LHS Advocate 1970-1971

he Line Goes On ... And...

These seniors are the ones who have finally reached the office where they pick up their locks.

Girls Swim Team Forms; Season's Opener, Sept. 28

According to Mr. Jim Sommers, athletic director, a girls competitive swimming team is now being formed. The season will start Monday, September 28, and last approximately 5 weeks.

This year, competition will be only among Lincoln schools, with dual meets tentatively scheduled for October 9, 16, and 23, with a City Meet the following week. The season will probably be extended to 8 or 9 weeks next year, with competition to include other Nebraska high schools.

All girls interested in the team must pick up a parent consent form and a physical examination form from Mr. Sommers' office. These forms must be returned betore the first day of practice, according to school board regulations.

Coaches have not yet been hired, but there will be two, at least one a woman.

According to Mr. Sommers, an award comparable to a boys

Pix Due Nov. 16

Seniors! The 1971 Links can be the best ever, but only if you help. Make sure your picture is in it! Remember, this is the • Centennial edition!

Pictures should be turned in to Room 219 by November 6, at which time a $1 engraving fee will be collected.

Pictures must be taken by an approved photographer. A list of these photographers is available from guidance counselors or in Room 219.

athletic letter will be awarded to girls in this program. Details concerning this will be decided later this month.

'Han.capped' Essays Challenge Understanding

Each year the Mayor's Committee sponsors an essay contest as part of a campaign to recognize the role the handicapped in community services This year's contest, with the theme, "Employment of the Handicapped: Community Attitudes," is open to all interested 11 thand 12th grade high school students.

Au en tries must be turned in by November 24. Anyone desiring information may contact any English or Social Science teacher.

Students have the opportunity to compete for local prizes, state awards, and even national recognition.

Last year's national contest winner from Omaha received three award plaques and numerous other prizes, including two expense-paid trips and a one-thousand dollar U.S. Savings Bond.

LHS Welcomes AFS'ers

Elson Augusto Leite Credie from Manau, Brazil, and· Peter S e b u lib a, from Kamjrala, Uganda, will be spending the school year at Lincoln High School.

Both of the boys are members of the AFS (American Field Service) program, a world-wide program to send students abroad.

Lincoln High Centennial Promises To Be Unique

This year marks Lincoln High's tOOth anniversary. The Lincoln High School Centennial Commission has been working for two years on plans for the celebration in order to achieve coordination and effectiveness in the programming.

Lincoln High is unique because of its age and therefore the commission feels the Centennial should be outstanding.

A wide variety of activities has been planned for the year (which officially begins January I, 1971 J by faculty members, students, almuni, parents, and administrators Among these are open houses and alumi reunions;

Formal and informal parties, including a Pre-Centennial Ball scheduled for around Christmas

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A parade including Lincoln businesses, floats from other schools, and floats from many clubs in Lincoln High;

Scribe Needs Youl

Interested in working on Lincoln High's literary magazine? Then Scribe Board is for you.

The time to apply is September 8-18. Application forms, which may be obtained in Rooms 100 and 216 or from English teachers, must be returned to either Room 100 or Room 216 by September 18.

The positions, open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors, are essay, poetry, short story, managing, and associate editors; artists, typists; and a publicity chairman.

If you are interested apply to help make the Centennial issue of Scribe the best.

An antique auction, featuring antique equipment discovered at Lincoln High;

Sale of commemorative souvenirs, such as desk sets, key chains, tie clips, bumper stickers, and Centennial tokens exchangeable for merchandise; and

A Centennial Ma]], planned along the west side of the building with trees, flowers, and benches, highlighted by a time capsule capped by a sundial.

Although definite plans are not yet available for these events and for others still in early stages, a calendar of events will be issued by the Centinnial Commission at an early date.

By 'now most of the "newness" has rubbed off of the

Plans for Shaping Up;

Theme·. 'Get It Together'

first few days of the 1970-7 I school year. New faces, classes, and problems are all part of a cycle which is By Dale Springer gradually becoming a regular routine. Teachers and This year the Linc.:oln High students alike are finally getting settled for another year of School Student Council is learning. working with the theme of "Get It Together." The Council has

Each year brings with it different and exciting events many new ideas and projects that make Lincoln High a great institution. This year which should benefit the promises to challenge all the previous ones in its quest for students and the school in its originality. year. But. these ideas

S · 1 J · ·I d 1 d 1 b 1 LHS and projects can only become pecJa lappenmgs sc le u e to ce e rate t le beneficial with the support of Centennial dot the activities calendar. With the help and the student body. spirit of everyone, we can make 1971 a year long to be Lincoln High's 1DOth year remembered. began with the traditional

Welcome to what may be Lincoln High !<ick-Off Dance hel? August 28 111 Johnson (.ym. The GREATEST and most memorable year. sophomores picked up 15

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t class-competition points. the 1met0 OmmuniCO e seniorslO.andthejuniors5.

Have you any pet peeves, gripes, or opinions on some aspect of Lincoln High School? If so, the Free Press would like to hear them. This is a chance for any teacher or student to communicate his feelings to others.

The only requirements are that there be no personal attacks on anyone and that a signature accompany each entry. Names will be withheld if so desired.

Don't be afraid to say what's on your mind!

If it's a question that's bothering you, Links Line will be more than happy to research and answer it.

Drop all editorial comments and questions in the Free Press box outside Room 217 . All properly submitted material will be printed in an upcoming Advocate edition

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The big project that the Council has been working on all summer is the of advertisements for the football programs. I am happy to say that we now have enough ads to

fill our programs. As the president of the Student Council, I sincerely want to thank all of the Council members who worked so hard at getting these programs put together.

Student Council will sponsor sophomore elections which will be held in a few weeks. I want to urge all sophomores to file for Student Council so that they may have a voice in what happens in the centennial year.

Council is also planning a film festival, the Homecoming dance, and is working on the organization of Student Directories. Student Council now meets fourth period in Room 327: anyone is welcome.

Let's all get involved and keep the LINKS No. 1.

1870 Lincoln No Boom Town

As a backdrop for Lincoln High's one-hundreth-year observation, the first Centennial Chronicle is a sketch of Lincoln, as of fall, 1870.

Lincoln in 1870 wasn't exactly a boom town, but it was a distinct rumble on the Nebraska scene. Its parent, a village called Lancaster, had developed several years before around the Salt Basin, a natural phenomena lying to the west of the city. Although the town's promoters and even the Capitol Commission were sure that the "inexhaustible supply" of salt would bring industry and untold wealth to the city, politics, not salt, would be the major industry for a time.

Gem in the Rough

In 1870. Lincoln had two distinctions: it was the county seat and the struggling capital city of the infant state. Boasting a population of 2500, the city was still very much a gem in the rough. The town looked more

years old! lil,<e a of tinv farmsteads

a state capital. There had

been no city planning or organization: many homes and businesses weren't even on the dirt roads which criss-crossed in all directions. There was no formal jail; when one was

needed, a milkhouse at 8th and

Q Streets was pressed into service.

However, by the end of the year, Lincoln was on its way to becoming a well-rounded trade center, with a wholesale grocery, clothing store, lumber yard, a shoe business, a mercantile house, bank, saloon, a newspaper, Tile Nebraska State Journal, several hotels, and a brickyard, which came into being to supply material for the yet uncompleted University Hall.

Culture Begins

Physically speaking the town was developing; from the cultnral standpoint, residents of The Prairie Capital were early concerned a bout education. Lancaster County's first school district had been organized in I R 6 4. The log building was located on a sand hill one and one-half mile north of Roca. Even before Sandhill opened ,. the first school bell rang in 186 5 at District 2 at Yankee Hill. About 15 pupils attended this dugout sl·hool.

The first public school, established in 1866, was located on the northeast corner of 9th and P Streets. Thirty students were enrolled there until the building was destroyed by fire in 1867.

Varied Activities To Highlight Centennial Year

Junior Co-ed Counselors invited incoming sophomore girls to a tea on August 30, that was held in Lincoln High School Cafeteria. The theme was "One Step Forward."

Anticipating a great year for Mummers, the

officers

Lincoln High Handy Dandy Guide

This guide has been written to aid those persons new to Lincoln High (namely the sophomores), but will also be invaluable to anyone walking the halls.

The first stop on our tour is the main office, marked No. 1 on the map. This very important olace, also known as the Attendance Office, the home of Mr. Jim Sommers and Mr. Bill Pfeiff. Eventually, it will house the schedules of every Lincoln High student, so you can check out where your boyfriend is every class.

Not to be confused with the main office are Mr. Harry Kuklin's office, No. 2, Mr. William Bogar's office, No. 3, Miss Dorcas Weatherby's office, No.4, and the counselors' offices, No 5 Mr. Kuklin rations out supplies. Be sure to bring a note signed by a teacher and President Nixon if you want supplies.

One very important place is the nurse's office, No. 6. This place, a haven of peace amid the bustle of school, houses the well-known Aspirin Card. If you want to succeed at Lincoln High, keep your Aspirin Card up-to-date.

The counselors' office is always open, so you can talk to your counselor (except when he is in class, in a meeting, talking to someone else. or havi.Jig a cup of coffee in the teachers' lounge).

As you probably know, No. 7 marks the cafeteria. As you enter the food lines, remember: a Ia carte is on the left and Type A is on the right. (Except the second Type A line is to the left of the first line, but still to the right of the a Ia carte line. And the ice cream is some place else .) Beware, because the cafeteria is Mr. Andy Loehr's domain, so push in your chairs and take your tray back!

Directly across from the cafeteria is the Lounge, No. 8. This is the hub of after-school activity, because the food is here (However, if you didn't get enough breakfast, the place to go is the cafeteria, where sweet rolls, fruit, and milk are sold). Besides the juke box, the Lounge houses the Sacred L, so be careful where you breathe.

Next to the Lounge is the Little Theater, No. 9. Club meetings and drivers' education classes are held here, as well as Very Important Teachers' Meetings. If it feels humid in here to you, it is because this room was fairly recently the swimming pool.

The most important place in the school is undoubtedly Room 213-E. This place houses the cleverest, most original, and most hard-working students in the school. It is the Advocate Room. The

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Lincoln High School Drama Club,

(standing left to right) are Annette Sims, treasurer; Denise Weekes, president; Linda Schroer, secretary; and Peg Garrison, vice-president.

Lincoln High has added five new teachers to its staff. They are (seated left to right) Mrs. Ruby Grell Mrs. Beverly Hubbard, Mrs. Marilyn Mrs. Betty Zinc, and Mrs. Rae Marie Haws.

Lincoln High began its year with the annual Kick-Off Dance, sponsored by Student Council, held August 28 in Johnson Gym.

Two Junior Girls Experience Unusual Summers

This summer found Audrey Collingham, a junior, busy learninl!; the behind-the-scenes story of broadcasting.

Audrey, one of 21 members of Explorer Post 444, was chosen on a bao;is of a career-interest survey which showed her interest in broadcasting.

uunng weekly meetings, Audrey learned different aspects of radio production including engineering, news reporting, and musical programming from sponsor Don Rodgers and other personalities at KFOR.

During the summer, the Explorers formulated a "Seven for Safety" broadcast September 6, from midnight to 7:00 a.m. It consisted of music, news, sports, weather, and spots about safety.

This fall, Audrey is helping plan 25-minutes of weekly high school programs

Audrey said she would someday like to write, be a disc jockey, or a secretary for a radio station

PRACTICES TEACHING

The Neighborhood Youth Corps, a Federal organization which provides work experience for low income families, made a teacher out of Denise Bradley, a junior at Lincoln High.

Grad Wins Scholarship

Sherry Bucknell, 1970 graduate of Lincoln High has been awarded the Beers-Hill scholarship, worth $100 each semester for her first two semesters, while attending the University of Nebraska. She will major in business teacher education in the Teachers College.

Cheerleader Notes

Officers for the 1971 Varsity Cheerleaders have been chosen. Toni Jelinek was elected president; Debbie Johnson, vice-president and treasurer; Martha Ortiz, secretary.

The Cheerleaders are now selling red and black shakers , cheer books, and toy footballs to promote spirit for the Hastings game. They will be sold in the cafeteria hall during the noon hour until Friday.

HANDY GUIDE

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only chance you will have to see the inside of this amazing room is if you become a member of the Illustrious Staff.

The boys' restrooms are on the right, with the odd-numbered rooms, and the girls' restrooms are on the left, with the even-numbered rooms. (Except, of course, if you are facing North, in which case everthing is backwards.)

If you have any problems, don't ask an upperclassman, because he either won't tell you or doesn't know either.

After Denise applied for a job through the NYC, her flrst assignment was assisting a post-kindergarten teacher at Meadow Lane Denise later tutored three pupils, 6, 8, 11 years of age, at Elliott. She taught them math, reading, and art-individually-for one hour each.

Buy Them-Now

Only two days remain to purchase 1970-1971 Activities Tickets before the first Lincoln High home game. These tickets, on sale in the ticket booth across from the cafeteria, cost $6.50 if purchased outright, and $2 now and S 1 a month for the next fiVe months (a total of $7) if purchased · on the installment plan.

Good Luck!

Coaches Voice Confidence in Teams

What better way to celebrate a centennial than with victories in sports?

That's the way varsity football coach Andy Loehr feels. "We hope we win," he said typical of any coach looking forward to a season.

With the first gatne with the Hastings Tigers almost upon him, the hope becomes more fervent and the players work harder. Coach Loehr has been working with eager gridders since a week before school started. They have been practicing every night (sometimes twice a night) so they will be ready for the Tigers when Friday rolls around.

MORE SPEED, EXPERIENCE

"We have more experience on the team this year and possibly more speed; 12 lettermen are returning as compared to seven last year," Mr. Loehr said.

The seniors have been giving good leadership to the Links so far this season and the Links' coach thinks it is favorably affecting the underclassmen. According to Mr. Loehr, the attitude of the players has been "really impressive despite the heat and activity ."

Heat-An 'Ecological' Factor

Varsity football manager Jim Janecek thinks that the "heat has truly cut down the effectiveness of our playing and caused us to be a day or two behind schedule, but we have the ability to put together a very good season."

A total of 160 Links, new and old, showed up at practices for selection to one of the three teams (varsity, reserve, or sophomore) "about the same number as usually try out for them," Coach Loehr said. He thinks that "if the younger players can come through, the Links will have a winning ball club."

This year, however, the Links have one hundred years of outstanding athletic competition to live up to. The tradition of the school is at stake, and Mr. Loehr feels that "we must live up to that tradition."

Strough Expects Three Championships

"I'm expecting three state champions by the

end of this year," says gymnastics coach Duane Strough.

"Seniors George Nimic, specializing in floor exercise, and Ray Schmidt in tumbling, know

;fs what is expected of them by the season's end, but

junior Frank O'Connor, whose all-around performance is promising, hasn't four J out that he

White is going to be a champion by the Lime the state meets roll around." 0

Mr. Strough thinks that the Links will be the r Cl' underdogs at the beginning of the season, but

toward the end he expects to be the top team in the state.

"We're lacking in confidence because we're so young. As soon as I can convince them that they're good, they will be winners."

The 1970 gymnastics team consists of five seniors, four juniors, and three sophomores. In addition to Schmidt and Nirnic, the seniors have Ed Wimmer on the high bar, Fred James on the rings, and Junior Mar on the side horse. Other juniors contenders are Richard James on the rings, John Meyerhoff on the parallel bars and side horse, Tom Staley on the high bar, horse, and

parallel bars. The three sophomores are Bob Becker in all-around performance, John Novak on the tramp, and Mark Stiner in tumbling, floor

exercise.

Not only is Mr. Strough expecting three state champions this year, but also Numbers Two and Three in the persons of Staley and Meyerhoff after O'Connor captures first.

"These are real talented kids," Mr. Strough says, "and they should develop greatly before the end of the season." ,

The first meet is September 25 at Omaha South. Mr. Strough would like to see Links supporters go to the gymnastics meets this year for the sake of the gymnasts and to uphold the tradition of Lincoln High sports support.

lntramurals Offering: Variety for Everyone

"All boys who aren't in Weight-lifting is being fall athletics should look into offered to the individual out

Minor Sports to Give lincoln-High-Type Try

intramurals," is the advice of for self-improvement. In the Tennis coach LeRoy Colson feels that Cross country coach, Harold Mr. J?ick Terry, director of gym, free. play of although his team is "green and Scott, said he was "very pleased mtra!Dural program at posstbly handball inexperienced," they have shown that to see .about tO guys trymg out Lmcoln High School. begm next week and last until they are very eager to improve on their for this years team. Although November 1. abilities. they didn't come out in as good ·

This year's program shape as those of previous years, includes flag football, weight

The best competition according to they may have the potential to · lifting, and free play in the Mr. Terry suggests that Coach Colson, will come from East and form a well-balanced team " 1 gym. boys check the intramural Southeast in city action, and from the bulletin boards by the Little Omaha schools in the state meet. TEAM STRENGTH

Boys may organize their Theater and the boys locker own flag football teams or room for team schedules and The main action from this year's team The strength of this year's submit their to Mr. listings. should come from seniors Dale Niebuhr, team come from the only Terry. A 11 wtshmg to

Mark Orr David Wacker and junior Mike returnmg letterman, Ron Grass; participate should sign up by "The Keller. ' seniors Ted Eckert and Gary tonight, but boys will be "Everyone should get out Hunt; and sophomore Adam accepted after this date. and contribute to thisk Loos. Leagues of junior-senior program and uphold last teams and those of sophomore year's records. The '69-70

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According to Coach Scott, teams are in order. Winners of intramural teams earned five the strongest competition in the each will play for the city city championships, including

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city as well as in the state meets championships, October 26 two in softball, and one each LM should be Lincoln Northeast due and 27. Games will be played in football, volleyball, and to the fact that the team lost after school at Muny. ping-pong," said Mr. Terrv.

Loehr's Chosen Few

Name Pos. Ht.

Sattler, T.* c 6' Simpson, J. * c 6'1" Bockovern, J. c 5'10"

Christensen, C. G 5'9" Schwartz, D* G 5' 11" Kletchka, M. G 6' Kontos, S. G 5'8" Cummings, S. G 5'7"

Freeman, M. * T 5'10" Wade, R.* T 6'2" Beccard, B. T 5'10" Conner, D. T 6' O'Toole, P. T 5'10" Martin, C. T 5' 11" Fultz, M. T 6'3"

Adkins, K.* E 6'2" KnoUenberg B.* E 5'10" Hudson, B E 5'10" Bluford, B. E 6'2" Ivory, A. E 5' 11" Hughes, G. E 5' 10" Poole, G. E 5'11"

Weixelman, P. B 5'8"

Folsom, B. B 6'

Dowd, S. B 5'10"

Henderson, R. * B 6'2"

Osborn, J. B 5' 10"

Burbach, J. B 5'10"

Westenburg, M.* B 5' 11"

Weaver, M.* B 5' 10"

Filbert, D. B 5'9"

Barber, B.* B 5'1 0"

Moore, S. B 5' 11"

*Letterman

Football, Varsity only one member through Sept II Hastings graduation. Sept. 18 at Scottsbluff

Tennis, Varisty

Sept. 11 LPS Tournament

Sept. 12 LPS Tournament

Sept. 14 East

Sept. 18 at Hastings

Sept. 21 at Southeast

Cross Country,Varsity

Sept. 11 at Fremont lnvit.

Sept. 19 at Kearney Invit.

Football, Reserve

Sept. 16 at Beatrice

Sept. 23 at Pius Tennis, Reserve

Sept. 14 at East

Sept. 21 Southeast Cross Country, Reserve

Sept. 18 at East

Aqua links Splashdown

mermaids are making a

These girls, known as the Aqualinks, have been working all summer preparing for their show, Kolor Kaleidescope. Tasks included finding music, writing acts, making costumes, and plenty of practice.

The show, composed of 13 "colorful" acts, will be presented September 24 and 25. Helping the girls with this work are Mrs. Opal Stoehr and Mrs. Ruby Grell, club sponsors.

A special attraction will be three mermen, Kim Clawson, Mark Stanton, and Randy Strope, members of the Lincoln High Varsity Swim Team, who will appear in the officers' act.

FIRST TEST

The first real test for Coach Scott's team will come Friday afternoon in the Fremont Invitational and again on September 19 in the Kearney Invitational.

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Aqualinks To Glide Through Kolor

A splash of color comes to Lincoln Thursday and Friday nights, with the annual Aqualinks show, Kolor Kaleidoscope, which will be presented at 8:00 p.m. in the Johnson Gym Pool. Tickets may be purchased from Aqualinks members for 75 cents.

Herbie Adams, Vicki Miller, Mary Raymer, and Bob Thurber, MC's for the show, introduce each of the 13 acts.

The show opens with the entrance of eight "Pep per mint Pink" cats prancing to the sounds of "Pink Panther."

tOptional Pass-Fail System Now Avalable; Provides Flexibility, Aids in Achievement

For the first time, Lincoln High School is offering an optional pass-fail grading system to provide :flexibility in program offerings and to help students with achievement problems.

In all Lincoln public high schools this year, at the student's request, a report of "satisfactory" or ''unsatisfactory" may replace the seven-point grading scale; however, a limit of eight hours a semester of classes of the srudent's choice has been set on this type of grading. Only 30 hours of pass-fail may be counted toward the required 145 hours needed for graduation.

Local colleges are accepting this system; however, some more distant colleges are not

One senior said, "I'd rather have a grade. It's something to work for-a challenge."

Another senior feels "grades are stupid. A

pass-fail will make kids want to learn instead of working only for a grade."

"Y au can relax and enjoy the course," said a junior, "because you don't have to worry about grades. You have more freedom."

A sophomore remarked, "It gives you a chance to pass classes you'd otherwise fail."

Another sophomore said, "When you work only for a grade, you forget what you studied."

Among the faculty, one member feels that this "should motivate students to learn basically for the joy of learning and self-challenge instead of memorizing facts for a grade." Yet another teacher remarked, "We are so figure-oriented that a generalization such as pass or fail means nothing. In the final analysis, each person wants to know exactly where he stands."

Absence Increase Prompts Survey; Curbs Studied

"The year 197Q-71 is the year for caring for ' your fellow classmates. The realization that you are a determining factor in making other students feel ti1ey are assets to Lincoln High could decrease the number of absences."

This is the opinion of Mr. William Bogar, LHS principal, who, because of increase in absences, made a survey during the past summer of the school's attendance records.

According to his findings, the percentage of last year's attendance for the total youth at Lincoln High was 91.25 percent. This is down from two to three years ago when it was 95 percent. This means that one in every 10 of the student population missed school each day.

New Approach

According to Mr. Bogar, in the past when a student showed disinterest in school 1

attendance, a parenhchool conference was the corrective measure taken. Due to the increase in absences, more complete act ion will be taken to inform parents of their child's failure to attend classes. This will be achieved through daily contact with the home during the time of absence.

"In the case of repeated absences," said Mr. Bogar, "letters will be sent warning the student and informing the parent of the number of days missed and how this has affected the student's achievement. If further action must be taken a conference will be arranged in an attempt to reach a mutual understanding of the school, student, and parent.

Student Responsibilities

Involvement of teachers with individuals through an absentee counseling program, which Mr. Bogar hopes to establish in the near future, would give the

Student BoardTo 'Sound OH'

As of July of this year, Mr. John Prasch, superintendent of Lincoln Public Schools, and Mr. Don Ferguson, administrative assistant for publications and information, have been working on plans for a new organization to replace the Intra-City Student Council. This newly-formed Superintendent's Student Advisory Board is designed to serve as a more effective means for communication

Underclassmen pictures for The Links will be taken in the student lounge Tuesday, October 6. Girls are asked to wear dark, round-neck sweaters or blouses and no jewelry. Boys are to wear a light shirt, dark jacket, and a long, dark tie.

Each student will be given an information card to fm out in his first-period class Tuesday morning; he should carry this card with him until his picture has been taken.

Joe Minicz, underclassmen editor of the 1971 Links, urges all underclassmen to come properly dressed for this one-day picture taking session.

AHairs Group Readivated

The Student Affairs Committee will be reactivated this year at Lincoln High after being disbanded in 1958 because of lack of interest.

This committee will be made up of students, faculty, and parents, with a majority of students. It will help decide major issues, changes in existing student activities, and will work on policy matters, such as freedom of the press, bulletin boards, announcements, and dress code.

Mr. William Bogar, Lincoln High School principal, defines the committee as an "advisory group working together on all matters relating to student welfare."

An announcement of the committee's membership will be made soon.

bet ween students and school administration as well as the Board of Education.

The committee (tentatively) consists of the student council president and student editor from each Lincoln public high school. Members will serve as a "sounding board" and bring to the Board of Education new ideas as well as problems of the schools. cont'd on pg 4

Ja ne, Rhonda

The mood changes to "Midnight Black" in the next act. This act, using "A Shot in the Dark" as music, is the body-lights act. Girls wearing small lights over their bodies do intricate floating patterns.

Nancy Foltz and Mary Strain perform in the senior duet, "Whispering White," to the popular tune, "Cherish." Girls are elected for this number because of their ability and grace in the water.

Strains of "Lemon Tree" usher in the next act. Yellow costumes bring out the theme of the song.

Is this a farm? No, but

boys makes the officers' act, "Brandy Brown," a highlight of the evening. Swimming to "Little Brown Jug" are Patti Kontos, president, with Mark Stanton; Sue Dutton, secretary-treasurer, with Kim Clawson; and Nancy Foltz, vice-president, with Randy Strope.

After a short intermission, the junior trio waltzes on in "Shimmering Silver." Kathy Babcock, Judy Mulder, and Becky Wismer swim gracefully to the theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey ("The Blue Danube Waltz").

Four junior girls burst in with "Ruby Red," swum to "Red Roses for a Blue Lady." These girls don flowered costumes to highlight their act.

The combination act, made up of girls in the senior solo and duet and the junior trio, continues the color theme with "Crystal Blue." This act, traditionally one of the most beautiful, swims to "Love Is Blue."

Another popular song, "Green Onions," is used by the senior girls' act, with the theme "Sea Green." Their shiny green costumes bring out the shimmery lights of the sea.

"Old Gray Mares" Side Up" brin!§ gaUop onfo the scene m the e co or of a sunset-to the comedy act, "Somber show. These girls glitter and Grey." It is not a mistake if glow to the sounds of these girls look bad-they're "Sunny."

supposed to!

and

1970. Finalists are eligible for scholarships.

Next in the spotlight is JoDee Rowen, the senior soloist. JoDee, dressed in "Glittering Gold," will swim to the love theme from "Cara Mia." JoDee was chosen by club members because of her ability to do difficult stunts.

The addition of three

The show ends with "A of Color."

to "Up, Up, and Away". All 21 girls participate in the finale.

are Mrs. Opal Stoehr and Mrs. Ruby Gre1t, club sponsors, and Mr. Gene Cotter, Varsity swimming coach.

'The Enchanted' Comes To Life

The En chan ted will come to life October 23-24 when Lincoln High School presents its annual all-school play in the school auditorium at 7:30p.m.

The focale of this three-act comedy by Jean Giraudoux is a dark-wooded area. The main character is a young woman, Isabel, who wishes to make the world a better place in which to live. To help her, she enlists the help of a ghost.

The Establishment, which wants to stop the whole affair, sets out to kill the ghost. In the end, Isabel has the choice of dying (so she may go with the ghost) or remaining on earth and marrying a mortal. Which will it be? Her decision is the climax of the play.

Mrs. Marybeth Westcott, Lincoln High School drama and speech teacher, will direct the play. "I hope that everyone will come take part and sign up for crews!" This can be done in Room 215.

The cast includes:

Student Involvement Encouraged

For the first time, students have been involved in planning for the Lincoln High Centennial. Members of the Centennial Committee met with representatives of various groups and their faculty sponsors to inform them on how they might involve their groups in the upcoming special activities.

Plans are already well underway for a Pre-Centennial Dance or Party, which is tentatively scheduled for the Friday

1 Modeling costumes from various colorful acts are (from left) Denise Tiedeman, Pam Smith, Susan Lind, Mary Strain, JoDee Rowen, and Terri Green.

Practicine their act (?) for the upcoming Aqualinks show, Kolar Kaleidoscope, are (from left) Sue Dutton, Kim Clawson, Patti Kontos, Mark Stanton, Nancy Foltz, and Randy Strope.

Rhonda Eno

Jane Levine are the two National Merit Test Semi-Finalists from Lincoln High School. The test was taken February 14,

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Helping the girls prepare for the show

Who Cares?

Doesn't anyone care anymore? If things have been going down at this school, whose fault is it? It's your fault-it's my fa11lt-it's our fault-we, the so-called "involved" students. Involved in what? Talk Talk and More Talk. We have a lot to say but it usually ends ther -in talk. Everyone (the majority anyway) loves to talk about the problems of the school and community, but talk is only the first step.

There are many ways in which each student as an Individual or in a group can really become involved. But don't get the idea that everyone is going to go out and become a famous (or infamous) rebel leader and conquer the world-that's not what we need either! It's hard to pinpoint anything specific that needs to be done as long as evervone is in conflict with evervone and everything. But if we could all pool our ideas and knowledge for one common cause-the good of the school and community as a WHOLE-we could get much more accomplished.

Many complaints have been floating around about Student Council, like "What have they been doing for us?" We did elect them, true, but to put through new ideas-not just to sponsor dances and to sell student directories. If Council is going to do something this year, their ideas have to be brought out into the open so interested students (if there are any) have a chance to show that they truly do care.

It's not the fault of the Council alone that things are going downhill (for all of you who shift the blame everytime something doesn't go right). It's the fault of the whole apathetic student body. We make or break the way the school will be. It's up to us this year to get things back on the road to a more involved and caring student body.

Disappointed

Pride- Preiudice =Hope

During the past few years there has hardly been a time when you couldn't pick up a newspaper and read something about racial confrontation. I wrote the following poem expressing my views on this pressing matter. Robert Hursh

The black man says he wants equal rights

Maybe that's why he cries out and fights. He is striving to be free

Saying "All I want to be is me. Unhurt by prejudice, pride Living together why can't we all abide?"

How could we all be so stupid

In all of us there should be a little more cupid.

Switched around a little way, White loving black this very day. And don't forget about the other side Blacks wanting with whites to abide.

The ways of man since the first was born Has been to look around him and scorn

Anvthing that doesn't seem right

The way of man has been always to fight. Maybe by some future day

The people of this world will change their way.

But until they do, things will never be right. Some try hard to do what they think is right. But discriminating because of color is wrong. How long can we do this? Yes, how long?

Maybe one day we'll treat one another like kin. Yes, that's the kind of world I'd like to live in.

Sound Off

With all the present-day stress on v01cmg opinions and "telling it like is," students this year are fortunate to be able to speak out. The Lincoln High administration as well as the Board of Education are giving students a chance to let their feelings be known.

