Klepper, Juliana Knoble, Ashley Kocourek, John Kreger, Sarah Lainson, A Ilyse Lane, Korey Larison, Steven Larsen , Dale What keeps you going? Freshmen girls show their strength despite their loss to the upperclassmen. Left: Ashley Knoble, Rachel Driver, Mandy Saar, Angela Osborne, Reagen Beckendmi and Rikki Southard Photo By Katie Murphy Lauver, Traci Lehmer, Shauna Lich, Molly Lincoln, Brent Lindaman, Kendra Longmeyer, Megan Mabbitt, Kyle Mass, Jared Maves, Khodie Mayer, Seanna McCamrnond, Joshua McDonald, Andrew McFenin, Kim McKern, Melis a Mescher, Dani Miedl, Heather Miller, Amber Moore, Emily Morgan, Danielle Morgan, Turner Morris, Max Mose, Alicia Mudra, Tanner Navarrete, Jessica Nelson, Ashley Nelson, Brandon Nuss, Ellen O'Reily, Douglas Olsen, Talaina Osborne, Angela Pace, Steven Palmerton. Kevin Paulsen. Ricky Pedersen, Tom Penney, Shawn Freshmen 57 Peterson, Dustin Philrnalee, Renae Pidgeon, David Piercy, Kayla Pomerleau, Megan Poore, Heather Probst, Joshua Ranney, Alyssa Rau, Josh Riehle, Sara Rogers, Jacob Saar, Mandy Sadler, Heather Samuelson, Joe Sass, Alyssa Schimmel, Tara Schmader, Jaimie Schultz, Brittany Schultz, Cassie Schutte, Allison Shanks, Emily Showers, Nathan Silva, Daniel Smith, Katie Smith, Travis Snell, Alyssa Sousa, Chase South, Bradley What Cartoon Character Best Describes You? ............. People What did you expect? "There are a lot more cliques than I expected." -As hley Durand "I wa so scared of high school , but there was nothing to be scared of. " -Stephanie Bonnett "High school is what I expected so far. It's harder, but you have a lot more freedom. " -Doug O'Reilly "I like to wait and expect noth ing, that way I don ' t get let down." -Willie Stinson "There are a lot of new faces, new people, and new teachers. I also had the expectation of the upper classmen picking on us." -Brody Bockenstedt "I don't know what I expected, but it didn' t involve boxes from the media center falling on my head! " -Cassie Schultz "High school is what I expected. Because you see so many different people with different styles it makes them pretty cool." -Kenya Lara Freshman Feller sits with her friends at lunch. For many freshmen lunch is the only time to talk to their friend s during the day. Photo by Amber Morgan Freshmen aren ' t afraid to show off their school spirit during spirit week. Freshman Dani Mescher let's everyone see her wacky style on Wacky Wednesday. Photo by Southard, Rikki Stageman, Brad Stinson, Wi llie Swisher, Travis Teague, Jenny Thomas, Lauren Thomsen, Luca Tomford, Adam Toole, Justin Tsuji, Samantha Tweedt, Katherine Vanderloo, Nathan VanNordstrand, Pat Vazquez, Lupe ViUarel, Cristal Voltmer, Elizabeth Voltzer, Jacob Wallin, Sandra Walters, Jeff Warner, Christine Wa1Ten. Brimm Whitney, Jill Wicker ham, Krista Woods, Michelle Wright, Kristy Jo Yakel, Zach Yocum, ick Zaloduek, Kyle Freshmen ............. Academics Calvin OJolidge once said, "Dare what you dare to dream. (X) where you want to go. Be what you want to be." Classes like meteorology, astronomy, zoology, and lab classes are just a few opportunities that allowed our students to explore their talents. Throughout the year we set goals for ourselves; we chal ... lenged ourselves. We used the the curriculum to help expand our minds and discover things about our society, our culture, our world, and oursleves that will benefit us through the rest of our lives. Along with challenging our intellect, we were encour .. aged to interact with one another as teams, as friends, and as students, thus fanning our education into a multi-di1nen .. si al experience . Seniors Anna Jordan and Angela Burroughs lead the marching Titans in a breath-taking performance. The band moves to formation during the pre-game show at the Gator Bowl. The Sopomore Melinda Smits and senior Ashlee Peth march in step down the streets of Florida. stands were packed with fans from all over ...._ __________________ _, the country. 62 ............. Academics The flag girls hold their heads high while strutting their stuff on the way to the big bowl game. The band marche down the road in the Gator Bowl Parade. The streets were blocked off for this special event Page designed by Michelle Silva and Dylan Davis For the Win Selling greenery and Easter candy for four years has fin ally paid off. Band members were able to represent Lewis Central on a national level at the Gator Bowl during Christmas break. According to senior Brent Lindan1ai1, fonner bai1d instructor Mark Mason mentioned the trip during the 1998-99 school year. He was excited for it at the time, but his excitement has turned into apprehension. "It isn't going to be as much fun because Mr. Mason isn't going to be there," said Lindainan. Even though the bai1d gets to take a trip every four years, they had to work past budget cuts. "Hawaii was also ai1 option, but Rorida was only $620 a person," said Lindainan. "It would have been a lot cheaper to take a bus than a plane. Taking a bus ride down to Rorida took 25 hours, but they stopped to sleep half way there. "The two days on the bus were fun because the instructors are real characters!" said freshmai1 Dale Larson. There were a total of 20 teai11S that competed in the marching bai1d ai1d parade competition ai1d the band placed first. The bai1d then got to perf onn for the pre-game show. "Our field show was the best," said junior Kyle Kreger, "it was kind of neat being down in the stadiwn." During halftime all of the 2,025 band members, from the competing schools, got to go on the field and perform for the crowd. Aside from winning , the bai1d was also rewarded by meeting bai1ds from other high schools across the country. "My favorite part of the trip was meeting new people from different bands," said senior Jackie Carlson. Front: Rachel Grosvenor, Rachel Sorenson, Amanda Summy, Jaimi Joneson. Jennifer Beckner. Ericka Wood. Erin Tr::i.del, Sara Davidson, Emily Brightwell. Ellen Jackson. Amy Smith. 2nd Row: Iggy Cockcroft, Fran Sill au, Derek Mether. Melissa Miller, Melissa Weilage. Sara Thorn ton, Kim Metzger, Ashley Slaughter, Emily McManus. Ellen Thompson. Stacey Goodman, Kati e Dusing. Casey South, Rachel Lamben. Shannon Overstreet. Dawn Longmeyer. Sara Cox. Shannon Goss. Trisha Barnrsen. Crystal Collins. Kmi e Higgins, Kayleen Dresen, Alyssa Barr. 3rd Row: Jason Dick. Jeff McQuinn. Josh Foo. Chris Koch, ick Procopio. Mau Fiscus, Micah Provines. Kevin Mc\Vhorter. David Knavel. Ross Mcferrin. Mall Johnson. Jake Clemons, Josh Rodenburg, Jake Hardiman, Dan Black. Mark Diller. Bill Shierbrock. Tom Barn tsen. Nathan Thomas. Brandon Millhollin, Joe White. 4th Row: Andy King, Tra,•is Roby. Drew Morgan, Nate Geie r. Scon Kemp. Todd Theischafer. Kvle Kreger. Front: Kayleen Dresen, Rachel Sorensen, Ellen Jackson, Rachel Lambert, Fran Sillau, Tenn ille Theischafer, Emily Brightwell . 2nd Row: Brandi Rodenburg, Kalie Higgins, Trisha Barntsen, Mall Johnson, Kalin Coates, Katie Dusing, Sara Davidson, Sara Cox. 3rd Row: Stacy Goodman, Shannon Goss, Jake Clemens, Andy Ki ng. 4th Row: Ellen Thompson, Brad Stageman, Kyle Kreger, David Knavel. 5th Row: Ni ck Procopio, Todd Edwards, Tom Barntsen, Joe White, Brandon Millholli n, Nathan Thomas, Dan Black, Josh Rodenburg. 6th Row: Jaimi Joneson, Matt Fiscus, Rachel Grosvenor, Seth Jackson, Amanda Summy. Front: Rachel Simonin, Emily Shanks, Ellen Nuss, Melinda Smits, Sara Kreger, Christine Warner. 2nd Row: Sara Harris, Cassie Shultz, Pam Shorey, Carly Gates. 3rd Row: Loren Fu Iron, Allison Jacoby, Josh Grosvenor, Danielle Mescher, Courtney Dennis. 4th Row: Jessica Higgins, Kendra Lindaman, Eric Evans, Turner Morgan. 5th Row: Joel Edwards, Pat VanNordstrand, Juslin Toole, Willie Stinson. 6th Row: Chris Ebke, Brian Jozwiak . ............. ~ Workin' hard. Corporation members pause to catch their )..breath. Many nights and Saturday afternoons were spent rehearsing the show. G) Seniors Erika Wood, Kyle South, Ellen Jackson and - junior David Knavel belt it out during their Corporation quartet. C'Q Joe White and Kyle South show off their dancing skills during the winter concert. Turner Morgan sings his little heart out during his Express solo of Dare to Dream. (.- Pam Shorey and Emily Shanks pose in their Express \.) ballad. Academics Page designed by Brenna Lynch, Brandi Rodenburg, and A hley Kenealy Swi Matt Huth, the new choir instructor, made the transition quite smooth for choir members this year. Not only were the students adapting to the new school but also the new instructor. "I think he (Huth) adds a lot of personality and spunk to choir class," said freshman Danielle Mescher. This year instructor Gary Fiscus fonned a strong team-teaching system with Huth. So far it has been a successful method. "I really like team-teaching," said Huth, "I hope to make it even more effective in the future," said Huth. Not only was choir lucky to have Fiscus back full-time, but they also had the privilege of having instructor Bruce Norris helping out with choir. For the most part he is a private coach and works with the students one on one. He helps anytime that Fiscus and Huth need him. "I am basically a critic and I c1itique the students. I may seem mean, but all I am doing is trying to make them even better than they already are," said Norris. With all of these helping hands in choir, the students all seem to agree that it has been an exciting and easy transition. "I enjoy having chfferent perspectives of teaching from the directors. It lets us all experience different styles of music and learning," said junior Andrew Crawford. Seventeen singers, plus an alternate, achieved the honor of attending the All State Honor Choir. With thee numbers, the vocal program brought the most participants in Iowa. Choir 65 • \ \ 66 ............. Academics Mr. Drake's government classes had the opportunity to be creative as they campaigned for President. Juniors Jacob Cooney and Ellen Thompson add spirit to candidate Scott Kemp "s campaign as they perfo1m their spartan routine . Funky mell lingering in the halls were always a ·gn of a chemistry lab occcuring. Chemistry stu n use their new knowJedge to pe1form their first experiment. Throughout the year students were spotted sportin' their own name brand of clothes. Junior Crystal Kresl carefully cuts a piece of fabric for her Jatest projeet as sophomore Brandi BeJt looks on. Pottery was one of the most creative da..,~cs students elected to take . 5tudents, including sophomore Sara Wallin, added their own flair to the many pots, boll les, and howls that they created. Paffe designed /Jv Brandi Rode11/1111 • Writing workshops o ered English Composition students a chance to 1 am how to revise and edit each others' pa ers. Seniors Brad Triplet, Travis Roan, K tie Salvo, and Amy Smith discuss topics for thier next essay. Team Activities provided relief from the stresses of the school da . Ball in hand, sophomore Todd Thiescafer, prepares to nail someone with the dodge all. Many students opted o take a foreign language to expand their horizo s. Sophomore Pam Shorey found studying alo e to be the best way to cram fo her upcoming Spanish test. Students rarely had time to eat breakfast so they often took the opportunity to snack in Jass. Junior Jaimi Joneson sips her juice box in Mr. Heckman 's p)iysics class. Although Home and Car Care is a r quired class. students fo und it n enjoyabl and upri ingly useful class. Junior my Wood w rk n w1rmg an lectric l outlet. ost ExperienceS are '' --- get • tn the WAY of Erucatim. --Mark Twain-- ' 68 ............ , Academics Many students opted to ta:ke personal development, which allowed athletes to stay fit and others to get in shape. Se ior Drew Morgan strains as he works out on the new weight room equipment. und experiments to be the ucational way of learning. · Smith and Ellen Thomsen, after Mr. Heckman set their desk on fire. English Composition's tremendous amount of essays consumed many h;ours of the seniors· tib e. Ms. Muta always found time to have a conference with each student. Senior Erika Wood eagerly awaits Muta's opinion. s a chance to expand upon Seniors Mindy Wood and ice diligently for their Jazz Band competition . Foods II let students be creati ve che fs and choose their own recipes. As junior Allison Kiser and J.W. Simmons bake a layer cake, Allison reali zes she just dropped an egg shcJ I into the l}owJ. Clothing Manag ment offered tudents ike sophomore Je1 y Laver a chance to mend clothing, make pillows, and create her own fashions. Physical edu students a chance t However, senior N use for P.E. -- Near the end of the term tudents were often found daydreaming in class. Senior Blake ristiansen is struck by senioritis as he decides t to listen to Mrs. Lincoln. hoir provided many exciting opportunities from nging at the school"s commencment and the lympic Torch Run to performing solos and mpeting at swing shows. Vocal Director Gary iscus provides accompaniment for senior Kim etz 0 er as she ractices for her solo. park," said junior Jeff McQuinn. Most students imagined parenting class would be a breeze, but after experiencing the empathy belly and the BabyThink-It-Over, they changed their minds. "The empathy belly was a lot harder than I thought. Plus I'm short, so it was hard to stand up," said junior Stacey Gocx:lman. The empathy belly consists of water and weights put in an artificial belly to make students feel nine months pregnant. They were able to see a difference in posture and the way they walked. They also experienced shortness of breath while doing everyday activities such as tying their shoes, sitting in a desk, and picking up a towel. At first, senior Randi Pickering doesn' t think gaining 14 pounds will be a big deal as she struggles to ti e her shoes. Juni o r Matt Ko ppo ld be g in s tra inin g to bec ome a pa re nt as he c ha ng e s th e di a pe r o n Christo ph e r Ray. th e Ba b y-Thin k- Lt-O ve r. " l ho pe th a t this is never reall y me in rea l li fe , I do n' t wa nt to have any kids. " > "Baby-771ink-lt-Over oos die most realistic experience a student could have. It interfered with social lives and daily schedules" wd instructor Bev Shriver. Soun she rea li zes it is diffi c ult to d o e ven th e simplest acti vities li ke bending over to pick up something. ' > "The baby Hlli temhle. ft cned aU the time and woke up evel)' hour. ft made me want to not have hds," said junior Angie Scherer. ''Parenting is d?e biggest job you'll ever have, but also the must reoording, " said Shriver. Designed by Stacy Porter and Shmwon Mef<;sner 1 New Rooms New Attitudes Because the wrestlers now have the ir own room, they • can practice on the ir own chedul e without disturbing personal deve lopment cla ses. With new pieces of equipment and more room than the athl etic building, the weight room is a step up from the past years. Se nior Trent Paulson works to make weight by conditioning with the wrestling dummy. " It takes a little more effort," said Paulson Designed by Stacy Porter and Vicki Andersen Imagine walking out in the blistering cold to go lift weights or run barefoot in the athletic building so that the wrestling mats would not be ruined. In the past, all athletic programs and Personal Development classes had to cope with the dilemma. After purchasing 17 new pieces of equipment estimated at $35,000, and the addition of a 40x86 square foot wrestling room, the attitude towards physical fimess changed. Students wanted to exercise. "With all of the equipment we can now have a totalbody work out with a more complete program," said football coach Duane Orr. Wrestling coach Keith Massey helped brainstorm the innovative layout of the \vrestl1ng room by giving input while in the planning stages. "TI1e ·wrestling room didn't exactly tum out the way I hoped, but it's a huge in1provement," said Massey. Freshman Ricky Paulson works on strengthening his lower body by using the Smith Machine, a safer way for beginners to squ at. Electives Newly married Tony and Tina Nunzio, portrayed by Kalin Coates and Dylan Davis, make their way down the aisle to attend the party of a lifetime. After being wed, junior Dylan Davis is joined by best man , junior Kev in McWhorter and priest, junior Andy King, in a moment of celebration. Vinnie Black, played by sophomore Derek Mether, attempts, without success, to make the audience laugh before the main course. Maria Landricina squ ander Josephina Yitale's singing aspiration s in her native tounge. Page desjgned by A shley Kenealy, Brandj Rodenburg, and Holly Fricke "The kiss gave me a chance to strut my stuff in front of the entire audience. My dad was proud!" said junior Dylan Davis. Senior Kalin Coates and Davis embrace after exchanging their vows. Photos on pages by \"a/Iv Williams Freshman, Cassie Schultz bridesmaid and junior Andrew Crawford groomsman proceed happily down the aisle before the wedding ceremony. Toni\. d"~ing 1----A Magical Night to Reme1nber __ _ It was the first play perfonned in the new high school, the first dinner theater Lewis Central has ever enacted, the first show Lewis Central has done on two separate weekends, and most importantly, the first time in the United States that a high school has ever perfonned Tony and Tina's Wedding. On the nights of November 2, 3, 9, and 10 , the cafeteria was transformed into a traditional Italian wedding atmosphere with the white dress, the guests, the pillared cake, and the bickering. It felt like you were at a real wedding and like you were really a part of their families," said sophomore Brianne Dierks. The wedding began in a modestly decorated church complete with pews and candles. The guests exited the building to greet the family in the receiving line and throw confetti on the newlyweds. Wlthin minutes, guests entered a recepti n hall complete with steaming lasagna, flmving punch and ~al holic champagne, and two DJ's. Eating, dancing, and night of fun followed. Not only were the guests entertained by the actors, audience participation was expected. Guests had a chance to be part of the family and leam how to use their improvisation skills by dancing with the wedding party and reacting with other guests. Junior Sara Davidson was pullec:I from the audience, put in a bridesmaid shirt, and became part of the wedding party. "I was used to acting with other people o it was pretty easy improvising and it was a lot of fun," said Davidson. Fall P1a ............. 73 Once Upon A "With five weeks to prepare, a smaller cast, and mass organizational skills, the musical seemed to come together faster than any other production thus far," said senior Jackie Carlson. This year's musical "Once Upon A Mattress" was filled with the attitude of Queen Aggrevain, the silence of King Sextimus, the quirkiness of the Jester, and the romance of Prince Dauntless and Princess Winifred to help bring this musical to life. Along with the characters the set was truly an original. Having the actual bed and throne brought in from the Broadway production made it more of an extravagant perf onnance. Although the musical was one that has been done in high schools all over the nation, the director and crew made it their own. "The musical was very entertaining with jokes and laughter," said junior Christopher Koch. "The songs also gave the actors a lot more character and excitement to show off while each act when on." This year's musical also brought an end to a group of seniors that gave the program everything they had all four years of high school. "This play really was one of the best plays I have ever done. to work with and everyone got along," said senior Kalin Coates. 0 0 ..r: c.. Jester Andy King fo ll ows in the foot step of his father's "soft shoes." Seniors Raebel Sorensen, Torn Bamtsen,and Brandon Mi llhollin use their witty personalities, whi le performing. Princess Ka li n Coates shows brute strength whil e overpoweri ng fe llow cast members . ............. Academics Page designed by Shannon Eggers watches as senior Tech Director Tyler Bell create the et. Photos by: Krisitn Blum Junior Jaimi Joneson weaves between pieces of lumber to help get tbe set done. Queen Aggravain,senior Ashlee Peth, forces her strength and control upon the Wizard • portrayed by Matt Fiscus. every beat of the Spanish Panic Freshman Andrew McDonald portrays his softer, feminine side while acting as Princess #12. Musical 75 76 Front Row: Laura Shorey, Kalin Coates, Ashlee Peth, Kayleen Dresen, HaJj Smith and Pam Shorey. 2nd Row: Krista Hansen, Samantha Tsuji , Rachel Lambert, Brooke Bergantzel, Amy Smith, Sara Thornton and Sarah Kreger. 3rd Row: Allison Jacoby, Blake Christiansen. Pat VanNordstrand, Emil y Brightwell , Brandi Rodenburg, Tom Barntsen and Eric Evans ............. Pages de signed by Vicki Andersen Academics Freshman Eric Evans presents the facts to juniors Hali Smith and Sara Thornton during the pre entation of 'Honk. ' • • hen you put together extroverted students and one crazy teacher, you get a few small groups collecti vely known as Speech. Intense competitions, daily practices, and a deep commitment went into each performance. "The first competition was nerve-wracking, but after that, you get used to it," said sophomo e Pam Shorey. _____ __.For the first time in Lewis Central history, all groups that attended State: Group lmprov, Readers Theater, TV News, Choral Reading, and Musical Theater, received a 'Division I' rating at the state competition for Large Group Speech. Tlu·ee performing groups (Group Im prov, Readers Theater, and TV News) made it to All-State competition. The All-State competition honors the top 4% of all students in the state for large group and individual speech. The indi vidual speech students sent 19 students to state competition. "I was so excited when we fo und out all five groups got 'Division I' ratings," said Lalllie Nielsen, "going into the All-State competition, I was very hopeful , and nervous." Speech was more than just simply reciting lines and being audacious. For some students it became their life , and something they looked fo rward to every day. "Speech becomes a part of your life, not just an after school activity," said freshman Shauna Lehmei. Even though the banner was not taken home, they still had excellent performances. "It was sad leaving speech because it was so much fun to be a part of," said senior Ashlee Peth. "I know those who follow will take home the banner." Gull ible senior Kayleen Dresen and junior Jaimj Joneson listen to junior Andy King attempting to make a fl ea market trade. Senior Anna Jordan provides sunshine to the rest oftbe Choral Reading group: freshman Pat YanNordstrand, junior Katie Su·uck, sophomore Brooke Bergant ze l, sophomore Krista Hansen, and junior Kati e Lewis during large group speech ni ght. Freshman Pat VanNordstrand shows his dedication and pride to the Speech group as they prepare for their state competition. Senior Laura Shorey always finds a way to entertain people. Here Shorey di plays her split fork nose talent on a speech trip. Senior Tom Barnt ·en reenacts the good old days of play plac s dming a large group speech trip. Photo . ubmitl ' d b Jaimi Jon ·son ---- Speech 77 78 Front row: Abby Emsick, Ell en Jackson, Jamie Scott, Shannon Eggers, Alisha Renaud , Shan non Meissner, Alyssa Barr, Rachel Salvo, Amanda Summy, Holly Fri cke, and Kati e Higgins 2nd row: Todd Edwards, Sara Davidson, Micah Provines, Brenna Lynch, Lisa Gundlach, Gabe Ro termu ndt, and Chris Pomerleau 3rd row: Dani Mescher, Justin Toole, Amanda Wyatt, Brianne Gerhardt, Kim Darnell , Je. sica Hargis, Ros Mcferrin , and Amber Strohbehn 4th row: Kev in McWho rte r, Lauren Thomas, Dawn Longmeyer, Tiffany Conover, Amy Barr, Sara Gund lach, Karen Wat. on, and Pat Van Norstrand OFFICERS Secretary Jamie Scou, Vice-President Ellen Jackson, Seargent of Arms ('hris ............. Pomerleau, President Lisa Gundlach, and Treasure r Alisha Rcnuad Academics Pages designed by: Stephanie Norton and lvficht.f f e S/11 a Student Reac OU es Imagine seeing a tall , dark figure lurking in the halls. He makes eye contact and starts walking towards you. After grabbing you by the ann he touches you with his machete, killing you instantly. The new reality event put on by the Student Council was the Grim Reaper. It was designed to rernind students how many people die each year of drunk driving accidents. Each student was given a black t-shirt to signify their death and their peers ignored them all day. "It made a lasting impression on students to dunk twice before they drink and drive," said advisor Malilyn W andersee. Along with new events the Student Council also decorated tl1e old gym witl1 confetti, balloons, and beads to give it a "Mardi Gras" atmosphere for Homecoming. Members were faced with a new challenge as they had to decorate the cafetelia for the first time ever. This encouraged them to be more creative and utilize all the space they had. Decorations including pillars, arches, streamers, snowflakes and colored the cafeteria blue, white, and silver to fit the Snoball theme "Eskimo Kisses." "It's hm walking in the gym and seeing something new put up every time. It's also exciting to see the finished product and to know that people are coming to dances and seeing what ilie student council is capable of doing," said sophomore Tiffany Conover. Bren a Lynch and Pat Vat ordStrand break fo a lau h. Senior Alisha R and decorates ea rl y i 1 the mor 1ing. Sophomores Bri' nne Gerhardt and Anl' nda Laur n Thomas, freshman. struggles to reach. Stu co 79 azz Choir. Front Row: Kayleen Dresen, Fran Sillau and Kailn Coates. 2nd row: Stacey Goodman, Katie Higgins, Todd Edwards, and Sara Davidson. 3rd row Jaimi Joneson, Joe White, Nathan Thomas, and Emily Brightwell. 4th row: Matt Johnson, Ross Mcferrin, Tom Barntsen, and Andy King. Jazz I. Front row: Justi n Eatherton, and Ju stin Schultz. 2nd row: Krista Wickersham, M ike Meiers, Joe l Edwards, and Phil Watson. 3rd row: Stacey Goodman, Sarah Kreger, Amy Wood, and Rachel Simon in . 4th row: Dan Black, Jenny Seydlitz, Travis Swisher, and Dale Larsen.5th row: Matt Johnson, Eric Gubbels, Mark Hubbard , and Allison Jacoby. 6th row: Brent Lindaman , Mi ndy Wood, Kyle Kreger, Eri c Evans, and Brian DeVoss. Jazz II. Front row: Jessica Karnish, Kala King, Angela Jensen, and Lauren Thomas. 2nd row: Erin Higgins, Joe Landolt, and Alicia Senter. 3rd row: Will ie Stinson, Krissy Engle, Jeff Founta in, and Nick Burroughs. Freshmen Choir. Front row: S1ephanie Bonnell. Kmhe rinc Tweed! , Ali Lainson. Abby Feller Jake Rogers, Alex O' 'ci t. Joe l Edward ·. Sara Ri ehle. Amanda John son. Jill Whitney. Ali 1a Muse, and Ti ffa ny Finegan. 2nd row: Haley Corbin . Cassie Schull z. Dan i Morgun . TitainaOht'"· Aly<sa Sass. Rachel Buswe ll , Jen Edwards.Brad S1ageman . Lupe Vazquez. Jo<h Gros,·enor. Ad Ill Smolinski. Sara Gundlach, Kim Mcferrin . Ke ndra Lindaman . and Juli anna Klepfer. 3rd "'" · Marie Berry, Khodi Maves, Kelly Clar k. Allison Schulle. Miche lle Wood>. Juslin Toole. elh Jackson. Eric Evans, Reese Anderso n. Kris1y Wrighl. Emily Shank s. Liz Chapman . Moll) Li h. and Ja imie Schmader. 41h row: Megan Longmcyc r. Katie Smit h. Dani Mescher. Erin ane~. Carly Gales. Chase Sou,a. Kalie Boese. Brady Ericson, Ma ndy Saar. Pai VanNords1rund. Ellen Nuss, Erin Higgins. Christine \Varner Sarah Kreger. Alliso n Jaco by. Phung guyen. and Juong. Nguyen. Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Front row: Luke nderson, Ir ·1 Ba!T, Holl y Fricke, Shannon Eggers, Jill Whitney. Kala King, Gabe Rosterm undt, and Amber Morgan . 2nd row: Derek McComas, Dnni Mescher, Courtnie Dennis, Pat VanNordstrand, Rachel Driver, Sara Ri ehle, Caleb King, Erin Higgins, Josh Rodenburg. Cami Johnson. and Christine Warne r. 3rd row: Justin Jones, Kevin Bogardus, Enc Evans, Bill Schierbrock, Ashl ey Kn oble, Missy Fischer, Josh Stuhr. Brady Eri ckson, Heath Epperson, Cole Grandfi eld, Scott Kemp. Rm:.. Mcferrin, and Pat Campbell. Pages designed by Stephanie Norton Art Club. Front row: Victori a Diggs, Steven Bolas, Shannon Ove rstreet, Josh Foo, a nd Ryan Showers. 2nd row : Jessica Cabrera,Meg Black, Jessica Bartunek, Lauren Stinson, and Nathan Showers. Boys Bowling. Front row: David Pearson, Brad South, Scott Versch, ru1d Logan Clark 2nd row: Jared Robey, Jason Way, Brian Gates and Nick Yocum Girls Bowling. Front row: Kacey South, Jenny Teague, and Deborah Bach. 2nd row: Carly Gates, Amanda Sheridan, Amber Miller, and Kim Mcferrin. National Honor Society Seniors. Front Row: Seniors Fran Sillau, Ashlee Pe1h. Ellen Jackson, Alisha Renaud. Jamie Scon. Mara Kellogg. Tennile Thieschafer. Jenny Haas. Lyndsay Workman 2'' Row: Seniors Kalie Salvo. Rachel Lambert. Juslin Burgart. Micah Provines. Todd Edwards. Ka1ie Murphy. Mindy Wood. Hemher Hausen. Lisa Gundlach. Robin Beckendorf 3" Row: Seniors Secrelary Tom Barn1sen. James Massman. Katie Dusing. Sarah Cox. Lisa Swolley, Amy Smith. David Pearson. Bri an De Yoss. Heidi Rei nders 4" Row: Seniors Nathan Thomas. Brandi Rodenburg. Nathan Southard. President Jnckic Carlson. Bill Schierbrock. Joe Brookover. Treasurer Ross Mc Ferrin. Justin Jones Not Pictured: Seniors Emily Brightwell, Amber Carlson. Kayleen Drcsen. Jcssic;i Laver, Brent Lindaman. Jessica Mathis National Honor Society Juniors. Front Row: Juniors Man Fiscus. Shayla Sass, Amy Sulentic, Stacey Goodman. Ellen Thompson, Amy Wood. Hali Smith, Sara Thorton. Lindy Dinkl age 211 d Row: Juniors Bruce Pomerleau, Rachel Salvo. Jennifer Schulze, Shannon Goss. Shannon Meissner. Katie Struck, Jen Cain. Melissa Miller. Alyssa Barr3"' Row: Juniors Luke Anderson. Cole Grandfield. Scon Kemp. Nick Hayes. Kalie Higgins. Jill Husz. Trisha Barntsen, David Knavel, Eric Wirth 4" Row: Juniors Eric Gubbles. Mark Hubbard, Henry Gerhardt, Mark Terry. Aaron Jones, Ben Scheuring. Andy King. Chris Koch , Kyle Kreger ot Pictured: JuniorsSara Dav idson, Nick Hansen, Ashley Hughes. Kevin McWhorter. Danielle Ranney National Honor Society New Members. Front Row: Sophmorcs Jamie Heckennan. Lea Salvo. Crystal Collins. Kala King. Kellie Hi nsley. Jamie Taylor. Becky Dreagcr. Amber Strohbehn. Heather Exley, Nicki Neal 2'' Row: Sophmores Dan Black. Rachel Thompson, Missy Fischer. Melynda Scheffel. Melinda Smits. Pam Shorey. Juniors Vick i Andersen. Holl y Fricke. Sophomores Brianne Gerhardt. Amanda Wyall. Kim Darnell 3"' Row: Sophmores Jenni fer Seydlitz. Dawn Longmeyer. Rachel Simonin , Krista Hansen. Amy Barr. Derck Methcr, Jeremy Petsche. Brandon Mason. Je remy Coe. Mike Mei ers • 01 Pictured: Sophmorcs Brianne Diercks. Trnc i Matters. Juni ors Tim Reedy. Audra Schulle. Melissa Wcilage Ex tracun-icular ............. Academics Senior editor-in-chief Lyndsay Workman and adviser Laura Flahive stress about getting all the spreads done during a yearbook worknight. "Hey guys, come on now, listen!" said editorin-chief, senior Lyndsay Workman. "Come on guys!" said senior Brandi Rodenburg as Workman stands aside and places her hand on her hip. "Thanks Brandi! " said Workman. After five minutes the talkers fade away into silence. The increased number of deadlines and a new publishing company have motivated the yearbook staff to pull together. Deadlines came sooner and so did the headaches. "There are so many staff members that like to mingle more than they like to work, but I am really excited for this yearbook. We are designing it by ourselves, and we learned a lot more styles at camp," said Workman. Sophomores Dawn Longmeyer and Kristin Blum work hard in the dark room to develop pictures for their next deadline. lists to help prepare the index. Page designed by Michelle Silva Adviser Laura Flahive mimi cking Brandi Rodenberg when she is trying to get Yearboo Front row: Advisor Laura Rahive,Ashley Hendrix, and Michelle Silva Zndrow: Shannon Eggers,Ashlcy Kenealy,Lyndsay Workman ,:md Katie Murphy, 3rdrow: Lisa Gundlach , hannon Meissner,Hcather Hausen, and Amy Strand.4th row: Nicole Owens, Kristin Blum, Karen Watson, m1d Dylm1 Davis, 5th row: taci Porter, Heather HanlSa , and Rachel Sorensen , 6th row: Stephanie Norton,Nicki Neal, m1d Vicki Andersen, 7th row: Brenna Lynch,Dawn Longmeyer,m1d Jennifer Cain ,8th row: Amber Morgan, Marissa Hough ,Katie Struck ,Holly Fricke, m1d Brm1di Rodenburg "Hey guys, Thursday night is going to be our work night," said editor-in-chief senior Amy Smith. "Our work nights really do pay off," said Smith. The amount of hard work and sweat put into publishing The Wire isn't reconized by many people. The finished product, however, is the reward. "I love being on the newspaper staff because it gives me a chance to voice my opinion and to make a difference," said junior Shayla Sass, "I also love a big class. It shows there is student support of t e h newspaper. " Senior editor-in-chief Amy Smith concentrates on the finishing touches of The Wire whilejuni - I Ashl ey Gord y any mistakes Photos on P•'- b) Kntie Murphy Left to Right&.... Tinrnm, f\ndy Hims. Halicfa :iltlch, Lindy~. Chirtr.,y Harrer. f\my &nich, f\shley Cady. Amrer Cimn, Qi>tnl KreS,3'..iyla ,...,Tyler Dri"er, Megan McKem,f\nn.ijadan, Marie Landricina, Marim Haugh, Heidi Haro-J<=ifer lle:krn, GuLliceAdrian, Laa Hardirrm,Carly rn:.r, R.-.:r.l L.arnb!n, 1'Skl:i N.21, I-Idly En,,~. Gi)ire Hwrigan. Kiism 1-fanren, Pronela 9-<irey, advm· Laura R.ihive and G:.le Qro Publications 83 -~---- ----- - - - Christina Woodward and Laura Flahive show off their school spirit during coronation. '00. What is the most rewarding ~e pe ience from teaching? u < ~ ~ ~ ~ ;J My rewards are daily thanks to my students. Not everyone is as lucky as I am. -Colleen Wall en berg Faculty Size: 75 Why did you get involved in teaching? U I was hoping to he lp kids that ~ didn't like school or didn't fi nd it ~ a positive experience. ~ -Sue Wentz 84 Angeroth, Don Ankenbauer, Joe Barney, Bob Bird, Allen Bleth, Richard Bluford, Derick Brockman, Cindy Bush, Donna Butterbaugh, Charolette Calleroz, Lupe Campbell, Patrick Clemons, Sue Crawley, Sharon DeMarque, Holly Dew, Craig Drake, John Fiscus, Gary Flahive, Laura Fox, Ron Gottsch, Carol Green, Shari Hamilton, Thomas Hamsa, Marcy Hanafan, Chris Hauer, D.J. Heckman, Thomas Hendersen, Mark .... Huth, Matt James, Larella Johnsen, Barbara Jone , Kim Jones, Rose Pages Designed by Katie Struck and Stan• Potter Kern, Jennifer Kilibarda, Kris Knavel, Mary Koester, Steve Krabbenhoft, Jeff Kreger, Ruth Kybat, Renee Labno, Amy Lewis, Frank Lewis, Kari Lewis, Peggy Lincoln, Kathie Lopes, Sandra Mace, Bernice Martin, Connie Massey, Keith Massman, Paul Mayberry, Monica McLaughlin, Tom McVey, Tracy Miller, Dan Muta, Kim Nielsen, Laurie Oliphant, Richard Orr, Duane Padilla, Barbara Padilla, Steve Peck, Mary Ann Radtke, Doug Reida, Robin Schomburg, Bruce Sluiver, Bev South, Dennis Steger, Dan Stratton, Jennifer Thomsen, Gene Thomsen, Kathy Wallenberg, Colleen Wallenberg, Gail Wandersee, Marilyn Wentz, Sue Wheeldon, Bonnie h1 years to come a child may forget what you taught them, 1J t will always remember how you made them feel. ~unknown Facul 85 - Tackles were blocked, baskets were 1nade, and pins were called ...... nolxxly could hold down the Titans. Despite tom cartilage, broken thumh;, and twisted ankles, we toughened up and battled our way to victoJFY. Records were broken, state titles were claimed, and teams walked away as champions. The Titan spirit was unstoppable. Not only the passion for the game, but also the roar of the crowd gave us the fuel to push for success. From the mat to the court, and from the field to the diamond, the Titan teams worked together to prove that we will forever continue the Titan tradition. Page designed by Heather Hausen Working H .. Practice has brought on a whole new meaning to cheerleading ... CONDITIONING! "The squads intensity levels are a lot higher this year," said head coach Tracy Mc Vey. "They have been going a lot harder while running, doing abs, lifting, and perfecting stunts." "The girls are working very hard to get into shape for potential state competition" said Mc Vey. They have to give up weeknights to cheer at games, spend weekends fundraising, and hosting the little kids cheercamp in the summer. "It takes time out of work, but it's worth it," said senior Angela Burroughs. Fundraising for equipment and clothes include: the cheer-camp in the summer, annual car washes, and selling chocolate baskets at the auction. "This year our squad has come together as one, we have become more motivated, achieved a positive attitude, and have a good outlook for next year," said junior Holly Fricke. Since the squad comes together and works hard, it makes it a lot easier for the student lxxly to come together with school spirit. ............. Ready? Okay ! The varsity basketbal l squad peps up the crowd by "~hak ing the ir booties." Sports Page designed by Shannon Eggers .-.-..-... Senior base Amy Strand and juniors Ellen Thompson and Kare n Miller cradl e fl yer Marissa Hough after completing a prep. "Being tossed is a rush because you depend so much on the people catching you below," said Hough. Photo by Ashley Kenealy "We work a lot harder than people think." said freshman Aby Fe ll er. Here the JV cheerleaders prove it as they run through the school at one of their after school practices. Photo by Ashley Kenealy Cheerleaders Abby Fe ller, Vicki Andersen, Sara Rie hl e , M issy Fisc he r, Reaga n Beckendrof, and Ho ll y Englestad stay in formation while perform ing a cheer at a JV girls basketball game . ... Cheering L: 90 I v A s Along with the rest of the dance team, Senior Ellen Jackson does an outstanding toe touch . • anc1ng Eating, bread-ling, and sleeping a dance, wondering how it's going to tum out, and not even being able to concentrate in school. The day came, nerves were racing, partners were practicing, and then two by two the girls began their LC dance team auditions. Hard work, dedication, and more talent, were I itive changes in the program. Also there had been better leadership and dances, according to junior Rachel Grosvenor. This year the girls participated in the Universal Dance Association (UDA) in C.edar Rapids, Iowa. There they placed 1st with distinction and were invited to attend an elite camp in Illinois. They also participated at Metro in Omaha, Nebraska, whe e the team placed 2nd. &th the girls and boys dance team made the trip to Ames, Iowa for the Iowa tate Drill Team competition , where they received all division I ratings. In the porn and jazz competition tl girls received 2nd place with a 3rd place in lyrical. Coed received 2nd place with aU,male receiving 3rd place. "I love to perform, it keeps me in shape, included in school activities, and the trong relationship with the other dancers is what males me want to try out again next year, said sophomore Amber Strohbehn. Even though they may not have gotten their resp tat first, the all,male dance team proved a lot of people wrong. "A lot of guys joked around about it · the be · , but in the end the guys took it very seriously, especially the competition ," said junior Jacob Dxmey. &th the girls and boys dance teams have put a lot of hard work ;md dedication into what haLl been accomplished this year and the results were rewarding and respect has OC'Cll gained. ............. "I have a talenteq group of girls who are so willing to work their hardest," said CoaLh D<~h Sports Stephenson. Page designed by Shannon Meissner and Ashle} Keneal} U.S. A. .. the dance team sho~s their American pride after the September 11th tragedy. "I felt supportive promotin palliatismin our school," said freshmen Emily Shanks. Sophomore Brenna Lynch and senior Alisha Renaud are in sync during "hoopla" the football half-time show. Junior Jacob Cooney and seniors Ellen Jackson and Brandon Millbollin perform at state. "The coed dance was a lot of fun. The audience laughed because they recognized the theme and they thought it was really funn ," said Millhollin -c ::r 0 0 • "The highlight of the [so tball] season was when we won the Treyn.or tournament because we have never won it before," said head coach Kay Durfey, "We were set up to play the most difficult teain, and the girls came through." The girls softball team ended the season with a 24,20 record as well as making it through three rounds of districts, achieving second in the Mis3ouri Valley tournament, mi.cl playing the best gaine of the season against Underwood in the O::>uncil Bluffs Invitational. The junior varsity ended their season with a record of 6, 10. "We got off to a rocky start but once we got our cohesiveness together, we played as a team, which helped us to achieve our goals for the season," said coach Sharon Crawley. ~~~=:-:==~~~==~~~ Sophomore Rachel Salvo slides safely into borne plate during "llllli,.. __ ..... ____ t' Varsity Team front row: Mallory Danielsen and Danielle Ranny. 2nd row: Coull Kay Durfey, Rachel Salvo, Tabatha Du rfey. Katie Lewis, Emil y Boardman, anti Coach Sharon Crawley. 3rd row: Jenni Wright. Becky Lauver, Katie Struck, and Ann Spelman. 4th row: Carly Frost, Rachel Hildreth. Jumie Coe. Rohin Bcckendmi', and Heidi Reinders. the district game agai nst Thomas Jefferson. The Titans went on to win 5-1. Freshman Kayla King sits on the bucket during the JV game as she cheers on her team. "I love having fun and winning," King said. 92 ............. Sports Photo by Amber Morgan Photo by Robin Beckendorf JV team front row: Audra Schutte, Tara Durfey, Beth Scars. Aimee Pickering. Lisa Swolley, Jenni fer Coppa, and Al yssa Ranny. 2nd row: Ellen Nu"s, Kayla King, Jenni Wri ght, Amber Morgan, Carl y fro&I, Kim McFerrin, Katie Struck. and Hali e Smith. 3rd row: Courtnie Denni~ , Shayla Sass, Katie Lewis. Emil) McManu s, Stephani e Norton, Annette Knensler, Emily Boardman. and Co,tch Sharon Crawley. Page designed by Lyndsay Workman and Robin Beckendorf Fast Facts: Varsity record 24-20 Junior Varsity record 6-10 Fres hme n recordl-13 Al l-Co nfe ren c e: 1st team: Tabatha Dmfey 2ndteam: Robin Beckendorf and Heidi Reinders Utility: Jamie Coe Honorable Mention: Becky Lauver All-City: 1st team:Robin Beckendorf, J mnie Coe, Tabatha Durfey, and Becky Lauver 2nd team: He idi Reinders, Daniell e Ranny, and Rachel Salvo. Honorable Mention: Rachel Hildreth Junior Rachel Hildreth walks back to her bag after throwing the opponent out. Sophomore Ann Spetman lays down a bunt along the third baseline again t Boone. came short of a win by fa lling 0-2 in the district finals game. "I loved knowing that I was a part of the high school team." freshman Kim McFerrin Sophomore Katie Lewis pops up as she attempts to throw oown to second. Lewis threw out 4 oft e 10 girls stalSo ph omo re pitc Ranny throws a c Thomas Jefferson player. Danielle had and ERA of 0.49 for the sea- Senjor Kevin Reedy warms up in the on-deck circle before entering the batters box at Rosenblatt Stadium. Before releasing the ball , j unio Jake ansen ets a ut..aJiug_e grunt. He-pjtched a-record o 13- , and an earned run average of 0.43 (less than one run per game). He achieved first team All-State honors. 94 .............. Sports Ass umin g th e pos 1t1 o n, sophomore Cole Grandfield gets prepared to swing for the pitch. This season Grandfie ld led the team with e ig ht It was a bitter sweet ending for seni or Jon Clanton. As he focu se game he reali zes that th is is his last game on home territory. Top: After a triumphant fourth place finish at the State Tournament in De~ Moi nes, the team proudly accepted their trophy. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Page designed by Lyndsay Wo rkman, Holly Fricke, and Heather Hausen Varsity baseball front row: Luke Anderson, Jake Hansen, Aaron Cooper, Abe Martinez, and Richard Danielsen. 2nd row: Chase Points, Scott Kemp, Trent Hill, Ian Martinez, and Ryan Smith. 3rd rO\ ':Coach Chad Stalzer, Cole Grandfield, Ross McFerrin, Kevin Reedy, Jon lanton. Josh Cyboron, and Coach Lee Toole. JV Baseball front row: Mason Lindsey, Ryan B thwell, Nick Procopio. John Harvey, and David Knavel. 2nd row: Chase Point . Kevi n McWhorter, Casey Randolph, Ian Martinez, and De rek M omas. 3rd row: Ross McFerrin, Luke Anderson, Tim Reedy, Ryan Smi . and Coach Chad Stalzer. On July 10, 2001 , freshman Kyle Casson attempts to throw out his opponent sliding into third base. Whack! Sophomore O:ile Grandfield smacks the baseball into outfield for hi seconCl homerun of the evening! Ar1other score for the Titan.s! "Despite playir1g against teams like Atlantic, Thomas Jefferso , and Deni on that 1ave a strong adition of excellence," said sophomore Scott Kemp, "the teatn was ble to walk away with 37 wins." "The hardest gaine was probably the first round of state against Dubuque," said se ·or Jake Hansen, "because both teams were equally matched in skill and talent." The baseball teain is more successful thai1 it has been in the past, said (})ach Lee T fifer n -e eham]Jiensnt)? fer tfie fir t tin1e ifiee 1988, broke th sch l reeeri:l fer win in a and for the second time in school history, they were invited to attend the tate toun1ainen . "I'm very proud of these young men, their accomplislunents, and their dedication," · 'd Toole. Baseball Photos submitted by Barb Grandfield 95 Sea.son t.n Rev1ew St. Albert 28 31 Cameron cancelled Red Oak 0 so Denison 43 22 Atlantic 26 28 Glenwood 22 47 Harlan 44 16 Carroll 7 49 Kuemper 14 9 Front Row: Jon Gregory, Miles Randolph, Shane McCoy, Greg Baney, Nick Procopr . Jenney Coe. Dan Barnett, Ben Moss. Nick Barelos, Gabe Rostermundl. Second Row: N Ill Choy, Ryan Cyboron. Travis Paulson. Nick Kile, Richard Mayer, Beau Knock. Trcm Paul on. Ross Shepard. Derek McCumas, Chris Clark. Brian Jozwiak, Emi ly McManus. Third >w: Kim Darnell . Chris Congdon. Justin Bolas, Jeremy Root, Coach Ryan Smi th. Coach Chri -f anafan, Coach Ben Matiyow, Coach Duane Orr. Coach Pat Campbell. Coach Ri chard Oliplr t. Coach Greg Kubert. Justin Head. Justin Schultz. Justin Ross. Audra Schull e. Fourth I w: Josh Owens. Luke Anderson, Andy Sealock. Nick Hayes, Scan Kemp, Aaron Jones. Jaso McCoy, Jay Wheeldon. Josh Stuhr. Mike Westl ake. Doug O'Neal. A llan Guinn. Fifth Ro ·: Daniel Knigge, Justin Yi'.l les, Tyler Bell. Cody Elgan, Jason Pheonix, Zack Paulson. Ross kFcrrin, Brad Triplett. Brandon Howell. Justin Thompson, Micheal Graham, Josh Moore. Si th Row: Jake Hardjman, Kyle Newsom. Jon Kenny. Chris Pomerl eau. Cahl!y Newsom. Jcrcm Petsche, Bri an Mahnke, Jeff McQuinn. JW Simmons, Justin Burgan , Ronald Peterson, Mik Wnltcrs. ............. Titan Fans 96 Sports Page designed by Lyndsay Workman, Heather Hausen, and Stephanie Norton An Unforg ttable -----~~~~cason The alarn1 goes off at 5:30 a.m. It's time to go to the weightroom and then go to school for eight hours. Following sixth period, is foot, ball practice for three hours. Finally, it's time to go home to rest. "Football is constantly on my mind. From practice to games," said junior Jake Hardiman, "I eat, sleep, and breathe football." According to Coach Duane Orr, this year was different because the team was a stronger unit and more seniors went out than in the past. Seniors Chris Pomerleau and Ross Shepard made Pre,Season All, State, while other seniors helped out on the playing field by blocking hard and running fast. With injured star · pl y-·~ ...... game against Atlantic, ome skills to the test. Players wer faith in their team. "You can't worry abou championships," said Orr, "you can't worry about playoffs. You can't worry aboµt anything except for this wees k game. " Photos by Sam Smith, Robin Beckendorf, and Sally Williams Football 97 I It was a season of firsts for the Titan volleyball team. Not only was the teain the first sportir1g event to be held in the new high school gym, it was also Dennis South's first year as head coach. "I was very anxious for the season to start and felt that the teain had an opportunity to rise to m1other level from previous years," said South. To help the Titans reach this level, Jill Berkenpas ail.cl first year LC coach Michelle Spetmml assisted South. Early season highlights included the win over the defending Hawkeye 10 Champions, Red O ak. TI1e Titans also handed Carroll Kuemper their first conference loss. With that win, the teai11 continued its um.{e, feated season with nine conference wins ai1d clinched the Hawkeye 10 Conference Chainpionship. "It [Carroll Kuemper] was a tough game, but we pulled together as a team to defeat the only other undefeated teain. That win proved what our volleyball team is all about," said junior Shaimon Goss. 98 Sports ............. Page designed by Lyndsay Workman, Katie Struck, and Amy Strand Freshman Jessica Hansen jumps up to spike the ball. The N worked together to firiish with a win. Junior Varsity front row: Ashley Hughes. Shannon Messiner, Ashley Kossow, Carly Frost, Amber Morgan. Jessica Hansen. 2nd row: Traci Matters, Rachel Thompson, Tiffany Davis, Kristen Blum, CourLney Dennis, Amiee Pickering. Back row: Coach Jill Berkenpas, Bekki Heideman, Katie Hansen, Lea SaJvo, Alyssa Barr Varsity front row: Manager Kacy South, Je sica Hansen, Aran Trade!, ..._~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-""'--~-""~--,,,,...--.,,--.,,...~~~~~~..11.;;.~~--I Photo by Rachel Sorensen Rachel Hildreth, Bekki Heideman, Shannon Goss, manager Kyle South. F1·eshman Jessica Pbotu by Rache l Suc.eJ1 ·en 2nd row: Jill Husz, Tennille Thieschafer, Shannon Eggers, Randi Pickering, Katie Higgins. Back row: Rachel Salvo, Coach Jill Berkcnpas, Coach Dennis South, Coach Michelle Spetman, Trisha Barnsten Volle ball 99 Ci.els 9th 15th 12th 10th 9th 9th 10th 12th 8th. Junior Jessica Lee talks to Coach Frachst after finishing the two-milerun. Jessica lead the Titans all season . Sea.son in Review Woodbi.ne Atlunhc Denison Di.sb:'i.cts Ha.clan Ha.wke·ye T en Kuempec LC Invi.ta.hona.l Shenendoa.h :A.L. Invi.ta.hona.l Front row: Kali n Coates, Jessica Osborn , Pam Shorey, Megan Longmeyer, Hali Smith, Dani Mescher, Jessica Lee, Julie Ryba, Laura Shorey. and Jenny Seylidtz. 2nd r ow: Micah Provines, Dan Black, Zac Ettison, Eric Gu bbels, Andrew Crawford, Jon Reicks, Jeff Reicks, Austin Croushorn. Adam Mauer, Eric Evans, Brandon Millhollin. 3rd row: Eri n Higgins, Abby Emsick, Kyle Ankenbauer, David Stevenson, Dylan Davis, Jon Gregory, Hea th Epper;,on, Bruce Pomerl eau, Todd Edwards, and Josh Probes. 4th row: Coach Ron Frascht, Dan McMullen, Nick Hansen, Joe Landolt , Jacob Cooney, Jesse Smith, Dale Kipple, Joey Kopiaz, Dan Golden, Mau Shaw, and Coach Joe Ankenbauer. ,, ' .... ,.. ~ JJ1."'- Juni or Haley Smith and FreshmanMegan Longmeyer make their journe, t the finish line at the Lewis Central Invite held at Iowa Western . 100 ............. Page designed by Brandi Rodenburg, and Dylan Davis Sports 0 Ci ..c: 0.. Sweatin Blisters, bruises, shin splints, and sore lb1ees,-everyday at practice the cross country team ran four and a half miles or more. "I wonder why I am running beca I am going through pure pain anJ misery ," said junior Jacob Ox:mey, "but I am not Not only does the team run at practice, so d the aoach. "I run at practice so I don't have kids tnaJMB said oss country coach Joe Ankenbauer, "because i · it." ·ce is too hard," do it they can do TI1e boys team had an d,xcep ''ar5ity placed third, boys junior Denison, where the boys t, adn several people broke new personal records. The cross country season ended with many athletes accomplishing their personal best and others beating POOP. e they have never beat before. Junior Eric Gubbels achieved hi personal record of 17 rninutes and 29 seconds, "When I began the season I wasn't getting very good times, but as the season went on, I started improving. When I was running I just focused on getting a good start and tayingup with the pack. When I came across the finish line, I was so tired, but I fe t so good. It was an awesome feeling to get my PR [p rsonal record]." "--~!!'l'"T'-"-.. Freshman Josh Probst comes out hard as the boys race begins at Iowa Western during the LC Invite meet. Junior Elie Gubbels kicks it into fifth gear as he struggles to pull ahead of a Red Oak Tiger. Cross CounrtY. Junior Todd Grassman works to improve his time in the backstroke. At practice, the boys focused a lot on timing themselves for improvement. Coac h Bruce S hamburg stands along the pool while instructing the team. Junior Kyle Sulentic comes up for a ir whi le practicing th e breaststroke. Juni or Todd Grassman sings the national anthem before a meet. This year proved tough for the boys swim team. They faced many challenges such as inexperience, fin ding enough team members, and saving the team from being cut. Without fans, the team not only lacked mm1ey, but also crowd articipation. This caused the boys swi1 l team to look to each other for support as a unit as well in i viduals. "We need to work on supporting each other to keep up the team' spirits," said junior Todd Gr< o;mM. This young age and inexperience also made it difficult to find leader . "Usually I look to seniors to lead the terun, but this year all the seniors are new," said O)ach Bruce Shamburg, "so the entire team needed to step up," Having a young team also meant setting new goals. Nonnally, the tean1 would set goals to improve, but this year they wanted to set a precedent of improvement for the years to come. However, setting a ptecedent would be diffiCL~t if the pool i closed. Budg t cuts meant talk of cutting tht> boys swimming progra . This would have put a few boys out of an activity they enjoy. thes ehallei:ig but defoa.t I them. This team's determination of the athlet · proved they had. ............. Sports Page designed by Lisa Gundlach Practice makes perfect! Sophomore Eric Hayes goe. through the motion o f the fre esty le stroke. At practice the boys spend a lot of time practicin g the ri g ht 1cc hnique. Catching a breath of air, junior Todd Grassman closes in on his last lap. Front row: Luke Wayman, Chad Derby, Corey Blackbum an Mayer 2nd row: Chris Grabow, Kyle Lilly, Derek Mintle, Nie Eric Hayes and Jake Dunham 3rd row: Coach Bruce Sbo burg, Drew Mayer, Michael Ficken, Anthony Davi , Mike Sud week , Todd Grassman, Matt Fender, Jacob Evans and Zach Heinricke Photos 0 11 pages by Dawn Lo11 g111 eyer Boys Swimmino 1 Us 2nd 4th 96 95 2nd 114 4th 93 2nd 1st 264 4th 13th Sea.son. in. Re1Ji.ew Them Sioux City Relays West Des Moines Valley Invite Sioux City Metro 74 Sioux City East 85 Des Moines Lincoln Invite A.L. 67 Cedar Falls Invite Carroll 77 Urbandale Invite Southeast Polk Invite City Championships 256 Districts State Thinking of the past four years brings a tear to senior Mara Kellogg's eyes at the season-end banquet. excitement and pride, finishing 1st in the 200 free made her District Champion. ' A first for coach Schomburg! Mara Kellogg, Sammy Smith, and Michelle Collins give coach Schomburg a hug as he receives his District coach award at De Moine Ro se elt. Senior Sally Williams grips the block as she gets ready for the 200 free-relay at Districts. The team of four placed 3rd. Front row: Katie Dresen, Amy Schaffer, Sara Stow.. and Lina Reed. 2nd row: Sarah Piercy, Mindy Ward, Mara Kellogg. Coach Bruce Shomburg, Melissa Fender, Sally Willi ams, and Kri~ta Wickersham. 3rd row: Tanja Bolton, Samantha Smith, Michelle Collins, and Kay leen Dresen. 4th row: Deborah Bach. Jamie Taylor, Lauren Thomas, Lori Haney, and Dawn Longmeyer. O•••••••OOOOO Page designed by Samantha Smith, Jennifer Cain, and Lynd<;ay Workman Sports ne Last Seniors Chance to Make their Mark Although small in number, the girls swim team finished the season irst overall in the city. The powerful team of 19 ended the season breaking all but two records, had four di trier champions, and sent five seniors to the state meet. Senior Sarmny Smith, Michelle Collins and Melissa Fender were awarded the title of District Champions after the in Des Moines meet. Following the district meet, Coach Bruce Schomburg was named District Coach of the Year. "It was quite an honor. To have finished fourth as a team then to get tl1e award, " Schomburg said. "I owe the award to the girls. They vote on how the girls swim but the coach receives the award." Seniors Sammy Smith, Michelle Collins, Sally Williams, Mara Kellogg and Melissa Fender placed thirteenth at the state meet making it a season to remember. "It was our best season so it will be hard to leave, " said senior Sammy Smith. " A lot of memories were made that will remain witl1 me forever. I will always remember that the five of us seniors always ruled the pool." Yes it's real. The 400 free relay team of Sammy Smith, Mara Kellogg, Melis a f·encler and Michelle Collins check out there 6th place medals they received at tut, . o\ember 3. ............. Sports Living up to two state championships, a national ranking in the top 20, and winning the city tournament for two consecutive years is not an easy task. After overpowering state champions Blue Springs High School by 59-18 at rhc beginning of the season, the wrestlers felt ready for tl1eir next challenger . That same day tl1ey wrestled the nationally ranked team, Platte County, where they lost a competitive dual by only four points. Though the team's goal was to go tmdefeatecl , this loss hd[ them regain the confidence and focus for the rcm3ir Jc r n the 'ieN.m, s,li 1 senior Richard Mayer. "Losing to Platte County w,1 c1 rL LUll) chc>ck for us. We realized that we have some thmg~ that ·c nCL I ro imi roH on." TI1e team dorninated the city meet the next wt.: k , beat mg ,tll sevcll teams who participated. "Winning the city tournament howal that ~c had the al ility to rebound, we worked hard the week before and just rayed focu ~.J " aid junior Gabe Rostermundt. According to coach Keith Massey, the team had to go through many obstacles during this season. One of which was takmg econd place instead of fir 't at the state toumament. "The season was a great success; however, some of the team members have m1 empty feeling knowing if we would have wrestled our best we would have gotten fir " Massey added. The Titans added one more record to their list of many as Trent Paulson cndt l his successful career with the most wins. "I've worked hard for four years, and it was an o ·crwh ·!ming fcelin,1! to k1 ow my hard work did pay off," said senior Trent Paulson, "I know my hrothet ll. tl 11 \ 'c been there with me if he hadn't hurt his leg." Pages designed hy Ni lwl Owens a1UI Ashley Kenealy Trent Paulson keeps ahold of Iowa City, City High in attempt to take down during the 1451b. match at Comet duals in January. Season 1n Re1J1ew Shenandoah Park Hill Duals Charles City "Comet" Duals Marshalltown Sioux City Duals IHSAA State Dual Meet Tourney State T earn Dual Final Dual Record 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 1st 1st I 2nd1 I 2nd 32,3 I ---·- Sea.son l,fi Re1Jiew Us Them 53 Glenwood 43 44 Harlan 61 52 Carroll Kuemper 59 38 Atlantic 39 64 Red Oak 57 51 Oarinda 57 61 Creston 42 57 Glenwood 33 52 Harlan 43 64 St. Albe.rt 58 55 Carroll Kuemper 48 43 Atlantic 42 73 Red Oak 48 77 Shenandoah 46 72 Oarinda 61 74 Creston 73 69 Denison 57 52 T.J. 53- 77 Shenandoah 50 77 A.L. 55 55 Denison 67 51 Sub-State T.J. 33 42 Sub-Stare Finals Sioux Ory East 72 started off the season on the fore Christmas break, but the team returned after b eak foe sed on the game. winning streak sp As a new at a higher level. "OJach iller pushed the boys to play learn a lot more plays which put our team at a better advantage," said senior Mike W alters. "Opponents dilh1't know what to expect when they played us." The Titans traveled to Sioux City for sub-state, but they did not come home e pty handed. It was an accomplishmeht in itself to have made it so far. The boys finished the season with a winning record of 16-7. ............. - --- Front Row: Jon Kinney, Jason Dick, Justin Gxiper, Andy Sralnck, P1r Debm, A~rnn ~ and Tavis Mc Vey. Row 2: Wes Hor , Ca.sry Ncw•;om, Jcrl'my Pea..he. Jake H.1nscn, • Kemp, Tim Reedy, and Ryan Smith. Row 3: Pat Pmwrs, Chm Pomi:rlcm ju,rm !1trll; I! Srherni ng, Mike Walrers, Cole Ornndfo:kl, ;u1u Chri.s M:il~1it Sports Page designed by Heather Hausen During tip-off seni or Mike Walters jumps higher th an the Glenwood opponent ga ining posession ----- -1·or the Titans. - Jun ior Pa r Powe rs brea ks throu gh Shenandoah defenders to attempt a layup . Junior Cole Urand ield soars over two l ilmwnod defenders while senior Clu·is P<.>mcrlcau wait: for the outcome. I will always Remember "My most memorable moment of the season was our overtime victory against Carrol-Kuemper. I will never forget the intensity in the locker room and the e.xcitement of the boys," said Coach Dan Miller. "I will always remember Coach Miller's intense maddness after each game we won," said senior Chri Pomerleau. "Coach Miller really related to u this year," said junior Andy Sealock. "We could talk to him like he wa ju't a friend and I won't ever forget that." "Our 11 game winning treak was awesome. \Xie r ally felt like we were pbying our best," aid jtmior Ben Scheuring. Boys Basketball Fr <,hman Reben:a Heidanrn1 attempts a lay-up again ·1 a swarm of TJ on-looker .The freshmen were scorers as wdl ,1~ defenders for Lhe titans this Photo hv Lewis Centred iVc1 b Tum Titan defenders. Junior:- Trbha Barntsen and Jill Husz and senior Abby Emsid., fight for tht ball during their matchup with Shennandoah. Plio1o submitted hy Koy Egr_:en Page designed by Ashley Kenealy, Marissa Hough and Shannon Eg~ers ouµh to '.-.top senior Shannon Eggers from driving down the court. Photo by Rachel Sorenson Balance.' Get up off the floor.' Go to the hole/ These phrases could often be heard while walking by the gym doors du1ing the girls' basketball practice. Glancing inside, the girls could be seen working hard at their drills or scrimmaging, while c 1ach Chris Hanafan, red faced, watched intently. "While doing drills everyone works hard and encourages eve1yone else," said jw1ior Aran Tradel. Hanafan hoped that since the girls had worked together as a team for so lona that any newcomers would fall right into place. "When the four freshmen came onto the team, Shannon kind of took us under her wing and showed us all the plays," said freshmen Dani Mescher. The team's skil,l along with their unity, led them to their second conference champion rup in 29 years. Even though the season ended after losing to eventual district winner Sioux City North, their 18-6 record stood as the InOSt \,Vi.11S for a girls basketball team in school rustory. Girls Basketball 111 112 ............. Sportc;; Competing Scoreboard Hawkeye I 0 Northern Division Meet 5/ Harl an Koos Relays 2/1~ Lewis Central Relays 5/8 Lewis Central Co-ed Relays 7/8 C' Council Blu ffs Relays 4/5 :; Glenwood Co-ed Relays 6n !;;' Atl anuc Co-ed Re lays 6/8 Denison-Schleswig Co-ed Relays 7/ D1 sui ct Meet 9/11 Hawkeye I 0 Conference Mee1 State Meet 8/10 15/~ for the Team Even though girls track practice is two hours, some girl on the track team describe track as just a social hour. "Girls are lazy , but that is what track is all about," aid sophomore Amanda Wyatt. Besides socializing, girls are involved in track f r it intense physical conditioning. "A lot of people don't know that track can help you in other sports," said senior Abby En1Sick. "I think that is why our numbers are so low." Track membership has droppes from last year's 20 peopl to a mere 15. Most girls on the team believe it is because of th groWing popularity and interest in soccer. "Soccer has taken most of the girls that wOLJd have usually gone out for track from our team," said En1Sick. "That i why we lose most of our meets, we don't have enough people." Although the Girls Track had its setbacks, the t am nt senior Tennille Thieschaf er, shot-put; freshman Kristy Engle, high jump; and En1Sick, shot-put and discus to state. Front Row: Abby Emsick. Tcnniclle Thicschafcr 2nd Row: Coal Ii R1•11 Frasch!. Jessica Hansen.Coach Jenny Willer. Jenni Wright. Rachel S.th, ,, Coach Joe Ankcnbaucr 3rd Row: Krissy Engle. Rikki SoutharJ. Ana ( 'i •nil, 1.' Dana Neumann 4th Row: Rachel Driver. Megan l .ongmcyer. Jami e l.1111 •1, Stephanie Norlon 5th Row: Dani Mescher.Courtnie Dennis. Amanda\\ 1 .. 11 Scoreboard Northern Hawkeye 10 Meet 415 Ram Re lays 7 I 3 ~ 1-1~~ mo ~ 9/10 Glen vood 718 l::c) CB Relavs 718 LC Co-cd 415 Ram Relay' 718 Trn jan Relays 710 IJcri.;1011 518 '[ J 8110 I hl\11-.cyc I 0 Cnnferc ncc 7110 orlaysoff Hard work and dedication proved to be just what a winning team needed to have a successful season. "Last year the team as a whole was struggling for competition," said (})ach Orr, "but the boys have improved their standings this season." Winning six city titles at the CB-Relays, the team showed that hard work paid off in tl1e end. Juniors Chris Clark, Jeff McQuinn, Ronald Peterson, and ].W. Simmons displayed their team work by winning the title in the Weight-Man Relay. "It's nice having a race just for the throwers," said Clark. "It was the best feeling to win our title at the city meet." By the end of the year, the boys track team had set six new season records including many season bests. The team ended their season by sending senior Chris Pomerleau to the State Meet, 100 meter dash. Senior Michell e Coll ins ets up to retu rn her opponets serve at the cit_· meet held at Roberts Park. Senior Ryan Smith takes a time out to confer with Coach Chris Hanafan about his strategy. New It was time for shorts, tank tops and rackets. Spring and so did the season for tennis! Girls tennis head coach Kurt Mace not only had experience in coaching, he also played tennis on a collegiate level. "He is a very good coach," said junior Mallory Danielson. "He knows a lot about what the game of tem1i.s is about." Despite the small number of participants, the girls managed to start their season by winning their first two matches. "Winning for the first time in a year was a big accomplishment for the team," said junior Alyssa Barr. "It made us confident and work even harder." Since only two seniors remained, many underclassmen were expected to become leaders. "I worked very hard to help out my team as well as the other younger girls," said freshman Jessica Hansen. "We knew ............. that with very few upperclassmen we would have to compete hard 'r." Along with the girls success, the boys showed their talent on thl court. "We started out strong and defeated many tough teams," said seni )f Ryan Smith, "and we are a very competitive team that works wdl together." Due to the boys wirming streak, the crowd got larger. "With more people watching, it made it a lot more enjoyable tli play," said junior Tim Reedy. It took a lot of teamwork and rebuilding for the boys to pull off ~i strong season. "I was unsure about who would play what seed this year, h_'Cau we only had five of the six seeds return," said head coach Chn Hanafan, "The boys managed to pull it off and played very competitn 1.:h against each team." Sports Pages designed by Stacy Porter. Stephanie Norton and Nichol Owens f-ront: Btn Scht·uring, J.J. Wheeler, Steve Harvey, Kyle Ankenbaucr. ·111il We~ Flore~. 2nd: Justn Burgatt. Tim Reedy, Dereck McComas, and Ryan Smith. 3rd: Scott Kemp and Luke Anderson. 4th: Aran Trade! tM.mag:er) ~ Season ixt Revi,ew . °" Us Them 4 Abrahama Lincoln 9 0 Glenwood 4 5 Harlan 8 l Atlantic 8 5 Thomas Jefferson 9 1 Kuemper 9 0 Denison 9 0 Shenandoah 7 0 Red Oak 0 2 Clarinda 4 9 St. Albert 1 8 Sou ix City West 5 Setting up for an ace, junior Luke Anderson serves to his opponet. w Season in Re0i,ew ~ .....D Us 9 9 7 1 9 5 6 7 2 Abrahama Lincoln Them Glenwood Harlan Atlantic Thomas Jefferson Kuemper Denison Shenandoah Red Oak Clarinda 8 3rd Hawkeye 10 Conference 3rd Districts Front: Mallory Daniel:en. 2nd: Al . a Ban- and H II Fin~k Reinder . Katie Sal o, an i Katie Murphy. 4th: L ri Han • and Jessica Han. en. 5th: Traci Matters and ichelle olhn . mber Strohbehn. Sar.t Oavid~on attd Sarah Hull Tennis Junior Alyssa Barr attempts to dig a low ball during the city meet Sports Taking a break from the game, sophomore Brandon Bak.er and juniors Mark Hubbard and Christopher Koch ta lk about how to improve the ir game. Page designed by: Holly Fricke and Michclll' Silva attempting Sophomore-AIMS;'~ Katie Hansen swings hoping her ball will soar through the air ~);~M!illll to eventually land , ... .,, ..... .._, on the green. to hit a birdie, senior Mindy Ward takes the putt. Sophomore Kyle Casson practices his swing before smacking his ball I I Windy weather from that was seen on the course. This season's golf team consr few new faces in the crowd. many under-par scores. "The boys te3111 is playing the back on the course. j ' ' and girls golf teams e weather may have put · 1g starters along with a rovement seen as well as also improved greatly from last year," said Coa fi Lowell Kennedy. I The te8111S developed a few new techni es to keep the scores underpar. Working on playing a good mental game d pa)[ing close attention to the course were a few motives that were used. ''You have to play hole have to have a goods on yourself after one bad hole." Golf 117 118 The season ki~ked off when Lewis Central dominated the city jamboree after ~P beating AL and n and tied with ~aint Albert. The boys soccer teain took on the challenge of stepping up to class 2A. (})mpeting in the larger division meant playing tougher teains. The teain accepted the challenge wit confi ence even thought there were many inexperienced players. "The maj ri of our defense are freshmai1 and the starting goalie is freshman Justin Toole," said s@nior anie Knigge. That inexperience did not show on the field. The teain set many goals for themselves; the main one making it to state. Unfortunately, they did not achieve their goal when 1J defeated them at su ,state, 1-0. llie teain was disappointed but state remains a goal for next year. "I'm really looking forward to next year," said freshman Seth Jackson, "I had a great time.'' Despite their loss to 1], LC caine out with an impressive l Q,3 record. With such a young team and such great success, the next few years look very promising. ............. Sports Page desjgned by: M!chefle S.lva, Dsa Gimdlach and Andrc;1 Hooper Season In Re\J~ew Us T!wm 3 Mt. Michael 1 2 Denison 0 3 Glenwood 2 0 Sioux City North 3 3 St. Alberts 1 1 Riverside 0 6 Kuemper 2 4 Glenwood 2 1 Denison 0 4 Harlan 0 2 AL 1 0 TJ 1 Season 1n Rev1ew Us 7 Harlan 5 Sioux City North 3 Abraham Lincoln 0 Glenwood 6 St. Albert 1 Thomas Jefferson 4 Riverside Denison Council Bluffs Invite Freshamn Mandi Saar, go smiles after retrieving the ball an attempted goal. eyes on the game w e amer Dave Byrne applies icy-hot to loosen her cramped muscle . ............. Sports Glenwood Districts Then't 0 2 1 3 1 2 2 Page designed by Jamie Scott Freshman Courtney Demus attempts to steal the ball as a St. Albeit offender tries to hold on. A Glimpse of the Future T earn building was the comer stone of the girls soccer teams success. Leaders were needed to fill the 1:ipots of older girls who left the teai11. "So far Shannon Eggers ai1d Jessica Lee have stepped up to take on leadership roles," said freslunan Reagan Beckendorf. "Shaimon keeps us motivated ai1d makes sure that everything is orgai1ized." Eggers ai1d Lee helped set an exainple for the younger teain members by directing drills, being vocal, and promoting teain unity, said Eggers. "There are seven fresh1nan starters," said senior Shaimon Eggers. "so the teain will have a lot of talent and experience in the years to come." Because of the teain's solid record throughout past years, success was a tradition. Since the girls get to practice together constai1tly, they have the time to work out ai1y problems ai1d perfect themselves said Lee. "We are a yotmg teain but we have tl1e potential to compete with older teams," said freshman Mandy Saar. "We have been playing together since we were very young. This makes the gan1es go smoothly." Girls Soccer runs the 200 meter ,.. dash , leaving the ;;_ others trailing behind as he Ashley Corbin hurrys along as she runs the 50 meter dash. Ashley was the gold medalist in this event. Hanna Schmidt winds up to launch the shot put. Schmidt placed 3rd at the Special Olympics. • ............. Sports During the Special O lympics at city staduium Tommy Petdresen runs the 50 meter dash, placing first. rithrew just like a rocket ship," said Hanna Schmidt as she finished her final event, the softball I throw. __J Whether it was soccer, basketball or track and field, the Special Olympic competitors were ready for the competition. In addition to bringing home five first places in track anJ field, numerous athletes were sent to State in soccer, basketball, an i bowling. The participants al o traveled to the Thomas Jefferson field house for the basketball egment of the Spc ial Olympics tl 1 compete in dribbling, shooting, and wall passing. Speed dribbling was another event where each contestan1 dribbles as many times possible in one minute. Eulimio lmaz~U1 Ashley Corbin, Thomas Roof, Hanna Schrnidt, and Michael Wzorek competed at the state level for basketball skills. "Swish! Nuttin' but net! I lov baskerball and LC rocb!' said Harmah Schmidt as she talked about her love of the game. Schmidt also competed in the softball thmw and the fif t) meter dash during the track and field portion of Special Ol)mph::. The soccer segment of Special Olympics inch ides having to dribble, execute throw~ins, and goal shots. Everyone who competed in the soccer segment of Special Olympics procecdc tn the State level. As Special Olympics came to an end, gcxx1~bye were to new friends with promises they will see them ;igain nl'xt )t'< r. Page designed by Heather Hausen P'reslur1er1 Soorts f-rom Row: Jeremy Qie, Nate Hasbrouck, Steve Procopio, Dan Barnett, Kyle Lee 2nd Row: Tyler Driver, Justin Cooper, Ryan Cyboron, Zach Paul rd Row: Kyl1:: Casson, Casey Newsom, Mark Diller, Nate Geier, Coach Ry.m Barker Fir t Row: Justin Pomc~oy, Josh R u, Coach Chris Hanafan, Coach Greg K 1l-.::1 t, Kaleb King, J hnny Kursurick 2nd Row: Dan Finn, Brod Bockinstead, .1ltcrs, Ben &·h rds, J -ie Dofner, Brad Stageman, Richard 0-awford, h P.1ulson 3rd R w: Jus ·r Toole Luke TI101nsen, Brady Erickson, Seth ~ , Trent011 Coyle, Ste •c Arlxi0 • st, Kyle Zelodick, Nate Vanderloo 4th 1 l. ase Sosa. An ew Mc nald, Kevin Bogardas, Brad South, Doug 1 ly , Jeff Foutain , Andy Eaison, Dan DeVoss I urner Mnrgm1, Heath Epperson, Andy Kiser, Ben Edwards, and l iz 1d 2n<l Row: Brn<ly Elickson, Doug O'iely, Lucas 1l1ompsen, Ju tin 1n I Pan ( 1ul<len. Fronr Row: Kim Mcferrin, Kayla King, Alyssa Sass, • .<\shley Nie · n, ::Fara Durfey, Beth Sears, Aimee Pickering, Debbie Bach, Ellem. Nuss 2nd Row: Coach John Naunson, Amber Miller, Jikki &!come, Courn-Ue Dennis, Jenny Teague, Carly Frost, Michelle \XI oocls, Ah a Ranney Front Row: Ellen us, Sara Gundlach, Kim Mcferrin, Cc>ach Michelle Spetm<m 2nd Row: Tracey Lauv!I', Ashley Durand, Amanda John.son, Rachel Driver, :\ngela Osrom, Michelle Woods 3rd Row: Jenny Teague, Ka ·la Piercy, Mandy Saar, Katie Boese, Ashley 1le, Sammy Herdes Front Row: Erin Harvey, Am.mda Jolmson, Trace\' Lauver, Ell 'n u , Jessica Hm1scn, Al\. 1 hdl 2nd ,,,,.: >ach T( •111:111, ~legan Lmgm wr, Angda O~l >m, Ricki ,' uth;ml. Shdhr John: 'n. ,'md.ra Wallen. :ara Gundlach 123 Katie truck Wri er Yearbook Holl Fricke nl Writer be auSe I'm the a Y ''Y earlxiok is fun c h up on all the guy and I getJto .catcDylan Davis gossip." ...... umor p 1oto Co-Editor Sam Sn;iirh A(.hrrti.,ing Co-Editor o;,hley Hendrix Vicki Anderson Writer Aimee Pickering Writer Ads Staff "This is the class of 2002 's gift to the school. We wanted to go out bigger than any other class has before, and I think we suceeded. This was much better than any prank ... EVER!" said senior Justin Schultz Senior Stock 2002 went from a small concert after the seniors' last day to a massive production of seven bands, security, t,shirts and hundreds of kids from schools in the area. "Our original idea was just to have Makeshift and Born Yesterday play after school. But then it tun1ed into a huge event," said senior Tyler Bell. The line,up included local bands which in, eluded: Cognent, Unknown, Venaculas, Bon1 Yester, day , Cuterthans, Makeshift and Flurry. Students took the opportunity to crowd surf while members of the band chucked Senior Stock shirts into the crowd. "It was a great way to go out with a bang. I only wish that more people could have caine to see it," said senior Brai1di Rodenburg. "It really was worth all the time the guys put into it." Page designed by Ashley Kenealy The crowd at Senior Stock groves to the music during the conceit. Born Yesterday member Josh Foo, senior, rocks the Bass during one of their songs. Born Yesterday has a punk sound with a Christian message. Photos by Sally Williams Senior Justin Eatherton keeps the beat for Makeshift while singing his solo. Senior Stock 2002 127 JOHN W. KOCOUREK, P.C. ATTORNEY AT LAW 421 W. 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Love always, Mom & Dad "C ous1ns~ ,," Dear Chris, Each night we lay our heads down, we thank God for giving us a child who is everything you could want in a son You have Lro t to life t words from y ..ir fa o ite childrens book. I'll love you forever, I'll like you for olw ;s As long as We re l1v1ng Our baby you'll be.' It is tirr.e for your to fly away, _hr s, and follow your dreams to become anything your heart leads you to be. We have 1ust one request, please fly home oh en Love you forever Mom, Dad & Megan To laugh of ten and much r , o appreciate beauty, To leave the world a bit better ... Bron, keep the laughter close to the surface, faith close to your heart, and the passion burning. You will achieve w hatever you con visualize. We ore so proud of you, and wish you joy each day of your life. Love yo bunches, Mom, Dad, M ing, Chloe, and Emily C ongratulations Joe for your hard w ork! I am very proud of you! Love, Mom Dear Tom, You ore ogift from God, and your love for our Heavenly Father is evident by your faithfulness and obedience to him. You hove the courage of your convictions, and ore not swayed by man's opinion but by the standard of God's word. Tom, you ore peacemaker, and your gentle concern for other is applauded by us in our uncertain world. We love you very much, and ore very-proud of you We know God hos a pion for you, and you will make your mark. Love, Mom and Dad . 78' . Embrace the richness of life Let your dreams touch the sky Love the TRUE and wonderful you Experience the world with amazement See the wisdom in others Respect where you ore and never for get where you come from. Love Always Mom and Dad Lisa, we are so proud of the person you have become. You are a true blessing to us all. Stay sweet and true to your beliefs and you will go far. Love, Dad, Mom, Erica, Sara and Kayla You have given us so many w onderful memories. I look back at the years gone by and see you today, the w onderful person you have become, M y heart fills up w ith pride. I have the best life because I I have you as my son! We're all very proud of your accomplishments. We love you. M om, Shane, Karissa, & Grandma and G randpa Jenkins ............. Ads Born to Rock Congratulations! Love Mom and Vic, Dad and Aileen, and the rest of the family. God Bless You! Remember everything you've learned in these past four years and never forget to "Rock On" through life. ... Rockon ... Thanks for all the memories. We love you. Mom, Dad, & Bridget A kind heart and a winning smile make us love him all the while. You will always have our support. We love you, Mom, Dad, Nolan, Natalie, and Drew From the gentle httle ooy to the outstanding young man, you have a lways made us proud of you Follow your hea.rt, Andrew, and beheve in yourself and your drea.ms will come trua We love you Mom, Dad & MaKayla Reach for the stars! Don't ever forget that you can achieve anything you set your 1nind to. We love you, Dad, Mom, Nathan, Aimee & Blue Bill. As you graduate we celebrate the inquisitive, caring, friendly talented, and polite young man you have become. As you enter your university studies, may you never forget that you are very special to us and will hove our support. You will always be in our hearts and prayers. We feel very proud and blessed to have you as our son. Love. Mom and Dad From your first guitar, from your first piano lesson, and from your first written song, we had faith in YOU! We are proud of you and we love you very much, now and always! Reach for your dreams! We could not have been more blessed in having a daughter like you. Your accomplishments have made us so very proud of you. God has given you so many talents. We pray you will continue to nurture them as you "spread your wings" in continuing on the path God has planned for you. We Love You Very Much, Mom, Dad, and Aaron The jo_ of your arrival- to the prom.ise oft n101Towyou;ve b com a young lady for which w are proud. The tirn.e w hav . hared hav t u hed u.s all. Stay tn1 to yours lf _-our foundation is ·ound- k ep reaching for the tar . Lov Morn, Dad & R agan 'Throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sail. EXPLORE. DREAM. DISCOVER.' We're proud of you, Todd, and we know you'll b successful in life Love ya, Mom. Dad &family DA.RE DEVIL, Congratulations to our little tar baby! Mom&Dad Conguituhhons on accomplishing the biggest obstacle to find you, yet every thing that comes y ouc way will benefit you positively. Love Mont 'B' Dud ''B or:n to R k,,, oc . 1 an1 so proud of the young man you haYe becon1 . Always re1nember ... I'll l0v YOU for Yf'T. 1 like you for always I low· you, A., long as rm. l1vinrr. Morn my baby) ou·n l)t'! A star is born Basking in Us lights, A gift is made And that is you. We love you so much, Mom&Dad Congratulations Jennifer, You have acomplished so much in 'JOUr life and 'JOU will be successful in whatever 'JOU do. Love, Dad, Steph & Dustin Good Luck Alisha. We wish you all the best. Love Mom, Dad & Carrie Footst eps .,_ Your fed wr.re still so t iny I could • believe tho1 you had already I rwd to cnJWf I did my ~t to kup you out of trouble. which wasn' t ensy for one so cwlouJ: and smo.IJ You contillUCd to pirsue 1tap aft<r step and before I lmew 1t you began to walk. Shortly theruf ter you practiced with ound then one day you just started to talk You ga1ne.d confidence. with every step you took and soon b~ to run Kup·ng up with you wos already quite a chall<nge. so this Just ed to our fun I have setn you toke rnany tt~~ 1n your lif£ and I kno,,.. that there ore many more to see. Just pro"'isc me you will always be. true to your he.art, and be what you want to be. Congratulations Becky, we're proud of you! Remember, as you go through life we all have bad hair days once in a while. Love, Mom, Dad, Keith, Kevin & Rachel We have the upmost admiration and respect for your self-discipline, work- ethic and determination. You two are a class ad and deserve all the success you've attained. Abby, you were a surprise from the start and you have continued to surprise us the past 1 8 years . We have really enjoyed watching you grow and succeed in both your sports and you academics. We will miss sitting in the bleachers and cheering for you and your teammates. We wish you the very best at K.U . Go Jayhawks! Love Mom and Dad Always remember- You make us proud just by being yourself, and that's all you ever need to be! God Bless Love Always Mom, Dad. Amy Alison. David & Susan Channing, witty, kind and caring, talented, bright, fun and daring. Take chances, embrace opportunities, and live life to the fullest. You have strength of character to take you far in a world that is yours to explore. We are so proud of you, Daniel! You are the best son imaginable. All our love, Dad, Morn, Melissa &Claire From Kindergarten to High School. The years have flown by. We are all very proud of your accomplishments so far and know that you have a bright future ahead of you. You will be able to accomplish anything that you set your mind to. You have roots and now it is time to try your wings. We will always be here for you and love you very much. Love Mom, Dan, Shelby & Paige Erika, From Daddy's little bathing beauty ... all of his expectations for you have been fulfilled ... We are all so proud of you! to the fabulous young woman you have become, Congratulations, Erika Leigh! We Love You! Congratulations! We are proud of you. Love, Dad, Lori, Rikki and Mac n To our "Nookie B", It has been a joy being part of your life whether it was watching you dance, run track, do drama or play your flute. You have matured to a talented beautiful woman. The world is yours to take. Congratulations and God Bless Love, Mom andDad Tyler, You're a hard worker, you hunt and fish, but most of all you've always loved your cars and trucks! I dont know what more I could ask for. I am very proud to have your for my son. Love, Dad Small dreams, when nourished yield large truths. Go for it! Follow your dreams. Love you "little brother" Veronica You how so many qualities that seem rare these clays, willing to do a hard days work, showing respect when warranted. protection for others especially the old and small ones. accepting re ponsibility. T h ese are such strong characte tistics for a young man. We're proud fo you, we love you and we know the world has no harriers that yoiu can"t climb. You'll go far. Love, Mom & Doyle JUSTIN NICHOLAS JONES YOUR POSITIVE ATTJTJUDE, DETERMI1 ATIO 1, D FAITH IN Goo HAVE SHOW YOU CAN HANDLE LIFES MA ry CHALLENGES. \VE ARE PROUD OF YOU A D YOU '\1LL ALWAYS HAYE OUR LOVE AND SUPPORT. Co GRATULATIONS! vVE LovE You, MoM, DAD & CAt'\JDICE From our little super boy to a ery tall young man, you have always made us very proud of you. Thanks for all the wonderful memories. Good lukc on your future, may it be filled with happiness and success. Follow your dreams. Loe, Dad, Mom, Tom & Jeff Lauren, It seems ]jke only yesterday when your mom, brother and I brought you home from the hospital. Then there were dance classes and preschool. Now it seems we're being asked to hel pick a college. Just remember to slow down and cherish the little things in life and what it has to offer. Love always, Mom, Dad & Chad You have done so very well. Keep up the good work. We are so proud of you always! Love, Mom & Dad ............. Ads Congratulations! May you always follow God and trust in His wisdom. So proud of you! Love, Mom You Go! "Lil bro" Love, Chuck, Rick, Kari & Aaron . ,, , ' . 'j • -- From the moment God blessed us with you, you've been our shining star! You have shown us strength, compasions, laughter, and most of all LOVE So take all this you have shared with us and run after your dremns. WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!! Love, Mom & Dad We are so proud of you. God has truly blessed us. Be happy and enjoy life. We love you, Mom and Dad Alw.ays .a cutie, You've given us lots of love, l.aughter .and memories. We're looking forw.ard to more. Love y.a, Mom, D .ad, Mel iss.a .and Erik Ryan, You're already a success as a great young man. We know with continued dedication and self-confidence, you'll succeed in all the endeavors in life that are really important. We love you and are very proud of you. Love, Mom, Dad &Alex Lynz, You have been & always will be a very special person. Thank you for all the wonderful memories you have given us. Words can not describe how proud of you we are. Keep working towards those dreams & there is nothing you can't accomplish! We Love You! Mom, Dad, Scott, Jared, & Alex Rachel has the most self confidence of anyone we've known, and she'll tell you so! Don't ever change! Love, Mom, Dad and Jay Thank you for never taking the easy way for taking roads others feared & paving new ones w ith your wisdom & dreams. We are proud & amazed of all your accomplishments, honesty, strength & compassion. Remember to give the w orld the best you have, and the best will come back to you. Ross, You have always set high goals for yourself and we've enjoyed seeing you strive for th e goals. You have many adventures ah ad and new goals to set. W e'll be here for you an share your dreat11S. Love, Mom, Dad, and Kim To my Daughter 1& To my Friend: Ash-A-ley I wish I could say that I watched you grow up, but it was just yesterday that you were my little star girl. I blinked & now you're a beautiful young woman My only advice to you would be to follow your heart. It won't steer you wrong. And go for the best, never settle for anything less. I love you and will always be here if you ever need a little push. Thank-you for showing me how to make lemonade, when life has dealt us lemons. I LOVE YOU, Mom, Dad, Emily and DJ Heather, We love you very much and wish you happiness, joy and success! Love, Mom and Amy May there always be work for your hands to do May your purse always hold a coin or two. May the sun always shine on your windowpane. May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain. May the hand of a friend always be near you. May God fill your heart with sladness to cheer you I Love You Mom 2001-2002 Yearbook Staff Bab Beery, Marie Bell, Tyler 26, 75, 96, 107 Bellows, Emily 54, 57 Adrian, Candice 83 Belt, Brandi 46, 64, 66 Alexander, Jennifer 38 Beno, Rebecca 38 Allen,Tracee Beraldi, Robert Almazan, Eutimio 54 Bergantzel, Brooke 46, 76, 77 Almanzan, Javier 54 Betten, Joseph 46 Altic, Kaleigh 46 Beuterbaugh, Kelli 38 Andersen, Victoria 38, 81, 82, 89 ,125 Bible, Amanda 54 Anderson, Luke 20, 38, 40, 80,81, 95, Billman, Audrey 96, 107, 115 Binau, Jennifer Anderson, Nathan 54 Bird, Allen 84 Anderson, Reese 54,80 Black, Daniel 46, 64, 80, 81, 100 Angeroth, Don 84 - Black, Megan 38, 81 Angeroth, T. Leslie 54 Black, Randi Ankenbauer, Joe 84, 100, 112 Blanchard, Nicholas 38 Ankenbauer, Kyle 54, 100, 115 Bleth, Richard 84 Arbogast, Steven 54, 123 Bluford, Derick 84 Archibald, Larry Blum, Brandi 54 Bach, Deborah 46, 81 , 104, 123 Baker, Brandon 46, 116 Baker, Brandy 54, 58 Baker, Richard 38 Balcom, Nicole 54, 123 Baldwin, Samantha 54 Baney, Gregory 46, 64, 96 Barelos, Nicholas 10, 46 , 51 ,96 Barnett, Daniel 8, 46, 66, 96, 123 Barney, Bob 84 Barntsen, Thomas 18 , 26, 30, 64, 74, 76, 77 ,80, 81, 141 Barntsen, Trisha 38 , 64, 81, 99 Barr, Alyssa 38, 64, 7 8, 80, 81 , 99, 107 , 115 Barr, Amy 20, 46, 78, 81 Barrett, Brenda 46 , 64 Bartlett, Chad 38, 40, 116 Bartunek, Jessica 13 , 26, 81 Basch, Cassidy 54 Basch, Jesse 54 Bayless, Samuel Beatty, Gary Beatty, Racheal 46 Beckendorf, Reagan 54, 57, 89, 121 Beckendorf, Robin 22, 26, 31, 81, 92, 107, 124,144 Beckner, Jennifer 8,38,42 , 64, 75 , 83 Blum, Kristin 16, 46, 82, 99,124 Boardman, Emily 9, 38, 90, 92 Boardman, Katie 26 Bockenstedt, Brody 54, 59, 113, 123 Boese, Kathryn 54, 80,121, 123 Bogardus, Kevin 54, 80,116, 123 Bolas, JustLn 26, 96 Bolas, Steven 38, 81 Bolton, Tanja 64, 104 Bond, Julia 38, 40, 88, 89 Bonnett, Stephanie 54, 59, 75, 80 Bothwell, Nick 46 Bothwell, Ryan 95 Bradley, Michael Bridgeford, Robert Briggs, Lester 38 Brightwell, Emily 9, 10, 18 , 20 , 26, 31, 37 , 64,76,80, 140 Brittain, Jerry 54, 58 Brittain, Jessica Brockman, Cindy 84 Brookover, Joseph 12 , 26, 81 , 141 Bruning, Katherine 38 Brunow, Tyler 20, 26, 30, 135, 149 Bueoy, Jessica Buffun, Danielle 54 Burgart, Justin 26,81, 96 , 108, 11 5, 140 Burnett, Jeffrey 107 Burns, Brandon 46 Burroughs, Angela 26 , 62, 89, 107 Burroughs, Nicholas 46, 80 Bush, Donna 84 Buswell, Rachel 54 ,80 Buswell, Rebecca 14 7 Butterbaugh, Charlotte 84 Byers, Crystal Byers, Jeremy Byers, TI1omas Cabrera, Jessica 64, 81 Calleroz, Guadalupe 84 Cain, Jennifer 17, 38, 81, 82,1 24 Campbell, Patricke80, 84, 96 Campbell, Shayla 38 Carberry, Mark 26 Carlson, Amber 26, 83 Carlson, Jacquelyn 10, 16, 18, 20 , 26, 30,81 Carlson, Lauren 46 Casson, Kyle 46, 116,117,123 Champ-Edwards, Nicole 54 Chapman, Elizabeth 54, 80 Chelsey, Jessica 38 Chepetla, Jose 38 Chevalier, Daniel 12, 26 Choy, Matthew 46 Christiansen, Blake 8, 27, 31, 36, 76 Clark, Clmstopher 5, 11, 38 Clark, Kelli 54 ,80 Clark, Logan 54, 113, 81 Clemons, Jake 38, 66 Clemons, Sue 84 Coates, Kalin 27, 66, 72, 73, 74 , 76, 8\ 146 Cockcroft, Ignacio 10, 38, 39, 66 Coe, Jeremy 20, 46, 81, 107, 123 Coleman, Angela Coleman, Mathew 46 Collier, Cassandra Collins, Crystal 46, 64, 81 , Collins, Michelle 27 , 104, 105, 114, 111 Collins, Patrick 27 Collins, Richard 46 Colton, Toni Cogdon, Clmstopher 27 , 137 Conover, Tiffany 20,46, 78 Convey, Sarah Cook, Amber 46 Cook, Stacy Coonce, Aimee 46 154 ............ . Index Index designed by Vicki Andersen and Rebecca Dreager C:OOnce, Kaleigh 64 Cooney, Jacob 19 ,20,38,41 ,64,66,91 ,113 C:OOper, Justin 20, 46, 64, 108, 123 Coppa, Jennifer 9, 38 ,92 Corbin, Ashley 54 Corbin, Haley 54,80 Cordeiro, Ana 112 Cox, Sarah 27, 64, 81 Coyle, Brett Coyle, Trenton 54, 113, 123 Cozad, Michael 16, 55,116,117 Crane, Ashley 46, 64 Crawford, Andrew 38, 73, 100, 113 Crawford, Richard 55, 123 Crawley, Sharon 84, 92 Croushorn, Austin 46, 100, 107 Cyboron, Ryan 18, 46, 64, 96, 123 Cyboron, Steve 38 Dalley, Jesse Dalton, David 4 7 Damgaard, Keith 38 Danielsen, Bradley 22 , 2 7 Danielsen, Mallory 38, 92, 115 Darnell, Kim 18, 47, 78, 81, 96, 121 Dashner, Justin 55 Daub, Carol 4 7 Davidson, Sara 18, 20, 38, 39, 64, 78, 0, 90, 115 Davis, Barak 107 Davis, Dylan 20, 37, 38, 72, 82, 73, 100 J 12 4 , 12 5 Davi , Tiffany 16, 47, 64, 99 D::lwson, Michael 4 7 Deeds, Amanda Dela Cruz, Edward Delahunt, Derrick 4 7 Delaney, Patrick 4 7, 64, 108 DeMarque, Holly 84 Dennis, Courtnie 55, 64, 80, 92, 99, 112 , 121, 123 Deupree , Andrew 4 7 Deupree, Michael 39 DeVoss, Brian 27, 80, 81 DeVo s, Daniel 8, 55, 107, 113, 123 Dew, Craig 84 Dick, Jason 47 , 48, 64 , 75, 108,116 Diercks, Briarme 4 7 , 81 Diggs, Shawn 55 Diggs, Victoria 27, 81, 145 Diller, Mark 47, 64, 123 Dillon, Andrew Dillon, Jenna Dinklage, Lindy 39, 81 , 83, 90 Dixon, Randie Dofner, Jesse 113, 123 Donaldson, Michael 39 Donaldson, Tina 47 Dostal, Nathan Dragon, Michael 5 5 Dragon, Randolph 39 Drake, John 84 Dreager, Rebecca 4 7 , 81 Dresen, Katie 47, 64, 104, 105 Dresen, Kayleen 27, 64, 76, 77, 80, 104 Driver, Amanda 47 ,116 Ori ver, Brian 5 5 Driver, Rachel 57, 80, 112, 123 Driver, Tyler8,47,51,83, 107, 113, 123 Dunham, Jacob 47, 64, 103 Durand, Amber 2 7 Durand, Ashley 55, 59, 121, 123 Durand, Robert 39 Durfey, Tara 47, 64, 92, 123 Durfey, Travis 39 Dusing, Katie 27, 64, 81, 133 Eatherton, Justin 9, 27, 36, 80, 127, 142 Ebke, Christopher 55, 64 Edison, Andrew 55, 113, 123 Edwards, Benjamin 55, 123 Edwards, Jennifer 55,80 Edwards, Joel 54, 55, 58, 64, 80 Edwards, Tanner 55 Edwards, Todd 10, 18, 20, 27, 31, 36, 64, 78,80, 81, 100, 137, 144 Eggers, Shannon 9, 10, 18, 20, 2 7 , 31 , 33, 80, 82, 99, 120, 121, 125,142 Ei vins, Richard Eivins, Tammy Elgan, Christopher 39 Elgan, Cody 39, 96 Elliot, Timothy Ellis, Matthew 39 Ellison, Zachary 100, 113 En1Sick, Abby 10, 20, 26, 27, 30, 78, 100, 112, 113 , 14 7 Englestad, Holly 4 7, 83, 89 Engle, Kristine 5 5, 80, 112 Epperson, Heath 80, 100 Erickson, Brady 5 5 ,80 ,113, 123 Erwin, Jennifer 39 Esparza, Roel 39 Evans, Eric 55, 76, 80, 100,80 Evans, Tristan 39 Exley, Heather 47, 64, 81, 89, 107 Fastnacht, Eric Fastnacht, Troy Feller, Abigal 55, 59,80, 89,116 Feller, Brandon Finegan, Tiffany 55,80 Finn, Daniel 5 5, 123 Fischer, Missy 47, 80, 81, 89 Fiscus, Gary 84 Fiscus, Matt 18, 21, 39, 41, 64, 81, 75 Fitzgerald, Ashley 55 Hanagan, Jason 47 Hal1ive, Laura 82, 83, 139 Hores, Wesley 47, 108, 115 Fontaine, Jacob Foo, Joshua 8, 21, 31 , 64 , 81, 127 Foo, Sasha 5 5 Ford, Joel 2 7 Fountain, Jeffery 55, 57 , 80, 123 Fox, Libby 39 Fox, Ron 84 Frain, Ryan Franks, Ani a Fricke, Holly 39, 78 , 80 , 81, 82, 89, 107, 115,124 Frost, Carly 47, 83, 92, 99, 116 ,123 Fulton, Justin 39 Fulton, Loren 64 Futrell, Jonathon Gamache, Sarah 47 Garcia, Maria Gates, Brian 9, 39, 42, 81 Gates, Carly 55, 64, 80,81 Gaube, Joshua 39 ,116 Geier, Nathan 4 7, 64 , 123 Gerhardt, Brianne 10, 46, 47 , 78, 79, 81,89, 107, 121 Gerhardt, Henry 39, 81 ,116 Index 155 Gibbs, David Gibler, Joseph Goetz, Keith 4 7 Goodman, Nicole 47 Goodman, Stacey 39, 64, 80, 81,116 Gordy, Ashley 39, 83 Goss, Shannon 39, 64, 81 , 99 Gottsch, Carol 84 Graalf s, Kirstin 2 7 Graham, Michael 64, 96 Granfield, Cole 19, 39, 43, 80, 81, 94, 95, 108, 109,116 Grassman, Todd 39, 43, 64, 102, 103, 113 Gregory, Jonathon 39, 96, 100, 113 Green, Shari 84 Griff in, T ristin Grosvenor, Joshua 55 , 64 ,80 Grosvenor, Rachel 39, 64, 90, 121 Gubbles, Eric 39, 81, 100, 101, 113,80 Guilliams, Cory 39, 45 Gulden, Daniel 55, 100 Gundlach, Lisa 10, 18, 20, 27, 78, 82, 81,89,107,125, 142 Gundlach, Sara 54, 55, 78, 121,80, 123 Gutierrez, Gabino 48 , 113 Gutierrez, Vanessa Gwin, David 48, 96, 113 Haas, Jennifer 28, 81, 146 Haas, Stephanie 48, 116 Hagar, Lowell 28 Hagar, Michelle 40 Hallagan, Kohl 5 5 Hamilton, Thomas 84 Hammers, Crystal Hammers, Sheina 28 Hamsa, Heather 48, 82, 89, 107 ,124 Hamsa, Marcy 84 Hanafan, Chris 84, 96 , 114 Haner, Heath 48 Haner, Heidi 39, 83 Haney, Lori 55, 104, 105, 115 Hansen, Jacob 28, 94, 95, 108 Hansen, Jessica 10, 55, 99, 112, 115, 123 Hansen, John 56 Hansen, Katie 48, 64, 99,116,117 Hansen, Krista 48, 76, 77, 81, 83 156 Hansen, Nicholas 39, 42, 100 Hardiman, Jacob 39, 64, 96, 107 Hardiman, Lora 48, 83 Hargis, Jessica 56, 7 8, 90 Harman, Nathan 56,116 Harris, Amanda 39 Harris, Sarah 56, 64 Harter, Courtney 28, 83 Harvey, Eric 56 Harvey, John 40, 9 5 Harvey, Steven 48, 115,123 Hasbrouck, Nathan 48, 107, 123 Hassler, Matt Hauer, D.]. 84 - Hausen, Heather 18, 28, 30, 81, 82, 88, 89, 125,153 Hayes, Eric 48, 103 Hayes, Nicholas 8, 40, 81 , 96 , 107 Hays, Tracy 40 Head, Justin 28, 30, 96, 151 Heckerman, Jamie 48, 49, 81 Heckman, Thomas 84 Heddles, Erin 56 Heddles, Samantha 123 Heideman, Rebecca 16 , 56, 99, 121 Hemmingsen, Richard 28 Henderson, Mark 84 Hendrix, Ashley 28, 35, 82 , 125,153 Hernandez , Enes 48, 66 Hernandez, Luis Hernandez, Martin Higgins, Erin 56, 100 ,90 ,80 Higgins, Jessica 56, 64 Higgins, Katie 40, 64, 78, 81, 99,80 Higgins, Nathan Hildreth, Rachel 9, 28, 31, 92, 93, 99,152 Himes, Andy 40, 83 Hinsley, Kellie 48, 81 Hitchcock, Heather 40 Hitchcock, Nickolas 56 Hooper, Andrea 20, 28 Hough, Marissa 20, 46 , 48, 82, 83, 89 Hourigan, Caylee 48, 83, 121 Hourigan, Megan 40 Housley, Kristin 56 Howard, Erik Howard, Erin Howell, Brandon 48, 64, 96 Howell , Lyndsey 56 Hubbard, Joshua 28 Hubbard, Mark 40,80, 8,116 Hughes, Ashley 40, 99 Hughes, Joshua 48 Hull, Sarah 56, 115 Hunt, Corey 22, 66 Hurst, Jennifer 28 Hurtado, Analu Husz, Jill 16, 38, 40, 81, 99 Huth, Matt 84 Jackson, Bradley Jackson, Devin 48 Jackson, Ellen 10, 18, 20, 22, 26, 28 , 31,64, 78,81,90,91, 112, 149 Jackson, Joshua 48 Jackson, Robert 56 Jackson, Seth 10, 56, 64,80, 123 Jackson, Tasha Jacobs, Erik 28 Jacoby , Allison 56 , 64, 7 6 ,80 James, Larella 84 Jennings, Brandi 48 Jennings, Lindsey 40 Jensen, Angela 48 ,80 Jensen, Christopher 56 ,116 Jensen , Keianna 40 Johnsen, Barbara 84 Johnson, Amanda 56, 80, 121, 123 Johnson, Ashley 22, 28, 148 Johnson, Camayla 80 Johnson, Matthew 16, 22, 28, 64, 145,80 Johnson, Rebecca 55, 56 Johnson, Shelby 56, 123 Johnston, James 28 Johnston, Jesse 40 Jones, Aaron 40, 81, 96, 108, 11 3 Jones, Justin 28, 31, 80 , 81, 149 Jones, Kim 84 Jones, Natalie 40, 90 Jones, Rose 8, 84 Joneson, Jaimi 17, 40, 64, 67, 75, 77 ,80 Joneson, Jeffrey 56 Jordan, Annamarie 62, 77, 83 Joyce, Jessica 29, 124, 153 Jozwiak, Bryan 5, 40, 64, 96 Junior, Douglas 40 Karnish, Jessica 48,80,116 Kasperbauer, Joey Kealy, Lauren 48, 50, 63, 64 Kelley, Shannon 48 Kellogg, Mara 20, 29, 81, 104, 105 Kelseth, Kurtis 29 Kelsey, Joleene 56 Kemp,Scott40,64,80,81,95,96, 108 , 115 Kenealy, Ashley 29, 31, 33, 82,125,146 Kem, Jenn.if er 85 Kile, Nicholas 29, 96, 106, 107 Kilgore , Justin Kilibarta, Kris 5, 85 King , Andrew 37, 40, 64, 72, 74, 77, 81, 143,80 King, Kala 48, 56, 64, 92,80, 81, 123 King, Kaleb 80, 123 Kinney, Jonathon 48, 96, 108 Kipple, Dale 29, 100 Kirlin, Kristy 49 Kiser, Allison 40 Kiser, Andy 56 Klepfer, Julianna 80 Knavel, David 40, 64, 81, 95,116 Knavel, Mary 85 Knigge,Daniel 10, 18, 20 29 31 96, 148 ' ' ' Knoble, Ashley 56, 57, 63, 80, 121, 123 Knock, Beau 51 , 96, 107, 113 Koch, Christopher 40, 64, 81,116 Kocourek, John 56 Koester, Steve 85 Koensler, Anette 92 Kohlscheen, Shawn Kopiasz , Joey 40, 100 Koppold, Matthew 40, 70 Kossow, Ashley48, 99 Krabbenhoft, Jeff 85 Kreger, Kyle 40, 64,80, 81 Kreger, Ruth 85 Kreger, Sarah 56 , 64, 7 6 ,80 Kresl , Crystal 66, 83 K11lt , Johnathon 29, 106, 107 Kybat, Renee 85 Labno, Amy 85 Lainson, Allysa 56 ,80 L'linson, Jamie 40 Lambert, Rachel 29, 64, 76, 81, 83 Landolt, Joseph 48, 100,80 Landricina, Maria 40, 4 2 72, 83 Lane, Kory 56 Lara, Kenya 48, 59 Larison, Steven 56 Larsen, Dale 56,80 Larsen, Latacia 48 Larson, Kevin 49,116 Lasher, Shawna Lauver, Traci 57, 120, 121, 123 Lauver, Trent Laver, Jennifer 49, 64 Laver, Jessica 10, 18, 30, 29, 90, 91 Lee, Jessica 38, 40, 100, 121 Lee, Kyle 49, 123 Lehmer, Sal1u11a 57 Lemaster ,Lindsey 40 Lester, Kelly 49, 64 Lewis, Frank 85 Levvis, Kari 85 Lewis, Katie 41 , 77, 92, 9 3 Lewis, Peggy 85 Lich, Molly 57 ,80 Lincoh1, Brent 57 Lincoh1, Kathie 8, 85 Lindaman, Brent 29, 63 ,80 Lindaman ,Kendra 16, 5 7 , 64, 90, 91 ,80 Lindsey, Mason 95 Linkenhoker, Adrienne Long, Travis Longmeyer, Dawn 49 , 64, 78, 81, 82 , 104,124,125 Longmeyer, Megan 57, 100, 112,80,123 Loose, Andrew Loose, Britney 49 Lopes, Sandra 85 Lynch, Brenna 18, 46, 48, 49, 78, 79, 82, 90, 91,124 Mabbitt, Chiistopher 2 9, 108 Mabbitt, Emily 49, 64 Mabbitt, Kyle 57 Mace, Bernice 85 Macke, Heather 41 Maln1ke, Brian 29, 96, 113 Manriquez, Michelle 49 Martin, O:mnie 85 Martinez, Abraham 29, 36, 95 Martinez, Ian 18, 20, 29 , 95 Mason, Brandon 81, 107 Mason, Robert 49 Mass, David 41 Mass, Jared 57 Massey, Keith 85, 107 Massman, James 20, 21 , 26, 29, 81 Massman, Paul 85 Mathis, Jessica 21 , 23, 29 Matters, Traci 16,49 , 64 , 99, 114, 115 Mattox, Taralee 41 Mauer, Adam41, 100, 113 Maves, Khodie 57 ,80 May, Mark Mayberry, Monica 85 Mayer, Richard 10, 20, 23, 29, 96, 106, 107 Mayer, Seanna 57 Maynard, Jeffrey McCammond, Joshua 57 ,116 McComas, Derek 41, 43, 80, 95, 96, 115 , McCoy, Christopher McCoy, Jason 10, 18 , 29, 31, 96, 113 142 McCoy, Patrick McCoy, Shane 49, 51 , 96 McDaniel, Andrew 29 McDonald, Andrew 57, 75 , 123 Mcferrin, Kim 21, 57, 81, 92, 93, 107' 80, 81, 123 Mcferrin, Ross 29, 37, 66 , 78, 80, 95, 96, 107 , 113 , 152,80 McGinn, Sean 29 McKem, Megan 41 , 83 McKem, Melissa 16, 55, 57 McManus, Emily 41, 64, 92, 96 McLaughlin, Tom 85 McMullen, Daniel 49, 64, 100, 113 McNeal, Manda 29, 152 McQuinn, Dawn 29 McQuinn, Jeff 11, 41, 64, 96, 107, 113 McVey, Tavis 41, 108 Index 157 McVey, Tracy 8, 22 , 41 , 85, 88 Mc Vey, Zachary 41 McWhorter, Kevin 18, 37, 41 , 64, 72, 78 , 95 Meiers, Michael 49 ,80 , 81 Meissner, Shannon 4, 78, 81 , 82, 99 ,124 Melby, Tommy 49 Mescher, Danielle 57, 59, 64, 78,80, 100, 112,80 Mether, Derek 47, 49, 64, 72, 81,116 Metteer, Jack Metzger, Kimberly 29, 64, 150 Miedl, George 41 Meidl, Heather 57 Miller, Amber 57, 81 , 116,121 ,123 Miller, Brandon Miller, Calvin 49 Miller, Dan 85, 109 Miller, Karen 17, 41 , 89 Miller, Melissa 41 , 64, 81 Millhollin, Brandon 12 , 31, 32, 64, 74, 91 , 100 Moe, Andrea 49 Moe, Laura 41 Moore, Emily 57 Moore, Joshua 49, 96 Morgan, Amber41, 80, 82 , 92, 99 ,125 Morgan, Danielle 57, 121 ,80 Morgan, Drew 32, 64, 126 Morgan, Turner 57, 64, 67, 75 , 126 Morris, Max 57 Morrison, Ray Mose, Alicia 57 Moss, Benjamin 32, 66 , 96, 107 Moss, Jack 49 , 107 Mudra, Tanner 57 Mullen, Brandi Murphy, Jillian 32 Murphy, Katie 20, 21, 32, 81, 82, 11 5 ,125) 140 Muta, Kim85 Navarrete, Jessica 57 Neal, Nicki 49, 81, 82, 83 ,125 Nelson, Ashley 55, 57, 123 Nelson, Brandon 57 Neumann, Dana 66, 11 2 Newsom, Casey 22, 49, 51 , 96, 108, 113, 123, 126 ............. Index Newson, Kyle 30, 32, 96 Nguyen, Ha Uyen 32 Nguyen, James 80, 113 Nguyen, Oyen Phuong 80 Nielsen, Dana 41 Nielsen, Laurie 85 Nihsen, Ashley 49 Nightser, Kira 49 Nocita, Tyler 41 Norris, Kristine 41 Norton, Stephanie 41,64,82,92, 112 ,124 Nuss, Ellen 57, 64, 80,92, 123 O'Hara, Nolan 41 Oliphant, Richard 85, 96 O'Neal, Douglas 96 O'Neill, Adam 32 O'Reilly, Douglas 57, 59,116, 123 Olsen, Mary 41 Olsen, Michael Olsen, Timothy 49 Olson, Tilaina 80 Orr, Duane 85, 96 , 113 Osborn, Angela 57, 121, 123 Osborn, Jessica 32 , 100, 151 Otis, Jackie 20 , 41 Otis, Robert 49, 50 Otto, Cole 49, 83 Overstreet, Shannon 32, 64 , 81 Owens, Joshua 96 Owens, Nichol 41, 82, 89 ,1 25 Pace, Steven 57 Padilla, Barbara 85 Padilla, Steve 85 Palmerton, Kevin 57 Paulsen, Amanda 49 Paulsen, Ricky 57 , 71 , 11 3,1 23 Paulson, Travis 10, 18, 20 , 32 , 96, 106, 107) 147 Paulson, Trent 10, 18, 20, 30, 32 , 71, 96 , 107) 147 Paulson, Zach 49 , 96, 123 Pearey, Eric Pearson, David 32, 81 Peck, Mary Anne 85 Pedersen, Thomas 57 Penner, Megan 45, 107 Penney, Shawn 5 7 Peregoy, Kassandra 41 Peterson, Dustin 58 Peterson, Ronald 41 , 4 3 , 96, 11 3 Peth, Ashlee 5, 20, 32 , 62, 75, 76,81 144 Petri, Nicole 49 Petsche, Jeremy 49 , 81 , 96 , 108, 113 Philmalee, Renae 58 Phoenix, Jason 96, 113 Pickering, Aimeel 6, 19 ,49 ,92 ,99 , 123, 125,134 Pickering, Randi 9,19, 32, 70, 99 , 143 Pidgeon, David 58 Piercy, Kayla 58, 123 Piercy, Sarah 41 , 104, 121 Plumer, Samantha 41 Points, Chase 41, 95 Pomerleau, Bruce 41 , 81 , 100 Pomerleau, Christopher 10, 18, 20, 30, 32, 78, 96, 108, 109, 113, 140 Pomerleau, Megan 18, 58 Pomeroy, Justin 107, 123 Poore, Heather 58 Porter, Felicia Porter, Stacy 42, 82,124 Pospisal, Gregory 32, 137 Powers, Patrick 4 2 , 4 3 , 108 , 109 Prichard, Courtney 32 Probst, Joshua 58, l 00 Procopio, Nicholas 42 , 64, 95, 96 Procopio, Steven 50, 64, 123 Provines, Micah 20, 31, 32, 36, 64, 78. 