Flashback in Time
Pierce High Graduate Kristie Lubischer
by Faith Lubischer
Let’s take a glance at the life of a Pierce High graduate from the class of 1993, Kristie (Warneke) Lubischer. Kristie was born on July 12, 1975, and she attended Zion Lutheran School for her elementary education before going to Pierce High School. Throughout high school Kristie participated in volleyball, basketball, student council, and National Honor Society. Close friend of Kristie, Brooke Collison, explains that her favorite memory with Kristie throughout high school, “was when we took Kristie’s car to state basketball in Lincoln and on the way home the car broke down. We didn’t have cell phones so we had to walk to a house on a gravel road. Luckily there was a couple home and the guy drove into the nearest town to buy a part and fixed the car.”
After graduating high school, Kristie went to three different colleges which were Nebraska Wesleyan, Mount Marty, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center to eventually get her masters of science in nursing to give her the title of an APRN which stands for advanced practice registered nurse. With this degree, Kristie now works at the OBGYN office, Women’s Health, in Norfolk. Besides working as a nurse practitioner, Kristie also works as a travel agent from home where she books trips for people, and her business is called Kristie’s Prestige Travel.
Kristie started her family when she got married to her husband Brad Lubischer in 1995, and they have been married for 24 years now. The two have three kids, Dillon Lubischer (20), Faith Lubischer (16), and Gavin Lubischer (10).
When asked what she is most proud of in her life, Kristie says she is most proud of, “my family, my work, and my travel business.”
A Flashback in Time with Brandee (Hoffmann) Moeller
by Payten Simmons
Let’s hop into the time machine and travel back into 1993 when Brandee (Hoffmann) Moeller was a senior at Pierce High! Brandee was involved in multiple extracurricular activities throughout her high school years. She participated in volleyball, track, and softball, in the summer. With that being said, her favorite memory of out of her four years of high school would be making it to state in track her senior year and establishing lifelong friends. The idea of becoming a nurse stuck with Brandee throughout high school and college. She attended the University of Kearney and then later on, graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Jumping 26 years down the road, Brandee now lives in her hometown, Pierce, and is married to Matt Moeller where they have 2 kids, Ellie (21) and Logan (16). If Brandee could change anything about her high school experience, she says, “I wish I would have worked harder for better grades.”
Former classmate, Kristie Lubischer, has shared multiple experiences with Brandee, each filled with good times and memories. She says, “We took a trip together to Kearney to visit some of our friends who were in college there. It was a fun road tripping, hanging out, shopping, and going to the Big Apple Fun Center.”
A Flashback to the High School Life of Jennifer Brenden in 1995
by Taylor Miller
Let’s reverse the clocks and travel back to 1995 when Jennifer (Asmus) Brenden was a senior here at Pierce. Jennifer participated in band and track for a whopping 4 years. When asked what her most memorable high school memory was, Jennifer replied with, “[My] most memorable time in school was dissecting a cat and when we got to taxidermy a racoon in science class.” Jennifer also participated in dance and flag corps for 2 years. When asked what she would do differently if she could go back in time, she responded with, “I would have participated in more sporting activities.”
After high school Jennifer went to Northeast Community College where she got her associate’s degree in medical technology. Carrie Warneke, a former classmate of Jennifer says, “She was really quiet, but a lot of fun to be around.” Jennifer is now living in Pierce with 2 children, Zoe (17) and Zach (23.) She currently works as an administrative assistant at Orthomedics.
Where is Tim Peters Now?
by MacKenzie Peters
Tim Peters, the youngest of four siblings, graduated from Pierce in 1983. He grew up on his farm outside of Pierce with his parents, Charlie and Eleanor Peters, his brother, Larry, and his sisters, Judy, Cindy, and Jeanne. Tim currently lives in Norfolk with his wife Chris and two daughters Ellie and MacKenzie. He has been working at the Continental hose plant for 28 years.
While in high school, Tim spent his time in FFA. He described himself as “a pretty easygoing student who got along with just about everybody.” According to Tim, his favorite high school memories were at any time that he got to spend with his friends. Now, he enjoys spending time outdoors, fishing, camping and ice fishing.
Brother Larry Peters said, “Tim really hasn’t changed since high school. He has always been very strong-willed, competitive, and determined.” He continued by saying that, despite the fact that he was the youngest in the family, he acted much older than he was because he always stepped up to help his parents.
A Flashback to Nichole (Micek) Weber
By Graison Pfeiffer
The year was 2000 when Nichole (Micek) Weber was a senior at Pierce High. She was involved in many things like volleyball, basketball, track, Girls Letter Club, student council, speech, band, and choir. She now works at Zion Lutheran school as an office administrator. Nichole married Nate Weber and they stayed in Pierce to raise their five children Emanuell (13), Miles (9), Clare (9), Weston (6), and Winnie (6).
Nichole said her favorite part of Pierce High was, “being at a school with great teachers and able to be involved in several activities.”
Tim Waldner, Nichole’s track coach, said the best part of having her on the track team was, “She had good morals and a good work ethic.”