The Superintendent's Student Advisory Board, with its direct line to the Board of Education, and the reactivation of the Student Affairs Committee, which will concentrate on Lincoln High School affairs, give each student an opportunity to express his views.

Remember if we want things changed, we have to let it be known!

Rough Riding President, Hero In Football's Fight for Life

During the 1890's, football was just becoming popular in Nebraska. The first football game at the University was played November 23, 1889; two years later (1891) NU was defeated by Lincoln High's first football team-the score: 16-0.

At that time the future of the game was in grave danger. It was falling out of favor and nearly out of existence. During the 1880's, "mass play" had become an important feature of the game, making it brutal and dull Too many young men were injured.

In January, 1897, the Nebraska Legislature considered a bill to abolish football. The bill received considerable support: one representative called football "a hideous game," another said it was "degrading and demoralizing."

Sty*change,

Links

Line

Getting There - No Fun

still ;s on!

There is a problem bothering me. Last year I wrote in and asked this same question; "Can anything be done about the transportation problem in our area?"

The Links are full of spirit and I'm proud and happy to be one of them. But they urge us to join some type of club or group while here. I don't have a car and there's no chance of getting one. My mother is sick of driving us. Can't something be done?

There are kids out in our area taking a bus to Everett. Many of them are in the 9th grade now, and will have to have transportation there (or here rather) next year.

I live outside the city limits on Route 6. We are willing to pay for transportation. Please, can you help?!

Spirited Link of '72

Your statement of the problem of transportation is a good one, and one that we wish we could do something about. Because of the area covered by Lincoln High students, many do have similiar problems from various areas not just the one you speak of. In the past, groups have made arrangements for commercial transportation but must make a definite commitment to support this transportation, perhaps this could be checked into.

Lincoln High Administration

An Unfair Situation

I would like to make an inquiry dealing with with the school's policy on dress.

Is there a "Dress Code" as such, or is one merely inspired by the administration, and if there is, why is it not made public?

What prompted me in writing this was the issue over tank tops. My biggest complaint is, why aren't the male population allowed to wear them, but the female population are permitted to wear them? Surely the girls have more to conceal than do the men.

This doesn't mean I would like to see them excluded, they are really comfortable, but I would like to get this problem cleared up for the good of all of LHS's Student Body.

Disturbed

Appreciate your comments, right now this ruling does exist among the four Lincoln high schools. If you do feel that it should be reconsidered please make your feelings known to your student council so that it might have a more general expression of opinion.

Lincoln HiJdt Administration

field, on which Lincoln High also played, was a fine example. In 1889, boys at the university wanted the • northwest comer of the campus for a football field, but the regents refused permission to remove the trees. One dark night, the boys, in cahoots with the janitor, cut down the trees: the regents allowed the field to be marked off.

This field was no improvement. Pieces of brick and glass were embedded in the ground-trash had been deposited there for years. Soon the clay soil became as hard as cement. The coach complained that the field was "as hard as pavement and there were cracks all over it big enough to stick your fingers into "

"Knock out the opponent," and "put your elbows through them" were common expressions they objected to, claiming that the players were becoming "professional sluggers."

One legislator produced statistics showing that 25 per cent of the players were injured, saying, "but the public does not know about all the injuries received. In these games the flower of youth of our land receive injuries which, if they didn't kill them outright, do seriously impair their health in later life."

A Lincoln High alumnus, C.M Skiles, who helped organize the University team in 1891 and played on it for three years, challenged the statement that 25 or even 5 per cent of the players suffered injuries. With the game in Nebraska about 10 years old, he could think of only three men who had suffered permanent injury, and declared that in recent years, three men had been killed in Nebraska gymnasiums.

When the bill to abolish was put to a vote it was defeated, but the game's detractors had not yet begun to fight.

Whichever set of statistics one chose to believe, it was probable that many injuries were due to poor facilities. The NU

Loopholes in the rules also caused injuries. When a regular went out of the game he could not return. Since there was little surplus of players, everyone had to stay in as long as he could stand up-sometimes aggravating minor injuries. Tricks of all kinds were common, such as putting sleeping dope in the opponents water bucket. Another favorite strategy was for a player to grease his pants so he could slip away from tacklers

Finally, aft.er 18 players were kiiled in the 1905 season alone, President Roosevelt called representatives of the Big Three (Harvard, Yale and Princeton) to the White House and demanded that the game be freed of the bone-crushing brutality and foul play. These three schools were the first to play football and had always made the rules

The result of the confrontation was the American Football Rules Committee and introduction in I 906 of several plays to open up the game and make it less The forward pass was introduced, the distance on d owns was increased from 5 yards to 10, and all mass formations were prohibited. The new rules did their work well. It was a whole new ball game, one which was more interesting to watch and more fun to play

Links Gain Insight Through World

AFS Students Share Some First Impressions of America

Elson Credie, AFS student from Brazil, enjoys playing soccer, swimming, reading and, in general, any kind of sport.

Elson lives in the city of Manau in Brazil where the principal language spoken is Portuguese. He studied English in the schools he attended there.

His father deals with animal skins and they also have a small farm. He has one brother and four sisters in his Brazilian family.

Elson hopes to graduate from high school this year, to learn about American culture, and to know about the American way of life. He believes that "people are people wherever you go" and the only thing different about Americans is that they speak English.

In Brazil, Elson's family spen ds week-ends on their farm, traveling through Brazil, going to movies as a family, or going on picnics.

Elson pictures America as "a country where I could -gain much through my studies and have an additional ' 'background about America and its people whe1;1 I return to Brazil."

School in Brazil is much different from the American way. Elson goes to school for eight months, but he ·

are "the way people dress and the trustworthiness of the people."

Peter saw the movie Airport and liked it very much, (maybe he liked it so much because he also likes Dean Martin). Some of the American television shows he likes are: Where the Heart Is, Mission: Impossible, and To Rome With Love.

Peter found another difference-the amount of time Links are given to eat lunch. In Uganda, at 1:00 students are given an hour for lunch, lone-half hour to eat and the remaining time to rest before continuing with their classes at 2:00.

Peter's school day in Uganda starts at 7:45 in the morning and closes at 3:30 in the afternoon. At his school in Uganda, Peter studied biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and English.

Teachers Choose

Peter was chosen to be an - A FS student by the teachers at his school; however, he had the choice as whether or not to accept

Peter has three brothers and four sisters, his father is a teacher in a primary school. He enjoys art, and his country's folk music : -H;e lives in the city of Kainjraia and speaks Luganda.

Tempus Fugit

Tomorrow, is the fmal day that American Field Service-Americans ABroad applications will be accepted.

Any junior or senior who will have completed at least two years of a foreign language by June of this year is eligible to apply.

Application blanks may be secured from any cf the junior counselors or from Mrs. Pauline Anderson in Room 303. AU application blanks must be returned to Mrs. Anderson by 3:15, tomorrow.

Teacher Travels; Destination: Asia

Summer Home

Lincoln High History Teacher Makes Africa

Africa was home 'for history teacher Mrs. Pauline Anderson this summer during a two-month seminar on African studies. '

Sponsored by the New York University Graduate School of Education, the group Mrs. Anderson was with consisted of 37 persons from the United States east of Denver. "It was a good cross-section.'' said Mrs. Anderson. "J'-here were people from cities and small towns, from different races, and from different areas of the United States."

A group of Kenyan counterparts joined the seminar in August, and took the American teachers to their homes the last several days of the Mrs. Anderson was the guest of a headmistress of a girls' high school, and her husband, government official in charge o'f development. They lived high in the mountains in a government "compound."

· Several weekend trips helped to make the Lincoln High teacher's stay even more enjoyable. One

The highlight of the summer for Miss Judy Roderick, Lincoln High School social studies teacher, was a trip to Japan and Southeast Asia, where she visited with former students and the parents of Kachonsak Ruangrit, who is presently a senior at LHS

Expo '70 was one of the many events which impressed Miss Roderick. The one exhibit that stood out in her mind was the Soviet Union pavilion which commemorated the I OOth birthday of Lenin.

begins his sc'bool day at When asked what he 7:00 in the morning and hopes tci gain by living in gets out at 11:00 in the America this year Peter said, Mrs. Anderson models the

Corps Volunteer

The reason for the trip to venture· was to Victoria Africa, according to Mrs. Falls, where it was so chillly Anderson, was to "get that fires in the roomli were i -m·RH·r·s·e.d-Ht A-friea n-neeessary for warmth. ..It problems and culture; also was quite cool the entire to encourage more two actually," curriculum changes here and recalls Anderson, "a to stimulate teaching." pleasant change from the morning is a "to traditional East African duty of BraZilian families, better." nlilionaTilress -but it is not compulsory," says Elson. His school in Work as Peace

Miss Roderick also commented on the pride of the Ja panese in the appearance of their country. She said, "You see people out sweeping the city sidewalks every day; they iJre very much concerned - .- about common litter.

Manau has about 3,000 students.

Elson is living with the John Luethje family at 1952 Washington, and has three American brothers and two American sisters. Asked what he likes best about America he replied, "the people, the schools, and the American way of lif " e.

Elson became an AFS student by first ftlling out an application, taking two written tests, and going for an interview.

Peter Sebuliba from Uganda, is 16 years old, and is living with the Marvin Jensen family at 1933 B Street. He has four brothers and two sisters in his American family.

Fashion WaS · the biggest difference Peter noticed. In Uganda, flare!! are but ,are not com1pon among the young boys ·

Lincoln High is bigger than )c,hgol in Ugantia, according to him, are -more kids and more subjects are offered."

In - Peter said, you "" rarely ' find buildings- or sky-scrapers."

When •he to Uganda, he has a year of school to make up in his country even if he does graduate from Lincoln High this year.

Trustworthy People

Peter said the things he · likes most about America

Proves Rewarding Experience

Lincoln High's new history teacher, Mrs. Rae Haws is a former Peace Corps worker. For two years she taught in a boys boarding school in Makeni, Sierra Leone.

Sierra Leone is located in Africa, is boardered by Guinea, and the Atlantic Ocean; Makeni, capitol of the Northern Provience, has a population of around 10,000. The city marks the beginning of the grasslands, an area where beef and rice are raised.

The school at which Mrs.

waltz. "It's done by everyone in Sierra Leone and they thought it was so odd th8t I couldn't do it!"

American Music Favored

Classical dancing is done to the music of United States country western singers, like Jim Reeves and Buck Owens. During Mrs. Haws last three months in Makeni, soul music was becoming very big. "The boys used to come to school with 'soul' written all over their tennis shoes," she added.

Six weeks of the two months were spent in Nairobi, Kenya, where she attended classes in history, econmics, politics, and the problems of modern Africa from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. In addition, the group visited African schools as part of the course.

"Several countries in Africa are newly independent: they have had to construct their educational systems since they declared their independences in the early 1960's. The schools had been missionary and private institutions prior to that time," Mrs. Anderson explained.

Haws taught is a boarding Every Saturday night the mission run by Catholic school would hold a dance brothers from Holland. The at which the boys would school was an all-boys dance with each other; "secondary" with five meanwhile "the girls school "Since there is no grades for ages 13 to IS. across town would hold a common language in many The reason for older dance and they would be areas in east Africa, the students is that many do dancing with each other." schoolchild is forced to not start school until a later learn a second language as age. Because Sierra Leone is A few hours each week soon as he begins school. a former British colony, its , Mrs. Haws would also teach This second language is schools follow the a literacy class for grown likeJr tq either or system whereby graduation men who wished to learn English, smce most of the · hinges upon a final exam; · En glish .for, .prac tical textbooks are printed in one many must stay extra yeats purposes. · · or the other. in order to graduate. Needs Agriculture

Although it is a Catholic school about one-half the boys are Moslem and most are from the Temne tribe (one of the two main tribes, the Temne and the Mende.)

Mrs. Haws said the Qeop.Je of Leone thought that from the t1me of the British cpnquest, the general idea had been passed down that men with an , education back to. the land to work. After Mrs. Haws taught W.est their secondary education · African history and worla • achieved, none .go history. She enjoyed back to farming, which is teaching singing for a while exactly what Sierra Leone but said she "isn't a great needs. singer."

Street and "high life"

dances are very popular in Sierra Leone, especially the high life. Mrs. Haws explained that natives dance a "classical dance," a formal

Mrs. Haws had several reasons for choosing the peace corps one of which was her desire to travel. "I think, however, in order to know a place you have to live there, not just visit it," she observed

"At .. primary school, the cliilcl takes a test to see if he cap go on to secondary ..school," Mrs. Anderson !laijl 1 "Since oompulsory in all ateas of -:Africa and facilities are limited, many children do not attend school past the primary grades." , t ''" Country

Aside from the strictly educational aspects of an African trip, Mrs. Anderson found the country she visited interesting and unusual as she traveled through it.

sum m·cn weath-e.r of NebraSka."

-Game Parks Visited

Excursions to several game parks seemed also to catch the fancy of Mrs Anderson and her group. They were able to get quite close to several lionesses and their cubs, also to see giraffes, elephants, and herds of zebras. Mrs. Anderson thinks that "flying in a small plane over the game parks and seeing the structure of the land and the animals from the air" has to be one of her most exciting experiences.

Mrs. Anderson found that African crafts were most beautiful and unique and brought several samples back to the United States. Fabrics ar..d carvings were two of her choices; Masai headwork was- another. She displayed a bracelet ;she wears which is made from the hair of an elephant's tail. On occasion she wears chunky Masai "I bought an Afriean fly -whisk for Mr. Bogar," she said. "It's made from a cow ;s tail." -

As afinal ciuwter Mrs Anderson's eventful trip, · she recalls that she wore a safari hat and carried an African bow through Kennedy Airport when she in .<runenca. She remar:kedr ''I was gtad I had my artows in my suitcase, because the airline officials seemed to think I was a prime suspect for a hijaclting!"

She added tllat the Japanese are not allowed to drive cars on Sundays as a m e a s u r e t o w a.r d a i r pollution control.

Island Holiday Recalls Memories

Miss Betty Heckman, Lincoln High School typing teacher, flew 13,000 miles last July for a vacation on an island she called a "jet set playground."

The island is Majorica, located in the Mediterranean Ocean off the coast of Spain. Majorica, once inhabited by Ji!ws. now belongs to Spain.

During Miss Heckman's nine-day vacation she flew to Algeria for a short time. The hbte1 rooms' balconies overlooked the Mediterranean where she swam four or five times daily. The hotel patio offered an orchestra each night.

Miss Heckman was also reunited with former lincoln High teacher, Miss Lois Schwab, who also happened to be vacationing at that particular pla ce at the time.

Meeting. TO. Orient

·'New' LHS .Par•ts

Parents of sophomores and other stu<tentsjleY,. tq bincoln High School will meet in t'he Lincoln High Auditorium; ,September 19 ;lt 7:30 • After a short business meeting the Girls Ennead will sing. r The courses offered in the various departments of - the · school • will be outlined bY. @partment chaiftnen tapes, after which ttre · chairmen will be on hand to answer questions. Refreshments will be served.

Elson Credie and Peter Sebuliba catch up on American ways as they make the scene in the lounge after school.

a DiHerence a Qay Makes · J J

Uncertainty Over; Mummers Tap

The worry of tryouts, the anxiety of "making it" really paid off for the 39 people who were named new members of Mummers.

Selection of the 197Q-71 members was made by Mrs. Marybeth Westcott and Mrs. Merrell Grant, club sponsors, and the Mummers officers.

New members were chosen on the basis of tryouts which consisted of the student doing his own thing and on the basis of a cold reading.

The new Mummers are Herb Adams, Kathy Babcock, Debby Batten, Janet Behrens, Kathy Blocher, Lorie Brandt,

Barb Brauer, Doreen Dupont, Jeannine Green, Henry Hall, Harold Johnson, Pam Kitzmiller,

Rita Kumm, Sheryl Laos, John Leuthje, Landis Magnuson, Marsha Mar, Terri Marti, Mary Lou McGinty, Vicki Miller, Beth Minard, Jenni Morrow, Karen Nohavec, Pat Peterson, Jody Pitts, Patti Place, Mary Raymer, Tim Renker, Cathy Richardson, Sam Ridge, Pam Schroer, George Shaner, Linda Shepard, Jo Schrader, Jeff Swing, Chan Taylor, Kathy Tarpley, Bob Thurber, and Victor Tooley.

Glee Elects Opportunity To Speak

The new 1970-71 JUruor girls glee officers were elected. They are as follows :

Pam Kitzmiller, president;

Pat Peterson, vice-president;

Lois Lind, secretary; Vicki Kolb, treasurer. Mary Raymer, Pam Schroer, and Lorie Brandt will serve as librarians.

lhard formed

cont'd from p. 1

The student board will meet with Mr. Prasch, Mr. Ferguson, and special guests on a regular monthly basis with additional meetings on call.

Lincoln High School representatives are Linda Wagner, editor-in-chief of The Advocate, and Dale Springer, Student Council president.

<;lass of '70 Memory

Mr. William Bogar, LHS principal and Lincoln High School students were among the 200 persons who attended the second annual Summer Symposium, held this year at the Nebraska Center for Continuing Education.

Participants were divided into groups to discuss each of six problem areas: drugs and drug education; school curriculum; school policy; student discipline; student rights and responsibilities; and grading and grading philosophy. At the close of each session a defmite conclusio n was reached within each group.

R'e com men da tions reported by each group at the conclusion of the three-evening program have been consolidated in the S e p t e m b e r i s s u e o f Education Insights, which has been inserted into today's Advocate.

One of the basic aims of the organization is to give students and adults an equal opportunity to voice their opinions. Several changes, including the relaxation of the dress code, have resulted from the 1969 Symposium. The Lincoln Public Schools System is already taking action on recommendations formed this summer, one of these being the formation of the Student Advisory Board

Student Council member Nancy Foltz felt that the Symposium was valuable in "bonding Lincoln schools"

and was "a good experience meeting kids from other schools." She also gained from hearing how parents and other students felt about the same issues.

Sue Dutton was named named by Superintendent of Lincoln Public Schools John Prasch as a student chairman in the planning of the event. Of it she said, "I'm really glad that the Student Advisory Board got through."

Absences Increase cont'd from pg. 1 student with a poor attendance record someone to go to for encouragement This program would make the student directly responsible to a teacher in his particular field of interest.

"Getting everyone involved in the improvement of Lincoln High's attendance record is the key to success. Students can also help by offering encouragement to their classmates to attend classes regularly and make the most of school. Today the emphasis on a good education is great and there is no better place to get it than at Lincoln High," said Mr. Bogar.

Choir Elects Leaders

The 1970-71 Lincoln High School Choir officers are Denise Weekes, president; Ken Adkins, vice-president; Annette Sims, secretary; and Dennis Reich, treasurer.

If you like to dance, talk to people, or just listen to music, you prtJbably attended the ftrst Hi-Spot dance for the year held at Johnson Gym after the victory over Hastings. If , not, you still have a chance to get in on the fun as more dances are being planned

"We want as many as we can have, but we have to schedule the Hi-Spots so as not to interfere with dances held by the City Recreation Center," says Mrs. Dale Foltz, chairman of the Hi-Spot dances.

"The 'quarter' dances (properly named because the admission is only 25 cents) give more kids a chance to come and they don't need to feel that they need dates either."

Mrs. Foltz is open to student suggestions on anything different they would like at Hi-Spots and warns "Please bring your shoes. We can't let you in without them."

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Artist George A.simos and David Thurber, representing the Class of 1970, pose in front of "The Links" the gift to Lincoln High from the Class of '70.

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DECA Looks Toward Centennial

When Skin, Walls Match-It Could Be Just Psychomatic

The coming of the uncomfortable around meaningsofdifferentcolors

ColorAsTherapy \qu:llink's production certain types of red. vary according to race and On the other hand blue 'K olor Kaleidoscope" Many people completely periods of history. Colors can be a real sedative;' some :mphasizes the impact of lack color ;Jerception, and usually represent altogether hospitals have found that :olors. Colors not only because thty are not aware different things to Oriental patients recover more ppeal to the viewer's eye, of it, have no conscious peoples than to those in the quickly if placed in a blue tut also affect his mind. reaction to certain colors. Western world, but there are room immediately after

Some 15 years ago, the thletic director of a large miversity redecorated the ootball dressing rooms. He lad his team's room painted •right red. For the opponents, he chose pastel lue. No, he trying o be funny. He was using olor psychology, a new and otentially valuable field of "Whether we realize it or ot," says an authority on olor and its effects, "color an lower our sales esistance, make us feel ·arm or cold, gloomy or 1y. It can affect a man's ersonality as much as a eepless night, a cold in the ead, or a good square 1eal."

Without knowing why, >metimes what we see reduces a physical :action, such as feeling hot a red room or cold in a ue room. "Cool" colors, : the blue end of the •ectrum, have a sedative 'feet. They can be calming ' a highly nervous person ho feels very

But color affects them, some points of agreement in major surgery. Violent whether they know it or that in every culture, almost inmates of mental hospitals not every color has a good or are sometimes placed in The colors we "see" bad interpretation. blue rooms. To most consist of wave lengths to White was sacred to the Americans and Europeans, which the human eye is Romans because it was said b l u e s y m b o I i z e s sensitive. The secret of to be sacred to the god conservatism and reliability, reaction to color is this: Jupiter. His priests wore but in China it is sometimes Light falling on certain white robes and only white the color of death. nerve cells apparently animals were sacrificed to Even though it more stimulates them into action him. Romans marked logically stands for sunshine The kinds of change special days with white and light, yellow has also p r o d u c e d s e e m t o chalk, others with charcoal. come to mean deceit and correspond to the wave As a symbol of peace, cowardice. To the Romans, length The energy of light white is supposed to soften yellow was the color of with its different colors is the heart of the conqueror shame and a sign of the actually transformed into Armies wave a white flag to plague. A scoundrel is called chemical reactions within surrender. a yellow dog, a coward has a us

DECA officers

above are

Black has only sinister yellow strt:ak, sensational

Besides affecting the meanings, as in black art, journalism is described as nervous system, color has black sheep, blackball, yellow. In Christian power over digestion. A blackmail. In the Middle tradition, it is the color of lighting engineer tried this A g e s , suicide from the robe that Judas wore ex peri men t. Before his B I a c k friar's Bridge, a but in China, yellow was dinner guests could start gloomy black structure in imperial color. eating the delicious-looking London, declined noticibly

Even where it is not a food on the table, he when it was repainted bright favorite color, red seems to changed from white to green. have more emotional effect colored lights. The steaks B l u e h as b e c o m e than any other because it looked gray, celery bright synonymous with despair. has the longest length pink, coffee sickly yellow, "To have the blue devils" Red can symbolize love or green peas black, eggs blue, meant to be insane. h a t e, patriotism or and milk blood-red. Most of Thts phrase was shortened revolution, any or all strong the guests lost their to "blues"-severemental emotions Russians use the appetites; those who forced depression. Our language is same word for "beautiful" themselves to eat became flooded blue terms: as they use for "red." Their sick. blue mustc, blue. laws, blue love of red existed long

Mystic Powers

Ancient people attributed mystic powers to colors and worshipped them. The symbolic

Monday, once m a blue before communism Red is moon, cursing a blue streak also the favorite color in the P eo pI e i n cline d to Orient. To the Hindus and melancholy are urged to Chinese, it symbolized life avoid an over-abundance of and joy. blue

Normal children, ages

one to six, like red best and

blue least. Children who are emotionally unstable or inclined to be morbid chose blue or black as a favorite color. Children who are starved for sunshine prefer yellow; those in slum areas where there are few gr owi ng thin s ar L.U ttracted by green. The colors first to touch human experience received names first-red, the color of blood, yellow and orange, the colors of fire.

you're thinking of Senior Pictures

parliamentarian. (Not pictured, Cheryl Anderson, reporter.) The DECA Club and marketing class will be responsible for inventory and distribution of Centennial items to be sold this year.

lntramurals

Junior, Senior Flag Football Teams

Love Bunch: Bob Cottrell, captain; Scott Halstead, Dan Harris, Rick Wagner , Doug Vaske, Rick Miller, Bob Herstein, Gary Eckel, Randy Strope, Dave Sercl, Dale Springer, and Cedric Shanks.

The Eight Destroyers: Craig Varnado!, captain; Cleveland Randolph, co-captain; Mike Neal, Dave Hill, Ron Whitebear, Richard Robinson, Chris Harrison, and Jerry Davidson.

Lobos: Steve Bloebaum, Tom Guilbert, Dan Speedlin, John Van Cleaf, Tom Kahler, George Szalawiga, Ken Bade, and Chip Williams.

Captain Zamo's Spengali Heroes: Brad David, captain; Henry Hall, Dick Walter, Terry Wagner, Jim Hahn, John Leijthe, Doug Brown, Tom Renker, Steve Gesch, Mark Sughrove, and Chris Sayre.

Schedule: September 14: September 16 : Destroyers vs the Love Bunch Zamos vs the Love Bunch Destroyers vs. Lobos

Spirited Juniors Unite

After the game, take all the gang

year at which they elected an organizational committee. Other meetings were held during the summer.

From the committee they elected the following officers: Pam Keeler, president; Daphne Knaff, vice-president; Lori Goodro. secretary: and Janet Behrens, treasurer.

The organization has no constitution. "We want to make it as easy-going as possible," said junior Vicki Miller "The only restrictions are no

drinking, or poor behavior while in uniform."

pictured

(seated, from left) Marsha Mar, secretary; Jean Gesch, president; Jerome Pickett, historian; and (standing, from left) Dick Heakin, treasurer; Patti Grant, vice president; and Leo Casiano,

Season Openers First Vidories of 100th Year;

Hastings, ScoHsblu ff Fall as Mighty Links Roll

HASTINGS

The ability of the defense to shut out Hastings, as well as the offense's being able to put the ball over the goal line that spelled out the first victory, 28-0, for the Links of the Centennial year.

Weaver Gets Three

Junior halfback Mark Weaver ran the Hastings defense ragged as he racked up three TD's on runs of 15, 25, and 43 yards.

Defense

Though it would seem by the score that the offense won the game, the defense was just as responsible for the victory by its ability to hold Hastings scoreless.

Defensively for the Links it was seniors Dave Schwartz and Rick Wade, junior Steve Kontos, and sophomore Mike Fultz who plugged the line.

10 More Points

Weaver wasn't the only Link to score. Senior Ralph Henderson scored from two yards out in the fourth quarter and the automatic toe of Gregg Poole put four PAT's in a row through the uprights to give the Links a 28 to 0 victory.

On the basis of his ou tst an ding performance, Weaver was chosen "Back of the Week" by the Journal-Star Sports Department.

SCOTTSBLUFF

A series of big plays led the Links to a 36 to 7 victory over cross-state rival, Scottsbluff Bearcats, in a game played at Scottsbluff, Friday.

First Pass Completion

The first score of the game came on a 55-yard pass play from junior quarterback, Pat Wei x elman, to three-year starting end, Ken Adkins. This was the Links' first completion of the season.

The next Links score came in the second quarter on a 74-yard run around left end by senior halfback, Ralph Henderson.

Defense Scores Too

The defense added its share to the score by trapping Bearcat punter, Jeff Humphrey, in the end zone after a bad snap from center.

Junior halfback, Mark Weaver, last week's "Back of the Week" according to a local newspaper, made his contribution to the victory by gaining I 00 yards on the ground and scoring two TDs, one a 22-yard run and the other a 93-yard punt return with the aid of several fine blocks.

A fourth quarter touchdown by junior halfback, Buster Barber, from five yards out, and four extra points by Gregg "The Toe" Poole, who now has eight in a row, rounded out the scoring for the Links Scottsbluff was able to

score only once-on a one-yard run in the third quarter.

Other Events of the Trip

The team had its usual Thursday afternoon practice at Ogallala High School and later that evening saw the

movie Patton. Friday morning several card games could be found around the motel.

Walks through downtown Ogallala and Scottsbluff upon arrival were to prevent the players from becoming stiff from the long bus rides.

Wildlife management is what Varsity football and track letterman Mike Freeman plans to major in at the University of Nebraska Agricultural College.

Cold French Fries?

Mike's pet peeves are somewhat unusual: empty gas tanks and cold french fries. For his favorite pastime, he just likes to "lay around the house and watch TV."

"In sports," Mike said, "you gain respect for your opponents and the ability to work as a member of a team. That big thrill comes every time I put an opponent on his back."

Mike's mos embarrassing experience came last year when he was called for two consecutive off-side penalties against Southeast.

The best things about LHS, according to Mike, are the great athletic tradition and the best coaches in the state.

Get Involved

Getting the most out of high school by getting involved early is what Mike feels incoming students should know.

Varsity

Varsity football and wrestling letterman Jim Simpson has the ambition of becoming a coach and a teacher someday.

To attain this goal, Jim plans to attend Nebraska Wesleyan and major in political science.

Jim's favorite pastime is wrestling. He believes in "individual" sports where "it is your own fault if you get beat."

The sports program is what Jim likes best about Lincoln High; through sports Jim believes a person gains leadership as well as sportsmanship, both of which are truly needed after graduation.

According to Jim, his most embarrassing experience was losing to N ort beast last year. His most memorable came when he won first place in the Trans-Nebraska wrestling tournament as a junior.

The best thing an incoming student can do, according to Jim, is to "get out for sports because you're only in high school once."

Junior fullback Steve Moore picks up needed yardage by sweeping left end. The Links went on to defeat Scottsbluff 36 to 7 in Scottsbluff last Friday night.

Simpson

Alums, Faculty, Students Plan Events

The Centennial Committee has been completed. The alum's have agreed to help, a group of students have been selected, and a "task force" has been set up.

The staff section of the Centennial Committee is made up of the following members: Mr. William Bogar, Mr. AI Cavett, Mr. Dean Clawson, Mrs. Ruth Gartner, Miss Dorthea Gore, Miss Irene Martin, Mr. Bill Pfeiff, Mr. Harold Scott, Mrs. Ruth Siefkes, and Mr. Jim Sommers.

The members of the student section are Jane Hoover, and Merilee Olson, sophomores; Jeannine Green and Rob Wilken, juniors; and Mary Owen and Carol Speth, seniors. The members of this section applied and were selected by a group of faculty members.

From the rest of the applications came the "task force." These students were grouped according to year and asked to select a chairman. They will help carry out the plans of the Centennial Committee.

The task force includes Susie King, chairman; Melissa Otto, Cathy Schwartz, Cindy Stevens, Lana Stone, and Noala VanAndel, Class of '73.

Members of the Class of '72 are Debbie Bayless, chairman; Patti Place, co-chairman; Julie Gulbranson, Sheryl Loos, Mary Lou McGinty, Deanna Peterson, Karen Nohavec, and Debbie Trahan.

Cindy Drennan is chairman of the task force for the Class of '71. Members are Judy Bade, Margie Branstetter, Laura Drewing, Irene Pester, and Tom Rodriguez.

