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Mrs. Simonsen

Class of 1986

by Haley Koopman

December 14, 2009

Class Of 1986

Seniors:

Jody Ahlers                   Tracy Eriksen                 John Krueger                    La Vaille Reifenrath 

Sandra Alexander         Debra Gatzemeyer        John-Francosi Mariez      Lowell Roeber

Michael Beacom              Julie Gentrup                 Tina Martin                     Karen Saltzman

Brian Belt                         Marty Habrock              Teresa Merical                  Dennis Shaw 

Jay Blaker                        Monty Habrock              Laurie Millard                  Scott Stolze

Julee Boeshart                Kelli Heitzman              Mike Mitchell                   Earl Struges

Steve Bousquet                Richele Heitzman          Karl Nelson                     Kipp Utemark 

Ann Bressler                     Rodney Herron               Les Nelson                       Brian Von Aswege

Toni Bressler                     Joe Hogan                     Ron Nelson                  T.C. (Wallace) Sturges

Chrystal Burcham              Dell Jasa                      Theresa Nelson                Laurie Warren

Tarry Burcham                   Torild Johansen       Thecy Perkins                   Rick Adams

Jeanine Denker                  Paul Kamm                 Jim Rasmussen

 

Volleyball:

Members of the team:   Michelle Miller, Angie Msttison, Tina Bressler, Stacey Mackling, Bev Burcham, Jenni Diges, Pam Oetken, Kari Stark, Sonya Krahmer, Sara Paulsen, JoEtta Nelson, Lynne Roeber, Terri Huggenberger, Carrie Kocher, Chrystal Burcham,  Richele Heitzman, Julee Boeshart, Jody Ahlers, Laurie Millard, Kristin Kubik. Melissa Martin, Sandi Alexander, Trecy Perkins, Mary Henderson, Brook Armagost, Lisa Jepsen, Coach Patti Cunningham, Deb Gatzemeyer, Kathy Pallas, Asst. Coach  Patsy Reinoehl. 

The varsity team record was 11-8, with tieing for second for 2nd in our half of conference and taking 2nd in the sub-district play losing to state-bound Wakefield. Rachele Heitzman  was chosen to the 1st team all conference. Laurie Millard 2nd Team. Brook Armagost and Mary Henderson received Honorable Mention. Two Senior players were rewarded for their dedication by receiving a Cabbage Patch Doll dressed in an volleyball uniform. 

The J.V. Teams record was 7-3, and C- team was 5-5 for the year.

 

FOOTBALL:   

Members of the team:  Tony Dohrman, Mark Mellick, Rick Dohrman, Cory Fuchser, Robert Mari, Brian Von Aswege, Rod Heron, Tracy Eriksen, Dell Jasa, Monty Habrock, Kipp Utemark, Jim Rasmussen, Marty Habrock, David Wallace, Jay Blaker-student manager, Chet McCabe, James Martin, Dean Martin, Jim Benck, Jason Strong, Shannon Carr, Dale Alexander, Chris Mellick, Mike Beacom, Shawn Jepsen, Tarry Daum, Dave Novak, J.J. Morgan, Brad Oetken, Mike Mitchell, Lowell Roeber, Tom Martin, Steve Paulsen-student manager, Brian Belt-student manager, Coach Porter, Mike Stark, John Black, Kip Ahlers, Scoot Bousquet, Steve Stolze, Mike Miller, Troy Emmons, Bret Adams, J.F. Mariez, Rick Fergen, Jeremy Hall, Scott Stolze, Kevin Bonderson, Dennis Shaw, Roger Collins, Brian Mattison, Karl Nelson, Coach Wiseman

 

Varsity Team  The team ended their season at 9-2. While receiving the district trophy for their win in the playoffs. 

Lady Pirate Basketball   

In the begin of the season, the team stated with only 16 girls, with no coach! The Girls ended up finishing First in the Post- Holiday Tournament. During Sub- Districts the defeated Macy 53- 40, and Ponca 41- 32. In the end the girls found themselves playing Pierce, they lost, but they ended the season with a winning one. Mary Henderson was neamed 2nd all team Conference and Honerable Mention All Area  Norfolk Daily. Melissa Martin  received Honerable Mention All Conference. Also Melissa and Richele Heitzman both received Honerable Mention All state by the Omaha World Herald.

Pirate Baketball  Rusty Walkins- student manger, Scott Langmack, Dean Martin, Jeff McTaggart, John Black, JIm Martin, Cory Fucher, Jason Strong, Dean Pallas, Chris Mellick, Roger Collins, Dale Alaxander, Mike Stark- student manager, Micheal Henderson, Mike Becom, Shawn Jepsen, Tarry Daum, Mike Mitchell, Coach Lynn Miller, Coach Al Porter, Marty Habrock, J.F Mariez, Monty Habrock, Brad Oetken, Kipp Utemark, Dennis Shaw, Jim Rasmussen.