81) 100, 137 Purcell, Paul 32 Putnam, Courtney Queen, Josh 42 Radtke, Doug 23, 85 Randolph, Casey 42, 95 Randolph, Miles 32 , 96 Ranney, Alyssa 58 , 92, 123 Ranney, Danielle 42, 92, 93 Rathke, Kaila 50 Rau, Joshua 58, 123 Redeker, Jessica 32 Reedy, Timothy 42, 45, 95, 108, 115 Reicks, Jeffery 100 Reicks, Jonathan 21 , 100, 113, 150 Reida, Robin 85 Reinders, Heidi 32, 81, 92, 115 Reiss, Aaron Renaud, Ahsha 32, 78, 79, 81, 90, 91, 146 Rhoades, Ann Richter, Dani 4 2 , 90 Rief, Richard 50 Riehle, Sara 58, 75, 89,80 Ring, Andrew 17, 32 Roan, Travis 33, 67 Roberts, Lance Roberts, Matthew 42 Robey, Jared 42 81 Robey , Travis 42, 64 Robinson, Jason Rochholz, Jaimee Rodenburg, Brandi 18, 30, 33, 64, 76, 81,82, 141 Rodenburg, Joshua 33 ,64, 80, 150 Rogers, Jacob 58,80 Roof, Dustin 4 2 Roof, Thomas Root, Jeremy 33,96 Ross, Justin 5, 50, 51, 96 Rostennundt, Gabriel 38, 42, 43, 78, 80, 96 , 107 Rowe , Christy 16, 4 2 Rr to, Marina 42 Rubio, Ashley Ryba, Julie 42, 100, 107, 121 Rylee, Kathleen 12, 33 Sarr, Mandy 57, 58,80, 120, 121, 123 Sabatka, John Sadler, Heather 58 Safarik, Stacy 33 Salvo, Christopher 50 Salvo, Katie 33, 67, 81,115 Salvo, Lea 50, 81, 99 Salvo, Rachel 10, 20, 42, 43, 78, 81, 92,99 , 107, 11 2 Samuelson, Joe 58 Sandberg, Megan 4 2 Sanders, Donald 3 3 Sass, Alyssa 58,80, 123 Sass, Shayla 42, 81, 83, 92,116 Saunders, Matthew 42 Savick, Catherine 42, 64 Sawyer, Charles Schaben, Danielle 50 Scheffel, Melynda 50, 81 Scherer, Angela 4 2 Scherer, Laura 4 2 Scheuring, Benjamin 41 , 4 2, 81 , 108, 109, 115 Schierbrock, William 33, 80, 81, 116 Schimmel, Tara 58 Sclunader, Jaimie 58 ,80 Sclunidt, Haiu1ah 22, 33 Sclu1eider, Christina Schomburg, Bruce 85, 102, 103, 104 Schultz, Ai11ai1da 4 2 Schultz, Brittany 58 Schultz, Cassie 58, 59, 64, 73,80 Schultz, Justin 9, 33, 37, 96, 126, 145,80 Schultz, Kristin Schultz, Michael 42 Schulze, Jemnfer 42, 81, 90, 121 Schumam1, Daniel 42 Schutte, Allison 57, 58, 90 Schutte, Audra 17, 42, 92, 96,80 Scislowicz, Joseph Scott, Jainie 18, 20, 30, 33, 78, 81, 89, 124,151 Scott, Kathern Seager, Donald 33 Sealock, Ai1drew 10, 42, 43, 96, 108, 109 Sears, Beth 5, 50, 64, 92 Seavey, Justin 50, 64 Senter, Alicia 50, 63 ,80 Seydlitz, Jennifer 50, 64, 81, 100,80 Shanks, Emily 54, 58, 64, 80 67,90,91 Shaw, Matthew 100 Shaw, Steve Shea, Samuel 50 Shepard, Ross 10, 18, 26, 33, 96, 145 Shierbrock, William 64, 14 3 Sheridai1, Amanda 50, 81 Shriver, Bev 85 Shorey, Laura 21, 31, 33, 76, 77, 100 Shorey, Pamela 48, 50, 64, 67, 67, 76, 81) 83, 100 Showers, Nathan 58, 81 Showers, Ryan 13, 50, 81, 127 Sillau, Francis 33, 64, 76,80, 81 Silva, Archie 50 Silva, Daniel 58 Silva, Michelle 42, 82,124 Silva, Stephanie Simmons, Joel 42, 96 Simonin, Rachel 50, 64,80, 81 Singbeil, Katrina 33 Slaughter, Ashley 4 3, 64 Smetana, David Smith, Ainy 33, 64, 67, 76, 81, 83 S1nith, Halicia 41, 43, 76, 81, 83 , 92 , 100 S1nith, James 106, 107 S1nith, Jesse 43, 100 S1nith, Kathleen 58 ,80 S1nith, Ryan 33, 95, 108, 114, 115, 151 Smith, Samantha 30, 33, 34, 104, 105 ,125 S1nith, Trivis 58 Smits, Melinda 50 , 62, 64 , 81 Smolinski, Adam 80 Smolinski, Sara 50 Smook, Joshua Snell, Alyssa 58, 115 Sorensen, Rachel 17 , 34, 64, 74, 82, 89' 107,124 Sousa, Chase 58 , 80,113, 123 South, Bradley 56, 58, 81, 113 ,123 South, Dennis 85, 99 South, Kacy 43, 64, 81, 99 South, Kyle 34, 64, 67, 99 Southard, Nathan 18, 34, 81, 148 Southard, Rikki 57, 59, 112, 121, 123 Stepman, Aiu143, 92, 93 Stageman, Bradley 59 , 64, 113 ,80 ,123 Stanfill, Adam Stanfill, Jolene Stange, Austin 34, 143 Steger, Dai1 85 Stellish, Susan 50 Stevenson, David 50 , 100 Stewart, Lineva 50 Stewart, Tiffany 43 Stinson, Lauren 34, 81, 150 Stinson, Willie 59, 64,80 Index 159 Strand, Amy 31, 34, 82, 89,124 Stratton, Jennifer 85 Strohbehn, Amber 50, 78, 81, 90, 115 Struck, Katie 43, 77, 81, 82, 92,124 Stuhr, Joshua 51, 80, 96, 107 Sulentic, Amy 43, 81, 90 Sulentic, Kyle 43, 102 Summy, Amanda 38, 43, 64, 78, 120, 121 Sutton, Brandon 43 Swanson, Christine 51 Swett, Amanda 51, 121 Swisher, Travis 59 ,80 Swolley, Lisa 34, 81 , 92 1982 wa' the computer. Taylor, Jamie 51, 64, 81, 104, 105, 112 Teague, Jenny 59 , 81, 123 Terry, Mark 43 , 81, 121 Theischaf er, Tennille 22, 34, 64, 81 , 99, 112 Theischafer, Todd 51, 64, 67, 113 Thomas, Lauren 59, 78, 79, 104,80 Thomas, Nathan 22, 30, 34, 64, 107 ,80, 81 Thompson, Ellen 41, 43, 64, 66, 81, 88, 89 Thompson, Justin 43, 96 Thompson, Rachel 51, 64, 81, 99 Thomsen, Gene 85 Thomsen, Kathy 85 Thomsen, Lucas 59, 123 Thornton, Sara 43, 64, 76, 81, 83 Tomford, Adam 59 Toole, Justin 18 , 54, 59, 64, 78,80, 123 Trade!, Aran 18, 36, 43 , 64, 99, 115 Triplett, Bradley 34, 67, 96 Tsuji, Christopher 51 , 64, 7 6 Tsuji, Samantha 58, 59 Tweedt, Katherine 59 ,80,116 Vanderloo, Nathan 59 , 107 , 113,123 Vannausdle, Mathew 51 Vannordstrand, Patrick 59, 64 , 75 , 76, 77 , 78, 79,80 160 ............. Index Vaughn, Dawnelle Vazquez, Guadalupe 59,80 Versch, Scott 51 Vest, Justin Villareal, Cristal 59 Vincent, Daimy 51 Voltmer, Elizabeth 59 Volzer, Jacob 59 Volzer, Melissa 4 3 Vrba, Amm1da 64 Wallenberg, Colleen 85 Wallenberg, Gail 85 Wallin, SaI1dra 59, 121,123 Wallin, Sara 51, 66, 116 Walters, Jeffrey 59 Walters, Michael 34, 96, 108, 109, 149 Wandersee, Marilyn 85 Ward, Mindy 22, 30, 34, 104, 105, 107, 116,117 Ward, Tobyn 107 Warner, Christine 59, 64 ,80 Warren, Brian 59, 116 Watson, Karen 50, 51, 64, 78, 82,124 Watson, Phillip 34, 126 ,80 Way, Jason 81 Way, Jeremy Weilage, Melissa 17 , 43, 42 , 64 Wentz, Sue 85 Westlake, Michael 17 , 34, 96 Wheeldon, Bormy Wheeldon, Jay 96 Wheeler, Jon 51, 115 White , Joseph 51, 64, 67 , 75 , 76,80 Whitney , Jill 59, 89, 107 ,80 Whitt, Byron 34 Whittington, David Wickershain, Krista 59, 104 ,80 Williams, Sally 20 , 34, 104, 107, 141 Wirth, Eric 43, 64 , 81 Wood, Amy 43, 39, 67,80, 81 Wood,Erika34 , 36,64, 90, 148 Wood, Mindy 20, 34,80, 81 Woodard, Tera 43 Woods, Michelle 59 ,80, 123 Woods, Tricia 43 Woodward, Christina 84, 85, 89 Workm8l"l, Lyndsay 33, 34,81,82, 124,152 Wright, Jennifer 43, 45, 92, 11 2 Wright, Kristi Jo 59 ,80 Wyatt, AmaI1da 51, 78, 79, 81, 112 Wymore, Matthew 9, 22, 23, 30 , 34 Wzorek, Michael Yakel, Zach 59 Yates, Justin 34, 96 Yelton, Carrie Y( -:um, Nick 59 Zaloudek, Kyle 59, 123 II 11 II II Ii 11 II 11 11 11 II i1 II 11 II II I Now this is not the end. 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Language A language of the resource English Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. 2002 Lewis Central High School Yearbook 2002 Annual LCHS Lewis Central High School schools Yearbook https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/a3b443978328224c5d331c442220172b.pdf 04769a683d3ca1c3765953083e2ce250 PDF Text Text BEING together Table o contents Mind 4 Spirit 66 All of us 102 Mind sody Being Together Spirit Dimensions Volume 36 2002 St. Albert High School 400 Gleason Ave. Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Enrollment: 230 (712) 328-2316 www.saintalbertschools.org Title Page 1 Being Together. .. A yearbook is a collection. A collaboration of words and pictures in an attempt to recapture moments. A space in time when five-minute passing periods meant freedom, when teachers sometimes seemed evil, and lunch was 25 minutes of paradise. is yearbook is a collection, meant to remind you of those times. Times of Being Together. Together we develop our individual minds. We take with us tiny bits and pieces of knowledge, but more than that we take bits and pieces of each other. Our mental development is contingent upon our experiences with each other. Together we condition our bodies until the simple, involuntary act of breathi ng is difficult. We spend hours drenched in sweat perfecting the necessary skills needed to succeed. We experience triumphant victory along with humbling defeat. Together we follow our teams. We stand behind them filled with spirit in Superfa n gear. We set up and participate in Masses, give blood, organize fund-raisers and fast for a day. We spend all day together at school onl y to pend the rest of the night together, at practice, a game, on the phone, or just veggi ng out at each other's houses. The size of our school leaves nothing in the dark. We know more about each other than many of us wou ld like. We remember such genera l aspects of peopl e as names and hair colors. Even stranger we take with us spec ifi cs like a person s fav orite gum or the ir a ll ergy to peanuts. Together we are one. Mind Body and Spirit we are St. Albert. A being is composed of essentia lly a mind, a body and a spirit. Togethe r we are the being o f St. Albe rt. Indi viduals don't make teams, crowds or classes. This year and thus the ingredi ents of this yearbook are a collection of Be ing Together. Managing Yearbook Editor, Angela Roux The Superfans show off their gear at the girls and boys varsity basketball do ubleheader against Lewis Central. (pho to by Brook e Hotz) 2 Opening Mind Body Spirit Right: Junior Michaela Ring wo rks diligently in Mr. Tom Heithoff's study hall. She proves that some students actually acco mplish som ething in study hall. (pho to by Tlleresa Farrage) Girl and guy d ance team m embers show their spirit while cheering for the girls basl{etball team . The girls ended in victory against Frem o nt Bergan; it must have been the crowd 's influence . (p llo to byTl1 eresa Fa rrage) Junio r Aaron Seitz skill fully brings the ball down the co urt against his TJ opponent. (p llo to by Tll eresa Farrage) Le ft: Sopho m o re Alyssa Gilliland prepares to t hrow the ball d own the lane ho ping for a strike. (pho to by Brook e Hotz) Opening 3 Mind Together We Understand The sound of lockers opening (and, well, sometimes not opening) and shutting, the eerie silence wh ile taking a test, and the way the cafeteria will always have a dull roar in the background. At the beginning of the year we all have nice clean lockers, the new notebooks, pens and pencils, those perfect folders, and maybe a great new bookbag. By the time summer comes around we have turned the lockers into trash cans, notebooks have no paper left, where did the pens and pencils go, had to tape those perfect folders, and the bookbag definitely needs a washing. School is the place where students come together and learn to be friends and classmates. :res_hman Shane Bendgen sits m history class . He listens intently to Mr. Hank Easterling. (photo by Lindsay Banks) Right: Senior Angela Roux makes the Span ish calender. This job is given to the seniors taking Spanish 4 . ' - (photo by Theresa Farrage) 4Mind There wo uld be no school without the student and the different personalities that make it up. Sometimes we learn things in the silli est of ways. One student may ask the dumbest que tion, but it helps you to understand the as ignment so much more. During study hall before a te t someone may help you to learn everything you need to know to pull it off. There are always those clas es you love, you hate, and you have to take. Although tudcnts may put off during their homework or not listen to their teachers omehow we will look back and rea li ze that the teachers we have grown to love have expanded our minds in ways we never dreamed possible. Clockwise from left: Senior Jennifer Montagne rolls ink on to her print. (photo by Li z Regan) Freshm en Kam a Bergeron and Daniel Fischer work o n their phsyical science . (pho to by Morgan Hannan) Junior Mary Kay Caniglia helps junior Zac Gradoville with his trigonometry . (photo by Theresa Farrage) Soph om ore Angie Gaul reads the Iliad d uring her English class . (ph oto by Lindsay Ban l\s) M ind s Economy Between classes, practices, games, concerts and at least somewhat of a social life, it is hard to believe that any high school student would have time to eat, let alone work a part-time job. However, students are employed throughout the community. From grocery stores and retail to helping the elderly and lifeguarding, many students work to pay for movies, dinner, gas, shopping and numerous other expenses. Working a part-time job in high school also gives you the opportunity to find out what type of career you may desire to go into after graduation. Sophomore John Schmidt fills up his gas tank at Conoco after school one day.(photo Junior Jeremy Kruse counts out his drawe r while getti ng ready to close up Drug Town for the night. Kruse worked a bout 15 hours a week at Drug Town a nd made $5.75 an hour. Minimum wage was $5. 15 a n hour.(ph o lo by Sara Harp er) 6 Economy Freshma "' n Brian Bissell sacks groceri es a t the Hy-Vee Groce r) Store. Hy-Vee was one of many loca l stores that employed slude nts.(photo by Jeremy Kr use) sophomore Angie Gaul and Senior Jacl\ie Hodson eat dinner after the boys state basketball game in Des Moines. "I love going out to eat, " said Gaul, "but sometimes it's just so exp ensive that I can ' t afford it." (photo by Stephani Eckley) _J _J w .... Junior Sara Harper browses the shelves lool\ing for the perfect shade of mal\eup. Due to a downturn in the economy, Drug Town discounted its entire stock of m al\eup in order to cl ear the shelves for a more practical invento1y. (pho to by J eremy /~ru se) Freshman Andrew Burkey contemplates a purchase from Mrs. Mary Morrow at the concession stand after school. You could buy everything from candy and pop to ice cream and mozzarella sticks from the Booster Club after school and during home games.(photo by Th eresa f a rrag e) How much money do you ...---------- spend on average each week on fast food? Justin Belt "I probably spend about $15 a week, Burger King is the best. " Zach B1ummer "I eat Burger King all the time . .. . I probably spend a lot more than I should. If I had to make a guess, it would be around 20 bucks." Alyssa Gilliland "I try not to eat fast food a tot, but I guess maybe $5 ." Josh Ryan "Considering everyone knows I'm the cheapest guy ever, I use co upons every chance I get." Economy 7 -. 8 Faculty John James President Gloria Blum Bookkeeper Tim Vogel Study Hall Jonna Andersen Principal Dean Bragg Counselor Parker Pieri Kathy Wi llcuts Development Ken Schreiber Asst. Principal Mary Fisher Religious Education Rachel Bell Betty Fox hoven Jr. High Coord inator Adam Kuhl Asst. Ac ti vities Director Ta rra Beyer Theresa Beauchamp Main O ffi ce Joy Ne lson Technology Coordinator Ruth Bias Ann Coombs Bob Gosch Faculty The fac ulty, the people who make everyday Ii fe at St. Albert possible. We never knew what uncertainty the day may bring, but there was one thing that students could count on every morning. That would be the smily faces of the fac ulty as they thought up their next assignments to grace us with. As students we should feel lucky that we are taught by the kind of people that we have here. The kind that put the students' interests ahead of Using what little fre e time he has, Mr. Hank Easte rling prepares for his next class. (pho to by Sarah Vog el) Shad Coppock Hank Easterling Tom Heithoff Fr. Phil Hobt their own. This place becomes more than an institution . For many, it's a home. There is a certain atmosphere that you can't get anywhere else. It is a closely knit community, a fami ly. The people responsible for this atmosphere are the faculty. The people that work here day in and day out to make our days even the sli ghtest bit better. They go out of their way to help us, and even if we don't admit it, it means a lot. Ms. Trudy Finnegan holds a discussion in one of her senior classes. (photo by Lindsay Banks) Christina Elf Trudy Finnegan Drew Kruzich Mike Larsen Mr. Drew Kru zich tells his students how it is, as he instructs his history class on its current activity. (photo by Lindsay Banks) Mr. Lee Spa nn keeps the choir toge the r in one of the a ll-school Ma sse s. (p ho to by Theresa Farrag e) Faculty 9 10 Faculty Carter Leeka fjlOPERTY or -~ _ ,. /,~ Penny LeVier Cook Robinson Luke Jeanette Masker Cook Patrice Mad ison Pat Nelson Cook Deb McG uire Donna O 'Connor Cook Ken Mchsling Brian Cihacek Custod ian Jack Fauble Custodian Harold Russell Custodian Fr. Charl es Kott as St. Peter's Erv Lich Custodian Fr. John Bertogli St. Patrick 's Fr. Rapheal Masabakhwa St. Patr ick's Danny Life Custodian Fr. Thomas Crowley Queen of Apostles Fr. Paul Monahan Holy Rosary Bob Marsh Fr. Kenneth Gross Holy Family Shelly Reese Custodian Fr. Dan Kirby St. Patricks/Columbanus Faculty 11 Academics Every day we move from class to class trying to ignore the 45-minute periods between our social time with friends. We spend seven seemingly miserable hours listening to teachers, only to realize that the classes we have grown to appreciate have taught us a multitude of priceless lessons. Ms. Christina Elfs not-socuddly additons to--the classroom brought a little bit of the Discovery Channel into Biology class. The British Literature classes read "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkein, which coincided with New Line Cinema 's release of"The Lord of the Rings." Which brought the written characters to life on the silver screen. Juniors Zach Brummer, Amanda Boyer, Brandon Swanson and Jake Mescher listen intently and study through their notes during French class. (ph o to by TeriLee Mescher) Senior Amber Gaul tries to concentrate o n her trigonometry ho meworl\ during a busy study hall. Study halls are used to keep up o n each other's li ves, studying and homewo rk. (pho to by Lindsay Banks) 12 Aca demics Sophomore Eric Murphy wraps the biology class snake, Kaa, around his necl\. (ph o to by Lindsay Ba nks) So phomores Kevi n Lo rkovic and Paul Roche ll e discuss an equation during Algeb ra II . "Math is really hard , but I'm actually having fun with It this year," Rochelle said . (pho to b.IJ U ndsa.!J B11 nks) Junior Mic helle Eppe rson sl<.etches a self-portrait during Art II c lass. "I love art, it gives m e a breal\ from all of the stressful c lasses during th e day. It's a good time to just relax and relieve stress by drawing," Epperson said. (pilo to /Jy J essie Frueh) Junior Julie Meidlinger cleans a test tube before finishing the rest of her experiment in chemistry. Chemistry students performed experiments for nearly every chapter they studied during the year. (p il oto by Lindsay Banks) Senio r T ny Kimble lool<.s for tools in the atmosphere shelter, such as thermometers and other testing equiptment, d uring Ecology c lass. Ecology was a new course added to the science curri culum. In it students learn ed abo ut the e nvironment and what affects it. (pll oto by Theresa Farrage) Left: J unio r Laura Swatzl\e and sen ior Jason Endelicato test to see how sod ium c hloride dissolves in wate r during an experim ent. In c hemistry, students study how elem ents react w ith eac h o the r.(plloto by Lindsay Banks) Academics 13 Graduation One last time, 57 seniors gathered together to put on their caps and gowns. Some accepted it with relief and joy while others could hardly hold back the tears. It's a time when the past is hard to let go but the future holds no boundaries. There were three senior valedictorians: Stephanie Bau~ert , Erin Walsh and Paul Webering. Walsh, le.eying not a dry eye in the house, said, "I could leave you with some really deep quote like be the change you want to see in the world but instead I ' ll leave you with the advice your mother gave you on the first day of kindergarten when our journey together began. Don' t be afraid, just be yourself. Play nice and remember to share. Have fun. Learn a lot. I'm sure you ' II do great and finally I love you." The graduation choir sings "Like an Eagle." The song was sung in conjunction with the class motto from the song "Freebird" by Lynyrd Skynyrd.(photo by J ulianne Friedrichsen) Erin Walsh delivers her speech while her fellow valedictorians look on. The three worked diligently throughout high school to earn this honor and the chance to speak at graduation.(pho to by J eremy Kruse) 14 Graduation Megan Kenne beck proudly displays her diploma.(plwto by Jeremy Kruse) Senior Class Secretary Chad Hannan gives the invocation to open the ceremony. Hannan was a ble to select his own material for the praye r.(photo by Je remy Kruse) The girls toss their caps just after being announced the graduating class of 2002. The guys didn't participate in the cap throwing hoping to mal\e the girls look dumb. Oh well. they didn't get their picture in the yearbool\.(p/1010 by J eremy /\ruse) Theresa Farrage receives her diploma from Bishop Joseph Charron while shaking his hand. The bishop attends all the graduations in the dioce s e.(pho to by J eremy Kruse) Brent Lorkovi c and David Mann, followed by the rem ainder of the senio r guys, prepare to m arch in to none other than "Pomp and Circumstance. "(pholo by Julianne Fri edrichsen) Left: Josh Headley and J essi ca Hutc heso n walk in with smiles o n ther face and tassels o n the right. Led by Se nio r Class President Paul We bering, the seniors m oved the tassel to t he left after receiv ing their diplo m as.{pholo by Julianne Friedrichsen) Graduation 15 Academics Academics are the forgotten aspect of school. It seems odd that we forget to study or do our homework. Isn't that the whole point of school? School involves much more than studying and sitting in classes all day long. Many of us get involved in sports, band, Freshmen Ashlee Corum and Abby Jares work on homework in science class. (photo by Th eresa Farrage) choir, drama or other organizations. We sometimes overlook the fact that the reason we go to school is to further our knowledge. When you get old and can 't slam dunk like you used to or hit the high notes, the one thing that will remain is the knowledge you acquired in high school. Freshmen Aaron Schwartz and Keith Marshall listen to an intense lecture in science Freshmen Chris Pettit and Aaron Romano take notes in Mr. Drew class. (photo by Th eresa Farrage) Kruzich 's history class. (pll o to by Lindsay Ba nks) Senior Joe Olsen types on Mr. Tim Vogel 's computer while in study hall. (plloto by Kelly Burns) Juniors Katie Jares and Joe Danzer put their minds to work on their rough drafts for the Accipiter in j o urnalism c lass .(pllo to by Th eresa Fa rrag e) Freshman Jen Anderson colors her art project. (pho to by Lindsay Banks) 16 Academics Below: The Foreign Language Choir presents its musical talent in a Christmas spectacular. The choir consisted o f a mixture of se nior, junior, sophomore and freshman French students. (p l10to by Liz Rega n) Add It UtJ: Math Club Is on the Plus Side Many srudents take on extra cents. Math is everywhere in math work every year. You our world . It's important to might ask yourse lf why anyone know your fractions so one day wou ld want to do more math when you are working at a pizza than they have to. Maybe it 's joint as an offica l pizza cutter, the doughnuts or maybe it's you' ll cut the pieces equally. spending time with Mrs. Math is in every job. No matter Caroline Swa rtz. Taking on how hard you try to escape from extra math actuall y makes math, it will be around. Junior Anne Sewing answers a question on her m ath test. (plio to by Ter lLee escll ) - Senior Stephanie Baumert ponders a question from the math club test. (p ho to by TeriLe Mescher) Junior Aaron Seitz concentrates hard on the annual math club test. (plloto by TerlL ee Nesc11er) Left: Freshm en Shane Bendgen and Daniel Fischer work on problems w ith the rest of the freshman math club gang. (ph o to by Th eresa Fa rrage) Sophomore Kati e McGruder works a problem on her calcu lator while sneal1.ing a bite of her half-eaten doughnut every once in a while. (photo by TeriLee Mescher) Left: Junior April Petersen gets some help from the m ath pro, Mrs. Caroline Swartz. (ph o to by Sa ra h Vog el} Math Club 17 NHS Every year the National Honor Society selects a few outstanding students to be added to its membership. These students are selected based on the four pillars of the National Honor Society: scholarship, leadership, Senior Erin Walsh delivers a speech on scholarship. Scholarship is one pillar of NHS.(pho to by J eremy Kruse) " character and service. Mrs. Nancy Schalles, NHS sponsor, remembered th at "the dedication and willingness of the members to help in service proj ects benefiting the school and community added to the year's success." Senior Sarah Vogel eats cake at the luncheon after the NHS induction cerem o ny. (pho to by J eremy Kruse) Senior Paul Webering lights the candle for Junior April Petersen gives bloo d during a n NHS blo od drive. The bloo d d rives helped the Red C ross.(plw l o by Th er es a Farrag e) service at the NHS induction ceremony. Service was th e last of the four pillars of NHS m entioned .(pl10to by J eremy Kruse) Senio rs Stephanie Baum ert, Teresa Coughlin and Mega n !""l amme r co o rd inate th e NHS blood d riv e.(p ho to by Theresa Fa rrage) Seniors Brent Lorkovic, Stephanie Baum ert and j unior Kristin Wise wait in line d uring the NHS reception .(plloto by J eremy Kruse) 18NHS Below : Junior Julie Meid linger rests calmly as she gives blood . The blood dri ve was sponsored by NHS.(p ho l o by Th eresa Fa rrag e) Awards ceremony With anot her year came another year of accomplishments. Many of those accomplishments were recogni zed at the annual awards ceremony. Senior Erin Walsh won a number of awards, including the Iowa West Foundation Freshman Jonathan "ramer receives an award for Math Club. He was a high scorer. (pil o l o by Brooke Ho lz) Scholarship. The first-place Junior Class Exce llence in Poetry Scholarship, worth full parish-rate tuition, went to Katie Jares for her poem "Old Love. " Jares said the honor "encourages me to write more. " Senior Paul Webering wears a m edallion for academic and athletic excellence. (pilolo by Brooke Holz) Sophomore Dan Assmann accepts his award from Mrs. Caroline Swartz for Math Club. He had the highest score on the Math Club test.(p/1010 by Brooke Hotz) Left: Mr. Lee Spann hands freshman Aubrey Swanson a certificate for being in swing choir. This was Spann 's first year teaching at St. Albert. (photo by Brooke Hotz) Mrs. Jonna Andersen presents senior Erin Walsh o ne of her many awards. Walsh was ho nored with a $20,000 scholarship by the Iowa West Foundation.(plloto by Brooke Hotz) Left: Junior Annie Sewing receives second place in t he Junior Class Excellence in Poetry Scholarshi p. Her scholarship was worth $300.(photo by Brook e Hotz) Awards Ceremony 19 Academics Academics are the backbone of any institution. Athletics may get the publicity, but academics are what school is supposed to be all about. Students are offered many different kinds of classes to showcase their abilities in certain academic fields. Some students excel in math while .others may do well in something like art. Whatever a student is into, it is offered as an academic program. Academics are the glue that holds a school together. Without them there wou ldn ' t be sports or other activities such as band for students to participate in. As much as students ignore or try to push aside academics, they are our first priority. The school exists to help us learn. Sophomores Mark Farrage, Steven Flores, Maggie Mass and Brianne Moon enjoy a game of Mil Kilometros in Spanish 11.(plwto by Stephani Eck ley) Junior Matt O'Connor works out a math problem on his calculator. (ph o to by Sa rah Vogel) 20 Academics Senio r Steven Schlautman studies his notes diligently trying to kee p those grades up as senior year w inds down . (plwto by Th eresa Farrage) Juniors participate in a class discussion in Journalism I, as Joe Danzer begins to voice one of his many opinions. This is just one of m any heated d ebates that occurs inside the journalism room.(pho l o by Lindsay Banks) Sophomore Kathleen McHale works on a project for science class. (pho to by Step hani Eckley ) Sophom ore Amanda Seitz works o n her self-portrait in art c lass .(plw to by Jessie Frueh) Left: Seniors Erin Belt. Li z Regan and Kelly Burns wo rk in their Career Child Care class at Tucl, er Center. The students spend time preparing in class for their labs in which they get hands-on ex perience with children . (p ho to by TeriLee Mescher) Academjcs 21 College Preparation Students spend much of high school preparing for the future; for many that means college. Teachers work hard to prepare students for higher learning. The school offers college-credit classes like trigonometry, calculus, English composition and advanced chemistry in an attempt to help students get a jump start. Students spend time on standardized tests such as the ACT and SAT. They do what they can to be eligible for the best of scholarships. High school is in many ways a steppingstone to college. It is a preparation for the next stage in life whether it be college or a career. Junior Aaron Seitz listens with a smile during English composition . They were discussing Ka fka in preparation for a reaction paper they would have to w rite.(photo by Teri Lee Mescher) 22CollegePreparation Senior Nick Ki nney takes advantage of some free time in English compositio n to get so m e reading done. English comp. is just one of t he classes o ffered for college credit.(photo by TeriLee Mesch er) Seniors Sarah Vogel and Amanda Masker discuss the m etamorphosis concept in Kaf11.a during English composition . "I lil1.e English comp. because you get a lot of one-onone time that you wouldn't get in a larger class," said Masker.(p/1010 by Teri Lee Mescher) Senior Jade Knutson tal1.es one of many standardized tests required throughout high school. Tests lil1.e these are always a pain but are important in getting ready for college.(plloto /Jy Th eresa Farrage) -- ~ Junior Katie Jares 10011.s to the board for Mrs. Caroline Swartz's explanation of the formula for ellipses in precalculus. The formula took up only an entire whiteboard of work.(plwto by TeriLee Mescher) KahliLadd "The ACTs were really boring and I felt like ripping m y hair out." Nathan Fischer "College credit classes give us the opportunity to get a head start on things. It's easier to take them now than in college. " Lauren Stubblefield "I think it's good that we are offered college classes and should be offered more because a lot of other schools offer them." Megan Hammer "I think the college preparation classes are benefici al to us, especially at a small school, because they prepare us for the future." College Preparation 23 Tradition Keeps Pride in Athletics The distinct smell of new shoes just out of their box, thesweet feeling of a hard-fought victory, the rush of home game warm-ups. Bodies pouring out sweat working each muscle until the slightest movement is painful. Teams competing as though nothing else matters. It's easy to understand how the school can become consumed by sports. An abundance of value is placed on sports mainly because of the word pride. It is a common word when used in conjunction with the sports teams. A long line of tradition is Sophomore B.J . Olberding shoots for a takedown against his opponent from LoganMagnolia. (photo by Lindsay Banks) Right: Falcons proudly carry th e ir trophy afte r falling to Rive rside in th e quarte rfinal playoff round . The Falcons have ad vanced to at least th e second round of th e playoffs for th e past four seasons. (pho to by Lindsay Banks) 24 Body followed in ath letics. Lt is expected th at teams are solid year after year. Pl ayers give it their all, but without the coaches, fans and alumni th e continuation of th e athletic traditi on would cease to exist. A community has been built whi ch is difficult fo r anyone to leave. Players return to coach and alumni continue to follow teams. o one can argue th e prominence of sports at the school. It dom in ates conversation, the Accipiter, soc ial li ves and mu ch more. Athl etics embody our li ves. Sophomore Paul Rochelle gets ready to put the ball up against Atlantic. (photo by Lindsay Banks) Junior Amanda Boyer stretc hes for a dig during a drill at practice . (pho to by Liz Rega n) Junior Tristan O 'Toole grunts as he prepares to perform the be nt-over row lift. (pho to by Th eresa Farrage) Senior Brent Lorkovic drives to the hoop against Atl antic. (pho to by Lindsay Ba nks) Body 25 Body Modifications Modifications to our bodies are what make each and every one of us different from one another. Sometimes, it's something we do to show our own personality: dyeing or cutting hair, wearing hats and makeup, for a few students getting tattoos or piercings. Other times, it's to correct a problem: contacts or glasses to improve vision, braces to straighten teeth. Even though we go to a school where we all dress the same, no two people are alike. Everybody is different in his or her own little ways, and body modifications are just one way to show that. Sophomore Katie McGruder, freshmen Kristin - McGlade, Keith Marshall, Jenna Schreiber and Emily Propst, and junior Steven Higginbotham show how excited they are that they won't have braces forever. (photo by Sarah Vog el) Senior Adam Beauchamp gives a smile for the cam era wh ile he wonders if this pi cture is for his pierci ng or glasses. (photo by Theresa Fa rrage) 26 Body Modifications Senio r Matt Waggoner proves you can lool~ good in glasses like this. (pho to by Liz Rega n) Seniors Matt Applegate, Justin Wandvil~ and Jason Endelicato gaze into the cam era while lool~ing not only tough but also identical in their backward caps. (p ho to by Theresa Farrage) Seniors Kyle Nielsen , Jade Knutson, Katie Pettit, Danny Petersen and Kevin Driscoll provide a glance of what l~ es them different from other students ... tattoos. (pho to by Liz Regan) Juniors Erin Welch and Erin McNeal get pretty for the long walk down the hall to their lockers. (photo by Morgan Hanna n) What's the dumbest thing you've done to look good or impress someone? Laura Baines People say I do and say a lot of dumb things. Patricia Orwig don't do anything dumb. Nate Higginbotham Once I wore a girl 's article of clothing, Everybody laughed at m e, so I don't think that I impressed anyone, I probably made a fool of myself. Tony Kimble Trying to go down a steep hill on my rollerblades but ended up hitting the curb, falling and being hospitali zed for the concussion I got. Body Modifications 27 Varsity Baseba II 28 Varsity Baseball Complete Turnaround The varsity basebaU team much improved from a I 0-20 record the previous season. The Falcons finished off the regular season with a 20- 10 record before being shocked in the first round of distri cet pl ay against Logan-Magnoli a. The Falcons won the Carroll Kuemper tournament fo r the first time since 1988. They were led by fo ur stro ng 200 I graduates: Aaron Grote, Jeff Burkey, Pat Hoffmann and Brandon Baas. The season was fill ed with ups and downs for the Falcons. In the fi rst half of the season nothing was going right fo r them. They could not get the bats going but by midseason, it was a differe nt story. The Fa lcons ra llied their bats and ended the season with The Falcons welco m e senio r Matt Applegate back into the d ugout after a succesful sac ri fi ce bunt. (pho to by Th eresa Farrag e) 20 wins. Senior Matt Appl egate led the team in batting with a powerful .42 1 average. A bump in the road came during the season with a 15-1 loss to Thomas Je fferson. The Fa lcons combined skill and confidence to overcome that bump and put together a winning streak. After a streak of success the Fa lcons suffered a dissappoi nting loss in the first round of distri ct pl ay. The season came to a halt in Missouri Va lley aga inst LoganMagnoli a. Despite the fin a l outcome the season was very succesful. It was filled with what rea lly matters, hard work and dedication to the game. 200 I graduate J eff Burkey s lides pe rfec tly into third base beating t he th row by th e o pposing team . (photo by Lindsay Ban ks) Left: The Falcons move slowly off the field after their last game of the season. They bowed out in the first round of district play but not without a hard fought battle against Logan-Magnolia. (ph o to by Lindsay Ba nks) Below: Senior Aaron Chessareck keeps his eye on the ball waiting for the throw to first base during the gam e against Logan-Magnolia. (photo by Lindsay Ba nks) Memories of the season Matt Markel "Winning the Carroll tournament was a huge thrill." Justin Wandvik "Markel slapped Schreiber across the face with his glove when we were playing pepper. " Josh Ryan "Situations, enough said." Varsity Baseball 29 Frosh/JV Baseball Batter Up Summer means sipping ice cold lemonade, lying out in the sun until you look like a raisin, no school, and of course baseball. What would summer be like without the coaches yelling at you, getting scrapes and bruises from sliding into home, picking weeds on the hill, eating seeds, stopping at gas stations on the way home to get snacks, and who could forget Mr. Mebsling's commentary at the borne games? The boys created a summer filled with baseball and memories to last a lifetime. Senior Tommy O'Connor and sophomores Alex Mether and Pat Shadden prepare the field for the varsity game. The field is always in good shape because of the team's hard work.(photo by Theresa Farrage) Right: The freshmen team huddles together during the T.J. game.(photo by Theresa Farrage) Senior Tommy O'Connor guards first base with his life so he can be ready to get the easy out. (pho to by Th eresa Farrag e) 30 Freshmen/JV Baseba ll Sophomore B.J Olberding swings and misses the ball.(photo by Th eresa Farrage) -· Sophomore Eric Murphy sprints to homeplate b eating the outfie ld throw. The freshme n battled T.J . for the v ictory. (ph o to by Th eresa Farrage) Left: Junior John Cool stretches the extra mile to make the easy out. (pho to by Th eres a Fa rrage) -- ,if~ "ilf!!l!M;_,;...;.,j the high pitch ;.. d uring the T.J . bat to prepare for the pitch .(photo by Theresa Farrage) ga m e.(pho to by Theresa Fa rrage) Sophomore catche r Joe l Ge ntile chases the runne r. (ph o to /J y Th eresa Fa rrage) JV so~ball Sizzling Saintes When the heat rises, th e Saintes begin to sizzle. Softb all is no picni c unless you prefer to eat the dust ri ght off the fi eld while practi cing on the 4th of Jul y. With the sweet victories, comes the agony of defeat. In the end, all that matters is the fri endships you made, the obstacles you've overcome, and the funny mishaps that happen li ke when Meg Lowndes got her hair caught in her helmet and they had to delay the game. ,. - Sophomore Alyssa Gilliland prepares to release the ball at the Treynor game (ph o to by Th eresa f'a rrage) Sophomore Tiff any Ryan slides into home. (pho to by Th eresa f'arrag e) Sophomores Maggie Mass, Lyndsey Pettit, and Alyssa Gilliland and junior Julie Meidlinger gather together for a quick picture before their game. The girls were a little sily after traveling to Woodbine for the game. "411!&11 ... .,.~~~ (submitted photo) Sophomore Maggie Mass squares up fo r the bunt while sopho m o re Kati e McGruder waits on dee!\ during the Treyno r gam e. (p ho to by Theresa f arrage) Right: Junior April Petersen takes a seat due to her torn ACL. Even though she was injured , Petersen was there for her team taking stats and m aking sure everyone had w ate r. (pl10to by Th eresa f'arrage) Left: Sophomore Alyssa Gilliland bunts the ball with perfect form. (pho to by - Th eresa f'arrage) JV Softball 31 - varsity so~ba II It's Time to Play Ball! A Season Defining Improvement Top-Bottom: The team brlngs It In. Senior Angela Roux catches. The team waits to play at Riverside. Junior Mary Kay Canlglia catches the ball. (p/1otos by Lindsay Banks and Tlleresa f'arragt!) 32 Va rsity Softball The 200 1 team gave St. Albert so frba ll a new reputation. Teams no longer overlooked them as an easy win. The team was in many close games with good teams. The girls showed that they coul d pose a threat to teams that wou ldn't even consider them a soli d opponent. The team worked hard throughout the summer to prove that they were not going to be an easy target. The season brought improvement on ski ll , intensity and consistency. The team had a ' better record than in recent years going I 3- 18. Some highl ights of the season included beating Underwood in the TreyDor tournament, j unior Mary Kay Canigli a 's doubl e play, aDd 200 I graduate Ann Caniglia's inside-the-park home run . Senior Angela Roux and 200 I grad uate Melissa Respeliers talk game strategy before ta ing the field . (plloto /Jy Lindsay Banks) The team not onl y improved th eir record and game sk ills, but made incredibl e memorie and friends to last a lifetime. Juni or Jack ie Hoffmann sa id tha t some of her favo ri te memori es woul d be when everyone told the bus dri ver th at she li ked him, the masking tape softball , when sophomore Meg Lowndes got her hair caught in the catcher's mask, and the bus dri ver at Logan-Magno li a who prac ti ced in the baseball team's batting cage during the Saintes' game. The team captured memori es and a season of solid imp rovement. A goa l many beli eved was unatta inabl e. The Sa intes' improvement came as a surprise to many. They just needed depth, ex peri ence and some hard work. The team proved that with these essenti al component , improvement was inevitabl e. 200 I graduate Ann Canig li a s a powei l swing again ist the T.J. Ye llow Jackets. An•l was a strong left-handed hitting force for ti team . (pllolo by Th eresa Fa rrage) Left: Senior Erin Walsh dives back to third base and waits for the umpire to make the call. The team was playing Carroll Kuemper at the Carroll tournament.(Submitted photo) Below: The team huddles before a home game receiving last-minute advice from the coaches.(P/1010 by Theresa Farrage) Laugh-out-loud Memories Erin Walsh " When Mel Respeliers hit a triple, but sbe tripped over first base and ended up with a double instead." Jenny Jackson "Telling really funny jokes on the bus." , " / ~~ . I, /ti "' - _ .. \, Jackie Hoffmann "Wben Angela (Roux) and I went to fi II the water jug with our cleats on and we fell flat on our faces! " Varsity Softball 33 Varsity Footba II 34 Varsity Football Falcons Get it Done: 8-2 Another year of Fa lcon footba ll and around here th at means lots of wins and ve1y few losses. The seniors were determined th at they were going to make their last year a successful one. That's one thing the Fa lcons take pride in . Working so hard in the offseason and in the summer to be a success fo l team yea r after year. The Fa lcons lifted and tra ined all summer long, building up their physical and mental strength fo r the season they would face. This year was no different, except the Falcons didn ' t reach their goal of mak ing a return trip to the Uni-Dome. However they exceeded ex pectations fo r the season. The Falcons went 8-2, before bowing out in the quarterfmal round to Ri verside 2 1-7. The outlook of the season was uncertain, after losing many key players from last year's team. Junio r q uarterback Aaron Seitz drops back to pass in the opening game of the season against crosstown rival Lewis Central. (Photo by Th eresa Farrage) The season opened at crosstown ri va l Lewis Central and a fter a hard fi ght the fa lcons found themse lves at the short end of a 3 1-28 score. The seniors, though few, stepped up and led the young team and the Fa lcons turned themse lves around. The Falcons went undefeated in district pl ay. This included beating Underwood twice. Clinching the distri ct titl e for the fo urth stra ight year and making their fifth straight playoff bid. Although they did not reach the ir goa l, the Falcons have every right to be proud of what they accomplished this season; a winning record, a district titl e, and the bond of a great team. Senior running back Jason Endelicato weaves his way t hrough traffic against Underw ood as sophomore receiver Broc k Ge ntile block s for him. (Photo by: Theresa Fa rrage) Left: The offensive line clears a hole as junior quarterback Aaron Seitz hands the ball off to senior fullback Paul Webering against West Monona. (Pila to by Theresa Farrage) Below: Senior defensive lineman Tim Jensen gets up close and personal with a Riverside player after making the tacl~le as several teammates look on during the Falcons' last game of the season. (Plloto by Liz Reagan) Something funny had to have happened? Jesse Shea "The defensive backs always taunting the other team after every play." John Cool "Erik's halftime 'mer' speech during the Underwood game." Joel Gentile "Soap races in the locker room after home games." Varsity Football 35 Frosh/JV Football Here we go Falcons! Although starting off the season with a loss during a tough match against in town rivals Lewis Central, the Falcons had nothing to hang their heads about. Physical and mental strength helped them improve throughout the season, including a 46-point win at home against Griswold in the second to last game of the season. Showing that all the practicing, running, and lifting throughout the year helped bring their game up to the next leval. Falcon defense holds Lewis Central during the opening game. (photo by Lindsay Banks) Right: Freshman Thomas Webering keeps a firm hold on the ball during kick off return. The Falcons kept a strong hold on their opponents in all of their games. (photo by Lindsay Banks) for a touchdown during the home game against Griswold . The Falcons won 46-0. (ph o to by Adam Bea uchamp) 36 Frosh/ JV Football takes on three of the Lewis Central linem en. Falcon defense works year round in the weight room in order to prepare for the tough fall season .(pho to by Lindsay Banks) Coppoc k gives the Falcons a pep talk during a tim eout. {p hoto by Adam Beauchamp) Sophomore Pat Shadden holds his opponent at the line of scrimmage. The Falcons combined speed and strength to perform on the field. (photo by Lindsay Banks) Left: Brandon Fische r bloc l\s while Alex Sawatzl\e runs the ball on a punt return during the freshmen game against the A.L. Lynx. (ph o to by Kelly Bu m ) oppone nts during a punt return. (pho to by Kelly Burns) Sophomore Paul Rochelle bloc k s for freshman Zach m arshal!. (pho to /)y Lindsay Ba n/(S) Frosh\JV volleyball Can you dig it The Saintes had a producti ve season accomplishing their main goa l very easil y. "We just wanted to become better pl ayers" said fres hman Kama Bergeron. That's exactly what they did. The Saintes showed steady improvement all season long and with each game th e girls became more comfortabl e in their positions. " lt was great because torwards the end of the season we were blocking and hitting just like we wanted to," said sophomore Lauren Stubblefi eld. Sophom o re Lauren Stubblefield eyes t he ball as she prepares to make a save during the JV game against Harlan . (pllo to by Lindsay Ba nks) Right: Freshmen J essica Goeser and Abby Jares demonstrate a part of their lower body worlmut. Lifting weights is an important part of the volleyball program.(plloto by Liz Rega n) Sophomore Brianne O'Neill passes the ball while teammates watch . (pllo to by Lindsay Banks) Freshman Abby Jares comes close to the floor while digging the ball. The freshman and JV teams spent lots of time preparing these skills for gam e time. (pllo to by Lindsay Banks) Left: Sophomore Maggie Mass makes an expert pass as teammate Laura Baines backs off the ball.The Saintes worked both on and off the court in order to Frosh /JV Volleyball 37 Varsity Volleyba II 38 Varsity Volleyball Saintes Overcome Hardships It is never easy for a team to be solid after losing four essential seniors or not having a single senior on the roster. It was time for the juniors to step into leadersh.ip roles that they might not have been ready for. Everyone had to pick up the slack and take responsiblity. Junior middl e hitter Eve Johnson was picked to be team captain. She led her team with confidence and skill. Despite their situation the Saintes came out on top. They manged to get back to the regional final game for the second year in a row. The Saintes were beat out by Treynor in a game well fought. Treynor is an exceptionally tough volleyba ll team and the Sa intes gave them a run for their money. Freshman J enna Schreiber serves the ball. Schreiber proved her ski ll and abi lity allowing her to see varsity time as a freshman. (pfloto by Th eresa Farrage) Early in the season, the team wo uld make small mistakes and beat th emse lves up about it. They got ove r this bump together and were successful because of it. Overcoming hardships is something that the 200 I vo ll eyba ll team proved that it could do. They put hea rt into every match that they pl ayed and fo ught until the end. They wanted to go as far as possible, but no one ever expected them to be back in the regional final game. Sometimes a team can go farther th an peopl e expect if they beli eve in themsleves. They did. The Saintes played hard all season. They handl ed all of their games with contro l and leadership posting a record of 18- 19-2. "Our season was full of surprises and accomplishments," sa id Johnson. J unior Mary Kay Caniglia hits the ball over the net, while junior Lau ra Sawatzke stays low preparing for the ball to return . (p fl o l o by Lindsay Banks) L e ft: Junior Mary Kay Caniglia bumps the b a ll up to the s e tte r during the A .L. g a m e. Junior Eve Johns on looks on as her teammate calls her off the ball. (photo by Th eresa Farrag e) Below:Junior Eve Johnson hits the ball over the net during the Harlan game. The Saintes continued to take home the victory. (pho to by Lindsay Banks) A Season to Remember Laura Sawatzke "Our volleyball season was so much fun! This was one of the best teams I have ever been a part of. 1 loved this season." Jenna Schreiber "The best part about this volleyball season was pre game dance lines and Frank Quimbe!" Jess Hurley "This season was a good rebuilding year and next year will be awesome." Varsity Volleyball 39 cross country 40 Cross Country Ready to Run When most people think of cross country, words like running, pain, and endurance come to mind. All these things are a part of this year's team, and then some. But one of the other terms used is "fun ." This year's girls and boys cross country teams gave their best in every meet, and had a lot of fun getting to know each other along the way. Junior Nathan Fischer thinks the team's chemistry helped out with the success of the team. Senior Brent Lorkovic sa id, "The team met their goa ls and had a lot of fun along the way." With only five seniors leading the way, the cross country team may have been low in numbers, but what they lacked in that Senior Brent Lorkovic breezes past the competition. Lorkovic makes running 3. 1 miles lool\ easy and placed first at the Harlan Invitational, and 19th at the state m eet his personal best at state.(photo by Hatt Applega te) department they made up for in heart. Senior Teresa Coughlin was very proud of all the new members, because they brought a lot of strength to the team and pushed old runners to work even harder than they have in years past. Although there was not as much support at the meets as they would have li ked, they stuck it out. The St. Albert cross country team brought pl enty of pride to the school, and to themse lves. "The key to cross country isn' t just the medals and places; it's about getting a long as n team during the many hours of practices, meets, and bus rides," said Coach Scott Milner. Junior Julie Meid linger keeps he r endurance up as s he aims for the finish line. This was Me id linge r's first year running c ross country.(photo by Liz Regan) Left: Sophomores Kathleen McHale and Sarah Hamling, junior Jessie Frueh , senior Stephanie Baumert, Juniors Julie Meidlinger and Kathleen Gorman and senior Teresa Coughlin anxiously await the big race. (photo by /l'latt Applega te) Below: Junior Kathleen Gorman encourages junior Jackie Hoffmann after finishing an exhausting race. (p/1oto by Liz Rega n) cc Memories Jonathan Quigley "We were messing around in a junkyard and got kicked out by this really mean guy. " Kathleen Gorman "Kathleen McHale's animal noise." Rob Taylor "The whole season was great." Cross CountTy 41 varsity Boys Basketball falcons Turn Up the Heat 42 Varsity Boys Basketball Late Turnaround Sends Falcons to Vets The 2001-02 basketball season started without a lot of expectations. The Fa lcons came into the season without th e talented and experienced class of 200 1. There were bright spots and times where things were looking pretty bl eak. The Falcons preva iled through all odds and, after fi ve straight sub-state losses, made it back to the state tournament. Throughout the entire season it wasn' t hard to see the team going to state; everyone knew they had the ta lent. With an extremely tough schedule, however, it was difficult for the Falcons to put together any extended winning streaks. The Falcons would win a couple of big games in a row and have people thinking they were gaining some momentum. Then, however, they would drop what would seem Sen ior point guard Brad Lopez sets the offense aga inst Garne r-Hayfie ld at the state to urn ament. (pho to /Jy T/1 eresa Farrage) like a sure win . The Falcons and the Fa lcon fa ithful were the on ly ones who knew of th potenti al th at they had . Heading into distri cts with a 9- l 0 record, it was time to make beli evers out of people. They rolled through distri cts with wins over good teams such as Underwood and Tri-Center, and catapulted themse lves into the state tournament with a 2 1-point thrashing aga inst Clarinda. Jn the tournament against the No. I team in the state, 24-0 Garner-Hayfield, the Falcons fell two points short of continuing their great turnaround season. Even though the Falcons lost their tournament game, they pl ayed within two points of the No. I -ranked team in the state. The Falcons pl ayed to the potenti al everyone knew they had. Junior center Matt O'Connor wins th e tip against his 6- 1 0 Garn e r-Hayfi e ld counte rpa rt in th e state tourna me nt gam e.(pho to /Jy Th eresa f'a rrage) I \.- Left: Senior Brad Lopez and juniors Matt O 'Connor and Aaron Seitz scramble for a loose ball against two TJ defenders in a regular-season game. (photo by Th eresa Fa rrage) Below: Junior Zac Gradoville drives past a Cardinal defender and shoots over two others as teammate junior Matt O'Connor gets in position for a rebound at the state tournament. (photo by Th eresa F'arrage) Never a Dull Day With the Falcons Ryan Fischer "Running out onto the floor at Vets and hearinng the crowd." John Cool "B-Lo's shakin' sleepovers." Eric Murphy "Zac Gradoville 's water bottle." Varsity Boys Basketball 43 Frosh/JV Boys Basketball Swoosh! The Falcon basketball program not only has a great winning attitude on the varsity level, but also on the freshman and junior varsity levels. These young and very talented Falcon basketball players worked hard to achieve success. The JV qu ad had a mi x of freshmen and sophomores who worked hard on the court and off to achieve a record of 10-7 and the right to say city champs. The freshmen also had another great year, learning more and more about basketball and the pride we take in Falcon bas ketball. around Coach Jim Duggan for an inspiring pep talk.(photo by Theresa Farrage) Right: freshman Alex Sawatzke shoots a free throw after being fouled.(plloto by Tlleresa Farrag e) Sophomore Eric Murphy passes the ball through a clump of Atlantic players during a JV gam e.(pll o to by Th eresa Farrage) 44 Frosh/ JV Boys Basketball freshman Alex Sawatzke dribbles the ball d own the court during an exciting intrac ity JV gam e against A L .(p ho to by Th eresa Farrage) open teamm ate against a TJ defender.(photo by Th eresa Farrage) Sophomore Eric Murphy jumps frantically to retrieve a rebound against Atlantic.(plloto by Th er esa Farrag e) Left: Sophomore Brock Gentile sets up to take a shot. (pl10to by Th eresa Fa rrag e) Sophomore Dan Assmann tries d esperately to keep the ball away from the opposing d efender during a JV ga m e .(pl10to by Th eresa Farrag e) Sophomore Brock Ge ntile shoots a layup.(plloto by Tll eresa Fa rrag e) Frosh/JV Girls Basketball Saintes of the Hardwood It's cold and it is snowing, which may make it seem like a bad time of the year fo r some. But fo r many, this means basketball season. This year's freshman basketball team, coached by Mrs. Kelly Du ffek, had one of the best records it has had in a long time. The JV, coached by Miss Katie Heithoff, also had a good record, keeping it above .500 despite losing some pl ayers to the varsity squad. - Freshman Ashley Petersen spo ts Right: Freshman Ashley up for a three.(photo by TeriLee Petersen awaits a rebound Mescher) against Me rcy.(pho to by TeriLee Mescher) ll~~;;i Junior Hoffmann jackifights e for the ball against Atlantic.(pholo by Th eresa Fa rrage) Freshman Jenna Schreiber gets in a defensive position as she awaits her opponent. (pho to by Theresa Fa rrage) Left: Freshman Laura Bomgaars brings the ball down the floor.(p/10to by TeriLee Mescher) Frosh /JV Girls Basketball 45 varsity Girls Basketball 46 Varsity Girls Basketball Super Seniors Take on Leadership Three super seniors had a big gap to fill this season. The question: Did they fi ll this gap with leadership and sportmanship? Junior Eve Johnson said, "This season we were all close; we had chemistry." Chemistry was the perfect word to describe the Saintes' season. The three outstanding seniors, Kell y Bums, Erin Walsh and Sarah Voge l, took on the role as " leader. " Leader is described in Webster's Di ctionary as "a person or thing that leads, directing, commanding or gu iding head, as ofa group or activity." That's exactl y what the seni ors did. They led and guided the group of yo ung athletes. This season, the Saintes had three hol es to fill and the three seniors fill ed it, on and off the court. Voge l hurt her knee earl y in Head Coach Tom Heithoff yells from the sid elines . Heithoff led the Sai ntes to a 14 - 1 0 record and their I I th straight district title. {p ho to /Jy Theresa Farrage) the season but used her skills to lead off the court. Junior Jessie Hurl ey, who also hurt her knee, sa id, "The times when it was rea ll hard, Vogel was always positive; she alway cheered everyone on." Walsh and Burns took control as leaders on the court. Junior Juli anne Friedri chsen said, "Walsh and Burns always made us want to try as hard as we could." Junior Danielle Wickersham added, "When you were out there on the court th ey a lways gave you moti vati on, whether it was a smil e or a good job." The answer to the question above is yes. The seniors showed through their actions that leader has a new and improved definition: a fri end, a teammate, a good sport and someone who cares. J unio r Eve Johnson pays little atte ntion to th person guarding her. Jo hnson led the team in scoring. {pho to by J erem y lfruse) Left:Sophomore Katie McGruder takes charge and gets ready to pass. McGruder saw significant playing time off the bench. (photo by Theresa Farrage) Below: Junior Julianne Friedrichsen tal1.es the ball and prepares to shoot. Friedrichsen had quite an advantage with her height. (plloto by Th eresa f'arrage) They Recall The Funny Times! Mary Kay Caniglia "Kelly Burns' locker room dance at Gross." Erin Walsh "When Laura Sawatzke did her Happy Birthday dance." Katie McGruder "Kelly Burns' Bobby stories; they are so funny and have no point." Varsity Girls Basketba ll 47 wrestling Wrestlers Have Opponents ADTied Up 48 Wrestling Undermanned Wrestlers Make Most of Season The 2001-02 season started off with only seven wrestlers; initially a lot wasn't expected from the team. With the addition of three seniors during the first part of the season, the makings of what looked like a team was starting to take place. A new coach, new wrestlers and a new way of doing things: Some might think that just surviving on a daily basis with each other would be a worthy feat. On a day-by-day basis things started to get sorted out, and people started to fit into the right spots. Ten wrestlers, two coaches and one manager stuck together and gutted out a season full of ups and downs. Especially after losing a very talented and experienced group to graduation, how the Falcons would fa re was not certain. The Falcons went out with a positive attitude and believing that Freshman Thomas Webering attempts to work aro und his wrestler for po ints.(ph o to by Liz Regan) they could compete with the bigger schools and do well. Even the first-year wrestlers tasted success, if not by winning the majority of their matches then by vast personal improvement. The Fa lcons competed at several large tournaments. At each one the Falcons were the smallest team there, and at every one they came close to beating the opponent. In duals, giving up the amount of points due to open weights was just too much to overcome. They didn't let that get them down. With constant teaching and encouragement from Coaches Jason Boatwright and Thomas Sweeney they all succeeded at different times and in different ways. Not only did they get along, but they formed a small tight-knit fami ly and made memories they will always remember. Sen io r Erik Anderson ties up with his opponent from f remont-Mills.(photo by Theresa f"arrag e) Left: Sophomore Ryan Baas battles for control against his wrestler at the Grand Island tournament.(pl10to by Michaela Ring) Below: Sophomore B.J . Olberding gets a tight lock on his opponent. BJ was also the lone Falcon to advance to the state tourn ament.(plwto by Brooke Hotz) Get your laughs over here! Matt Applegate "Van rides with Coach Boatwright and his mom." B.J. Olberding "The Grand Island Tournament." Thomas Webering "The time I punched out the w indow." Wrestling 49 Girls Track From the beginning to the end with a little in between Top-bottom: Junior Laura Sawatzke high jumps. Sophomore Maggie Mass takes her mark. Sophomore Lyndsey Pettit takes the baton from freshman Kristin McGlade. Junior eve Johnson recovers after a hard run .(photos by Kathleen Oorman and Jessie Frueh) 50 Girls Track We Love Track! Track, what can be sa id about it'1 Hard work, giving it your a ll , having no reg rets, and tryi ng to make it fun. Every morning, the track girl would wake up and wonder what fu n, exciting run they would get to go on that day. They never knew what "Coach-a-thee" (Coach Scott Milner) and Coach Bob (Weidman) would have in store for them. Almost every Wednesday, Coach woul d say the five words all the girls dread: "Meet us at the track." At th at poin t everyo ne would whine because they knew practice for the day was going to be rea ll y hard. If the girls were not runni ng at the track, they would go on a ni ce four-mil e run through Counc il Blu ffs. To wrap up the day, they would do three sets of 20 push-u ps, 90 crunches, 12 "beached whales" and an Freshma n Kristin McG lade exte nds her arm to rece ive th e baton from seni or Ke lly Burns during the 4 x200 re lay at De nison. (photo by Kath leen Gorma n) occasional set of "Boys Are Scum ... l ." Although the practices we re hard, the girh were always prepa red fo r their meets. The) placed second overall a t a few of the larger meets, such as the c ity and district meets. To close the season, the Sa intes qualified fo ur relays and two indi viduals for stat , where they fi nished 1 1th with 16 poin ts. 11 4x800-mete r re lay team of sophomore Saro Hamling, junior Eve Johnson, fres hman Abby Jares and junior Laura Sawatzke fi nished second. Freshman Justine 01 en, Johnson, Hamling and Sawatzke lOOk third in the 4x400 relay, and senior Kell y Burn . Olsen, Sawatzke and Johnson pl aced fifth i the distance medley re lay. Other state qu alifi ers were sophomore Lyndsey Pettit, and fres hmen Catie O' Mall ey and Kristin McGlade. Jun io r April Pe tersen holds the blocks whil sophomore Lyndsey Pettit awa its the gun. (photo by Kath leen Gorman) Left: Head Coach Scott Milner tal,es time to ask senior Stephanie Baumert and junior J essie Frueh about their performance in the 3 ,000-meter run. (photo by /{ a thleen Gorman) Below: Junior Eve Johnson strides her last lap of the 4x800 at the district meet.(plwto by /{athleen Remembering The Good Times! Abby Jares At Denison, Jen (Anderson) was trying to get onto the track, but she tripped and wiped out on the track right in front of the high jumpers. Catie O'Malley At Drake's Econolodge when we fo lded Justine (Olsen) up into the cot and it broke ' Amanda Seitz In the bathroom at Glenwood when some girl said "Eww, that girl is standing up in there." It's not my fault that there wa no toilet paper. Girls Track 51 Boys Track Work On Winning 52 Boys Track It's All About the Work Work on strength. Work on plyos. Work on flexibility. Work on abs. Work on hills. Work on grades. Work on perspective. Work on focus. These have been the main foc us of boys track this year. In 1967, the Falcon won their first trophy, placing first at the Logan-Magnoli a meet. That team included current assistant coach Ken Mehsling. This year, the boys brought home first place in the same meet. It was the first first-place finish ince the 1993 state championship. Junior Jonathan Kn edler rounds the final corner of his leg o f a re lay.(pho to by Julianne Friedrichsen) The 2002 team went on to score six points at state. good for 24th place. Junior Tristan O 'Toole joined the Fische r brothers (se ni or Ryan, junior Nathan and freshman Brandon) to finish fo urth in the 4x800-mel relay. Junior Matt O 'Connor took fi fth in 110 high hurdl es. Also going to state were seni or Joe Olsen. juniors Jonathan Knedl e r, John Cool and Brian Respeli ers, and sophomores Austin Sullivan and Brock Gentile. Ryan Fische r said, " It was great havi ng al my brothe rs on the team." This year marked the most participants th. the boys track team ever took to state. The~ doubled the points they made last year during the season and finished in the top three in the distric t. Freshman state qualifier Brandon Fischer breezes through his leg of the 4x400.(pl10to I J utla nne Friedrichsen) Left: Junior Brian Respeliers hands off the baton to senior Jonathan Quigley in the 4x800. (Photo by Juliann e Friedric/1 se11 ) Below: Senior state qualifier Joe Olsen uses all his might to finish his leg of the 4x200. (Photo by Danielle Wickersham) Favorite Falcon Memories Nathan Fischer For the first time since 1993, we placed first in a track meet. Joel Gentile Checking out girls at all the meets. Coach Drew Kruzich Getting the school's highest district finish ever. Boys Track 53 Tennis Ace! Whether they were practicing at Play land or taking part in a meet, the Saintes were working hard, and doing it in style. With their smail roster of six girls and with no boys team, the girls tennis team was out to enjoy the season and make memories. Like the time an intoxicated man showed up at a meet and they had to get rid of him. Or Coach Jason Boatwright' s unique and effective coaching sty le, which included imitating what the girls looked like when they messed up. Senior Theresa Farrage seeks advice from Coach Jason Boatwright at the City Meet.(photo by Sarah Vogel) Right: Senior Megan Laudon plays the net in her match at LC.(pho to by Sarah Vogel) Senior Jennifer Montagne regains her footing after returning the ball. (pl10to by Sa rah Vog el) 54 Tennis Sophomore Meg Sweeney h its the ball as her doubles partner, senior Jennifer Montagne, lool\S on.(pl10to by Sa rah Vog el) J unior Mary Kay Caniglia serves for the n ex t point. Caniglia was the No. I singles player for much of the season.(pl10to by Sa ra h Vog el) Le ft: Senior Th eresa Farrage works on her groundstrol\es in the dual aga inst LC. (photo by Sa rah Vog el) .:::._:.j~::::::==!'!!!,;,,,,,..,....J re turn. (pho to by hands with her o ppon e n t.(p h o to by Sa rah· Vogel) Sa rah Vog el) Sophomore Meg Sweeney serves for th e point. (p ho to by Sa ra h Vogel) Golf Fore! Would you like some crumpets with that tea? Golf tee, that is. Both the girls and boys golf teams worked hard this season and met some tough competition. There were many amazing moments, such as when freshman Luke Shanno had a hole in one and when ophomore Michael Knotek won the City Meet. Sophomore Paul Rochelle tees off at the City Meet. It took place at Dodge Golf Course. (pho to by Stepha ni Eck ley) Right: Junior Aaron Seitz putts for bogey on the second hole. (p hoto by Stephani Eckley) Junior Erin Welch it::~~~ ! harasses Coach Shad Junior Annie Sewing hits the ball. {pho to by Dan ielle Wick erslia 111) Junior Andrea Connolly putts for par at districts in Corning. {p ho to by Kalie Jares) Left: Freshman Jonathan Kram er tees off at Dodge. {p hoto by Slephani Eckley ) Golf 55 Boys soccer You Can't Do That! Top-Bottom: Junior Jake Me.sch er flghts for the ball. falcons celebrate after a goal. F'reshman James Coughlin guards his man. Senior Brent Lorkovlc seeks possession of the ball.(Photos by Brooke Hotz) 56 Boys Soccer Not in CB, Baby! Though the Falcons made it to the second round of districts, it proved to be a challenging season. With onl y three seni ors goi ng out for soccer at the beginning of the yea r, it made for quite an interesting lineup made up of a majority of fres hman starters. Also new to the team were three first-year soccer players. And an injury to freshman Shawn Moran presented the first of many that wou ld come throughtout the season. One of the most challenging aspects of the season would be in the goa lie box. The Falcons had a ro ugh season, goi ng through five keepers. The first keeper, junior Zac Gradoville, was taken out because of a staph in fection. The next goa li e, freshman Phil Koch, was out for a couple of games because of a kick Sophomore Dan Crouch follows through on a corner kick aga inst AL.(photo /Jy Brooke tlol z) in the face that led to a broken nose. The only trained goa li e that was left wa sophomore John Schmidt. Freshman Mark Mescher was also soon trained in th e goalie box. Within the last two weeks of the soccer season, senior Jesse Shea decided to try his li ck in the sport. He, too, was trained in the goa lie box. Schmidt, Mescher and Shea all saw some varsity playing time. With the Falcons' record o f 10-5, they proved many doubting minds wrong and fi nished with a great season. The Falcons ended with a loss to Glenwood in the secon round of districts. In addition to late addition Shea, the Falcons' seniors were Brent Lorkovic, Jaso1 Endelicato and Tom McHa le. Senior Tom McHale dribbles by a Sloan Westwood oppone nt.(photo /Jy Brooke Hotz) Left: Senior J ason Endelicato and junior J al\e Mescher hold each other after a victory against Riverside.(photo by Brook e Ho tz) Below: Senior Brent Lorkov ic shows his foot skills against Sloan Westwood. (p h o to by Brook e Ho t z) I I Memorable Moments Jake Mescher When Nate Higginbotham turned down a $ 125 bet on the bus. Julio Diaz Constantly being hit on by our managers, Brooke (Hotz) and Catherine (Johnson). Phil Koch When two of the freshmen got put on probation right before districts. Boys Soccer 57 Gir1s soccer Saintes soccer shows 'em what's up! Top-bottom: Senior Angela Roux steals the ball. Freshman cara Cool defends her territory. Senior Kelly Bums head butts the ball. Senior Tara Reilly races to the ball.(photos by Stephani Eckle 58 Girls Soccer Talent and Heart Create Success Despite Jack of numbers, the girls soccer team had a Jot of talent and a Jot of heart. Their season started off a littl e rough, but their ex treme sk ill and desire to win made them a great team. "This year's team is really young and we lost eight seni ors, so it's kind of a rebuilding year," said sophomore Lauren Stubblefield. Saintes soccer started the season wi th a loss to Duchesne by a score of 3-0. The strong talent of the team is what led them through the season. "We have the talent and energy to wi n, and even though we don ' t win every game, we still have a lot of heart and intensity," sa id sophomore Katie Fischer. The talent and heart is what helped them when so many girls were injured this year. Sophomore Lyndsey Pettit and senior Kelly Burns defend the goal from the Mercy offense.(submltled photo) Injuries were frequent fo r the team. Fresh- 1 man Cara Cool started the trend with an ankle injury, and freshman As hley Petersen tore he r ACL and part of her MCL. i Freshman Catie O ' Malley was nex t: she 1 strain ed her hip fl exor, quad and groin. Next up was junior Jessie Frueh who spra ined her ankle. The Saintes really came togethe r on their first win by dominating the game aga inst Riverside with a score of 3-0. The win was sophomore Lyndsey Pettit's first shut out. "We ' ve established reall y strong team unity throughout the games," Cool said . The girls soccer team achieved a lot this year. They lost by only one to the No. 1 tean in Nebraska, Columbus Scotus, wh ich proved to be a great accomplishment. Freshma n Abby Jares and senior Teresa Coughlin battle an AL defender for control of the ball.(pho lo by Stephani Eck ley) Left: Freshman Laura Bomgaars drives the ball past a Columbus Scotus defender while teammate Abby Jares rushes toward her for baclrnp. (Photo by St epha ni Eckley) Below: SeniorTara Reilly thrusts the ball past two AL defenders while sophomore l\atie Rubes peers 011 .(plwto by Stepha ni Eckley) Saintes funnies, tee heel Angela Roux You no wan breafas? Katie Kubes At the Lewis Central game, we were warming up and all the defense started singing, "Mock ... ing ... bird ... yeah! " Cara Cool When Coach Tom drilled Jessie Frueh in the stomach with a ball. Girls Soccer 59 Bowling Activity in the Alleys We have many sports; maybe one of the most fun-filled ones would be bowling. Bowling was just revived at St. Albert in 2000- 01 , making this the second year it was sanctioned as a statewide sport. The bowling team continued to improve, and more and more people showed up to compete on the team. There was a boys and a girls team, and they both had successful seasons competing mostly against bigger schools. Their home lanes were at Lightning Bowl. Mr. Ken Mehsling coached the bowlers. Luke Shanno and junior Chris Palmer prepare for their bowling match against AL. (photo by Theresa Farrage) Right: Senior Patricia Orwig gets her ball and prepares to bowl.(photo by Theresa Farrag e) Sophomore Alyssa Gilliland bowls during a m at c h.(pho to by Th eresa Farrage) 60 Bowling Senior Matt Markel picks up the ball and gets ready to bowl .(pl10to by Th eresa Fa rrage) "Bowling is a team spo rt. Everyone has to be at their best to win ."- Chris Palmer Sophomore Joe Re illy aims for a strike.(pho l o by T11 eresa Farrag e) Left:Senior Jade Knutson shows her perfect form w hile bowling.(pho to by Theresa Fa rrage) ... "Bowl ing is fun because you get to talk to people you never talk to usually ."- Brett Gray swimming Ready to Swim Swimming; a sport that requires all your strength and special breathing techniques whil e in the water. Sure, it may sound easy, but the three girls who make up the St. Albert portion of the swim team know it is not all fun and games. St. Albert joins with neighbor school AL because there are not enough people to make our own swim team. The three SA girls on the swim team were juniors Erin Welch, Kati e Jares and Stephani Eckley. Said Welch, "We have to work together to win." Junior Erin We lch swims the Right: Junior Katie Jares waits butterfly.(pholo by Stephani Eckley) at AL prepared for a full day .(photo by Stephani Eckley) fins? " "Swim season is my favorite season because it is when I get to do something I enjoy"- Erin Welch Junior Erin Welch swims the backstroke.(photo by Stephani Eckley ) Left: Junior Kati e J ares swims freestyle .(photo by Stepha ni Eckley) Swimm.ing 61 Double Time The physical education department has introduced many new activities for students to participate in. Two of the activities are body fat testing and tae bo. At the beginning of each quarter students take a body fat test. This tells students whether they have been eating the right foods and whether or not they need to become more Senior Patricia Orwig shows Billy Blanks how tae bo is done. (photo by TeriLee 1'1escher) Right: Freshman Justine Olsen jumps with the weighted ropes . "The weighted jump ropes are a lot harder than they look," one student commented after P.E. {ph o to by Teri Lee 1'1escher) Senior Jpe Ol sen discusses with P.E. te;;iche r Mr. Shad Coppock how h e can lower his pody fat percentage . Body fat was tested twice during .the year. {ph o to py Kelly Burns) 62 Physical Educa tion active. The two weeks before Christmas break is tae bo time. Students spend their P.E. periods working out with Billy Blanks. Billy takes the students through a hard workout. Some students find tae bo fun while some hate it. Either way you look at tae bo, it is definitely a good workout. P.E. is a great class to get in shape. Freshmen James Coughlin and Brandon Fi scher do line drills during stations for a warm-up. Other stations were jumproping, push-ups, crunc hes and step-ups. (ph o to by Lindsay Banks) Senior Tarah Powers reac hes for the sky in tae bo. (pho to by Teri Lee 1'1escher) Sophomore Ryan Baas tests to see what level his body fat is at b efore starting the w res tl ing season. {phot o by J)el/y Bu rn s) Left: Freshmen John Lemaste r, Shawn Mora n an d Chad Devereaux run laps in b etween two stations fo r P.E warm-up. (pho to by Lindsay Banks) Senior Tim J ensen gets aggressive w hile stretching o ut befo re class . {ph o to by Teri Lee 1'1escher) ·"' I Freshman Marc Mescher han d s in his dietjournal. {pho to by Lindsay Ba nks) Bu ilding the Athletes of Today The we ightroom is one reason why the sports teams are so successful. Lifting weights helps an athlete become bigger, stronger and faster. The dedication athletes show to the weightrnom helps sports teams be successful year after year. Without dedication to the freshman Kahli Ladd does leg extensio ns as part of her volleyball lifting program . (pho to hy Liz Reg a n) weightroom, athletes wouldn 't be able to compete as well with other teams. It gives them the essential edge to dominate over their opponents. Lifting and lifting hard is what helps athletes achieve their top potential. The weightroom is building the athletes of tomorrow, today. Sophomore Mark farrage prepares to lift. (photo by T/1 eresa Farrage) Right: Senior lifters Aaron Chessareck , Jason Endelicato, Matt Markel, Justin Wandvik, Josh Ryan and Tim J ensen take a breather from lifting to pose for a picture. (pho to by Thresa Fa rrage) Below: Senior Jason Endelicato prepares to bench. (photo by Th eresa Fa rrage) Senior Justin Wandvik spots Josh Ryan. (photo by Theresa Fa rrag e) Senior Brad Lopez struggles during a difficult lift. No pain, no gaih was his motto. (pho to by J essie Fru eh) Left: Senior Matt Markel places the bar on the rack after completing his lift. (pho to by LIZ Rega n) Weight Lifting 63 Who's this little princess? Why, it's senior Megan Hammer.(subm itted photo) This little princess turned in her crown for som e cheerleading porns. Senior Megan Hammer shows her awesome school spirit as she cheers at a basketball game.(photo by Th eresa Farrage) 64 Then and Wow Then and wow Are you embarrassed by your wild hair or your geeky glasses that you had as a kid? Well, don ' t be because we all used to look a little dorky back in the day. There is always hope for us to look better. A s we grow older we gain a better fas hion sense. We no longer let our parents pick out our c lothes or fix our hair. We become individuals, whether that means better or worse style sense. Maybe in 20 years we' ll look back and laugh at the way we presently dress. Freshman Anne Troff smiles big. (submitted photo) This is Anne Troff today, still smiling. (photo by Ada m Bea uchamp) Aren 't these guys cute? Sophomores Eric Murphy, Pat Shadden, Joel Gentile, Kevin Lorkovic, Brock Gentile and Mark Farrage wear some crazy clothing at one of their preschool parties .(submitted photo) ., " Senior Jessica Hutcheson is very styling in her festive vest and glasses.(s ubm itted photo) Today Jessica Hutcheson lool\s like a model smiling fo r the camera while on the Europe trip. (s ubmitted photo) Aww, this is so precious. Sophomores Joe Hobbins and Shaun Smith show silly races at a birthday party. (submitted pho to) These hot sophomore guys today days. (pho to by Th eresa Fa rrage) Junior Kristi Pogemiller shows off her catch of the day. Wow! She is a good fisherwom an . (s ubmitted photo) Boy, these guys have sure changed since their elem entary days. (pho to by Th eresa Farrage) Pogemi ller has com e a lo ng way since her fisherwoman days. She has set her sights o n bigger catches in life. (pho to by Th eresa Farrage) Who knew that a shy freshman Beth Powers could turn into a diva? (photo by Theresa Fan-age) Then and Wow 65 Days will pass, but the feeling lives on From green and gold porns in the backs of our cars to. pregame prayers, students displ ay their spirit with pride. We show support by transforming from everyday, cofrffn on hi gh school students into a loud, enthusiasti c group of kids decked out in our school colors from head to toe. Somehow we prove to other schools that although we may be sma ll in size, we are overwhelming in spirit. It is hard to describe the fee ling you get at reconciliation or during the celebrati on of Catholic Schools Week. It is during those times that the spirit of St. Albert swe lls within each student. We pride ourselves on beautiful Masses, new cheers, T-shirts made fo r ou r best friend on the basketball team, or screami ng so loud at a game that you lose your vo ice. And, of course, the obvious, such as Homecoming week and pep ra llies. The spirit of St. Albert fi lls each and eve ry person th roughout the school. A I though it may reach each student diffe rentl y, th rough a prayer service or a football game, the importance of spirit is undeni abl e. Someday, we wi ll look back at these days and rea li ze that although we may not remembe r every c lass or every game, the green and gold spirit that lies within us will never di e. 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Mr'>< hrr R1qht Frt>!>hmcn Aubrey ">wan'iun dnd A">hlcy Tierney Junior Monika Orahdm frt> ">hman t<.yl.i Kt>nkel ">ophornort>"> Joe Rt>llly and l<.dthlccn "1cHale freshman Daniel Flschf'r and s«"nlors Brf'nt l..orkovlc and Jonathan Qulqky gathf'r during Home < nm1nq wet>k (photo b 11 hrr1 66 Spirit Clo(k'llol'iC rrorn ldt "it·n1or'> ~tc\ cn ~<hi.tut man and Malt \\aq_qom·r perform a <;kit at tht• '>cnior rctrcat 1photn bll 7t•rtl t"f" "''"'' hn Junu.H Juhe "1t•1dlinger re.id<; thc pct1t1on., durinq M.is'> p l1orn b11 Tt11r'iJ t •"·"l,. l'art1( 1patinq In .i (_hct·r the t ro'll.d .,hO'll.'> tc.1m ... upport dunnq a c losc 9.1nH: .tq.1111 ... 1 nt\ rl\ .ii l t'\Oo '"' ( .-ntral pilot b11 I •"<1'Jll l'l.Jnk ' St·n1or "it<"phan1e B.rnmt•rt pc• rorm<; part or the hoopl.i roulmt· at .i tM.,kt"lball q.imt• photo b 11 I 1'1d'Jll l!,tnk \ Spirit 67 School Changes Change has become a popular trend at school. Detentions take place at 7: 15 a.m. in Mr Hank. Easterling's classroom. The pop machines are located in the cafeteria. The days of carrying a toilet seat as a pass are long gone with the introduction of uniform bathroom and hall passes. Administrators have come and gone; some changed positions. Who could forget the day of pink or lime time? Yup, demerit cards were added this year. Change has occurred, but students have become so accustomed to it that it's hard to recall what it was like before. Senior Tommy O'Connor checks out his new demerit card. They went from pink to green second semester.(photo by Theresa Farrage) Freshman Daniel Fischer quenches his thirst by getting a beverage out of one of the new machines. Students n'~ allowed by law to have pop during lunch because the machines were located in the cafeteria. (ph o to by Sarah Vogel) 68 Changes Mrs . Jon na Andersen works at he r n ew position as principal. In addition to her j ob change, Mr. Ken Schre iber re placed Mr. To ny J aworski as v ice prin cipal as well as k eeping his role as athleti c director. (pho to by Th eresa Fa rrage) Students sit in d etention at 7: 15 in the morning. On this particular day students were serving their.time in Mr. Drew Kruzich's room instead of Mr. Hanl\ Easterling's. What happened to the good old days when detentions were after school? (photo by Ang ela Ro ux) J uniors Eve Johnson and Jessie Frueh display the new uniform restroom pass as well as Mr. Drew Kruzich's retired toilet seat pass. Each teacher had identical restroom and locker passes.(pholo by Sa rah Vog el) Although the school looks the same on the outside, the year brought much change on the inside. From passes to pop machines, the atmosphere gradually changed . (p hoto by Theresa Farrage) Jill Gantt "I don't like detentions in the morning. They are an inconvenience." Jeremy Kruse "It was a tough adjustment, but once I got used to it, it was fine." Lauren Stubblefield "The changes were a big deal at first, but now we are used to it." Shannon Koch "I lil\e the new sweatsh irts because it's always cold. I just haven't gotten around to getting one yet. " Chan ges 69 Below: Seniors Ryan Fischer, Erik Anderson, Lindsay Banks, Joe Olsen and Kelly Burns sing in the Homecoming Mass choir. (photo by Th eresa Farrage) Freshman Beth Powers smiles with sopho m o res Melissa Hagedorn and Melanie Kelsey on eighties day. {pho to by Lindsay Banks) 70 Homecoming Right: Senior Kyle Nielsen and junior John Cool take a timeout after lunch to show their fashions on eighties day, {photo byTeriLee Mescher) Seniors Shannon Koch , Sarah Vogel, Li z Regan, Jessica Hutcheson, Amanda Masl\e r and Teresa Coughlin pose o n pajama d ay . {p ho to by Th eresa Farrage) Right: Sophomores Patri c !' Shadden, Mark Farrage, Kati e McGruder,Lexie Oshlo, Alex Mether, Missy Roane and Paul Roc helle celebrate w inning a race at th e pep rally. {ph o to /Jy Th eresa Farrage) Homecoming is looked forwa rd to by many people each year. It' a time to be crazy, to have fun, show off, and to dominate in football! Since the Homecoming theme was Mardi Gras chaos was rampant in the halls. As trad ition dictates Tuesday, students showed up in pajamas and slippers taki ng the pajama day theme to heart. Wednesday the halls were till ed with polka dots, hairspray and lots of blue eyeshadow fo r eighti es day. Create yo ur own fas hi on day allowed students to express their own creativity and individuality. And fin ally spirit day, the day where every student and teacher alike were decked out in their own fa vorite Green and Gold, whether it be T-shirts, plaid pants or face pa int. We all had a way of expressing our school spirit. The differences in how we chose to do so is what made Homecoming 200 I the greatest ever. Many memori es were made this year, at the pep rall y, the Mass and the football game. When we look back on this year we will always remember St. Albert's own little Mardi Gras party of Homecoming 200 1. Senior Tarah Powers struggles with classmate Steve Schlautman on her back during a relay race. (p ho to by Theresa Farrage) ;n Senior Brad Lopez races for the finish line during a relay. (photo by Adam Bea uchamp) Rob Meade pull to win tug o 'war against the juniors. {pho to by Th resa Farrage) Se nior Jonathan Quigley shows his cowboy creativity o n create your own fashion day.(pll oto by Tllresa Farrag e) Left: Seniors t\yle Nielsen and Brent Lorkovic head up th e tug o ' war at the pep rally. During the pep rally students were involved in class competitions ranging from tug o ' war to an Oreo-eating contest. (p hoto by Th eresa Farrage) Homecoming 71 Below: Senior Matt Applegate complains that "these aren't double stuffed" as he feeds his face during the Oreo-eating contest. (photo by Theresa f'arrage) Senior Kyle Nielsen struts his stuff in his Pizza Hut uniform for "create your own fashion day." (photo by Lindsay Banks) 72 Homecoming Right: Homecoming king and queen, seniors Ryan Fischer and TeriLee Mescher, show off their stuff while posing for the camera. (submitted photo) Anderson , Lindsay Banks, Kyl e Schreiber, Liz Regan , J esse Shea, Erin Wal sh , Ryan Fischer, Megan Kenne beck , Jason Endelicato, TeriLee Mescher, Joe Olsen and Kelly Burns. (ph o to by Th eresa f'arrage) Seniors Tim Jensen , Pau l We bering and Josh Ryan display their football pride. (pho to by Theresa f'a rrage) eco Homecoming made many new memories, but perhaps none as memorable as these: * How Teri Lee Mescher was so proud to be Homecoming queen that she didn ' t take off her crown, all night * Jonathan Quigley in his wranglers and cowboy hat * Liz Regan, Erin Walsh and Angela Roux in their '80s prom , dresses * Joe Reilly in bis Mr. Clean paj amas * How Megan Kennebeck managed to laugh the whole time that she walked down with the Homecoming court and until the announcement of king and queen , * Mr. Shad Coppock and his school-spirited face paint *The Homecoming dance * The Homecoming pep rally * Watching all of the seniors fa ll from being outsmarted by the sophomores during the tug-of-war contest * All of the cheaters during the Oreo-eating contest * WINNING THE HOMECOMING GAME!!! run for Homecoming l~ing, so he decided to just run instead. (plloto by Adam Beaucllamp) • Regan pose for another Senior Jade Knutson hopes her fourth attempt to pop her balloon will succeed. picture following corronation . (plloto by Tll eresa f'arrage) Junior Nate Higginbotham brings together the best of both worlds in his jaguar cloth and sheer sequin and spandex leotard.(pll oto by Tlleresa f'arrage) Left: Juniors J ess Hurley a nd Amanda Boyer show the ir school spirit during the Homecoming pep rally. (plloto by Tll eresa f'arrage) Homecoming 73 Pep Rallies Pep ralliess are a time to celebrate what we' ve accomplished throughout a season, and look forward to starting off other seasons. Other than coaches and players, many other people contribute to pep rallies. Notice the w@rd "pep" in pep rallies. It is the job of the dance team, cheerleaders and band to make each pep rally work. The point of these is to have fun, and we definitely do. Although we should thank these people who try and get the whole student body fired up during pep rallies, the crowd is just as important as they are. With the new tradition of the spirit stick, the crowd proved time and time again that they were wi lling to stand behind our school name. Senior varsity c heerleaders Amber Gaul and Megan Hammer are all sm iles during a pep rally performance. (plw to by Th eresa Farrage) From lef, senio rs Kyle Schreiber, J esse Shea, Brad Lopez, Jason Endelicato, Justin Wandvik, Joe Olsen, Matt Applegate and Matt Waggon er hold up the new Spirit Stick. The seniors were the proud first owners of the new tradit ion started by the cheerleaders. (s u/Jmitted p l1o to) 74 Pep Rallies The band plays the fight song during a pep rally . What would pep ralli es be like witho ut the band playing while the c heerl eaders a nd dance team m embers do the ir routin e?(plw to by Th eresa Fa rrage) Be low: Sopho m ore Katie Fischer goes allo ut crazy during the fight song at a pe p rally . We all lrnow how muc h Fi scher lo ves to dance . (s iibmitted p h o to) Su pelf ans Whether it's basketball, volleyball, football or wrestl ing, there is one thing they all have in common ... Superfans! Superfans are a key factor in games. They get the other fans hyped up, which in turn get the players fired up. "The Superfans thi s year have done a pretty good j ob of leading the crowd," said senior Kelly Burns. " It really helps during basketball games." The student body celebrates the opening football gam e with crosstown rival Lewis Central. (p lw to by Th eresa farrage) Right : Senior Tarah Powers chee rs at the first football ga m e.(pho to by Theresa farrage) Overall, the Superfans think it' s really fun to dress up and show school spirit. Junior Jessie Frueh said, " Superfans always wear green and gold in crazy things like capes, tank-tops and T -shirts." The good thing, Frueh said, " is no one cares how stupid you look." Superfans add a little something extra that can' t be matched by anything else. Juniors Jonathan Knedler and Mike Jensen Superfan it up during the Lewis Central basketball do ubleheader. These two boys are famous for their festive attire at gam es. (pho to by Lindsa y Ba nks) Junior Matt O'Connor and seniors TeriLee Mescher, Kelly Burns and Erik Anderson watch in amazement as j unior Eve Johnson dominates the volleyball court. (ph o to by Lindsay Banks) Superfans 75 Winter Da nee The music, the people, the outfits,the hectic dinner and, of course, the pictures.What would life be without dances? Well, nothing would change but you would have one less memory that actually counts a lot. What would it be like without freshman Cara Cool going all psycho on the dance floor, or those crazy dance moves everyone laughs at? Dances have a big effect on our memory because we will ·always remember that one dance with that special person, or with those special people. Senior Erin Belt and freshman Aaron Romano pose playfully for a picture before going on to dinner and the big dance. They went to dinner at the Olive Garden with a group of fri ends where they met a waiter who said he was a surfer but was spending time in Omaha because he found his long-lost sister on the Ricki Lake show.(submitted photo) Seniors Lindsay Banl\s, Jade Knutson and Tara Reilly show their shiny sm iles for that more-than-lucky guy.The three girls got together before the dance and did their curly hair together. (submitted pl10to) Right: Seniors Aaron Chessareck and Justin Wandvik show their friendly affection toward each other. The two guys went to the dance with a group and, as you can tell, th ey had a ton of fun. (subm itted photo) 76 W inter Dance Freshmen Jen Anderson, Ga bleAndrews, Hoang Tran,J e nna Schre iber a nd Kristin McGlade stril\e a "Charlie's Ange ls" pose for the cam era . The serious pose has always been a classic one.(s ubmitted p h o to) Valentine Dance The last dance. Aww, a sigh of relief, no more dinners, no more getting all done up and no more spending money. For most people it's a re lie f, but fo r some it's a last memory to share, or a last smil e. The Va lentine Dance was the last dance fo r all grades, fo r all of us to be in one gym, sharing smil es and those Senior J o nathan Q uigley shows o ff his " kung-fu " moves. Quigley has always been o ne to gather a crowd . (p ho to by Da n ielle Wickersham) Right: Senior Brent Lorkovic and freshman Rob Meade share smiles at th e dance. Rob an d Brent ran cross coun try together, starting their bond . (photo by Julia nn e Friedrichsen) more-than-awesome-dance moves. The Va lentine Dance went by qui ck, and in that two and a half hours some students developed huge memories, a few on this page and others stuck in the back of thi er minds fo rever. It was one last dance as a whole and one great memory shared as a whole. I Junio rs Nathan Fischer, Jonathan Knedler and Tristan O'Toole show their m odel pose for all their fans.These t hree guys definitely have that m odel look .(su bmitted pho to) Left: Freshmen Justine Olsen and Cara Cool and j unior Matt O'Connor twist and shake. The dance music included m any oldies songs. (pho to by April Petersen) Sophomores Brett Gray and Meg Lowndes enjoy themselves at the Valentine Dance. Gray said , "Meg and I had a lo t of fun at the dance ." (plw t o by Julia n ne Fred ri chsen) Valentine Dance 77 Powder Puff It's a Friday night and your're all set to go to that big football game. You smell the meat on the grill, you see the guys in tight pants and cheerleaders cheering their hearts out. You can smell the competition in the air. Take all that and flip it around and inside out. We like to do th ings a little differently here. We dress our strongest and studliest guys as girls, and the ladies get to tum it up on the -- fi eld. It's Powder Puff football, baby! The first game featured a victory by the fres hmen over the seniors 36-6 whil e the juniors dominated the sophomores 28- 18. Don ' t forget the halftime entertainment provided by the love ly, talented male dancers. Between the guys and ga ls, they displayed some high quality entertainment. Seniors J esse Shea and Jason Endelicato hit the fi nal pose of their dance rou tine. The guys proved with their killer dancing abilities that dancing isn't just a girl thing. (photo by Lindsay Banks) A group of grueling female senior athletes gets ready to tear up t heir o pponents on the fi eld . Well , not really , but at least they're listening to some quality game strategy from an o ld football pro, senio r Megan Kennebeck's dad, Mr. Joe Ke nne b eck .(submitted pho to) 78 Powder Puff Freshman l'\ri stin McG lad e l~illf ll y receives the ball. McGlade was a y factor in the freshman v ic tory.(pho to by Lindsay Ba nks) Belo w: Seniors l'\e lly Burns and Erin Wals h take t im e for a pi c ture. The two li l~e d football so muc h lhey d ecided to inc lud e it in t he Kodak moment.(s ubmitt ed pho to) Mr. SA Li ghts, camera, action, the boys are at it aga in. The spotli ght is on whil e the guys strut their stuff in the fin est tuxedos accompanied by that gorgeous ga l. The boys have a chance to impress the judges in three categories; formal wea r, talent, and a question and answer ession. The audience was treated to talents ofa wide va ri ety. Sonny and Cher made a spec ial appearance disguised as seniors Erik Anderson and Jesse Shea Junior Tristan O'Toole and senior Erik Anderson turn their heads to listen to the intriguing question and answer session . Each contestant came up with a unique answer to impress the judges hoping for the title "Mr. SA 2002."(photo by Tl1 eresa Farrage) Right: Senior Kyl e Nielsen receives his sash from Ms. Deb McGuire for first run ner-up. Kyle wowed the judges with his musical tal ents, singing and playing the guitar. (p ho to by T/1 eresa Farrage) Seniors Paul Webering and Ryan Fischer displayed a talent that prevents them from ever being abl e to deny their smalltown origin. The two performed "Devil Went Down to Georgia. " The Mr. SA royalty. Mr. Congeniality: Tom McHale People's choice: Adam Beauchamp 2nd Runner-Up: Tom McHale First Runner-Up: Kyle Nielsen Mr. SA 2002: Brent Lorkovic Mr. SA 2002, Brent Lorl<.0vic receives his crown from se nior Jonathan Quigley. Lorl<.0vic follows the footsteps of past winners like Adam Sawatzke and Ryan Stuntz. His poise was too much for the judges to handle . (photo by Theresa Farrage) Se nior Paul We bering reads his question in awe wo nde ring how he is going to come up with an answer. We bering was asked , "If you co uld be a J elly Belly j elly bean , w hat fl avor would you be and why?" He re plied , "Straw berry ." (ph o to by Theresa Farrage) Mr. SA 79 Student council Student Council plays an important part in the involvement of school activities. Not only do they help organize major events, ranging from helping decorate for the Christmas dance to coordinating the Mr. SA contest, but they also have to put in the Jong hours of thinking of ideas and staying after events to clean up. The group that makes up the Student Council are the people from each grade that represent their class according to a vote. "One of the best memories of Student Counci I for me was our retreat," said senior Jonathan Quigley. Freshman Daniel Fischer summed up Student Counci l saying, "Everyone works really hard and are all really good people." Seniors Ryan Fischer and Angela Roux spend some quality time together in study hall with fellow members of Student Council. Having study hall together m ade work a lot easier because they could plan for events together.