The alumni section is made up of the following: Miss Barbara Lautzenheiser, chairman; Mrs. Ivan Devoe and Miss Helen Boehmer, both from the Class of '20; Mrs. Betsy Place, Class of '34; Mrs. Barbara Farrar, Class of '44; Mrs. Marilyn Marti, Class of '52; Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Flachman, Class of '60; Mrs. SueEllen Wall, Class of '63; and Miss Mary Vaggalis, Class of '70.

The committee will plan activities and help to locate Lincoln High School alumni.

The Pre-Centennial Dance has been scheduled the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 27. The dance will be held in Johnson Activities Building from 8:00 p.m. to 12 p.m.; dress is semi-formal. The Music combo will play and alumni are welcome.

Tickets will be sold at lunch by task force members. Be sure to keep that ticket stub as door prizes will be given at the dance.

Parents Group 'Open Windows on the World'

"Lincoln High School Windows on the World" will be the theme of the November 17 meeting of the Lincoln High School Parents Group to begin at 7:30 p.m. in the school auditorium.

Opening the meeting will be the Lincoln High School Choir singing under the direction of Mr. Ivan Caldwell.

the five series of talks they wish to attend.

The speakers will include Mrs. Pauline Anderson, social studies instructor, who will speak on her trip to Nairobi, Kenya, where, during the past summer, she attended a seminar for teachers.

Mr. William Bogar, principal, who will talk on his travels in five

Parents will be given a Communist countries:

Mummers Mirthfu I Mystery Mercifully Murders

This year's Mummers production is to be the hilarious play Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesslering, to be presented December 12 in the Lincoln

Miss Teresina Danese, Spanish teacher who will speak about Mexico, South America, and Spain, countries which she has visited and in which she has attended universities,

Mrs. Rae Marie Haws, social studies teacher, who will speak on the topic of Sierra Leone, West Africa, where she served as a teaching volunteer for the Peace Corps, brief preview of the topics Hungary, Yugoslavia; (cont'd on page 4) to be presented after which Bulgaria, Rumania, and they may select which of Russia, Miss Judy Roderick, social studies instructor who will talk on the topic "Thailand and the Indo-China War." Miss Roderick spent the summer of 1970 visiting Bangkok, Thailand.

High School Auditorium at 7:30p.m.

Report Distribution Tomorrow

Distribution of grades w iII follow the usual pattern; dismissal will be I 0 minutes earlier to enable the student to pick up his grades by 3:15.

According to Mr. Harry Kuklin, assistant principal, 49th Season

because of teacher's convention, the report will actually cover a period of about nine and one half to ten weeks instead of the usual nine-week period. (For schedule of distribution see page 4)

This is the story of two sweet, kind, loving, old, and considerate sisters living in an old victorian house. These women are so considerate that they put lonely-litt4e.okl men out of their misery by means of arsenic poisoning in blackberry brandy.

The family's idiosyncrasies are not limited to the two sisters. One nephew imagines

himself to be Teddy Roosevelt and tries to dig the Panama Canal in their basement. Another is a prominent underworld figure. A third, Mortimer, is a normal person whose profession is that of a theater critic 1 vu -o.n.t tu make the Centennial issue of Scribe outstanding? Submit your literary creations now!

The action begins when Mortimer discovers II bodies in the basement and one in the window seat. You have to see it to believe it.

Nov. 15 Vespers To Feature Orchestra, Junior Girls Glee

The Lincoln High School Auditorium will come alive with music Sunday at 2:30 p.m. when the Junior Girls Glee and the LHS Orchestra present the first of a series of four Vesper programs.

According to Miss Dorthea Gore, vocal music instructor, the Vesper program is sponsored by the board of education. Vespers is entering its forty-ninth season. As in the past, this program will be open to the public.

The songs to be presented by the Junior Girls Glee under the

direction of Miss Gore include: Wisdom and Understanding Song of the Brook (poem by Tennyson)

Haste Makes Waste

I Thought That Love Had Been a Boy (Rock Madrigal)

Tum Balalaika (Israeli folk song)

Guantanamera (Spanish folk song with instruments)

Music I Yield to Thee (poem by Henry VanDyke).

Instrumental soloists who will assist the Glee are Bob Snider and Richard Walter, drums; Pat Peterson, guitar: and Craig Kersl'Y, double bass. Susan Lind will accompany on the piano.

The orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Orville Voss will play:

January February March by Gills and excerpts from following: Symphony in B Minor by Schubert

English Folk Suite by Williams the

COCEP Lou n che Initial Campaig1

November 10 marked the first planting of trees, an activity sparked by the COCEP Committee.

The trees were purchased from Campbell's Nursery and will match the other Linden trees on the cast sidt· of the school building. Tht : cost of each tree is $H4.

Mr. Dave Reichel, Dale Springer, Marcia Benner, Landis Magnuson. and some gardeners from Campbell's Nursery arc pictured hy one newly planted trees.

Pit an tom Regiment by Anderson Babes In Toyland by Herbert.

The next Vesper program will be held December 20, at which time the Junior Girls Glee and the Choir will present the annual Christmas program.

The "Scribble for Scribe" Contest deadline is December 18 so start writing today. Remember, entries are judged by a student board which reserves the right to make any necessary changes to prepare pieces for publication.

The maximum length of entries, by category, is as follows: Poetry, 35 lines; Essays, 600 words; and Short Stories, 1500 words.

Rooms I 00 and 216 are the places to obtain entry blanks or from any English teacher. No, Not That Way!

Centennial Committee members (clockwise from left) Rob Wilken, Mr. James Sommers, Mrs. Jean Kleitch (not on committt-e), Jane Hoover, Mary Owen, Jeannine Green, Carol Speth, and Miss Irene Martin. (Not pictured is Merilee Olson.

Lisa Christopher demonstrates the wrong place to put a bumper sticker as Mike Meyer (right) models. Please don't try to put a bumper sticker anywhere but on a car and no sooner than November 13. Yes, Bumper Sticker Day is November 13.

Links Policy Draws Fire

Senior pictures are a once-in-a-lifetime event and should be a pleasing experience. Having to buy a certain type of sweater or shirt in which you don’t feel you look well or borrowing someone else’s is not a very pleasing experience.

The established dress code in effect for Lincoln High students requires them to wear: girls-plain round neck sweaters; boys—white shirts. Systems and rules of Lincoln High are, I am sure, set up with the best interest of the students in mind, but I believe this particular rule needs up-dating.

Students who do not already own this type of clothing usually don’t for one or two reasons or both: 1. They don’t feel they look well in it or it doesn’t co-ordinate with their wardrobe. 2. These types of sweaters and shirts are not at this date fashionable and stores do not carry them.

I do not think a student should be expected to buy a certain sweater or shirt or borrow and wear someone elses’ for this special occasion. Shouldn’t seniors, since they pay for the pictures, be able to wear what they look well in.

As an end result, without damage to an artistically planned page arrangement in the Links, I think there would be a greater number and more attractive senior pictures if this change was made.

Couldn’t his revision be brought about?

One of the many displeased

This letter is written in regard to the subject of Senior Pictures.

I am a junior at the present time and am planning ahead to make the Links ‘great’ for the year ‘72.

Noting that the requirements are ‘dark round-neck sweaters or blouses,’ I have tried to meet them.

On reaching the stores, I find the following results: sweaters in any form of dark colors are fancy in some way. They are either sleeveless with round necks, round necked with buttons down the front, or around the neck, zippers down the front; and almost of them are turtleneck. Other examples are ribbed down the front of pretty paUerns ol ileslgns. I got these same results in 2 different stores.

The clerks in various stores have been very helpful, but all have had to turn me down with the satement, “They can’t expect you to buy one if we don’t even have them.”

Discussing this with several other girls, we are wondering how we can meet requirements. We aren’t plain Janes any longer.

For those willing to buy something to make their senior pictures best: we agree that junior and sophomore pictures should be the same; but why must we wear what is required of us, when we are paying for them: As long as we get the right size pose (black and white) we feel we should be able to wear our ‘special’ dresses and pretty outfits. After all we don’t all look our best in another

Can’t anything be changed in this process?

I’m sure we would all be happier; clerks, Links Board, and students, if the rules could be changed. Let us hope to make the Links the Best Ever.

Unhappy Links

Dear One-of-the-Many Concerned,

A decision was made by The 1971 Links staff members on that there should be uniform dress for both the underclassmen and senior pictures. It was felt that there should be some uniformity in making OUR yearbook as attractive as possible.

Yes, a senior can wear anything he wishes in his senior picture, but if he wishes to be in this, the Centennial yearbook, he MUST give a little and conform.

One of The Links Staffers

J. Links Log

25 Interact, 101,8 am.

EDITORIAL COMMENT

Give Respect Where Due

Today is Veterans Day--l 970. This is the day set aside to honor all the men and women who fought in wars for the American cause.

There has been a lot of concern these days as to what the American cause really is. Some people don’t believe in the present war and don’t think it is part of our cause.

Others go the opposite route and think that anything the government says or does is right since they are the elected officials of the country.

Basically, we all want the same thing--PEACE and an end to the war, but our disagreement comes in the way we want this to come about.

Everyone has a right to his own opinion, but just maybe everyone doesn’t examine both sides and find out all the facts. There are the pros and cons about Vietnam. just as there have been about every war that the United States has been in. This Vietnam-Southeast Asia dispute has got quite a few people talking but how many are really thinking?

Both sides Pave good and bad points and should be respected for that; both sides should stop. though. and really think and get all the facts. Whether or not you believe in this war these men and women who have given their time (and some. their lives) should be honored.

Since Veterans Day is dedicated to world peace, all veterans should have our respect.SHALOM

gria 2 Pricv.i

SPILH??

It’s easy to agree that Lincoln High is a great school (just look at our past 100 years!) But why in the world does this school have such ho-hum spirit?

It’s fine that Peppers are so involved, but why just Peppers? This is your and my school, not just theirs.

What this school needs more of’ is SPILH!! (Student Pride In Lincoln High), and it’s up to us to bring it about.

Student Pride is backing up your school 100 percent, not just in sports, but in all school activities,

Rhonda Preston Dennis Reich Marsha Anderson

Stars, Stripes in Links’ Eyes

November 11 was first proclaimed a holiday in 1919 to commemorate the signing, on November 11, 1918, of the armistice that brought an end to World War I.

The first World War touched every Lincoln High School classroom and influenced the instruction of every subject. It left a permanent impression on the curriculum and method used by schools,

Students and teachers entered cheerfully and enthusiastically into war activities.

Early in the school year, after a plea from a YMCA worker in the prison camps in Austria, 95 boys responded by each pledging one dollar a month for 10 months to provide food packets to be sent to Serbians in prison camps.

Under the supervision of the Girls’ Club, a box for tin foil from candy, gum, etc., was placed in the cafeteria.

In a day or two it was full! The tin foil collected from the schools and other places was smoothed out and sorted, then sold to a refiner, with the proceeds used for Red Cross work.

More than 80 Christmas boxes with candy, cookies, and little gifts were packed by classes and individuals. Many of the boxes were sent to soldiers in France,

During the summer, Girls’ Club made

“After the national anthem came a medley of songs so boisterously sung that it was hard to tell if it was “Over There” or “We Are Here Because We’re Here’’ being sung. Next followed an assembly as was never witnessed before in this school and in all probability will never be again, Advocate, November 12, 1918.

After several speeches and much cheering, songs and shouts of joy, the meeting adjourned. At noon the building was deserted. A parade was starting downtown--so noisy that the very buildings along the line of march seemed to shake. Long before it started, the streets were lined with thousands of people waving flags and banners. It seemed as if the whole state had suddenly converged on Lincoln. At the head of the parade came the Lincoln High band, followed by the football team, in uniform. The service flag was in line just preceding the teachers. Then came the hundreds of noisy students, the janitors, and everyone.

IN MEMORY

Lincoln High honors these former Links who gave their lives in the service of their country.

Vietnam: David Flanagan.

My ron Kot,

1965: Robert Fuss, 1964;

1965: Lawrence Loohy, 1967: Thomas McKnight, 1965; Larry Smith, 1964; David Stoehr. 1966; and Richard Zichek, 1962.

Queen Finalists

Barb Bauer

Nancy Foltz

Debbie Johnson

Randye 01'erton

Mary Strain

Sondra Wolfe

NHSPA, Fun Experience, Furthers StaH Learning

The west haU of the second floor seemed deserted Monday. Twenty-two of the school's noisiest people were gone-eight members of the Links Board, 13 members of The Advocate staff, and Mrs. Ruth Gartner, director of publications. These people were attending the annual Nebraska High School Press Assocation convention, held at the Nebraska Center for Continuing Education.

Thanks for the Golden Memories

King Finalists

Ken Adkins

Scott Halstead

Fred James

Dave Schwartz

Rick Wade

Mike Westenburg

Participants attended both small meetings and larger clinics. A panel made up of Neale Copple, head of the School of Journalism at the University of Nebraska, Bob Taylor, news director of KOLN-TV, Jim Raglin, a public relations man, Linda Sullivan, a University of Nebraska student, and Albert Book, professor of advertising, discussed "Career Opportunities in thP

Featured at the Convention were Ken .& L! - - 1-- ,f',... 1\ Texas publishing company, and Bill Ward, director of jounalism at Southern Illinois University.

Since this is Lincoln High's IOOth anniversary, the Links are especially interested in records. Lincoln High has long had a proud line of its records, but some world records are a bit unusual.

For example, have you ever really suffered with the hiccoughs'! If you have, maybe you can sympathize with Jack O'Leary and his record-breaking attack of hiccoughs which lasted from June 13, 1948, to June I,

Would You Believe?

1956, (except for a week's relief in 1951.) He "hicked" over 160,000,000 times.

0 r what about the world's record holder of flag pole sitting-Maurie Rose

fastest, slowest, oldest, newest, loudest, greatest, coldest. hottest, or strongest in the world, just consult Guinness Book of World Records.

Kirby's record of 211 days The w 0 r 1d • s I1J 0 s t nine hours atop a 7 1 foot talkative bird was a pole? The record for the b d · 1 " k most roller-coaster rides is u genan cal ed Spar ie Williams" who possessed a held by. Paul. 0: Af!derson vocabulary of 53 I words. "I for :103 consecutive ndes love Mama" were his last For the answers I concerning the world's words. records on the highest, A toad in Denmark lived lowest, biggest, smallest, for 54 years (and the

fact that someone kept watch over a toad for 54 years to see if it was still alive must be some kind of a record too).

So the next time you wonder how Faye Walker of Auckland, New Zealand, found her way to fame, look in Guinness Book of World Records under dancing, you 'II find that Faye holds the world's duration record for go-go dancing for 100 hours.

King Ken and Queen Nancy

Homecoming Royalty from Lincoln High Schoolwerecrowned at the Homecoming Dance, Saturday, October 31. Making up the royal court (from left) are Rick Wade, Barbara Bauer, Dave Schwartz, Randye Overton, Mike Westenburg. Sondra Wolfe, Queen Nancy Foltz, King Ken Adkins, Debbie Johnson, Fred James, Mary Strain, and Scott Halstead.

Joins the Fight .

Pollution No Laughing MaHer; Problem Everyone's Concern

By Joan Faldtz

For the last few weeks, I've been involved in a project which called for taking pictures showing the results of the misuse of pesticidies, air pollution, water pollution, and poor housing conditions around the Lincoln area.

I must admit that before I started working on this project, I thought I would be searching for hours. Unfortunately, I was soon proven wrong. It was a very short time before I came upon what I considered to by very poor housing. Glass was completely gone from many of the windows while others were still marked with with big jagged pieces of glass.

such a good idea. With a strong breeze, the smell coming from the creek was stronger than it is normally. It was a funny, but sad sight, to see people grabbing for the window cranks, I couldn't help but wonder what people coming into Lincoln for the first time must think.

The closer 1 got to the creek, the stronger the smell became, and I found it difficult to keep from holding my nose. Walking along the edge of the creek, I managed to snap two pictures, but by this time my stomach was beginning to protest so I decided I had better head for home.

links Chatter Victoriously At Creighton U. Talk-Fest

Four Lincoln High School juniors took firstand third- place positions in the high school competition speech meet at Creighton University in Omaha , November 7.

Woodman, spare that tree; touch not a single bough! In youth it sheltered me, and I'll protect it now.

--George P. Morris

The new Committee on Combating Environmental Pollution officers vow to take their offices seriously. From Jeft (kneeling) are Leslie Schaffer, treasurer; Nancy Luft, secretary. From left (standing) are Marcia Benner, vice-president; and Chuck Leisky, president.

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Twenty- Five To Go

Twenty instumentalists and five vocalists from Lincoln High School have been selected to perform for the state music clinic in Grand Island, Nebraska, November 19, 20, and 21.

The students were chosen on a try-out basis.

Pat Petersen, Robert Powell, Mary Raymer, Jo Shrader, and Annette Sims are the five from the 350 vocal students chosen to sing in the state chorus.

Of the 450 instrumentalists, the 20 selected to represent Lincoln High School are Christine Beardslee, Kathy Blocher, Brad DaviJ,

Regina Dauphin, Jack.i Davis, Jerlyn Girdner, Jim Hahn, Sally Hoover, Alison Hough, Steve Hubka, Dave Huffman, John Huffman, Craig Kersey, Nancy Newhouse. Mary Owen, John Safford, Bob Snider, Shela Shanks, Gary Vajgrt, and Marilyn Wallin.

Sorry Sight

Garbage cans were turned over in yards and alleys--their contents blowing aimlessly about Old mattresses, chairs, stoves, and other worn-out furniture were piled high on porches and in yards. In some cases, old, rusted cars could also be seen in front and back yards. I took several pictures and then moved on.

I visited quite a few junk and salvage yards, and was surprised at how large and dirty they were. In one case, the yard had just finished burning a pile of unusable car parts. The pile had apparently been burned several days before, but the now small pile of junk was still smoldering and the smell lingered on

Having heard quite a bit about the situation at Salt Creek, I decided to investigate. Coming down Cornhusker Highway, I began to wonder if this was

Shameful Situation

This was just the first day of my picture-taking session, and I must admit that I was surprised at my findings, and also a little ashamed that I hadn't looked into these problems sooner.

It's been too easy to blame the pollution problem on industries and say they just don't seem to care. In a large measure this has been true; however, industry and government are spending an estimated $5 billion a year in an effort to clean the air and water, and this amount is expected to double in the next three years.

I think it's time that individuals face the fact that they also are partly to blame for the pollution problem I feel that when p eo pie are willing to acknowledge this fact then they, as human beings, will be able to band together in the fight against pollution

Taking top honors were Bob Thurber, Pam Kitzmiller, and Chan Taylor Sam Ridge placed third in one of the events

Entitled "Ode to Autumn," the university sponsored contest was divided into five categories: oral interpretation, which meant taking a piece of literature and trying to convey its meaning to the audience by dramatic reading; impromptu interpretation, which was doing the same as the oral only in this case the contestant is given what he must do five minutes before he does it; readers theater, which is play-performing done with scripts while the actors are sitting on stools; pantomine; and duet acting.

When the guns fell silent and the smoke began to clear, Lincoln High had won three of the five events.

Bob Thurber won the oral interpretation, Pam

Kitzmiller took pantomime, Sam Ridge battled Chan Taylor in impromptu interpretation, ending a victory for Chan

Other Links participating were Barb Brauer, pantomime; George Shaner and Janet Malone, and Harold Johnson and Mary Stoughton, duet acting.

Trophies were given to first- second-, and third-place winners. Judges were senior speech students at Creighton University All contestants received critique sheets.

Day Heads Scribe Sales

Filling the position of Scribe business manager will be senior Carol Day. Carol She will head the sales campaign and keep records of all the finances. Assisting in these duties will be Miss Betty Heckman, typing instructor.

Carol, also in charge of Scribe salesmen, reminds all interested students that applications for sales positions will soon be ava il able.

Athletes Get in Shape as Season Shapes Up

"A lot of desire on the part of the returning lettermen should give the lincoln High School basketball team the momentum they need this year."

According to Coach Aldie Johnson, the team has plenty of speed and quickness, and they are good ball handlers. The team this year should also have a fast break and pressing defense.

"Our main problem," says Coach Johnson, "is, as usual, our lack of height. We have to offset this by being especially good in other areas, such as speed. However, there are several tall (over 6 ') sophomores out, which may partially solve this "

The competition this year will be tough, with five traditionally hard Omaha schools on the schedule. There are no schools on the list of opponents which could be considered

"A large number of boys are out this year, but the exact count is hard to judge yet because so many are involved in fall sports," said Johnson. "Selection is made not only on the basis of individual ability, but on the ability of a player to fit into a team, and his attitude."

Johnson says he is coaching for two reasons. The first is because he enjoys competition for its own sake; the second is that he feels that coaching is a sort of ministry He hopes he can influence young men to lead better lives. If he has helped only one or two, he feels he has been successful.

Helping Coach Johnson will be assistant coach Joe Folsom. The first game will be December 4 against Hastings.

Returning senior lettermen are Ken Adkins, Dan Harris, Ralph Henderson, Doug Vaske (manager), Rick Wade, and Mike Wolfe.

Junior lettermen are Bob Knollenburg and Joe Wolfe (manager)

SWIMMING

Coach Gene Cotter. varsity swimming coach , feels this year's team has a lot of work to do "We're not too strong senior-wise," he say_s referring to the fact that there are only three returning senior lettermen "However, there are several good swimmers back this year."

There are also some promising sophomc>res. Among others, Mark Stiner should do well in diving and Mick Damian should excel in the butterfly.

Competition this year should be tough, with Westside providing the roughest challenge. Cotter feels it is too early to know how the team will fare in conference competition last year the Links team took first place both in the city and in Trans-Nebraska competition.

Asked why he is coaching, Cotter joked, "I'm still trying to figure that out!" Becoming serious, he said that he valued the relationship between the boys and their coach. "The boys themselves learn a set of values and learn to live by certain rules."

Dan Dermyer, a 1968 graduate and holder of the I OQ-yard backstroke record, is trying his luck for the first time as assistant coach. After a hard night of half-half-halves (a particularly tough exercise) under his supervision, the team agrees, "He's mean!"

A new rule this year, made by the N e braska School Activities Associatien,will- aijuw-each swimmer to swim in two individual events and one relay. Cotter feels this will help the team against the larger Omaha schools.

The first swim meet is the annual Lincoln High Invitational Relay to be held December 5 in the Johnson Gym pool.

Senior returning lettermen are Kim Clawson, Mark Stanton, and Randy Strope

Junior lettermen are Herb Adams (manager), Henry Hall, Richard James, Marc LeBaron, and Dave Watermeier.

WRESTLING

Winter sports wouldn't be complete without Coach Mel Simpson's wrestling team Last year's team

placed fourth in the state tournament; two years ago the Links captured the state title. This was the first time a Lincoln school had won.

What this year will prove remains to be seen, but the outlook is good as there are I 0 returning lettermen.

Who will be the toughest competition for this year's team? Coach Simpson says it is hard to tell about the city outcome because "all the Lincoln schools have good teams." But in state competition, Boys Town should be very good. He added, "I've heard Benson has a good team, too."

Having supervised ninth-grade wrestling last year, Coach Simpson has an idea of who among the sophomores will do a pretty good job. "Allen Lyons and Trini Ortiz did particularly

fine jobs for the ninth-grade team There are others, too, who should show great improvement this year "

There will be a slight change in the weight divisions this season. One of the higher weights has been dropped and an additional lower weight added. Coach Simpson believes that this probably hurt the Lincoln schools because they all have good wrestlers in the higher weight classes.

"With I 0 guys returning, and if they all do what they are supposed to do, we should, do a very respectable job , " admits the coach.

The returning lettermen for this season are Mike Kletchka, last year's 175-lb. state champ; Jim Simpson, who placed fourth in the state meet last year; Ron Mehser, who took third place in districts; and, Wayne Schafer, Rod West, Scott Halstead, Scott Wittstruck, Randy Knaub, Chris Harrison, and Jerry Bockoven. Managers are Rick Dockhorn and Jim Janacek

The Kearney Invitational will open the season on December 5, with the first dual meet scheduled at Omaha South on December 8.

Kathy Mary Miller & Paine

Coach Johnson gives his famous pre-season pep talk to new comers as well as returnees to basketball.

The swimmers take a breather as Coach Cotter checks the last timing.

The long and short of the wrestling team is discussed by (from left) Jim Simpson, Scott Halstead, and Mike Kletchka, varsity wrestlers

Winter sports coaches are (from lef t) Mel Sim_psol!., wrestling; 6ene Cotter, swimming; and Aldie Jolinson, basketball.

Rockets Edge Links in Duali 5th

in Trans- Nebraska

District Meet Friday

Northeast

Coach Duane Strough and his Lincoln High gymnasts didn't have the depth needed lastWednesday to defeat the Northeast gymnasts, the Links fell to Northeast a score of 138.1 to 133 25.

Juniors Frank O'Connor and Tino Orta led the Links with first places in the parallel bars and still rings, respectively.

Placing for the Links were Floor Exercise- Ray Schmidt, 3rd.

Parallel Bars- Frank O'Connor, I st

Still Rings- Tino Orta 1st; Richard James, 2nd. '

Side Horse- John Meyerhoff, 2nd; Brad Rutledge, 3rd

Horizontal Bar- Tom Staley, 2nd.

Tumbling- Ray Schmidt, 3rd.

Trans-Nebraska

In the Trans-Nebraska G ymnasti'cs meet held October 29 at Lincoln

Southeast High, the Links of Coach Dewey Strough met with some of strongest opponents in the state.

Placing for the Links were Floor Exercise: George Nimic, 5th; Parallel Bars: J obn Meyerhoff, 4th; Tumbling: Ray Schmidt, 5th.

Team Scoring

Lincoln Lincoln Northeast-82

North Lincoln East-40

Lincoln Grand Hastings-0 District

As we come nearer to the end of the fall sports season, two objectives spring to mind : · Districts and State. Both refer to gymnastics, and cross country; tennis has only a state meet

The district gymnastics meet will be held Friday at Lincoln Southeast High. State will in Johnson Gym, November 19, 20.

Girls Wind Up Swim Season

The Lincoln High School girls swimming team suffered its first loss of the season on October 23 to Southeast with the score of 54 to 23 at Johnson pool

The meet began with an ex citing 20Q-yard medley relay with the LHS team of JoDee Rowen, Becky

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Sharpe, Noala VanAndel and Becky Wismer swimming a close second.

Peggy Garrison came through with two of the three LHS wins in the so-yard butterfly and the I 00-yard individual medley. Aslo winning for Lincoln High was Becky Sharpe in the I 00-yard freestyle.

The first Lincoln public school championship title is now held by East High School girls swimming team with Southeast and Lincoln High holding second and third places, respectively.

The team of Peggy Garrison, JoDee Rowen, Noala VanAndel, and Becky Wismer captured Lincoln High's only first place in the 200-yard medley relay.

I ntramurals

Intramurals are in full swing now with the flag football season coming to an end and the organization of intramural basketball teams just beginning Mr. Dick Terry, director of the program, reminds all students interested in organizing their own basketball teams or in being on a team to submit their names to him immediately.

New Program in '53

In 1953, the year most of the boys on the teams were born, Mr Neal Hafemeister insituted the LHS intramurals program. During its first years it was mainly individual competitions; it now includes team competition. In '53 , the after-school intramural basketball team claimed first place. A new track team met that year under the director of Mr Phil Sprague, the present director of athletics at East High School.

Chance to Participate

In an assembly for boys the following year, Mr Hafemeister introduced the new intramural program saying that "one of the basic functions is to have fun, with the general theme to give a boy a chance to participate in his favorite sport." The motto of the program was then and continues to be "A Boy for Every Sport and a Sport for Every Boy." The first program included all major sports pi us volley ball, ping-pong, badminton, chess. horseshoes, and cards, but "no gambling.··

Links Move With Victories Over Westside, G I

l'estside

When the other team scores first you have to come back quickly. That's just what the Links did October 30 in defeating the Westside Warriors, 21 to 9, at Seacrest Field.

Interception-Scoring·

Westside took the scoring when a blocked punt rolled out of the end zone for a safety. Three plays after the free kick by the Links, linebacker Buster Barber pulled down a Warrior pass and ran 49 yards for the score. Line Opens Hole

Forcing Westside to punt after the kickoff, the Links received the ball on Westsides's 45-yard line with about a minute left in the half. On the second play, senior halfback Ralph Henderson, following the blocking of an off-tackle trap play, went 45 yards to paydirt.

Kicker Gregg Poole put through the second of three extra points to put the Links in front by a score of 14 to 2.

Taking over the ball on their own 36, the Links mounted their only true drive of the game. A 16-yard pass from sophomore Bob Folsom to junior Bob Knollenberg put the ball on Westside's 48.

After Mark Weaver picked up 14 yards in two carries, and Steve Moore picked up 12, Henderson, on the same trap play, scored from 22 yards out.

Senior linebacker Dave Schwartz prevented the Warriors from jeopardizing the Links lead by intercepting two Westside passes

Time Out

By Sports Editor James Janecek

Offensive Line

There are five seniors on the varsity team who usually play about half the game without being recognized. Now they will be!!

They are center Tom Sattler, guards Dave Schwartz andCurtis Christensen, and tackles Mike Freeman and Rick Wade.

The five have opened up holes big enough to drive a truck through such as those

that Jed to Ralph Henderson's three long touchdown runs.

Although our passing game is not the greatest, it is not the fault of the linemen as they give the passer, whether it be Pat Weixelman, Bob Folsom, or Ralph Henderson, as much time as possible. The only changes in the line come when senior center Jim Simpson and sophomore tackle Mike Fultz replace the guards on extra point and field goal attempts to provide kicker Gregg Poole some extra blocking.

Grand Island

Coming from behind may not be the easiest way to win a football game, but I 2 quick points in the fourth quarter was enough for the Lincoln High Links to defeat the Grand Island Islanders 12 to 7, in Grand Island, November 6

Senior end Alex Ivory and junior tackle Charles "Buck" Martin led the Links defense in setting up the scoring. Martin dumped the GI quarterback for a third quarter to give the Links the ball on the Islanders 4 7.

Sophomore quarterback Bob Folsom capped the drive by scoring from one yard out

Following the kickoff, the Links defense forced the Islanders into a punting position. Ivory then roared through to block the punt. Alert defensive lineman Mike Fultz attempted to scoop up the free ball but it was Buck Martin who advanced it from the GI 26 to the 16-yard line

Four plays later Mark Weaver scored from 3 yards out to put the Links ahead to stay, 12 to 7.

Backup center, senior Jim Simpson was called , upon in the third quarter when two-year starting c.enter Tom Sattler was taken from the field with a dislocated kneecap

Ralph Henderson

Senior varsity football halfback, Ralph Henderson would like to continue with sports after high school.

Ralph's favorite pastimes are practicing basketball and admiring beautifuliegs.

Basketball is his favorite sport because "there is a sport in which you have to have more ability than luck; it also is a sport in which you need a team effort to win. To be a winning team you have to play together, and stay together."

