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epic 2007 volume 40 lincoln east high school 1000 south 70th street lincoln, nebraska 68510 402.436.1302 http:// ehs. lps. org enrollment: 1523 LINCOLN EAST MEDIA CENTEA

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East is the place that's more than just a bunch of tradition. This is where a majority of our youth is spent. Here , we foster memories of friends and anticipate the times to come. We learn to live, laugh, and love here. This yearbook is a snapshot of all those connections that bind us.

1. During classes , the North Hall seems spacious.2. But it becomes quite crowded as sophomore Courtney Plucknett pushes through to get to class. 3. These doors open up to the auditorium, which will undergo a transformation next year. 4. The long lines at lunch in the cafeteria test students' patiences. 5. The lunchroom stands ready for hungry students.

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6. A group of freshmen crowd around a table in the cafeteria to eat their lunch. 7. The empty cafeteria.

In 1967, the $5 million Lincoln East Educational Complex first opened its doors to over 1400 students. Described as "a sparkling building without windows," almost 40 years of students have started to take a toll on the building. That is why, starting soon, East will be undergoing some well-deserved improvements. "I am very excited East High will be getting renovations to fit the schools needs," said Principal Mary Beth Lehmanowsk.y. This is all thanks to the 4LPS School Bond that Lincolnites approved last February. A large portion of East's funds will be focused on indoor air quality. Remaining funds will be used to expand the cafeteria and kitchen and the North Hall as well. East also will be getting two

new computer labs. Theater and music students will see exciting changes as well. "We also will be receiving auditorium restoration and improvements, as well as modifications for the performing arts and music programs ," said Lehmanowsk.y. "And we are pleased to be making East more handicap accessible." The project will be underway by this summer and will last about two years. "Of course this will be an inconvience for all of us here, staff and students alike, but my hope is for the outcome to be better in the long run, and for us to be able to benefit the most from it," said Lehmanowsk.y.

"I am really excited. It will be really fun to go down the ramps." Freshman Harry Smith

"I am so excited! Maybe now they can get new non spiderinfested band lockers!" Sophomore Heather Boone

"Hopefully the lunch line will run more smoothly and the cafeteria will be less crowded." Junior Brittany Bukovac :Qhoto by: susannawebb

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their body type " Hip designer Marc Jacobs also adheres to this principle. He utilizes classic silhouettes that flatter the female body and makes them fresh by using \].Ilique textures and pairing them with quirky, offbeat accessories. The vintaige style icons themselves also inspire some East fashionistas. "My look is very m©d and classic," said freshma Lauren Bejot. Bejot has three fashion role models:· Audrey Hepburn, a classic film actress w o po ularized the little black dre s pa.med with a, trench coat, and hose style the Gap is mimic • g wtth their Audrey black pants; Ecti.e Sedgwick, Andy Warhol's mod use; and Twiggy, the doe-eyed, leggy model who epitomizea. the look of the '60s. Other East students sew their own classic-inspired looks. "I am an artistic person, and I love creating new looks and setting eXiamples ," said junior Alice Ro t. Whether hip designers, vintage stJ le icoms , or their own sewing machines inspire them, many of East's fashionistas look to the classics to embody the looks oft day.

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"The teachers are a lot nicer than I expected, but I really hate how I have to go up and down the stairs all day. Its very tiring."' - Alyssa Wunderlich 8

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"Almost. I learned that this is an old school which explains no AC or heat. I thought it would be some great experience." - Nate Dennis

"It was scary at first but now that I'm used to it, it's just like everyday in school." -Frank Pratt

Re ember walking thro gh the hallways your freshman year , knowing here you were head d you woul encounter? Freshm n gives East newcomers a chance to together, meet their teachers and about East High School in a w Some say that East's Freshman D best in the city. "It's the best because it i s planned and we try to minimiz t amount o:f sitting-down time th s had, so tliey're always up and o said counselor Karen Dress, who organize t he day. Of this year's freshmen, e percent are either the oldest or o children in their families. That m that , for ost of them, they ha e brothers or sisters to guide the the year.

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Senior year is the most memorable of all four at East. It's the year students come to realize that their high-school legacy is coming to an end as they prepare for life on their own. Seniors begin to cherish the last days spent in classrooms, getting to know their teachers, and, most importantly, hanging out with the friends they've come to love in the past four years. Some even grow fond of East's younger students. "I'm going to miss getting to know the new underclassmen coming in every year," said Ashley Rathjen.

Not everything is viewed through nostalgic eyes, however. Senior year is also full of preparation for a life beyond rules, overbearing parents and supervisors. Seniors begin considering college and job options available and look forward to even the most mundane of future activities. "I look forward to buying cups and dishes at garage sales," sai~ senior Max Gade. Garage sales, old furniture, and Ramen noodles end up finding their way into the lives of many East graduates. Life a~er high school is a far cry from the comforts their homes and families provided for them while still in school. For now, though, the seniors will relish the moment while keeping their eyes on the future.

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1. Senior Joan Wortmann serves chicken at The Legacy. 2. A gathering of seniors during passing time in Senior Hall. 3.Meghan Rihanek busts a move at the Homecoming Dance. 4. Ben Bogner, RH Hilzer, Vanessa Johnson, and Scout Richters enjoy their Runzas during lunch. 5.Mr. Rippe talks about the 19th Amendment in AP Government anci Politics. 6. Sarah McCallister reads in Children's Lit.

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Homecoming royalty (from le~): Haley Carpenter, Taylor Stacy, Erik Cederdahl, Kelsey Nowka, Max Gade, Megan Masada, Danny Scheyer, Sierra Andersen, Jim Ebke, Laura Clouston, Mitchell Gerrard, and Rachel Dahlin.

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At this year's Homecoming Cinderella may have felt a little gypped when she was told to leave the dance at 11 : 15 and not midnight , but she probably made it home without getting wet. Then again, maybe not. With a clap of thunder and a bolt of lightning that lit up the sky like it was mid-afternoon, Homecoming goers were told it would be best if they le~ before the weather got worse. This, however, came after almost three hours of a very successful dance. "It was the best dance I've been to at East," said junior Dane Finke. This year's Homecoming wasn't just different in the way it ended, though. For starters, this year's voting for Homecoming royalty was done online rather than on paper. "We thought voting online would save a lot of money and instead of making everyone vote during one class, only the kids who wanted to vote would," said sponsor Matt Davis. The

voting came with mixed reviews from students , but apparently a large enough group responded to elect the standard twelve-person royalty. Out of the group seniors Kelsey Nowka and Taylor Stacy were crowned the Queen and King. "I got ready for the dance just like any other year. I wasn't nervous because I didn't think I would win," said Nowka. A girl's idea of getting ready is a little different than a guy's. While Kelsey got her nails and hair done and got ready with her best friend, Finke had much less to do. "I think it took me thirty minutes," said Finke. Whether it took the entire day or just a few minutes to get ready, the consensus was that homecoming was a hit. Cinderella may have not gotten the midnight dance this time around, but hopefully she still found her prince charming. story by: shelbisvoboda photos by: shuqiaosong layout by: laurenmota

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Walk through the halls of.East arid everywhere you look, you see signs of its past and present. From alumni photos hung on the wall or the enclosed Spartan welcoming everyone into the building, to sitting down in your tattered desks and opening up a textbook, you don't realize what you're inside of. You are surrounded by bricks of experience and years of memories and hope that have survived for almost four decades. Social Studies teacher Colleen Ogden has been in love with East since day one. Ogden attended East when it first opened in 1967. "When I returned to teach at East in 1992, I was worried about how the school had changed since I left," said Ogden. "It didn't take long, though, and I felt at home. Teaching at East is not work. It is my passion." English teacher Ken Flowerday has lots of experience with East and its chap.ges, too. Graduating in 1976, Flowerday described his high-school years as relaxed and looser than those in the 21 st century. "Students are more serious now, with gifted classes to choose from. They are somewhat pressured to achieve more," said Flowerday. "It's nice to see students progress but sometimes I feel they are over-tested." Longtime FCS chair Marge Keep points to East's community spirit as a reason for its success as a school. "There is no better place to be, where innovation and student learning are at the heart of what we do each and everyday," said Keep. With nearly forty years of success stories, it looks like East will be able to enter its mid-life crisis with strength, and be able to hold its Spartan head up high and over the hill.

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1. East girls swunmers do a backstroke start in 1987. 2. Two girls walk up from • the lot in 1967. • 3. A junior bassist concentrat,e s on his music in 1977 . . 4 . Alysia Wittmaack and Jenny Petersen walk up • from the lot. 5. Senior Nathan Feather creates a story through the music of his bass. 6 . The 1967 football team wins another East victory. 7. The first Homecoming Royalty of Lincoln East. 8. East Homecoming Royalty 2006-2007.

engl1sh. Children's Literature is the first high-school class of its kind in Nebraska. The class' creator, Julie Harder, decided to teach the class because she had a great love of reading as a child, and that lifelong passion has not left her ..Children's Literature may sound easy, but East's class was actually adapted from a college curriculum. Class members wrote and illustrated their own books and researched different versions of classic children's stories this year. "This class will help students connect where they are today and their love/hate relationship with reading," said Harder.

Seniors Phil Wiebe and Ali Peterson work on their poems for Poetry Unplugged.

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Seniors Kacey Shane and Elizabeth Thomas read letters that Pyrtle 1st graders wrote for Children's Literature students.

When East's Shakespeare teacher Anne Cognard found a 17th Century bed carved with the names Will S. and Anne H., it was serendipity. Cognard borrowed money to buy the bed , and began researching its origins. She found that during this period, regions of England had certain carvers , and this bed was made with many carving styles specific to the area where Shakespeare lived. A table known to have belonged to Shakespeare and furnishings owned by his wife , Anne Hathaway, were also made with similar carving elements. Cognard theorizes that the bed is indeed Shakespeare's, and that he bought it for Hathaway's 50th birthday. Now it has found its way into the life of another woman who has a lifelong love of Shakespeare. story by: katerosenbaum photos by: paigejuhnke layout by: scoutrichters

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mind embarrassing yourself, you should take Advanced Studies in Shakespeare," said senior Lindsay Graef. "You have all these crazy ~ssignments, anci you act more than you write papers." Students in the advanced course work hard but enjoy some freedom with their added responsibility. "We are more like student teachers, and we help interact with the class," said Graef. "I would recommend Advanced Shakespeare to people who looked forward to Shakespeare every day." Junior ElizabethO Earhart flips through her notes for Dr. Cognard's AP Language and Composition class.

The new math course Problem Solving had no textbooks, no set curriculum, and no traditional problems. "Life comes packaged in problems, and there. is no specific formula for solving problems in life," said Leona Penner, who teaches the course. Problem Solving's unorthodox structure reflected this theory. Penner began planning the class during her first year of teaching, but this was the first year that it was taught at East. The unique math class included strategies for thinking outside the box, as well as math history, recreational mathematics and, of course, solving a lot of problems.

Senior Rachel Dahlin receives help from a Calculus teacher Mr. Hovorka on limits as senior Joe Baker finishes his assignment.

Senior Micah Bratt looks over his math notes after taking his first Geometry test of the year.

Students wondering when they are going to use math in real life probably shouldn't drop their math classes. According to the 1999 "The Jobs Rated Almanac," mathematician is the 5 th best job in America, and also has·the best working environment. Many of the other top 10 jobs w~re also math related because they are low stress, have short work weeks and offer plenty of room for advancement and growth.

Junior Megan Allemang starts work on her math assignment during a Nova Net class.

Paying money to study math for an extra three hours a week may not be something that interests many East students. For juniors Alex Churchill and George Miller, though, hiring a tutor to teach them pre-calculus their sophomore year was a logical decision. Both Churchill and Miller took AP Calculus D this year. "I think it was worth it because now I can take advanced math at UNL my senior year," said Miller. Churchill wanted to advance in math because he feels that it can lead him into a variety of different careers. Junior Tina Zheng also took AP Calculus D this year, and was drawn to certain parts of math. "I like logarithms. They remind me of trees," she said.

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Mr. Bare lectures his class on the many aspects of science.

Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue or how two chemicals react the way they do? Science is all around us. " I actually wanted to be a scientist when I was a little kid," said senior Tyler Markey. It's amazing how so many people are ignorant about science's impact on their everyday lives. Sophomore John Thuman can't seem to ignore science's influence. "I see it every minute," he said.

East science teacher Ed Lyons has been at East for as long as many people can remember. He has always loved science. "Everyone else had a rattle. My parents gave me a test tube," said Lyons. One of his first in-class labs of the year focused on melting and boiling points of some flammable gases and solids. "At first it was confusing but once I got in there and was actually doing it myself it was a lot easier to understand," said junior Jesslyn Denton. Connie Arends helps senior Salome Viljoen dissect a rat.

Sophomores Cou.rtey Russell , Morgan Bohl, and Dan Sellon make some detailed observations during their lab in Mr. Koehn's class.

Dig deep and find out what's inside of you-guts and blood! In Conni~ Arends' Anatomy class, they did just that, only with rats. About 5 minutes before class began,Arends put the rats to sleep. "She used dry ice to displace the oxygen and they fell asleep and died. They didn't feel a thing," said junior Trevor Johns. Many students were squeamish, including junior Lindsey Mota, whose dad is a doctor. "I'm pretty sure that was the most disgusting thing ever," said Mota , whose dad would like her to be a doctor, too. Students looked at the digestive system to learn more about the functions of the rat's body, because it is similar to the human's system. "It's just a better way to see what organs look like, instead oflooking in a book at a diagram," said Mota. story by: jam.ieminchow photos by: kelseyharris layout by: laurenbeitel

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Social Studies teacher Colleen Ogden is the only woman in the Social Studies department. "~tis what it is. Yes , I miss the women I have worked with in the past , but I enjoy the male colleagues in the department," she said. "They are hard-working, and care about teaching social studies at East, "Ogden's Spartan roots run deep. She graduated from East i_n 1972 and has been teaching here since 1 ~92. Clearly, she's passionate about the school. "I truly believe in the Mission of East 'to empower each student to become a responsible member of society by providing a supportive and comprehensive education' .... just like the one I received," she said. "East High students are so lucky!!" Sophomores Heather Boone, Hannah Potter, Liz Needles , and Hali Jacobs work on their World History project in Mr. Bayne's AP class.

Mr. Baker ponders the teaching philosophy of today's educators.

Many students wonder why they have to learn history. "You're learning history for a reason," said U.S. History teacher Kevin Rippe. "There's always a lesson to be learned." These days Rippe thinks history may be repeating itself. "There are certain patterns and trends that have come back throughout the years, linking to certain events taking place today," he said. A good knowledge of.history can help us today. "There's so much you can learn and take in from history. It is really amazing what you can know." Freshmen Logan. Pohlmann and Frank Pratt wark on their social studies proj ect1?.

Violence as a means of solving problems is never the right way. It will always create more, usually bigger problems. Just ask Social Studies teacher Michael Baker, who taught Peace Studies this year. " I am excited about teaching the class because I deeply believe that non-violence is the only solution to solving global problems," he said. Mr. Baker has experience in the fields of war and peace. He is a Vietnam veteran who wonders "what might have happened if a leadership that was truly committed to peace attempted to try non-violent solutions". He was looking forward to teaching students that peace is the best way to go. "I hope that students will work toward the goal in a proactive way by helping others realize that violence is not a solution." he said.

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East's Music Department expanded its offerings this year. Second semester, an electronic music composition class was taught by Lance Nielsen. "It's more about composition and not so much about playing." Nielsen said. The class used GarageBand as a way of keeping students up to date with new technology. The class was open to all students , regardless of experience. "It's a very universal class. I am very anxious and thrilled about seeing what's in store," said Nielsen.

Hans Madsen strums his guitar during Jazz - Band.

Freshman year is different than middle school and most of this year's freshman have seen the difference. There is more responsibility and more important decisions to make, like what music class to take. For freshman Mick Steiner, it is a decision he savors. "I've decided to take 9 th grade mixed choir. I've always liked choir and I love singing in the shower, so I thought I'd give it a try," Steiner said. For Steiner and others, music classes offered both variety and the chance to excel. "Our music selection and the daily routine is what I really like. I am working for a letter in music and hopefully one day I can get one." Steiner said. Freshman girls prepare to break into song during their freshman choir class.

Walking up from the lot, you always hear it in the distance. It's the steady beat of the drums and the clashing of the symbols. Every morning, they're right outside the school working hard to improve. It's the elite force of the drumline, a section of the marching band. For the first time, East's band members marched to a different tune--their voices. For junior drumliner Grant Vaney, this year was hitting the high note. "It's the feeling you get and the vibrations you feel when hitting a well-stricken note. And singing? Oh, man," Varney said. Putting on a good show for the fans was a highlight for the drumline. "I love drum.line and I love the feeling when we play at the games. The only thing better than drum.line is peanut · butter and jelly," Varney said. 20

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The Marching Band saxophones make their way across the field during the Homecoming halftime performance.

This year you may have noticed a not-so-familiar face in the Art Department. Jessica Reichling is East's new pottery teacher. "I can actually say 'I love my job!' Coming to , school everyday and interacting with the kids is great," Reichling said. With pottery students learned everything from techniques to styles. Reichling had a hectic and exciting year planned ..

Kelsey Oliverius carefully finishes her painting.

Donna Wilson has been "developing" East photographers for years. One of her favorite parts of the job is hearing from past students. "The best feeling in the whole world is when a student comes back, years down the road and says, 'I still have my photography notebook.' Words can't even describe that feeling," Wilson said. She loves teaching photography and everything that c01nes with it, especially the students. "If it weren't for these little squirrels, I wouldn't be here," she said. "I love it."

Photography teacher Ms. Wilson helps freshman Zach Erickson with his project during 2D/3D Design class.

With their work proudly displayed throughout the hallways, the Art Portfolio students were always working. "Portfolio is a great class. It has helped me grow as an artist and opened me up to new things," said senior portfolio student Jamie Kort. First semester, the students sat in on everything from Beginning Painting to Drawing Techniques, and worked on their own. That freelance feel was a reality for this group. "Portfolio is challenging because there isn't any set guidelines. You come up with your own projects and set your own goals. But it's the freedom that I want," said Kort. story by: natalietaylor photos by: joanwortmann layout by: michaelawagner

Sophomores Eric Trautman and Mike Poe work during Beginning Pottery.

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Junior Chelsie Mattern finally finds the pool afte an intense pursuit.

Located behind multiple doors and brick walls, East's pool isn't something likely to pop out at you quite as well as our football field or baseball diamond. "I think it's on the opposite side of the building, across from the classrooms," said Chelsie Mattern, a junior new to East this year. Sent on a quest to find East's secretive pool, the task took her five and a half minutes. P.E. teachers who teach the swimming classes, such as Water Sports or Dollfins, say it's a good thing freshman tours are starting to incorporate the pool as a stop. Even Fitness for Life students found it for the occasional swim. As the word gets out, the pool really is making waves.

Fitness for Life is a class for anyone looking to get into shape during the school year. This class works \/\Tith building muscle througli weights, cardiovascular games , and fitness days using aerobic activities. P.E. teacher Pam Hovorka sees the wisdom in such a class. "Any age can benefit because the class is designed to enable students to set up their own fitness plan,'' she said. • The class is an enjoyable one because it· juggles between a classroom setting and the gym, giving students a chance to understand both halves of the healthy lifestyle spectrum. Sophomore Andrew Shaw works out in the weight room.

A Fitness for Life class does push-ups with a guest teacher from the Marines ..

Relaxation days have always been something students look forward to in their Health class. It allows them an hour out of their hectic Fridays to sleep and rejuvenate their bodies. "I enjoy it because you get time to relax if you have a long day," said sophomore Taylor Clark. She often listens to her iPod, letting the soft melodies of Dave Matthews to put her in the right kind of a mood to nod off to. 22

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If you want to learn about foods from all around the world, Cultural Foods provides just that. In the class, students study the ethnic foods of six different cultures and make these foods for themselves. Junior Madison Graulty sees lifelong benefits to the class. • "~en I'm on my own I'll have a plethora of dishes to prepare for myself and others around me," she said. She loves dishes from countries such as China, Italy, and Mexico, so taking this class gave her ample opportunity to enjoy that kind of food.

Senior Jamie Hirschman enjoys the payoff of her hard work.

What's a class full of babies and toddlers doing in a high school? Teaching high schoolers a thing or two about life. In the Infants and Toddlers class taught by Jan Beeson, infants and toddlers are brought to class to interact with the students. Jllll?-or Aubrielle Gingery was even able to bring her three-year-old sister , Lena, to class. ~ "I love children," says Chelsea Ehrlich, who looks forward to parenthood. She wants to have four children, so this class is providing useful information, as she learns about caring for babies and small children.

Junior Aubrielle Gingery holds a phone conversation with little sister Lena during Infants and Toddlers.

With all the shows on television dealing with Interior Design, it's no surprise East students want to take it as a class. "I joined Interior Design because I plan to one day be a designer like they have on 'Trading Spaces.' I really like the way they mesh their colors and fabrics ," said sophomore Angela Streeter. In the class , students are taught ways to coordinate rooms and learn how to design different houses throughout history. Studying these styles gives these pupils the ability to take past ideas and tweak them to create their own style. Freshman Pete Meginnis and senior Andrew Mason wash dishes after class.

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world languages. When many students think of French, fries and toast pop into their minds. But there are other things that draw students to take French, like Stephanie Lefler, the only French teacher at East. "She keeps it rad" said sophomore Kaitlyn Hopkins. Hopkins has been taking Fr~nch for the past two years. East's French classes are unique because they are taught by a native speaker. Madame Lefler truly can relate to the subject, her passion, in part because she was born in France. German 1 students freshmen Petrea Whittier, Timothy Menter, and Emmy Loos sing the verb song with teacher Karen Wegner.

Senior Alysa Taylor writes French notes in class.

High school is often seen as a setting for teenage angst, the roots of which often comes from parents. How would life be if your parent worked at your school? Junior Sebastian Cantarero knows because his mom is a Spanish teacher at East. "It was kind of funny seeing her in the halls but it has become fairly normal now," Cantarero said. Some would assume that Sebastian also speaks perfect Spanish, too. "We do speak Spanish at my house but it's because my parents are from Nicaragua, not because she's a teacher," he said.

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This past summer senior Adam Brown spent two weeks in Mexico teaching English and absorbto.g th~ Spanish language with East grads Seth and Luke . Flowerday. He also skipped from second year Spanish straight to fourth year. "Simply put, Sr. Pierce is an amazing teacher and is the reason why I speak Spanish so well," Brown said. First-Year Spanish students work hard to check homework.

For three years , every Thursday, a~d sometimes on the weekends. That's how long the ,. Lunch Bunch has been getting together. The idea . first came from Special Education teacher Laurie Witters-Churchill. "Anyone and everyone is welcome," she said. Kids from all grades and all cliques come together to eat lunch and have a good time. "It's a very social activity where. good people make an effort to meet new people."

Students in Ms . Witters-Churchill class listening carefully to directions to their next assignment.

Long hours and challenging pay can create a revolving door of para-educators at schools. However, one of them, in her own words , is "absolutely devoted to my job, the staff, and the kids at East." That is Donna Swoboda. She too has faced disabilities and challenges like many of the Special Education students she helps everyday. She's had diabetes for 41 years~, heart surgery twice , is a kidney patient and has a son who was born with cerebral palsy. "I have a sense of awareness of what these students are going through," said Swoboda. Angela Gill and Zach Marlof working on essays.

Lunch-bunch member s get to know one another before taking a bite to e~. •

Since last summer , Special Education teacher Jane Munstermann has been battling tongue cancer, and in her place is substitute teacher Gloria Hrbek. She started working at East at the beginning of the school year, and has quickly found a place here. "I enjoy the vocational part of my job. We're able to visit places like The American Cancer Society," said Hrbek. Her students are her main priority. "I love all my students. They're all unique." story by: joereuter photos by: marysherrill layout by: laurenmota

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business Junior Jacques Tallichet has a true interest in marketing and business. This year, he was active in DECA and enrolled in three business classes including International Business, Marketing, and Sports Entertainment Marketing. His passion for marketing began with a business class he took as a freshman. Since then, he's been hooked. "The classes are a lot of fun with Fraser. She takes business and makes it interesting to learn," he . said. Tallichet wants to major in business and marketing and hopes to own a business some day.

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Sierra Andersen completes her daily checklist for the school store.

At the beginning of each school year , DECA organizes a Worlds of Fun trip, open to all students at Lincolr, East. It gives those who attend an opportunity to meet new people and get involved in the DEC.A environment. "DECA tricks you into learning. You take in so much more than you expect, and it's a lot of fun," said junior DECA Activities Vice President Breanna Phillips .

Susan Cook and Tyler Randazzo look through the classified ads in the Lincoln Journal Star.

Internet/Multimedia is a different way to explore business. It can be used for everything from promotional ideas to applying for future college courses. Senior Stephanie Heupel and juniors Andrew Hansen and Tara Greiser have each taken at least one or two multimedia classes each year since their freshman years. "Taking these classes promotes creativity and helps motivate my other interests in technology," said Hansen. They all hope to pursue some type of major in technology or computer science. 26

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Ali Bunde works on her flash animation for Internet Multimedia

A lot of the time you see men building houses, working on cars, and designing buildings. Over the past decade, though, women have stepped up and decided to get involved as we~. Senior Maggie Schuster has found a passion for design , which is why she took Applied Architecture/Engineering. "It's sort of intimidating being in a class full of guys but I think women have a more creative approach to designing .i n the class," she said.