(submitled photo) Freshman Kristin McGlade, sophomore Katie Fisc her and seniors Paul Webering and Jonathan Quigley pose for a picture in the hallway. The students were getting decorations ready for the Christmas dance. (p /1010 by Th eresa Farrage) 80 Student Council Freshman Daniel Fisc her a nd senior Jon athan Quigley play with giant ca ndy a nes to gel into the Christmas spirit. They eventually got to the d ecorating part.(pho l o /Jy Angela Roux) Be low: Freshman Ji ll Gantt s hares her ideas during a Stude nt Counci l m eeti ng in 055.(pho to by Angela Ro ux) one-Act/Speech The one-act pl ay and speech group of guys ever, and Jenna groups gained much recognition (Schreiber), too. " as both sent entries to state. The cast of "Dudes" was The one-act pl ay " Dudes" invited to perform at the allwas writtten by Mrs. Trudy state festival , one of eight elite Finnegan. It tells the tale of a groups chosen to do so. group of guys who don ' t quite Lindsay Banks also had the fit in. They get mad when one honor of making it to state in of their friends " betrays" them two individual speech events. by getting a girlfreind. " It was a lot of hard work, Senior Adam Beauchamp but in the end it was worth it," said, "These were the best said Banks. Freshman J enna Schreiber and soph omore Brett Gray rehearse for their ensemble performance. w hic h qualified for state. (photo by Lindsay Ba nks) Right: Senior Lindsay Banl~s re hearses for state speech. (p ho to by Morgan Ha nn a n) I Senior Brent Lorlrnvic and freshman Jenna Schreiber perform "Dudes" in front of the student body.(plw to by TeriL ee Mescher) Sophomore Joe Reilly gets mad about something in " Dudes ." (plwto by TeriLee Mescher) One Act/Speech 81 Fall Musical This year's musical was the "Wizard of Oz". It was the fi rst collaborati ve effort of Mr. Lee Spann, the new choir instructor, and Mrs. Barb Schmidt, the musical's director. The cast enj oyed worki ng on this easil y recognizable work. "I really enjoyed doing this year's musical. It was a lot of fu n," said sophomo e John Schmidt, who was the Lion. Freshman John LeMaster also liked the musical. " I thought it was fun to do and the show was fun ." Much work was needed to pull off this di ffic ult work, but the cast came together and spent many hours of hard work and practi ce and produced an excellent show. Senior Lindsay Banks, junior Rob Fritzsche and so phomore Joe Reilly harm o nize shortly after the Tinman is revived . Banks portrayed Do rothy while Reilly was the Scarecrow to Fritzsche's Tinma n .(ph o to by Liz Rega n) Banks and Reilly sing with sopho m ore Jo hn Schmidt, who p layed the Coward ly Lion in the product io n .(pho to by Liz Reg an) 82 Fa ll Musica l Junio r Mich aela Rin g s tands attentive as freshman Aubrey Swan son, the Witch, sta res in h er c rystal b a ll.(p h o to by Liz Rega n) Freshman J o hn LeMaste r, the Wi zard , s tands revealed with his form er d isg use o f a fiery dragon b ehind him w hile Re illy and Fritzsche look o n .(p lw to by Liz Rega n) Spring Play pri ng saw th e pl ay "Murder's in the He ir" come to the potlight. Ms. Ann Combs directed fo r Lh e first time at SA, bringing new ideas and directing methods to the group. Jun ior Jonath an Knedl er had onl y one thought on this pl ay, "'A penn y fo r your thoughts ... " The cast really came togethe r and by the end had a bonafide The cast reacts as they find the body o f Starl\weather. The interactive play involved the aud ience vo ting on who they thought murdered the bill ionaire.(plw to by TeriLee Mescher) Rigltt: So phomo re John Sc:hmidt explains to the audience the c ircumstances for the sp ri ng play's situation. Schmidt played Gene, the ill-fated director of the show w ithin a show.(photo by TeriLee Mescher) hit on its hands. The pl ay was also layered with more complexity in the fact that there were multiple endings th at each required a lot of practice. The murder mystery-comedy showcased some o f the exce ll ent tal ent that is be ing cultivated through the drama department. Junior Rob fritzsche glares at his relatives while seventhgrader Anna Diez patiently waits behind. fritzsche played the evil Simon Starl\weather, who was eventually murdered, while Diez played his personal nurse Withers . (p hoto by TeriLee /11esc/1 er) Junior Jonathan Knedler points his weapon at sopho m ore Joe Reilly as he prepares to take hi m hostage. Kn edler played Starl\weather's playboy nephew Jordan w hile Rei lly was the snide lawer Mr. Lance Van Za n dt.(plw to by Tl1 eresa Farrag e) SprLng Play 83 Senior Retreat One day of senior year that everyone remembers is retreat day. It is one of the only days that the whole senior class gets together to remember what its members have shared over the past 13 years. It gives the whole class a chance let go of the past and look forward to the coming seni or year. It starts the year of change. The class gets to go to the Creighton Retreat Center, a new place where seniors get to see their cl assmates in new ways. Each senior left with a new look at the cl ass and how they should spend seni or year. No one wi ll ever forget the day the whole class came together for the same reason and came to apprec iate eac h person. Seniors Li z Regan, Erin Belt, Kelly Burns and Tarah Powers tak e a break during the retreat. There were many times that the seniors could just sit and talk.(p'1oto by TeriLee 1'1escher) '* . .... J. • ' ~[!~~. ~~~~~~~~ The senior class takes a moment to ta l\e a pi cture . It was the last time they were all together for a retre at.(submilted p ho to) 84 Senior Retrea t Senio rs Tom m y O 'Conno r, Tim J e nsen a nd Kevin Driscoll wait for the re treat to b eg in .(phol o by Teri Lee /11esch er) Be low: Se niors Amanda Mask e r, Teresa Co ughlin, Ambe r Gaul, J ackie Hodson, Megan Hammer, J ennifer Montagne a nd Shannon Koc h rid e the b us.(pho l o /J y TeriLee Mesch er) senior water Fight Every year on the last day o f school the seni or c lass has a water fight. This year was no different. It is an ac tivity that mark the end of year or rather the end of J 3 long years spent together in the confines of chool. It is a way to let off the team that has built up all year. Everyone gets to just let loose on the ir fe ll ow The group o f seniors that to ol~ part in the water fight.(submitted photo) Right: Senior Megan Laudon gets water poured on h er by senior Matt Markel.(photo by Ama nda Masker) classmates. Everyone has a great time throwing water ballons and dumping water all over people. Some use it as a means of revenge Others just want to have fun. This year a mud hole was made and everyone got a littl e dirty, and then everyone went to the car wash to clean up. All in all water fi ght spe lls fun. Seniors Megan Hammer and Teresa Coughlin dump a cooler of water on senior Amber Gaul.(pho to by Amanda Masker) Seniors TeriLee Mescher, Amanda Masker, Megan Laudon and Shannon Koch take a timeout from the water fight. (s u bmitted p lwto) Senior Water Fight 85 Below: Junior Aaron Seitz stares in awe as junior Nate Higginbotham demonstrates his skating ability. Students skated into the early hours of the morning at Skateland where Post-Prom was held. {Photo by Stephani Eckley) Senior Joe Olsen participates in a body building contest while hypnotized. He was also seen chasing mice throughout the night. (photo by Brooke Ho tz) 86 Prom Right: Juniors Eve Johnson and Erin McNeal sing to Alanis Morrisette's "Isn ' t it Ironic?" at Post-Prom. Karaoke was offered throughout the night, and many participated. {Photo by Step/1ani Eckley) Senior Angela Roux is "stiff as a board" under the power of hypnosis .(photo by Brooke Notz) Right: Juniors and seniors break it down while jammin' to the music as the night came to a close. (pho to by Stephani Eckley) Have you ever had a dream so sweet that you don't ever want to wake up? The theme "Sweet Dreams" couldn ' t have described Prom night any better. Walking into the gym many fe lt as though they were walking into a new world . A gra nd castle and soft tones set the mood fo r a perfect night. After the crowning of the king and queen everyone gathered on the dance fl oor and the night of fu n had truly begun. Free-spirited, everyone danced the night away. With the stroke of midnight came a change of attire, but the rags did not stop them from hav ing a good time. Everyone boarded the buses and, illuminating with glow sticks, were off to Skateland. Walking into Skateland they were met with a spread of food fi t fo r a king. With the earl y hours of the morning came fu n that will never be fo rgotten. Many activities were offered, includi ng laser tag, skating, dancing, karaoke and a demonstrati on provided by a hypnotist. As the night came to a close tired eyes began to overcome the exc itement. Perhaps the sweetest part of this ni ght was what appeared as a dream was actually reality. Wild couple j unior Tristan O 'Too le and senio r Angela Roux dance the night away at Prom .(pho to by Stephani Eckley) Junior Eve Johnson struts her stuff.(pholo by J essie Frueh) Juniors Michelle Epperson and Jessie Frueh embrace filled w ith excitem ent. (p ll o to by Brooke Hotz) Senio rs Tom McHale and Jacki e Hodson wear the crowns of king and queen . (pll o to by Brooke tto tz) Left: J uniors Nathan Fischer, Jonathan Knedler, Michelle Epperson and Stephan i Eckley get t heir groove on to the b lastin ' t unes.(photo by J essie Fruell) Prom 87 Below: Junior Stephani Eckley and senior Lindsay Banks cheer for the boys basketball team during a timeout. (ph o to by TeriL ee Mescher) Senior Megan Hammer goes all out during the Homecoming pep rally. (pho to by TeriLee Mescher) 88 Cheerleading Right: Junior Mic haela Ring and sophomore Melanie Kelsey try to get the crowd involved at quarter. (pho to by J eremy Kruse) Sophomores Adrien ne Donovan and Stephanie Mayne and senio r Li z Regan do a c heer during a girls basketball gam e. (p ho to by The resa Fa rrage) Right: The wrestling cheerleaders cheer during a home dual. {photo by Th eresa Fa rrage) eeYiea During th e year teams receive signs on their lockers, statebound groups get a goody bag, and teams notice the extra spirit exploding from the sidelines. Cheerleaders' work is obvious in some instances, while other times no one notices it. They are the driving force that keeps spirit up at school. The cheerleaders' season starts at the beginning of the summer. They spend three months teaching and learning new cheers. Everyone tries to contribute ideas that will make a good squad and plenty of cheers with school spirit. They spend their study halls making and hanging locker signs. They go to each and every game to help cheer for the athletes and get the crowd fired up. Cheerleading is about dedication . Each cheerleader must find time between 6 a.m. practices and games, sometimes every night of the week, to do their homework and everything else involved in a teen-ager's life. It may be tiring, but it's fully rewarding. Cheerleaders help make this school part of what it is and what it will always be. Senior Megan Hammer and sophomore Angie Gaul get ready to hand out the Val entines. (plloto by J eremy /\ruse) • Senior Amanda Masker holds up spirit fingers during a free throw. (plloto by Juilanne Friedricllsen) senior Liz Reagn and sophomore Stephanie Mayne help to cheer on the girls basketball team . (plloto by J eremy Kruse) ......_-...Ollll!!!IWA Junior Stephani Eckley prepares for a twist down during the Homecoming pep rally. Seniors Amanda Masker and Megan Hammer are her b ases.(pl10to by Tll eresa Farrage) Left: Junior Stephani Eckley and seniors Megan Hammer and Lindsay Banks help to cheer on the Falcons during the LC game. (photo by Ang lea Roux) heerleadi.ng 89 Below: The dance team celebrates their two state championships with their fans after the awards ceremony.(submitted photo) The dance team hoists their trophies at Veterans Memorial Auditorium . The fingers signify that they won two first places at state . (submitted pho to) 90 Dance Team Right: The m embers of the guy-girl dance team h it their ending pose. (photo by Theresa Farrag e) J unior Jessie Frueh and freshman Kyla Kenkel hit t he "L" m ove during t he hoopla rou tin e. (photo by Lindsay Ba nks) Right: freshmen Kyla Kenkel and Cati e O'Malley and senior Tara Reilly hit the end ing pose in the hoopla routine. (photo by Lindsay Banks) a nee What do you get when you put 14 girls together at 6:30 in the morning for dance team practice? A very successful dance team, and that's what the dance team is. The dance team started practice in early June so that they could get ready for dance camp at Iowa State in July. On July 23 they headed off to camp and would prove to be very successful. The awards they took home were The Spirit Pom, Superior Showmanship, Home Routine Award, NDA National Bid and also the NDA Spirit Award. While at camp five people were nominated fo r AllAmerican Honors: seniors Megan Kennebeck, Teri Lee Mescher and Tara Reilly, and sophomores Amanda Seitz and Katie Fischer. Fischer was chosen fo r All-American. The dance team then got ready for their two main competitions: Ralston and State. They received third at Ralston. State proved to be even more successful. They were awarded first places in their jazz and pom, and third pl ace in their hoopla routine. Like their motto said, "Work hard and good things will happen." Fischer and junior J essie Frueh hit a move during the firstplace porn routine. (photo by Theresa Farrage) Sophomore ------ Amanda -.:J·~ Seitz is all smiles during a routine at a pep rally. {pho to by Theresa Farrage) Senior Megan Kennebeck gets ready to do a turn in a porn routine. (photo by Th eresa Farrage) Junior Tristan O 'Toole busts it during the guy-girl routine. (photo by Theresa Farrage) Left: The dance team gathers in a circle before they perform at Ralston. (submitted photo) Dance Team 91 Band Throughout the year, the band faced several problems, such as not having enough members, not to mention the complete absence of senior leadership. Instead, they had amazing junior leadership. They also had to meet at odd times to fit the schedules of all the members. Even with the problems they faced, they persevered and perfo rmed at the fa ll concert, spring concert, and on the trip to Adventureland. Some of the high school members also took part in the Centennial Confe rence Honor Band, and j uniors Kristi Pogemiller and Joe Danzer and freshman Luke Shanno took part in the UNO Honor Band. Junior Kristi Pogemiller, sophomore Stephanie Mayne and junior Rob fritzsche practice along with th e rest of the ban d . Pogemiller and Mayne played the clarinet, and fritzsche played the flute.(pho to by J eremy Kruse) Sophom ore Sean Huyck and juniors Tim Danzer and Joe Danzer stand after the spring concert. All three were m em bers of the jazz band as well as t he junior-senior high concert band .(pho to by Danielle Wickersham) 92 Band freshman John LeMaster plays at the Homecoming pep rally. He was one of e ight clarinetists.(pholo by Th eresa Farrage) f reshman Luke Shanno practices with the band on his baritone saxophone. He also played th e te nor saxophon e and the alto saxophone.(p/1010 by /11i chaela Ring) Swing Choir The swing choir was in need of some major recrnitment and tuning. The choir needed somebody who was willing to put in a lot of time and effort in this activity. Well, they got it. In addition to their returning accompanist, Mrs. Lyn Stuntz, the group got an experienced teacher, Mr. Lee Spann. Junior Steven Higginbotham and senior Lindsay Banks show their dancing abilities at their spring concert performance. The performance showed the choir's improvement since the beginning of the year. (photo by Danielle wickers ha m) Right: Junior Nathan Fischer and sophomore Katie Fischer sing to each other during their performance at the spring concert. Katie Fischer helped choreograph som e of the songs.(photo by Danielle Wick ersh am) Spann had come from neighboring school AL. After recruiting, he had six guys and 12 girls. Among these people, he found a challenge. Most had not been in choir and did not know the skill of listening to each other. By year end, Spann managed a group with potential. Junior Jonathan Knedler, sophomore Kathleen McHale, freshman Beth Powers, junior Michaela Ring and sophomore John Schmidt finish their performance of "Singin' and Swingin' in N.Y.C." with a smashing pose. The swing choir performed at the spring concert on May 6.(pho to by Danielle Wickersham) Junior Jonathan Knedler and sophomore Kathleen McHale use their amazing voices while performing with the swing choir. Kn edler helped with the bass section while McHale greatly helped the alto sectio n. (photo by Dan ielle Wickersham) Swing Choir 93 campus Ministry What sets this school apart from many others? What you're probably thinking are the uniforms or the demerit cards. It is often overlooked that the opportunity to practice our faith is always there. Students are able to express their faith in several different ways. One of these ways would be through Campus Ministry. Campus Ministry is a chance students to get involved in the Masses and also to serve others through various projects. These include projects such as the Special Olympics and Welcome to My World, both new to the program. Many people say that they enjoy Campus Ministry and being able to serve others. It is a chance for everyone to get involved in something positive. No matter who you are you can find your niche in Campus Ministry. There is a place for everyone with any kind of talent. Seniors Tom McHale and Brent Lorkovic walk into the gym during procession. The two helped out as Mass servers . (photo by Liz Regan) Senior Amanda Masker prepares an elem entary stud ent to place a candle on th e display in th e center of the gym . Students o f all ages brought textbool\S as well as symbols for each of the seven sacrame nts as a focal point during Mass .(pho to by Liz Rega n) 94 Campus Min istry Freshman Thomas Webering sl\illfully displays the actions to the c losing song, "Yes, Lord."(p/1010 /Jy Liz Reg a n) Below: Senior Erin Walsh lectors. Reading scripture is one of many ways Campus Ministry students s e rve .(photo by Liz Reg a n) TEC A weekend away from home where you get to spend time With other seniors who share the same faith belief that you do. This is what many people in the senior class experienced when they went to a Teens Encounter Christ weekend. Many of the seniors described TEC as a time to get away from everything in your life and take a weekend where you get to Senior TeriLee Mescher pauses from worl\ for a picture with her fellow TECers. The group was displaying a poster with their group name on it. They will be called by this name for the weekend. (submitted photo) Right: Senior Shannon Koch draws a picture for her group dealing with a meditation presented to them.(submitted photo) focus solely on your fa ith and your fee lings. TEC is the first weekend of every month and lasts from Saturday morning until Monday. You may think that TEC is just talking about God the whole time, but you also get to discover new things about yourself, and many of the students came back with a new sense of what life is really about. Seniors Shannon Koch and Lindsay Banks stop to get a Kodak moment.(submitted photo) Seniors Megan Laudon and Shannon Koch pause for a quick photo while o n their TEC wee k end.(submitted photo) TEC 95 Below: Juniors Julianne Friedrichsen, April Petersen, Kristin Wise, Eve Johnson and Erin McNeal display their unique fashion trend of caution tape during their retreat.(photo by Theresa Farrage) Sophomores Austin Sullivan, Dan Crouch and Patrick Shadden walk the trails at Hitchcock Nature Center during a break at their retreat.(photo by Lindsay Banks) 96 Retrea ts Right: Freshman Hayley O'Hara concentrates on writing group affirmations as the day wraps up.(plwto by Lindsay Banks) Above : Mrs. Kathy Regan prepares to lead the sophomores in a group disc ussion.(photo by Lindsay Ba n/(S) Right: Senior Peer Ministers Erin Walsh, Paul Webering and Chad Han nan discuss the stresses in t heir everyday lives at the j u nio r retreat.(photo by Theresa Fa rrage) rea Every year, students get the chance to relax and reunite with their classmates. Retreats allow each grade to get away from the busy schedules at school and have a great time together. For freshmen , sophomores and juniors, Hitchcock Nature Center has been the location for years where students can grow together in faith and friendships. The surroundings set the perfect mood for growing together in prayer. The retreats are usually filled with relationship-building games and group discussions and, of course, the food. Each grade gets to experience nature and fonn new bonds with old friends. Retreats give the chance to look forward as well as to enjoy the memories of the past. Quiet meditations and group affirmations wrap up the retreats, giving everyone the chance to qui et down and let their classmates know just how much their friendships mean. Retreats give everyone the opportunity to have fun together as a class. Principal Mrs. Jonna Andersen passes out candy to Brock Gentile after the sophomore retreat. (photo by Lindsay Banks) Freshmen Joey Long and Cara Cool lock arms during a skit. (photo by Lindsay Banks) Sophomore Brett Gray finishes his group affirmations toward the close of the day.(photo by Lindsay Banks) Junior Ma tt O'Connor participates in the group skits as Rob Fritzsche looks on. (photo by Th eresa Farrag e) Left: Juniors la ugh along with Emily Branigan as s he realizes she has been had by Mr. Drew Kruzich's prank. (photo by Th eresa Farrag e) Retreats 97 Below: Kyle Schreiber gives the infamous "pound" to show two schoolgirls a sign of respect.(photo by Kathy Regan) Megan Hammer, during her patient interaction time, holds a tiny baby boy. (submitted photo) 98 M ission Trip Right: Jonathan Quigley stretches out tall to make sure he gets every part of the wall covered w hile he paints at St. Jude Hospital. (s u bmitt ed pho to) The Missio n Tri p students pose inside the city on their way to explore the town of St. Luc ia.(submitted photo) Right: Stephanie Baumert gathers around sm iling c hild ren during recess at Augiere school.(su bmitted pho to) L • • 1ss1on On March 20, 15 seniors, nine girls and six boys, along with campus minister Mrs. Kathy Regan and assistant principal Mr. Ken Schreiber, embarked on a 12-hour trip to the island of St. Lucia. Once there, these students spent 10 days finding the true meaning of hope and experiencing it firsthand. The students spent lots of time painting at St. Jude Hospital. They also had patient interaction time in the hospital where they spent many hours reading stories, holding babies and just talking with patients. Every year Regan "sees amazing things happen in the hearts of the students." One of senior Ryan Fischer's favorite memories was "just sitting and talking with Pappy and Sherwin." Everyone seemed to enjoy Sherwin, a 19-year-old man with a brain tumor and only months to live. The World Mission Project is truly an example of a life lesson learned outside the classroom. None of these students could have been completely prepared for what they witnessed on St.. Lucia, but what it was is nothing short of a miracle. Asked if they would do it again, seniors Megan Hammer and Amber Gaul said "in a heartbeat." Concentrating on her strokes, Amber Gaul touches up the halls of the hospital ward to make them inviting.(submitled photo) Paul Webering and his friend Lekin share a memorable moment together.(submitted photo) Teresa Coughlin holds a 2-year-o ld boy named Calvin during her visit with the patients. (submitted photo) Ryan Fischer smiles as the schoolroom kids attack to play w ith him at Augiere school.(subm i tted photo) Left: Brent Lorl,ovic and his new buddies are having such a good time they give thum bs up.(submitted photo) Mission Trip 99 September 11 Where were you? The day the world stopped turning because four planes were taken over by terrorists. Two of them crashed into the World Trade Center, causing the towers to collapse. Another hit the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. The fourth plane went down in Pennsylvania. Each person in this country was affected. That morning, some people were sitting in their classroom when a student burst in and said the World Trade Center had been hit. The rest of the day students sat watching the TV for information, hoping for some .explanation. So, where were you? 100 September 11 A woman mourns the loss of lives in the September 1 1 attacks. {photo by Associa ted Press) The second tower has just been hit while the first one burns. (photo by Associa ted Press) The Ameri can fl ag fli es proudly at Ground Zero . (pho to by Associated Press) A car is on fire next to the Pentagon after the plane hit. (phot o by Asso ciated Press) Brent Lorkovic "It was a shock; all day we just watched the television." Alyssa Gilliland "I'll probably never forget that day. I rem ember being in the art room and watching the second plane fly into the building. It was so unbelievabl e. " Kristi Pogemiller "I couldn't believe what happened . I k eep wondering why people just can't get along. " John Le Master "It was a very tragic event in which many lost their lives." September 11 101 Being Different Brings Us Together oments stick out in a person 's mind for many reasons. It could be a spec ial person, a certain smell, a joke that came with tears, or the game won during the last crucial moment. Memories have as much diversity as the people who cherish them, but one thing is shared: a common experience. These experiences are gained through every aspect of high school: choir, athletics, Math Club, drama, classes, etc. Time is spent on these various activities; but more than that, time is spent together. This is where memories are The crowd cheers during the football season opener at Lewis Central. The Falcons ended on the short end of a 31-28 score. (photo by Theresa Fa rrage) Right: Seniors Brent Lo rkovic, Rya n Fi sc h e r , juniors Matt O'Connor, Zac Gradoville and senior Kyl e Schreiber take a new perspective to the gam e. Th e JV fini shed th e v ictory against Clarinda for the advancem ent to th e state tournam ent. (pho to by Julia n ne Friedrichsen) 102 All of Us made. Whether it be an activity centered on the mind, body or spirit, different characters unite to make the experience. Differences create teams with versatility, choirs with wider voca l ra nges, dance teams with spunk, and classes with a grea ter opportunity for learning. Students combine their diffe rences to make this school. Each person in this schoo l shares a bit of themse lves with others. Students come together for whatever purpose to share the ir time and tal.ents. All of us bring this institution to life. Superfans go all out at the boys state basketball tournament. (pho to by Ka thleen Gorm a n) Junior Jo nathan Knedler, seniors Erin Belt a nd Justin Wandvik scream fo r the Falcons. (photo by Dan ielle Wick ersha m) Freshman guys c how down at lunc h . The h igh light o f m any high schoo l students' day is lunc h.(p/10to by Theresa Fa rrag e) Juniors J ul ian ne Friedrichsen, Sara Williams and Jessie Frueh get toget her on pajam a day. (ph oto by Theresa Fa rrage) All of Us 103 Freshmen Jen Anderson Gable Andrews Heather Bell Justin Belt Shane Bendgen l Kama Bergeron Brian Bissell Laura Bomgaars Jeromy Brockelsby Ma rry Burke Jordan Dew Eri c Eby Brandon Fischer Daniel Fischer Jill Gantt 104 Freshman Mugs Jessica Goeser Jeff Gorman Rick Graham Tyler Graham Danielle Grudle Matt Hansen Matthew James Abby Jares Kyla Kenkel Joey Knuth Phil Koc h Jonathan Kramer Kahli Ladd John LeMaster Joey Long Keith Marshall Zach Marshall Kristin McGlade Rob Meade Marc Mescher Freshman Mugs lOa Betsey Mooney Shawn Moran Hayley O' Hara Justine O lsen Cati e O'Ma ll ey Ash ley Petersen Chris Pettit Danie lle Pogge Andrea Powers Beth Powers Emi ly Propst Aaron Romano Alex Sawatzke Lindsay Schni tke r Jenna Sc hre ibe r Aaron Schwa rtz Luke Shanno Aubrey Swanson Ash Icy Ti e rney Hoa ng Tran 106 Freshman Mugs Ann e Troff Thomas Webcri ng A Ian Wicke rsham sophomores Dan Assmann Ryan Baas Laura Baines Danielle Carter Dan Crouch Julio Diaz Adrienne Donovan Mark Farrage Katie Fischer Steven Flores Angie Gau l Brock Gentil e Joel Gentile Alyssa Gilliland Brett Gray Me lissa Hagedorn Sarah Hamling Ash leigh Harrington Joe Hobbins Sean Huyck Sophomore Mugs 107 Melanie Kelsey Brian Kinard Jake Kinney Michael Knotek Katie Laudon -- Kip Long Mike Long Kevin Lorkovic Megan Lowndes Maggie Mass Stepbanie Mayne Katie McGruder Kath leen McHale Alex Mether Bri anne Moon Eric Murphy B.J. Olberding Brianne O'Nei ll Lex i Oshlo Kati e Pedersen 108 Sophomore Mugs Dane Petersen Katie Rubes Eric Shea Rob Taylor Lyndsey Pettit Joe Reilly Missy Roane Paul Rochelle Tiffany Ryan John Schmidt Amanda Seitz Patrick Shadden Shaun Smith Lauren Stubblefield Austin Sulli van Megan Sweeney The sophomores huddle together before playing a heated game of dodgeball. Students spent the afternoon competing followed by stuffing their faces with ice cream sundaes as a Catholic Schools Week activ ity. (photo by Jeremy /\ruse) Sophomore M ugs 109 Juniors Andrew Bouska Amanda Boyer Emily Bran igan Zach Brummer Alli e Burkey Mary Kay Caniglia Andrea Connolly John Cool Joe Danze r Tim Danzer Stephani Eckley Michelle Epperson Keith Fi nk Nathan Fischer Julianne Friedri chsen Rob Fritzsche Jessie Frueh Kathleen Gorma n Zac Gradoville Monika Graham 110 Junior Mugs Morgan Hannan Sara Harper Nate Heithoff Steven Higginbotham Nate Higginbotham Jackie Hoffmann Brooke Hotz Jess Hurley Jenny Jackson Katie Jares Mike Jensen Eve Johnson Jonathan Knedler Jeremy Kruse Erin Mc ea l Ju lie Meidlinger Jake Mescher Matt O'Connor Tristan O'Toole Chris Palmer Junior Mugs 111 April Petersen Kristi Pogemiller Brian Respeliers Michaela Ring Laura Sawatzke Ryan Schoening Aaron Seitz Ann ie Sewing Brandon Swanson Megan Wagoner Erin Welch Danielle Wickersham Sara Williams Josh Wise Kristin Wise 112 Junior Mugs 3M Seni. M or emories Senior Memori es 4M lM Senior Memories Senior Memories 2M s ~ N J 0 R s "If I leave here tomorrow, wou ld you still remember me? For I must be traveling on now 'cause there's too many places I've got to see. But if I stay here with you now, things just couldn't be the same. 'cause I'm as free as a bird now, and this bird you cannot change." rv "Freebird" Lynyrd Skynyrd Seniors 113 c L A s s 0 F 2 0 0 2 114 Sen iors Right: Front row, from left: Kyle Schreiber, Joe Olsen, manager Teresa Coughlin, Jeff Burkey, Matt Applegate. Second row: Josh Ryan, Pa - Hoffmann, Brandon Baas, Justin Wandvik, Matt Markel.Back row: Head Coach Ken Schreiber, Coach Chad Schoening, Aaron Chessareck, Aaron Grote, Tommy O' Connor, Coach Jake Driver. Not pictured: Manager Sarah Vogel, Coach Chris Eckrich. (Photo by Pyles Studio} 116 Team Photos Baseball Varsity Varsity Scoreboard (Record: 20-11) SA 12, Sidney 2 SA 13,Boyer Valley 5 SA 14, Woodbine I MoValley 11 , SA 10 SA 4, Clarinda 2 Harlan I 0, SA 4 Denison 6, SA 3 Tl 3, SA 0 SA 6, Riverside 2 MC Newman 3, SA 0 SA 3, Burlington 2 Dowling 13, SA 0 SA 12, MoValley 10 SA 12, Harlan 2 SA 12, Griswold I Shen 5, SA 0 Atlantic I 0, SA 3 SA 3, Sloan 2 SA 9, LoMa I SA 8, Carroll 5 SA 7, Harlan 6 SA 9, LeMars I SA 22, Glenwood 9 SA 12, Walnut 3 SA 5 Tri-Center 4 LC 3, SA 0 SA 22, Red Oak I 0 TJ 15, SA I SA 12, A.L. 3 SA 5, Boyer Val ley 3 LoMa 6, SA 4 Front row, from le ft: Eric Murphy, Alex Me the r, Shaun Smith, Ryan Schoening. Second row: Brock Gentile, Joe l Gentile, Pat Shadde n . Back row: Coach Chad Schoening, Nate Heithoff, John Cool, B.J . Olberding, rl~ Farrage, Coach J ak e Drive r. Not pictured: Head Coach Chris Eckrich .(Ph oto by Pyles Studio} so~ball Varsity/JV Varsity Scoreboard (Record: 13-18) Glenwood 7, SA I LC 5, SA 2 SA I 0. Woodbine 6 SA 2, M anning I TJ 4, SA I SA 5, Essex 2 LC 12, SA 2 SA 3, Essex 2 SC North I , SA 0 SA 11 , Sidney 7 SA I 0, Ri verside 2 Essex 5, SA 4 Underwood I 0, SA 0 SC East 12, SA 0 LoMa 7, SA 4 Shen 4, SA I Clarinda 7, SA I SA I , TJ 0 SC West 8, SA 0 Treynor 5, SA I SA 4, Harlan 2 SA 5, CAM 3 SA 13, Woodbine 4 SA 11 , AL I SA 7, Kuemper I LC 2, SA 0 Carroll 5, SA I SA 6, U nderwood 4 LC 10, SA I Glenwood 13, SA 3 Riverside 11 , SA 0 cross country Front row, from le ft: Stephanie Baumert T eriLee Mesch e r, Brent Lorkovic, Te resa Coughlin, Jonathan Quigley. Second row: Jac ki e Hoffmann, Da n Crouch, Bria n Kinard, Rob Taylor, Kathleen Mc Hale, J essie Frueh, James Coughl in, Kathleen Gorman, Rob Mead e, J e ff Gorman. Back row: Austin Sullivan, Brian Respelie rs, Tristan O'Toole, Julianne Friedrichsen, Nathan Fische r, Jonathan Knedler, Sarah Hamling, Coach Scott Milner. (Photo by Lindsay Banks} Left: Front row, from le ft: Alyssa Gilliland, J ackie Hoffmann, Andrea Connolly, Erin Walsh, Maggie Mass. s econd r01 J enny Jackson, Katie McGruder, Angela Roux, Mal') Kay Caniglia, Julie Meidlinger, Tiffany Ryan. Back row: Lyndsey Pe ttit Elicia Johnson, Sara Connolly, Melissa Respeliers, Ann caniglia, Emily Stuhr Meg LO\.vndes, Missy Roane . Not pictured : Head Coact Kelly Duff ~ coach Toni Heitho ff. April Petersen . (Photo by Th eresa farrage} Football Varsity Scoreboard (Record: 8-2) LC31 , SA28 A 25, LoMa 0 SA 54, WM 0 SA 24, AHST 0 SA 56, BY 14 SA 50, Sloan 0 SA 28, Und 12 SA49, T-Cl3 SA2 1, Und7 R'side 2 1, SA 7 Varsity/JV l'ront row, from left: Manager Richie Moore, Kevin Driscoll, Phil Koch, Brandon Fischer, Marty Burl{e, Eric Murphy, Andrew Burkey, Pat Shadden. Second row: Trainer Jill White, Aaron Schwartz, Thomas Webering, Danny Assmann, Ryan Schoening, Joel Gentile, Jason Endelicato, J esse Shea, Mil{e Jensen, Chad Hannan, Coach Shad Coppock . Third row: Head Coach Jim Duggan, Coach l\evin Cuijat Coach Adam Kuhl, Joe Olsen, Brock Gentile, B.J. Olberding, Aaron Romano, Tim Jensen, Aaron Seitz, manager Tommy O'Connor, Coach Greg Gentile. Fourth row: Paul Rochelle, Eric Shea, Brett Gray, Zach Marshall, Zach Brummer, Marc Mescher, Josh Ryan, Coach Jason Boatwright. Back row: Alan WicJ{ersham, Erik Anderson, Zac Gradoville, Matt O'Connor, Ryan Fischer, John Cool, Paul Webering. (Photo by Pyles Studio) Right: Front row, from lefl:: Laura Bomgaars, Jenna Schreiber, Mary Kay Caniglia, Amanda Boyer. Back row: Coach Christina Elf, Danielle Wickersham, Laura Sawatzke, Eve Johnson, Jess 11urley. Not pictured: Justine Olsen, Annie Sewing. (Photo by Julie Meidlinger) Varsity Varsity Scoreboard (Record: 14-20-6) Heelan 2, SA 0 SA 1, MoValley I Lincoln East 2, SA 0 Millard West 2, SA 0 Marian 2, SA 0 LC 2, SA 0 SA 3, Underwood 2 Bergan 3, SA 0 Harlan 2, SA 0 SA 1, Ottumwa 1 SA l , Atl anti c l W interset 2, SA 0 SA 2, Underwood 0 SA 2, Norwalk 0 Tri-Center 3, SA 0 AL 3, SA 0 SA 2, LoMa 0 SA I, Malvern I Underwood 2, SA 0 SA 2, West Harrison 0 SA 2, Nishna Valley 0 Neumann 2, SA 0 Mercy 2, SA 0 SA 3, Harlan 2 TJ 2, SA 0 SA l, MoValley I SA I , Denison 1 Underwood 2, SA 0 SA 2, Aquinas l Scotus 2, SA 0 Neumann 2, SA 0 GICC 2, SA 0 SA 3, Boys Town 0 Glenwood 3, SA 1 SA 3, Sidney l SA 3, Farragut 2 SA 3, Essex 0 SA 3, Corning 0 SA 3, Essex 0 Treynor 3, SA 1 Freshman Front row, from left: Luke Shanno, Daniel Fischer, Phil Koch, Chris Pettit Shane Bendgen, Thomas Webering, Justin Belt. Second row: Brandon Fischer, Chad Devereaux, Eric Eby, Hoang Tran, Jordan Dew, Alex Sawatzke, Marty Burke. Back row: Jonathan Kramer, Joey Knuth, Marc Mescher, Zach Marshall, Shawn Moran, Matt Hansen, Brian Bissell, Head Coach Shad Coppock. (Photo by Pyles Studio) Volleyball Junior Varsity Freshman Front row, from left: Abby Jares, Emi ly Propst, Jessica Goeser. Bacl{ row: Kahli Ladd, Hayley O'Hara, l\ama Bergeron. Not p ictured: Coach Kati e Heithoff, Ashley Petersen . (Photo by Julie Meidlinger) Left: Front row, from left: Cara Cool , Laura Baines, Brianne O'Neill. Back row: Lyndsey Pettit Lauren Stubblefield, Kristin Wise, Kristin MCGiade. Not pictured: Coach Dan Brodeur, Katie McGruder, Maggie Mass . (Photo by Julie Meidlinger) Team Photos 117 Boys Basketball Varsity Right: Front row, from left: Brock Gentile, Steven Schlautman, Joel Gentile, Brad Lopez, Brent Lorkovic, Aaron Seitz, Eric Murphy, Kyle Schreiber. Second row: Coach Drew Kruzich, Coach Adam Driscoll, John CooL Ryan Fischer, Matt O'Connor, Zac Gradoville, Paul Rochelle, Head Coach Shad Coppock, Coach Greg Gentile.(photo by Jack Holder) Varsity Scoreboard (Record: 13-11) SA 72, Red Oak 32 Atlantic 45, SA 43 SA 86, Riverside 40 Carroll Kuemper 64, SA 52 TJ 59, SA 50 Wahoo Neumann 7 1, SA 57 LC 64, SA 58 Boys Town 65, SA 60 Skutt 85, SA 77 SA 67, AL 62 SA 48, Harlan 43 SA 89, AHST 59 Lincoln Pius 60, SA 41 SA 69, St. Cecilia 64 SA 58, Underwood 53 SA 83, Shen 50 SA 66, Roncalli 50 SA 68, Gross 57 Wahoo Neumann 63, SA 37 SC Heelan 59, SA 50 SA 66, Tri-Center 62 SA 65, Clarinda 44 SA 50, Mt. Michael 31 Garner-Hayfield 56, SA 54 Right: Front row.from left: Dan Assmann, Joel Gentile, Eric Murphy, Alex Sawatzke. Second row: Coach Adam Driscoll , Brock Gentile, Alan Wickersham, Paul Rochelle, Aaron Romano, Head Coach Drew Kruzich .(pho to by Jack Ho lder) Freshman 118 Team Photos Junior Varsity Left: Front row, from left: Luke Shanno, Gable Andrews, Shane Bendgen, Rob Meade, James Cough lin, Marty Burl\e. Second row: Andrew Burkey, Zach Marshall, Justin Belt Marc Mescher, Jonathan Kram er, Alex Sawatzke, Brandon Fischer. Not pictured: Head Coach Jim Duggan , Coach Adam Driscoll.(plwto by Jeremy lfruse) wrestling Front row, from left: B.J. Olbe rding. Second row: Julio Diaz, Thomas We b ering, Ryan Schoening, Chad Hannan. Third row: Coach Thomas Sweeney, Dan e Petersen, Zach Brummer, Eril~ Anderson, Ryan Baas, Matt Applegate, Head Coach Jason Boatwright. (photo by Morgan /-la nnan) Dance Team Front row, from left: Stephanie Baume1t, Megan Kennebeck, TeriLee Mesche r, Tara Rei lly. Second row : Sara Williams, J essie Frueh, Amanda Seitz, April Pete rsen , Kyl a Kenl\el. Third row: Cara Cool, l~ hli Ladd, Erin McNeal, Catie O'Malley, Katie Fischer. Not pictured: Coach Kathie Guinan.(pl10to by J ack Hanson) Swimming From left: Katie Jares, Erin Welc h , Stephani Eckley .(pho to by Liz Reg a n) Bowling Front row, from left: Jennifer Montagne, Megan Laudon, Jessica Hutcheson, Jade Knutson, Lindsay Banks, Patricia Orwig, Alyssa Gilliland. Second row: Matt Marl\el, Lul\e Shanno, Stephen Long, David Mann, Brett Gray, Mark Farrage, Joe Reilly, Shaun Smith, Coach Ken Mehsling. Not pictured: Chris Palmer.(photo by Julianne Friedrichsen) Cheerleading Varsity , __.. _ ~ _ , 4 • • row: Megan Wagoner, Ashleigh Harrington, Liz Regan , Melissa Hagedorn, Monil\a Graham. Fourth row: Adrienne Donovan, Stephani Eckley, Stephanie Mayne, Michaela Ring. Fifth row: Melanie Kelsey, Angie Gaul, Brool\e Hotz. Sixth row: Coach Judy Kilnoski.(p/1010 by Jack Ha nson) Front row, from left: Beth Powers, Heather Bell. Second row: Ashley Tierney, Coach Judy Kilnoski, Danielle Pogge.(P/1010 by Jack Hanson) Girls Basketball Varsity Left: Front row, from left: Erin Walsh, Kelly Burns, Sarah Vogel. Second row: Jackie Hoffmann, Mary Kay Caniglia, Laura Bomgaars, Jess Hurley, Ashley Petersen, Katie McGruder, Justine Olsen. Third row: Head Coach Tom Heithoff, Danielle Wickersham, Julie Meidlinger, Sarah Hamling, Julianne Friedrichsen, Laura Sawatzke, Eve Johnson, Coach Gary Rindone.(p/1010 by Jack Holder) Varsity Scoreboard Perry 46, SA 43 Atlantic 46, SA 43 (Record: 14-10) Tri-Center 60, SA 44 SA 34, Red Oak 24 AL61 , SA32 SA 54, Duchesne 34 SA 44, Gross 28 Neumann 59, SA 52 SA 34, LC 28 Lincoln Christian 65, SA 44 SA 54, Bergan 34 SA 61 , Boys Town 13 SA 54, Skutt 45 SA 48, Mercy 31 SA 50, LoMa 34 SC Heelan 54, SA 38 SA 37, SC West 35 Underwood 56, SA 34 SA 65, Blair 50 Beatrice 50, SA 36 SA 54, TJ 36 SA 49, Lincoln Lutheran 40 SA 59, Mo.Valley 40 Audubon 48, SA 35 Junior Varsity Right: Front row, from left: Laura Borngaars, Justine Olsen, Jenna Schreiber, Danielle Gruidel. Second row: Jill Gantt, Karna Bergeron, Andrea Powers, Lindsay Schnitker. Third row: Jen Anderson, Kristin McGlade, Aubrey Swanson. Not pictured: Coach Kelly Duffek. {photo by T/1 eresa Farrag e) Left: Front row, from left: Jackie Hoffmann, Kathleen Gorman, Laura Borngaars. Second row: Tiffany Ryan, Ashley Petersen, Lindsay Schnitker, Justine Olsen , Lyndsey Pettit, Katie McGruder, Kristin McGlade. Third row: Danielle Wickersham, Lauren Stubblefield, Sarah Hamling, Jen Anderson, Julie Meidlinger. Not pictured : Coach l~ at e Heithoff.(p/1010 by Jack Ho lder) Freshman Team Photos 119 Varsity Scoreboard (Record: 10-5) SA 6, MM 5 Skutt 1, SA 0 SA 2, R'side 0 SA 5, Sloan 0 LC 3, SA 1 . SA 19, C.Aca. 0 SA 2, AL 1 Scotus 2, SA 1 -- SA 2, SC East 1 SA 1, SCN. 0 SA 1, G ' wood 0 TJ 2, SA 1 SA 1, Kuemp. 0 SA 8, Harlan 0 G'wood 3, SA I Boys soccer front row, from left: Shaun Smith, Justin Belt, Dan Crouch, Phil Koch, Nate Higginbotham, James Coughlin, Kevin Lorkovic, Julio Diaz, Steven Higginbotham, Second row: Head Coach Tom Lorkovic, Zach Marshall, John Schmidt, Jake Mescher, Jesse Shea, Zac Gradoville, Tom McHale, Brent Lorkovic, Tristan O'Toole, Marc Mescher, Jason Endelicato, Coach Thomas Sweeney, Coach Adam Rosenthal. Not pictured: Rob Meade, Shawn Moran.(pho to by Brooke tto tz) Girls soccer Front row, from le ft: Kelly Burns, Teresa Coughlin, Angela Roux, Tara Reilly. Second row: Katie Fischer, Katie Rubes, Kristin McGlade, Katie McGruder, Cara Cool, Emily Propst. Third row: Jessie Frueh, Catie O'Malley, Abby Jares, Daniell e Wicl~ersh m, Lyndsey Pettit. Lauren Stubblefield, Kama Bergeron, Laura Bomgaars. Not pictured: Coach Randy Salyers.(p/10to by Adam Beauchamp) Varsity Scoreboard (Record: 5-12) Duchesne 4, A Mercy 3, SA 0 Scorns I, SA 0 TJ 3.SA2 AL6, SA0 LC 6, SA 1 G ' wood 8, SA 0 SA 3, Riverside Heelan 4, SA 3 SA 3, Harlan 0 Urb ' da le 5, SA 0 SA 6, Hull WC Ames 5, SA 0 SC Nor1h 2, SAC SA 7, Sloan \ .0 SA 5. Harlan 0 ' Denison 2, SA 0 Golf Boys Track Left: Front row, from left: Front row, from left: Andrea Connolly, Julie Meidlinger, Aaron Seitz. Second row: Katie Pedersen, Matthew James, Patrick Shadden , Jonathan Kram er, Shane Bendgen, Matt Hansen, Amanda Boyer, Andrew Burkey, Erin Welch, Annie Sewing, Julianne Friedrichsen. Third row: Paul Rochelle, Joe Hobbins, Alex Mether, Michael Knotek . Not pictured: Boys Head Coach Tom Heithoff, Boys Coach Fr. Phil Hobt, Girls Head Coach Shad Coppock, Matt Applegate, Luke Shanno, Shaun Smith .(photo by Theresa Farrage) 120 Team Photos Girls Track Jonathan Quigley, Joe ?Isen. Brock Gentile. Kevin onscoll, Coach Ke n Me hsling. s econd row: Nathan Fische r, Alex Sawatzke. Joey Knuth. Brandon Fischer, John cool. Joe l Ge ntile, J eff Gorman. Third row: Head coacl1 Drew Kruzich , Eric Murphy, Tim J ensen. Pau l We b ering, Ryan Fischer. Matt O'Connor. Br nt Lorlmvic. Brian Respe liers, Jonathan Kn edler. Alan Wickersham. Not pictured_: Tristan O'Toole, coach Vine Rew.(photo by Adam Beauchamp' Left: Front row, from left: Jad Knutson. Kelly Burns, Stephanie Baumert. Tara Reilly. TeriLee Mescher. Second row: Maggie Mass, Lyndsey Pettit. April Petersen. Katie McGruder, Jessica Goeser, Kathleen Gorman. Justine Olsen . Abby Jares, J essie Frueh. Third row: Coach Bob We idman, AmandL Seitz. Kathleen McHale, Sarah Hamling, Kristin McGlade, Catie O 'Malley, Laura Sawa~ke, Eve Johnson, Jen Anderson, Head Coach Scott Milner.(photo by Adam Beauchamp) , Front row, from left: Meg Sween ey. Second row: Coach Jason Boatwright, Shannon Koch. Third row: Theresa Farrage , Megan Laudon, Jennifer Montagne, Mary Kay Caniglia.(pl10to by Adam Beauchamp) Band I Front row, from left: Luke Shanno, John LeMaster, John Schmidt. Second row: Rob Fritzsche, Tim Danzer, Kristi Pogemille r, Joe Danzer. Third row: Eric Eby, Stephanie Mayne, Sean Huyck. Not pictured : Director Carter ee l~a . (photo by April Petersen) Swing Choir Pront row, from left: Melanie Kelsey, Kyla Kenkel, Katie Fischer, Lindsay Banks, Michaela Ring, Jessica DeBolt, Ashley Tiern ey . Second row: Directo r Lee Spann, Beth Powers, Ashl eigh Harrington , Aubrey Swanson, Adri enne Donovan, Jen Anderson, Kathlee n Mc Hale, Accompanist Lyn Stuntz. Th ird row: John Schmidt, Joe Reilly, Steve n Higginbotham , Brett Gray, Jonathan Kned ler, Nath an Fisch er, Ad am Beauc hamp. , (Photo by Stepl1 ani Eckley) Student council NHS Peer Ministers Math club Left: Front row, from le ft: Katie Fischer, Joe Hobbins, Daniel Fischer. Jackie Hoffmann, Luke Shanno. Second row: Joe Reilly, Brett Gray, Jonathan Quigley, Kristin McGlade, Jill Gantt, Andrew Bouska. Third row: Erin Walsh, Angela Roux, Kyle Nielsen, Zac Gradoville, Aaron Seitz. Fourth row: Paul Webering, Ryan Fischer. Not pictured : sponsor Ms. Trudy Finnegan, Chad Hannan. (pho to by Ap ril Petersen) Left: Front row, from left: Stephanie Baumert Andrea Connolly, Teresa Coughlin, Erin Walsh, Sarah Vogel. Second row! Theresa Farrage, Katie McGruder, Jessie Frueh, Amanda Masker, Amber Gaul, Katie Jares, April Petersen, Angela Roux, Megan Hammer. Third row: Danielle Carter, Katie Fischer, Kristi Pogemiller, Alyssa Gilliland, Brent Lorkovic, Jess Hurley, Kristin Wise, Laura Sawatzke. Fourth row: Sarah Hamling, Julie Meidlinger, Nathan Fischer, Aaron Seitz, Paul Webering, Ryan Fischer. Not pictured : sponsor Mrs . Nancy Sch alles.(pho to by Jeremy Kruse) Left: Front row, from left: TeriLee Mescher. Kelly Burns, Erin Belt, Stephanie Baumert. Second row: J oe Olsen, Theresa Farrage, Megan nn ec ~, Tara Re illy, Chad Hannan, Angela Rou x. Third row: Lindsay Banks, Li z Regan, Erin Wa lsh, Ryan Fischer.(pho to by Aaron Chessa reck) Le ft: Front row, from left: Katie McGruder, April Petersen, Jessica Goeser. Abby Jares, Jenna Schreiber, Stephanie Baumert. Second row: Luke Shanno, Shane Bendgen, Emily Propst, Danielle Wickersham, Emily Branigan, Laura Sawatzke, Mary Kay Caniglia, J ulie Meid linger. Third row: Keith Marshall, Jonathan Knedler. J onathan Kramer, Aaron Seit z, Steven Higginbotham. Fourth row: Paul Rochell e, Tristan O 'Toole, Nathan Fischer. Dan Assmann , Brett Gray. Not pictured: sponsor Mrs. Caroline Swartz. (photo by Lindsay Banks) Team, Group Photos 121 ; . • 122 Ads Congratulations Jackie! -- Brent, I Love you, Mom Happy Graduation Day! We're so very proud of you . As you live each day of life may all your dreams come true! With lots of Love , Dad, Mom, and Kevin Kyle, You've always made us proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad, Erin, and Jayme Tom McHale Class Of 2002 Congratulations, Tom! Love, Mom, Dad, and your sisters Tarah Sue, Way to Go! Love, Mom, Dad, Ande-Pande, and Erika Kathryn Megan, With your beautiful smile you are so well known for and a bel ief in yourself, o~r future can be anything you want it to be. We Love You , Megan! Mom , Dad , Lindsay, Krista , and Lauren Katie, Keep smiling baby, your dreams are coming true. I'm very proud of you. We Love you, Tim, Mom, Bill , Heather, and Taz We are very proud of you. Thank you for the joy and happiness you have given us. Love, Mom and Dad Congratulation Kevin We are so proud of you son! Love, Mom and Dad Congratulations Erik We are all so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad, Jennifer and Kelsey We are very proud of you Ryan! Love, Mom, Dad, Nathan and Brandon Stephanie, May your future be n.!11.._. ~ as bright as you have brightened our world! ' Love, Dad, Mom and Marc Amber Gaul Class of 2002 There is nothing like a dream to create the future . So, dream deep, for the future belongs to you. We are very proud of you , Amber! Love, Mom , Dad, Chad and Ang ie Theresa, Whatever you dream, dream with all your heart. Whatever you try, try with all your heart and happiness will be yours. We Love You! God Bless Mom, Dad , Mark and Michelle Congratulations, Teresa! Our little Sasa! Thanks for the wonderful years of watching you grow! We are so proud of you! Love, Dad, Mom, Andrew, James and Katie Megan , "Out in the world you find , success begins with your will, think that you can and you wi ll , it's al l in the state of your mind." It has been a joy watching you become the wonderful young woman that you are. believe in your ability to make your dreams become your future. I am so proud of you! Love, Mom Ad 123 124 Ads Congratulations Jonathan We are very proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad, Jeremy, and Kristina -- AmandaWe are so very proud of you! Reach for the stars and don't forget to dance. You will make an awesome teacherGo for it-Dukey. Love, Mom, Dad, Ellen, Claire, T J, and Zach Congratulations Tara! Remember, work hard and good things will happen Love, Mom and Dad Patricia Orwig Class of 2002 Congratulations We are proud of you! Love, Grandma and Grandpa, Mom and Dad, Mary, Chrissy, Steve, and Lauren KelCongratulations on a terrific senior year. Your driving determination will take you anywhere you want to go! We are ~ proud of you and love you ~..r.y_ much. Mom, Dad, Kim, and Mike Elizabeth Regan Way to go, Wizzie! Love, Mom, Dad, Andrew, and Kyle Erin Your smiling disposition 1 has always brought sunshine to our lives. We are very proud of you. Love, Mom and Dad Congratulations Adam bear. We are very proud of you and we love you so very much! St. Albert Schools won't be quite as colorful without you! Love, Mom and Dad Believe in Yourself Believe in your Dreams Terilee Mescher Good things happen to special people Have faith and always believe in you! All Our Love, Mom, Dad and Angel LeeAnn Ads 125 "When a father gives his daughter an emotional visa to strike out on her own, he is always with her. Such a daughter has her encouraging, understanding daddy in her head, cheering her on - not simply as a woman, but as a whole, unique human being with unlimited possibilities. " Victoria Secunda Lindsay, You have my emotional visa. Go attack the rest of your life and know that I am always with you just as Victoria Secunda describes. 126 Ads I love you always, Dad Kyle, Another big step! Congratulations! We love You, Dad, Mom, Jenna, and Erin Justin Wandvik Congratulations Baby__Jfil We are all so proud of you. You are a wonderful son and the best big brother anyone could ask for. Thanks for being such a great kid. Love, Mom, Dad, Kassie, Kayla, Ricky, Ryan, Jamie and Joey P.S. We think your lip is cute! Jade Knutson From toddler to teen not forgetting all the years in between. It's meant so much to watch you grow and now we know we have to let you go. A graduate you will be, and it means so much to me. Love Always Mom and Dad Steven Schlautman Whoever said Steven wasn't all business ... Congratulations!!! Love, Mom and Kristin Dad and Teresa Congratulations Aaron! You did it again! Love, Mom, Mark, Tim, Angela, and Keelia Jessica, You'll always be special to me. Congratulations! Love, Mom Congratulations Chad! We're proud of you and We love you! Dad, Jeannie & Morgan Erin Walsh Congratulations Erin! You've come a long way baby! We are so proud of you! You will always be our sunshine! We love you! Mom and Dad Jennifer Montagne Congratulations, Graduate! You are very special to us. Love you bunches!!! Mom and Dad Congratulations Matt! years ahead! Love, Mom, Dad, Mark and Michael Congratulations Angela! .. 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McGinn William F. McGinn Norman L. Springer, Jr. Ads 149 "Could have left, but I called and you heeded. Begged and I pleaded, mission completed. " -- "Angel," by Shaggy (Tara, I hope itdoesn'tstill bother you to hear him sing) An open letter to the 2001-02 J2 class (Make that classes, since you were spread out across the day so much the only time I remember seeing all 18 of you together was for the colophon picture), It is 12: 15 p.m. Wednesday, May 29. With the exception of the index, all remaining pages forthe 2002 yearbook have been checked and are ready to be mailed later today. Actually, with the exception of the index AND this ad. I had another version of the ad written, but it wasn' t very good. I realize quality level didn ' t always prevent some of you from turning in work when it was due, but I'm not getting a grade for this. If I was, the deadline portion would definitely bring the overall grade down. I probably should have stayed in the room and rewritten this last night, as soon as I was done making corrections on the 38 pages that are ready for mailing. But it was 7 o'clock, and I wanted to go watch the rest of the girls soccer game. Three of you were playing, you know. The one who got a demerit when she yelled "Cookout Lunch Day!" The one who told the rest of 0 I about the September 11 attack the morning it happened. And the one who had trouble spelling her Prom date's first name. It was the final regular-season home game of the year. Where did the school year go? Is it possible for a year that included so many intolerably long days to rush by so quickly? Things that happened during first quarter seem so long ago. And things that happened second quarter ... Umm, things that happened second quarter ... Funny, I'm having trouble remembering much of what went on at school during second quarter. Oh, yeah. Must be because I was hit by a truck (or something like that). I was aware of some things that went on while I was away. Like the newspaper editor who made sure every issue was published, working so hard she didn't have time to stop and wonder why some people started caring less about deadlines once I wasn't there to enforce them. Or the co-photo editor who balanced playing Dorothy with doing some of the J-1 teaching. Or the other co-photo editor and the photographer with an exclamation point at the end of her name who were instrumental in raising all that money for my family right before Christmas. Of course, there were also the ad salesmen who didn't know they were supposed to sell ads while I was away, but it's not necessa1y to bring up everything. All of you whom I've already mentioned are pictured somewhere on this page. In fact, the only ones missing are the two who had the class 08 (not to be confused with the ones who had it 0 l , 02, 04 or 07). You remember, the one who knew the best games sites on the Internet (before the memo about games, of course). And the one I made cry three times, which I hope is a record I never break. There are pictures of the two boys who made a habit of showing up late for 01. One had the excuse of driving all the way from Walnut. The other never made clear his excuse; he just brought a pass from his mother, the office secretary. And of the boy who got yelled at when his yearbook spread appeared to be written in an ancient Asian script. Oops, just a computer error that was fixable. And of the girl who had to redo her Homecoming spread three times when the computer kept destroying the file. And of the girl who filled in as newspaper editor when the regular one had surge1y. And of the Yankee fan who is smiling at my choice of song lyrics for this ad but who secretly wishes l had found a way to work in "Holler back, youngin' ." Years from now, long after Dear Abby has ach1ally turned I 00, when I take out this book or when I flip through the I 0 editions of the 2001-02 Accipiter (of course I saved them; didn't you?), I'll think about the 18 of you. About the times we spent together. About the extended time we were apart. And I'll regretsomeofwhathappened, or what didn't. But I'll also be proud of the way some of you stepped up when needed. And of the work you did in this room the past year. And I hope you are, too . -Mr. Larsen P.S. One nice thing about school years is they sometimes last long enough to provide closure. The day before my accident last October, I promised the dance team members in J2 I would lobby at the next faculty meeting to let them wear their team jackets in school on game clays. One of severa l interruptions to the writing of this ad was to attend a discipline committee meeting, where T lobbied hard for that for next year. And I think you might see the team in its jackets some clays. SoITy it was too late to benefit you during your sen ior year, but I thought you might like to know I didn ' t forget. :) Whoops, it's 5:40. I'd better get to Drugtown and mail this. "And if I had to give you up, it's only been a year. " -- "Let Me Blow Ya Mind," by Eve (though what makes this part really cool is the fact it was sung by Gwen Stefani) 150 Ads Anderson, Jen 16, 51 , 76, I 04, 119, 120, 121 Andrews, Gable 76, I 04, 11 8, 119 Bell, Heather I 04, 11 9 Belt, Justin 7, 71 , 104, 117, 11 8, 120 Bendgen, Shane 4, 17, 104, 1 I 7, 11 8, 120, 12 1 Bergeron, Kama 5, 17, 37, 104, 117, 119, 120 Bisse ll, Brian 6, I 04, 11 7 Bomgaars, Laura 45, 59, I 04, 117, 119, 120 Brockelsby, Jeromy I 04 Burke, Marty 44, 73 , I 04, 117, 11 8 Burkey,Andrew7, 104, 117, 11 8, 120 Cool, Cara 58, 59,76, 77, 78, 97, 104, 117, 118, 120 Corum, Ashlee 16, I 04 Cougblin, James 56, 62, 104, 116, 11 8, 120 Devereaux, Chad 62, I 04, I I 7 Dew, Jordan I 04, I I 7 Eby, Eric 104, 117, 121 Fischer, Brandon 36, 52, 62, 104, 117, 11 8, 120 Fischer, Daniel 5, 17, 66, 68, 80, 104, 117, 12 1 Freshmen Gantt, Jill 69, 80, 104, 11 9, 12 1 Goeser, Jessica 37, 105, 117, 120, 121 Gorman, Jeff I 05 , 11 6, 120, 121 Graham, Rick I 05 Freshman Luke Shanno blows his horn at the spring concert.{photo by Michaela Ring) Graham, Tyl er I 05 Grud le, Danielle I 05 , 11 9 Hansen, Matt 105, 117, 120 James, Matthew I 05 , 120 Jares, Abby 16, 37, 50, 51, 58, 59, I 05 , 117, 120, 12 1 Kenkel, Kyla 66, 90, I 05 , 11 8, 12 1 Knuth, Joey I 05 , 117, 120 Koch, Phil 56, 57, 105, 117, 120 Kramer, Jonathan 19, 55 , 105, 117, 11 8, 120, 12 1 Ladd, Kahli 23, 63, 105, 11 7, 11 8 LeMaster, John 62, 82, 92, I 0 I , I 05, 12 1 Long, Joey 97, I 05 Marshall, Keith 16, 26, I 05, 12 I Marshall, Zach 36, I 05, 11 7, 11 8, 120 McGlade, Kristin 26, 50, 76, 78, 80, I 05, 11 7, 11 9, 120, 12 1 Meade, Rob 62, 71 , 77, 105, 11 6, 11 8, 120 Mescher, Marc 56, l 05, I 17, 11 8, 120 Mooney, Betsey 106 Moran, Shawn 56, 62, I 06, 11 7, 120 Freshm n Kristin McGl ade slides across the noor during the relays a t the Homecoming pe p ra ll y.(pho l o by Th eresa f'arrage) 0 'Hara, Hayley 96, I 06, 11 7 Olsen, Justine 45, 50, 51 , 62, 77, I 06, 11 7, 119, 120 O'Malley, Catie 50, 51 , 58, 90, 106, 118, 120, 121 Petersen, Ashley 45, 58, I 06, 11 7, 11 9 Pettit, Chris 16, I 06, 11 7 Pogge, Danielle 106, 11 9 Powers, Andrea I 06, I 19 Powers, Beth 65, 70, 93, I 06, 119, 12 1 Propst, Emily 26, 88, 106, 120, 121 Romano, Aaron 16, 76, 106, 117, 118 Sawatzke, Alex 36, 44, I 06, 117, 118, 120 Schnitker, Lindsay 106, 119 Schreiber, Jenna 26, 38, 39, 45, 76, 81, 106, I 17, 11 9, 12 1 Schwartz, Aaron 16, 74, 106, 117 Shanno, Luke 19, 55, 60, 82, 92, I 06, 117, 11 8, 11 9, 120, 12 1 Swanson, Aubrey 19, 66, 82, I 06, 11 9, 121 Tierney, Ashl ey 66, I 06, 11 9, 12 1 Tran, Hoang 76, 106, 117 Troff, Anne 64, 106 Webering, Thomas 36, 48, 49, 94, 106, 117, 11 8 Wickersham, Alan 36, 52. I 06. I I 7, 118, 120 Index 151 Assmann, Dan 19, 44, 107, 117, 118, 121 Baas, Ryan 49, 62, 107, 118 Baines, Laura 27, 37, 89, 107, 117 Carter, Danielle 107, 121 Crouch, Dan 56, 96, 107, 116, 120 Diaz, Julio 48, 57, 107, 118, 120 Donovan, Adrienne 88, 107, 119, 121 Farrage, Mark 20, 63 , 64, 65 , 70, 107, 116, 119 Fischer, Katie 58, 74, 80, 91 , 93, 107, 11 8, 120, 121 Flores, Steven 20, 107 Gaul, Angie 5, 7, 89, 107, 119 - Gentile, Brock 34, 44, 52, 64, 65 , 97, 107, 116, 117, 11 8, 120 Gentile, Joel 30, 35 , 53, 64, 65, 107, 116, 117, 11 8, 120 Gilliland, Alyssa 3, 7, 31 , 60, 101 , 107, 116, 119, 121 Gray, Brett 60, 77, 81 , 97, 107, 117, 119, 12 1 Hagedorn, Melissa 70, 107, 119 Hamling, Sarah 41 , 50, 107, 116, 119, 120, 121 Harrington, Ashleigh 107, 119, 121 Hobbins, Joe 65, 107, 120, 121 Huyck, Sean 92, 107, 12 1 Kelsey, Melanie 70, 88, 108, 119, 121 Kinard, Bri an I 08, 11 6 Kinney, Jake 108 Knotek, Michael 55, 108, 120 Laudon, Katie 108 Long, Kip 108 Long, Mike 20, 108 Sophomo re Ka tie Rubes ponde rs th e meaning of li fe a t the c lass re treat. Or a t the very least, s he writes some thin g in he r journa l.(p ho to by Lindsay Ba nks) 152 lndex Sophomores Lorkovic, Kevin 12, 64, 65, l 08, 120 Lowndes, Megan 31 , 32, 60, 77, I 08, l 16 Mass, Maggie 20, 3 I , 3 7, 50, I 08, I 16, 117, 120, 121 Mayne, Stephanie 88, 89, 92, 108, 11 9, 12 1 McGruder, Katie 17, 26, 31 , 37, 47, 70, 108, 116, 117, 119, 120, 121 McHale, Kathleen 21 , 41 , 66, 93 , 108, 11 6, 120, 121 Mether, Alex 30, 70, I 08, 116, 120 Se itz, Amanda 15, 5 1, 9 1, 109, 11 8, l_O Shadde n, Patri c k 30, 36, 64, 65 , 70. 96, 109, 11 6, 117, 120 Shea , Eric I 09, 117 Smith, Shaun 30, 65, I 09, I 16, 11 9. 120 Stubbl e field , Lauren 23 , 37, 58. 69, 109, 117, 11 9, 120 Sulli van, Austin 52 , 96, I 09, 11 6, 117 Sweeney, Meg 54, I 09, 12 1 Taylor, Rob 41 , 109, 11 6 Sophomore Ryan Baas a tte mpts to find a way out of a tough jam during wrestling. Baas was late r pinne d.(p/10!0 by Brooke 11o tz) Moon, Brianne 20, I 08, 117 Murphy, Eric 12, 30, 43 , 44, 64, 65, I 08, 116, 117, 11 8, 120 Olberding, B.J. 24,30, 49, 108, 11 6, 11 7, 11 8 O'Ne ill, Brianne 37, 108, 117 Oshlo, Lexie 70, 108 Pedersen, Katie 55, I 08, 120 Petersen, Dane 48, I 09, 11 8 Pettit, Lynd sey 31 , 50, 58, 109, 11 6, 11 7, 11 9, 120 Re illy, Joe 60, 66, 73, 8 1, 82, 83, 109, 119, 121 Roane, Missy 70, 109, 11 6 Roche ll e, Pa ul 12, 25, 36, 55 , 70, 109, 117, 11 8, 120, 12 1 Rubes, Kati e 59, I 09, 120 Ryan, Tiffa ny 3 1, 45, I 09, 11 6, 119 Schm idt, John 6, 56, 82, 83 , 93 , I 09, 119, 120, 12 1 Austin S ulliva n, Pa tric k Shadde n and Steven Flores e njoy the hil\ing trails a t Hitc hcock Nature Center on the sopho · more retreat.(pho to by Lindsay Ba nks) Bouska, Andrew 11 0, 121 Boyer, Amanda 12, 25, 38, 66, 73 , 110, 117, 120 Branigan, Emily 97, 110, 121 Brummer, Zach 7, 12, 110, 117, 118 Burkey, Allie 66, 110 Caniglia, Mary Kay 5, 32, 38, 39, 46, 47, 54, 110, 116, 117, 119, 121 Connolly, Andrea 55, 110, 116, 120, 121 Cool, John 30, 35, 43 , 52, 70, 110, 116, 117, 11 8, 120 Danzer, Joe 16, 21 , 92, 110, 121 Danzer, Tim 92, 110, 121 DeBolt, Jessica 121 Junior Kathleen Gorman drinks up the actio n (and her strawberry smoothie) at the boys state basketball tournament. {piloto by J ulia nne Friedricilsen) Eckley, Stephani 61 , 87, 88, 89, 110, 118, 119 Epperson, Michelle 13, 87, l I 0 Fink, Keith 110 Fischer, Nathan 23 , 40, 52, 53, 77, 87, 93, 110, 116, 117, 120, 121 Friedrichsen, Juli anne 46, 47, 96, 103, 110, 116, 11 9, 120 Fritzsche, Rob 82, 83 , 92, 96, 97, 110, 121 Frueh, Jessie 40, 41, 51 , 58, 59, 69, 75, 87, 90, 9 1, 103, 110, 11 6, 11 8, 120, 121 , 156 Gorman, Kathleen 41 , 110, 116, 11 9, 120 Gradov ille, Zac 5, 43 , 56, I 02, 110, 117, 118, 120, 121 Graham, Monika 66, I I 0, 11 9 Hannan, Morgan 111 Juniors Superfans Nathan Fischer, Tristan O'Toole, Jessie Frueh and Jonathan Knedler strike an intimidating pose at a varsity boys basketball game.(plloto by Angela Roux) Harper, Sara 7, 111 Heithoff, Nate 111 , 116 Higginbotham, Nate 27, 57, 73, 86, 111 , 120 Higginbotham, Steven 26, 93, 111 , 120, 121 Hoffmann, Jackie 32, 33, 41 , 45, 111 , 116, 119, 121 Hotz, Brooke 57, 111 , 11 9 Hurley, Jess 38, 39, 46, 73, 111 , 117, 119, 121 Jackson,Jenny33 , Ill , 116 Jares, Katie 16, 19, 23, 61 , 111 , 11 8, 12 1 Jensen, Mike 75 , 111 , 11 7 Johnson, Catherine 57 Jolmson, Eve 38, 39, 46, 50, 51 , 69, 73 , 75, Junior Catherine Johnson tries out for the cheerleading squad. Johnson transferred from AL into the St. Albert Class o f 2003.(plwto by Matt Applegate) 86, 87, 96, Ill , 117, 119, 120 Knedler, Jonathan 52, 75, 77, 83 , 87, 93, 103, 111 , 116, 120, 121 Kruse, Jeremy 6, 69, 111 McNeal, Erin 27, 92, 86, 96, 111 , 11 8 Meidlinger, Julie 13, 18, 31 , 40, 41 , 45, 67, 111 , 11 6, 11 9, 120, 121 Mescher, Jake 12, 56, 57, 111 , 120 O'Connor, Matt 20, 34, 42, 43, 52, 75, 77, 96,97, 102, Ill , 117, 11 8, 120 O'Toole, Tristan 25, 52, 77, 79, 87, 91, 111 , 11 6, 120, 121 Palmer, Chris 60, 111 , 11 9 Petersen, April 17, 18, 31, 50, 96, 112, 11 6, 118, 120, 121 Pogemiller, Kristi 65, 92, 101, 112, 121 Respeliers, Brian 40, 52, 53 , 112, 11 6, 120 Ring, Michaela 3, 82, 88, 93, 112, 11 9, 121 Sawatzke, Laura 13, 38, 39, 46, 47, 50, 11 2, 11 7, 11 9, 120, 121 Schoening, Ryan 48, 11 2, I i 6, 11 7 Seitz, Aaron 3, 17, 22, 34, 35, 43 , 55, 86, 112, 11 7, 11 8, 120, 121 Sewing, Annie 17, 19, 55, 11 2, 11 7, 120 Swanson, Brandon 12, 112 Wagoner, Megan 11 2, 11 9 Welch,Erin 27, 55,6 1, 11 2, 11 8, 120 Wickersham, Danielle 46, 11 2, 11 7, 11 9, 120, 12 1 Williams, Sara 75, I 03 , 112, I 18 Wise, Josh 11 2 Wise, Kristin 18, 96, 112, 11 7, 12 1 Index 153 Anderson, Erik 34, 35, 48, 52, 70, 72, 75, 79, 117, 11 8, IS Applegate, Matt 27, 28, 49, 72, 74, 116, 118, 120, IS Banks, Lindsay 22, 70, 72, 76, 81 , 82, 88, 89, 93, 95, 119, 121 , 156, IS Baumert, Stephanie 14, 17, 18, 41, 51 , 67, 98, 116, 118, 120, 121 , 156, lS Beauchamp, Adam 26, 79, 81, 88, 121 , IS Belt, Erin 21, 76, 84, 103, 121 , IS Burns, Kelly 21, 46 47, 50, 58, 70, 72, 75, 78, 84, 119, 120, 121, 156, IS Chessareck, Aaron 29, 63, 76, 116, l: Coughlin, Teresa 18, 40, 41, 58, 70, 84, 85, 99, 11 6, 120, 121, IS Driscoll, Kevin 27, 52, 72, 84, 117, 120, IS Edelbrock, Tyler IS Endelicato, Jason 13, 27, 34, 56, 57, 63, 72, 74, 78, 117, 120, IS Farrage, Theresa 15, 54, 121 , 156, IS Fischer, Ryan 43, 52, 70, 72, 79, 80, 99, 102, 117, 11 8, 120, 121 , IS Gaul, Amber 12, 74, 84, 85, 99, 119, 121, IS Hammer, Megan 18, 23, 64, 74, 84, 85, 88, 89, 98, 99, 119, 121 , 2S Hannan, Chad 14, 96, 117, 118, 121 , 2S Headley, Josh 15, 2S Hodson, Jackie 7, 84, 87, 119, 2S Hutcheson, Jessica 15, 64, 70, 11 9, 2S Jensen, Tim 35, 62, 63, 72, 84, 117, 120, 2S Kennebeck, Megan 14, 72, 73, 78,91 , 11 8, 121, 156, 2S Kimble, Tony 13, 27, 2S Kinney, Nick 22, 2S Knutson, Jade 23, 27, 60, 73, 76, 119, 120, 2S Koch, Shannon 54, 69, 70, 84, 85, 95, 119, 121 , 2S Laudon, Megan 54, 60, 85, 95, 11 9, 121, 2S Sen iors Steven Schl autman and J esse Shea scream in each other's faces. (pho to by Th eresa Farrage) 154 lndex Seniors A group of senior girls ride back on the bus from a fun reflection day.(submilled photo) Long, Stephen 119, 2S Lopez, Brad 42, 43, 63, 71 , 74, 11 8, 2S Lorkovic, Brent 15 , 18, 25, 40, 42, 56, 57, 66, 7 1, 77, 79, 81, 94, 99, IOI , 102, 11 6, 11 8, 120, 121 , 2S Mann, David 15, 19, 3S Markel, Matt 28, 29, 60, 63, 85, 116, 11 9, 3S Masker, Amanda 23, 70, 84, 85, 89, 94, 11 9, 121, 156, 3S McHale, Tom 56, 79, 87, 94, 120, 3S Mescher, TeriLee 72, 73, 75, 85, 91, 95, 11 6, 11 8, 120, 121, 156, 3S Montagne, Jennifer 5, 54, 84, 11 9, 12 1, 3S Nielsen, Kyle 27, 70, 71, 72, 79, 12 1, 3S O'Connor, Tommy 30, 68, 84, 11 6, 11 7, 3 Olsen, Joe 16, 28, 52, 53 , 62, 70, 72, 74, 86, 116, 117, 120, 121, 3S Orwig, Patricia 27, 60, 62, 119, 3S Petersen, Danny 27, 3S Pettit, Katie 27, 156, 3S Powers, Tarah 62, 71 , 75, 84, 3S Quigley, Jonathan 4 1, 53, 66, 7 1, 73, 77, 79, 80, 98, 11 6, 120, 121, 3S Regan, Liz 21 , 70, 72, 73, 84, 88, 89, 11 9, 121, 156, 4S Reilly, Tara 58, 59, 76, 90, 9 1, 118, 120, 121, 156, 4S Rockwe ll , Bryanna 4S Roux, Angela 4, 22, 32, 33, 58, 59, 73 , 80, 86, 87, 11 6, 120, 121 , 156, 4S Ryan, Josh 7, 29, 63, 72, 11 6, 11 7, 4S Schl autman, Steven 20, 67, 7 1, 11 8, 4S Schreiber, Kyle 28, 42, 72, 74, 98, I 02. 116, 11 8, 4S Shea, Jesse 35, 56, 72, 74, 76, 78, 79, 11 7, 120,4S Stubblefield, Comtney 4S Vogel, Sarah 18, 23, 46, 70, 11 6, 11 9, 12l. 156,4S Waggoner, Matt 26, 67, 74, 4S Wa lsh, Erin 14, 18, 19, 33, 46, 47, 72, 7 , 78, 94, 96, 11 6, 11 9, 12 1, 4S Wandvik, Justin 27, 29, 63, 74, 76, 103, 11 6, 4S Webering, Paul 14, 15, 18, 19, 35. 72, 79, 80, 96, 99, 117, 120, 12 1, 4S Sen iors Megan Laudon , Shannon Ko ch and J essica Hutcheson pose for a pictu re during c lass.(photo by Th eresa Farrage) Andersen, Joruia 8, 19, 68, 97 Baas, Brandon 28, I 16 Beauchamp, Theresa 8 Bell, Rachel 8 Bertogli, Fr. John 11 Beyer, Tarra 8 Bias, Ruth 8 Blum, Gloria 8 Boatwright, Jason 48, 49, 54, 117, 118, 121 Bragg, Dean 8 Brodeur, Dan I 17 Burkey, Jeff28, 116 Caniglia, Ann 32, 116 Charron, Bishop Joseph 15 Cihacek, Brian I 0 Connolly, Cindy IO Connolly, Sara I 16 Coombs, Ann 9, 83 Coppock, Shad 9, 36, 55, 62, 73 , 117, 118, 120 Crowley, Fr. Thomas 11 Culjat, Kevin 117 Driscoll, Adam I 18 Driver, Jake 116 Duffek, Kelly 45, 116, I 19 Duggan, Jim 44, 117, 118 Easterling, Hank 4, 9, 68, 69 Eckrich, Chris l 16 Elf, Christina 9, 12, 117 Fauble, Jack I I Finnegan, Trudy 9, 8, 121 Fisher, Mary 8 Foxhoven, Betty 8 Gentile, Greg 117, 118 Gosch, Bob 9 Gross, Fr. Kenneth 11 Grote, Aaron 28, I 16 Guinan, Kathie 11 8 Heithoff, Katie 45, 117, 119 Heithoff, Tom 3, 9, 46, 116, 119, 120 Hobt, Fr. Phil 9, 120 Hoffmann, Pat 28, I 16 James, John 8 Jaworski, Tony 68 Johnson, Elicia I 16 Kennebeck, Joe 78 K.ilnoski, Judy 119 Kirby, Fr. Dan 11 Kottas, Fr. Charles 11 K.ruzich, Drew 9, 16, 53, 69, 97, 11 8, 120 Kuh l, Adam 8, I 17 Larsen, Mike 9 Lceka, Carter 10, 121 Le Vier, Penny I 0 Lich, Erv 11 Life, Danny I I Lorkovic, Tom 120 Luke, Robinson I 0 Madison, Patrice I 0 Marsh, Bob I I Masabakhwa, Fr. Rapheal 11 Masker, Jeanette 10 Adults Teacher of the year Mr. Drew Kruzich plays his guitar while serving as an emcee at the Mr. SA pageant.(p/1010 by Tl1eresa f'arrag e) McGuire, Deb I 0, 79 Mehsling, Ken 10, 30, 52, 60, 119, 120 Milner, Scott 40, 50, 51 , 116, 120 Monahan, Fr. Paul I I MoJTow, Ma1y 7 Muenzenmeyer, Michelle 10 Nelson, Joy 8 Nelson, Pat I 0 Oatman, Virgie 10 O'Connor, Donna 10 Palmer, Jean 8 Pieri, Parker 8 Prem, Kristine I 0 Printy-Zika, Wanita 10 Reese, Shelly 11 Regan, Kathy 8, 96, 99 Respeliers, Melissa 32, 33, 116 Rew, Vince 120 Rindone, Gaiy I 19 Rosenthal, Adam 120 Russell, Harold I 1 Salyers, Randy 120 Sawatzke, Adam 79 Schalles, Nancy I 0, 18, 12 I Schmidt, Barb I 0, 82 Schmitz, Randy I 0 Schoening, Chad 11 6 Schreiber, Ken 8, 68, 99, 11 6 Spann, Lee 9, I 0, 19, 82, 93 , 12 1 Stuhr, Emily 11 6 Fr. Phil Hobt raises the Gospel during Mass.(photo by Th eresa f'a rrage) Stuntz, Lyn 93, 12 I Stuntz, Ryan 79 Swaliz, Caro line 10, 17, 19, 23, 12 1 Sweeney, Thomas 48, I 18, 120 Trager, Bridget 8 Vogel, Lynn 8 Vo"cl, Tim 8, 16 Weidman, Bob 50, 120 Willcuts, Kathy 8 White, Jill 11 7 Index 155 Mind Body Spirit Right: Seniors Stephanie Baumert, Lindsay Banks and Teri Lee Mescher sing at th e senior Mass. It is a tradition to have th e senior Mass and dinner to close out the year. (pho to by Step /1 ani Eckley) first-period J2 gals take tim e away from their hectic j o urnalism work to pose for a picture. from left are Theresa f arrage, Sarah Vogel, Kelly Burns, TeriLee Mescher, Angela Rou x , Tara Reilly and Am anda Masker. The class was structured so not all o f the J2 students had class together. The J 2 girls not pictured were Megan Kennebeck, Li z Regan, Li ndsay Banks and Katie Pettit.(pho to by Ky le Sch reiber) 156 Closing As the year co m es to an en d , constructio n begins between the I 00 wing and th e business o ffi ce. The addition will p rov id e c lassrooms and a m edia center for the intermediate s tu d ents.(plw to /Jy April Petersen) Left: Junior J essie Frueh watc hes inte nsely as the fi nal seconds fade away at Vels fo r the boys basl<et ball team . It was hard to go to a gam e and nol see Frueh cheering her heart out in the coolest Superfan gear. (photo/Jy KathleenOorman) Seniors attend the Teacher Appreciation Week liturgy on their final day of regular classes.(submitted photo) Being Together. .. The end of the school yea r advanced runners to Drake here. On the other hand, there people you go to late night orings fun activities like cleaning Stadium to compete in the state was a class and teacher you movies with, the ones you eat out those less than tidy lockers, competition. The boys soccer loved or that chem part11er you Oreos and Baked Lays with at 3 making up PEs and, perhaps the team ended its season in the wanted to keep the whole year in the morning. The people you best of the three, fin als. second round of districts, and the that made school a bit more call your friends. But fo r journalism folk it means girls lasted three rounds. tolerable. This book will take you back fi nishing another yearbook. This Outside the world of ath letics During this year, much like to those times with your friends. book is filled with pictures, the introduction of the demerit every other year, good th ings It will remind you of the stories, quotes and memori es to cards came as did morning happened, bad things happened, memories you made. Looking hope fu ll y remind you of the detentions. Authoritative th ings changed, and things back you' ll realize that this book , events of this year. positions changed hands. The stayed the same. The variance isn't just a bunch of words and The yea r when the vo ll eyball one-act play qualified to perform facto r separating one year from pictures, it's a part of your past. team advanced to regional fin als. in the Al l-State competition. the next is the people. Hopefully, when you're old and The foo tball team reached the Construction began for the media The peopl e yo u go to school hunchbacked, this book wi ll second round of districts. The center and classrooms for the with, the people you play CC boys qualifi ed to run at state . intermediate students. sports with, and the peopl e you The boys basketball team played The year is hard to let go for pray with. These are the people at Vets after five straight substate some and easily forgotten for who turn ordinary events into los es. Girls basketball made it to others. There were times when personali zed memories. the regiona l semifinal fa lling to that one teacher drove you crazy, These are the peopl e you ro ll Audubo n. Both track teams leaving you aching to get out of couches from ditches with, the remind you of everything you forgot about, the things you did and the people who made it real. Managing Yearbook Edito r, Angela Roux Clo ing 157 158 Colophon Yearbook Editor Angela Roux Colo Assistant Yearbook Editor Amanda Masker hon Newspaper Editor Sarah Vogel Business Manager Tara Reill y Assistant Business Manager Ky le Nielsen Artist Adam Beauchamp Co-Photo Editors Lindsay Banks Theresa Farrage Page Editors Erik Anderson Megan Kennebeck Tony Kimb le Katie Pettit Ky le Schreiber Ad Salespeople/Photographers Matt Applegate Kelly Burns Aaron Chessareck TeriLee Mescher Liz Regan Adviser Mr. Mike Larsen The 2002 yearbook "Being Together" was printed in Times New Roman, with headlines in Flora Medium and Hel veti ca Narrow and captions in Bengui at. Ms. Trish Gill en was the Josten's representative. Thank yo u to Mrs. Katie Dixon for a ll of her time and commitment to help us put out this book whil e Mr. Mike La rsen was in the hospita l. Thanks to index editors Katie Jares and April Peterse n. Thank yo u also to the Booste r Club for the fi lm and to the Post-Prom Committee for fin anci ng the color seni or photos. j ' Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource St. Albert High School yearbooks Subject The topic of the resource School yearbooks -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs. St. Albert High School (Council Bluffs, Iowa) -- Yearbooks. Description An account of the resource A collection of yearbooks for St. Albert High School. These books were published annually to record, highlight, and commemorate the past year of the school. The years 1967-present are covered in this collection. 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Language A language of the resource English Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2002 Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. 2002 St. Albert High School Yearbook 2002 Annual SAHS schools St. Albert High School Yearbook https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/2cce05af8fc6405cdb52b50970a22587.pdf 2a9881e0c625caac7625dd0b857a91e9 PDF Text Text ()~ 2 S#MCWeli 4 ~ 76 IOI s~ 124 s.wu 144 ~ 191 Any Way You Look At It Title Page Tthe Natiorn Urnites As One By Amy Burgess A small sphere rotating on its axis , hurling through the universe on its destine course. A course that for all practical purposes was a mild uneventftdtm_ ern. This was until the entire course was ehanged by u X/2ec d...world events. The United States of America Pi.ea d o a course as it had for hundreds of years. Experiencin mil changes that would effect its pattern, "'Utltil i~ was radically changed by unexpected world events. A schodl not unlike any, other school. Coi g through another ye r. Headed on the same course that it had for the past 80 years. It too was changed by unexpec.ted, events. As students watched transfixed to the television they realized as the µlanes crashed into the World · Trade Center their world was changing. A nation began to come together in a great wave of patriotism that would last the entire year. Students began to don red, white and blue to support those who entered the war. Differences began to disappear and the nation united as Americans. United We Stand appeared everywhere from bumper stickers to billboards. The world changed during the year, yet somethings still stayed the same ... Any Way You Looked At It. Opening Division 11 It: was an honor to be able to take part in the torch run. 11 ~Junior Ryan Davis Students looked on with flags in hand awaiting the Olympic Torch to pass in front of the school. Photo by Jen Komer. Seniors Jessica Armstrong and Becki; Jolly preform The Grinch during the fine arts assembly. Photo by Keith Pebley. Opening Division - Stl!Jdents ILook IF o r A IB rr e ak By Amy Burgess The summer came and went with jobs and vacations. It seemed that students never stopped going on with their lives. Any way you looked at it the world just kept continuing to move on, even when s-tu'dents were t officially in school. Students keep busY. With jobs, took vacations with family, spent time with Jriends and enjoyed the summer days with no school. Although school was not in session students participated in many school events. The?Jaseball and softball seasons kept the players busy. They practiced daily and attended many all day tournaments on their road to victory. Camps filled other students days, whether is was journalism camp or cheer and dance camp. Marching band held camp to perfect their routine for the fall competition. Students went away to learn new tools to begin the new year with. Summer was not all work. There was also some play. Any way you looked at it students always found time to be with friends and family in their great quest for relaxation. Summer Division " I thought the marching band season went really well." ~ Band Directo r David Clark Senior Donnie Knickerbocker skates at one of many skate parks. Some students spent their summer days going to skate parks to rollerblade or skateboard. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Du ring the summer months the marching band students practiced to pe1:fect marching shjle and the music for marching band season. The work payed off when they received a one ranking at state. Photo by Deb Goodman. Summer Division Freshman Jake Smith holds the fish he caught in Texas. Photo courtesy of Jake Smith. Freshman TJ Walker plays in the sand in Miami, Florida. Photo courtesy of TJ Walker. Freshman Kristina Congdon enjoys her hike in Colorado. Photo courtesy of Kristina Congdon. ;:J Student Life , <> Sophomore Andrew Burgess shoots some hoops at Worlds of Fun. Photo by Amy Burgess. Junior Marissa Bennett's dream came true wfzen s/1 e met LFO. Photo courtesy of Marissa Be1111 ett. tudents T"fl e Voe ions Story by Monica Pickard and Sarah Mc Vey "Keep your hands and feet inside at all times," the announcer said. Then all of a sudden students mov ed up in to the air reaching the top at 205 feet then into a free fall at 75 miles per hour plunging down toward the Earth! On to the next hill but no need to be pulled up because the held in Kearny, NE, at the Buffalo State Fair. "After the concert was over w e rode some rides and then went back to the hotel. When we got to the hotel there were tour busses in the parking lot. It was LFO! " Bennett added with a shriek. "My cousin and I got pictures taken with them and their roller coaster was going so fast all ready! The ride went on a little longer and then to a stop, you h ave just ridden the Mamba. "It was LFO!," autogr aphs. It w as so exciting," she shared. Bennett went to the Buffalo Fair also. The trip cost her $150. ~junior Marissa Bennett said Jmuor Nate Evans went to World's of Fun this summer. Evans and his friends spent the weekend in Kansas City. "We ate at this awesome barbecue place called Jack Stacks," Evans said. They also went sight seeing while there. "The whole trip cost us about $400," Evans added, "But then there were four of us." "I went to an LFO concert this summer," junior Marissa Bennett said. The concert was While some went to have fun others visited family. Senior Charlene Olmstead went to Columbine, Colorado to visit h er Aunt and Uncle and go sight seeing. "My Aunt, tw o sisters and I drove to Columbine in a crowded PT Cruiser, " Olmstead said. Shopping and sight seeing passed their time. "We went shopping at a mall w ith 100 stores wh ere I spent $275!" Olmstead commented. Senior Kiley Kugland takes time to el!joy the view in Vietnam. Photo courtesy of Kiley Kugland. Junior Dorit Przyborowski sits with the prizes she won at Adz1en tureland. Photo co urtesy of Dorit Przyborowski . "Vacations are so much fun if you go with your friends," jun ior Nate Evans Summer Vacations 1 Senior Krista Bartholomew spent her days working at Target in the Mall of the Bluffs. Photo by Kristt;n Yearington. Junior Deidre Dunkelberger worked during the summer at Gadzooks in the Mall of the Bluffs. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Senior Ashley Galles enjoys her time at Kids Quest singing with the kids on the kareokee machine. Photo by Amy Burgess. J Student Life Senior Stephanie Kruger takes her time in the tiny tot room at Kids Quest. Photo by Amy Burgess. Seniors Ashley Galles nnd Amy Burgess tnke time to enjoy some kareokee with some of the kids. Photo courtesy of A111y Burgess. # '. \ Story by Sarah Mc Vey All though summer is time for fun in the sun, many students spent their summers working at various jobs. Some worked for money or others wanted to get out of the house. Common jobs were held at the Mall of the Bluffs and lifeguarding at Wilson pool, Katelman's and the YMCA. Quest and you've only seen them a couple of times," senior Laura Mercer said. Another job that has become more common during the summer months among students was lifeguarding. "I enjoy lifeguarding a lot, it's fun," senior Brain Park said. The Mall of the Bluffs Others had more of the usual jobs such as babysitting. "It's fun going to work at Kids Quest and seeing the kids every day I get to learn "They really make you feel special." ~senior Laura A1ercer also has many student employees including Target and Gadzooks. "I like working at Gadzooks it's interesting and it's the kind of many things from them and most of them are fun to be a round," senior Stephanie Kruger said. "Kid's Quest was a fun place to work and I would recommend the job to anyone who is interested not only working with kids but with adults as well," senior Amy Burgess said. "They really make you feel special when you go in and they know who you are at Kids style that I like. You get to meet many different people," junior Deidre Dunkelberger said. "I need to start saving for college and having a job in the summer you get to work more so that helps out a lot," Kruger said. There were many jobs for students to enjoy during the grueling summer months. Students also had various reasons for getting the summer jobs as well. Senior Laura Mercer takes a break from work and enjoys lier bag of cl1eetos. Photo by Amy Burgess. Senior Stephanie Kruger takes time to stop a baby from crying while at work. Pilato by Amy Burgess. "I needed a job and I like to read, therefore, I applied at the library. " - junior Jen Korner Summer Jobs Sophonwre Kara Val/inch chases the ball down. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Junior Megan Flowers pushes the ball upfield. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Girls' Soccer Team unity equals success By Brad Young As coaches have said throughout the years, there is no I in team. It's impossible for 11 individuals to succeed unless the entire team works as one. According to junior Kelsey Ke rmoade, there seems to be a strong bond within the girls. "We're as close as we've ever been," she said. Starting the season off with a team picnic at junior Megan Flowers home, the rest of the season was as equally successful. The Lady Jacke ttes made it to the finals in their own tournament for the first time, and beat cross town rival A.L. for the first time in 11 years. Graduates Tina Bonacci, Whitney Jensen and junior Sports Janay Raim made first team all-city. Bonacci was Council Bluffs player of the year and first team all state. "One of the most memorable moments I had last year," senior Charlene Olmstead said, " One day in practice while doing our long distance running sophomore Ashley Gardner, sophomore Kara Vallinch and myself were looking for a shortcut. We ran through a corn field and ended up getting stuck in the mud!!" According to junior Janay Raim, "Last year we did well as a team. I have noticed a definite class progression. With a strong junior class like ours, the entire team has seen a lot of varsity experience and we will continue to improve." Graduate Tina Bonacci steals the ball from the opposing team. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Junior Janey Raini waits as sophomore Kara Va l/inch moves upfield. Photo by Fabian Kolberg. Junior Janay Railn passes the ball to forward senior Charlene Olmstead. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Scoreboard TJ 7 s.s.co TJO Glenwood 2 TJ 5 Harlan 0 TJ 0 S.S.NO TJl S.S.H3 TJ 3 S.S.E2 TJ 3 St. Albert 0 TJ 2 Denison 0 TJ 1 ALO TJ 2 S.S.E 1 TJ 0 S.S.H1 TJl AL2 TJ 14 Riverside 0 TJO LC2 TJ 4 s.s.wo TJ 3 Amesl TJ 5 Hull, WC 0 TJl S.S.E O TJO Urbandale 3 TJl Glenwood 2 ......... 111a~;._..i:a....;;:;;~ l:..t· Players Awards 1st Team All-State: Tina Bonacci 1st Team MRC: Tina Bonacci Whitney Jensen 1st Team All City: Tina Bonacci Janay Raim Whitney Jensen School Records 13 Wins in a season 80 Career Goals: Tina Bonacci 10 Shutouts in a season: Sarah Byers Varsity: Frout Row: Ashley 8011nr, Ti11n Bo11ncci. 211 d Row: Amy Ring, Ashley Gardner, Kelsey Kermonde, Carley Kon cny, je1111 ifer Rychly, Whitney /euse11, Amanda Fiii/er. 3rd Row: ja11 ay Railn, Mega11 F/01<'ers, Whih1 ey Thomas. Charle11 e Olmstead, Dana /e11 sen, Asilley Dibb. Back Row: Coach Da11 Broduer, Ashley Demmit, Denise Olsen, Elisha Blanchard, Coach Mark Royer, Sarah Byers, Kara Val/inch, Krista Morrison, Ki/a /astorff, Coach Nikki Mauer. junior Va rsity: Fro 11t Row: A11m11 da StrOH)I, Staci Byers. 2nd Row: Denise Olsen, Amy Ring, Jrn11a Dostal, /e1111iter Ryc/1/y, K11/a Gall, A111m1da Chase, Ashley Gardner. 3rd Row: Ashley Di/Jb, Stcpl1inie Post jen11ifer A11dason, Tiffi111y Gray, Steµlwiih' Krnger, fl'1111 Ul•r !vforriso11 , Ashlt y CuJ111i11slm111 . Bnrk Row: Coach Dnn Broriut'r, Sam Rtimsburg, A~llley D1?m1mt. Shawn Znn•k, Snrnlt Sclmidt•r. Coach Nikki Mnu1•r Kyla /astorff Ameila At1lmw, Sarah McVe11, Snrn ZiA:a, Asl1lev Rose. Coach Mark Roy1•r. · Sophomore Kara Va l/inch gets ready to move the ball upfield as the defender comes from behind. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Girls' Soccer Senior Troy Allen takes a head start to first base. Photo by Gretchen Heath. Graduate Jake Wachter down and ready for the pitch. Photo by Gretchen Heath. Baseball Competitive Season Seen Stortj by Destyni Summer The baseball season was one of the most competitive of them all. The team saw a winning record of 27-13 . There were many times that they were down by two or more, but they would always come back. They would get ready for the game by going out and practicing on the field. One of the traditions was to listen to music before the game. If it was an away game they would go into the dugout and listen to the music. If it was a home game they would play the music on the stadium speakers while they were out in the field practicing. Senior Brandon McDaniel said, "The way I get ready for the game is, I usually go off on my own and think about what I have to do, but after that I just mess around with iJ Sports the rest of the team playing bat games." "I Was proud of what we accomplished, but I think we could have done more," McDaniel said. Sophomore Shane Hollenbach said, " I just do the best that I can and go out and play." One of his favorite memories of the season was when they were at the Saydel Tournament and he hit two home-runs in one game. At the District Tournament they were up against LC, in the second round. They were down by two runs. It end ed w ith a score of 3-1. It was one of the be tter games out of the District Tournament. McDaniel said, "It should of end ed up b eing the Districts final game. It was better than any other game." Freshme11 first row: Coac/z Heatlz, A./ Dennis, Dustin fo11es, Sam Weaver, i~n fames, Albert Rodriques, /11sti11 Peck, Doug Heider, Coach Kelly Boyle. Second row: M1.ke Com/, Jeremy Henry, Derek Townsend, Tern; Head, Dane Clwislensen, fames S111 1th, Jason Richart. Graduate Kyle Dillehay sprints to first base and tries to beat the ball before getting out. Photo by Crystal Sharp. Senior Troy Allen swings for another homerun .. Photo by Gretchen Heath. TJ 14 Harlan 4 TJ 9 Shenandoah 2 TJ 2 Atlantic 3 TJ 8 Indianola 9 TJ 7 Davenport 11 TJ 15 St. Albert 1 TJ 16 SC North 6 TJ 9 SC North 1 TJ 2 St. Albert 1 TJ 12 AL 2 S b d TJ 5 SC East 6 CO re Oar TJ 12 SC East 4 TJ 4 SC West 3 TJ 11 AL 1 TJ 5 Lewis Central 6 TJ 8 Des Moines Hoover 12 TJ 4 Des Moines East 5 TJ 9 Bishop Heelan 3 TJ 4 Bishop Heelan 8 TJ 12 SC East 2 TJ 9 SC East 1 TJ 5 AL 2 TJ 3 SC West 1 TJ 5 SC West 8 TJ 10 SC North 2 TJ 7 SC North 2 TJ 7 Keokuk 1 TJ 12 Albia 2 TJ 3 Centerville 1 TJ 18 Denison-Schleswig 8 TJ 9 AL 1 TJ 7 Bishop Heelan 1 TJ 5 Bishop Heelan 17 TJ 1 SC West 8 TJ 6 Omaha NW 7 TJ 10 Glenwood 4 TJ 8 Glenwood 1 IHSAA 4A Substate TJ 5 SC West 4 TJ 1 Lewis Central 3 Senior Heatli Ch al mers sprints to firs · before getting tagged out, Photo by John Knickerbockel'. JV: First row1 Conell Je11 so11, Jeremy Wees11cr, Ryn11 Holford, Nick Freet, Anro11 McFnrlm1d, D11sti11 Griffttll, Rynn Hode11 , Anro11 Ri11rlo11e. Seco11d row: Jnso11 Ric/I, Scotty Mc/11tosil, Mnrk Pieper, Mntt Nnylor, Kyle Webster, Nick Heider, f11sty11 Witzke, Rn11 dy Rey11olds. Vnrsity: First roll': Cllnd S11111111a, K11/e Dillillny, Siln11e Holle11/md1. Sllm111 l-/ol/e11bacll, Troy Alle11, /nck Wnc/1ter, 1 ick Vititot', D11sti11 Townsl'llrl, Malt Allrn, Second row: Conch Bnmelt, Brn11 do11 McDnniet, Dale Sillik Brinn Adam;, J11sti11 Williams, 1<11n11 Smith , A11d ~11 Heath, Nick Kafka, Heath C/111/mrr.<, Conc/1 ft'11s111 1. The baseball tea 111 standing in pride for their country d11ring the National A11the111. Photo by Grete/J en Heath. Baseball Graduate Jessica Van Fosson and junior Kelsey Kermoade stand with pride listening to the national anthem Photo by Crystal Sharp. Senior Melissa Pogge does a practice swing before going up to bat. Photo by Crystal Sharp. Young Team Takes Over By Emily Hanneman One word that would worked harder and showed describe the softball season more improvements than last was challenging. The season year." ended with Varsity 10-24 and The girls were expected to J.V. 7-12-2. Withsuchayoung practice every day except for team most of the freshmen Sundays. This consisted of and sophomores challenged doing a mixture of both themselves to improve in fielding and hitting. All the fielding and hitting. hard work paid off because Since there were a lot of senior Angie Bergantzel and younger girls playing some of Walck made second team All . them had to be moved up to Conference. varsity. Sophomore Sarah Honorable mention went Walck said, " I didn't feel to seniors Jamie Perkins and intimidated being on varsity Mikala Larsen. Then the All because there was another Conference Academic went to sophomore playing varsity Perkins, Larsen, seniors Sarah and I played as a freshman Byers and Krista too." Bartholomew. The juniors, seniors and Through out the season graduate Jessica Van Fossen there were a lot of challenges also were challenged to be to face. Coach Marla Peterson leaders and supporters for the said, " They never gave up no younger girls. They also made matter what happened." So improvements in the game. throughout the season the Walck said, "We definitely team never quit. ff) Sports Graduate Jessica Van Fosson gets down and ready for the upcoming pitch. Photo by Crystal Sharp. Senior Kristn Bartholomew wnits patiently for the pitch out in the outfield. Photo by Nicole Vetter. Senior Angie Bergnntzelgets cnrried off the field after being /J it in the knee by the bnll. Photo by Crystal Sharp. TJ 6 TJ 0 TJ 7 TJ 0 TJ2 TJ 4 TJ 0 TJ12 TJl TJ7 TJ 0 TJO TJl TJl TJO TJO TJ 4 TJ 0 TJ3 TJl TJO TJO Scoreboard Glenwood 4 s.c.w 4 Woodbine 6 LC2 W.Harrison 3 St. Albert 1 S.C.N 11 ALO Walnut 6 Nishna Valley 3 Boyer Valley 2 Heelan 1 S.C.E 7 LC7 S.C.Wl Logan Magnolia 3 Clarinda 5 Shenandoah 9 Woodbine 1 Red Oak3 St. Albert 1 ALS TJ 1 Heelan 0 TJ 4 Riverside 3 TJ 4 Riverside 2 TJ 0 S.C.N 11 TJ 0 S.C.E 10 TJ 0 Tri Center 4 TJ 1 Treynor 5 TJ 6 Heelan 9 TJ 4 S. C. East 6 TJ 10 AL 0 TJl LC 5 S e n i a ,. Mel i ss a Pogge runs to ge t the ball and then the out. Photo bt.A j o h n Knickerbocker. Va rsity Top Row: Sarn/1 Walck, Jessica Van Fossen, Amanda Chase, Jamie Perkins, Angie Bergantzel, Kelsey Kermoade, Ronnica Whnley, Sarn/1 Byers, Back Row: Melissa Pogge, Staci Byers, Krista Bartholo111ew, Sarah Martin. /. V Fron I Row: Li11dsey Myers, Awmufn Clwst', Melissa Poggr, KclsL'Y Kt'rnwnde, Ronica Whaley, Marie B11rk Back Row: Sarn/1 Walck, Sarah Mc Vey. Ashlrigli Boyd. Aslil<'!f Gard11<'r, Slaci Byers, A11gl'I Garcia, E111ily Hr11111rnm11, Din111w 811rk. Asltlcy \lillarn•al, Sa rah Marti11. Senior Jnmie Perkins gets the ground bnll while seniors Angie Bergnntzel nnd Melissn Pogge wntc/J . Photo by Crystnl S/Jnrp. Softball Senior Krista Bartholomew sleeps on the way home from the University of Kansas. Photo courtesy of Amy Burgess. Senior Brian Park takes a turn behind the wheel on the way to journalism camp at the University of Kansas. Photo by Amy Burgess. Senior Donnie Knickerbocker enjoys the toy he received on his way back from camp . Photo by Amy Burgess. Student Life Senior Brian Park drives to Journalism camp at the University of Kansas. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Seniors Amy Burgess and Krista Bartholomew make a stop and meet the band Death on Wednesday. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. and Major.: Story By Sarah Mc Vey Sun, fun and learning for the summer. Academic camps were a part of some students lives during the summer. These ranged from journalism camp to leadership camp to engineering camp. Students got a chance to explore new things. There the college students and the university was nice," senior Arny Burgess said. There were also minor mishaps that were bound to happen. " I was going through the elevator door and Donnie shut the door on me, I didn't get hurt but it kind of hurt and it was funny were also some mishaps as well. Senior Matt Reeves spent some of his summer at engineering camp at Iowa State. " I shut my keys in the trunk and we were stuck there for about too," Burgess said. Others experienced mishaps. "I got taken to the hospital because I wasn't feeling well but I ended up being fine," senior Krista Bartholomew said. 2 h ours. " Junior Janay Raim attended leadership camp over the summer. ,...,5enior Brian Park Kansas Journalism Institute was the camp that the journalism students attended. The camp was at University of Kansas for five days. There were classes every day from 9 a.m. to~ p.rn. Breakfast, lunch and dinner was se~ve at the campus dinning room with co ege students. "th " I . th mpus and w1 twas cool bemg on e ca "On the last day we were leaving and I shu t the keys in my trunk and we were stuck there for about two hours waiting for a locksmith to come and open the car," senior Brian Park said. "It was really cool meeting the band on the way back from camp. It was funny how we found out they were in a band ," senior Donnie Knickerbocker said. Senior Krista Bartholomew smiles for the camera during the car ride back from University of Kansas. Photo by Amy Burgess. Senior Donnie Knickerbocker shows the new CD he received after meeting a band on the trip back from camp. Photo by Amy Burgess. "The thing I liked about camp was getting to see the teaching facilities at Iowa State." - senior Matt Reeves Academic Camps At the first pep assembly the cheerleaders perform their routine that won them a bid to nationals while at camp. Photo by Cnjstal Sharp. Junior Crystal Sharp enjoys living in the dorms at ISU, while attending diving camp. Photo courtesy of Cnjstal Sharp. Seniors Jennifer Rychly, Ashley Cunningham and Gemayel Floyd show the ribbons they won while at camp. Photo Courtesy of Jennifer Rychly. ~ Student Life The dance team sings karaokee while enjoying a night off at camp. Photo by Cheryl Kermoade. The dance team practices in the courtyard of the hotel. Photo by Cheryl Kermoade. _ __ :t.udents Imp Story by Heather Womochil Throughout the summer many students took advantage of the many different sports camps available to them. These camps were d esigned to improve athletes physical and mental ability. Juniors Corey Radke, Bryan Moraine and Eric McComb attended a track / cross country camp at Hoden spent four days at Colorado State, and stayed in the dorms. He was taught how to improve his blocking and tackling skills. While the other two football players spent their camp time out of state, Uhl stayed home to attend a UNO camp. Uhl spent three days at the camp and got to stay at home. "I liked it because I Central College, and stayed for four days. "I learned a lot about how to improve myself and my form," Radke said. While there the runners were taught better techniques, pace setting, how to better "I learned a lot about how to improve myself and my form," didn't have to go far and I was taught a lot of helpful techniques to use on the playing field," Uhl said. The cheerleaders and dance team members attended camp at Okaboji. This is the cheerleaders fo u rth y ear attending and the dance teams third. -junior Corey Radke their form and mental aspects. Seniors Steve Watts, Justin Uhl and jw1ior Ryan Hoden all went to some form of a football camp. Watts attended Ray Guy Kicking Academy in Greeley, Colorado. Watts spent two days learning about kicking and punting skills. "It was really cool because I got to meet Ray Guy," Watts said. While there the cheer leaders learned stunts and cheers. Camp was also a chance for them to get a bid to nationals. "I was real excited to know we got a bid for the second year in a row, since this is my senior year I am re ally looking forward to it," senior Jill Shadden said. The dance team dresses up on crazy day at camp. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Rye li ly. The cheerleaders and dancers stayed at the Inn while at camp. Photo cou rtesy uf Heather Womochil. "While I was at camp I was on the three meter board doing a back dive. I flipped so far over I hit my legs on the water. I had bruises from my ankles to my thighs for two months," - junior Crystal Sharp Sports camps Jared Adkins William Allen Kathryn Allmon Joseph Anderson Kerry Arant Gary Ashcraft Garrett Avey Megan Ballantyne Kendra Banderas Justin Barber Ray Barker Heidi Baxter John Beaman Starr Beck Blake Behrens Kale Behrens Kenneth Behrens Koy Behrens Anthony Benegas Nathaniel Bentzinger Lindsie Beranek Misty Bergantzel Stephanie Bertelsen Nicholas Bigner Angela Birnley April Bishop Wade Blackman Emili Bockert Matthew Boucher Michaela Brannan Kyle Breitkreutz Jacob Bridge Jared Briggs Joshua Brizendine Adam Brooks The Simpsons was voted umber one by Tee Jay students. P o by Crystal Sharp. Freshmen z;ivorite Car Bon 1) The Simpsons 2) Looney Tunes 3) Sponge Bob Square Pants 4) Rugrats 5) King of The Hill 6) Powerpuff Girls 7) Southpark 8) Scooby Dao 9) Dexter's Laboratory 10) d, Edd, & Eddy -· -~ The Drnmn Department took n field trip to Ames. Photo btj Kristyn Yearington. Budget Cancels Trips Story By Brad Young The few days a year when the thought of a test, or a late assignment scares no one. Everyone in the class crams onto a big yellow cheese wagon. The days of field trips, an official school day where desks and chalkboards don't exist. Due to the budget cuts that were made by the school district, teachers were forced to eliminate field trips for sh1dents. Students were allowed field trips if they could fund the cost themselves. Field trips weren't allowed unless they were absolutely necessary. Teachers were not allowed to make the field trips mandatory due to the students funding the field trips themselves. "If students were not able to raise funds for the trip then the teachers Daim y Bnming Sabrina Burk Brian Campbell jean Carlson Jo Ann Carlson Casey Carriker Hea ther Ceballos Maria Ceballos Cassandra Chase Danielle Cherecwich Cluistina Childers Dane Christensen Melissa Christensen Mark Clu istopher Amber Cleaver D.). Clulow couldn't penalize them for that," Principal Warren Weber said. With the budget cuis students could say good bye to the annual field trips. "Every year the physics and chemistry classes go on an end of year trip to Worlds of Fun. The trip will now have to be funded by the students," senior Bill Callahan said. "Earlier this y ear my Sports Marketing class was supposed to take an annual trip to Lincoln to v isit Memorial Stadium (Home of the Huskers). The trip was to be on a Monday, however the budget cuts were passed the Friday before," Marketing teacher Gary Bannick said. The freshmen how ev er did fundraising to go on field trips to The Western Heritage Museum, along with a trip to the Planetarium. Field Trips Ashley Coan Cameron Collins Kristina Congdon Jason Cooney Nathan Cornelison Amanda Corrill Antonia Costanzo John Crummer Cassandra Cunningham Stacy Cunningham Megan Cupp Adam Damewood Ashley Danielsen Jessica Davis Rebecca Davis Andrew Dennis Erik DeWolf Matthew Dillon Dennis Dofner Megan Dow Charles Duncan Minh Duong Nicole Dygert Jeff Ebsen Max Edmonds Tara Ekstrom Tma Elland Danyelle Erdmann Brandon Evans Christopher Evens Jacob Fairbanks Courtney Farmer Jacob Fay Jeff Ferguson Mandi Fisher Out of all the holidays Christmas was the one that just about everybody liked. Photo by Crystal Sharp. Freshmen . I ll/11 ~Iha 1· ~ •. •' 1, . ' ·1I... ; . . lit ' "' : •• I I '1. • ' ' l . . Favorite Holiday 1) Christmas 2) Halloween 3) New Years 4) Thanksgiving 5) Easter 6) 4th of July 7) Valentine's Day Focus teacher Onn Strutzenberg looks through his notes of infonnation to go over in his Forns class. Photo bi) Kristi;n Yearington. Class Takes New Focus Story By Brandy Pattman Incoming freshmen experienced many new challenges, among these challenges was the new class called Focus. This was somewhat of a career counseling class set in place of homeroom. "Focus was thought of to give students a little idea on where they want to head after high school," Principal Warren Weber said. "I think it was a good idea. It was set up to help freshmen know what they want to major in and where they want to head after high school," Mr. Weber said. Focus was worth a half credit per semester. Many thought this was a good idea since freshman needed twelve credits before they could become sophomores. "I like Focus class because it allows you to talk and discuss more. But I don't like it because of the Brian Fitzsimmons James Flanery Andrue Flatt Sean Franke Kristine Freeman Jonathan Gale William Gallet Casey Gantt Anthony Garcia Rafael Garcia Courh1ey Gardner Renee Garrison Craig Gates Justin Gill Amanda Gladden Na talie Godsey worksheets we had to do," freshman Stacy Cunningham said. "I think the class is dumb but it helps with credits towards graduating and helps you get motivated for the future," freshman Troy Taylor said. " I think focus is a great class allowing students to be able to track their grades and progress," history teacher Kelly Boyle said. "It makes them aware of their future and in the long run will help with college applications and interviews," Mr. Boyle said. " The concept was a great idea helping students plan for the future," Special Education teacher Dan Strutzenberg said. " The main goal for the focus program is for students to graduate knowing what they want to do instead of being clueless, thinking what now," Mr. Weber said. Focus Class Brian Golden K'Cee Graham Roxanna Graham Regina Greco Maryjo Green Shae Gusman Rebekah Gutha Joseph Gutheil Justin Hannon Trever Hansen Andrew Harris Bryce Harris Ryan Hartog Hannah Hausner Kasie Haven Megan Hemmingsen Daniel Henrikus Christopher Herrley Shawn Hoden Bryan Hodtwalker Tabitha Hoff Jessica Holford Kathryn Holt Sarah Holt Vitoria Hopkinson Jeff Huff Neil Huggins Abby Hunt Ashley Huss Elissa Im Dustin Jager Nathan Jager Marcus James Matthew James Nate Jastorff Computers were very co tly this year, paying around $1,000or 1J10re for them. Photo by Crystal Shar . Freshmen j 6ost of Thia 1) Computer- $1,000 2) X-Box- $300 3) Jeans- $40 4) DVD-$19 5) VHS Tape- $1 7 6) CD- $16 7) Movie Ticket- $6.75 8) Pop- $1 9) Gas- $1.10 (per gall n) 10) Candy Bar- $.SQ Freshman Lindsie Beranek talks with co11nselor Karla Hughes about her credits needed for the year. Photo by Kristi;n Yearington. ··••••!!!: .. ::: •• New Credits for Freshmen Story By Ashley Elliott The class of 2005 had to work a little harder to graduate. "I don't think it will be that much harder for the students to graduate, but it will get them better prepared for college," counselor Karla Hughes said. Not only was there a jump in credits from 44 to 48, but the most significant change was in validations. Now five of the knowledgeable person validations had to be achieved while in the junior or senior year. One has to be achieved in math and the other two can be achieved in any class. The changes were brought before the school board last spring because many thought that it would give students more challenges. "The major concern was also the short day. Many officials thought students were given too much of a short day," counselor Nancy Hale said. Amanda Jensen Jason Jensen Matthew Jolmson Britany Jones Dustie Jones Victoria Jones Joshua Jordan Amy Keegan Alicia Kelly William Kemmish Kristen Kermeen Derek Kessler Kayla Keyser Ka tie Kielty Megan Kimball Heather King "They should just have it all the same because everything got changed and it made it pretty confusing, " sophomore Ashley Raymer said. Not only did the class of 2005 get the credits and validations changed, instead of homeroom they have Focus. "Focus is stupid, it's like a 15 minute study hall because we do absolutely nothing," freshman Jen Morrison said. Focus was a class that helped the students cope with family, friends and school. "We really didn't do anything in Focus, but I guess it might depended on what teacher you had," freshman Matt Parrott said. "Why make the freshman get more credits? What's the point? They're doing the same stuff we did," sophomore Tanisha Rhyne said. New Credits Kelly King Kristi J. King Kristy Lee King Ashley Kline Heather Kramer Amanda Krauel Sean Kruse Austin Kucks Jeremy Kuhl Rochelle Larsen Michelle Lebaugh Heather Lentz Robert Lesley Cory Leslie Justin Levell Barbara Lockard Jennifer Madsen Sasha Mahoney Rebecca Maldonado Melissa Maly Jamie Mandolfo Kevin Marley Sean Martin Fernando Martinez Vannessa Martinez Blaine May Mallory McCabe Brandi McCoy Amanda McDaniel Nicole McGilvray Jacob McGlade Katie McGregor Andrew Mcintosh Joshua Mcintosh Joshua McKeeman Junior Cn;stal Sharp take time to enjoy the famous Hollywood letters in California. Photo court of Crystal Sharp. Freshmen arite Vacatiou 1) Florida 2) Hawaii 3) California 4) Colorado 5) Arizona 6) New York 7) N. Carolina 8) S. Dakota 9) Georgia 10) Michigan Students receive nssistnnce from encll other during n peer tutor clnss. Photo by Crystnl Shnrp. Peers Tutor Peers Story By David Schwartz Have students ever needed some extra help with classwork? Last year second semester a new program developed to help students with their class work. Teacher Trudy Stevens and cotmselor Al Vandenburg thought of the idea to help students with student help. "It originally started to help Special Ed, but then turned out to help everyone," Ms. Stevens said. Senior Robert Lane has been peer tutoring the longest. "Believe it or not I actually enjoy helping my fellow students with whatever they need. It makes me feel like I actually accomplish something," said Lane. There are six peer tutors and about 20 students who received help. The numbers are starting to grow. Seniors Justin Jensen, Stacie Roe, Lane and jmuor Kara Malone are a few of the peer tutors Nicole McKern Jonathon McMullen Dicky McWilliams Katie Millard Christina Minor Kristina Monahan Mindy Monahan Sara Monahan Matthew Moore Sara Moosmeier Nalleli Moreno Jennifer Morrison Alexandra Mullins Stephanie Needh am Michael Neville Jemtifer Nielsen who help all of the time. Students kept coming for the help and more students looked to help. " I enjoy the help it gives me a lot of extra time to mess around out side of school because I can get the majority of my home work done in school," senior Tommy Roush said. Almost any student could be a peer tutor but there were a couple of items they needed to have. " It takes a reliable, high head of dependability. It takes a person with a high level of confidentiality, well rounded and usually a good knowledge of the curriculum," Ms. Stevens said. " I wish I would of started tutoring earlier in high school. I would have liked to have been able to help people all through out high school," senior Justin Jensen said. Peer Tutoring ~ Vanessa Norem Terra Norton Matthew Nurton Shandy O'Hara Rebecca Arny O Ostrus 'Brien ~ Elizabeth Oswald Sarah Page Jeri Parish Joshua Parker Matthew Parrott Raeshell Pauly Justin Peck Megan Pender Jennifer Pettit Jack Pierce Brandy Pierson Amber Pike Donnie Pitcher Wyatt Pitt Tracy Putnam Neil Raus Jennifer Redden Cindy Reelfs Anthony Reiss Loren Rider Jonathan Roberts Mathew Robinson Trisha Rock Tyler Rocz Mark Roe Charlie Ruckman Michelle Rutz Tyler Sales Adam Sawyer Hot Topic, was among the list of student's favorite places to hop. Photo by Kristljn Yearington. Freshmen 1) Buckle 2) Hot Topic 3) American Eagle 4) Gordmans 5) Debs 6) Goodwill 7) Dillards 8) Gadzooks 9) Old Navy 0) Sam Goody Junior Crystal Sharp works on a PBA for lier geography class. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. PBA's Require Task Story By Charlene Olmstead Getting the performance based assessments have been a rough deal. Many students believe that PBA's are something they don't need and others believe that they are beneficial. "I think that the PBA's help students use their thinking abilities, but in the long run are not too effective," senior Justin Uhl said. Having to get all the validations required to graduate sometimes took some people longer than others. "Although all my teachers offer equal opportunities some grade them harder then others and it is hard to get all the ones you need," junior Nick Carlson said. The time teachers allowed students to do their PBA varied from teacher to teacher. "I usually give my students as much time as needed but allow them to only work in class. This takes a week or Jacob Smith James Smith Jolm Smith Jordan Smith Stephanie Smith Vladimar Smith Zachary Smith Gene Sorenson so to complete the assessment," math teacher Evelyn Rock said. Some students have mentioned that other schools, do not require these performance based assessments and they disagree with that. " I think that since these are not required at other schools but are only at some, that these should not be required anywhere. They are kind of hard to receive and if you don't get all of them then you can't graduate," junior Amanda Heistand said. The counseling center offers PBA' s if students thought that they wouldn't get them from all the teachers. "We offer many different performance based assessment and they are not that hard to get. Many students have to get them from the counseling center because they wouldn't get them other w ise," said counselor Nancy Hale. Jeffrey Schanuth Danielle Schmitt Jerrica Schmitt Nicholas Sclunitt Logan Schnider Andrew Sevey Aaron Shamblen Jerry Sime Abbie Skovgaard Heather Skudler Dustin Smelser Adam Smith PB A's Maggie Spidell Daniel Starkey Amy Stevens Pammie Stewart Amy Steyer Shaun Stockton Christopher Stone Lindsey Stotts Chad Struck Amanda Sulley Amber Sulley Ashley Synacek Corey Tabler · · Megan Tamayo M;-~~ Ashley Taylor Patrick Taylor Troy Taylor Jordan Tharnish Amy Tholen Angela Thomas Cory Thomas Morgan Thomas Derek Townsend Jon Tumbeaugh Anthony Turner Kristy Tuttle Christina Underwood Nicole Valeika Jeff Van Derpool Andrew Vander Meulen Thomas Wagner Thomas Walker Justin Watkins Chantell Wa tson Nicholas Weare Senior Donnie Knickerb,ocker's pants fall down while getting into his locker. Photo by Kris y z Yearington. ~reshmen Most Embarrassing Mvments 1) "Mr. Neil called me up in front of an assembly an sang Happy Birthday to me," ,..., associate Kathy Buchanan 2) "I was the goalie for a soccer game and I got my han s and feet stuck in the net,",..., freshman Nikki Kruger 3) "My brother depantsed me," ,..., junior Brandon Knie erbocker 4) "I slipped in the parking lot on some ice, " ,..., senior To mM Roush 5) "Mr. Todd came in my room during parent teacher c nferences and said 'your other employer called from Razzle Dazzle anft they need you to fill in for a girl that's sick," ,..., teacher Shannon C' de Baca A part of the Dickens hallway was the Christmas tree in the corner by the librnry. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Dickens Hallway Downsizes Story By Amy Brown During the few weeks before the winter break, students saw the Dickens Hallway gradually appear. Seniors in Jane Howard's English class used lights, construction paper, garland and wrapping paper to make the hallway look like England during the 18th Century. "The best part was just getting into the Christmas Spirit," senior William Callahan said. "I enjoyed working in Ms. Howard's class," Callahan added. Ms. Howard said, "I was not planning on decorating this year, but I looked at the hallway and thought what a mess." In the previous years seniors have been decorating the Dickens Hallway, they would decorate, the entire hallway. This year Ms. Howard decided to just have seniors decorate the corner of the hallway by the library because it got too expensive to do the rest of the hallway. The Dickens Hallway was up for three weeks for students to enjoy. "I liked the blue lights," senior Eric Nevins said, "It was cool and made Crystal Weaver Benjamin Weese Kaci West Paula Weston Wilber Weston Felicia White Marlene Wilson Nikki Wilson Pa ul Wilson Crystal Wise Shante Wright Amanda Young the whole hallway blue." Some things were a little harder to do. "Summer Franklin and I were trying to move a piece of glass that is next door to the library and it fell out and broke, but it wasn't our fault because one of the earlier classes didn't have it locked back in place," senior Shena Schamp said. This was a big experience for some seniors. Some seniors looked forward to this since they were freshmen. "I have been looking forward to this since I was a freshmen I couldn't wait to go out and help decorate the hallway it was a lot of fun," senior Caiti Hiles said. Senior Stephanie Fichter agreed, " This was a lot of fun but it was a lot of hard work too." The classes also read the Christmas Carol and studied for quizzes, or wrote an essay over Victorian Holidays. "Instead of working out in the hall, I knew that there was an essay that was due so I ended up working on that in the library," senior Heidi Kimball said. Senior Kelly Brown agreed, " I ended up finishing the essay we did and then I read The Christmas Carol." Dickens Hallway Junior Holly Fritze spends her time with the man of her dreams David Boreanaz. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Sophomores Alicia Prudhome and Sara Page have one last dance before leaving the party. Photo courtesy of Sara Page. Sophomore Andrew Burgess enjoys a day at the baseball game even if he does take a nap. Photo by Amy Burgess. ~ Student Life Sophomores Brandy Pattman, Madison Koopmeiners and Natasha Radke enjoy being with friends on the weekend. Photo courtesy of Brandy Pattman. Most teens enjoyed cruising as a weekend trend. Photo by Brandy Pattman . pare Ti Story by Brandy Pnttman There were milirnited things to do on the weekends. Most teens hung out at a friend's house, worked or hung out at new stores in the mall. "I loved Hot Topic and music stores anywhere that didn't consist of my work," junior Anna Ferrin said. game played by me and my buds," sophomore Shane Hollenbach said. Before weekends were over most teens came up with pretty exciting stories about the weekend. Most students liked to hang out at dance clubs like Guitars and Cadillac or the Fusion. "There's not a lot to do "I had so much fun going to when you don't have Guitars with my friends. We money," sophomore went almost every Christina Jasper said. Due to /1 I usually go to the weekend," senior Jennifer limited amounts of money Fusion to bust a Rychly said. The dance clubs most teens had jobs to pay were a good spot for the teens their funds. A typical move and meet to meet people, hang out and weekend for teens cost boys." ~senior dance. about $10, no matter what Heidi Kimball " I usually go to the they choose to do. "Because Fusion to bust a move and I'm bad with money, I meet boys, " senior Heidi usually ended up spending Kimball said. Many teens all my money in one place," Ferrin said. went to the movies with friends or boyfriends Another weekend hang out was at a to check out the new movies, " I really liked friend's house. ''There's not much to do at going to see Jeepers Creepers at the AMC home so the next option is going to a friend's Theaters because it was comfortable," junior house and coming up with ideas," Jasper Rachel Neill said. said. Other unusual activities teen's spent Many people found interesting ways to their weekends doing was miniature golf spend their weekend after a long week of and horseshoes. "Horseshoes is typically a school, work and many practices. ll""'__.._...,.,,_ , ~ Freshman Jake Smith enjoys paintballing ns n weekend activif.y. Photo courtesy of Jake Smith. Senior Josh Ronk enjoys the weekend at the Mall of the Bluffs. Photo By Krishjn Yenrington. " I like to play horseshoes over the weekend because it is free ." - sophomore Shane Hollenbach Weekends Sophomore Tifffany Darling wears a hooded sweat shirt that was not allowed. Photo by Ashley Elliott. Tinted colored glasses were popular. Freshman Nikki McGilvray owns a pair that have amber lenses. Photo by Krista Bartholomew. Freshman Gina Greco beads her hair to show her individualihJ Photo by Krista Bartholomew. Student Life Freshman Mandi Fisher shows the popular types of piercings. Photo by Krista Bartholomew. Senior Summer Franklin and sophomore April Franklin used wrist bands for fas hion. Photo by Krista Bartholomew. By Amanda Fisher & Sara Page "I don't like the dress code because people should be able to express themselves anyway they want," sophomore Karlee Eledge said. However, not all students agreed with the dress code policy. Fashions changed with the times, such as the Hippi Days. Some things that were in then were the tie die shirts and plat individuality," sophomore Ashley Hansen said. Another issue students had was the two inch rule for tank top. All tops had to have straps that were at least two inches. Many students had purchased such shirts prior to form shoes. Fashions today included flare jeans, and all types of sandals. The most popular shoe was the Doc Martin sandals and boots. The cost of this type of shoe would run teens almost all of their " Technically I have 40 tatoos." school starting. Freshman Courtney Farmer said, "I think the dress code is stupid because we can't w ea r spaghetti strap "'Senior Troy Matheny pay check, the sandals and boots were about $150. For some, their management at work strongly suggested the employes color their hair odd colors like red, blue, green, yellow, hot pink and purple. The reason for most hair color was because they worked at a clothing store in the mall called "Hot Topic". "Students should be able to we ar whatever they want because it expresses their shirts." Many fa culty felt the d ress code worked well. "I think the dress code worked well for the students and teachers," Assistant Principal Judy O'Brien said. Tatoos were also popular. "Technically I have around 40 tatoos. I get them to express myself. I like to be unique and this is the way I chose to show it," senior Troy Matheny said. A white spaghetti strap tank top is shown by senior Ashley Cunningham. Tops such as this were not allowed during the school day. Photo by Gemnyel Floyd. 5 nior Troy Matheny pierced his ear so that he could put n penci:J through it. Photo by Krista Ba rth olomew. "Students should be able to wear whatever they want because it expresses their individuality," -sophomore Ashley Hansen Fashion Terrorists Change Worrlct View By Amy Burgess The fall brought not only the changing of the leaves, but the changing of a generation. The terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, left an impact that would not soon be forgotten. The attack on the towers changea the views of people all across the world and united them into a common cause to fight against terrorism in uny form . As the fa ll continued on the grief and pain of the days events softened away, but the mental images were etched in the student's minds forever. With the Homecoming da nce, parade, game, the finishing of the football season and ending of the volleyball season students continued on. The festivities of Homecoming brought spirits high and full of pride not only for the country but also for the school. The students stood together as one reciting the pledge of allegiance and realized that their world had changed. However, the essence of the world remained the same, Any Way You Looked At it. Fall Division " The powderpuff football game was a lot of fun. I would like to see this become a tradition in the years to c01ne." ~ Senior Krista Bartholomew Senior Mikala Larsen goes through the football race at the Carnival held before the Homecoming game at school. Photo by Andrea Crane. Sophomore Yoshi Ikeda and senior Julien Hamiche dressed up for a Halloween party which was 11ew experience for the foreign exchange students. Photo by Andrea Crane. Fall Division Seniors Dustin Towns end, junior Katerina Golitsina and senior Mark Flaharty practice in the parking lot. Photo by Brian Park. Senior Angie Bergantzel runs at one of the meets. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Cross Country It's all about runnin' real fast By David Schwartz Why go out for cross country? That is a question that a lot of people who don't run often wonder. Some Cross Country runners run because they need to get in shape for other sports and others run because they enjoy the dedication and the hard work they put into it. " I have ran cross country for three years, and there is no better feeling in the world than running your heart out," senior Adam Fritz said. " The funniest thing I saw all year was when sophomore Zack Erickson and sophomore Eric Fox collided knees while trying to catch a waterballon during the scavenger hunt," senior Josh Ronk said. There were numerous injuries which ~ ~Sports brought up a lot of junior varsity runners to varsity. "I was scared at first but then after I started to run I just seemed to go with the flow," junior Jesse Toman said. All of the hard work payed off. The varsity team placed 7th at districts. "I have been running for two years and finally it payed off, I got my personal record at the conference meet," junior Mark Peeper said. The girls did a lot better than expected. "We had a lot of new girls this year, which improved the team," senior Ashley Cunningham said. The team showed a lot of team unity. "All of us seemed to be better as a team than last year," senior Mark Flaharty said. The team does warm up laps in the parking lot prior to practice. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Jun ior Katerina Golitsina and se11ior Mika /a Larsen run through the golf course to finish their meet. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Seniors Brian Park, Mark Flaharty, Ashley Cunningham, Miknln Larsen, Angie Bergantzel, and juniors Katerina Golitsina, Tracy Thompson, Ca rly Konecny and Heather Bush show their new running apparel. Photo by Jean Konecny. Scoreboard Boys Ram Coed Invite 2nd out of 9 teams AL Invite 1st out of 10 teams Lewis Central Invite 2nd out of 17 teams Carroll Kuemper Invite 3rd out of 11 teams Cyclone Invite 3rd out of 15 teams Shenandoah Invite 4th out of 15 teams Woodbine Invite 2nd out of 15 teams Atlantic Invite 7th out of 22 teams Missouri River Conference 2nd out of 6 teams Class 3A District at Indianola 7th out of 11 teams Girls Lewis Central Invite 14th out of 17 teams Carroll Kuemper Invite 11th out of 11 teams Cyclone Invite 11th out of 16 teams Shenandoah 10th out of 12 teams Woodbine Invite 11th out of 16 teams Missouri River Conference 6th out of 6 teams Junior Rynn Davi runs his hardest during prac t ice . Photo by, D onnie Knickerbocker. Junior Eric McComb and junior Bryan Moraine pace ther.1selves with their competition. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Fro11 t Row: Knlt'ri11n Golilsi11n, Trncy Tltompso11, Angie Bagn11tzel, Carly Ko11rc11y. Aslzley C111111i11gltam , Josh C(l.r1wliso11 cco11d Row: Zack Erickso11, Clwst Brye11 , Slle/rlp11 koi1gnard, H('(lfJlt'r Bus/I, Eric Fox, fesSt.· Toman, Rynn Dni·1s Tlurd J<.ow: josh Vo/e11 thw, Dusti11 Tow11st.•11rl, Li2 Mnwl1i11cy, MikAJla Lars1•11 , 1Vlark Pkpa, Eric McComb, Adum Port ~ /ash Blue, Conell Pnt Nepf'il' Bnek Row: Conell Doug Mueillig, Arlam Frit: Brinn Park. Josh Ronk, Thomas H,•usl<'_v, /\lnrk Fla/mrty, Nick Kafka, Brya11 Morai11c , Conell /olm Ki11 sel. Photo by Dom11e Kmck,•rbocka. Jun iors Eric McComb and Brynn Moraine work together to pass the person in front of them. Photo by Do1111ie Knickerbocker. Cross Country Marching Band New Record and On The Top "It was more than a dollar and less than a million," said band director Dave Clark, referring to the band's new trailer. The band's new trailer cost so mew here in the $5000 range. It took band and orchestra parents a few years of putting aside money from the craft fairs and other fundraisers to be able to afford it. The trailer was decid ed u pon because the truck that the band had been using simply didn't have enough capacity to hold all the equipment that the marching b and needed. The truck was only used about two months out of the year. Nine months out of the year the truck would just sit, and when needed it wouldn't run well. The inside of the trailer is completely customized . The work was done by band and orchestra parents over the summer. The parents used their weekends to put everything together. "The students really like it, it's a lot easier to get the equipment in and Fine Arts Story by Kristyn Yearington out," Mr. Clark said. "It's much more convenient, it's lower to the ground which makes it easier to get the heavier instruments in and out of the trailer than it was with the truck," senior Donnie Knickerbocker said. This trailer should prove to be a worth while addition to the band and orchestra's purchase list. However, the trailer wasn't the only outstanding product for the band this year. The band's drum line received the highest ra ting fo r the choreography that senior Ryan Hardie designed. Drum Major junior Austin Hausner directs the band during the state competition. Photo by of Deb Goodman. "I was excited to get rewarded for all the hard work the drum line put i n ," Hardie said. All the band's practicing and natural talent paid off at state on Oct. 20. The band received a one rating. This is the highest rating possible. The band ends tile show nt State competition with "Ode to Joy". Phote> by Kristyn Yenrington. .. The band practiced straight lines all year for their pe1formnnces. Pilato by Kristyn Yenrington. • Senior Jennifer Janicek puts makeup on junior Jennifer Schomer before n color guard performance. Photo by Amy Burges . The crowd applauds as the band ends Its · routme · wit · h th e son g "Ode to Joy" · Photo by Kristyn Yearington. The drumline wns nnmed Outstanding Drn111/ine nt the Glenwood competition. Photo by Deb Goodmnn. Drum Mnjors Kjersta Wright, Austin Hausner and Nick Heider. Photo by Keith Pebley. Perrnssio11 FrDll t row: Sarn Moosmcie1; Chelsea Skurlle1; ate Evans, W11it11 ey T'10111as, Sara Brow11 , Rachel Nag11nst a11d Sam Zika . Middle row: David Seller mid Todd Trncy. Back row: Ricky Black, Rafael Garcia, Ryan Ha rdie, Tim MacFarlane. Photo by Keith Pebley. Marching Band The Football Players stand in line to get some pizza at the weekly Parent Feed. Photo by Krish;n Yearington. Junior Kyle Webster goes for the run as the defense attacks him. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Football A Win for All Stan; by Lindselj Podraza The team started the year Sioux City West. "This has off with a 29-7 victory against been the first time in a while Des Moines North on Friday, that the football team has won Aug. 31. That was the first the Homecoming game and game of the season and the we did our best and broke win was a great team that curse," senior Mike Bintz motivator. "Winning the first said. game of the season was pretty The last game of the awesome. It was good for our season against Abraham team," senior Mike Waite Lincoln was a game to said. remember. The game ended Prior to every game some 22-23. "I was upset. The of the foo tball player's players played well enough parents got together and had to win, they did what they a tailgate party. "There was needed to win," Coach Dan always a lot of good food and Strutzenberg said. it's nice of them to take time Leadership from many and that for u s," senior seniors was a great help to the Brandon McDaniel said. The team. "The seniors dedicated parents made cookies, themselves to a weight hamburgers, hot dogs, chips training program and the and much more. philosophy of football. They The Homecoming game will be missed but held with was a great comeback for the great regards as examples in team. They finished the game the future, " Coach with a 33-6 victory against Strutzenberg said . . _J Sports Cheerleaders and dance team form a spirit tunnel for the football players as they enter the field. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. The defense prepares for the next play. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. The defense was a key component for t/1 e year. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Scoreboard TJ Opponent 29 DM North-7 7 SE Polk- 35 0 WDM Dowling-55 0 Newton-54 19 SC East-20 7 SC N orth-13 33 SC West-6 6 Bishop Heelan-41 22 A.L.-23 Fro11 t Row: Stncey Row, Snry Timc/1,Corly Villn11t ,/cril/lin/I /nso11 O'Ncil/,C/lris Rock,/osli Lee, Terry Hearl,J11sli11 R1eper,/os/I S11/Jivn11 ,jeremy Ht:11ry 21/(lRow: /aso11 Ostrus,Clrnd Gw1z.e11 J1ouser,Mike Bint:,/osli Sc11ilosky,D11stin Locknrd,jue Bontz,Matt Rirler,Mike Corril/,Kris Ho11 ve11agle,Matt Naylor,Bryce Carr11t/lers,Brin11 fames 3rrlRow: Rod Brow11 ,Sea11 B/11e,Clmrl Dirks,Concil Toi/I Wntts,Concil Bill Rock,Trn i11er Silnw11 Tackert,Concil Eric Lockert,Conc/1 Ke11 t /rnse11 ,Coacil Doug Donalrlson,Coac/J Dan Strulz.l't1berg, Adam Evens, ick Leni11ger,]aso11 Cn iti11 4tlzRow: Dustin Griffith,Sham.> Holle11 lmcl1,Troy Alfe11 ,Corey Rarlke,Cilnrl Sll/111//l'r,/eff S11ct/1e11 ,Ryn11 Gnrriso11 ,Cnrl /ol111 so11 ,Kyle Webster,Mike Gnrlrly,Anro11 Ncvi11 s St/1 Ro11 •: Corey Ki11kel,Mike Waite,Alberl Rorlrig11ez,Dn1111y Tow11 sn11rl,/11 sti 11 U/11 ,Steve Wntts,Brn11 rlo11 McDn11iel,Joe Gront,Wnrle Rirleout,Dustiu Rea /11 ,/oe Killnbmlt' Bnck Row: /nsou Wilite,Kyle Nic/1ols,Sn l/I Weaver,Slinw11 Re11 shnw.Anro11 McFnrlnnd,A11 tl1011 y Collius,Nick Freet,Ron Bat/1well,Ryan Hoden,Doug Wilson,Dusti11 /011 es Frcsh1111•11 Football- Fnmt Row: Dnek Kesslt1r,Cory Leslie,/ames Smitl1,Dmw Cliriste11 se11 ,fnck Pcirce,fo/111 Crummer Aif.iddle Row: Cory Tliomns,Dt•n•k Torm1st1 11 rl.fu!'ti11 Peck. Blake Bi!ltri-11s.Lon•11 Ridcr,Joe A11 daso11 ,/11n!my Kulll BnckRow: /nso11 Jensen,Sltnum Stock/011 ,M ikc Nt'liille,All(irt'7.u Dt11111i:> ,Srn11 Odt!11,T_11lrr Sales.Eric Dt·Wo~f. The Jackets battle fo r extra yardage. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Junior Aaron McFarlan d waits for the play to begin. Photo b!Ji Donni e Knickerbocker. Football Senior Andrea Crane gets ready to serve the ball. Photo _by Cheryl Kermoade. Showing team unity, the volleyball team congratulates themselves on another victory. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Team Bonding Team Bonding Comes First By Kelsey Kermoade The volleyball season felt and what we wanted to started a lot of new traditions. accomplish," Vallinch said. Instead of a normal goal their Having three returning goal was "Team Bonding!" seniors had a very big impact "If you want to be the best, the on the team's record. " The first thing you have to have is upperclassman were the teamwork and teamwork nicesttheycouldpossiblybe, comes from team bonding," they were always willing to junior Janay Raim said. help or demonstrate There were many something," sophomore different ways teams could Sarah Walck said. develop good team bonding The team's defense kept skills. "We tried a lot of new the team going throughout things. We went on a survivor the season. "If it wasn't for hike outside of Council Bluffs our defense we would have from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. We did never made it that far. Our a lot of creative challenges defense was our secret which had to be completed weapon. Since we really as a team in a certain amount don't have much height we of time," sophomore Kara really had to depend on it," Vallinch said. Coach Mike Bond said. "Anotheractivitywedid After 12 years Coach involved everybody picking a Bond decided to hang up the song that could represent or nets. " I really don't know relate to teamwork, achieving what to say. I have a lot of goals, or how they felt about mixed feelings, but I will the season. I really enjoyed miss the ability to coach participating in this activity volleyball players," Coach because it let us show how we Bond said. \ iJ Sports Freshmen Vollei;ball Back row: Sara Moosmeie1~ Lindsie Beranek, Step/Janie Smith, Jennifer Morrison, Cassm1drn Chase Middle row: Maggie Spidell, Emili Bockert, Cindy Reelfs, Nicole Va/eika, Nikki Wilson. Front row: Kathryn Allmon, Amy Tholen. The team shows relief from a long day on their survival trip. Photo by Mike Bond. Captain Jamie Perkins leads the team through the forest on the teams survival trip. Photo by Mike Bond. Scoreboard TJ-S. C. Heelan 9-15, 11-15, 8-15 TJ-S.C. East 15-6, 15-12, 9-15, 15-6 TJ-Treynor 12-15, 15-11, 6-15, 9-15 TJ-AL 15-10, 11-15, 7-15, 9-15 TJ-Carroll Kuemper 5-11, 6-11 TJ-Ames 8-11, 12-13 TJ -OM Hoover 11-8, 11-2 TJ-Knoxville 15-4, 15-13 TJ-Indianola 0-15, 2-15 TJ-Northwest 15-4, 15-4, 15-3 TJ-Bellevue East 16-4, 11-15, 15-8, 15-10 TJ-Ralston 8-15, 11-15, 15-2, 13-15 TJ-Mercy 16-14, 15-9 TJ-S.C. West 15-4, 15-8, 15-0 TJ-S.C. North 15-3, 15-11, 15-13 TJ-St. Albert 17, 11-8 TJ-Denison 4-11, 11-6 TJ- Missouri Valley 11-3,11-5 TJ-LC 13-15, 9-15 TJ-Roncalli 15-8, 15-6, 15-6 TJ-South 15-3,15-10,15-5 TJ-Iowa Falls 10-2, 5-11 TJ-Pella Christian 11-7, 9-11 TJ-Pella 11-7, 7-11 TJ-Atlantic 12-15, 11-15 Varsity: Front row: Andrea Crane, Jamie Perkins, Sarah Byers 2nd Rmc: Kelsei; Kermoade, Tara Stevens 3rd Row: Staci Byers, fanny Raim, Kara Val/inch, Dorit Przyborowski, Dann Jensen, Back Row: Maria Muller, Sarah Walck. J. V: Front row: Angel Garcia, Asliley Hansen 211d row: Staci Byers, Tnbitl!n Allen, Ashleigh Boyd, Steplumie Gel!/, Ashley Gardner 3rd row: ]e1111ifer Ronk, Jessica Brow11 Back row: Nicole Daniels, Simone Sc/11.ville, Conc/1 Marin Peterso11 , Sarah Walck, Marivel Winn. Senior Jamie Perkins spikes the bnll at the A.L. team. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Volleyball Junior Crystal Sharp races in the free style race. Photo by Brian Park. Sophomore Allie Maguire displays the breast -stroke during one of the races. Photo by Crystal Sharp. Swimming Diving Is Back Story by Tammi Pruett "Although this sport is not what you would call a class "A" sport, it is physically demanding to those w ho participate. The practices were exhausting and ran long through the days. The most glorious moment I had was coming out of the water after swimming a vigorous race to find out I've won the race," sophomore Allie Maguire said. Practices were on the weekdays everyday after school until about 6 p.m . There were approximately 20 girls on the combined swim team. Maguire and junior Crystal Sharp were the only two students who participated in the combined swim team from Tee Jay. Meeting new people was Sports an advantage to combining the three schools. Magurie describes the swim team as, "Breathtaking because you're always working hard and having fun." Sharp is the first female Tee Jay diver in the past 16 years. The reason she chose to dive was because the diver from the ye ar befo re graduated. Sharp had never dove before, but she said she enjoys it. " I'd rather swim but I volunteered to dive," Sharp said. The d isadvantage of having a small team made it difficult to p lace well in meets. Although p ersonal records were b roken and personal best times were set throughout the season Sharp said. A group plays hackie sack with Assistant Principal John Neal. Photo by Keith Peble1J Freshman Dan Henrikus takes aim for the target during one intramural practice. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Freshmen Anthony Garcia and Jake Fairbanks play a round during a doubles ping pong match. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Junior Scott Mclntos prepares for the return during a round of badminton. Photo bi Keith Pebley. Fa ntramurals New and Improved Story By Amy Burgess With a new year there were also n ew added fall intramurals. Some of the new additions were hackie sack and ping pong. Hackie sack was a new thing added from the suggestion of three students on the new ly ap pointed intramural board. " I like seeing the kids have fun and have somewhere to go and be active," sponsor Karla Hughes said. There were many winners through the fall intramurals. In archery the championship fight winners were first place freshman Matt James, second sophomore Jason Ostrus and Junior Crystal Sharp practices a front dive in pike position. Photo by Brian Park. third junior Brandon Biddle. In the ladies flight the gold winner was Kourtnee Jewitt, silver sophomore Kristine Richardson and bronze Michelle Paulsen. The male flight winners w ere gold freshmen Brian Golden, silver sophomore Andy Parrack and bronze freshmen John Gale. The ping pong singles winners were gold senior Julien Hamiche, silver senior Dorit Przyborowski and bronze sophomore Nick Oden. The doubles winners were gold junior Stefan Carmichael and senior Aaron Rindone, silver sophomores Andrew Burgess and Nick Oden and bronze was freshmen Josh Hauser and sophomore Jon Marr. Swimming & Intramurals Cl) New Faces Appears In Old Places By Sarah Schroeder & Brittany Mowen; New Faces was a play for first time actors. It was a drama program that gave all grades a chance to act on the stage and try it out. Everyon~ who auditioned got a part whether it was an actor or on the technical crew. The play was Neil Simon's "The Good Doctor". The play was about a writer and each scene was a story he wrote. "If it wasn't for Ms. DeVore I would have never made so many wonderful friends and I wouldn't have gotten involved in somethin g tha t would stay with me forever," said senior Troy Matheny, who played the father in "The Arrangement". For some actors and ac tresses like juniors Anna Ferrin and Amber Jelen, it took only a week to memorize lines. "Before the play we all prayed together. I drank lemonade, did my hair and makeup, Fine Arts went over my lines and tried to talk quickly," said Ferrin, the crazy lady in "The Defenseless .Creature". "If I had the chance to act in another play, it would depend on how big the part is. It just takes time," said Jelen, who played an actress at her first real audition. Junior Jamie Thomas was the stage producer for the play. The set was already built but they had to paint it which took a couple of hours. Some problems came up during the performance. But in the end, they fixed every thing and it went smoothly. Sophomore David Rooney (the writer) speaks to the audience. Photo by Crystal Sharp. Each scene had a different director, most of whom were experienced drama students. Freshman Vicki Jones said, " I think this was a very good experience ." Jones played the policeman in the "Drown ed Man". Senior Becky folly (the wife) has just told of her love for freshman Logan Schneider (Peter) in The Seduction. Photo by Michelle Paulsen. Senior Troy Matheny (the father) and freshman Craig Gates i~ son) talk about becoming mature in The Arrangement. Photo by Michelle Pa ulsen. Sophomore Cole Warrior (the sailor) scolds junior Krisyn Yearington (the writer) in The Drowned Man. Photo by Michelle Paulsen. Senior Troy Matheny (the father) makes plans with senior Krista Bartholomew (the young woman) in The Arrangement. Photo by Michelle Paulsen. Senior Troy Matheny (tile father) thinks about senior Krista Bartholomew's (the young woman) proposal. Photo by Michelle Paulsen. Sophomore Josh Lee (the genera/), freshman Heather Lentz (his wife), so homore Cory Hi es (Cherdyakov) and senior Sarah Byers (his wife) sit at an op a concert in The Sneez . Photo by Michelle Paulsen. Junior Anna Ferrin (the craztj woman) yells at freshman Megan Henrminsen (the banker) to give her money and feel som;for lier in The Defen eless Creature. Photo by Michelle Paulsen. New Faces By Ashley Elliott The National Honor Society created a new policy. New inductees had to undergo a year long introductory approval period. "I am very excited about bei-ng in National Honor Society. I now have a chance to prove myselL to this school and this community," sophomore Lindsey Jansen said. "I think the new policy about underclassmen under going a year long introductory program is a good idea because it allows the underclassmen to prove themselves and it validates their induction into the National Honor Society," senior Stacy Roe said . To be a part of the National Honor Society stu dents must hav e h ad a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, they must be a person of good character, must prov e leadership skills and must do community service. "The activities that you do while you are in the National Honor Society helps you maintain good lea d ership qualities," counselor Nancy Hale said. The National Honor Society does a lot of projects including many individual projects that need to be done by each member. One of the group projects included blood drives. The individual projects included Boy Scouts, community volunteer work, volunteering at nursing homes and at the homew ork help line. The National Honor Society had two blood drives. The first one was held in the New Fieldhouse on Dec. 20 and the second blood drive was held on Apr. 4. Another organization that was involved with the community was the Student Cow1cil. This group planned the Homecoming activities, organized the first flag football game, planned Snoball and held exchanges with other schools. "The exchange was nice since we got a chance to see how other schools operate. I really appreciated what we had when I saw some other schools," P resident Krist a Bartholomew said. Student Council also organized an event for Halloween. "We decorated the hallw ay an d passed out candy to trick or treaters. There w as a wonderful turnout and we provided a safe Halloween for many children. It was a great event, but we spent way too much money on d ecora tions. I h op e th ey last for years," Bartholomew said. NHS qualifijing members: Back Row: Ben Myers, Ma tt Hawkins, Chris Rock, Jason Reichart, Alan Smith, Scott Mcintosh, josh Blue, Shannon Hunter, Miki! Keefer, Melissa Bailey. Middle Row: Jenna Anderson, Tiffany Gray, Lynn Shultz, Heather Kerns, Ashley Hansen, Jason Delong, Moe Saathoff, Lindsay Finch, Denise Olsen Front Row: Melia Wright, Trisha Myre, Jennifer Delong, Marivel Winn, Mindy Kruse, Nicole Wilson, Cassie Rues!zenberg, Lindsey Jansen, Whittney Wilson, Jamie Gilmore. Photo by Krishjn Yearingto n. Students waited in line for a long time to get their blood taken. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Organization St11de11t Co1111cil 111c111bns: First Row: /t•ssica Armstrong. Mdn11it• BcVirt. Carly Ko11ec11 y, Rae/Jeni Neill, Crystal Y\'nlker Second Row: Kate Hathaway, Asltley C11m1i11ghn111 , /miey Rni111 , BecJ..-y. folly, Trisha Myre Third Row: Amanda Tuttle, /£>1rnifer Sc/1011u•r, Matt Hawkins, Tabetha Hntc/1n , Adam N11rto11 Back Row: Cassi£• Chas£', Slwlly Rut: , Angela Thomas, CJ Cnrlso11 , Krista Bartlwlomew, Craig Gates Photo by Kristyn ~•ari11 o11. NHS 111t•111 bas: First Row: /vfnttllew Rcnws, Kris Thompson, Rynn Hnrdii:, Ben Wolfi•, Audrea Cram•, J....jersta Wright, Sarah Zikn, Raclwl Neill, Casty Robt•rts S£'co11d Row: Sunny Tumt-r, Heath Chalmers, D11~ti11 Townsend, Amanda Kier, Ashley Cwmi11slm111 , /c1111 ifa Ryc/1/y, Eli:nlJcth Mawllim.•y, Brmmw He11drick, Nick Heida, Rnc/1enl Donahoo Third Row: Adam Frit:, Tim Tlto111pso11 , Bria11 Park, Co11 rlt1 ry Jewett, Carly Ko11ec11y, NJ.iknln Ulrse11 , Julie Grnssl10m, Rebt•ccn Varnwttn, Ka trina Boftt•scr, Stacey Roe Photo by Kri;;ty11 Yt•a ri11gto11 . Senior Toccnrn Duncan comforts senior Julie Rockwell while sile gives blood. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Student Council me111bers open tile doors at the school on Hallowce11 nigilt for trick or treaters. Photo by Keith Pebley. Junior Kasey Roberts was just one of the many Student Council members that helped call parents to remind them of conferences. Photo by Kristyn Yenrington. "I was really excited to be a new inductee for NHS ," ~junior Jason DeLong NHS & Student Council Stuctlent By Lindsey Podraza As many of the teachers and students know, T.J. Today was a television program that took the place of Channel One News several times a month. T.J. Today consisted of 10 students, that came up with strange ideas for a show. "T.J. Today gave me evidence for the future to show my family and friends how I spent-my high school days," senior Brad Young said. "T.J. Today was a class that taught students the basic concepts of writing stories, on screen exposure, filming, editing and expressing general ideas," senior Robert Lane said At one time during the year Young mowed his law at 5:15 a.m., and drove a golf cart into the bushes at Shore Line golf course. "I enjoyed T.J. Today because it was fun and we got to see it because it went on television," sophomore Joshua Lee said. "The person that had the most "guts" out of the group was Young," sophomore Chastity Paladino said. T.J. Today usually filmed for about two hours, then took another two hours to edit, then add some music and it was done. All together it took about four hours to complete. The students that were in T.J. Today were, seniors Amanda Gunzenhauser, Troy Matheny, Darrell Chatterton, Tammy Hempel, and Brad Young, junior Holly Fritze; sophomores Cole Warrior, Joshua Lee, Billy Peck and Jesslynn Schneider. In the beginning of the year there was an agenda to have a live show. "The original show was to have a live show air at 7:50 a.m. for the kids in the student lounge," T.J. Today teacher Wendy De Vore said. Due to the budget cuts the live show idea was scrapped and the traditional show formula was brought back. T.J. Today had its share of controversial views. The original T.J. Today was more of a factual news format program. The show then changed to an entertaining comedy format. "The old show was to be totally factual, and informational, then when Ms. DeVore came to T.J. the show crew was able to be creative with ideas," graduate Jamin Fletcher said. "I enjoyed being able to do wild and crazy things that teenagers do to have fun. We tried to make the show more like something that would appear on MTV. What teens like to watch are shock shows. I think we provided that for them this year," senior Brad Young said. Editing was another skill that students learned. "I really liked to see all the raw footage turn into a completed edited piece. I provided the smooth transitions and fluency that each show required. Sometimes the editors didn't get as much credit, as those on the screen," Gunzenhauser said. Senior Brad Young did many stunts during the filming of T.J. Today. Photo by Robert Lane. ~ Organization Senior Robert Lane does a stunt during the show. Photo by Brad Young • 1 Ii~ ~- l1h·~ ' ....... ......,._ " Senior Brnd Young sets up a shot for his latest shot. Photo by Robert Lane. Senior Darrell Chatterton works on the editor. Photo by Brad Young. Seniors Tammy Hempel, Tro y Mathen y, Summer Fra nklin and Ama n d a Gunzenhauser take a break from editing. Photo by Brad Young . "The only thing better than the class, are the people I c.uork with." -senior Josh Mohr Senior Darrell Chatterton chows down on some f ire sauce, while junior Nate Evans films. Photo by Brnd Young. Senior Robert Lane works on the editor. Photo by Brad Young. TJ Toda Senior Mark Johnson foofu s out of the halfpipe . Photo by Krish;n Yearington. Senior Donnie Knickerbocker front flips out of the bowl. Photo by Kristyn Yearington Senior Donnie Knickerbocker frontside royales the peninsula. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Student Life Senior Donnie Knickerbocker goes 180 to mizou in tlie half pipe. Photo by Kristyn Yenrington. Sophomore Justin Sorenson jumps the fi ve set. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Skater's Haven New Skate Park By Donnie Knickerbocker and Kristyn Yearington Misty flips, backslides, soul grinds and ally-oop top side pomstars. To the common athlete these terms have little or no meaning, However, to the extreme athlete these are the equivalent of a double-reverse to a football team and a cradle to a wrestler. Tricks of this magnih1de are quite difficult to master, however with the skated and been ticketed for," junior Brandon Knickerbocker said. It was arguments like these that weighed heaviest for the vote to build the skate park. "We get sick of hearing the Omaha skaters talk about how their parks are better," two local skaters commented, "It isn't WoodWard, but it's ours and we are breaking it in." introduction of the new skatepark skaters are making advances towards these high level tricks. "My best grind is a cabdriver," freshman Nick Bigner said, "I knew I could get it." "It was insane Many skaters pride themselves on being the first to pull off a huge trick at their own park. "It was insane seeing Donnie Knickerbocker pull the first front flip," senior Troy Pederson s ai d . "Everyone crowded around The skate park opened Oct. 13, three years after local in line skaters and seeing Donnie Knickerbocker pull off the first front flip." ~senior Troy Pederson. him, Donnie fell like ten times and should have stopped, but skateboarders appealed to the city to construct a skatepark. "I didn't go the first day, there were too many people just standing around because it was 'cool to be there,"' freshman Justin Sorenson said. After a lengthy debate the city granted the requests to open a new skate park. "There are no good rails or ledges around that we haven't already he just fed off the crowd's energy in the cheering when he got closer and then he did it. Yeah he was psyched." This park opened a world up to many local teens who previously had no true hobby to speak of. "I figured what the heck and I'm getting pretty good," senior Mark Nugent said . Juniol' Brandon Knickerbocker climbs out of the bowl after attempting a fron t fl ip. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Sophomore Justin Sorenson heel flips the pyramid. Photo by Kristyn Yenrington. · "I figured what the heck and I'm getting pretty good," - senior Mark Nugent. Skate Park Juniors Amanda Tuttle and Tracy Thompson battle for the win in the joust. Photo by Cn;stal Sharp. Junior Rachel Neill gets dunked while participating in the Carnival. Photo by Andrea Crane. Sophomore Jeremy Snethen conquers the top of the air-blown NFL challenge. Photo by Crystal Sharp. Student Life The dance team shows off their moves at the Homecoming assembly. Photo by Cn;stal Sharp. Juniors Rodney Brown, Josh White and sophomore Doug Heider, members of the band show their unity by creating their own spirit day. Photo by Andrea Crane. Story By Jena Schuster & David Schwartz Paradise lasted for a week as the Homecoming festivities took place. The week started with pajama day, several students participated by wearing some pretty crazy stuff. Senior Jay McDonald wore just a robe and won pajama day. Hawaiian day with his Hawaiian skirt. At the end of the week there was an assembly and a Carnival. At the assembly, the students that dressed up for the different days of the week won door prizes. During the assembly "I participated in pajama day, because it was my favorite day of the week," freshman Dusty Jones said. On Tuesday, twins were everywhere. "I participated in pajama day because it was my the audience chose the winner for the overall week. The winner was Croghan. "I did it for fun hoping I would win," Croghan said. It seemed that many students went to a specialty shop to get their shirts made. Twin day was won by the Siamese twins freshmen Jake favorite day of the week." ~freshman Dusty Jones After the assembly there was a Carnival. There were several games to play in the Old Fieldhouse. Outside there was an air-blown obstacle course, a dunking Smith and Logan Schnider. Wednesday was mismatch day which was won by juniors David Carroll and Josh Vietzen. booth and more games. "My favorite part of the Carnival was the NFL challenge," freshman Nate Jager said. There were many thrift shoppers on Thrifty Thursday which senior Andrea Crane won. On Friday, junior Brandon Croghan won . '). ' ~ ~ f { .... At the Carnival they had a difference in the price than in the past years. Students could buy a bracelet for $5 and play all the games that they had. French teacher LaRue Gilman got into the Homecoming spirit by dressing up for Hawaiian day. Photo by Crystal Sharp . Many st11de11ts pnrticipnte in pnjn111n dny, the first dny of Ho111ecoming iveek. Ju nior Rachel Neill , se11 ior Andren Cm11 e, j1111 ior Carly Konecny, senior Ashley C11nni11ghn111 mid se11ior Heidi Ki111bnll were just n few to participate. Photo Courtesy of Andren Crane. " I broke my hip at the Carnival. I'll always remember that day." -freshman Nathan Cornelison Homecoming Juniors Tara Steven s and Kelsey Kermoade get ready for Homecoming at a truck stop. The girls had to get ready on the road home after playing in an all day volleyball tournet;. Photo by Cheryl Kermoade. Homecoming King Troy Matheney and Queen Andrea Crane get their picture taken at the dance. Photo by Sundee Pyles. Seniors Gemayel Floyd and David Brown dance the night away. Photo courtesy of Gemayel Floyd. Student Life Homecoming Court First Row: /amie Perkins, Ke111fra Peters, Carly Konecny, fill haddfll, Krista Bart/10/omew Second row: Lindsey Podraza, /~yan Hardie, Andren Crane, 11-oy Mnt/Jmy /ustin U/Jl, /ei111ifer Ryc/J/y, Steve Walls, Tammy Hemple T/Jird /~ ow: fames Smit/J, Mark Fln/Jarty, Danny Townsend, Corey Radke, Brandon McDaniel, S/Jane /-lollenbac/J Senior Brandon McDaniel and junior Corey Radke bust a move on the dance floor at the Homecoming dance. Pltoto by Jennifer Rychly. A Parade far Ever¥one By Amy Brown and Charlene Olmstead The streets were crowded with enthusiastic people waiting for the Homecoming parade. Little brothers and sisters gathered around the curb to see the Homecoming court, and of course to get the candy! Many clubs participated in making floats for the parade these included ASTRA, Spanish club, DECA, popular at the dance, with the theme of Paradise Island. The dance proved to be very exciting and many students enjoyed going. "This was my first year going to a Homecoming dance and I found out it was really fun," senior Aaron Rindone said. Going out to eat was something many sh1dents did before they went to the dance. Freshman French Club and cheerleaders. "We made a float and it took a long time and hard work. It was fun and worth the time," said junior Carly Konecny a member of ASTRA. "Being crowned king was very exciting, I didn't even think Michaela Brannon said, "I went out to eat and my reservations were not booked as I had made them. We ended up waiting a half hour before getting to eat and we didn't make it to the dance till Many other local groups 9 p.m." participated in making the parade fun for the students. being on court was a possibility." ~senior Troy Matheny These were the fire department, police, army and other groups, including the Monticello regiment. Following closely behind the Monticello regiment were Wilson Jr. High and other elementary schools bands playing, and entertaining the crowd. Hula skirts and Hawaiian shirts were very The queen was senior Andrea Crane, and the king was senior Troy Matheny. "Being crowned king was very exciting I didn't even think that being on court was a possibility, " said Matheny. The court was presented at the Homecoming football game. "When they said I was queen I was so happy, and was thrilled that I was chosen," Crane said. Freshmen Krist ina Congdon and Heat/1 er Skudler enjoy their dinner before the Homecoming dance at Valentino's. Photo courtesy of Kristina Congdon. Seniors Jennifer Ryc/1/y, Snm/1 Byers, jn111 ie Perkins nnd Asltley Cunninglt/1 111 tnke ti111 e out fro 111 tlte dn nce to pose for n quick picture. Photo by Ge111nyel Floyrf. " The thing I really liked about the parade was that it helped get the fans pumped up before the game." ~junior Austin Hausner Homecoming Jeremy Albright Brian Allen Jeffrey Allen Jonathon Allen Tabatha Allen Jon Anderson Cassandra Appleman Amelia Atilano Melissa Bailey Lisa Baker Jason Barber Angela Barger Nick Barnes Sarah Bartelt Jody Bateman Nicole Bay Melanie Bevirt Tabitha Billam Richard Birkholtz Frederick Black Harmony Bloom Megan Boettger Michaela Bose Rachelle Bothwell Ashleigh Boyd Kayla Brockman Dawn Brooks Jillian Brooks Working students made anywhere from $0 -$5. up to $6-7 an hour. Photo by Cn;stal Sharp. Sophomores How mu'6h money do yo 1) $6-$7 2) $5-$6 3) $7-$8 4) $8-$9 5) $0-$5 6) $9 and up Senior Brian Pnrk works with II is kindergarten buddy. The Newspaper c/nss went to Roosevelt nnd rend to the kindergnrt11 ers three times throughout the yenr. Photo by Deb Goodman. .I Journal ism Reads Story By Brittany Mowery Kindergartners and high school students were together reading. It sounds interesting doesn't it? This opportunity was very interesting for the journalism students as they visited Roosevelt Elementary School. The journalism students visited the school three to four time between Oct. 25 -Nov. 15. "The purpose was to form a connection between high school students and elementary children. It was a wonderful idea because it let the students remember what it was like in elementary school. They felt important," journalism teacher Deb Goodman said. "It was a good idea because they got frustrated when they were trying to read and we encouraged them to keep trying," senior Krista Bartholomew said. Journalism student teacher Devin Schoening came up with this idea for a literacy project for one of his college classes. He wanted high school students to mentor elementary students. "I decided to have the high school students do a newsletter to show the children's parents what the students accomplished with their kindergartners," Mr. Schoening said. The students had to interview the child they were assigned to. They asked questions such as their favorite color and their favorite thing to do. Then they wrote a news story about their child. All the stories were put in a newsletter and sent to the childrens' parents. On the first day the students visited Roosevelt, they brought their own books to read to the students. "I read 'I Swallowed a Fly' to my little guy, and it brought back old memories of elementary school," senior Brandon McDaniel said. Some other activities they did were writing their names and playing games. "The first time we were at Roosevelt we read them a book of our choice, and then drew a picture from the book with them," senior Ashley Cunningham said. "It was really cute listening to all the little kids talking about their boyfriends and stuff," said junior Heather Womochil. Senior Mark Flaharty had some negative feelings toward the experience. "I hated it. I never want to see kids again," Flaharty said. Patrick Clark Joshua Cook Michael Corrill Jeffrey Crane Ryan Cmmingham Tiffany Darling Bryan Brown Jessica Brown Andrew Burgess Latisha Burk Kristen Burton Staci Byers Khandis Cain Joan Callahan Jonathan Camp Vincent Campos Bryce Carruthers Jason Caton Troy Christensen Valarie Claar Journalism Jeffrey David Steven Davidson Bryan Davis Sarah Davis Chantel Devoll Jason DeWolf AshleyDib Micala Dillehay Caryn Dillon Jennifer Dingman Michelle Donner Jenna Dostal Centel DW1can Jordan Edie Ashley Elliott Zachary Erickson Christopher Ethen Michelle Faris Eva Feagley Lindsey Finch Amanda Fisher Justin Fleming Eric Fox Miranda Frieze Kyla Gall Jami Ga rber Ashley Gardner Corey GaTges ' Burger King was the favorite fast food restaurant to go for I nclz. Photo by Crystal Sharp. Sophomores Favorite Places To Go Fa~ Lunch 1) Burger King 2) Subway 3) Taco Johns 4) Stay at school 5) Taco Bell 6) Home 7) Other Juniors Dustin Griffith nnd Emily BeVirt work on making their edible cell. Photo by Crystnl Shnrp. Tradition Lives On Story By Emily Hanneman One of the many traditions at school for the past five years in teacher Mike Hale's Human Biology Class has been to make edible cells. Making the cells is a very informative task. "They have to apply and associate with what they have all ready learned," Mr. Hale said. The ability to use the knowledge gained from class and apply it is useful. "With applying what you learn and actually making something it helps you remember what you learned longer," Assistant Principal John Neil said. Mr. Hale also said, "The students seem to know more after making the cells then what they did before." The cells may be informative but they were also fun and could be eaten. Senior Ashley Cunningham said, "I was surprised at how much fun I actually had making it." However, along with the fun came a few minor disasters. "It was pretty fun but when we started putting it all together it got really messy, " junior Heather Womochil said. Another fun thing in making the cells was that they had a contest for best design. "We've been doing the contest about three or four years now," Mr. Hale said. In the contest there w ere three groups of winners. In this contest there were two groups that tied for first. The first group consisted of juniors Nicole Bridge and Josh Veitzen. The other group consisted of juniors Jamie Stiehl and Tiffany Gray. Third place winners were junior Dan Smith and senior Dustin Townsend. "It's really neat to see all the different designs that people came up w ith," junior Amanda Chase said. Even though the cells were edible many students choose not to eat them because of the different varieties an d mixtures of food . "We used pickles, bagels, ketchup, cake, crackers and a bunch of other types of fo od," Cunningham said. There were also other types of food u sed as well. "I used cantaloupe, frosting, peaches and lots of candy. We also used a few other things too," Womochil said. So in Human Biology the tradition of the edible cells still lived on. Thomas Gartin Megan Ga tes Jamie Gilmore Michelle Gonzales Coby Graeve Ryan Greco Rebecca Griffis Chad Gw1zen hauser Jesse Hadan Comtney Hall Sarah Hamby Emily Hanneman Amber Hanner Ashley Hansen Kyle Harrison Wisthiana Hartzell Tabetha Hatcher Katie Hathawa Samantha Hathaway Joshua Ha user Edible Cells Matthew Hawkins Kevin Haynes Douglas Heider Donald Hempel Jeremy Henry Corey Hiles Kent Hodges Zach Hoferer Nicole Hoifeldt Shane Hollenbach Blake Hunt Shannon Hunter Alex Huss Eva Jahn Brian James Lindsey Jansen Christina Jasper Dayna Jensen Carl Johnson Jessica Johnson Dustin Jones Jason Jones Nicole Jungferman Jonathan Kannedy Michael Keefer Gregory Keller Sarah Kelly Angelina Kennedy Out of all of the dances ai school, Prom was the favorite. Photo by Crystal Sharp. Sophomores Favorite School Dance 1) Prom 2) Snoball 3) Homecoming 4) TWIRP junior fessicn Mny shows off n pig she mnde in ceramics. Photo by Krishj n Yenrington. Creativity Takes Over Story By Sarah Mc Vey Imagine being in a class where anything created is considered art. This is what ceramics class was all about. In the first year of class art teacher Joe McNamara showed and taught different sculphires that could be done. Then the second year students perfected these techniques by working on more pieces. A miniature sculpture was the first project. "My first sculpture was of a Buddha," junior Claire Hothersall said. Making one of these meant a lot of class time and concentration, "It was really hard at first trying to make this brick of clay look like something," Hothersall added. Later on in the semester students made a large sculphire. Next was the wheel, where students made a pot out of a slab of clay. "This was my favorite project to do because it's so fast. I also like to teach it for the same reason," teacher Joe McNamara said. Many failed but some succeeded on their first time. "I made a pot my first time," Hothersall added. "A slab project?" students asked. "Ye s," Mr. McNamara said. A slab project is when students made squares out of clay and put the squares together to make a box. Then after putting the box together the students would use a wire cutoff tool to cut a lid in the box. Students also made designs on the sides. Then the students spent two weeks researching and creating a rep ort. Students would compare two varieties of sculphires. Most used their computer skills to cre ate a pow er p oint presentation and some stayed with the essay. "I liked all the different things that students created because they w ere neat," Library Clerk Wendy Clayton said. Students projects were displayed in the library. Two weeks before Christmas break the pugmile, the machine that recycles the clay, broke and the class shifted into craft mode. Students made baskets out of yarn by wrapping different colors around a piece of tinch, a type of rope. Students also made shadow boxes. They cut out shapes of cardboard to look like the photo selected. Next they had to paint the pieces and glue them in the box which made the photo look 3D. "I made a beach scene," junior Nicole Wilson said. Brandi Ke1medy Joe Kennett Logan Kerby Heather Kernes Joseph Kilbane William King Amanda Larson Derek Lasher Amanda Lee Joshua Lee Dustin Lockard Sarah Logan Gregory Kinnaman Joshua Kirk Michelle Knapp Amy Knauss Madison Koopmeiners Brandt Kugland Micheal Langford Ceramics Ryan Long Michelle Lutz Trmothy Lyon Jennifer Mace Alexandria Maguire Becky Mandery Samantha Manning Jonathan Marr Corrina Martin Sarah Martin Kevin Mass Jessica Matheny Misty May Kayla McCabe Sean McConnaughey Danyel McEnearney Jessica McKeeman Heather McQuinn Anthony Mendicino Michael Mendicino Shea Minor Ashley Moreland Brittany Mowery Ashley Mueller Timothy Mutchler Benjamin Myers Lindsey Myers Tricia Myre The number one song wa "U Got It Bad" by Usher. Photo by Crystal Sharp. Sophomores Top 1..0 Favorite$ ngs 1) U Got It Bad - Usher 2) Break Ya Neck - Busta Rhy_mes 3) Thong Song - Sisqo 4) Who We Be - OMX 5) Movies - Alien Ant Farm 6) Get This Party Started- Pink 7) In Too Deep - Sum 41 8) # 1 - Nelly 9) My First Night With Yott - Mya 10) Living It Up - Ja Rule Junior Shelli Tilley works on one of 111any foods projects mfoods class. Photo by KristynYearington. Food For All Story By Erin Flynn "Cooking is hm and I like to cook," junior Kristan Johnston said. Students had fun making different foods in foods class. One project the class worked on was finding recipes on the internet and out of cook books. This was to expand the students minds on different types of food around the world. International foods were a part of the curriculum. "We're doing international foods now and we decided to make different types of stews, pastas, cookies, muffins, tacos and drinks," said junior Amanda Geraets. The Foods 2 class did a PBA on international foods. They made Mexican foods. "We're making chicken tacos. I like ea ting them and making them is fun," Johnston said .. For a holiday treat students got to make holiday foods as well. The students liked learning how to make foods for the holidays. "They're the same, but there's no limit on cooking food," sophomore Josh Houser said. "We might m ake something for the holidays," Houser said. Another Project was the Jacket Java run by the students in Foods 2 classes. "Jacket Java was running well, but the machine that makes the drinks broke," Stiehl said. Jacket Java ran before and after school. Some of the students who worked in Jacket Java enjoyed coming in early to serve students. "I like to make different types of muffins, cookies, etc.," Geraets said. Jacket Java serves muffins, hot cocoa, different cappucinos and pop tarts. "I am really bad at cooking and I really don't cook at home. This class showed me how to cook," Stiehl said. "I am really good at cooking," McKern said. Students enjoyed learning how to make different types of foods, whether international foods or foods for the holidays. The budget cuts impacted the foods classes. "I understand about why they did it. However, it makes teaching a lab class more interesting. Our budget w as cut, but we're finding a way to work with it," foods teacher Camelle Kinney said. The classes still found a ways to cook with a limited budget. Michelle Paulsen Keith Pebley Zackery Pech Billy Peck Kendra Peters Korey Peterson Michaela eu Aaron Nevins Krystal Nichols Kyle Nich ols Nicholas Oden Angela Olmstead Denise Olson Raul Orellana Jason 0 trus Karlee Ownby Chastity Paladino Chad Palmer Andrew Parrack Brandy Pattman Foods Class Jessica Pitt Stephanie Poast Kristen Price Joshua Pruett Tarnrnatha Pruett Michaela Quicke Natasha Radke Ashley Raymer Jason Reichart Carrie Remmen Shawn Renshaw Tanisha Rhyne Justina Rice Randy Richards Heather Richardson Kristine Richardson Matthew Rider icholas Riesland Amy Ring Christopher Rock Albert Rodriquez Jennifer Ronk David Rooney Ashlie Rose Kassandra Rueschenberg James Russell Maureen Saathoff Monica Saunders Shows on the WB were often watched by students such as the number one show Friends. Photo by Kristyn Yearington . ~ .iJ Sophomores '· Favorite TV Shows 1) Friends 2) 7th Heaven 3) Sports Center 4) Charmed 5 THE MARSHOW 6) Full House Senior Nick Allen carries a box of donated canned food for the OECA food drive. Photo by Kristyn Yeari11gto11 Lending A Hand Story By Lindsey Podraza Thanksgiving was a time for students to be with their family and be thankful for what they had. Some families that were homeless or just didn't have much, sometimes didn't get that Thanksgiving dinner they dreamed about every year. The DECA class put on a can food drive to help brighten up Thanksgiving Day. The main goal for the food drive was 1,000 pounds. However, they only collected about 400 pounds. The food drive was between all the organizations in the school. The group that collected the most food won a prize of $50 cash. The can food drive began Nov. 7 and ended Nov. 16 . " It was nice that everyone helped out but there would have been a better turnout if there was more participation," senior Ashley Bigner said. The organization that collected the most cans was ASTRA. "We spent $100 on food. I went to the store and bought all the food and everyone was looking at me like I was crazy," senior Ashley Cunningham said. Another project that DECA did was put a donation jar out at the Beehive for the incident on September 11. "I didn't mind donating some of my money to help the families in need. Right now they need it a little more than I do," senior Kelli Caddell said. The jar was out for approximately two weeks. "It was kind of cool how students would throw 20's and 10's in the jar. Or if someone didn't have quite that much they would throw their left over change that they had," Bigner said. With all the money they collected they wrote one big check and sent it off to New York. Taking the time to help people in need and letting them enj oy w hat students get to enjoy every year proved everyone had a good heart. Whether it was finding some old cans sitting in the cupboard tha t someone could be enjoying or just giving away one's pocket change . "I think it is great of everyone to take time and help the families in need," DECA sponsor Gary Bannick said. Stephenie Smart Jason Smith Mindy Smith Jeremy Snethen Scott Sparr Stephen Sparr James Schellhardt Josh Schilousky Lacey Schmeckpeper Nicole Schnackel JessLynn Schneider ickolas Schreiber Sarah Schroeder Lynn Schulz Amber Scislovvicz Sara Scott David Sellers Kevin Shaffer Katie Siefken Christopher Slayman DECA Can Food Drive Laura Steskal Melissa Stokes Joshua Stowell Amanda Strong Bradley Struck Tyler Sulley Joshua Sullivan Destyni Summer Justin Swanson Robert Sweeney, Jr. Ashley Taylor Sary Thach Sarah Thayer Derick Thomas Heather Tilford Brandon Tompkins Felicia Tschupp Kara Vallinch David Van Derpool Ashley Villarreal Cody Villont Kevin Vosler Steven Wagner Sarah Walck Rachel Walker Cole Wa rrior Samuel Weaver Tiffany Weaver Out of all the subjects offered at T.J. drama was the favorite. PhotQ by Donnie Knickerbocker. Sophomores I • u, , • ., ~ •••• Favorite Subfect 1) Drama 2) Journalism 3) Math 4) Choir 5) Welding 6) Science 7) Yearbook 8) T and I Sophomore Marie Mayer demonstrates how to hold a baby during the "Baby Think It Over" program. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Babies Make Students Think Story By Amanda Fisher The baby think it over program changed many student's minds on getting pregnant at a young age. "It's very annoying and keeps you up all night," freshman Courtney Farmer said. This program was designed to try and help teens see the responsibility and consequences of parenting. There's a few things students had to do before they got to take the baby home. They had to have a permission slip signed by their parents, get all instructions on baby, and fill out a survey before and after. "This class is to show the responsibility of being a parent," teacher Linda Francis said. The baby records abuse, holding the baby's neck wrong,or if it cries more than one minute. "I don't like it. It cried every two to four hours," junior Jessica Pitt said. This program was designed to show the students how much commitment was needed to be a parent. Students could have the baby three to four days, depending on if they had it for a regular day or a weekend. Students recorded a diary from the time the care session started until the Shanon Wlll'tz Joseph Wyland Shawn Za rek session ended. This included w hat students were doing and described how they felt and how it effected others. "I hated it and I don't want kids until I'm old and gray," senior Angie Rockwell said. Rockwell killed her baby. "I had my baby for one full day. I took it home, and it was a good baby. It was a cute baby. I worked the next day at 8 a.m. so I asked my mother if she would be able to watch it. She said sure. So I went to work the whole day thinking now I get to go home and see the baby. When I got home, it had a blanket over it. My mother looked at me and said she died . I asked how, and my mother said she got the key stuck in her back," Rockwell said," When the baby died, the first thing I had to do was go down to my computer and type up a death certificate and a list of the things we had for the funeral. I went and got my birth certificate, copied it, and wrote the baby's name in it so she would really be som eone. When I took it back to school, the teacher didn't know what to think. I tried to explain to her it wasn't my fault. She didn't care and I failed." Jason Weihs Ramone Wilder Christopher Wildrick Lavisha Williams Douglas Wilson Patricia Wilson Patrick Wilson Whittney Wilson Lisa Wink Daniel Wiser Gina Woundedshield Melia Wright Baby Think It Over The front pages of news papers depict the tragic events of September 11. Photo by Crystal Sharp. A CB track relays tee-shirt bares quote of Todd Beamer. Photo by Krish;n Yearington. The World Trade Center before the September 11 attacks. Photo by Kristyn Yea rington. Student Life More Americnns display flags outside their homes after the attacks. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Gns prices skyrocket in the wake of the events of September 11. Photo by Jennifer Rychly. , .. r//famy $epfember. 11 merica Und r Attae ---- By Kristyn Yearington September 11, 2001 is yet another date that will be printed in bold type in future history books. At 8:45 a.m. American Airlines flight 11 was hijacked en route from Boston to Los Angeles. The plane was carrying 92 passengers when it struck the north tower of the World trapping thousands in the debris. Twenty-nine minutes later the north tower collapsed trapping many more. Several hundred fire fighters, police officers and other emergency management team members also lost their lives in the collapse of the towers. These acts were cause Trade Center. At 9:06 a.m. United Airlines flight 175 was also hijacked en :route from Boston to Los Angeles with 65 passengers aboard, it was flown into the south tower of the World Trade Center. As Americans sat in front of their televisions stunned at the "I was shocked and appalled by these acts," for serious safety concerns. "I didn't go to the mall for a month and I stayed away from places of importance," sophomore Scott Sparr said. - sophomore Keith Pebley In the following days the Presid ent started a war with the terrorist responsible for the crime an d with events that were unfolding before them, American Airlines Flight 77 was hijacked from Dulles International Airport and slammed into the side of the Pentagon. "I was shocked and appalled by these acts," sophomore Keith Pebley said. Nearly an hour after the second plane crashed into the south tower, the 110-floor tower collapsed terrorists all over the world. "I don't think the President is doing a very good job because he is making other people suffer for what Osama bin Laden did," sophomore Kristen Price said The acts of 9 / 11 will live on in memories of anger, fear and sorrow for many Americans in the decades to come. Locnl gas stations rnise prices to nenrly three dollars n gallon. Photo by Jennifer Rychly. Students displny pntriotic colors nnd symbols on their cnrs through bu111per stickers nnd decnls. Pil ato by Kristyn Yenrington. "I didn't go to the mall for a month," - sophomore Scott Sparr WTC Attacks Sophomores Jenna Dostal, Ashley Gardner and Jill Brooks take pride in their Halloween costumes. Photo by Krishjn Yearington. Senior Jennifer Janicek receives flowers for Valentine's Day. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Sophomores Jeremy Henry and Jamie Gilmore play Mr. and Mrs. Clause at Target. Photo by Carly Konecny. tudent Life Associate Vicky Rockwell enjoys handing out flowers and balloons in the New Fieldhouse on Valentine's Day. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Juniors David Carroll, Brandon Croghan and senior Jay McDonald and Yoshiyuki Ikeda pose in their Halloween costumes. Photo by Crystal Sharp. Students Celebrate By Brandy Pattman Most students enjoyed being able to spend time with family and friends and enjoyed their school vacations over the holidays. "Christmas and the Fourth of July are my favorite holidays for spending time with family and having a feast," sophomore Andy Parrack said. "Christmas and Thanksgiving are the best. Being able to sleep in while on freedom," freshman Justin Peck said. The Fourth of July was many of the students' favorite holiday to celebrate because they were able to enjoy the weather and the seasonal cook-outs with family and friends. Halloween was another holiday favorite. Even though the students were grown up they still enjoyed dressing up and vacation is the best part," sophomore Shane Hollenbach said. "My family and I travel a lot during the Christmas season," sophomore Emily Hanneman said. "Valentine's Day is my favorite, I look at it as a test to see how much the trick or treating. Some students spent their early Halloween night at school handing out candy to young children in the Council Bluffs Al though there were many holidays throughout the year, students favored the Christmas season the most. person I'm with cares."~ sophomore Sherry Reed area. Still other students enjoyed Valentine's Day the most. "Valentine's Day is my favorite," sophomore Sherry Another holiday favorite among students was New Year's Eve. Many students attended all-night dance clubs with friends to celebrate. Many people celebrated holidays differently according to their religion. "My family and I take the Forth of July to the heart because it's the show of our country's Reed said. "I look at it as a test to see how much the person I'm with cares." Some students celebrated Martin Luther King Day outside of school attending religious services, dinner and walking a mile march. "Martin Luther King Day should be honored and respected with a period of quiet time," sophomore Lavisha v\Tilliams said. Junior Holly Fritze chooses to give her cat n kiss on New Year's Eve. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Junior Justin Rieper dresses up as a Indy fo r his Halloween costume. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. "Christmas and the Fourth of July are my fa vorite holidays for spending time with family and having a feast, " - sophomore Andy Parrack Holidays Students ID onate Time and Ta fents By Amy Burgess As students continued to change and replace that which was destroyed they continued on with helping. All across continued donating individua and distri up their sle drive held in cemb The boys' a asketball seasons were the most successfal they have b "n--wc.a . he students put their energies into having a winning season. The boys team even won the mythical City Championship, by beating all the other Council Bluffs schools. Any way you look at it students at school helped with the healing. Even though they were a minuet part of the world, every penny, can and ounce made a difference in someone's life. Winter Division " I think it's important to take part in donating blood because it gives back to the community and helps thos e zn need." ~ Senior Ben Wolfe Senior Jamie Perkins helps in being a support runner for the running of the torch. Photo by Mike Bond. Junior Julia Bowen takes time out of the chool day to donate blood at the annual blood drive sponsored by NHS. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Winter Division Senior Jamie Perkins is excited as it is announced that she will be crowned Snoball queen. Photo by Keith Peble-i;. Students had a wonderful time as they enjoyed dancing with their friends and their dates at the dance. Photo by Keith Pebley. Freshman John Crummer and his date enjoy a slow dance during the Snoball Dance. Photo by Keith Pebley. ~ Student Life Seniors Justin Wil and Lindsey Podraza get announced as they walk through the gi;m. Photo by Keith Pebley. Snobal/ court Lindsey Podraza, Ju stin Uhl, Sn rah Byers, Rynn Hardie, Jamie Perkins, Mark Flaharty, Danny Townsend, Steve Wat ts, Dan Kessler, Ashley Cunningham. Back Row: Krista Bartholomew, Jennifer Ryc/1/y, Brandon McDaniel, Amanda Gunzenhauser. Photo by Sundee Pyles. Wish Upon a Snowflake Magic In 'the Maki g By Charlene Olmstead Many students had hard times finding their beautiful gowns for the wonderful night. "When looking for my dress I couldn't find any stores that had my size in the dress I liked. Finally after four hours and three shopping malls I found the perfect dress," senior Stacy Roe said. Getting the right outfit was trouble for the girls as well as make reservations, just hoped there was enough room for all of us. We got there and luckily enough they had plenty of room," sophomore Amanda Strong said. Making reservations was a sure win when one was on a schedule to eat then make it to the dance on time. "My date and I went with some friends to Grisanti's before the Snoball dance and the guys. "My date went with me looking for my outfit and she had to have the same color shirt to match her dress, and that took forever," freshman Nick Valeck said. Some students had a hard time finding an outfit that matched. "I thought my tie matched with my girlfriend's "I thought the background and decorations turned we made reservations, and it was good we did because they were pretty busy that night," senior Tyler out awesome and Lindstrom said. were one of the best yet," ~junior Janay Raim The night went well according to many students, with the theme being Wish Upon a Snowflake . Th e dress, but when we stood together you could tell the colors were off," senior Ben Wolfe said. Going out to dinner before a dance has become almost a custom. Many students made reservations and others just took the chance as they went to a restaurant. "After my date, myself and my friends were all ready to go we decided to go to Village Inn, we didn't background turned out wonderful. "I thought the background and decorations turned out awesome and were one of the best yet," junior Janay Raim said. Class mates cheered when senior Jamie Perkins was crowned Snoball queen, and senior Mark Flaharty was crowned Snoball king. "I was so excited when I was announced as the queen," Perkins said. Friends congratulate senior Mark Flaharty as he is crowned Snoball king. Photo by Keith Pebley. Students enjoy the dance as the DJ plays a slow song so that nil th:, couples will dance. Photo by Keith Pebley. "When being crowned I was very excited and surprised." -senior Mark Flaharty Snoball Concert Band Pep Band Pumps Up Crowds When students thought of school activities, many that came to mind were sports, drama and organizations, but many probably didn't think about the concert band from the Fine Arts Department. Like all of the other activities, concert band practiced everyday to improve on things they needed to work on for competitions. In April small group and solo contest were held. The group received six one ratings. In May they competed in large group contest and received a two rating there." I think we did good but we can always do better because for some reason or another some people just don't care," junior Nick Heider said. Throughout the year the concert band By Emily Hanneman gave numerous concerts. "I enjoyed being able to preform for my parents and show them what we had accomplished during the year," senior Donnie Knickerbocker said. Some members of the concert band were also part of pep band. Those people played at home games, where they got the crowd hyped up for the upcoming game. " My favorite song that the band plays is the funky chicken w here the crowd shakes their buns," junior Amanda Chase said. Senior Jen Janicek and juniors Jennifer Schomer , Rodney Browen, Josh White and Julia Bown get the crowd pumped up from the stands. Photo by Keith Pebley. Pep band members could earn points towards a band letter. "I really wanted to letter in band this year," Kristina said. freshman Congdon The concert and pep band added to the Fine Arts Department with a variety of activities. Concert band plays their instruments during a pe1formance. Photo by Krish;n Yearington Band instructor Dave Clark directs the band during an assembly. Photo by Keith Pebley. Concert band waits patiently while show choir performs during the winter concert. Photo by Keith Pebley. Senior Tim Macfarlane plays the timpani drum during a performance. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Pep Band performed at every home basketball game. The band found time to entertain themselves. Photo by Kristyn Yenrington . Percus ion: Molly /olmson, Tim Macfarlane, Ryan Hardie, Rafllel Garc ·a, Todd Tracy, Rm Black, David Sellers, and Kyla /astorff. Photo by Kristt;n Yea rington. Brass players front row: Greg Nag1111st, Cody Villont, Amy Knanss, Mike Keefer, Michaela ru Melissa Bailey, Adam Fritz, Jolin Crummer, Don nie Knickerbocker, CJ Carlson, Austin Hcmsner, Ted MacFarlam•, Derek Ki sler, Brandon Knickerbocker, Blake Belirens Back row: Stacy Roe, fason Reichart Tom Ma Farlane, fen Scitomer, Nate fastorff. Natt' Eimns, Kt'ith PclJ/ey, Sara Brown, Nick fackso n, Doug Hc•ider, josh Wliite, Jordan Tliamcsic, Rym1 Hodt'n , Bramly Haynes, 11 .j Dennis, Corey Hiles. Piiato by Kristyn Ycorington. Concert Band Hard Work Pays Off Members Advance To All City Hard work and dedication are just some of the qualities an orchestra student needed to have to be successful. Through out the year, , the orchestra played in 10 concerts such as school concerts and special occasion concerts, including a Christmas concert. They also compete in state contests. To prepare for these concerts, the orchestra students w ould practice in class as well as outside of school. "Most of the students go home and practice so they will make no mistakes," orchestra teacher Brenda Copeland said. "I practice at home three times a week," junior Malerie Bockert said. "Each time, I play for about an hour," Bockert added. For students to be able to play in these concerts, they must first complete the require ments. Students had to go in for lessons and get these requirements by doing certain bowing and playing parts in the music they are assigned. Orchestra Fine Arts By Monica Pickard members needed to getatleastlO of these requirements a quarter and at least five by mid-quarter. Students in orchestra had the opportunity to try out for all city. Junior Laura King, freshmen Kelly King, and junior Heather Allen were among the members who tried out. " All city is a big opportunity for selected performers to show off their talent and compete at the same time," junior Laura King said. Jazz band also had a successful season. They Sophomore Aaron Nevins and freshmen Mark Roe practice with their instrumen ts. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. practiced every morning at 7 a.m. and competed throughout the year. "I enjoy playing trombone and the jazz band allows me to play many different types of music," junior Josh White said. -- Junior Nick Heider plays saxophone solo during a concert. Photo by Keith Pebley. Orchestra members practice for a concert in the schools gym. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Sophomore Jason Reichart and senior Ryan Hardie have solos during the jazz band performance. Photo by Kristyn Yearin.gton. The brnss section pln ys songs during tile A.L. lnvitntionnl. Pftoto by Keitft Pebley. jazz Band Front Row: Rodney Brow11, Tabetha Hatc/1e1; Nick Heidr1; Li11dsii• Bermnek, Matt Oc1111 is, Wade Black111a11 2nd Row: Oollg Heider, Jason Reichart, ick jackso11 , Josh White 3rd Row: Ti111 MacFarlnne, Ted MncFarlnne, CJ Cnr/' 011 , Melissa Bailey, Mike Keefer, Derek Kessle1; Rynn Holford, Ryn11 Hnrdie, Sara Moosmeier. Pftoto by Kristyn Yenri11gto11 . Jazz Band & Orchestra Choirs Swing To Music Get Into The Groove By Sarah Schroeder & Brittany Mowery Swing choir may have been a lot of singing and dancing, but it was also a great experience for students. Swing choirs were made up of Jefferson Edition and Second Edition. T h e i r performances consisted of pop and contemporary music w ith aerobic choreography. The music was chosen partly by the students and director Jerry Gray. "It was usually something from a musical or oldies," senior Cal Shadden said. T h e choreography was practiced one night a week from the beginning of the school year to the end of November. There was also a summer camp that was four days long in which students had to attend. "Sometimes we practice so much that I could do the entire show in my sleep," sophomore Tiffany Weaver said. The choir had five competitions and a total of 10 performances. They performed at many different places including a nursing fsJ Fine Arts home. "We travel to as near as AL to as far as Sioux City," Shadden said. JE added _ tap dancing to their show. "I really liked being able to tap. I think it added variety to our performance. I also think that the crowd enjoyed it," senior Stephanie DeMare said. Another highlight to the show was a feature for the JE females. "We had umbrellas and sang It's Raining Men. We even had one of the men dress up like a woman for one part of the song. Everyone laughed at this one," Jefferson Edition finishes the ballad on a good note. Photo by Kristi;n Yearington. sophomore Whittney Wilson said. "My favorite part about the swing choirs is the enthusiasm of the groups. They are very cooperative and willing to learn the music and choreography," Mr. Gray said. Senior Stephanie OeMare and Senior Ashley Mathiesen tap danced to "Raining Men". Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Swing choir used aerobic choreography to spice up their perforninnces. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Second Edition shows off their choreography in a performance. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Sophomore Amber Hanner, sophomore Lindsey Myers, junior Kourtnee Jewett, sophomore Chantel Devoll and freshman Rebekah Gutha perform at a state competition. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Sophomore feff Crnne looks at the audience while singing a solo. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Sen ·or Ashley Mathiesen and se11ior Anne Young use various props Phot by Kristyn Yearington. Second Erlitim Fnml row: Cas:iit• CnrrhT, Alicia Kt:lly. Und<:.cy Ber.111ek, lmsl11w C111litt•'""· /N1 Tun Miu," Derek Kessler, Michelle Rutz, A 1l¥r Hinmer. l.mdsa.11 Myers. Second row: Alt•x A·!ullcu, Victorin /on .. , A'Wl'I n Tutti arle1w Wilson. fef!Crane. Andy Pn ·ack, Sara 1\lfaosemeier, Tt1rn Ekstr·om. Ht'ntlu·r Cclmflos. Third row: R.1chr: Dl'I oo, Mnria Ceballos. Snslm Mnlw11 ry, Tiffm y Wemwr, Jere111i11/1 G111/1n, jo.<ilun Stowell, Jorda11 Timmi '1, Ahby H1111t, "Pilm11e D1•Mnre. l.ast row: Rebeknll Gullm, Clumtel De\loll, Beu Weese, Matthew R,,..,,,, Angela TI1011zns, k<>icu Dave;, ]II ti11 n Rice, Ko11 rt11ee Jewett. Jefferson Edition.fr n rnw: Cn/ lmdd,•11, Rrim1 Tr1111n110 , fer,·1111ah Ciitlta. ft'011tt w: Bink~ H11 11t, lnso11 Vem111/e, Tltomns 11 sl~ ' hint rem· W1//111111 I i111derpC't1/, Nick Heida, fa,; 11 DeLcmg, fos/1 Lee, Cole Wn1Tio1; Billy Allen, l~n111 11 e W*r. Fourtlt rim>: W11itln"Y Wilson , Karn Mn/one, Hentller Allen, Anne Yo 111 1g, Rnc/1el Neill, Kjersfn Wrigllt, Tiakrlm uuc , hmt' DeMnre, Kassi ln11in. Lost row: /e1111ifer Ronk, Asllley Dib, Snrnh Byers, Rebecca Gr(ffis, Jennifer DeLong, Jessica Armstrong, S/1n111wn Hunter, Mn11 ree11 Snntlwjf. Photo by Krist yn Yenri11gton. Swing Choir Choir Increases Not Just Ordinary Students When one thinks of the extracurricular activ ities in the school, the choir students are often times forgotten about. Many of the students in the Choir Department were. also inv olv ed in sports, drama and other school related organizations. There were three different choir groups that a student cou1d JOm. These were mixed choir, varsity choir and concert choir. Concert choir was the only choir that students had to audition for. Sen ior Caiti Hiles is in both concert choir and in mixed choir. " I like choir be cause you learn n ew son gs, some of the songs are hard but it is furi, and besides Mr. Gray is really nice," Hiles said. The three choirs were involved in many different things, not just concerts. The choirs competed in competitions, sang for elementary students and did fundraisers. Two students were chosen to be a part of the All State Choir. They were sophomore 'Whittney Wilson and freshman Shelly Rutz. "It was an experience of a Fine Arts By Jena Schuster lifetime," Wilson said. One of the fund raisers that the choir students did was sell hot chocolate to raise money for the trip to Worlds of Fun or the trip that w ould be taken in two years to New York. The hot chocolate was sold for $8 per canister, and a portion of the money went into the students' own account. "I sold the hot chocolate canisters for the trip to New York," Rutz said. Even though the trip to New York will not be taken for another two years the freshmen . choir classes w ere still pushed to do the fund raiser to help out with the cost. Choir director Jerry Gray conducts the students while singing Christmas carols. Photo by Deb Goodman. "By doing the fundraisers it shows how responsible the students are," Choir director Jerry Gray said. During solo I ensemble contest the group brought home nine One ratings. "This is the most that we have had in years. I'm so proud of them," Mr. Gray said. The choir prepares for the next song. Photo by Keith Peblei;. The choir pe1for 111 s a song at the Fine Arts Assembly. Photo by Keith Pebley. At the evening concert fo r the parents the band, orchestra and the choir came together fo r a grand finale. Photo by Kristyn Yearingto11 . Junior Nicole Wright sing a solo while the rest of tile choir waits to join in. Photo by Keith Pebley. Senior Amnndn Phillips sings n song while caroling nround the school before Win ter Brenk. Photo by Deb Goodmnn. Co11cert Oroir I st Row: Tiffa11y Weat'er, /ustiua Rice, Liudsey Meyers, Mo aatlroff. Amber Hamrer, Kristy Tu ttle, /ea11 Carlso11, KJrarrdis Caiu. 2nd Row: Saslra Malroney. Megan Hemmingsen, Cassaudra Cumunghanr .. \1aria Cebal s, Rebekah G11 t/1n, /ordar 111ar11isl1, Sara Moosmeier, Megan Kinrblt•, frssica Dauis, Stt:plra11ie Smart. iara Extrunr M"- Berga11tzel. 3rd Row: Kris King, Megan Vali11tine, Vicky /ones, Alislra Kelly, Marletm Wilson, }on Tunrbeauglr sir McKee111ar1, Blake H1111t, Abby ~11/, Lindsey Berauck, Aslrley Rose, Slrelly Rut:. Slra1111011 Hunter, 4th Rcr.i:: Cris y Clrilders, Trisha Mt•yers, Sara Holt, l<cbbecca Griffis, Ben Wiess, /ef! Crane, }nlce McGladr, fake Fay, }oslr Stou,e/l eotlzer Ceballos, Stir Row: Aslrlry Dib, Ammr 11-1,pc, femra Dostal, Jessica McKmnan, Billy Ptck, Billy Allen. Cal Behrens, Loga11 Kerby, Derick Kessler, A11dy Parrack, Brice F!nr.ris, Ramont Wildtr, Harmony Bloom, Mtgnn Bolttgtr. Veu ressa Marti11ez, A11gela Thomas. Clra111lwr Clroir Jst Row: Holly Frit;;,,, Bria11 7i111111yo, Toccara Durn:mr, Kassi lnoin, tqrl1n11re DtMarr, Aslrley Matlriese11 211d Row: A1111e Yo1111g . Racheal Do1111/100, Kam Mnlo11e, Tiffany Gray, Cole Warrior, C.J. Carlsen, amlr Olsen , Ca>Si Cnrrika, Nicolt• Robi11so11 , }ew1ifer Dt•L.mg, Melissn Ti:ngue 3rd Row: A.larirel i i1111 , Amanda Tuttlt• Li: A1nwhiuey, Brcn1111t• Hl!t1 drick. Amanda Heistand, CJin·e Brye11 , Chris Houveuagle, Cassie Ohle, Julie Gmy. Maria M111it'r, Mnriss.1 Betmt•f, .Jtlz Row: Sara Zik.n, Kjersta Wrigltt, Laura Kiug, Hrntlrcr Alleu. ]nmre Knauss, Calviu Slzaddt•n, /t'rry Gut/za, Brynn Pctersou, /omma Miller, Rosel Mabe. Mnlerie Bock~rt, Tiffany Neid1•rl1iser Slit Row: Brnrtdi Williams, R11cltr'l rill. Amnmla G1m:t'11lm11sa, Jessica Armstrong, jnysou Verumk, Matt Rcnies, Tommy Roush, Kyl1· Dunlap, Nick fack.,011 . Brytm Morni 11 r, Ja:;o 11 DeLoug. Ko11rt11 ct' /L'1l1l'tl , ft•unifer Bash, Steµltnuie Albt·r.11. Concert Choir Br By Erin Flynn Neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow could keep the team from going to competitions. This was proven at the State Academic Decathlon competition. The team encountered one inch of ice that covered the cars when they woke up on Saturday to compete. The team scraped their cars for hours, but ended up making it to the competition on time according to Coach Ida Jessen. , During the year the AcDec students studied different types of categories of information. Junior Josh White said, "We study science, music, math and literature." Many feel that these areas help to make them ready for college. " It introduces students to a variety of different subjects and tests their ability to remember it," said junior James Lee. Students took Ac Dec as a regular class. "If your school sponsors a team, you just sign up for it as a class," said Lee. Students could also talk to their counselor about the class. Areas of study are just like what is taught in the normal classrooms. "We take tests, write speeches and essays," said White. The team competed in 10 areas of study. The team competed at regionals and won an opportunity to compete at state. "I had faith that they could do it. I knew that we were prepared we just had to get the scores," Coach c Jessen said. Brain Bowl had an active year because they went to Peru and they won 7-1. "The best memory that I had was last year we went to Creighton Prep and they have tournaments for the coaches. Our Coach Dave Herrick beat everyone there," said senior Chris Felts. Felts had a great time doing Brain Bowl for three years. "The best memory that I had was winning Peru," said junior Jenna Anderson. "The practices are a lot of fun. We go through a lot of questions and we mess around," Felts said. The team had a lot of fun hanging out with everyone in different grade levels. "We basically get together and ask random trivia questions. It's a lot of fun," sophomore Matt Hawkins said. "This is one of the best years we have ever had," Coach Herrick said. The group also sponsored the Paul Hans Trivia Contest and the Tee Jay Trivia Bowl. At the Tri via Bow 1 the team finished 18-11. "This was a school record for wins. Also Matt Reeves tied as the all time leading scorer," Coach Herrick said. The Trivia Contest saw the team Star Wars defeat the team The Three Legged Goats. "It was Matt Reeves against Cal Shadden," senior Donnie Knickerbocker said. Academic Decathlon First row: Matt Hawkins, Casy Curriker, James Lee, Second row: Mark Christopher, Julie Grassham Third row: Chris Felts, Josh White, Matt Reeves, Rebecca Vannatta Sophomore Matt Hawkins practices buzzing in an answer during practice. Photo by KrishJn Yearington. Junior Julie Grasshorn sets up the buzzer for the Brain Bowl. Picture by Kristyn Yea rington. Principal Wa rren Weber reads questions during competition. Photo by Chris Felts. AcDec team members met other groups while competing at state. Photo courtesy of Chris Felts. Conch pavid Herrick prepares sophomore Matt Hawkins, juniors Jenna Anderson, ]11/ie Grnsshorn and senior Matt Reeves for the Brain Bowl co111petitio11. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Junior Josh W h 1 t e concentrates on the Super Quiz. Photo by Chris Felts. "I enjoy being involved in both AcDec and Quiz Bowl it was a great challenge." ~sopho re Matt Hawkins Brain Bowl & AcDec als By Sarah Mc Vey DECA was a group of students interested in business. During the classes students developed social and leadership skills. One activity DECA was part of was a can food drive. The drive was open J o all organizations. Each member of DECA brought in cans for the event. "I brought 20 cans of various food in," junior Kelsey Kermoade said. ASTRA won the event with $100 worth of cans. Senior Lindsey Podraza was coordinator of this event. DECA also ran the Beehive. Students were able to buy their lunch there. The Beehive was a place to earn a little extra cash for some students. Students that worked at the Beehive received $12 an hour and they worked two hours a day. While at state junior Sarah Schnider ran for president but unfortunately did not win. "My speech was really serious and the person after me wasn't. He even had some cheerleaders up with him," Schnider said. . Senior Becky Jolly won the Business Services and Marketing event which qualified her for nationals. This allowed her and sponsor Gary Bannick to travel to Salt Lake City, UT in Ap ril. " I had a w onderful time," she commented. A new event was the remote car give away. Members hung signs up on the walls advertising the event as a new car give away. There was no purchase necessary and the names were drawn at random. "I thought it was funny I won because I was in DECA and we sponsored the event," Podraza said. Some students did not have the class but still participated in the activities. "I took two of the classes and just stayed involved," junior Kelsey Kermoade said, "I also went to a competition with the group." A new way to get the word out about DECA was a web page. Senior Donnie Knickerbocker designed the page which had a link through the school web page. "We made the web page to spread the word about DECA. I had fun when I put it together," Knickerbocker said. DECA linked the Beehive and the new web page together by posting a coupon on the page. Students and faculty could have printed it out and brought it to the Beehive and gotten 25 cents off of their purchase through the month of April. Seniors Angie Bergantzel, Andrea Crane, Donnie Knickerbocker, sponsor Gary Bannick, senior Becky Jolly and junior Sarah Schnider gather at the convention. Photo courtesy of Donnie Knickerbocker. • ®}organization Senior Donnie Knickerbocker tries to find his way around at state. Photo by Andrea Crane . Junior Sarnh Schnider holds a sign up at the Des Moines, IA convention. Photo by Andrea Crane. DECA Front : Lindsey Podrnza, Ashley Bigner, Jared Do ta!, Angie Bergantzel, Sponsor Gary Bannick, Andrea Crane, Mary Olsen, Shannon Newman, Heather Brewer, Ashley Galles, Ashley Clark, Nick Allen, Becky Jolly, Robert Tippery, Donnie Knickerbocker and Tom Macfarlane. Photo by Chris Thomas. Senior Becky Jolly and junior Sarnh Schnider share some laughs. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Senior Andrea Crnne and junior Sarah Schnider relieve some stress by having a little f un. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Ju nior Sarah Schnider and senior Angie Bergantzel sit at the table waiting to compete. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. "DECA taught me life experience that I will never forge t." ~junior Sarah Schnider DECA By Brad Young The dance team started a new trend for the future. Ten girls were on the dance team with just three remaining from the previous year. There were many practices -throughout the summer which was a great benefit to the _ girls because it earned them a bid to nationals. "When I heard we had made it to nationals I was so excited because all the previous years we have never made it and this proved we really tried our best," junior Rachel Neill said. Nationals were held Feb.22-24 in Minneapolis, MN. The Dance Team learned a brand new routine to take to Nationals to show what they could do. There were many fundraisers held to help pay for all the expenses. One of their main fundraisers was the Porn Pon Clinic. "The kids' clinic was a good experience. It was my first year and it was a lot of fun and it was well worth it for the money," senior Ashley Bigner said. Halfway through the year the squad was introduced to a new coach Kerri Richardson. She taught the girls many new routines and a new style of dancing. " I feel Kerri was a great benefit to us because she was able to come and show us how to do technique," junior Kelsey Kermoade said. The dance team attended camp during the summer where they learned many different dances and met many different squads. Throughout the camp the girls received many ribbons for achievements. One of the ribbons was an All-American nominee. The winners were Neill and junior Heather Allen. "I couldn't believe I made it. I was so nervous, the night before I practiced so hard to memorize my steps and actually to make them up with help from Kelsey," Allen said. The girls took time away from stressful practices to do some bonding by holding a Secret Santa gift exchange. Each girl drew a name and bought a Christmas gift for the person they drew. The same day they all exchanged gifts and had a little fun. "Having Secret Santas was fun because buying for someone that I have never bought for before was interesting," junior Breanne Hedrick said. The dance team made improvements and brought a new style to the year. "I hope more girls try out as the years come to keep the good trend going and to build up the program to a higher level, " senior Lindsey Podraza said. Dance team front Row: Lindsey Podraza, Kelsey Kermoade, Ashley Bigner Middle Row: Elisha Blanchard, Whitney Thomas, and Heather Allen. 3rd Row: Kara Malone, Rachel Neill, Kate Hathaway. Photo by Jack Hanson. Pommer Rachel Neill mid cheerleader Carly Konecny were chosen All-Americans alld pe1formed in the Ornnge Bowl ill Florida. Photo courtesy of Carly Konecny. The dance team performs one of their many routines for assembly. Photo by Cn;stal Sharp. The juniors of the squad pose while on their way to perform competition routine Photo by Lindsey Podraza. The girls pe1formed a co-ed routine with seniorfootball players at Homecoming assembly. Photo by Crystal Sharp. Senior Asi'µey Bigner applies aloe vera to senior Lindsey Podraza after being sunburned at camp. Photo by Lindsey Podraza. Seniors Ashley Bigner and Lindsey Podraza pose zn competition outfits before performing at camp for last time. Photo by L indsey Podraza. "My first year on the squad was a good experience because it helped me get more involved." ~ junior Breanne Hedrick Porn Pon Story By Heather Womochil Hard work and dedication were two key factors to the cheer teams success. All year round the girls put in a lot of time and effort into making themselves the best they could be. "The year was pretty stressful and frustrating at times, but we all still worked really hard," senior Jill Shadden said. With the new addition of the competition squad the cheerleaders were forced to m~ke some big changes. "Camp was really weird and so were practices at first, but everyone got used to it after a while," junior Carly Konecny said. "Everything seemed weird for a while, because the freshman hardly had practice and there was no JV or freshman coach," sophomore Kendra Peters said. The competition squad consisted of 22 girls ranging from the freshman squad to the varsity. "A lot of people didn't like the mixing up of everyone, but it all turned out great, we were just a better team," sophomore Ashley Dib said. The competition squad competed at two competitions throughout the year and made it to Minneapolis, MN for the UPA National Competition. "I was really excited to go to nationals, we had an awesome routine and such a good chance, we were one of the best teams there," junior Tara Stevens said. The girls placed third at the Nebraska State cheerleading competition held at Ralston, and took first place at the 2nd annual UNO Spirit Explosion. "It was a really good feeling to take first after not doing very well at Ralston, " senior Sarah Byers said, "We knew we were good enough to do it." While at nationals the cheer team placed ninth in the varsity one division. "It was a disappointment after how well we did last year, but we still did a good job," Konecny said. "We really deserved 1st place, but our whole first mount fell," Stevens said, "It shocked us all, that mount had never fallen before until then, but I guess things like that happen." "We owe a lot to our Coaches Kerri and Jaqueline and our sponsor Joyce Schaffer, they made us an awesome routine and got us to nationals," Shadden said, "All the girls really appreciated everything they did for us." "Even though nationals didn't go as expected we all still had a lot of fun and learned from the experience," Stevens said, "I guess we will just have to go back next year and take what's ours!" Varsity Front Row: Anjel Garcia, Andrea Carruthers, Carly Konecny, Tara Steve ~s~ Heather Womochil, Nicole Bridge, Terra Gusman. Second Row: Sarah Byers, He1d1 Kimball, Andrea Crane, Jennifer Rychly, Gemaye! Floyd, Jill Shadden, Ashley Cunningham, Jamie Knauss. Photo courtesy of Heather Womochil. f. V. Front Row: Amy Ring, Kendra Peters. Second Row: Melanie BeVirt, A shley Oib. Photo by Heather Womod1il. Organizations The cheerleaders pe1form their nationals routine du ring halftime at one of the basketball games. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Co111 pt•titio11 Squad Fro11t Row: A11dren Cram•, Sarah Byers, Amy Ste-i.1c11s, Heidi Kimball, jamit• K11 11ass. Second Ron.·: Ge111ayel Floyd, /c1111ifer Ryc/1/y, Ashky C111111 i11glm111 , Anjcl Garcia, Tam Stevens. Third Row: fill Shadden, Heather Womochil, Ashley Dib, Andren Carruthers, Nicoll• Bridge, Ca rly Ko11 ec11 y, Amy Ring, Kendra Peters, Christy Childers, Terra Gusman, Mega11 Ki111 bal/, Ml'lm1ie Be Vi rt. Freslime11 Front row: Li11dsey Stotts, Christy Childers, Mt'ga11 Kimbnll, Stacy C111111i11gl1n111 , Amy Stevens. Secol/(f Row: M.ichealn Brn11 11 011 , Megan Boettger, Megan Pc11der, ]e111 1y Pettit, Abby H11n t, Aslltey H11 ss. Photo by Healht•r Wo111ocltil. While in Minneapolis the cheerleaders took advantage of their time off and relaxed in the hotel. Photo courtesy of Heather Womochil. The cheerleaders lounge around and do each others hair while in their hotel room the night before competition . Photo courtesy of H eather Womochil. "Being part of the competition squad this year was really fun and we accomplished a lot." juni r Nicole Bridge Cheerleading 1 Thespians & Speech Going On To Bigger & Better Things By Emily Hanneman & Rebecca Kuehn The Thespian Convention helped drama students express themselves. The Drama students didn't compete in any events because they were not prepared. "Even though we didn't compete this year, it was still fun watching other troops and seeing plays on the main stage, and you get to meet new people," junior Jen Korner said. At the convention, they could take all kinds of classes to better themselves. Some classes were meditation and relax a ti on, singing, acting and improvisation. "I took the meditation and relaxation class. It was wonderful, it really taught me how to relax, and I learned some amazing massage techniques," junior Nicole Wright said. There were plenty of memorable mom en ts at the con ven tion. "The dance was really fun Fine Arts because we all go crazy and dance all ov er the place. Swimming in the pool at the hotel was lots of fun too," Wright said. There will be more memories to return next year, "This was only my second year but I'll definitely go back next year," Korner said. After two years of not being at the district speech contest in Villisca, Iowa seven people out of 20 qualified for state. The seven that qualified were sophomores Jeremy Henry and Josh Lee, juniors Nicole Wright and Kourtnee Jewett, Sophomores Corey Hiles and Jeff Crane play cards to pass time before a main stage show. Photo by Kristyn Yea ring ton. seniors Jessica Armstrong, Becky Jolly, and Amanda Branch. Out of all seven competitors one as chosen to compete at the University of Northern Iowa during the All State Competition. This was an honor for Lee to be able to compete at this level. Sophomore Josh Lee takes a little nap on the way to the convention. Photo by Kristyn Yearington . Drama teacher Wendy DeVore and junior Ja son DeLong relax by the pool side. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. While senior Troy Matheny took a nap, drama students plastered him with their stickers. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. One of the most popular activities at the convention is playing chicken in the pool. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Senior Troy Mntlreny swings on n rope nt n plnyground during n pitstop on the way to the convention. Photo by Kristyn Yenrington. Drnma students relax in the hot tub before the convention. Photo by Kristyn Yearmgton. Thespian Convention & Speech 9 Senior Mark Flaharty goes up for the rebound during the East game. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Sophomore Zack Erickson battles for the ball. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. a '---~~~~~~~~----~ Break Through Season Team Breaks Many School Records By Kelsey Kermoade The boys' basketball team had a break through season. They tied the school record for wins in the season, they also had a double digit winning record w hich has not happened for quite sometime. One big push for the team was having eight returning seniors. This gave them power in numbers. "The eight returning seniors made a big impact on the underclassmen and on the team, they all showed great leadership, support and talent," Coach Dave Lutz said. Not only did the seniors show great support, but also the student body. " Always knowing that there was going to be a full crowd in the stands, gave us a little bit more of a push to win the game because it makes us realize that winning this game really does matter to not only Sports us, but the whole school too," senior Dustin Townsend said. Even though they didn't advance to state they had many spectacular performances. In the two games against Abraham Lincoln and Lewis Central, both were decided on last second shots. "On the day of the A.L game I was little bit worried about us playing because one of our players had a family problem and was not feeling like himself. When he found out that everything was all right it was like a miracle. Then when we hit the game winning shot I didn't think anything could be better than this," Coach Lutz said. "I was so tired and excited by the AL game that I just came home and fell asleep with my jersey on. I was so proud of what we had done," senior Mark Flaharty said. Junior Tom Hensley takes one up over an East player to make a basket. Photo In; Kristyn Yearington. -- The crowd and players celebrate after the last second game winning shot over cross town rivals Lewis Central. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. The JV team waits for the ball to come down. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. / Scoreboard Team TJ 66 11 71 11 71 11 57 TJ 59 11 31 TJ 59 TJ 58 1170 1157 TJ 60 Opponent Glenwood 59 Roncalli 58 Clarinda Academy 25 S. City East 75 Saint Albert 50 S. City North 68 AL 62 Nevada 44 Blair 52 Bishop Heelan 68 BoysTown 47 (Boys Town Oassic Tournament) 11 53 Nebraska City 48 (BoysTown O assic Tournament) TJ 65 Norfolk 53 11 38 S. City East 68 TJ 40 S. City North 38 TJ 56 AL 53 TJ 43 S. City West 44 1153 LC 52 11 45 Bishop Heelan 82 TJ 55 Red Oak 50 TJ 52 S. City West 39 Win First Round Sub-State TJ 33 LC 51 Lost Second Round Sub State Boys Basketball Record: 14-9 Varsity: Row 1: Front Row: Chris Story, fa mes Smith, Jason Cayton Second RtJw: Tyler Li11dstro111, D11 sti11 Townsend, Troy Allen, Ryan Garrison, Derek Townseud Back Row: Steve Watts, josh Ronk, Mark Flaharty, Thomas Hensley, Nick Kafka, Rynn Hardie. Photo by Mike Hale. Fres/1111 en Tea111 : Back Row: jn111 es Smith, Logan Schnider, Ty/a Sn/es, Kc1111y Behre11s, Jake S111ith , Nate jastorff, Bm11do11 Evans, Mike Neville, A.}. De1111is, jn111es Smith, Front Row: Cory Leslie, Jn rod Briggs, fa ke McG/nde, Jake Bridge, Troy Taylor, Semi Kruse, Joh11 Cn1111111er, Derek Townse11d. Photo by Mike Hale. Everybody watches and waits to see if the shot goes in or not. Photo bi; Do1111ie Knickerbocker. · Junior Tom Hensley goes for a layup . Phota by Kristyn Yearington. Boys' Basketball Senior Angie Bergantzel shoots her first free throw. Photo by Cn;stal Sharp. Senior Jamie Perkins brings the ball up the floor. Photo by Crystal Sharp. Successful Season Seen Team Steps It Up A Notch By Amy Brown The girls' basketball team came off with a good start, with a record of 8-13. "They had practice every night from 3-5 p.m. and always tried their hardest during practice and games," Coach Jack French said. "This year went great compared to the last few years, and I had a blast playing with the seniors," junior Sara Brown said. Junior Rachel Nagunst agreed, "The ye ar was a success. It would of been better if we would of won a few more games, but I'm happy how it all turned out." There were only four sophomores who played on the varsity team Sarah Martin, Sarah Walck, Tabatha Allen and Ashley Hansen. "It was a good experience playing with the varsity girls. Everyone got along great which helped out Sports a lot," Martin said. "The sophomores did an outstanding performance with the rest of the team. They worked as hard as the juniors and seniors and didn't let anything get in the way of that," Coach French said. "These girls came to practice everyday in good positive moods and worked their hardest on new plays. The varsity team is very aggressive and I think they play better when being so," Coach French added. Others also credited the seniors. "Even though we will be losing two seniors, I think n ext year it will be fun because I will be a senior! Hopefully, we will have a better record instead of 8-13. Not saying that it was bad, but maybe we will do better and also work harder at practice," Brown said. Freshmen team: First Row: Ellie Oswald, Nikki Wilson, Abbie Skovgaard. Second Row: Mallory McCabe, Brandy Pierson, Mag~e Spidell, Nikki McKern. Top Row: Pat Nepple. Senior Jamie Perkins goes to the line for a free throw. Photo by Crystal Sharp. Senior Jamie Perkins hussies with the rest of her teammates. Photo by Crystal Sharp. TJ 48 53 50 52 30 36 36 48 52 36 26 65 29 43 38 50 Scoreboard Opponent 39 Glenwood 43 Lewis Central 43 Roncalli 50 Mo. Valley 52 S. C. East 54 Saint Albert 54 S.C. North 60 AL 43 S.C. West 38 Gross 52 S.C.Heelan 19 Boystown 55 S.C. East 63 Northwest 63 S.C. North 38 Mercy TJ 39 40 33 42 28 Opponent 59 AL 52 S.C. West 66 S.C. Heelan 30 Malvern 43 Lewis Central Varsity team: First row: Tabatha Allen, Lynn Schulz, Second Row: Sarah Walck, Sarah Martin, Angie Bergantzel, Karn Vallinclz, Ashley Dibb, Third Row: Jennifer Ronk, Ashley Ha11se11 , Sara Brown, Jamie Perkins, Rachel Nagunst. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. ]. V team: Heather Kernes, Ashley Hansen, Tabatha Allen, Stephanie Poast, Michaela Neu, Kristina Skipton, Ashleigh Boyd, Marivel Winn , Kristine Richards, Dorit Przyborowski, Shan11on Hunter, Jennifer Ro11k and Lynn Sc!tulz. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Sophomore Sarah Walck goes up.for a layup. Photo by Crystal S!tnrp. Senior Jamie Perkins an sophomor e Sarah Walck watch for the rebound. Photo by C rystal Sharp. Girls Basketball Sophomore Andrew Burgess stings the pins. Photo by Crystal Sharp. Senior Jeremy Weesner keeps on rollin'. Photo by Crystal Sharp. Bowlers Go To State Everybody Get Your Roll On By Brad Young While the rest of the athle tic w orld is outside conditioning themselves, or in a gym lifting some weights, other students are in a building with the ·sound of thunder, red and green clown shoes and many colore d bowling balls. The boys' and girls' teams looked for strong finis h es, to d efend sta te finishes in the previous years. Competition for a varsity sp ot was hot. " The equation seems simple keep most of the team together, have fun bowling and then you will win," senior Jeremy Weesner said. "It would be a misconception to say that the bowlers were a group of lazy people imitating athletes. It is said 95% of all ath letics is mental, the same is true for bowling," junior Amy Knauss said. After a 4-4 record from both boys' and girls' teams, each team won sub-state competitions and advanced to the state tournament where they placed fifth and tenth. "We slacked a little in the regular season. I think that the u n ity of the teams finally came together once both of the teams found themselves winning at sub-stat e . The sta te tourn am ent w as a perfect ending to high school bowling," senior Joe Groat said. "Anyone in the world of sports would know that it doesn't matter how well you do if you don't finish strong, and th a t's w h a t we did," senior Robert Tippery said Senior Stacy Roe starts in on the pins. Photo by Crystal Sharp. Scoreboard Senior Robert Tippery is one step closer to the Team Records pins, and they're about to break. Photo by Crystal Sharp. Boys Varsity 4-4 State Finishes Boys Varsity 5th Boys J.V. 2-6 Girls Varsity 10th Girls Varsity 4-4 Senior Jeremiah Annin lofts the ball down the lane. Photo by Crystal Sharp. Girls J. V. 7-1 Bowling Ten111 First row: Sn 111 111y Romesburg, Jenn Carlson, Anne Young, A111nndn Tuttle, Amy Burgess, Second Row: Jason De Wolf ,Amy Knauss, Jeremiah Annin, Andrew Burgess, Jessica Armstrong, Third Row: fanny Rnim, Brad Young, Jeremy Weesner, Chad Palmer; Nick Carlson, Aaron Rindone, Robert Tippery, Crystal Sharp . l . / Ai1riin gets ready fo r a throw down. Photo by Crystal Sharp. Senwr erenua ·i Senior Robert Tippery gets his roll on . Photo by Crystal Sharp. Jun io n Amanda Tuttle shows a mean follow through. Photo by C rystal Sharp. Bowling 1 Juniors Tyler Tedesco and Josh Hauser double up for pig pong in the new intramural center located in the basemen't. Photo by Keith Pebley. Bench press was one of the many things lifters had to do at competition. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Students get involved Ironman, Intramurals By Heather Womochil & Charlene Olmstead With the end of football season brought the start of the Ironman season. Many Ironmen spent the winter in the weight room working out and trying to reach their maxes and their goals. The Ironmen only competed in two meets throughout the year, the A. L. Quad Powerlifting meet and the TJ Early Bird meet. "We did good at both our meets as far as placing went," junior Anjel Garcia said . The Ironmen never made it to state because it was cancelled due to a snow day and never rescheduled . "I was a little disappointed it wasn't rescheduled, I was looking forward to seeing how well we would all do," senior Brandon McDaniel said. The Ironmen weren't the only students spending the winter inside. For the intramural participants it was Sports badminton, bowling and ping-pong. Intramurals gave students a chance to participate in less traditional sports. They also provided students with the chance to be a part of an activity and meet new people. "With the new activities that we added to our list we got more students to participate and they had tons of fun," P.E. teacher Sharon Semler said. Bowling, badminton, hacky, archery and many other activities gave students things to do after school and have fun with on their free time. "We had an intermural meeting about once a month with some of the students who liked to participate in the activities a lot and they made a bulletin board where we displayed photos of the activities. They came up with new ideas," Counselor Karla Hughes said. Participants deadlift while spectators and spotters look on. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Juniors Nick Jackson, Matt Dennis, and seniors Sheldon Skovgaard and Julien Hamiche enjoy tennis as their favorite intramural. Photo by Crystal Sharp. Vice Principal John Neal watches students as they enjoy a game of hacky sack after school du ring intra111urals. Photo by Krista Bartholomew. Scoreboard Ironman of the year Trevor Wurtz Ironwoman of the year Ashley Villarreal "Best Lifter Award" Nick Leininger "Best Lifter Award" Corrin Martin Rookie of the year Bryce Harris Most Improved Joe Baatz Most Improved Joe Anderson Most Improved Amy Knauss Most Improved Megan Gates Most Improved Adam Polchow Most Improved Chad Gunzenhauser Most Dedicated Eric McComb Most Dedicated Josh Blue Most Dedicated Shawn Renshaw "Extra Mile Ironman" Josiah Volentine "Extra Mile Ironman" Jesse Toman "Extra Mile Ironman" Josh Cornelison Most Inspirational Brandon McDaniel Most Inspirational Kris Houvenagle Four Year Ironwoman Mikala Larsen Four Year Ironman Trevor Wurtz Four Year lronman Adam Nurton lro11111a11 Front Row; Spe1m•r Bonar, Kyle Webster, Mike Gaddy, Eric McComb, Kris Ho11 ve11ngle, Tn'Vor Wurl: , Bm11do11 McDaniel, Nick Lei11 i11ger, CJ Carlso11 , josh 8/11e, Aln11 Smith Srcomi Row: /olm Kinsel, Scott !vkComiell, Sltmi•11 ,~e11sJza , !vfntt N11rlo11, Adam N11rto11 , Mike Ketfer, Sary Tlinch, Adam Polchow, Chad Gw1:e11/tnuscr, ]Ot! A11derso11, Bryce Harris. Josiah Vole11 ti11 e. Th ird Row: fill Nusser, Asliley Villnrrral, lvficl1elle Pa11/se11 , Vmu•ssn Martine: , Sarah Sc/midrr, Amy K11a 11 ss, !vfega11 Gates, Angel Garcia, Slza1111a S11/liua11. Photo by Dow1ie K11 ickerbockt•r. Students enjoy archery, one of the new activities in intrnmurn/s. Photo by Amy Burgess. Senior Trevor Wurtz squats at 11 competition ns others look on . Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Ironman & Intramurals Freshman Derek Kessler hops away from a Clarinda wrestler in his varsity debut at Mount Ayr. Photo by Kristyn YearilJ:gton. Senior Danny Townsend crossbody rides his opponent from Boystown in the championship match at the CB Invite. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Heads High, Hands Raised Wrestlers Make History By Donnie Knickerbocker Expectations were a part of life; one's expectations, their parents and coaches. For the wrestlers it was their goal to create new expectations for themselves and everyone who doubted them. "I got sick of hearing good luck next year coach," and "you had a tough group to work with," said Coach Todd McGinnes. "These boys worked their tails off day in day out just like any other team," Coach McGinnes said. "The coaches expected a lot of us at practices and at meets and tournaments," junior Aaron McFarland said. "We did the best we could and Coach could tell if we did or didn't," senior Dan Kessler said The wrestlers would practice everyday 3:15 -6:15 p .m. and on Saturdays, when there were no tournaments 8:00 -11:00 a .m. "The only Sports thing that got you through practice was the thought of dinner that night and some days just the thought of walking to the locker room was enough to get you through practice," freshman Jack Pierce said. Although practices were long and their numbers decreasing the wrestlers made history, placing highest at all tournaments and for the first time were qualified as a team for the state meet. "The coaching staff was ve ry dedicated," Coach August Manz said. The wrestlers also spent a night in Shenandoah during the Mt. Ayr duals. "We had a great time chillen in the hot tub," senior Danny Townsend said. "The last thing coach told us before we wrestled was as long and we worked hard we leave heads h igh and h ands raised," Townsend said, "And that's exactly what we did." Andy Mcintosh fights for an escape from his Mount Ayr opponent in the final match of the first day. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Sophomore Bryce Carruthers ties up with an Oklalwma wrestler at Mount Ayr. Carruthers went on to be come the first and only wrestler on the All Tournam ent. Photo By Kristyn Yearington. Scoreboard Tournament results Harlan Invite 6th CB Invite 4th St. Albert Invite 4th Mt. Ayr duals 5th Dual record 17-7 Aaron McFarland fights out of a head lock at the C.B. Invite tournament match against Des Moines Roosevelt. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Clarinda Duals 4th Skutt Invite 5th conference 3rd Districts 5th State 25th Top row: Conch August Ma11 z, Sliaw11 Hodt'11, Dnwzy Townse11d, Anro11 Mcfarland, Raul Orlea 11n, Slinw11 Stocktou ,Conell Todd McGilmc•s. Middle row: Jack PiaCt!, Justin Pt•ck, Dm1e Clzristia11se11 , Brn11do11 Knickt•rbocker, \Natle Blnckmnn, Terry Hearl, Dave Roa11 y. Ba/10111 Row: Matt N11rto11, Stev1• MmPrey, Da11 Kessler, Andy Mc/11tos/1, Derek Kessler, Bryce Carrutliers, S/lt'a Mi11 or, ]11 sti11 Gui/. Plioto by S1111dee Pyles. Junior Steve Mowrey works a pinning combination on his opponent at the Conference Tou rnament. Mowrey went on to pince second. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Freshman John Stockton is taken down after a fa iled attempt to escape at the Harlan Invite. Photo by Kristyn Yenrington. S e n i o r D a n n y To w11send pulls his L o m a Wrestler back to the mat in a dual. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Wrestling ~ Stephanie Albery Heather Allen Monica Alvarado Rachael Andersen Jenna Anderson Clara Athay Desiray Barker Beth Bates Christine Belt Marissa Bennett Emily Bevirt Brandon Biddle Bradley Binau Katie Bird Elisha Blanchard Joshua Blue Sean Blue Malerie Bockert Spencer Bonar Brandon Bose Julia Bowen Justin Brammer Michael Brammer Nicole Bridge Rodney Brown Sara Brown Brandon Bryen Chase Bryen Amos Burnett Vanessa Camarillo David Cam pbell Stacy Carberry Coltrane Carlson Nicholas Carlson Stefan Carmichael A Ford Mustang was the top choice of favorite car. Photo by Cnjstal Sharp. Juniors 1,~i.---·. . ' i ·- Bream Car 1) Ford Mustang 2) Dodge Viper 3) Corvette 4) BMW Z-3 5) Hummer 6) Eclipse 7) VW Bug 8) PT Cruiser 9) Lexus 0) Dodge Ram Freshman Neil Huggins works on his lab in Chemistry class. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Labs Leave Impressions Story By Jena Schuster As the years have gone by, labs have stop mishaps from occurring. "During been an exciting part of many science the penny lab we had a roll of pennies classes. The labs gave the students a and they fell all over the floor when I break from learning through the tried opening it," junior Kourtnee Jewett textbooks to learning through said. interaction. During the labs students had to be Labs that were done in physics and very careful. They had to be careful chemistry were the marble lab, flames of because the chemicals that were used color, fire works lab (where they made during the labs could be harmful. sparklers,) the calories in cashews, "If any of the chemicals had been drawn accelerations lab and the salt spilled we would have had to clean it up water density lab. immediately so that no students would "The kids I had were really good get hurt," Ms. C' de Baca said. kids," Chemistry teacher Shannon C'de "I'm glad that I took the physics class Baca said. The students in the chemistry because when we did the labs it was so and physics classes enjoyed the many much fun, and I also learned a lot of new different labs that were available to them. information," sophomore Jason Weihs "I liked the chromatography lab," said. The students learned how to mix sophomore Tricia Myre said. chemicals in a safe way, and also learned According to the students, many h ow to work with a group. Many enjoyed doing the lab work over doing students that took the Chemistry and the class work. " I enjoy my classes, the Physics classes thought it had been a fun students are very good," Physic teacher experience. Terry Todd said. "I like the labs because So whether it's the classroom work you learn for yourself, and you're not students liked or the labs, chemistry and restricted," freshman Shelly Rutz said. physics seemed to be the classes to take Even though the students may have if students liked to be interactive while been good and the labs fun that didn't learning. Cassan dra Carriker David Carroll Andrea Carruthers Robert Cashatt Amanda Ch ase ."- Kevin Chatterton Amanda Crummer Bobby Dague Adam Daniels Nicole Daniels Jennifer Davis David Cherecwich Brandon Clark Jermifer Cleary Jared Cline Joshua Cornelison Brandon Croghan Ryan Davis Jason DeLong Jennifer DeLong Matthew Dennis Chad Dirks Cory Dofner Racheal Donahoo Jacqueline Drummond Deidre Dunkelberger Kathleen Dye Amanda Ellis Ashley Ellison Nathan Evans Arnie Farrell Rachel Farrell Anna Ferrin Matthew Flom Megan Flowers Jon Frederiksen Holly Fritze John Gaines Anjelica Garcia Elizabeth Garcia Christina Gardner Ryan Garrison Stephanie Gehl Amanda Geraets Rose Anna Godina Sean Godsey Katerina Golitsina Patricia Graham Julie Grashorn Tiffany Gray Dustin Griffith Terra Gusman Senior Josh Mohr shows his idol by wearing a shirt of Slipknot. Pilato by Kristyn Yearington. Juniors - Top Ten Idols 1) Michael Jordan 2) Dale Earnhardt 3) New York Fire fighters and Police officers 4) Babe Ruth 5) Madonna 6) Kurt Warner 7) Jeff Gordon 8) Brittney Spears 9) Jim Carrey 10) Jimmy Hendrix Due to the budget wts tit is yenr some students find to share computers. Photo by Kristyn Yenrington. --Ll:Si. ........... Budgets Cut Story By Heather Womochil There were many changes throughout the year, and one of the biggest students had to adapt to was the budget cuts made by the district. School budgets got cut 17 percent, or approximately $54 thousand from the original amounts. There was a second budget cut that had to do with teachers wages, benefits and supplies. That number was also cut 17 percent from a starting budget of $41 thousand. "It was hard when we were almost halfway through the year and I had to come back and say that we didn't have as much money as we thought we had. But it happened district wide, so w e weren't alone," Principal Warren Weber said. With the budget cuts came sacrifices students had to make such as heat, field trips and charter buses. The athletic teams were not allowed charter buses for away games to Sioux City and Des Moines, unless they could ftmd the difference themselves. "I didn't like it, we had to take cheese wagons to Sioux City, it was bad," junior Ryan Garrison said. Along with the elimination of charter buses came the cut in supplies. Teams had to decide what they needed most and spent their money wisely. "It hurt, it was hard to do things when the money just wasn't there," Athletic Director Cyle Forney said. Student field trips were cut back as well, unless the trip was necessary the school could not fund it. "It was dumb, we couldn't go on very many field trips. Learning about something isn't fun unless you can actually go to the place and see wh at the teacher has been telling you about," junior Nicole Bridge said. Another cut back the school had to make was in the area of heat. Thermostats were turned down to 59 degrees during the night and up to 69 degrees during th e day. Students were allowed to wear coats again because classrooms were so cold. "I thought it was sad our school couldn't do the things we wanted, and we had to cut back to even turning down the heat," junior Rachel Neill said. Jerry Gutha Amanda Hardy Roshawndra Harmon Cassandra Harrison Austin Hausner Brandy Haynes Breanne Hedrick icholas Heider Amanda Heistand Jillian Hendricks Joseph Hendricks Thomas Hensley Frankie Hewett Ryan Hoden Michelle Holmes Claire Hothersall William Hume Budget Cut '1 Nicole Irwin Nicholas Jackson Kyla Jastorff Amber Jelen Brenna Jensen Kourtnee Jewett Anthony Johnson Molly Johnson Kristan Johnston Aaron Jones Ashley Jones Joshua Jones Amy Jungferman Justin Kalar Levi Kannedy Shelley Keisner Dawn Keller Joshua Kennedy Steven Kennett Kelsey Kermoade Stevie Kidder Laura King Rebecca King Brandon Knickerbocker Nicholas Kocol Eric Koebel Carly Konecny Jennifer Korner Susan Kramer Michael Kreps Mindy Kruse Rebecca Kuehn Autumn Lebaugh James Lee Michael Looney Chemistry teacher Shannon C' de Baca puts a new quote on the board everyday. Photo By Kristyn Yearington. Juniors ' . ' k ' What is your favorite quJJtef 1) "Don't talk the ta , if you can't walk the wa1:R. 11 - junior Thomas Hensley 2) "Life's a garden! Dig it!" - junior Jeremy Albriglit 3)" Keep it real. .. Keep it simple ... Keep it real simple!" - enior Sonny Tuner 4) "Wrong is wrong even if everyone is doing it. Right is ight even if no one is doing." - sophomore Joan Callahan 5) "If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it."~ PE. teacher Lavonne Pierson 6) "Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great. " sophomore Amanda Strong 7) "No great thing is created suddenly."~ junior Heather cGilvery 8) "If you look at what you have in life, you'll never have enough. 11 - junior Andrea Carruthers 9) "Act as if it were impossible to fail." - senior Becky Tschupp 10) "Cherish your yesterdays, dream your tomorrows; but live your todays "~ senior iclc Leininger Watching videos on /J enlt/J wns one of the mnny activities students did in class. Pilato by Kristyn Yen rington. Health Class Informs Story By Kelsey Kermoade Don't teens hate it, when people always tell them what to wear, and how to look, but never give them the answer on how actually to do it. One class that students had the opporhmity to take that would answer their questions was Health class. In health class, students learned about all different situations and how to deal with it in a positive manner. Stress is just one big section that is covered in the semester class. "I liked the section over stress because it really taught me how to deal with my stress and how to handle it," sophomore Sarah Martin said. Not all students liked the section over stress because they had to speak out. "I don't mind the class, except I hate the fact we have to speak out and express our feelings, " senior Glynn White said. Another section the health class discussed was sex and the female and male bodies. Many teachers would feel uncomfortable teaching this unit to a bunch of high school students. "I think Ms. Pierson is the b est teacher for this class because she is not shy and she really knows what she is talking about," junior Jeremy Albright said. This section the class studied gave students information on the other genders and gave them tips on how to keep healthy and how to prevent many types of diseases or viruses. "I enjoy teaching this unit because I believe students should know all about each other and themselves. I also want them to know how to take good care of themselves and the people they love," Health teacher Lavonne Pierson said. Many experiments have went on in the classroom. Students experimented with calipers, eating like a vegetarian and being blind folded. Each of these experiments had a valu able lesson that w as attach ed to it. The blind fold experiment taught them to appreciate what they have and what some people don 't have. "I think that experiment allowed them to appreciate themselves and how lucky they really are. Health class is not just a class to have it is a class that could help you change your life for the better," Ms. Pierson said. Stephen Lundy Ryan Lustgraaf Rosel Mabe Danielle Malone Kara Malone Christina Martinez Hector Martinez Elizabeth Mawhine Jessica May Eric McComb Micheal McCombs ...... 1 n MA lr\. James Mcconnaughey Scott McConnell Ke1meth McCuen Nikki McEwin Aaron McFarland Heather McGilvray Health Class Scott Mcintosh SarahMcKem Sarah McVey Jeffrey Mericle Sarah Merritt Steven Meyer Tara Meyerpeter Joanna Miller Matthew Monahan Sarah Moore Bryan Moraine Krista Morrison Steven Mowery Raymond Myers Rachel Nagunst Matthew Naylor Jessica Neaman Tiffany Neiderhiser Rachel Neill Jeridan Nesbitt Sara Newberry Lawrence Ng Christopher Norman James O'Neil Jason O'Neil Sara Ottesen Jacob Palen Lisa Parish Rebecca Paulsen Alex Pederson Bryan Petersen Jamie Petersen Monica Pickard Mark Pieper Andrew Plambeck The top typical weekend activity of the student body was hanging out with friends. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Juniors .... ' ··~ . Typical Week nd 1. Hang out with friends 2. Sleeping 3. Skateboarding 4. Football 5. Shopping 6. Bowling 7. Movies 8. Parties 9. Boyfriend/ Girlfriend 10. Working Sophomore Ramon e Wilder and sen ior Jessica Armsh'ong pe1for111 a new routine during 11 P.E. dance class. Photo by Donnie Kn ickerbocker. Is Dancing Really Over? Story By Amy Brown It was about the time that all students dread when the Physical Education teachers announced that students were going to be dancing! But some changes were made. "We did not have square dancing this year because it was too time consuming," P.E. teacher Sharon Semler said. Some students didn't like what they heard. Senior Amanda Gunzenhauser said, "This is dumb we've always had the dances, without them there's nothing to look forward to." Others agreed. "It was sh1pid because we had to do fitness. When we first started dancing I wanted to take dance lessons," jtmior Sara Brown said. "Dancing gave us a break from our normal activities", junior Rachel Na.gust said. Junior Sara Zika agreed, "Dancing would have been better than eight minute abs." "I wanted to bring new flavor to the Dance unit, than the line dance stuff," jw1ior Nicole Wright said. A few students thought it was a good idea not to have the dance unit. "I'd rather do fih1ess to help with soccer, but I do like dancing," jtmior Megan Flowers said. Even the teachers thought the dance unit was beneficial. "There are everyday people doing some cool stuff that nobody will see," teacher Lavonne Pierson said. "It adds creativity and flare but otherwise blah the dance unit," senior Donnie Knickerbocker said. Senior Stephanie DeMare agreed. "I like it when we don't line dance. There were a lot of mixed emotions over all this. " "In the last 30 years this is the first year we are not having the dance unit," Ms. Semler said. Some classes were given the opportunity to dance. Instead of having two classes dancing at the same time like every other year, the classes danced with just their physical education class. Senior Kiley Kugland said, "My seventh hour class danced every other Friday. Then we had some people come into the class and teach us how to free style dancing. It was a lot of fun! "This is a lot more fun than square dancing, but I wish we could of learned how to ballroom dance," Kugland added. Victor Prosolow Dorit Przyborowski Andrea Pummel Corey Radke Janay Rairn Aaron Rayborn Brandy Redmond Jason Rich Lucus Rief Justin Rieper Kasey Roberts Travis Robey Leann Rabine Mitchell Schard Taryn Schettler Christina Schneider Sarah Schnider P.E. Dancing Jennifer Schomer Melissa Schupp Crystal Scislowicz Andrew Scott Crystal Sharp Chelsea Skudler Alan Smith Jeffery Snethen Dana Snyder Anthony Stansberry Christopher Stark Tara Stevens Jamie Stiehl Christopher Story Joshua Stotts ' Pamela Stubbs Keith Swolley Brian Tamayo Melissa Teague Tyler Tedesco Leila Tharngan Jamie Thomas Whitney Thomas Tracy Thompson Jennifer Tillman Nicki Titus Jesse Toman Beth-Ann Townsend Todd Tracy Amanda Tuttle Bradley Van Natta Jayson Vermule Joshua Vietzen Josiah Volentine Matthew Walling The Fast and the Furious was the second choice of students fa vorite movie. Pho to by Kristyn Yearington . Juniors Favorite Mo 1) Up in Smoke 2) The Fast and the Furious 3) Joe Dirt 4) Half Baked 5) Monsters Inc. One nctivihJ in the advanced P.E. class wns weight lifting, this helped in all nrens of sports. Photo by Crystal Shnrp. P.E. Advances Story By Sarah Schroeder Some students p articipated in a class called Advanced Physical Education. Advanced P.E. was intended for students who were involved in sports. Although any student could participate in this class. "I like having P.E. everyday because I don't ever have to worry about whether it's an A day or a B day. I have it first hour so it's kind of hard to get up in the morning and go, but it pays off," sophomore Shawn Zarek said. Advanced P.E. students had P.E. class everyday. Some students got tired of having it everyday, but eventually they got used to it. "At first I was frustrated because I had P.E. everyday, but now it doesn't bother me anymore. I leave all my clothes and shoes here at school that way I don't forget them," sophomore Denise Olson replied. "On certain days, we have agility, and we divide up into three groups and everyone does the same thing but at different times," sophomore Stephanie Poast said. "One day could consist of Eight Minute Abs, balls, harnesses, jumping activities, rmming and weight lifting ," she adde d . Students had the opportunity t o u .se unusual equipment. "We were throwing medicine balls across the gym," senior Mark Flaharty said. In previous years, Advanced P.E. was only given as an Early Bird course. This made less students interested because they didn't want to get up early in the morning just for P.E. Some students didn't even know this class existed. The only way a student received Advanced P.E. would be if their coach or coaches recommended them to be in it. P.E. teacher John Kinsel was the only teacher to teach this class. That's why it was only available first, fifth and eighth hour. Sophomore Sarah Thayer said, "I am glad I have regular P.E. because I need a Study Hall. Study Hall helps me keep up on my homework, so I don't have to do it all at home. I don't even like having P.E. every other day." Advanced P.E. was a great way to stay fit. And staying fit was important not only for playing sports, but for staying healthy. Kyle Webster Jacob Weesner Joshua White Brandi Williams icole Wilson Richard Wilson Ma1·ive1 Wilm Jeremy Wise Skyler Wittwer Justyn Witzke Heather Womo hi! Kimberly Wood Nicole Wright Tylru1 Wright Kristyn YeariI1gton Brandie Young Sara Zika Advanced P.E. 11' Senior Jamie Perkins looks on as the torch was being passed on by runners. Photo by Mike Bond. Students wait for the torch to pass by. Photo by Jen Korner. The torch runner makes his way by Tee Jay on his portion of the cross-country journey. Photo by fen Korner. Student Life .. ASTRA members showed their patriotism by making a USA sign out of cups. Photo by Kristyn Yea rington. Torch carriers run through Council Bluffs. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Torch Passes TJ Once n A Lifetime OpP-91'1°Unity By Rebecca Kuehn On Thursday, Jan. 10 a once-in-a-lifetime experience happened to students and staff - the Olympic Torch passed by the school on its way to Salt Lake City for the 2002 Winter Olympics. "It was great for the whole school to see the torch, it's a once in a lifetime thing," Environmental Science "Before carrying the torch I was really nervous, but later on I felt really good," Davis said. Each runner ran six-tenths of a mile. The runners didn't get to choose where they ran. Davis ran in Council Bluffs, while Perkins ran in Nebraska City, NE. Teacher Dave Kaeding said, "Missing the torch go bye is missing a great opportunity." While most students just got to watch the torch go by, two students actually got to run with the torch. "I think ever since September 11 people are paying more attention to the Olympics and are rooting for the USA "I was just supposed to be a support runner, but the lady that was running with the torch let me carry the torch for a little while, " Perkins said. The Olympics seem to be more important this year than other years because they were on U.S. soil and because of the Sept. 11 tragedies. "I Junior Ryan Davis, and senior Jamie Perkins were the two students chosen from Thomas Jefferson to be part of even more. " ~junior Ryan Davis the journey. They each had to be nominated to run. Perkins was nominated by Activities Director Cyle Forney and Dav is was nominated by his stepmother. The committee chose from there. "I felt really honored to be able to carry the torch," Perkins said. think ever since Sept. 11 people are p aying more attention to the Olympics and are rooting for the USA even 111ore," Davis said. While Davis and Perkins were able to run with, and carry the torch, the rest of the student body and staff truly witnessed a oncein-a-lifetime sight. The Olympic Cnldron gets lit in Nebrnskn City, Nebrnskn. Photo by Mike Bond. Senior fn111ie Perkins ru11s ns n support runner with the Olylllpic Torc/1 in Nebrnskn City, NE. Photo by Mike Bond. 'It was really exciting being able to watch Jamie run zn Nebraska City," ~Co h Mike Bond Torch Run By Sarah Mc Vey A new year brought new changes. Social studies teacher Mary Beth Kueny and math teacher Evelyn Rock sponsored ASTRA for their first time. "I was reluctant at first to fulfill this position because it was a lot of responsibility," Ms. Kueny said. Meetings wete held every Wednesday. Members talked about upcoming events and other events they would like to participate in. The aspiring students added a lot more activities to their busy schedule. One new activity was serving food at a shelter called Youth Emergency Service (Y.E.S.). This shelter is for teens and young adults in a time of need. Another activ ity accomplished was VoDec. This was a place of work and study for physically and mentally disabled people. "I really enjoyed this activity. We had the chance to work and interact with the people there," sophomore Emily Hanneman commented, "It w as a great opportunity!" ASTRA designed a float for the Homecomin g Parade . "The theme was a tropical scene for Homecoming so we took that into account while designing the float," Vice President of ASTRA junior Janay Raim said. In previous years students bought boo grams and then members would make ghost suckers and hand them out. To put a spin on things ASTRA made popcorn balls. "I thought they were neat! It's different than the suckers and they tasted better. I think more people liked them," junior Amanda Chase said. Members also spent a day at Target shopping with senior citizens and physically and mentally disabled people. Members wrapped presents and served food. Afterward members went to the make a wish tree located in the Mall of the Bluffs. "We picked two boys and two girls. You could only spend $20 on them," ASTRA president senior Jill Shadden said, "The hardest part was deciding on which kid to buy for." On Jan. 18 while most students w ere sleeping ASTRA members were picking up donated clothes. "The vehicle which I was in was packed! I felt like a sardine, even my feet were on the dash!" Hanneman said. Another club was added during the year. Future Educators of America was organized . "It was a club for studen ts interested in becoming teachers," sponsor Pa tty Gillespie said. ASTRA members decorate a floatfor the Homecoming parade. Photo by Sarah Mc Vey. Organization Junior Sarah McVey and sophomore Jenna Dostal serve food to people who cnme to Target. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Sophomores Jeremy Henry, Jeremy Snethen and senior Andrea Crane were nil dressed up for a day of shopping. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Front row: Marivel Winn, Kelsey Kermoade, Ashley Cunningham, Jill Shadden, Jenna Dostal. Back Row: Kristina Richardson, Sarah McVetj, Jessica Armstrong, Carly Konecny, Janay Railn, Ashletj Dib. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. F11ture Educators of A111ericn Sponsors Christina Nelson, Patty Gillespie, Jenn Blue, Marie Mayer and Brandie Yo1111g. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Sophomore Tabet/in Hntclier wraps presents the wsto111ers bought. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Sophomor e Heather Kernes helps customers shop at Target . Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. "Shopping at Target was my favorite project." ~junior Carly Konecny ASTRA&FEA Senior Julien Hamiche and Jeff McBride from the Nebraska Cornhuskers hang out at the one of the football game. Photo courtesy of Julien Hamiche. Senior Julien Hamiche takes a pose for the camera during school hours. Photo courtesy of Julien Hamiche. Senior Ju lien Hamiche and junior Nick Heider hang together. Photo courtesy of]ulien Hamiche. Student Life Senior Yoshi Ikeda hangs out with his friends. Photo by Kristina Congdon. Junior Katerina Golitsina and her friends went to Snobnl/. Photo co urtesy of Katerina Golitsinn. Foreign Stu S1tudents ~ By Erin Flynn Various teenagers came to the United States to learn the English language and culture. Most said the school was a lot bigger than they were use to and had more activities. Senior Dorit Przyborowski said," I really like the school system. It is a lot different from Germany because Tee Jay is free from take a test to get into the country. Ten thousand students took the test, but just 400 were allowed to become foreign exchange students. "My favorite subject in school is Physical Education because there are no testes in there. I can do many exercise and do a lot of activities in P.E.," senior Yoshiyuki Ikeda said. different things." Senior Julien Hamiche said, "France is hard and I prefer here at Tee Jay because in France we don't have all of these activities." "Here it's a real pleasure to go to school," Most of the foreign exchange students liked English because they w anted to learn about literature . Their parents were happy they had the chance to come to "I want America. to learn the language to get to know the country to become ~ senior Julien Hamiche independent," senior Simone Schwille said. Senior Marie Muller said, "I wanted to learn the language, culture and about the people." All of the students wanted to learn the culture of the American people and how they live. Junior Katerina Golitsina came to the United States from Ukraine, and she had to The students also enjoyed the variety of foods. "My favorite food is mac and cheese it's really good," Muller said. Schwille said, "I like chocolate chip cookies because I love to eat them." Golitsina said, "I like the different types of chocolate." Hamiche said, "Hamburger because it's lot better than France." Przyborowski said, "Mac and cheese because I love to eat it and it's good to eat." Junior Knterilla Golitsina talks with cross country conch Doug Muehlig. Photo courtesy of Katerina Golitsina. Foreign exchnnge students Dorit Przyborowski, Simone Sclnuille n11 d Mnrie Muller hanging out nfter PE. Photo by Kristina Congdon. "I gained a lot of experience of being in totally new surroundings, getting to know many new people and learning what it is like in another country," - junior Katerina Golitsinn Foreign Exchange Students The Leap For The End By Amy Burgess As students sprung towards the end of the year they looked to the begin ing of new r-a · ·ans and the end of old. After yea ofbezngforced to go tot e CB Stadium to practice th track te_am r n a bra d e rack. No longer di~ they have t run t get to practice. The ress for senior.s o get the dreade term paper in on timie consumed much o,h their spring. Teachers crammed all the information into the remainin months of spring. Seniors got in their last good-bYtes and prepared to walk down. he aisle at graduation. Principal Wa ren Weber took one last look as he prepared to retire and Assistant Prineipal Judy O'Brien packed to move to Wilson as the new principal. Many teachers made the last assignments before they left. Students kept moving towards their ultimate goals of graduations. Any way you looked at it the year was winding down. Spring Division " I'm going to cry at graduation because I'm going to be leaving friends and I'm going to mzss them." - Senior Jenny Basch Freshman Michaela Brannan practices on the new track preparing for track season to begin. Photo By Donnie Knickerbocker. Senior Anne Young looks through the variety of dresses to find the pe1fect dress for Prom. Photo by Amy Burgess. Spring Division Junior Eric McComb makes his move to the front of the pack. Photo by Krish;n Yearington. Freshman Jason Cooney takes off in hopes to win the race. Photo by Keith Pebley. Five to State Team Has Successful Season By Emily Hanneman Success was one word hurdles. Another individual that could best describe this that went to state was Smith season of for the boys' track which competed in both the team. They had success both open 100 and 200, individually and as a team. unfortunately he did not One individual that stood advance into the second out was freshman James Smith. Smith broke records for the 100-meter dash at Lewis Central, C.B Relays and Underwood's track meets and also holds the freshman record for the 200-meter dash. One other individual that holds the sophomore record in the 100-meter dash is Joe Kilbane. The track team worked very hard and in the end it all paid off with five individuals that went to state. Junior Aaron McFarland traveled with the four others to compete in the 110 high Sports round of either event. The three group events they qualified for was the 4xl, 4x2 and the 4x4. The 4xl group consisted of seniors Chad Summer and Troy Allen, junior Corey Radke and Smith. The same four also competed in the 4x2 but didn't advance into the second round. The 4x4 group was made up of Smith, Radke, Allen and junior Jesse Toman. With all the success that was enjoyed this year, they can look forward to much more success in the future. Junior Aaron McFarland attempts to beat his opponent. Photo by Keith Pebley. Sophomore Jason Reichart strides over the hurdle at the start of the race. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Junior Aaron McFarland flies over the hurdles in attempt to get first. Photo by Keith Pebley. Scoreboard Varsity Team Results Boys Town Indoor- 8th/12 Ram Relays- 4th/13 Cardinal Relays- 4th/8 Harlan Community Invitational- 3rd/10 Eagle Invite- 2nd/10 Titan Coed Invite- 4th/8 C.B Relays- lst/5 Waukee Invite- 7th/8 Glenwood Coed Invite3rd/8 Drake Relays- no team score Trojan Coed Invite- 4th/10 Underwood Coed Invitelst/10 19th Annual T.J Invitational- 3rd/10 Missouri River Conference- 4th/6 Johnson Cyclone Last Chance Meet- No team score Fnmt Row: Nick Frc't'I, S/evr W11tts. A11tho11y Colli us, Rya11 Holford, Bm11do11 McDanirl, Tro.11 Alim. Clmd Summer, Mike Clmnley, Kn·:. Houvc11agle S1•co1ul Row: Brynn Momil1r. Mikr Corri/I, Troy Alim, Slumr Hol/c11bad1, Ann:m t\lkFarln11d, Corry Rn lk,~. /amcs Smitl1, Rodney Brown TI11rd Rotu: /nso11 Cn/011 , Yoshiy11ki Ikeda, Alb1.'rl Rodrique:, Brin11 /nmrs, Joe Ki/bm1r, Dustin /011l'S, Cory Tlzomns Fourt/1 Ro:ii. }osJi Blue, }a.,.,11 Cocmey, /osiali Voli-11/iu r, CJ111d G1m:r11/m11ser, Sam \Vmtier. Slinw11 Rc11slmw Fift/J Row: Josh Corurliso11 , Eric J\•fcComb, Mike Nroi/11', Mark Pie,,er, Jeremy Cooi Dnm• Cliris ~nsm Sixt/1 Row: /i'Ss1• Toman , foe A11d1•rso11 . A./ Dm111s, Ry1111 Hodm, Cory Li.>slir, Joe Bnnt:: Seve11/11 Row: Bobby, Kyle \V1•bster, Mill Gndd.v. /oc· Kew1clt, D11sti11 Lock Sophomore foe Kennett fights to get in front of the Ly11x runner. Photo by Keith Pebley. Senior Brandon McDaniel heaves the discus in attempt to beat his opponents. Photo by Kristyn Yeari1Lgton . Junior Jeff Snethen pushes himself to get tf1e lead. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Boys' Track Sophomore Hanner runs during practice. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Sophomore Megan Gates passes the baton to senior Maria Mueller du ring one of many meets. Photo by Donn~ Knickerbocker. Girls' Track We Run For Fun~ By Erin Flynn 'We run for fun' was the philosophy for the track team. This was used to inspire the team to do their best and enjoy the season. It seemed that the team was full of energy to run. "All they do at practice is run. They enjoy coming to practice to get better for the meets," Coach Pat Nepple said . Practices were held after school doing runn ing, practicing fo rm and practicing in field events. "We have so much fun practicing and doing our best," senior Andrea Crane said . "Many members on the team broke personal records during the season. This was a very successful season," Coach Nepple said. "The Sports hard work, grueling practices and time made our team good and successful this season," Coach Nepple added. There were also many seniors which meant an outstanding amount of leadership for the underclassmen. "The seniors brought out the best in everybody, they lead the underclassmen and this will make them leaders next year," Coach Nepple said. "The thing I will miss most will be seeing the seniors leave," Coach Nepple said. The hard work and many practices made for a winning season. Personal and school records were broken and the team had many highlights during the year. Sophomore Ashletj Han sen runs at practice to build up endurance for future meets. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. • Freshman Elizabeth Oswald runs the low hurdles during practice. Photo By Donnie Knickerbocker. Scoreboard Senior Marie Muller practises on building up her running at practice. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. 3rd Place finish at CB Relays; best finish since the early 90's. Mikala Larsen sets another school record in the discus at 127' 2". Larsen qualified for the Drake Relays and the state meet. The 3rd year in a row qualifying for the state meet. Set a new records in the: 4x800 4x400 Sprint Medley Shuttle Hurdle Mile 100 Meter Hurdles Discus First row: Je1111 ifer Madsen , Eliznbetl1 Oswald, Tnbethn Allen, Whittney Wilson, A111a11da Krn11el. Ni.\ki Wilson, nnd Rebecca Mnldonnrlo Second row: Lnri Willinms, Dorit Przyborowski, Marin M11eller, Tnbitlm Hatcher, Jennifer Ronk, Andrea Cram', Ht•nthcr Kemes, A111bf'r Hn11ner, Abbie Skovgnnrd Third row: Dnvid Lutz, Tarn Stevens, Miknln Lnrsen, Megau Gnll'S, Asht'ly Hansen, Jeon Carlson, Nntnshn Radke, A111 y Knn11ss, Trncy Tllo111pson, nnd Pnt Tho111pson Photo by Kristyn Yenri11gto11. Senior Mika /a Larsen throws the discus at the Drake Relays. Photo by Devin Schoening. Sophomore Jennifer Ronk practices on the hurdles for competition. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Sophomore Heather Kem es pushes to pass off the baton. Photo by Devin Schoening. Girls Track Senior Dustin Townsend maneuvers the ball up the field past his opponents. Photo by Keith P!]bley. Senior Adam Evans moves the ball up the field while teammates run up for the pass. Photo by Keith Pebley. Soccer Proceeds To Districts Eight Returning Seniors By Kelsey Kermoade One advantage the boys' were out of shape," junior soccer team had was eight Thomas Hensley said. senior returners. "So, we all decided we "Most of the seniors were needed to pick up our game a big help, they always and it had to start with showed great leadership and conditioning," Hensley if we had any questions they added. were always there to answer After a few practices the them," sophomore Shea players started to pick up Minor said. their game and control their The players started the competition. After working season slowly, but gradually hard at practice, and working progressed. After the first together as one, it really couple of games Coach Gail showed how practice leads to Anderson started to make success. some changes at practice. The After many years of not team began enforcing being continuing on through punctual, gave 110% of their Districts, the team's h ard ability and ran laps around work, dedication and the complex. bonding finally paid off. "I "Usually we all are in have been waiting for this a pretty good shape and we can long time and now it's finally handle the competition, but paid off, I really made my for some odd reason it was senior year memorable " different this season, we all senior Ryan Hardie said. Sports Sophomore Jeremy Henry throws the ball in after the other team booted it off the field. Photo by Keith Pebley. J t Ju nior Matt Flom runs the ball toward the goal during a home varsity soccer game. Photo by Keith Pebletj. Freshmen Derek Townsend boots the ball up the field to his teammates. Photo by Keith Pebley. Scoreboard Varsity Boys' Soccer Sioux City-W Sioux City-L Glenwood-W Bishop Heelen-W Westwood, Sloan-W Ralston-W Sioux City East-W Roncalli-L AL-L Harlan-W Riverside-W St. Albert-W Lewis Central-W Substate/LC-W Semi/Substate/ AL-W Des Moines Valley-L Varsity Ten111 Fro11t row: Chris Story, fared Dostal, Ch ris Rock, Hector Martinez, David Brown Back Row: Aaron Williams, Tho111ns Hen sley, Derek Townsend, ]ef!Lec/inppe/I, Rynn Hnrriie. D11stin Tow11se11ri, Rynn Garrison, Seung Young Tllmer, Matt F/0111 , Conch Gn il Anderson. Photo by Krish111 Yenrington. J. V Front row: Mark Pruett, Jeremy Henry, Jake McGlade, S/iea Minor Middle row: Fernando Martinez, Jake S111itil, A11ron evins, Nate Jager Back Row: Brandon Evans, Micltael Keefer, Conch Aaron Skow. Sen ior Dustin Townsend heads tlte boll to anotlier player while junior Thomas Hensley ru 11 s up for the pass. Photo by Keith Pebley. S eni o r D ust i n Townsend pas es the ball up the fie ld past his opponents. Photo by Keith PebleiJ. Boys' Soccer Freshman Kenny Behrens shows off his swing. Photo by Michelle Paulsen. Freshman Andy Flatt practices on the green. Photo by Michelle Paulsen. Golf Grows New Coaches Lead Team By Brad Young & Destyni Summer The only thing better than the low score winning, is the language . There is no other sport that could match up with the lingo, or wardrobe of golf. Jeans and one's favorite shirt were as common as a birdie, bogey or a par. The strong point of the boys' team was its leadership. "The seniors were expected to be leaders on this team, and I think the four we had out represented us well, " Coach Wayne Mains said. In the City Tournament seniors Kyle Meyer shot a 79 and finished third, and Brad Young shot a 90 and finished eighth. "One of the last rounds I shot for high school was my most memorable. On the seventh hole I shanked my Sports drive and broke the top off the seventh hole sign," senior Joe Groat said. Girls golf had a great season. Sophomore Michelle Paulsen took medalist honors at three events. She shot a 35 and 39 at Westwood. Then at Red Oak she shot a 59. Senior Julie Rockwell had the top score on 18 holes with a 114 at Fox Run. "We had a strong year, the best team in the last four years and were going to be even better," freshman Na ta lie Godsey said. "The team did well for their experience level. We look for much improvement with many of the top players returning," said Coach Sharon Semler. Senior f illian Hendricks putts in for par. Photo by Michelle Paulsen. Freshman Cassandra Chase has her eye on the prize. Photo by Michelle Paulsen. Scoreboard Girls' Golf T.J. 181 St. Albert 201 Boys' Golf Central Invitational 13th T.J. 181 Missouri Valley 215 T.J. 235 Abraham Lincoln 193 T.J. 171 St. Albert 196 T.J. Sidney 185 T.J. 181 St. Albert 182 Senior Julie Rockwell swings while focusing on the ball. Photo by Michelle Paulsen. AL-TJ Invitational 15th L.C. Invitational 14th T.J. 177 AL 185 T.J. 198 St.Albert 183 Bellevue Invitational 17th T.J. 181 Logan Magnolia 161 T.J. 262 Red Oak 258 T.J. 179 Ralston 164 T.J. 179 AL 177 Burke Invitational 16th T.J. 179 Northwest 175 T.J. 197 AL 182 City Invitational 4th Boys' Golf Front row: Eric Fox, Jeff Huff, Robert Lesley, Jake Bridge, Ancy Flatt. Back row: Greg Kinnaman, Kenny Behrens, Brad Yo ung, foe Groat, Frankie Hewett. Photo by Michelle Paulsen. Girls' Golf First row: Cassandra Chase, Kathryn Allmon. Middle row: Katie McGregor, Rochelle Larsen, Natalie Godsey. Back row: Julie Rockwell, Michaela Bose, Kristina Skipton, Michelle Paulsen, Jessica Brown, Jillian Hendricks. Photo by Keith Pebley. Freshman Jeff Huff chips the ball on tlie green. Photo by Michelle Paulsen. Freshman K e n n y Behrens puts the ball in the hole. Photo lnj Miche ll e Paulsen. Boys' & Girls' Golf Senior Angie Bergantzel returns the ball to her opponent. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Junior Liz Mawhiney makes a return during one of the many home games played at the Tee Jay courts. Photo by .__ ___ .-:.K.-...r_isty_n Yearin ton. Districts and State Boys and Girls See Achievement By Ahs ley Ell iott & Monica Pickard Girls' varsity tennis got off to a good start. Not only did they get a new coach, but they won their first meet against St. Albert 9-0. The new coach was substitute teacher Matt Conner. " My favorite thing about the season was the rides to and from the game when we would all sing," sophomore Ashley Raymer said. At the beginning of the season there was talk of no junior varsity team because there wasn't a coach. Wrestling coach August Manz decided to coach the junior varsity team. "The one thing I remember was the stupid jokes that the coach made," sophomore Brittany Mowery said. To top off the season senior Angie Bergantzel competed at state. Boys' tennis athletes worked hard during the tennis season as well as in the off season. "All tennis players have to work really hard to improve their skills, and that might mean practicing all year," junior Nick Jackson said. This season, freshman John Crummer and senior Julien Hamiche made it to Districts in doubles. Unfortunately they lost in the first round. Jackson was also a p layer who made it to Districts. Jackson w on his first two sets, but then lost the third. The last match of the season was against A. L. This game gave the boys tennis team a winning record. Junior Matt Dennis practices his back hand for competition. Photo by Krish;n Yearington. Varsity girls tennis player returns the ball. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Girls' Junior Varsity Ten nis Front row Katerina Golitsinn , Asl!ley Elliott Middl e row: Emily Ha nn eman, A ngela Olmstead, Asl!ley Raymer, Brittany Mowery. Back Row: Conch A11g11st Manz. Photo by Krish; 11 Yenri11gto11 . Scoreboard Girls' Varsity Tennis St. Albert- W Abraham Lincoln- L Bellevue East- L South Sioux City- L Omaha South- W City Tournament- 3rd Roncalli- W Ralston- L Omaha Northwest-W Sioux City West- W Boys' Varsity Tennis A.L.-W Denison-Schleswig - L Sioux City West- W Lewis Central- L Harlan- L Audubon-W Denison-Schleswig- L A.L.-W Va rsity Boys' front row Matt Dennis, Cody Villont, John Crummer Back row: Levi Kannedy, Nick Jackson, Julien Hamiche, Cal Shadden Photo by Kristyn Yearingtun. Girls' Va rsity Ten nis Front Row: Angie Bergantzel, Breanne Hedrick, Danyel McNearney. Back row: Liz Mmuhiney, Ashleigh Boyd, Nicole Bridge. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Freshman Derek Kessler returns the ball during practice. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Fr e s h ma n J o h n C rumm e r practices his for e hand d ur in g practic e. Photo by Kr i sty n Yearington. Boys' & Girls' Tennis ~ Seniors Kyle Dunlap and Amy Burgess show the medals they won in the singles rounds of pool. Dunlap_ won the gold, Burgess won the bronze. Photo by Karla Hughes. Sophomore Michelle Paulsen winds up for the release. Photo courtesy of Amy Burgess. New Intramurals Bring More Students By Amy Burgess Another season of intramurals brought new events and a lot of students. A new intramural added in the spring was golf and horseshoes. There was also pool that was held for the second year in a row. Pool intramurals went on for four weeks at Thunderbowl. Each student had to pay $1 to participate. "The dollar was to help pay for the medals," sponsor Karla Hughes said. There were many winners during the pool intramurals. Singles winners were gold senior Kyle Dunlap, silver sophomore Andrew Burgess and bronze senior Amy Burgess. The doubles winners were sophomores Andrew Burgess and Ben Myre. Golf was a new Sports intramural added to the intramural program. Golf was held on Mondays after school a-t Westwood golf course. There was also a new sponsor helping with golf as well, P. E. teacher Lavonne Pierson. "It's been fun playing and helping students with golf intramurals. It gives everyone a chance to get out and enjoy themselves for an afternoon," Ms. Pierson said. Also another intramural added to the spring was horseshoes. This was held at Katelman's's park. It was after school for two Tuesdays and Thursdays. "It was a new learning experience for most of the students and myself. I've never played before and it was fun to learn how to play," sponsor Sharon Semler said. Senior Kyle.Dunlap concentrates on hitting his final ball in, the eight ball. Photo by Karla Hughes. Freshman Chris Seymour releases and watches the horseshoe. Photo courtesy of Amy Burgess. Junior Chelsea Skudler swings back before releasing the horseshoe. Photo courtesy of Amy Burgess. Junior Josh Kennedy watches as he hits his fina l shot at a game of pool. Photo courtesy of Karla Hughes. Senior Amy Burgess attempts the shot in the corner pocket in a round of singles pool. Photo by Karin Hughes. Junior Chelsea Skudler watches as tea111111n te sophomore David Rooney prepares to release. Photo courtesy of A111y Burgess. Sophomore Andr e r.o Burgess hits for the corner shot over other balls on the tab le. Photo by K a r l a Hughes. Spring Intramurals F h By Amy Burgess & Sarah Mc Vey The French club enjoyed many different activities. Some of the activities included making different foods, as well as taking a trip to the French Cafe. The money to pay for the trip to dinner was optional the students could sell candy bars or pay for the meal themselves. The meal cost around $25. "It was a fun year in French Club, new students and many others. We've gotten to know each other very well and we enjoy doing different activities," sponsor LaRue Gillman said. The students also enjoyed being in French club to give them an activity to participate in. French Club was once a week after school for about an hour. The foods that were made were crepes and French bread. The crepes were made for Mardi Gras to celebrate while Mardi Gras was going on. "I enjoyed the crepes they're sweet and delicious, there was also plenty for everybody to have a couple," junior Trish Meyer said. The crepes were made by Ms. Gillman but the French bread was made by the students in the foods classroom. "French Club is for students who want to learn more about the French custom, going to the French Cafe also helps in learning about the French food since it's so similar," Ms. Gillman said. Another club some students joined was Spanish Club. Students joined the club to learn more about the Spanish customs. The club was sponsored by Spanish teacher Miriam Smith. The club met randomly throughout each month. During the meetings they discussed various topics including activities they could do and fundraising ideas. One of there fundraising ideas was to make cotton candy during the Homecoming Carnival. With the funds raised the club would like to go to Mexico. "It takes a lot of time and dedication but we are determined," sophomore Ashley Villarreal said. A new activity took place at the Latino Center which was at the Broadway Methodist Church. Hispanic people could learn English there. It was also for people who would like to learn Spanish. The club read home made books to Hispanic children to hopefully help them learn English. Some students babysat the children so their parents could take English classes. "Participating in this event was really neat. I was able to help someone learn our native language. We also were getting out in the community and helping others," junior Kasey Roberts said. French nnd Spanish Clubs First Row: Julien Hamiche, Sheldon Skovgaard Second Row: Brian Tamayo, Tricia Myre, Shelli Tilley, Marivel Winn, Kasey Roberts, Kelly Brown, Samantha Manning Third Row: LaRue Gillman, Josh Kennedy, Jamie Gilmore, Liz Mawhiney, Ashley Han sen, Mariam Smith, Ashley Villarreal. Sophomore Ashley Villarreal shows a poster of the Spanish cartoon c/wracter Speedy Gonzalez. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Junior Kasey Roberts studies some of her Spanish while in a meeting fo r Spanish Club. Photo by Kristt;n Yenrington. While in Spanish Club the students learned about many of the Spanish traditions, as well as some of the artwork. Photo by Kristt;n Yearington. Sophomore Melissa Stokes prepares some crepes fo r an afternoon snack during French Club. Photo by Michelle Paulsen . On of the foods that t/1 e French Club students lllade was French bread. P/1oto by Michelle Paulsen. Junior Brinn Tamayo places the final touches on the French braid before it is prepared to be cooked. Photo by Michel l e Paulsen. "I enjoy being in Spanish club, it gives me somethin extra to do." -junior Liz Mawhiney French & Spanish Club~ • By Ke/SelJ Kermoade Not only did the journalism classes work on newspaper and the yearbook, but they also participated in many other activities. One major activity they took part in was the Missouri River Conference Journalism Workshop which was held at Thomas Jefferson for the first time. Many of the students had different feelings about having the workshop on a non-school day. "I was excited that it was on a non-school day, so I didn't have to make up any work," junior Sarah Mc Vey said. Many other students on the other hand disliked the fact that the workshop took away from a day off of school. "I was very upset that the workshop was held on a non-school day because I don't get many opportunities to sleep in," junior Monica Pickard said. The workshop was kicked off with Thomas Jefferson graduate Holly Wagner giving a short speech as keynote speaker. During the workshop the students got to choose from many different types of classes to attend. Some of the workshops were designing layouts, graphics and photography. There was also a writing contest that any student could participate in. Senior Brian Park entered the contest and took second place. Another activity the journalism classes participated in was the can food drive. "Although our journalism class did not do so well in the drive, it still was a great activity that we participating in," journalism teacher Deb Goodman said, "Maybe they will do better next year." Another activity the Signal staff worked on was helping kindergartners read short stories. The Signal staff visited Roosevelt Elementary School three times in October and November. "We matched up with a kindergartner, read short stories, then after we read, we drew pictures that involved the story," senior Jennifer Rychly said, "I really enjoyed working with the little kids, they were a great inspiration to me and it was a great experience." After 14 years of establishing high-quality yearbooks and newspapers, Mrs. Goodman decided to head down the hallway to achieve another one of her teaching goals. "I'm in between emotions, I'm sad that she is leaving, but happy that she's pursing another of her goals," sophomore Emily Hanneman said. "I'm really going to miss all the students," Mrs. Goodman said. Newspaper front row: Courtney Hall, Nicole Schnackel, Scott Sparr. Second row: David Miller, Carly Konecny, Heather Womochil, Jennifer Rychly, Jeremy Henry, Heather McQuinn. Third row: Chris Felts, Nate Featherstone. Back row: Mark Flaharty, Krista Bartholomew, Brian Park. Photo by Deb Goodman. Organizations Sophomore Brandy Pattman checks the spelling of names for the yearbook. Photo by Kristyn Yearington . Senior Nate Featherstone helps a kindergarten student read a short ston; at Roosevelt Elementan School. Photo by Deb Goodman. Yearbook first row: Brittany Mowery, Emily Hanneman, Amy Burgess, Amanda Fisher, Brandy Pattman, Eri11 Flynn. Second row: Charlene Olmstead, Jena Schuster, Amy Brown, Rebecca K11 elrn. Back row: David Miller, Donnie Knickerbocke1; Ke/Sl'!J Kermoade, Monica Pickard and Sarah Schroder. Photo by Deb Goodman. The students that participated in the Misso uri River Conference journalism workshop listened to the speaker. Photo by Deb Goodman. si phomore Destiny Su111rner works on l1 er layout fo r the next yearbook deadline. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Sen iors Amy Burgess and Krista Bartholom ew discu ssed what workshop they were going to attend next at the Missouri River Co nfere nce workshop. Photo by Deb Goodman. " I'm in between emotion , I'm sad that Mr . Goodman is leaving, but happy that sl1e' pursing a11other of her goals," ~ ophomore Emily Hanneman . Journalism Students do the YMCA for one of the songs during the evening. Photo by Cn;stal Sharp. Junior CJ Carlson goes all out for mismatch day. Photo by Keith Pebley. TWTRP King Justin Uhl and Queen Jennifer Rychly take a quick pose. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Rychly. Student Life / TWIRi' court Bnck Row :Crnig Gn1t·s. /e11 11y Pt•llil. /nke S111 ill1 . Troy T11ylur, Eric Fox. Sl1ml'll Re11slinw, Brnd Young, Middle Row: Sft>plin11 h• Smit Ii , Mikt• Nt'Villt', Zncll Erickso11 , ft'1 111ifer Rycl1ly, }usti11 Ulil, Tow /-le11 slcy, D11 sti11 Tow11se11 d, Miknln Lnrscn, Snrnll Olst'll , Front Row: Stacy Cl// 111 i11g l1n111 , Amy S lc""Vi'llS, Asltley Dib. Timi Slrvt'llS, frmny Rni111 , Kl'iseJ1 K1•n11omft•, mul Al/{frl'fl Crn111•. Photo /Jy Crystal Sllnrp . A group of sophomore girls enjoy the dance. Photo by Jennifer Rychly. • 1n US - By Brandy Pattman R-0-C-K in The USA or to many rock the U.S.A. was the theme chosen for TWIRP by the cheerleaders. Although in the past the dance has been on Saturday it was changed to Friday at the last minute due to conflicts with other activities. Many students were disappointed in the change due to the fact that many had Ev en though there were many disappointments there was a good turn out with TWIRP week. "I loved pajama day, being able to wake up, brush my teeth and come to school was great," junior Amber Jelen said. The king and queen of the TWIRP d ance were to work. "I was unable to go to the dance because I took Saturday off thinking that the dance would be on Saturday, it was my last year that I would be able to go to TWIRP," senior Gemayel Floyd said. "I was very honored to have seniors Justin Uhl and Jennifer Rychly, the prince and princess were Tom Hensley and Janay Raim, the duke and duchess were Zach Erickson and Ashley Dib and the Earl and his Lady were Mike Neville and Stephanie Smith. been chosen II queen, ~senior Jennifer Rychly In the past TWIRP has been known to have a big turn out. "Not very many people went to the dance because they had to work or had other plans," junior Kelsey Kermoade said. Another disappointment in the dance was the theme, "R-0-C-Kin the USA was not very original, I think the theme is boring and sounds to old to be put as a theme for TWIRP," sophomore Morgan Thomas said. "I was very honored to have been chosen queen. It also made it even more awesome that Justin got king, since we are dating," Rychly said. "Being the king was great, especially since I had never won anything before. It was truly an honor," senior Justin Uhl said. "It was exciting being on TWIRP court with the other members," freshman Stephanie Smith said. Junior Krista Morrison ilns fun with crnzy lwir day. Photo by Keith Pebley. Senior Surnmer nnd sophomore April Frnnklin dress nlike to show,. school spirit for TWTR P week on twin dny. Photo by Keith Pebley. "I think the theme is to boring and to old to be put ns n theme for TWIRP," -sophomore Morgm1 Thomas TWIRP Stacie L. Abraham Brian M. Adams Troy E. Allen Jeremiah V Annin Lorraine E. Anson Jessica J. Annstrong Rashelle L. Axtell Sasha R. Bailey Ryan B. Barratt Krista f. Bartholo111.ew Amanda M. Bartling Jennifer L. Basch Jennifer L. Bazemore Jessica L. Beggs Benjamin L. Beranek Angela M. Bergantzel Ashley R. Bigner Michael P. Bintz Katrina A. Boettoger Am.anda A. Branch Heather Brewer Am.y C. Brown Christina M. Brown David Brown Kelly L. Brown Seniors Preparation Time Decreases As Age Increases By Emily Hanneman Over the period of four years the time it takes to get ready for school changes dramatically. "My freshman year it took me about an hour to get ready because I had to curl my hair and put on my make up and all that. Now it takes me about 10 minutes, I just wash my hair put on a little make up and le ave, " senior Krista Bartholomew said. The male population of the school has als o experienced this drama tic change of time in preparing for school. "My freshman year it took me a lot longer to get ready because I took moi·e time to plan out what I was wearing and making sure everything matched and doing my hair and now I really don't care," senior David Miller said. However, some seniors just roll out of bed and come to school. "I didn't even brush my teeth sometimes I just jumped out of bed threw some clothes on and went to cheerleading practice," senior Gemayel Floyd said. Whether y ou're male or femal e, getting ready for school eventually became the same for everyone .. . just perform the necessities, call it good and go to school. Senior Jill Shadden gets ready for school after cheerleading practice. Photo by Brad Young. Stress Tests Seniors Senior Gemayel Floyd stresses over her term paper. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. 11 ate~e'~t(J1te'a11a ,' By Brandy Pattnwn There are many different types of stress physical, emotional and mental. Seniors got to experience all three whether it was at home, school or work. Some stress related issues came from term papers, graduation and acceptance letters. " I was really worried about not being accepted to the college of my choice, " senior Calvin Shadden said. "It was hard trying to rush and get all my homework done and work the same night to save up for all of my expensive," senior Ashley Cunningham said. I was very grateful to be involved in many activities to help me receive grants and scholarships to help me pay my tuition for college," senior Stacy Roe said. Many students' stress was relieved when they received scholarships for college. "Even though my senior year was stressful especially the term paper I'm going to miss it," senior Donnie Knickerbocker said. " Finishing the term p aper and studying for the semester test made things very stressful it didn't help that I had to work all that w eek either," senior David Miller said. ~ s~, &'en w+ ti flaHde 7'~ S atutato"tiaH ,' Ad"tea ~ Seniors 1 Amy L. Burgess Sarah J. Byers Kelli R. Caddell William A. Callahan Joseph A. Ceder Mike J. Chanley Ashley B. Clark Anthony R. Collins II Cassandra J. Collins Andren L. Crane Ashley A. Cunningham Jared T. Dostal Jeremy J. Drunzmond Sunny L. Escritt Jason M. Ethen Adam J. Evans Stephanie L. Fichter Mark D. Flaharty Gemayel M. Floyd Erin R. Flynn Nicholas C. Freet Adam C. Fritz Ashley C. Galles Kelli f. Gallet Gregory A. Gnrriso11 f "6 Seniors Ready Or Not . • • • • By Monica Pickard Graduation is exciting and memorable, but on the other hand, it is also stressful, expensive and takes a lot of responsibility. Many seniors believe that graduation is all fun and games. They forget about the responsibilities. "I was really excited for my senior year to come, until my term paper was due, and I had to write all the checks for my graduation party," senior Troy Matheny said. The cost of senior pictures, announcements, graduation parties and the cap and gown really started to add up. "I have had to pay a lot of money so far," senior Krista Bartholomew said, "But I guess it is worth it for my high school graduation." Many high school sh1dents could not wait until their graduation day finally came. Preparing for graduation, some seniors found it to be harder than they thought. "I am ready to graduate already," senior Andrea Crane said. "That hardest part will be when I and all my friends go off to different Senior Tammy Hempel sits waiting to be released after she was picked up for the m urder mystery the Chemistry 3-4 class staged. Hempel like many seniors could hardly wait to leave high school. Photo by Donnie Many seniors waited impatiently for Knickerbocker. the acceptances letters from the colleges of their choice. "After receiving my acceptances letter, grad ua ti on was all down hill after that," senior Sammy Romesburg said. colleges," Crane added. Students Show Determination Senior Donnie Knickerbocker being told by counselor Na ncy Hale that he is elig ible to g raduate. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. By Destyni Summer The determination of the students was shown in different ways through each individual. Some needed their indicators, more credits or they already had it all. Senior Donnie Knickerbocker was determined to graduate. The only thing holding him back was he needed one more indicator, his effectiv e communicator. He fow1d out 15 days before graduation he got it, he was now able to graduate with his class. "I was shocked, it felt good to know I was going to graduate," he said. Senior Mark Flaharty was another senior that was determined to graduate. "I wish I would have worked harder in my underclass years," he said. Flaharty needed multiple indicators to graduate. "I was scrambling at the end to check off and gradu ate. I was praying that my senior term paper would give me my last indicator," Flaharty said. Students were not the only ones that were concerned with graduation. "My dad didn't even order announcements or cap and gown until the three weeks before graduation. He wanted to be sure I was going to graduate," Knickerbocker said. Seniors Andrew J. Greer Joseph E. Groat Amanda S. Gunzenhauser Julien Hamiche Ryan M.Hardie Natasha M . Hayes Tammy L. Hempel Caiti J. Hiles Ryan T. Holford Jolene R. Holt Jessica L. Horihan Kristopher T. Houvenagle Dustin C. Intlekofer Kassi L. Irwin Jennifer K. Janicek Rebecca L. Jolly Cena M. Jones Nicholas A. Kafka Daniel L. Kessler Amanda N. Kier Heidi L. Kimball Jamie L. Knauss Donald C. Knickerbocker Mathew A. Kochen Stephanie K. Kruger Seniors ------------ -- ------ What Will Students Miss The Most By Erin Flynn "The teachers, I know them all and they were all nice to me," senior Mandy Standley said. Some seniors will miss the teachers the most. "Some teachers and all of friends and listening to Mr. Koch's corny jokes," senior Ian Finley said. Some of the people will miss some teachers and the boring classes. "I will miss Mrs. Goodman," said senior Jena Schuster. "I think I will miss my teachers who were like my friends and my peers who were like my family," senior Stephanie Fichter said. "I will miss Mr. Gray. He is the best teacher in the world. He's like a dad to Senior Mark Nugent learns while participating in a chemistry lab .. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. me and he so cool," senior Troy Pedersen said. Some seniors will miss their friends from school. "I will miss all of my friends and all of the boring classes," senior Wade Ridout said . They will miss the time spent in class and out of class. The seniors will miss the opportunity to talk with their friends on a daily basis. "I will miss all the awesome people I have met and become friends with and I will also miss the high school experience because these past four years have been nothing but great," senior Jennifer Rychly said. Senior Karen Taylor will miss her math teacher Garry Pogemiller. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Seniors Learn Lessons In & Out Of Classroom By Rosel Mabe Through out high school many students learn lessons in different ways. Either rewarding or consequential students learned their lesson. Some lessons learned were very obvious like doing homework or showing up for class, "It's a good idea to show up for school, otherwise you will have lot of work to make up," senior Ashley Galles said. While other lessons took some thought, " I called myself in for school one day. I didn't think I would get caught but I did. My consequence was I had four detentions and it happened at the end of the year," senior Donnie Knickerbocker said. "My lesson learned will help me when I go to college. It is to show up for class everyday and hopefully to keep the homework load to a minimal," Galles said. 26F 210 Seniors Kiley D. Kugland Jeffrey A. Lachappell Robert P. Lane Archie Lankster Lindsey J. Larsen Mikala J. Larsen Nicholas A. Leininger Jeremiah D. LeRette Lucas L. LeRette Kenneth T. Lindstrom Ted A. MacFarlane Thomas C. Macfarlane Timothy D. Macfarlane Corrin G. Martin Ashley M . Mathiesen James C. Mayer Nicole M. McCord Selin.a H. McCormick Brandon D. McDaniel Micheal D. Mecseii Laura L. Mercer Kyle T. Meyer David W. Miller Joshua J. Mohr Maria Muller Seniors You did what? By Brad Young The one dream that seemed to be a constant fear of any student was to come to school in their underwear. Although most people did remember to put on some clothes, one must remember that any thing could happen in high school. "The one day that sticks out in my mind would be one day in the cafeteria. I had received my food, I was tripped and landed face first into my food," senior Jeremy Weesner said. Embarrassment wasn't limited to just the school building. " In my first show for T.J. Today the crew set up a stunt for an extreme golf carting in which the closing shot was to jump into Carter Lake, and retrieve a golf ball. The: Lake was freezing and I ended up slipping on Senior Tim MacFarlane skips clnss nnd spends tirne in the band room. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. • • the mud," senior Robert Lane said. Teenage love ran rampant throughout the hallways . This too caused embarrassing moments. "My sophomore year I was staring at a girl in one of my classes. I was leaning back in my desk, when the kid in front of me hit my desk up, and I fell backwards," senior Nick Freet said. "During a golf match, in front of all the golfers I hit my ball at a 90 degree slice to the right hitting several golf carts," senior Tim Thompson said. It didn't really matter where they were, they had to always remember that someone was wa tching and those embarrassing moments made those high school memories more memorable. Senior Sunny Tu rner shows an embnrrnssing moment, being hit by a door. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Senioritis Strikes Many By Lindsey Podraza Tired, didn't come to school, always late, didn't do one's work? If these were symptoms that seniors suffered from it was a bad case of senioritis. " I have been suffering from senioritis way before my junior year," senior Ashley Bigner said. By the month of May many students began slacking and starting to get very irritable. "I have been having a hard time getting to class because I just don't want to be here anymore," senior Heidi Kimball said. Many seniors started bad habits like not getting their work done. "My bad habit is p retty bad. I will take my homework with me and put it in my car and for some reason that is where it stays for the rest of the night and then I don't get it done," senior Kelli Caddell said. Seniors finally realized it wa almost graduation time. There was no time for slacking now. "I am tryin g my best to get here every day and to get my work done so I will make it. Therefore, there is no time for slacking anymore," Kimball said. f)fteaideut .· ~ eu '3flot~e 1/ie-e f)fteaideut.· r/udftea eftaue 'Pe'tkiua Pa'tk S ee-ftet a't'f,. 9amie 7 fteaaetfteft ,' ~ 'tiau Seniors Gregory T. Nagunst Eric M. Nevins Shannon L. Newman Adam W. Nurton Charlene L. Olmstead Jamie M. Perkins Rebecca Pearson Amanda F. Phillips Lindsey A. Podraza Adam P. Pogge Melissa 5. Pogge Dustin R. Ream Matthew Reeves Randy R. Reynolds Seniors Jodi R. Nicholas Benjamin R. Ossman Nicole L. Pierson Adam M. Porter Wade A. Ridout ii~·., )~\I ' . •. l s 1 -.I ..,· ··.' ~ : , ' ...... , ,' Mark A. N11gent Brian M. Park Kristel! M. Plambeck Austin }. Ream Aaron M . Rindone Seniors Choose College By Ashley Elliott Senior year brought a lot of confusion as to what seniors wanted to do. Seniors had to decide on colleges, finances, housing and life itself. "My future consists of going to the University of Northern Iowa where I will major in chemistry and after four years I can hopefully go to pharmacy school so I can become a pharmacist. If that doesn't work out I want to come back here and teach science," senior Jennifer Rychly said. Many colleges were chosen by classes they offered, the cost and scholarship opportunities. from Kansas State for volleyball. She will be majoring in medicine as well as playing volleyball. Some parents wanted their children to attend the college they attended while other's choice was based on their own views. "I chose Iowa Western basically because my mom went there and because I wanted to attend a smaller college," senior Karen Taylor said. Others chose to enter the military . "Future Plans for me are to go into the Air Force, stay in the Air Force for 10 to 13 years and get my licence and training to fly jets. After I get out of the Air Force I am going to be a licensed electrician, build my own house and retire," senior Ian Finley said. Senior Jennifer Rychly looks at college catalogues to decide what school she would attend. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. "I was really excited that all my hard work both academically and athletically p aid off in a full ride college scholarship," senior Jamie Perkins said. She received her college scholarship Life A ft er High School Senior Jeremiah Annin looks up college information on the computer. The Counseling Center had many ways to plan for the fu ture. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. By Charlene Olmstead The last year of school leaves many options for seniors. Some students chose an alternative route instead of college. Students thought that college was not the only way to go and they planed on going in to the National Guard, Army or the Navy and other areas for success. "I am going into the Iowa Army National Guard, I think it will be better. It will give me more opportunity to succeed," senior Aaron Williams said. Making decisions on where to go can be very tough for students. "I was not sure on what I wanted to be when I grow up so I decided to go into the Army and decide while I am there, " senior Mike Chanley said. Going into the service has been a choice for many students. "I am going into the United States Army, but I will also be studying Linguistics while in the army, "senior Rebecca Vannatta said. Some students think it will be a good idea to go in to the Army Reserves part time and still attend college at different campuses. "I am going into the United States Army Reserves and still going to get my college degree at the college of my choice, " senior Calvin Shadden said. seniors Daniel Rivera Angela K. Rockwell Julie A. Rockwell Stacy M . Roe Joshua P. Ronk Jennifer L. Rychly Shena M. Schamp Eric A. Schnackel Jena K. Schuster David M. Schwartz Calvin S. Shadden Daniel R. Siford Megan M. Sinclair Sheldon L. Skovgaard Daniel J. Smith Jennifer L. Sander Mandy L. Standley Kathy Stang Alicia M . Stultz Shanna M .Sulliva11 Karen L. Taylor Melissa J. Thomas Kristoffer M. Thompson Timothy J. Thompson Daniel J. Townsend Seniors September 11 After Effects By Donnie Knickerbocker Som e things in life will affect students in ways that can never be forgotten. The events of Sept. 11 will forever be etched in the back of student's minds. " I will always remember how Mr. Bannick stared at the T. V. with tears in his eyes and shaking his head slowly back and forth," said senior Ashley Clark. _Many senior's goals were to make their last year a memorable one. "I did not expect memories of falling buildings and breaking news about terrorism every 15 seconds," said senior Heather Brewer. to deal with their hours being cut," Mr. Ban.nick said. September 11 did however help some seniors make a tough decision on what to do after graduation. "I remember looking at the T.V. with so much anger I could hardly keep from wanting to beat someone up and right after school I went and joined the Marines," senior Danny Townsend said. "I had thought about it, but this convinced me," Townsend said. Al though the memories of that dreadful day will always remain in the student's hearts they looked to better memories. " I will not let some angry dude ruin my year," senior Alicia Stultz said. Marketing teacher Gary Bannick allowed the students to watch CNN after the September 11 events. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. The events also added to an all ready problematic economical quarter. "It will be hard for seniors to find full time job_s after graduation," Marketing teacher Gary Bannick said. "My senior class had No Ski Trip For Seniors By Amy Brown It has been a tradition for the last 20 years, that seniors had an opportunity to have a senior ski trip. Even though the weather did not help with 80 degree days in January, the seniors were still denied a ski trip. "We even approached the administration about having a senior trip, not just a ski trip, and it never came about.," senior Lindsey Podraza said. "We checked into Worlds of Fun or Adventureland," senior Jamie Perkins added. Some people even told their work that they were planning on a senior trip I I and would be needing to take the day off. " I told my boss that I was going to be taking some days off for our trip, but when I found out that we were not having one I was mad because I had to work," senior Christina Brown said. Others didn't really care if the seniors had a trip or not. "I didn't really care if we had a trip or not, I can't ski anyway. I don't want to go and waste my time," senior Becci Pierson said. " I was really looking forward to going on this trip, the seniors should of held a fundraiser so that we could make enough money so that we could go," senior Amanda Gunzenhauser said. 7o 71te 6 Seniors Dustin D. Townsend Rebecca Tschupp Seung Yong Turner Justin M . Uh l Annie J. Van Vliet Jeffrey L. Vosler Jason M. Watkins Steven W. Watts Michael J. Way Joseph G. Wildrick Aaron M. Williams Benjamin D. Wolfe Kjersta Wright Trevor H. Wurtz Anne M. Young Brad M. Young Nathan R. Featherstone Jarrod D. Gwennap Seniors Seniors Remember By Heather Womochil Throughout high school many different students experienced many different situations. Some of these will be left in their mind as the best memories of their high school career. It is difficult for some to pick just one memory that sticks out as the best. "I have like three hundred, but they all have to do with Tim and his Waldo sweater," senior Ben Wolfe said. "I'll have to agree," senior Heath Chalmers said, "Getting Tim to admit to his fanciness was the best." Usually the best times in high school were had while hanging out with friends, or the even more popular pulling pranks. "I remember when my girlfriend made me smear pie all over Ben's truck because I took all their jokes and would · get so mad I'd cry about it," senior Tim Pictures were one of the many expenses seniors had to pay for. Photo by Crystal Sharp. Thompson said. Although many students have good times while pulling pranks on each other, hanging out on the weekends still proved to be the best times ever had. "All the 'OG's used to hang out at Camelot, we had some crazy times up there," Wolfe said, "The time we had to jump down the bluffs was the craziest though, but it was also the best." "The 'OG' parties were the best," senior Dustin Townsend agrees, "I remember the first one at Matty's, that was a good time." High school memories, whether they were a prank, a party, or just hanging out with friends, for some will be the best times ever had. "I was usually at the receiving end of everything," Thompson said, "But I liked it that way." Senior Tim Thompson is perturbed ns he plays a game in Terry Todd's physics room. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Senior Expenses Add Up By Rebecca Kuehn Senior year, the year every student couldn't wait for. Finally they would be out of high school, but before that happened, their wallets ended up being a little bit lighter. There are the senior pichires, cap and gown, Prom, class ring and announcements. "My biggest senior expenses were my senior pictures and announcements and things for graduation. I knew my senior year was going to be expensive, but it's kind of ridiculous how much some of the things cost," senior Shannon Newman said. Not only did seniors have to save for their last year of high school, they had other expenses also, "I had to sav e money for senior year, and for when I move out after h igh school," senior Alicia Stultz said. With all the expenses that came with graduation it was still worth it. "Even if I spent a lot of money, I think it's still worth it because you only graduate from high school once," senior Sheldon Skovgaard said. {3la44 ?1t (), t t (), " Lite ia 11ot meaau1ted ~'I t~e ~1te t~a Ute a~e d.ut 'I t~e t~at ta~e ~1teat~ ,, mome11ta OU't aUta'f ~ - U11,HfJfM_I( Seniors Senior Tammy Hemple stands on stage at the Tommy's ready to hand out awards. Photo by Kristi;n Yearington. Sophomore Cole Warrior sizzles Like bacon on the drama room floor. Photo by Kristi;n Yearington . Thespian President Tammy Hemple shakes hands with a newly inducted Thespian member. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Student Life Orama Teacher Wendy De Vore introduces tlie new Thespian officers at the Tommy awards. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Orama teacher Wendy OeVore hands out Thespian pins to the new Thespians. Photo by Kristyn Yearingto11. Thespians Induct Initiates Tommy's AwardeCJ To Many Students By Kristyn Yearington Making a fool of oneself in front of their friends and complete strangers and loving every minute of it, is what Thespian Inductions were all about. Thespian Inductions were a long awaited right of passage for many hopeful new Thespians. Inductions consisted of two parts, the informal inductions which happened Gates said. While the Tommy's are much more formal, it isn't by any means a stand on ceremony occasion. The Tommy's are Tee Jay's take on of the Tony Awards, formal attire is worn and awards are presented. Before the inductees are made into Thespians, the present Thespians explain during the day, and the Tommy Awards, or formal inductions, which took place that evening. "Informal inductions are traditionally just a fun way to cure shyness and stage fright," said junior Rachel "Informal inductions are traditionally just a fun way to cure shyness." -junior Rachel Donahoo what being a Thespian means and where the term comes from. Then the new officers for next year are presented. "I'm really excited about being president. Next year Donahoo. During informal inductions the inductees are given signs with their names on them, and when someone says their name they must perform a little skit given to them by the eligible inductors. "I had to say, the duck flies at midnight and lands on the golden pond, caw ... caw," sophomore Craig it's going to be great," junior Nicole Wright said. For the graduating seniors these Tommy's were their last. "This is my last official act as Thespian president," senior Tammy Hemple said during her introduction. "It's not going to be the same without the seniors they were the backbone of the organization, "jwuor Holly Fritze said. Fresl1111nn Heather Lentz pe1jor111s a song from the "Wizard of Oz" when her 11n111e is said. Photo by Keith Pebfey. Freshmen Dnniel/e Cherecwich, Amy Keegnn nnd Knthy Holt pe1forn1 tl1eir skits for Thespinn inductions. Photo by Kristyn Yenrington. 'Tm really excited about being Thespian president." ;unzor Nicole Wright Thespians Senior Ashlei; Bigner and her date enjoy a moment off the dance floor. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Senior Amy Burgess and sophomore Nick Oden enjoy a slow dance, one of many through the night. Photo by Keith PebleiJ. Senior Eric Nevins and his date slow dance for the Last time on the dance floor. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Student Life Senior Anthony Collins and the crowd had fun dancing to one of many up beat songs played throughout the night. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Juniors Carly Konecny and Kelsey Kermoade jokingly find dance partners du ring the court song. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Prepan ng For Prom By Sarah Mc Vey A long awaited day for many juniors and seniors meant hours of getting ready. From nails to hair to makeup girls spent more time getting ready for the dance than guys. "It took almost two hours for the lady to do my hair because I have so much," junior Sarah Schnider said. "I got my hair put in corn rolls! It hurt a lot, but it was pretty normal at Anthonys but C.J. went all out for dinner," senior Jenny Basch said. Most girls spent months trying to find the perfect dress for Prom. They only wore the dress for about six hours. Right after the dance they changed into their jeans and shirt to do a little bowling. "Post Prom was the best, because we got to bowl looked really awesome," senior David Brown said. The average Prom attendee's day started at 10 a.m. and ended after a night full of fl.m, dancing and a lot "We went out for breakfast at 6 a.m. and all of us were craving sleep," -junior Austin Hausner and there was free pizza and pop," senior Anthony Collins said. "Prom w as OK, but Post Prom was even better. of bowling. " It was a long day, it started early and ended way late, but it was worth it," senior Amy Burgess said. Dinner for some ended up being pretty expensive. " I had a delicious $40 lobster at Anthonys. It was worth it for the occasion," junior C.J. Carlson said. Some had other meals that weren't as expensive. "My dinner At Post Prom you get to wear your normal clothes. Which was so much b etter than wearing a dress," junior Jill Hendricks said. Some students didn't stop from there. They went out to breakfast or to a frien ds house to hang out a little longer. "We went out for breakfast at 6 a.m. and all of us were craving sleep," junior Austin Hausner said. The court members gather for a photo after the roynlty is announced. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Senior Jenn Schuster heads to the food table during Prom. Photo· by Donnie Knickerbocker. "CJ. went all out for his meal, spending $40 on his lobster!" -freshman Lindsey Beranek Students sit at tables and await the announcement of the Prom royalty. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Seniors Jennifer Rychly and Ashley Cunningham show off some of their dance moves as they dance the night away. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Court members await the announcement of the Prom royalty. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Student Life Senior Lindsey Podraza receives her flower after being crowned Prom queen . Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Row 0 11 e: Elislin Bln11c/1nrd, Ry1111 Garrison, Kelsey Kt•rmonrlt•, Con·y /Uulkt•, Bra11do11 McDn11ie/, U11rlst•y Podraza. Tyler Lil/(/slrom , Snm/1 l3.1;£·rs, Dn1111y Tow11s1•11rl, Jill wrld , /11 sti11 Ult/ , /e1111ifi:r Ryc/Jl y. Top Row: Tam St1•ve11 s, Chris Story, ~nr y Ko1wc11 _11, ~m Grifllh, Mark Flnltnrty. /n111 it• Perkins, Kris/11 Bnrlho/omcw, Dnvul Browu, fmwy !{mm, Thomas l-l1•11 sky, A11rlr1•n Crn11e. Photo by Oo//llll' K11 ickt•rl10ckt•r. Last Yea At ~arrah's Prom Proves ~o Be Almost Paradise Prom was a night to remember, full of pictures, expensive dresses, h1xes and dinner. Most importantly Prom night was full of memories. "Prom is really special because you only have two your whole life, some only have one," senior Sarah Byers said. Prom was held at the newly renamed casino Harrah's on May 11 from 8-11 p.m. A variety of tuxes and dresses could be seen at Prom. The right fashion statement was "It was really neat, I loved it!" "Ever since I was a freshman I have wanted a huge fairy godmother poofy dress," senior Andrea Crane said, "So I had to get one my senior year. The problem was that everyone had them this year." This was the last year for Prom to be held at Harrah's. "They just didn't feel that they were the right environment for Prom," junior class sponsor Deb Goodman said. the concern for many students when picking out their tuxes and dresses. "I had a white tux to match Carly's dress, we looked pretty cool," junior Aaron McFarland said. "Prom is very special because you only have two in your whole "I think that it is really dumb, it's not fair to the seniors," junior Tara Stev ens said, "Your senior Prom is supposed to be the best, now our junior Prom will be better than or senior Prom is going l ih II l_;e. "Me and Anthony had the best tuxes, mine was baby -senior Sarah Byers blue, and his was red," senior Mark Flaharty said, "We were the best looking guys there!" Many guys had unusual tuxes, but for the girls getting one's dress made or the 'poofy' dresses were the trends. "I had to get a white dress made to match Anthony's red tux," junior Anjel Garcia said, to be." The Prom royalty were seniors Brandon McDaniel and Lindsey Podraza as king and queen, and juniors Corey Radke and Kelsey Kermoade as prince and princess. McDaniel and Podraza were the previous year's p rince and princess. "I thought it was pretty cool , I didn't expect it because I got prince last year," McDaniel said. Ju11ior Megan Flowers and graduate Justin Cooley dance to one of the many slow so11gs played during the night. Photo by D(lnnie Knickerbocker. Prom prince Corey Radke turns to show off his new crown. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. "I hope we find a good place for next year's Prom because it would be unfair for us not to have a great senior Prom." - Junior Emily Be Virt Prom Senior Brandon McDaniel gets ready to bowl. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Senior Tyler Lindstrom takes time out of having fun . Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. junior Aaron McFarland takes a break from bowling, to talk to friends. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Student Life Assistant Principal John Neal, Principal Warren Weber and Assistant Principal Judy O'Brien had a good time at Post Prom .. Photo by Donn ie Knickerbocker. Senior Brian Park shows off his cool balloon hat at Post Prom. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. St r Spangleef Night Post P om Fun Music, bowling, pool and of course free food and drinks. These were the many things that were available to students at Post Prom. Tickets sold for $6 a single and $10 a couple. Post Prom was held from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. after Prom. An addition to Post Prom was the cash cube sponsored by the Booster Club. Students were put into the cube and had to catch at least five everything instead of having to stop and watch a show," senior Dave Brown said. Their were a variety of prizes offered for the students through drawings. "I won a DVD player! I liked the door prizes, it is a good idea," senior Anne Young said. "I was shocked when they called out my name I thought they were just joking!" Young said. Senior Amy Burgess won a 600 pieces of paper with numbers on them and then pick a prize from a bag. . "Post Prom was more fun than Prom, mainly because the music was mostly alternative and you can't dance to that!" senior Stephanie Fichter said, "But at "I won a DVD player!" ,..,senior Anne Young minute phone card. " I was excited when I won that, I'm going to take it with me to Florida so I can call back home and talk for a while." "The night went so fast, it was like we weren't even their for an hour and it was already 4 a.m." senior Post Prom they played a lot Becci Pierson said, "I had a lot of good music and had a funny DJ." Another addition to Post Prom was the strolling magician. The magician replaced the hypnotist from the previous years. "The magician was way better than the hypnotist last year because you could still bowl and of fun bowling and just hanging out. " "It was my first time going to Prom and Post Prom. I thought the whole night was fun," junior Sara Brown said, "The group that I went with bowled, it was the most fun I ever had. I can't wait for next year!" Senior Mike Waite and junior 1 ico/e Bridge watch a magic trick. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. Seniors Jennifer Rychly nnd Ashley Cunnighnm tnke a brenk from bowiing. Photo by Donnie Knickerbocker. "Post Prom was really fun, I had a good time," junior Sara Brown Post Prom '1 The senior class sponsors Nancy Hale and Joyce Schaefer put cords on the upper 10 percent of the senior class. Photo by Crystal Sharp. President Ben Wolfe speaks at the beginning of the assembly to welcome evenJone. Photo by Crystal Sharp. Senior class President Ben Wolfe and Vice President Andrea Crane present Principal Warren Weber and the senior class sponsors with gifts. Photo by Crystal Sharp. Senior Adam Fritz receives one of his many scholarships from Principal Warren Weber. Photo by Crystal Sharp. The graduating class of 2002 enter the New Fieldhouse. Photo by Crystal Sharp. Senions Receive Honors Senior onor Day Leads To Marry Opportunities By Lindsey Podraza Receiving many scholarships to help pay for college was very exciting on one special day, Senior Honor Day. Many students received any where from $250 to $50,000 scholarships. "I had received a $4,000 scholarship to USD where I really wanted to attend and such as honor roll students, Quill and Scroll, All Conference academic awards and All Conference athletic awards. "I only had one scholarship and that was from the Marines and I was excited because everything helps," senior Dan Kessler said. now I really can. I'm so excited!!" senior Heidi Kimball said. There were a variety of scholarships that were awarded on that day. For instance the U.S. Marines gave two scholarships one to 11 I was pretty surprised that I got chosen. I never realized the school watched for that but it made me feel great. 11 ~senior Mandy Standley Achievement awards, such as the most improved student were handed out. They went to seniors Mandy Standley and Aaron Rindone. " I was pretty surprised that I got chosen. I never realized senior Dan Townsend and the other to senior Dan Kessler. Two students received Peter Kiewit scholarships. Senior Dan Smith received an all expense paid four year education and senior Matt Reeves received $25,000. There were also various awards given out the school watched for that but it made me feel great," Standley said. The assembly ended with bringing two seniors up and their parents and having all of the teachers who had ever had them in their classroom circle around them. The two students were seniors Mark Flaharty and Rebecca Vennatta. Senior Dan Townsend and Dan Kessler receive scholarsh ips for joining the Marines. Photo by Crystal Sharp . Senior Krista Bartholomew hugs journalis11 1 teacher Deb Goodman. njter receiving her awards. Photo by Crystal Sharp. "I was very happy to get some scholarships it will help me when I go to college." -senzor Dan Smith Senior Honor Day The senior class stands and watches as the rest of the graduates walk in. Photo by Cn;stal Sharp. Graduates walked off stage hand and hand after receiving their diplomas. Photo by Crystal Sharp. Concert choir members sing as a part of the commencement ceremony. Photo by Crystal Sharp. Graduates and junior escorts wait to be seated. Photo by Crystal Sharp. Students practice walking on their last day of scl1ool. Photo by Crystal Sharp. Seniors days of high school classes and homework were finally over. After 12 years of struggles and staying up late to finish assignments they finally received something very small in size, but huge in meaning, their diploma. Commencement was held on May 28 at Iowa Western Community College. The Salutatorian was Andrea Crane and the three Valedictorian were Jamie arrogantly announced they were leaving high school, now they are all crying and don't want to leave their friends and teachers. "It didn't hit me that I was graduating until we were in our gowns and getting ready to walk in, senior Stephanie Fichter said. With all the excitement ,graduation ended in a cloud of silly string and a flood of emotions. The seniors also threw their ha ts w hen presented to the crowd, a first Perkins, Calvin Shadden and Ben Wolfe. The Senior Class Sponsors were Joyce Schaefer and Nancy Hale. "It didn't hit me until in about three years. Another first for the graduating class was the number that graduated. This was the first year in two years the senior class was over 200. we were zn our " . Not only did 203 students leave Tee Jay, but also Principal Warren Weber. gowns. ~senzor Stephanie Fichter After eight years of being Principal at Thomas Jefferson, he retired . He along with the graduating seniors wore the traditional cap and gown. His eight years ended with a standing ovation during graduation. During senior class president and valedictorian Ben Wolfe's speech he mentioned how time and time again seniors said. "We just barely made it, a lot of kids dropped out the last two weeks of school," Wolfe "I was so nervous to give my speech and I even started crying in the middle of it," senior Andrea Crane said, "I thought everyone did a great job with their speeches and I was really proud to be apart of such a great graduating class." Senior class president and valedictorian Ben Wolfe gets robed as part of the graduation tradition. Photo by Crystal Sharp. Students get bored during graduation practice as they start to fa ll cu;/eep. Photo By Crystal Sharp. "I can't believe that I began to cry during my speech. " senwr Andrea Crane Graduation Becky Anderson Angela Ankenbauer Gary Bannick Cindy Beckman Chuck Black Jean Blue Mike Bond KeUy Boyle Mark Brown Lizzy Bush Wanda Busse Dale Cerny Delores Christensen David Clark Charles Crouse Linda Davis Anne Deal Wendy De Vore John Devries Doug Donaldson Linda Francis Sports was the top choice among students of one thing to be cutfrom the budget. Photo by Crystal Shar12,. Faculty cKfL I Cl1/ you could cut one thing from the 1) Sports 2) Journalism 3) Leadership 4) Fine Arts 5) Academics New English teacher Tinn Kneisel lectures during one of her rna ny English classes. Photo by Mi chelle Paulson. Staff Adds Teachers Story By Ashley Elliott Throughout the year Tee Jay got a lot of new teachers. Thirteen new teachers to be exact. Many of the 13 were special education teachers. "I don't like it when new teachers come in because then I have to get used to the way they grade and teach and things like that," sophomore Tiffany Darling said. Carmen Kinsley took the place of last year's freshman science teacher. She was a science teacher at Woodrow Wilson Junior High School. "Tee Jay is larger and has more kids than Wilson," Ms. Kinsley said. "I like it when new teachers come in because it gives me someone new to talk to and get to know. I always miss talking to the other teachers that were here," jwuor Nick Kocol said. Bonnie Hayes works in the Counseling Center and thls was her first time ever working in a public school. "I enjoy the teachers and kids," Mrs. Hayes said. "I like meeting the new teachers, but it can get confusing sometimes because they have totally new rules and stuff," sophomore Ashley Raymer said. Ms. Kinsley and Mrs. Hayes both enjoy being at the school. "It reminds me of m y high school, but no air conditioning," Mrs. Hayes said. "I love working with the students and n ow that I came h ere I have met a lot of new teachers," Ms. Kinsley said "I really like it when the teachers I don't like leave," sophomore Khandis Cain said. During the year there were a lot of new teachers ad ded to the staff that many students enjoyed having them. Linda Gardner Patty Gillespie Deb Goodman Jerry Gray Mike Green Jim Grindey Mike Hale ancy Hale Deb Hall Rhonda Hardiman Kristy Harris Laura Hartley Bruce Hatl1away Bonnie Hay Joe Hothersall Al Hudek Kay Hutchison Ida Jessen Lester Kadner New Teachers 17 Barbara Kaiman Dale Kassmeier Camelle Kinney John Kinsel Carmen Kinsley Donald Knudsen Dan Koch Melissa Lamb Dave Lutz Michele Madden Grant Magnuson Wayne Mains Jill Mcintosh John McKinley Joe McNamara Bud Meade Mark Meyer Doug Muehlig John Neal Christina Nelson Pat Nepple De Ann Nichelson Mike Nuschy Jill Nusser Pat O'Doherty Kellie Oles Rusty Pearce Marla Peterson There was a wide variety of favorite food throughout the student body. Photo by Michelle Paulson. Faculty Top 10 Favorite Foods 1) Pizza 2) French Fries 3) Tacos 4) Steak 5) Chinese 6) Lasagna 7) Chicken Nuggets 8) Spaghetti 9) Nachos 10) Waffles English teacher Angie Ankenbauer did the usual stamping to students agendas. Photo by Keith Pebley. Stamp It Story By Tammi Pruett Last spring the administrators had a meeting about how to communicate with parents more. They decided to buy every teacher a stamp with their initials on it so that they could check the agenda, then teachers stamp it to verify the students were accounted for in class that day. Some teachers didn't like the idea. Others tried to make some fun out of it. As for chemistry teacher Shannon C' de Baca, she had approximately 14 different stamps. One really popular stamp was an Eienstein. Sophomore Nicole Schnackel said, "Mr. Todd has a really neat stamp and I like that he uses something other than his initials because it sets him apart from the others. It makes him an individual." There was one downside to the stamps. Teachers had to take attendance Jerolyn Weese Ed Weniger Lori Williams Nancy Wilson three times. Once on computer, once on paper and then stamping agendas. Although it was crammed into teachers heads they sometimes forgot to stamp, "If you did it every day at the same time, you'd remember, but if you didn't you might have forgotten," biology teacher Bud Meade said. Many parents liked the stamps and some didn't care. Parent Taini Pruett said, "I thought it was a great idea, I check my kids' everyday." As for student opinions sophomore Katie Burgess said, "I don't really like the stamps, because it's a waste of time to take out your agenda and hav e it stamped every hour." Principle Warren Weber had high hopes that using the stamps would help. He said, "It's not full proof but we'll keep trying. 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61 Cool, Jeremy 127 Cooley, Justin 163 87, 109 21 21 43, 22 6, 22, Cooney, Jason 22, 126, 127 Copeland, Brenda 83 Cornelison, Joshua 39, 109, 127 Cornelison, Nathan Corrill, Amanda Corrill, Michael 61, 127 22,57 22 12, 43, Costanzo, Antonia 22 Crane, Andrea44, 45, 51, 57, 58, 90, 91, 94, 95, 121, 129, 142, 162, 166, 181 Crane, Candice 87 Crane, Jeffrey 61, 85, 87, 96 Croghan, Brandon 7 4, 109 Crouse, Charles 170 Crummer, Amanda 81, 109 Crumm er, John 78,81,99 22, 43, Cumming, Carrie 87 Cunningham, Ashley 11, 18, 35, 39, 51, 57, 59, 78, 94, 95, 121, 162, 165 Cunningham, Cassandra 22,87 Cunningham, Ryan 61 Cunningham, Stacy 22, 83, 95, 142 Cupp, Megan 22 'Dancing Dague, Bobby 109 Damewood, Adam Daniels, Adam Daniels, Nicole Danielsen, Ashley Darling, Tiffany 87 : David, Jeffrey 62 Davidson, Steven Davis, Bryan 62 Davis, Jennifer109 Davis, Jessica 85, 87 Davis, Linda 170 22 109 45, 109 22,83 34, 61, 62 Davis, Rebecca 22 Davis, Ryan 3, 391 110 Davis, Sarah 62 Deal, Anne 170 DeLong, Jason 50, 51, 85, 87, 96, 110 DeLong, Jennifer 87, 110 50, 85, DeMare, Stephanie 84, 85, 87 Demmit, Ashley Dennis, Andrew 43, 81, 99, 127 Dennis, Matthew 105, 110 Devoll, Chantel 85 DeVore, Wendy 158, 170 Devries, John 170 DeWolf, Erik 22, 43 De Wolf, Jason 62, 103 11 12, 22, 81, 83, 62, 84, 96, Dib, Ashley 11, 62, 85, 87, 94,95,101,121,142 Dillehay, Micala Dillihay, Kyle 13 Dillon, Coryn 62, 87 62,87 Dillon, Matthew 22 Dingman, Jennifer 62 Dirks, Chad 43, 110 Dofner, Cory 110 Dofner, Dennis Donahoo, Racheal 87, 110 Donaldson, Doug Donner, Michelle Dostal, Jared 131 22 51, 85, 43,170 62 Dostal, Jenna 11, 62, 74, 87, 120, 121 Dow, Megan 22 Drummond, Jacqueline 110 Duncan, Centel Dw1can, Charles Duncan, Toccara 87 62 22 51, 85, Dlli1kelberger, Deidre 8, 110 Dunlap, Kyle 87, 136 Duong, Minh 22 Dye, Kathleen 87, 110 Dygert, Nicole22 'E7(ercise Ebsen, Jeff 22 Edie, Jordan 62 Edmonds, Max Ekstrom, Tara 22, 85 Elland, Tina 22 Elliott, Ashley 62 Ellis, Amanda 110 Ellison, Ashley Erdmann, Danyelle Erickson, Zachary 98, 142 Escritt, Sunny 87 22 110 22 39, 62, Ethen, Christopher 62 Evans, Adam 43, 130 Evans, Brandon 22, 99, 131 Evans, Nathan7, 41, 53, 81, 110 Evens, Christopher Extrum, Tara 87 ~astfoorf Fairbanks, Jacob Faris, Michelle62 Farmer, Courtney Farrell, Amie 110 Farrell, Rachel 110 Fay, Jacob 22, 87 22 22,47 22 Feagley, Eva 62 Featherstone, Nathan 140 141, 156 I Felts, Christopher 88, 140 Ferguson, Jeff 22 Ferrin, Anna 49, 87, 110 Finch, Lindsey 50, 62 Fisher, Amanda 62, 141 Fisher, Mandi 22, 34 Fitzsimmons, Brian 23 Flaharty, Mark 38, 39, 58, 78,79,98,99, 140, 162 Flanery, Jam es 23, 83 Flatt, Andrue 23, 132, 133 Fleming, Justin 62 Flom, Matthew 110 131 I Flowers, Megan 110, 163 Floyd, Gemayel 94,95, 145, 174 Flynn, Erin 141 10, 11, 18, 58, Fox, Eric 39, 62, 133, 142 Francis, Linda 170 Franke, Sean 23 Franklin, April Franklin, Summer 143 Franks, Charmain Frederiksen, Jon Freeman, Kristine Freet, Nicholas 127 34, 143 34, 53, 87 110 23 13, 43, Frieze, Miranda 62 Fritz, Adam 39, 51, 81, 166 Fritze, Holly 32, 751 87, 110 Fuller, Amanda 1 l Gaddy, Michael 105, 127 Gaines, John 110 Gale, Jonathan 23 43, Gall, Kyla 11, 62, 81 Galles, Ashley 8, 91 Gallet, William 23 Gantt, Casey 23 Garber, Jami 62 Garcia, Anjelica 15 41 45, 81, 94, 95, 105, 110 I I Garcia, Anthony 23 47 Garcia, Elizabeth 110 Garcia, Rafael 23, 41, 8l Index Gardner, Ashley 11, 15, Gusman, Shae 24 Hay, Bonnie 171 Huggins, Neil 24, 109 45,62,74 Gusman, Terra 94, 95, Hayes, Natasha 87, 148 Hughes, Karla 25 Gardner, Christina 110 110 Haynes, Brandy 81, 111 Hume, William 111 Gardner, Courtney 23 Gutha, Jeremiah 85,87 Haynes, Kevin 64 Hunt, Abby 24, 85, 87, 95 Gardner, Linda 171 Gutha, Jerry 111 Head, Terry 12,43, 107 Hunt, Blake 64,83,85,87 Garges, Corey 62 Gutha, Rebekah 24, 84, Heath, Andrew 12, 13 Hunter, Shaimon 50, 64, Garrison, Renee 23 85,87 Hedrick, Breaime 51, 87, 85, 87, 101 Garrison, Ryan 43, 99, Gutheil, Joseph 24 93, 111 Huss, Alex 64 110, 131, 162 Gwennap, Jarrod 156 Heider, Douglas 12, 56, Huss, Ashley 24,95 Gartin, Thomas 63 64, 81,83 Hutchinson, Kay 171 Gates, Craig 23,48,51, 142 n otfies Heider, Nicholas 13, 41, I ntramura[s Gates, Megan 63, 81, 105, 51,81,82,83,85,111,122 129 Heistand, Amanda 87, 111 Gehl, Stephanie 45, 81, Hemmingsen, Megan 24, 49, 110 87 Ikeda, Yoshiyuki 37, 74, Geraets, Amanda 110 Hadan, Jesse 63 Hempel, Donald 64 Hale, Mike 171 122, 127 Gill, Justin 23,81 Hale, Nancy 147, 166, 171 Hempel, Tammy 53, 58, Im, Elissa 24,83 Gillespie, Patty 121, 147, 148, 158 Intlekofer, Dustin 148 171 Hall, Courtney 63, 140 Hendricks, Jillian 81, Gillman, LaRue 57,138 Hall, Deb 171 111, 132, 133 Irwin, Kassi 85,87, 148 Hamby, Sarah 63 Irwin, Nicole 112 Gilmore, Jamie 50, 63, Hendricks, Joseph 111 74, 138 Hamiche, Julien 37, Henrikus, Daniel 24,47 Gladden, Amanda 23 105, 122, 138, 148 Henry, Jeremy 12, 43, 64, 74, J a6s Godina, Rose 110 Haimeman, Emily 15, 63, 121, 130, 131, 140 Godsey, Natalie 23, 133 141 Hensley, Thomas 39, 98, Godsey, Sean 110 Haimer, Amber 63, 84, 99, 111, 131, 142, 162 Golden, Brian 24 85, 87, 128, 129 Herrick, David 89 Jackson, Nicholas 81, 83, Golitsina, Katerina Hannon, Justin 24,81 38, 39, Hansen, Ashley 35, 45, Herrley, Christopher 24 87, 105, 112 110, 122, 123 Hewett, Frankie 111, Jager, Dustin 24 Gonzales, Michelle 63 50,63, 101, 128, 129, 138 133 Jager, Nathan 24, 131 Goodman, Deb 167, Hansen, Trever 24 Hiles, Caiti 87, 148 Jahn, Eva 64 171 Hardie, Ryan 41, 51, 58, 78, Hiles, Corey 49,64, 81,96 James, Brian 12, 43,64,127 81,82,83,99, 131, 148 Graeve, Coby 63 Hardiman, Rhonda 171 Hoden, Ryan 13, 43, 81, 111, James, Marcus24 Graham, K'Cee 24 127 James, Matthew 24 Graham, Patricia 110 Hardy, Amanda 111 Hoden, Shawn 24, 107 J anicek, Jennifer 40, 41, Graham, Roxanna 24 Harmon, Roshawndra Hodges, Kent 64 74, 80, 81, 148 Grashorn, Julie 51, 88, 111 Hodtwalker, Bryan 24 Jansen, Lindsey 50, 64, 89, 110 Harris, Andrew 24 Hoferer, Zachary 64 87 Gray, Jerry 86, 171 Harris, Bryce 24, 87, 105 Hoff, Tabitha 24 Jasper, Christina 64 Gray, Julie 87 Harris, Kristy 171 Hoifeldt, Nicole 64 Jastorff, Kyla 11, 81, 112 Gray, Tiffany 11, 50, 87, 110 Harrison, Cassandra 111 Holford, Jessica 24,83 Jastorff, Nate 24, 81, 99 Greco, Regina 24, 34 . Harrison, Kyle 63 Holford, Ryan 13, 83, 127, Jelen, Amber 112 Greco, Ryan 63 Hartley, Laura 171 148 Jens en, Amanda 25 Green, Maryjo 24 Hartog, Ryan 24 Hollenbach, Shane 13, 33, Jensen, Brenna112 Green, Michael 171 Hartzell, Wisthiana 63 43, 58, 64, 127 Jensen, Dayna 11, 45, 64 Greer, Andrew 148 Hatcher, Tabetha 51, 63, Hollenbach, Sh aun 13 Jensen, Jason 25,43 Griffis, Rebecca 63,85 81,83, 121, 129 Holmes, Michelle 111 Jensen, Kent 13,43 Griffith, Dustin 13, 43, Hathaway, Bruce 171 Holt, Jolene 148 Jensen, Whitney 11 63, 110, 162 Hathaway, Katie 51, 63, Holt, Ka thryn 24, 159 Jewe tt, Kourtnee 51, 84, 92 Griffith, Rebbecca 87 Hathaway, Samantha 63 Holt, Sarah 24,87 85, 87, 112 Grindey, Jim 171 Hopkinson, Vitoria 24 Johnson, Anthony 87, 112 Groat, Joseph 43, 133, 148 Hauser, Joshua 63, 104 Horihan, Jessica 148 Johnson, Car 1 43, 64 Guil, Justin 107 Hausner, Austin 40, 41, Hothersall, Claire 111 Johnson, Jessica 64 Gunzenhauser, Amanda 59, 81, 111 Hothersall, Joe 171 Johnson, Marquita 54 53, 78, 87, 148 Hausner, Hannah 24,81 Houvenagle, Kristopher Johnson, Matthew 25 Gunzenhauser, Chad 43, 63, Haven, Kasie 24 43, 81, 87, 105, 127, 148 Johnson, Molly 41, 81, 105, 127 Hawkins, Matthew 50, 51, Hudek, Al 171 112 64,81,88,89 Huff, Jeff 24, 133 Johnston, Kristan 112 ~ Index Jolly, Rebecca 3, 48, 51, 90, 127 L uc!(y 'Brand 91, 150, 174 91, 148 Kimball, Heidi 57, 94, MacFarlane, Timothy 41, 80, Jones, Aaron 112 95, 148, 179, 183 81, 83, 150, 151, 174 Jones, Ashley 112 Kimball, Megan 25, 87, Madden, Michele 172 Jones, Britany 25 95 Lachappell, Jeffrey 131, Madsen, Jennifer 26, 129 Jones, Cena 148 King, Heather 25 150 Magnuson, Grant 172 Jones, Dustin 12, 25, 43, 64, King, Kelly 26,83 Lamb, Melissa 172 Maguire, Alexandria 46, 66 127 King, Kristi 81 Lane, Robert 52,53, 150 Mahoney, Sasha 26, 85, Jones, Jason 64 King, Kristy 26,87 Langford, Micheal 65 87 Jones, Joshua 112 King, Laura 83, 87, 112 Lankster, Archie 150 Mains, Wayne 172 Jones, Victoria 25, 85, 87 King, Rebecca 112 Larsen, Mikala 37, 39, Maldonado, Rebecca 26,129 Jordan, Joshua25, 83 King, William 65 51, 129, 142, 150, 176 Malone, Danielle 113 Jungferman, Amy 112 Kinkel, Corey 43 Larsen, Rochelle 26, 83, Malone, Kara 85, 87, 92, 113 Jungferman, Nicole 64,87 Kinnaman, Gregory 65, 133 133 Maly, Melissa 26 Kinney, Camelle 172 Larson, Amanda 65 Mandery, Becky 66 ~o(-5'liJ Kinsel, J olu1 39, 105, 172 Larson, Lindsey 150 Mandolfo, Jamie 26 Kinsley, Carmen 172 Lasher, Derek 65 Manning,San1antha 66, 138 Kirk, Joshua 65 Lebaugh, Autunm 112 Manz, August 107 Kline, Ashley 26 Lebaugh, Michelle 26 Marley, Kevin 26 Kadner, Lester 171 Knapp, Michelle 65 Lee, Amanda 65, 87 Marr, Jona than 66 Kafka, Nicholas 13, 39, Knauss, Amy 65, 81, 103, Lee, James 88, 112 Martin, Corrin 150 99, 148 105, 129 Lee, Joshua 43, 49, 65, 85, Martin, Corrina 66 Kaiman, Barbara 172 Knauss, Jamie 87, 94, 95, 148 96 Martin, Sarah 15, 66, 101 Kalar, Justin 112 Kneisel, Tina 171 Leininger, Nicholas 43, Martin, Sean 26 Kanned y, Jona than 64 Knickerbocker, Brandon 105, 150 Martinez, Christina 113 Kannedy, Levi 112 55, 81, 107, 112 Lentz, Heather 26, 49, Martinez, Fernando 26, 131 Kassmeier, Dale 172 Knickerbocker, Donald 159 Martinez, Hector 113, Keefer, Michael 50, 64, 5, 16, 17, 30, 54, 81, 90, 91, LeRette, Jeremiah 150 131 81, 83, 105, 131 141, 147, 148 LeRette, Lucas 150 Martinez, Vannessa 26, 87, Keegan, Amy 25, 159 Knudsen, Donald 172 Lesley, Robert 26, 133 105 Keisner, Shelley 112 Koch, Dan 172 Leslie, Cory 26,43, 99, 127 Mass, Kevin 66 Keller, Dawn 112 Kochen, Ma thew 148 Levell, Justin 26 Matheny, Jessica 66 Keller, Gregory 64 Kocol, Nicholas 112 Lindstrom, Kenneth 150 Matheny, Troy 35, 48, 49, 53, Kelly, Alicia 25, 85, 87 Koebel, Eric 112 Lindstrom, Tyler 99, 58, 96,97 Kelly, Sarah 64,87 Konecny, Carly 11, 39, 162, 164 Mathiesen, Ashley 84, 85, Kemmish, William 25 51, 57, 58, 92, 94, 95, 112, 121, Lockard, Barbara 26 87, 150 Kennedy, Angelina 64 140, 160, 162 Lockard, Dustin 43, 65, Mauer, Nikki 11 Kennedy, Brandi 65,83 Koopmeiners, Madison 127 Mawhiney, Elizabeth 39, 51, Kennedy, Joshua 112, 32, 65 Lockert, Eric 43 87, 113, 138, 139 138 Korner, Jennifer 9, 112 Logan, Sarah 65,83 May, Blaine 26 Kennett, Joe 65,83, 127 Kramer, Heather 26 Long, Ryan 66 May, Jessica 65, 113 Kennett, Steven 112 Kramer, Susan 112 Looney, Michael 112 May, Misty 66 Kerby, Logan 65, 87 Krauel, Amanda 26, Lundy, Stephen 113 Mayer, James 150 Kermeen, Kristen 25 128, 129 Lustgraaf, Ryan 113 Mayer, Marie 71, 121 Kermoade, Kelsey 11, 14, Kreps, Michael 112 Lutz, David 129, 172 McBride, Jeff 122 15,45,58,92, 112, 121, 141, Kruger, Stephanie 8, 9, Lutz, Michelle 66 McCabe, Kayla 66 142, 160, 162 11, 148 Lyon, Timothy 66 McCabe, Mallory 26, 100 Kernes, Heather 50, 65, Kruse, Mindy 50, 112 McComb, Eric 39, 105, 113, 83, 101, 121, 129 Kruse, Sean 26,99 Afneg 126, 127 Kessler, Daniel 78, Kucks, Austin 26 Mccombs, Micheal 113 107, 148, 167 Kuehn, Rebecca 112, McConnaughey, James Kessler, Derek 25, 43, 81, 83, 141 113 85, 87, 106, 107 Kugland, Brandt 65 McConnaughey, Sean 66 Keyser, Kay la 25 Kugland, Kiley 7, 150 Mabe, Rosel 87, 113 McConnell, Scott 105, Kidder, Stephanie 112 Kuhl, Jeremy 26, 43 Mace, Je1mifer 66 113 Kielty, Katie 25 Macfarlane, Ted 81, McCord, Nicole 150 Kier, Amanda 41, 51, 148 .. 83, 150, 174 McCormick, Selina 150 Kilbane, Joseph 43, 65, Macfarlane, Thomas 81, McCoy, Brandi 26 Index McCuen, Kenneth 113 McDaniel, Amanda 26 McDaniel, Brandon 13, 43, 58,78, 105,127, 150, 162, 164 McDonald, James 7 4 McEnearney, Danyel 66 McEwin, Nikki 113 McFarland, Aaron 13, 43, 107, 113, 126, 127, 164 McGilvray, Heather 113 McGilvray, Nicole 26, 34 McGinnes, Todd 107 McGlade, Jacob 26, 87, 99, 131 McGregor, Katie Mcintosh, Andrew 106, 107 Mcintosh, Jill 172 Mcintosh, Joshua Mcintosh, Scott 50, 114 26, 133 26,_ 26 13, 47, McKeeman, Jessica 66, 87 McKeeman, Joshua 26, 87 McKern, Nicole 27, 100 McKern, Sarah 114 McKinley, John 172 McMullen, Jonathon 27 McNamara, Joe 172 McQuinn, Heather 66, 140 McVey, Sarah 11, 15, 114, 120, 121 McWilliams, Dicky 27 Meade, Bud 172 Mecseji, Micheal Mendicino, Anthony Mendicino, Michael Mercer, Laura 9, 150 Mericle, Jeffrey Merritt, Sarah 114 Meyer, Kyle 150 Meyer, Mark 172 Meyer, Steven 114 Meyerpeter, Tara Millard, Katie 27 150 66,83 66 114 114 Miller, David 140, 141, 150 Miller, Joanna 87, 114 Minor, Christina 27 Minor, Shea 66, 107, 131 Mohr, Joshua 53, 110, 150 Monahan, Kristina 27 Monahan, Matthew 114 Monahan, Mindy 27 Monahan, Sara 27 Moore, Matthew 27 Moore, Sarah 83, 114 Moosmeier, Sara 27, 41, 44,81, 83, 85, 87 ' ~2 Index Moraine, Bryan 114, 127 Moreland, Ashley Moreno, N alleli Morrison, Jennifer 44 Morrison, Krista 114, 143 Mowery, Brittany Mowery, Steven 114 39, 87, 66,87 27 11, 27, 11, 66, 141 107, Muehlig, Doug 39, 172 Mueller, Ashley 66, 87 Mueller, Maria 129 Mullens, Alexandra 27, 85 Muller, Maria 45, 87, 123, 150 Mutchler, Timothy Myers, Benjamin Myers, Lindsey 84,85,87 66 50,66 15, 66, Myers, Raymond 114 Myre, Tricia 50, 51, 66, 87, 138 N agunst, Gregory N agunst, Rachel 101, 114 Naylor, Matthew 114 81, 152 41, 13, 43, Neal, John 172 46, 105, 164, Neaman, Jessica 114 Needham, Stephanie 27 Neiderhiser, Tiffany 87, 114 Neill, Rachel 51, 56, 57, 85, 87, 92, 114 Nelson, Christina 121, 172 Nelson, Freadom 87 Nepple, Pat 39, 100, 172 Nesbitt, Jeridan 114 Neu, Michaela67, 81, 101 Neville, Michael 27, 43, 99, 127, 142 Nevins, Aaron43, 67, 82, 83, 131 Nevins, Eric 152, 160 Newberry, Sara 114 Newman, Shannon 91, 152 Ng, Lawrence 114 Nichelson, De 172 Nicholas, Jodi 152 Nichols, Krystal 67 Nichols, Kyle 43, 67 Nielsen, Jennifer 27 Norem, Vanessa 28 Norman, Christopher 114 Norton, Terra 28 Nugent, Mark 55, 149, 152 Nurton, Adam51, 105, 152, 178 Nurton, Matthew 28, 105, 107 Nuschy, Michael 172 Nusser, Jill 105, 172 0 M 'J{av9 O'Brien, Judy 164 O'Brien, Rebecca 28 O'Doherty, Pat 172 O'Hara, Shandy 28 O'Neil, James 114 O'Neil, Jason 43, 114 Oden, Nicholas 67, 160 Oden, Sean 43 Ohle, Cassie 87 Oles, Kellie 172 Olmstead, Angela 67 Olmstead, Charlene 11, 141, 152 Olsen, Mary 91 Olsen, Sarah 87, 142, 152 Olson, Denise 11, 50, 67 Orellana, Raul 67, 107 Ossman, Benjamin 152 Ostrus, Amy 28, 81 Ostrus, Jason 43, 67 Oswald, Elizabeth 28, 100, 129 Ottesen, Sara 87, 114 Ownby, Karlee 67 Pa[mPUot Page,Sarah 28,32 Paladino, Chastity 67 Palen, Jacob 114 Palmer, Chad 67, 103 Parish, Jeri 28 Parish, Lisa 87, 114 Park, Brian 16, 39, 51, 61, 140, 152, 165 Parker, Joshua 28 Parrack, Andrew 67, 75, 85,87 Parrott, Matthew Pattman, Brandy 140, 141 Paulsen, Michelle 105, 133 28 32, 67, 67, Paulsen, Rebecca 114 Pauly, Raeshell 28 Pearce, Rusty 172 Pearson, Rebecca 87, 152 Pebley, Keith 67, 81 Pech, Zackery 67 Peck, Justin 12, 28, 43, 107 Peck, William 67, 87 Pederson, Alexander 114 Pender, Megan 28, 95 Perkins, Jamie 15, 45, 58, 59, 77, 78, 100, 101, 118, 119, 152, 162 Peters, Kendra 58, 67, 94, 95 Petersen, Bryan 87, 114 Petersen, Jamie 87, 114 Peterson, Korey 67 Peterson, Marla 45, 172 Pettit, Jennifer 28, 95, 142 Phillips, Amanda 87, 152 Pickard, Monica 114, 141 Pieper, Mark 13, 39, 114, 127 Pierce, Jack 28, 43, 107 Pierson, Brandy 28, 100 Pierson, Nicole 152 Pike, Amber 28 Pitcher, Donnie Pitt, Jessica 68 Pitt, Wyatt 28 Plambeck, Andrew Plambeck, Kristen Poast, Stephanie 101 28 114 152 11, 68, Podraza, Lindsey 58, 78, 91,92,93, 152, 162, 183 Pogemiller, Garry 149, 173 Pogge, Adam 152 Pogge, Melissa 152 Polchow, Adam Porter, Adam 39, 152 Price, Kristen 68 Prosolow, Victor Prudhome, Alicia Pruett, Joshua 68 Pruett, Mark 131 Pruett, Tammatha Przyborowski, Dori t 101, 115, 123, 129 Pummel, Andrea 14, 15, 105 115 32 68 7, 45, 115 Purcell, Rebecca 173 Putnam, Tracy 28 Quicke, Michaela 68 ~t Radke, Corey 43, 58, 83, 115, 127, 162, 163 Radke, Natasha 32, 68, 129 Raim, Janay 11, 45, 51, 103, 115, 121, 142, 162 Raus, Neil 28 Rayborn, Aaron Raymer, Ashley Ream, Austin 152 Ream, Dustin 43, 152 115 68,87 Redden, Jennifer 28 Redmond, Brandy 115 Reelfs, Cindy 28, 44 Reeves, Matthew 85,87,88,89, 152 Reichart, Jason 68,81,82,83, 127 Reiff, Nancy 173 Reiss, Anthony Remmen, Carrie Renshaw, Shawn 105, 127, 142 17, 51, 12, 50, 28 68 43, 68, Reynolds, Randall 13, 152 Rhyne, Tanisha 68 Rice, Justina 68, 85, 87 Rich, Jason 13, 115 Richards, Kristine 101 Richards, Randy 68 Richardson, Heather 68 Richardson, Kristine 68, 121 Rider, Loren 28, 43 Rider, Matthew 43, 68 Ridout, VVade 43, 152 Rief, Lucus 115 Rieper, Justin 43, 75, 115 Riesland, Nicholas 68 Rindone, Aaron 13, 103, 152 Ring, Amy 95 11, 68, 83, 94, Rivera, Daniel 154 Roberts, Jonathan 28 Roberts, Kasey 51, 115, 138, 139 Robey, Travis 115 Rabine, Leann 87, 115 Robinson, Mathew 28 Robinson, Nicole 87 Rock, Bill 43 Rock, Christopher 43, 50, 68, 131 Rock, Trisha 28 Rockwell, Angela Rockwell, Julie 133, 154 Rockwell, Vicky Rocz, Tyler 28 Rodriquez, Albert 154 51, 74, 173 12, 43, 68, 127 Roe, Mark Roe, Stacy 154 28,82,83 43, 51, 81, 102, Romesburg, Samantha 11, 103 Ronk, Jennifer 45, 68, 85, 101, 129 Ronk, Joshua 33, 39, 99, 154 Rooney, David 48, 68, 107 Rose, Ashlie 11, 68, 87 Rosenthal, Paula 173 Roush, Thomas 85, 87 Roye1~ Mark 11 Ruckland, Kevin 173 Ruckman, Charlie 28 Rueschenberg, Kassandra 50, 68 Russell, James 68 Rutz, Michelle 28, 51, 85, 87 Rychly, Jennifer 11, 18, 51, 58, 59, 78, 94, 95, 140, 142, 153, 154, 162, 165, 174 si(ver Jeans Saathoff, Maureen 50, 68, 85,87 Sales, Tyler 28, 43, 99 Saunders, Monica 68 Sawyer, Adam28 Schaefer, Joyce 166, 173 Schamp, Shena 154 Schanuth, Jeffrey 29 Schard, Mitchell 115 Schellhardt, James 69 Schettler, Taryn 41, 115 Schilousky, Joshua 43, 69 Schmeckpeper, Lacey 69, 87 Schmitt, Danielle 29 Schmitt, Jerrica 29 Schmitt, Nicholas 29 Schnackel, Eric Schnackel, Nicole Schneider, Christina Schneider, Jessica Schnider, Logan 99 Schnider, Sarah 91, 105, 115 Schomer, Jennifer 51, 80, 81, 116 Schreiber, Nickolas Schroder, Amanda Schroeder, Sarah 141 154 69, 140 115 69 29, 48, 11, 90, 40, 41, 69 81 69, 87, Schulz, Lynn 41, 50, 69, 81, 101 Schupp, Melissa 116 Schuster, Jena 141, 154, 161 Schwartz, David 154, 173 Schwille, Simone Scislowicz, Amber Scislowicz, Crystal Scott, Andrew 116 Scott, Kelly 173 Scott, Sara 69 45, 123 69 116 Sellers, David 41, 69, 81 Semler, Sharon 173 Sevey, Andrew 29 Shadden, Calvin 85, 87, 154 Shadden, Jill 58, 94, 95, 121, 145, 162 Shaffer, Kevin 69 Shamblen, Aaron 29 Sharp, Crystal 18, 19, 26, 29, 46, 47, 103, 116 Showers, Jane 173 Siefken, Katie 69, 87 Siford, Daniel 154 Sillik, Dale 13 Sime, Jerry 29 Sinclair, Megan Skipton, Kristina 133 154 101, Skovgaard, Abbie 29, 100, 129 Skovgaard, Sheldon 39, 105, 138, 154 Skow, Aaron 131 Skudler, Chelsea 41, 116 Skudler, Heather 29, 59 Slayman, Christopher 69 Smart, Stephanie 69, 81, 87 Smelser, Dustin 29 Smiley, Bob 173 Smith, Adam 29 Smith, Alan 50, 105, 116 Smith, Daniel 154, 167 Smith, Jacob 6, 29, 33, 99, 131, 142 Smith, James 12, 29, 43, 58, 99,127 Smith, Jan 173 Smith, Jason 69 Smith, John 29 Smith, Jordan 29 Smith, Mindy 69 Smith, Miriam 138, 173 Smith, Ryan 13 Smith, Stephanie 29, 44, 142 Smith, Vladimar 29 Smith, Zachary 29 Snethen, Jeffery 43, 116, 127 Snethen, Jeremy 56, 69, 121 Snyder, Dana 116 Snyder, Joyce 173 Sonder, Jennifer 154 Sorenson, Gene 29 Sorenson, Justin 54, 55 Sparr, Scott 69, 73, 140 Sparr, Stephen 69 Spidell, Maggie 30, 44, 100 Standley, Mandy 154 Stang, Kathy 154 Stansberry, Anthony 116 Stark, Christopher 116 Starkey, Daniel 30 Steskal, Laura 70 Stevens, Amy 30, 95, 142 Stevens, Tara 45, 58, 94, 95, 116, 129, 142, 162 Stew art, Pammie 30 Steyer, Amy 30 Stiehl, Jamie 116 Stockton, Shaun 30, 43, 107 Stokes, Melissa Stone, Christopher Story, Christopher 116, 131, 162 Stotts, Joshua 116 70, 139 30 99, Stotts, Lindsey 30, 95 Stowell, Joshua 70, 85, 87 Strong, Amanda Struck, Bradley Struck, Chad 30 Strutzenberg, Dan 173 Stubbs, Pamela 11, 70 70 23, 43, 116 Index Stultz, Alicia 87, 154 Sulley, Amanda 30 Sulley, Amber 30 Sulley, Tyler 70 Sullivan, Joshua Sullivan, Shanna 154 Summer, Chad 127 Summer, Destyni Swanson, Justin Sweeney Jr., Robert Swesey, Mary 173 43,70 105, 13, 43, 70,141 70 70 Swolley, Keith 116 Synacek, Ashley 30 Tammy :J{ilfiger Tabler, Corey 30 Tackert, Shawn 43 Tamayo, Brian85, 87, 116, 138, 139 Tamayo, Megan 30 Taylor, Ashley 30, 70 Taylor, Karen 81, 149, 154 Taylor, Patrick 30 Taylor, Troy 30, 99, 142 Teague, Melissa 87, 116 Tech, Kathy 173 Tedesco, Tyler 104, 116 Thach, Sary 43,70, 105 Thamgan, Leila 116 Tharnish, Jordan 30, 81, 85,87 Thayer, Sarah 70, 87 Tholen, Arny 30, 44, 81 Thomas, Angela 30, 51, 85,87 Thomas, Cory 30, 43, 127 Thomas, Derick 70 Thornas,Jarnie116 Thomas, Melissa Thomas, Morgan Thomas, Whitney 81, 92, 116 154 30, 143 11, 41, Thompson, Kristoffer 51, 154 Thompson, Pat 129 Thompson, Timothy 51, 154, 157 Thompson, Tracy 116, 129 39, 56, Tilford, Heather 70 Tilley, Shelli 67, 138 Tillman, Jennifer 116 Tippery, Robert 91, 103 Titus, Nicki 116 Todd, Terry 157, 173 Index Toman, Jesse 39, 116, 127 Tornpkins,Brandon 70 Townsend, Beth-Ann 116 Townsend, Daniel 43, 58, 78, 106, 107, 154, 162, 167 Townsend, Derek 12, 30, 43,99, 131 Townsend, Dustin 13, 38, 39,51,99, 130, 131, 142, 156, 177 Tracy, Todd 41, 81, 116 Tschupp, Felicia 70, 87 Tschupp, Rebecca 156 Turnbeaugh, Jon 30, 85, 87 - Turner, Anthony 30 Turner, Seung Yong 51, 131, 151, 156 Tuttle, Amanda 51, 56, 85, 87, 103, 116 Tuttle, Kristy 30, 83, 87 Unicorns Uhl, Justin 43, 58, 78, 142, 156, 162, 177 Underwood, Christina 30,81 '"Vacations Valeika, Nicole 81 30, 44, Valintine, Megan 87 Vallinch, Kara 10, 11, 45, 70, 101 Vanatta, Rebecca 51 Vandenberg, Al 173 Vander Meulen, Andrew 30 Vanderpool, David Vanderpool, Jeff Vanderpool, William VanFosson, Jessica Vannatta, Bradley Vannatta, Rebecca Van Vliet, Annie Verrnule, Jayson 116 Vietzen, Joshua Villarreal, Ashley 105, 138 70 30 85 14, 15 116 88 156 85, 87, 116 15, 70, Villont, Cody 43, 70, 81 Vititoe, Nick 13 Volentine, Josiah 39, 105, 116, 127 Vosler, Jeffrey 156 Vosler, Kevin 70 Wachter, Jack 13 Wachter, Jake 12 Wagner, Steven 70 Wagner, Thomas 30 Waite, Michael 143, 165 Walck, Sarah 15, 45, 70, 101 Walker, Chrystal 51, 87 Walker, Rachel 70 Walker, Thomas 6, 30 Walling, Matthew 116 Warrior, Cole 48, 70, 85, 87, 158 Watkins, Jason 156 Watkins, Justin 30 Watson, Chanteil 30 Watts, Steven 43, 58, 78, 99, 127, 156 Watts, Torn 43 Way, Michael 156 Weare, Nicholas Weaver, Crystal Weaver, Samuel 70, 127 Weaver, Tiffany 87 30 31 12, 43, 70, 85, Weber, Warren89, 164, 166, 173 Webster, Kyle 13, 42, 43, 105, 117, 127 Weese, Benjamin 87 31, 85, Weese, Jerolyn 173 Weesne~Jacob 117 Weesner, Jeremy 13, 102, 103 Weihs, Jason 71 Weniger, Ed 173 West, Kaci 31 Weston, Paula 31 Weston, Wilber 31 Whaley, Ronnica 15 White, Felicia 31 White, Jason 43 White, Joshua 56, 80, 81, 83, 88, 89, 117 Wilder, Ramone 71, 85, 87, 115 Wildrick, Christopher 71 Wildrick, Joseph 156 Williams, Aaron 131, 156 Williams, Brandi 87, 117 Williams, Justin 13 Williams, Lavisha 71 Williams, Lori 129, 173 Wilson, Douglas 43, 71 Wilson, Marlene 31, 85, 87 Wilson, Nancy173 Wilson, Nicole 50, 117, 129 Wilson, Nikki 31, 44, 100 Wilson, Patricia 71, 87 Wilson, Patrick 71 Wilson, Paul 31 Wilson, Richard Wilson, Whittney 85, 129 Wink, Lisa 71 117 50, 71, Winn, Marivel 45, 50, 87, 101, 117, 121 Wise, Crystal 31 Wise, Jeremy 117 Wiser, Daniel 71 Wittwer, Skyler Witzke, Justyn Wolfe, Benjamin 156, 166, 179, 185 117 13, 117 51, 77, Womochil, Heather 94, 95, 117, 140 Wood, Kimberly 117 Woundedshield, Gina 71 Wright, Kjersta 41, 51, 81, 85, 87, 156 Wright, Melia 50, 71 Wright, Nicole 83, 86, 117, 159 Wright, Shante 31 Wright, Tylnn 117 Wurtz, Shanon 71 Wurtz, Trevor 105, 156 Wyland, Joseph 71 ry:((ow Jacf;gts Yearington, Kristyn 48, 117 Yonkie, Scott 87 Young, Amanda 31 Young, Anne 85, 87, 103, 125, 156 Young, Brad 52, 53, 103, 133, 142, 156 Young, Brandie 117, 121 Z zzzzz's Zarek, Shawn 11, 71 Zika, Sara · 11, 41, 51, 81, 87, 117 Late Senior Photo Chad Summer Index • in eeeeee My Favorites: Index Cost Of: Any ay . You Look At It ... · J c1osing Division Always rlhe Same The year came to an end and students took a look back at the year behind them . They reminisced about the many projects, exa stress and the fun they had. The final good-byes ere made by the graduating class of 20Q2. Tl¢ memories of Sept, 11 lived on in their minds, as pmrt of hi~tory that will never be forgotten. The building celebrated eighty years of being in existence. Although many changes have been made over the past 80 year$ the school's goals have remained · the same ... educating young minds. The year saw the last teaching days for math teacher Charlie, CfdUse, art teacher foe McNamara, social studies teacher Bob Smiley and Principal Warren Weber. They all retired at the end of the year. The memories of 2002 will be etched in students and faculty minds forever, anyway you look at it. I Principal Warren Weber, Assistant Principals John Neal and Judy O'Brien meet for the last time at school. Mr. Weber retired and Ms. O'Brien and Mr. Neal moved to other schools. Photo by Kristyn Yearington. Seniors Dustin Townsend and Mark Flaharty showed their support on the field for the Powder Puff game held before one of the football gmnes. Photo courtesy of Andrea Crane. Closing Division All the deadlines and last minute changes, everything that no one sees. The hard work that all the yearbook staff goes through. I want to thank Ms. Goodman for being the best teacher through my four years of high school. You've taught others and myself so much and there's not enough ways to thank you. You're here constantly helping and teaching. This is your last year advising and you've made it a memorable one. Even when we stretched the book to a maximum spending, it'll be worth every penny. You're the best and thank you for being here. I want to thank all the editors of the The 4th hour yearbook staff joins for a final group photo. Photo by Deb Goodman. The 6th hour gets together for a final group photo. Photo by Deb Goodman. sections, Jena Schuster, Sarah McVey, Brad Young, Heather Womochil, Emily Hanneman, Charlene Olmstead, Kristyn Yearington, Donnie Knickerbocker, Lindsey Podraza, Kelsey Kermoade, Gemayel Floyd, Jennifer Rychl~ Sarah Schroeder and Brittany Mowery. Thank you for the help in finishing the yearbook. Thanks to everyone who crashed a disk and made me make a new! I think everyone on the staff did it at least once, you made it a nightmare to be on disks. Thank you to everyone who purchased a book and everyone on the staff that purchased a book. Thank you to everyone who has made this year wonderful and enjoyable. ~Amy The 2002 Monticello was printed at the Herff Jones Publishing Company in Marceline, Missouri. The company representative was Andrea Rye. All of the layouts were deigned by the editors. All body copy was in llpt. Palatino. All cutlines were in 9pt. Palatino italic. All headlines were designed with Pagemaker. All pages were submitted to Herff Jones on disk. Ui;derclass and Faculty photos were taken by Sundee Pyles Photography. Senior photos were taken by the senior's choice. All candid photos were taken by the staff unless otherwise noted. Candids were submitted as prints or d igital images. The Monticello Business Office is located at 2501 West Broadway, Suite 223, Council Bluffs, IA 51501. , Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Thomas Jefferson High School yearbooks Subject The topic of the resource School yearbooks -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs. Thomas Jefferson High School (Council Bluffs, Iowa) -- Yearbooks. Description An account of the resource A collection of yearbooks for Thomas Jefferson High School. 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Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Special Collections 373 C-C83t Subject The topic of the resource School yearbooks -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs. Thomas Jefferson High School (Council Bluffs, Iowa) -- Yearbooks. Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. 2002 Thomas Jefferson High School Yearbook 2002 Annual schools Thomas Jefferson High School TJHS Yearbook https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/27171b726f5ec7d087415d63c689bf18.pdf c22fa446c381eca7684483dc75d66074 PDF Text Text Lynx fans go crazy as the football te ahead touchdown agai t city riv ·nal score was 23- Ri a game winning 3 ield goal. Photo cos Hale AL Student 1205 Bonham Ave. council Bluffs, IA 51503 ·1 r Page 116 . ~ Abraham Lincoln High School 1205 Bonham Avenue Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503 (712) 328-6481 Volume 104 Population 1500 Page by Chase Davidson 1 2 • The first annual homecoming decorating contest ended with the seniors .on top. Students of each grade deco their respective hallways with strea balloons, and even furniture. Photo Kellie Price The 2001-2002 school year started off with many changes and inconveniences for AL students. Over the summer many students were not aware that the Council Bluffs School District had signed a contract with the ABC Bottling Company to provide the entire district with their soft drinks. This left many students complaining "Dr. Pepper? I want my Pepsi back!" Another cause for student annoyance was the delay of the resurfacing of the gym floor. Thanks to this setback there wasn't a beginning of the year assembly. The annual Homecoming pep rally was held on the football field and the dance in the small gym. Students again complained. But then one Tuesday in September everything changed. During first hour, teachers were brought an announcement that would stun and shock AL and the rest of the United States. This announcement would make frivolous things like pop and gym floors unimportant. People were dying, more then our generation had ever seen. con't to page 5 Page by Chase Davidson 3 4 During the Homecoming Olympics, Bryan Pregon, held up by his Social Stud teammates, Rob Kinney, Dirk Waller, and Rob ittn]er, hot silly string during the cfieer preseo ion. The Social Studs went on to wiii ;,the Olympics, but would decline their victory leaving the Senior Studettes the champions. Photo by Zac Evers. con' from page 3 It was the first time many of us felt unsafe in a nation where we weren't suppose to feel that way. It was our Pearl Harbor. A war against terrorism had begun. Many students waited anxiously as their loved ones awaited military reservist call-ups. It would be our war. Other students set up prayer se rvices or gave generous donations to charities. Those who were old enough gave blood to help survivors of the attack. There were hours of news coverage, telling heroic tales of bravery and courage. The AL football program was also directly affected by the attack, when their game against West Des Moines Valley was cancelled. We decided that we would not change the theme of this yearbook, Off the Newsstand, a collection of magazines that showcase the year, but dedicate our opening to the victims, survivo rs, and heroes of the tragedy on September 11, 2001. Daring the national anthem, J.'v. am;! Fteshman ohaeleal!ers _placed their hands ~ver , their hearts. The Star Spangled Banner took on flew m~anin g after the 'epten'I er 11 attacks. .Photo by Kellift.f.rice Page by Chase Davidson 5 6 AL Student 1205 Bonham Ave. Council Bluffs, IA 51503 7 Homeco Hollvwood "I dressed up to encourage my students to dress up the rest of the week," Jennifer Wiles said. "Even though I felt like a dork." "I thought it was cute and fun ," Courtney Hagen '03 said. "I wore taped glasses1 ...... and mismatched clothes !a.ooi- ... that I found in my closet. It was fun because most schools don't have Nerd Day." (Right) "I felt weird because people thought I was an Indian and not a cowgirl," Adrienne McElderry '02 said. "I wore jeans and a flannel shirt with hat and boots. I had to dig through closets and bags to find my outfit." (Far right) "I dressed up for disco day because I'm a funny guy and it looked like a fun day," Jake Smith '04 said . "My friends all dressed up so I figured I'd look better than them." 8 - At the dance Jenna Fahrenkrog '03 and Ashley Ball '03 bust a move. They were two of the many to show off their dancing talents throughout the night. Photo by Ariana Gum. Where: Al Cal eteria When: September 29, 2001 Time: 8:00- 11:30 PM Theme: Hollvwood Page by Jordanne Jones 9 Hollvwood Stars ... bv Nicole Jensen and Jordanne Jones H ooray for Hollywood! As the first few students arrived at the dance with style and grace, many followed on the red carpet. Thanks to the AL Student Council over 600 people were able to enjoy an evening full of glitz and glamour. Beginning with music Monday, students dressed up as their favorite music star. " Music Monday was one of the new days ," Meghan Filbert '03 said. "I didn't quite like it as much as I liked the other days." Nerd Tuesday, followed by Western Wednesday, gave students the opportunity to dress like Billy the Kid, or any other western star they desired. Disco Thursday kept students stayin' alive in their disco attire. "Disco Day gave me a chance to show off my disco duds and ride in Ed's 71' Monte Carlo," Parker Smith '04 said. A number one priority was to express school spirit and to pump the students up for the Friday night football game. Along with the dress up days, Student Council sponsored twinkie feed on Monday, Root Beer chug Tuesday, and Musical chairs Wedesday and Thursday. Friday was spent on the field for the annual Homecoming Olympics. "I thought the Homecoming Olympics was fun ," Heather Bockert '02 said. "I was really upset that we spent money on shirts and candy and stuff for our team, just to have them canceled early." The Olympics were called off at an earlier than scheduled time due to the lack of water for the competitors and stude n t s .Yet in the time the Olympics took place, the ten teams of six students competed in the Olympic cheer, lip sync, and pie eating contest. "The Olympics we re somewhat fun , but I didn't like th e unfair disqua lification we were given ," Megan Petratis '04 said. "But with the time we were included in the games, we had fun." Not only were the Olympic teams dressed the same, over half the population of the school decked out in red and blue alike for the spirit day competition number two. Along with dress up days and lunch 10 activities, nightly events were held at different locations due to the renovated gym floor. "This was my first year as an advisor. I thought it was difficult to get everything together somewhere than what the students were used to ," Ms. Cathy Born said. "Mrs. Wiles and I were just learning from the students about where and how they handled things their past years ." To kick off the week, coronation at Kirn left students dazzled by the "In my past experience with Homecomings, this year was the best ever," Atherton said. 2001 Homecoming court, Queen Kahla Atherton , and King Zach Somers. "Deep down I knew I was going to get king," Somers '02 said . "But seriously, I knew Kahla would get queen. She deserved it." For the night's events , Student Body Secretary, Virginia Hansen '02, MC'd for the lip sync, the teacher version of Who 's Line is it Anyway, and the secret kiss game which included the guy court members and their mothers. The first annual bonfire put on by the Quarterback Club was held on Tuesday at Westfair. The evening events included performances by the Porn Pon squad and the Cheerleaders. Also held at Westfair that evening was the first ever tugof-wa r competition . The Homecoming Court was announced again, but with more style than ever. The court was taken out and showcased while riding in 2001 Chrysler Seabring convertibles. After they were announced, the Lynx football team showed their burning passion for the North Stars by introducing a North dummy quarterback to the bonfire itself. Thursday evening was the Lady Lynx Disco Volleyball game. The students kept their Homecoming spirit shining dressed in Disco while supporting the Lady Lynx as they took on Atlantic to hold a winning streak of 3 straight wins le aving their opponent with no chance at all. At the Homecoming game Friday night, Student Council held yet another tailgating party where they sold hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, pop and other spirit items to help support the Lynx. Students stood in the stands while watching the 2001 Homecoming game. During half time, the AL Marching Band performed two songs before the announcing of the Homecoming Court and pommers' performance. The dance was held in Al 's cafeteria with pictures in the small gym. The Student Council worked diligently both Saturday and Sunday morning to set-up and clean up for the evening of glitz and glam. "In my past experience with Homecomings , this year was the best ever," Queen Kahla Atherton '02 said. "Some people may think I only enjoyed Homecoming because I was queen, but it was mainly the fact that all of Homecoming week was a complete blast." • Page by Jordanne Jones 11 Global Exchange bv Erika Cole I magine moving to a very large country and living in a new city. Imagine staying in that city for·a year and living with a completely new family. Thirteen AL students, shorter at AL, the style of American food went over well with the exchange students. They enjoyed the meals that their host families had introduced them to. from all over the world, experienced In their spare time, the exchange a new way of life when they arrived students found activities around AL in the United States. When the students first arrived in the U.S., they stayed with a host family for one month. During that month they worked on their English skills and becoming accustomed to the American culture. Once the month with their first host family was over, they moved in with a different host family for the school year, or in some cases, one semester. The school and classes were much different than what the new students were used to . Several of the exchange students said many of the classes were much longer than their home's schools. "Our classes were about 45 minutes long ," Stefanie Blum '03 said. "Classes here seemed long." Another difference was the length of the lunch periods. "The breaks were shorter here," Sarah Komonsuwan '02 said, "We got one hour for lunch in Thailand." Although the lunch periods were 12 to keep them busy. Komonsuwan contributed her musical talents by "You learn that they are the same kind of person." Kellar said. "They are teenagers with the same interests as us." playing a Chinese string instrument in the school orchestra . Philipp Nowak '03 was also involved at AL, as a writer for the Echoes newspaper staff. With a wide variety of activities at AL, the exchange students, who chose to be involved, were kept busy. Although coming to a new school, finding your way around , and making new friends can be difficult; these students did well. "It was hard at first, but I met nice people who were very helpful," Blum said. "People here were very friendly," Nowak said. It was good to see that the student body was so receptive and helpful to the visitors. With the exchange students in a variety of classes, many AL students met and conversed with the newcomers. Tracy Gilman '04 has had an exchange student live with her during the school year. "I really liked it. It was fun because we became close and got to talk about things ," Gilman said. "I also learned many new things about their culture." AL students learned that they share many similar qualities with people from all over the world. "I learned that they are the same kind of person ," Erin Kellar '04 said. "They are teenagers with the same interests as us." With all of the exchange students at AL, everyone was able to learn something new about other cultures . When the exchange students returned to their home countries they were left with a larger cultural understanding . The AL students were also left with a more diverse cultural knowledge. I After working on an assi~ .during cl LanAnn Dao '05, put ~ ~er materi waited for the the end of class. Sc~ool i was different from the school th t ed to going to':_ . .£:i PullillmMI New to our country, Philip Nowak'03 of Germany, was amazed at our countries size . "Everything is bigger here , ca rs , streets, schools.etc." Nowak said. Photo by Harlan Muir. AL Exchange Students LanAnn Dao Vietnam Stefanie Blum Germany Cindy Bregy Switzerland Jin-kyung Kim Korea Saranthorn KmisuwanThailand Thomas Kunze Germany Mayumi Minowa Japan Tomana Nakai Japan Yoshifumi Nitta Japan Phillip Nowak Germany Indira Quintero Columbia Niyada Tanglertpaibul Thailand Ritsuko Yoshida Japan Page by Jordanne Jones 13 bV Kristine Hartman H alter-tops and knee length jean skirts, polo shirts and cargo pants , were what seemed to be the latest fashion trend. Everyone had their own style whether it was considered "gothic" "preppy" or "punk". Some students were influenced to wear the clothes they wore because of what they saw advertised on television, or what their friends wore. Most, however, dressed in what they felt comfortable in. For many students, caring about the latest fashion was not an issue. " I really don't care about the latest fashion crazes," Tiffany Teeple '03 said. "People shouldn't have to worry about what they look like." A similar viewpoint was shared by Amanda Crane '05. "I dress for myself," Crane said. "I feel like the clothes that I wear reflects who I am as a person. It shows my personality and style." Fashion was different over the entire school as well as in the same households, This case proves true 14 for Ryan and Amanda Crane. "I believe that dressing for others can only lead to disappointment," Ryan Crane 02' said. "Honestly no one can remember what another person wore the day before." Overall, fashion was a self-defined "I dress for myself," Crane said. "I feel like the clothes that I wear reflects who I am as a person." word ; your idea of fashion was different than the next persons. There were so many different trends being used that people were constantly changing so that they could be different. Students were sometimes most proud of their accessories. They allowed students to be themselves and be different without too much controversy. " My favorite accessory were my contacts ," Dustin Loos 03 said , "When I am wearing them I feel like I am expressing myself because they are different then anyone else." Fashion was different everywhere in the world . Yoshi Nitta '02 thought the clothing in America was similar in many ways to that of Japan. Tshirts and Nike shoes were popular among both boys and girls of Japan. The biggest difference was that in Japan cloth ing was much more expensive. " Shoes would usually cost $150 and !-shirts usually ran $50," Nitta said. The girls in Nitta's school and all around Japan wore large loose socks so that they appeared to be slender. Fashion was an ever-changing battle with what was in and what was out. To blend in or to stick out was the goal of many of the students at AL. View points and attitudes for what to put on in the morning were different in every household and and every mind. Page by Jordanne Jones 15 Student Recognition bv Jason Davidson 0 utstanding Students can be found anywhere , in the chemistry lab, the band room or even outside of school volunteering to help the community. All these things are elements that make an outstanding student. "I think an outstanding student is someone people can look up too," Caitlin Martella '04 said. "Someone you can base your actions on. Martella was not only involved in activities in school, but out of school activities as well. "Church was probably my favorite activity outside of school," Martella said. Martella also found time to have fun and teach kids how to play street hockey. "Coaching street hockey was really fun, I really enjoyed it," Martella said. Finding time for these activities was also important. "I scheduled my time really well, I had many double-booked classes," Martella said. 'To help me keep up with my activities, I took independent study P.E." Martella was also involved in student council, orchestra, concert choir, show choir, tennis, mock trial newspaper's cartoonist Chelsea Baker '03. Because of a love for drawing and writing , Baker created her own newsletter. "I started the newsletter partly because I didn't make newspaper my sophomore year and because drawing and think an writing had been and was a photographer for the newspaper. Being involved in so outstanding student my pastime for years," Baker many activities helped Martella IS Someone people said . "I wrote it make many new friends. can look up too " and illustrated it ' all by myself." "I became friends Martella said. At one point, Baker ' s with people I never thought I'd be friends with," Martella said. "I really recommend for people to get involved in a lot of activities." Another student whose accomplishments went unrecognized was one of the school newsletter circulated 87 members. Another outstanding student was Patrick McGuire '02. McGuire was also involved in many activities outside of school such as Boy Scouts and Church. "In boy scouts I did a lot of service Dlhgently working, Chelsea Baker '03 drew another eye-catching cartoon th ~ would entertain her audience. She was a part of the Echoes Newspaper staff. Photo • by lac Evers. 16 projects like helping actual organizations or helping individual people," said McGuire. In many cases students looked up to their parents as role models. "My role model is my dad, that's who I want to be like someday," said McGuire. One student whose accomplishments were not only in school but outside of school as well was Bret Richardson '04. Richardson had wrestled his whole life, in and outside of school. "I've wrestled ever since I can remember," said Richardson . "Both my Dad and my Grandpa wrestled, they taught me a lot about it." Whether it was starring on the basketball team or starring in the classroom, outstanding students could be found anywhere. Patrick McGuire '02 , participated in many extracurricular activities and also was a long-time member of the Boy Scouts of America, doing service projects for orginizations and individual people. " I participate in Boy Scouts mainly because it is associated with church ." McGuire sa id . Photo by lac Evers. Page by Jordanne Jones 17 What's on our minds• • • bV Anthonv Birnlev oo oO Who wanted to be another face in the crowd? Overrated fried to b e different: 18 Out to late! How many students recieved a curfew ticket? Yes 13°/o No 87°/o Breakin the LAW!!! If so do y ou agree With th schools Policy on d e IDGK po/icy? (the rugs and alcohol) Yes: No: 41% 59o/o Choice 22°10 Undecided 23°10 The New War Did y ou fear for y our safet ~e!E» y 46o/o No -- /• ~ ·~. "My birthday was on September 11th, so my family was mourning instead of celebrating." Eric 54% Scheid '02 "After September 1 tth, I looked at people differently." Austin Shaw '02 Did you agree with sex ,11 education at AL? · Page by Jordanne Jones 19 A s students entered the members hung signs in the halls, dance on December 22 put information in the they passed under a announcements, and sold tickets glistening archway into a wintry during lunch. Their marketing skills scene. Decorated with white trees, paid off, bringing over 500 people snowflakes and balloons, the small to the dance. Among those attending gym had a romantic undertone. was Laura Andrie-Grondek '02. Though students had to contend ''The sign that said, 'Come to the with adverse weather, they felt the winter dance and get your freak on,' trip was worth while. The morning inspired me," Andrie-Grondek said. snow was soon cleared away along "So I came and that's just what I did!" with peoples' fears that Compared to past years' the dance might be "I'm glad I made dances , many students cancelled. the trip to the agreed it was the best "I was worried that the . dance that they attended. dance would be dance, It was a lot It also raised over $2,000 postponed ," Amanda of fun," Philbrick for DECA. Scott '04 said . "That said. "This years winter dance would have been a real was the best winter dance hassle, because I already had my in the last four years, thanks to hair appointment for that day." decorations, the DJ and the overall Many felt that once they got to the cooperation of the crowd ," Ryan d~nce they were able to relax and Crane '02 said. "I was glad to be a have a good time. part of DECA!" "I'm glad I made the trip to the Near the end of the evening, the dance, it was a lot of fun," Joshua winter dance court was introduced Philbrick '04 said. "Once I got and the king and queen, Suzanne inside, out of the snow and cold I Nikkel '02 and Rickie Kellar '02 were had a great time" crowned. Shortly after coronation To advertise for the dance DECA the dance ended. Only DECA 20 members stayed late to clean. "We put the winter dance on as our big fundraiser,'' Joe Wendi '02 said. "But some of our big priorities were that people would come , enjoy themselves and dance." With memories and pictures as a reminder, the 2001 Holiday dance was a night to be remembered. 21 Forever Frie bv Kellie Sh ref Iler E veryone remembers the schedules, sharing the latest school carefree days of elementary news, double dating, and getting a school, right? Do you car. Sharing high school events was remember back when we'd spend a always something to talk about. half an hour of pure energy playing "The most exciting time was at recess, or when we'd come home preparing for prom together our and toss our almost empty school junior year." Brentlinger said. bag just inside the door to run For the past several years, our best outside and play with our friends? friends have been by our sides What about the mud pies, running through the happy and sad times. through the sprinklers, and slumber They've been there to tell jokes, parties? laugh, and share secrets with. After "Katie and I had known each other all, best friends share the juiciest since third grade. " stories , full of We would always ~ good friend is hard personal secrets, have sleepovers to find hard to lose f . u n n y and at recess we ' ' circumstances and wouldplaysoccer and impossible to embarras~ing and basketball," fofiget ,, G Rand If details. Tosha Long '03 · · · · 0 "Katie got said about her friend since embarrassed once childhood, Katie Miller '03. "One at Applebee's when we had the time, we tried to bake a cake for my waiters sing to her for her birthday,'' dad's birthday, but it ended up Long said. "She'll always hate me tasting like Crisco shortening!" for that!" Humor was a quality that many Friends also offered a comforting people looked for in friends. shoulder to cry on when times were "I met Adrienne McElderry '02, in rough. They remained by our sides, fourth grade at Bloomer. We were even when times get difficult and making fun of our social studies low. teacher because he was being "We are always there for each other weird," Megan Brentlinger '02 said . to cry to, or listen to or make each "Our sense of humor has always other laugh. That is the thing I love been the same!" It was then in the most about Adrienne. No matter how fourth grade, when their friendship I felt, she could always make me began. laugh. She would make me feel ten Next came junior high. Forget the times better!" Brentlinger said. kid stuff because it was onto bigger True friends were there for us when - and better things! Do you remember family problems or relationship the first dance or going out with a problems arose. bunch of friends? There were many "We've helped each other through exciting first times in junior high. good times and bad. We've been "We went to our first school dances there for each other through family and boy/girl parties. We went to the problems and heartbreak, to movies at the mall, went shopping hardships of all kinds," Miller said. without our parents, things like that,'' Looking back on years passed, McElderry said. "We found our none of us could have gotten far group of friends that we have had without our best friends standing by since then." our sides. They have surrounded Then , of course, there were the us in love and companionships common trends of seventh and throughout our lives. As we've eighth grade. grown , they 've walked with us "Ben Brockway '03 and I went through our childhood and into our skateboarding and started a short adolescence with a few less bumps Yo-Yo fad," Carl Brown '03 said. along the road. They've known us Then came Abraham Lincoln High like no one else could . Together, School. Friends became more they've created many memories that important than ever. Comparing will stay with us forever. 22 Page by Jordanne Jones 23 lntramurals Basketball 111 I 24 Art by Alex Conyers '05 Page by Jordanne Jones 25 Earlv Mornings bv Erika Cole Reid '03, a part of the marching band drum line, arrived at school every morning at 7:00 A.M. for practice. Reid woke up at 6: 10 each morning in order to be to practice on time. Getting up and going to march outside, for what would some days be two and a half-hours straight, wasn't always the most enjoyable thing to do. "It was not really fun getting up S chool may have begun at 8:05 for most students, but for several others, school began much earlier. There were many activities around AL that had early morning practices or meetings , including porn pon , weight lifting, basketball, swimming, marching band, and several clubs. For Mallory VanderHelm '04, porn pon practice began at 6: 15 everyday during footba11 and "I would just every morning , but doing well at contests and receiving good ratings made it all worth while ," Reid said . All of the morning practices did pay off and it was evident in all of their basketball seasons. remind myself that Each morning VanderHelm would I was getting up to wake at 5:_30 A.M. dance SO that clothed in her ' practice clothes that m ad e it f u n '" she had put on V d h I 'd before she went to an er e m sa1 . performances. bed. By doing this, all she would have to do would be to pack her school clothes for that day. She would then perform her morning routine of getting ready and eating breakfast before heading off to school for practice. The team's practice would end around 7:30. After practice the girls were given time to get ready for the day. So, while most people would still be at home sleeping , VanderHelm and the other porn pon members would be wide-awake and dancing. Yet this routine wasn't always the easiest to get used to. "It was hard at first, but we got used to it,"VanderHelm said. "I would just remind myself that I was getting up to dance, so that made it fun ." During the football season , Joe 26 For Carrie Beck '04, it was her religion that caused her to wake up at 5:00 A.M. eve ryday. Five mornings a week, Beck woke up at 5 in the morning to get ready for the day. She and her family left for morning seminary around 5:45. The seminary, which was held at their church and was for high school aged students and older, started at six o'clock and lasted for forty-five minutes. Afterward, Beck headed to school and worked on homework for about an hour before school started. For several AL students, early mornings were an everyday thing. Whether it was sports, band, clubs, or even seminary, all of these activities brought several students to school early each day. Focused on he r Mall ory Vande rh practiced hard ea perfe e by Lucas Hale. Crunches were one of th warm-ups that the \l.V. b ers did before practice. r::as Hale Brian Helthotf '03 warmed up efore they began their practice, which were from 6:30 to 7:45 in the morning. Photo by Lucas Hale. Page by Jordanne Jones 27 28 "'""' Btoaa H archer ,.,,.\\\ Trag;c 11 __ 1s1on t,\\ ... , iltum;n ar; totio'''" sou\s The Hart Exaerien!: Muir t.-OS The Bum11ac1 ors "801\\\l' s loo\s t10\o\te\\ page by Jordanne Jones 29 AN AMERICAN TRAGEDY bV Chase Davidson September 11, 2001, a date that will never be forgotten. The day when four hijacked airliners took place in the worst terrorist attack on the United States of America. "It was a great blow to America," Alex Conyers'05 said. "We can rebuild and learn from this horrible experience. Something like this can't break the American spirit, but only make it stronger." In a well-coordinated attack, terrorists struck the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. A fourth plane crashed near a suburb, outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was suspected that this plane was headed to attack the Capitol Building or the White House, but was overtaken and crashed by passengers. "I think that it was really amazing that the passengers of United Airlines 93 gave up their lives to save others," Eric Ruesch '02 said. The terrorist attack was believed to be financed and orchestrated by Osama bin Laden and his terrorist organization, al Qaeda. Bin Laden, an Islamic fundamentalist and the son of a Saudi billionaire, was on the FBl's Ten Most Wanted Fugitive 30 list since 1999, and the U.S. State Department offered a $5 million reward for his arrest. It was also believed that he targeted the U.S since 1990 with both successful and failed strikes. These included the bombing of two United States Embassies in Africa in 1998 and the bombing of the USS Cole in 2000. "I thought it was a horrible event and the United States shouldn't stand for it," Charlie Peterson '02 "Something like this can't break the American spirit," said Conyers. "But only make it stronger." said. "I think Osama bin Laden should be caught and punished to the fullest extent of the law." Many sports and entertainment events were affected after the terrorist attack. Major League Baseball cancelled 91 games over six days; this was the first time that MLB had cancelled more then one day of baseball since the D-Day invasion in 1944. The NFL decided A day after the terrorist attack , which shocked America, New York City rescue workers raised an American flag among the ruins of the World Trade Center. Two weeks after the attack there were 4,815 people missing at the disaster site, and only 422 had been confirmed dead . There were also 157 people who were killed aboard the plane that crashed into the towers. After the attacks, patriorism was at a high. American flags were bought in mass quantities. Photo by Thomas E. Franklin, AP, time.com to cancel all of their scheduled weekend games for the first time in the leagues history. All Division 1A college football games were cancelled along with the remaining regular season MLS (Major League Soccer) games. Many upcoming movies were postponed do to themes that were terrorism oriented and and the Emmy Award were delayed to later date. "It was good that some things were cancelled because people needed to recuperate," Josh Jefferies '02 said. "But I thought they should have played the football game." To many the terrorist action warranted a major military response. On October 7, nearly one month after the attack, that response came. United States war planes bombed Taliban military targets and terrorist training camps. A few days later attack helicopters were sent in and were followed by ground troops. At press time the Pentagon made a point to say the new war on terrorism would be a long one. Tuesday, September 11, 2001, a day when thousands of lives were silenced at once and a day when the Patrioric spirit was reawakened among the American people. A fireball erupts from Tower 2 of the World Trade Center in New York after a hijacked airliner crashed into it. The aircraft crashed into Tower 2 minutes after Tower 1, already burning, was hit by another hijacked airliner. As the attack progressed people leaped from the building to escape the flames . Rescue workers filed into the building, but in a horrible twist of fate, the building collapsed. 23 police officer and 343 firefighters were killed on Septmber. AP photo provided by /yeas.com Just days after the terrorist attack , President George W. Bush toured the site of immense destruction and addressed heroic rescue workers at the former World Trade Center. The attacks were the first real test of his presidency. After the attack Presid ent Bush's approval rating skyrocketed to the highest ever. The President proclaimed, "We will do whatever necessary to protect America and Americans .. . The United States will hunt down and punish those responsible for these cowardly acts." AP Photo provided by cnn.com The Pentagon suffered major damage during the September 11 terror attacks on America. The symbol of American military power was left with a gaping hole in one of it's eight sides. 189 people were killed, including the 64 onboard American Airlines flight 11. It was thought that new renovations in the part where the plane crashed save many lives. AP photo provided by /yeas.com On October 7, the United States began full retaliatory attack on the Taliban government of Afganistan and the terrorist network al Qaeda. The attack began with bombing raids and drops of food to Afghan refugees. Two crew members of the USS Enterprise prepared a bomb with a tribute message to the Pentagon. Photo by Rabih Moghrabi, AFP, time.com Page by Chase Davidson 31 During the football season, the AL girls experienced what playing football was all about. Tee Jay came up with the idea to have a Powder Puff Football game where the senior girls from AL played the senior girls from Tee Jay. AL agreed to the game and then created a team consisting of twelve girls and a coach. The football players thought it was a good idea for the girls to get a chance to experience the sport the football players loved so much. "I think it was a neat idea," Dan Wolfe '02 said. "It was a new way of getting a lot of the girls in on the action." In spite of the AL-Tee Jay rivalry, the girls played for fun and to entertain the crowd the day of the big game. "I think one improvement should have been the date of the game." Powder Puff coach Rob Kinney said. "If a date was set earlier then more people would have been interested in playing and watching." In order to prepare for the game, the girls spent time practicing for their football debut. "We practiced at Kahla's house one 32 night," Molly Durick '02 said. "We were just playing around or atleast trying to play, but it still helped us get used to the whole football thing." One practice was not enough so the girls also had an early practice the day of the game. "Since we didn't have school, we set up a practice at Kirn field," Elisha Kohl '02 said. "We came up with a couple of plays that we actually ended up using during the actual game." The day of the game, pink and purple shirts, which the Tee Jay girls designed, filled the field. Tee Jay was dressed in pink and AL dressed in purple. "Just because purple and pink somehow symbolizes Powder Puffs didn't mean we couldn't have worn our school colors." Melissa Stevens '02 said. Even though Tee Jay remembered the shirts they forgot to bring playing flags. "The Tee Jay girls were supposed to bring the flags," Suzanne Nikkel '02 said. "But the day of the game they didn't bring them so we had to play touch football." During the ten minute game the team worked on offensive and defensive plays with their coach. By the end of the game the score was tied 14-14, leaving the AL girls wanting a rematch. "I think we should have had a rematch," Sara Kernes '02 said. "Just to find out who actually would have won." The players and coach thought it was a good idea to have the Powder Puff game. They enjoyed playing, even though the AL teams opponents were very competitive. "It gave us a chance to interact with girls from a different school," Erica Horton '02 said. "And to play a sport that none of us knew anything about." This was the first year for Powder Puff football; however, Kinney thought it should be a tradition. "It was fun to see that the girls had a good time," Kinney said, "and I had fun as well." The first Powder Puff Football game was a success and hopefully will be for years to come. "I have just one question ... who "AL dominated whether or not let the dogs out?" the score showed it" "We just wanted to have fun, but they wanted to kill us" "It was fun . Maybe it will "We could have beat them "We should have beat them." become a tradition." down." "Bigger doesn't mean better." "They made us wear purple shirts YIKES!! Who ever said pink was flattering was wrong" Heather Bockert "We should have won because we were cuter." Page by Jordanne Jones 33 34 AL Student 1205 Bonham Ave. Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Page by Miranda Davidson 35 Building for the Futu by Kristen Whitmen As summer kicked off, so did to play better. another on the buses . One the 2001 softball season . "We tried to stay positive by going tournament that brought the team One difference that over what we did wrong ," Emily closer together was the overnight separated the Whittington trip to Urbandale. season from "We tried to stay positive by '04 said. " "In Urbandale we hung out in each past years was h d · d And to not others hotel rooms and bonded in that there were g 0 in g 0 Ver W at We I get mad at the vans,'' McCoy said. y 0 u n g er wrong," Whittington said. each Theteamneverlettheirrecordof players. Four other, but 2-30 get them down. The girls eighth graders "And to not get mad at each help each worked hard during the season and two other, but help each other out." other out." and practiced every day that they f r e s h m e n Throughout didn't have a game. They knew played on varsity. With a team of the team's hardships, the girls had they could give good teams a run new players, one goal the girls had their share of fun. With all the road for their money. The players was to improve for the following trips , the players were brought sacrificed their summer and gave years, and get the younger players · closer together. their time and dedication to softball. "We didn't really have one true The girls would go out to eat after pitcher," Jimmi McCoy '02 said. "We every game and sleep or talk to one had a couple of pitchers that could pitch three innings and then switch to a different position." One setback for the team's offense was that the main varsity pitcher and MVP, Kellie Price '03, had an injury at the beginning of the season. "There was a Jack of pitching because I had an injury on my shoulder:· Price said. "I could only pitch a couple innings a game:' The pitchers had an important part in helping the team come together. The girls also relied on their pitchers to bring them through large deficits in the game. Another challenge faced by the players was that every girl on the team moved around at some point. Half of the starters on the team could play three or four positions, including places they had never played before. During the season, staying positive and knowing that they had nothing to lose, was what motivated the team 36 VarsifY Best Offensive Player "Being a freshman, I went up and tried not to be intimidated and swung aggresively." Emily Whittington She recieved this award for being an outstanding utility player. Michelle Glanz "When I was up to bat, I tried to hit the ball agressively and swing hard at every pitch." Kristen Whitman "As a catcher I just really tried not to let the ball get past me." Kayla Richter The Last Word 3-30 S.CEast 0-17, L Logan Magnolia 0-10, L Atlantic 1-7, L Tee Jay 5-0, W Walnut 8-0, W Atlantic 1-5, L Underwood 4-7, L S.C North 0-14, L Clarinda 1-15, L S.C East 2-10, L Tee Jay 1-12, L S.C. West 2-1 O, L Harlan 2-12, L St. Albert 1-1 1, L Carroll 0-9, L D.M. East 0-10, L Glenwood 15-16, L Urbandale 0-7, L S.C. North 0-10, L Davenport North 0-12, L Red Oak 1-12, L S.C. Heelan 13-1 , L S.C Heelan 0-10, L Tee Jay 0-11, L Tri-Center 2-12, L D.M. Lincoln 0-12, L Shennandoah 1-6, L S.C. West 8-12, L Woodbine 9-5, W Shennandoah 0-7, L Webster City 1-1 4, L Riverside 1-12, L Sweet Swinging Lady Lynx Baffing Averages Kellie Price .351 Kristen Whitman .333 Katelyn Witt .240 Emily Whittington .237 Kim Witt .235 Michelle Glanz .234 Andrea Yoder .212 Ashlee Durham .1 85 Jimmi McCoy .1 83 Katie Hiller .171 Kayla Richter .167 Marcia Freeman . 160 Cathrine Johnson .125 Kristen McCoy .1 00 RBis Kristen Whitman 6 Catherin Johnson 2 Ashley Anderson 2 Kristen McCoy 1 Kayla Richter 1 Katie Hiller 1 Page by Miranda Davidson 37 s A Striking Eff W ith the new baseball the team win more games." field to assist the Lynx, The highlight of the season for the they were up for a varsity was at the end. They good season. The new baseball communicated well, and the end field made it easier for the players result was winning three of their last to practice on. It was cleaner, in four games. better shape, and closer to the The best game of the season and a school. I favorite among all of The team had "We swept Har an the players was at many hopes. Their at the end 0 f the the very end. major goals were to "We swept Harlan beat city rivals , season and won at the end of the impr?ve their both games." season and " won winning records , . . both games, Joe and win their first JayjaCk Said. Jayjack '02 said. "A game. Double Header." They practiced hard in the off- Another good game that the team season , and were ready for remembered was at Des Moines anything . They practiced Hoover Abraham Lincoln won 7-4. everyday when they didn't have "I rem~mber the Des Moines game a game. The varsity team had because 1 hit a home run and a many seniors and experienced double." Mike Brownlee '02 said. players. With all the cheering The team proved to themselves and support from their fans , and the community that they could loosing so many games in the work together and were successful. beginning of the season was a The freshmen team had an overall· disappointment. good season. They won many of "Personally, I could have helpe~ their games, and beat all their city hit better to help out the team. rivals. The freshmen also destroyed Joel Yoder '03 said. many previous school records. Throughout the season , the Through all the good and bad times, team fought hard and worked it was a season where all the players well together through the hard learned that hard work and better times. communication skills can make or "We didn't have a captain this year," Matt Brown '02 said. ~t would have helped the team 1f someone had stood up and took charge." Other team members also felt the same way. "I was disappointed because of the lack of leadership, and we definitely needed some leadership skills." Rickie Kellar '02 said. "It would have helped 38 Minh , Rickie Kellar '02 managed to hit the ball and help the · he defeat of Tee Jay 5-4. Photo by Lucas Hale The Last Word 11 - 27 Lewis Central Atlantic Atlantic Lewis Central Tri-Center S.C. East S.C. East D.M. Roosevelt S.C. East Clarinda Tee Jay Tee Jay D.M. Lincoln Tri-Center D.M. Hoover S.C. North S.C. North S.C. Heelan S.C. Heelan Tee Jay Shenandoah S.C. West S.C. West Tee Jay D.M. Lincoln S.C. North S.C. North Denison S.C. West S.C. West S.C. Heelan St. Albert S.C. East S.C. East Harlan Harlan S.C. Heelan Glenwood Lewis Central 1-12, L 2-14, L 1-11 , L 4-10, L 4-3, w 6-13, L 2-11 , L 5-4, w 2-7, L 3-0, w 0-6, L 2-3, L 11-16, L 8-6, w 7-4, w 6-4, w 2-6, L 1-7, L 1-8, L 5-4, w 8-17, L 3-1 2, L 0-10, L 3-9, L 1-12, L 11-23, L 9-7, w 7-18, L 1-17, L 1-14, L 3-6, L 3-12, L 6-13, L 2-11 , L 5-1, w 8-3, w 6-10, L 4-2, w 0-11 , L Sweet Swinging Lynx Batting Jeff Loop Averages .322 Joe Jayjack .320 Matt Brown Mark Thomsen Mike Brownlee Dan Wymore Joel Yoder Matt Scherer RBis .288 .283 .234 .216 .190 .125 Luke Foote 12 Mike Brownlee 8 Matt Brown 6 Homeruns Mike Brownlee Luke Foote Matt Brown 3 2 1 Page By Miranda Davidson 39 2 • • 1 0 Steps to Understanding by Amanda Schofield 1 To prepare for races runners had to start practice during the summer. They ran track work outs , hill sprints, road runs, and a scavenger hunt. The teams also did unrelated activities together such as a spaghetti feed, and Homecoming Olympics to build unity. In Cross Country each team gets a box on the starting line and they squeezed their runners in . "We usually lined up according to who got out the fastest," Mike Showers '02 said. "They could set the pace for everyone else If you get out earl ier, you can run with the top guys. Waiting to pass people later isn't as good of a strategy." Photo by Amanda Schofield Runners prepared once they got to the meet. Lyndsey Love '03 and Sammi Fetch '04 stretched together at Shenandoah. "When we got to the meets, we walked the course and I visualized myself at each part," said Love. "I think stretching and warming up was important too. I had a pulled hamstring and I made sure it was stretched out." Photo by Amanda Schofield Strategy was an important way for runners to , improve their times. Some of the runners ran together to keep their pace . "I ran with Sammi (Fetch '04) ," said Danielle Yeutter '02 . "It helped me push myself and she encouraged me ." Photo by Amanda Schofield Each mile of the course was usually marked to help the runners pace themselves. 40 When Parker Smith '03 passed the first mile marker, he wanted to give up. "I couldn't believe I'd only ran one mile," said Smith. "I wanted to quit. At the second mile though, I tried to pick it up and I started getting ready form kick at the end." Photo b Amanda Schofield -mo.,.., At the beginning of the second mile, Becky Reynolds '04 lengthened her stride to pick up the pace. "I just thought about passing people," said Reynolds. "The second mile always seemed easier because I knew I was half way done." Photo by Amanda Schofield The runners took the cards to their coach and checked their times. Chris Milner '02 explained how meets were scored. "The officials took the top five places from each team and added them together," said Milner. "The team with the lowest score won. If there was a tie the count went to the sixth runner." Photo by Amanda Schofield The Last Word Varsity/JV Girls Glenwood Invite 5th AL Invite 2nd LC Invite 6th/6th Kuemper Invite Bth/10th Harlan Invite 2nd Shenandoah 3rd/4th Atlantic Invite 6th/6th Conference Meet 2nd/2nd Districts 8th Boys 9th/3rd 4th/2nd 9th/5th 6th/3rd 5th/2nd 6th/7th 10th/11th 4th/2nd 10th All Conference Runner Shannon Glanz With 800 meters and two small hills left in her race Mallari Evens '02 was determined to push herself to the finish . As a three year runner Evens had meet experience and knew how to pace herself. Photo by Amanda Schofield To finish an extremely close race, CL Chapman '03 made a mad dash to the finish line. "I tried to use whatever I had left for a sprint," said Chapman. "One of my goals was to finish first for the team at least once and I did that at conference." Photo by Kristine Hartman - -...111 After finishing the race, Jovan Albertson entered a shoot that kept the runners in the right order. At the end of the shoot someone handed the him a card with the place he received marked on it. If the runner finished in the top percentage they got a medal. Photo by Amanda Schofield Page by Amanda Schofield 41 Season of Goals By JasonDavidson A roller coaster. That was the influence, they helped me a lot," best way to describe the Johnson said. 2001 football season . Foroneplayer, thiswasthefirsttime Beating city-rival T J on a last second field goal and coming from 20 behind at halftime to beat Des Moines Roosevelt were two high playing football. Thomas Kunze '03 was an exchanged student from Germany and played football for the Lynx. points of the season. "I thought we met a lot of goals we had like beating T J", Matt Johnson '04 said. "I thought we met a lot of goals we had like "It was my first time playing football and I really liked it," Johnson Kunze said. "My teammates beating T J", said. helped me a lot Even with the homecoming loss to with plays and stuff." Sioux City North and the tough game against Ankeny, the Lynx only got stronger through the year. "I thought that the losses just made us play better as a team," Tai Quick '02 said. With a lot of seniors on the team the Lynx were a roster full of experience. "I think we were pretty good role models for the younger guys," Quick said, "Hopefully we set them up for future years." "The seniors were a really good 42 One thing that was evident about the football team was that they never gave up. Even if it meant being down 20 at halftime or having to drive the length of the field in 30 seconds. The game versus Tee Jay was unbelievable and was many of the players most memorable game. "It was unbelievable, such a rush," Jeff Sievers '03 said. With great support from the students the Lynx gave it their all every Friday night. "I would of like to have gone to the State Playoffs this year but I thought we played well at times during the course of the year," Andrew Batt '02 said. The Lynx showed an amazing amount of heart throughout the year and set a good example for future teams to follow. The Last Word 3-6 Ottumwa- 14 -50 D. M. Roosevelt 43 -41 WDM Valley 20-42 Ankeny 14-51 S. C. North 9-14 S. C. West 35-14 S. C. East 14-26 S.C. Heelan 3-20 Tee Jay 23-22 All Conference Players Rickie Kellar Christian Regan David Zabel L w L L L w L L w All Conference Honorable Mentions T.J. Mackland Andrew Batt Tai Quick Eric Sheid All City Christian Regan Rickie Kellar Keith Foote Andy Batt TJ Mackland Eric Scheid All City Honorable Mention Tai Quick David Zabel Seth Lorenz Team Awards MVP Rickie Kellar Offensive Player David Zabel Defensive Player Andy Batt Lynx Award Christian Regan lronman Award Artie Sciortino Page By Miranda Davidson 43 Erika Colee A Stroke in Time M any obstacles, such as a large amount of participants, the lack of experience , and overwhelming amount of swimmers injured , challenged the swim team. The girls focused on team effort rather than performance. They worked hard and all of their hard work paid off when one of the team's members qualified for state. There were approximately ten new girls who participated on the team, several were freshmen. Many of the newcomers had previous experience and others were still learning. Nevertheless everyone performed to the best of their ability. The season also left the girls with many new memories of their friends. The bus rides were a memorable time of the season because that was where much of the team's bonding took place. The bus rides consisted of talking, singing, and socializing. "I think the upperclassmen were very welcoming to the freshmen," Crystal Schulz '05 said. "We made many new friends." Another memory that the team shared was when all of the girls toilet44 papered their coach's house. "It was fun, we had a great time T.P.