Ralph's most memorable experience in athletics was "throwing that touchdown pass to Kenny Adkins against East High this year." He also admitted that his 97-yard touchdown run against North Platte was pretty memorable, too

Ralph passes along this advice to sophomores and newcomers: "Participate in some sport and/or some school group which will help you and keep the Lincoln High tradition Never lose faith in a team, because if the team loses, it could be from lack of support. Always be sure to do your part to help "

Westside Football is not only a game of defense but also one of offense. That's what the Lincoln High Reserve football team must be saying after their 0 to 0 tie with the Westside Reserves

Hudson Shows 'em

How To Run CC

Junior Dave Hudson showed the others how, when he won the City Non-Qualifier Cross-Coun-

Dave Schwartz

The ambition of varsity guard Dave Schwartz is to enter the University of Nebraska and to major in business.

Dave's favorite pastimes are "rapping on the phone and constantly eating!"

"Warmed up left-overs for supper" is Dave's main pet-peeve

Football is Dave's favorite sport "because a person doesn't need great speed or ability as much as be needs guts and determination."

The good sports equipment and the top-notch facilities are what Dave likes best about Lincoln High. From sports he has gained the •'self-satisfaction of doing something the best that you can do it."

Dave's most embarrassing experience was "getting beat by Pius Thunderbolts 13-0 this year, while his most memorable moment was beating East High last year, 14-13." His advice to sophomores and newcomers is to "go out for sports and don't get discouraged if everything doesn't go your wav " He adds, "make the most of your high school years."

Sonl oi tht

Mummers Review

Mummers mirthful

mystery Arsenic and Old Lace, will be presented December I 2 in the Lincoln High School Auditorium a, 7:30p.m.

Rehearsals are now being held every night after school. The cast is busily immersed with memorization of lines and stage blocking. The stage manager is preparing crews for stage technicalities

Mrs. Beth Westcott, drama and speech teacher, heads the direction of Arsenic and Old Lace.

Student director will be Barb Brauer and assisting, as stage manager, will be Jo Shrader.

After a week of try-outs the cast was selected. The members are:

After a week of try-outs the cast was selected. The members are:

Abby Brewster

The Rev Doctor Harper

Teddy Brewster

Officer Brophy

Officer Klein

Martha Brewster

Mr. Gibbs

Jonathan Brewster

Dr Einstein

Officer O'Hara

Lieutenant Rooney

Mr. Witherspoon

Old and New

Picture yourself in an all-school assembly, ready to see the dramatic production Pinaj'ore. Suddenly, a group of boys come out on stage and do a burlesque of the play, which they call Finapor£'.

This was the first hilarious parody Mummers organization prese n led. Mummers, its taken from the Fren..:JJ word for actors. formed in the 1917-1918 school when a group of interested students decided to start a dramatics club.

Another play, Joint Owners in Spain, also ran in Man.:h of that year. This

time Mummers went outside the school, presenting their production to the Thursday Club, "a group of unmarried women who were members of the First Congregational Church."

The group was rapidly expanding and toward the end of the school year its first public play, Twig of' Thom was pres e nt e d Twig of Til om a highly drew a "good sized audience ." The show was marked a success and the Mummers were well on their way to new dramatic accomplishments which the school had not had before.

Pam Kitzmiller

Jeff Swing

Marcus Kuebler

John Luethje

Tim Renker

Mary Raymer

Chan Taylor

Landis Magnuson

Mike Keller

John Stevens

Alice Bowling

Joe Babcock

From its beginning to this, the Centennial year, Mummers has given Lincoln High 53 years of service, which ranges from the burlesque to the very drama tic

Westview Visited

The Student Council pi<Jnned a Thanksgiving for Westview Old 1-' olks Home on Sunday. November 2'--·

They served cookies and punch after which the Lincoln High School Ennead sang

Have you ever dreamed of writing for big money? The Lincoln High School Now is your chance! As a Student Council was named Jean Fenner, Lincoln High's high school student you are one of the Outstanding two AFS students, and two eligible to enter the 1971 Councils of the Year at the members-at-large-(John Scholastic Creative Writing a n n u a I N e b r a s k a S

Awards Contest in the Association of Student Thurber)-attended the Senior Division The Councijs state convention conve ntion prize-winning entries will be held November 14 at South Election of state officers published in the May , 1971 S1oux City was held Lincoln High's j

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e-L t.n c o l.n H I gh Landis Magnuson lost in a Cavalcade.

' The following a re· the classifications that all entries must fall under: Short Story, Short Short Story, Poetry, Informal Art-icle, Formal Article, Dramatic Script, or Critical Review. · cont. p

Juniors Elect County Reps

November 18, members of the Junior Class voted in the general election for County Government officials.

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The following were elected: Nina VanOsdol, County Assessor; Richard Walter, County Attorney; County Clerk, Terry Wagner; County Commissioner, Chris Sayre; Clerk of the District Court , Patti Place; County Engineer, Lois Lind; County Sheriff, Mark Weaver; County Treasurer, Brad David; Judge of the Juvenile Court, Debbie Trahas; JoAnn Highstreet, Superintedant of Schools; Patti Torgler, Judge of the County Court; and Karen Clore, Register of Deeds

The five appointed officeials are: Vicki Kahm, Welfare Director; Marc LeBaron, District Judge ; Lyla Nebesniak, Extension; Bonnie Weimer , Civil Defense; and John Osborn, Election Commissioner.

The County Government program was started at Lincoln High in 194 7 and was part of the pilot program.

Judge Herbert Ronin is in charge of coordinating the program throughout the state. He is also in charge of all the people who coordinate the program in the

Council was cit e d as close race for president.

e n C o u n c i 1 o r !1· .sc!apbook. o.f tl1e1r presidtu 1t-D..Je actlv_ltles wh1ch they "It's a great thing that we submitted. won. It shows that Lincoln F ou rt een members of High's Student Council is Council, their sponsor Mrs. doing something."

A first in history: the long line of Links'? The Lincoln High Pre-Centennial search for the "Largest LHS Ball, coming off November family" will run from 27 at 8 p.m. in Johnson November 30 to December Gym and lasting until 12 4. Prizes of Centennial sale midnight, just in time to items will be offered to the climb in your pumpkin and student who can find the go home. most Lincoln High grads in Special-occasion clothes his immediate family. (like for homecoming) are \ / • / appropriate. Tickets will be V QCQ t 10 0 S available at the door, so it "b . is n ·t too late to ask Scr• e T•m e someone. Single admission is $1. couples are $1.50. Inspiration comes The Parents Group will from two days of sponsor · the event. Music Thanksgiving vacation! will play; there will be door What a perfect opportunity prizes. Alums are welcome. for you to jot. scribble. or Special thanks go out to preferably write (very Mrs. Dale Foltz, general legibly) your entries for the chairman of Parents Group, ''Scribble for Scribe" and to Mrs. Shirley contest. Mohlman , general student The deadline date for the social activities chairman. contest is none other than T h e C e n t e n n i a I December 18, only three Committee is forging ahead short weeks from now with plans for the year's Entry blanks may be activities. picked up in Rooms I 00 or Mailing of the calendar 216 or from any English of Centennial activities is teacher. scheduled for early Don't missthischanceto December. have your literary creations L>o you come from a published.

Seniors To Preview Campus Life

Saturday, December 5, is with university professors in the day when Lincoln area the morning: luncheon and seniors will attend Senior p r o g r a m i n t h e Information Day on the Nebraska Union Ballroom University of Nebraska at noon; and a tour of the campus. campus in the afternoon. Registration will take The luncheon is paid for by place between 8:30-9:30 in the registration fee. the Nebraska Union Centennial Room. A $1 Counselors have registration fee is to be paid information sheets; it will at this time be necessary for all those The d a y s itinerary who plan to attend to get includes sessions and visiting one.

Posing for a family portrait, the Brewster clan is caught in innocent dignity. Standing (from left) Landis Magnuso11, Bob Thurber, Marcus Kuebler, (seated) Papt Kitzmiller, and Mary Raymer.

Put a Little Love in Your Heart

When the thought of Thanksgiving enters the minds of Americans throughout the country, the reenactment of the Pilgrim's feast held many years ago seems to be identifying factor. Despite the affluent years, we today still face the same problem--caring for the needy.

Just a "little love in your heart" could make all the difference to a man, woman, or child. The impact of giving, shows that you care; it contributes greatly to the welfare of the needy, lonely, and handicapped people all over the world today.

"Put a little love in your heart" come Thanksgiving. Rejoice in the fact that you are alive and well, rejoice, because you took the time to put someone's well-being before your own.

Spicy Advomte Starts Subground

The ADVOCATE started as sort of an 'underground' newspaper 7 5 years ago. At At first it was only an idea in the minds of two boys. A meeting of those interested in establishing a· school paper was held on February 6, 1895. The committee, appointed at a second meeting, assisted by Professor Jackson, got out the first issue. The remaining members of The ADVOCATE staff were "gotten up according to the most modern methods in the newspaper field." The paper was issued monthly.

The spirit of the student editors was fiercely competitive. They challenged "anyone to find a high school in the west which had a paper so 'spicy' and newsy as The ADVOCATE." After only four months of publication, they felt it could easily compete with any college paper wh i c h h ad bee n printed twice the number of times. Except for about half of the first edition, it was written and produced wholly by high school students. The paper was even better than the originators had hoped for.

In October, 1896, the ADVOCATE made a new start. The two major problems of the high school paper haven't changed much over the years: getting enough material and getting enough ads. The editorial staff was often "at their wits' ends to get the paper along in the face of an almost hostile spirit in the school." They asked and even begged students to contribute to the paper. There were many fillers like, "Pay up your subscription!"

In the beginning they feared they could not issue on account of the few subscribers, later they feared they could not issue on account of the few advertisers and the fact that some subscribers failed to pay. But as time went on, the editors weren't too disappointed with the subscription, though the freshman and sophomore lists were a little disappointing as was the lack of interest by the alumni.

Some examples of the types of ads in those first papers: "Browning, King & Co., largest makers and sellers of fine clothing in the

Thanksgiving Feasts, Fasts, Possets, Poppies

world; Hanna Coal; Sanderson-Schureman & Davis, the Foot Form Store; CRI&P Railroad; Clarkson Laundry; Henry Pfeiff, Dealers in Fresh Meats and Sausage; Paine, Warfel & Bumstead Clothers; Fullerton Bros. Groceries."

The 1896- 1897 ADVOCATE was published monthly by the Athletic Department of Lincoln High School. If a staff member left school, the Athletic Association elected someone to fill his place.

Early ADVOCATEs were were in magazine form, the print was very small and there were few headlines. By the Chistmas issue of 1896, the staff was able to run a picture of the football team on the cover. Everyone who worked on the paper was called the Editorial Staff. The Editors were Chief, Assistant, Business Manager, Locals, Editorials, Literary, Athletics, and Alumni.

Some of the "spicy and newsy" excerpts from early ADVOCATES are as follows:

"We wish that The ADVOCATE staff had known the freshies in the fifth period Physiology class were so witty. They might have made some valuable jokes for our columns."Christmas, 1896

"We have come to the conclusion that a Freshman girl's love is like the last snow-it don't stay long in one place."

"The Juniors will give a program on the 29th which will be quite an affair."-January, 1897

As part of its coverage of school athletics, the January 1897 ADVOCATE printed this poem:

"After the foot-ball is over, after the field is clear; straighten my nose and shoulder and help me to find my ear. Many a youth is weeping, many a head is cracked; after the game is over; after they've played halfback."

Commenting on one of its continuing functions, to the Christmas issue of 1897 noted, "How often must we harp on the old subject of school interest. This has been the song of The ADVOCATE since it started."

Linlcs Log

Thanksgiving is not really brought them over ye vast a native American holiday, and furious ocean." but one of the oldest celebrations known to man. In fact, a group of Thanksgiving Psalms was found among the writings of the Dead Sea Scrolls, dated between 300 B.C. and A.D. 70. Even before that, the people of Chaldea (later Babylon) and of ancient Egypt observed days of thanks.

With the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot), the Hebrews commemorated the wanderings of the Israelites in the desert, when thev had no home. Each family tried to make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, where they lived on the hillsides in booths or huts called sukkot which they might decorate with palm branches or fruits.

For nine days in November, the Greeks celebrated the Feast of Demeter, goddess of agriculture and harvests, who taught them how to plow the ground, to sow seeds, and to reap. The first two days were for purification, the third for fasting. Then honeycakes and posset of barley meal were eaten. On the fifth day came a mystic night procession of torch bearers. The sixth day was for worship. After that there were games, sacrifices, and feasting.

A Similar Harvest Festival was observed by the Romans, who called the same diety Ceres. Each year, on October 4, the festival called Cerelia began with a fast and ended with processions of young men and maidens crowned with poppies and corn leaves, music, sports, and a feast of Thanksgiving.

Influenced by the Roman holiday, Harvest Home festival in England went back to the time of the Saxons. A harvest queen was chosen, decorated with fruits and grains and paraded through the streets riding in a carriage drawn by white horses. Feasting lasted until the full moon waned, along with sports and great bonfires.

In 1 6 20, Plymouth seemed a strange and forbidding place to the first settlers.

"What could they see," asked William Bradford, the Pilgrims' own historian-in residence, "but a hideous and desolate wilderness full of wild beasts and wild men?"

When they finally made a safe landing on the shore of Cape Cod they "fell upon their knees and blessed ye G6d of heaven, who had

At one time during the winter, all but six or seven were sick. Half the colonists died of disease. The rest were terrified by the roar of "lyons" and by wolves who "sat on their tayles and grinned" at them; and the Indians worried them even more. One tribe was friendly, the others weren't.

Governor Bradford of Plymouth Colony called upon his fellow Pilgrims to observe a special day of thanksgiving in October, 1621. George Winslow, later governor of the colony, wrote this account of that first Thanksgiving to a friend in England:

"God be praised, we had a good increase of Indian corne, and our barley indifferent good. But our peas were not worth gathering Our harvest being gotten in, our governor sente four men out fowling that so we might, after a more special manner, rejoyce together.

"These four, in one day killed as much fowle as, with a little help besides, served the company almost a week many of the Indians coming among us, and amongst the rest their greatest king, Massasoit, with some 90 men, who, for three days, we entertained and feasted; and they went out and killed five deere, which they brought to the plantation

''Although it was not always so plentiful as it was at this time with us, yet, by the goodness of God, we are so far from wante, that we wish you partakers of our plentie."

Near the end of the terrible winter that followed, so tradition says, there was so little corn left that each person was issued but five kernals a day. But they survived to face another hard winter. Ship after ship came bringing more colonists, but no supplies.

A severe drought came, lasting from May to July. A day of fasting and prayer was called. After nine hours of prayer, clouds appeared. Rain fell the next day. A few days later a ship came bringing supplies.

A day of thanksgiving for all these blessings was held on July 30, 1623. This is considered the origin of our Thanksgiving because it was both a religious and social celebration and it was the first time in America that the government appointed a day for thanksgiving instead of the church.

The tradition spread throughout the whole country. It remained a regional celebration until after the Revolutionary War. President Washington proclaimed the first national day of Thanksgiving in 1789 to commemorate the adoption of the constitution. He appointed another such day in 1795 after suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion. The holiday was celebrated off and on, even in the South, until the Civil War, when days of fasting were more appropriate.

In spite of the war, President Lincoln in 1864 issued a Thanksgiving proclamation, intending it to be annual. His assassination the next year almost caused its suspension, but President Johnson was prevailed on to set aside the last Thursday in November. Every president followed his example until 1941, when Congress established it permanently and set the date as the fourth rather than the last Thursday in November.

I Doubt Some Fowl Play

There are many popular misconceptions about the pilgrims.

Many people tend to think of our Pilgrim fathers as old fogeys in middy blouses and funny hats. But of course this is an oversimplification.

The Pilgrims · are often categorically lumped in with the Puritans-a comparison which might have infuriated both groups. This is a little like comparing the Weathermen with the Young Republicans. The Church of England was the Establishment. The Puritans were willing to work within that system to get the changes they wanted. The Pilgrims wanted to scrap it altogether.

There are many discrepancies in material dealing with the Pilgrims. Artists and poets are often not terribly concerned with accuracy Historians tell us that they didn't even really la nd on Plymouth Rock. In one famous painting, Miles Standish is shown helping his wife out of the rowboat.

If Miles Standish was married, one wonders why

he was so interested in Priscilla.

And what about the noble savage theory? One text gives us this description of the friendly Indians who planted fish with their corn:

"One warm day in March the Pilgrims had a visitor. An Indian named Samoset, wearing only a belt, strode into the village. In suprisingly good English (picked up from fishermen to the north), he welcomed them and promptly asked for beer. His wants satisfied, he disappeared. In a few days he returned with a friend named Squanto, who showed the hopeful farmers some agricultural tricks."

Could this mean that the Pilgrims started the time honored practice of selling I i q u o r to t h e l n d ians? Heaven forbid!

Whatever their faults. no one can deny that our Pilgrim fathers (and mothers) had true grit. They were hard-working and God-fearing and they tried to leave this heritage to us.

Congrats to Coach Loehr and his band of Merry Links!

I don't know if it was the snow, Friday the 13th, or just plain, old, groovy LHS spirit, b11t I know we beat Northeast.

It was a great finish to a great season. It also adds speical pazazz to a senior's birthday!

Thanks guys!

Taylor ('71 Spirit)

Lincoln High has a lot to be thankful for!

The girls shown here are one group 37 units who prepared, cooked, and served a complete Thanksgiving dinner, including all the trimmings. Ready to enjoy their meal are (from left) Bonita Shiech, Maggie Thomas, Jean Whiteman, and Janice Knapp.

Susie

County Government

Three Dimensional Art Students

Put Unique Inspiration To WC?rk

Recently, in the front hall across from the office, a display was put out by Mrs Judy Thompson's fourth period 3-D Art class .

The class was given an assignment to make a box sculpture . It was left up to the individual as to how he would construct his project and what it would be. The only stipulation was that the work had to be either humorous or satirical.

Two of the girls working on the projects, Gloria Benis and Francie Sibler, described the work as "fun, but it took a long time It was awful hectic toward the last tying up the loose ends."

These girls, who got their idea from the American Gothic by Grant Wood and from an old cornflakes commercial, worked in class for three weeks and came in extra hours when they could.

The class was graded on these features : sturdiness of construction, use of material and textures, uniqueness of human form, and whether or not it was satirical and/or humorous.

Gloria Benis and Francie Sibler stand knee high to their Country Conflakes couple, which was made in 3-D art class.

Materials used in the various sculptures were boxes, sacks, poster paints, cloth, rubber gloves, lots of tape, and anything else that was imaginative.

Bob, Friends, VW Share Trip

Bob Starck, a 1963 Lincoln High School graduate, spoke to the history classes Wednesday, November 18.

Mr. Starck's presentation included slides of .his 12-month visit to Hungary,

Newly elected County Government members include: juniors, (standing, from left) Terry Wagner, Brad David, Chris Sayre, Richard Walter, (seated, from left) JoAnn Highstreet, Patti Torgler, Lois Lind, Nina VanOsdol, Patti Place, and Karen Clore . (Not pictured are Debbie Trahan and Mark Weaver).

Pictured are the LHS intramural flag football champions who placed second in the city competition. Kneeling are Dan Harris, Cleveland Randolph, and Richard Robinson. Standing are Jerry Davidson. Chris Harrison, Mike Wolfe, and Craig Varnadoe (Not pictured are Dave Hill, Rich Lear , and Mike Neal, and Ron Whitebear )

Frank O'Conner, junior, shows complete muscular control as he performs an L-Seat on the rings.

Shown in front of the Lincon High Oval is the 1970 Varsity Cross-Country team.

Players in Profile

The Advocate gives you "Players in Perspective.":

Gregg Poole, varsity football player, wants to win "because of Coach Loehr and Johnson, pride, and because it's just no fun to lose."

Gregg says he looks forward to Friday and all the things the Peppers and Cheerleaders make. "The girls who have a part in making these signs and tags should be given a lot of credit for all the extra time and money they spend.

"W.hen we come running out of the dressing room between all the Cheerleaders and Peppers it makes us feel good that we have that kind of support."

doesn't really matter if Peppers come to meets in uniform, "just so they come."

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Randy Knaub, a wrestler, wants to win for his school and himself. When Peppers come to meets in uniform it makes him feel "goed, real good." Randy said when he hears the kids yelling he knows they are there behind him.

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Fred James, varsity gymnast, feels tags are "very important " When he hears Peppers and Cheerleaders yell it makes him "want to do well."

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Mike Kletchka, varsity wrestler, says "winning makes me want to win." He says he appreciates Peppers and Cheerleaders showing up for meets in uniforms.

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Richard Hanika, LHS

He explains, "my sport is pretty minor."

* * * Chris McMean, varsity track, wins for a feeling of accomplishment. Chris appreciates tags and "the work put into them" He says he tries to do his best even if no one is there to cheer him on.

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Dave Hudson, cross country wins because it gives him a "feeling oi accomplishment." When people come to meets it makes him "glad" and when they yell it makes him "try harder."

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"I get a feeling of Jetting the coaches, student body, school, my parents and most of all myself down if we lose." This

Asked what made him track man, went out for want to win, Ted Eckert, track because he longed to cross country runner said, compete and competition is "I think my desire to win is what makes him win. He created by the feeling of feels it would make the accomplishment I get after I whole team do better if have succeeded." He said more attention was paid to tags were "very Important" his sport. is what motivates Ralph Henderson, ......,...,.ii<.Q Clawson

"It's difficult to say what makes a person want to do anything. A sense of accomplishment certainly plays a part of it." This is Kim Clawson's, varsity swimmer, philosophy of winning.

Kim explains that tags are "important" in letting the team know other people "like what you're doing."

* * * Bob Knollenberg, varsity basketball in proving that "your sport isn't a forgotten one after all."

player, says winning is "self-satisfaction, knowing that you have given your best effort.

"Tags give me a good feeling." Bob says when he hears all the yelling at basketball games it makes him "play harder."

* * * Tino Orta, varsity gymnast, likes to win because he just doesn't like to lose. He feels tags are "very important" and it

John Osborn, varsity football player feels "every one wants to win," and he wants to win "to prove our team is better.

varsity basketball player, toward a winning game.

Ralph wonders if th..; Peppers are there because they want to support the team or if they just want to be with their friends; "it hurts to think that some are not there to support the teams." He says when cheerleaders "yell," it "at least makes me think that they're there to support us and I'd hate to Jet them down."

Ralph feels that sometimes kids use a game as an excuse to see their friends; "they don't care if we win or Jose. But,

Dave Wacker, LHS tennis player, wants to win because it gives him a feeling of accomplishment. He says he feels bad when other sports are pushed above his because "we work as long and hard as the rest of them." for those that support us, I love them all." -

"We know you're there and we know your job is * * * cheering and yelling but we keep our minds on the game Mike Wilson, varsity golf, so we won't let you down." says he wins because he John is proud of student couldn't face Coach Strough attendance at games, "if we lost." Mike doesn't "especially out-of-town really feel bad when other games." sports are pushed above his. * * *

Have you ever wondered why teams have managers and what they do for the team? Doug Vaske explains it like this, "I give them encouragement and help them if they need anything. I tell them they can win no matter who they play or what the score is." Roger Weaver says he tries to give them confidence. Joey Wolf sums it up by saying "we encourage them to keep. their heads up and fight." Hudson

GOOD LUCK WINTER

CONGRATS FALL TEAMS

Chris Read Jim Simpson Debbe Ford Mr. Orville

Patti Place Jean Gesch

Stevie Leichner Varsity Cheerleaders

Donna Waltke Margie Branstetter

Susie Taylor Mr. Gruber

Jolene 1nbody Gale Jackson

Harry Kuklin

Dagmar Ahlquist

Jim Sommers

Jean Kleitsch

Mrs. Bell

Mrs. Cavanaugh

Alice Hibbert

Miss Weatherby

Glenna Showalter

Kaulins

Torgler

Vicki Crandall Mrs. Nancy Miller Linda Shepard

Cherry Eddins Mr. Harold Scott Joyce Schwisow

Larry Deubelbeiss

Henry Hall

Henry Hall

Luft Elaine Rausher

Mrs. Brown Sue Schwbauer

Nancy Wassung Cris Sayres

Denise Wheeler Marsha

Joe Mincz

Linda

Laurie Hansen Renate Mages Mr. Windle Reel Ann Mosby Jan

Rae Hutsell

Mrs. Sutton

Roxanna Wollen

Sandy Phipps

Mr. Aldin

Mr. Bogar

John Huff

Orth

Poole

Wolf

Knollenberg

Vaske Henderson

Orta

Eckert ' Osborn James Kletchka Hanika

Wacker Wilson McMean

Loree

Strough’s Gymnasts;

State Meet

Coach Dewey Strough and the Lincoln High gymnastics team had to take the hard road in this year’s state meet held in Johnson Gym, November 9 and 20.

The Links lost team co-captain Ray Schmidt to a broken ankle in preparation for the district meet.

In the first round of the state meet the Links met with more problems when junior John Meyerhoff missed the parallel bars on his attempted mount.

Although Lincoln Southeast captured its second team title in three years, the Links did place sixth in the field of 20 teams.

Enabling the Links to Cain sixth olace were:

Floor Exercise- George Nimic, tie for 6, 7, and 8th, earning 4 team points.

Still Rings-Tino Orta, 9th, earning 2 team points.

Trampoline-Doug Dittoe. 5th, earning 6 team points; Mark Johnson, 6th. earning 5 team points.

Side Horse- Junior Mar. 6th earning 5 team points.

Coach Duane Strough and the Lincoln High gymnasts had their problems as they made a poor showing in the district gymnastics meet held at Lincoln Southeast.

Although taking last place, the Links did qualify for 11 positions in the first round of the state meet.

Placing for the Links in the district meet were:

Floor Exercise- George Nimic, 1St.

Parallel Bars- John Meyerhoff, 5th; Frank O’Connor, tie, 6th; Torn Staley, tie 8th.

Still Rings- Tino Orta, 4th; Richard James. 6th.

Trampoline- Doug Dittoe, 6th: Mark Johnson, 8th.

Side Horse- Junior Mar, 5th.

Horizontal Bar- Torn Staley, 7th.

Tumbling- George Nimic, 8th.

All Around- Frank O’Connor. 2nd:Tom Staley, 3rd; John Meyerhoff, 4th.

Ten years ago the Lincoln High gymnastics team under coach Phil Sprague, presently the athletic director at Lincoln East High, won all nine of .ts dual meets en route to the state championship where they placed four individual champs.

Lincoln High basketball team, coached by Alden Johnson, was defeated in district play by Lincoln Northeast, yet compiled a winning season of 9 wins and 6 losses.

The Links football team led by Lincoln High’s present athletic director Jim Sommers completed an 8 and 1 season, losing only its first game to Omaha Central. Pro football player Bobby Williams was chosen for the all-state team. It was the best season since 1954.

The swimmers took second in the city as the wrestlers earned one individual state championship.

At Lincoln High, football, which has been a part of the sports program for 80 years, has involved 622 games.

Of those 622, the Links have been victorious 459 times while losing only 127 games and tieing 36.

On the average, each year the Links have won 5.72 games, losing only 1.58 games and tieing .35 of a game.

The last five years under the direction of Coach Andy Loehr have been great with a total of 32 victories, 7 setbacks, and 5 ties, which averages out .to 6.40 wins, 1.40 losses, and 1 tie per season.

In the 80 seasons, the Links have compiled a total of 25 state championships, the latest coming in 1968 with an undefeated season record of 8-0-1.

For those who are not so fast in math, this figures out to a 76 percent winning average over-all. Coach Loehr in his five seasons has built an average of 78 percent.

In the words of former LHS mentor Bill Pfeiff, “Lincoln High is undoubtedly the winningest school in the state.”

ALL State Senior three-year letterman Ken Adkins earned the highest honor a high school player can receive when he was chosen by both the Lin I coin Journal Star and 0 in a Ii a Adkins World Herald newspapers as a member of the all-state football team.

Mark Weaver and Dave Schwartz were given honorable mention on the state team.

Sports writers seldom agree on which team is the best, and this season is no different. With a 26 to 7 victory over Lincoln Northeast November 13 at Seacrest Field, one prep prognosticator saw fit to drop the Links a position in his poll; most of the others either left them where they were or raised them a spot.

Northeast was able to score first early in the second quarter but the Rockets were unable to score on the Links number one defense after that.

After falling behind, the Links used their bread and butter play, an off-tackle trap play which sprung Ralph Henderson for the 45-yard touchdown run. After forcing the Rockets to punt from deep in their own territory, the Links took over with 36 seconds remaining in the half.

After throwing an inc ompletion, Henderson, seeing his receivers covered, scrambled 20 yards to the Rocket 12-yard line, Sophomore quarterback Bob Folsom on the next play hit senior fullback, Steve Moore,with a pass for the score to put the Links ahead with 3 seconds left in the half.

Kicking specialist, senior Gregg Poole, connected on his first two attempts in the first half, but had problems with the second-half attempts.

In the second half the Links showed their superior defense by holding the Rockets to 46 yards rushing while the offense piled up 204 second half rushing yards.

Most of the second half yardage was picked up by Henderson and Moore as they took full advantage of the big holes opened up by starting tackles Mike Freeman and Rick Wade, guards Curtis Christenson and Dave Schwartz, and center Jim Simpson, on the trap plays.

Moore scored the two second-half touchdowns both on the typical trap play, from 10 and 28 yards oil t.

Junior end Bob Knollenberg put the game away when he picked off a Rocket pass with 10 seconds left in the game.

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Varsity gymnastics letterman Ed Wimmer plans to go to the University of Nebraska for about four years after which he would like to be a gym teacher.

Ed’s favorite pastimes are having fun with everybody and just walking around and thinking.

Gymnasticsis his favorite sport “because it is an individual sport—not a team sport like football. In gymnastics you have to work for everything you get.”

His most memorable moment was when he worked in his first varsity meet.

His most embarrassing experience in athletics was when he did a bar vault and his gym pants came off during practice.

Mike Westenburg Future plans of varsity letterman Mike Westenburg are to attend the University of Nebraska in the college of Business Administration.

Mike stated his pet peeve as being “Sattler’s blind man act.”

“The friendliness of the people and the tradition of Lincoln High” are what Mike likes best about his

Baseball ranks as his favorite sport because “it takes a lot of work to develop the skills of catching, throwing, and hitting. And there are a lot of mental aspects which are challenging.”

From his participation in sports, he hopes to gain the feeling of accomplishment and teamwork with other people.

Mike’s most memorable moment was in the reserve basketball game against Omaha South last year when he tried for a jump shot in the last 10 seconds, made it, and won the game.

VOL. LXXVII, NO.6

Birthday Marks

Century’s End

New Beginning

About 65 Links took time out to get involved in Centennial plans at a meeting held Tuesday evening, December 1. A “Polka Band” composed of several stage band members supplied old favorites like ‘‘Lincoln Will Shine Tonight,” in a pre-meeting concert. As favors, committee members were given a packet containing a Centennial bumper sticker, disc, and patch.

