Lefler Junior High 1986 Yearbook

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A RED LETTER YEAR

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Lefler defmitely experienced an excellent ear. The begin- ning of the year started out a little hectic a u ual, getting all of the new tu dent u ed to their surroundings. Fortunatel thing ettled do n a bit. tudent and facult began to feel the re u1 ts of the lon~ r chool da . School pirit ran high second seme ter a the tudent bod worked together elling magazine in order to earn enough money for a ne fitne trail. However, January 28 marked a da of traged no on1 for Lefler but the whol country. The pac huttle Challenger exploded 72 econd after liftoff. In addition to the ix a tronaut on board, there wa al o a chool teacher from Connecticut. Lefler recognized thi event by rai ing the flag half mast in their memory. As chool pirit dropped toward the end of the ear, tudent Council picked it up during pirit Week. The whole school was involved with Silver creen Day, a -Talent Show, and Field Da . All in all thi a a Red Letter Year.

From foreign lands ... to PSAB ...

to the 8th grade ...

Editor: Am Bergt

Staff: Yen gu en Sara Bi hop Sephi Bowman

Jasen Ander en Rod Apel

Cami Arnold

Kelley Axe

Katherine Bergstrom

Michael Bergstrom

Am Bergt

Erica Beutler

Amy dam

Jason Ahlberg

Tina Aipperspach

Tyler Alderman

David Baker

Danielle Bennett

Amy Beranek

Angi Bergmeyer

Dare Boell torff

Curt Bo sailer

Brian Bo er

Per ephone Bowman

Kerri

Brenda Brady

Mary Brandl

Leroy Brown

Kevin Casey

Carie Chandler

Paula Chapman

Shelton Cherry

I hate it when I don't get any love letters from my master!

Lonnie

Dawn Campbell

Crystal Carlson

Peter Crawford

Jay Cru e

James Cummin

Am Dahl

Cheri Delong

John Dennis

Mark Dennis

Leanne Dewane

Wade Dike

Janelle Di tz

Dawn Dyma ek

First Class Male

Angel

Matthew Hansen

Sco tt Hansen

Doug Han on Larry Hawthorne

Steven Hollida

Jerem Holme

Heidi Ho tetler

Alex Hunter

Dorothy Goods

Ja on Grams

Melissa Hall Chari Hamilton

Bradley Hedges

Doug Heul<e

Amy Heusinkvelt

Mark Hockemeier

Special Delivery

Jill Jung

K ndra Kalcik

Ja on Kell

Jordan Kell

Camm Kriger

Hm ard Kuc ra

Erika Kuebler

Laura Lac

Ton a Latham

hane Laut n hlag rhawn Lau n hlager

P te r La in

Earl Ke , Daniel King

Michelle Klippert

Christian Koenig

Karen Lafreniere

Terry Lang

Shaun Lange

Ju tin Larson

Chad Magdanz

T ce Markus en

Kandi Markwardt

Ernest McAlexander

Carol Mill

Claudia Mitchell

Becky Moeller

u an Mohr

Jennifer Lemke

Robert Le is Mark Lilja Ke in Little

Doug McFarland

Kimberly Mclnto h athen Miles

Becky Miller

either rain nor now or hail will keep the po tper on from delivering her mail.

Christina Ostdiek

•Paul Pack

John Partington

Marvin Payne

Chris Pinckley

Aaron Plummer

Thoma Ra

Ja on Reed

Dee Dee ovotny

Susan Nuss

Mike O'Connell

Eve Osburn

Michael Pepper

Angela Petersen

Jennifer Petersen

Steve Piepho

tephanie Rile

Brenda Rothe

Candie Ruth

Kri

Theresa

Patricia

Angela .Schroeder

Steven Schultz

J arne Seuferer

Bruce Smith

Scott Smith

Mahe h ookram

Dane Soren on Annet e Spidell

Amy Samuelson

Melanie Schidler

Stephanie Schneberger

Travis Schneckloth

Ginger Smith

Kindra Smith

Lisa Smith

Misty Smith

hri Thacker

icki Thimgan

tephani Thomp on

te en Tupe

Wait a minute Mr. Postman!

I know that stamp was here somewhere.

Even though we may leave, A part of us will always be here.

And memories made here will ha e a special place in our hearts.

And though there may be memories that we wish to lock-up and throw away the key, Maybe someday we will realize,

That in order to appreciate the good times, we must have experienced e had. Here we have reached for the sta and some stars ha e fallen.