- ing Tim's house," Schulz said. In between the time they spent together in the pool and on the bus rides, there were several injuries amongst the team, which affected their performance. ''The injuries didn't help at all, but the team did a good job of pulling together," Stefanie Shively '03 said. "It was discouraging but the girls really came through for the team." The number of girls unable to swim at meets minimized the number of relays and other events that the team needed to participate in. This cost the team valuable points. Yet, despite those minor set backs the team pulled through and came close to winning the city meet, losing only by eight points. Although there were several new additions to the team , there was only one senior, Andrea Weare '02. "Andrea did a good job of taking charge, she just had a leader type of personality," Shivley said. " She tried to set a good example and encourage the girls to come together as a team." Many of the girls' personal goals were met. One of team's divers, Cindy Christensen '03, qualified for the state diving competition . It was Christensen's second year to make it to state , and there was some pressure on her to perform well. "I was under a little pressure from my coach because he really wanted me to finish in the top six," Christensen said. After giving her best effort, Christensen finished 101h in the state. As the girls looked back at their season, they were satisfied with their personal performances. "The season went well, many of the girls improved their times from previous years," Weare said. The other team member were also satisfied with their season. "Overall we did really good , everyone tried their best and all of the girls worked really hard ," Courtney Killion '03 said. "I knew the team performed to the best of their ability." Strong leadership and team unity brought the team together to finish the season strong. The Last Word 0-6 D.M. Roosevelt MRC Relays S.C. Metro W.D.M. Valley Invite D.M. Lincoln Invite Lewis Central S.C. East Urbandale Invite Boone Perry City Meet 55-131, L 3rd 67-118, L 12111 ?Ill 67-114,L 82-104, L ?Ill 33-69, L 51 - 53, L 2nd Page By Miranda Davidson 45 On to State by Terran Pike The Lady Lynx had an amazing and formed many memories. They season that took them all the held many team gatherings to way to state. The team started promote team unity. off the season strong and held an "The team was really close. We had outstanding record of 39-9. In order dinners and got together to watch to be successful they had to face films before games," Kelli Cooney many challenges. '02 said. "Before big games we The first obstacle the girls wrote encouraging notes to each encountered was the renovation of other." the gym floor Many memories during the "We had a goal to go to were poignant p r e v i o u s ,, M C 'd "W because the s u m m e r . state, C oy Sal . e bonds between Because of .all pulled together when we team mates the construction would soon the girls didn't needed to and played change due to know. when well as a team." the numbe.r of practice would g rad u at 1 n g be held. seniors. "The practices were unorganized "My most memorable moment was and the practice schedules were senior night," Yoder said. "Seeing all confusing," Bethany Spilde '02 said. the seniors at their last home game." Many of the practices were held at Between all the team bonding and Kirn gym later in the evening. fun times the girls also put in a lot of "Practices were often cut short," hard work that helped them achieve Ashley Freeman '02 said. their goals. Even though practices weren't "We had a goal to go to state," always organized the girls managed Jimmi McCoy '02 said. "We pulled to perform well throughout the together when we needed to and season. Another difficult obstacle played well as a team." the girls faced was coming together Along with achieving this goal, the as a team. girls tied with the school record for "One of our biggest obstacles was best season and broke six playing as a team and working individual records. Before the team together," Amber Yoder '04 said. "We could go as far as they did, the girls weren't good if we didn 't work had to accomplish a series of wins. together." They started off by smashing Lewis During the season the girls pulled Central High School at the regional together, became close as a team level and went on to be victorious Psyched for the game, the Lynx startin,g,~e- up, got ready to play by doing a team che Photo by Lucas Hale 46 over West Des Moines Valley at the sub-state level. The team worked very hard to accomplish their goal of getting to state. In order to prepare for state the team had more specialized practices. "Practices were more team oriented, however we did work on individualized skills such as hitting and passing," Addie Plummer '02 said. State was a very new and exciting experience. "State was an awesome experience," Jessica Regan '04 said. "We had a lot of fun and really pulled together." State was also a very overwhelming experience. Even though the girls put up a good fight at the state competition they were not victorious. The girls overcame all the obstacles they were up against and did an outstanding job. The team worked together, practiced hard and performed well. They were rewarded with a memorable season . Focusing on the ball, Minette Ridenour '03 prepared to spike the ball while her teammates Bethany Spilde '02 an Amanda Heithoff '03 prepared to return the ball to the opposing team. Photo by Lucas Hale The Last Word 39-7-2 Lincoln High Kearney Papillion Lincoln NE Columbus Treynor Tee Jay C.R. Kearney Knoxville D.M. Lincoln C.R. Jefferson W.D.M. Valley Ames Tri Center St. Albert Clarinda Denison Treynor Harlan Red Oak S.C. North S.C.West Spencer S.C.North S.C. East L. c. S.C.Heelan Ralston Omaha Skutt Atlantic Underwood Carroll Kuemper L. C.-2 Denison L.C.-3 S.C.East-2 S.C.Heelan Omaha Gross Red Oak Omaha Marion Bellvue East Westside Tee Jay-2 S.C. Heelan W. D.M Dowling L. C.-4 W.D.MValley Debuque Hemp. 2-1, w 2-0, w 1-2, L 0-2, L 0-2, L 2-2, T 2-2, T 2-0, w 2-0, w 2-0, w 2-0, w 2-0, w 2-0, w 3-0, w 3-0, w 2-0, w 2-0, w 2-0, w 2-1 , w 2-0, w 3-0, w 3-0, w 2-0, w 2-0, w 2-0, w 2-0, w 0-2, L 3-0, w 3-0, w 3-0, w 2-0, w 2-1 , w 2-0, W 2-0, w 2-0, w 3-0, w 4-1 , w 3-2, w 3-0, w 1-2, L 2-1 , w 2-0, w 2-0, w 1-2, L 3-0, w 3-0, w 3-1, w 1-3, L Page By Miranda Davidson 4 7 By Jason Davidson e ¥nX Weightlifting and agility job," Dan Wolfe '02 said."Practice was the first round district win at workouts during the ran really smooth throughout the North because it was at North and summer, conditioning season, he made us work real hard we came in as the underdogs and and plyometrics during the fall, and helped improve specific parts won," Milner said. these -were some of the things that of the game." The Lynx basketball season ended made the boys basketball team one Coach Dick Wettengel brought a in the second round of districts with of the toughest teams in the state. hard nosed and respected coaching a loss to Sioux City East, who later Even through slumps which style to AL which preached great became state champions. included losses to Tee Jay by a defense. Wettengel's practices "Even though our goal was to make buzzer beater and an overtime were no cake walk either, they took state I thought we had an overall defeat to Saint Albert, the Lynx every ounce of energy you had good season," Wolfe said . never gave up and worked hard each night to make everyone on the Along with the change of coach, t h r o u g h team a better another change was having the everything. "Getting adjusted to his style player. younger sophomore team play in A new coach f I d d f "Dirty 30 's front of the Varsity instead of Junior for the Lynx 0 p ay an e ense WaS ( t h e Varsity. It was hard to adapt to was a tough probably the toughest part," condition!ng tougher teams for the Sophomores. change for the M'I 'd and running They had a tough season but players but I ner Sal · part of overall adapted well to the new overall they adapted well. practice) were really hard because style of play instead of the one they "Getting adjusted to his style of play everyone pushed themselves to had been used to all their lives. and defense was probably the the limit," Bryan McClure '02 said. They finished the season with a 6- toughest part, but Coach Stucker Many of the players agreed that the 12 record. helped us a lot during the summer first round district win at Sioux City With good student and fan support and regular season," Chris Milner North was the highlight of the throughout the year the Lynx built '02 said. season . a good foundation for the future AL "I think Coach Wettengel did a good "I thought the highlight of the season basketball teams to follow. 48 The Last Word 7-15 Lincoln Northeast S.C. Heelan S.C. East Atlantic Tee Jay S.C. North Lincoln Southeast S.C. West Fremont S.C. East S.C. North Ralston Lincoln Northeast Bellevue East Gross Tee Jay St. Albert S.C. West Lewis Central S.C. Heelan S.C. North S.C East All Conference Teddy Christiansen Rickie Kellar 55-61 , L 56-60, L 37-67, L 57-48, w 62-59, w 55-52, w 40-68, L 76-60, w 44-40, w 50-54, L 39-54, L 56-65, L 46-54, L 47-51 , L 42-57, L 53-56, l_ 62-67, L 47-43, w L 41-66, L 60-55, w 33-55, L Academic All Conference Bryan McClure Dan Wolfe Chris Milner Yoshi Nitta Zach Peterson All City Teddy Christiansen Rickie Kellar All City Honorable Mention Joel Yoder Zach Peterson Nonpareil Classic Allstar Game Teddy Christiansen-Game MVP Rickie Kellar Team Awards lronman- Rickie Kellar Sportsmanship- Jake Brandt MVP- Teddy Christiansen Page by Miranda Davidson 49 • By Kristen Whitm s Underclassmen Talents Lead the Team As fall ended, the girls basketball season got underway. Both JV and Varsity had remarkable seasons, which began with a good start, and continued strong as the season progressed. For varsity, the year brought a couple of changes. One change that usually happened annually was when the underclassmen moved up to varsity. For the players, this could have resulted in a good or bad situation, but the team didn't seem to be effected by the change. "I don't think the team was effected by the underclassmen moving to varsity," Bethany Spilde '02 said . "Grade level doesn't matter, that is not why they're on varsity, it's because of their skill." Despite the new players moving up to a higher level, the biggest change was that the team had a different coach. Coach Chuck May, who was known for leading the volleyball team to state, was now the head coach for the basketball team. "I coached it previously and I 50 thought it was a good opportunity," potential, the improvement of the May said. ''The last time the position players from the beginning of the came open, I had gotten the season to the end was present. volleyball coaching job, so I didn't "Our team definitely improved from think I had time to coach both the beginning of the year, and our positions." defense especially got better," According to the players, a couple Spilde said. differences between May and During the season the team tried previous "I don't think the team was to get y e a r s ' ready for c 0 a ch ' effected by the underclassmen games ~u~o~k~ moving to varsity," Spilde said. i~provin~ were that "Grade level doesn't matter that t h e i r May had ' s k i I I s different is not why they're on varsity, it's against coaching b f h . I" o t h e r techniques, ecause 0 t e1r skil . teams. more drills, and he worked more "To get ready for games we went in with individuals. to the small gym to shoot baskets," "I thought Coach May's practices Elisha Turek '03 said . "When we were more intense," Ashley had P.E. we also watched the other Freeman '02 said. "There was more team's videos." of a focus on helping the individuals Varsity ended their season by get better so they could contribute advancing to Districts, where they to the team." lost to Lewis Central. With the Throughout the season the girls teams accomplishments and hard maintained an exceptional record. work throughout the season, they Even though their record showed left a final record of 16-6. In an effort to boost her team's score in a close game against Sioux City Heelan, Sammi Fetch '04, shot a three pointer. Photo by Kristine Hartman The Last Word 16-6 Lewis Central Colo-Nesco Perry S.C. Heelan Lincoln Southeast Lincoln Northeast Blair S.C. East Tee Jay S.C. North St. Albert S.C. West S.C. Heelan Ralston S.C. East Elkhorn Gross Atlantic Tee Jay S.C. North S.C West Lewis Central All-City Sammi Fetch Ashley Freeman Elisha Turek 54-46, w 62-48, w 32-51 , L 55-37, w 37-82, L 55-58, L 65-38, w 68-51, w 60-48, w 56-66, L 61-32, w 49-45, w 58-54, w 73-39, w 43-52, L 58-39, w 93-35, w 48-45,W 59-39, w 52-48, w 62-39, w 47-52, L All-City Honorable Mention Sara Kernes Nonpareil Classic All-Star Game Sara Kernes City Player of the Year Elisha Turek Page by Miranda Davidson 51 lniuries plague 2002 Wrestling Season By Miranda Davidson H ard work. Determination. paid off; they took fourth place at Obstacles. These were the Council Bluffs Invitation , three adjectives that narrowly lost to the state ranked 1 A perfectly Underwood describe t_he "It's been alright," team by four 2002 wrestling kl d "d "W I points beat season . The Mac an Sal . e ost Tee J'ay by beginning of some duals that we should thirty- t w 0 the season . points and started with have won, but we did ended the t . h . e pretty well at conference." season by res1gnat1on of sending two Coach Allen. He resigned due to wrestlers to State. Andre not being able to clean the mats Vandervelde placed fifth in his during 4 th hour. He never officially weight class at the State quit because he did not want the Competition. administration to send his "It was a good season," Andre resignation to Central Office so a Vandervelde '02 said . "I compromise was made. The accomplished a lot of the goals that wrestlers were in for a tough year. I had set for myself." Despite the early season hardships Wrestling is a very demanding the guys were up to the challenge sport. Not everyone can just go out and overall they had a good and say they are a wrestler. season splitting it even with a 9-9 Wrestlers have to meet certain record. "It was alright,'' T.J. Mackland '02 said. "We lost some duals that we should have won, but we did pretty well at conference." The wrestlers' hard work certainly 52 weight requirements. For example if a wrestler competes at 130 lbs but weighs 133 lbs the morning of the meet, he would have to drop those pounds by weigh in time or he would not be ermitted to wrestle. However, that is not the most difficult obstacle to being a wrestler. "Its not like any other sport," Vandervelde said . "Its mentally, physically, and emotionally tough, its not a sport for everyone." Another large obstacle the team had to overcome was injuries. "I had a hard time this season because I sprained my ribs," Tony Wright '03 said. "I had to sit out of a couple of matches and that hurt our team score." Wrestling is a one on one sport, where two opponents of the same weight go onto a mat and face off. Many people participate in the sport because of the individual skill that is takes. "I love the sport," Brett Richardson '04 said. "Its like an adrenaline rush to know that you are better than the opponent that you just faced, you get this feeling of accomplishment." The Lynx wrestlers faced amazing challenges , however, they overcame them with ease and had a season to be proud of. The Last Word 9-9 Lewis Central S.C. West S.C. North Lincoln Northeast Westside Fairview Tee Jay Underwood Beatrice Roncalli Cherokee S.C. Heelan Denison-Schleswig Norfolk S.C. East S.C. East S.C. Heelan Ralston Harlan Invite Council Bluffs Invite Bellevue Northeast State Qualifiers Andre Vandervelde Adam Manz 21-51, L 58-21, w 40-33, w 24-35, L 52-26, w 32-37, L 51-19,W 38-42, L w w 54-16, w 33-42, L 60-23, w 19-43, L 30-47, L 20-47, L 31-48, L 57-21, w 7"1 Page by Miranda Davidson 53 By Erika Cole • Half Dozen Swims to Stale B ecoming city champions, hard for districts and I was really breaking two school excited to find out that I'd be going records, and earning a trip on to state." to state were the accomplishments Seven boys made the trip to Iowa of the 2001-2002 boys swim team. City for the Sate meet: Lucas Hale The season started off with many '02, Joe Wendi '02, Dave English hours spent in the pool to prepare '02, Joe Disalvo '03, Hamilton, forsuccess. "If you want to do well Reid, and "We spent lots of . ' Landstrom as an time in the water, YOU have to praCtlCe alternate. For putting in a lot of hard everyday you some of them hard work," Zach ' state was JUSt Hamilton '03said. Can't Slack Off "another swim Several of these . ' meet, but for the hours included Landstrom said. first-timers. attending early morning practices Hamilton, Reid, and Landstrom, it starting at 5:45 A.M., two days a was a new experience. week. "It was pretty cool when I got there," "If you wanted to do well," Bruce Reid said, "There was an amazing Landstrom '04 said, "You have to energy coming from the audience; practice hard everyday, you can't I was really glad that I got to be slack off." there." Swimming wasn't the only thing While swimming at the state meet, they did though; the boys also got the boys were able to push their fair share of fun and games. themselves hard and break two of Many of the swimmers look back the school records- one in the 200 on the times they shared before and freestyle relay and another in the after practice, where they had 400 freestyle relay. snowballs fights, initiated the new "I was glad to see that we were able kids , went out to eat, and had to score some points and set some shaving parties. records," Hale said. "I was kind of "We all got along ," Andy Ausdemore '05 said, "People had parties for the team, and we all had a good times together." All of the time and hard work that the swimmers put in at practice paid off when the team won the city meet. Becoming city champions was only a small achievement compared to their other accomplishments. After a great performance at the city meet, the boys did even better at Districts. They pushed hard and swam as fast as they could in hopes of qualifying for State, which was a goal of Joe Reid '03. That was exactly what he did in the 200 medley relay, but that didn't happen in his individual race. Reid was only three tenths of a second away from qualifying. "My goal was to make it to state," Reid said. "We had been working 54 disappointed that I missed the 100 butterfly record by only two tenths of a second, but we were able to break the other records." State was the last meet the three seniors would see in their high school swimming career. When it came time for them to swim their last relay, they knew they had to make their time their best. All the team members pushed themselves hard in order to get the best time that they could. "I knew that was the last event that I would be swimming, so I knew that I had to push myself hard," Wendi said. "As I finished and looked up at the scoreboard, I saw that we had made a new school record and that made it all worthwhile." They felt satisfied with their performance and the season. "We qualified for state, won medals, and didn't place last," Disalvo said, "So I think that the season turned out pretty well." The hard work and long practices may have been tough, but all the effort they put forth reflected in their many accomplishments. The Last WorCI 6-0-1 Gross 6-126W OPS Invitational 2nd Ralston 79-91 w Lin. SE Invitational 9t11 S.C. East 85-85, T S.C. Metro 76-94W LC 58-108W LC Invitational 3rd Skutt 15-137W Roncalli 42-11 6W Urbandale Invitational 3rd City Meet 1st MRC Meet - 2nd Districts 3rd State 2na State QualifiersJoe Wendi David English Joe Reid Zach Hamilton Joe Disalvo Lucas Hale Page by Miranda Davidson 55 . Kickin' Some Grass By Minh Tran Cheering from the stand, the same time letting the players crowd was on their feet with have a chance to better know each anticipation. The game was other, and learned how to work tied at 0-0, and after two double over times they went into a penalty together. Also, they all colored their kick shootout. Each team chose five hair blond to show team unity. players to go against the opposing "The night we came over to dye our goalie one-on-one. The crowd was hair was my favorite part of the screaming season " John '.'. ~~~~'." l~f~ d "We just had to stay Stanford ·04 "it "oh" The t t" d t" · t" brought us all final· penalty cons rue IVe an op 1m1s IC, much closer to kick score and anything could take one another." was 3-1; AL ,, . . They also hc:id defeat.ed place. Pike said. discussed what Sioux City th · 1 East. This was the game that eir goa s we~e . They ended the varsity boy's six game ""'.anted to go to st~te , win all the losing streak. city games, and win conference "The Sioux City East game was games. Their loss to St. Albert was the most unforgettable the only goal buster. experience for me," Robbie Pike "We just had to stay constructive '02. "We beat them 3-1 , and our and optimistic, and anything could spirit rocketed." take place." Pike said. The season for varsity started out Miracles can happen and they did. with a struggle. The team had many " I scored the first goal of the season young and inexperience players. at Omaha Gross," Zack Peterson In addition they had a new coach '02. "It was a great feeling because and an injury that shocked Brian I played defense and I didn't have Miller '04 at Ames. After having a ve: y many opportunities to score." concussion he was out for the rest With ups and downs, the boy's of the season. soccer team never gave up. They With the teams' moral at an all practiced hard ending their time low, Coach Gary Millburn, lo.sing streak. Ending the season hosted a party at his house to with a bang. cheer everyone up. Also, at the lh a s ug!)fe e the bal from the opponent Thomas Kunze '03 focused his concentration on the ball. Timmy Robicheau '05 carefully watched the struggle as he prepared himself to assist his teammate. Photo by Zac Evers 56 The Last Word 5-10 Omaha Gross 1-2 L S.C. North 1-2 L MOM Valley 0-5 L Millard West 0-5 L Ames 0-4 L Ralston 0-2 L S.C. East 3-1 W S.C. Heelan 0-1 L St. Albert 1-2 L Tee Jay 2-0W Omaha Roncalli 2-1 W S.C. West 7-0W S.C. North 1-2 L Tee Jay 4-2 W Lewis Central 1-2 L Tee Jay 0-1 , L Stat Leaders Goals Charlie Petersen, 12 Robbie Pike, 6 Assists Zack Petersen, 8 Max Milder, 2 Points Charlie Petersen, 25 Robbie Pike, 12 Game Winning Goals Charlie Petersen, 3 Saves Adam Vanvoltenberg, 31 Page By Miranda Davidson S? • Going for the Goal! ~r~e~~~~ a!'~~!~e'!a~as one of our experienced , players, goals," Valerie Bohls, '04 said. "We the girls' soccer teams came close last year and I thought began the season with a strong we could do it this year." start. Forthe JV team With many strong points and the season "In practices we worked potential, .the s t a r t e d team tried out rough , together to improve our skills their best after they b b I ,, and put forth losttheirfirst and ecome etter p ayers, an effort in game and McNabb said. every game tied in the t o next two games. The JV players had accomplish their goals. The team's to remain focused, confident, and strong points that they showed motivated throughout their games. throughout the season were "I tried to stay motivated because I endurance, experience and strong improve our skills and become better players," Heather McNabb '04 said. "We also tried working better as a team." Even though the team had many strong points, there was one more the team needed to possess in order to make their season successful. "I expected the season would go well," Sara Kernes '02 said, "As long as we stayed focused and played well together." With confident and focused players, the team put time and hard work into the season so they could wanted to win just like everyone offensive and defensive skills. To achieve their goals. else," Susan Price, '04 said. "That improve their weak points , the was all the motivation I needed." players practiced on weekdays Advancing to state was one of the from 5-7 p.m. , doing different kinds Varsity team's goals. of drills to prepare them for games. "I thought we would go to state this "In practices we worked together to 58 ia=n...,.~s Moines player behind rely '02 gets ready to [Jllfl!W a.OB teammate. Photo by The Last Word 11-4 Ralston Bellevue East Roncalli Glenwood East D.M Valley Lewis Central S.C. West S.C. East St. Albert S.C. North Harlan S.C. Heelan Tee Jay S.C. East S.C. North Stat Leaders 3-1 w 5-1 w 2-0W 2-3 L 2-3 L 2-1 w 2-0W 3-0,W 6-0,W 3-1 , w 3-1 , w 2-3, L 2-1 , w 6-0,W 1-3, L Goals: Sara Kernes, 12 Assists: Sara Kernes, 9 Points: Sara Kernes, 33 Saves: Jennifer Fauble, 36 Page by Miranda Davidson 59 s On your Mark ••• By Jason Davidson With a young team which at CB Relays to TJ ," Dave Ortiz '02 needed the help of senior said. leadership, the 2002 Breaking your PR(personal boys track team had a tight bond record), was also one of the throughout the season which helped highlights for some of the boys. them to a overall "It t k lot of heart "One of the be~t s Uc c e S sf U I a eS a parts of track IS season. and hard WOrk to run breaking your PR "With all the . , because you know different age track, It S not for your getting better," groups, we got everybody," Kellar said. Ersman said. along really With all the youth good as a team," Brian Ersman '02 on this years team, the future looks said. good for the Lynx. To entertain themselves before Track is very unique because it is a their event, most of the team would team sport and an individual sport help and cheer on their teammates at the same time. and try to keep loose before their "Track is different from other sports event. because it's a team sport but it is "Before I would go I would cheer also an individual sport at the same on the other guys and get mentally time," Kellar said. prepared for my race," Rickie Kellar With all the long and tough '02 said. practices, track is one of the more Throughout the season there were physically exhausting sports. a lot of individual and team "lttakesalotofheartandhardwork highlights. to run track, it's not for everybody," "I thought the team highlight of the Kellar said. season was finishing a close second 60 As he crossed the finish line, Eric Jehnson '05 put all his effort in to it. Johnson was one of the many freshman on the team this year. Photo by Lucas Hale The Last Word CB Relays 2rc1 Eagle Invite 7"' Ram Relays 5111 Atlantic Relays 9111 Tee Jay Invite 6111 Page by Miranda Davidson 61 • s Ready, Set, Run By Amanda Schofield The girls' track team bounded Pride and excitement started the over hurdles, jumped pits of season for Megan Freeman '04. sand , heaved steel balls, Her most memorable moment was and raced the clock every day of setting a personal record in the high the week. These girls strove to jump at Burke Relays. improve themselves even in cold "I was so happy at Burke when I rain and extreme wind. As a result, jumped five foot two," said Freeman. two events qualified for Drake "My goal for the year was to break relays, six events went on to the five and I did it at the first meet." State meet Track wasn't and_ of "Mr. Lakatos always pushed a11 fun and ~~inst: me to the best," Petratis said. ~~~=~ af~~ scored. "When I did something wrong B e c a u s e With the h k I k "t" · Freeman's m a n y e ma es sure now I . s i s t e r triumphs came many memorable participated in the same events, she moments. Freshman Amanda felt pressured to live up to Ashley's Liston will remember the victory at records. the Council Bluffs Relays. "Everyone expected Ashley to be "I was happy but not surprised the best," Freeman said. "And they when we won by so much," Liston expected me to beat her when I'm said. ''The coaches knew we were her age just because we do all the going to (win) when we came out same things." of the field events so well. It was so Freeman was not the only person much fun getting the trophy and whose performance was influenced running a victory lap." by other people. Megan Petratis '03 62 said her coach had the most effect on her running. "Mr. Lakatos always pushed me to the best," Petratis said. "When I did something wrong he makes sure I know it." According to Bethany Spilde '02, many people impacted her running this year, even people that are no longer here. "Mr. Lakatos, all the other girls, and the girls from past teams had an influence," Spilde said. "They all encouraged me in some way." Regardless of all the team support, Petratis still got nervous before her race. "Even when I stretched out, my muscles were so tight," Petratis said. "I was nervous. I just thought about pushing myself to get to the finish line first." Though all the nerves , adverse weather, and with new friendships, the girls' track team accomplished many of their goals The Last Word Ralston Relays 4th LC Invite n/a cs Relays 1st Ram Co-Ed 4th Atlantic Co-Ed 8th M RC Relays 3rd Districts 7th State Qualifiers: Ashley Freeman, Elisha Turek, Jessica Regan, and Kendra Chapin. Page by Miranda Davidson 63 TEE Time o~~i~~ g~!!~ improvement was the main goal of the season . With several boys on the team, they all worked hard and pushed themselves to perform better. "The season started out pretty decent," Kyle Vannier '05 said, "we were always trying to improve." The season didn't start out with many wins, but it was their goal to improve by the end of the season. "The season went well ," Zach Winter '03 said, "but there is still room for improvement." Yet, the team was still in high spirits and having fun playing golf. "Golfing itself is a lot of fun ," Winter said. "We always have a lot of fun when we play together." All of the boys seemed to agree that golf is a great sport and they had a good time playing together this season. 64 The Last Word 6-0 Districts 3rd St. Albert 186-233, W MRC Invite 3 rd CityTournament 1s1 T J Invite 2nd Lewis Central 182-237, W Shennendoah 185-197, W Lewis Central 218-256, W Tee Jay 193-235, W Missouri Valley 198-258, W I • s Girls olf Under Par The Last Word S.C. North 364 S.C. East 380 AL Invite 384 S.C. Heelan 393 S.C. West 444 T J Invite 543 Team Averages Amy McKenzie 96 Addie Plummer 91 Rachel Lenhardt 92 Lisa Alkire 105 By Erika Cole The girls golf season started off strong, with approximately 17 girls out for the team. With all of the hard work that the girls put in, they went undefeated for their first six matches of the season. "The season really went well ," Addie Plummer '02 said, "We were always improving and state is definitely in view." Yet, winning all of their matches wasn't enough. AL:s golfer Rachel Lenhardt '03, finished first in each of the teams' matches. "I think Rachel is a role model for the team," Plummer '02 said. "She was a hard worker and was always trying to improve." The girls performed well at the City Tournament as well. They won the City Girls Golf Tournament for the second year in a row, and all six of the varsity players meddled at that tournament. There were also lots of laughs and several memorable times shared amongst the team, making it a season to remember. "Whenever we were together we had lots of fun, and the talks with Mr. Brown were always hi larious," Lenhardt said. "We shared many memorable moments together on the team." The girls always had a good time joking around and forming their own clubs such as the Future American Golf Society. Amidst all of the laughs and memories that the team shared, the girls worked hard and performed at their best. Page by Miranda Davidson 65 The 2002 boy's tennis team had several players returning, as well as a substantial number of rookie the A.L. courts, the boys practiced mainly at Lakeshore and Big Lake. "It's ridiculous that we had to drive that far to places like Big Lake and freshmen. Despite inexperience, the . boys practiced intensely to Lakeshore for "We all had a lot of fun practices when learning and developing there _are courts right new skills." Kukkonen said. here," Larson learn new skills and brush up on the old ones. "It was hard since I was going up against mostly juniors and seniors that have played before , but I learned a lot, too," Scott Larson '05 said. Though some players had played tennis for fun, only one had played on an A.L. team before. "I was the only returning player this year, so I concentrated mostly on improving my technique," Andy Kukkonen '02 said. "It was kind of tough being the only one that had played the sport in seasons past, but we all had a lot of fun learning and developing new skills." Practices have been unique this year. Do to the girl's primary use of 66 said. This year, Patty Norman instructed the boy's tennis team instead of the girl's junior varsity team. The practices were hard with a variety of excersizes and drills new to the team. "Mrs. Norman helped us with a lot of different exercises during practices," Kukkonen said. "Some of them, like the importance of playing at the net, came in hand during matches." Regardless of a small sized team, mainly consisting of freshmen, the boys held their own in their matches and overall improved their skills and technique. Even though there was hard work, the guys had a lot of fun playing tennis this season. The Last Word Team 0-4 MRC 0-3 JV 0-2 • Joel Patrick 5-6 Andy Kukkonen 2-4 Andy Ausdemore 0-4 Scott Larson 1-5 Sean Brummer 1-4 Brad Caprion 0-6 Alex Rosenberg 1-1 Joe Wendi 0-1 Patrick/Larson 0-2 Kukkonen/ Ausdemore 0-1 Wendi/Johnson 0-1 Kukkonen/Larson 0-1 Caprion/Brummer 0-1 Patrick/Kukkonen 1-2 Brummer/Larsen 0-2 Ausdemore/Larson 0-1 year there was approximately sixty girls out for the sport. This year about half that number continued through the season. With a smaller team there was additional court availability therefore more practice time. The practices consisted of jumping rope, running line drills, doubles exercises, and working on other skills. "Practices were much more effective this year because they focused more on our form and style than simply trying to get the ball over the net," Anna George '03 said. Brian Pregon has coached the varsity team for several years, but this year the junior varsity had the opportunity to work with someone new. Dirk Waller replaced Patty Norman as the junior varsity coach. "Tennis has been very different than anything I've-coached before!" Waller said. "It's almost always been fun and I've really seen improvement in every player!" Even with a new coach's technique a large amount of their matches. "It's hard to get used to another person's approach to the game, but Mr. Waller has been a great coach this season," George said. "We've had some tough competitors this year, like Skutt, Shenandoah and Gross, but overall we've don~ really well ," Molly Dillehay '03 said. "We've practiced hard and it shows." Even with demanding practices and grueling matches, the girls greatly enjoyed the 2002 spring season. The Last Word Jessica Lalk 1-2 Molly Dillehay 3-0 Minette Ridenour 3-0 Melissa Cameron 2-1 Nina Tangletporhbol 3-1 Courtney Grandia 2-2 Lalk/Ridenour 11 -0 Dillehay/Cameron 5-2 Tangletporhbol/G randia2-1 State Qualifiers Lalk/Ridenour With an ambition to get a point for her te prepared herself to hit the tennis ball. P. .. £-.1:;.i Page by Miranda Davidson 67 T ey'll tum by Kristin Grandick C heerleading ... when most people think of it, they think of porn pons, short skirts, and peppiness . But the Lynx cheerleaders were much more than sixteen girls cheering the team on from the sidelines. Practice started in the summer and continued through the end of Febru?ry. Instead of attending camp in the summer, the cheerleaders attended Elite Cheer, which helped them with stunting, tumbling , and conditioning techniques. They continued to receive help from Elite Cheer throughout the year. "The instructors from Elite Cheer helped us perfect not only our individual stunts but our routines as a whole," Suzanne Nikkel '02 said . "They taught us new techniques and motivated us to perform to the best of our ability. Stunting was a big part of cheerleading and because the Varsity squad was experienced with stunting, they didn't have much difficulty learning stunts. The cheerleaders experienced many challenges throughout the year. "Preparing for state was probably the biggest challenge," Beck said. " The conditioning and building endurance was really hard ." There were also several injuries amongst the cheerleaders. Tabbatha Shaw tore her ACL , 68 Jennifer Morley '03 rolled her ankle and Jessica Mayberry '04 broke her wrist. Not to mention the several sore wrists, bruises and aching backs. But through it all, the girls were never discouraged and worked even harder. ''Tearing my ACL was just one of those freak accidents," Shaw said. "But we had to keep on going because we had a routine coming up and we couldn't afford wasting any time ." For the second year in the row, the cheerleaders competed at state and for the second time, it was a disappointment. However, the girls still managed to have fun. "Even though the ranking we received was not what we deserved, we still had fun and gave the best performance ever!" Ashley Thomas '03 said. The girls gave a flawless routine but the timekeeper at the competition stated that their time was too long and several points were deducted. Several memories were made during the year. "Decorating signs for the junior volleyball players for state was so much fun ," Thomas said. " It was crazy because we were hammering signs in their yards at midnight!" Through good times and bad, the cheerleaders kept heads up high and all accomplished their goals. or Ya! The Last W ord The Cheerleaders sold Lynx cards at the beginning of the year as a fundraiser Patty Norman was the sponsor Nikki Mcintosh and Lisa Fidone were the coaches They competed at state and performed several routines at pep assemblies They attended Elite Cheer for help with stunting and tumbling. They participated in the Pride Day Parade. Page by Miranda Davidson 69 5,6,7,8Dan iv~!~!~~:.. ~,!!!~~!~ pushed Dance! This year's porn pon narrowly out of the 3 rd place season was a hard one. The position. Still the team kept on, they year started out on a good note with took choreography into their own the girls finishing an impressive hands and members Erin Stopak second place at camp. However, and Miranda Davidson near the end of October, Sponsor choreographed a lyrical routine to Kerri Richardson resigned due to take to MA (Marching Auxilary) personal reasons, leaving the team Dance and Drill team competition. without a sponsor with less than a They finally saw some rewards to month till their state competition. all their hard work , they finished Despite the setback the girls hired with a Sweepstakes placing which a choreographer to come in and illustrated that each routine scored teach them a routine to take to state. over 85 out of 100 points. They worked "After state hard often "After state we really we really ha_ving practices worked hard and it was worke_d hard twice a day. One and 1t was at 6 :30 a.m. nice to be able to place at nice to be able before school A,, V d H . to place at and another at M ' an er elm sard. M A 3:00 p.m. after school. "Practices became a little more intense once we got closer to state,"Ashley Ball '03 said. The team did get a new sponsor, Science teacher, Erin Fryman . She helped them to get organized for state and raised the overall motivation driving the girls to do well. "Miss Fryman was a life saver for us," Mallory VanderHelm '04 said , "She helped us to become a better team." The girls performed an almost fl awless routine only to be deducted 5 oints due to a minor 70 VanderHelm said. This year as many may have noticed the porn pon team had a new addition. A JV squad, which performed at a few of the Varsity boys and Girls basketball games. The team helped many freshman and sophomores to get the experience they need to move up to Varsity the following year. The girls worked hard to get back into the swing of things with a fresh start and a new sponsor. The season may have been hard but many agree that the Porn Pon team is now better than ever. As the audience cheered the Porn Pon squad performed their jazz routine from· state. They received a division one rating. Submitted Photo The Last Word Division one rating and fourth place in Jazz at state. Division one ratin g and fourth place in Porn at state. Recieved a choreography award at Marching Auxillary Competition for Porn. Was invited to the National NOA Competition at camp. Six All-American nominees from both Reserve and Varsity. Page by Miranda Davidson 71 s ••• Rickie Kellar Bethany Spilde Chris Milner Danielle Yeutter Joe Jayjack Kellie Price Elisha Turek Teddy Christiansen Girls Swimming Andre Vandervelde Lucas Hale Cindy Christiansen Suzanne Nikkel 72 ••• Standing Above the Rest Laura AndrieG rondek Minette Ridenour Sara Kernes Matt Bomgaars Rachel Lenhardt Joel Patrick Ed Gregory Ashley Freeman Charlie Petersen What it takes to be an MVP ••• "I practice a lot and have fun with it, playing golf for AL is really laid back and we just go out and try to have a good time and do our best," Matt Bomgaars '02 said. "Hard work, determination and the love of the sport have gotten me pretty far in my volleyball career." Bethany Spilde '02 said. "Being a positive role model for other squad members, helping organize and keeping others spirits high" Suzanne Nikkel '02 said. "It takes a lot of work and persistence to keep you going when things get hard," Teddy Christiansen '02 said. "Porn Pon is so much more than just a dance team. With early morning practices, all of the problems we have had this year, and changing coaches we have had a lot of trouble staying together as a team. Situations like this bring out the worst in some and the best in others. I hope that I have been a positive leader for all my girls," Laura Andrie-Grondek '02 said. Page by Miranda Davidson 73 74 Group Pictures Snapshots of a Year 1" Row: Matt Scherer, Adam Spitznagle, Skyler Beck, Mark Jurgens, Brian Heitoff, and Roger Sandau. 2"" Row: Seth Podendorf, Austin Shaw, Matt Turner, Derrick Markley, Rick Lainson, and Zack Smyser. 3"' Row: Coach Rob Dittmer, Tony Salvo, Jon Kinney, Angel Franco, Jimmy Lewis, Corey Chavera, Coach Kenny. '~ .1 1" Row: Andy Hasbrouck, Mike Wagner, Jimmy Lewis, Angel Franco, and Jon Kinney. 2"" Row: Matt Scherer, Joel Yoder Matt Brown, Rick Kellar, and Jeff Loup. 3'" Row: Coach Mike Starner, Mark Thomsen, Joe Jayjack, Dan Wymore, Chad Gump, Mike Brownlee, and Coach Johnson. 1" Row: Adam Manz, Nick McCoy, Adam Albertson , Coach Whacker, Coach Conyers , Danny Nunan , and Nate Harm. 2"" Row: Luke Long and Craig Showers. 3'0 Row: Chris Johnson , Joe Hunter, and Jake Haas. 4'" Row: Eric Johnson, Chuck Kinney and Sean Bagby. 1" Row: Drew Mefford, Rick Lainson, Dan Stein, Cody Nelson, and Shawn Bagby. 2"" Row: Zach Smyser, Corey Chavera, Roger Sandau, Tyler Osborn, John Thomas, and Coach Shaa. 1'' Row: Kim Witt, Michelle Glanz, Marcia Freeman, and Andrea Yoder. 2n0 Row: Jimmi McCoy, Kelsey Murray, Heather Steffens, Kayla Richter, Katie Hiller, Katelyn Witt, Catherine Johnson, and Ashlee Durham. 3'" Row: Coach Angie Palmer, Kellie Price, Kristin McCoy, Carly Bressman, Rachel Smith, Ashley Anderson , Kristen Whitman, Marcy Woodard, Emily Whittington, and Coach Scott Heese. • • 1" Row: Steve Jacobs, Jesse Borden, Kasey Beck, Nate Bates, Andre Vandervelde, Tony Wright, Mike Childers, Eric Albertson , Ryan Hollins, Zeb McKern, and Richie Palen. 2"" Row: Manager Michaela Hallman, Josh Miller, Matt Argetsinger, Jovan Albertson , Roger Sandau, Joe McNeil, Artie Scortino, Travis Brazael, Eric Scheid, Rickie Kellar, Keith Barnes, John Smay, Joe Thomas and Alaina Lamphear. 3'" Row: Hoss Wright, Bryan McKern, Seth Lorenz, Bruce Landstrom, Coach Harm, Coach Herrera, Coach Paulson, Coach Olsen, Coach Beyenhof, Coach Novotony, Coach Taylor, Brian Ersman, and Seth Steenson. 4'" Row: Gary Hankins, Matt Johnson, Tara Kernes, Tom Hauser. Pat Swaink, Alex Buss, Ryan Mccardle, Jeff Myre, Ralph Carmona, and Jake Bussing. 5'" Row: Joe Dissalvo, Christian Regan, Chad Hiller, Brandon Long, Taylor Burkum, Chris Steven, Joe Prine, Josh McNeil, Aldo Gonzalez, Chris Burnham, and Kasey Corum. 6'" Row: Severin Michalski, Alex Allen, Jake Knott, David Zabel, Jeff Sievers, David Ortiz, Dan Wolfe, Andrew Batt, TJ Mackland, Tai Quick, and Keith Foote. I\ e'"J! ~ 1" Row: Jessica Regan, Julie Mruz, Kendra Chapin, and Tosha Long. 2"" Row: Ashley Evans, Jordan Elonich, Magan Roarty, Kayleigh Coker, Erin Kellar, and Amber Raes. 3"' Row: Emily Whittington, Tess Musil, Laura Schultz, and Beth Knott. 4 th Row: Coach Julie Duval, Krystal Weis, Amber Yoder, Elisha Turek, and Kellie Price. 1" Row: Joe H~~ter, Jake Haas, and Nick McCoy. 2"" Row: Coach Rob Dittmer, Coach Dennis Devault, Craig Showers, Tony Vergamini, Chuck Kinney, Chris Johnson, and Coach Rob Kinney. 1" Row: Manager Haley Smith. 2nd Row: Seth Steensen, Brian Heitoff, Eric McSorley, Joel Patrick, and Joseph Welch. 3"' Row: Coach Dennis Mitchell, Chad Hiller, Cody Gilmore, Tim Burhman, Steve Ortiz, and Coach Bart Witte. 1" Row: Kelsey Murray, Jenna McClure, Katie Hiller and Chelsea Jarvis. 2"' Row: Megan Shadden, Ashley McCall, Katelyn Witt, Tiffany Mace, Mikaela Brown and Kayla Richter. 3"' Row: Coach Allyn Coppock, Lauren Webster, Amanda Liston, Stephanie Grap, Allison Kennedy, Amanda Crane, and Coach Kelly Frasch!. ;,,,;;,,,:--..,!!k.v,,, 1" Row: Elisha Turek and Megan Freeman. 2"' Row: Minette Ridenour. 3"' Row: Coach Chuck May, Amber Yoder, Jessica Regan , Amanda Heitoff, Jessica Lalk, and Krystal Weis. 4th Row: Addie Plummer, Kelli Cooney, Lisa Alkire, Ashley Freeman, Sara Kernes, Jimmi McCoy, and Bethany Spilde. 1 ". Row: Zach Smyser, Tyler Johnston, Kyle Miller, and Chris Kais . 2"' Row: Manager Bridgette Smith, Matt Argetsinger, Cody Nelson, Roger Sandau, Jason Davidson, and Manager Michaela Hallman. 3"' Row: Coach Mike Doner, Mitch Herrick, Brad Capron, Parker Smith, Alex Rosenberg, John Stanford, and Coach Jason Smith. 1" Row: Yoshi Nitta, Rick Kellar, Bryan McClure, and Kyle Miller. 2"' Row: Zach Peters Jake Brandt, Jordan Brandt, Josh Tiffey, Joel Yoder, Manager Michaela Hallman 3"' R~~'. Coach Dave Stucker, Manager Bridgette Smith, Dan Wolfe, Teddy Christens~n Ch · · Milner, Will Solomon, Coach Dick Wettengel, and Coach Mike Doner. ' ns Page by Chase Davidson 75 Group Pictures con't 76 1" Row: Amanda Heithoff, Jessica Lalk, Jessica Regan , Sara Kernes, Minette Ridenour and Shannon Glanz. 2"' Row: Coach Jim Johnson, Sammi Fetch, Bethany Spilde and Coach Cory Wacker. 3"' Row: Coach Russ Mapes, Coach Chuck May, Kahla Atherton, Addie Plummer, Elisha Turek, Ashley Freeman, Megan Freeman, Megan Petratis, Krystal Weis and Coach Phil Nielson. 1" Row: Kelsey Murray, Christine Wagner, Tiffany Shaheen, and Beth Knott. 2"' Row: Stephanie Grap, Becky Reynolds, Tiffany Espelund, Crystal Reedy and Megan Petratis. 3"' Row: Amber Yoder, Danielle Ye utter, Amanda Liston, Jessica Regan , Sara Hansen, and Kendra Chapin. 4'" Row: Coach Don Schwartz, Coach Ron Lakatos, Coach Smith, Elisha Turek, Bethany Spilde, Ashley Freeman, Megan Freeman, and Kellie Price. 1" Row: Joel Patrick, Ben Heithoff, Eric Hallegan, Nick Jerkovich, Max Milder, Frank Petersen, and L.J . Robinson. 2"" Row: Coach Gary Milbourn, Victor Gonzalez, Adam Lewis, Brian Jensen, Zach Somers, Zach Peterson, Charlie Petersen, Robbie Pike, Kyler Underwood, and Adam VanVoltenberg. ~} ' Wrestling 1" Row: Brett Richardson, Tony Wright, Logan Allen, Nate Harm, Adam Manz, Eric Hallagan, and Brad Nikkel. 2"" Row: Andre Vandervelde, Nate Bates, Ben McCall, Josh Sortino, Gabe Burkum, Mike Childers, and Adam Lewis. 3'' Row: T.J. Mackland, Josh McNeil, Jeff Sievers, Hoss Wright, Joe McNeil, Donovan Beckwith, Philip Deikman, Chris Stevens, Taylor Burkum, and Keith Foote. 1" Row: Liz Burk, Katie Johnson.and Nicole Christensen. 2"' Row: Julie Mruz, Nina Tanglertpaibul, Kayla Richter, Jenna McClure, Melissa Hodapp, and Marcy Peltz. 3"' Row: Coach Dirk Waller, Laura Engstrom, Erika Cole, Melissa Cameron, Alexis Fisher, Jessica Lalk, Minette Ridenour, Anna George, and Coach Bryan Pregon. 1" Row: Melissa Mcsorley, Jimmi McCoy, Kaleigh Coker, Stephanie Palser, Shannon Glanz, Kara Higgins, Emily Whittington, and Lyndsey Love. 2"" Row: Valerie Bohls, Caitlin Wearne, Tracy Bechtold, Ali Fauble, Sara Kernes, Danielle Mendoza, and Mandy Merica. 1" Row: Caleb Lenhardt, Kyle Cochran, Mike Crowley, Joe Welch, Nate Dickey, and Cory McKee. 2nc1 Row: Joel Yoder, Josh Gibler, Kyle Vannier, Zach Winter, Jake Dix, Kyle Bauerly, Matt Allmon, and Austin Diehm. Not Pictured: Matt Bomgaars and Christian Regan. 1" Row: LeAnn McDaniel, Amy McKenzie, Courtney Killion, Erin Stopak, and Rachel Lenhardt. 2"' Row: Amanda Scott, Lisa Alkire, Kahla Atherton, Lauren Kennedy, Meghan Filbert, Cara Campbell, and Jenna Comley. Not Pictured: Alison Henderson and Addie Plummer. 1" Row: Laura Andrie-Grondek, Mallory Vanderhelm, Janet Summy, and Ashley Grimm. 2"' Row: Lindsee Garlock, Elisha Kohl, and Heather Beckert. 3"' Row: Jordanne Jones, Erin Stopak, Miranda Davidson, and Ashley Ball. ~ 1" Row: Suzanne Nikkel and Melissa Stevens. 2"' Row: April Harvey, Bonnie Cox, and Tabbatha Shaw. 3"' Row: Kara Higgins, Meghan Filbert, Molly Durick, Kristin Grandick, and Jennifer Morley. 4'" Row: Carrie Beck, Ambur Lyons, Jamie Matheson, Ashley Thomas, Danielle Mendoza, Jessica Mayberry, and Melissa Dollen. Pictures lftrere not available for these sports Boys an Gir s Swimming Sean Brummer Joe Disalvo David English Lucas Hale Zack Hamllton Bruce Landstrom Vince Leber Steve Maffox Josh Miller Andy Osborn Joe Reid Maff Staley Adam Thomas Joe Wendi Shawn Avis Cristin Runyon Crystal Sharp Stefanie Shivley Andrea Ware Cindy Christensen Becky Bookout Megan Brown Alyssa Dovls Arica Ebersold Stephanie Ecckley Calise Finken Courtney Grandla Courtney Hagen Trisha Hultgren Jenny Johnson Courtney Killion StephanleLlpcamon Amy McKensle Becky Reynolds Megan Shadden Meghan Schulta Jessica Tarks Erin Welch Boys Track Jovan Albertson Sean Bagby Joe Disalvo Keith Foote Joe Don Hunter Eric Johnson Rickie Keller William Leggio Chris Milner Brandon Ramsey Craig Showers Parker Smith Alex Allen Donavan Beclcwith Brian Erisman Ed Gregory Chris Johnson Matt Johnson Greg Knudson Severin Michalski David Ortiz Kurt Schneckloth Mike Showers Hoss Wright Boys Tennis Joel Patrick Andy Kukkonen Andy Ausdemore Brad Capron ScoH Larson Alex Rosenberg Sean Brummer Joe Wendi Devin Dart Trent Johnson Page by Chase Davidson 77 78 - new es was a hit students AL Student 1205 Bonham Ave. Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Page by Stephanie Palser 79 Crimson 80 q.l)<r Blue By Kristin Grandick HISTORY CIRCLE Students published the AL yearbook for over 100 years. The sponsor was Gretchen Graham. 28 students were on the yearbook staff. Yearbook held weekly worknights. Yearbook met 2B and 3B. Sponsored the Yearbook Signing Party. "Yearbook was a fun activity to be in." Chase Davidson '02 said. "It taught me leadership skills and ways to use the computer for my daily life." After a stressful class period, Kristin Gra~dic~ '03 and Nicole Jensen '02 would unwind by talking and listening to the radio. "Kristin and I were the biggest perfectionists on the sta_tt," J~nsen said. " After a hard day of editing we would relax by listening to music, talking , and giving make-overs." Photo by Kristine E eryone on yearbook had their own reasons for joining staff. oined the staff because I wanted to improve my writing and I ted to have a say in what went into the yearbook," Minh Tran '04 said . File Photo The photographers were assigned to take pictures in and outside of class. They were obligated to attend all home sports events and school activities. "Sometimes it was hard attending all of the home events because we had prior arrangements that we couldn't change," Harlan Muir '03 said. "But there were enough photographers that not everyone had to attend each event:' Photo by Zac Evers I-"---- Clubs and classes' editor, Stephanie Palser '03, and student life editor, Jordanne Jones '03, had to identify the students in the club pictures. "Identifying the kids in the clubs was hard because there were so many kids that were involved in school and we didn't know who all of them were," Palser said. "But it was a good way of getting people in the yearbook." File Photo Writers spent much of class time brainstorming ideas for their stories. "I used class time as a time to think of ways to make my stories interesting and unique," Terran Pike '04 said . Photo by Kristine Hartman A photographer's job allowed he/she to get to know the faces around the school. "I became a photographer because I was new to AL and wanted to get involved," Kristine Hartman '03 said. "I also had an interest in photography." Photo by Zac Evers After printing his pictures of boys basketball, Zac Evers '03, showed the sports editor, Miranda Davidson '03. "We had to show the editors the pictures so they could approve them," Evers said. "If the pictures weren't of a high enough quality, we would have to reprint them." File Photo One of the duties of being a writer was to highlight everyone's name that appeared in the yearbook. "The reason we highlighted names was so that we knew how many times each person appeared in the yearbook," Kristen Whitman '04 said. Photo by Kristine Hartman Chase Davidson '02 was the big man on staff. "As head editor, I tried to intimidate the other staff members into meeting their deadlines," Davidson said. "And it worked!" File Photo Page By Stephanie Palser 81 '\~e. Echoes by Jason Davidson HISTORY CIRCLE The newspaper has been published for over 100 years. The sponsor was Gretchen Graham There were 25 people on the newspaper staff. They published the newspaper monthly. "I really enjoyed being on newspaper because I thought it was a good atmosphere to be in," Vince Leber '04 said. Working hard on the computer, photographer Pete Lumbis helped to do his part to get the newspaper out on time. "I think the hardest part of being a photographer was thinking of interesting ideas for photos," Lumbis said. " I really liked the atmosphere, it was really easy going, and it's different from other classes." File Photo 82 Eric Ruesch '02 worked on the computer making his spread better. Ruesch was on the newspaper staff since he was a sophomore and was the opinion editor for the newspaper during the year. He provided the school with interesting stories and editorials throughout the year about current and school related issues. File Photo During the second hour period, the newspaper staff sat together and helped each other think of better story ideas. The staff helped one another throughout the year in order to put out a better • quality paper. Everyone got along on staff most of the time which made it easier to work together. File Photo A writer on the newspaper staff, Vince Leber '04 asked questions about his story. The writers were a big part of putting out the newspaper this year. "I think getting , my stories done was pretty tough but it was worth it to have people read your work in the paper," Leber said. File Photo Interviewing volleyball players, Sports Editor, Dan Wolfe '02 talked to Jessica Lalk '03 and Elisha Turek '03. "I thought the hardest part of newspaper was making the deadlines,'' Wolfe said. "It was hard to get stories and pages in on time." Wolfe had been on the staff since he was a junior. File Photo .- ;-- Posing for the picture that accompanied his monthly column, Joe Jayjack '02 wasn't the only one excited about the new refrigerator in the journalism room. The whole statt enjoyed the new luxury of having one. During his first year on statt, Jayjack had a regular column in the Echoes and wrote for the sports section of the Daily Nonpareil. File Photo As a cartoonist for the newspaper, Chelsea Baker '03 had a unique job. "I had been drawing ever sinc.e I can. remember," Baker said. "I really enjoyed it." For some people, the cartoons were their favorite part of the newspaper. Baker also had her own newsletter in which she edited and published herself. File Photo . Philip .Nowak '.03, an exchange student from Germany, listened to instructions during class. Nowak left midway through the year to go back to Germany, but he was a writer for the newspaper during the time he was at AL. File Photo Page by Stephanie Palser 83 GMAL By Kellie Schreffler Standing in the editing room, Producer Minette Ridenour '03 previews a story with Ashley Freeman '02 and Megan Freeman '04 for the next week's show. Photo by Kristine Hartman Focusing on his work, Wei Jiang '03 edited and perfected a story for Good Morning AL. "I liked GMAL because I liked working with cameras and taping people, it was fun," Jiang said. Photo by Kristine Hartman ....___.....-..__,'-"'"' 84 Concentrating hard , Good Morning AL Producer, Laurel Sellers '03 reviewed new footage on the television. "It took a lot of hard work and dedication to be the producer of GMAL," Sellers said. "I liked to think I fulfilled my job." Photo by Kristine Hartman Videographer Stephanie Williams '04 aimed the camera for the perfect shot. "I was usually a reporter but for one of the montages I had to video tape," Williams said. "It was really fun to be behind the camera instead of in front of it." Photo by Kristine Hartman Good Morning AL staff member John Campbell '02 practiced a new dance step at a local dance clinic at Abraham Lincoln HS. His new moves were featured on the next week's entertainment segment. File Photo Steadying the camera on her shoulder, Amie Aldredge '03 videotaped footage used in her next story. "I liked taping outside events," Aldredge said. "It gave me a chance to see and experience things I normally wouldn't be able to." Photo by Zac Evers ,, Sitting behind the podium Lindsee Garlock '03 rehearsed her lead-ins for the next week's show. "We got lo~g really well and had an awesome time together!" Garlock said. "Being on the GMAL staff was great!" Photo by Kristine Hartman Standing tall, sports reporter Steve Jacobs '02 taped footage of a sporting event to be used in the next show. Photo by Kristine Hartman HISTORY CIRCLE GMAL had been an organization for seven years The sponsor was Marsha Grandick There were 18 people in GMAL GMAL aired every week, attended the National Journalism Convention, and selected stories aired on Varsity Television The class met 1 A ''This year we had to work a lot harder," Andy Batt '02 said. "But we had a lot of fun anyway." Tal kin g outside of the broadcasting room , Good Morning AL staff members Stephanie Palser '03 and Laurel Sellers '03, considered possible changes to a new story's script. Photo by Kristine Hartman Page by Stephanie Palser 85 ~'v . Insider By Erika Cole Skillfully shooting footage, Vanessa McNulty '02 concentrated on her shots that would be used on an episode. "I really enjoyed being on AL Insider because the people were very united and we worked really hard together," McNulty said. "We were like one big happy family." Photo By Kristine Hartman As a member of the entertainment team, Drew Atkinson '02 was one of the people responsible for making students laugh at the end of each episode of the show. "I liked being a member of AL Insider because they let you use your ideas and put them into videography," Atkinson On the journalism trip to Boston, students decided to take a subway to Harvard Square. "We got on the subway close to rush hour," Marsha Grandick, broadcasting teacher said. "All I wanted was to just get out of there." File Photo 86 said. Photo By Kristine Hartman Carefully g o i n g through t h e e diting process, Ariana Gum '02 worked on a story for the AL In s id e r. "We did a lot of stories this year," G u m said. "We work ed hard to m a k e e a c h show as good as it could be." Photo By Kristin e Hartman Holding the camera steady, Laura O'Brien '02 peered through the eyepiece to capture the perfect shot. "I enjoyed AL Insider because of all of the people on staff, they were fun, creative, and an amusing bunch of people," O'Brien said. "We made our show to the best of quality in the school." File Photo ''' fl fl • In order to get the message across that they didn't want other staff members in the editing office, the student editors posted a sign reading "Editors Only" on the window of the door. "It was important to keep eveything in order so the least amount of people there was the better," Melissa Hodapp '02 said. "Plus it got really hot with all the equipment on and with extra people in the room." Photo by Kristine Hartman HISTO'RY Cl'RCLE AL Insider has been an organization for 13 years Marsha Grandick was the current sponsor There were 18 people in AL Insider AL Insider show aired every three weeks The class met on 4A Went to the Journalism Conferences (Boston) "Our AL Insider show appeared every three weeks and it was an in depth journalism show that covered teens and their lives." -Suzanne Nikkel '02 Looking through the camera, Kyle Caspe r '04 focus ed on the footage that he was shooti ng for the AL Insider show. "My favorite th ing was to make people laugh and being on AL Insider has all owed me to show everyone how funny I could be," Casper said. File Photo Page by Stephanie Palser 87 - - - - - - - - - -- ~ - ----- -~~- STU CO By Kellie Schreffler Freshly painted paws lined the sidewalks. Twinkling stars with every student's name covered the balcony of the commons area . Posters of upcoming events were taped to the walls. Homecoming week, tailgate parties, Red Cross Blood Drive, Penny Wars, Battle of the Bands, book drive, candy-grams , Spirit Days ... All of these things were sponsored and carried out by ALHS 2001-2002 Student Council. The counci l was voted in last school year and thirty-six students were sworn in at this year's homecoming picnic. Raising their rights hands, each member affirmed their oath to uphold the student counc il constitution and to , "Contribute my time, my labor, and cooperate with fellow students. I will conduct myself at all times with dignity and courtesy." With new advisors Jennifer Wiles and Cathy Born, there were several changes and additions that took place this year. "Student Council tried a few new activities this year, one of them being the Valentine's dance," Wiles said. "We also saw an increase of school spirit with door decorating, spirit days, and prowl towels!" "It was very hard to compare what is new or different from last year," Born said. "However, this year the students did a wonderful job plan ning and organ izing many events, some of which they plan every year." Th rough a summe r retreat , leadership conferences, long hours of hard work, and fun times, the counci l grew closer to each other, creating better school spirit and unity. Despite the bonds of friendship, there were some bumpy roads between the council and their advisors. For various reasons, numerous members were removed from the council. Of the original thirty-six members, on ly twenty-four remained on the council. "I thought it was appropriate for some people to be removed from the council, but I don't agree with 88 how they did it, nor some of their reasons," Senior Class President Kahla Atherton '02 said . "They should have reviewed what we had done, along with what we had not done in order to make it fair to all members, because some people have put a lot of effort to make this school better and many were penalized because of some technical glitch. They needed to go back to the basics of what student council is all about." Junior Class Vice President, Pete Lumbis '03, agreed. "It's a sham that you can get penalized without a way to redeem yourself," Lumbis said. Though members of the council hold strong opinions of the situation, the advisors had other viewpoints. ''There was a lot of controversy over this issue. The students that were dismissed from the council this year had ten or more demerits based on the demerit system of Student Council," Born said. "From an advisor's standpoint, we had to keep track of each member's participation on the council. As a result, some students were dismissed. It was hard letting go of students, however, as an advisor we had to follow through with the rules that the student council has put forth ." Even with controversy and misunderstandings, members have contributed greatly to make the school a better place for al l students and faculty. Than ks to the student body and staff who recognized their dedication , hard work , and good deeds. It was this body of students that made special events take place at AL. Eve ry yea r, studen ts looked fo rw ard to certain activities, and this year was no different. The Student Council came throug h with flying colors and another year well done! David Ortiz '02 and Megan Roarty '03 danced the night away on the 2002 Homecoming stage. "Student Council was fun because we got to work together;' Roarty '03 said. "We helped make this year's homecoming successful!" Photo by Rachel Coldewey Crowded with long lines, Olivia Barrett '02 and Megan Freeman '04 sold dance tickets at the Homecoming picnic. "Even though Student Council could be stressful , planning Homecoming and other events was a blast!" Barrett said. Student Council did many events throughout the year, in hopes to get more students involved with school. Photo by Rachel Coldewey Student Council showed their appreciation for the teachers by hosting a teacher breakfast before school. Artie Scortino '03 and Tiffany Shaheen '03 ate the leftovers while discussing the success the two had with the breakfast. "We planned the teacher breakfast and that was fun," Scortino said. ''The majority of the control for the breakfast was between Tiffany and I." Photo by Rachel Coldewey Walking across the grassy field, Student Council member Pete Lumbis '03 carried supplies for the homecoming picnic. "It was messy, espically the cotton candy machine," Lumbis said. "At the end of the day I ended up sticky and purple after I worked the snow cone machine." Photo by Zac Evers ~ Popcorn! Get your popcorn! Working as a team, Pete Lumbis '03 and Minh Tran '04 sold fresh popcorn to students on the football field. "I wanted to be on Student Council because I wanted to contribute my ideas and participate in making decisions that effect AL " Tran said. Photo by Rachel Coldewey ' Sitting behind the board, the sound crew carefully made adjustments. Tom Whiteman '02 ran the equipment, while John Campbell '02 announced the beginning of the Homecoming Olympics. File photo Although Student Council member Skyler Beck '03 and Sponsor Cathy Born always seemed like they were hard at work they still knew how to have a good time. "At the retreat this year there were a lot of pranks," Born said. "One time all the seniors yelled snake and I freaked out even though there wasn't one." Photo by Rachel Coldewey Page by Stephanie Palser 89 DECA by Kristen Whitman HISTORY CIRCLE DECA has been a club since 1946 Kristy Courter was the sponsor There were 16 members in DECA DECA sold senior tee shirts and suckers Sponsored the winter dance They met 3A DECA went on trips and competed in marketing, advertising and business events. ''The purpose of the class is to educate the members in business management," Steve Jacobs '02 said. During a DECA convention, Mallory Evans '02 socialized with other DECA members from different schools around the state. Submitted photo. 90 While at the DECA convention the DECA students sat together as they waited for their next activity. Submitted photo While attending a convention, Allison Henderson '02 watched a demonstration with other students. Submitted photo In the middle of her speech, Rachel Smith '04 smiled at her classmates. All the speeches were given at the front of the room where students learned to project their voices and speak clearly to an audience. Photo by Courtney Killion Speech Ci/J<f Debate HISTORY CIRCLE The debate team has been at AL longer than Brian Pregon Brian Pregon was the sponsor There were six members They participated in the National Forensics League and other tournaments on the Omaha area They practiced one day a week Speech class was a requirement for all students "Debate is mostly about getting your point across, it's a very controlled argument, debate is a lot of hard work and takes a lot of dedication but it helps you develop responsibility and develop persuasive technique." Kellie Shreffler '03 In the middle of a debate Joseph Welch '04 and Danielle Mendoza '04 were on the same team and worked together. Debates were long and took a lot of work from the students. Photo by Courtney Killion Page by Stephanie Palser 91 Orchestra Playing the violin took intense focus. Jesse Cozad Ill '03 was one of the many students who played in the All-City music festival. "All-City was fun because we got to work with Thomas Jefferson and the band kids to form a full symphony," Cozard said. "We had a guest conductor who was fun to work with." File photo By MihnTran HISTORY CIRCLE There has always been an orchestra at AL Stephanie Krijan was the sponsor There were 100 members in Orchestra Orchestra had four concerts, hosted All City Orchestra, and participated in a craftshow They met A days for Symphonic Orchestra and B days for regular orchestra Students participated in contests, went on major trip to New York and Vermiilion, and played for various organizations "Orchestra was a cut-throat business, and there was a lot of competition in the music industry, you needed to work hard for what you believed in:· Muriel Huckins '04 said. "I liked playing the violin because I was good at it; making music took me away from my troubles. I improved my leadership skills from leading my orchestra section." Looking from the back view of the bass players while they tried to play tog et her John Stanford '04 and Melissa Hodapp '02 sha red the same music. "All city was a fun experience. I really enjoyed working with a guest con ductor and st udents from around the city." Stanford said . Photo by Harlan Muir _...... Joe Reid '03 not only played the drums in the band, but also at the All-City Musical Festival for the orchestra. "All-City was a fun day because I got school off, I also liked it because I got to play a variety of music." Joe Reed '03 "It's a different experience because you got a guest conductor who helped you play:' Photo by Harlan Muir Drawing deep powerful sound from the giant bass, Gabe Burkum '05 filled the auditorium with the rich harmonious sou nd. " All-City was really cool because we got to spend all day practicing with the Thomas Jefferson orchestra." Burkum said. Photo by Harlan Muir 92 Playing Bass at the All-City Orchestra Festival on March 20, John Williams '02 watched the cue from the director as they begin the next song in the concert. Wi lliams played all through high school, because he hoped to pursue a career in music. "I want to pursue a career in music," Wil liams said. "I really want to go to Texas Christian University." Phtoto by Harlan Muir Being able to playing a different variety of saxophones helped Morgon Wade '05 display a range of talents. At the winter band concert Wade played the tenor sax to get a deeper sound. "The winter concert was a good experience," Wade said. "I had fun performing for the parents who came to see us." Photo by Rachel Coldewey First chair clarinet player Brent Ramsey '04 stood up as he was recognized for his outstanding performance at the All-City Orchestra Festival. "Symphonic Orchestra had a better variety of music to choose from." Ramsey said. "In band I was not able to play those kinds of music." Focus ing on her music Crystal Schultz '05 played the clarinet and wo rked on "Variation" (A Korean Fol k Song). "I enjoyed hearing all th e sounds co me together in the band," Schulz said. "I loved to make bea utiful so und." Ph oto by Rachel Coldewey Band By MihnTran As Jeffery Myre '04 changed and waited for the next song he was careful not to hit his instruments. Myre played the baritone saxophone and helped add to the bass sound in the band. "I like concert band better," Myre said. "I really like the classical music better than the contemporary music." Photo by Rachel Coldewey HISTORY CIRCLE There has always been a band at AL Terry Hanzlik was the sponsor There were 87 members They did marching band, concert band, halftime shows at football games, and pep band They met on A days They went to contests, state jazz band, Chicago every two years, and Bellevue Jazz Festival "I liked to perform because it gave me a sense of accomplishment. I wanted to make the band the best it could be," Jessica Jensen '04 said. " The band was only as good as its worst player." Page by Stephanie Palser 93 Show Choir by Kellie Shreffler As they rehearsed before a performance, Patrick McGuire '02, Laura Andrie-Grondek '02, Danny Bos '03, and Laura Schultz '03 held their pose at the end of a song. "We had classes 4th hour every other day and about the middle of the year we started to have practices on Mondays for two hours," Bos said. ''The practices really helped because we had a class for it and we were able to stay familiar with the choreography." Photo by Kristine Hartman HISTORY CIRCLE There has always been a New Design show choir at AL Lynn Boyd was the current sponsor There were 32 members They performed at contest and throughout the community, did the Encore Concert, Show Choir Spectacular, and the Follies Met Monday nights and on "B" days fourth hour "Show choir started out shaky, but we worked hard and pulled together and we learned to work as a team," Laura Andrie-Grondek '02 said. "It was important to be a team and work well together. In performances it was all about the trust, and throughout the year I think we had grown in that aspect. Show Choir was my favorite class and the most important in helping me with my future." Performing one of their ballads, New Design seniors Laura Andrie-Grondek and Kasey Beck stretched out their arms on cue. ''This was my first year in New Design or any type of show choir and I really enjoyed and wished I would of done it all the other years," Beck said. Photo by Kristine Hartman 94 Counting the steps as they go, Elizabeth Kendall '02 and Tabbatha Shaw '02 reviewed the newest choreography before a performance. ''This year's show choir wasn't as difficult as years past. Our show was more cutsie than technically difficult," Kendall said. "We worked on more than what was performed at concerts because so many songs got dropped." Photo by Kristine Hartman All dressed up in their show choir attire, New Design members Emily Peterson '03, Kerry McGrath '02, Erin Hood '02, John Williams '02, and Katie McGrath '02 showed their pearly whites for the camera. "Despite the unattractive appearance up close, the outfits look really neat under stage lights. Once we come together as a group on stage we look really sharp," Petersen said. Photo by Kristine Hartman Huddled together, some of the New Design Show Choir members posed for a group picture. "As we got closer to the end of the year, we've come to know each other better and worked well as a group," Jesse Cozad '03 said. Photo by Kristine Hartman Waiting for the performance to start, Senior Jessica Chavera and Sophomore Brett Edwards had a quick laugh. "The bus rides back from contests were always a blast because we were still so hyped up," Edwards said. "Of course, contest itself was boring, but the bus rides were enjoyable." Photo by Kristine Hartman HISTORY CIRCLE The sponsor was Ms. Boyd. There were 17 members in the young design show choir. At AL, they performed 1 concert. They met at 7:00 in the morning 2-5 days a week. The major events they performed during the year included 2 contests, singing at Kirn, and performing at nursing homes. "My favorite memory was probably when we went to competition at Bellevue East," Jessica Clark '04 said. "There was a sign that said "ABRAHAM LINCOLN" and by the end of the day, it ended up reading 'EAT HAM':· Dancing with the music, the New Design girls gave it their all. "This was my first year in New Design and I didn't think the choreography was that hard because I've been in show choirs since the seventh grade;' Carrie Beck '04 said. "Show choir can only pul l off a lot of different, challenging choreography with hard work, which we tried to do," Katie McGrath '02 said. Photo by Kristine Hartman Page by Stephanie Palser 95 Power lifting by Anthony Birnley As a senior, Glen Knight stepped up and showed some leadership in his lifts as Artie Scortino '03 encouraged him to do his best. Photo by Zac Evers 96 HISTORY CIRCLE There has been Powerlifting at AL for 15 years Walt Olsen was the sponsor There were 20-30 members They competed in the squat, bench, and deadlift Met during phys. ed and after school Competed in the T J Early Bird meet, the Lynx Quadrangular, and the state meet in Nebraska "Powerlifting was something to do in the winter if you weren't involved in anything else and it helped to keep the athletes strong," Jimmy Lewis '02 said. "It's a team activity and everyone cheered on and helped encourage the other lifters when they're lifting." With the support of her teammates , Caitlen Wearne '02, and Jenny Fauble '02 watched and supported Sara Boland '04 as she completed her sets of squat. File Photo As the crowed watched with excitment, Mitch Malmberg '04 completed the squat with the help of Eric Albertson '03. There were often other powerlifting members present during the lifts to make sure their teammates didn't get hurt. It took a lot of dedication from the lifters through out the winter since they didn't practice regularly everyday. File Photo To impress the judges, Eric Albertson '03 lifted 505 lbs in the Abraham Lincoln gym. "I did powerlifting because it helped me stay strong for sports and especially for football, which was my favorite," Albertson said. "Powerlifting allowed you to meet new people and will help the younger generations of AL get stronger and become more dedicated." Photo by Zac Evers With a strained look on his face, Luke Long '05 struggled to make his lift. "With all the upper classmen's influence on me it helped work harder to get stronger and keep up with them ;· Long said. "I thought the meets were a good place to meet different people and talk to them about their schools." Photo by Zac Evers I To gain the necessary momentum, Ryan Hollins '02 set up for his lift. "I didn't have a winter activity this year and I wanted to get stronger and win some medals at competitions.'' Hollins said. "I was usually disappointed after meets because I never thought I did as good as I thought I should have." Photo by Zac Evers Accompanied by Artie Scortino '03, Richie Palen '02 did his deadlift. "Our last meet went really good for me. I broke 1,000 lbs in all my lifts combined and our team did really good with a lot of the lifters breaking school records," Palen said. "The season got cut short because our state meet got canceled because of the weather. When it got reschuled it was on prom so our team didn't attend." Photo by Zac Evers Page by Stephanie Palser 97 National Honor Society By Jason Davidson Eating and laughing with her friends at the NHS Hall of Fame breakfast, Marcy Peltz '03 was another new NHS inductee. A good portion of the NHS members said one of their biggest reasons for joining was the way it looks on college applications. NHS met the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 a.m. to help organize and plan the activities they were going to do. Photo by Kristine Hartman Getting her congratulations from the crowd, Katie Fleharty '03 was honored by being accepted into NHS . "NHS was an opportunity to meet new friends and be a service to my community," Fleharty said. Fleharty also enjoyed being recognized for her hard wo rk and achievements. "It's an honor to be an example for others to follow, it's a good reward for how hard you've worked." Photo by Harlan Muir 98 Standing at the podium, Virginia Hansen '02, accompanied by Anna George '03, announced the new members names and gave them their congratulations. NHS did many of activities around town and helped organize things. Some of the things they did included doing things for Thanksgiving and Christmas,- helping with the homework helpline, helping at nursing homes and church activities. Photo by Harlan Muir At the NHS Hall of Fame Breakfast, where new and old NHS inductees met and conversed, Mitch Herrick '04 reached for another drink. "I was really glad that I made NHS because it felt like I accomplished something;' Herrick said. "I hope that being in NHS will prepare me for the future in whatever I do in life." Photo by Kristine Hartman NHS was a great accomplishment for many students and was s~mething that .was good for students to put on their college application. "One of the main reasons I JOlne~ NHS was because it will be good for my college application and. I'm .part ~f a group 0 people that want to succeed in life and I like that," Nina Tanglertpa1bul 02 said. Photo by Kristine Hartman. HISTORY CIRCLE National Honor Society has been at AL since the 1920's Chris Fink and Jacque Hall were the sponsors There were 98 members Sponsored Red Ribbon Week, Flurtz data match, and end of year picnic Met first Wednesday morning of every month Hosted the Hall of Fame and Induction ceremony "I think NHS is helpful because it teaches you a lot of lessons and gets you on the right track early in life," Bridget Dickey '02 said. ..._. ___ _ J During the NHS induction ceremony's Steve Mattox '03 stood with other NHS inductees. "I liked NHS because of the other people in it, I like being around them," Mattox said. Being part of NHS is not only rewarding but fun. "It also looks good on your college application and we do a lot of things to help people," Mattox said. Photo by Harlan Muir At the NHS induction ceremony, Brandie Linden '03 stood in line and listened to the names of the new inductees. "The thing I liked most about NHS was that I can go out and make a difference in the community," Linden said. Linden also did a lot of community service around town. "I did a lot of church activities and I'm really into helping elderly people," Linden said. Photo by Harlan Muir Page by Stephanie Palser 99 Science club has been at AL since the mid 60's. There were 20 members. They participated in the Lynx Carnival, stargazing, and judged science fairs for elementary schools. Science Club met Tuesdays after school. Justin Heckman was the sponsor. "Science club was basically about getting all us science interested people together and getting involed," Marcy Peltz '04 said. While Science Club participated in an activity, Erin Hood '02 blew air into a bag to lift a table with a student sitting on it. Photo by Rachel Coldewey 100 Preparing to have a great time, Dana Utman '03 and Danielle Yeutter '02 finished lacing up their skates at the venture club ice skating outing. The venturing club was new to AL but many students joined quickly after hearing about it. Photo by Rachel Coldewey Science Club sponsor, Justin Heckman, cooked some gruel while gazing at the stars during the science club star gaze. "It was foggy and cold, so star gazing was kind of a bust. .. but camping was a lot of fun ," Heckman said. Photo by Rachel Coldewey Looking nervous, Katie Johnson '03 sat on the table while the people around her lifted her up by blowing into a sack through straws. "They weren't able to blow it up. The bag ripped and they had to keep taping it. I was scared I was going to fall off the table," Johnson said. Photo by Rachel Coldewey Stopping to listen for input from another club member, President Virginia Hansen '02 lead a discussion about an upcoming club event. "Science club was a lot of fun this year. It was a good experience for During a science club camping trip, Laurel Sellers '03 read ghost stories to her fellow club members. "One of my favorite things to do while camping was tell ghost stories," Sellers said. Photo by Rachel Coldewey .. .. ... me." Hansen said. "Being Science Club President was a lot of fun, but also a big responsibility." Photo by Rachel Coldewey ;, -: . . ' . . ! .... ~ ~. i The Venture Club went on a group outing in the great outdoors. "The goal of the group was to get out and do things that you usually wouldn't do, such as rock climbing and caving," Ben Hutcheson '04 said. Photo by Kristine Hartman At one of the science club meetings, Pam Volz '03 voiced her opinion about an issue. "Science club was fun and full of great s tuff," Volz said. Photo by Rache l ~---' Coldewey HISTORY CIRCLE Environmental club has been at AL for 12 years. There were 20 members. Environmental club did the recycle bin, collected papers, participated in the Lynx carnival, and adopted a street. They met Friday mornings. Chris Fink was the sponsor. "Environmental club was a group of kids who wanted to help out in the community by promoting recycling. Believe it or not the environment is cool," Ariana Gum '02 and Alexis Fisher '02 said. Page by Stephanie Pa Iser 1 01 Mimes .Cl/Jcf Drama by Minh Tran With a disgusted look on his face, Patrick McGuire '02 took on the challenge of a mid wife with Ariana Gum '02 and delivered the baby safely. The taxi driver was supposed to go to the hospital but didn't make it when the baby decided to come out on the way. "I've been in mimes for three years now," Gum said. "Mimes was fun because it was easier than talking to other people." Photo by Zac Evers While in the middle of her skit, Muriel Huckins '04 sat by herself after she hit someone in the face. "Mimes was fun because you got to perform and paint your face," Huckins said. "I joined mimes because it was not an appreciated art, people confused mimes with clowns and clowns are scary." Photo by Rachel Coldewey HISTORY CIRCLE Mimes have been at AL for eight years Jo Cupp was the sponsor There were 12 members plus the mime alumni They met Thursday after school They went to IHSSA, held a winter party, went ice skating, produced two Nights of mimes, one Night of Drama, a spring play, and other social events "You got to know more people that you didn't see in school," Stephanie Pruitt '02 said. "Mimes taught and promoted discipline." 102 The master, his pet bulldog, and three practices made one unprepared performance. Surprised reactions from the audience boosted the confidence of the mimes. "We were surprised that the audience reacted so well. "Jessica Chavera '02 said. 'They laughed a lot, but during the whole skit I kept thinking, 'My knees and knuckles hurt!" Photo by Lucas Hale The first year as a mime is never easy, but for Stephanie Pruitt '02 being a mime was just another way to express herself. "Being a quiet person, acting without speech was much easier for me, so I decided to become a mime, because it would fit my personality," Pruitt said. "The skit I performed was called 'Feuding Neighbors' and I was acting as an angry lady because my neighbor's dog came over to my yard and destroyed all my plants." Photo be Lucas Hale With excited looks on their faces as they danced around in the skit, "Staylin Alive," Chelsea Baker '03 performed at the Night of Drama. "Mime was an interesting art- form, so I decided it was worth my time to try it out," Baker said. "Mimes was a good experience and I found a bunch of friends who shared common interests." Photo by Rachel Coldewey AL.:s coral reading group performed for one of their last performances before the IHSSA competition. Photo by Zach Evers HISTO'R'I CIRCLE The Thespian Troop has been at AL for two years Jo Cupp was the sponsor There were 20 members in the Thespian Troop They met once a month They had the induction and recption ceremony, Iowa Thespian Festival, and the International Festival "The Thespians were a prestigious group to belong to because it was hard to get in," Becky Martin '04 said. "It looks good on your college app;ication and will I et you qualify for more schlorarships." Many students performed during the Night of Drama, Chelsea Baker '03, Katrina Karcher '03, and Muriel Huckins '04 acted out a skit together. "I liked being a mime because I could use my face and body to express my emotions," Karcher said. "The art of silence is something everyone should practice." Photo by Rachel Coldewey At the night of drama Mike Crowley '04 performed in the Choral Reading Act. It was about the Declaration of Independence and the Preamble. Crowley was playing the role of Benjamin Franklin. "I liked choral reading because I liked to perform and be a part of the theater world." Mike Crowley '04. Photo by Zac Evers Page by Stephanie Palser 1 03 ROTC by Kristen Whitman HISTORY CIRCLE ROTC has been a class at AL since 1995 Msqt. Von Cook and Major Scott Moore were the sponsors There were around 175 members They performed at assemblies, had lock ins at the school, practiced, had class, performed at competitions, and marched in the Pride Parade "ROTC was fun because it was a good way for me to get an inside view into what the military is like," Josh Miller '04 said. "We also learned about the aircraft and their histories and how they are used in the air force." While at the annual Military Ball, Joe Chatterton '03 and Megan Neighbors '04, enjoyed a dance together. "My date wouldn't dance so I was just trying to get her to dance and make her laugh," Chatterton said. ''The military ball was a lot of fun, especially when the awards were given out. It was a good way to honor all the achievements the students had." During the homecoming pep assembly, the Color Guard, which included ROTC members, Aldo Gonzalez '03, Josh Philbrick '04, Josh Satchell '03 and Kyle Bradley '04, presented the flags during the National Anthem. Photo by Kellie Price 104 At a celebration for the winter Olympics, Kyle Bradley '04, Vanessa Satchell '02, Aldo Gonzalez '03 and Tera Martinez '02, walked up the stage to represent their school. 'We were representing our school and the ROTC program," Satchell said. "We wanted to show that we had respect and honor for our country." File Photo At the awards ceremony during the ROTC military ball, Tera Martinez '02 excepted an award for her achievements. "I got this award for having good leadership and citizenship," Martinez said. Along with leadership awards, other awards were given out to the members who showed outstanding qualities and achievements throughout the year. Photo by Lucas Hale In order to finish his sculpture for independent studies, Kris Vroman '02, had to correct a problem he had. "I put plaster in a crack, because my project got cracked in the kiln," Vroman said. Students in independent studies pottery were able to make whatever they wanted, and didn't have to make the same projects as the other students. Photo by Kristine Hartman Art by Kristen Whitman While he made his mud person, Jake Smith '04, applied the mohawk to its head. "I liked pottery because it was a good way to show your individuality and creativity," Smith said. Making mud people were one of the students' projects in the class. Photo by Rachel Coldewey While they worked on an assignment in class, Stacia Smith '04 connected arms to her mud person. "The purpose of the project was to make mud looking people. We had to sculpt them and then write a poem about them that emphasized three of their features," Smith said. Photo by Rachel Coldewey While concentrated on what they were doing Carrie Seibert '04 and April Anderson '03, worked hard to perfect their projects. Many pottery students enjoyed the class for different reasons. "I thought pottery was fun because you learned how to work with your hands and there is no homework," Anderson said. Photo by Rachel Coldewey Page by Stephanie Palser 1 05 ~'{'~ Follies Dressed like old ladies, Caitlen Martella '04 and Jessica Jensen '04 were the MCee's for the night. Both girls had fun performing for the crowd and with each other. File Photo In the middle of The Follies, Jessica Chavera '02 pats Kerry McGrath '02 on the face. The two were good friends and decided to sing the song because they would have fun doing it together. Photo by Lucas Hale After the performance all of the participants came out on stage. With everybody having different acts and costumes the audience was able to see a variety of skits. File Photo 106 During a concert, the girls watched the director closely. "Being in choir was fun," Amanda Liston '05 said. "I have a very musical background, so I was raised to sing." Photo by Kristine Hartman The concert choir prepared to perform for the State music competition. "I liked being in choir," Trent Johnson '04 said. "There was a variety of people involved and you could make a lot of new friends." Photo by Kristine Hartman Choir by Erica Kole HISTORY CIRCLE AL has always had a choir Linn Boyd was the sponsor There were 200 members in choir They held many concerts throughout the year at school and for the community Choir met both A days and B days "Choir was fun because we got to sing fun music and because I was able to be in a class with all of my friends," Danielle Mendoza '04 said. Members of the concert choir, Caitlin Wearne '02, Virginia Hansen '02, and Enn Hood '02 sang with enthusiasm. "I enjoyed singing," Hood said. "I thought that if you have a talent you should share it with others." Photo by Kristine Hartman Page by Stephanie Palser 1 07 English Second Language by Kristen Whitman HISTORY CIRCLE ESL has been a club at AL since 1998 Kris Jarecki, Lois Schreur and Marcia Schwiebert were the sponsors There were about 20 members They did fundraisers, sold T-Shirts, celebrated the holidays of the students, and sold dinners to the teachers for Cinco de Mayo They had class on 38 ''The Cinco de Mayo was fun," Alma Garcia '03 said. "But it was a lot of hard work." In a celebration for one of the ESL student's holidays, Niateni War served Sudanese food. The ESL class had a variety of different students from all over the world and was able to share the different cultures with one another. File Photo 108 After making masks for the celebration of Mardi Gras, the French club members tried them on. The French club participated in many activities for their students to help them understand the French culture better. File Photo During the French convention, Carl Brown '03 and a student from a different school, demonstrated how to fence. "French club was sweet because I got to fight like Highlander," Brown said. Photo by Rachel Coldewey During class, Shan Jiang sat along with his class and got ready to eat a Sudanese meal. ESL students held many food days to make sure they celebrated all the holidays of the different students. File Photo After competing in the blind folded mousse-eating contest, Rachel Coldewey '03 and Andrea Weare '02, posed for a picture. "The contest was hilarious because I got the mouse down my turtle neck," said Coldewey. "French Club was fun because we did a lot of fun stuff and there weren't a lot of meetings." File Photo When the mousse eating competition was over, Courtney Killion '03, helped clean up the tables. "I was feeding Andrea Weare '02 and I had gotten chocolate pudding all over us and the table, so we had to clean it up," Killion said. "French club was ~ lot of fun this year we went to a lot of fun places like the French Convention." Photo by Rachel Coldewey Before the mousse eating contest began, Andrea Weare '02, cleaned up her space so she could compete. "The French convention this year, was awesome because we got to compete in a lot of fun activities, including the mousse eating contest." Photo by Rachel Coldewey Page by Stephanie Palser 1 09 Row 1: Kama Kovacs, Emily Peterson, Jessica Chavera, Melissa Cameron, Ariana Gum. Row 2: Chelsea Baker, Stephanie Rae Pruitt, Muriel Huckins, Elizabeth Kendall, David Peterson. Row 3: Patrick McGuire, Matt Schultz, Katrina Karcher, Jesse Cozad. Row 1: Stephanie Rae Pruitt, Sarah Podendorf, Laura Andrie-Grondek, Jessica Chavera, Melissa Cameron, Ariana Gum. Row 2: Chris Martin, Kristi Solon, Jesse Cozad, Elizabeth Kendall. Row 3: Emily Peterson, Katrina Karcher, Megan Schultz. Row 4: Patrick McGuire, Mike Crowley, David Preston, Becky Martin. Row 1: Emily Peterson, Jessica Chavera, Laura Andrie-Grondek. Row 2. Melissa Cameron, Jesse Cozad, Sarah Podendorf, Elizabeth Kendall, Kristin Solon. Row 3. Muriel Huckins, Stephani Thomas, Kama Kovacs, Jessica Jensen, Tera-Desiree Martinez. Row 4: Melinda Grittis, Sarah Epperly, David Preston, Justin Montello, Chelsea Baker, Nate Duncan, Sletten Smith. 11 O Photos by Pyles Studio Row 1: Amanda Tomair, Al ison Henderson, Tricia Morley, Erin Stopak. Row 2: Laura O'Brien, Lindsey Heiser, April Harvey, Mallari Evans. Row 3: Ryan Crane, Alaina Lamphear. Row 4: Joe Wendi, Kasey Beck, Steve Jacobs. Row 1: Kristin Solon, Erin Hood, Jesse Cozad, Elizabeth Kendall, Laura And rie-Grondek, Katie McGrath. Row 2: Carrie Beck, Tom Whiteman, Brett Edwards, Trent Johnson, Ben Osborne. Row 3: Laura Schultz, Emily Peterson, Kasey Beck, Danny Bos, David Preston. Row 4: Brian Gwinner, Jessica Chavera , Heather Walter, Kerry McGrath, Caitlin Martella, Patrick McGuire. Row 1: Lidiya Mass, Mary Williams, Stephanie Blackmore, Cristyn Anderson. Row 2: Beth Williams, Chastity O'Bradovich, Kama Kovacs, Samantha Patterson, Dominique Golden. Row 3: Stephanie Williams, Kim Waschkowski, Muriel Huckins, Aria McGuire. Row 4 : Allison Kennedy, Jill Vorthmann, Jessica Clark, Becky Martin. Row 1: Raven Blain, Arica Ebersold, Stephanie Pruitt, Autumn Ayers, Danielle Gessini, Leticia Franco. Row 2: Lisa Tilley, Tomi Ann Reeder, Tess Musil, Virginia Hansen, Lindsee Garlock, Krystal Weis. Row 3: Anthony Gardner, Mike Kopelciw, Hannah Busse, Joe Wendi, Joe Disalvo, Skyler Beck, Tiffan_ie_li_e_e_p_le_. _____ , __ _ Row 1: Chris Schultz, Jessica Mayberry, Tricia Morley, MalloryVanderhelm, Katie Reid. Row 2: Megan Brown, April Harvey, Virginia Hansen, Leticia Franco. Row 3: Ashley Thomas, Sheena Kunik, Stacia Smith, Jennifer Morley. Row 1: Chris Schultz, Bonnie Cox, Wei Jiang. Row 2: Guadalupe Avarado, Aaron Keck, Brett Edwards. Row 1: Kyle Vannier, Kim Anh Tran, Minh Tran. Row 2: Eric Boucher, Nicholas Stultz, Alex Beckman , Dani Linneman. Row 1: Crystal Schultz, Sara Stopak, Olivia Barrett. Row 2: Courtney Grandia, Erika Cole, Stacia Smith, Erin Fryman. Row 1: Stephanie Pruitt, Hannah Busse. Row 2: Leticia Franco, Jordan Florke. Row 3: Krystal Weis, Joe Wendi. Row 1: Vanessa McNulty, Rachael Smith, Leticia Franco. Row 2: Melania Rocha, Tanasha Tamayo, Victor Gonzalez. Row 3: Stephanie Marrero, Ngan Duong, Christine Garcia. Row 1: Chris Schultz, Kellie Shreffler. Row 2: Carl Brown, Rachael L. Smith. Row 3: Chad Durrin, Aaron Keck. Page by Stephanie Palser 111 Row 1: Joe Jayjack, Pete Lum bis, Ellen Jayjack, Elisa Kruse, Tosha Long, Eric Ruesch, Liz Peters. Row 2: Laura Andrie-Grondek, John Campbell, Andy Batt, Megan Petratis, Heather Bockert, Dan Wolfe, Suzanne Nikkel, Caitlin Martella, Kyle Hough, Vince Leber. Row 3: Phillip Nowak, Cody Murphy, Laurel Sellers, Pam Volz, Sara Hanshaw, Ariana Gum, Chelsea Baker, Teresa Stowe, Stefanie Shivley, Kyle Casper. Row 1: Lauren Kennedy, Meghan Filbert, Chase Davidson, Stephanie Palser, Jason Davidson, Rachel Coldewey, Kristine Hartman. Row 2: Kellie Schreffler, Jordanne Jones, Nicole Jensen, Miranda Davidson, Kristin Grandick, Courtney Killion, Harlan Muir. Row 3: Amanda Schofield Gretchen Graham, Dana Utman, Terran Pike, Erika Cole. Row 4. Minh Tran, Kristen Whitman, Kell ~ Price, Lucas Hale, Zac Evers. l Row 1: Ellen Jayjack, Kellie Shreffler, Olivia Barrett, Pam Volz, Kim Anh Tran, Tricia Morley, Ashley Conner, Rachel Coldewey. Row 2: Elisa Kruse, Tess Musil, Virginia Hansen, Erin Hood, Minh Tran, Courtney Caligur, Dani Linneman, Derek Smith. Row 3: Marcy Peltz, Katie Carpenter, Laurel Sellers, Joe Jayjack, Angela Farrington, Tiffanie Teeple, Gina Johannes, Justin Heckman, Andrew Atkinson. Row 4: Steve Jacobs, Eric Boucher, Trevor Petersen, Skyler Beck, Kasey Beck, Travis Petersen, Katie Johnson, Kelli Cooney, Kyle Casper. 112 Photos by Pyles Studio Row 1: Melissa Hodapp, Kellie Shreffler, Amanda Terveer, Danielle Ye utter, Pam Volz, Jessica Mayberry, Tricia Morley, Trisha Kelly. Row 2: Katie Carpenter, Jimmy Lewis, Dana Ulman, ara Hanshaw, Meghan Filbert. Row 3: Steve Jacobs, Angel Franco, Laurel Sellers, Ellen Jayiack, Ariana Gum, Melissa Cameron, Ashley Conner, Mary Williams, Amanda Schofield. Row 4: Kyle Casper, Joe Jayjack, Nick Helkenn, Kasey Beck, Kristen Hartman, Gina Johannes, Katie Fleharty, Nathan Towne. Row 1: Elisha Turek, Ashley Freeman, Bethany Spilde, Sara Ke rnes, Melissa Stevens, Suzanne Nikkel. Row 2: Valerie Bahls, Tabbatha Shaw, Gina Johannes, Lisa Alkire, Chris Milner. Row 1: Andrea Weare, Maggie Hansen, Brittany Lavy, Virginia Hansen, Amy Brooks'. Kim Anh Tran, Rachael L. Smith. Row 2: Kerry McGrath, Jarrid Pursell, Melissa Moland, Letrcra Franco, Amanda Schofield, Matt Pursell, Ryan Lemmon. Row 3: Jessica Arce: Allison Brown, Grna Brazeal, Jacquie Darveaux, Jill Schropp, Minh Tran, Drew Mefferd, Kalie McGrath,. Courtney Killion, Derrick Markley. Row 4: LaReina Fry, Becky Martin, Kurt Schneckloth, Susie Bissen, Tracy Gilman, Erin Wymore, Rachel Coldewey, Susan Seamonds, Laurel Sellers, Erin Stopak. Row 1: Stefanie Shively, Dana Ulman, Elizabeth Kendall, Carrie Beck, Tabbatha Shaw, Jesse Cozad. Row 2: Sara Falkenhainer, Lisa Alkire, Rachel Lenhardt, Lauren Kennedy, Jessica Chavera, Chris Martin, Ben Osborne. Row 3: Sarah Unwin, Danielle Gessini, Becky Martin, Andre VanderVelde, Brett Edwards, Heather Walters, Brian Gwinner, David Richwine, David Preston. Row 1: Adrienne McElderry, Kellie Shreffler, Melissa Cameron, Megan Brentlinger; Row 2: Ryan Crane, Marcy Woodard, Laura Andrie-Grondek, Aria McGuire, Tim Patience. Row 3: Courtney Hagen, Chris Martin, Jesse Cozad, Stephani Thomas. Row 4: Jordan Florke, Samantha Patterson, Missy Smith. Row 1: Laura Andrie-Grondek, Pam Volz, Kate Latham, Olivia Barrett, Adrienne McElderry. Row 2: Laura O'Brien, Kellie Shreffler, Heather Bocker!, Cara Campbell, Tiffany Shaheen, Suzanne Nikkel. Row 3: Ryan Crane, Vanessa McNulty, Ariana Gum, Bethany Spilde. Row 4: Kyle Casper, Andrew Atkinson, Melissa Hodapp. Row 1: Erin Hood, Virginia Hansen, Kelli Cooney, Kellie Shreffler, Emily Peterson, Tom Whiteman, Kerry McGrath. Row 2: Laura Andrie- Grondek, Stephanie Pruitt, Katie McGrath, Tiara Fields, Autumn Avis, Kristin Solon, Brett Edwards, Trent Johnson. Row 3: Laura Schultz, Caitlin Martella, Sarah Podendorf, Chelsea Baker, Amie Aldredge , Faith Driscoll, Glenda Nagunst, Adam Kerkman, Danny Bos. Row 1: Stephanie Palser, Megan Roarty, Ashley Ball, Jill Schropp, Wei Jiang. Row 2. John Campbell, Kristen Whitman, Stephanie Williams, Sara Hansen, Marsha Grandick. Row 3. Laurel Sellers, Amie Aldredge, Ashley Freeman, Andy Batt, Megan Freeman. Row 4. Steve Jacobs, Lindsee Garlock. _I_ I Row 1: Chris Martin, Hannah Busse, Becky Martin. Row 2: Ralph Carmona, Jordan Florke, Sam Patterson, Rachel Kendall. Row 3: Kama Kovacs, Jesse Cozad. Not Pictured: Kelli Royce, Amanda Rice. Page by Stephanie Palser 113 Row 1: Kari Fry, Muriel Huckins, Elizabeth Stehly, Minh Tran, Carrie Beck, Elizabeth Kendall, Rachel Coldewey, Erin Kellar. Row 2: John Williams, Alicia Teager, Jesse Cozad, Arica Ebersold, Jenna Fahrenkrog, Kellie Shreffler, Adrienne McElderry, John Bothe. Row 3: Missy Smith, Saranthorn Kimonsuwan, Tracy Gilman, Molly Dillehay, Nicolas Stultz, Ben Brockway, Derrick Markley, Artie Scortino, Josh Tiffey. Row 4: John Stanford, Anna George, Caitlin Martella, Kerry McGrath, Emily Peterson, Kelly Cooney, Amy Trescott, Ryan Pfeiffer, Matt Allmon. ~ ,-- Row 1: Chris Burnham, Carly Bressman, Janae Berner, Ashley Anderson, Jamie Matheson, Amanda Ryan, Melissa Fuller, Haley Nelson. Row 2: Katie Reid, Melanie Espinoza, Indira Quintero, Tosha Long, Adrienne McElderry, Megan Brentlinger, Joe Reid, Artie Sciortino, Starla Adkins, Liz Peters. Row 3: Guadalupe Alvarado, Lindsay Huseth, Stephanie Williams, Crystal Schultz, Cristyn Anderson, Sara Hanshaw, Trisha Kelly, Kathryn Stacy, Fearn-Alverio Newton. Row 4: Sara Tyson, Melissa Smith, Alicia Campbell, Sabrina Brooks, Kristin McCoy, Tricia Hultgren, Dana Ulman, Machaela Morrissey, Calise Finken, Tiffani Espenlund. Row 5: Zach Aughe, Laura Hauser, Aria McGuire, Sam Alitz, Jordan Florke, Dan Bos, Meghan Filbert, Jessie Morrissey, Brandi Rollins, Steve Mattox. Row 6: Emilee Harvey, Emily Flom, Holly Schreck, Leticia Franco, Victor Gonzalez, Jesse Cozad, Anna George, Amanda Christensen, Sam James, Ashley Nuss, Nathan Towne, Brandon Long, Erin Nichols, Emily Flom. ~~~~~~~~~~~-- Row 1: Aria McGuire, Brandie Linden, Katie Reid, Sarah Machmuller. Row 2: Tim Padience, Jessica Jensen, Skyler Beck, Zac Evers. Row 3: Patrick McGuire, Charlie Stogdill, Joe Reid, Tiffanie Teeple, Laura Engstrom. Row 4: Alex Anderson, Zach Born, David Jones, Josh Miller, Travis Petersen. 