To help remember the Manning School over the past 10 years, the school yearbooks and superintendent reports were reviewed and highlights listed. Brian Lage's super statistics in football and basketball were sought, and coaches and administrators were bombarded with questions. The highlights show Manning students excelling in many areas of academics, athletics, music, and other extracurricular activities.

Unfortunately, the highlights don't show what Manning should be most proud of: providing a solid educational background for all of its students. This section, therefore, is dedicated to the dozens of unnamed but essential teachers, janitors, secretaries, cooks, bus drivers, nurses, administrators, and other staff members whose glory is in being conscientious educators and role models for our children.

As one looks over the Manning School since 1981, some things appear vastly different while others remain amazingly the same.

In 1981, computers were just making their way into our school system. The building boasted a grand total of four computers, and it was the first year of teaching a lone computer class. Today, the elementary wing has 21 computers, mostly Apple IIGS models which feature high-powered graphics and sound. In the secondary wing there are 30 computers, mainly Macintoshes. All freshmen and sophomore students are required to take data processing. Exploratory classes are offered to junior high school students, advanced classes are given in high school, and teachers in grades kindergarten through 12th grade use computers as a part of their instruction.

Other changes have developed to keep Manning students up-to-date and prepared for the future. College composition and calculus have been added for college-bound students, a computerized "accelerated readers" program initiated to encourage the reading of literature, cross-grade summer school classes started to give elementary students a boost in the three R's, and pre-kindergarten classes begun.

While many schools across Iowa are being forced into whole-grade sharing agreements or consolidations, Manning has remained an independent system. The district is the same size it was in 1981, 111.8 square miles. In order to continue offering a wide variety of classes, several staff members are shared with neighboring districts.

In 1981, Manning had 66 employees with a payroll of $961,672. In 199.1, there were 65 employees with a payroll of $1,444,909. The total in 1991.

The base pay for teachers was $11,000 in 1981 and $17,400 in 1991. The new word in the late '80's was "Phase Money," with Governor Terry Branstad's plan to raise the minimum teacher salary to $18,000 through two phases of state aid, and to raise teacher standards through a third phase.

Declining enrollment has been a severe problem throughout Iowa during the past ten years, with many schools closing or staff being reduced as a result. Although Manning's enrollment has dropped somewhat over this time - 568 students in 1981 compared to 545 students in 1991 - our school has actually seen growth in recent years!

Several reasons can be cited for the rise in numbers: the opening of Quakerdale, which has sent around 20 new students to our school each year; open enrollment, in which students from neighboring districts such as from the Templeton and Aspinwall areas can petition into our district; and, of course, the move into Manning by new families attracted by our hospital, industry, recreational facilities, and lower-cost housing.

The school building, completed in 1973, has changed little during this time. The bond levy for the high school section was retired November 1, 1990, and no major changes are foreseen.

Wayne Curlile, elementary-junior high principal since 1965, became superintendent with the retiring of Paul Bjorkgren in 1986. Curlile continues as elementary principal.

The high school principals have been Daniel Smith, 1979-1982, Doug Kennedy, 1982-1983, and Don Ringgenberg, since 1983. Ringgenberg has also been principal of the junior high since 1986.

Current members of the Manning School Board are Kenneth Puck, Charles Moore, Scott Renze, Allen Stribe (all graduates of Manning), and Pastor Robert Riggert. Others who have served since 1981 are Warren Puck, George Opperman, Millicent Wiese, Tom Bandow, Ron Hodne, Robert Wegner, Donna Halbur, Dr. Robert Vonnahme, and Barry Dunshee.

1981..........................................................Nick Drees

1987...........................................................Daniel Kemper

1990 ..........................................................Sean Forman

1991 ..........................................................Brent Moore

1981 - Nick Drees, Bruce Monson, Martin Mullen, Theresa Nulle

1982 - Susan Crandall, Janice Eickman, Valerie Weller

1983 - Leisa Andresen, Val Enenbach, Barb Myer, Diane Rohe, Kyle Jensen, Mark Sextro

1984 - Laurie Irlbeck, Jean Stangl, Andrea Puck

1985 - Tammy Vogl, Karla Bogatzke

1986 - Kristine Albertsen, Molly Boersma, Paul Opperman

1987 - Crystal Stammer

1988 - Jeff Jensen, Aaron Nelson

1989 - Terisa Ridgley, Alison Beaver, Heidi Ringgenberg

1990 - Sean Forman, Rodney Hinners

1991 - Brent Moore, Wendy Ahrendsen

Brent Moore, a 1991 graduate of Manning High School, was named to the Des Moines Register All State Academic Team on Apr. 28, 1991. This team comprises the paper's selection of the top ten graduating seniors in the state of Iowa. The Register honors students each spring in a special education edition of their newspaper.

Regional judges looked for students who are well rounded individuals; those that exhibit leadership, community involvement, scholastic ability, as well as achievement in extra-curricular activities. Brent and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Moore, were honored guests at a luncheon at the Des Moines Club with the Publishing staff of the Register.

Brent is presently a student at Iowa State University.

The Knowledge Master Open is an academic contest where students answer questions on a computer with the results being sent to the national headquarters at Durango, Colorado. The contest was created in the fall of 1983 and Manning High School started participating in the spring of 1984.