We have laughed together, but also cried.

We have found new friends, new faces, new experiences, and each day, we've learned more about life.

About life and people and true fi:~iendship.

But now, we must continue learning and growing. And part of growing is having to a "good-bye."

Good-byes are ne er eas , bu t a part of life. We can onl keep memori

So here's t o memories.

And though t his nia be t he end, i t is al o he b ginning.

- Per phone Bowman

Editor: Kindra Smith

Staff: Am Samuelson

Kristie Rethmeier

Sherr Umstead

Heather Allison

Am Anderson

Robert Ander on Ray Arizola

Mindy Augustine

Laurie bbott

ajla bdullah hamus dam

J n Ahl

belly Allerheiligen

Jame Baker

Brad Bartak

Jeff Bauman

Fred Baxter

Charmaigne Becker

Chris Bible

Marlo Bluford

Donnie Bourne

Missy Bouwen

Wend Bredensteiner

Jes ie Britton

Evan Brown

Ran Brown

Melanie Burger

Angelia Burn

ikki Bu h

Chri Bu well

Ian Campbell

Allen Card

Anthon Cate

Michelle Condon

Anne Crawford

Scott Crawford

Carrie Cunningham

Alisha Dahlgren

Carrie Dietrich

Chri Dietrich

Claudia Domant

Heather Donahoe

Dain Donel on

aron Cavosie

Angie Chandler

Anthony Clark

Jenny Coash

irginia Cole

I told you to send it Federal Express!

Nat Dauer

Kristin Davis

Mary DeBock

Adam Dewane

Denise Dickinson

Hal Esquivel

Melis a Fander

Farrell Farr

Mike Farr

Shannon Fisher

Mike Dowell

Dana Dymacek

Jeff Eckhardt

Ron Ederington

Timoth Eliker

Julie Fogelstrom

Tr , or Franklin

J a on Frazier

Scott Fredenburg

Nikki Frey

Chris Fritzen

Brody Fuller

Mike Gaither

Tyra Geer

Jen Gerard

Stephanie Godeker

Chris Gove

Alicia Guenther

Traci Hallqui t

J a on Hampton

Nikki Harris

Michell Hempel

Kri ten Hokan on

Karma Hou kie

Larry Hubbard

Mark James

MarkJanike

Jen Jarrett

Bill John en

David John on

Tro Knox

Gabe Korn

Heidi Krieger

Tara Kring 1

Damon Lee

ichole Lee

V:irginia Lee

Rand Leacock

Ian Lindberg

Kevin Kugler

aron Kurtenbach

Barry Lang

Peter Lauritz n Ken Laws

Jeff Lomax

Candy Luehr

Pam Lundberg

Jeff Maldavs

Shane Mansfield

Jon Martin

Julie Matejka

Tracy McCullough

Tara McEwen

Jeanne McShane

Jason Mefford

J erem Miller

John Miller

Mik Moll

Richard Moore

cot Morten en

hawn Mo ery

Ma 1 on Keith ichola

Jenn Paine

Sung Park

Sheila Patter on Scott Petersen

Eric Peterson

Don ohavec

Don Novotny

Gary Olsen

Cory Ortega

Jeremy Oswald

Brenda Plummer

Staci Pohlman

Mike Porter

Jen Putne tephanie Range

How come you get all the love letters?

Bob Pettinger

Bill Phillips

Dixie Piepho

Audra Pierce

Mike Pittman

Becky Retzlaff

Dave Retzlaff

Patty Re es

Mozell Richardson

ean Riley

Chri Rankin

Martha Ra h

Fenn Ratcliffe

Bev Redfield

Devin Reinke

Brian Robbin

Mark Robin on

Laurie Rock feller

Lisa Rockenbach

Bob Rohla

Feleena Roja

Tracin Ruth

Jeff Ryan

Rachel Sandhorst

Todd Schaffert

Ronda Schell

Yvonne Sepulveda

tephanie Shambo

Evonne Sheldon

Terry Sim

Wend Smith

Curti Sorge

Eduardo oto

B n parks

Teri parling

Do le Stroup

o lie umsion

Jenn Svoboda

icole voboda

Tammy Talero

Martha po ato

i ki tavron

Ca th teinegg r

Rick temp on Cyndi Strand

Eric Teply

Kri ti Thorne

Patrick Trainor

Janis Treijs

Lauren Van Ham

Mark an Hook

Chris an Osdol

Jeff Wahlgren

Matt Walker

Angie Wall er

Kelle Walrath

Jennie Weber

Sha n Wells

Melis a White

Pam Whitney

Ter a Wilde

Ton William

Loui William en

Jennifer Willi

Antwan Wil on

Linn

Tro Ziem

FRIENDSHIP is a golden chain, the links are friends so dear

And like a rare and precious jewel it's treasured more each year

It's clasped together firmly with a love so deep and true, with fond recollections too