Most students first experience Industrial Technology in a 6th grade workshop class , in which they carve their names out of wood. Junior Alex Chmielewski though, has been building since age three. , "I pretty much invented Legos ," he said. He started out with plastic blocks , moved on to wooden skate ramps, and now is making it possible for vehicles to run. "My parents have always been really supportive with helping out with supplies I've needed. I appreciate all they've done for me over the years,~' he said.

Nick Hornung, Richard Weers and Ryan Sutton chill in their Engines Class.

Andy Steck, Mr. McCabe, Scott Vasey and Jeremy Kendle pose with their table that gained national attention.

East seniors Jeremy Kendle, Scott Vasey, and Andy Steck gave up the last few days of their summer to enter a furniture-making contest in Atlanta. It was time well spent, since the East team placed 3 rd in the nation. Their ready-toassemble table even caught the eye of a national furniture retailer. "It was a really wonderful experience ," said their teacher Jeff McCabe. "The students got to see top-of-the line equipment in the world and they grew up a lot as well."

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people

From teachers and custodians , to counselors and students , we all are part of East High. No matter the clique , stereotype or label all of us are still connected through this school. But it's more than the school itself that bonds people.

people • people

Emily Ackerman Cameron Adams Casey Adams Dawson Adams Angela Albers

Kayla Alexander Megan Allemang Lisa Amen Megan Ander.s en Sarah Anthony

Nate Armstrong Zipporah Ausbrook Sam Bach Ryan Bailey Michaela Baker

Shane Baker Elizabeth Baquet Jake Barrett Adam Bassett Brent Bath

Lauren Bavitz Aden Beck Paige Beckler Lauren Becwar Nikki Beecher

Russell Bergholz Brian Berry Erin Blackwood Ryan Blohn Lindsey Bohac

Brandon Bomberger Elizabeth Bouma Emily Brackhan Rachel Branker Rachel Brenning

Juniors

William Brinton Mike Briones Chris Brostrom Daniel Brown Kay Brown

Nicholas -Brown Shimiah Brown ·Todd Brown Bryce Buchmann Brittany Bukpvac

Jake Burling Justin Burns Ethan Calhoun Sebastian Cantarero Ryan Carlson

Emily Carnes Mark Carraher Shaye Cates Eric Chauche Alexander Chmielewski

Brian Christensen Reid Christensen Anna Christenson Laura Christy Josh Chudomelka

Alex Churchill Carly Claussen Chris Connor Ashley Creglow Whitney Cruickshank

Aubrey Cummings Dan Dahl Kelly Danahy Molly Darlington Garett Daugherty

Juniors

Kristin Daugherty Brent David J aida Delaney Liam Dempsey J esslyn Denton

Sean Dickerson Mickey Dickinson Luke Dirks Kelli Dornbos Adrian Draney

EmikaDu Grant Duffy Matthew Dunlap Sean Dwyer Elizabeth Earhart

Benjamin Eden Nolan Ediger Chelsea Ehrlich Vail Erickson Drew Etherton

Shannon Fast KelseyFawl Callie Feingold Dain Finke Michelle Fluitt

Sarah Ford Amanda Forgey Braden Forst Breanna Fosdick Skylar Fossberg

Cassie Frohberg Samantha Gans King Randy Gerdes Mahir Gharzai Simone Giessen

Juniors

Brady Gilg Angela Gill Taylor Gillette Aubrielle Gingery Madison Graulty

Lauren Grefe Tara Grieser Kinsey Grove Braden Hadfield Erica Hamilton ~

Garth Hamilton Laura Hanneman Andrew Hansen James Hao Eric Harmon

Cathy Harris Kelsey Harris James Harrison Lauren Harrison Eric Hartwell

Joshua Hartwig Mitchell Haszard Maggie Hedlund Jordan Heiliger Joshua Heiliger

Leonie Heine Addison Higley Wade Hilligoss Stephen Hohbach Adam Holloway

Kelsey Hoppes Kylie Hubbell Ashley Ireland Justin Jackson Joshua Janovec

Juniors

Tara Jarvis James Jenkins Trevor Johnson HaleyJuma Susan Kachm.an

Sarah Karthauser Monica Keep J aci Kehling Sam Kiddoo Hannah Kinberg

Mike Knott Ginny Koch Alexis Korn Cody Kosmicki Miranda Kriha

Maxwell Krueger Katelyn Kuehn Terra Kurtz Behnam Laderian Cole Lane

Jeff Lantz Kalie Larson Michael Lau Matt Lavalleur Alexis Lawrence

William Leddy Stephanie Lee Alexis Lehman Mikhala Lenzen Amanda Lewis

Lauren Ley Kelsey Liddy Makayla Lo~us Kimber Lubben Sadie Lubeck

·Juniors

Vinny Lucchino Taylor Maahs Danny Macgowan Jonathan Maguire Matt Makovicka

Camille ¥arr Amanda Martz Thomas Matczyszyn Chelsie Mattern Harrison Mauseth

Nixie McGhee Ashton McDonald Zachary McDonald Kelli McGarvie Jim McManis

David Meagher Harry Meginnis Sam Meginnis Aubrie Menghini Jon Messbarger

Abby Meyer Kevin Meyer Jaime Michelsen Christine Miller George Miller

Jamie Minchow Matthew Moore Ashley Morgan Mckenzie Mortensen Lindsey Mota

Lyndsey Muehling Tim Mueller Alex Munger Matt Munger Nick Munger

Juniors

Craig Murman Mela Naco Jenna Nels on Mallory Netz Alex Neuhaus

Taylor Neuhaus Van Nguyen DrewNiebur Amanda Nightingale David Northey

Brian O'dell Brian Obermeier Tyler Ohlman Brian Olson Danielle Olson

Leisha Osterberg Cooper Overcash James Pace-Cornsilk Alexander Pages Matt Palm

Jena Palmer Josh Palmer Faezeh Parsa Sneha Patel Danielle Patzel

Sean Pauley Carly Persell Nikki Peterson Breanna Phillips Rachael Pickerel

Ryan Pickerill Adam Pillard Austin Pohlmann Sarah Preston Jake Rath

Juniors

Andy Reckmeyer Mary Reid Stevie Renken Joseph Reuter Erin Reynoldson

James Ristow Sam Robb Baileigh Rodgers Alice Root Alex Ross

Caisa Royer Julia Rusch Larry Russell Adam Russnogle Jon Rye

Lee Saenz Asawar Sajid Logan Samuelson Courtney Sanderfer Tausha Sanders

Rex Sandquist Benjamin Sattler Tausha Saunders Spencer Schacher Jason Schall

Michael Schinstock Shawn Schmalken Deanne Schmidt Hayley Schmidt Klye Schulz

Kristin Schumacher Andrew Seachord Jade Selvy Joseph Shandrew Cassie Shemek

Juniors

Mary Sherrill Bridger Shipp Julia Simpson Megan Sindelar Allison Smith

Gregory Smith Zachary Smith Shawnee Snider Jordan Stacy Stan Stamps

Laura Stanley Katherine Steinberger Taylor Stelk Daniel Stephens Taylor Stewart

Lyndsay Stoupa Jin Wen Sui Daniel Sveen Cathy Sypal Jacques Tallichet

Natalie Taylor Curtis Tebo Lucas Thomas Katie Thomsen Pyae Thu

Graham Thurber Karlene Tipton Eric Todd Nathan Tucker Brice Tyrrell

Chris Urbanec Lisa Vance Grant Varney Jeremy Vercellono Jessica Vermaas

Juniors

Mark Vestecka Brandon Videtich

Hugh Von Minden Lauren Vuchetich Haley Waggoner Anna Wagner Jonathan Walklin

Jason Walls April Wander Tyler Wenzl Nyaruot Wie Shannon Winkler

Samantha Wismer Sam Witherby Weston Woldt Elektra Wrenholt Allison Wright

Molly Wright Zachary Wright Adam Yankech Michael Yardley Alex Zappala

Tina Zheng Adam Zillig Taylor Zillig Andres Zimmerman Lydia Zweerink

Juniors

Clockwise from left: Simone Giessen, Julia Rusch, Van Nguyen, Leonie Heine, Chiara Rizzi, Andreas Zimmerman , Tim Mueller, and Taro Inoue hang out and eat pizza. story by: joereuter photos by: marysherrill layout by: laurenbeitel

forai Left: Argentinean second-semester student Flor Sciutto takes a break during Beginning Photography. Right: Simone Giessen, Leonie Heine, Julia Rusch, Chiara Rizzi, Van Nguyen get all dressed up for homecoming. Bottom: Van Nguyen and Tim Mueller enjoy the Henry Doorly Zoo.

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Far Left: Julia Rusch enjoyed her time at East .. Left: Second-semester German exchange student Jorn Peters works on homework in the library.

a students • a new country. a new school. Considered by many to be the best and worst time of life , high school means many things to everyone. It's a time for new schools , new friends and, for some , a new country. East is home to a handful of exchange students every year. Nationalities ranging from Japanese to German are represented by the students who chose to come , live in, and learn about America. "I wanted to be independent and meet new people," said junior Julia Rusch. Rusch, from Germany, was in her sixth year of English and hoped to improve her fluency in the United States. Each exchange student saw their time here as an opportunity. "I had an opportunity to do something I've always wanted to do," said senior Chiara Rizzi, who is from Italy and stayed with the family of sophomore Devin Schultze.

Along with the new school environment , the exchange students also were introduced to a new culture. "In Italy, sports were done outside of school and were more private. Here, everyone does some sport," said Rizzi. "Everything is also a lot bigger compared to things in Italy." Rusch , along with sampling normal Nebraska traditions like going to Husker games and the state fair, also traveled to California over Christmas with her host family. "My host family are in their 60s and we're going to visit their children," said Rusch. Through all their opportunities and experiences, the exchange students were able to walk away with more than just a year of learning but a year of living in another culture, as well.

exchange students

Michael Agnew Melissa Ahrens Kathryn Akins Trent Albers J ash Aldridge

David Allendorfer Austin Amen Drew Anderson Matthew Anderson Taylor Anderson

Thomas Andrysik Jessica Arney Tara Asgarpoor Brandi Atkinson N eema Bahramzad

Audree Bailey Elizabeth Bailey Hannah Bashford Kelsey Bassett Winston Beans

Adam Beaver Dan Bell Robert Bellinger Joseph Beran Kaisha Berks

Taylor Biggs Brandon Black Shon Blackstock Scott Bogner Mallory Bohl

Morgan Bohl Heather Boone Natalie Bopp Andrea Bornman Garett Bowmaster

Sophomores

John Brandt Trevor Brass Renee Bricker Taylor Brown Grainger Browne

Courtney Bulin Aaron Bulow •Lindsey Burnann Cole Bundy Erin Buri

Rebecca Burson Brent Byington D.J. Carlson Ty Carney Shannon Cary

Aubrey Cass Jack Christie Joel Clark Taylor Clark Tyson Clark

Richard Claussen Michael Cloud Zachary Cole Susan Cook Skylar Crego

Taylor Cruse Jake Danielson Jennifer Deboer Cara Delp Jeremy Delzell

Katie Domzalski Ryan Donahue Natasha Doty Nick Doty John Drozda

Sophomores

Jay Dupont Natalie Ebke Kendall Eirich Jason Elliott Samantha Elliott

Garrett Elting Rachel Erickson Sam Erickson Kelly Ernst Kenvon Erving

Skylar Falter Melanie Fichthorn Holley Field Isaiah Fischer Katlyn Fortune

Mattea Fasbender Rebecca Fox Sandra Franz Brittany Freeman Shelby Frerichs

Jared Froehlich Adam Fuson Alyssa Garcia James Gardner Jonathan Geier

Jared Gentry ·ne Germein Duhamel Rachel Gibson Nicole Gingery Benji Gordon

Nicholas Graef Kyle Gran Nathan Gran Sarah Gray Abby Grieser

Sophomores

Alyce Grubbe Andrew Gulbranson Clair Hall Derek Hall Sarah Halverson

Mitch Ham Chris Hamer •Scott Hamilton Jonathon Hanus Katherine m~.rper

Jordan Harris Rachel Hartley Benjamin Hartwell Steward Haszard Kiersten Haugen

Troy Haugh Matthew Haydu Ashley Heckman Taylor Herbert Jocelyn Her stein

N aifieh Hesso Taylor Himmelberg Logan Hinds Parker Hoffman Brenden Hogan

Lisa Hollister Kaitlyn Hopkins Melissa Hopkins Philip Horn Nick Hornung

Dylan Horrocks Kelly Howe Morgan Huenink Tamara Hunt Austin Irons

Sophomores

Lawrence Jablonski Hali Jacobs Rachel Johnson Renni Johnson Sydney Johnson

Austin Jones Emili Jones Johanna Kennedy Saul Ketelhut Nathan Key

Samar Khidir Eric Kielian Jay Kilpatrick Kaley Kirkland Kaila Koerner

Karlie Kohl Ryan Kortus Zachary Krueger Stuart Kujath Zach Kunc

Ashley Lafferty Sean Lamer Taylor Lander Dylon Larsen Kate Lavalleur

Kelsey Lee Lindsey Lehms Luke Linder Natalie Lindner Brennen Lipson

Toni Longoria William Lonn Hector Lopez Robles Jens Lorensen Erik Luebke

Sophomores

Alexander Lux Madi Maclean Matthew Macoubrie Ashton Makovicka Andres Mantilla Pinto

Nicholas Mantzios Kaleb Mar 'Candace Marolf Lauren Marr Katie Massey ~

Kylie Masters Luke Matzke Sean McClure Katie McGarvie Cory McKee

Kaitlin McKeighan Allie McManus Jesse McManus John Menter Cameron Meter

Sam Metzger Megan Meyerson CJ Miller Tiffany Minear Shane Montague

Steven Montgomery Ashley Moore Jeff Morrison Arny Morton Rosalie Mueller

Amanda Nabity Elizabeth Needels Whitney Newell Kelsey Newman Harris Niazi

Sophomores

J ordanne Nichols Tim Oehring Kelsey Oliverius John Olson Dakota Orthengren

Taylor Ott Alice Ouyang Calvin Pappas Ethan Parks Elizabeth Perry

Austin Peterson Ben Peterson Kylie Peterson Matt Plies Courtney Plucknett

Michael Poe Kendra Pope Hannah Potter Alex Pribil Zach Quade

Maya Ragsdale Tyler Randazzo Mark Reichenbach Kelsey Reifert Jacob Reimers

Karen Rempe Abigail Rice John Ridgley Jonathan Rife Karen Robb

Nate Rocke Nicole Roehrs Danica Roesler Elizabeth Rose Cory Rosenbach

S'ophomores

Joey Rosenbach Alexa Ross Jared Ross Courtney Russell Sarah Sain

Torrey Samland Brian Sanderman Drew Sankey Kara Scheel Will Scheideler

Sara Schimenti Jordan Schindlbeck Christian Schmohr Hannah Schroff Ross Schulenberg

Devin Schultze Kelly Schulz Whitney Schumacher Jamison Schuster Hannah Schwartz

Reece Schwartz Tyler Scully Caitlin Self Dan Sellon Andrew Shaw

Monica Shaw Rachelle Sheets Elizabeth Shipman Mary Kate Sievers McKenna Slack

Peter Slawinski Cassie Smith Chelsey Smith Sam Sneed Max Sparks

Sophomores

Michaela Stander Hilary Stauffer Ashley Stevens Sharissa Stewart Cally Stoki

Benjamin Stollar Angie Streeter Michelle Strick Donovan Stripling Deanna Stromberg

Trey Summerlin Mong-kuen Sun Brian Sunderman Scott Sunderman Katelynn Synhorst

Hannah Tehee Elizabeth Tenney Jacob Thompson Brandon Thomson Jonathan Thuman

Aaron Titus Scott Todd hristopher Tomlinson Kristen Tonniges Eric Trautman

Alyssa Tupper Paige Ulozas Ashley Unzicker Shelby Uribe Corbin Vachal

Heather Van Cleave Megan Videtich Dayton Wagner Trevor Walklin Barb Walkowiak

Sophomores

Emry Watson Sarah Weber Tyler Weihe Michael Weitz Sara Werner

Katie White Tyler White Jordan Wiebe Dustin Winchester Alison Wolff

Kristin Wood Wuow Wuowrut Teresa Yao Zachary Zmiewski Jennifer Zumwalt

Sophomores

Jacob Albert Caroline Allen Seth Alnwick ShaiAlnwick Luis Alvarez

Jaclyn Andersen Marae Andersen Kristin Anderson Sorina·Anderson Josue Argueta Torres

Maggie Austin Shayle Bade Allyson Barnes Mercedes Barry Emily Bartels

Lauren Bejot Shane Bernt Cody Biondo Clayton Boden Lindsay Bogart

Tom Bolin Lexus Bolinger Allyssa Bonebright Preston Bradley Josh Brende

N atlie Brening Jenna Brester Kevin Brodersen Cody Brown Elly Brown

Kristine Brown Noah Brummett Dalton Bryan Ryan Bubb Gabby Buethe

Freshmen

Cassie Carlson Kyle Carlson Rebecca Carr Jackson Carter Nick Caruso

Marley Christian Jillian Christy •M:aesen Churchill Jahan Claes Shane Clark

Carissa Clifford Jess Cole Cortney Collier Kurtis Conkel William Conner

Austin Cooley Catherine Dahl Sarah Daugherty N avina DeLight Nathaniel Dennis

Kelsey Dewitt Geralyn Dominguez Tim Dornbos David Downey Heather Downs

Richard Durand Kate Dwyer Lauren Eastman Mitchell Ediger Samuel Eisenmann

Zachary Eisenmann Brandon Ell Shea-ann Erickson Zachary Erickson William Ernst

Freshmen

Bailey Feilineier Chloe Finke Mike Foley Logan Foote Jessica Francis

Ryan Fries Melissa Frohberg Daniel Ga:ffner Ian Gaines Gabi Garrison

Breeann Gasseling Sydney Gaylord Graham Geist Taylor Geist Chris Genrich

Sam GentFy Nathan Germer T Gibbons Artemis Gogos Sarah Goodman

Briana Gould Nick Grabowski Aaron Grantham Jessica Graves Kristy Griffin

Justin Grummert Tonda Gusman Matthew Haake Sadia Haleem Carli Halstead

Samantha Hankins Sarah Hansen Andrew Hanus Brianna Harder Jonathan Hart

Freshmen

Nicholas Hart Joshua Hastreiter Kaitlyn Hayes Cody Helzer Bradley Hensley

Tami Herman Tyler Hermsmeyer ·Jordan Her stein William Hertzler Emily Heyl . ~

Sam Hicks Justin Hill Brad Hilligoss Ashley Hoffman Steffie Ingram

Jessica Ireland Michela Iwanski Sim Jacobson Isha Jain Hanna Jenkins

Hillary Jensen Kecia Johnson Nick Johnson Raeanne Johnson Valerie Johnson

Carter Jons Ross Jurgens Brandon Kaiser Rachel Kapeller Adam Karavas

Chelsea Kasmiskie Kaitlin Kelly Jesse Kempkes Caitlin Kennedy Julia Kerrigan

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Freshmen

Aaron Kilgore Cole Kilgore Aaron King Taylor Kingsley Tyler Kingsley

Cody Klein Lindsey Kliewer Monica Knapp Vicki Koch Nick Kohler

Tim Kantor Hannah Koop Ray Kotschwar Ross Kotschwar Brian Koziol

Jordan Krause Hayley Krofta Emily Lamberty Hannah Lane Jason Lau

Megan Leazer Meredith Lee Joshua Leffert Jonathan Lehman Colby Lewis

Brooke Lockenour Sam Loeck Rachel Long Rob Loaf Sara Louch

Maria Luedtke AshleyLugn Dal Lyewski Brianna Lyons Dylan Maag

Freshmen

Ian Maasch Nicholas Masada Samuel Maynez T McDonnell Grady McGuire

Hillary McNeal Andrew Medina Peter Meginnis Timothy Menter Anne Merchant ~

Peggy Merrill John Miller Laura Miller Kitra Monnier Josie Moore

Cole Moreland Cody Moreno Alli Morton Evan Mountford Ellen Muehling

Devon Nash Emily Neal Cassie Nels on Michael Nguyen Audrey Nicholson

Nick Nigro Samuel Nobbe Maggie Novak Rachel O'hanlon Kyosuke Oda

Michael Odell Jacob Olsen Amanda Olson Dustin Olson Inna Orlov

Freshmen

Greyson Ostrander Spehcer Otto Mary Overcash Karis Overton Marshall Ozaki

Hannah Pahre Alex Paine Megan Parchman David Peaslee Cam Penner

Devin Peregoy Erik Petersen Jacob Peterson Jessica Peterson Katelyn Peterson

Zachary Peterson Tyler Petitt Dillon Philipps Bradley Pickerill Helen Pitts

Tiana Poe Logan Pohlmann Vincent Policky Ryan Pramberg Frank Pratt

Roman Price Skylin Priester Trey Pringle Emily Ptacek Preston Racicky

Laura Rasmussen Karlie Rawlings James Reece Stephanie Remmenga Eric Rice

Freshmen

Chad Ring Steven Robb Jessica Rodriguez Allison Roper Becca Ross

Remi Rotthaus Nate Rouse Laura Rudeen Alex Rudolph Anna Runge

Kate Russell Marybeth Rye Demetri Sanders Brandon Sapp Alex Scheideler

Kristy Schmidt Mike Schneider Kaylie Schnittker Claire Schoening Dylan Schott

Lillie Schrock Alyssa Schroeder Artie Schukar Jessica Schuster Madison Schwartz

Thomas Seewald Zach Shannon Hannah Sher Erik Shinker Madeline Shomos

Samantha Skov Adam Smith Crystal Smith Ellie Smith Harrison Smith

Freshmen

Nathan Smith Traci Snook Mitchell Snyder Logan Soderling Connor Southwick

Chelsie Speedlin Mikayla Spencer Patrick Stehlik Miok Stem.er Ryan Stephens

Ryan Stewart Monique Stokebrand Tony Suarez Ethan Suhr Caitlin Summerlin

Nate Svoboda Joy Sweazy Elham Taheri Austin Tebo Morgan Thompson

Sam Tipton Nicos Todd Hannah Truitt Amy Tucker Dillon Tyrrell

Lauren Valente Kristin Vance Troy Vasek Abigail Vestecka Melissa Vifquain

Amanda Vlasnik Lindsey Von Seggern Britni Waller Jordane Warkentin Grant Weber

Freshmen

Benjamin Welter

Elizabeth Westendorf Chelsea Widhalm Hannah Wiebe Aaron Wiemer Jacob Wilderman

La Shica Williams Spencer Williamson Lauren Witt Dylan Woldt Mckynze Works

Bryce Wright Melissa Wright Nelson Wright Alyssa Wunderlich Rylie Wyman

Allison Yardley Kyle Yeramyshev Michael Yoder Aubrey Yost Trevor Young

Jordan Yurth Sara Zajicek Shawn Zajicek Jamie Zillig Drew Zobel

Freshmen

Scott Alexander Connie Arends Kendra Barkdoll Nancy Bartz

Tim Bayne Janette Beeson Carol Boehler Karen Bonkiewicz

Lois Brown Jane Buntemeyer Mary Butler Marcela Cantarero

Jim Crew Carol Cruickshank Roxanne Dahlin Matt Davis

Jane Dougherty Robin Douglas-Lundy Karen Dress Jennifer Dugdale

faculty

James Dymacek Larry Eisenmann Jim Elsener Scout Elsener John Farrand

Travis Fentress Greg Fleming Kenneth Flowerday Laurie Fraser Kathy Froscheiser

Galen Gaddie Terri Geier-Brindell G'Nell Graham Julie Harder Dena Hare

Jon Heithold Wendy Henrichs Phil Herman Lynne Hershey Kebbie Himmelberg

JeffHoham Jane Holt Joe Hovorka Pam Hovorka Kevin Hubbell

faculty

Angie Jaeger Leo Jelinek Mike J anesch Kris Jarnagin

Andrea Kabourek Brian Kabourek Susan Kangas-Packett Marge Keep

Sabrina Knuth Linda Kahler Ted Koehn Bret Koenig - I

I Erin Koesters Linda Kroon Judy Larson Karl Lautenschlager

Etienne Lefler Brenda Leggiadro Mary Beth Lehmanowsky

Ed Lyons

faculty

Dennis Mann Cindy Martins Tracey Maul Jeff McCabe Marty Mccurdy

Dan McEntarffer Ed McPherren Phyllis Meister Rhonda Meyer Kim Miller

Chuck Morgan Jane Munsterman Marilyn Meyer Anne Nichols Diane Nicholson

Lance Nielsen Colleen Ogden Gretchen Oltman Theresa Ourada Sue Palmer

Leona Penner Robert Perales Steve Pierce Dennis Prichard Susan Ptacek

faculty

Jessica Reichling Kevin Rippe Dennis Roberts Guy Rosenberg

Cecilia Ruley Laura Runge Amy Satathite Roxann Sattler

Joe Schlegelmilch Marcus Schmidt Kirk Skiles Carla Skov

Dottie Smith Rozanne Snoberger Cathy Sphon Grayson Spomer

John Strain Lynette Streeter Steve Swinehart Donna Swoboda

faculty

Linda Texley Sarah Thomas Gene Thompson

Jim Tonniges Peg Trumble Jan Tucker

Karen Wegner Del Whitman Brenda Wiemer

Gary Williams Donna Wilson Laurie Witters-Churchill

Lorraine Woodward Gretchen Wrenholt Brenda Zingler

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'activities

East has a place for everyone and their individual aspirations. East offers groups for everything from music and art to cheerleading to languages and math. East students have also initiated new groups and organizations which are thriving this year.

activities • activities

The band gets down and funky during their halftime performance of "Rent."