Manning usually has 12 members on the team and they work together to give one answer to the 200 questions. There is a time limit in answering each of these questions and the test covers all areas of academics.

The Manning team has scored very well every year and has scored in the top ten in Iowa a number of times. The 1986 spring team won the national contest for small schools. The captain of that team was Dan Kemper and the team members were Alison Beaver, Craig Bogatzke, Matt Campbell, Sean Forman, Jeff Jensen, Chris Kemper, Ann Lamb, Scott Mills, Aaron Nelson, Heidi Ringgenberg, and Cheryl Tinkham.

Bonita Robinson & Michelle Morlok

Since 1988 Manning has been attending the Southwest Iowa Math Contest. Teams consisting of 1 Senior, 1 Junior, and 1 Sophomore compete on timed math quizzes. The teams are coached by high school math instructor Brad Benton.

1988 - Jeff Jensen, Alan Lampman, Sean Forman - 60 points; tie for second; 88 teams competing.

1989 - Alan Lampman, Sean Forman, Brent Moore - 72 points; first; 89 teams competing.

1990 - Sean Forman, Brent Moore, Tina Weller 82 points, first, 70 teams competing.

1991 - Brent Moore, Eric Moore, Colin Pfannkuch - 71 points; third.

This timed Math Exam is administered to high school students each spring. The following are the top scorers in this exam since 1985.

1985-1986 - Jeff Jensen, 91

1986-1987 - Jeff Jensen, 98; Sean Forman, 90; Paul Croghan, 84.

1987-1988 - Sean Forman, 109; Jetf Jensen, 102; Alan Lampman, 86.

1988-1989 - Brent Moore, 86; Alan Lampman, 79; Wendy Ahrendsen, 78.

1989-1990 - Brent Moore, 95; Sean Forman, 80; Wendy Ahrendsen, 70.

1990-1991 - Brent Moore, 100; David Morris, 93; Dan Rauch, 87.

All State: Band - Theresa Johnson (second year). Band received I rating at contest. Theresa was selected to tour Europe with the All-Student Group - USA.

The band received all three I ratings at contest, and the choir earned a I rating. The Chamber Choir, which sings music from the 17th and 18th Centuries, was started in January.

All State: Band - Rhonda Meeves and Diane Rohe; Choir - Denise Clausen and Philip Heinicke. The Jazz Band and Concert Band received I ratings.

All State: Choir - Becky Jensen. The band received unanimous I's at contest; the Jazz Band also earned a I.

All State: Band - Kurt Pfannkuch, Sonia Johnson, and Traci Rix; Choir - Barb Genzen and Becky Jensen.

All State: Band - Kurt Pfannkuch and Traci Rix; Choir - Kent Vollstedt. For the first time in Manning history, the Swing Choir received a I; I's also went to Girls' Glee, Boys' Glee, and Mixed Chorus.

All State: Band - Traci Rix; Choir - Nate Boersma, Kary Johnston, Cheryl Tinkham, and Judy Genzen. This was the largest number of choir winners since 1973. The Girls' Glee, Boys' Glee, and Mixed Chorus all received I ratings at contest.

The Madrigal Choir was formed; the group sings all a cappela music. The Choir earned a I rating, receiving 39 of 40 possible points.

All State: Band - LuAnn Andresen; Orchestra Jeff Jensen; Choir - Nate Boersma, Alison Beaver, Cory Cvrk, and Kary Johnston. The Madrigal, Mixed Chorus, Boys' and Girls' Glee, and Band all received I's at contest. A Pops Concert was held, with the audience enjoying dessert along with the entertainment.

All State: Choir - Nate Boersma and Alison Beaver. The Girls' Glee, Mixed Chorus, and Madrigal all received I's at contest.

All State: Choir - Nate Boersma (all four years) and Amy Schwiesow. The Band and Madrigal Singers received I's at contest. Jodi Jensen earned an Outstanding Performer Certificate at the Hoover Jazz Festival. Nate Boersma gave a senior recital which was open to the public.

The High School Concert Band was awarded an Academic Achievement Award from the Iowa High School Music Association.

All State: Choir - David Morris. The Women's Chorus received a I at contest. The Concert Band was awarded an Academic Achievement Award. An Outstanding Performance Award was given to Amy Halbur and Amy Ulrichson for their flute duet, and to Amy Ulrichson for her flute solo; only one such award may be issued by each judge at contest.

This award, started in 1985, honors the "most deserving, dedicated, and outstanding senior."

Recipients have been:

1985.....................................................Becky Jensen

1986 .....................................................Brad Kusel

1987 .....................................................Sheila Morris

1988 .....................................................Cheryl Tinkham

1989 .....................................................Alison Beaver

1990 .....................................................Nate Boersma

1991 .....................................................David Morris

Band Directors during this time were Pam Kaszinksi (until 1985), Scott Keese (1980-1983), Robert Gibson (1983-1985), and Brad Waline (1985-1992). Choir directors were Becky Noble Zubrod (1980-1984), Steve Linn (1984-1988), Susan Thompson (1988-1989), Doug Greene (1989-1990), and Kurt Runestad (1990).

It was so busy on Saturday nights, and later Wednesday, that you couldn't get across Main Street for the circle of cars going around -- and around. Did that prompt our one-way street?