The group that attended was made up of alumni who had been invited to head up their graduating classes. The earliest class represented was 1916, by Mr. Fred Watson. Research has turned up a graduate from the class of 1898, Mr. Max Meyer, and from the class of 1 907, Miss Mariel Jones. Both live in Lincoln.

The alumni section worked on suggestions for the Birthday Party to be held at Pershing Auditorium, April 23, 1971.

Special tours of the school, including a short history of each room for visiting alumni to see how much Lincoln High has changed, are also being planned. Smaller alumni committees were chosen to work on these ideas.

On still another part of the Centennial business, Miss Betty Heckman’s ‘‘super-stuffers’’ are attacking the mountain of mail to go out. The mailing will reach between 10 and 12 thousand Links.

The book, The Lincoln 1-ugh Story,, 1871-1971, a history of the school by Ruth E. Gartner will be off the presses by the first of April.

Continued on pg. 3

LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL

Vespers Attuned To Yule-Tide Carols

The Lincoln High School Choir and the Junior Girls’ and Boys’ Glees, under the direction of Mr. Ivan Caidwell, will present the annual Christmas Vespers program in the school auditorium Sunday, December 20, at 2:30 p.m. The program will be open to the public.

The Vespers program will begin with an instrumental prelude played by a 14-member brass ensemble. The Choir and Glees will then sing the following program:

Gloria In Excelsis Deo Missal

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence 17th Century French Pastores, dicite, quidnani vidis tis .de Morales (1500-1553)

From Three Spanish Carols 1 6th Century Wolcum Yole There Is No Rose Balulalow As Dew in Aprille

This Little Babe Deo Gracias

On This Good Christmas Morn Cain

Bring a Torch, Jeanne tte, Isabella French

Brother John ‘s Noel French

Sister Mary Had-a But One Child Spiritual Wind Thro’ the Olive Trees Traditional Tell Out the iVews Curry Christmas Day Hoist Silent

DECEMBER

‘Tis The Season To Be Sharing

The Advocate staff has decided to sponsor a drive to help the needy families of Lincoln finance a Christmas worth remembering. So, from now until December 22, bring cans of food or other nonperishable items to the A dvoca te-sta ff-decorated beautiful and seasonal box outside of The Advocate room. (For those of you who are not well acquainted with the vicinity, it is the hail running north and south by Mr. Bogar’s office).

Advocate Jingles

If you get a free minute this weekend, between decking the halls and dashing through the snow, why not write something reative to be printed in the Christmas issue of the Advocate? Turn in any original efforts to either Room 217 or the Free Press box in the west hail of second floor, by Monday, December 14. Fa la Ia Ia Ia Ia Ia la Ia.

Experiencing through simulation the decisive role of United States delegates were seven Lincoln High students who attended the model United Nations. This annual project, organized by Doane students, was held Novcmbcr 21 at Duanc College in Crete.

Lincoln High students Rhonda Eno, Rita Hansen, Cathy Knight, Patti Kontos, Carol Kuchmak, Marian Paas, and Linda Schroer represented the countries of Lebanon and France. Mrs. Kathleen Sayre, home conomiCs teacfler, sponsored the group.

After registration, the morning session was spent in different committees to decide on resolutions to present to the General Assembly hid during the afternoon session. In the General Assembly the resolut!onswerc discussed and voted on.

Mummers will present Arsenic aimd Old Lace Thursday, December 10,

Grad Announcements

Seniors: Friday is the only remaining day on which you may order your graduation announcements. On that day a representative of the Balfour Company will be taking orders in the ticket booth across from the cafeteria during fourth period. Order blanks and price lists are now available from senior counselors.

and Saturday, December 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lincoln High School Auditorium. Tickets will go on sale one week prior to the play. Students with activities tickets will be admitted free, if play tickets are obtained before the performance. Admission for adults will be SI and 50 cents for students without activities tickets. Get tickets across from the cafeteria before school and throughout the lunch period.

Four of the 1970 County Gove rnment members. JoAnn Highstreet, Nina VanOsdol, Terry Wagner, and Richard Walters expressed their ideas about County Government day in a recent interview.

Terry felt that County Government day gave him an opportunity to learn about the different offices and talk with some of the

to the National Committee.

The five Lincoln High entries judged by Mrs. Kathy Raymer, Miss Wanda Crawmer, and Mrs. Ruth Lyness, which will be sent to the Mayor’s Committee, were written by Sara Holtzclaw, Landis Magnuson. Dee Ann Meyer, Nancy Newhouse, and Mary Rayme r.

The essays are judged for significance of content, evidence of research, orginality, organization, clarity of expression, impact, and neatness.

Community prizes awarded are: first place, $100 U.S. Savings Bond; second and third, $50 U.S. Savings Bond; fourth and fifth, $25 U.S. Savings Bond.

The state winner will travel to Washington, D.C. expenses paid by the AFL-CIO State Federations and Councils. Cash prizes will be awarded to the five state winners.

The National Prizes are: first place, $1,000; second,

officials. When asked what he would change in the Co u ny Government program. Terry stated that he felt more time should be left for the tour, and time spent in each office should be equalized.

All members interviewed seemed to agree that the program could have used more organization. They felt that the program should have been more systematic. They also felt that County Government day should be divided into two days, one day for all the Lincoln schools, and another for out-of-town schools.

Richard felt that getting into groups before lunch should be discontinued, and JoAnn would liked to have seen more courtroom cases.

When asked what they enjoyed most, Nina replied she like the trials on probation and sentencing the most. JoAnn and Terry agreed the luncheon and entertainment were great, and Richard enjoyed meeting all the people.

On November 8, five Links gave part of their Sunday and a share of their energy for the retarded.

Brandeis department store made a deal with the people of Lincoln: for every mile run, in the duration of one hour, they would donate one dollar to the retarded.

Although it was cold and rainy and their running clothes got soaked, Junior Dave Hudson and senior Gary Hunt each ran 15 miles, junior Larry Griffing ran 13, senior Gary Eckel

Rhonda Eno, who held a seat on the Security Council, commented that is was “very interesting how well prepared everyone was.”

Patti Kontos described herself as “appalled” at the amount of time spent on non-essential details. “You can see why the real UN can’t get anything done,” she observed.

Scribe Described

Describe Scribe? Why, it’s Lincoln High’s one and only literary magazine. This yearly publication is composed of pieces of creative writing submitted by students.

The ‘‘Scribble for Scribe’’ Contest is underway and the deadline is coming up December 18.

Enter your masterpieces in these categories: Poetry, 35 lines; Essays, 600 words; and Short Stories, 1500 words (maximLim lengths).

Entry blanks are available from English teachers or in Rooms 100 and 216. Don’t delay. do it today!

The five Lincoln High runners tallied a total of 63 miles for 63 dollars for the cause. Among the comments made by the men was “It was fun” (which may be disputed by non-runners) and of course, “It was for a worthy cause.” All five of the boys agreed with that statement.

Bob Graham, a 1969 graduate of Lincoln High and at that time one of the school’s consistent runners, also made an appearance at

Athletic Rules U p a ted

As of November 16, 1970 , a new set of

regulations was agreed upon by tlty Executive Board of the Trans-Nebraska Athle ti c Conference to be followed by all schools in regard to athletics. The rules are:

Cagers Caper Through Chain of Close Contests

Basket b a II as a football jersey with red competitive sport was still trunks while another might in its infancy when it 1llllol....,..:wear a plain work shirt and first introduced at · · e trunks. High in 1899. Invented in of early Lincoln show them g similar shirts, but inds of different trunks o with them.

played,

I. Signs and banners are not to be displayed at the school, stadium or gym during the game. The exceptions are that each school may have one banner which states their school nickname and goal posts may be decorated in football. (Note: No restrictions-unless set by a specific school-on signs and banners around the school or at rallies during the day. However, these must be removed at least an hour before game time). game qui

2. Musical instruments are to played only as a part of an organized yell or a directed pep band.

3. No confetti or other items are to be thrown on the field or the floor.

4. Megaphones are to be used by cheerleaders only. Megaphones being used by members of student bodies other than cheerleaders will be confiscated and not returned.

5. Unappropriate gestures and cheers are not acceptable. Schools should make every effort possible in controlling booing and unnecessary distraction during a game.

Following rules is a part of life. Using common sense and responsibility is another part. Rules are made to be used as guidelines-not to insult anyone's intelligence or to dictate. They are a type of conformity that needs, in most cases, to be followed.

THINK ABOUT IT!

Let's Give a Hand to

The Lincoln Southeast fall sports teams for a great season: 'a job well done."

RusseliBrauer, Lincoln High School junior, and his golden retriever, Goldie, who won two trophies at the Greater Lincoln Obedience Club competition. Russell won the Junior Handlers Trophy for first place and the All-Around Trophy for third place.

Loring Fcnn, junior, for becoming an Eagle Scout. Loring started scouting in 1965, became a Star Scout in 1968 and a Life Scout in 1969.

Dave Huffman, Dennis Nelson, and Mike Westenburg, who were cited for fine achievement during Youth Appreciation Week (November 9 to 15) by the Lincoln Optomists Club.

Miss Dorcas Weatherby who guessed the winning figure in The Sunday Journal and Star census gussing contest and received a $100 reward.

c;Jn,o.a lPno.b.b. Who's To Say?

It has come to my attention that someone made up strange classifications for sports. I am referring to the "major 't and "minor" categories. No one can determine which sport is minor, in my opinion.

After observing several different sports, I find that it is an indignity to say that one team "works harder" or "gets more exhausted" than another.

When a group of athletes works so hard to hold up the athletic tradition of Lincoln High, I feel that it is only right that they have support from the student body, especially the Peppers, no matter what the arbitrary classification of "major" and "minor" dictates.

Gift Based on New Basis?

To the class of '71 :

This is a school: its purpose is to educate.

This should be taken into consideration in deciding on a senior gift. Many of the ideas suggested would be appropriate for a hotel lobby or bank. hut not for a school. We should give something that would improve the standard of education, and not the physical appearance, of our school. Possible suggestions could be adding books to the library, buying new lab equipment, or financing speakers from other areas.

Let's get together and improve our education and that of future Links.

James A. Naismith · of athletics at the Training Scho Springfield, Massach ,.,.. T.,._..,. to keep a "

incorrigibles" the winter

Nebraska U 1 first mens' team 1899, under less h ideal conditions. No two players wore the same type of uniform One might wear a

etball, at LHS was su ed up in The Advocate, March 24, 1914, as "a wholesale boxing match in disguise. It is

'The Box ' Needs Yo u

It seems that the Links forgot to share this Thanksgiving. There was no Thanksgiving drive for the needy, or if there was, there wasn't any publicity for it.

Because of this, The Advocate staff has decided to hold a Christmas drive for those less fortunate. Although publications is new to this, we .will try to keep alive the tradition of sharing.

Services Held for LHS Junior

Funeral services were held Friday morning for James E. Hejl, a Lincoln High junior.

Jim, 16, of 3445 D Street, died last Wednesday of severe head injuries caused in a freak motorcycle-car accident at the intersection of 48th and R Streets.

Jim was very interested in electronics. As an assistant to Mr. John Bruce, Audio Technician, he worked as a cameraman and filmed last year's State Basketball Tournament.

To further his knowledge in his field, he had worked for T.V. ltm Transmissions (cable T.V.) and recently for the T.V. Service.

He is survived by his parents, Mr and Mrs. Ernest Hejl; brother, David (a sophomore here at Lincoln High), Thomas, Raymond, John, and Vincent (at home); sisters, Jamie, Lela, Diane (David's twin), and Julie, (at home).

If those early lacked conformity, t did have "class." The ga e in the Topeka audit ri u wa preceeded by the h ig!J. school circus , consisti O'!J various stunts by ani Is and show people, and m · by the high school glee clubs. The first half of the

The I.:in oln cagers took another "q ality" road trip in Februa , 1909. They went to St Joseph for the first time, s ayed at the St. Charles Ho I and took in the high s ool and other places of int rest in the city. The game which didn't art until :30 p.m., was ayed in the St. Joe ditoriu on a very I pery ce ent floor before crowd f about 2000. · ff their stage Links amazed T"'<=.:c:..:...- ered the St. Joe n lf-SQ_much with their fast <UT"-AN near the end of e, they were : 1"'--ii.o;; r · ore for Lincoln Joe. The Links rious, 47-27. dvocate write-uv t a game contained a not2i ant comment. ro bly no special m 1 n ould be made for u laymg, because Line 'gh made their points aying together." This is the key to their success.

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Very Interesting

l 919- There were three girls swimming teams (sophomores, junior, and seniors) which competed against each other.

1920- The Adrocate published this statement: There is a time and a season for all things, but no one will concede that a high school corridor is the proper place to hold hands.

I never saw a purple cow Until I saw you. I love you. The sun burst through, and melted into mud. which coagulated into solid soil.

Get Well Quickl

We would like to take this opportunity to wish Miss Judy Roderick a speedy recovery and hope she will soon be back teaching. She is missed by all of her students.

Miss Roderick is in Room 325 (sounds familiar) at Lincoln General Hospital. As of this time she is not receiving visitors, but cards and notes would be most welcome.

Add Scrooge to loliday Melange

December 2, six people om Mrs. Mary beth estcott's first period ama class went to Saint tul's Methodist Church and put on a scene from Charles Dickens', A Christmas Carol.

The participants were chosen by the director of the play, Sam Ridge, and Mrs. Westcott. Three people tried out for each part and the one who played the part most realistically was chosen.

The members of the cast inclued: John Huffman, narrator; Dave Wolf, undertaker; Roxie Vidlak, char woman; Sue Roth, laundress; Roger Vorderstrasse, Old Joe; and Sam Ridge as the director.

The play was presented for-a Women's-Group ef Saint Paul's Church.

Sophomores First!

The sophomores are finally first in something! They have more pupils in their class than anyone. As of November 13, there were 7 2 3 sophomores, 5 88 juniors, and 506 seniors.

In the sophomore class, boys outnumber girls by 399 to 324. Junior girls outnumber boys 304 to 284. Seniors have exactly the same number of boys as girls-253.

Economics Class Simulates Problems of Big Business

"To succeed you must analyze the conditions of the market, attempt to guess what your competitors are going to do, and operate your factories and warehouses at peak efficiency."

This sounds like the hard, cold business world, but it is really the obJective of a simulation being enacted in Mr. Joe Folsom's sixth-period economics class.

This simulation, Computerized Management, reproduces as as possible the of business compet1t10n. (Companies even have to pay taxes!) Each of the 1.5 companies in the class 1s made up of two students.

The students first job is th choose a name, which, in order for the computer to work, can not contain more than 25 characters and spaces. Each company is given certain (factories, raw matenals,

capital) at the beginning of the game. They then have to bid for raw materials, manufacture finished products, and expand their companies.

After each round, which lasts one week (the whole simulation lasts I 4 weeks), the results are sent to the computet: in Chicago, which evaluates the results, and arbitrarily adds strikes or fires to hurt a company. The computer can also give a company a "research and development" bonus, which gives it a permanent I 0 percent cut in costs

The results and a final ranking are then sent back to Lincoln High. The company who has made the most profit is first for that round.

The simulation is being enacted in schools across the country. After the first round of play, Lincoln High rated fifth among the schools participating

Eat, Drink- Then Diet

When the skinny urge strikes the heart and head of a teenage girl, the whole world is likely to come to a screeching stop.

Along with the skinny urge comes the inevitable visions of (oh horrors) THE DIET. It takes a while to become used to the tragic thought of not eating, so during the time the idea is being contemplated, malts, hamburgers, candy, and all sorts of other goodies reign supreme. However, with this strategy, the problem only becomes worse _ creating more worries for the beauty-minded young lady.

Finally, after the roll around the waist cannot be endured any longer THE DIET begins with a whimper and a sigh First day, a bowl of beef broth-straight. This can be accompanied by any of the following items: six ounces of oak leaves, a dead stick, or the stem of a pumpkin. In the next few days of the outstanding and exciting DIET, it is pennissable to devour one small carrot, half a stick of celery, and either a gross of paper clips or the cap from a vanilla

Keentime Council Plans Extra Curricular Events

Few people realize how much "machinery" there is behind an ordinary Keentime Dance. (And maybe it's a good thing.)

Keentime dances are sponsored by Keentime Council, a group made up of members from the five Lincoln high schools. Mrs. Bette Larsen of the City Recreation Center, heads the council, with help from Mr Dallas Isaacksen

The council meets the first Tuesday of every month at the Center. Dates, locations, and bands for dances are discussed.

However, Keentime Council has another side: it is a service organization as well. Service projects, such as Christmas parties and other entertainment at children's homes, are carried out several times a year; an annual Easter Egg hunt is held at Pioneer Park.

This year, council members are planning to take a group of children from Cedars Home roller skating during Christmas vacation.

bottle. Usually a diet like this is guaranteed to work In some cases, however, the warranty runs out; for instance when a girl follows the diet and gains weight. In this case, she should reduce the amount of oak leaves and leave the stalk of celery alone.

In following THE DIET. extreme caution should be exercised. Care of a physician may be required to build up the broken-down chromsomes and to restore the red blood cells not to mention rep acmg your s ornac , which has been torn up by the paper clips.

On the other side of the fence, there are always the skinny girls who desire a weight gain. To them the geniuses in room 21 3-E have made up a special Jist of items to devour.

Begin the day with a pound of chocolate. Take another pound to school with you. For each meal thereafter, take two, three, or all four from the following : 23 ounces of french fries; three pounds of spaghetti with tomato, meat, and grease sauce; a chocolate cake; or a bottle of sin juice. With this special diet comes a guarantee-"follow this and it's a sure thing you'll gain weight Of course, you'll also break out, but we have to eliminate the competition some way."

So for the long-suffering girls who insist that any size is a better size than what they are, the question is raised- "Is dieting really worth the energy?"

Stumped on what toget someone for Christmas?

Winter dances have been planned in Pershing Auditorium basement, to be held after each intra-city game. Other dances, such as a New Year's Dance sponsored by City Recreation, are in the early planning stages.

Another aim of Keentime Council is to promote closer relationships among the Lincoln high schools

Members of Keentime Council from Lincoln High are:

Seniors: Peggy Dinges, Jane Levine, Paula Moore, Patti Rerucha, and Dee Smith, secretary.

Juniors: Herb Adams, president, Linda Davis, Patti Martin, Dee Ann Meyer, and Becky Wismer.

Sophomores: Dave lhrie, Vern Jansky, Lisa Shelledy, Marga Silenieks, and Jan Simms.

Anyone interested in Keentime Council or who has any questions, contact any council member.

Seniors Meet to Discuss Senior Week Activities

A general assembly was held December 3. To inform members of the Senior Class about some of the activities and decisions that will affect the year's final activities.

Discussed at the meeting were suggestions for senior class gifts and possible changes in the activities of Senior Week.

Speakers included Mary O'Boyle, senior class president; Rick Wade, vice-president; Karen McWilliams, secretary; Fred James, treasurer; and Patti

Kontos, a home room representative.

Each speaker presented some aspect of the senior activities: Senior Week, commencement arrangements, and the senior class gift.

An open discussion followed. A discussion of the new ideas was · the ho.llll;o._--.n room classes. The Homeroom Reps will finalize the decisions

Seniors will indicate their preference by a vote, December 14.

Master Barbers Sponsor LHS Golden Glove Group

'The Golden Gloves is an amateur boxing organization that involves young men at least 16 years of age, and is sponsored, in Nebraska, by the Master Barbers Association

In 1928, the Chicago Tribune and the New York Daily News originated the

Centennial

Continued from pg. 1

During the month of April, 1971, which has been set aside as Centennial Month, some very special events have been planned. During this time, the Committee is encouraging students and faculty members to be prepared to wear authentic, period clothes. Sketches of "in" styles of the past century will be shown in an up-coming A dvoca tee

Anytime is a good time to eat at KING'S guests for this

Golden Gloves tournament in which all young men with boxing skill were invited to participate. The object was to give the boys a chance to express themselves, to share the spotlight, and to build their bodies and their characters.

Lincoln High has three sponsored Golden Glove groups : The Saylor Boxing Stables which includes Roger Carmichael, John Huff, Mike Neal, Tino Orta. Alan Price and Chip Williams; the Amco Boxing Stables which includes Dave Hill and Ron Whitl!bear; and Straight inclues Bob Hoffman.

The intra-city members are matched with each other. Districts bring in competition from other Nebraska cities. District winners then travel to Omaha to box in the Midwest meet; from there winners go to the national meet (which last year was held in Las Vegas) Roger Carmichael and Bob Hoffman have been in the program since 1968 with 20 and 3 fights, respectively, credited to their records. "Our only rewards," said Roger, "are trophies for smokers, and jackets and trophies for districts. National winners receive a belt, jacket, and expense-paid trip, and an automatic try-out for the Olympics."

Their travels include trips to Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Sioux City, South Dakota, and Iowa

embers of the cast include: standing from left; John 1ffman Dave Wolfe, Roxie Vidlak, Sue Roth, and teeling Roger Vorderstrasse, and Sam Ridge.

Cagers Have Problems Wrestlers 4th At Against Taller Opponents Open

Westside 0 ut scoring the other team in three of four quarters may not always prove to be enough to win a game, and the Links found that out Saturday night when they were defeated by Omaha Westside 55 to 52 in the Westside Gym.

The Links took an 11 to 10 first quarter lead but fell behind 29 to 22 at half when Westside hit eight fielders and three free throws

Down by 11 points late in t he

rd quarter the Links comeback effort fell short as the Warriors went in to a stall game late in the fourth quarter

Leading scorers for the Links were Ken Adkins with 17 points and Bruce Schomaker with 11 points.

Roster

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Winter Season Right Way

Kearney lnvit

The heavier weights were what gave the Links wrestlers a fourth-place finish in the Kearney State College Invitational meet held in Kearney, December 5.

Seniors Jim Simpson (185), Dave Schwartz (167) and Junior Randy Knaub

Fish Miss First by 1 Point; Performance Pleases Cotter

Lincoln High School swimmers opened their season with a heartbreaking loss , as Fremont slipped by them by one point in the fourth annual Lincoln High Invitational Relay Meet, Saturday.

Lincoln High finished second in front of Sioux City Central, Grand Island, and Omaha Bryan.

It was the first time that Lincoln High has not won the annual season-opener However, Coach Gene Cotter said he was "very pleased with the showing of our sophomore-laden team."

Fremont won three of the first four events, but the meet went down to the final relay Although the Links pulled off a first, Fremont gained enough points by taking second to retain its lead

Cotter was especially pleased with sophomore Russ Harris who went : 55.1 in his leg of the final relay, dropping several seconds off his previous time.

Team Scoring

Fremont 218

Lincoln High 217 Sioux City 191 Grand Island 152 Omaha Bryan 114

200-yd medley relay-2nd

400-yd medley relay-5th

Diving-2nd

400-yd. individual medley relay-4th (A) , 5th (B)

Diving-1st (Watermeier, Stiner)

200-yd freestyle relay-4th

400-yd freestyle relay-st (LeBaron, Harris, Hall, Strope)

(145) all earned first places in their weights while junior Jerry Bockoven (Iwt) placed second.

Class A teams in the meet were Kearney , lst ; Grand Island, 2nd; Lincoln East, 3rd; Lincoln High, 4th; Hastings, 5th ; North Platte , 6th; and McCook, 7th.

Others placing for the Links were senior Rod West (132) 4th; junior Scott Wittstruck (98) 4th; and junior Frank Nimic (138) 4th.

The rest of the Links team points came from seniors Scott Halstead ( 126) and

Basketball Varsity and Reserve

Dec 11 East High at East , Pershing Auditorium

Dec. 18 Northeast at North east, Pershing Auditorium

Jan. 8 Southeast at Lincoln High, Pershing Auditorium

Jan 9 Creighton Prep at Creighton Prep Jan. 15 Northeast at Lincoln High, Pershing Auditorium

Jan 16 Omaha Central at Omaha Central Jan. 22 Columbus at Columbus Sophomore Basketball

Dec. 14 East at East

Dec. 21 Pius X at LHS Girls Gym

Jan 6 Pius X at Pius X Jan. 12 Southeast at Southeast Jan 20 Northeast at Northeast

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Holiday Spirit Prevails:

Ho! Ho! Hp!_

Gift to 'Advocate': A New Staff

Mrs. Ruth Gartner, director of publications, has announced the Advocate staff for second semester Added to eight old staffers are eight new members.

New staff members are Herb Adams, Jerry Davidson, Judy Goeschel, Lori Goodro, Joanne Highstreet , Barbara Pettigrew, Annette Sims, and Chan Taylor.

Completing the staff are "carry-overs" Marsha Anderson, Marcia Benner, Karen Brumm, Mary Cariotto, Jane Levine, Nancy Luft, Dennis Reich, and Linda Wagner.

These 16 people have an important job: they will record the events of the Centennial, which officially begins in April, and put out the special Centennial issue of the Advocate.

"They seem competent and eager to start work," says Mrs. Gartner of the

new staffers.

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The Advocate Second-Semester Staff

Editor-in chief

Linda Wagner

News Editor Jane Levine

lst Page Editor

Marcia Benner

2nd Page Editor Annette Sims

3rd Page Editor

Karen Brumm

Co-Sports Editors Herb Adams/Jerry Davidson

Staff Writers: Marsha Anderson, Mary Cariotto, Judy Goeschel, Lori Goodro, Joanne Highstreet, Nancy Luft, Barb Pettigrew, Chan Taylor

Busine:;s Manager: Dennis Reich

Adviser: Ruth E. Gartner

Business Club Helps Less Fortu•te

The Business club is making Christmas tray decorations for the Orthopedic Hospital and having a toy collection . A

toy box was designed by Denise Wheeler; the toys collected will be taken to the Lancaster Public Welfare Department.

Centennial Style Show, Mall Design Planned

At the last meeting of the Centennial Committee, plans for two upcoming activities were finalized.

Now available are diagrams for the Centennial Mall Design Competition . Students are urged to enter the contest which begins in January. Area maps may be secured from Mr Dean Clawson, drafting teacher , Room 136 .

•••••• March 26 is reserved for the Centennial Style Show which will include both current and former fashions . The show is under the

joint sponsorship of International Club and Future Homemakers. Styles from Miller & Paine will be shown.

Proceeds will go to the AFS Committee which helps to bring foreign students to Lincoln. Admission will be SO cents.

The main office will stock Centennial items for sale to persons outside the school. These will be available from 8 to 5 Monday through Thursday. Mrs Alice Hibbert and Mrs. La Vern Rhodes of the office staff will assist customers

Planning for second semester are new Advocate staff members (from left) Jerry Davidson, Barb Pettigrew, Chan Taylor, Judy Goeschel, Joann Highstreet, Annette Sims, Herbie Adams,

Lori Goodro.

Links Give and Receive *

Lincoln High Organizations Carol,

Coming Events • •

Lincoln High School students are hereby notified of two events, which they may anticipate during the holiday season.

Mid-winter Yespe rs

Sunday, January 17

Music will fill the air once again as the Junior Boys Glee under the direction of Mr . Ivan Caldwell, and the Band under the direction of Mr. Orville Voss, present the Lincoln High School Mid-Winter Vespers program. This event will take place in the school auditorium on Sunday, January 17, at 2:30 p.m. The public is invited.

Get the Dismals!

Exams In Future

Though semester exams seem like a dismal time far in the future, the actual scheduling begins only l 0 days after students return from Christmas vacation, so it's not too early to begin preparing.

First and third period exams will be given January IS, periods four and six will be given on the 18th; January 19 is the exam day for second and fifth periods.

Be Sure To Read .••

AFS Christmases, page 4

Interact Activities, page 8

New Year's Feature, page 6

LHS Christmases, page 7

'We W1sh You a Merry Christmas'

During the weeks preceeding the holiday, Links were busy with parties, plans, and presents.

Most groups, including the faculty, had special parties. One, Business Club, included a candy cane walk in their party. International Club was invited to join the East High International Club for their Christmas party. This club did not plan any other activity, because they are busy selling King's coupon books.

Several organizations used the idea of Christmas as a time of sharing. Interact Club rang bells with the Rotary Club downtown December 19. The Advocate staff collected food to be distributed to needy Lincoln families.

Several Lincoln High traditions were carried on this holiday season. The tree in the Student Lounge is the annual gift of Student Council, given after hours of hard work cutting and hauling the tree. The Choir provided seasonal music both during this morning's assembly and during sixth period.

FILM FESTIVAL

Student Council also has other plans. They urge everyone to start Christmas vacation off by going to the Film Festival, tonight, in the Girls Gym from 7:30 to I I : 3 0. Admission is 7 5 cents and the Festival will be Filmore style--bring whatever you feel comfortable on or

in--pillows, blankets, sleeping bags, etc.

According to Dale Springer, president of Student Council, who is in charge of the Festival, stars in these old-time films include W.C. Fields, Laurel and Hardy, and Keystone Cops, Frankenstein, the Wolfman, Charlie Chaplin, the Three Stooges, and last but not least, Mae West.

In the tradition of Lincoln High Film Festivals, the music will be a show in itself. Where else can you hear a recorded concert with Chicago; Jimi Hendrix; Grand Funk; Ten Years After; The Who; Blood, Sweat and Tears; and Steppenwolf, to name but a few?

cont'd on pg. 5

Popcorn, Ingredient in fSacred L' Mosaic

A Lincoln High School junior, Carol Dingman, put about one-and-one-half months of labor into the construction of a replica of the Sacred L seal. The mosaic, which is three feet in diameter, contains exactly 26,016 red and white natural-colored popcorn and specially dyed black kernals.

When she was almost through with her project, a hungry big black bug attacked it and made a good meal of part of the medallion!

Why did Carol make the mosaic? "I just wanted to do something for the CentenniaJ," she explained.

Carol helps promote the Centennial with her popcorn mosaic of the Sacred L.

Christmas Music More Than Jingle Bells

The spirit of Christmas, which is often hard to describe in words is far better expressed by the pealing organ and the familiar songs of Christmas which rise up--. from the congregation.

Bishop Telesphonis of Rome is credited with first introducing songs into the Christmas celebration in 129 A D.

The term "carol or noel," as originally written, was a cry of joy at Christmas. Many carols were danced to as well as sung until the fourteenth century. The word, carol, coming from the Latin caro/ore, means a medieval ring dance. Some carols, of pagan origin, were adopted by Christians and given new words . This and the association with dance kept

the church from approving carols until late in the Medieval Ages

Carols Are Folk Music

True carols are folk in origin, first sung in Latin and later in the vernacular. They were usually simple in thought and expression, and of varying degrees of narrative, both dramatic and lyrical.