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marchin Right: Sophomore John Brandt and freshman Dustin Olson stand at attention before the half-time show performance. Bottom left.: Freshman Mitchell Snyder practices warm-up during an indoor rehersal. Middle right: Junior Brent David plays a the fight song during a game. Far right: Senior Ben Welch jams out during the game.

marching band

band

• Above: The drum.line practices after school. Right: Freshman Josh Hastreiter belts out a tune on the tuba during rehersal.

measuring the year. East's marching band adcfed a new twist to their performance this year. Along with the standard marching routine, they added elements from bigger show bands, including singing. The new feel was thanks to the music chosen this year from the musical "RENT." "The music in particular was easier this year but fun to play," said junior trumpeter Lauren Bavitz. She was a rank leader this year and liked the idea of a show band. "I think that the purpose of the marching band is to have a visual musical performance and to continually evolve into more of a show." The East band also strived to be the best they could be by playing in as many contests and for as many different groups as possible. The group had a common theme of unity backing them, which helped them to work together even better. "The band members are understanding the impqrtance

of a group effort. We have moved from the 'Me/I' attitude to 'We/Us,' " said band director Lance Nielsen. Following the longstanding tradition of superior ratings, the East band earned "superior" ratings at three of their four competitions. One of the highlights of this year was the Blue Springs contest in Missouri. "Finding out that we had made finals at Blue Springs was a great moment," said sophomore saxophone player Ashley Stevens. It seemed even better to the band knowing that they made it into the finals the first year East had ever participated in this contest. Beyond the superior ratings and high achievements for the East band, Mr. Nielsen considered his crowning accomplishment as keeping students out of his parking spot. marching band

Right: Junior Dan Brown , senior Adam Brown, and sophomore Joe Beran sing their hearts out. story by: katerosenbaum and shelbisvoboda photos by: ju.liewertz layout by: scoutrichters

musical • i . I

Far left: The cast and crew relax before a performance. Bottom left: Chorus members rehearse song. Bottom right: Junior Callie Fiengold drinks some t E1 to soothe her vocal chords. Left: Seniors Adam Brown and Brittani Matson sing a duet.

musical

Left: Junior Dan Brown applies stage makeup before a performance. Top: Senior tech member Max Gade prepares for a run through of the show. Bottom: Members of the chorus perform "The Great American Melting Pot."

musical rocked our schoolhouse. AB the music started to fill this schoolhouse, the audience was captivated with the images and songs of their youth. East's fall musical, "Schoolhouse Rock Live!" brought the songs from the popular educational cartoon to our stage. "Schoolhouse Rock" was created by David McCall in the 1970's. McCall realized that his son knew the lyrics to every Beatles and Rolling Stones song, but he could not remember his multiplication tables. McCall's solution was to bring math and contemporary music together. This developed into ~ a series of animated shorts , and 41 "Schoolhouse Rock" episodes were created, teaching everything from science to politics to grammar. "Schoolhouse Rock Live!" is centered on Tom (played by junior Dan Brown) , a teacher nervous about his first day of school. Tom tries to relax by watching TV, and is pleasantly surprised when characters emerge from the television set and show him how to inspire his students using music and

imagination. Other cast members were also inspired to participate. "Since it's my senior year, I felt that it was really important to be in the musical," said senior Allison Schorr. Schorr played Dina in the production. "'Schoolhouse Rock' was an interesting musical to perform because there was not very much character development. Instead, it was a series of short skits." The nontraditional musical, led by first-year director Brooks Stetler, drew rave reviews from the audience. "The musical had so much energy. The cast members were having fun, and it was really exciting," said senior Laura Clouston. "My favorite part was when they took a break and we got to play," said Kelvin Wertz, a first-grader at Pyrtle Elementary. Young or old, the audience in East's schoolhouse was surely rockin'.

musical

Right: The 'Naires shout "We love our squad" before taking the field . story by: natalietaylor photos by: marysherrill layout by: laurenbeitel

Above: The squad pumps up the crowd after their dance. Upper right: Senior Kelsey Lambley and junior Sarah Preston strike a pose while practicing at Seacrest. Right: The dancers perform their routine, "Hey Hey" at a game.

apollonaires

Left: Sponsor Galen Gaddie gives the girls a few suggestions after at practice. Top: Juniors Stevie Renken, Hayley Schmidt, and seniors Haley Carpenter and Rachel Dahlin strike the end pose of their Home Routine. Right: The 'Naires take the field at halftime.

"We love our squad, oh, yes we do." Practice , "intensity, and dedication are what it takes to be an Apollonaire. The The Apollonaires are East's official dance team and the squad is open to only juniors and seniors. This year's squad practiced every day and the outcome of their effort was obvious if you attended any Varsity football or basketball game. "If you go to the games, we'll be there, always. I love to perform in front of people and I love the half-time show," said junior Mallory Netz. Not only were there performances, but Apollonaires also took part in competitions and attended a summer dance camp. All the time the dancers spent together helped

create a unique bond between the girls. "Twelve girls, one hour a day, and practice gives us a lot of time to bond. We become really good friends and we stick together. That is why I love Apollonaires ," said senior Rachel Dahlin. Most of the dancers not only attended school and danced for Apollonaires , but they also danced on studio teams and took dance classes. The girls ere always busy and there as never a dull moment. "This is my first year on Apollonaires, and it has opened a lot of doors for me already. I can't wait to keep doing this. It's what I love," said Netz. apollonaires

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Above: Freshmen cheerleaders show their style. Left: Sophomore Elizabeth Perry practices her Spartan spirit with the Reserve Cheers. Top right: Freshmen Hilary McNeal and Hannah Sher get ready for a freshman basketball game. Bottom right: Reserve Cheers stay warm by cheering at a football game.

freshmen/reserve cheers

Left: Freshmen Cheerleaders cheer at a football game. Right: Freshmen Emily Neal and Anna Runge and the rest of the freshman cheerleaders pose for a picture .

With a new year, a new squad, a new cheer, and-for some-a new school, the Freshmen and Reserve Cheerleaders were pumping it up and anxious to raise Spartan school spirit. While being a cheerleader may seem like all fun and games, it isn't as easygoing and peppy as it looks. Most girls struggle to balance homework, sporting events , dance rehearsal, family, and friends. It can become very overwhelming. Being new to high school can be difficult for freshmen, but Caitlin Summerlin said becoming a cheerleader made the transition easier. "I was at East all summer learning routines , so I got to know the school pretty well," said Summerlin. Aside from all the stress and hard work, there were

many rewards to cheerleading as well. Sophomore Toni Longoria described the summer cheer camp as a bonding experience for the squad. "At the camp you stay with the girls for about five days, so it brings you a lot closer together as a group," said Longoria. Despite tough auditions, rigorous practices , fundraisers , and stress , being a cheerleader builds character and confidence, which proves how much strength a person needs to be part of the squad. "I like the way being a cheerleader has made me grow," said Longoria. "I'm a lot more outgoing and I feel my personality is encouraging to be around." freshmen/reserve cheers

Varsity cheerleaders get pumped before the football game.

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V Right: Junior Jamie Michelsen practices the halftime performance for basketball. Far Right: Senior captain Becky Boehler teaches senior Caitlin Hoffman the new rountine. Bottom Right: Varsity squad members cheer during a football game.

varsity/jv cheers

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Far Left: Junior Breanna Phillips cheers at a basketball game. Left: JV squad at cheerleading camp in Okoboji this summer. Bottom: The squad puts up their spirit fingers for a free throw. Below: Junior Megan Allemang kicks as high as the sky.

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let's get_. fired up. Being an East Cheerleader is an honor and a thrill. These girls love to cheer at games and pep rallies , announcing their love for East High and the Spartans who represent the school. Senior Varsity Cheerleader Caitlin Hoffman has been a part of the East squad all four years. She knows first-hand all of the work that goes into cheering for the Spartans. "It's been stressful having to handle cheering at events and dance five days out of each week, but with the friendships I've developed with my squad it's been worth it," said Hoffman. Varsity Captain Becky Boehler had plenty to balance as well. Designing dances and cheers and running an entire squad can produce a lot of stress. "It's a lot of responsibility but can be a lot of fun too," said Boehler. Junior Haley Ju.ma joined the JV squad

this year in part to form new friendships. "I've wanted to be a cheerleader for awhile. It's been so much fun growing close to the girls and attending the sporting events I wouldn't normally go to," said Ju.ma. Cheering at games lets the cheerleaders have a connection with the athletes as well as the people in the crowd. "It's a way that you get to meet underclassmen and peers from different schools. Just by talking to cheerleaders from other schools, I have begun close friendships that I wouldn't have expected," said senior Varsity Cheerleader Kayla Bremer. "I'm going to miss all of the memories from squad nights and every year of cheering." Even though the senior cheerleaders aren't coming back for another round next year, these girls know they're leaving East's spirit in great hands. UN.COLN EAST MEDIA. CENTER varsity/jv cheers

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hitting-- the high note. For years , Singers has been a class filled both members and audiences. with talented East voices. Every day the "Singers is pretty well known," said students warm up their vocal chords as they junior Michaela Baker. "My uncle went to ake a break from their stressful math and East and remembers really enjoying it, so he English classes and fill the room with music. influenced me to join." I But the class isn't just a fun break from Singers is known for its wide array ,academics. It's a highly skilled class for those of styles and music. The class gets to work who have been singing for years, or are just with the orchestra, sing in the fall musical, breaking into their powerful singing voices. perform in competitions , and put on the ever"It's a junior and senior group full of popular Expressions. upper level students who enjoy singing and This year was the first time that Singers want to be there," said senior Singer Allison joined all East bands and singing groups for Schorr. "We blend and sing in different parts, the "Night at the Acropolis," a musical event learn to match tones of voices to other people combining the diverse talents of all groups around you, sing in different languages , and for one memorable night. The night brought become a better overall perfarmer. " together hundreds of students, their parents, As the largest choir group at East, it's no and many supporters. surprise that so many people in the class look From community events to musical forward to it every day. For generations now, exploration , East's Singers made sure their it has been a well-recognized class, fun for voices were always heard. singers

Right: Mike Foley, Peggy Merrill, Audrey Nicholson, Kaylie Schnittlet, and Jillian Christy practice in Freshmen Choir. story by: caseyadams photos by: paigejuhnke and shawnshmalken layout by: elenashomos

Right: Monique Stokebrand and Brianna Lyons practice in 9 Mixed Choir. Far Right: Ben Welter, Sam Eisenmann, John Miller, and Mike Foley practice in Mixed Choir.

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Far Left,: Kristy Schmidt , Anna Runge, Hillary McNeal and Melissa Vifquain in 9 Mixed Choir. Left: Freshmen Audrey Nicholson and Ashley Lugn concentrate in Concert Choir.

growing voices. East's younger music groups smaller group composed of several grades. combine the discipline of developing "The students receive more individual voices with a fun and unique musical atten tion and can do things like experience. choreography," said Smith of the mixed "We are trying to set the right habits group comprised of 10th through 12t h so that the students will be stronger graders. Images of Blue, an all-girl group, musically and achieve a higher level of performs a variety of choral numbers excellence," said vocal music teacher Dottie Smith. such as Broadway tunes , movie themes , The freshman group, Mixed 9, - classical music, and gospel. "Singing in an all-girls choir allows includes female and male singers and focuses on music theory, techniques and them to improve their harmonies before etiquette. moving to a mixed choir," said Smith. While these groups are all different, "The class is very open and fun. they have the common goal of improving We respect and support each other," students' discipline and vocal quality said freshman singer Mike Foley. Each so they can move forward in the vocal musical group has its unique qualities. department. Concert Choir is a unique and different experience because it is a much music groups

Singing their hearts out, East's Show Choir brought more than ever to their competitions this year. That is, more singing voices than ever. Once known as Swing Choir, this group added to its numbers this year, including sophomores. Members joined for a number of reasons. "I joined the class because I love to perform. Singing and dancing are fun, plus we get to do our own choreography," said senior Kaitlin Schuurmans. Combining the talents of so many people created a choir full of ambient sounds and suave dance moves , but that's not all the class had to offer. Show choir takes pride in being the only singing class that was hired for Right: Senior Brett Slaby and sophomore Jon Geier try to win Sophomore Audree Bailey's heart_during show choir. Far Right: The show choir girls sing their hearts and dance it up. Right: Show Choir. Bottom 1 tor: First: Cassie Smith, Sadie Lubeck. Second: Brittany Bydalek, Jessa Steinheider, Emily Carnes, Kylie Peterson, Jonathan Rife. Third: Elizabeth Thomas, Madison Graulty, Ross Whiston, David Wadhams . Fourth: Elizabeth Tenney, Allison Schorr, Aaron Bulow, Hayley s ·c hmidt, Amanda Kennedy. Fifth: Audrea Bailey, Rachelle Sheets, Hannah Bates, Dustin Andersen. Sixth:Shimiah Brown, Brett Slaby, Winston Beans, Jared Erickson, Jon Geier, Brandon Thomson. Seventh: Kelli Dornbos, Brittani Matson, Matt Didier.

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functions outside of school. "We take tons of time out of class after school to work on songs and choreography," said senior Brett Slaby. Putting in time outside of class teaches the students a thing or two about setting goals and keeping a high sense of determination. "You learn to build up endurance," said sophomore Cassie Smith. "With practice you get stronger as you go , both voc~lly and physically when singing and dancing at the same time." A lot goes into being a member of show choir, but it all paid off when they pull together and put on their spectacular shows for eager audiences.

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East's Jazz Band is about the art a big concert at school. Throughout the and experimentation of music. year they played smaller concerts at places "Jazz Band is very social. We like nursing homes and schools. They also have random jam sessions," said junior played in competitions at the end of the trumpet player Lauren Bavitz. During year. class, the band plays through their music In their concerts, the band and works on scales and improvisation. highlighted different styles of music, Usually, the band learns the basic outline including sambas and upbeat jazz of a song, and then members improvise numbers. Improvisational solos occurred and experiment with it. in several of their songs. Senior drummer Max Gade "Our songs have huge solo enjoyed the open environment of Jazz selections," said Bavitz, who played Band. multiple solos this year. "I like Jazz Band. We get to hang "I get nervous when I have to do a out and play," said Gade. "I've gotten solo, but the more I do, the better I get," much better at reading music." The size of said Bavitz. this select group gave it an intimate feel. From the wide musical selection to "Jazz Band is entertaining and the personal class setting where students fun. It is a smaller class, so it is very got to improvise and experiment with personal," said Bavitz. their music, Jazz Band was a place where Jazz Band held many concerts students could grow musically all year. throughout the school year , opening with jazz band

The East Orchestra played a Whether it's a love of music or variety of music from classical, like the family environment it provides , members of the East Orchestra shared Bach and Beethoven, to show tunes and movie themes like music from "Star more than just a common interest in Wars" and "Schindler's List." music. In mid November all of East's "I've always enjoyed playing instrumental groups met for "The Night bass," said junior Matt Dunlap. "I've At The Acropolis." With the hope of been playing electric and stand-up· making a new musical tradition, they bass since the 4 th grade and also some preformed for a huge crowd of friends, piano." • Many of the students in orchestra family, and faculty. "Night !11-t The Acropolis was play more than one instrument, a great fundraiser for the music including senior Meghan Rihanek. department and it was great to have "I play cello for orchestra and everyone there performing," said then flute in Marching Band and Rihanek. The event gave the musicians Wind Ensemble," said Rihanek, who a chance to entertain a gy-m full of considered the Orchestra more like audience members , family than a class. "It's a smaller "The teachers had prepared us group, so you know everyone in the well and people enjoyed listening to all class." the different music," said Dunlap.

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Wind Ensemble unites the instrumental elite at East High. These musicians agreed to work hard and with great discipline for teacher Lance Nielsen. Obviously, a ~ertain passion is required to try out for Nielsen's rigorous group. "I wanted to be in Wind Ensemble, because the best musicians join together and it's just a higher level than most of the other music classes here at East," said junior Baileigh Rodgers, who is a first-year Wind Ensemble clarinet player. -" There is a lot of discipline."

Junior Adam Bassett has played the trumpet since 5 th grade and is glad to be part of this group. "I am really proud to be in the Wind Ensemble. Not everybody makes the group," he said. "It's much smaller than Marching Band so you really need to know what you're doing. You can't hide." If you think Wind Ensemble is all work, though, then you're wrong. "We have a lot of fun, but we know when it's time for us to work. We don't lose our focus," said Rodgers. "There are important concerts and shows this semester. We want to keep our good ranking from last year." wind ensemble

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story to tell. They dance around in the Sophomore Kaitlyn autumn breeze, twirling their Fortune was one among many flags with all the Spartan Spirit in their souls. East's Color Guard people inspired by the musical. "It was really moving. I liked team has enough beauty and spirit it a lot," said Fortune. for everyone. It's not all fun and AB for inspiration, Branker games for the team, though. They took a lot of inspiration from p1:1t a ton of time and effort into watching past Color Guard teams their routines. "The coaches make up the and wanted to be a member, too. routine , but we usually alter it "I've always admired the throughout the year," said junior girls. It takes a lot more skill Rachel Branker, who has been than people think. It's like on the team for three years. cheerleading and Appolonaires, This year, the Color Guard except with a flag," said Branker. worked with music from "Rent," a Broadway musical with a powerful

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1. Juniors Jaci Kehling and Laura Christy lift, each other. 2. Senior Ali Bunde and junior Kay Brown practice their duet. 3. Junior Julia Simpson "sail boats." 4. Freshman Vicki Koch and sophomores Tamara Hunt and Jennifer Zumwalt stretch during class to work on their technique.

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choreographed moves in the pool. They work together to make sure .everyone keeps up with the rh~hm of the music and maintaining an enthusiastic attitude while performing. "We're really a close-knit family," said junior Dollfins Treasurer Kay Brown. "I really enjoy getting to know the girls, old and new members." Dollfins isn't just a school activity; the girls spend their entire year preparing for their performances. During the summer they get together to organize fund raisers , such as car washes or selling pizza that help to raise money for their class. Throughout the school year, they keep up the fund-raising spirit by selling scented candles. The work pays off. When the bleachers fill up, fans are anxious to see the Dollfins strut their stuff in the pool. dollfins

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Fr ont: Rachel Gibson , Sindu Vellanki, BJ Valente , Aubrey Cummings , Alice Root , Sean Dwyer. Second row: Susanna Webb, Kari Tietjen, Paige Juhnke, Rachel Branker , Caisa Royer, Tina Zheng , Callie Feingold , Kiersten Haugen , Meghan Rihanek. Third Row: Salome Viljoen, Carrie Chen, Danny Jablonski , Mark Carraher, Sebastian Cantarero , Kelli Blacketer , Bark Walkowiak, Elizabeth Baquet. story by: katerosenbaum photos by: paigejuhnke layout by: michaelawagner

Above: Oracle editors seniors Sammy Wang and Kari Tietjen give a celebratory high-five. Right: Senior B.J. Valente and junior Darja Dobermann make last minute edits to an Oracle cover photo. Far right: Sports Editor senior Danny Jablonski gets passionate about his work.

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Far Left: Sophomore Elizabeth Baquet writes passes with Mrs. Holt. Left: Senior editor Kari Tietjen helps senior Meghan Rihanek with her story. Bottom middle: Sophomore Barb Walkowiak conducts an overthe-phone interview. Bottom left: Junior Sean Dwyer and senior Paige Juhnke make last- minute changes to their stories.

read . all -about it. The Oracle, East's newspaper, gives a voice to all Spartans. "Students at East have such little voice , and the Oracle is a great way to speak out about our problems and triumphs," said junior staff writer Rachel Branker. "I like making people think with my writing. I try to make my editorials controversial and provocative," said Branker. This year Branker wrote stories on • topics ranging from Spain's skinny model ban to the band Godsmack. Senior photo editor Susana Webb also lent a student voice to the Oracle. "Photos visually add something to the story by showing what the writing cannot convey. You can read about something happening but you cannot imagine its extent Without photos ," said Webb. Being a photo editor can be demanding,

but Webb enjoyed the experience. "It's very interesting. You get to go places and do things that you wouldn't normally do," said Webb. This year, Webb was in the KZUM studio during history teacher Michael Baker's radio show. Self-proclaimed sports guru and Oracle sports editor Danny Jablonski also found that being an Oracle editor was an entertaining job. "I like the unexpectedness and year-toyear progression of the Oracle," said Jablonski. Jablonski's favorite sport to write about was football. "I wrote some killer articles," said Jablonski. Whether writers, editors, photographers, or readers, the Oracle staff provided an important creative voice for East's students this year. newspaper

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First row: Kelsey Harris , Mary Sherrill , Paige Juhnke, Scout Richters, Elizabeth Perry, Natalie Taylor , Lauren Beitel Second row: Kinsey Grove , Christa Masters, Lauren Mota , Tra "Nt.y Hoang , Haley Carpenter , Casey Adams , Michaela Wagner , Joe Reuter, Julia Rusch , Lauren Vuchetich Third row: Shawn Schmau.lken , Kate Rosenbaum,Elena Shomos , Julie Wertz. Not pictured: Jena Palmer story by: caseyadams photos by: paigejhunke layout by: scoutrichters

aarbook • Right: Editor-in-Chief senior Elena Shomos makes announcements about upcoming deadlines. Far Right: Jane Holt advises photographers. Bottom Right : Layout Editor Julie Wertz works on the senior pages.

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a class o.f . epic proportions. Someone needs to put together this book you're reading, right? Luckily, you can leave that up to the talented East Yearbook staff. Yearbook is a year-long class in which students create a published work of Spartans and their experiences throughout the year. History is captured for future generations to look back upon, often gawking at our outlandish styles and habits. The classroom environment is different in Yearbook, since students basically run the class. It's divided into five main sections: photographers, writers, layout, business and editors. Students learn to rely upon each other in order to get things accomplished. Deadlines replace due dates, students replace teachers, and classmates become co-warkers. "It's a good way for students to actually learn responsibility and gain a lot of perspective on writing and looking through new angles," said junior writer Jena Palmer.

AE a staff member, Yearbook students are able to connect with their peers throughout the school. They get to know people from various clubs, sports, classes, and academic disciplines. The yearbook staff members also feel a sense of independence. "The class is a lot more free. I can wear my hat in class," said junior writer Joe Reuter. "I get to walk around the school , get to talk to new people and talk up a storm with my compadres. My social skills are flying through the roof." "I like being able to make a yearbook that's memorable for everyone," said junior photographer Kelsey Harris. "At the end, I'm able to look at it and say 'I did it.' " Everything the class does is to produce an enjoyable book of memories each year. The staff puts their best effort into making sure everyone is accurately captured on the book's pages, so that everyone can look back and remember the good times they had at East High. yearbook

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Juniors Breanna Fosdick, Rachael Pickerall, Danielle Olsen, and Cassie Shemek perfom a dance to "A Million Ways to Be Cool." story by: katerosenbaurn photos by: christamasters and kinseygrove layout by: haleycarpenter

snatraps • Right: Sophomore Sarah Weber performs her comedy act. Top FarRight: Junior Austin Bower performs a Chris.t ian rap. Bottom Far Right: Jamie Flegee performs with his band Paavo.

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Far Left: J u nior 'Aubrielle • Gingery sings a song. Middle: Senior Jaime Kort performs the song "Consequence of Sound" and senior Derek Outson accompanies her on the piano. Left: Senior Jake Wolf plays guitar and sings.

showing our stuff. SNATRAPSshowsoffthe unexpected talents of East's students. "Walking around in the hallways, you wouldn't think that we have so much raw talent here. It's good to show off the talent that we don't normally see," said senior Jamie Kort. Kort sang "Consequence of Sounds" by Regina Spektor. She was accompanied by Derek Outson on the piano. "I sang 'Consequence of Sounds' because it conveys a strong message and is very original. I have sung a lot of lyrical and operatic songs , and I wanted to show off my voice in a different way," said Kort. "I was afraid to forget the words, because there is no way out if you forget , but I was really pleased with my performance."

Junior Alex Pages is the drummer for local band Paavo. This year Paavo was the closing act at SNATRAPS. They played three original songs. "It's a lot of fun to play shows in front of your friends, and get your music out there," said Pages. "I love the feeling of being on stage. Your adrenaline pumps, and the lights shining on you make everything feel scarier. You can't see the crowd, but as soon as you start to play, everything is cool and you have a lot of fun." This year's emcees Jim Hao and Richard Claussen kept SNATRAPS running smoothly. "We introduced the different acts and tried to dance and sing between the performances," said Claussen. "I thought it was a lot of fun. We have a lot of musical talent, and really good voices." snatraps

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Back Row: Grant Weber , Laura Clouston, Zach Smith, Tyler Weihe , Dylan Horrocks , Kyle Gran, Whitney Wells , Haley Carpenter, Nick Graef, Richard Claussen, Mattea Fosbender , Cole Weihe , Haley Jum.a , Brian Berry, Becca Ross , Hanna Jenkins , Alexa Ross, Emily Neal. Front Row: Lauren Beitel, Danielle Olson, Breanna Fosdick , Cassie Shemek , Megan Meyerson , Ms. Dugdale

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student cou Right: Junior Emily Neal works on a project. Far Right: Freshman Becca Ross hangs up signs for the Boys' Varsity basketball game Bottom right: Freshmen Hanna Jenkins and Becca Ross, and junior Emily Neal hang up a poster for the Mr. East Pageant.