Time can't destroy its beauty for as long as memory lives

Years can't erase the pleasures the joy that FRIENDSHI gives

For FRIENDSHIP is a priceless gift that can't be bought or sold

But to have an understanding friend is worth far more than gold

The golden chain of FRIENDSHIP is strong and bles es the kindred hearts together

As the ., ears go passing by

Carrie Andersen

Donald Anderson

Mi hael Anderson

Felix Anizola

Matthew Augu tine

Gary Ahlrichs

J e sica Alderman

Blake Alexander

Chad Allen

Joseph Andersen

Jennifer upperle

Shawn Aus t in

Jessica Baa t z

Eric Bailey

Sheri Baily

Bettina Baker

Chad Baker

Lynette Baker

Robert Bankus

Shayne Bennett

Jenna Bluford

Staci Bomberger

Richard Bradle

Gene Brandl

Dana Britton

Mikahla Beutler

Chi Bi hop

Donald Bi hop

Ian Bi hop

Randy Bitenieks

Josie Bro n

Eric Brud ig

cott Burbach

James Burlington

Jason Burn

Matthew Carter

Annette Carver

K erry Childe

HengYen Chu

Scott Ciemenski

Jeff Coffe

Brian Comer

Kimberl Cook

Krista Cook

Kerry Cooper

Aaron Craig

Eric Cuher

Alli on Dale

Jennifer Davi

David Davi

Justin Emmons

Stacey Evans

Peter Ferguson

Kristi Filardki

Alexander Fisher

Willie Davis

Scott Delgado

Molly Dennis

Michael Doetkot t

Billie Dunning

Susan Flanagan

Crystal Folden

Tara Folden

Jennifer Frick

Olga Garmiris

Julie Gilde

Jason Glathar

Paul Grandgenett

Daniel Griggs

Douglas Guess

Jonathan Hansen

Nicole Hansen

Brandi Havel

Patrick Heng

Lisa Hobelman

Gerald Gunn

Spencer Hakenewertl:

Case Hakenkamp

Colb Hank

Jennifer Hansen

Jennifer Hokanson

Jill Hopp

Josie Hunt

Amy Hunter

Jennifer Thrig

Gregory Jackson

Quin et ta Jackson

Robert Johansen

Emily Johnson

Melissa Johnson

Christina Kennell

Micky Kennett

Jay Kettler

Jennifer King ominey Knox

Craig Kohler

Charity Krivda

Mat thew Kuhlmann

Ju tin Kuntz

James Lange

David Lewis

Bridget Liming

Michelle Lockman

Sheri Lockman

Stac Lovelace

Mark Lar on

Angela Lee

Christopher Lee

Eric Leishman

Michelle Leuthol d

Loren Lutton

Matthew Lyberi s

Doug Lynch

Tahnee Markus er

Emily Martin

Jennifer Mateer

Scott McColery

Angelieque McCoy

Brian McCreah

Scott McCreah

Keith Monismi th Brian Mook

Andrew Moore

Kevin Morgan

Brian Morrow

Thomas McMahan

Kimberl Mefford

am Metcalf

ikki Miller

Krist Moeller

Leslie Moss

tephanie el on

Todd elson

Carrie eujahr

Jennifer icholas

Richard olte •

Ingalee orberg

Dean O'Connell

Matthew Olberding

Cade Olbricht

Case Owen

David Parks

Kerri Paulsen

icole Peabod

Rebecca Peter en

Lee Peterson

Jennifer Phelps

Jami e Pleines

Richard Powell

Alli on Province

Aaron Radenslaben

Christopher Range

Ann Reeder

Jennifer Reimers

Todd Reining

Cindy Ptacek

Donald Pulec

James Pulec

Roark Pyle-Beardsle ~

Terry Racicky

Corey Rhodes

Jeffrey Ridenour

Matthew Rogers

David Root

Jeremy Rupe

Christopher Ryan

randi Sackschewskv

Stacy Schmuck

Jeremy Schultze

Mike Sheridan

John Shipp

Karen Shotsman

Deborah Singleton

Tra\ is Smith

Angela Southwick

Am Springer

Chris Swanson

Trey Swanson

Carlotta Tabor

Heath Takhar

Amy VonBusch

Jennifer VonBusch

Theodore Vorm

Michelle Wade

Bob bie Lee Ward

hawn Talawyma

Patrick Thomp on

Craig Thor ene s

David Tie o Jeffery Trac

Aubrie Wa hburn

Kelli Water

Robert Watton

Bridget Wa

Kimberl Way

Scott Weaver

Za chariah Weber

Jus tin Wilkins

Daniel Williams

Win ter Williams

Erin Willis aron Wilson

Jason Wilson

Michael Wilson

Debra Winkler

Brian Workman

David Wright

Kri ten Wycoff

John Yate

Laura Yohn

It's that f~st day when e erything i new 4 that friends ar made. T e first smile, the first h llo is all i takes.

Even though some of us have known each other only a short time our friendships will grow in years to come. Different styles will come and go but friends are here to stay. Sure, everyone will fight now and then but deep down inside the little squabbles don't really mean a thing.

Of course there will be those times of romance. When two friends find something very special in common.

For Seventh grade is the beginning of lifetime friend hips and new experiences that will never be forgotten.

b Mikahla Beutler

Ste e Zoucha

Editor: John on ff Sta e

Sta : u1 Chapman Pa a hn Kimb r1 Jo s

Faculty Gets Seal of Approval

Robert Knaub Principal

This year the faculty got their seal of approval from the students. They brought out the prime in their teaching skills to make this year the best ever. From teacher appreciation day to championship volleyball games, the teachers always pulled through. Many of the teachers were involved in the program IDM, Instructional Decision Making. This program taught teachers what to consider before making a decision and showed them what kind of decisions have an effect on student learning. Some of the teachers were also involved with a program called SCIP, School Community Intervention Program. This program involves a group of teachers who gather each week to ~_ see if they can help students in school who may be-~ · failing because of drugs or alcohol. The teachers defmitely wrapped up this year with a Seal of Ted Rethmei er Approval. Vice Principal

Counselor

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Editor: Staff: Cammy Krieger Erica Beutler • Michelle Reinmiller Carol Mills Ali on Bowmaster

Ye arboo k Sends Their Pictures Home

The Yearbook class kicked off the year with the study of Hollywood and the great film stars. Preceding the completion of an in-depth report on a favorite star, they watched several films a b out Hollywood. Second quarter Shafer declared, "Let's get crack.in' on the Year book." Following through on Shafer's command, Yearbook class got down to work. After cropping many pictures, measuring sheets, and writing several copyblock the fmal pages were dropped in the slot and ent to the publisher. Publishing the Literary magazine occupied the fourth quarter. This collection of original student writings was distributed to the entire student body at the end of the year at no charge.

Masco t Steps Up on The Scale

First Semester Mascot Class: Back row: Shane \\: ichtendahl, Dan King ,_ Trevor Whitehill. econd row: TraYis Schneckloth Cindy Turek, Cheri Johnson. First row: Laura Lacy, isti \\ illiams, Kristie Rethmeier, Stephanie Schneberger. Front row: Mrs. Shafer Cami Arnold, Amy B erane k, taci Wolfe. ot pictured: Steph Thompson, Rachelle Blumanhour t, Jordan Kelly.

The one-sem ester news paper class involv es ninth-graders who learn the techniques of basic journali sm for six weeks and then apply these skills by writing and publishing three issues of t he Masco t. ews, editorial, feature, and sports writing are mastered and practiced by the students. Many gu~st speakers visit the class in an effort to improve interview tec hniques. The staff of the Mascot changes with each issue so that students have the opportunity to interview and write a variety of stories.

Second Seme ster Masco t Class: Jay Cruse, Mark Dennis, T yle r Alderman, Michelle Reinmill e r , Erica Beutler, Sephi Bowman , Amy Adams, Kindra Smith, Cammy Kri eger, Jeff ilan , Sherry Umstead, Stephanie Johnson, Erika Ku ebler, Carrie C handler, Peggy Burke, Ingrid Youngqui st, Sara Bish op. Kathy

B e rg trom Crystal Carlson, K endra Kalcik

Eri c Eid wick , \\ illie Shafer

Student Council Weighs In Exciting Ideas, and

Ms. Olsen, ponsor

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Wi th Strong Leadership, Co mmunity Support.