In England, caroling became very popular during the fifteenth and sixteenth century, and continued to be until the Puritans abolished all Christmas festivities in the early seventeenth century because they felt them irreligious. Later, hymns were used rather than carols, and the previous simplicity was affected by the rather pompous character of the

Interact Sponsors Treat For Cedars Home Orphans

Two years ago, Lincoln High School added to its club roster another organization. Interact Club, sponsored by Mr. Jerry Gruber, Distributive Education teacher, is set up to serve both the school and the community.

Recently club members took several orphans to see Disney on Parade at Pershing Auditorium.

President Rick Wade assigned Rick Miller to head the committee. Working with Rick were the secretary, Bob Cottrell, and the treasurer, Jeff Brown.

Eight children from Cedars Home were chosen. The kids, ages 3 to I 2, were some who had missed going with another group who had gone earlier.

The hosts said the eight

music of the time.

The first modem English collection of traditional carols was published by Davies Gibbert in 1822.

Star Man Concept

Both Poland and Sweden share the idea of a Star Man. In the former country on Christmas Eve a village priest, disguised as the Star Man, accompanied by three star boys, goes singing through the village, examining the little children on their catechism. Those who can reply correctly are given presents, but the others are rebuked.

Young people join in the procession, dressed in gay costumes and carolling too. In the Swedish villages, star boys are selected and on the

*were "bottomless pits" as they ate their way through cotton candy, coke, popcorn, coke, hot dogs, coke, and ice cream!

The guest also received hats and plastic inflatable dolls. Eight happier children couldn't have been found that night, according to the boys.

Reaction of the three sponsors revealed their pleasure in the undertaking. All agreed it was a very worthwhile and moving experience: Bob: "They really enjoyed it and so did we,"; Jeff: "Whoop-deei-oh!"- (translation : it was an eventful evening."); Rick: "It was awful nice to do something for them."

The club, which paid for the tickets and the treats, would like to acknowledge the help of Dr. Don Young of the Rotary Club.

Twelfth Night of Christmas, January sixth, they carry long poles, topped by large transparent stars with lighted candles inside.

Christmas Eve is far more important than Christmas Day in many parts of Latin America, and it is then that the vil/ancios (carols) are heard. Groups go from house to house carolling until midnight mass.

Mexicans re-enact the Holy Family's search for shelter, and in Puerto Rico, guitar playing caballeros with the senoritas mounted behind ride horseback from farm to farm, asking for entrance and carolling as they go. In the soft, tropical light, carols are sung to the accompaniment of cont'd on pg. 7

Eat for AFS

International Club members Rita Hansen and Ellen Dein try their sales techniques on Nancy Luft. They want her to buy a Kings Coupon booklet, ($1, $2, or $5) which she can use "just like money" at any of the Kings Food Hosts. Kings then gives part of the money received to the American Field Service program.

Happy Ho li d ays!

Smile, Holiday Work Fatigue Nearing End

by Linda Wagner

Working in a dime store during the rush seasons (before any holiday or special event) can be an unforgettable, as well as fatiguing experience. You come away feeling like you've just been hit by a ten-ton semi, speeding down the interstate at 120 miles per hour.

Why do you feel this way? In one wordCustomers

First of all, there is the person who never believes anything you tell him This is the one who never .believes the item he wants is out-of-stock, not availabe in XXX large size, or doesn't come in baby pink.

The argumentative person is a real pain. When you tell the price he'll either say, "Why I don't believe it," or "that's outrageous!" or "That can't be right; only last week it was 15 cents cheaper."

After you try to explain about inflation and that the price hasn't changed in the last eight months he usually decides he doesn't want the item after all.

Next, comes the little kid who comes up to the counter with a $7 50 erector set and has exactly 9 cents to pay for it. How do you explain to a 3-year-old boy that 9 cents just isn't enough for a $7.50 erector set? With great difficulty-that's how

By now you begin to watch the clock. You quickly discover, however. that you've only been working for I hour and 11 minutes and disheartened, you continue answering the phone, ringing up goods, and explaining where things are

Symbolism Touches Senses Advent Anticipates

Look around you! The air smells of pine; bright seasonal lights and sprigs of evergreen festoon the halls. Did you know that each of these things has a special meaning in the celebration of the Christian Christmas?

The Christmas season is a time when almost everything one sees, hears, and touches has a part in telling the story of the Birth of Christ.

The most beloved and basic symbol of the Christian Christmas is the tree, which, because of its green color, represents the "Tree of Life" and "everlasting life." The triangular shape of the tree is symbolic of the trinity: the lights adorning it are "The Lights of the World."

A star placed at the top of the tree is a reminder of the star of Bethlehem: the angels and other decorations substitute for the heathen gods and goddesses the Romans used.

The gifts brought to the Christ Child may well have been the origin of our present-day Christmas custom of giving gifts to those we love.

Christmas time especially emphasizes the use of candles. Symbolizing the human soul straining upward with its feeble light toward the Original Source of all life, candles are found in many Christian homes during the Yuletide season.

The mistletoe, associated with the gay side of today's Christmas festivities, originally meant purity and peace and was used in sacred ceremonies.

Touching the hearts of many are the chiming bells, ringing out joy and good will. This idea is believed to have begun with the monks who rang bells at the village entrances to drive out evil.

Contrary to popular belief, the poinsetta isn't

the true Christmas flower; rather the rose is, symbolizing "the dawn of Christianity."

Even "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" (or any other deer) has a place in Christian Christmas symbolism. The deer is sometimes referred to the "hart," the word use in the Bible to symbolize the soul.

Christmas' Arrival

'Tis the season to be jolly and, for some people, to celebrate the season of Advent.

Advent can be defined as the four Sundays preceding Christmas. Four candles-three deep purple and one light pink-represent the four weeks. One candle is lighted to represent the first week, two for the second, and so on. The pink candle is lighted on Gaudete Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent, this year on December 13.

According to the Encyclopedia of Religion, two churches formally observe Advent-Roman Catholic and Lutheran. Advent refers to the second coming of Christ and the time of stress, deprivation, and suffering.

"During the season of Advent, the church reminds us to prepare for the coming of Christ," explains Monsignor John Flynn of St. Mary's Catholic Church "Prepartion might consist of fasting, penance, and self-sacrifice, as this is the season to share."

Monsignor Flynn says Gaudete Sunday is reserved as a moment to reflect and to anticipate Christmas "It's a break in penance-a joyful time," he said.

?ollution' Decorates 's Ecology Tree

You always knew the Advocate Staff was far out? Who else has a Christmas tree decorated with "trash"?

What started as a branch broken off a Lilac bush has blossomed into a beautiful little Christmas tree. After being spray painted silver and fit with a stand, the tree was set up in the Advocate room.

It's called an Ecology tree because the decorations are made of things which are usually thrown away - used flash cubes and egg cartons. Each cube was pulled apart, yielding four burned out bulbs, the silver reflector shield and the black bottom part. A pink styrofoam egg carton was sacrificed to yield 12 pink bell shapes.

Every day people throw away more beautiful (or could be beautiful) things than you can imagine. Such waste and extravagance has brought on the environmental crisis that faces us now.

This Christmas, let's dedicate ourselves to preserving the world which was created for our use-not abuse.

Miracle Commemorated

By Festival of Lights

Many misconceptions are held about the Jewish holiday Channukah, often called the Festival of Lights. Because it falls during the month of December, many people feel it is a "Jewish Christmas . " Channukah, a much older holiday than Christmas, has a completely separate history and meaning.

Many years before the birth of Christ, Antiochus, a Syrian leader, held the Jews in Palestine oppressed. A group of Jews, led by the Maccabee brothers, rose up against Antiochus, but the Syrian army came into Jerusalem and in the battle, the Temple was destroyed.

There was in the Temple an Eternal Light which was to be kept burning at all times. When the Jews started to repair the Temple, there was only enough oil for the light to burn one day. A messenger was sent to get more oil, a journey that would take eight days. Then the miracle happened: the one-day supply of oil lasted for eight days!

Today the eight-day celebration commemorates this miracle, and also honors the heroism of the Jews who fought the Syrians. This was one of the first times a minority group rose up to gain freedom.

Channukah today is a family holiday. The basic rite is a candle-lighting ceremony. The first night at sunset, one candle is lit by the "main" candle, and these two placed in a candle-holder called a menorah. The second night, two candles and the main one are lit. By the last night, nine candles are burning.

Gifts are exchanged, and it is generally a happy occasion. Children play with a special top called a dradel; latkes (potato pancakes) are eaten.

Candles, Caroling

Common Customs

cont'd from pg 4 strumming guitars, the click of maracas (gourds with pebbles inside), the sweet, soft notes of a harp, or the haunting bamboo shepards' pipes.

In 1943, Australia first held a large "Carols by Candlelight," a spectacular event in which thousands of participants each held a lighted candle, singing together beneath the stars. This custom has become popular in southern Africa as well.

'Christmas Is Christmas Everywhere'

What do people in foreign lands do to celebrate Christmas? Surprisingly enough, many do the same things we do! This year's AFS students, Peter Sebuliba and Elson Credle commented that "Christmas is Christmas everywhere."

Peter, who is from Uganda, Africa, says that in his country there is no "Santa Claus" as such, but a group of people or an organization like the church gives presents to the children, while families exchange gifts just as in America. During the holiday season lots of parties are in order if one can meet the expenses.

"Pine trees don't grow in Uganda, but other coniferous trees do fine," Peter commented.

cont'd from pg S

As business begins to slow down (which you thought never would) you sit for a minute and there's your mistake. You just get comfortable and that sweet little old lady comes to you.

"Girlie, girlie" she says, "Where's the buggy whips?"

"Sorry Ma'am, we don't stock that product anymore. It no longer sells well enough to keep it on our counters . "

"Well, I never," she says with that look of hate on her face. "It's this younger generation They don't

Papi Noel is the Brazillian term for Santa Claus, but there he doesn't ride a sleigh with reindeer as there is no snow.

''Christmas celebrations in Brazil are much like those in America but we place a little more emphasis on the Magi," said Elson.

In both countries, mistletoe is used in Christmas decor but not with the same results as it is in America. Brazilians and U gandians haven't quite caught on to the idea of standing under mistletoe for a little kiss (or a big one, whichever the case may be!)

Both boys agreed, though, that the basic theme and spirit still comes through no matter where one may live.

Back on our side of the globe (but a little to the south) is Elson's country of Brazil.

Let's Give A Hand To-

... Aldy Johnson who has been named "Outstanding Legionnaire" for 1970. Way to go, Coach!

... Karen McWilliams, who has been selected as the Lincoln High delegate to the Nebraska Youth Committee on Education. She is one of 18 students representing Nebraska youth.

Holiday Rush Gives Salesgirls Ulcers

appreciate anything anymore." She finally mumbles her way past you and on out the door, which pleases you no end. There is also the shopper who seems to latch onto you, as if all you have to do is wait on him hand and foot. You show him how the toy train works (after spending 15 minutes assembling it); you tell him the prices of at least 17 things but he just can't seem to decide what it is he should buy; you get all the pictures down (which are on the top shelf and require a ladder). Then he decides to

check around first. By now, you are going out of your everlovin' mind when you happen to look up at the clock and to your delight, it is quitting time. Just as you are about to leave the best friend of a friend of your grandmother's stops you and detains you for 15 minutes. Smiling (while you grit your teeth) you find an excuse to leave and you finally get out the door. You have actually gotten through the day. You feel so happy-so free-until tomorrow . Then it will start all over again!!!!!!!!!!!!

To Resolve or Not To Resolve

That Is New Year's Challenge Ads Recall

December 31, 1970. With grim determination and clear-cut ideals, the majority of the population faces a yearly task that promises a better life but usually results merely in embarrassment and broken promises made to themselves. The task is that of making New Year's resolutions.

Yes, it's time again for everyone's favorite fantasy. Some dreamers base their resolutions on promising to study harder; the goal behind it all is to raise the five - semester standing average of 6.3 to at least a 1.25, to earn a scholarship at Yale, and, while there, to meet the man or woman of their dreams. Some resolution makers are interested in more practical resolutions- "I will take my gym clothes home at least once this semester!"

Maybe it's a good thing not all resolutiom are kept. For example, have you ever stopped to wonder if famous people made resolutions? What if Benjamin Franklin had kept

his resolution to stay out of the rain? Or if St. Nick kept his vow of signing off midnight rides in an open sleigh in the dead of winter?

Imagine the fierce competition that would result if each student kept his promise of raising grades. A great library shortage would exist.

And how could we cope with all those July shoppers? The ones who resolve to do their Christmas shopping really early These situations are usually never met, however, as most people (unfortunately?) aren't too strict in keeping their resolutions.

But think of the unlimited possibilities if all overweight people would stick to their resolutions to diet. Imagine what could be done with all that extra space! Resolutions may not be the answer to overcoming our shortcomings but on the other hand, it's the thought that counts.

Spirit of Christmas Past

Christmases of years ago were probably much simpler. Merchandise was scanty and money was always scarce . (Now, merchandise is abundant, but money is still scarce )

Need help with your Christmas shopping?

Advertisements in the turn-of-the-century Advocates suggested a few practical, inexpensive (by today's standards at least) gifts for student shoppers

"Just the thing for Christmas-a nice pair of warm slippers ... always appreciated," observed Sanderson's Foot Form Store. They also sold "Swell Button or Lace Boots- $3.00, or College Boots-$2.25."

"For a gift that will be lasting and beneficial," advised Herpolsheiner Co., "there is nothing that will equal a present of a nice linen table cloth and napkins. We are making a special cut price on our large stock of fine linen so that it will not pull too hard on the purse for the

Holidays. Fine new designs. Prices upward from 23 cents "

"To college young men-gifts of things to wear," advertised the Sterling Clothers. "Give presents you would like to receive, something you can't get in every store : lounging robes, housecoats, wool sweater mufflers, silk reefer mufflers, fur caps, skating caps, fancy waistcoats, stylish hats, suspenders ... " Mayer Brothers' ad gave the current (1906-7) prices for some of their suggested Christmas gifts: kid gloves $2.50-6.00, silk mufflers 50 cents-$ 5.00, fine shirts $1 . 00-3.50, neckwear 25 cents-$2 .50.

Millers suggested books, candy, novelties from their notion counters (mostly jewelry), fancy mounted combs in imitation shell or amber, and ribbons in plaids, stripes, checks or eight different solid colors-25 cents-$1.50 a yard . Fitzgerald Dry Goods offered new styles in cont'd on pg. I 0

Links' Christmasses: Past and Present

For 100 merry-making years, Lincoln High School Links have been celebrating the crazy commotion of Christmas, that rides side by side with the holiday season.

In the year 1970, Christmas activities vary from The Advocate's first food drive to the Ennead's annual traditional caroling the halls.

Way back in the year 1945, Links Christmas spirit was not only within the school, but heard throughout the community by way of radio. The Girls Octet brought their Christmas greeting by way of KFOR. Back at the school, the Business Girls Club held a Chirstmas party at which they entertained

themselves with square dancing.

Lincoln High School Christmas observances have taken many roads, through peace and war. In December of 1943, The Advocate splashed across its front page, "A Christmas with, a Future; War Bonds!" There was a war on, but the Christmas spirit never died. It presented the opportunity to share thoughts with loved ones and buy bonds so the war, hopefully, would end soon.

The longing for peace was apparent in The Advocate's New Year's wish:

"From the most ancient

days, the first day of a New Year has been observed as a festive one. Watching the old year out, and the new year in, ringing of bells at midnight to mark the passing, New Year's calls and greetings given each year, all mark the day and still each time they are done with more vigor and noise than before. May the new years to come be happier and more fruitful than the last have been."

Also included in the year 1943, was a reminder to take home those grubby gym clothes for their annual washing, with the warning to bring the clothes back because "no clothes means no work, and no work means a seven!"

"Europe Prepares for

War; America for Christmas" The holiday spirit still evolved in Lincoln High in 1939. To end the year in gay spirits "Mr. Harry H. Kuklin, and Reba Magid, of Chicago, Illinois, obtained a marriage license Tuesday, December 5, in Chicago.

"Mr. Harry Kuklin is a new member at the physical education department at Lincoln High. According to Mr. Kuklin, the marriage will take place during Christmas vacation."

These are just a few of the many Christmases past at Lincoln High. Each one seems to throw just a little more light on the holiday seasons, and all have shown "goodwill toward men."

Cheerleader Notes

The winter Pep Assembly schedule has been posted. Assemblies will begin at 2:45 in Johnson Gym .

Jan. 8-Southeast

Jan. IS-Northeast

Feb. 12-Pius

Feb. 19-East

These dates correspond to important meets for swimmers and wrestlers . Additional rallies will be held for the district basketball tournament and state tournament-if the Links go!

Gyms Open for Fun, Exercise and Recreation

As busy as the upcoming vacation may seem, there will probably be a time when you have nothing to do or nowhere to go.

Realizing this, the Lincoln public schools are sponsoring recreational sessions throughout the Christmas vacation.

Boys from secondary schools are invited to participate in activities at any of the high school gyms. Any boy with a special interest in wrestling, gymnastics, and body conditioning may attend programs during the afternoons.

Also during the afternoons, the swimming pools will be open for

co-recreational swimming You may bring your own suit or use one furnished by the school.

The schedule for the activities is as follows:

December 23 : 9:00 to II :30 a.m.; 1 :00 to 3 :30 p.m .

Decem b e r 2 4 : N o Program

December 25: No Program

December 26: 9:00 to II:30 a.m.

December 27: No Program

December 28: 9:00 to ll:30 a.m.; 1:00 to 3 : 30 p.m.

December 29 : 9:00 to II :30 a.m.; I :00 to 3 : 30 p.m.

December 30: 9:00 to II :30 a.m.; I :00 to 3:30 p.m.

December 31: 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.; 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.

January I: No Program January 2: 9:00 to II : 30 a.m

CHRONICLE from pg. s

Christmas neckwear: lace collars of Venice or net in wite or ecru, and fancy jeweled, beaded lace or silk collars. For $1.00, the discriminating shopper could buy Walrus Carriage or Avenue Bags, 8" long, moire lined, with braided handles and fitted with pocketbook and card case. Art goods offered for gifts, included Mexican d rawnwork and Teneriffe lace doilies, centerpieces, scarfs, tray cloths, lunch cloths.

Terri Green Spends Summer

Gaining Chemicai 'Knowledge

Terri Green, senior, was one of 120 students in the United States who worked during last summer on a program sponsored by the American Chemical Society called "Catalyst." This part of the society's project SEED was an attempt to foster a wide effort to aid disadvantaged persons both in education and employment.

Terri worked under the direction of Professor Charles Kingsbury of the University of Nebraska on a research project in organic chemistry

"Catalyst" was conceived by the society to motivate young people and give them

the incentive to continue their educations.

The program, now in its third summer, brings promising high-school students, principally juniors, into university chemistry laboratories where they work for two months on a one- to-one basis with professional scientists.

Project SEED is named for the Subcommittee on Employment and Education of the Disadvantaged, a unit of the society's Committe on Chemistry and Public Affairs.

Terri received a SEED grant of $500 for her work; the university absorbed the administrative expense

Christmas Spirit Girl

This month's Spirit Girl is Linda Shepard, pictured above displaying posters she created during the fall athletic season.

Fish Open Dual Meet Season With 2 Wins

OMAHA BRYAN

The Lincoln High swimming team Friday defeated Omaha Bryan convincingly, 58 to 37, in the Bryan pool. Junior Henry Hall turned in two firsts in the long-distance events. Paul Ells and Mark Stanton went 1-2 in the 100-yard breaststroke, and sophomore Russ Harris gained top honors in the individual medley.

The Links also captured both relays, adding 14 points to their total.

INDIVIDUAL PLACES

200-yd. medley relay : 1. David, Ells, Damian, Johnson

200-yd. freestyle: 1. Hall 3. Garrison

50-yd. freestyle: 2.

Strope 3. Lebaron

Diving: 2. James 3 .

Watermeier

1 00-yd. butterfly: 2

Damian 3. Harris

1 00-yd. freestyle: 2

Strope 3. Lebaron

400-yd . freestyle: 1. Hall

3 . Rich Webb

1 00-yd. backstroke: 2

David

100-yd. breaststroke: 1. Ells 2. Stanton

400-yd. freestyle relay: 1 Lebaron, Harris, Hall, Strope

GRAND ISLAND

By taking first and second places in three events, the Lincoln High swim team was able to defeat Grand Island, 59 to 36, in its first dual meet.

THE PLACE FOR PRESENTS WITH PRESENCE

The team of Marc Lebaron and Randy Strope went 1-2 in the 50- and 100-yard freestyle events, while Richard James and Dave Watermeier gained top diving honors.

INDIVIDUAL PLACES

200-yd. medley relay-2. Brad David, Mark Stanton, Mick Damian, Doug Johnson .

200-yd. freestyle-!. Hall

3. Paul Garrison 200-yd. individual medley-2. Russ Harris 3 . Stanton

50-yd freestyle-1. Strope 2. Lebaron Diving-1. James 2. Watermeier 1 00-yd. butterfly-2. Harris 3 . Damian I 00-yd freestyle-!. Strope 2. Lebaron 400-yd. freestyle-!. Hall 3. Garrison 100-yd. breaststroke-2. Stanton 3. Paul Ells 1 00-yd. backstroke-2. David 3. Damian 400-yd. freestyle relay-1. Lebaron, Harris, Hall, Strope.

PRE-Inventory Sale

All Costume Jewelry including peirced earrings, costume rings, friendship rings, pins, necklaces, and off All Pendants including Class Year off All Identification off All Cuff Links, Tie Tacks, and Tie off All Solid Gold and Sterling Silver Rings-% off Special Group of Earrings, Pins, and Necklaces-.29 ea. 4 for$1.00

Prices effective Dec. 24 thru Dec. 31

Vaske Dockhorn

Basketball manager Doug Vaske hopes to attend the Engineering College at the University of Nebraska next year.

Watching television and football and basketball games are what Doug likes to do most in his spare time. The different people you meet at Lincoln High is what Doug likes best about the school; making new friends while learning about a sport is what he likes about managing the basketball team.

Sonl oi th.e difaclt and (Rtd

Janecek

Doug's favorite sport is basketball because of the action involved and the unpredictable outcome.

"Get involved and meet many people," says Doug.

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The Navy is in the near future for Rick Dockhom, football and wrestling manager; he is enlisted in the Naval Reserves and will go to boot camp over Christmas vacation.

His most memorable time came when he, as a sophomore, won his one

and only reserve wrestling match!

He has two favorite sports-wrestling (because of the way the guys get so twisted up) and football (because of the smoothness and precision of the plays.)

Rick's advice to newcomers- "Remember, we always need good managers."

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Football and wrestling manager, Jim Janecek, plans to go into the field of Graphic Arts and printing.

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Gatto Weaver

Jim's favorite sport is managing-"it teaches you the need for responsibility," and, he adds, "it is truly an art in itself!"

Getting a white sweater as a sophomore (through managing the state champion wrestlers that year) is Jim's most remembered

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Gymnastics manage{ Joe Gatto plans to attend Brown Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and pursue a career in radio broadcasting.

When he's not managing or playing the drums, Joe likes to golf and considers himself fairly good.

Joe hates it when he has to work on game nights but he loves to play in the Lincoln High Band.

Joe urges, "While in high school, take advantage of the things offered, go out for sports, and STUDY. Try to put yourself on top. Please take my advice, because I didn't."

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Baseball and football manager, Roger Weaver, says he plans to have fun in the future and go to the University of Nebraska.

To Roger, absolute tragedy is "working aU night to get homework done and then discovering the teacher doesn't want it!"

Roger likes people and thinks Lincoln High has the best. His favorite sport is wrestling because "an individual effort is needed to win and if you don't, you have .to keep working at it."

Roger's words of wisdom-"Work hard and don't give up even when you're trying something new."

Grapplers Drop Two Duals Blast East; H1t By Rockets

Columbus

Close is not good enough. The Links wrestlers found out Friday December 18, when their come-from-behind attempt once again fell short and the Columbus Discovers won, 26 to 22.

26 to 0

The Links lost their first six matches, three by pins, two by decisions, and one by a forfeit, to give the Discovers a 26 to 0 lead.

Come-Back Attempt

Again it was the heavier weights on which the Links were forced to rely. Junior Frank Nimic (138), and seniors Chris Harrison (145), Ron Mehser (155), and Dave Schwartz (167) all won by decisions.

Seniors Jim Simpson (185) and Mike Kletchka (Hwt) each earned pins; Jim's came in the first period and Mike's in the second.

Grand Island

After a 24 to 24 tie with Omaha South, the Links' wrestlers were handed their first loss of the season when they were defeated by Grand Island 30 to 23 December 11 in Johnson Gym.

Falling behind early in the lower weights the Links' comeback effort fell short.

The strongest point of this year's team comes from seniors Dave Schwartz (167 lbs.) with five wins in a row, Jim Simpson (185 lbs.) winner of five in a row, four by pins, and Mike Kletchka, defending state champion at 185 lbs. with two wins in the heavyweight class.

The rest of the Links team points were earned by junior Scott Robinson (13 2 lbs.) with a pin, and seniors Wayne Schafer (119 lbs.) with a decision and Chris Harrison with a draw.

Northeast

It's never pleasant to lose any game, but when you lose on a last second desperation shot by a sophomore from the outside you can't help but be unhappy. That the Links found out as the shot gave the Northeast Rockets a 55 to 53 victory.

Down by one point at the end of the first quarter the Links came back to lead by 10 in the second stanza and held a 32 to 27 lead at the half.

The Rockets tied the game and the teams played even ball in the fourth quarter. However, a Northeast shot in the air at the buzzer was allowed and gave the Rockets the victory.

The Links had three men in the double figures: Ken Adkins with 17, Ralph Henderson with 13, and Bob Knollenberg with II points.

East

Shooting 92 percent in the fourth quarter with a four point lead, you force the other team into your kind of game East High found that out when the Links scored 25 points in the fourth quarter to defeat the Spartans 72 to 61 December 11 at Pershing Auditorium.

Down by five at the half (26-31), the Links came back on the strength of Bruce Schomaker's nine third-quarter points.

Ken Adkins and Bob Knollenberg combined for 17 fourth-quarter points with the fast break. They also worked their way under the basket for easy lay-ups.

The Links' balanced attack came from the starting five: Schomaker with 17 points, Knollenberg with 16, Ralph Henderson with 15, Adkins with 13, and Bob Folsom with 7 points Adkins Knollenberg Schomaker Folsom

VOL. LXXVII, NO.8

Centennial Opera

'Paint Your Wagon,' Come Along

Selected for this year's opera is the musical-comedy, Paint Your Wagon , written by Allan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, first performed on Broadway in 1952, and scheduled for the Lincoln High School Auditorium February 25 and 27 at 7 : 30.

Mr. Ivan Caldwell, director, chose this musical because the time period, 18 53, is appropriate to Lincoln High School ' s Centennial.

The story is about Ben Rumson and his daughter,

Ben Rumson

Jennifer, who are seeking gold in California in 1853. After Jennifer discovers a gold nugget at a burial, word of the strike spreads like wildfire.

Soon Jennifer and Ben are surrounded by gold-hungry miners. Afraid they may forget gold when they see beautiful Jennifer , the men insist that Ben send her east to school.

Before he does so, Jennifer falls in love with a Mexican miner, Julio; meanwhile , Ben also has found himself a sweetheart,

CAST

Dave Huffman and John Huffman

Jennifer Peg Keelan and Denise Weekes

Julio Allen Ashelford and Scott Halstead

Jacob

Dennis Reich

Sarah Annette Sims

Elizabeth

Linda Schroer

Cherry Nancy Foltz

Jake Bob Powell Townspeople and Miners Choir members

Student Director Debby Batten

Elizabeth, whom he acquired from a Morman, Jacob.

Disapproving her father's choice, Jennifer goes east.

Upon her return, she finds a ghost town, the mines depleted , and the inhabitants scattered. The climax of this tuneful musical comes with the decisions the characters make about their futures.

The cast has been chosen; the three leads have been double-cast to give more people a chance to act, and for insurance against illness, according to Mr. Caldwell.

Dance sequences are an important part of the color of Paint Your Wagon. Choreography will be written by Miss Nancy Standley, instructor of dance and owner of a local dance studio

This year marks the fifty-fifth year that the Senior Choir will present Lincoln High School's annual musical

Scribe Sales Campaign To Begin Soon; Second Contest OHers Another Chance

February 12 is a members and several historical date No, not students. because it ' s Ab e Lin coln ' s birthday but because it's the Scribe Board reserves the t'inal deadline-to to-ma.k.e any necessary entries to the Centennial changes in preparing an Scribe contest. entry for publication

This is your last chance!

Write your literary creations down and submit them to either Room 100 or Room 216 or to any English teacher

The categories and maximum lengths of written pieces are as follows : Poetry, 35 lines; Essays , 600 words; and Short Stories, 1500 words

All entries are discussed and decided on by a panel made up of two faculty

Scribe Sales

Scribe salesmen will be trying their sales techniques on you beginning Monday, January 25. Be on the alert for these people who are Scribe salesmen : Seniors Marsha Anderson, Charlene Burns, LaNita Doremus, Laura Drewing, lenni Morrow, Susan Sheeper, Teresa Stewart, Sue Stratton, Susie Taylor, Roxie Vidlak

The Beginning Has Begun!

Roxanna Wollen, Denise Wheeler, Rhonda Preston, and Connie Wa gner ; Juniors Karla Gerbig, JoAnn Highstreet;-Teni Marti , and Becky Wismer; Sophomores Anna Killen, Janet Malone, Mary Mart in, and Felicia McWilliams

Carol Day, Scribe business manager, will be in charge of all sales.

"Scribe is devoted to publishing the finest of student ' s works, so wouldn't it be a good idea for you to spend $1 (with activities ticket) or $1.25 (without acitvities ticket) on a Centennial Scribe?"

The first sales campaign ends February 5

" * * * School Days End for 16 Mid-year Grads

With the semester's end nearing, many students will be looking forward to the two-day rest before it's off

to school again But for 17 seniors, January 20 will not only mark the end of the semester, but also the end

Grades and Chmages Mark Semester End

Today marks the end of the first halfofthe 1970-71 sc hool y ear! Don't despair y e t-Links , there is st ill another semester to go.

The end of the ftrst semester means it is time for mid-year report cards and the date set for this stimulating occurrence is Thursday, January 28. Students will be dismissed at 3 :05 p m. Thursday to allow them time to pick up their grades at designated rooms (see page 4) Schedules of rooms where report cards may be picked up will also be posted in homer ooms next week.

Beginning second semester , three newly

organized classes will be offered. One will be a second-p e riod Geometry I class taught by Mrs. Sally Bates.

Mr Alden Johnson, history instructor, together with an assistant, will teach an Afro-American history class first period. Each year this class .is offered as an elective during second semester only.

Another period of Health Education will be offered during period one.

Those students who will have changes in their second semester schedule of classes should receive a Change of Program slip from their counselor.

of their days at Lincoln High School.