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Far left: Juniors Nick Graef and Breanna Fosdick work in committees. Left: Sophomore Tyler Wiehe, senior Cole Wiehe and junior Brian Berry at a meeting. Bottom left: Seniors Lauren Beitel and Haley Carpenter work in committees Bottom right: Sophomore Dylan Horrocks, juniors Danielle Olson and Cassie Shemek play a game at a Stu-Co night of fun .

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events. The group also donated to the MakeA-Wish Foundation and helped Hurricane Katrina relief by selling bricks. With Student Council, there is always something to do. "We split into different committees and there is always people to talk to and always work to be done," said junior Breanna Fosdick. Fosdick has been a part of Student Council since her freshman year. Student Council has several different committees throughout the year based on the upcoming events and activities. In each, they use their leadership and organizational skills to get things done within these groups and in the school. "I hope that what we have done and spent a lot of time on will be continued. student council

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DECA officers take time out to pose at the 2006 holiday party. story by: shawnschmalken photos courtesy of: lau.riefraser layout by: m.ichaelawagn.er

daca • Right: DECA officers il",~....w~~...iia:• Elizabeth Baquet and Jade Selvy collect books • for this year's Harvest of Books. Top: (Left to right , back to front) Elizabeth Baquet, Jade Selvy, Taylor Stewart, Rachel Pickerel; Jessica Madsen, and Breanna Phillips find time for fun at the iPlay Conference in Minneapolis. Bottom right: Even in Minnesota, DECA officers senior Kayla Kohl and junior Trevor Johnson support each other. Bottom far right: Exchange Students Van Nguyen, Chiara Rizzi and Simone Geissen feast at DECA's Annual BBQ.

Far Left: DECA Members showing off at the ·i Play Conference in Minneapolis. . Left: A visit to Worlds of Fun was another treat for DECA members this year. Bottom left: Senior Kacey Shane shares stories with elementary kids during the read-a-than. Bottom center: Freshman Courtney Collier tie-dyes her DECA-9 t-shirt. Bottom right: Freshman Audrey Nicholson shows off her Spartan Blue tye-dyed hands before heading to clean off. . Below: Senior Todd Strauss displays the award he won at the Central Regional Conference.

p l~ying 1 t _b ig. Twenty .six students roadtripped to Minneapolis on Nov. 30 to attend the Central Region Leadership Conference. Students attended sessions hosted by corporate leaders working for companies such as The Finish Line, Best Buy, Target and Red Bull. In addition to attending sessions students shopped till they dropped at the Mall of America , got their groove on at the DECA Dance, had a blast at the iPlayit! Party sponsored by Target and best of all .... were recognized for outstanding achievement as DECA chapter of the month. "I learned about all aspects of business and marketing while meeting kids from all over," said junior member Elizabeth Baquet. Senior Todd Strauss was recognized as the DECA student of the month making him elegible for a scholarship at the State Conference in March. deca

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Script reading, learning lines by heart, rehearsing on stage, adding sounds and light , and finally they don their costumes and put the make-up on. Let the show begin: time for the One Act Play. The story this year dealt with a mother returning from the dead to see her son's marriage. David Downey, a One Act Play freshman, played the son's stepdad. "I become one with rriy role. I usually talk to my colleagues with their role names," said Downey. "I do the best I can." Teachers agree; he's a talented actor and they encouraged him to stay on stage the next couple of years. "You go up there and people laugh about simple jokes," said Downey. "You just feel so great!"

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Left: Junior Jaci Kehling threatens juniors Andy Seacord and Jeff Lantz. Above: Junior Dan Brown jumps and raves after having his tooth pulled in "The Good Doctor."

"The Good Doctor" seemed like "I want to get involved with the a safe play, with everything set in Community Playhouse, too. I love theatre stone right from the beginning--no in general. It's what I want to do with my confusion, pressure, or changes. This life," said Irons. doctor, though, ended up to be a bit Freshman actress Maggie Austin bumbling. The play consisted of a series has been involved with theatre since fifth of humorous sketches all tied together by grade when her class had to write a play a main character who was the writer and and she was the main character. "I realized I love the feeling of narrator. With little plot or direction , it presented a challenge to the actors. The being up on stage and started taking actors and tech crew had to be on top of classes right away," said Austin. Junior tech member Emily Carnes has been in every detail, knowing which scene was theatre since sixth grade. This play was which and how to keep it from falling her fifth play being part of tech and she apart. Sophomore actor Austin Irons has acted in four plays. said there was nothing he didn't like "I like being behind the scenes about it. "There aren't long enough periods with our bigger plays , and with one-acts the techs and actors get really close and in the scenes to find something you all work together. By the end of each don't like about it. I really like all of play I'm part of, there's satisfaction with it. It's a great production," said Irons. everything I look at," said Carnes. Irons played General in the scene "The To these thespians , theatre is Sneeze." Irons has been involved in everything. They strive to succeed in every every play he could since his freshman way they are able to and look forward to year. This was his third production the next theatrical movement they can acting. He was part of the tech crew for make. this year's musical. winter play

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1. One freshman signs up for a new club at East. 2. A group. of guys tours the table during freshman day. 3. Two freshmen boys listen intently to one of • the club speakers. 4. Mrs.Wrenholt helps advice the students "',t about health. 5. A group ofupperclamen Dec students a wait their next freshmen victim .

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Even the community got involved The move from being top dog in in East's Freshmen Day. East clubs gave middle school to being the youngest class prizes, the Booster Club donated activity in high school can be a difficult one. tickets for games, and Yearbook donates East's staff tried their best to make all the a free yearbook. This year U.S. Bank freshmen feel welcome. Their efforts pay donated a $100 savings bond. The day's off when Freshmen Day comes each year. activities paid off for the freshmen. "We do a fabulous job. We work "I think that Freshmen Day really very hard for them to feel welcome ," said helped me. It made me feel comfortable Councelor Karen Dress , who co-chairs and I knew what to expect," said the day with Associate Principal Sissy freshman Trey Pringle. Ruley. The day included ten minute class Everyone on staff is included in one periods, which helped the freshmen put way or another, even if they don't teach a face with a name. They also became freshmen. Dress and Ruley worked hard familiar with the cafeteria and the media to make the day both fun and informative. center. The purpose of the day was to On Freshmen Day, the students had make these high school students feel a Wide range of opportunity. They could welcomed to help them benefit from East. sign up for clubs, talk with coaches, tour "I enjoyed Freshmen Day. We work the school, attend a pep rally, and an ice hard and for one day, it's all about them," cream social. They got a real feel for what said Dress. to expect in high school. freshmen day

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Far Left: Coaches Matt Davis and Dutch Fichthorn lead the Monday meeting. Middle Left: A collection of trophies earned by the Forensics team on display in Mr. Davis' room. Left: Senior Shelbi Svoboda practices her event in the hallway.

chew · wax .. chew wax. With 23 state championships under their belt, the East Forensics team had something to work to hold on to every day this year. The time and effort of both the team and the coaches paid off during the competitions. The speech team understood the hard work and pressure of keeping up tradition and creativity that goes into a winning season. All agreed that coaches Matt Davis and Dutch Ficthorn pushed them to do their best every year. This year was also coached by first-year debate coach Kate Maatalla . . "I have a lot of faith in the team despite all the pressure," said senior Shuqiao Song. "I know there's a lot of talent on the team." Junior Mark Carraher, with three

years of experience to his name , has done both speech and debate for East. "I like being able to work with a piece and act for speech and then be in more direct competition for debate," said Carraher. "Debate is less academic and more of a skill of how well you 're able to think on your feet." Not many students choose to •do both speech and debate. Many specialize in one event. Junior Kelly Christensen works solely in debate. "With debate, I think it's more about what you say than how you say and deliver it," she said. What was true for both teams though, is that East continued to deliver wins throughout the season.

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East's National Honor Society members share a passion for serving the community. This year's president, senior Sam.myWang,joined NHS because she was involved with community service throughout school. As president , Wang acts as a link between the NHS committees. The committees independently organized different community service projects. This year's committees sponsored a food drive , a blood drive , Roots and Shoots, and tutoring. Senior Sindu Vellanki, one of the tutoring committee heads, enjoyed giving back to the community that has nurtured her. Her committee tutored about 20 students each Tuesday in a variety of subjects Top: Sophomore Mark Agnew gets tutored in biology by senior Shuqiao Song. Bottom: Senior Kylie Von Seggern tutors sopomore Hilary Stauffer in geometry.

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including Spanish and Algebra. "Tutoring reinforces what you know and allows you to interact with people you normally wouldn't. I hope that the program continues to grow and that we have left our mark," said Vellanki. AB the leader of all the NHS committees , Wang tried to be a resource for people within NHS rather than a delegator. "It is about interconnecting, not being a figurehead. I try to lead by . example," said Wang. "Being involved is my most important duty." National Honor Society members made a difference this year by improving their community and relationships between students.

Above: FBLA members sell suckers for an annual fund.raiser. Left: Junior Brian Obermier counts his cash made from sucker sales. Far Left: FBLA members pose for a quick picture on their trip to Cabella's in LaVista.

• Opportunity is everywhere. "I enjoy the variety of events • Most of the time it's underneath that you can compete in," said your nose. At East many students junior member Tina Zheng. "I also look for the opportunity to be like the activities that we do for the community." known throughout the school as Students in FBLA raise money well as the world. for the March of Dimes which is Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is an organization an organization helping premature for students who are interested in babies, as well as Nebraska careers in business. It is the largest Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). FBLA is known for selling business student organization in the world. It all started in 1942 in Ozark Delight Lollipops in all sorts of flavors. They also sell East High Johnson City, Tennessee and was brought to East in the fall of 2004. Magnets for charity. FBLA is a way to get together FBLA members attend with other students that are also conferences , tour businesses , interested in business and they have fundraisers, run projects, always have fun working with and compete in business and the other students and their technology events such as the members study for State Leadership experiences through FBLA will positively influence their futures. competitions. fbla

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Every Wednesday after school, a group of true Ambassadors met in the cafeteria. The group included a variety of people , from exchange students, ELL students, and SpEd students to the average student. All of them share the motivation to niake people comfortable with being themselves. At these meetings the students decided on activities to bring.people together. "We held a Thanksgiving party for the Special Education students and for Christmas and a New Years event we are buying presents for the Giving Tree," said senior President Kay Tomlinson. Members got the chance to meet and get to know people they wouldn't Top left: President senior Kay Tomlinson addresses fellow Ambassadors. Top right: Senior Chiara Rizzi, junior Julia Rusch, and senior Kari Tietjen pick out the best toys. Below: Back Row: Paige Juhnke, Brittany Blackwood, Katie Thomsen, Emily Blackwood, Julia Rusch, Brenda Leggiadro. Front Row: Chiara Rizzi, Nikki Beecher, Alice Root, Kay Tomlinson, Chris Tomlinson. Not Pictured: Kari Tietjen and Tina Zheng.

normally get to meet. Ambassadors sent out a warming sense of welcome that made every student feel at home. Junior member Tina Zheng joined Ambassadors after passing by a meeting. She found it interesting, sat down, and got involved. "I didn't realize there was such a diverse population at East," s_a id Zheng. "The group really makes you reach out to_ other students." It's a group whose influence stretches far _ beyond its membership. "Everyone in the group has good ideas , strong opinions , and bring each other closer together as a whole" said Tomlinson. "I'm really impressed with what Ambassadors has accomplished and is going to become for our school. "

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When "Invisible Children: Rough Cut" was shown .t o East students last year, it made a huge impact. Junior Shawn Schmalken, president of the Project: Invisible Children group decided that if one movie can make a difference , so can one school. Setting a goal of raising $10,000, the club held several fund.raisers once a

month, earning about $500 or more from each one. "Hopefully we can partner up with a school in Uganda with Invisible Children's schools for schools program," said Schmalken. "Whether we partner with a U gandari school or donate the money to Inyisible Children Inc. as a whole, then rm satisfied." invisible children

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Three years, every Thursday, and sometimes on the weekends. That's how long the Lunch Burich has been together. The idea first came from Special Education teacher Laurie Witters-Churchill. "Anyone and everyone is welcome," she said. Kids from all grades and all cliques come together to eat lunch and have a good time. "It's a very social activity where good people make an effort to meet new people." Long hours and challenging pay can create a revolving door of paraeducators at schools. However, one of them, in her own words, is "absolutely devoted to her job , the staff, and the kids at East." That is Donna Swobada. She too has faced disabilities and challenges like many of the Special Education

students she helps everyday. She's had diabetes for 41 years , heart surgery twice , is a kidney patient and has a son who was born with cerebral palsy. "I have a sense of awareness of what these students are going through," said Swobada. Since last summer, Special Education teacher Jane Munstermann has been battling tongue cancer ; and in her place is substitute teacher Gloria Hrbek. She.started working at East at the beginning of the school year , and has quickly found a place here. "I enjoy the vocational part of my job. We're able to visit places like The American Cancer Society," said Hrbek. Her students are her main priority. "I love all my students. They're all unique."

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For the first time in recent Spartan history East has put together a Special Olympics team. With the help of teacher Laurie Churchill, the team made a smashing impression in its first year. "The students are really talented players and this gives those who have never had the chance to be on a team for the first time," said Witters-Churchill. "They all work really well with-each other and everyone's a team player." Practicing weekly, these athletes get together to work on their game skills. This year the Spartans competed in basketball and track, each giving the students an exciting after-school activity. "I was drafted for my height," said senior Myles Grefe. Grefe is a key

player for the Spartan basketball team. "I like playing. It's an exciting sport." Getting everything together for the team proved to be a difficult task. The students with support of their teachers and peers organized fund-raisers including the "Wednesday Night Bite," where they served meals in exchange for some hard-earned money. The profits from these fund-raisers allowed East's Special Olympic team to enjoy even the simplest necessities such as uniforms. The students involved are those who are looking to have a good time with their friends . The team even had its own cheerleaders, comprised of the Lunch Bunch crew. Between the teammates and their supporters, the Spartan Special Olympics Team is off to a good start, and looking forward to continuing for years to come. special olympics

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Top Right: Members of German Club Daniel Menter ,_Susan Kachman, Timothy Menter ) Karen Rempe, Shawn Schmalken,Robert Kachman, Electra Wrenholt, Andy Seacord , John Menter. Right: Junior Andy Seachord celebrates candy sales.

Each year the German Club sells chocolate and gum.my treats . Some members sell up to $100 worth of candy. The profits go to a trip held for German students at the end of the school year. Sophomore Dan Burnett loves selling candy and the German culture. "I've been interested in Germany for 12 years , mainly because I've lived there three times," said Burnett. "Also Frau Wegner makes learning the German language a lot more fun and inter~sting than what it seems."

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This is the first of several years that the club has been well established. Junior club President Alexis Korn was a driving force behind this year's Spanish Club. "The whole club is run by students. Senor Pierce is here but less as a teacher and more for conversation," said Korn, who haf been studying Spanish since she was five years old. The club had fiestas and watched Spanish movies along wit] practicing conversations between members. "The club is made up of somE higher-level speakers but there are some first-year students also. They listen and pick up on conversation . and we help them say what they're trying to say," said Korn.

Math Club members enjoyed a "number" of unique activities, including solving unusual math problems, preparing for math competitions, listening to speakers, and attending math movie nights. Although some joined the club for extra credit in their math classes , others joined because they love math. Freshman Maesen Churchill was a first-year UNL Math Day participant. Churchill placed in Probe 2, which includes the top 50 students out of 1400 , and took a six-question, hourlong test. "I really liked Math Day. It was good practice, and there were cool presentations and math displays," said Churchill. Churchill's brother, junior . Alex Churchill, also enjoyed success at Math Day when he won the overall competition. For its members, Math Club is a logical group to join.

Above:Junior Tina Zheng shows Senior Lauren Beitel a cool math problem on her calculator. Below: Seniors Srisindu Vellanki and Sammy Wang discuss a difficult math problem.

math olub. soienoe. Science Olympiad and Science Bowl provided intense competition for East's science lovers. Science Olympiad is similar to a traditional science fair. Participants create projects on topics ranging from Experimental Design to Robot Ramble. Science Bowl is a science trivia game similar to Jeopardy. Participants compete in teams of five people and answer question on subjects including biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, the history of science, math and anatomy. "It's best when each team member has specific knowledge," said junior Science Bowl competitor Jim Hao. He has been participating in the Science Bowl since middle school. Science Olympiad and Science Bowl are both fierce competitions. "Nothing beats the heat of going head-to-head with buzzers," said Hao.

Above: Sophomore Rachel Johnson measures out water for an experiment in Science Olympiad. Left: Sponsor Mr. Schmidt ponders the Science Olympiad's goals and assignments.

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Right: Freshman Peggy Miller writes her thoughts while a poem is being read. Far Right: Sophomore RenniJohnson, president of Penned Club, reads a poem.

Libraries often seem like quiet places where people sit alone to • study and read. The opposite was true every Tuesday after school in the East library. The writing and reading club Penned met there under the guidance of librarian Roxanne Sattler. The club was a success , despite only being two year E old. "We mainly do a lot of creative writing," Sattler said. "What's unique is that almost everything is student generated." Examples included poetry, stories, and anything else imaginable. The club drew students who have a love of words. "The club is very academic in • nature. Everything we do is readin ~ and writing,.something you do everyday at school," said Sattler.

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During East sporting events, fans usually look forward to the Cheerleaders, Apollonaires , or Marching Band perfarming at half time. This year , though, there was a new group to watch: The Royalz. Senior Jade Hepburn is the student founder of this new-age hip-hop dance team and was excited for them to show off what they've got. "I didn't think that there was going to be so much talent trying out and I was pretty amazed with the turn out of the group," said Hepburn. Last summer, The Royalz held three car washes and during the school year sold cookie dough for funds to support the group. With practices three times a week, this talented group had the motivation to succeed, and East sports' fans had even more to ·enjoy at halftimes.

Tri-M meets once a month and draws from a variety of musical students. Some have been active in Tri-M for years, including Senior Meghan Rihanek, the president of Tri-M. "I choose Tri-M because it really emphasizes helping the community through music," said Rihanek. For others, it was a new experience and a great one at that. Junior Eric Hartwell's first year was a most rewarding one. "Being able to express ourselves through music is great. That's why I am a part ofTriM ," said Hartwell. Lance Nielsen is the sponsor of the group and had big plans for it this year. Those plans included a music-making festival open to all schools, with performing acts, music, and fun. They also held a music petting zoo. The "zoo" was focused for younger kids and they let them look at, feel, and play the instruments. The event was a big hit and another way for Tri-M to reach out.

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Spartan athletes place the team before the individual and devote hours to conditioning and practice. This has been a great year for East athletics. It has been a year full of rebuilding, improvement, and success.

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a c~omeback. onto the field to find your favorite player's number and your eyes . - overhead lights shining erseys. Huddled together, ~ ers are poised to defeat . Over the past few years - East hasn't had the best record in football Winnings, ut 2006 was a comeback year. JV player Zach Smith said that his team had a great year. "We al work together to get done what needs to be done," said Smith. Brian Berry, a swinger from JV to Varsity was proud to represent both teams. "It's a good experience and builds character to play two games in one week," said Berry.

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Several team members have been playing together for a long time , some even since grade school. That time of commitment to the game can form strong bonds of friendships and trust to bring the wins home. "Friendships and teamwork have been the best part of the season this year," said senior Varsity quarterback Jim Ebke, the Gatorade Player of the Year. For the fans, the team's success on the field has once again made East football a great spectator sport. "It's rewarding to be a part of Varsity football because a lot of people come to support the game," said Ebke. "It's good to give them something to cheer about." v/jv football

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I res an football player intensely watches his team from the sideline. 2. The Freshman offensive line protects its quarterback. 3. The Reserve football team huddles together before next play. 4. Reserve football players make a play.

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four quarters, win or lose. Every year it's the same story but w twist. New freshmen phomores make up the Reserve teams. With each omes a unique story. This ear the Freshman team that they wanted hat included getting heir contribution to the school. "What I like about being on a highschool team is that you represent a group of people inside and out of school. It's harder but the feeling is great." said freshman Pete Meginnis. This year, both the Freshmen and Reserve teams went 5 for 4. Win or lose, though, these teams kept everything. in

perspective. "I learned a lot about myself this year. I've always been a football player, you could say it's in my blood." said Meginnis. For the Reserves , there came a time when the players used what they have learned in the past. "This year was even better than last. We won more games, the coaches helped us to improve, and we worked even harder as a team," said sophomore l\Tate Gran. As the season passed, the players all took valuable and important skills with them along with memories to help pave their way for the years to come. "Taco Tuesdays. I will never forget. Taco Tuesdays," said Gran. 9/10 football

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Right: Sophomore Nikki Roehrs digs a ball in warm-ups before a JV game. Below: The Junior Varsity does a team cheer led by coach Mike Wiese to get pumped up before a game.

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serving tip · wins. Being part of the JV volleyball team means practicing hard , working toward consistency, and keeping up team spirit. This year, the team focused on communication on the court. This included jumping , hitting techniques, and making sure the ball never hit the floor on East's side ofthe court. "You have to go for everything and try not to let the ball hit the ground no matter what," said junior JV player Kelsey Fawl. Everything the team did went into making sure that the ball landed in the opponent's court. The JV team was greatly influenced by the Varsity players. They looked to them as an example of what they would like to become as a team. That example raised their level of skill by the end of the year. "Varsity is what JV wants to be. We all want to be on it next year and be able to play at

that level," said junior Nikki Peterson. The Varsity team was a tight group of young women who strived to seize any opportunity they had to beat out their opponents. That desire led to success on the court. "We have a lot of quickness on the team, and that gives the other teams a chance to make an error," said Coach Myron Oehlerking. "Our main goal is to win city and the conference, or place the highest we possibly can." When asked about the team's reason for success , junior Molly Darlington said, "We 're a diverse group of girls with many talents. We work together and help each other out in various circumstances." Varsity's setting a high standard for those on the JV team this year, something East volleyball players are known for: reaching their full potential. v/jv volleyball

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serving it- up. fa student's life they the future. This is to the academic strides ast make. Another t East, however, can g at the non-varsity his year's 9/10 e heard shouting out calls , seen diving hard to balls , and epitomizing what it means to try to improve. With practices every day and more than a match a week, the Freshman an Reserve volleyball teams made every second count. "I play volleyball because I love to compete," said freshman Valerie Johnson, a member of the freshman volleyball team. "I've gotten a chance

to meet new people this season." The intimate number of people who make up the volleyball teams mean the girls get very close to each other. Although the girls didn't win all of their games this season , there as no shortage of fans out supporting the team. "It's fun watching my sister. She's a great player , way better than I ever was," said senior Vanessa Johnson. "It's fun to watch her and the team improve at every game." With every dig made and each point scored, the girls who comprise the Freshman and Reserve volleyball worked hard toward the chance at one day representing their school at the varsity level. If these girls are East's future, it is sure to be bright. 9/10 volleyball

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1. Sophomore Kelly Howe sets up for a hit. 2. The Reserve Softball Team huddles for encouragement. 3. Senior Alysia Witmaack.pitches a rise ball.

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Nothing is better than a home run when it they played this season and Howe is looking comes to softball. Some Spartan softball players say forward to playing again next year. this season was a home run of its own. This year the varsity team beat the top "Our season has been really good. We won the team in the state. Freshman Anna Runge was on Lincoln Invite, which means we beat all the other the varsity team and was very confident heading schools in Lincoln," said junior JV player Nikki into State. Beecher. Beecher, a left fielder, has been playing " I'm excited but at the same time I'm softball since kindergarten. really nervous for state but I'm sure we'll do "I like how softball is really diverse and every fine," said Runge. game is different and interesting," said Beecher. The Varsity team lost the opening game at "Even playing for eleven years doesn't help in State but came back and won the second twopredicting how the season will go." including a game against the #1 team. That put Sophomore reserve player Kelly Howe has the Spartans in the championship game against played both years of high school and loves the Papillion-La Vista. Their second-place finish at competition in high-school softball. State is the highest ever for a Spartan softball "I really haven't played that long, but the team. competition in the high school sports is enough to "It's always nice to play as a team, get anyone to play," said Howe. "It's super crazy togetmer, and winning as a team," said Beecher. once everyone gets really into it." "You can't get much better than that." The reserve team won 7 games out of the 13 softball

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Right: Seniors Kirstie Geist and Katie Malone walk toward the next hole during Varsity Golf Practice. Below ( from left): Freshman, senior Paige Gade, and junior Anna Christenson perfect their putting skills during a practice at Holmes Golf Course.

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did we just get punked? irts say it all. Did we just at started as a joke when Girls Golf Team won their ent of the season at Grand ead became the motto of the en the members of the team eir success. d believe we'd won a tournament. We'd just gotten done stealing carts and sn • g up the fairway to watch Anna's playoff when we realized we won. She got first individually and we won as a team," said senior"Dani Haas. This was followed by many successful tournaments for the team, including their second consecutive city title where all five varsity member placed top fifteen. "Everyone knows we're the team that doesn't really take anything too seriously.

We go out, play our best, and if we win that's a bonus," said senior Kirstie Geist. Geist, a second year member of the varsity team, was one of four seniors that made up the five member team. This seemingly loaded team claimed most of their success came from how close they were. The Varsity golf team placed second at their district tournament and made a third consecutive trip to the state tournament where junior Anna Christianson finished 3rd. "It was hard because I knew it was my last tournament with the seniors who I've been with the last three years. This season was really the best way to end it though," said Christianson. With freezing rain and the wind of Grand Island that never stops , the girl's golf season finished on a high note. Girls' Golf

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success went beyond the court. "They are also very talented off the field. Many of them have 4.0+ GPA's," said Hoham. The players were excited about their season of success . "We're even better than last year. That was hard to top because we lost a lot of good exchange students who played last year," said junior Brandon Videtich. East's team won both their city and conference tournaments for the first time in years. "Winning conference was a really big achievement," said Dunlap.