Caroling , giving flowers, and delivering holiday treats are just a few thing that Student Council did for the community this year. In September, Student Council cosponsored the seventh grade party. For Thanksgiving, S tude nt Council held a studentteacher volleyball game and the proceeds went to the Malone Center. During December, holiday '" treats were given to the Lefler staff and T-shirts were purchased for the Special Olympi cs contestants. Also Student Council organized a pajama day and a "Jama Jam" in January. With spring approaching, Student Council had a good time delivering leadership to the other students and was considered a 10 on a scale of 1 to 10 in 1986.

Drama Classes Score ''First Rate''

"The Frankenstein's Are Back In Town" presented by selected student actors, shook Lefler's stage as the first all-school play of the year. Directed b) Ruth Kay, the new drama and English teacher at Lefler , the play was a big success. First semeste r the third and sixth period drama classes performed comedies "Bigfoot" and "If the Bo ys Wore the Skirts." Both plays had the audience cheering for more. So Ms. Kay honored their requests and put on another comedy second semester, "Snow White and the Little Men."

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PTA H andl e s S ch ool With Care

Robert Knaub.

PTA mee ts every second Tuesday of each month to handle the school with care. The t elephone in the teachers' lounge was paid for b the PT For the e, enth grade part a ell as the choral and instrumental concerts, PTA provided refreshments for students and their families Al so, t h ey had a pizza party and a light lunch for the taff after parent-teacher conferences. Lefl e r students participated in a quick but painle magazine ale which PT ponsored , and n etted 86,000 for the phy ical fitne cour e. Finall in Ma PT rapped up their long year by organizing the ninth grade promotion dance for the cla of 86.

Select Choir "Insures" Great Concerts

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"This choir is the most musical group I've ever had ," concluded Ms. Evans about thi year's Select Choir. This year's 32 members con isted also of seventh graders, which is a new addition to the harmonious choir. Ms. Evans said she allowed seventh graders to participate because they could not sign up for chorus until second semester due to the exploritory block. Every year the color of the tie and cumberbun is changed in order to show that each choir is unique. Royal blue adourned their customary black and white outfits this year. Overall Ms. Evans enjoyed the choir, "They're very pleasant to work with and that makes it fun!"

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Red Cross Delivers The Very Best

Handing out pamphlets at the information center brought many new members to this year's Red Cross. "I'm glad a lot of people joined, and I hope they continue," stated the two-year President, Kathy Bergstrom. Although they began the year with only two members, attendance increased to 22 before the year was over. Every week this group met for approximately 45 -minutes planning activities to benefit the - chool and community. Sponsoring a dance, - organizing a candy cane drive during the holid ay season, participating in a walkathon, and entert aining the residents of a nursing home are just a few of the things done by this years' active club.

Good Things Come In Small Packages

Lefler Stagehand gave its frrst performance of the year during an all-school instrumental concert in December. Their uniform shirts of royal blue with gold lettering added a nice visual touch to the talents of the musical group. Stageband performed in the spring and summer instrumental concerts as well as giving a concert of their own for all the Elementary Schools that feed into Lefler. Towards the end of the year in May, Lefler Stagehand competed in a Junior High Music Concert showing that good things do come in small packages.

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Editor: Staff: Erika Kuebler Janelle Dietz Wade Dickey Kelley Axe

Volleyball Expresses Ability With A Superb Season

The Varsity volleyball te am finished their season with a pe rfect 8-0 recor d which earned them a city c hampionshi p for a fourth season . T he V arsi ty worked excellently togethe r , as did th e Reserves. The R eserves e nded th e season with a 3-5 f ec ord , but the y played very well in th~ ir m a tc h e s. All th e teams were tough,. .hut- the girls came u p on the top in the end. The sev en t h an d eighth gra ders were also s uc ce ssful thi s year. All who participated in v olleyb all are greatly commended for a s p e c t acul ar season.