The John Philip Sousa Award has been presented each year since 1964 to a graduating senior from Band. The student is selected for the National Award based on overall contributions and leadership in the senior high school band program. Recipients have participated in honor bands, received outstanding ratings in state competition and taken an active role in all aspects of high school band. The following are the 1981-1991 winners:

1981 ................................................... Teresa Johnson

1982 ................................................... Susan Crandall

1983 ...................................................Diane Rohe

1984 ...................................................Beth Opperman

1985 ...................................................Sonia Johnson

1986 ...................................................Kurt Pfannkuch

1987 ...................................................Traci Rix

1988 ...................................................Jeff Jensen

1989 ...................................................Luann Andresen

1990 ...................................................Paula Tinkham

1991 ...................................................Jenni Riggert

The FFA Judging Team of Scott Hodne, Kathryn Wiese, Gaylan Schroeder, and Tom Wegner took first place at the Iowa State Fair and came in 16th at the National FFA Convention. The same group, plus Jim R. Hinners, won the Swine Division at Sioux City.

Dave Wegner was regional winner of the 1980 Golden Harvest FFA Seed Corn Project.

Lynn Christensen received the America Farmer Degree. He was the first from Manning to earn the award since the local chapter was started in 1973. Livestock Judging Team Tom Wegner, David Wegner, and Todd Gruhn ranked 15th in the state.

Leisa Andresen, Julie Lamp, Lynn Nulle, Steven Meier, and Mike Gruhn took second in the District and judged at the first State FFA- sponsored Soils Contest. The livestock judging team, Kyle Jensen, Lynn Nulle, Tim Hansen, and Nate Hodne, took first at the Western Iowa Progress Show.

Brad Otto, Sue Gruhn, Corey Ahrendsen, and Jon Mohr placed 6th in the State Livestock Judging contest.

Manning's FFA received an award at the State Convention for Community Service and Investment in Motivating Agriculture Education.

Vocational Agriculture Teachers/FFA advisors during this time were Ron Weiss (through 1983), Mark Johnson (1983-1989), Rick Behrens (19891990), and Craig Johnson (since 1990).

I ratings at state were earned by Sara Bunz, Becky Mohr, Marcella Vaughn, Susan Crandall, Toni Dammann, Nick Drees, Lynna Andresen, Rhonda Mohr, and Barb Myer (double winner). Drees' public address was rated as Outstanding.

Peggy McAdams, Annette Kinsey, Diane Rohe, Denise Clausen, and Edith Myer received I ratings at state. Also earning a I were the Group Mime, Diane Rohe, Annette Kinsey, Donna Herbers, and LaDonna Vaughn, and the Duet Acting team, Barb Myer, and Val Enenbach.

The One-Act Play received straight I's at state, and two individuals earned I ratings. Members of the play were John Bunz, Marty Popp, Diane Rohe, and Barby Myer.

Freshman Dan Kemper received the extreme honor of attending Super State competition for his book review; a student must receive I ratings from all three judges at the state competition to qualify for Super State. Also bringing home I ratings from the state contest were Val Dentlinger, Rosa Alonzo, and Dan Kemper.

Two large groups and one individual received I ratings at state.

Judy Genzen, a junior, made it to Super State with her radio program.

The Reader's Theatre, Jodi Ahrendsen, LeAnn Dammann, Matt Campbell, LuAnn Andresen, and Cheri Clausen, and five individuals earned I's at state. The extemporaneous speaker received an outstanding rating and went on to the All-State Festival.

The One-Act Play received a I at state. Participants were Jodi Jensen, Scott Mills, Sean Forman, and LuAnn Andresen. Individuals earning I's were Matt Campbell, Alison Beaver, and Sean Forman, whose radio news presentation was rated outstanding.

Matt Campbell, Sharon Weller, Boni Lorenzen, Hallie Pfannkuch, and Scott Mills were awarded I ratings at state.

The Reader's Theatre of Sandy Wittrock, Kristyn Justice, Jenny Riggert, Mary Miller,

Stephanie Laver, Lisa Schultes, Suzette Miller, and Stacie Odendahl, and three individuals received I ratings at the state contest.

Receiving a I at state was the One-Act Play, performed by Dan Rauch, Stacey Hey, Jenny Frisbie, Bryan Muhlbauer, Brent Hamilton, Jenni Riggert, and Eric Jurgensen.

Steve Hanely was the Declam coach until 1982. Lori Shannon has coached the event since that time.

1990 - Angie Irlbeck and Shawn Croghan, Honorable Mention, Drawings

1991 - Robin Trisler, Gold Key, Drawings; Shane Keegan, Gold Key and Blue Ribbon, Print ad Design; Derek Hargens, Wendy Ahrendsen, Marcie Graham, Beth Kusel, Jenny Ramsey, Honorable Mention

Teams from the seventh, eighth, and ninth grades have been taking part in this state-wide activity since 1984, under the direction of the Talented and Gifted (former name) or Extended Learning Program (current name) coordinator. Students are presented with a current, growing problem which is also predicted for the 21st Century, such as acid rain or the homeless. They then follow a specific process to determine the best solutions to the predicted problem of the future.