The season started off pretty slow, with close games, but when Conference came around they beat Newcastle in triple overtime, 56-54. Then they suffered a loss to Macy in the first round. They ended the season with 3-15 record. Marty Habrock was named to second team All-Conference and All- State Honorable Mention. Monty Habrock was named All- Conference Honorable Mention. 

 

Lady Pirate Track and Field    Lynne Roeber, Tina Bressler, JoEtta Nelson, Michelle Miller, Brook Armagost, Laurie Millard, Sandi Alexander, Melissa Martin, Mary Henderson, Stacy Mackling, Sara Paulsen, Kari Jensen, Diane Wallwey, Kristen Kubik, Carol Porter.

Personal Best were: Melissa long jump, and Mary Discus, Jo- 3200 meters. 

Pirate Track and Field  Mike Farmer, Monty Habrock, Kipp Utemark, Tarry Daum, Brian Von Aswege, Coach Lynn Miller, Troy Emmons, J.J Morgan, Brad Oetken, Steve Paulsen, Marty Habrock, Scott Bousquet, Roger Collins, Jason Strong, John Black, Chris Mellick

The total team was a carry over from the year before, this team had a very good positive attitude, and also had great leadership. This was the year they also got a new track coach, Mr. Lynn Miller. The team was apart of the Plainview Invitational, Ivan Krumweide Relays in Homer, Lyons and Homer Invatational, a triangular in Wayne, W-P Gator Relays in Wisner. Conference Track Meet held at Wayne Sate College, and Districts at Homer.

 

Homecoming!  

Theme was "Homecoming Zone"

King ~ Tarry Daum 

Queen ~ Laurie Millard

Royalty ~ 

King~ Tarry Daum, Queen~ Laurie Milard, Prince~ Mike Beacom, Princess~ Richele Heitzman, Duke~Marty Harbrock, Duchess~ Trecy Perkins, Junior attendants~ J.J Morgan, Julie Howard, Sophomore attendants~ Kip Ahlers, Michele Miller, Freshmen attendants~ Bob Mari, Beverly Burcham, 8th grade~ Jeff Bousquet, Shelly Mackling, 7th grade~ Chad Strong, Cathi Oetken

 

Play~

"My Favorite Haunts"

The team had some conflicts with All-State Football, and the day that they showed the play they didn't know what they would be wearing!

 

Sweetheart<3

King~ Joe Hogan

Queen~ Deb Gatzemeyer

Royalty~ Jody Ahlers, Theresa Pallas, Deb Gatzemeyer, Joe Hogan, Lowell Roeber, Mike Beacom

 

Prom 

*Theme*~ A Night In Heaven~

Date~ April 12, 1986

The sophomore were the waitresses and waiters. 

The Grand Prize~ a tie between Mike Beacome, Lisa Jepsen, Shawn Jepsen, and Julie Howard

Menu ~ Roast Beef, Chicken, Potatoes  Au Gratin, Macaroni Salad, Coleslaw, Jello, Corn, Rolls and Butter, and Iced Tea, Lemonade. To top it all off Ice Cream!

A food fight even took place when Pastor Robert Kocher's speech on the world beyond the limits of Emerson. 

Grand March ~ 9:00

E-H Club

Members:

Brook Armagost, Tarry Daum, Lowell Roeber, Kipp Utemark. Richele Heitzman, Kari Stark, Julee Boeshart, Marty Habrock, Cliff Wiseman, Carol Porter, Sara Paulsen, Melissa Martin, Laurie Millard, Jim Rasmussen, Mike Beacom, Shawn Jepsen, Brian Von Aswege, Dale Alexander, Michele Miller, Mary Henderson, Lisa Jepsen, J.J Morgan, Dave Novak, Rick Fergen, Monty Habrock, Mike Pallas, Kristen Kubik, Sandra Alexander, Brian Belt, John Henderson, Rick Broveak, Mike Mitchell, Brad Oetken, Dennis Shaw, Roger Collins, Scott Bousquet.

 

Annual Athletic Banquet~

Richele Heitzman ~ most valuable offensively in volleyball

Laurie Millard~ most valuable defensively in volleyball

All- Conference team member in football~ Tarry Daum, Lowell Roeber, Marty Habrock, Kipp Utemark, and Jim Rasmussen.