The 1971 mid-year graduates are Jamie Augustine, Patty

Karen Grossenbacher. David Hill.

Jerry Hohenfeldt, Joli Jensen, Derrick Johnson, Janette Krueger, Beverly Lange,

Robert Lindhurst, Karen Meints, Joyce Schneider, Harold Thies , and Ronald White bear.

To qualify for mid-year graduation, a student must have had a minimum of 145 hours , one major, and two minors. He must also have taken all required constants and completed all requirements in his area of study

46th Joy Night Organization Underway

Joy Night, 1971, marks the 46th year for this annual production. The selection of the Central Committee is among the first steps taken in putting together Lincoln High's Joy Night , scheduled this year for April 16 and 17.

Central Committee is a combination of faculty and students working together to organize the event. According to Mrs. Beth Westcott, speech and drama instructor, they are "willing to devote time and energy to make Joy Night the best yet."

Mrs Westcott has announced this year's selection for Central Committee. They are Kathy Babcock, Amy Deatherage , Carol Dingman , Regina Dauphin, Alison Hough, Laura Jackson, Mike Keller, Landis Magnuson, Paula Moore, Melanie Noel, Rhonda Preston, John Stevens, Teresa Stewart, and Bob Thurber.

Faculty members include Mr. Wayne Osborn, Mrs.

Louise Bereuter , Mr. Ivan Caldwell, Mr. James Joyner, Miss Dorcas Weatherby , Mrs. Kathy Raymer, Mrs. Jean Kleitsch, Mrs. Beth Westcott, Mr. Windel Reel, and Mrs. Judy Keller

Among the committee's various duties are organizing • Joy Night, deciding upon a theme, selecting the acts , and, in general, ' taking on the over-all responsibilities.

The first presentation drew an audience of 2000. The 125 participants followed the slogan Fun For All and All for Fun. Later in the 20's, a skit included a real, live, running car which was driven across the stage.

One of the most outstanding and successful Joys Nights was The Circus presented in 1933 The show was held over a third night. In 1964, this theme was repeated. continued on p 4

Joy Night has played a major role in LHS history for the past 46 years. Students came up with the idea of Joy Night in 1925 in an effort to overcome school boredom, "to do something," and to show their talent. After teachers and the administration approved , Joy Night was created.

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Centennial Family Contest Winner page 4

Opera cast pictured above are kneeling (from left): Scott Halstead, Allen Ashelford; standing (from left): Dave Huffman, Bob Powell, John Huffman, Denise Weekes, Dennis Reich, Linda Schroer, Nancy Foltz, Peggy Keelan, and Annette Sims.

Ball, Vicky Coy, William Galusha, Shelli Giebelhaus,

THE 1971 JOY NIGHT CENTRAL COMMITTEE: Row 1. Alison Hough, Regina Dauphin, Carol Dingman, Teresa Stewart; Row 2. Rhonda Preston, Paula Moore, Amy Deatherage; Standing, Landis Maguson, John Stevens, Mike KeUer, Laura Jackson, Kathy Babcock, and Bob Thurber. (Not pictured, Melanie Noel.)

One Sorry Shape

are.

I think that it is unfair to submit any athlete to conditions such as the ones the runners have to put up with every year. I think either the oval should be remodeled or there should be space made available in the activities building for the track and cross country teams

As a matter of opinion, if the city health department ever saw the conditions underneath the oval, I think that they would either request that it be remodeled or condemn it. Ted Eckert

Get it Together?

The Senior Assembly on December 3, was supposed to inform the seniors to the Senior Gift. commencement, Senior Week and a few other items, then an open discussion of new ideas or suggestions for the above mentioned was supposed to take place—-it did, for about four minutes. Then we were cut off: there was at least fifteen minutes left of the assembly when it was dismissed. There were still a lot of people who had something to say, but they were told that they could say it in their homerooms.

I think that it would have been better to discuss it with the entire Senior Class present, than to take it to the homerooms where the senioi in other homerooms won’t be able to hear all of the ideas presented. It is only reasonable to assume that not a great deal could have been accomplished with auch a large group! Or ia it’?

Disturbed Senior

Monoply on Monotony

I am writing in concern of the boredom in classes here at Lincoln High. In most of my classes all that we ever do S read an assignment and then do some worksheets. In some of my more exciting (‘?) classes I get to take part in a class discussion. When I first started this year I was pretty much interested in what I was doing hut now it’s the same old stuff over and over again. Why can’t we have a few speakers or films once in a while’? And what ever happened to class debates’? More people would enjoy school if they could take part in more events in class. I doubt if this opinion is going to change the whole teaching system, but at least it breaks the monotony for today.

Wayne Cramm Class of ‘73

If you cross a mountain goat with a muskrat, what do you get? You get an ATV—all-terrain vehicle, one of man’s latest attempts to conquer nature in some of her worst moods. The popularity of snow mobiles has been proven by the increasing number of them sold each year. Snow mobiles are small, can be owned by an individual, and have become a very popular winter sports vehicle. They appeal especially to people who are not skiers but still like to get out into the wilderness.

In the early design concepts, snowmobile parts were used as much as possible. But soon experimenters found that to make a more versatile product, they had better start from scratch. It was hack to the drawing board and eventually a completely unique ‘thing’ was born.

Lest They Be Forgotten

by Linda Wagner

“Picture yourself stuck in a room of your house with all the fixtures and conveniences removed. Now you sit ...and wait. and hope. .and even pray. As the months go by. you sit throughout the heat of the summer and the cold of the winter with little oi nothing to cal.

“This is the closest we can come to imagining the ;iucnt hal the \ ictisamese gire Lile prisoner of war.”

This is the plight of the prisoners of war as described by one speaker at a luncheon held last week to organize Nebraskans in a letter-writing campaign.

A member of the families of two of the “forgotten Americans” spoke—Mrs. Clifton Cushman. wife of a man who has been missing-in-action for dhe past five years, and Mr. Jack McC’uistion, whose son, Mike, gradLiated from Lincoln High in 1955. Mike had not been heard from in three years; however, thanks to the letter-writing campaign, he is now able to get messages to his family.

As of this time, only 450 American men have been identified us POW’s—the •.—t of .1 most 1600 are still “missing-in-action.”

Think of the families of tlwse mcii and what they must go through-wondering if their loved one is even alive.

Rapport

During 6th period I had a teacher who really understood us kids. I mean she was on to the things that we wanted. Then we discussed things that concerned us today and tomorrow not about things that happened yesterday. If there were more teachers that stressed the needs of today and not the importance of things that have passed, there might he more understanding between everyone. Mark Read

Free Press Policy

We would like to take this opportunity to restate The Advocate policy concerning Free Press letters. Any intelligible letter that does not contain a personal attack on an individual will be printed. The Advocate retains the right to correct grammar or spelling. No letters submitted without names will be printed, but names will not be used if the writer wishes. Free Press is the place to speak

The Advocate

The Advocate is published bi-weekly throughout the school year by the Publications Department of Lincoln High School. 22nd and J Streets, Lincoln, Nebraska 68510 Editor-in-Chief, Linda Wagner; News Editor, Jane Levine; Page 1 Editor, Karen Brumm; Page 2, Carol Speth; Page 3, Linda Wagner; Pages 4 and 5, Marcia Benner; Sports Editor, James Janecek; Business Manager, Dennis Reich; Staff Writers: Marsha Anderson, Mary Cariotto, Jean Gesch, Nancy Luft, Rhonda Preston; Adviser, Mrs. Ruth Gartner;

The Committee for Forgoitesi •I1erieans, which is sponsoring the campaign, is urging thu everyone take a few minutes and write a letter to vressure the North VietNamese government to folio., the rules set tip in the Geneva Convention, which Vietnam signed in 1949.

The rules of prisoner treatment include:

a) Release of names of prisoners held.

b) Immediate release of prisoners who are sick or wounded.

c) Frequent exchange of mail between prisoners and their families.

d) Assurance that all prisoners receive proper medical care and adequate food.

e) Impartial inspections of facilities used for prisoner detention.

f) Belligerents must not use false information about prisoners which would be harmful to the mental health of the prisoners or their families.

g) Prisoners shall not be paraded or photographed for purposes of political propaganda.

It doesn’t matter what our particular political convictions are, the men classified as POW’s or M1A’s need our help. They need to know that we haven’t forgotten them, as they are made to believe.

Take time out to write a letter pointing out the injustice being done to the men themselves as well as to their famhes. As of now, only nine men have ever been released from Hanoi!

Write a letter to either of the following men and drop it in the maildrop which will be located on the first floor of Brandeis.

President Ton Due Thang, Democratic Republic of VietNam, Hanoi, North VietNam; Minister Xuan North VietNam Delegation, Paris Peace Talks, Paris, France.

Now through February, Brandeis will pay for the postage.

in a neat 985 lb. package which sells for about $2,600.00.

“The ATV may offer services no one has even thought of yet,” says Jones. ‘‘The government is interested in them for use in national parks, since they will work in any weather and locale swamps, mud or snow. Snowmobiles are limited to snow, and the all-terrain vehicles they have tried were not satisfactory in deep snow and other hostile terrain. The dependable Trackster seems to be

The suspension system. which absorbs most of the jolts is quite complicated. Jesperson’s explanation was this: “A one-piece, molded rubber track (manufactured by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company) with a compatible ‘bogie system’ allows it to go over rocks and still have firm footing on snow or mud. Individual sets of bogie wheels are mounted in pairs on both sides of the track to guide and follow it. The rear of the system is mounted in a rocker action, the front sets of wheels are suspended by springs so it can climb over rocks, stumps and brush. The Trackster will climb a grade of 45 degrees or more.”

All these features come

COCEP Tours Sewers end, Observes Operations

On December 16, nine interested members of COCEP toured the Lincoln Pollution Control Center on 27th and Theresa Streets. Most persons driving through the area fail to rel\lize all of the activity that takes place in this relatively small plant.

Approximately 28 million gallons of sewage ·goes through this plant each day, whose capacity is supposed to be 15 million

Millard Woods (left) is presented a trophy for being gallons. This plant by itself "Salesman of the Century" by Jean Gesch (right), DECA processes all of the sewage Club president in Lincoln, except that of

Many different processesare involved before sewage is put into Salt Creek. One of these is the trickling filters, circular tanks, each of which is mied with eight feet of South Dakota granite put in the trickling filters in 1921.

The purpose ,,. this process k to break lJJ:' :he solid material. These .o.;ks are implanted with microscopic worms and parasites which feed on the rna terial as it trickles through; the rocks also help to break-up the solids. · the Havelock ·area, which is

W d Be deposited in what is called I ar 00 s "seW811'P.

Salesman of Century

Millard Woods was presented with a trophy reading "Salesman of the Century" at the January 12 meeting of the DECA Club. He won the trophy by sellinl! $152 worth of Centennial mementos in an individual sales contest held by the club.

Those participating had their names charted on a board. As they sold merchandise they rose from Fink, Timid Soul, Chief Mouse, to Apprentice Salesman. If they worked hard they became Star, Super, or Diamond Salesman.

Whatever the outside Lempera ture, the sewage remains at 54 degrees.

During the campaign, which lasted from December 8 to December 22, the club sold a total of $625 which netted DECA the amount of $106. This money will be used to help send members of DECA to the State Leadership Conference in March.

The participants were divided into two groups: Margies Monkeys and Leo's Lions. The sales rose as the squads competed ending with Margie's Monkeys as the losers.

'Know Your Neighbor'

T r ough Study-Tours

The Lincoln Public Schools System is sponsoring summer study-tours to Mexico and Canada that are open to all students who are now in the ninth grade or in senior high and will have completed first-year French or Spanish by June, 1971.

The purpose of the "Know Your Neighbor" program is for the participating students to learn about Mexico and Canada.

The Mexican program, which carries five credit hours, has two components, neither of which is available alone:

a. Study of Mexican culture and practice in Spanish conversation at East High for two periods a day for ten days;

b. Seventeen-day bus trip to Mexico.

The French program also carries five credit hours and two components, neither of which is availabe alone:

a Study of Quebec province and French-Canadian culture and practice in French conversation at East High for two periods a day for 10 days.

b. Two-week bus trip to Canada, continuing learning

program through first-hand experiences, briefing on places to be visited, and small group follow-up discussions.

Brochures are available from French and Spanish teachers.

Joy Night Goes On continued from p. 1 Demonstrations of Joy Night talent have been extended to the community. In 1945 selected acts were presented at the Lincoln Army Air Field Hospital.

Originally the price was 25 cents but in 1947 it rose to 50 cents (a victim of inflation).

The decade of the '60's had themes ranging from Anniversary Album to Laugh Out. The 1970 production was Shades of Time.

What this year's theme will be, who will be involved, (with the exception of the Central Committee), and countless other questions about Joy Night are yet to be answered, but April 16 and 17 are the dates for which the Central Committee are trying to put it all together.

The Lincoln plant has a semi-automatic pump system that triggers each pump when the sewage reaches a certain level in the main pump. A total of six of these pipes distributes the sewage into the primary basins.

All of the movement in the pipes, after it leaves the pumping station, is controlled by gravity. Two of the units of the four-building plant are heated by the gas that produced by the sludge-heaters which get their energy from the digesters.

When the sewage enters the building it is about one-tenth of one percent solid; when it leaves the plant it is about 15 tons of solid waste.

In the primary tanks are bars that skim the top and bottom to remove the semi-solids that collect. These tanks are equipped with devices that make bubbles in the liquid which help to break up the solids more rapidly.

The fmal point in the operations are the final basins where most of the water comes out looking clear and is dumped into Salt Creek.

Ashanti Doll and Mask Part of African Society

Judy Goeschel was named the winner in a recent contest to determine which student has the most relatives (not through marriage) graduated from Lincoln High.

Judy claimed 25 relatives including her father, Earl Goeschel, Class of 1943; her mother Doris Schmidt Goeschel, Class of 1946; her sister Kathy, Class of 1968; two aunts; two uncles; and 18 cousins.

Second place went to senior Bill. Jacobs, who claimed · 13 Lincoln High graduates; third-place winner was senior Howard Shear with 11 graudating

years

Mrs. Rae Marie Haws, history teacher at Lincoln High has had on display some of the momentos she collected her stay in Africa where she taught for two

in the Peace Corps. Here, she shows JoAnne Pickering a mask used in a women's secret society.

RuHies, Bustles, Bows: All Part of Old- Time Clothes

Buy 'Em or Make 'Em But - Wear 'Em

The month of April has been set aside as Centennial Month. To kick off the events there will be an old-time Founder's Day band concert on the west campus of the school. Along with the band concert will be the dedication of the Centennial Mall.

Scheduled for AP..ril 26, is a Centennial Style Show which will include fashions from the past one hundred years.

During the entire month of April, students and faculty are encouraged to wear appropriate attire of the past century. Current patterns are available for those who are ambitious enough to make their own costumes.

ILyou sew or would ratheLnat y..ou can either check the local department stores for "new" old-fashioned clothes , or scrounge around in closets, attics, or storage rooms.

Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes.

Aqualinks duet members Kathy Mulder and Becky Wismer (left) team up with vice-president Patti Martin and president-soloist Dee Meyer, to throw secretary-treasurer Lois Lind into the "deep"!!

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Amid tears and laughter, the Aqualinks said, "Out with the old and in with the new" at their annual Christmas party

After plenty of food, officers for next year were tap.ped. They are Dee Meyer, president; Patti Martin, vice-president; and Lois Lind, secretary-treasurer. Dee will double her pleasure and double her work, as she was also named It's a New

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WESTSIDE

The Lincoln High swim team received its first dual meet loss of the season at the hands of a powerful Omaha Westside team. Westside, last year's state champion, defeated the Links 63-32.

Top performances were turned in by juniors Marc LeBaron and Henry Hall. Each gained one first place and one second place. Dave Watermeier gained first place in diving.

Individual Places

IJiving-1. Watermeter 3. Richard James

race could have given them a victory So it was January 12, as the Links bowed to a versatile Southeast team. One of the most obvious "ifs" was the first relay: the Links lost thls one by Jess than a tenth of a second.

Henry Hall and Marc LeBaron turned in their usual outstanding performances; Micky Damian helped out the team effort with a first in the butterfly.

Individual Places

Diving-2. James 3. Watermeier 1 00 fly -1.

HASTINGS

The Lincoln High swimming team defeated the Hastings Tigers 52-43 Friday, to bring its season dual meet record to 4-2.

The Links claimed first in seven of the eleven events: Henry Hall and Marc LeBaron turned in 2 first each; Ricahrd James gained first in diving; and both relays took first Randy Strope gained two seconds and Mick Damian got one.

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Marsha, Bonnie, Patty, Gail as the senior soloist. Duet members will be Judy Mulder and Becky Wismer.

butterfly-3. Damian 1 00-yd. freestyle-2. LeBaron 3. Strope

Besides turning over the reigns of leadership to a new generation of Aqualinks, the party was an opportunity for joking and reminiscing. Juniors provided seniors with comical prophecies (and small gifts to go with them) and seniors willed to juniors their valuable talents.

4 00-yd. freestyle-!. Hall 3. IJick Webb

100-yd. backstroke-3. David 1 00-yd. breaststroke-2. Mark Stanton 3. Ells 400-yd. freestyle relay-2. Hall, Damian, Harris, LeBaron SOUTHEAST

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100 breast-2. Stanton 3. Ells 400 free relay-!. Harris, Garrison, Hall, LeBaron

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Basketball letterman Mike Wolfe's favorite

ball pastimes are sleeping, and ase erS meeting new girls. However,

Unguided, Unsung, ButUndismayed

Although the winter sports season won't quite be over, all those interested in baseball, track, and golf will be turning their efforts toward the spring sports, with the first practice being February l.

he also enjoys basketball.

In fact, his favorite sport is basketball "because each individual must put forth I 00 percent to become a part of a team."

Mike hopes to learn to "participate as a team member and be a good sport" from his involvement in athletics.

"Making varsity, making

my first basket, and hearing everyone's support" rank as

his most memorable

experiences, while his most

een-a-embarrassing-'ILaS- when, in

long-time sport at Lincoln the game with Hastings, "I High. The competition has missed a layup shot with no varied in the past years as one around me " this excerpt from the 189 5 Advocate shows:

"Since the last issue the ball team has several games which deserve mention. On Wednesday, June 5, the .> Lincoln High School baseball club played the Firth team at Coourtland, but the boys were defeated by a score of 18 to 11. The game was not an interesting one for the boys were out-classed and were somewhat frightened, this having been their first trip away from home."

likes the friendly people and the spirit at Lincoln High the best, and ,; advises sophomores and newcomers to Lincoln High to "go out for a sport. It makes a better man of you along with the friends you make."

Mike's future plans include going into a woodwork trades school and finding a job.

Wrestling is varsity letterman Scott Halstead's favorite sport because, as he

says, "you become an individual out on the mat when you realize it is only you who is responsible for winning or losing the match."

Scott enjoys wrestling with his 14-year-old brother, who is five inches taller and I 0 pounds heavier than he. "I have to keep proving to him and myself that I'm the older brother," he says.

"Watching my older brother take second in state when I was a sophomore" ranks as Scott's most memorable experience, while his most embarrassing was when, during an assembly for receivin letters, "having give the winning record of two other guys and myself as wins."

From participation in sports, Scott hopes to gain "a better knowledge and understanding of sportsmanship and, hopefully, a better body."

"Begin the runt, having almost everyone in the family taller, and your littlest brother inching his way up to make it unanimous" rates as Scott's pet peeve.

As for the future, Scott hasn't definitely decided on a career. "I haven't really found anything that I would enjoy being stuck with for the rest of my life," he says. "I just plan to attend the University of Nebraska and major in business administration."

Scott likes the people at Lincoln High the best. "I've never been classmates with so many kids who just want to be your friend," he says.

Scott advises sophomores and newcomers to Lincoln High to "get involved in some sort of activity or sport in high school. Being a part of an activity is far more rewarding than just being a member of the crowd who is content to watch."

Simpson, Kletchka First at Millard; Beat

Team Problem Putting It Together Cagers Split Games, Win 2, Lose 2

Beatrice Losing never comes easily, but for the Lincoln High wrestlers who have nothing closer than a tie, the 27 to 17 loss to the Beatrice Orangemen followed the pattern.

Wayne Schafer (119) and Frank Nimic (138) each won by decisions earning three team points each.

Undefeated Win

Also following suit were the heavier weights including Dave Schwartz (167), Jim Simpson (185) each winning by decisions, and Mike Kletchka (Hwt) winning with a second period pin for five team points.

Millard Invitational

Tournaments with 16 teams involved usually draw many of the best wrestlers and the Millard Invitational was no different. In the meet held January 9 at Millard High School, the Links earned seventh place with a total of 32 points.

Mike Kletchka (167), and Jim Simpson (185) earned most of the Links points with their two first places.

Teams and their scores:

Northeast The taste of defeat—no athlete enjoys it, and the Links for the fourth time this season knew that taste, this time at the hands of the Northeast Rockets, 25-20, January 12 at Johnson Gym.

Of the 12 individual matches, the Links captured only four and tied one. The Rockets won seven with the one tie.

Senior Rod West (132) started the Links comeback attempt with a pin in 1:32. Junior Frank Nimic (138) ended his match in a 0-0 draw for two team points.

The bulk of the Links points again came from seniors, Dave Schwartz (167), Jim Simpson (185), and Mike Kletchka (Hwt).

Janecek Returns

Omitted from the December 22 issue’s list of next semester’s staff was carry-over James Janecek who will concentrate on photography and do some sports writing.

Schwartz pinned Ron Anderson, who placed third in last year’s state meet, in 2:57. Simpson decisioned Tom Hansen 4-2; Hansen placed fourth in last year’s state meet. Kletchka had no problems as he earned a pin in 2:54.

East High

Once again the Lincoln High wrestlers tasted the flavor of defeat, this time at the hands of the East High Spartans, 29 to 20, January 7 in Johnson Gym.

The Links 20 points came on a pin by Wayne Schaffer (112) in the third period and Rod West with a 2 to 2 draw.

Heavy Guys Win

It was the three undefeated Links in the upper weights who accounted for most of the points. Dave Schwartz (167) won by an 8-2 decision, Jim Simpson (185) won with a third-period pin, and Mike Kletchka (Hwt) with a second-period pin.

The Links reserve wrestlers faired better as they were able to defeat the East High reserves 25 to 24.

Omaha Central One cold quarter can make the difference in any game, as the Links found out the hard way when a cold second quarter allowed the Omaha Central Eagles to take a 67 to 65 victory from the Links at Norris Junior High, January 16.

Losing the one-point first-quarter lead early in the second quarter, the Links found themselves down by seven at the half 36 to 29.

Coming back, the Links were only down by one, 48 to 47, at the end of three quarters of play.

Never regaining the lead, the Links were as far as 10 points behind late in the fourth quarter.

Scoring leaders for the Links were Ken Adkins with 17, Bob Folsom with 16, Bob Knollenberg with 13, Bruce Schomaker with 9, and Ralph Henderson with 6 points.

Northeast

Losing a game by three points to a team who has previously beaten you by two points never leaves you happy. So it was when the Northeast Rockets defeated the Links by three-47 to 44-Friday, January 15 at Pershing Auditorium.

After falling behind early, the Links found themselves down by five at the end of the first quarter, and down by seven at the half, 23 to 16.

Coming back in the third quarter, the Links were able to tie the game at 34 all with six minutes left in the game. Twice the Links led by two points, 38 to 36 and 40 to 38.

Leading the scoring for the Links were Bob Knollenberg with 12, Ken Adkins with 9, Bob Folsom with 9, and Bruce Schomaker with 6 points.

Creighton Prep The Links cagers evened up the season record at three wins and three loses with a 59 to 57 victory over the Creighton Prep Junior Jays in Omaha, January 9.

Deadlocked at the end of the first quarter at 13 all, Prep took a one-point lead by the han, 27 to 26.

The fourth quarter come-back spurt gave the Links the victory margin.

See-sawing back and forth, the Links took a late four-point lead in the fourth quarter; the Jay’s last-second basket gave the Links the victory by two.

Leading the scoring for the Links was senior Ken Adkins with 20 counters.

Balancing out the rest of the Links scoring were Ralph Henderson with 12, Bob Knollenberg with 11, and Bruce Schomaker with 10 points.

Basketball

The next few weeks have five varsity and reserve games as well as four sophomore games on the schedule.

then to North Platte on February 6. A game at Johnson Gym against Grand Island is scheduled for January 30. The Links meet Southeast at Pershing Auditorium, February 5, and Pius X, February 6 at East High.

The sophomores will play the East sophs in the LHS Girls Gym on January 26; Southeast on February 2 at LHS; Pius X, February 4 at Pius X; and Northeast at LHS on February 10.

Swimming

The swimmers in the next few weeks will participate in three duals and the Trans-Nebraska, each to be held in Johnson Pool.

The duals are with East High on January 26, Fremont on January 29, and Sioux City Central on February 5. The Trans-Nebraska meet will be held February 13 with Lincoln High as the host.

Wrestling The wrestlers have two duals and two tournaments on tap for the next few weeks.

The Trans-Nebraska Tournament is January 30 at Grand Island. Duals are scheduled with Pius X (there) on February 2; Westside at Johnson Gym on February 5; as well as the district tournament, February 12 and 13.

Southeast Southeast just wasn’t able to keep up with the fast—moving Links late in the games as the Links defeated the Knights 65 to 56 January 8 at Pershing Auditorium.

Sophomore center 6’4” Mike Fultz in his first varsity game scored 15 points and blocked four shots. Junior 5’9” guard Bill Hudson entered the game with just over two minutes left when..Bob Knollenberg fouled out of the game; Hudson gave the Links the lead with less than a minute on a lay-up.

Balancing out the Links attack were Knollenberg and Fultz each with 15 points, Ken Adkins hit for 14 and Ralph Henderson got 8 points.

Henderson, unable to reach double figures in scoring, did make it in to the double figures in rebounds, pulling down 13.

Regents Name Be Prepared;

Lincoln High’s William Deats, Rhonda Eno, and Jane Levine have been notified that they are winners in the Regents examination given by the University of Nebraska.

The three Lincoln High School students were among the 103 top scores in a field of some 5,000 high school 15 Receive Art Awards

Links Take

Fifteen Lincoln High students have been named Gold Key Winners in the Nebraska Regional Scholastic Art Awards Contest.

They are Clark Becher, Marvin Bice, Lynda Birky, Kathleen Brady, Sandi B u ffum, Alana Burnham, Mark Hinnian, Casol Laison, Juinos Mar, Vickie Miller, Anton Nichols, Elane Joy Rezac, Debra Ventura, Susan Wassenmiller and Mike Wilson.

Six LHS students received certificates of merit.

Outstanding art work from secondary schools throughout the country, including 11 pieces from Dale Springer, Sue Dutton, and Nancy Foltz, Lincoln High seniors, have been recognized for their leadership abilities by competing and placing in the annual city wide Elks Leadership Contest.

Sue and Dale won $25 second-place awards; Nancy was awarded $10 as a

seniors who completed the test.

William, Rhonda, and Jane will be offered full-tuition, four-year scholarships if they choose to attend the University of Nebraska.

This is the ninth year that top scorers have been granted a four-year scholarship.

Top Honors

LHS, will be sent to national headquarters in New York for consideration by national judges. The national project will be climaxed by the National High School Art Exhibition, to be held in New York this summer.

The Nebraska Exhibit will be displayed at Brandeis, Febiuary 21-27. Woman’s Club Awards to Links Lincoln High also had 24 winners in the Lincoln Woman’s Club Art Exhibit held the last week in January.

Receiving first places in this contest were Sue Christiancy, Bob Kleitsch, Junior Mar, George Nimic, and Mike Weedman. (picture page 3.)

Students will be given another chance to buy a copy of the 1971 Links, during the second sales campaign February 8-26. The cost will be $6; however, the purchaser may no longer have his name embossed on the cover. Purchases may be made from the same Links salesmen who sold in the previous campaign, or in Room 219.

“Twelve hundred books have already been sold; extras may not be available,” says Dale Niebuhr, business manager.

Herb Adams, Patti Kontos, Lewis Linkugel, and Jenni Morrow will be awarded a free yearbook for selling over 100 Links in the first campaign. Prizes will also be given to the top salesmen of the second.

“Because this is Lincoln High School’s Centennial year, everyone should be sure to buy a copy of The Links,” said Dale.

Levine Is Named Janie Homemaker

Senior Jane Levine has recently been notified about a skill in an area of proficiency of which she was unaware! Her knowledge of homemaking was discovered when she was named Lincoln High School’s winner of the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow award for 1 97 1. The selection was based on a knowledge-andattitude examination administered to interested senior girls December 1.

Jane received a specially- designed charm as an award from General Mills, sponsor of this annual contest. She is now qualified to enter state and national competition which offers prizes up to $5000 in educational grants.

The Homemaker of Tomorrow Contest is the only national scholarship program exclusively for high school senior girls. It was begun by General Mills in the 1954-55 school year to emphasize the importance of homemaking as a career.

New Officers Initiate Changes In Council Atmosphere, Format

The Lincoln High Student Council is under new leadership for the second semester.

Senior Sue Dutton has taken over the duties of president; she was vice-president last semester. She replaces Dale Springer, who was the first-semester president.

Sue has already instituted changes in the council. “I hope we can learn from the past by digging out scrapbooks from former councils,” Sue said.

Sue hopes to encourage student participation at Council meetings by holding the meetings in locations such as the lounge or the Little Theater. For the benefit of the student body, changes of location will be posted on the Student Council bulletin board outside the cafeteria. All students are invited to all Student Council meetings, held —unless otherwise posted—in Room 327.

Junior Jo Shrader has taken over Sue’s office of vice-president. Jo’s former office as secretary was taken over by Peggy Dinges, a

senior.

Marsha Mar, a junior, took over junior Vickie Miller’s office of treasurer. Council held officer elections January 19 during the regular fourth-period meeting. The swearing-in

third-place winner. Each contestant’s ability to lead is judged on the basis of a notebook which he compiles of his activities in school and in the community.

Dale, Sue, and Nancy will be honored at a dinner given by the local Elks Lodge 80.

The half-time activities during the Lincoln High—Southeast game had a different twist. Instead of the usual display of interschool rivalry, there was a display of interschool unity.

On behalf of the three other Lincoln public schools, Southeast Student Council president John Frey presented the Links with a plaque ‘‘as a good sportsmanship gesture and in honor of Lincoln High’s Centennial.”

The plaque, designed and constructed by the Southeast Art Club, contains the insignia of the four schools.

In addition to the presentation, the Southeast pep band played Lincoln High songs and the varsity cheerleaders performed a cheer they had composed for the occasion.

According to Steve Guenzel, special projects committee chairman on the Southeast Student Council, the ceremony was partially intended to “alleviate the hard feelings that often develop between schools in at hletic competition.’’

(picture page 5.)