114 Photos by Pyles Studio Row 1: Travis Archer, Gabe Burkum, Kristin McCoy, Melissa Moland, Shelly Trively, Brittney Scheer, Kasey Payne. Row 2: Graham Burkum, Emilee Harvey, Laci Wilcox, Juan Navarrete, Tara Jamzen, Shayna Kurland. Row 3: Jessica Chavera, Jacob Johnson, Sheri Metzler, Kelsey Murray, Carly Bressman, Lisa Kukkonen, Christine Edwards, Chris Parker. Row 4: Chad Casson, Lynne Ahart, Shannon Powers, Stephanie Thomas, Allison Plummer, Alison Kennedy, Chastity O'Bradovick; Jarrid Pursel, Mark Abel. Row 1: Tera-Desiree Martinez, Jake Miller, Brian Hoeck, Cindy Bregy, Sara Wilson, Brittney Scheer, Samantha Ring, Heather Haven, Larry Murillo, Jesus Angeles. Row 2: Wade Beckwith, Alex Dick, Wayne Mass, Brandi Rollins, Shelly Haven, Trish Nye, Tami Ann Reeder, Autumn Scheer, Christine Garcia, John McDowell. Row 3: Steven Hollinger, Aldo Gonzalez, Zach Flott, Shawn Bogardas, Brandon Morrison, Vanessa Satchell, Joe Thomas, Andy Corum, James Williams, Corey Rodriguez, Michael Dieckmann. Row 4: Lee Morley, Manuel Soria, Kris Vroman, Josh Miller, Josh Satchell, Victor Gonzalez, Kyle Bradley, Joshua Philbrick, Brian Ring Jr., Nyawai Chamjock, Joshua Emmett. Not Pictured: Dan Hogsett, Megan Brentlinger, Brandon Foote, Donnie Hick, Josh Petry, Amanda Jones, Jim Falknon, Brandon Burnham. Row 1: Jesse Cozad, Katie Reid, Tricia Morley, Amanda Tomich, Minh Tran Row 2: Indira Quintero, Alexis Fisher, Adrienne McElderry, Ariana Gum, Erin Wymore. Row 3: Melissa Hodapp, Kellie Shreffler, Virginia Hansen, Sara Stopak, Olivia Barrett, Trevor Petersen. Row 4. Skyler Beck, Tess Musil, Andrew Atkinson, Chris Milner, Travis Peterson, Steve Jacobs. Row 1: Katie Reid, Tricia Morley, Molly Dillehay, Emily Peterson, Olivia Barrett, Ashley Conner, Erm Stopak_, Courtney Killion, Rachel Lenhardt. Row 2: Mary Williams, Kim Waschkowski, Kellie Shreffler, Elizabeth Kendall, Angela Farrington, Cortney Caligur. Row 3: Stephanie Williams, Kari Williams, Maggie Hansen, Virginia Hansen, Jennifer Fauble, Adrienne McElderry, Megan Brentlinger, Sara Stopak. Row 4: Andrea Weare, Autumn Scheer, Brittney Scheer, Glenda Nagunst, Kelli Cooney, Skyler Beck, Kasey Beck, Holly Schreck, Brandi Rollins. ' ~~~~~~~-, Row 1: Griselda Miguel, Maria Miguel, Marco Soria, Claudia Perez, Kris Jarecki, Rafael Aguilar, Alma Garcia. Row 2: Lois Schreur, Wei Jiang, Maria Banderas, Yansi Flores, Nga Pham, Sovieda Vargas, Jesus Angeles (Dawson), Larry Murillo, Marcia Schwiebert. Row 3: Guadalupe Alvardo, Shaun Jiang, Kha Dinh. Indio Lemus, Victor Gonzalez, Jose Zarate, Roberto Vargas, Heriberto Solorio, Manuel Soria, Douth Gatluak. ROTC A Day Row 1: Tera-Desiree Martinez, Brian Hoeck, Kayleigh Autry, Paula McCoin, Sara Wilson, Kim Waschkowski, Mary Williams, Kari Williams, Samantha Ring, Tom O'Brien, Adam Anderson, Heather Haven. Row 2: Megan Brentlinger, Steffen Smith, Brian Bundy, Joe Thomas, Vanessa Satchell, Ben McCall, Shelly Haven. Brittney Scheer, John Bare, Racheal Clemens, Ashley DeVault, Tisha Crunkleton, Autumn Scheer. Row 3: Joanna Kilnoski, Jon Bothe, Stephen Stout, Brandon Lynch, John Hood, Mike Harris, Ashley Conner, Thomas Kunze, Dustin Peterson, John McDowell. Nyabouk Dey. Back Row: Kris Vroman, Derek Williams, Derek Pursell, CL Chapman, James Williams, Josh Miller, Josh Satchell, Dan McFadden, Brandon Morrison, Kyle Bradley, Adam Opal, Chad Durrin, Karl Shade, Josh Philbrick, Tomi Anne Reeder, Joe Chatterton. Row 1: Megan Freeman, Amanda Crane, Ashley McCall. Row 2: Kristin Grandick, Racheal Cummings, Olivia Barrett, Suzanne_ Nikkel, Megan Roarty, Bryan McClure. Row 3: Skyler Beck, Virginia Hansen, Megan Petrat1s, Nicole Jensen, Heather Bocker! Row 4: Bridget Dickey, Kellie Shreffler, Jessica Jensen, Tiffany Shaheen, Andre VanderVelde. Row 5: Kasey Beck, Artie Sciortino, John Campbell, Bruce Landstrom, Ryan Crane, Bill Leggio, Brian Jensen. Row 1: Elizabeth Kendall , Andrea Weare, Cindy Christensen, Teresa Stowe, Sara Stopak, Laura Andrie-Grondek, Melissa Cameron. Row 2. Megann Schultz, Erin Hood, Virginia Hansen S Nikkel, Andre VanderVelde, Ariana Gum, Abby Brabec. Row 3: Ashley Freeman, Chase Da~~~no:e Dana Ulman, Ngan Duong, Adrienne Mc_Elderry, Megan _Brentlinger, Lucas Hale, Steve Jacobs' Row 4: Amy Trescott, Heather Walter, Emily Petersen, Let1c1a Franco, Anna George R an Cra · Joo R•;d, ""'[''· T,.,;, Pet•raoo, Tf' Pet"MO. ' ' ' '"· Row 1: Samantha Ring, Kari Williams, Paula McCoin, Mary Williams, Heather Haven, Ashley Conner, Sara Wilson. Row 2: Ashley Devault, Tisha Crunkleton, James Williams c R d . li D . M t' J ' orey o nguez, era· es1ree ar _ 1nez, oe Thomas, Vanessa Satchel\, Autumn Scheer, Ben McCall, Aldo Gonzalez, Stephen Hollinger. Row 3: Adam Albertson, Brain Hoeck Cindy Bre Sh 11 H K. W hk k' 1i O'B · · ' gy, e Y aven, 1m asc ows 1, om . rien, Brittney Scheer, Tomi Ann Reeder, Racheal Clemens. Row 4: Stephen Stout, Joshua Philbrick, Tom McFadden, Kyle Bradley, Victor Gonazalez, Josh Satchell, Josh Miller, Kns Vroman. Stephen Smith, Josh McDowell, Brandon Morrison CL Ch Not Pictured: Brandon Burnham. • apman. Page by Stephanie Palser 115 116 AL Students 1205 Bonham Ave. Council Bluffs, IA 51503 , Page by Dana Utman 117 Lisa Alkire Abigail Brabec 118 Jameson Bridges Hannah Busse Lora Derby Melissa Detton 119 Jennifer Fauble Bobble Garcia 120 121 Sara McDermott 122 ~- Matthew McPartland 123 Jamison P nam I I ~ ~ Amanda Rice Cory Rodriguez 124 _ _ ""' Ta=bbatha ShawMatthew Stork 125 126 NOT PICTURED: Amy Adkins Dustin Brown James Falknor • Niki Adkins Heather Buckley Amy Foust Lucas Ahart Andrew Chambers Angel Franco Nathaniel Bates Teddy Christiansen Lindsey Heiser Rebecca Batt Hayley Coombes Ryan Hotz Jennifer Beckman David English James Jackson Lacey Benegas Brian Erisman Michael Johnston Heatlfltdt'i~rson Calen Bergman Alicia Ezell Amanda Jones Nathan Kerman Jessica Michael Stephanie Petersen Joshua Ryan Kristopher Vroman Lucas Kern Billy Monroe Amberly Peterson Amber Scheer Heather Wajda Sara Kernes Neal Morrison Lisa Pischel Thomas Seymour Aaron Warpness Shannon Koch Rachel Opp Brett Pruitt Amy Short Jacob Weatherill Samantha Kunik Chris Orr Richard Putnam Will Solomon Kurt Wildasin Laura Mailey Stephanie Osborn Matthew Quick Larry Sward James Williams Josephina Martinez James Owens James Ridder Matthew Turner Steve Winger Tera Martinez Richard Palen Amber Roarty Kyler Underwood Jesse Wrinkle Vanessa McNulty Michael Patterson Heather Robinson Omar Vargas 127 Mos"t Likely Comedian ... Out of 131 seniors surveyed Pictures by Lucas Hale President Doctor Teacher Designer 128 To Be: CEO Engineer ox~nrlBria Artist Who Said What? 1. "Was it rigged? Are you sure they understood the question?" 2. "It's my first step toward the White House." 3. "I wanted to be a teacher since I played school with my little sister when I was younger." 4. "That would be a dream of mine to be a professional athlete, but I doubt it would happen." . "I probably got voted most likely to be a doctor because I care about people and their health needs." 6. "I wanted to be a teacher because I like working with kids and I want to be a high school coach." . "I put Picasso to shame, plus you get to work with models in the all natural form." 8. "George Clooney has nothing on me." 9. "I've always wanted to be an architect. It's kinda weird that it's what I got voted for." 10. "First comes money, then comes power." 11. "I'm skipping the pros and going straight to the 2004 Olympics." 12. "Self-expression is the key to happiness." 13. "I wasn't expecting it. Maybe this is a way to pay for college." 14. "Hopefully I'll get through college." 15. "Ever since I was little I always wanted to design clothes." 16. "Power, money, men, and nice cars!" 17. "Laughing makes you put everything into prospective. To laugh, smile, say hello, spend time with people. Those are the things that comfort and that is what you will remember most." 18. "It's kinda ironic because I consider myself a very serious person and I thought they would vote me president of a country or something." 19. "I've always wanted to be an artist. That's what I've always been devoted to and that is what I hope to accomplish." 20. 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illiams Kristina Willi ams Kristin Wilson Ci ara Winslow Kate lyn Witt Sarah Wright Jason York 153 Senior Credits Ahart, Lucas German 9, 10, 11 Powerlifting 9 Football 9 Alkire, Lisa German 9, 10, 11 , 12 Choir 9, 10, 11 , 12 Golf 9, 10, 11 , 12 Volleyball 9, 1 O, 11 , 12 Basketball 9, 10 Allen, Karen Spanish 10, 11 , 12 Choir 9 Cheerleading 9, 10 Basketball 9 Alvarado, Guadalupe Spanish 10 Soccer 11 Alverio-Newton, Fearn Spanish 9, 10, 11, 12 Peer Helper 9, 10 Golf 9 Atherton, Kahla Spanish 9, 10, 11 Crimson & Blue 11, 12 ASTRA 12 Choir 9, 10, 11 NHS 10, 11 , 12 Student Council 9, 10, 11 , 12 Softball 9, 11 Cross Country 11 Golf 9, 10, 11 , 12 Volleyball 9 Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12 Powder Puff Football 12 Fellowship of Christian Athletes 11 , 12 Atkinson, Andrew German 9, 10 AL Insider 12 Science Club 12 Environmental Club 12 lntramurals 11, 12 Bailey, Tyler Choir 9, 10 Track 9, 10 Barnes, Keith Spanish 9, 10, 11 Baseball 9, 10 Track 9, 10 Football 9, 10, 11, 12 Barrett, Olivia Orchestra 10 German 9, 10, 11 AL Insider 11 , 12 ASTRA 11 , 12 Color Guard 10, 11 , 12 Science Club 11 , 12 Environmental 11, 12 Student Council 11 , 12 Band 9, 10, 11 , 12 Soccer 9, 10 Volleyball 9 Batt, Andrew Orchestra 9 154 Echoes 10, 11, 12 Quill & Scroll 11 , 12 Good Morning AL 11 , 12 Track 9, 10, 11 Basketball 9, 10, 11 Football 9, 10, 11, 12 Beck, Kasey Orchestra 9, 10, 12 ASTRA 11, 12 Choir 12 Science Club 10, 11 Environmental Club 10, 11 DECA 11 , 12 NHS 10, 11, 12 Student Council 11 , 12 Jazz Band 9, 10 Band 9, 10, 12 Baseball 9, 10 Track 11 Powerlifting 11, 12 Basketball 9 Football 9, 10, 11, 12 lntramurals 11 , 12 Beckman, Jennifer Spanish 9, 10 Tennis 9 Benegas, Lacey Latin 9, 10 Bergman, Calen Golf 12 Bockert, Heather German 9, 10 Echoes 9, 10, 11, 12 Quill & Scroll 11, 12 Al Insider 11, 12 ASTRA 9 Choir 9, 10 Porn Pon 9 , 10, 11, 12 Student Council 12 Volleyball 9 Powder Puff Football 12 Borden, Jesse French Club 9, 10 Track 9, 10 Powerlifting 9, 10, 11 Football 9, 10, 11, 12 Bowman, Shawn Powerlifting 1 O Latin 9, 10 Brabec, Abigail German 9, 10 Echoes 11 , 12 ASTRA12 Choir 9, 10, 11 , 12 NHS 11, 12 Odyssey of the Mind 9 Speech & Debate 12 Mock Trail 12 IHSSA 10, 12 Brandt, Jacob Track 9 Basketball 9, 10, 11 , 12 Brazeal, Michael Basketball 9, 10 Football 9 Bregy, Cindy ROTC 12 Soccer 12 Basketball 12 Venturing 12 Brentlinger, Megan Spanish 9, 10, 11, 12 ASTRA12 ROTC 9, 10, 11, 12 Choir 9, 10, 11 Drama 10, 11 NHS 10, 11, 12 Speech & Debate 12 Brooks, Amy French Club 9, 10, 11, 12 French NHS 11, 12 Choir 9, 10, 11 NHS 12 Brownlee, Michael German 9, 10 Baseball 9, 10, 11 , 12 Basketball 9, 10 lntramurals 11, 12 Busse, Hannah Orchestra 9, 10, 11 Spanish 9, 1 O Peer Helper 11, 12 Conflict Manager 11 , 12 Swimming 9 Book Club 11, 12 Cameron, Melissa French NHS 10, 11, 12 Drama 9, 10, 11, 12 Mimes 9, 10, 11, 12 NHS 10, 11, 12 Destination Imagination 1 O Band 9 Tennis 9, 10, 11 , 12 Speech & Debate 9, 10, 11, 12 Mock Trial 10, 11 , 12 Venturing 12 Show Choir 10 IHSSA 9, 10, 11, 12 French Club 9 Campbell, John German 9, 10, 11 Echoes 11 , 12 Good Morning AL 11 , 12 NHS 12 Student Council 11, 12 Track 9 Basketball 9 Football 9, 10 lntramurals 10, 11 , 12 Chavera, Jessica Orchestra 9, 10, 11 , 12 Spanish 9, 10, 11 Choir9, 10, 11 , 12 Drama 9, 10, 11, 12 Mimes 9, 10, 11 , 12 Softball 9 Cross Country 12 Golf 9 Tech Crew 9, 10, 11, 12 IHSSA 9, 10, 11 , 12 All State Choir 9, 11, 12 Cooney, Kelli Orchestra 9, 10, 11 , 12 German 9, 1 O, 11 ASTRA12 Choir 9, 10, 11, 12 Science Club 11 Softball 1 O, 12 Track 9, 10, 11 Powerlifting1 O Golf 12 Volleyball 9, 1 O, 11 , 12 Crane, Ryan Spanish 9, 10, 11 , 12 AL Insider 12 Drama 9, 10 DECA12 NHS 10, 11, 12 Student Council 9, 10, 11 , 12 Peer Helper 11 Speech & Debate 10, 11, 12 Musical 9, 1 O Creative Writer's Club 1 O Christiansen, Ted Basketball 9, 1 O, 11 , 12 Davidson, Chase Spanish 9, 1 O Echoes 11 , 12 Crimson & Blue 10, 11 , 12 Quill & Scroll 11, 12 NHS 11, 12 Odyssey of the Mind 9 I ntramurals 12 Dawson, Melissa ROTC 10, 11 Choir 9, 10, 11 , 12 Derby, Lora Spanish 9 ROTC 9, 10 Choir 9 Environmental Club 9 Volleyball 9 Duong, Ngan NHS 11, 12 Peer Helper 1 O ESL 9, 10, 11, 12 AT&T11,12 Durham, Ashlee Orchestra 9, 10 Spanish 9, 10, 11 Softball 9, 10, 11 Golf 10 Volleyball 9, 10, 11 Basketball 9, 1 o Emge-Wall, Ashley Spanish 9 Choir 9, 10 Cheerleading 9, 1 O English, David Spanish 10, 11 Band 9, 10, 12 Swimming 9, 1 O, 11 , 12 Football 9 Erisman, Brian Spanish 9, 10 Track 9, 10, 11 , 12 Football 9, 10, 11 , 12 Ezell, Alicia DECA 12 Track 11 Fauble, Jennifer Orchestra 12 ASTRA12 NHS 12 Band 9, 10, 11, 12 Powerlifting 10, 11 , 12 Soccer 9, 10, 11 , 12 Volleyball 9, 10 Fisher, Alexis Spanish 11 German 9, 10, 11 , 12 Echoes 9 Environmental Club 9, 12 Tennis 9, 10, 11, 12 Quiz Bowl 12 Foote, Keith Track 9, 10, 11 , 12 Powerlifting 9, 10 Football 9, 10, 11, 12 Wrestling 12 Foust, Amy Peer Helper 9, 10 Conflict Manager 9 , 10 Foust, Sara Spanish Franco, Angel Spanish 10 Powerlifting 9 Football 9, 10 Franco, Leticia Spanish 9, 10, 11 German 11 NHS 10, 11 Peer Helpers 11 , 12 Conflict Managers 10, 11 Band 9 Tennis 10 Soccer 9 ESL 9, 10, 11 Future Educators of America 11 AT&T 11 Freeman, Ashley Spanish 9, 10, 11 Good Morning AL 10, 11 , 12 NHS 10, 11 , 12 Softball 9, 10 Track 9, 10, 11 , 12 Volleyball 9, 10, 11 , 12 Basketball 9, 10, 11 , 12 German, Leah Spanish 9, 10, 11 Grandick, Ryan German 9, 10 Good Morning AL 11 , 12 Science Club 9 Environmental Club 9, 10, 11 NHS 9, 10 Grimm, Ashley Spanish 9, 10, 11 , 12 Cheerleading 9 Porn Pon 10, 11 , 12 Golf 9 Hicks, Dana Basketball 9, 10, 11 Kjeldgaard, Julie lntramurals 12 Volleyball 9 Color Guard 11, 12 Fellowship of Christian Spanish 9, 10, 11 McCoid, Stephanie Gross, Carson Drama 9 Athletes 12 Cheerleading 9 ASTRA 9 Choir 9, 10, 11 , 12 Jazz Band 9, 1 O Power Puff Football 12 Knight, Glen Environmental Club 9, 10 Drama 10 Band 9, 10, 11 , 12 Johannes, Gina Powerlifting 12 Tennis 9, 10, 11 , 12 Tech Crew 11, 12 Swimming 9 French Club 9 Knott, Jake McCoy, Jimmi Gum, Ariana Himmelsehr, Jason Choir 10 French Club 9, 10 Spanish 9, 10, 11 , 12 Echoes 10, 11 , 12 Spanish 10 Drama 10, 11 Powerlifting 9 Choir 9, 10 Quill and Scroll 12 ROTC9 Science Club 10, 11 Golf 12 NHS 12 AL Insider 11 , 12 Hodapp, Melissa NHS 12 Football 9, 10, 11 , 12 Softball 9, 1 O, 11 , 12 Choir 9 Orchestra 11 , 12 Softball 9, 10 Kohl, Elisha Soccer 10, 11 , 12 Drama 10, 11 , 12 French NHS 10, 11 , 12 Tennis 9, 11 Porn Pon 10, 11 , 12 Volleyball 9, 10, 11 , 12 Mimes 10, 11 , 12 AL Insider 12 Speech & Debate 11 Komonsuwan, Basketball 9, 1 o Environmental Club 10, Environmental Club 9, 10, Venturing 11 Saranthorn McDermott, Sarah 11 , 12 12 Fellowship of Christian Choir 12 Spanish 9, 10, 11 NHS 11 , 12 Tennis 9, 10, 11, 12 Athletes 10, 11 Track 12 Environmental Club 9, 1 O Jazz Band 9 Hood, Erin Johnson, Heather Kukkonen, Andrew Basketball 9 Band 9, 10 French Club 9, 10, 11 Spanish 9 Orchestra 9, 10, 11 , 12 McElderry, Adrienne Venturing 12 French NHS 10, 11, 12 French Club 10 Spanish 9, 10, 11 Orchestra 10, 12 IHSSA 10, 11 , 12 Choir 9, 10, 11, 12 ROTC10 Tennis 9, 10, 11, 12 AL Insider 12 Gunderson, Heath Mimes 11 Johnston, Michael Hockey 9, 10, 11 , 12 ASTRA 12 Echoes 9, 1 O, 11 Science Club 12 Spanish 9, 10, 11 Larsen, Zachary Choir 9 Golf 9, 11 NHS 11, 12 Track 10, 11 Spanish 9, 1 O, 12 Color Guard 9, 10, 11 Basketball 9 Peer Helper 10, 12 Jones, Amanda Science Club 9, 10 NHS 11 , 12 lntramurals 1 O, 11, 12 Conflict Manager 10, 12 German 9 Jazz Band 9, 10, 11 , 12 Odyssey of the Mind Hale, Lucas Volleyball 9, 10 Choir 9, 10 Band 9, 10, 11 , 12 Jazz Band 9, 10, 11 Crimson & Blue 9, 1 O, 11, Horton, Erica Day Care Volunteer 9, 10, Tennis 9, 10 Band 9, 10, 11 12 Spanish 9, 10 11 Lewis, Adam Swimming 9, 10, 11 NHS 10, 11 , 12 Color Guard 9 Jurgens, Mark German 9, 10 Tennis 9, 10, 11 , 12 Swimming 9, 10, 11 , 12 Jazz Band 9 Orchestra 9, 10 Soccer 9, 10, 11 , 12 Speech & Debate 10, 12 Hansen, Virginia Band 9 Band 9 Wrestling 9, 1 O, 11, 12 McGrath, Katie French Club 9, 10, 11 , 12 Soccer 9, 10, 11 Baseball 9, 10, 11 Lewis, Jimmy Orchestra 9, 10, 11 , 12 French NHS 10, 11 , 12 Volleyball 9 Track 9, 10 Spanish 9, 10, 11 , 12 French Club 9, 10, 11 , 12 Choir9, 10, 11 , 12 Jacobs, Steven Basketball 1 0 Baseball 9, 10, 11, 12 French NHS 9, 10, 11, 12 Science Club 11 12 Orchestra 9 Football 9 Powerlifting 12 Choir 9, 10, 11 , 12 Environmental Club 11 12 Good Morning AL 12 Justesen, Joseph Football 9 Drama 9, 10 NHS 10, 11 , 12 , Science Club 10, 11 , 12 ROTC9 Venturing 12 NHS12 Student Council 9, 1 O, 11 , Environmental Club 10, Peer Helper 12 Lorenz, Seth Odyssey of the Mind 9, 1 O 12 11 , 12 Wrestling 10, 11, 12 Track 9, 10, 11 Cross Country 9, 10, 11 Peer Helper 12 NHS 10, 11 , 12 Kellar, Rickie Football 1 O, 11 , 12 Track 9, 10 Future Educators of Jazz Band 9 NHS12 Mackland, T.J. Basketball 9 America 12 Band 9 Baseball 9, 10, 11 , 12 AL Insider 11 McGrath, Kerry Harvey, April Track 9, 10, 11, 12 Track 9, 10, 11, 12 Track 9, 10, 11 Orchestra 9, 10, 11 , 12 Spanish 9, 1 O, 11 Powerlifting 9, 10, 11 Basketball 9, 10, 11 , 12 Football 9, 10, 11, 12 French Club 9, 10, 11, 12 Cheerleading 9, 1 O, 11 , 12 Football 9, 10, 11 , 12 Football 9, 10, 11 , 12 Wrestling 9, 10, 11 , 12 French NHS 9, 10, 11 , 12 Environmental Club 9 Equestrian Club 11 Kendall, Elizabeth Martin, Christina Choir 9, 10, 11 , 12 DECA 12 lntramurals 11 , 12 Orchestra 10, 11 Choir 10, 11 , 12 McGuire, Patrick Soccer 9 Jayjack, Joseph ASTRA 11 Drama 10, 11 , 12 Choir 10, 11 , 12 Future Educators of Spanish 10, 11 Choir 9, 10, 11 Environmental Club 10 Drama 9, 10, 11 , 12 America 12 Echoes 12 Drama 9, 1 O, 11 Speech & Debate 11 , 12 Mimes10, 11 , 12 Haskin, Zebulon Quill & Scroll 12 Mimes 11 Gay Straight All iance 12 Band 9, 10, 11 , 12 Spanish 9, 1 O NHS12 NHS 10, 11 Book Club 11 , 12 McKee, Kyle Haven, Heather Baseball 9, 10, 11 , 12 Odyssey of the Mind 9 Thespian Society 10, 11 , German 9, 10 ROTC 10, 11, 12 Golf 9, 11 Band 9 12 McKern, Bryan Drill Team 10 11 12 Basketball 9, 1 O, 11 Swimming 9 Martinez, Tera Spanish 9, 1 O Hein, Michelie ' Venturi ng 12 Kerkman, Nate Spanish 9 Track 9 German 9, 10 Jeffries, Joshua Track 9, 10, 11 ROTC9, 10, 11 , 12 Football 9, 10, 11 , 12 Choir 9 Spanish 9, 10, 11 Basketball 9 Choir 9, 10, 11 , 12 McNeil, Joe Heiser, Lindsey lntramurals 11 , 12 Football 10 McCarthy, Matthew Orchestra 9, 10, 11 , 12 German 9, 10, 11 , 12 Jensen, Brian Kernes, Sara Choir 9, 10, 11 , 12 German 9, 10, 11 Science Club 11 Student Council 11 , 12 Spanish 9, 10 Basketball 9, 1 O Football 9, 10, 11, 12 DECA 12 Soccer 9, 10, 11 , 12 Student Council 12 Football 9, 10 Wrestling 9, 10, 11 , 12 Band 9, 10 Football 9, 10 Softball 9, 10 McClure, Bryan lntramurals 12 Soccer 9, 10, 11 , 12 Jensen, Nicole Soccer 9, 10, 11 , 12 Spanish 9 Henderson, Alison Spanish 9, 1 O Volleyball 9, 10, 11 , 12 AL Insider 11 French Club 9, 1 o Crimson & Blue 11 , 12 Basketball 9, 10, 11 , 12 NHS12 DECA 12 Quill & Scroll 12 Fellowship of Christian Student Council 11 , 12 Golf9, 10, 11, 12 Good Morning AL 9, 10, 11 Athletes 11, 12 Baseball 10 Volleyball 9 Choir 9, 10, 11 Kilnoski, JoAnna Track 9 Basketball 9, 1 O Student Council 9, 10, 11 , ROTC 9, 10, 11 , 12 Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12 12 Football 10 Page by Amanda Schofield 155 Senior Credits McNulty, Vanessa Fellowship of Christian NHS 12 Romans, Samantha Spanish 9, 10, 11 Athletes 11 , 12 Odyssey of the Mind 9 Spanish 9, 10 Al Insider 12 Nitta, Yoshifumi Tech Crew 9, 10, 11 , 12 ROTC10 Choir 9 Basketball 12 Pike, Robbie Choir 9 Drama 9 O' Brien, Laura Soccer 9, 10, 12 Cheerleading 9 Peer Helper 11 Spanish 10 Wrestling 9, 10, 12 HOSA 11 Conflict Manager 11 AL Insider 11 , 12 Plummer, Adeline Royce, Kelli Jazz Band 9, 10 DECA 11, 12 Orchestra 9, 10, 11, 12 Choir 9, 10 Band 9, 10, 11 Cross Country 10, 11 French Club 9, 10, 11 Soccer 9 Tennis 11 Track 9, 10, 11, 12 NHS 10, 11, 12 Golf 9, 10 Speech & Debate 9 Venturing 12 Conflict Manager 9, 10, 11 , Book Club 11 , 12 AT&T 11 , 12 Orr, Chris 12 Ruesch, Eric Mcsorley, Melissa Cheerleading 9 Softball 10 Orchestra 9, 10, 11 , 12 Spanish 9, 1 O, 11 , 12 Color Guard 9 Golf 9, 10, 11, 12 German 9, 10, 11 , 12 Choir 9, 10, 11 Gay-Straight Alliance 11, Volleyball 9, 10, 11, 12 Echoes 9, 10, 11, 12 Soccer 9, 10, 11, 12 12 Basketball 9, 10, 11 , 12 Quill & Scroll 11, 12 Michael, Jessica Ortiz, David Podendorf, Sarah Satchell, Vanessa Choir 10, 11 , 12 German 9, 10, 11 Choir 9, 10, 11, 12 Spanish 12 Band 9, 10 Environmental Club 12 Cheerleading 9 ROTC 11, 12 Michalski, Severin NHS 12 Drama 9, 10, 11, 12 Choir 11 Spanish 10, 11 Student Council 12 Mimes 9, 10, 11 Scarpello, Laura Track 10, 11 , 12 Track 9, 10, 11, 12 Odyssey of the Mind 10 Latin 10, 11 Football 9, 1 O, 11 , 12 Football 9, 10, 11 , 12 Peer Helper 9, 10 Scheid, Eric Milner, Christopher Osborne, Ben Conflict Manager 10 Peer Helper 10 Spanish 11 Choir 9, 10, 11 , 12 Speech and Debate 10, Conflict Manager 10 Environmental Club 12 Band 9, 10, 11 11, 12 Baseball 9, 1 O NHS 12 Tennis 9 Tech Crew 9, 1 O Track 9, 10 Jazz Band 9 Palen, Richard Portrey, Sara Football 9, 10, 11 , 12 Band 9 Baseball 9 French Club 11 Schofield, Amanda Cross Country 9, 11 , 12 Track 9, 1 O ROTC 11 French Club 9, 10, 11, 12 Track 9, 1 0, 11 , 12 Powerlifting 9, 10, 11 , 12 Choir 9, 10 French NHS 10, 11 , 12 Basketball 9, 10, 11 , 12 Football 9, 10, 11 , 12 Volleyball 9 Crimson & Blue 10, 11, 12 Fellowship of Christian Wrestling 9, 10 Prine, Joseph Quill & Scroll 11 , 12 Athletes 11 , 12 Peck, Andrew Powerlifting 10, 11 Cross Country 9, 10, 11 , Monroe, Bill Band 9, 10, 11, 12 Football 9, 10, 11, 12 12 German 9, 10 Petersen, Charles Pruitt, Stephanie Track 9, 10, 11 , 12 Morley, Trisha Soccer 9, 10, 11 , 12 Choir 9, 10, 11, 12 Speech & Debate 1 O ASTRA12 lntramurals 10, 11, 12 Drama 9, 10, 11 , 12 Schultz, Megann Cheerleading 10, 11 Petersen, Travis Peer Helper 10, 11, 12 German 9, 10 Environmental Club 9, 10, Orchestra 9, 10, 11 , 12 Conflict Manager 10, 11 , Choir 9, 10, 11 12 French NHS 10, 11 , 12 12 Drama 10, 11 DECA 12 Science Club 10, 11 , 12 International Thespian IHSSA10, 11 Powerlifting 12 Environmental Club 10, Society 11 , 12 NHS 10, 11 , 12 Tennis 10 11 , 12 Quick, Matt Swimming 9, 10, 11 , 12 Future Educators of NHS11 , 12 Baseball 9, 10 Volleyball 9 America 12 Jazz Band 9, 10, 11 , 12 Quick, Tai Tech Crew 9, 10, 11, 12 Nalley, Ashton Band 9, 10, 11, 12 Track 9, 10, 11 Schulz, Nicole Society of Military Engi- Cross Country 12 Powerlifting 9, 1 O, 11 German 9, 10, 11 neers 11 lntramurals 10, 11 , 12 Football 9, 10, 11 , 12 Schuster, Jeff Nelsen, Julie Petersen, Trevor Wrestling 9 Spanish 9, 1 O, 11 Peer Helper 10, 11 , 12 German 9, 10, 12 Rice, Amanda Baseball 9 Conflict Manager 10, 11 , Science Club 10, 11, 12 French Club 9, 1 O, 11 Powerlifting 9 12 Environmental Club 10, Book Club 11 , 12 Football 9 Newkirk, Mikala 11, 12 Richwine, David Shamblen, Jessica Latin 10, 11 NHS 11 , 12 German 9, 10, 11 Student Council 9 Nikkel, Suzanne Jazz Band 9, 10, 11, 12 Choir 10, 11, 12 Track 9, 10, 11 Spanish 9, 10, 11 , 12 Band 9, 10, 11 , 12 Tech Crew9, 10, 11, 12 Volleyball 9, 10, 11 Echoes 9, 10, 11 , 12 Cross Country 12 Roarty, Amber Bowling 11 Quill & Scroll 11, 12 lntramurals 10, 11, 12 Latin 10, 11 Shaw, Austin AL Insider 11 , 12 Peterson, Zack Robinson, Heather Baseball 10, 11 ASTRA 9 German 9, 10, 11 Spanish 11 Football 9, 11 Choir 9, 10, 11 Soccer 9, 10, 11 , 12 Rodriquez, Cory Shaw, Tabbatha Cheerleading 9, 10, 11, 12 Basketball 9, 10, 11 , 12 ROTC 9, 10, 11 , 12 Choir 9, 10, 11, 12 NHS 10, 11 , 12 Pfeiffer, Ryan Choir 9, 10, 11 , 12 Cheerleading 11, 12 Student Council 10, 11, 12 Orchestra 9, 10, 11 , 12 Golf 10 Drama 9, 10, 11 Volleyball 9 Spanish 9, 10, 11 Basketball 9, 1 O Cross Country 9, 1 O 156 Track 9, 10, 11 , 12 Short, Amy French Club 9, 10, 11 HOSA 11 Seymour, Tom Spanish 9, 10 Smay, Jon Track 9 Powerlifting 10 Basketball 9, 10, 11 Football 9, 10, 11 , 12 Smith, Nichole French 9 Choir 9, 10, 11 Porn Pon 9, 10, 11 Color Guard 10 Drama 10, 11 Softball 12 Speech and Debate 10 Spilde, Bethany Spanish 9, 10, 11 Good Morning AL 10, 11 AL Insider 12 NHS 10, 11, 12 Track 9, 10, 11 , 12 Volleyball 9, 10, 11 , 12 Basketball 9, 10, 11 , 12 Fellowship of Christian Athletes 10, 11, 12 Club Volleyball 9, 10, 11 , 12 Stevens, Joe Tennis 9, 10, 11 Basketball 9 Stokes, Alisha Spanish 10 Choir 9, 10, 11 Latin 9, 11 Stopak, Sara French Club 9, 10, 11 French NHS 10, 11 , 12 ASTRA 12 Color Guard 9, 10, 11 , 12 Science Club 11 Environmental Club 12 NHS 11 , 12 Band 9, 10, 11 , 12 Golf 9, 10, 11 Volleyball 9 Stone, Matt Spanish 9, 10, 11 Football 9, 1 O Tiffey, Josh Orchestra 9, 10, 11, 12 Spanish 10, 11 Choir 9, 10, 11 Tennis 9, 11 , 12 Golf 9, 10, 11, 12 Basketball 9, 10, 11 , 12 Tamglertpaibul, Nina NHS 12 Tennis 12 Foreign Exchange Program 12 Tran, Kim Anh French Club 9, 10, 12 French NHS 10, 11, 12 Choir 9, 10 Science Club 12 Environmental Club 9, 10, 11 Academic Decathlon 12 NHS 10, 11 , 12 Track 9 Musical 10 Thurber, Josh Peer Helper 9 Conflict Manager 9 Track 9 Football 9 Police Explorers 1 O, 11, 12 Teeple, Laura Volleyball 9 Latin 9, 1 O, 11 Terveer, Amanda Spanish 9, 10, 11 , 12 Band 9, 10 Cross Country 11 , 12 Track 9, 1 O, 11 Basketball 9 Venturing Club 12 Tiffey, Lisa Spanish 9 Peer Helper 12 Tolle, Nate Football 9, 1 o Tomair, Amanda Spanish 9, 11, 12 DECA 12 Cross Country 11 Track 11 Soccer 10 Chinese 11 Tomich, Amanda Spanish 9 Environmental Club 12 Towne, Nathan Spanish 12 Venturing Club 12 Che ss Club 11 Trescott, Amy Orchestra 9, 10, 11 , 12 Spanish 9, 10, 11 NHS 10, 11, 12 Odyssey of the Mind 9 Band 9, 10 Po werlifting 10, 11 Vacanti, Andrew German 11 , 12 Choir 9 DECA 12 Baseball 12 Van Vl iet, Annie Spanish 9, 10 ASTRA 11 Choir 9, 10 NHS 9, 10 Powerlifting 11 Volleyball 9, 10 Basketball 9 Football Manager 9, 10, 11 Speech & Debate 10 HOSA 11 , 12 VanVoltenberg, Adam Soccer 9, 10, 11, 12 Basketball 9 Vance, Jessica Spanish 9 Choir 9, 10 Conflict Manager 1 O, 11 Varga s, Omar ROTC 9, 10, 11, 12 Choir 9 VanderVelde, Andre Choir 9, 10, 11, 12 NHS 10, 11, 12 Student Council 9, 10, 11 , 12 Football 9, 10, 11 , 12 Wrestling 9, 10, 11, 12 Fellowship of Christian Athletes 11 , 12 Vroman, Kris ROTC 9, 10, 11 , 12 Football 9 Wajda, Heather Spanish 9, 10, 11 ROTC 9, 10, 11 Soccer 9 Basketball 9 Walter, Heather Choir 9, 10, 11 , 12 Science Club 11 NHS 10, 11, 12 Peer Helper 10 Weare, Andrea French Club 9, 10, 11 , 12 French NHS 11, 12 Swimming 9, 10, 11 , 12 Wearne, Caitlin Orchestra 9, 10, 11 , 12 Spanish 9 , 10, 11 , 12 ASTRA 11 , 12 Choir 9, 10, 11 , 12 NHS 11 , 12 Odyssey of the Mind 9 Cross Country 12 Powerlifting 9, 10, 11, 12 Soccer 9, 10, 11, 12 Football 9 Wendi, Joseph Good Morning AL 10 AL Insider 11 NHS12 Peer Helper 9, 10, 11 , 12 Conflict Manager 9, 10, 11 , 12 Swimming 9, 10, 11, 12 Tennis 12 Football 9, 10 Whiteman, Tom ROTC 9, 10 Choir 9, 10, 11 , 12 Drama 9 Williams, Jim ROTC 9, 10, 11, 12 Drama 10, 11 , 12 Powerlifting 9, 10 Football 9, 10, 11 Speech And Debate 11 , 12 Wohlers, Megan Volleyball 9, 10 Wolfe, Dan Spanish 9, 10, 11 Echoes 11 , 12 Quill & Scroll 12 NHS 11 , 12 Baseball 9, 10 Track 11 Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12 Football 9, 10, 11 , 12 Yeutter, Danielle Spanish 9, 1 O Choir 9, 10 Cross Country 9, 10, 11 , 12 Track 9 , 10, 11 , 12 Venturing 12 Yochum, Nate Spanish 9, 10 Football 9 Zabel, David Spanish 9, 1 O, 11 Football 9, 10, 11, 12 Page by Amanda Schof ield 157 A Abel, Mark 114, 146 Academic Decathalon 111 Adams, Amber 130 Adams, Joshua 130 Adkins, Amy 127 Adkins, Kevin 130 Adkins, Niki 127 Adkins, Starla 114, 138 Aguilar, Maria 118 Aguilar, Rafael 115, 138 Ahart, Lucas 127, 154 Ahart, Lynne 114, 138 AL Insider 86, 87, 113 Albertson, Adam 74, 115, 146 Albertson, Eric 61, 74, 96, 97, 130 Albertson, Jovan 25, 41, 60, 74, 77, 130 Aldredge, Amie 85, 113, 130 Alitz, Sam 114, 146 Alkire, Lisa 75, 77, 112, 113, 118, 154, 184 Alkire, Mark 146 All Teens Together 111 Allen, Alex 74, 77, 138 Allen, Clark 52, 53 Allen, Eddie 146 Allen, Karen 130, 154 Allen, Logan 76, 146 Allen, Tanya 130 Allmon, Matt 64, 77, 114, 138 Alsman, Jessica 138 Alvarado, Guadalupe 111 , 114, 115, 118, 154 Alverio-Newton, Fearn 114, 118, 154, 197 American Tragedy 30, 31 Anderson, Adam 115 Anderson, Alex 114, 172, 138 Anderson, Amber 138 Anderson, April 105, 130 Anderson, Ashley 37, 74, 114, 138 Anderson, Cristyn 110, 114, 146 Anderson, Elizabeth 146 Anderson, Ernie 138 Anderson, Richard 138 Anderson, Robbie 138 Anderson, Ryan 146 Andrie-Grondek, Laura 20, 71 , 73, 94, 110, 112, 115, 118, 203, 204 Angeles, Jesus 114, 115 Anh, Kim Tran 126 Anh, Lan Dao 147 Archer, Nicholas 130 Archer, Travis 11 4, 146 Argotsinger, Matt 74, 75, 138 Art 105 Arterburn, Lucas 118 Astra 115 Atherton, Chad 138 Atherton, Kahla 2, 10, 11 , 21 , 32, 33, 65, 76, 77, 88, 118, 128, 129, 154, 198, 199, 202, 204 Atkinson, Andrew 24, 86, 112, 114, 118, 154 Attack on America 3, 5 Aughe, Zach 114, 138 Ausdemore, Andy 54, 66, 77, 146 Autry, Kayleigh 115, 130 Avis, Autumn 118 Avis, Shawn 55, 77, 138 Awards 72, 73 Awe, Natalie 130, 198, 201 158 Ayers, Autumn 111 , 130 B Babbitt, Kimberly 146 Bagby, Sean 74, 77, 146 Bailey, Holly 138 Bailey, Tyler 118, 154 Baker, Chelsea 16, 83, 103, 110, 112, 130 Baker, Kimberly 130 Ball, Ashley 70, 77, 113, 130 Band 93 Banderas, Maria 115 Bare, John 138 Barnes, Keith 74, 118, 154 Barrett, Olivia 89, 111, 112, 114, 115, 118, 154, 172, 203 Baseball 38, 39, 74 Bates, Nate 74, 76, 127, 205 Batt, Andrew 11 , 42, 43, 74, 85, 112, 113, 118, 154 Batt, Becca 127, 128, 129 Battle Of The Bands 28, 29 Bauerly, Kyle 77, 138 Bechtold, Tracy 76 Beck, Carrie 26, 68, 77, 95, 110, 113, 11 4, 138 Beck, Kasey 21, 74, 94, 110, 112, 115, 118, 129, 154, 200, 201 , 203 Beck, Skyler 25, 74, 89, 111, 112, 114, 115, 130 Beckby, Gina 146 Beckman, Alex 111 Beckman, Jennifer 127, 154 Beckwith, Donovan 76, 77, 138 Beckwith, Sara 118 Beckwith, Wade 114, 146 Beghtel, Ashley 146 Beltran, Tanya 138 Benegas, Joseph 138 Benegas, Lacey 127, 154 Bergman, Calen 127, 130, 154 Berndt, Shauna 130 Berner, Janae 114, 146 Beyenhof, Joel 74 Birnley, Anthony 138 Bissen, Susie 112 Black, Spencer 138 Blackmore, Stephanie 110, 146 Blain, Raven 111 Blakeman, Amber 138 Blakeman, Donald 146 Blodgett, Nathan 130 Blum, Stefanie 12, 13, 130 Bly, Jennifer 146 Bly, Michael 130 Bockert, Heather 3, 10, 33, 71, 77, 112, 115, 118, 154, 169, 205 Boettcher, Joe 146 Bogardas, Shawn 114 Bogardus, Shawn 138 Bohlen, Christopher 146 Bohls, Stephanie 130 Bohls, Valerie 58, 76, 112, 138 Boland, Sara 96, 138 Boles, Jared 138 Bomgaars, Matt 64, 73, 77, 118 Bonito, Edwin 146 Book Club 113 Bookout, Becky 77, 138 Borden, Jesse 7 4, 118, 154 Born, Cathy 10, 88, 89 Born, Zach 114, 130 Bos, Danny 94, 110, 114, 130 Bothe, Jon 114, 115 Bothwell, Nicole 138 Boucher, Eric 111 , 112, 146 Bowman, Shawn 118, 154 Boyd, Elizabeth 130 Boyd, Hannah 138 Boyd, Lynn 94, 107 Boys Basketball 48, 49, 75 Boys Soccer 56, 57, 76 Boys Swimming 54, 55, 77 Boys Tennis 66, 77 Boys Track 60, 61 , 77 Brabec, Abby 115, 118, 154 Bradford, Keshia 138 Bradley, Kyle 104, 114, 115, 138 Brandt, Jacob 49, 75, 154 Brandt, Jordan 28, 75 Brazeal, Gina 112, 146 Brazeal, Mike 20, 119, 128, 129, 154, 169, 200, 201 , 202 Brazeal, Travis 42, 74, 130 Bregy, Cindy 13, 75, 114, 115, 119, 154 Brentlinger, Megan 22, 23, 114, 115, 119, 154, 197, 203, 204 Bresley, Misty 130 Bressman, Carly 74, 114, 146 Brewer, Jessica 119 Bridges, Jameson 119 Brinkman, Damien 139 Brockman, Nyle 139 Brockway, Ben 22, 114 Brooks, Amy 112, 119, 154 Brooks, Sabrina 114, 146 Brown, Allison 112, 146 Brown, Carl 22, 108, 111 , 130 Brown, Christian 139 Brown, Dustin 127, 130 Brown, Elysse 146 Brown, Matt 38, 39, 74, 119 Brown, Megan 77, 111, 130 Brown, Mikaela 75, 146 Brown, Timothy 130 Brown, Tobie 139 Brownlee, Jenny 139 Brownlee, Mike 25, 38, 39, 74, 119, 154 Brummer, Sean 66, 77, 139 Brunow, Travis 130 Bryson, Kyle 130 Buckley, Heather 127, 205 Buffum, Anthony 139 Bullock, Paul 50 Bundy, Brian 115 Bunten, B.J. 131 Burhman, Tim 75, 131 Burk, Liz 67, 76, 131 Burkum, Gabe 76, 92, 114, 146 Burkum, Graham 114, 146 Burkum, Taylor 74, 76, 131 Burnham, Andrew 131 Burnham, Brandon 114, 115, 131 Burnham, Chris 74, 114, 139 Bushman, Jessica 139 Buss, Alex 74, 139 Busse, Hannah 111 , 113, 119, 154, 168 Bussing, Jacob 74, 139 c Caligur, Cortney 115, 131 Cameron, Melissa 67, 76, 110, 112, 115, 119, 154 Campbell, Alicia 114, 146 Campbell , Cara 23, 65, 77, 131 Campbell, John 20, 84, 89, 112, 113, 115, 119, 154, 169, 201 Campbell, Kaleb 146 Campbell, Lydia 146 Canape, Heather 147 Capron, Brad 66, 75, 77, 139 Carlson, Lindsay 147 Carman, Kathryn 147 Carmona, Ralph 74, 113, 139 Carpenter, Katie 112, 139 Casillas, Michael 147 Casper, Kyle 87, 112, 139 Casson, Chad 114, 139 Casson, Morgan 131 Cates, Amy 131 Cedillo, Gilbert 139 Chambers, Allan 147 Chambers, Andrew 127 Chamjock, Nyawai 114 Chamjock, Nyawal 139 Chapin, Kendra 62, 63, 75, 76, 139 Chapman, CL 40, 41, 115, 139 Chatterton, Joe 104, 115, 131 Chavera, Corey 74, 139 Chavera, Jessica 95, 102, 106, 110, 113, 114, 119, 154, 192, 202 Cheerleading 68, 69, 77 Chess Club 111 Childers, Matthew 147 Childers, Mike 74, 76, 131 Choir 107, 113 Christensen, Amanda 114 Christensen, Cindy 44, 72, 77, 115, 131 Christensen, Clifford 131 Christensen, Nichole 76, 139 Christensen, Richard 147 Christenson, Chrissy 14 7 Christians, Brandyn 14 7 Christiansen, Mikaela 139 Christiansen, Teddy 49, 72, 75, 127, 154 Clark, Ali 139 Clark, Jessica 110, 139 Clemens, Racheal 115, 147 Clubs and Classes 79 Cochran, Kyle 77, 131 Coelho, Corey 131 Coffman, Joel 131 Coker, Kayleigh 75, 76, 139 Coldewey, Rachel 109, 112, 114, 131 Cole, Erika 76, 111 , 112, 139 Coleman, Danielle 147 Collier, Dani 139 Collinson, Justin 119 Comley, Jenna 77, 131 Conflict Mediation 111 Conner, Ashley 112, 115, 131 Conner, Greg 29, 131 Conyers, Alex 30 Conyers, Jeff 74 Cook, Von 104 Coombes, Hayley 127 Cooney, Kelli 46, 75, 112, 114, 115, 154 Cooper, Tiffany 14 7 Coppock, Alynn 75 Core, Cara 131 Corum, Andy 11 4, 131 Corum, Kasey 74, 131 Courter, Kristy 90 Courtier, Janelle 139 Cox, Bonnie 77, 111 , 119, 129, 167 Cozad, Jesse 92, 95, 110, 113, 114, 131 Crane, Amanda 14, 15, 75 , 115, 147 Crane, Ryan 11, 14, 20, 21 , 110, 115, 119, 128, 129, 154 Crisp, Stephanie 139 Crooks, Nicole 139 Cross, Amy 139 Cross Country 40, 41 Cross, Heather 147 Crowley, Mike 64, 77, 103, 110, 139 Crowner, Brad 139 Crowner, Chad 119 Crunkleton , Tisha 115, 147 Cummings, Racheal 115, 147 Cunningham, Carrie 139 Cupp, Jo 102, 103 Curtis, Jennifer 131 Curtis, Valarie 147 D Dahlke, Lisa 14 7 Dao, LanAnn 13 Dart, Devin 77, 147 Darveaux, Jacquie 112, 147 Daugherty, Jeffery 131 Davidson, Chase 80, 81 , 112, 115, 119, 128, 129, 154, 168, 201 Davidson, Jason 75, 112, 139 Davidson, Miranda 70, 77, 81, 112, 131, 201 Davis, Alyssa 45, 77, 147 Davis, Leticia 139 Davis, Travis 131 Dawson, Melissa 119, 154 DECA 110 Deikman, Philip, 76 DeLaRosa, Oscar 147 Derby, Amy 139 Derby, Lora 119, 154 Desantiago, Danielle 131 Detton , Melissa 119 Detton , Tyler 131 De Vault, Ashley 115, 14 7 Devault, Dennis 75 Devault, Kyle 119 Devautt, Shannon 139 Devine, Amanda 119 Dey, Nyabouk 115, 119, 204 Dhone, Dusty 139 Dick, Alex 11 4, 147 Dickey, Bridget 79, 99, 115, 120 Dickey, Nathan 77, 139 Dickey, Nicole 147 Didamo, Angela 131 Didamo, Nick 147 Dieckmann, Michael 114 147 Diehm, Austin 77, 147 ' Dietrich, Dustin 139 Dillehay, Molly 67, 114, 115, 131 Dimmitt, Ashleigh 140 Dinh, Kha 115, 131 Dinh, Ngoc 131 Disalvo , Joe 25, 43, 54, 55, 60, 74, 77 , 111, 131 Dittmer, Rob 4, 74, 75 Dix, Jacob 77, 131 Dollen, Melissa 77, 140 Doner, Mike 75 Doty, Sabrina 131 Drama 103 Drill Team 115 Driscoll, Dylan 120, 199 Driscoll, Faith 131 Duncan, Nate 110, 131 Duong, Ngan 111 , 115, 120, 154 Durfee, James 131 Durham, Ashlee 37, 74, 120, 154, 173 Durick, Molly 11, 21, 32, 33, 68, 77, 120, 167, 171, 205 Durrin, Chad 111, 115, 140 Duval, Julie 75 Dwyer, Jenon 147 E Early Mornings 26, 27 Ebersold, Arica 77, 111, 114, 140 Eccles, Mandy 147 Eckley, Stephanie 77 Edwards, Brett 95, 110, 111 , 113, 140 Edwards, Christine 114, 147 Ehrenberg, Amanda 131 Elder, Sheila 132 Ellis, Ashley 147 Ellison, Kim 132 Ellison, Kristy 147 Elonich, Jordan 75, 140 Elrod, Carrie 140 Emge-Wall, Ashley 120, 154 Emmett, Joshua 114 Enfield, Tiffany 140 Engineering/Architecture 111 English, David 54, 55, 77, 127 Engstrom, Laura 76, 114, 140 Environmental Club 114 Enyart, Jackey 140 Epperly, Sarah 110, 147 Erickson, Leslie 120 Erickson, Lindsey 140 Erisman, Brian 60, 74, 77, 127, 154 Ervin, Sara 140 ESL 108, 109, 115 Espelund, Tiffany 76, 114, 147 Espinoza, Melanie 114 Ethridge, Tiffany 147 Ettleman, Trevor 147 Evans, Ashley 75, 140 Evans, Laci 140 Evans, Mallori 41 , 90, 110, 120 Evers, Zac 81 , 112, 114, 132 Exchange Students 12, 13 Ezell, Alicia 127, 132, 154 F Fahrenkrog, Jenna 114, 140 Falkenhainer, Sara 113, 132 Falknor, James 114, 127 Falknor, Tammy 140 Falknor, Tony 147 Farrington, Angela 112, 115, 132 Fashion 14, 15 Fatland, Naomi 147 Fauble, Ali 58, 76 Fauble, Jennifer 73, 96, 11 5, 120, 154 Faurot, Allison 132 FCA 112 FEA 111 Fergerson, Shaffelle 140 Fetch, Sammi 40, 51, 59, 76, 140 Fiala, Zachary 147 Fields, Tiara 132 Figueroa, Maria 140 Filbert, Meghan 10, 22, 69, 77, 112, 114, 132, 167 Fink, Chris 99, 101 Finken, Calise 77, 114, 147 Fischer, Jamison 140 Fischer, Robert 132 Fisher, Adriana 148 Fisher, Alexis 76, 101 , 114, 120, 154, 185 Flag Squad 111 Fleharty, Katie 98, 112, 132, 203 Flom, Emily 114, 140 Flores, Yansi 115 Florke, Jordan 111 , 113, i 14, 140 Flott, Zachary 114, 148 Follies 106 Football 42, 43, 74 Foote, Brandon 114, 148 Foote, Keith 43, 74, 76, 77, 120, 154 Foote, Luke 38, 39 Forever Friends 22, 23 Foster, Cory 148 Foster, Eric 140 Fourney, Zane 148 Foust, Amy 127, 154 Foust, Sara 120, 154 Franco, Angel 74, 112, 127, 154 Franco, Josephine 140 Franco, Juan 148 Franco, Leticia 111, 112, 114, 115, 120, 132, 154 Franks, Rhawnie 132 Franks, Samantha 148 Franz, Eric 132 Frasch!, Kelly 75 Freeman, Ashley 21 , 33, 46, 50, 51 , 62, 73, 75, 76, 84, 1 12, 113, 115, 120, 128, 129, 154, 196, 199 Freeman, Marcia 37, 74 Freeman, Megan 11 , 62, 75, 76, 89, 113, 115, 140 French Club 112 Freshmen 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151 , 152, 153 Frieze, Megan 132 Friis, Jeffrey 132 Fry, Kari 114, 140 Fry, LaReina 112 Fryman, Erin 70, 172 Fuentes, Jasmine 148 Fuller, Melissa 114, 148 G Garcia, Alma 115, 132 Garcia, Bobbie 120 Garcia, Christine 111 , 11 4 Gardner, Anthony 111 , 132 Gardner, Joshua 148 Garlock, Lindsee 77, 85, 111 , 113, 132 Garrett, Bradley 140 Garrett, Matthew 148 Garrison, William 140 Gatluak, Douth 115 George, Anna 67, 76, 98, 114, 115, 132 German, Leah 120, 154 Gessini, Danielle 111 , 113, 140 Gibbons, Heather 148 Gibler, Josh 77, 132 Gil, Jeremy 140 Gil, Tabatha 132 Gilbert, Sarah 148 Gillespie, Chase 140 Gillespie, Jordan 148 Gilman, Tracy 12, 112, 114, 140 Gilmore, Cody 75, 132 Girls Basketball 50, 51 , 75, 76 Girls Soccer 58, 59, 76 Girls Swimming 44, 45, 77 Girls Tennis 67, 76 Girls Track 62, 63, 76 Glanz, Michelle 37, 74 Glanz, Shannon 75, 76, 132 Globe, Ryan 148 GMAL 84, 85, 113 Godfrey, Matthew 140 Golden, Dominique 110, 148 Golf, Boys 64, 77 Golf, Girls 65, 77 Gonzalez, Aldo 74, 104, 114, 115, 132 Gonzalez, Victor 115 76, 111 , 114, 115, 120 Graduation 204, 205 Graham, Gretchen 80, 82, 112 Grandia, Courtney 67, 77, 111 , 148 Grandick, Kristin 77, 80, 112, 115, 132 Grandick, Marsha 85, 86, 87, 113 Grandick, Ryan 120, 140, 154 Grap, Stephanie 75, 76, 148 Graybill-Meadows, Dustin 140 Grego, Beth 120 Gregory, Ed 73, 77, 140 Griffis, Melinda 110, 148 Grimm, Ashley 77, 120, 128, 129, 154 Gross, Carson 120, 155 Groves, Jessica 132 Grubbs, Nolan 132 Gum 112 Gum, Ariana 86, 101 , 102, 110, 114, 115, 120, 155 Gump, Chad 74 Gunderson, Heath 127, 155 Gwinner, Brian 110, 113, 120 Gysin, Trisha 132 H Haas, Jake 74, 75, 148 Hack, Jaymie 148 Hagen, Courtney 77, 132 Hagen, Gabriel 140 Hale, Lucas 54, 55, 72, 77, 112, 115, 120, 155, 200, 201 Hale, Mike 55 Hall, Elizabeth 132 Hall, Jacque 99 Hallagan, Eric 76, 140 Hallman, Allen 140 Hallman, Michaela 74, 75, 140 Hamilton, Zach 54, 77, 132 Hanke, Michael 132 Hankins, Gary 74, 140 Hansen, Andrew 148 Hansen, David 148 Hansen, Maggie 112, 115, 148 Page by Chase Davidson 159 Hansen, Sarah 75, 76, 113, 140 Hansen, Virginia 10, 20, 98, 101 , 107, 111 , 112, 114, 115, 120, 128, 129, 155, 172, 198 Hanshaw, Sara 112, 114, 132 Hanusa, Jennifer 141 Hanusa, Thomas . 132 Hanzlik, Terry 93 Harm, Nate 53, 74, 76, 148 Harm, Tom 74 Harmon, Cole 148 Harris, Mike 115 Harrod, Curtis 148 Harter, Kyle 141 Hartman, Kristine 112, 132 Harvey, April 77, 110, 111 , 121 , 155, 167, 201 Harvey, Emilee 114, 141 Harvey, Kellie 141 Harvey, Timothy 141 Hasbrouck, Andy 74 Haskins, Zebulon 132, 155 Hathaway, Austin 141 Hauser, Laura 114, 148 Hauser, Tom 74, 141 Haven, Heather 114, 115, 121 , 155 Haven, Shelly 114, 115, 148 Heckman, Justin 100, 112 Heese, Megan 132 Heese, Scott 36, 74 Hein, Michelle 121 , 129, 155 Heiser, Lindsey 110, 127, 155 Heithoff, Amanda 47, 50, 75, 76, 132 Heithoff, Ben 76, 148 Heithoff, Brian 27, 74, 75, 132 Helkenn, Mandy 148 Helkenn, Nick 112, 141 Henderson, Alison 77, 90, 110, 121 , 129, 155 Henter-Wolfe, Amber 132 Henkelman, Chelci 141 Herrera, Jon 74 Herrick, Mitch 75, 98, 141 Hert, Jennifer 141 Hetue, Rachel 132 Hiatt, Elizabeth 141 Hick, Donnie 11 4 Hicks, Dana 121 , 155 Hicks, Sarah 133 Higgins, Kara 58, 76, 77, 141 Higgins, Kimberly 141 Hiller, Chad 74, 75, 133 Hiller, Katie 37, 74, 75, 148 Himmelsehr, Jason 121 , 155 Hodapp, Melissa 76, 87, 92, 112, 114, 121 Hoden, Amy 141 Hoeck, Brian 114, 115, 133 Hogsett, Dan 114, 133 Hogue, Christopher 148 Hollinger, Douglas 148 Hollinger, Kimberly 148 Hollinger, Stephen 114, 115, 148 Hollins, Ryan 24, 74, 97, 121 Homecoming 8, 9 Hood, Erin 94, 100, 107, 110, 112, 115, 121, 202 Hood, John 115, 133 Horton, Erica 32, 33, 121, 128, 129, 155 Hosapp, Melissa 155 Hotz, Ryan 127 Hough, Kyle 112, 133 Huckins, Muriel 92, 102, 103, 110, 114, 141 Hug, Amanda 141 Hultgren, Tricia 77, 11 4, 148 160 Humbert, Todd 133 Hunter, Joe Don 74, 75, 77, 148 Hunter, Nellie 133 Hurd, Jenna 121 Huseth, Lindsay 114, 148 Hutcheson, Ben 101 , 141 Hutchison, Neil 121 Hynek, Morgan 133 I lmprov 110 lntramurals Basketball 24, 25 Irving, Marianne 148 J Jackson, James 127 Jackson, Jarred 133 Jacobs, Steve 74, 85, 90, 110, 112, 113, 114, 115, 121, 155, 173 Jacobsen, Jake 148 James, Sam 114 Jamzen, Tara 114 Jarecki, Kris 108, 115 Jarvis, Chelsea 75, 148 Jasa, Matthew 141 Jayjack, Ellen 23, 112, 141 Jayjack, Joe 38, 39, 72, 74, 83, 112, 121, 155 Jefferies, Josh 30, 121 , 155 Jeffries, Caleb 141 Jeffries, Eric 133 Jensen, Brian 76, 115, 121 , 129, 155 Jensen, Jessica 79, 93, 106, 110, 114, 115, 141 Jensen, Nicole 11, 33, 00, 112, 115, 121, 155, 184, 1ffi, 193 Jensen, Sean 149 Jensen, Todd 133 Jerkovich, Nick 76, 149 Jiang, Shan 109, 115 Jiang, Wei 84, 111 , 113, 115, 133 Joens, Brian 141 Johannes, Gina 112, 121 , 155, 203 Johnson, Catherine 37, 74, 133 Johnson, Chris 74, 75, 77, 149 Johnson, Eric 61 , 74, 77, 149 Johnson, Heather 133, 155 Johnson, Jacob 114 Johnson, Jenny 77 Johnson, Jim 76 Johnson, Katie 76, 101 , 112, 133 Johnson, Lindsay 141 Johnson, Matt 42, 49, 74, 77, 141 Johnson, Sarah 141 Johnson, Trent 77, 107, 110, 141 Johnston, Jaylynn 149 Johnston, Jenna 149 Johnston, Jennifer 44 Johnston, Michael 127, 155 Johnston, Tyler 75, 141 Jones, Amanda 114, 127, 155, 205 Jones, Ashley 141 Jones, David 114, 141 Jones, Jordanne 77 , 80, 11 2, 133, 201 Juniors 130, 131, 132 , 133, 134, 135 , 136, 137 Juon , Dawn 58, 133 Jurgens, Mark 74, 121 , 155 Justesen , Bryan 133 Justesen, Joseph 121 , 155 Justesen , Kevin 141 K Kaiser, Chris 75, 141 Karcher, Katrina 103, 11 O, 133 Keck, Aaron 111 , 141 Kellar, Erin 12, 75, 114, 141 Kellar, Rickie 11 , 20, 21, 38, 39, 43, 49, 60, 72, 7 4, 75, 77, 121, 128, 129, 155, 202 Kelly, Trisha 112, 114, 133 Kendall, Elizabeth 94, 110, 113, 114, 115, 121 , 133, 155, 204 Kendall, Rachel 113, 149 Kennedy, Alison 75, 11 O, 114, 149 Kennedy, Lauren 23, 65, 77, 112, 113 Kerkman, Adam 141 Kerkman, Nate 127, 155 Kern, Lucas 127 Kernes, Sara 11, 32, 33, 58, 75, 76, 112, 127, 155, 199 Kernes, Tara 7 4, 141 Killion, Courtney 44, 77, 109, 112, 115, 133 Kilnoski, Joanna 115, 121 , 155 Kim, Ahrah 133 Kim, Jin-Kyung 141 Kim , Jin-kyung 13 Kimera, Takuya 121 King, Stacy 149 Kinney, Chuck 75, 149 Kinney, Jon 74 Kinney, Rob 4, 32, 75 Kirk, Amanda 141 Kjeldgaard, Julie 121 155 Kjeldgaard, Lisa 149 ' Knight, Dustin 149 Knight, Glen 96, 122, 155 Knott, Beth 75, 76, 141 Knott, Jake 7 4, 122, 155 Knudson , Greg 77 Koch, Shannon 127 Kofoed, Shawn 141 Kohl, Elisha 11 , 21 , 32, 33, 70, 71 , 77, 122, 128, 129, 155, 202 Komonsuwan , Sarah 12, 13, 21, 114, 122, 155 Kopelciw, Mike 111 , 141 Koralewski, Malia 141 Kovacs, Kama 110, 113, 142 Kresl, Crystal 133 Krijan, Stephanie 92 Kruse, Elisa 23, 112, 142 Kukkonen , Andrew 66, 77, 122, 155 Kukkonen, Lisa 114, 149 Kunik, Samantha 127 Kunik, Sheena 111 , 133 Kunze, Thomas 13, 42, 56, 115, 133 Kurland, Shayna 114, 149 L Lainson, Rick 74, 142 Lakatos, Ron 62, 76 Lalk, Jessica 67, 75, 76, 83, 133 Lambrecht, Shannon 142 Lamphear, Alaina 7 4, 11 O, 133 Landstrom, Bruce 54, 55, 74, 77, 115, 142 Langfeldt, Zachary 133 Larrison , Ryan 142 Larsen, Scott 66 Larsen, Zach 122, 155 Larson , Nikki 142 Larson, Scott 77, 149 Laughlin , Ashley 142 Lavy, Brittany 112, 149 Leber, Thomas 57, 149 Leber, Vince 77, 82, 112, 142 Leggio, Bill 77, 115 Leinen, Doug 122 Lemanton , Tina 149 Lemmon, Ryan 112, 142 Lemus, Christian 122 Lemus, Indio 115 Lenhardt, Caleb 77, 149 Lenhardt, Rachel 65, 73, 77, 113, 115, 133 Lewis, Adam 57, 76, 122, 155 Lewis, Amanda 142 Lewis , Andrew 142 Lewis, Harley 142 Lewis, Jimmy 74, 96, 112, 122, 155 Lewis, Rebecca 149 Liddick, Jeffrey 142 Lillard, Rikki 149 Linden, Brandie 99, 114, 133 Linneman, Dani 112 Lipcamon, Stephanie 77, 142 Lippert, Elizabeth 149 Liston, Amanda 62, 75, 76, 149 Litzkow, Britaine 142 Long, Brandon 74, 114, 133 Long, Joshua 142 Long , Luke 74, 97, 149 Long, Tosha 22, 75, 112, 114, 133 Loop, Jeff 39, 74 Loos, Dustin 14, 133 Lorenz, Seth 43, 74, 122, 155 Loukota, Josef 142 Love , Lyndsey 40, 59, 75, 133 Lowe, Jeffrey 149 Lumbis, Pete 82, 88, 89, 11 2, 133 Lustgraaf, Shawn 133 Lynch , Brandon 115, 149 Lyons, Ambur 69, 77, 142 M Mace, Tiffany 75, 149 Machmuller, Sarah 114, 142 Mackenzie, Amy 200, 201 Mackland, TJ. 11, 21 , 42, 43, 52 , 74, 76, 122, 155, 169, 172, 192, 200, 201 Maddox, Jeramey 142 Madsen, Cody 149 Mailey, Laura 127 Maisel, Vincent 133 Malmberg, Matthew 142 Malmberg, Mitch 96, 142 Manz, Adam 53, 74, 76, 149 Mapes, Russ 75, 76 Markley, Derrick 74, 112, 114. 133 Marrero, Stephanie 111 , 133 Marrero, Willie 142 Marshall, Aaron 122 Martella. Caitlin 16, 17, 106, 110, 112. 114, 142 Martin, Becky 103, 11 o, 112, 113, 142 Martin, Brandon 133 Martin, Christina 110, 113, 122, 155 Martin, Natalie 149 Martinez, Josephina 127 Martinez, Tera 104, 110, 114, 115, 127, 155 Maske, Charlie 142 Maske, Marie 134 Mass, Cody 149 Mass, Lidiya 110, 149 Mass, Wayne 114, 142 Matheson , Jamie 77, 114, 142 Mattox, Steve 77, 99, 114, 134 May, Chuck 50, 75, 76 Mayberry, Jessica 21, 68, 77, 111 , 112, 142 McCall, Ashley 75, 115, 149 McCall, Ben 76, 115, 149 Mccardle, Ryan 74, 142 McCarthy, Matthew 122, 155 McClain, Monica 134 McClure, Bryan 11 , 21, 48, 49, 75, 115, 122, 129, 155, 202 McClure, Jenna 75, 76, 149 McCoid, Jacob 149 McCoid, Matthew 122 McCoid, Stephanie 122, 155 McCoin, Cassandra 142 McCoin, Paula 115, 149 McCormick, Brian 149 McCoy, Jimmi 11, 21 , 33, 36, 37, 46, 74, 75, 76, 122, 155, 192, 199, 202 McCoy, Kristin 37, 74, 114, 149 McCoy, Nick 74, 75, 149 McDaniel, Karen 134 McDaniel, LeAnn 77, 142 McDaniel, Matthew 134 McDermott, Sarah 122, 155 McDonald, Vanessa 149 McDowell, Josh 115 McElderry, Adrienne 22· 23• 114. 115, 122, 155, 197, 203 McElroy, Bob 142 McElroy, Max 149 McEvoy, Jessica 134 McFadden, Benjamin 150 McFadden, Dan 115 McFadden, Thomas 115 142 McGee, Kyle 155 ' McGrath, Katie 94, 95, 110, 112, 122, 155 McGrath , Kerry 94, 106, 110, 112, 114, 122, 155, 202 McGruder, Sarah 150 McGuire, Aria 11 O, 114, 150 McGuire, Patrick 16, 17, 94, 102, 110, 114, 122, 155 McHargue, Aaron 134 McKee, Cory 77, 142 McKee, Kyle 122, 193 McKeeman, Sara 134 McKenzie, Amy 77, 134 McKern, Bryan 74, 123, 155 McKern, Travis 123 McKern, Zeb 74, 142 Mclean, Samuel 123, 134 McNabb, Heather 58, 142 McNabb, Lucile 150 McNeil, Joe 42, 74, 76, 123, 155, 192 McNeil, Josh 74, 76, 142 McNulty, Vanessa 86, 111 , 127, 156 McPartland, Matthew 123 Mcsorley, faic 75, 142 Mcsorley, Melissa 59, 76, 123, 156 Meadows, Andrew 134 Mefford, Drew 74, 112, 142 Mendoza, Danielle 76, 77, 91 , 107, 142 Mendoza, Jose 150 Merica, Mandy 76, 123 Mesenbrink, Ashley 143 Metzler, Sheri 114, 143 Meyer, Stephanie 150 Michael, Jessica 127, 156 Michalski, Brandon 150 Michalski, Severin 74, 77, 123, 156 Michalski, William 150 Michelson, Ronald 123 Miguel, Griselda 115 Miguel, Maria 115 Milbourn, Gary 76 Milder, Max 76, 143 Miller, Brian 56, 143 Miller, Cassie 134 Miller, Christopher 143 Miller, Heather 150 Miller, Jake 114, 143 Miller, Josh 74, 77, 104, 114, 115, 143 Miller, Kari 134 Miller, Kasi 150 Miller, Katie 22, 134 Miller, Kyle 75, 143 Miller, Nicholas 150 Milligan, Guy 143 Milner, Chris 41, 48, 49, 72, 75, 77, 112, 114, 123, 156 Mimes 110 Mimes & Drama 102 Miner, Sarah 143 Minowa, Mayumi 13, 123 Mitchell, Dennis 75 0 Moland, Melissa 112, 114• 15 Monroe, Bill 127, 156 Montello, Jordan 150 Montello, Justin 11 O, 134 Moore, Scott 104 Morley, Jennifer 68, 69, 77, 111 , 134 Morley, Lee 11 4 Morley, Patricia 123 Morley, Tricia 110, 111, 112, 11 4, 115, 156 Morrison, Brandon 114, 115, 134 Morrison, Neal 127 Morrison, Timothy 143 Morrissey, Jessie 114, 150 Morrissey, Machaela 22, 114, 134 Morse, Christina 150 Morse, Michael 134 Moulton, Maren 143 Moulton, Megan 134 Mr. & Miss AL 200, 201 Mrsny, Chad 143 Mrsny, Chantel 150 Mruz, Julia 143 Mruz, Julie 75, 76 Mudra, Loriann 150 Mueller, Shala 134 Muffley, Karen 150 Muir, Harlan 80, 112, 134 Mulvania, Eric 150 Murillo, Karla 150 Murillo, Larry 114, 115 Murphy, Cody 134 Murray, Kelsey 74, 75, 76, 114, 150 Musil, Tess 75, 111, 112, 114, 134 Myhlhousen, Chelsey 150 Myre, Jeffery 74, 93, 143 N Nagunst, Glenda 115, 143 Nakai, Tomana 13 Nakai, Tomona 143 Nalley, Ashton 123, 156 Navarrete, Juan 11 4, 150 Neighbors, Jessica 150 Neighbors, Megan 104, 143 Neighbors, Ryan 123 Nelsen, Julie 123, 156 Nelson, Carri 150 Nelson, Cody 74, 75, 143 Nelson, Haley 11 4, 143 Nevins, Jamie 150 New Design 11 O Newkirk, Mika/a 123, 156 Newspaper 82, 83, 112 Nguyen, Joanna 143 NHS 98, 115 Nichols, Erin 11 4, 143 Nielsen, Ashley 134 Nielson, Phil 76 Nikkel, Brad 76, 143 Nikkel, Suzanne 11 , 20, 21, 32, 33, 68, 72, 77, 87, 112, 115, 123, 156, 202 Nitta, Yoshifumi 12, 13, 14, 49, 75, 123, 156 Nixon, Nicole 150 Nobiling, Stacey 134 Noonen, Daniel 150 Norman, Patty 66, 67, 69 Novotony, Jeff 74 Nowak, Philip 12, 13, 83, 112, 134 Nunan, Danny 74 Nuss, Allison 150 Nuss, Ashley 114, 150 Nyabouk 63 Nye, Trisha 114, 143 0 O'Bradovich, Chastity 110, 11 4, 150 O'Brien, Laura 87, 110, 123, 156, 201 , 202 O'Brien, Thomas 115, 143 Olsen, Deborah 143 Olsen, Shannon 150 Olsen, Walt 43, 74, 96 Olson, Cory 150 Olson, Jenny 134 Olson, Laura 143 Olson, Lori 150 Opal, Adam 115, 134 Opp, Kendra 143 Opp, Rachel 127 Orchestra 92, 114 Orr, Chris 127, 156 Ortiz, David 60, 74, 77, 88, 123, 156 Ortiz, Steven 75, 134 Osborn, Andy 77 Osborn, Ryan 150 Osborn, Stephanie 127 Osborn, Tyler 74, 143 Osborne, Ben 110, 113, 123, 156 Osborne, Rachel 143 Osler, Kenneth 150 Ouellette, Jennifer 134 Page by Chase Davidson 1 61 Quintero, Indira 13 Owens, Allyn 150 Owens, James 127 p Palen, Matthew 134 Palen, Richard 74, 97, 127, 156 Palmer, Angie 74 Palmer, Michael 150 Palser, Stephanie 80, 85, 112, 113, 134 Parker, Chris 11 4, 150 Partridge, Amanda 143 Partridge, Ashley 134 Patience, Timothy 11 4, 150 Patrick, Joel 66, 73, 75, 76, 77, 143 Patterson, Michael 127 Patterson, Samantha 110, 113, 143 Paulsen, Donald 143 Paulson, Tyler 150 Payne, Kasey 11 4, 150 Pearson, Alan 151 Peck, Andrew 123, 156, 172 Pedersen, Nicolas 123 Peer Helping 111 Peltz, Marcy 76, 98, 100, 11 2 Perez, Claudia 115 Perez, Maria 151 Perry, Eric 143 Perry, Nicholas 143 Perry, Rusty 203 Peters, Liz 27, 112, 114 Petersen, Charlie 30, 57' 73, 76, 123, 156, 168 Petersen, Emily 115 Petersen, Frank 76, 151 Petersen, Nathan 143 Petersen, Stephanie 127 Petersen, Travis 112, 114, 11 5, 123, 156 Petersen, Trevor 11 2, 11 4, 11 5, 124, 156 Peterson, Amberly 127 Peterson, Dustin 115, 151 Peterson, Emily 94, 110, 114, 115, 134 Peterson, Mindy 151 Peterson, Travis 114 Peterson, Zack 49, 56, 75, 76, 124, 156 Petratis, Megan 10, 62, 76, 112, 115, 143 Petry, Josh 114, 151 Petry, Michael 151 Pfeiffer, Ryan 114, 124, 156 Pham, Nga 115, 134 Philbrick, Joshua 20, 104, 114, 115, 143 Pike, Ian 151 Pike, Robbie 56, 76, 156 Pike, Robert 124 Pike, Terran 112, 143 Pira, Ashley 151 Pischel, Lisa 127 Plummer, Addie 33, 46, 65, 75, 76, 77, 124, 156, 199 Plummer, Allison 114, 151 Podendorf, Sarah 110, 124, 156, 204 Podendorf, Seth 74, 134 Pollock, Lynzi 143 Pollock, Michael 151 Porn Pon 70, 71, 77 162 Porter, Ashlee 151 Portrey, Jon 143 Portrey, Sara 124, 156 Potter, Ashley 134 Powder Puff Football 32, 33 Powell, Kristen 144 Powerlifting 96, 97 Powers, Shannon 114 Pregon, Bryan 4, 67, 76, 91 Preston, .David 110, 113, 144 Price, Brandie 124 Price, Kellie 36, 37, 72, 74, 75, 76, 112, 134 Price, Susan 58, 144 Prine, Joe 74, 156, 124, 171, 192, 202, 205 Prom 202, 203 Pruett, Michael 134 Pruitt, Brett 127 Pruitt, Stephanie 102, 110, 111 ' 124, 156 Pursel, Jarrid 114 Pursell, Derek 115, 151 Pursell, Jarrid 11 2, 151 Pursell, Matt 112, 124 Putnam, Jamison 29, 124 Putnam, Richard 127 Q Quick, Matthew 127, 156 Quick, Tai 42, 43, 7 4, 124, 156 Quigley, Thomas 134 Quintero, Indira 114, 124 R Raes, Amber 75, 144 Ramsey, Brandon 77, 144 Ramsey, Brent 93, 144 Rankin, Seth 134 Ratekin, Jessica 135 Ratekin, Rachel 144 Redden, Justin 144 Reddish, Scott 135 Reed. Jade 135 Reed, Jason 151 Reed, Mindy 124 Reeder, Andrew 124 Reeder, Tomi Ann 111, 11 4, 11 5, 151 Reedy, Crystal 76, 151 Regan, Christian 43, 74, 77, 135 Regan, Jessica 46, 63, 67, 75, 76, 144 Reid, Joe 26, 27, 54, 55, 77, 92, 11 4, 11 5, 135 Reid, Katie 111 , 11 4, 115, 151 Reimers, Gwen 135 Reimers, Megan 144 Reynolds, Becky 40, 76, 77, 144 Rice, Amanda 113, 124, 156 Rice, Barnard 135 Rice, Jessica 112, 144 Rice, Justin 144 Richardson, Bret 16, 17, 52, 76, 144 Richey, Amy 135 Richter, Kayla 37, 74, 75, 76, 151 Richwine, David 11 3, 124, 156 Ridder, James 127 Ridder, Sabrina 135 Ridenour, Minette 47, 67, 73, 75, 76, 84, 135 Rief, Keira 144 Riek, Nyarieth 124 Riggle, Jonathan 144 Ring, Brian Jr. 11 4, 151 Ring, Samantha 11 4, 115, 135 Roarty, Amber 127, 156 Roarty, David 151 Roarty, Megan 75, 88, 113, 115, 135 Robicheau, Tim 56, 151 Robinson, Heather 127, 156 Robinson, James 151 Robinson, L.J. 76 Robinson, Stevie 135 Rocha, Melania 111 , 151 Roche, Darrell 135 Rochholz, Rachel 151 Rodenburg, Zachary 144 Rodriguez, Cory 114, 115, 124, 156 Rodriquez, Jaci 144 Rohm, Lois 144 Rollins, Brandi 114, 115, 151 Romans, Samantha 124, 156 Rosenberg, Alex 66, 75, 77, 144 Ross, Paul 135 ROTC 104, 114, 115 Royce, Kelli 113, 124, 156 Ruesch, Eric 30, 82, 112, 124, 156 Runyon, Cristin 77, 135 Rutledge, Stewart 28, 135 Ryan, Amanda 114, 144 Ryan, Joshua 127 Rydel, Krystin 144 s Saar, Amber 124, 173 Saar, Ashley 135 Saar, Jessica 135 Saar, Matthew 151 Salas, Carlos 144 Salvo, Antonio 135 Salvo, Tony 28, 74 Samson, Ashley 135 Sandau, Roger 74, 75, 144 Satchell, Josh 104, 114, 115, 135 Satchell, Vanessa 104, 114, 115, 124, 156 Scarborough, Lee 125 Scarpello, Laura 156 Scheer, Amber 127 Scheer, Autumn 114, 11 5 Scheer, Brittney 114, 11 5, 151 Scheid, Amy 151 Scheid, Eric 42, 43, 7 4, 125, 156 Scherer, Matt 39, 7 4, 135 Schliep, Steven 125 Schneckloth, Kurt 21 77 11 2, 144 Schneidewind, Brandi ' 151° Schnitker, Brooke 144 Schofield, Amanda 40, 63, 11 2, 125, 156 Schreck, Amy 135 Schreck, Holly 114, 11 5, 151 Schreur, Lois 115 Schropp, Jill 11 2, 11 3, 144 Schuemann, Bryan 151 Schultz, Crystal 111 , 114 Schultz, Laura 75, 94, 11 o, 135 Schultz, Matt 110, 151 Schultz, Megann 77, 110, 11 5, 125, 156, 205 Schulz, Crystal 44, 151 Schulz, Nicole 125 Schuster, Jeffry 125 Schwartz, Don 76 Schwiebert, Marcia 108, 11 5 Science Club 100, 101 , 11 2 Sciortino, Artie 43, 89, 96, 97, 114, 11 5, 135 Scivally, Jennie 135 Scortino, Artie 7 4, 114 Scott, Amanda 20, 77, 144 Scott, Jessica 151 Seaman, Joshua 151 Seamands, Andrea 151 Seamands, Grant 144 Seamonds, Susan 112 Seibert, Carrie 105, 144 Sellers, Laurel 84, 85, 101 , 112, 113, 135 Semanko, Michael 144 Senior Credits 154, 155, 156, 157 Seniors 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127 Seymour, Jonathan 151 Seymour, Thomas 127 Seymour, Tom 156 Shadden, Megan 75, 77, 151 Shade, Karl 115 Shaheen, Tiffany 76, 89, 11 5, 135 Shambl, Jessica 125 Shamblen, Brian 135 Shamblen, Jessica 156 Shannon, Kevin 135 Shannon, Tara 135 Sharp, Crystal 77 Sharp, Jeremy 151 Shaw, Austin 74, 125, 156 Shaw, Tabbatha 68, 69, 77, 94, 112, 113, 125, 156, 202 Shea, Austan 144 Shea, Jordan 151 Sherman, Anita 151 Shipley, Alexander 152 Shively, Stefanie 44, 45, 77, 11 2, 113, 135 Short, Amy 127, 156 Show Choir 94, 95 Showers, Craig 60, 74, 75, 77, 152 Showers, Mike 40, 61, 77, 125 Shreffler, Kellie 91 ' 111 ' 11 2' 114' 11 5' 1 35 Shultz, Mallory 135 Sidebottom, Billie 152 Sievers, Jeff 42, 53, 74, 76 Sievers, Jeffrey 135 Slate, Hayley 144 Slechta, Heather 144 Slechta, Jon 135 Sloup, Jessica 125 Smay, Jon 74, 125, 156 Smith, Andrew 135 Smith, Bridgette 75, 144 Smith, Derek 112, 125 Smith, Eric 135 Smith, Farrel 152 Smith, Haley 75, 152 Smith, Jake 105, 144 Smith, Jason 75 Smith, Melissa 11 4, 135, 152 Smith, Nicole 125, 156 Smith, Parker 10, 40, 75, 77, 144 Smith, Rachael L. 74, 91, 111 , 11 2, 144 Smith, Rachael M. 111 Smith, Stacia 105, 11 1, 144 Smith, Steffen 11 0, 115, 144 Smyser, Zach 74, 75, 144 Snyder, Jacqueline 144 Softball 36, 37, 7 4 Solomon, Will 75, 127 Solon, Kristi 135 Solon, Kristin 11 O Solorio, Heriberto 115 Somers, Zach 10, 11, 21 , 76, 125, 169, 202 Sophomores 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145 Soria, Manuel 114, 115, 152 Soria, Marco 115 Sortino, Josh 76, 135 South, Joshua 152 Spanish Club 114 Speech & Debate 91 Speech and Debate 113 Spelman, Tyler 152 Spilde, Alan 145 Spilde, Bethany 46, 47, 50, 62, 72, 75, 76, 112, 125, 156, 196, 199 Spitznagle, Adam 74, 136 Sports Division 34, 35 Stacy, Kathryn 114, 152 Staley, Matt 77 Stanford, John 56, 75, 92, 114, 145 Starner, Mike 74 Steadman, Jamie 136 Steensen, Scott 152 Steensen, Seth 27, 74, 75, 136 Steffens, Heather 7 4, 152 Stehly, Elizabeth 114, 136 Stehly, Matthew 152 Stein, Daniel 74, 145 Stevens, Chris 74, 76 136 Stevens, Joe 125, 156, 169 Stevens, Melissa 21 · 32, 33, 77, 112, 125, 167, 185 Stogdill, Charlie 114, 136 Stokes, Alisha 125, 156 Stone, Matt 156 Stopak, Erin 7o, 77, 110, 112, 115, 136 Stopak, Sara 111 • 11 4, 115, 125, 156 Stork, Matthew 125 Stork, Rachel 152 Stout, Stephen 115, 136 Stowe, Teresa 112, 115, 136 Stubbs, Michelle 145 Stucker, Dave 48, 75 Student Council 88, 89, 115 Student Life Division 6, 7 Student Recognition 16, 17 Stultz, Nicholas 111 114 145 Sullivan, Daniel 136 ' ' Summy, Janet 77, 152 Survey 18, 19 Survey, Senior 128 129 Swaink, Pat 74, 14S Swanger, Christopher 136 Swanger, Melissa 125 Sward, Larry 127 Swolley, Earl 145 Swolley, Shaun 136 Synacek, Tara 152 T Tadlock, Andrew 152 Tamayo, Tanasha 111 , 145 Tang, Mary 145 Tang, Nyadak 125, 204 Tanglertpaibul, Nina 13, 67, 76, 99, 125, 156 Tarks, Jessica 77 Teager, Alicia 114, 136 Tebedo, Sara 152 Teeple, Laura 126, 157 Teeple, Tiffanie 14, 111, 112, 114, 136 Templeton, Jeffrey 145 Terveer, Amanda 112, 126, 157 Tetzlaff, Jason 145 The Even Dozen 110 Thomas, Adam 77, 145 Thomas, Ashley 68, 77, 111 , 136 Thomas, Brandon 152 Thomas, Brendan 152 Thomas, Carrie 145 Thomas, Christopher 152 Thomas, Joe 74, 114, 115, 126, 170 Thomas, Jon 74, 152 Thomas, Ryan 145 Thomas, Stephani 110, 114, 152 Thompson, Jordan 145 Thomsen, Mark 39, 74 Thurber, Joshua 126, 157, 184 Tiarks, Jessica 152 Tice, Jessica 136 Tice, Tiffany 145 Tiffey, Josh 75, 114, 126, 156 Tiffey, Lisa 111 , 126, 157, 170 Tolle, Heather 136 Tolle, Nathan 126, 157 Tomair, Amanda 110, 126, 157 Tomich, Amanda 114, 126, 157 Towne, Nathan 112, 114, 126, 157 Tran, Kim Anh 111 , 112, 156 Tran, Minh 80, 89, 112, 114, 145 Trescott, Amy 114, 115, 126, 157 Trively, Jordan 152 Trively, Shelby 114, 152 Turek, Elisha 50, 51 , 62, 63, 75, 76, 83, 112 Turner, Matt 74 Turner, Matthew 127 Tut, Koang 126 Tyson, Sara 114, 136 u Underwood, Kyler 76, 127, 202 Underwood, Samantha 136 Unwin, Sarah 113, 136 Utman, Dana 100, 112, 113, 114, 11 5, 136 Vaca v nti, Jessica 152 Vacanti, Nicholas 145 Vacanti-Webb, Andy 126, 157 Vance, Jessica 126, 157, 185 Vanderhelm, Mallory 3, 26, 27, 70, 77, 111 , 145 VanderVelde, Andre 11 , 21, 52, 53, 72, 74, 76, 11 3, 11 5, 126, 128, 129, 157, 185, 202 Vannier, Kyle 64, 77, 111 , 152 VanVliet, Annie 126, 157 VanVoltenberg, Adam 76, 126, 157 VanVoltenburg, Adam 24 Vargas, Omar 127, 157 Vargas, Roberto 115, 136 Vargas, Sovieda 115, 145 Vaughn, Andrea 152 Venturing Club 112 Vergamini, Tony 75 Volker, Debbie 75, 136 Volleyball 46, 47, 75 Volz, Pam 15, 101 , 112, 136 Vorthmann, Jill 110, 145 Vroman, Kris 105, 114, 115, 127, 157 Wacker, w Corey 74, 75, 76 Wade, Morgan 93, 152 Wagner, Alex 152 Wagner, Christine 11, 76, 136 Wagner, Mike 74 Wajda, Heather 127, 157 Waller, Dirk 4, 67, 76 Walter, Heather 110, 113, 115, 126, 157 War, Niateni 108 Wardlow, Amber 136 Ware, Andrea 77 Warpness, Aaron 127 Warren, Lynne 145 Waschkowski, Kim 110, 115, 145 Way, Andrea 152 Weare, Andrea 44, 109, 112, 115, 126, 185 Wearn, Andrea 157 Wearne, Caitlin 76, 96, 107, 126, 157 Weatherill, Jacob 127 Weatherill, Nicholas 145 Weaver, Amber 136 Webster, Lauren 75, 152 Weelborg, Troy 136 Weelborg, Tyler 152 Weilage, Jenny 126 Weis, Krystal 75, 76, 111, 136 Welch, Erin 77 Welch, Joseph 64, 75, 77, 91, 145 Wells, Capre 152 Wells, Lucas 152 Wendi, Joe 20, 54, 55, 66, 77, 110, 111 , 126, 128, 129, 157, 201 Wenninghoff, Kevin 152 West, Michael 145 Wettengel, Dick 48, 75 White, Austin 28 Whiteman, Tom 89, 110, 157 Whiteman, William 126 Whitman, Kristen 37, 74, 81 , 11 2, 113, 145 Whittington, Emily 36, 37, 74, 75, 145 Wichert, Zach 152 Wickman, Emily 152 Wiebold, Jeff 152 Wiebold, Jorge 152 Wilcox, Laci 114, 145 Wildasin, Kurt 127 Wiles, Jennifer 10, 88 Williams, Beth 110, 152 Williams, David 145 Williams, Derek 115, 153 Williams, James 114, 11 5, 127, 157 Williams, John 29, 92, 94, 114, 126, 203 Williams, Kari 11 5, 136 Williams, Kristina 153 Williams, Mary 110, 11 2, 115, 145 Williams, Stephanie 84, 110, 113, 114, 115, 145 Wilson, Kristin 153 Wilson, Meggan 145 Wilson, Sara 114, 115, 136 Winger, Steve 127 Winslow, Ciara 153 Winter Dance 20, 21 Winter, Zach 64, 77, 136 Wisecup, Jennifer 136 Witt, Katelyn 37, 74, 75, 153 Witt, Kim 37, 74 Witte, Bart 75 Wohlers, Megan 127, 157 Wojtalewicz, Amber 136 Wolfe, Dan 32, 48, 49, 74, 75, 83, 112, 127, 128, 129, 157, 197 Wood, Sarah 145 Woodard, Marcy 74, 136 Woodruff, Amanda 136 Wrestling 52, 53, 76 Wright, Anthony 136 Wright, Hoss 74, 76, 77 Wright, Lonnie 145 Wright, Nicole 136 Wright, Sarah 153 Wright, Tony 52, 74, 76 Wrinkle, Jesse 127 Wutkin, Jason 127 Wymore, Dan 38, 39, 74 Wymore, Erin 112, 114, 145 y Yard, Logan 145 Yearbook 80, 81 , 112 Yeutter, Danielle 63, 76, 100, 112, 157 Yeutter, Rachel 127 Yochum, Nate 127, 157, 184 Yoder, Amber 47, 75, 76, 145 Yoder, Andrea 37, 74 Yoder, Joel 38, 39, 49, 74, 75, 77, 136 York, Jason 153 Yoshida, Ritsuko 13, 145 Yost, Amber 136 Young, Daniel 145 Young Design 11 O z Zabel, David 20, 43, 74, 127, 157 Zarate, Jose 115 Page by Chase Davidson 163 Page by Chase Davidson 1 65 Visit Us on the Web http://iwcc.cc.ia. us Call Today! 1 ·800·432·5852 (71 2) 323-4688 Stay close to home and begin your college career! 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No! - I kissed him - coach Allen's lover - Wendy's - spitwads - where's our pins - I need to keep drivin to stay out of jail - Clark's bff - seat covers - Black Hawk Down - Never run with a pencil in your hand - 80's backup singers - b-ball hoop game - Rocket dogs and green pretzels - 1972 - who's gonna give Nate a rub down? - cell phones - M & M for Mel - Meg's sleeping - dried pinapple - creep Adam - cheer mom - Big Cal 4 life - Sped - we are scurvesSTATE - trashcan - teepee - curling - Where's Meg and Mol? - Justin Roberts - Seth - the cops are here - Tri Center room 612 - T.J. boys, if its not on e.s.pn. then it's not nationals - Molly, that is not funny, get in the shower - cheer for T.J.- state check in - Patti's lost - Retard Plant - microphone - April's large portions of food - Meg's husband Alex - dont film me, I'm Indian - is he going to be okay? - Manz Fanz - sweatbands - 3:00 am in the hall, fully dressed! Melissa Stevens, Molly Durick, Bonnie Cox, April Harvey, Meghan Filbert 167 llalflfa/t,, ~" are, a e;u~elad 111rd. T!t,e, /Je,,a"C, tlt,at l'o" /t,a11-e,, le lfO't o If t,, o If tlu o 11. te ld e,, /J 11. t o If tu 1'!te1a& adeo. ~" /t,a11-e,, /Jroapt ae fol" daap'te,,r, Ql(a a r&at .s'&l(.s'& of /'rta&. ~" /t,a11-e,, adr&adl' ae/t,le,,11-e,r/ Malf? 14ade. We, tlfotN tlt,at 1'f I'°" e'trt'H for tu r&e't of 14ar 14ade ?°" tNldd r&ae/t, 't/t,e,,11(, 1-talfd "/' for t,V/t,a't l'o" /Je-dl&H, alfrl /Je,, 'true, to ruree,,df. CoKratudatloKe (}If ?°"r ~radua'tloKl LoH fro/If Oad, t1fol1f, l/e,,atlt,e,r, t1fuff1e, & P.C. ~()~(} 168 Chase, Chase Davidson You are a iov to have as a son. You amazed me with vour hard work and vour ambition. I know vou will be successful in whatever vou do. Just remember that the future belongs to those who believe in the beautv of their dreams. Love, Mom C£ ariie, C5eplember 19, 19S.J, W as a sp ecial clay for _your cfacf ancf me. Guen !Jlou!Jb _you can be prell_y ornery, You 'ue brou!Jbl !lreal/oy lo our / amifj. 7£ese ei!Jbleen _years Jlaue flown !Jy. You !lrew up ri!Jbl befor e our eyes. You 'ue !lon e p om sborl ancls!och_y lo !al/ ancl!bin, 2Jul _you 'ue always b acf!£e clriue lo worh h ff_you win. W e 'ue barf a lo! o/ fau!JbS ancflilriffs, Jiff while _you 'ue supp orlecf!£e 23u/falo 2Jiffs. You 'ue !JOI a sense of humor Ib a! no one can beal, C5£ow a hi/le of !£al lo euer_yon e _you m eel Op orls baue been a bi!J p ar! of _your IIje, Ooccer bas been wbal _you 'ue Iden lo !/real bei!Jbls. Wbaleuer g oals _you are slriuing for, Your p ersislenl bard worh w1ff open !.be door. :Keep worhin!J bard, alon!l w1!b bauin!J fun. We 're proucflo baue _you as ourmic/c//e son. Boue, !Jllom ancf7>acf Joe Stevens Congratulations Joe! We are proud of your accomplishments and the man that you've become. God blessed us by choosing us to be your family. Amigosl 1 Amigosl ~ Amigosl ~ .x ·- ~ ~ "'O c a :x u a ~ ..., . j: We are the - ! three amigos E ~ and amigos ~ forever we'll ..., bel Love, Mom - Dad - Sarah Zach Somers Congratulations Zach, we are all proud of vou. It has been an interesting, challenging, and fun iournev for all of us. we look forward to seeing vou reach vour goals as vou mov on to the next step. All our love, Mom, Dad, Jake, and Nick Heather Bockert Dear Heather, We are truly blessed. God had graced us wit h you as a daughter and a sister. You have grown into a loving and intellegent young woman whose beauty shines as brightly from the inside as it does on the outside. Your sense of humor,your bright smile, your gentle nature, and your great capacity to love and show compassion endears you to all t hat have the privilege to be a part of your life. As you mak your way through life follow your dreams and follow your heart and always know our love is with you. We are so proud of you . Love - Mom, Dad, Erin, and Jordan (Heidi says "Me Too!") 169 To our daughter Lisa: words could never describe the pride and love we have for vou. Its hard to believe through the good times and bad times, these 11 vears have gone bV so fast. There is a new iournev in life ahead of vou. We know vou will achieve all vour dreams and goals in the vears to come. Be true to yourself and life will reward vou in manv wavs. Your smile, laughter, and warmth will take vou far, vou bring lots of happiness to those around vou. You are constantly showing love and compassion for the less fortunate, also respect for all living things. Keep spreading vour happiness and never lose vour pride in life ... it's contagious! You are our life and an inspiration to all, our door is alwavs open for vou. we wish vou all the best! Love vou alwavs and forever, Mom and Dad Joe Thomas 170 Congrats Joe! A long time ago, God gave us a small boy. It's been a long road, but the man you've become we're so proud to know. God Bless you, good luck in all you do. We love you so much. Love, Pops and Aunt Sandy Jo Thank you for supporting Crimson and Blue!! Jill Killion Anthony Birnley Janet & Gordon Hartman US Navy Harlan Muir Kari S. Fry Margaret Jones Karen Cole Dean T. and Kathy Jennings Vincent Doan Joesph and Mary Lou McGinn Mike Jones Joe Wendi Rita Benson Vern and Martha Hundtofte Barb Pike Tami J.Jenson Best wishes as you begin a new chapter in your book of life. Love, Your family Kristen Whitman . Bob and Mary Boegge Mike Whitman and Morgan Foster Nancy Utman Vicki Holder Eva Evers Dan Evers Marsha Grandick Linda Waugh Lisa Coldewey Mike Lee Muriel A. Huckins Dana Utman We appreciate your donations! Molly, Today you close a chapter in your book of life ... .... thank you for filling our home with your friends, joy, and laughter. Joe Prine Molly Durick Congratulations! You did it! . . 1 I I · · Remember f' •. • . life is what vou make of it Alwavs work to make it bener. love, Mom & Dad 171 Thanks t"or alwavs listening to me and mv wackV problems. I better get the kind of piua I want! Bow chicka Bow Wow! 172 Coach Erin Frvman and Olivia Barren ·02 Patron Ads Ryan Lemmon Kellie Price Eric Shunn Honors Physics Don and Anne Shreffler Tracy Davidson Chase Davidson Thank You! Andrew Peck T. J Mackland T. J, it has been a joy watching you play football and wrestle. We know you will enjoy even greater sucess in the future. Good luck at Iowa State. Love - Mom, Dad, Chad, & Kayla AndrewYou are a wonderful son and have grown into a fine vounu man. We love vou verv much and thank the Lord for vou. Mav the Lord richlev bless vou in all that vou do. LoveMom and Dad "My friends have made the story of my life. In a thousand ways they have turned my limitations into beautiful privileges and enabled me to walk serene and happy in the shadow cast by my deprivation." Helen Keller Always remeber Selena and Dirty Dancing! Olivia ""' Barrett '02 (Baby Doll) and Virgina Hansen '02 (Poca hontas) Best Friends Forever! "91e ~ to. af1 Out intima te waft f,ew., and &t tfuM e f,ew. & ~ tlti£d lJ.efo1a !JOU gUte tlWn y,o.wt ." <Je(J.Jtg.e a,, IW~i 5ftanfi,, f,c4 , (l&x. $e()t fl-~ alwa'J<'! l9twi.a 9JWVtett '02 and lUex lltuleMan '04 Ashlee Durham am&.4- :J t ~ "CJ. fuvtd. to. 6Jiev.e tPtat fUIJ ~ t ~ ~ g,o.ituJ to. fjJtaduate, it .,ee,m,., fi& ~ Wufm; lJO-U wett.e w.nnituJ ww.und tire fiou6 e witli cµuvt 6£anliet. ?J,cm IUw.e 6Jw.ugJit nmcJi -jalJ and faug1lWt, into. t1UJ life. ?J,cm IUw.e &co.me a ~ lkautiful, ~p~i/}f,e,, talented CfCJ.W1ff woman. :J fwpe tpJ-U fuww. lio.w ~ pwud tpJ-U IUw.e made me. So. ~u. cµuvt ~ and~ tpJ-U can 6.e WUJ1fiinff tpJ-U want to. 6.e in life. We fuue tµJ-U! ! Mom £ :JWtt ll,,,Ptfu/, :Jacli, lja<;µ,, g y&t You have alwavs been a big pan of mv life and I thank - vou - congratulations. Awavs remember .. Love Me Love MV Grandma" God Bless and Love Alwavs. Steve Jacobs Grandma Tina Durham Steven - We've enjoyed watching you grow into a wonderful young man that we're very proud of. You have learned you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. No matter what obstacles you encounte~ you do your best to overcome them. Continue to follow your dreams - You have the determination to make them come true. Love - Mom and Dad 173 174 Ogden Salon 275 W. Broadway (712) 323-1344 , :- \ t I· ickinson & lark CPAs, PC 501 South Main Council Bluffs, IA 51503 (712) 328-3133 Fax: (712) 328-0193 Toll Free: (888) 793- 1517 Congratulations Jake Knott! ,, 6595tli ~ ~ (j]WJJ_.i, d-dl 51503 (712) 322-7 355 (800) 798-7355 1 Accounting & Financial Management 1 Tax Preparation & Planning I Litigation Support 1 Small Business SerYices I Business Valuations 1 Estate Planning I Payroll 1 Bookkeeping 533 South Main Street Council Bluffs, IA Phone: (7i2) 328-2600 WWW .dickinson-clark.com Congratulations class of 2002! Rich Triptow COUNCIL BLUFFS SS 14 South 1st Street Council Bluffs, IA 51503 (712) 322-2747 Rhiannon Marie's H air & T anning Salon ELEMENTS SALON PROPRIETOR -SHERYL CLAAR Special discounts available for students and staff! 6 N. 34 ST. - CB, IA 51503 - 712-323-0723 300 W. 5roadw i Suite 11 O mni Centre 5us. Park Council 5lufts, IA 5150 3 328-2377 Delores Finken owner - st~ ist (712) 322-2250 DON'S AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 2025 WEST BROADWAY ha ir- ta n - wax - na ils COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA REPAIRS clhto\IU!ji and e owudou al ..Caw 604 SOUTH MAIN STREET COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA 51503-6596 OLIVER 0. OVER, SR (191().1991) OSCAR 0 . OVER JI OLIVER 0. OVER, JR. TELEPHONE: (112) 328-2658 FAX: (712) 328-2659 FED. l.D. No. 42-12m39 TOWING 175 Trevor Steven Travis Hoover School Band, Kirn Jr. High Band, Jazz Band, Abraham Lincoln Band, Jazz Band, and Pep Band. Environmental Club, Science Club, Bowling League, French Class, Vacation in south Dakota, Fishing. Miniature Golf, Risk, Homework Sessions, Calculus, First Job, First Cars, First Dates, NHS, GoatsMilk, Clam Oil, Senior Pictures, Senior Trip Plans. Lots of memories with manv more to come. Friends Forever! !Jl(e.h:Ssa c5!euens & Xafi'fa 7/ilierlon ":People loday h auemany acruainlances L-A.. ~ bu! h ard-(y any deep pien dships. Jhe way lo a deeper feuef of !rue p iendship is lo reaf-(y bey .in shariny a par! of your hear!, I.he deepesl p ar! of you." ...-..... W dhoul /his and/he :;real :;race o/9oc/, ourpiendship wouf cf neuerexisl, bu! because oj lhese, d wrf/ never encl Olivia Barren Olivia, rm verv proud of vou and rm proud to call vou mv sister! Love, Rachel Ratekin Sisters bv chance, Friends bV choice! Amy Trescott Dear Amy, 176 Remember that great love & great achievements involve great risks. We hope you dance. You're the BEST! God bless you & be with you always! Love, Mom & Chuck My dear daughter, Ashlee Durham Praise and congratulations to you. Know how very proud of you I am and how much I dearly love you. Take my love, support, and friendship with you as you go forward in life fulfilling you dreams and goals. May God bless, guard, and guide you always, Your proud and loving mother 7f ddie !7-Jfummer Kim Anh Tran c5weel 71 clefine, We are uery proud of you and all_you haue accomplished Gon!lralufal1ons / W e foue you uery much :7f c/clie. Boue, Ylrom & 7>acf Rvan Grandick "Big sisters are the crabweed on the lawn of life." Thanks for always being there and supporting us. We wish you the best of luck in the future! Love, Minh & Kim Son The mind has exactlv the same power as the hands: not merelv to grasp the world, but to change it. - Colin Wilson congratulations Rvan, we love vou and we're proud of all vou've accomplished. Mom, Dad, and Kristin 177 CloRiA AllEN Scl1ool DiRECTOR ScHools of HAiR DEsiqN 576 W. BRoAdwAy ,, CouNcil Bluffs, IA 51507 712--728--2617 ,, Toll FREE: 800--799--7697 FAX 712--728--0900 Kelly's Carpet 825 W. Broadway Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Phone 712 328-2424 Fax 712 328-2112 Sales and Service GET KISS'D 178 <Broacrway Pami{y (})entistry Gary A. Smith, D.D.S. 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It is the special few that come in & leave a foot-print in our hearts and we are forever changed. Bonnie Cox Bon Bon, Take the dedication, hard work & enthusiasm you have Learned from being a cheerleader and your heart of gold. Apply it towards Life and your dreams will come true, We're proud of you and Love you, Mom, Mike,Mel,& Bobbi Jo 181 Your Hometown Bank lllJ(;Jl]IJl]GJ --National• Bank-- An Affiliate of American National Bank A sound financial future begins with a trip to Peoples! No matter where life may take you, you'll always have your Hometown Bank. Please stop in. We're always happy to answer questions and offer suggestions and services. • Free Student • Credit Card Checking • 24-Hour Banking •ATM Card •Online Banking •Debit Card Council Bluffs Main Bank, 201 Bennett Ave. • Downtown Bank, 333 W. Broadway • Midtown Bank, 1600 W. 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With vour vivid imagination to dream and plan where vou want to go and the skills, the discipline and the determination vou possess we know vou'll accomplish vour goals! we are verv proud of vou! love - Mom and Dad %cole :/ensen Yrom !he plane !rip al 6 wee.h's lo !lradualion ni!Jhl, your dad was andis walchiny ouer you and we are all so proud of you/ Boue always, 9randma & 9ranc/pa Nate, Nate Yochum It hasn't always been a smooth road but you stayed on the straight course and you made it to the finish line. We a re, as always, proud of you. Love, Dad, Mom, & Sis To- Wl'.'.Y ~~ fflYW, C ~, we- Gl¥'e- cUwCt:)'}r'th€/ Lc0;t ~ o-rv th€/ h-1.Mr! E VU!\;, v~ OUY 13 "t'Le¥ed,, ~?S"tep~~~ huff L'Vf/111£1! A Wl'.'.)', we- ~"to- ' PVCt:Y fo-v fvcu;J1F! Co-uv-tviey, cure--th0ve--"tv~e¥}r' iAtv here-? A vtei "to- cil.L of yovv, do-nf-t fo-vffd' ui }' Whtt-e- T v W~,fo-v~ ~~ea{; wiove--~ CL¥td/ cUwet::Y}r' play pGl¥'~~ o-YV"th€/~! LOV0' yOU; cLlwayi ~ etlwayi~ A vuive<N cc <9cct:'L4/' Weav0' Alexis Fisher ;Jessica Vance !J<emember you are someone uery special always be yourself andyou w1fl accomplish anylh1ng you desire. You haue always made us uery proud. We wish you lhe bes! o/ luc.k /or your julure. 7111 of our foue, !Jl(om & 7Jad Congratulations! We love you and are very proud of you. Go far, Lovely daughter and sister. We''te tied &y, enrotio.n6, ~ ~ &y, Wtuun6 &y, CJ.Wt Pw-p~, Love, UnifiM &y, ~ Mom, Dad, Amanda, and Adriana .No. ~ a funclion of, time tUJJt of,6paa l9wt fo.oe i6 a 6ufi6 tance tAat file wo.n't 'tepfuce . .No. matWt, Pwm d.i6tant, We'll afuuuµ endeaoo4 5o. 6en.6e tlie full mea.n.ing of, a eo.oe tAat ~t6 · 185 l\ane~ville l\()llectible~ 13uY - §ell - Tr-ade l2ec()r-ds - Vide()s C()mics - 13()()k.s Cassettes - cu~s ()pen: Tues~ Wed~ f'r-i~ Sat 1()am-liPm M()n~ Thur-s 1()am-()pm CiJ() f'()Urth §t. J2S-S7J1 2934 West Broadway Council Bluffs, IA 51501 186 ~ 1111 ...... 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AND TOMORROW' Herff Jones 524 south 31st # 18 Omaha, NE Thank vou for making this 68105 vearbook possible!!! <402>-348-0462 15 State Street Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501 Phone: (712) 323-9900 Fax: (7 12) 322-2459 Regal Lanes Teen Night Friday Night - Winter and Summer Specials Parties Birthday - Special Occasions - Company Catering - Bowling Specials Summer Only Dance floor- Hall rental PROUD SPONSERS OF ABE LINCOLN'S BOWLING TEAM 195 196 7/s.hfey, Words cannol lell .how proud we are of alfjou have accompl.rs.hecf. Whelher you came .in firs! or las!, you always yave 1100/o lo each !ask We have en/oyed walch.iny you yrow and achieve whal you have sel oul lo do. Whal ever your fulure holds, follow your dreams, en/oy l.rje, slay £.inc/, and reach for !he slars. 7/lways remember how much we love you, and always, always w1ff '!)ou are lru.(y wonderful hove, 2f{om, 7Jac/, YJ(arc, & YJ(eyan "GoUtt; t/tuv iU¥-~W¥V of yovw ciY~ Lw~ yovw Uftv yo-U/ hctN~ ~J - tl~y VaNLii ThorecuA.1 Megan Brentlinger & Adrienne McElderry Spoons-Tim and Bebos are tops-The music is playing-Milking the cow-Rifles, tch-tch, for Watie-Writing so loud it's heard-Fixing car stereos-Louisville calls-Drowning in the Pacuare-Amigos no les "'Volunteering-The CC-Besame!-Matching permiten otros amigos manejar sin sweaters-Senior pictures"'New Spanish pantalones"'Come w/3, leave w/ verbs-No, seriously forks-Snot 1.5-Escusado-Corto el queso"'Silla rock-Waking water-Creepy laughs-What if I_ like up to see the sunset-Blue salamander"' The this?-Your mom ... -COSTA RICA: Where's "apartment"-"The cow flung dung"-"Ella 'took' the pot?-Miss Nunaroo-Volcanic prank tus papas fritas"-Grand pianos in airports-The prison bus driver-So, it's only good for another year?"'Can you hear me breathing?-Please keep your drool in an upright and locked position-Black Spoons-Host family-Dancing on the front porch"'Rollerskating-Pineapple Fanta Dan Wolfe Dan - You always have and always will accomplish anything you want to work for. We are very proud of you! Love - Mom, Dad, and John Fearn AlverioNewton Fearn, You have alwavs been someone we were proud to call our daughter. You are not onlv a great daughter but have become a friend. we love vou verv much, Mom, Pop, and Rafe 197 Dearest NattyBoo, Words cannot describe how much you mean to me. I am so glad that God made it possible for us to become best friends 3 years ago. We have shared so many good times, and been there for each other through the hard times. I can never thank you enough for everything you did for me when my dad passed away. You were the one I could count on ••• The one I will always count on •••• I could never ask for a better friend than you. I love you Romi · Best Friends Forever and Ever Love, Cole Viryinia Jfansen ~ r~~ . ~ ) 7 'J . Viry im'a., ,- .. a. l~ 1l1'• . ,, / fl , -... .;af .. · . Jhan.f you so much for al/your fi"iendshfj; andsupporl ouer lhese pas! 4 yea.rs. Jrom shy, 7uiel fteshmen, lo loud, fjhl.in 'seniors, you 'ue always been !here no mailer whal. g don 'I .know how g would haue accomphshed anylhiny and ..kepi sane mt!houl you. will n euer /oryel affyou 'ue done for me, andplease ..know /you ever need anylhiny, g w1ff be !here. g could neuer lhan.li you enouyh for euerylhiny. 198 .Boue andJriendship always, JCa.hla -*Nikki and Natt Work it Civic! Pimp it Cav!! • "Let's pedactorize this situation!" • PROM!! • Big Hair Forever!!! • VOSE • What do I wear?!? • Do you work?? NO! Two weeks off!!! • Bed? Yeah right! FLOOR! All forrr youu ••• • Dirty soda • Mad Props!! • Let's get P- AID! • Dance Fever!!! • Perfect 1 O's • Midmudslides• SBP • Summer 2001 • BK DAILY • Road Trip • RICE • "I'm half filipino" (Natty) • "Me Too!" (Nikki) • Dear Niko Lee, Where do I even begin to start? I can't ••• there have been so many things that you have done for me I don't know how I can ever repay you. You've taught me to be strong and stand up for myself at crucial times. We've been through good times and bad but through all the trials and triumphs we have always been there for each other. Thank you for every minute of our friendship ••• it means the world to me. Best Friends Forever I Love You from the bottom of my heart, Ro mi Steve Jacobs, Travis Petersen, Kasey Beck, Trevor Petersen (Guinea Pig) (Good Twin) (Prez) (Evil Twin) ROAD TRIP 2002 Big Gulps, huh? Alright..weH, see ya later!-Excuse me, Flo? -Why ya goin' to the airport? Flyin' somewhere?- I bet ya 10 bucks I can get ya gambling before the end of the dayHey, I guess they're right! Seniors citizens, although slow And dangerous behind the wheel, can still serve a purpose! I'll be right back.don't you go dyin' on me!-What are the chances of a guy like you and a girl like me ending up together?-What's the matter? Some little phillie break your heart? .... No, it was a giTJ-Are those your skies? ... both of 'em? Cool!-1 got worms- (Lines from Dumb and Dumber .. our inspiration for this road trip) , VyLcutvJ~YvVv~ M ~ yow etlw~}J-' ~ wetYm:t:rv L.Yv ~~ v~o-u:t""to-ww,Jv ~ yowho.:pp~ M~ yo-U¥ ho.¥CJ.; Thank You 2001-2002 Crimson & Blue Seniors!!! Chase Davidson Amanda Schofield Nicole Jensen Lucas Hale wor~ wictke,; all; the; ~of effor't ~ ~~ jee#1I m,o-ve,; fhcu;v wo-vthwJ1ile,, A Lw~~ k-nOw how pvo-uii we,; C<.¥e-~yowdcure--to-Uve,;o-u;t-yo-U¥ cl¥-~ WeJ:ope-~ yatU ~ wal/ b0fu1L ~ v{,dv ~ Kahla Atherton Thanks for the great vear and the great memories! ~ We-~e-the,;pev-~ - ~yow C<.¥0' ~~ WLCUV y0-U:vebecowi0' - Orte' who- w vtOt- etfv~ "to- . . cleo.¥01 ~ ~ ~v~~ Oiw de4'~ ~e,; wthat:- - yatU }tv~Jt<ilf-~wal/~~-to-wow ~~yow wal/ ceie:&vcr;te- g¥ecct etCh£eNem.e,ylt".Y. - L[Atuia, E. K~ M~ Go-dt13~Yow AlLatU Lo-ve,;ALw~,Y, Vc;ui;, M o-m;, A dctM!l;, ~ f ai,th, -Kahla Atherton-Ashley Freeman-Bethany Spilde-Jimmi McCoy- -Sara Kernes-Addie Plummer- ~ The Senior Studettes LYlll t~l ,'fl, 2002 \~ · 41 23)Througho~t all of o_ur fun times and ' , trials, we ve made 1tl Thanks for all the great memoriesl . * B-roll, car rallies, hobo can, pumpkin patch, banana goo,t.p.ing, Beaver, marriage bet, sparkling grape juice, No Boys!, "word ... ", "sad day", 5.A. parking lot, S.A. party, matches & crayons, hotel parties, "Helpful Hint: Have a nice day, throw your trash away!", "Crazy Pam & the Ti ta ins", Homecoming Olympic outfit fiascos, "spoon me", "Sara'll do it for a dollar", high-speed chases, "How'd we get in a corn f ield?", soooo .... , haunted house, "Let's get stuck in a ditch!", feeding the homeless, Mexican call* 199 Mr Al and 200 Throughout the introduction Competition, Amy Mackenz • !age showing off her formal ii/ion. h much confidence, Miranda Dav . replied to the question dur ge's Interview portion o/ the c oto by Courtney Killio Mr. Al and Ms. Al Contestants Kasey Beck Mike Brazeal John Campbell Chase Davidson Lucas Hale TJ Mackland Joe Wendi Natalie Awe Miranda Davidson April Harvey Jordanne Jones Amy Mackenzie Laura O'Brien Mr. AL: TJ Mackland Mr. AL Runner-up: Kasey Beck People's Choice: Chase Davidson Ms. Al: Laura O'Brien Ms. AL Runner-up: Amy Mackenzie People's Choice: April Harvey Page by Jordanne Jones 201 Prom 202 Page by Jordanne Jones 203 Graduatio 204 Class Motto: "As Each of us follows out path in life, we will remember these years. We will remember our friends, the laughter, and the pain. Our smiles reflect the memories locked deep within our hearts. Future dreams shine like bright stars against distant nights. We have grown so much, and yet, we will grow forever. Colors: Flower: Crimson and Blue White Rose Song: "Another Brick in the Wall" by Pink Floyd Number of Graduates: 315 Graduation Date: May 29,2002 Page by Jordanne Jones 205 206 . . • Photo by Kristine tmman - The school year 2001 - 2002 was one of change. We faced changes in our lives, our world, and ourselves. We saw one of the most horrific events in American History that continued to affect our everyday lives. The clean up of the World Trad e Center was fi nal ly ended May 30, over eight months after the attacks. The United States faced even more terrorist threats, when a rash of Anthrax outbreaks swept the nation just following the 9-11 attacks. Five people died of the inhaled form of anthrax and 13 others suffered infections associated with the hazardous material. The biological attack also can't to page 208 Page and story by Chase Davidson 207 targeted the media; NBC and the New York Post received contaminated letters. The office of Senate Majority Leader Tom Dashle was closed for months after it also received a letter laced with anthrax. Terrorism hit very close to home in May when a rash of mailbox bombs went off wounding civilians and mail carriers. The attacks took place in Illinois, Iowa, and Nebraska, in an attempt by the bomber to make a "smiley face" across the nation. This time it was not a foreign terrorist, but an American College Student. Along with these events, some local events changed our lives. The construction of the MARCC center began in 2002, with plans for an arena, a large movie theatre, and water park. The Mall of the Bluffs also received a face-lift. The movie theatres at the mall, a long time staple at the mall, were closed to make way for a brand new Barnes and Nobles book store. Target was also expanded in size. At school changes in the school soft drink and in the gym floor caused uproar at the beginning of the year. It would also be the last year for the traditional A and B Day block schedule, with changes in scheduling in 2002-2003 in favor of a shortened day once a week. To the dismay of some students Post Prom was moved from the Iowa Western Auditorium, too AL, in favor for more prizes. There was also a fair share of memorable moments. A last second 34 yard field goal by Rick Kellar '02 to defeat Tee Jay 23-22, in one of the most dramatic games in AL History. The Lady Lynx Volleyball team finished with a 39-7-2 record, and made a thrilling run to the State tournament in Cedar Rapids. In a year when we saw the worst and best in man, we found a way to continue our lives and excel! as both students and American citizens. 208 Page by Chase Davidson Daugherty 1 , • - ne another at the Homecoming Dance. In a Ho g Night like no other, Jeff asked Tammy to marry him. The couple was married 34 days later. Photo by Ariana Gum , j w o r I d :.f'\f 4 A H'N· 4 A~. TT~ U Even though the total number of shark attacks decreased in 2001, a rash of highly publicized cases make this "the Summer of the Shark." On Jan. 1, 2001, 12 European nations adopt a single currency called the Euro which becomes legal tender in Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal and Spain. John Walker, the American Taliban, is being held for war crimes against the United States. Princess Margaret, sister of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, dies at age 71. Enron is the largest company in U.S. history to file for bankruptcy. Allegations arose concerning the shredding of documents believed to be connected to the company's use of funds from its employees' 40lk program. Daniel Pearl, a Wall Street Journal reporter, is kidnapped and murdered by the National Movement for t he Restoration of Pakistani Sovereignty. President Bush declares, "The United States of America will rid the world of these agents of terror." Mill ion of acres of southeastern Australia are scorched by wildfires. Ford and Firestone go their separate ways after a year of finger pointing in the deaths of more than 170 people in Ford Explorers equipped with Firestone Tires. The su n sets on the Taliban as U.S. soldiers ra ise an American flag from the World Trade Ce nter at a U. S. Air Force base near the Afghan city of Ka ndahar. The United States organ ized its allies and began an all-out "War on Terrorism." Elizabeth Dole, former president of the American Red Cross and spouse of former presidential candidate Bob Dole, announces her candidacy for the Senate. After being detained for more than three months by the Taliban, American aid workers Heather Mercer and Dayna Curry are rescued from Afghanistan. On June 11, Timothy McVeigh, convicted of the April 19, 1995, bombing of t he Ok lahoma City federal bui lding, is executed by lethal injection. Letters containing anthrax are delivered to U.S. senators Patrick Leahy and Tom Daschle, and NBC News Anchor Tom Brokaw. The Senate office building was closed for three months. Five people died from inhalat ion anthrax. A missile defense shield to protect t he United States is a priority of the Bush Admin istration . Hundreds of bodies are discovered at a Noble, Georgia crematory, some dating back more than 10 years. After 12 years of construction, the efforts to stabilize the Leaning Tower of Pisa are complete. Amnesty for il legal Mexican immigrants is promoted by President Bush. The decision to allow federal funding for embryonic stem cell research only on stem cel ls from embryos already collected raises ethical questions. Kmart, t he giant discount retailer, fi les for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection while it reorganizes its holdings. e g F Tuesday, September 11, 2001, will be remembered as a tragic day that changed the world. That morning, a plot, masterminded by terrorist Osama bin Laden and the al-Qaeda network, was put into action. Two hijacked commercial airliners were flown into New York City's World Trade Center Towers, ultimately causing their collapse. Immediately following the incident, another hijacked airliner crashed into one side of the Pentagon in Washi ngton, D.C, and a fourth plane crashed in Pennsylvania. Thousands of lives were lost, citizens were terrified and the world was in shock. Following t hat mournful day the United States experienced anthrax scares, continued security threats and the reality of war. Despite the horror, fear and heartache, U.S. citizens united and their patriotic spirit soared. President Bush prom ised: "We will not tire, we will not falter, we will not fail." Through t hat statement and the remarkable sense of national pride exuded by U.S. citizens, it became evident that no threat, great or small , could deter the United States resolve for enduring freedom. World leaders, such as Prime Minister of England Tony Blair, profess their sympathy and support for the United States. Through his courageous leadership, NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani becomes known as "Mayor of the World" and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth. In response to the shocking tragedy, President George W. Bush addresses the nation offering strength, comfort and patriotism. Ail ing airlines urge citizens to defy terrorists' attempts to disrupt lives by reboarding airplanes. Thousands of people world-wide donate blood and volunteer their services to aid U.S. recovery. An overwhelming spirit of un ity and national pride arises out of the smoldering ashes and human devastation from t he September 11 attacks on the Un ited States. t v & rvrovr}4;s Academy Award-wi nning actor Russell Crowe claims a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination for his performance in "A Beautiful Mind ." The movie is nominated for five Acad emy Awards. Actress Julia Roberts wins her eighth People's Choice Award for favorite motion picture actress. ABC's "My Wife and Kids" and Damon Wayans win People's Choice Awards. "Shrek" wins an Oscar nomination and the People's Choice Award for Favorite Motion Picture. Hit movie " Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" breaks box office records. NBC's "The Weakest Link" puts a new edge on quiz show standards. Jack Lemmon , an Academy and Emmy Award-win ning actor, dies at age 7 6 . Professional soccer player Ethan Zohn is the $1 mi ll ion dollar winner of Survivor: Afri ca. In honor of those involved in t he events surround ing September 11 , Hollywood actors and musicians combine efforts to produce "Ameri ca: A Tribute to Heroes ." The benefit, which was aired simultaneously and commercial- free by dozens of broadcast and cable networks, raised more than $ 100 mil lion in donat ions. Stars of the No. 1 rated show "Friends" agree to return for a ninth season in 2002-2003. Each cast member received a 33 percent salary increase bringing their wages to $1 million dollars per episode. Actress Nicole Kid man wins a Golden Globe award for her musical performa nce in " Moulin Rouge." Ki dman and " Moulin Rouge" were both nom inated for Academy Awards. rvrusrc Favorite Album, Pop/Rock 'n Roll, is awarded to Destiny's Child for "Survivor" at the American Music Awards. They also won a Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo/Group. Jennifer Lopez says "I do" to dancer and choreographer Chris Judd just eight months after the announcement of her split from boyfriend of two years, Sean "P. Diddy" Combs. George Harrison, known as "The Quiet Beatie," dies at 58 of cancer. The death of Joh n Lennon in 1980 leaves Pau l McCartney and Ringo Starr as the on ly remaining Beatles. Pop superstar Britney Spears makes her debut on the big screen in the movie "Crossroads." She also released her self-titled album, went on tour, performed in her "Live from Las Vegas" HBO special and dated 'N SYNC pop singer Justin Timberlake. Nelly wins Favorite Artist, Rap/ HipHop, at t he Ameri ca n Music Awards. Mi chael Jackson is named Art ist of t he Century at the 2002 Ameri can Music Awards. Alicia Keys wins Favorite New Artist, Soul/Rhythm and Blues, and Favorite New Artist, Pop/Rock 'n Roll, at the American Music Awards. Keys also won five Grammys, including Song of the Year for "Fallin'." Madonna tours the United States for the first time in eight years. Tickets sold for $250 each. Linkin Park's "Hybrid Theory" is the best selling album and the song "Crawling" wins a Grammy. Tim McGraw and wife Fa ith Hill win Favorite Male and Female Country Music Artist at the American Music Awards. trends& TECHNOLOGY The new iMac. A new top-of-the-line iMac is introduced by App le Computer. The redesigned comp uter has a floating 15-inch LCD flat screen, allowi ng users one-touc h ad justment, a 700 MHz or 800 MHz PowerPC G4 processor, and the SuperDrive for playi ng and burning CDs and DVDs . Cell phones in schools are considered a distraction and banned by some administrators. The Intel Pentium 4 processor is the next evolution in desktop processing technology. Microsoft's future generation video game system X-Box delivers the most powerfu I game experi ences ever. Handspring, Inc. introd uces a handheld computer with a built-in ce ll phone. Dusters, as worn here by actress Evan Rachel Wood, are a new trend in stores everywhere. Reggae/pop superstar Shaggy wears his colored sunglasses, a hot trend for the year. There is a different attitude in American culture this year for Halloween . A shift to the "hero concept" make firemen and poli cemen costumes the most popular choices among ch ildren. -----------· After September 11, Americans unite and show t heir patriotism by wearing red , white an d blue. Barry Bonds sets a new Major League record for most home runs in a single season with 73 . Jennifer Capriati wins the French Open in 2001, then wins a second straight Australian Open in 2002. " His Airness" returns to the court after three years in retirement. Michael Jordan, 39, faced perhaps his toughest challenge in leading the Washington Wizards to the 2002 playoffs. The New England Patriots claim their first Super Bowl title with a win over the St. Louis Rams. A dramatic fourth-quarter field goal gave the Patriots a 20-17 victory. During a game following the Sept. 11 tragedy, the football team at John R. Rogers High School in Spokane, Wash. , proud ly carries the American flag onto the field. This photo appeared in several major newspapers and was featured in Sports 111 ustrated. Tiger Woods wi ns a fourth consec utive major, The Masters. Venus Williams repeats as Wimbledon and U.S. Open Champion. In the U.S. Open finals, Venus defeated her sister Serena. Lennox Lewis regains his World Boxing Council and International Boxing Federation heavyweight titles from Hasim Rahman in Las Vegas, in November. American cyclist Lance Armstrong claims his third consecutive Tour De France title in July. L.A. Laker Kobe Bryant earns MVP honors at the NBA All-Star Game, leading the West All-Stars over the East, 135-120. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. returns to Daytona in July to win an emotional Pepsi 400. Just five months earlier, a crash during the Daytona 500 took the life of his legendary father, Dale Earnhardt, Sr. American snowboarding sensation Kelly Clark takes the United States' first gold medal in the Women's Half-Pipe Snowboarding competition at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. Americans Ross Powers (gold), Danny Krass (silver), and Jarret Thomas (bronze) sweep the medals in Men's Half-Pipe Snowboarding at the 2002 Winter Olympics. Anton Sikharulidze and Elena Berezhnaya of Russia and David Pelletier and Jamie Sa le of Ca nada receive gold medals in Pairs Figure Skating. Initially given t he silver medal, the Canadians were awarded gold after misconduct by a French judge was discovered. : .· -2002 Editors Editor in Chief- Chase Davidson Production Manager- Amanda Schofield Design Editor- Nicole Jensen Photography Editor- Lucas Hale Student Life Editor- Jordanne Jones Sports Editor- Miranda Davidson Clubs and Classes Editor- Stephanie Palser People Editor- Dana Litman Copy Editor- Kristin Grandick Writers Anthony Birnley Erika Cole Jason Davidson Terran Pike Kellie Shreffler Minh Tran Kristin Whitman Photographers Ad Staff Rachel Coldewey Kahla Atherton Zac Evers Meghan Filbert Kristine Hartman Lauren Kennedy Courney Killion Caitlin Martella Harlan Muir Kellie Price Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Abraham Lincoln High School yearbooks Subject The topic of the resource School yearbooks -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs. Abraham Lincoln High School (Council Bluffs, Iowa) -- Yearbooks. Description An account of the resource A collection of yearbooks for Abraham Lincoln High School. These books were published annually to record, highlight, and commemorate the past year of the school. The years 1921-present are covered in this collection. Previous to 1921, this school was called Council Bluffs High School. Please refer to the "Council Bluffs High School yearbooks" collection for yearbooks before 1921. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Abraham Lincoln High School Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1921-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. Language A language of the resource English Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Book Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Crimson and Blue 2002 Subject The topic of the resource School yearbooks -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs. Abraham Lincoln High School (Council Bluffs, Iowa) -- Yearbooks. Description An account of the resource 2002 Yearbook (Annual) of Abraham Lincoln High School. Volume 104. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Abraham Lincoln High School Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2002 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Document Type The nature or genre of the resource Book Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Special Collections 373 C-C83a Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. Language A language of the resource English Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. 2002 Abraham Lincoln High School Yearbook 2002 Abraham Lincoln High School ALHS Annual schools Yearbook