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Ba c k ro w: W e nd y Br e d e n steiner, Dixie Piepho , Alisha Dahlgr en, L e sli e M orte n s en , F lee na R ojas, Cyndi Strand. Middle row: Tami Youngqui s t , Tam my T a l ero, Jeanne McShane Front row: Jen G e rard , Wend y Smi t h , J en n ifer Jones, Julie Folgelstrom, Shann o n Fi s h e r , R o nd a Schell, Chris Gov e.

"Close Enco un t ers of the Fo ur t h Kin d"

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Cross Country Sends A Perfect Season

This year's cross country te am held success as their highest priority. Coach Pasco trained them hard and long, but that, combined with work and ability paid off in the end. The cross country team finished the season with a perfect 5-0 •record and a city championship. One member of the team, Jason Reed, was even able to run in nationals in Pennsylvania. This year's team showed a lot of talent and they are sure to go far.

"I don't think this will fit in the mailbox!"

"Wait a minute Mr. Postman!"

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c k R ow: Trev Franklin, Brody Fuller, Traci Hallquist, Amy

An d e r son , Wendy Smith, Pat Trainor, Mike Dowell, Alan Card.

Middl e R ow: · Cade Olbrich t, Greg Jackson, Jen DaYis Alex

Fi s h e r , Ja son Wilson. Front Row: Mike Johnson, Erin Willis, Chri s S wa n son, Eric Brudvig.

"Take

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Sunglo M akes Way For Fitness Trail

The Sunglo Machine wa added to the gym area in 1985-86 in an effort to raise funds to build a fitness trail for Lefler. Fruit juices and fruit drinks we r e dispensed in the machine before and after schoo l.

The proposed trail will cost approximately SB, 200 and will stretch from the north side to the south side of Lefler, bordering the school.

Other finances came from the Stu dent Council, organizations outside of the school and a magazine drive by the PTA. Mr. Carroll expects the trail to be finished within the next two ears. This fitnes trail is designated to improve students uppe r bod strength, as well as for their pure enjo ment.

Basketball Teams Surpris e E v eryone

This year's basketball teams, although lacking in height, compens a ted for this with their desire to win. Th ey practiced every day after school, and we r e worked hard by coaches Mr. Carr oll and Mr. Wall. The basketball season started off a little rough, but by the end of the season, the players had learned many new things, including how to work well together. The 7th and 8th graders also were s u ccessful in their games. Congratulations to all of the boys basketball teams; you did a good job!

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Girls Basketb all D unks With Spunk

Sprain ed ankles, pulled ligaments, broken hands , crutches and casts, did not hampe r the girls basketball teams' spirit. They overcame their pain with the coaching of Mike White and Anne Schmidt. The girls practiced every day after school, and even on days we didn't have school. The Varsity ended thei! season with a 3 and 5 record, and the R eserves finished with a O and 8 record.

"Yeah, I'm cool, I know!"

row: R achel Standhorst, Michelle Hempel, Amy Anderson, Linny Yilk, Yvonne Sepulveda. Second row: \\ endy Br edensteiner, Mindy Augustine, Jeanne McShane, Tami Youngquist, Tammy Talero, Shannon Fisher, Dixi e Piepho Third row: Wendy Smith, Julie Matejka, H eather Allison, Traci Hallquist, Teri Sparling. Back row: Angie Chandler, Carrie Dietrich Jennifer Ahl, Andrea R od ri guez, Alisha Dahlgren, Lupe Reyes, Leslie M o rt e ns en.

Front row: Lvnette Baker, Cind~ Ptacek B ettina Baker, Brandi Sackschewsky, Annette Carver Jenny Hokanson.

Softball Player s "Stamp" Around the Base s

Swimmers Dive Into a Successful Seaso

' Lefler swimmers r epresented East, Southeast, and Lincoln High Schools

The East Varsity girls team and t h e Southeast Varsity boys team won t h e city championship. Lincoln High fmis hed their season with a n 8 and 4 reco rd The swimmers from all three schoo ls practiced every day after sch ool, and competed in about one meet a wee k.

Wrestler s P in Lefler At The Top

Th e wrestling team worked long an d hard to compete in their eigh t m eets. Lonnie Bustos placed fir st in the city for his weight class. T yce Markus sen finished second , as did Gregg Essink. Bruc e S mith ended third, and athan Miles, Mahesh Sookram , Erni e McAlexander, and David Conway all placed fourth. Jason Ahlb e r g ended fifth, and Eric Eidswi ck finished eighth in his weigh t class Mr. Carroll says he is very proud of the wrestlers, as they fini shed the best they ever have sin ce he has been at Lefler. Wres t lin g is an individual sport, so th e boys had to be very dedica te d , and they were. Congratulati ons wrestlers, you did great!