Manning has had entries into the state FPS bowl every year since the program began. To reach this stage, the team must place either first or second in the regional meet, where they compete with teams from much larger cities such as Ames and Des Moines.

The team of Sean Forman, Matt Gruhn, Kris Klocke, and Kevin Weiskircher went to the State Bowl at UNI.

Brent Moore, Sean Forman, Kristin Justice, and Joelle Handlos took first place in the skit division at the State Bowl, held in Cedar Rapids. The Manning Monitor challenged the students to work on solutions for a possible economic downhill slide in Manning by the year 1996. Ideas were published in the newspaper.

The 1985-1986 team returned to state, again earning first place in the skit division. Wendy Ahrendsen, an eighth grader competing in the individual competition, received third place honors in the written contest at state.

The eighth grade team of Paula Hillhouse, Mary Miller, Eric Moore, and Eric Jurgensen took top honors in Area 11 and went on to the State Bowl.

The seventh grade team, Melissa Blum, Becky Lampman, Brenda Weller, Pam Keegan, and alternate Stacey Hey, came in 7th of the 21 teams entered in the State Bowl.

Seventh graders Michelle Morlok, Heather Grigsby, Jacki Ranninger, and Tammy Halbur made it to the State Bowl.

Coaches for the teams have been Elaine Specht (1984-1986), Paulette Myers (1986-1990), and Maureen Drees (since 1990).

The team made it to state tournaments, finishing in the top eight. Their record for the year was 28-6-1 in match play, and 66-18 in games. Team members were Kim Pfannkuch, Annette Hinners, Jackie Handlos, Deb Knueven, Carolyn Renze, Jean Wiese, Julie Collison, Julie

Mohr, Robin Woods, Tonya Joens, Wanda Tank, and Donna Herbers. Jean Wiese was selected to the 6th team All-State.

This was the most successful season ever for Manning Volleyball, with the team taking runnerup honors at the state tournament. Their record was 28-4-2 in match play. Jean Wiese was named to the State All-Tournament Team, was the 1A Player of the Year, Class 1A 1st Team All-State, 2nd Team All-State, and 1st Team in All SW Iowa and All-Conference. Other team honors were won by Julie Collison, 1st Team All-Conference and Honorable Mention All-State, Donna Herbers, 1st Team All-Conference and Honorable Mention AllState, Julie Mohr, 2nd Team All-Conference, and Trudi Lewis, Honorable Mention All-Conference.

Team members are pictured on this page.

Val Enenbach received special mention on the All-State Team.

The team received an award for academic excellence from the Iowa Athletic Union.

The team received an academic award for its 3.24 G PA.

Manning was first in SW Iowa Class B, the Boyer Valley Champions, sectional champs, and missed going to state by one game. Lisa Henkelman received special mention on the AllState team, and Neela Dunshee received honorable mention. The team also received a state academic award.

Earning the Boyer Valley Championship and the sectional title, Manning went on to the regional quarterfinals. The team was ranked 3rd in the Southwest Iowa ratings. All-State special mention went to Nikki Foutch and Angie Grundmeier, and honorable mention to Lisa Henkelman.

For the third straight year, Manning was named Boyer Valley Champs. The team made it to the semi-finals of the regionals, was ranked first place in SW Iowa, and 10th in the State. Alison Beaver was named to the 5th Team All-State and the 3rd Team in Class 1A. Angie Grundmeier received special mention, and Nikki Foutch and Teri Kusel received honorable mentions on the All-State Teams. The team received a distinguished academic award.

Manning was a regional qualifier. Renee Rosonke and Kristie Herbers were members of the All-Conference first team.

Manning won the first ever Boyer Valley Conference tournament. The team was second in SW Iowa, Class B, and eighth in the state. Renee Rosonke received special mention on the AllState team, with Kristie Herbers and Mary Miller earning honorable mention.

Coaches for Manning Volleyball were LaJean Jensen (until 1982), Sheri McClannahan (19821984), Raejean Jones (1984-1986), and Kathy Conroy Lage (since 1986).

When Sunday afternoon in winter meant a family ice skating party on Steinhauers Pond west of town.

Mildred Horbach

The boys were sectional champions.

The younger girls formed an AAU team with Manilla and Irwin, under the direction of Don Ringgenberg. Lissa Haubrich was selected for the Elk Horn team which represented Iowa at the National AAU tournament in Virginia.

The boys were sectional champs.

The boys went on to district finals.

The boys went on to district finals. Receiving honorable mention on the All-State Team were Doug Vollstedt, Steve Vollstedt, and Brian Joens.

The girls had a 14-7 season, which was the most wins ever in a season. Additionally, 14 other school records were broken. Team members were Heidi Ringgenberg, Cheryl Tinkham, Karl Ringgenberg, Neela Dunshee, Jodi Hansen, Lisa Henkelman, Lissa Haubrich, Theresa Willenborg, Lisa Herbers, Judy Genzen,. Teri Kusel, and Alison Beaver.

This was the second best season ever for the girls, who set 10 new school records. They had their record number of points in a single game with a 103 point win over Woodbine.

Manning was the first non-consolidated school in Iowa to record 1,000 wins in boys' basketball.