The team achieved at State as well. "We expected to get first , and ended up getting second," said sophomore Ross Schulenberg of his doubles team. As a whole, the tennis team finished fourth. "That's really high comparatively. We've had a great season," said Schulenberg. boys tennis

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appreciated the team's talent. "We have one of the best teams in state and is probably the best team I've been on since I started cross country here," he said. Erickson has been running since he was a freshman but doesn't plan on doing cross-country in college unless he receives a scholarship. Leading this year's boys' cross-country team was senior Alex Heyl. Since last season, Heyl shaved 30 seconds off his time and set a new school record at districts. Another team leader, junior Michelle Fluitt has high hopes to run long after high school. "I want to run for a Division One school if I can and gain a scholarship for college," she said. Cross Country

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Right: Varsity player Kelsey Newman goes to make a basket. Below: Senior Megan Masada tries to steal a ball from an Omaha Central player.

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The JV and Varsity basketball teams have been working hand in hand throughout 8pe.rtan history • order to provide East with tee.ms worthy of 1 oking up to. Just what is it that drives the ;younger teams to model JV and Varsity? "We're extremely dedicated and passionate about basketball," said senior Varsity player , Megan Masada. "I'm drawn to the team because I enjoy being competitive and being part of a team." For these girls, basketball is more about simply getting the ball through the hoop. It's about coming together for the good of the team and doing their best to make East proud of their performance. "There's a lot of chemistry this year with the t eam and the coach," said senior Varsity player Dana Durre. Having a team full of players

who care about each other is a key element in having a well-founded team, making it easy for the students to strengthen their weaknesses and build on their strengths together. The teams also owe their successful season to the coaches , Dennis Prichard and John Strain, who puts in just as many hours as the students to prepare them for their competitions. "Prichard loves what he does and you can tell that he knows what he's talking about," said Durre. Senior Varsity player Molly Poppe also appreciates the work put in by coaches. "Having the coach practice and play with the team has been a highlight this season." With the team having such a close-knit group, it's no wonder that this season has proved to be a success. v/jv girls' basketball

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Right: Sophomore Kelly Howe blocks sophomore Kara Scheel at practice.

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shoo~ing -ror victory. Dedication , motivation, hard work, team player , strength, and power. What do all these

words have in common? They're the qualities that can be found in every player on the East Girl's Freshmen and Reserve basketball teams. The teams are made out of East students who strive to be the best players , both physically . and mentally. The girls helped each other to meet this goal - as well as other team ambitions . East's team is held with high regard in Lincoln. This year , the Reserve team opened by playing the number-one and -two ranked teams , and was able to end with a decent overall performance. Many East players choose to play basketball because they've been practicing for years and have come to crave the thrill of the sport.

"I played with my brother Jim since I was really young," said sophomore Cati Dahl. "We'd shoot outside together and over the years I just stuck with it." Years of experience are just one of man y factors contributing to the success of the team. The new coach, Dennis Prichard, provided a strong sense of direction for all four basketball teams this year. "We're doing really good with the new coach," said freshman Nichole Gingery. "The team likes his style of coaching, and it's helpful that all levels of the basketball teams are running on the same structured system." Considering everything that goes into making the team what it is, it's no surprise that East's Freshmen and Reserve teams are at the top of their game. 9/10 girls' basketball

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closer to the top of high the players , it was their last year to make school athletics, the Boys Junior Varsity every game count. For the past three had a great season. The years, this group have won games and lled through and showed celebrated, as well as lost games and regreat they are. evaluated. Throughout everything, the e war all the time. Especially at boys made it another memorable season. practice. We work hard to get better and to "This year something was different. learn from o mistakes ," said junior Ben I think we all knew we had to make it Bden. count and we did," said senior Andrew _ _ ogethen, these athletes made quite a Tomasek. team. With the help of coaches, the players The future is unknown for many grew in experience and talent after every of the varsity basketball players, but game. whatever they choose to do, they'll never "Playing for East this year has been a forget their final season great experience. I can't wait to see what "It's not how much you do. It's what the future holds for us," said Eden. you learn. I've learned a lot about myself, The boys Varsity team kept their my team and what we can do," said eyes on the future as well. For many of Tomasek. v/jv boys' basketball

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Right: The Freshman boys team jumps off to a great start in their game ....-~~}!!. _~-...against Northeast. Below le~: Freshman Jordan Herstein uses his high jump to block the Northeast shot. Below right: The Freshman team huddles around Coach John Strain during a timeout talk.

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a name. s have made a name for ile many of the freshmen • g most of their lives, high school basketball was a brand new experience ·or them. " High sqhool basketball is different. It's harder to alance everything, but tlie outcome 1s more rewarding," said freshman Cole Kilgore. Win.or lose, these players love the game and the chance to play it. "It helps me to stay in shape, and

I get to do what I love , be a part of a team and play ball. I can't wait to see where it takes me ," said freshman Grady McGuire. As for The Reserve Boys Basketball, players also found time to grow and form the essentials for a good team. "We have grown a lot. The time we together has helped us as a team," said sophomore Winston Beans. "We did pasta feeds, hung out and spent time together and had fun doing what we love," said Beans.

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Right: Senior Aaron Erickson and Junior Josh Heiliger practice new practice wrestling tactics. Below:Senior Evan Bumann shows sophmore Josh Aldridge how to win a match.

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en ~wear singlets. minds , bodies , and motivation, ast s restling team had a lot of pressure to keep up its winning tradition. From Coach 's passionate leadership to nts on the mat , the Spartans g will to succeed and impress. res man Logan Pohlman said he liked the change in competition from his earlier years of wrestling. "I've learned a larger variety of complex moves and I look forward to being as good as the upperelassme. , said Pohlman. Senior Trevor Howe has been active in wrestling since his freshman year. "I like wrestling because I'm really good at it and the girls come to cheer for me," said Howe. He said he's proud of the fact that there are talented new people on the team to help bring home the wins. New or experienced, wrestlers have to be

disciplined to succeed in this sport. They need to keep their body toned and at a certain weight. While football players and swimmers can eat in bulk, wrestlers need to watch every piece of food that enters their mouth because if they gain even one pound, it can affect their weight group. Last year senior Jared Mar had to lose close to twenty pounds to be in the right weight group. Though the loss was significant, he tries to be a good example for the up and coming junior and senior wrestlers and to make sure they don't endanger their bodies. "I want to teach them the right thing to do when the seniors leave," said Mar. "It's not all about winning in wrestling at East. It's about being a family that you can trust to do their best." The Spartans finished 5th at State, with Mar and fellow senior wrestler Steve Gawrick taking home silver medals. wrestling

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Right: Sophomore Matttea Fosbender practices her breast stroke. Below: Seniors Sydney Unzicker and Lauren Mota perfect their strokes.

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makes perfect. Members of East's Girls' Swimming and Diving team are dedicated to their sport. is a lot harder than everyone e only sport practices two times r swimmer Kylie Potter. East's o school at 5:45 a.m. to practice before school and practiced for two hours after school every day, as well. The team usually had two meets every week. Their practice paid off when the team was named City Champs. Although swimming is a time-consuming sport, Potter enjoyed the frequent practices. "It is an outlet, and you get to be with your friends," said Potter, who swam the freestyle. Others agreed that friendships made it all worthwhile. "Swim.ming is a lot of fun, and it is not like any other sport. There is only a varsity team, so you get to know people from every grade," said

freshman swimmer Mary Beth Rye. "We've had a good season , and we are really close." Rye has been swimming since she was six. East's diving team was also very close this year. "I like the team a lot. We get along really well," said senior diver Kati Poppert, who enjoyed her most successful diving season this year. Although diving is an individual sport, the diving team had a lot of team goals. "Our scores help the entire swim team in meets," said Poppert. Poppert started diving when she had to quit gymnastics. The concentration and commitment of all its members led to a successful year for East's Girls' Swimming and Diving team. Potter and sophomore Mattea Fasbender led the Spartans at State with 5th and 6th-place finishes in the 100 Breastroke finals.

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Right: Juniors Sam Kiddoo and Sam Bach work on their kicking. Below left: Junior Jon Rye does breaststroke during an IM set. Below right: Junior Kaleb Marr concentrates before performing a dive.

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and the East swtrp. team half flips and double gainers. "The only . Three mornings a week practice I do is jumping off the diving fter school, the swimmers board over and over to work on my form Fleming worked hard to and tricks ," he said. This year's team got stronger as the ake it an ex ellent season. ' edtcation, teamwork, and season went on. leadership are what makes a good team" "This is the best team I've been said senior swimmer Rodney Mueller. on," said Mueller. "Every year the new Mueller has been swimming for 12 freshmen get better and better, so we years including all 4 years of high school. know the team will be strong year after "I love the people on the team and the year. " Their strength showed itself early in the season with a win over last year's coaches ," he said. Something unique about the team state champion, Omaha Westside. this past year was that there was only one The Spartans finished third at State. male diver, sophomore Kaleb Mar. Senior Nie Genrich took the 50 Free "I'm too lazy to be a swimmer," said while the 200 Medley Relay team brought Mar. "I'd rather do tricks over relays." home the gold as well. Tricks he liked doing were two-and-aboys' swim & dive

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Being a student athletic trainer for East's sports teams is a full-time job. "We're usually after school every day until six or seven, and sometimes we are here all day on Saturdays," said junior trainer Dain Finke. Despite the time commitment, Finke values the experience he got as a trainer for the football and girls' basketball and soccer teams. "I've always wanted to be in the medical field, and this is the be.s t way • to get in early and learn about the body and medicine," said Finke. The trainers' duties included attending games, caring for and wrapping injuries, and cleaning the whirlpools and other training equipment. The trainers attended a clinic which taught basic training information.

Right: Junior Leisha Osterberg wraps an athletes leg. Above Far Right: Junior Dain Finke cleans up after treating an in jured athlete. Below: Sophomore Nicole Gingery gets bandages on her feet by Mac Mccuiston.

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Senior Dana Bell became interested in training when she tore her ACL her freshman year. Bell could not play sports anymore , and was in the training room a lot. "I loved being in the training room and I love how they helped people," said Bell. Bell enjoyed the people she spent time with as a trainer. "My favorite part is getting to know the athletes. They are really fantastic people. I love· the football team this year," said Bell. Both Bell and Finke have developed a close-knit friendship with the other trainers. "I've made some really good friends this year. We hang out on the weekends and we are really clos~," said Bell.

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Above: Junior Liam Dempsey rolls a strike. Far Left: Junior Ben Eden receives a swift pass in intramural football. Left: An East hockey player stands at the ready.

Thanks to intramurals and club sports, East athletes of every ability level and interest have a chance to compete. Offerings include basketball, hockey, and bowling, among others. East intramurals five students a chance to play sports without requiring any special commitment or practices and lets them hang loose and have a good time. In the past five years , bowling has gained its own following at East. A popular choice, it brings people together from different walks of life, providing them a chance to hang out with friends and meet new people. "Bowling is my life,' said junior Lee Saenz. "I'm basically a champ at bowling. I've gotten a perfect score before and I owe it all to Mrs. Tucker."

Mrs. Tucker runs the intramurals program. From slamming pucks to busting heads on the ice, East's ice hockey team gives students time to know their more aggressive side. Sophomore Lauren Marr was the only gir1 on this year's hockey team. "It gets rough playing with guys but it's a fun, fast-paced game," said Marr "There are two or three other girls in the league, so I'm not alone." The team did well this season , ending with a record of 15-4. Theses sports offer a change from the regime of typical sports practices and games , letting students relax and have a good time doing what they love. intramurals

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Freshman Football Front Row: Logan Pohlman, Pete Meginnis, Nick Masada, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -- Jacob Wilderman, Marshall Ozaki, Eric Rice, Devon Nash, Jonathan Lehman, Troy Vasek, Nathan Dennis, Joshua Hastreiter, Dylan Schott. Second Row: Trainer Leisha Osterberg, Preston Racicky, David Peaslee, Trevor Young, Tyson Gibbons, Samuel Nobbe, Nick Kohler, Zach Shannon, Grant Weber, Aaron Kilgore, Demetri Sanders, Nelson Wright. Third Row: Trainer Sammy Wang, Bandon Kaiser, Christopher Genrich, Brandon Ell, Shane Bernt, Cody Klein, Austin Cooley, Drew Zobel, Justin Hill,Adam Smith, Joshua Leffert, Coach Barry Newman. Back Row: Ryan Pramberg, Tyler Pettit, Aaron Wiemer, Michael Moss, Ethan Suhr, Reserve Football Colby Lewis, Nick Johnson, Logan Foote, Connor Southwick, Front Row: Trainer Leisha Osterberg, Mike Agnew, Ric:b arc Jordan Herstein, Nick Grabowski, Coach Joe Schlegelmilch. Claussen, Eric Kielian, Shane Montage, Richard Horrock ... , Sam Kon, Jason Elliot, Matthew Anderson, Zachary Quac e , • Jeff Morrison. Second Row: Trainer Sammy Wang, Win t oi Beans, Stuart Kujath, Alexander Lux, Christian Schmohr John Black, Tyler Scully, Steven Montgomery, Dan Burm tt, Garrett Bowmaster, Jake Thompson, Troy Haugh. Thir • Row: Coach Jared Johnson, Tyler Weihe, Nathan Gran , Nathan Key, Logan Hinds, Luke Linder, Kyle Gran, John Drozda, Jeremy Delzell, Sam Metzger, Austin Peterson. J ac Row: Sean McClure, Tyson Clark, Reece Schwartz, LawrE c, Jablonski, Dylon Larsen, Tim Gehring, Jake Danielson, Mitchell Ham, Taylor Herbert, Scott Sunderman, Coach J m Squiers. JV Football Front Row: Zachary McDonald, Matt Palm, Just.in Burns, Vinny Lucchino, Zachary Smith, Anthony Moss, Brice Tyrell. Second Row: Nathan Tucker, Joshua Aldridge, Kevin Meyer, Adam Zillig, Shelby Lewis, Coach Guy Rosenberg. Third Row: James Ristow, Brian Olson, Graham Thurber, Michael Knott, Matt Makovicka, J osp. Palmer, Brian Berry. Back Row: Curtis Tebo, Thomas Matczyszyn, Taylor Maahs, Chris Connor, Tony Suarez, Michael Lau.

Varsity Football Front Row: Thomas Matczyszyn, Harry Meginnis, Curtis Tebo, Zachary McDonald, Justin Burns, Ravi Mahapatra, John Grabowski, Brice Tyrell, Jay Buettner, Jeff Williams, Anthony Moss. Second Row: Trainer Leisha Osterberg, Andrew Peterson, Levi Lash, Nick Rouse, Steven Gawrick, Matt Palm, Garek Petry, Vinny Lucchino, Zachary Smith, Jacob Swanson, Tony Suarez, manager Zach Marolf. Third Row: Trainer Sammy Wang, Dan Cramer, Nathan Tucker, Joshua Aldridge, Jim Ebke, Drew Sankey, Kevin Meyer,Adam Zillig, Samuel Witherby, Shelby Lewis, Michael Lau, Coach Jon Squier. Fourth Row: Coach Joe Schlegelmilch, Coach Bill Keckley, Chris Connor, Logan McClure, Sam Meginnis, Michael Yardley, Graha

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Freshman Volleyball Front Row: Cassie Carlson, Kate Russell, Artemis Gogos, Melissa Vifquain, Kristy Griffin. Back Row: Coach Shari Pittenger, Maria Luedtke, Claire Schoeming, Sydney Gaylord, Jessica Schuster.

Reserve Volleyball Front Row: Kaylie Schnittker, Katie , Massey,Kristin Wood, Valerie Johnson. Back Row: Coach Brittani Potadle, Morgan Thompson, Lindsey Von Seggern, Tausha Soucie, Candace Marloff.

• Varsity Volleyball Front Row: Julia Lisee, Natalie Ebke, Jordan Stacy, Shannon Winkler, Karlene Tipton, Kelsey Newman. Back Row: Madison MacLean, Lauren Becwar, Nicole Gingery, Anna Wagner, Ashton McDonald, Molly Darlington, ~ a Kokrda, Coach Myron Oehlerking.

Junior Varsity Volleyball Front Row: Emily Ackerman, Maggie Novak, Madison Schwartz, Kristen Tonniges, Jordane Warkentin, Clair Hall. Back Row: Coach Mike Wiese, Megan Sindelar, Kelse Fawl, Nikki Peterson, Monica Shaw, Courtney Russell, Nikki Roehrs.

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Reserve Tennis Front Row: Jay Kilpatrick, Trey Pringle, Michael Yoder, D.J. Carlson. Back Row: Ian Scott, Phil Horn, N eema Bahramzad, Jon Geier, Coach Greg Fleming.

Varsity Tennis Front Row: Alex Neuhaus, Erik Cederdahl, Cole Mahlberg, Alex Churchill, Ross Schulenberg, Matt Dunlap. Back Row: Coach JeffHoham,Andreas Zimmermann, Tim Mueller, Garth Hamilton, Brandon Videtich, Mitch Gerrard.

Junior Varsity Tennis Front Row: Matt Macoubrie, Sam Tipton, Mick Steiner, Bradley Preston. Back Row: Coach Marcus Schmidt, Tim Dornbos, DJ Northey, Jake Burling, Will Scheideler.

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Reserve Softball Front Row: Shon Blackstock, Kelly Howe, Becca Fox, Jessica Arney. Middle Row: Caitlin Kennedy, Jordan Schindlbeck, Rachel Kapeller, Carissa Clifford, Alison Morton. Back Row: Coach Ron Schinkel, Sarah Weber, Traci Snook, Emmy Loos, Sarah Hansen, Allyson Barnes.

Varsity Softball Front Row: Cassie Srnith,Anna Runge, Megan Meyerson, Whitney Wells. Middle Row: Courtney Petersen, Alysia Wittmaack, Jenna Howell, Marley Christian, Jamie Zillig. Back Row: Coach Butch McLaren, Kelly Schulz, Kara Scheel, Katelyn Peterson, Catie Dahl, Aubrie Menghini, Amanda Forg~y, Coach Beth Singleton.

Junior Varsity Softball Front Row: Lisa Aguire, Amanda Martz, Makayla Loftus , Jessica Arney. Middle Row: Alison Yardley, Sarah Weber, Jordan Schindlbeck, Becca Fox, Allyson Barnes. Back Row: Coach Kenny Cope, Courtney Bulin, Tausha Sanders, Nikki Beecher, Rosalie Mueller, Julia Simpson, Jessica Graves.

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Girls Cross Country Front Row: Britni Waller, Cassie Frohberg, McKenna Slack, La.ura Clouston, Devin Schultze , Lauren Marr, Jade Hepburn, Sarah Gray. Second Row: Kay Tomlinson, Alexis Lehman , Becca Ross, McKynze Works, Rachel Brenning , Laura Hahn, Lillie Schrock, Ali Bunde, Kylie Hubbell. Third Row: Karen Robb, Maggie Hedlund, Elizabeth Earhart, Jordan Heiliger, Sydney Johnson, Olivia Lambdin, Cally Stoki, Michelle Fluitt. Back Row: Coach Brian Kabourek, Coach Kirk Skiles, Ashley Heckman Kate Dwyer, Shawn Zajicek, Melissa Frohberg , Emily Heyl, Coach Kevin Hubbell.

Boys Cross Country Front Row: Jay Dupont, Sam Robb, Alex Heyl, Michael Schinstock, Grant Duffy, Dan Sveen, Adam Bassett. Second Row: Sam Sneed, Carter Weitz, Dan Sellon, John Rife, Jim Hao, Sam Ingram, Michael Weitz, Aaron Erickson. Third Row: Nathan Feather, Jon Messbarger, Chris Tomlinson, Peter Voigt, Keenan Weise, Michael Olson. Back Row: Coach Andrea Kabourek, Coach Brian Kabourek, Coach Kevin Hubbell, Coach Kirk Skiles.

Golf Front Row: Kirstie Geist, Katie Malo Dani Haas ,"Shelbi Svoboda. Middle Row: Natalie Brening, Paige Gade, Anna Christenson, Elizabeth Baquet, Stephanie Remmenga. Back Row: Sar Louch, Carli Halstead, Megan Parchma , Elizabeth Westendorf, Coach Jim Tonniges.

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Athletic Training Staff Head Student Trainer Sam.my Wang, Head Athletic Trainer Mac McCuistion

Wrestling Front Row: T.J. McDonnell, Cody Moreno, Zak Eisenmann, Nick Grabowski, Andrew Hanus, John Hanus, Sam Robb, Jim McMunis, Trevor Howe, Cody Helzer, Drew Etherton, Ben Peterson. Second Row: Timothy Marti, Jared Erickson, Bangi Manakdan , Mike Agnew, Shelby Lewis, Benjamin Hartwell, Garrett Bowmaster, Aaron Erickson, Mike Weitz, Vinny Lucchino, Jared Marr, Steve Gawrick, Zach Marolf. Third Row: Dylan Larsen, Kyle Fox, Christian Schmohr , Tyler Randazzo, Taylor Maahs, Logan Pohlman, Marshall Ozarki, Drew Koernor, Josh Aldridge, Josh Heiliger, Taylor Himmelberg. Back Row: Coach Marty McCurdy, Assistant Coach Sean Morgan, Assistant Coach Travis Fentress , Assistant Coach Kirk Skiles, Assistant Coach Jake Froscheiser, Aaron Titus, Kacey Shane, Evan Bumann, Scott Bogner, Mgr. Rozalyn Nelsen, Mgr. Ashley Ireland, Mgr. Jessica Ireland, Trainer Sam.my Wang

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Boys Varsity Basketball Front Row: Justin Burns, Andrew Dinham, Andrew Tomasek, Harry Meginnis. Middle Row: Mgr. Jaclyn Kehling, Mgr. Rachel Branker, Dan Dahl, Jim Ebke, Sam Meginnis, Mack Grantham, Mgr. Abby Meyer, Mgr. Kelsey Hoppes. Back Row: Coach Jeff Campbell, Coach Ed McPherren, Tyson Clark, Drew Sankey, Garth Hamilton, Michael Yardley, Coach Joe Hovorka, Coach John Strain

Boys Ninth Basketball Front Row: Jordan Herstein, Mick Steiner, Nick Masada, Cole Kilgore, Trevor Young, Pete Meginnis , Cole Moreland. Back Row: Devon Nash, Robb Loof J ash Hastreiter, Kevin Broderson, Dylan Schott, Grady MaG-µire, Coach John Strain

Boys Reserve Basketball Front Row: Brad Hilligoss, Ashton Makovicka, Winston Beans, Tyler Weihe, Mike Moss, Manager Ryan Pramberg. Back Row: Coach Joe Hovorka, Brian Sunderman, Tim Oehring, Jon Thurman Aaron Grantham, Jake Danielson, Lawrence Jablonski, Jordan Yurth

Boys JV Basketball Front Row: Mitch Ham, Sam Witherby, Anthony Mo :i , Zach Smith, Scott Sunderman, Adam Zillig. Back Re 1: Coach Jeff Campbell, Reece Schwartz, Andrew Shaw , 3en Eden, Matt Palm, Luke Matzke, Lucas Shaw

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Girls Ninth Basketball Front Row: Mgr. Elle Taheri, Heather Downs, Emily Heyl, Kristy Schmidt, Becca Ross, Valerie Johnson, Cassie Carlson, Alison Yardley. Back Row: Coach Amy Reynoldson, Britni Waller, Audrey Nicholson, Ashley Lugn, Lauren Valente, Jessica Schuster, Morgan Thompson, Traci Snook, Coach Kiki Hopp

Girls JV Basketball Front Row: Deanne Schmidt, Maggie Hedlund, Megan Meyerson, Amanda Forgey, Alexa Ross, Amanda Olson. Back Row: Kelsey Fawl, Rachel Brenning, Mikhala Lenzen, Tausha Sanders, Catie Dahl, Jenna Nelson, Coach Joe Schlegelmilch

Girls Varsity Basketball Front Row: Kelsey Newman, Breanna Fosdick. Middle Row: Megan Masada, Dana Durre, Molly Poppe, Whitney Wells. Back Row: Coach Dennis Prichard, Natalie Ebke, Anna Wagner, Nicole Gingery, Erin Reynoldson, Coach Joe Schlegelmilch, Coach Ray Corona

Girls Reserve Basketball Front Row: Kelly Howe, Kara Scheel, Mallory Bohl, Jamie Zillig, Morgan Bohl. Back Row: Katelyn Peterson, Maggie Novak, Madison Schwartz, Monica Shaw, Jocelyn Herstein, Coach Mark Siske

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Front Row: Ty Carney, Jackson Carter, Chris Genrich, Nick Kohler, Ryan Bubb, Alex Paine, Dylan Woldt, Kurtis Conkel, Mitchell Ediger, Nick Caruso, Erik Petersen. Middle Row: Peter Slawinski, Ty Carney,·Grant Varney, Logan Samuelson, Westan Woldt, Kaleb Mar, Garrett Daugherty, Jon Geier, Jared. Froehlich, Logan Hinds, Zach Cole. Back Row: Coach Greg Fleming, Assistant Coach Ryan Rieker, Assistant Coach Dave Eppert, Josh Bennett, Rodney Mueller, Nie Genrich, Mike Olson, Sam Kiddoo, Sam Bach, Adam Bassett, Nolan Ediger, Craig Murman, Kelly Danahy, Jon Rye.