Track Run s Into No Ob s t acles

Track sprinted toward their goals and to the finish line. Practice makes perfect, and practice they did. After school and in t h eir spare time, they drilled hard for Coach Pasco. Through good weather and talented people the track team worked together for the common goal: to win! R unners all placed first in friendship and compatability.

Back Row : Lonnie Bustos , John Parding t on, Jason Reed, Stephan i Schneberger, Stephanie Thompson, Susan Mohr, Angi Bergmey e 1 Jason Ahlberg, Carrie Chandler, athan Miles, Chris Koenig. Mid dl 1 Row: Gregg Essink, Jordan Kelly, Mahesh Sookram, Ty e Markussen, Chris Moore, Leroy Brown. Front Row : Frank Godse ) Steve Holliday , Jason Kelly , Eric Eidswick, Rod Apel, Tina Aipper ~ pach, Brad Hedges.

B ack Row: ikki Harris, Gabe Korn, Jeff Bauman, ShanaJackson, Bill Johnson, Pat Trainor. Middle Row: Wendy Smith, Rachel Sandhourst, Jeanne McShane, B rody Fuller, Eric Teply, Shelley Wise, Traci Hallquist, Dixie Phiepo, Jenny Svobody, Julie Matejka. Front R ow: Mindy Augustine, Wendy Bredinsteiner, Yvonne Sepulveda, Linny Yilk, Michelle Hempel, Amy Anderson, Sheila Patterson, ichole Lee, Karma Houskie, Denise Dickinson, Mike Moll, Mozell Richardson.

Back Row: Jen Reimers, Crystal Folden, Tara Folden, Fe li Arizola, Jennifer VonBusch, Jill Hopp, Quinetta Jacks 01: Greg Jackson, Brian Workman, Paul Grandgenett, Pe t Ferguson, Randy Bitenieks Third Row: Cindy Ptacek, Jen n Hokanson, icole Peabody, Carly Tabor, Erin Willis, J e 1 Davis. Second Row: Jeremy Schultze, Angela Lee, Jen Phelps, Carrie Anderson, Aimee VonBusch, Kristie Filarsk J Jessica Alderman. First Row : Inga orberg, Cade Olbrich t J.J. Rupe, Ian Bishop, Jason Glather, Colby Hanks.

Foo t ball Players Tackle High S c hool

Southeast, East and Lincoln High chools provided a place for the ninth grade boys to st re tc h t heir leg and romp through the football ason . Praticing after choo l each day helped them reach their goal . U ing much teamwo rk and a lot of self- confidence, earned the team a good record and man n e friendships.

Gymnasts Spring Up All Over

Back row : Jessica Alderman, Brandi Sackschews k y , Bobbie Ward, Crystal Folden, Kim Way, Airw e VonBusch. Front row: Corey Rhodes, Cade Olbric h , Michelle Wade, Chris Swanson, Alex Fisher, Jen D avi b, Jenny Phelps. ot pictured: Doug Guess.

Gymnasts tumbled, leaped and sw into a new season. Hard work, p ra ctic ( and talent earned them a good reco r i and many good experiences. Le fl e r ha .~ two 9th grade girls competing o n th varsity level for Lincoln High . Mr Davies coached the 7th and 8th gr ad er daily. These gymnasts competed L three meets.

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Tennis Players Seal A Smash Season

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Lefler' tenni player had fun in the un competing in one of America' favorite port They participated for Ea t and Lincoln High and practiced and played their matche after chool for their r pe th· high chool. Ev n though th tenni a on wa hort-liYed, th tudent thoroughly njoyed it.

S p ecial Olympics

"Reach out and touch someone"

In 1968, the Joseph Kennedy Junior Foundation created the Special Olympics. Since then, it has become the largest athletic program for the mentally retarded in the wo rl d

The atmosphere of the Special 01 mpics is one of determination and succes . Special Olympics is sport in the truest sense of the word. The goal is not to be first but to try; not to conquer but to experience. o time is too slow, no distance too small to earn a hug, a ribbon, a cheer.

Records are set in the Special Olympics not in speed or distance, but in courage, determination, and portsmanship.