Coaching the girls' teams during these years were LaJean Jensen (1980-1982), Sheri McClannahan (1982-1984), Randy Chamberlin (1984-1988), Scott Larson (1988-1989), Todd Gordon (19891990), and Kevin Litterer (since 1990).

Boys' coaches have been Mike Steele (19761982), William Haigh (1982-1985), Brad Benton (1985-1989), Todd Gordon (since 1989-1990).

1913 - Manning Creamery installed an ice making machine to make "the purest ice around". It would be made from distilled water.

Boys: 1037 wins, 553 losses

Girls: 129 wins, 269 losses, 1 tie

(1908-1926 and 1975-1991)

Teri Kusel: Single game high score, 52 points

(1988-1989); Career total high score, 1,694 points

(1988-1989); Senior leading scorer, 690 points

(1988-1989); Junior leading scorer, 573 points

(1987-1988); Career offensive rebound leader, 291

(1986-1989); Senior field goal leader, 57% (1988-1989)

Mary Kay Schultes: Sophomore field goal leader, 49.6% (1991-1992); Sophomore leading scorer, 444 points (1991-1992); Freshman leading scorer, 240 points (1990-1991)

Jean Wiese: Junior offensive rebound leader, 98 (1980-1981); Sophomore offensive rebound leader, 111 (1979-1980)

Jill Lamp: Senior rebound leader, guard court, 175 (1985-1986)

Wanda Tank: Junior rebound leader, guard court, 137 (1980-1981)

Pam Keegan and Robin Schwiesow (tie): Total number of 3-pointers in a single game, 5 (19911992)

Andy Stangl: Sophomore field goal leader, 67% (1990-1991); Junior field goal leader, 62% (1991-1992); Career field goal leader, 64% (19901992)

Matt Drees: Single game score, 43 points (1989-1990); Sophomore leading rebounder, 218 (1987-1988); Junior leading rebounder, 298 (19881989)

Jason Hinners: Senior field goal leader, 60% (1991-1992)

Kevin Weiskircher: Total number of 3-pointers in one game, 7 (1989-1990)

Coaches - Head Coach: Floyd Forman

Present Assistant Coaches: Jim Keegan and Kevin Litterer

Past Assistant Coaches: Scott Robinson and Joe Follett

Coaching Awards: 1983-1984 Coach Forman was voted the Midwest Conference Coach of the Year.

Conference Championships: Midwest Conference - 1984-1985; Boyer Valley Conference 1988-1989

All State: Class 1A and Class A - Des Moines Register: First Team: Brian Halbur 1984-85; Chris Behrens 1988-89 & 1989-90; Second Team: Brian Kahl 1987; Third Team: Matt Campbell 1988; Special Mention: Dan Kerkhoff 1983.

All State: Iowa Newspaper Association: Third

Team: Brian Halbur 1984; Honorable Mention: Marc Drees, Jay Karsten, Doug Vollstedt & Steve Vollstedt, 1985; Paul Croghan 1986; Brian Kahl 1987; Ryan Borkowski & Chris Behrens 1989; Brent Hamilton & Dan Rauch 1991

1984-1985 - Manning's first trip to the State Play-Offs! Manning 7, Mt. Ayer 0; Ogden 7, Manning 6.

1985-1986 - Manning was ranked #8 in the state in the final rankings! Manning 26, Avoca 17; Manning 21, Southeast Warren 20; Maurice Orange 35, Manning 0.

Members of the 1985-86 squad that played in the state semi-finals were: Nate Bandow, Richard Borkowski, Steve Clausen, Paul Croghan, Willie Croghan, Marc Drees, Mark Haubrich, Aneal Joseph, Brian Kahl, Gerald Kahl, Jay Karsten, Eric Kelderman, Scott Kerkhoff, Brad Kusel, Craig Langel, Dennis Menke, David Mohr, Brad Otto, Nate Puck, Rob Rauch, Dan Renze, Terry Rosonke, Jon Saunders, Russ Sturm, Doug Vollstedt, Kent Vollstedt, Steve Vollstedt, and Dale Wegner.

1988-89 - Manning returns to Play-Offs. Elk Horn-Kimballton 13, Manning 7.

Most points scored in a season - 314, 1991

Most points scored in a quarter - All 28 points; first quarter, 1991; second quarter, 1991; third quarter, 1985; fourth quarter, 1982.

In 1988 Manning held Dunlap-Dow City-Arion to 16 total yards for the least amount of yards for an opponent in one game!

Jay Karsten - Senior leader of TD passes: 10, 1985; Career total of TD passes: 17, 1983-1985 (tie with Gary Graner 1970-73); Career passing yards: 1,547, 1983-1985

Todd Puck - Longest kick-off return: 89 yards, 1991; Sophomore, most yards on passes received: 175, 1991; Sophomore, most passes received: 3, 1991 (tie with Keith Stribe)

Eric Moore - Junior rushing yards: 1,011, 1991; Career rushing yards: 1,481, 1988-91; Times carrying the ball, season: 204, 1991

Dan Renze - Senior passing leader: 818, 1987

Steve Vollstedt - Career leader/TD passes received: 10, 1983-85; Junior TD reception leader: 7, 1984

Chris Muhlbauer - Senior rushing yards: 1,091, 1984

Nine people share the record of most TD passes in 1 game - 3 including: Jay Karsten 1985 and Randy Sturm 1981

Mark Drees - Most interceptions, season: 7 for 94 yds., 1985

Richard Borkowski - most quarterback sacks, season: 8, 1985

Paul Croghan - Best defensive point total, season: 197-representing: solo tackles - 53; assists - 85; tackles for a loss - 7; quarterback sacks 3; and forced fumbles - 2.