Girls SWimm.ing Front Row: Ashley Rathjen, Kyrie Russell, Kati Poppert, Christina Masters, Lauren Mota, Sydney Unzicker, Kylie Potter, Ali Bunde, Jen Petersen. Middle Row: Cassie Nelson, Elizabeth Shipman, Stephanie Lee, Kylie Hubbell, Katherine Steinberger, Lindsey Mota, Devin Schultze, Mattea Fasbender, Mary Beth Rye, Arny Morton. Back Row: Coach Greg Fleming, Assistant Coach Ryan Rieker, Assistant Coach Dave Eppert, Syd Johnson, Sarah Barnes, Jessica Francis, Shawn Zajicek, Laura Rudeen, Rachael O'Hanlon, Rosalie Mueller, Alyce Grubbe.

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Varsity Cheerleading Front Row: Kati Poppert, Jaime Michelson, Mikaela· Wagner, Krista Pope, Cassie Shemek. Middle Row: Alex Kohler, Kaitlin Schermanns, Paige Gade, Caitlin Hoffman, Halie Woll. Back Row: Maddie Ripa , Becky Boehler, Kate N ootz , Kayla Bremer, Alysa Taylor , Maggie Schuster.

Reserve Cheerleading Front Row: Shelby Frechis, Liz Nedels, Katelynn Synhorst, Liz Perry, Hannah Schroft. Middle Row: Taylor Cruse, Ashley Lafferry, Taylor Clark, Kelsey Bassett. Back Row: Toni Longoria, Lindsey Lehms, Courtney Plucknett.

Apollonaires . Front Row: Haley Carpenter, Stevie Reinken, Hayley Schmidt, Rachel Dahlin. Second Row: Lauren Beitel, Sierra Andersen, Sarah Preston, Kelsey Lambley, Angie Albers. Back Row: Mallory Netz, Danielle Olson, Ali Peterson.

JV Cheerleading Front Row: Lindsey Stoupa, Lauren Harrison, Erin Reynoldson, Courtney Sanderfer. Second Row: Megan Allemang , Kalie Larson, Stephanie Lee. Back Row: Haley Juma, Aubrey Cummings, Breanna Phillips, McKenzie Mortenson.

Freshman Cheerleading Front Row: Emily Ptacek, Hillary, McNeal, Cassie Nelson, Emily Neal, Sarah Zaijiek. Back Row: Jess Cole, Hannah Sher, Kaitlin Summerlin, Hanna Jenkins.

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orty years of activities , forty years of learning, forty years of great friendships, Lincoln East High School has grown over forty years from an architectural drawing, to a multilevel educational institution. The school has become well known for its academics , talented students , and excellence in athletics. From the packed hallways to the many classrooms and the cheering crowds at the homecoming football game , East students really do enjoy coming to a place where they are safe, spirited, and well educated. As seniors prepare for graduation, underclassmen prepare to move up a grade, and the 8 th graders prepare to enter the doors for the first time, East students and staff will always be ready for new

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Index A Abel., Jack 30, 1 76 Ackerman, Emily 44, 1.65 Adams, Cameron 44 Adams, Casey 44,106 Adams, Dawson 44 Agnew, Mark 120 Agnew, Michael 56, 164 Ahrens, Emily 43 Ahrens, Melissa 56 Akins, Kathryn 56 Albers , Angela 44 Albers, Trent 56 Albert, Haley 30 Albert, Jacob 66 Aldridge, Josh 56, 156, 164, 169 Alexander, Kayla 44 Alexander, Scott 76 Allemang, Megan 1 7, 44,93,173 Allen, Caroline 66 Allendorfer, David 56 Alnwick, Seth 66 Alnwick, Shai 66 . Alvarez, Luis 66 Amen, Austin 56 Amen, Lisa 44 Amerson, Ricka 43 Andersen, Dustin 98 Andersen, Jaclyn 66 Andersen, Marae 66 Andersen, Megan, 44 Andersen , Sierra 12 , 26, 30, 173 ., 176 Anderson, Drew 56 Anderson, Dustin 30 Anderson, Jaclyn 66 Anderson, Kristin 66 Anderson, Matt 100 Anderson, Matthew 56, 164 Anderson, Sarina 66, 125 Anderson, Taylor 56 Andrysik, Thomas 56 Anthony, Sarah 44 208

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Arends,Connie 18,76 Argueta Torres , Josue , 66 Armstrong, Nate 44 Arney,Jessica 56,167 Asgarpoor,Tara 56 Atkinson, Brandi 56 Ausbrook, Zipporah 44 Austin,Maggie 66,114, 115 Ayala, Sudha 30

B Bach, Sam 44,160 Bacon, Carter 30 Bade, Shayle 66 Bahramzad, N eema 56, 166 Bailey, Audree 56, 98 Bailey, Elizabeth 56 Bailey, Jaron 30 Bailey, Ryan 44 Baker, Joseph 1 7 ,30 Baker , Michael 19 , 105 Baker, Michaela 44, 95 Baker, Shane 44 Bakulski, Alyssa 30 Baquet , Elizabeth 44 , 104, 105, 112, 113,168 Barkdoll, Kendra 76 Barnes, Allyson 66, 167 Barrett, Jake 44 Barry, Mercedes 66 Bartels, Emily 66 Bartels, Jenna 30, 1 76 Bartels , Joseph 30 Bartz,Nancy 76 Bashford, Hannah 56 Bassett,Adam 44,101, 168,172 Bassett, Kelsey 56, 173 Bates, Hannah 30, 98 Bath, Brent 44 Bavitz, Lauren 44, 85, 99 Bayne, Tim 76 Beans, Winston 56, 98, 155, 164, 170 Beaver, Adam 56 Beaver, Michael 30 Beck, Aden 44 Beckler, Paige 44

Becwar, Lauren 44, Bonebright, Allyssa 6~ 165 Boone , Heather 5 , 19 , Becwar, Nathan 30, 56 176 Bopp, Natalie 56 Beecher, Nikki 44, 122, Bornman, Alyssa 30, 141,167 177 Beeson,Jan 23,76 Bornman, Andrea 56 Beitel, Lauren 30 , 106 , Bouma, Elizabeth 44 110,111,127, Bower,Austin 30,108 173,176 Bowmaster, Garett 56 , Bejot, Lauren 6, 7, 66 164 Bell,Dan 56 Brackhan, Daniel 31 Bell ' Dana Marie 30, . Brackhan, Emily 44 162,176 Bradley, Preston 66 , Bellinger, Robert 56 145 Benner, Jared M. 30, Brandt,John 57,84 176 Branker, Rachael 102 Bennett, J ash 1 72, 1 77 Branker , Rachel 44 , Beran, Joe 86 102,104,105, 17( Beran, Joseph 56 Brass, Trevor 57 Bergholz, Russell 44 Bratt, Micah 17, 31 Berks, Kaisha 56 Bremer, Kayla 31 , 93, Bernt,Shane 66,164 173,177 Berry, Brian 44 , 133 , Brende, Josh 66 164 Brening, Natalie 66 • Biggs, Taylor 56 Brenning, Rachel 44 , Biondo, Cody 66 149,168,171 Black, Brandon 56 Brester, Jenna 66 Black, Brianna J. 30 , Brian Berry 133 177 Bricker, Renee 57 Blacketer, Kelli 1 q4 . Briggs, Beau 31 Blackstock, Shon 56, Brinton, William 45 . 167 Briones , Mike 45 Blackwood, Brittany Brodersen, Kevin 66 122,30 Broening,Jared 31 Blackwood, Emily 122 Brostrom, Chris 45 Blackwood, Erin 44 Brown, Adam 24, 43, Blohn, Ryan 44 86 Bock, Rebecca 30 Brown, Cody 66 Boden, Clayton 66 Brown, Daniel 45, 86, Boehler, Carol 76 87, 95,114 Boehler, Rebecca E. 30, Brown, Elly 66 92,93,173,177 Brown, Kay 45 , 103 Bogart, Lindsay 66 Brown, Kristine 66 Bogner,Ben 10,30 Brown, Lois 76 Bogner, Scott 56, 169 Brown, Nicholas 45 Bohac , Lindsey 44 Brown, Shimiah 45, 9 / Bohl, Mallory 56, 1 71 Brown, Taylor 57 Bohl, Morgan 18, 56, Brown, Todd 45 171 Browne, Grainger 57 Bolin, Tom 66 Brummett, Noah 66 Bolinger, Lexus 66 Bryan, Dalton 66 Bomaster, Garrett 157 Bubb,Ryan 66,172 Bomberger, Brandon Buchmann, Bryce 45 44

Buethe, Gabby 66 Buettner , Jay 43 -, 164 Bukovac , Brittany 5 , 45 Bulin,Courtney 57 Bulow, Aaron 7, 57, 98 Bumann,Evan 31,177 Bumann, Lindsey 57 Bumann, Van 156 Bunde, Alessandra Joy 26, 31,103,168, 172,177 Bundy, Cole 57 Buntemeyer, Jane 76 Buri, Erin 57 Burling,Jake 45,166 Burnett, Dan 126, 164 Burns, Justin 45, 153, 164,170 •Burson, Andrew 124, 125_, 177, 31 Burson, Rebecca 57 Butler, Becca 31 Butler, Mary 76 Byington, Brent 57

C Calhoun, Ethan 45 Campbell, Lauren 31 Cantarero, Marcela 76, 104 Cantarero , Sebastian 24,45,104 Carlson, Cassie 67, 165,171 Carlson, D.j . 57, 166 Carlson, Kyle 67 Carlson, Ryan 45 Carlson, Shea 31 Carnes, Emily 45, 98, 115 Carney,Ty 57,172 Carpenter , Haley 12 , 31, 89,106,110, 111,173 Carr, Erin 31 Carr, Rebecca 67, 124 Carraher, Mark 45, 104,119 Carter, Benjamin 31 Carter, Jackson 67, 172 Caruso, Nick 67, 1 72 Cary, Shannon 57 Cass, Aubrey 57

Cates , Shaye 45 Cawthra, Tristan 31 Cederdahl, Erik 12 , 31 , 166 Chauche, Eric 45 Chavez-Morales , Pablo 43 Chen, Carrie 104, 31 Chloupek, Elizabet h 31 Chmielewski , Alexander 27,45 . Christensen, Brian 45 Christensen, Erika 31 Christensen, Kelly 119 Christensen, Reid 45 Christenson, Anna 45 , 142 , 168 Christian, Marley 6 7 Christianson , Anna 143 Christie, Jack 5 7 Christy, Jillian 6 7 , 96 Christy,Laura 45,103 Chudomelka, Josh 45 Churchill, Alex 1 7 , 45 , 127, 166 Churchill, Laurie 125 Churchill, Maesen 67, 127 Claes, Jahan 67 Clark, Joel 57 Clark, Shane 67 Clark, ~aylor 22, 57, 173 Clark,Tyson 57,153, 164,170 Claussen, Carly 45 Claussen, Richard 57, 109, llO, 164 Clifford, Carissa 6 7 , 167 Clinkenbeard , Brawn 31 Cloud, Michael 5 7 Clouston, Laura 12 , 31 , 87,110,168 Clyne, Amanda 31 Cockrell, Kyle 31 Coffey, B.j. 31 Coffey, Blaine 31 Cognard,Anne 16 Cole, Jess 67, 173 Cole , Zachary 57 Collier,Courtney 67, 113

Collins, Joshua 31 Conkel, Kurtis 67, 1 72 Conner, William 67 Connor , Chris 45 , 164 Conrad, Tyler 31 Cook,Susan 26,57 Cooley, Austin 6 7 , 164 Cornelius, Thomas 31 Craghead-Davis, Alan 31 Cramer , Dan 31 , 164 Creglow, Ashley 45 Crego, Skylar 57 Crew,Jim 76 Crittenden, Brittany 32 Cruickshank, Carol 76 Cruickshank, Whitney 45 Cruse, Taylor 57, 173 Cumm.ings,Aubrey 45 , 104,173 Cummings, Brittany 32

D Dahl, Catherine 67 Dahl, Cati 151 Dahl, Dan 45, 170 Dahlin, Rachel 12 , 1 7 , • 32,89,173 Dahlin,Roxann 76 Danahy,Kelly 45,172 Danielson; Jake 57, 164,170 Darlington , Molly 45 , 137,165 Daugherty, Garett 45 Daugherty, Kristin 46 Daugherty, Sarah 67 David, Brent 46 , 84 Davidson, Zach 43 Davis, Matt 13, 76,119 Davison, Trina 32,101 Deboer,Jennifer 57 Delaney, Jaida 46 Delight, Navina 67 Delp, Cara 57 Delp, Spencer 32 Delzell , Jeremy 5 7 , 164 Dempsey,Liam 46,163 Dennis, Nathaniel 8, 67,164 Denton, J esslyn 18 , 46 Dewitt, Kelsey 67 Dickerson , Sean 46

Dickinson, Mickey 46 Didier, Matthew 32 Dingledine, Anthony 32 Dinham, Andrew 32 , 170 Dirks,Luke 46 Dobermann, Darja 104 Dominguez,Geralyn 67 Domzalski, Katie 57 Donahoo, Claire 32 Donahue,Ryan 57 Dornbos , Kelli 46 , 98 Dornbos,Tim 67,166 Doty, Natasha 57 Doty,Nick 57 Dougherty, Jane 76 Douglas-lundy, Robin 76 Dove,Ken 32 Downey, David 67, 114 Downs, Heather 67, 171 Draney, Adrian 46 Dress, Karen 9, 76, 117 Drozda,John 57,164 Du,Emika 46 Duensing, Kyle 32 Duffy, Grant 46 , 168 Dugdale, Jennifer 76 Duhamel, Camille Germeiri. 58 Dunlap, Matt 100, 145 Dunlap, Matthew 46 Dupont,Jay 58,168 Durand, Richard 67 Durre,Dana 32,149, 171 Dwyer,Kate 67,168 Dwyer, Sean 6, 46,104, 105 Dymacek, James 77

Earhart, Elizabeth 16, 46,168 Earhart, J ash 32 Eastman, Lauren 67 Ebert, Anastasia 32 Ebke,Jim 12,32, 133, 152,164 Ebke,Natalie 58,165 Eden, Benjamin 46, 153,163 Ediger, Mitchell 6 7 , index 209

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Ediger, Nolan 46, 172 Ehrlich, Chelsea 23 , 46 Eirich, Kendall 58 Eisenmann, Larry 77 Eisenmann, Samuel 67, 96

Eisenmann, Zachary 67 Ell,Brandon 67,164 Elliott, Jason 58 Elliott, Samantha 58 Elsener, Jim 77 Elsener, Scout 7 7 Elting, Garrett 58 Erickson, Aaron 32, 147, 156, 168, 169

Erickson, Jared 32, 98, 169

Erickson, Rachel 58 Erickson, Sam 58 Erickson, Shea-ann 67 Erickson, Vail 46 Erickson, Zachary 21 , 67

Ernst, Kelly 58 Ernst, William 67 Erving, Kenvon 58 Etherton, Drew 46 , 157,169

F Falter, Skylar 58 Farrand, John 77 Fast, Shannon 46 Fawl, Kelsey 46,137, 149,165,171 Feather , Nathan 15 , 32,168 • Feilmeier, Bailey 68 Feingold, Callie 6 , 46 , 86,104 Feldman, Carly 32

Fentress, Travis 7 7 Fichthorn, Melanie 58 Ficthorn , Dutch 119 Field, Holley 58 Finke , Chloe 68 Finke,Dain 13,46, 162 Fischer, Alexandria 32 Fischer, Isaiah 58 Fleege,Jamey 32,18 Fleming, Greg 77, 161, 210

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166,172

Flores , Isaac 32 Flowerday, Ken 14, 77, 126

Fluitt, Michelle 46, 147,168 Foley, Mike 68, 96, 97 Foote , Logan 68 , 164 Ford, Sarah 46 Forgey,Amanda 46, 167,171 Forst , Braden 46 Fortune, Katlyn 58, 102,103 Fasbender, Mattea 58, 110,158,172 Fosdick , Breanna 46 , 108 , ll O , 111 , 1 71 Fosdick , Bryan 32 Fossberg, Skylar 46 Fox,Kyle 32,169 Fox, Rebecca 58 Francis, Jessica 68 , 172 Franti, Tanner 32 Franz, Sandra 58

Fraser, Laurie 7 7 Freeman, Brittany 58 Freeman, Cameron 33 Frerichs, Shelby 58 Frey, Catie 33 Friedrich, Drew 33 Fries , Ryan 68 Friesen, Meghen 33 Froehlich, Jared 58 , 172

Frohberg, Cassie 46 , 168

Frohberg, Melissa 68 , 168

Froscheiser, Kathy 77 Fuson, Adam 58

G Gaddie, Galen 77, 89 Gade, Maxwell 10, 12, 33,87,99

Gade , Paige 33 , 142 , 168,173

Gadeken, Chris 33 Gaffner, Daniel 68

Gaines, Ian 68 Gans King, Bill 33 Gans King, Samantha 46

Garcia, Alyssa 58 Gardner, James 58 Garrison, Gabi 68 Gasseling, Breeann 68 Gawrick, Steven 33, 164

Gaylord, Sydney 68, 165

Geier, Jonathan 58 Geier-Brindell , Terri 7 7 Geissen, Simone 112 Geist, Graham 68 Geist, Kirstie . 33 , 142, 143,168

Geist, Taylor 68 Genrich, Chris 68,164, 172

Genrich, Nie 33, 1 72 Gentry, Jared 58 Gentry, Sam 68 Gerber, Jamie 33 Gerdes, Randy 46 Germer, Nathan 68 Gerrard, Mitchell 12 ,

Grady, Benjamin 33 Graef, Lindsay 16 , 33 Graef, Nicholas 58 Gran,Kyle 58,110, 164

Gran,Nathan 58,135 , 164

Grantham, Aaron 68 , 170

Grantham, Mack 33, 170

Graulty, Madison 23 , 47,98

Graves , Jessica 68 , 1 7 Gray, Sarah 58 Grefe, Lauren 47 Grefe, Myles 33 , 125 O,reiser, Tara 26 ,47 Grieser, Abby 58 Griffin, Kristy 68 , l 6 t Griffin, Rochelle 33 Grove , Kinsey 4 7 , 1 OE , 107

Grubaugh, Kaylin 33 Grubbe,Alyce 59,17~ Grummert, Justin 68 Gubser, Alyssa 33, 9 4 Gulbranson, Andrew

Gharzai, Laila 33 Gharzai, Mahir 46 Gibbons, T J 68 Gibson, Rachel 58, 104 Giessen , Simone 46 , 54 Gilg, Brady 47 Gill, Angela 25, 47, 125 Gillette, Taylor 47 Gingery, Aubrielle 23 , 47, 109

Gingery, Nicole 58, 151,162,165,171 Glazebrook, Kyle 43 Gogos , Artemis 68 , 165 Goodman, Sarah 68 Goodwin, Jessica 33 Goracke,Frank 33 Goracke,George 33 Gordon, Benji 58 Gould, Briana 68 Grabowski, John 33, - 164 Grabowski, Nick 68, 164, 169

Gustafson, Troy 33 Guthmiller, Veronica 33

H Haake, Matthew 68 Haas, Dani 33, 143, 168

Hadfield, Braden 47 Hahn,Laura 33,168 Haleem , Sadia 68 Hall, Clair 59,137, 11 3 Hall, Derek 59 Halstead, Carli 68 , 1 , Halverson, Sarah 59 Ham,Mitchell 59, 16 Hamer, Chris 59 Hamilton, Erica 47 Hamilton, Garth 47 , 144,153,166, l ' )

Hamilton, Hannah 3 Hamilton, Scott 59

Hankins, Samantha 68 Helzer, Cody 69, 169 Henrichs, Wendy 77 Hanneman, Laura 47 Hansen,Andrew 26,47 Hensley, Bradley 69 Hepburn,Jade 34,168 Hansen, Jacob 34 Hansen, Sarah 68, 167 Herbert, Taylor 59, 164 • Herman, Phil 77 Hanus, Amanda 34 Herman, Tami 69 Hanus, Andrew 68, Hermanson, Brianne 169 34 Hanus, Jonathon 59 Herm.s meyer, Tyler 69 Hao,Jim 47,99, 109, Hershey,Lynne 77 127 Herstein, Jocelyn 59, Harbaugh, Parker 34 171 Harder , Brianna 68 Herstein, Jordan 69, Harder, Julie 16, 77 154,164,170 Hare, Dena 77 Hertzler, William 69 .Harmon, Eric 47 Hesso, Naifieh 59 Harper, Katherine 59 Hesso , Zalah 43 Harris, Cathy 47 Heupel, Stephanie 26, Harris, Jordan 59 34 Harris, Kelsey 47,106, Heyl,Alex 34,147,168 107 Heyl, Emily 9, 69,168, Harrison, James 47 171 \ Harrison, Krystal 34 Hicks, Sam 69 Harrison, Lauren 47, Higley, Addison 47 173 Hill, Justin 69, 164 Hart, Jonathan 68 Hilligoss, Brad 69, 1 70 Hart, Nicholas 69 Hilligoss, Wade 47 Hartley, Rachel 59 Hartwell, Benjamin 59, Hilzer, R.H. 10, 34 Himmelberg, Kebbie 77 101 Himmelberg, Taylor 59, Hartwell, Eric 4 7 169 Hartwig, Joshua 47 Hastreiter, Joshua 69, Hinds,Logan 59,164, 85,164

Haszard, Mitchell 4 7 Haszard, Steward 59 Haugen, Kiersten 59, 104

Haugh,Troy 59,164 Haun, Kelsey 34 Haydu, Matthew 59 Hayes, Kaitlyn 69 Heckman, Ashley 59, 168

Hedlund, Maggie 47, 168,171

Heiliger, Jordan 4 7 , 168

Heiliger, Joshua 4 7 , 156

Heine, Leonie 47, 54 Heithold, Jon 77

106,107

Hopkins, Melissa 59 Hoppes, Kelsey 47, 170 Horn, Philip 59 Horn, Rebekah 34 Hornung, Nick 27, 59 Horrocks, Dylan 59, .