Honorable Mention on football~ J.J Morgan, Mike Mitchell, Monty Habrock, Mike Beacom, David Novak, Rod Herron, Rick Fergen

All State first team in football~ Tarry Daum 

 

Fine Arts Banquet~

May 20 at 6;30

Lisa Jepsen~ Outstanding Junior Award

Sandi Alexander~ Outstanding Senior Award

 

 

Staff~ 

Dr. Ron White                Janet Koopman                Carol Porter                Dave Carr

Larry Miller                    Linda Davenport                Ardeth Lueth            Lawrence Jepsen

Carla Boeshart                Gayle Klinker                    Pasty Reinoehl

Shirley Blaker                 Brad Weber                    Patti Cunningham

Jackie Beacom                John Wood                      Susan Gragg

Darlene Oetken                Janelle Simonsen            Mary Rastede

Bonnie Pallas                    Dan Boeshart                  Erna Henkens

Barb Millard                    Mary Downey                   Dorothy Casey 

Delbert Christiansen        Larry Thieman                Mary Wood

Pat Carnes                        Lynn Miller                     Shirley Carder

Carol Frey                        Alan Porter                   Lucille Stenwall

Dave Spotanski                Cliff Wiseman                Herman Lindgren

 

 

Band~ 

Angie Mattison, Tina Bressler, Kari Jensen, Lynne Roeber, Lisa Steinman, Tammy Stolze, Kathy Pallas, Deb Gatzemeyer, Richele Heitzman, Theresa Pallas, Julee Boeshart, Laurie Millard, Jody Ahlers, Kari Stark, Kris Steinman, Kay Messerchmidt, Pam Oetken, Michelle Vondark, Jennifer Bodlak, Jasa, Cheryl Gentrup, Misty Johansen, Amy Birkley, Sandra Alexander, Kristy Gatzemeyer, Lisa Jepsen, Don Novak, Bev Burchman, Jeni, Dinges, Juleen Hingst, Jill Howard, Marty Habrock, Diane Wallwey, Jason Strong, Brian Mattison, Brady Bakker, Eric McClendon, Dean Pallas, Jerry Lukens, Carrie Kocher, Monty Habrock, John Black, Tracy Eriksen, Scoot Langmack, Brad Webber, Ann Bressler, Michelle Miller, Sonya Krahmer, J.F. Mariez, Tony Dohrman, Kipp Utemark, Stacy Mackling. 

 

The band got 4th place out of 24 bands at the Wayne State Band Day. December 19, was the Christmas concert. Then on March 21 they were in the conference Band Clinic, and got excellent rating.

 

Vocal~

Carlo Frey, Becky Beacom, Tina Martin, Tonya Denker, Lisa Jepsen, Theresa Pallas, Jeni Dinges, Sandi Alexander, Marleen Hingst, Tammy Stolze, Julee Boeshart, Mary Hendersen, Misty Johansen, Kim Hogan, Ann Bressler, Paula Kamm, Bev Burcham, Dianne Wallwey, Laurie Warren, Cathy High, Trecy Perkins, Jeanine Denker, Brook Armagost, Julie Gentrup, Melissa Martin, Gigi Lange, Melissa Huntly, Kim Biggerstaff, Scott Stolze, Dell Jasa, Kip Utemark, Brain Belt, Joe Hogan, Dave Novak, Jason Strong, Scott bOUSQUET, Mike Beacom, Brain Von Aswege, Joe Huggenberger, Chet McCabe, Dennis Shaw, Tracy Eriksen, Jim Rasmussen, John Black, Robby Knudsen, Karl Nelsen, Monty Habrock, Tarry Daum, Jay Blacker, Bob Mari

 

FFA~ Kevin Bonderson, Mike Miller, Jim Rasmussen, Scott Stolze, Tom Martin, Dean Martin, Kip Ahlers, Scott Langmack, Bret Krahmer, Troy Emmons, Jim Martin, Mark Mellick, Amy Birkley, Brian Mattison, Troy Rassmussen, Chris Mellick, Dell Jasa, Dean Pallas. Joe Hogan, Lowell Roeber

 

FBLA~

Julie Gentrup, Kari Stark, Laurie Millard, Kay Messerschmidt, Kathy Pallas, Dave Novak, Mrs. Simonsen, Deb Gatzemeyer, Marty Habrock, Jody Ahlers, Mike Beacom, Monty Habrock, Brian Von Aswege, Kipp Utemark. 

 

Annual Staff~ 

Rick Broveak, Monty Habrock, Theresa Pallas, Tracy Eriksen, Marty Habrrock, Jim Rasmussen, Brian Von Aswege, Jeanine Denker, Kipp Utemark, Tarry Daum, Ron Nelson, Teresa Merical, Karen Saltzman.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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