Travis Doyel was a member of the 1991 team and scored the touchdown that broke the team scoring record (314). His father Tom was on the 1970 team which held the previous record of 296 points.

Eric Moore was the 1990 M.V.P. as a junior, his father Chuck was the 1967 M.V.P. as a senior.

Dan Rauch was the 1991 M.V.P. as a senior, his father Dave was the 1966 M.V.P. as a senior.

Denny Ramsey (1956) played football and so did his sons Dave (1980), Rick (1981), Dani (1983), and Ron! (1984); the four boys were all captains of their teams.

Bench Press Reps: Brent Hamilton - 93, 1990

Forty Yard Dash: Dan Kerkhoff - 4.8, 1984; Nate Boersma - 4.8, 1989; Todd Puck - 4.8, 1991

Agility Run: Trent Nissen - 5.7, 1990; Brad Eischeid - 5.7, 1990

300 Yard Shuttle Run: Todd Puck - 47.5, 1991

All Time Point Leader - Nate Boersma - 925 pts., 1989

0-115 lbs. - Mike Kasperbauer: 620 pts., 1987

116-130 - Scott Mills: 805 pts., 1988

131-145 - Ryan Borkowski: 845 pts., 1989

146-160-- Eric Moore: 880, 1990

161-175 - Trent Nissen: 910, 1989

176-190 - Nate Boersma: 925, 1989

Heavyweight - Chris Behrens: 900, 1989

When "knights of the roads" in the 30's were often seen in town. One of them created a life sized soldier laying as if just fallen on the dirt bank of the Nishnabotna River. It was created with the creek mud and very detailed with a rifle in his arms, a canteen, and even the laces in his boots. Many people viewed this and left money for the artist. In two days the sun ruined it and the artist moved on.

Mildred Horbach

Boy's Track -1980-1991

Coach: Floyd Forman

Coaching Awards: 1988 Southwest Iowa `Coach of the Year'

District Championships: 1989 and 1991

Boyer Valley Conference Champions: 1988 and 1989

State Champions: 1988- Brian Kahal, discus 146' 7"; 1989- Ron Wiese, high jump 6'7"

A.D. Dickinson Champions: 1991- Brent Moore, 800 Meter Run 2:03.23

1980 - Brad Joens, 3200 Meters 10:06.89 4th Place

1982 - Ron Beaver, 400 Meters :52.7 2nd Place

1983 - Dani Ramsey, Discus

1984 - Roni Ramsey, Discus 142'6" 7th Place

1985 - Roni Ramsey, Discus 147'9" 2nd Place

1987 - Scott Mills, 3200 Meters 10:51.0 14th Place; Aaron Nelson, 400 Meters 1:00.0 15th Place; Russ Sturm, 800 Meters 2:01.74 7th Place; Brian Kahl, Discus 130'5" 9th Place; Ron Wiese, High Jump 6'2" tie - 7th place

1988 - Brian Kahl, state champ - discus 146'7" and shot put 50'11/2" 3rd Place

Scott Mills, 3200 Meters 10:10 5th Place; Nate Boersma, Dan Renze, Scott Kerkhoff, and Eric Jahn, 4 X 200 Relay 1:35.6 10th Place; Team Score: 13 points tie-11th Place

1989 - Ron Wiese, State champ - High Jump 6'7"; 110 Meter High Hurdles :16.31 8th Place; Discus 128'6"; Scott Mills, 3200 Meters 10:00.26 3rd Place; Nate Boersma, 100 Meters :11.69 5th Place; Mike Hughes, Shot Put 47'91/2" 8th Place; Trent Nissen, Ron Wiese, Matt Drees, and Nate Boersma 4 X 100 Meter Relay -45.85 6th Place; Matt Drees, Long Jump 19'41/2"; Trent Nissen, Steve Lamp, Matt Drees, and Nate Boersma 4 X 200 Meter Relay 1:35.28; Team Score: 14 points 7th Place

1990 - Nate Boersma, High Hurdles :11.61 3rd Place; Brent Moore, 400 Meters :51.5 4th Place; 800 Meters 2:00.16 4th Place; Chris Behrens, Shot Put 47'71/2" 6th Place; Eric Moore, Matt Drees, Nate Boersma, and Brent Moore 4 X 400 Meter Relay 3:31.22 6th Place; Larry Eischeid, Discus 133'2" 7th Place; Kevin Weiskircher, 1600 Meters 4:43.72 7th Place; Trent Nissen, Eric Moore, Matt Drees, and Nate Boersma 4 X 200 Meter Relay 1:34.97 7th Place; Team Score: 12 points, 11th Place