Hoang, Tra My 34, 106 Hoffman, Ashley 69 Hoffman , Caitlin 34 , 92,93,173,

Hoffman,Parker 59 Hogan,Brenden 59 Hoham, Jeff 77,144, 145,166

Hohbach, Megan 34 Hohbach, Stephen 47 Hohensee , Elizabeth 34 Hollister, Lisa 59 Holloway, Adam 47 • Holt,Jane 77,105,

110,111,164 Hovorka,Joe 77,170 Hovorka,Pam 22,77 Howe,Kelly 59,141, 150,167,171 Howe , Trevor 34 , 125 , 157,169 Howell,Jenna 34,167 Hrbek, Gloria 25, 124 Hubbell, Kevin 77, 168 Hubbell,Kylie 47,168, 172 Huenink. 1 Morgan 59 Hunt, Tamara 59, 103 Hyle,Alex 147

Jenkins,James 48 J enseri, Brittany 34 Jensen, Hillary 69 Johns, Trevor 18 Johnson, Kecia 69 Johnson, Nick 69 , 164 Johnson, Rachel 60, 127

Johnson, Raeanne 69 Johnson, Renni 60 Johnson, Sarah 35, 172

Johnson,Sydney 60, 168

Johnson, Trevor 48, 112

Johnson, Valerie 69, 139,165,171

Johnson, Vanessa 1 0, 35,139

Jones, Austin 60 Jones, Emili 60 Jons, Carter 69 Jordan, Candise 35 Juhnke,Paige 35,104,

Ingram, Samual 34 Ingram, Steffie 69 Inoue , Taro 54 Ireland,Ashley 47,169 Ireland, Jessica 69 ,

105,106, 122 Juma,Haley 48, 93, 110,111,173 Jumps, Jillian 35 Jurgens, Ross 69

169

Irons, Austin 59, 114,

Hirschman, Michaela

119,173 ,

172

Hirschman , J am.ie 23 ,

Jelinek, Leo 78 . Jenkins,Hanna 69,

Hopkins , Jennifer 34 Hopkins , Kaitlyn 24 ,

115

Irons , Tyler 34 Iwanski, Michela 69

K Kabourek,Andrea 78, 168

Kabourek, Brian 78 Kachman, Robert 35 ,

126

Jablonski, Danny 34, 104,105

Jablonski, Lawrence 60,164,170 Jackson, Justin 47 Jacobs, Hali 19, 60 Jacobson, Sim 69 Jaeger,Angie 78 Jain, Isha 69 Janovec,Joshua 47 Jarvis, Tara 48

Kachman, Susan 48 , 126

Kaiser, Brandon 69 , 164

Kangas-Packett, Susan 78

Kapeller, Rachel 69 ; 167

Karavas, Adam 69 Karthauser, Sarah 48 Kasa, Caroline 35 index

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Kaser,Jenny 35,101 Kasl , Eric 35 Kasl, Trevor 35 Kasrn.iskie, Chelsea 69 Keep, Marge 14, 78 Keep, Monica 48 Kehling,Jaci 48,103, 115

Kelly, Kaitlin 69 Kempkes, Jesse 69 Kendle, Jeremy 27, 35 Kennedy,Amanda 35, 98

Kennedy, Caitlin 69, 167

Kennedy,Johanna 60 Kennedy, Morgan 35 Kerrigan, Julia 69 Ketelhut, Saul 60 Key, Nathan 60 Khidir, Samar 60 Kiddoo,Sam 48,160, 172

Kielian, Eric 60 Kilgore, Aaron 70, 164 Kilgore, Cole 70, 155 , 170

Kilpatrick, Jay 60 Kinberg, Hannah 48 King,Aaron 70 Kingsley, Taylor 70 Kingsley, Trent 35 Kingsley, Tyler 70 Kirkland, Kaley 60 Kirkland, Patrick 35 Klein, Cody 70, 164 Kliewer, Lindsey 9, 70 Knapp, Monica 70 Knott, Mike 48, _1 64 Knuth, Sabrina 78 Koch, Ginny 48 Koch, Vicki 70,103 Koehn, Ted 78 Koenig, Bret 78 Koerner, Drew 35 Koerner, Kaila 60 Koesters, Erin 78 Kohl, Karlie 60 Kohl, Kayla 35, 112 Kohler, Alex 35, 1 73 Kohler,Nick 70,164, 172

Kokrda,Anna 137,165 Kantor ,_Tim 70 212 index

Koop, Hannah 70 Korn,Alexis 48,126 Kornfeld, Austin 43 Kornfeld, Tyler 35 Kort, Jaime 109 Kort,Jamie 7,21,35, 109

Kortus, Ryan 60 Kosmicki, Cody 35 , 48 Kotschwar, Ray 70 Kotschwar, Ross 70 Koziol, Brian 70 Krause,Jordan 70 Krieger , Keaton 35 Kriha, Miranda 48 Krofta, Hayley 70 Kroon, Linda 78 Krueger, Maxwell 48 Krueger,Zachary 60 Kuehn, Katelyn 48 Kujath, Stuart 60,164 Kunc, Zach 60 Kurtz , Terra 48

Lee, Samuel 35 Lee, Stephanie 48, 1 72,

Luedtke, Natasha 43 Lugn,Ashley 70,171 ,

173

Leffert, Joshua 70, 78, 164

Lefler, Stephanie 24, 78 Leggiadro, Brenda 78,

Lux,Alexander 61, 16L Lyewski, Dal 70 Lyons, Brianna 70, 9 6 Lyons, Ed 18, 78

122

Lehman, Alexis 48, 168 Lehrr),an, Jonathan 70 , 164

Lehmanowsky, Mary Beth 5, 78 Lehms,Lindsey 60,173 Lenzen, Mikhala 48, 171

M Maag, Dylan 9, 70 Maahs , Taylor 49 , 16 169

Maasch, Ian 71 Maatalla, Kate 119 MacGowan, Danny 4 MacLean, Madi 61 , 16 Macoubrie, Matthew f . Madsen, Hans 20, 36 Madsen, Jessica 36,

Lepinski, Becky 35 Lewis,Amanda 48 Lewis, Colby 70, 164 Lewis, Shelby 164,169 Ley, Justin 35 112 Ley, Lauren 48 Maguire, Jonathan 4 S Liddy, Kelsey 48 Mahapatra, Ravi 36, Linder,Luke 60,164 164 Lindner, Natalie 60 Mahlberg, Cole 36, 16 Lindsay, Samanatha 35 Maixner, Bethany 36 Laderian, Behnam 48 Lipins , Vilis 36 Makkawy, Amin 36 Lafferty, Ashley 60 Lipson, Brennen 60 Makovicka, Ashton 6 Lambdin, Olivia 168 Lisee, Julia 36, 165 170 Lamberty, Emily 70 Lockenour,Brooke 70 • Makovicka, Matt 49 , Lambley, Kelsey 35 , 88, Lockwood, Jason 36 164 173 Loeck, Sam 70 Malone, Katie 36, 14~ Lamer, Sean 60 Loftus , Makayla 48 , 168 Lander,Taylor 60 167 Mann, Dennis 79 Lane , Cole 48 London, Sara 36 Mantilla Pinto , AndreE Lane, Hannah 70 Long, Rachel 70 61 Lane, Jessica 35 Longoria, Toni 60 , 91 , Mantzios , Nicholas 6 J Lantz, Jeff 48, 115 173 Mar,Jared 36,157 Larsen, Dylan 60, 164 Lonn, William 60 Mar,Kaleb 61,161, Larson, Judy 78 Loof,Rob 70 172 Larson , Kalie 48 Loos,Emmy 24,167 Markey, Tyler 18, 36 Lash,Levi 35,164 Lopez Robles, Hector Marolf, Candace 61 Lau, Jason 70 60 Marolf, Zach 25, 36, Lau,Michael 48,164 Lorensen,Jens 60 124,164, 169 Lautenschlager, Karl Louch,Sara 70,168 Marr , Camille 49 78 Lovorn, Stuart 36 Marr , Kaleb 160 Lavalleur , Kate 60 Lubben,Kimber 48 Marr,Lauren 61,162 Lavalleur , Matt 48 Lubeck, Cody 36 168 Lawrence, Alexis 7, 48 Lubeck, Sadie 48, 98 Marti, Timothy 36, 1 Leazer, Megan 70 Lucchino, Vinny 49, Martin, Michael 36 Leddy,William 48 164,169 Martins , Cindy 79 Lee , Kelsey 60 Luebke, Erik 60 Martz, Amanda 49, l l Lee, Meredith 70 Luedtke, Maria •70, 165 Masada,Megan 12, 3 l

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148 , 149 , 1 71 133,164,170 Masada, Nicholas 71, Meginnis, Pete 23 , 71 , 164 135,155,164 Mason, Andrew 23, 36 Meginnis, Sam 49, 153, Massey, Katie 61, 139, 164,170 165 Meister, Phyllis 79 Masters, Christa 36 , • Menghini, Aubrie 49 , 106,107 167 Masters, Kylie 61 Menter, Daniel 37, 126 Matczyszyn,Thomas Menter,John 61,126 49,95,164 Menter, Timothy 24, Matson, Brittani 36, 71,126 86,98 Merchant, Anne 71 Mattern, Chelsie 22 , 49 Merrill, Peggy 71, 96 Matzke, Luke 61, 1 70 Messbarger, Jon 49, 168 Maul, Tracey 79 Meter , Cameron 61 .Mauseth, Harrison 49, Metzger , Sam 61 , 164 126 Meyer,Abby 49,170 Maynez, Samuel 71 Meyer, Kevin 49, 164 McCabe,Jeff 27,79 Meyer, Marilyn 79 Mccallister, Sarah 1 O , Meyer, Rhonda 79 36 Meyerson, Megan 61 , McClure, Logan 36, 110,167,171 133,164 Michelsen, Jaime 49, McClure, Sean 61, 164 92 McCuistion , Mac 162 Mihulka, Chris 37 McCurdy, Marty 79, Miller, Christine 49 157,169 Miller , Cj 61 McDonald, Ashton 49, Miller, Derek 3 7 165 McDonald, Zachary 49, Miller, George 1 7 , 49 MiH.er , ~saac 43 164 Miller,John 71, ,96, McDonnell, T.J. 71, 114 169 Miller, Kim 79 McFarland, Patrick 36 Miller, Laura 71 McGarvie , Katie 61 Minchow, Jamie 49 McGarvie , Kelli 49 Minchow, Kelsey 37 McGerr, Kelsey 37 Minden, Hugh Von 53 McGhee, Nixie 49 Minear , Tiffany 61 McGu.tre, Grady 71 , Misner, Jessica 43 155 Moehlenhoff, Ashtyn McKee , Cory 61 37 McKeighan, Kaitlin 61 Moffatt, Jason 37 McManaman, Katie 37 Mahlman, Carrie 37 McManis, Jim 49 Mahlman, Lindsey 37 McManus,Allie 61 Molsen, Mike 37 McManus,Jesse 61 McNeal, Hillary 71, 90, Monnier , Kitra 71 Montague, Shane 61 173,97 McPherren, Ed 79, 1 70 Montgomery, Kyle 37 Montgomery, Steven Meagher, David 49 61,164 Medina, Andrew 71 • Moore , Ashley 61 Meginnis , Harry 49 , Moore, Josie 71

Moore , Matt 6 , 49 Moreland, Cole 71 , 1 70 Moreno, Cody 71 , 169 Morgan, Ashley 49 Morgan, Chuck 79 Morrison, Jeff 61 , 164 Mortensen, Mckenzie 49 Morton,Alli .71 Morton, Amy 61 Moss, Anthony 164, 170 Moss , Michael 164 Moss, Taylor 157 Mota, Lauren 37,106 , 158,172 Mota, Lindsey 18, 49, 159,172 Mountford, Evan 71 Muehling, Ellen 71 Muehling, Lyndsey 49 Mueller, Rodney 37 , . 161,172 Mueller, Rosalie 61 Mueller, Ross 37 Mueller,Tim 49,54, 166 Munger,Alex 9, 49 Munger, Matt 49 Munger, Nick 49 Munstermann, Jane 25,79,124 Murman,Craig 50, 161 , 172 Murrell, John 37

N Nabity,Amanda 61 Naco , Mela 7, 50 Nannen,Jon 37 Nash,Devon 71,164, 170 Neal, Emily 71, 91, 11 0 , 173 Neal, Kristin 3 7 Needels, Elizabeth 19 , 61 Nelsen, Rachel 37 Nelsen, Rozalyn 169 Nelson, Cassie 71,159, 172,173 Nelson,Jenna 50,171 Nelson, Kyle •43

Nelson, Sena 37 Nesiba,Adam 43 Netz, Mallory 50, 89, 173 Neuhaus,Alex 50,166 Neuhaus, Taylor 50 Newell, Whitney 61 Newman, Kelsey 61 , 137,165,171 Nguyen , Michael 71 Nguyen, Van 50, 54, 112 Niazi, Harris 61 Nichols, Ann 79 Nichols, Jordanne 62 Nicholson, Aaron 37 Nicholson, Audrey 71 , 96, 97,113,171 Nicholson, Diane 79 Niebur , Drew 50 Nielsen, Lance 20, 79, 85,101 Nies, Angel 37 Nightingale, Amanda 50 Nightingale, Ryan 37 Nigro, Betsy 37 Nigro, Nick 71 Nobbe, Samuel 71,164 Nootz , Kate 38, 173 Norris, Annie 38 Northey,D.J. 50, 145 Novak, Maggie 71,137, 151,165,171 Nowka,Kelsey 12, 13, 38

0 O'Dell, Brian 50 O'Hanlon, Rachel 71 Obermeier, Brian 50, 121 Oda, Kyosuke 71 Odell, Michael 71 Oehlerking., Myron 137 Oehring,Tim 62,164, 170 Ogden, Colleen 14, 19 , 79 Ohlman, Tyler 50 Oliverius, Kelsey 21, 62 Olsen, Anielle 108 index 213

Olsen, Brian 101 Olsen, Danielle 108 Olsen, Jacob 71 Olson,Amanda 71,171 Olson, Brian 164 Olson, Brian 50 Olson, Danielle 50 · Olsori, Dustin 71 , 84 Olson, John 62 Olson, Michael 38, 168 Oltman, Gretchen 79 Orlov, Inna 71 Orthengren , Dakota 62 Oseka, Laura 38 Osterberg, Leisha 50, 162,164

Ostrander, Greyson 72 Ott, Taylor 62 Ottemann, Corbin 38 Otto, Spencer 7 2 Ourada, Theresa 79 Outson, Derek 38, 109, 118

Ouyang, Alice 62 Overcash, Cooper 50 Overcash, Mary-Catherine 72 Overton , Karis 9 , 7 2 Ozaki, Marshall 72,164

p 50 109

Pahre, Hannah 72 Pahre, Seth 38 Paine, Alex 72, 1 72 Paine, Mitch 38 Palm, Matt 50 Palmer,Jena 50,106, 107

Palmer,Josh 50,164 Palmer,Sue 79 Panther, Peter 38 Pappas, Calvin 62 Parchman, Megan 72, 168

Parks, Ethan 62 Parpart, Alisha 38 Parsa, Faezeh 50 Patel, Bianca 38 index

72,157

Policky, Cherice 38 Policky,Vincent 72 Pope , Kendra 62 Pope, Megan 38 Popp .' Krista 38 Poppe, Molly 39, 148, 149,171

Poppert, Kati 39,159, 172,173

Potter, Hannah 19, 62 Potter, Kylie 39, 159,

167

Petersen, Erik 72 , 172 Petersen, Jennifer 15 , 38

Peterson, Ali 6, 16, 38,

172

Pramberg, Ryan 72, 164,170

Pratt, Frank 8, 19, 72 Preston, Sarah 50, 88,

173

Peterson, Andrew 38, 164

Peterson, Austin 62 ,

173

Pribil, Alex 62 , 101 Price, Roman 72 Prichard, Dennis 79,

164

Peterson, Ben 62, 169 Peterson, Jacob 72 Peterson, Jennifer 159 Peterson, Jessica 72 Peterson , Katelyn 7 2 , Peterson, Kylie 62 , 98 Peterson, Nikki 50, 137,165

Pages,Alexander 50,

Poe, Tiana 72 Pohlmann, Austin 50 Pohlmann,Logan 19,

106

Persell, Carly 50 Petersen, Courtney 38,

167,171

Pace-Cornsilk, James

214

Patel, Sneha 50 Patterson, Michael 38 Patzel, Danielle 50 , 114 Pauley, Sean 50 Paulson, Tom 38 Peaslee, David 72, 164 Pegans,Amanda 38 Penner, Cam 72 Penner,Leoni 17,79 Perales, Robert 79 Peregoy, Devin 72 Perry, Elizabeth 62 , 90 ,

Peterson, Zachary 72 Petitt, Tyler 72 Petry, Garek 38,164 Philipps, Dillon 72 Phillips, Breanna 26 , 50, 93,112,173 Phillips, Erin 38 Pickerel, Rachael 50 , 72,108,112

Pickerill, Bradley 7 2 Pickerill, Ryan 50 Pierce, Steve 79 , 126 Pillard, Adam 50 Pitts, Helen 72 Plies , Matt 62 Plucknett , Courtney 4 , 62,173 Poe, Mike 21, 62

151,171

Priester, Geoffrey 39 Priester, Skyler 72 Pringle, Trey 72, 11 7, 144,166

Ptacek, Emily 72,173 Ptacek, Susan 79

Reichenbach, Claire 3 9 Reichenbach, Mark 6 2 Reichling, Jessica 21 , 80

Reichwaldt, Anthony 39

Reid, Mary 51 Reifert, Kelsey 62 Reimers, Jacob 62 Reineke, Megan 39 Reineke, Rylan 39 Remmenga, Stephanie 72, 168

Rempe, Karen 62, 12E Renken, Stevie 51, 8 9 Reuter, Joe 51,106, 107

~eynoldson , Erin 51 , 171,173

Rice, Abigail 62 Rice, Eric 72, 164 Richters, Scout 10, 3 v 106

Ridgley, John 62 Rife , Jonathan 62 , 9 Rihanek, Meghan 10 , 39,100,104, l0E

Ring, Chad 7 3 . Ripa, Lauren 39 Ripa, Maddie 39, 1 7.3 Rippe, Kevin 10, 19, t Ristow,James 51,1 6 Rizzi, Chiara 39 , 54 , 55,112,122

Quade,Zach 62,164

R Racicky, Preston 72, 164

Ragsdale , Maya 62 Rahn, Brenton 39 Ramsey, Emma 39 Randazzo, Tyler 26, 62, 169

Rasmussen, Laura 72 Rath, Jake 50 Rathjen, Ashley 10, 39, 172

Rawlings, Karlie 72 Reckmeyer, Andy 51 , 95

Reece, James 72

Robb, Karen 62, 168 Robb, Sam 51,168, l t J Robb, Steven 73 Roberts, Dennis 80 Rocke, Nate 62 Rodgers , Baileigh 51 , 101

Rodriguez, Jessica 7 ~ Roehrs, Kate 39 Roehrs, Nicole 62 , 13 , 165

Roesler, Danica 62 Root, Alice 6, 51, 104 122

Roper, Allison 7 3 Rose, Brandais 102 Rose, Elizabeth 62 Rosenbach, Cory 62 Rosenbach, Joey 63

Rosenbaum, Kate 39 , Saunders,Tausha 51 106,107 Schacher,Spencer 51 Rosenberg, Guy 80, Schall, Jason 51 164 Scheel, Kara 63, 150 , Ross, Alex 51 Scheideler, Alex 7 3 Ross , Alexa 63 , 149 • Scheideler, Will 63 Ross, Becca 73,110, Schellpeper, Eric 39 168,171 Scherping, Lauren 40 Ross, Jared 63 Scheyer , Danny 12 , 40 Rossignol, Jalyn 39 Scill.II1:enti, Sara 63 Rotthaus, Remi 73 Schindlbeck , Jordan Rouse, Nate 73 63,167 Rouse, Nick 39, 164 Schinstock, Michael 51 , Royer, Caisa 51 , 104 168 Rudeen,Laura 73,172 Schlegelmilch, Joe 80 , Rudeen, Shawn 39 164,171 ·Rudolph,Alex 73 Schmalken, Shawn 51, Ruley, Cecilia 80, 11 7 106, 123, 126 Runge,Anna 73, 91, Schmidt , Deanne 51 97,141,167 Schmidt, Hayley 51 , 89, Runge, Laura 80 98,173 Rusch, Julia 51, 54, Schmidt , Kristy 7 3 , 9 7 , 55,106,122 138,171 Russell, Courtney 18, Schmidt , Marcus 80 63,165 Schmohr, Christian 63 , Russell, Kate 73, 165 157,164 Russell, Larry 51 Schneider, Jake 40 Russnogle, Adam 51 Schneider, Mike 73 Rye,Jon 51,160,172 Schnittker, Kaylie 73, Rye,MaryBeth 73,159 139,165 Scb.Dening, Claire 73 Schorr, Allison 40 , 8 7 , 95,98 Saenz,Lee 51,163 Schott,Dylan 73,164, Sain, Sarah 63 170 Sajid,Asawar 51 Schreiber , Zachary 40 Samland, Torrey 63 Schrock, Lillie 73 Samuelson, Logan 6, Schroeder,Alyssa 73 51, 172 Schroff, Hannah 63 Sanderfer , Courtney Schukar, Artie 73 51,173 Schuldt, Kelli 40 Schulenberg, Brittany Sanderman, Brian 63 ' Sanders, Demetri 73, 7,40 Schulenberg, Ross 63, 164 145,166 Sanders,Tausha 51, Schuller, Jenn 40 167,171 Schultze, Devin 55 , 63, Sandquist, Rex 51 168,172 Sankey,Drew 63,152, Schulz, Kelly 63 164,170 Schulz , Klye 51 Sapp, Brandon 73 Schumacher, Kristin 51 Satathite, Amy 80 Schumacher,Whitney Sattler, Benjamin 51 63 Sattler, Roxann 80

Schumann, Kayla 40 165 Skiles,Kirk 80,168, Schuster, Jamison 63 Schuster, Jessica 7 3 , 169 165,171 Skov, Carla 80 Schuster, Maggie 27, Skov, Samantha 73 Slaby, Brett 40, 98 40,173 Slack, Mckenna 63, Schuurmans, Kaitlin · 40,98 147,168 Schwartz, Hannah 63 Slagle, Brett 40 Slawinski, Peter 63 , Schwartz, Madison 73, 151,165,171 172 Schwartz, Reece 63, Smidt, Justin 40 Smith,Adam 73,164 164,170 Sciutto, Flor 54 Smith, Allison 52 Smith, Cassie 63, 98, Scott, Ian 166 Scott , Sam 40 167 Scully, Tyler 63 , 164 Smith, Chelsey 63 Smith, Crystal 73 Seachord , Andrew 51 , Smith, Dottie 80, 94, 97 115 Smith, Ellie 7 3 Sedlak, Rob 40 Smith, Gregory 52 Seewald, Thomas 73 Smith, Harry 5, 7 3 Self, Caitlin 63 Sellon,Dan 18,63,168 Smith, Keenan 40 Smith, Lindsey 40 Selvy,Jade 51,112 Smith, Nathan 74 Shamburg, Britny 40 Smith, Tony 41 Shanahan, Kevin 40 Smith, Zachary 52, Shandrew, Joseph 51 133,164 Shane , Kacey 16 , 40 , Sneed, Sam 63, 168 113,169 Shannon,Zach 73,164 Snider, Shawnee 52 Snoberger, Rozann 80 Shaw, Andrew 22, 63, Snook, Traci 74,167, 170 171 Shaw, Monica 63, 151, Snyder , Mitchell 7 4 , 84 165,171 Soderling,Logan 74 Sheets , Alyssa 40 Song,Shuqiao 41,119, Sheets , Rachelle 63 120 Shemek , Cassie 51 , Soucie, Tausha 165 108,110,111,173 Southwick,Connor 74, Sher,Hannah 73,90, 164 173 Sparks, Max 63 Sherrill,Mary 52,106 Speedlin, Chelsie 7 4 Shinker, Erik 73 Spellman , Richie 41 Shinker , Mallory 40 Shipman, Elizabeth 63, Spencer , Mikayla 7 4 Sphon, Cathy 80 172 Spomer, Grayson 80 Shipp, Bridger 52 Stacy, Jordan 52, 165 Shomos, Elena 40, 106 Stacy, Taylor 12, 13, 41 Shomos, Madeline 73 Stamps, Stan 52 Shuster, Alyssa 40 Stander , Michaela 64 Sievers , Mary Kate 63 Simpson,Julia 52,103, Stanley, Laura 52 Stauffer, Hilary 64, 120 140,167 Sindelar, Megan 52, 94, Steck,Andy 27,41 index 215

Stehlik, Patrick 7 4 Steinberger , Katherine 52,172

Svyeazy, Joy 7 4 Swinehart , Steve 80 Swoboda,Donna 25,

Steiner, Mick 20, 74, 166,170

Steinheider, Jessa 41 ,

80,124

Synhorst , Katelynn 64 Sypal, Cathy 52

122,168

Tomlinson, Kay 122 Tonniges,Jim 81,168 Tonniges , Kristen 64 , 165

74,96

Stoki , Cally 64 , 168 Stollar, Benjamin 64 Stollar, Joseph 41 Storz , Zachary 41 Stoupa, Lyndsay 52 Stoyan, Serge 43 Strain, John 80,154, 170

Strasheim , Ben 41 Strauss, Todd 9, 41 , 113,116

Streeter, Angela 23, 64 Streeter, Lynette 80 Strick,Amber 41 Strick, Michelle 64 Strilkivsky, John 43 Stripling, Donovan 64 Strode , Chanse 41 Stromberg, Deanna 64 Stubbendieck, Reed 41 Suarez , Tony 7 4 , 164 Suhr,Ethan 74,164 Suhr, Logan 41 Sui, Jin Wen 52 Sullivan, Melissa 41 Summerlin, Caitlin 74, 91

Summerlin, Trey 64 Sun, Mong-kuen 64 Sunderman, Brian 64, 155

Sunderman, Scott 64, 164,170

Sutton, Ryan 27, 41 Sveen, Daniel 52 Svoboda, Nate 74 Svoboda, Shelbi 41, 143 Swanson, Jake 41,164 216 index

T Taheri ,. Elham 7 4 Tallichet, Jacques 26, 52

Taylor, Alysa 24, 41 Taylor, Natalie 52, 106 Tebo,Austin 74,164 Tebo , Curtis 52 , 164 Tehee, Hannah 64 Tenney, Elizabeth 64 , 98

Texley, Linda 81 Thomas , Elizabeth 16 , 41,98

Thomas, Lucas 52 Thomas, Sarah 81 Thompson, Gene 81 Thompson, Jacob 64, 164

Thompson, Lauren 41,

Trautman, Eric 21, 64 Truitt, Bethanie 42 Truitt, Hannah 7 4 Trumble , Peg 81 Tucker , Arrl:.Y 7 4 Tucker,Dallas 7,42 Tucker,Jan 81,163 Tucker, Nathan 52,164 Tupper,Alyssa 64 Tyler , Brian 42 Tyrrell, Brice . 52 Tyrrell, Dillon 7 4

138,139,165,171 Thomsen, Katie 52, 122 Thomson, Brandon 64, 98 Thu,Pyae 52 Thuman,Jonathan 18, 64 Thurber, Graham 52, 164 Tietjen, Kari 41, 104, 105,122 Tipton, Karlene 52, 165 Tipton,Sam 74,166 Titus,Aaron 64,169 Tiwald, Nicholas 41 Todd, Eric 52 Todd, Nicos 74 Todd, Scott 64 Tomasek, Andrew 41 , 153 Tomhave,Lacey 41

Tomlinson, Christopher 64,122

Tomlinson, Kay 42,

Videtich, Megan 64 Vifquain, Melissa 7 4 , 165

Viljoen, Salome 18, 4 2 104

Vlasnik,Amanda 74 Vogel, Nicole 42 Voigt, Peter 42 , 168 Von Seggern, Kylie 4 2 120

Von Seggern, Lindsey 74, 165

Vuchetich, Lauren 5 3 106,107

Wadhams, David 42, f Waggoner, Haley 53,

Ulozas , Paige 64 Unzicker, Ashley 64 Unzicker, Sydney 42,

Wagner,Anna 53, lqf

158,172

Urbanec, Chris 52 Uribe, Shelby 64

125 171

Wagner, Dayton 64 Wagner, Larissa 42 Wagner, Michaela 42 , 106

100

Thompson, Morgan 7 4,

145,166

Torres, Josue Argueta

Stelk, Taylor 52 · Stephens, Daniel 52 Stephens, Ryan 7 4 Stevens, Ashley 64, 85 Stewart, Ryan 7 4 Stewart , Sharissa 64 Stewart, Taylor 52,112 Stokebrand, Monique

Vestecka, Mark 53 Videtich, Brandon 53 ,

V Vachal, Corbin 64 Vafa, Nasrin 42 Valenta, Rita 42 Valente,B.J. 42,104 Valente, Lauren 9, 7 4, 171