1991 - Brent Moore, 800 Meters 1:59.82 2nd Place; 400 Meters :52.7; Brent Hamilton, Shot Put 52'81/4" 2nd Place; Eric Moore, David Morris, Todd Puck, and Brent Moore 4 X 400 Meter Relay 3:30.59; Larry Eischeid, Discus 132' 8th Place; ;hot rut 42'21/2"; Eric Moore, Travis Doyel, David Morris, and Todd Puck 4 X 200 Meter Relay 1:35.8; Team Score: 14 points 8th Place

Discus - Ron Wiese, 151'9" 1989

High Jump - Ron Wiese, 6'7" 1989

Shot Put - Brent Hamilton, 53'101/2" 1991

110 Meter High Hurdles - Ron Wiese, :15.4 1989

800 Meter Run - Brent Moore, 1:59.82 1991

3200 Meter Run - Scott Mills, 10:00.3 1989

1600 Meter Relay - Eric Moore, Matt Drees, Nate Boersma, and Brent Moore, 3:29.7 1990

Coaches: Don Lamb through 1990 and Phil Kahler 1991

Boyer Valley Conference Champions: 1991

State Champion: Kim Pfannkuch - Shot Put 1981

State Track Participants: 1980 & 1981 - Kim Pfannkuch, Shot Put and Discus; 1983 & 1984 Julie Lamp, Discus; 1985 - Taryn Glasson; 1990 & 1991 - Wendy Ahrendsen, Shot Put; 1991 Michelle Jahn, 400 Meter Run

In 1981 the Girls' H.S. Track team consisted of 3 girls: Donna Herbers, Julie Lamp, and Kim Pfannkuch. Kim went to state that year for the third time and became the state champion at Shot Put. She also set 2 new school records that year: Shot Put - 113'4" and Softball Throw - 238'.

Discus - Julie Lamp, 131'5" 1984

Long Jump - Theresa Willenborg, 16'1" 1987

100 Meter Low Hurdles - Theresa Willenborg, :15.11 1985

200 Meter Run - Jodi Jensen 1989 and Carol Morris 1992, :27.4

400 Meter Run - Michelle Jahn, :60.3 1991

3000 Meter Ran - Randi Ringgenberg, 12:19.25 1991

Shuttle Hurdles Relay - Cheryl Tinkham, Julie Rowedder, Jim Lamp, and Theresa Willenborg, 1:14.07 1985

400 Meter Relay - Angie Grundmeier, Jodi Jensen, Jodee Rauch, and Theresa Willenborg, :53.72 1987

800 Meter Relay - Teri Kusel, Lisa Henkelman, Jodee Rauch, and Jodi Jensen, 1:53.61988

Distance Medley Relay - Beth Kusel, Renee Rosonke, Jodi Jensen, and Heidi Ringgenberg, 4:34.6 1988

1600 Meter Relay - Kristi Herbers, Renee Rosonke, Michelle Jahn, and Mary Kay Schultes, 4:25.24 1991

The Manning School had both boys' and girls' bowling teams until 1988. Two girls teams were especially successful, with the 1982-1983 team winning the state crown and the 1981-1982 team being the state runner-up.

Members of the 1981-1982 team were Jackie Hagedorn, Sonia Johnson Nulle, Kristy Haskins Waterbury, Jean Wiese Stadtlander, and Carmen Weets, who were named to the All Tournament Team (series).

The 1982-1983 State Champions were Julie Hagedorn, Rhonda Meeves, Jackie Hagedorn, Sonia Johnson Nulle, and Kelly Haskins. Julie and Sonia were both named to the AllTournament, Team (series).

Two boys' teams also went to state during this time. The 1981-1982 team consisted of Barry Schwiesow, Pat Grundmeier, Jon Hagedorn, Cory Struve, and Troy Fisher. On the 1983-1984 team were Kurt Pfannkuch, Steve Ridgley, Scott Schweisow, Sheldon Bell, and Dave Mohr.

For the first time, the girls earned the right to advance to state, where they placed fourth. Team members were Julie Mohr, Theresa Johnson, Deb Knueven, LaNora Hull, and Lisa Stribe. The boys' team also went on to state, placing third. On the team were Dan Vollstedt, Rourke Mullen, Jeff Houghton, Marty Mullen, and Dana Schroeder.

Both teams went to state again. On the boys' team were Kevin Boersma, Jeff Houghton, Dan Vollstedt, John Bunz, Brian Kelderman, David Miller, Jon Hagedorn, and Rourke Mullen. Playing for the girls were Carmen Weets, Jennifer Collison, Jo Zerwas, Andrea Puck, Jean Hull, and Julie Mohr.

The boys' team placed seventh in state competition. Members were Dave Miller, Brian Kelderman, John Bunz, Doug Vollstedt, Kevin Boersma, and Dan Vollstedt. Taking fourth place at state were the girls' squad, Jo Zerwas, Lana Jensen, Jean Hull, Andrea Puck, and Jen Col I ison.

Manning's girls were state runners-up. On the squad were Jo Zerwas, Beth Opperman, Lana Jensen, Andrea Puck, Jean Hull, and Carolyn Bruhn. Andrea was the top individual golfer in Class 1A. Although the boys' team did not advance to state, Doug Vollstedt went on in individual competition, placing 13th.

The boys' team came in fourth in the state meet. Members were Nate Puck, Steve Vollstedt, Eric Kelderman, Paul Opperman, and Doug Vollstedt. Doug also qualified for state as medalist.