Vance, Jeremy 42 Vance , Kristin 7 4 Vance,Lisa 52 Van Cleave, Heather 64 Varney, Grant 20, 52, 172

Vasek, Troy 74,164 Vasey, Scott 27, 42 Vasquez,Jennifer 43 Velasco-Montes, Maria 43

Vellanki, Srisindu 42 , 104, 120

Vercellono, Jeremy 52 Vermaas, Jessica 52 Vestecka, Abigail 7 4

Wagner, Mikaela 42 Walklin, Jonathan l?Z Walklin,Trevor 64 Walkowiak, Barb 64 , 104,105

Waller, Britni 74 Walls, Jason 53 Wander, April 53 Wander, Mitchell 42 Wang,Sammy 42, 10~ 120,164

Warkentin, Jordane 74, 165

Watson, Emry 65 Waybright,Alex 42 Webb,Susanna 42, 104, 105

Weber, Grant 74, ll C 164

Weber, Sarah 65, 108 167

Webster, Jeff 42 Weers, Richard 27, 4 2 yvegner , Karen 24 , 8 1

Weihe, Cole 42, ll0 Witt, Lauren 75 , Weihe,Tyler 65, ll0, Witters-Churchill, Lau164,170 rie 25, 81,124 Weitz, Carter 43 , 146 , Wittmaack, Alysia 15 , 168 43,141 Weitz , Michael 65 , 168 Woldt, Dylan 75, 172 Welch, Benjamin 43, _Woldt, Weston 53 84,99 Wolf,Jake 43,109 Wells, Whitney 43, 110, Wolff, Alison 65 167,171 Woll, Halie 43 Welter, Benjamin 75, Wood, Elizabeth 43 96 Wood ~Kristin 65 , 165 Wencel, Carrie 43 , 94 Woodhead,Courtney 43 Wenzl, Tyler 53 Woodward,Lorraine 81 Werner, Sara 65, 101 Works, Mckynze 75 Wertz,Julie 43,106 Wortmann,Joan 10,43 Westendorf, Elizabeth Wrenholt, Elektra 53 75, 168 Wrenholt, Gretchen 81, Whiston, Ross 43, 98 ll7 White , Katherine 43 Wright, Allison 53 White , Katie 65 Wright, Bryce 75 White , Spencer 43 Wright, Melissa 75, 102 White, Tyler 65 Wright, Molly 53 Whitman, Del 81 Wright, Nelson 75, 164 Wright, Zachary 53 Whitson, Max 43 Whittier, Petrea 24 Wunderlich, Alyssa 8, Wicks, Nate 43 75 Wuowrut, Wuow 65 Widhalm, Chelsea 75 Wyman, Rylie 75 Wie, Nyaruot 53 Wiebe,Hannah 75 Wiebe, Jordan 65 Wiebe, Phil 16·, 43 Wiemer,Aaron 75,164 Yankech,Adam 53 Yao, Teresa 65 Wiemer, Brenda 81 Yardley, Allison 7 5 Wiese , Keenan 43 , 14 7 Yardley, Michael 53, Wiese, Mike 136 164,170 Wilderman,Jacob 75, Yendra,Whitney 43 164 Yeramyshev, Kyle 75 Will, Samuel 43 Yoder , Michael 7 5 , 166 Williams , Gary 81 Yoshioka, Brett 43 Williams , Jeffrey 43 , Yost,Aubrey 75 164 Young, Taylor 43 Williams , Katie 43 Young, Trevor 75,155, Williams, La Shica 75 164,170 Williamson, Spencer 75 Yurth,Jordan 75,155, Wilson, Donna 21 , 81 170 Wimmer, Molly 43 Winchester, Dustin 65 Winkler, Shannon 53, 137,165 Wismer, Samantha 53 Witherby, Sam 53, 164, 170

Zajicek, Sara 75 Zajicek, Shawn 75, 168, 172 Zappala, Alex 53 Zh.eng, Tina 17, 53, 104, 121,122, 127 Zillig,Adam 53,164, 170 Zillig,Jamie 75,167, 171 • Zillig, Taylor 53 Zimmerman,Andreas . 53,54 Zingler, Brenda 81 Zmiewski , Zachary 65 Zobel,Drew 75,164 Zumwalt, Jennifer 65, 103 Zweerink, Lydia 53 ~

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Top 5: 1

Boys' Golf: 2-3 Baseball: 4-5 Boys' Soccer: 6-7 Girls' Soccer: 8-9 Boys' Track: 10-~l Girls' Track: 12-13 Girls' Tennis: 14-15

Spartan Game: 16-17 Expressions: 18-19

Academics: 20-21 Prom: 22-23 Most Likely to: 24-25 Time Capsule: 26-27 Trips: 28-29

Team Pies: 30-31 Where are People Going?: 32 Stats: 33

FAVORITE TEACHER 1. Mr. Kingery 2. Mr. Dimon 3. Dr. Cognard 4. Mr. Schmidt 5. Mrs. Ogden

TOPS SUR.VEYS

FAVORITE MOVIE 1. 300 2. Lucky Number Sleven 3. Borat 4. Amelie 5. The Departed

FAVORITE ACTOR 1. Will Ferrell 2. Adam Sandler 3. Johnny Depp 4. Heath Ledger 5. Jake Gyllenhaal

FAVORITE ACTRESS 1. Scarlet Johansson 2. Drew Barrymore 3. Kiera Knightley 4. Angelina Jolie 5. Jessica Alba

1. Cinnamon Toast Crunch 2. Cheerios 3. Froot Loops 4. Cap'n Crunch 5. Fruity Pebbles FAVORITE SCHOOL EVENT 1. Football Games 2. PLC Days (Tuesdays) 3. Homecoming 4. Pep Rallies 5. Prom

FAVORITE RESTAURANT 1. Olive Garden 2. Blue Orchid 3. Applebee's 4. Gri anti 's 5. Red Lob ter

FAVORITE TV SHOW 1. Grey s Anatomy 2. The Office 3. Lot 4. The Hills 5. Family Guy la out and information gathered by: haleycarpenter

FAVORITE SINGER 1. Fergie 2. Regina Spektor 3. Carrie Under ;vood 4. Chri tina Aguilera 5. Jack John on

l . David Meagher watches his shot. 2. Coach Tonniges watches junior Taylor Stewart and junior Lyndon Raatz practice. 3. Coach Tonniges coaches junior Taylor Stewart. 4. Coach Tonniges takes notes on golfers. 5. Senior Tann r Franti takes a look at his shot before swinging.

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6. Senior Eric Kasi practices his swing. 7. A lonely boys' golf bag sits on the course. 8. Juniors Sam Witherby and Cooper Overcash walk to the next hole.

in 'da club Golf is an individual sport, but Easrs boys' golf teams loved working together. "We have individual scores, but we try our hardest so that our team can win," said JV golfer sophomore Brian Sunderman. As many as 16 teams competed in a tournament, and golfers were ranked individually and as a team. East golf lost five seniors last year, but the players came together to keep the Spartan tradition strong. "I like golf because we are like one big family," said Varsity golfer junior Sam Witherby. "I think we'll turn a few heads. We have a solid Varsity team," said Varsity golfer junior David Meagher. The teams practiced every day to improve their game. "Golf is fun, but irs not an easy sport to learn. Practice makes perfect," said Sunderman. East golfers had different strengths this year. "I am the best at driving. I'm good at the tee," said Witherby. "The most important thing is to stay in the fairway and hit the greens." Meagher focused on his short game. "Putting is really important," said Meagher. For some of Easrs golfers, the sport is a family tradition. "My dad took me golfing when I was seven years old. I loved the game," said Meagher. In practice and in competition, East golfers continued to improve their tradition of excellence.

breaks away after a hit. a.varsity players relax in the dugout before the game. 3. Sophomore Zach Quade stares down the pitcher. 4. Junior cameron Adams uercly pitches the ball. 8.Juniorcameron Adams throws a fast one. 6. Freshman Clayto Boden gets ready to catch the ball.

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lor Zillig shows his pitching skills. Bottom left: Sophomore Emry Watson stretches to make the catch. Bottom Right: Freshman Nick Grabowski dives for a ball during practice.

playing as one ... Like everything else in life, success in baseball comes best ith hard work and commitment. The boys on East's baseball teams are all an e ample of hard work and dedication to their sport. "I 'e been pla 'ing since t-ball age ,, said senior Varsity player PJ Kirkland. Kirkland is not the only lifelong pla er at East. Many ha e played since elementary school and play in summer leagues a well once the high- chool season is o er. For some ba eball player their fir t ea on in high school ba eball held fe\ surprise . "It a n 'tan different from\ hat I expected it to be ' said freshman Adam Kara ~a . an of the ar ity t am memb r \ 'ere pla in th ir la t am 'ith Ea t b for graduating thi pring. Thi ar ar it ba ball t am i much more committ d to the gam ofba ball. Th y

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ha e taken care of them el es on and off the field, ' said Varsity coach Mike Stems. They are led by three seniors, Rob Sedlak (pitcher, center field) Steve Gawrick catcher) and PJ Kirkland (pitcher first ba eman outfielder . There are many ays to be a part of the team e en if you can t be out running bases. Junior Dan Dahl ho suffered an arm injury this spring switched from short top to fir t ba e coach. Teamwork is an important a pect of an sport ba eball included. aid sophomore Emry at on fa 1orite part of being on the team i e erybody coming together to \ in game and e erybod playing a ne." at on,\ ho i a fir t ba man on the R rv t am ha b n pla ing ba ball inc h fi ar ld.

ast ~ soccer teams e. The pla and ~ true to their rd and ebo ~'tfl!!!!r:'1,,~ -.:,c• nn ar tecka, a j o or •s to play for East. s the onor comes a lot of hard and respo • joy at s don "It is a arder. The r teams wa tarted n beat you, bee e they know w are good, " s the roa , but we've over com Reserve player ·ck Kohler, a freshman. The reserve Varsity player AJ Dingledine. team had a great year learning the ropes and knowing Although the Varsity team will lose key players that it only gets better from here. to graduation, they still are optimistic about next "I can't wait to see how things go later for year's team holding up the name they worked so hard soccer. I know we are going to improve a lot and build for. our reputation," said Kohler "We have a lot of young players and a couple The JV boys have made a name for of incoming seniors that will be in the program. They hemselves as well. This year they had an overall are all positive influences and 1know when they inning season (9-1-2) that will help them for next step onto the field, our legacy will continue," said Dingledine "We bring great work ethic and key players

Clockwise from left: The Varsity

girls get pumped for the game; Senior Alyssa Gubser shows her tough side; Sophomore Olivia Lambdin gets ready to throw the ball in; Sophomore Alexa Ross steals the ball; Junior Deanne Schmidt gets her ankle wrapped and ready.

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Top right: Senior

Megan Masada goes for ball, smashing into Southwest opponent Bottom right: The Varsity girls listen to Coach Morgan. Bottom left: Senior Laura Clouston looks for the

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Clockwise from left: Senior Krista Popp throws in the ball; The Reserve team listen intently to their coach talk about game strategy; Freshman Becca Ross runs after the ball; Freshman Katelyn Peterson takes the soccer ball down the field; Senior Alyssa Gubser prepares to send the ball miles away.

There is focus. There is spirit. There is passion. There are Spartans in "da house". Of course there are; it's game time for the Spartan Girls Soccer teams. The teams were satisfied with their achievements agreed it was a special group this season. "There's a good chemistry this year. We work together really well," said senior Varsity player Laura Clouston. "We started out strong and want to be State Champions. We know that we can do it." "Unfortunately, ten players will leave after this season. We have a lot of seniors," said Clouston. But there is no reason to worry: the JV and the Reserve teams offer good recruits. Becca Ross, a freshmen Reserve player, already plays JV to help out if needed.

"Our team plays well and we've achieved our goal: to have more wins than losses. Until now we've had 7 or 8 games and lost only once," said Ross. "I love soccer and the team spirit makes it my favorite sport." The JV team took on their biggest rival, Southwest and won 2-0. "We are focused and our team's goal is now not to lose any more games." said junior JV player Ashton McDonald. "I play defense and I won't let the opposing team score. That is my personal goal." Impressively enough, all the teams have 3 times more wins than losses. Therefore, the tradition and its power will continue. 9

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1. Freshmen Tim Menter pa se off the baton to hi lca111111alc during track practice. 2. A group of guys practice their running kill tl, imprmL' their form. 3. Senior Michael Olson jumps high \ er hurdk during a track meet. 4. Senior Dan Cramer throw hi hardc t l"l)I" h,ll put pra ·tic~. 5. Jeff Morri on jump to impr hi . 111:111-- . 6. Senior Ra i Mahapatra and Logan \ k( ·1ur~ run th ir fc.t k t Jurin° pra tice.

To prepare for the 2007 eason, the Boys' Track and Field Team started before the eason even did. "To prepare for the season, we do winter running, and lifting " said junior Michael Schinstock. Running and conditioning before the season even begins prepares the runners, sprinters, jumpers, and throwers for the season, allowing them to perform at their best ability pos ible. Senior Dan Cramer, who throws shot-put, also prepares for the track season by lifting, which help him throw longer distances. Preparation is the key to success for the Boys' Track Team, and on top of pre-season conditioning, the boys also have special routines before a meet to get ready to perform their greatest. "I listen to my I-Pod. Country music, mostly Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, and Kenny Chesney," said sophomore Sam Sneed, who runs the 800. Schinstock also listens to music, but he takes a different approach. "I listen to slow classical music before I run my event," said Schinstock. When Schinstock was an 8th grader, he placed 14th place nationally running, which has given him confidence in both track and cross country, but he enjoys track more. "I enjoy track more than other sports because I'm better at track than other sports and I win," said Schinstock. The members of the Boy's Track Team all agree that preparation will bring them success, but the people who are apart of the team also make for a memorable track experience. Cramer, who has thrown shot-put for four years now, with miss the camaraderie that comes from being apart of the track team. "I'll miss my teammates next year, because I've been apart of this team for four years, and it will be different not being apart of it next year," said Cramer.

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For the 2007 Girls' Track and Field team each member has one thing in common: teamwork. Even though track and field is an individual sport, all of the girls work together to help achieve ictory. Whether it's a pasta feed at Fazoli's or a weekend morning run, the girls all want each other to win and it shows. "The team is more connected," said sophomore McKenna Slack, who runs hurdles and does high jump. Since her freshmen year, she too has noticed a physically stronger team, which is sure to bring East a lot of wins for the season. "This year we are a more promising team, so were able to compete with really good schools," said senior Laura Hahn, who runs the two mile, the mild, the 3200, and the 1600. With this years weather being a lot colder than years past, the Girls' track team has to work extra hard and push their bodies to the limit to overcome the below normal temperatures. "We work hard every year, in good and bad weather," said junior Alice Root who runs sprints and does long jump. The cold temperatures also make for interesting track meets. One of the Varsity meets was postponed due to flurries, rain and wind. Track practices have also been a little more difficult, due to more rain. Even through all the weather, the Girls' track and field team still wants to work their hardest and in their events. Hahn has been a part of the track team since her freshmen year, and she pushes her body to run. Her moti ation paid off when she took first in the two mile race at the Varsity Kearney Meet but the feeling is bittersweet. Becau e I'm a senior its weird to think that when I run in certain m et it will b my la t time going aid Hahn. 13.

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;) tor 1he ,l ve,, of 1he ga All 1hree of 1he girls teNNlS teal\.1S begaN 1he seasoN wrtti posrtive attitudes af\d a willit-qNeSs to work for success. HaviNg lost NiNe seNiors last year. Varstty was tilled wi1h New faces. ReturNiNg Varsrty seNior Carlie MohlMN recogNized 1hat 1he teaM ha:! to work hard to have success ON 1he court. "Hopefully 1he teaM gets aliNeup that plays well togeiher because we haveNt beeN a teaM toge1her for very loNg,. ci1e sakt MohlMN who has beeN playit-q teNNlS siNCe ~ was six hoped to ef\d her htjl sdiool teNNlS career wiih abaNg. "1hope to play doubles af\d get aState seed." ~ san. lte MdllMN fre91MN Reserve player HaNNa JeMiNS loves teNNlS. ~1love betf\q active af\d l love hittiNg good rots." <i1e sail The Reserve- goal was to have every player iTVprove 1heir teNNlS gaMe. lie Reserves. The JV teaM begaN its seasoN with goals. --Our goals are to wt loct back at aNy Meets af\d say. ·we coulclve doNe better: l ihiM tt·s great if we all play at 1he best of our c'llillty.,. saidjuNior JV player Kem Dorf\005. Al1houcjl 1he focus is ON teNNlS. each teaM l\.1c1Na)ed to fv1cl(e tiMe for fuN --we all have~ Much fuN iN practice af\d at ihe Meets. l kNow all 1he girls really eNjoy doiN;J 1he liNe drills al~." said Don,.,bos. "l lie haajl\q out at practice because 1he people are very aMusll\g:· san MoolMaN Althoucjl iherr goals am reasoNS tor playiNg are ditfereNt. all Mervbers of East·s girls teNNis teaM have ONe ihiNg iN COMMON. a"love,. of 1he gaMe. Girls· TeNNis 15

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What's the "two nights only" East event that sells out the auditorium each year? Expressions. This musical extravaganza has always been a big hit with East students, which is why the Singers and band are willing to put in so much work to make it happen. In addition to practicing during class each day, these musicians spent at least three evenings a week getting the show together. All that time together could create some stressful situations, which required creative responses.. "I try to be overly peppy," said junior Singer Hayley Schmidt. "Cheerleadercamp peppy!" In addition to singing, Schmidt also was a choreographer. Despite the extra duty, she said it wasn't a tough job. "The kind of dancing we do isn't that hard," she said. This year's Expressions included two sets-Set T and Set T. Each set included 5 or 6 songs. With this year's Hollywood theme, songs like "Thriller," "Hey, Mickey," and "Car Wash" fit the part. For some, the excitement extends beyond the night itself. "We get two shirts," senior Lindsay Smith said with a smile. In a sold-out auditorium, being on stage can stir up some nerves. "When you first start Expressions-the actual show-it's really nervewracking," said senior Dustin Andersen. "But once its over, it's really good." Smith agreed, acknowledging that nerves are a part of the experience. "I'll get nervous but I won't throw up on everyone," she said. For many Spartans, this long-standing musical tradition is the perfect ending of a great school year.

1. Wouldn't it be nice to sing along with juniors Megan Sindelar, Jenna Palmer, and senior Jennifer Hopkins?

2. Senior Brett Slaby takes Senior Brittani Matson a twirl. 3. Junnior Sadie Lubeck, Seniors Hannah Bates, Jenny Kaser, and Junior Callie Feingold. 4. Senior Alyssa Gubser and Junior Mary Sherrill strike a pose. 5. Senior Kaitlin Schuurmans, Junior Josh Polmer, Seniors Brittanni Matson and Scout Richters snap their fingers.

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Ashley Morgan, a junior new to East this year, knew she would be a part of a great dynasty here; a dynasty of logical speaking and argument. Morgan came to East so she could participate in her type of debateuPolicy--with junior Carly Persell. This duo won State in this category of structured argument and quick speaking (up to 1000 words per minute) and will be headed to Nationals in July. Senior Shelbi Svoboda who has participated in Speech and Debate for all four years at East will also be headed to Nationals. This year, she won state in Entertainment with her eight-minute speech aoout grade inflation. Svoboda attributes the success of the East Speech team to Mr. Fichthorn and Mr. Davis who help to brainstorm, improve speeches and timing and also approve of the to be worn at competitions.

speech and debate. We The People is a competition for students who are passionate aoout our constitution. Molly Poppe was one of the State winners from East. "You have a lot of benefits: Popcorn from Mr. Gade, chocolate-covered pretzels...". The list goes on and on. ''No, seriously. I am less.nervous talking and more aware of creating arguments that are factually based on the constitution." The Nationals are always held in Washington, D.C, and are going to be much harder for the students than the State tournament they won in January for the 3rd year in a row. ''We are required to work outside of school. Everybody is busy, but we still work on our speeches," said Robert Kachman, who is also part of the WePo Team. "At Nationals, the questions are more open and you have a lot more to say." &:, do we, but we ran out of space...

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''Mom, I got it!!!!" Hannah Bates got 1HE letter: she is a National Merit finalist. 'We talked about it since 6th grade and I finally got it. My hard work paid off." Adam Brown's mailbox nearly exploded after he got his results of the PSAT. "It's amazing how many colleges are interested in you, from one moment to the other. But still, I don't know where I'll go yet." Seven East High students were named National Merit Scholarship Finalists including: Hannah Bates, Lauren Beitel, Adam Brown, Kiran Bhardwaj, Mac Grantham, Samantha Wang, Susanna Webb.

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"Educati n is all alxmt preparing us for life." When Sud.ha Ayala looks at the life ahead, she thinks of herself as doctor. 'Success is important to me, but success is actually just accepting what you achieved and being proud of it. And I am proud of my success," said Ayala. But being successful doesn't mean being ooring. Ayala keeps busy: she volunteers at Saint Elizabeth and was a three-year participant at All- tate. She plays the violin, is a Tri-M member and also belongs to the Asian and Key duh;. She plans on attending her dream university: NYU.

sudha ayala. senior. Junior Sean Dwyer believes success is all aoout satisfying one's self. Tius is what he plans on doing by pursuing his dream of going to the a.val Academy for his career in military medicine. Dwyer, an Eagle Scout, has volunteered at Bryan LGH to prepare for his future. He has been very successful academically, receiving an academic letter and bar pin. He has also lettered in debate, which he enjoys participating in at East. Dwyer says, ''Education is all aoout personal growth."

sean dwyer. junior. Some people are like an apple: if you cut them the right way, there's a star. Or maybe you get an Honor Roll student or an Academic Letter winner out of it. Maybe the apple will be in Speech or Tennis. Maybe the apple is part of Youth Leadership Lincoln, or plays in the band ... All of that sounds like Hannah Potter. And although she is so successful, that isn't everything for her. "It's important to expand your knowledge, so it can carry you through life." Or maybe to Africa?

hannah potter. sophomore. Preston Bradley has v on many awards at math competitions, participated on the Science Bowl team, and is also pursuing his own biological research. He is looking forward to a future of success and happiness. This aspiring politician, who dreams of going to Cal Tech or MIT, is also accomplished outside of the classr m. He was on the JV tennis team, plays violin in the Lincoln Youth 3/ffiPh ny, and w n the Lillie Larsen Young Artist Award for Music. He is grateful for the' teachers at East who care aoout their tudents and what they teach," in luding Mr. Fichthom, who is East's A+ Educator in Bradley's mind.

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Prom is an evening when everyone popular among the students. gets to dress up go out to dinner and dance A highlight of prom is the crowning of King with all of their friends. It is a night that and-Queen. This year's Prom Royalty were Mitchell can be somewhat expensive but becomes Gerrard and Me an Rihanek. ·'It was kind of unbelievable. worthwhile as it turns into an unforgettable didn't think it was my name at rst so I just stood there," said memory in the years to • anek. come. This year's "It was weird with everyone atching us dance," said Gerrard. theme for Prom was • anek agreed. Cinco de Mayo, which seemed to be a perfect fi "It'was weird because nobody ould come close to us!" she since Prom was on May 5th • The junior class aid. officers--Tina Zheng, The night wasn't over after the Chris Connor and Matt nee, though, thanks to the everDunlap--took part in the opular Post-Prom. The parents planning of Prom, along of juniors and seniors put on the with counselor Karen e ent, which was full of games, Dress. prizes, food and fun all themed "It's taken a lot around Wild West. of work and time to put This year was junior everything together," aleigh Roger's first Prom said Zheng. perience. "I lowered my They designed e pectations so Prom was more centerpieces for the tables that were filled with fun," she said. One highlight for her was building a beads and hot tamales. They also handed out blanket fort at Post Prom, proof that this year's Prom glow sticks at the entrance, which were very really offered something for everyone.

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WHO ALREADY... HAS THE BEST HAIR-TAYLOR STACY AND KELSEY MCGERR

HAS THE BEST STYLE KATE ROSENBAUM AND JOSH EARHART

HAS THE BEST SENSE OF HUMORJULIA LISEC

HAS THE COOLEST TALENTBRETT YOSHIOKA (NINJA)

IS THE MOST ATHLETICMEGAN MASADA AND JIM EBKE

IS THE BEST MUSICIANMEGHAN RIHANEK AND JAMEY FLE EGE

WHO'S GOING TO ... CURE CANCERSAMMY WANG

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WIN AN OSCAR- DEREK OUTSON

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&yond thi obvious cultural diffirinc!ZS liki languag!Z, ~pain is quiti thi oprx,sit!Z of thi tlnif!Zd ~tat!ZS. ""P!Zopli walk ivirywh!Zriz thir!Z- Th!Zy havi diffirint fashion and havi a lot mori facial piircings," said <f>uTT{l.. diff!Zrinc!Z,S. "'It's all ~panish eulturi. Th!Zrws hardly an 'flmizriean influinci," said junior '(tlix Pag{Z$. "You taki a si!Z,Sta in thi aftirnoon and havi a big m!Z-81 around 10 p.m." <v!ZSpiti Sfliing ~panish eastl!ZS and artwork ranging from ~lvador <vali to Pablo Picasso, both studints wantid to S!Zi mori of ~pain than just thiz sit!ZS in Madrid, wh!Zri th!Z,lJ SJ){lnt most of thizir timi. "I'm planning on going to :Bercizlona this summ!Zr With somi friinds," said Pagfl$.

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