The girls' team, which broke the school record for lowest team average (9 holes) and low team score in the qualifying rounds, came in fifth in state competition. Members were Kary Johnston, Tiffany Robinson, Kari Ringgenberg, Neela Dunshee, and Lissa Haubrich.

Alison Beaver set a new school record in individual scoring, 42 + 44 - 86. She took second place in the regionals.

Ross Norman coached the golf teams through 1984, when Scott Robinson took over as head coach.

The 1986 Women's State Bowling Champions of Class C were from Manning. On the team were Theresa Roges Dammann, Livie Mohr, Vicki Schwiesow Warner, Michelle Mohr Anderson, and Jean Wiese Stadtlander.

The M-Club held its first annual Twirp Dance. King Jay Vollstedt and Queen Barb Myer received their votes by the amount of money put into cans below the pictures of the legs of the contestants.

The adult AFS Committee held the first AFS Carnival.

The first computer class was established for students.

Mark Sextro spent three months in Caracas, Venezuela, on the AFS summer program.

The Student Librarians formed a club of their own. Officers were Val Weller, president, Mark Sextra, vice president, Mary Drees, secretary, and Mary Jane Rothfolk, treasurer. Mrs. June Wishman was the sponsor.

Irma Bromert, elementary teacher since 1956, retired.

This was the final year for the school newspaper, the Paw Prints.

An organization called Students Against Drunk Drivers (SADD) was set up due to the growing number of accidents.

The first After-Prom Party was held. Sue Puck originated the local event and served as chairman of the planning committee.

Bowzer the Bulldog made his first appearance at athletic events. Tom Henderson of the Trust and Savings Bank spearheaded the project.

Concert Choir members delivered 70 singing Valentines as a fund raiser.

Virginia Dethlefs, elementary teacher since 1959, and Gertie Dammann, a cook since 1973, have retired.

The name of the school yearbook was changed from the Comet to Bokane, which is Latin for Bulldog.

Classes for Talented and Gifted students were started in grades 4, 5, 6.

Manning won the first Sportsmanship Trophy given by the Midwest Conference.

The bus barn was built. The industrial arts class and FFA students assisted in the construction of the project.

The Student Council helped paint the cafeteria before the start of school. The large Bulldog was added at that time.

The TAG program received a mini-grant from the Iowa Talented and Gifted Association to write and publish a resource book of adults in the Manning area with unusual hobbies or interests. Organizations could use the resource book for program ideas.

The Manning Girls' and Boys' track team participated in the Boyer Valley Conference track meet.

Paul Bjorkgren, superintendent since 1970, retired.

The new computerized system was added for the yearbook, edited by Molly Boersma.

Duane Sorenson, a member of the local student librarian club, was elected president of the Iowa Student Educational Media Association.

The Student Council set a new record in magazine sales. Kristine Albersten was president of the club.

Two students spent the summer in foreign countries as representatives of AFS. Crystal Stammer went to Turkey and Duane Sorenson went to Costa Rica.

Manning, a member of the Midwest Conference since 1973, joined the Boyer Valley Conference for all activities except football.

Manning's football program was added to the Boyer Valley Conference.

The Student Council helped plan and paint lettering and two large Bulldogs on the gym floor.

The elementary school carnival was held for the first time. Students and teachers from grades K-6 got involved in the planning and conducting of the events.

Longtime cook Marie Gawley passed away.

Three of Manning's four high school classes ranked in the 99th percentile of the Iowa Tests of Educational Development.

Eighth grader Eric Jurgensen was one of the top winners in the state Invent, Iowa! contest, which was initiated throughout Iowa that year.

Derek Hargens participated in the three-week long Governor's Institute, which selected only 60 Iowa students.

Sixth graders Stacey Hey and Jodi Riggert reported school news weekly on the local Channel 2 television station.

Athletes, school personnel, and parents thanked Dr. John Hornberger for 39 years of service to the school and wished him well on his retirement. Also retiring were Marjorie Lodwick, junior high/high school teacher since 1969, and Jean Hudson, typing teacher since 1964. Mrs. Hudson was also sponsor of the yearbook.

Alternate kindergarten classes were started.

Scott Mills ran on the Audubon Cross-Country team, helping the team go to state for the first time.

Seventh grader Clint Stammer won top honors in the junior high division of the Hawkeye Science Fair. His project featured a solar heated dog house.

Third grader Joe Dammann won a trophy at the state Invent, Iowa competition. His invention was mittens for toddlers which leave a side seam open, to be closed with velcro.

In response to the War in the Gulf, school musical groups and local VFW and American Legion members presented a program, "I'm Proud To Be An American."

The whole-language approach to teaching language arts skills was started in the elementary and junior high grades.

Brent Moore was a member of the Audubon Cross-Country team.

The senior class, during its four years of high school, scored in the 99th percentile three years and in the 96th percentile one year on the national Iowa Tests of Educational Development.

Ruth Mork, secretary to the superintendent,

retired after 27 years of service to Manning.

1915 - Voters of the Manning School District voted 2 to 1 in favor of free books for the pupils. While many rural schools did offer free books, few schools the size of Manning had attempted it. It would cost the district $400. Those for it said it would increase attendance of both grade and high school. Those against said it would transmit disease.