When the curtain rises on Paint Your Wagon in the Lincoln High School Auditorium on February 25 and 27, it marks the Centennial production and the 55th year of LHS musicals.

The leads in the production are double cast. included in Thursday night’s performance will be Peg Keelan, Dave Huffman, and Allen Ashelford. Saturday night stars Denise Weekes, John Huffman, and Scott Halstead.

The Opera is under the direction of Mr. Ivan Caldwell, Mrs. Beth Westcott, and student director Debby Batten. Cindy Lehman has been chosen to accompany on the piano and play interludes.

Dancers have been selected by Miss Nancy Standley, a professional instructor who is writing and teaching students the steps. Solos are to be performed by Nancy Luft and Pam Smith.

Rope dancers are Laura Bade, Alice Bowling, Carol Day, Barb Fuqua, Dianna Green, and Gail Jackson.

Fandango and Can-Can dancers are Robin Adkisson, Bob Baker, Lori Brandt, Gary Eckel, Nancy Foltz, JoAnn Johnsen, Debbie Logan, Joe Minicz, Dave Osborn, Patti Place, Debbie Reichel, Dave Salmond, Connie Schuelke, and Chris Wadhams.

Crews and crew chairmen have been appointed to assure that everything runs smoothly and is ready for opening night.

ceremony, held January 28, included the installation of a new member, junior Tim Renker, who replaces junior Kathy Babcock, who was unable to arrange her schedule to include Student Council.

Make-up crew incluUes Davin Huffman and John Huffman, chairmen; Pat Agena, Bob Baker, Deb Batten, Carol Day, Sue Dunlap, Gary Eckel, Rae Hutsell, Nancy Luff, Paula Moore, Dennis Reich, and Roxie Vidlak.

Costume Committee: Jan Leach, chairman; Laura Bade, Alice Bowling, Susan Dunlap, Cindy Ebner, Dianna Green, Peg Keelan, Mary Larsen, Karen McWiLliams, Kathy Moore, Ann Mosbv, Martha Ortiz, Sue Roth, Michelle Sloan, Linda Steffens, and Colleen Toland. Properties: Susan Dunlap, chairman; Pat Agena, Bob Baker, Kathy Brady, Bob Cottrell, Gary Eckel, Scott Haistead, Debbie Markey, Joe Minicz, Paula Moore, Dennis Reich, Kirt Rutledge, and Michelle Sloan. Lights: Bob Downs. Publicity: Dennis Reich, chairman; Bob Baker, Scott Halstead, Bob Powell, Annette Sims, and Denise Weekes. Programs: Kathy Miller and Mary Strain. Tickets will go on sale Feb. 17; admission is $1 or an activity ticket.

Winners of Regents scholarships are (from left) Bill Deats, Rhonda Eno, and Jane Levine.

The new Student Council officers began their terms of office by sponsoring “Cig Week.” Sue Dutton, president, (seated), Marsha Mar, treasurer, Peggy Dinges, secretary, and Jo Shrader, vice-president, (standing), admire one of the posters made by a Council member.

Sue Dutton, Nancy Foltz, and Dale Springer, winners in the city contest for the Elks Leadership Award, examine one of the notebooks.

Adults Often Close Ears To Youth

"Adults should stop being so stubborn and learn how to listen to the youth-they have a lot to say!" This is the opinion of Harry "Pete., Peterson, former police officer, and presently Lincoln City Council member, who really knows how to tell it like it is. and alcoholism are two of the biggest problems in society. The "crime against one's person" (which translates into ••not leveling with oneself'' or "putting on a front") is a serious problem now confronting many persons.

At the end of 1966, some friends of Mr.

grow, the city council needs support from everyone on this issue;'said Mr. Peterson. He feels parents should be more concerned about their children in trouble than with the family status. "Some parents don't try to help their own children because their family name might be marred.

Mr. Peterson is originally, from Canute, Kansas, where he attended high school. Quite an athlete in his day, he participated in almost every sport except tennis and golf. He was an avid boxer, and at one time had t h o u g h t o.f g o i n g professional. Peterson suggested that he Mr. Peterson said the run for City Council. He did only change he would like not think he had enough to see the city council make stature in the community so is the wages. He feels each he forgot about the idea. member should be paid a Soon, however, he began salary according to what asking himself how much duties he performs. He m o r e he knew of explained that members co_mmynity..affairs -receiv_e $49 per average person as a result of day for the meeting they his police work. at tend every Monday.

After high school and marriage, Mr. Peterson had to choose between two careers, either becoming a coach or a .policeman. Since he' didn't have the educational background for coaching, he joined the Lincoln police force, a decision which, he says, he had never regretted.

Being one for law and order, Mr. Peterson commented, "It takes a certain kind of person to be a policeman. The department needs a dedicated person to do police work, someone whose emotions don't bruise too easily. He needs to know and understand himself before he can contribute to his community."

After 11 years of police work, Mr. Peterson accepted an even more challenging job, working with and counseling misguided youth through a program sponsored by Kings Food Hosts. He said it was a tremendous opportunity and that the experience has helped him understand the youth of today.

In 1969, the same people again suggested that he try for City Council. This time he began to think really seriously about the idea; he felt that the so-called "upper class" people usually have been members of the City Council and that the minorities or lower-income classes have never been represented. On this basis, he decided to run for City Council so that all social and economic levels would have representation. Mr. Peterson could hardly believe that in four years he had gone from being a policeman to serving as a city council member.

"To support and present legislation that will do most for the most is the obligation of a city council member," says Mr. Peterson. "You need to think of all the community."

He stated that in his first 11 months on the new city council, Lincoln's construction increased by $26 million; housing grew from $11 million to $15 million.

However, much time is spent away from one's regular job-and this hampers a salary increase because of the absence to do city council work. He also feels the council needs

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more dedicated persons to represent the community.

Mr. Peterson may not be a philosopher, but he has a way of putting across his ideas. He observed, "If a teenager or young adult thinks his predecessors made a mess of the society and the world, he should take stock of his own feelings and attitudes, and honestly decide if what he would like to see done, would make a better world." A compliment was bestowed on youth by Mr. Peterson. He applauded their interest and their questions about this country.

A last statement by Mr.

Peterson should make all youth ponder: "How much freedom will the youth of today give their own children, compared to what they are asking for?"

Smokey Asphyxi-Situation

Most people, smokers and non-smokers alike, agree that smoking is a bad habit. It would be just lovely for all concerned if smokers would give up this "vice." Unfortunately, regardless of the numerous good arguments against smoking, people, including high school students, are going to continue to smoke.

It is no secret that some of the restrooms at LHS have become "smoking lounges." This is unpleasant for those of us who don't smoke and are irritated by the smoke. Why not provide some kind of an actual smoking lounge so that those who so desire may take advantage of it and the rest of us can enter the restrooms without the risk of asphyxiation.

Signed, Smoke Gets in My Eyes

Double Standard?

As a police officer, Mr. Peterson noticed that drugs "Since the drug problem is Links: serious and continues to

We would like to wish a belated "Happy Birthday" to Abraham Lincoln, for without him there would be no Lincoln, Nebraska, and worse yet, no Lincoln High. Our thanks to Abe Lincoln for without him what and where would we be?

EDITORIAL COMMENT

Thanks

The term sportsmanship may sound corny to a lot of people these days, but what other word would quite describe the honor given to Lincoln High School at half-time of the Lincoln High-Southeast basketball game?

We Links are proud of our school's one hundred years of service to the city: we are especially proud, however, of the other Lincoln public high schools' acknowledgement of this.

We would like to take this time to thank Lincoln Northeast, East, and Southeast High schools for their recognition of Lincoln High in its Centennial year.

The A avocate

The Advocate is published bi-weekly throughout the school year by the Publications Department of Lincoln High School, 22nd and J Streets, Lincoln, Nebraska 68510.

Editor-in-Chief Linda Wagner

News

Jane Levine

Marcia Benner

Annette Sims

Karen Brumm

Sports Editors Herb Adams, Jerry Davidson

Assistant Sports Editor Jim Janecek

Business Manager Dennis Reich

Assistant Business Manager Jean Gesch

Staff Writers: Marsha Anderson, Mary Cariotto, Judy Goeschel, Lori Goodro, JoAnn Highstreet, Nancy Luft, Barb Pettigrew, Carol Speth, Chan Taylor

Advisor Mrs. Ruth E. Gartner

Principal Mr. William Bogar

I think it is totally unfair for some students (usually sophomores) to be excluded from assemblies. We were in class for one hour and fifty-seven minutes on Wednesday. We were told that we were excluded because there wasn't time for a double assembly, yet first period lasted longer than it usually lasts for double assemblies. I am aware of the factthat the assembly started late, and in that case, the assembly should have been cut short and divided into two assemblies so everyone would have had an opportunity to see it. I realize that every junior and senior went through the same thing as sophomores, but just because it didn't change for them doesn't mean it shouldn't change this year.

Shela Shanks

Our University

To all prospective University of Nebraska students,

Saturday, February 6, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents fired Professor Stephen Rozman for his alleged actions during a sit-in held last May in response to the moving of United States troops into Cambodia and the killing of four Kent State students. The decision was based on Rozman's "refusing to leave the Military and Naval Science Building when directed to do so by the administration and refusing to cooperate with the administration efforts to secure the evacuation of the building on the morning of May 5, 1970." This conclusion was reached although a Regents-appointed Fact-Finding Committee clearly stated that Rozman's actions had caused no disruption and there was no basis for dismissal.

Any prospective University student should be conscious of the degree of academic freedom at the University. If this decision does not reflect the kind of University you would like to attend, let the Board of Regents know. It will be our University soon.

Jane Levine

Skating, Sleighing, Smallpox-

Links Could Always Have Fun

Turn of the century students were never at a loss for what to do in their limited free time during the winter.

Several unfortunate students either had or contracted diptheria over Christmas. Epidemics of diptheria, smallpox, and typhoid fever were an unhappy reality then.

Cutting ice for the ice-house used to be a sometimes enjoyable winter chore for boys and young men. Temperatures which sometimes dipped from 12°F-28o below zero in December produced 8-10 in. thick ice harvested from mill ponds.

This ice was also good for skating on. An Advocate advertiser encouraged Lincoln High students to have their skates ground and ready. The Advocate reported that, Ben Mickey went ice skating and fell in."

Sleigh riding and even trolley riding parties were also enjoyed by students in those days.

There is always, of course, a wet blanket in the crowd. An anonymous Advocate reporter commented that, Vacation time is here. Remember it is a good time to make up back work."

Two boys made plans for their summer vacation. They intended to "travel by wheel to Washington DC and visit Mr. Roosevelt while there," (Teddy, that is).

Some students may have gone to the Bijou" or the "New Lyric" Theatres, ( high class" or refined" Vaudeville, respectively) for the price of 10 cents, reserved seats 15 cents. One Al Munger pledged himself to the Lemon Club.

Roller skating has been a popular diversion in Lincoln for many years. On Janury 18, 1885 an elegant new roller skating rink opened. Called the Casino, it was supposed to be the largest and finest west of Chicago. The new recreation center was 214x84 feet. At one end were dressing and cloak rooms, together with offices for the manager and for ticket sales.

On the sides of the hall, galleries extended the length of the building with four rows of chairs to provide seating for 1200 spectators. The skating floor was about 200x60 feet with a bandstand at one end. There were three electric lights and many gas jets for light; for heat there were six huge stoves placed out of the way of the skaters. Special events also were held there, like fancy dress carnivals.

Links Score in VFW; Fall at Creighton

Once again articulate Links hit the oratorical traiL

Three Lincoln High juniors, Harold Johnson, Landis Magnuson, and Chan Taylor, were recently given cash awards for their participation in the 24th Annual Voice of Democracy Contest sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Winning the school, city, and district levels, Chan Taylor placed fourth in the state competition. Landis was rated second in the Lincoln High section of the city contest, and Harold Johnson came in third.

Newcomer Compliments Pupils, Staff

• 'The Lincoln High student body is very congenial and responsive and the staff members are most cooperative," commented Mrs. Thelma Thompson, second-semester newcomer to the LHS faculty.

Mrs. Thompson, who replaced Mrs. Beverly Hubbard, teaches eleventh grade English in Room 225.

A graduate of Florida A&M University, Mrs. Thompson has been teaching for 12 years. She is presently attending graduate school at the University of Nebraska. Her family moved to Lincoln this summer from Columbus, Ohio

Open to all high school students in the nation and its trusts and territories, the contest this year had as its theme, "Freedom, Our Heritage." Each contestant was required to write a three-to-five minute script and record it on tape. The tape was then sent in for judging.

"I feel I gained a greater understanding of American History," said Landis, discussing the contest. "I expressed my views on America and I was not hampered by the feeling I had to wave a flag and be a super-patriot. I expressed my views and am happy that I did."

Chan Taylor received $75 for his efforts, Landis, $10, and Harold, $5.

CREIGHTON PREP

Mrs. Thompson

Social Work at the Lincoln

Suffering their first Veterans Hospital. setback in two years, a They have two children, Lincoln High speech team a daugher, Beryle, who is a was defeated at Creighton senior at Southeast, and a Prep High School in a Her husband, Mr. Egbert son, Egbert, a junior at two-day speech meet, held Thompson, is the Chief of Southeast. January 29 and 30

Three rounds,

C d il h f semi-finals, and finals were a ein c rs- contest : I ;U I \J open to any high school student in the state. Of the t T • k f th T d ' nine Links who entered, r I c s 0 e r a e Kathy Babcock .and Chan Taylor made 1t to the semi-finals, where they were defeated.

As of second semester, Lincoln High has 44 new student teachers, who, under the sponsorship of experienced teachers, are "learning the tricks of the trade."

Of the 44, eight are former Lincoln High School students, who have returned to try their skills on the other side of the desk.

Mr. Harry Kuklin assistant principal of instruction, believes that the student teacher program is a tremendous experience for both students and teachers as well as the student teacher himself.

According to Mr. Kuklin, the student teacher can bring new ideas into the class room. He can assist the teacher by giving students more individual attention and helping correct papers. There are three different parts of the student teacher program: Talent for Teaching, usually for sophomores, who observe two hours a week for a semester; the NU Step program for juniors, who observe and help teach, either all morning or afternoon for a semester; and the Block program for seniors, which is somewhat like the NU Step program, except the student teacher comes all day and only for nine weeks.

Extemporaneous, humorous, and impromptu interpretation, duet acting, dramatic reading, and original oratory were the events Lincoln High entered.

Come Along

Feb. 25- Z7

links' In Great Demand

It's hard to believe that one little pamphlet filled with information about Centennial merchandise, which includes a list of available yearbooks, could cause as much commotion as it has. However, during the last month, The Links phone has been ringing off the hook with calls from alumni inquiring about yearbooks

Approximately 120 inquiries, including local and long-distance calls, post cards, and letters have been received from all over the United States. Unfortunately, not every order can be filled because in some editions there are only a limited number of yearbooks and in others there are none.

Alumni wishing to buy books have many reasons. Although many wanted to purchase another yearbook because 1. theirs had gotten lost or ruined, 2. another member of the family decided to borrow it (permanently), or 3 it was destroyed in a fire, the main reason was that many of the yearbooks published earlier came during the depression or at other times when students just could not afford them.

According to Mrs. Ruth Gartner, director .of publications, "Some of them bought yearbooks

from the three years that they were in high school. Many just want to buy another copy."

Long distance calls have come from as far east as Whitestone, New York, and from as far west as Sagus, California. Calls were received from as far north as Corvales, Oregon, and from as far south as Bay City, Texas.

One caller was intent on purchasing a yearbook for 1913 and would not be persuaded that the yearbook was not published until 1917, despite the most persuasive efforts of one of The Links board. She finally accepted the fact (grudgingly and not at all convinced) when Mrs. Gartner expalined it.

The Links, as the present yearbook is known, was first printed in 1917; before this time The Advocate had put out a special Commencement issue which served as a yearbook The first of these annuals, a very unique and valuable publication, was the The Lincoln High School Annual [or 1899

This book included a history of The Advocate (to that date-four years), pictures of the staff , pictures of classrooms, class sayings, class songs, and class events. Contributors added material about "the old days" and · "the coming

days"; also included was one person's opinion of what constitutes a high school.

According to one alumni who was pleased that she could replace her Links, lost many years ago in a fire said, "Possessing a yearbook is a cherished tradition which serves as a 'link' to that happy time of life, the high school years. They serve as a focal point of reunions and are the best source for reminiscing about the high school years."

Mrs. Grant 'Grrreat'

Mrs Merrell Grant, English instructor at Lincoln High School, has been selected as the "Educator of the Month" by the Nebraska Educational Television Network for her "behind the scenes" work in program development for NCET.

Mrs. Grant's significant contributions to the improved use of lTV in Nebraska include work with early stages of the American Literature programs, helping to set up the new Project English American Literature serioes, serving as chairman for the development of the Watch Your Language series, and working as chairman in the development of the Universal Literature series.

What's In A Name? Plenty,' Survey Reveals

Between Adam and Yvonne, between Nixon and Kennedy, the names at Lincoln High range from the everyday to the bizarre.

In a study done by The Advocate staff, Deborah was found to be the most popular name at Lincoln High, with 61 girls of that name. These girls spell their names in a variety of ways including Deborah, Debrah, Deberah, and Debra.

Second most popular was the boy's name Michael (51 "Mikes"), followed by 45 Davids, 44 Richards, and 41 Lindas. Other names with 30 or more Links in their class were Robert (39), Mark (38), John (37), Steve (37), Susan (32), Catherine (32), and William (30).

"Catherine" spell her name Cathryn, Katherine, or Kathryn. Also included in this category are girls names Kathy, Cathy , Kathi or Cathleen.

In a comparable survey done in 1939, the most popular names were Dorothy (there were 75), Betty (68), and Don (65).

Today at Lincoln High, there are only 2 Bettys, 8 Dons, and no Dorothys. Most people with these names are adults.

One significant fact is that of the 3137 students at Lincoln High in 1939, 273 had one of four names. Today, of the 1800 students, only 20 1 share the four most popular names. Roberf is the only name which was popular then and now In 1939, there were 65

Bobs at Lincoln High ; today we have 39.

This might indicate a modern trend toward individualism, which is also evident in the unusual names Links have. Names such as Elather, Jearlyn Shanna, and Byrl, although not common, are often beautiful.

Names with a foreign flavor often have mystery and romance. Trinidad Margarita, P-edro and add a Latin touch to Lincoln High. Wilhelm Heinz, Ivan, and contribute a European note

Each person's name, whether unusual or ordinary, is an important part of his identity which follows him throughout his life and sets him apart from all others.

From left: VFW officials Mrs. Roberta Myers, chairman, Ladies Auxilary, Charles Vosta, chairman of the city contest, congratulate contestants Chan Taylor, Landis Magnuson, and Harold Johnson.

Pictured above are Gold Key Art Award Winners. Back row (from left), Lynda Birky, Susan Wassenmiller, Elane Rezac, Debra Ventura, Tony Nichols, Junior Mar, Kathy Bndy, Clark Becher, Mike Wilson, Alana Burnham Seated (from left) Carol Larson, Sandi Buffum , Marvin Bice. Not pictured are Mark Hinman and Vickie

Representing their name groups are (front row) John Safford, Dave Wacker, Bob Folsom, and Kathy Moore Second row are Mike Westenburg, Mark Stanton, Richard James, Susan Roth, Steve Kontos, Linda Schrage, Debbie Hedges, and Bill Hughes.

Sound Modular Muffles Music

What has four walls, a floor, a ceiling and no matter how loud you shout on the outside of it, the sound is muffled when you're on the inside? Or if you scream on the inside, you can barely be heard on the outside?

But this "box" was not designed for screaming; it has a much more important function. It is a Sound Modular presently being used in the band room at Lincoln High School.

According to Mr. Orville Voss, band director, the modular is being used for small instrumental group practice while the band or orchestra class is in session in the main room.

The modular is constructed of special acoustical materials including a glass door. It contains its own fresh-air ventilating and electric light systems.

Hi-Spot Feb. 26

Lincoln High's final Hi-Spot for this school year will be held February 26 in Johnson Gym after the basketball game with Omaha South.

Music will be provided by Today's Sound. "This is a uniquely different sound which you won't want to miss," said Sue Dutton. Admission is only fifty cents. "See you there!"

How many of you "cool cats" dig jazz? Apparently the Lincoln High School stage band does.

According to Mr. Orville Voss, stage band director, this group is made up of talented musicians who enjoy learning, playing, and

L F lk S k improvising the many a wren ce, au ner pea ers styles of popular

For the first time in recent history Lincoln High will have an outside speaker for graduation, June 4. In the past few years, three student speakers have been selected to speak. However, this year, in honor of the Centennial, Mr. Willia m Lawrence, an internationally known newsman has accepted an invitation to be one of the speakers for commencement, along with two seniors.

Mr. Lawrence, who graduated from Lincoln High in 1932, was recognized as a top journalist as early as 1935. He is presently on six months leave of absence in Florida to write his autobiography.

* * * * Plans for the Centennial Mall have been turned over to a professional architect, Mr. L.A. Enerson, who has designed the city mall and several schools. The board of education has agreed to whatever Mr. Enerson suggests.

Mr. E.J. Faulkner, president of Woodman Accident and Life is the speaker for the Mall dedication ceremony and band concert on April 4, to be held outside if weather permits. Lieutenant Governor Frank Marsh will also participate in the afternoon ceremony.

The windows of the Oval will be moisture-sealed, hopefully by March I. Tentative mall plans also include the addition of enough extra dirt to cover Scrumptious•••

these windows. The area will then be graded level with the tops of these windows. With luck, this part of the project will be completed by mid March so that trees may be planted by COCEP. Retaining walls and a catch basin for drainage at the south end are also planned.

* * * * Centennial items are still available. The LHS pins are a sell out, only four charms are left, but adequate quantities of all other items remain. DECA leads in sales with the sophomore class in second place.

46th Joy Night

Theme 'Centennial Showcase' Centennial Showcase will reign as the 1971 Joy Night theme to be presented April 16 and 17. Applications for acts may be obtained from Mrs. Beth Westcott, speech and drama teacher, in Room 215 anytime until February 26. All interested in taking part in this 46th Joy Night are advised to hurry with their application forms and begin work now. Try-outs for acts will be held in the auditorium after school March 3 and 4.

To qualify for stage band the applicant must try out and be willing to come in at 8 : 0 0 to practice before school. If he is lucky enough to make it, he earns three extra hours of music credit.

The extra hours of work paid off when the stage band attended a clinic held at Nebraska Wesleyan University recenlly. The clinic, sponsored by Nebraska Wesleyan music department and the Moizer Music Company, induded some 300 high school and junior high music students from over the state.

The clinic was directed by Mr. Jack Oates, band director of the Jefferson, Iowa, public schools. His purpose was to work with the individual bands and demonstrate improvisation. His comments about the quality of the individual bands were recorded on a parallel track.

The Lincoln High stage band was rated as "a very fine sounding band," according to Mr. Oates.

Assembly Time

February could easily be called "Assembly Month" at Lincoln High School considering the number of assemblies presented and the ones upcoming.

Next Tuesday, the opera cast will paint a brief but vivid scene from the play Paint Your Wagon to be presented on the evenings of February 25 and 27.

Assembling once again in the auditorium on February 25, students will be entertained by the

"Random Sample," a As Lyle Lincke and Kelvey Hilton gaze into space, their seven-voice contemporary vision is of up, up, and away. mlllsical group featuring and

Enthusiastic Flyers Awards Student Solo- Pilots Licenses

Committee sponsored by Senior Kelvy Hilton and near Fremont. The class of Mrs. Kathleen Sayre. sophomore Lyle Lincke 17 cadets was composed of d have each achieved a IS boys and two girls. The Color lnva es Room; distinction that cannot be girls, Roxy Hilton and St• 1 C • • daimed by any other Link Jamie Hejl are both former 1mu ates reatiVIt) in school today: each has Lincoln High students.

"I think it's different, just what a drama room needs."

''I think it helps the person, it helps stimulate his creative ability."

These comments expressed student reaction to the new look which Room 215 has taken on. The room was transformed from dull to dramatic during semester break when volunteers from Mrs. Beth Westcott's classes decided to enliven the surroundings.

Mrs. Westcott feels that she now has a better drama environment in a more relaxed and warm atmosphere. She permitted the students to do this so they could "feel they had a part in creating the mood."

earned his student pilot's Kelvy and Roxy were the license through the solo first brother and sister school of Civil Air Patrol flying team in the Lincoln which gives each student chapter of CAP. pilot the opportunity to Kelvy plans to go to the check out a small piper Army after graduation but plane from the airport at will remain a member of the any time. However, the CAP. student may not carry any Lyle has been interested passengers in the plane with in flying for as long as he him. can remember; he would The Civil Air Patrol is a like to join the Air Force club sponsored by the Air after he graduates in order Force to give young people to continue ·his career in from ages 15 to 20 a chance flying. to learn to fly for a lesser ..---------cost than it would through

regular channels. In this :r- , particular program, the CAP ,

'".-: ,' ) pays one-third of the cost, _ ,the Air Force one-third, and the cadet one-third. .) ' th _and, Lyle

Pictured above, Bob Schneider demonstrates to Kathy Blocher the effectiveness of the sound-proof Modular presently on display in the band room.

40th & South lOth & South

Tankers Face Stiff Dual Tests; Relays, State Meet Re111ain

EAST HIGH

The East High swim team out swam Lincoln High on January 26 in the Activities Building pool. Lack of depth caused the Links to lose the meet, which was a close one despite the 58-37 score.

Henry Hall took two ftrst places, one in the 400-, the other in the 200-yard freestyle Sophomore Russ Harris won the 200-yard individual medley and Dave Watermeier placed first in diving. Individual Places

200-yd. medley relay-2, Harris, Mark Lebaron 3. Mick Damian, Mark Stanton 200-yd. freestyle-!. Hall 200-yd individual medley-1.

Harris SO-yd. freestyle -2. Randy Strope Diving-1. Watermeier 3. Richard James 100-yd. butterfly-2. Damian 100-yd. freestyle-2. Strope 3. LeBaron 400-yd. freestyle-!. Hall 100-yd. backstroke-2. Damian 100-yd. breaststroke-2 Stanton 400-yd. freestyle relay-2. Strope, Harris, Hall, Lebaron

FREMONT

On January 29, the Lincoln High swim team was "touched out" by Fremont in the 400-yard freestyle relay and lost to the Tigers, 50-45

The Links' medley relay, composed of Brad David, Mark Stanton, Mick Damian, and Randy Strope, took first. Dave Watermeier and Richard James placed first and second in diving, respectively. Mark LeBaron won the 100-yard freestyle and Stanton took first in the 100-yard breaststroke.

lndi' iduai-J>iaces

200 medley relay-1. David, Stanton, Damian, Strope

200 free-2. Hall

200 IM-2. Harris

SO free-2. LeBaron 3. Strope Diving-1. Watermeier 2. James

100 fly-3. Damian

100 free-1. LeBaron 3. Harris

400 free-2. Hall 3. Webb

100 back-3. Damian

100 breast-!. Stanton 2. Grell 3. Ells

400 free relay-2. Strope, Harris, Hall, LeBaron SIOUX CITY

The Lincoln High swim team splashed Sioux City Central, 61-34, February 5. The Links captured ftrst places in 8 of 11 events making it easy for them to win.

Henry Hall earned first place in the 200- and 400yd. freestyle and Marc LeBaron won the 50- and 100-yd. freestyle. Mick Damian placed first in the 100-yd. butterfly and Mark Stanton won the 100-yd. breaststroke. Both relays gained first place.

Senior Choir Presents:

NORTHEAST

The Links swim team pulled the plug in the Northeast tub on February 9 and sent the Rockets' swimmers down the drain, 71-24.

The medley and free relays placed ftrst, Paul Garrison, Doug Johnson, and Henry Hall took first in the 200-yard freestyle, 160-yard individual medley, and I 00-yard butterfly, respectively.

Marc LeBaron took top honors in the 100-yard freestyle and Rich Webb won the 400-yard freestyle. Brad Grell gained first place in the 100-yard breaststroke.

Individual Places

160 medley relay-1. David, Grell, Damian, LeBaron

200 free-1. Garrison; 2. Kim Clawson

160 IM-1. Johnson; 2. Strope

60 free-2. Hall Diving- 2. Daryll Lightner; 3. Sid James

100 fly-1. Hall; 3. Jerry Wolford

100 free- I. LeBaron; 2. Garrison

400 free-1. Webb; 2. Clawson

100 back-2. Dave Eloge; 3. David

100 breast-1. Grell; 2. Ells

400 free relay-1. Garrison, Damian, Stanton, Hall

TRANS-NEBRASKA

The Lincoln High swim team placed third in the Trans-Nebraska swim meet held Saturday in the Johnson Gym pool.

The Links, with 62 points, finished behind champion Southeast with 81 points and second place East High with 78 points.

Second place medals went to Marc LeBaron in the 50- and 100-yard freestyle events, Henry Hall in the 400-yard freestyle, and the freestyle relay composed of LeBaron, Paul Garrison, Russ Harris, and Hall.

Third-place medals went to Hall in the 100-yard freestyle and Harris in the 200-yard individual medley and the 100-yard butterfly

The team scores were: Southeast, 81; East High, 7 8; Lincoln High, 62; Hastings, 36; Grand Island, 18; and Northeast, 10.

Individual Places

Medley relay -3. David, Stanton, Damian, Strope 200 free-3. Hall 200 IM-3. Harris 6. Stanton SO free- 2. LeBaron 4. Strope Diving- S. James 100 fly-3. Harris 100 free- 2. LeBaron S. Strope 400 free-2. Hall S. Webb 6. Clawson

100 backstroke-4. Damian 100 breaststroke-S. Stanton 6 Grell Freestyle relay-2. LeBaron, GarriSon, Harris, Hall

Links swimmer, Mark Stanton, shows winning breaststroke form in the Fremont meet.

Nite Cast; Dave Huffman Alan Ashelford

Mac&raw • Ryan O'Neal

AHOWARD 6. MINSKY· ARTHUR HILLER Production

District

A wrestling team with a season record of 1-8-1 is seldom expected to win a district tournament, but coach Mel Simpson’s Lincoln High wrestlers with that season record did win the district tourney by five points and advanced six men to the state meet.

The strength of this year’s team has come from four wrestlers whose combined season record totals 76 wins and only 7 losses. Randy Knaub at 145, Dave Schwartz at 155, Mike Kletchka at 167, and Jim Simpson at 185, each won first places to move on to the state meet.

Rod West, 126,and Jevy Bockoven, both advanced to state with second places and losing their third matches.

Knaub decisioned McLillip of East, 5-3, in overtime. Schwartz decisioned Lewis of Norfolk 8-1. Kletchka decisioned Tremain of Beatrice, 5-3, and Simpson decisioned Hansen of Northeast, 6-0. All were finals.

Westside

The Westside Warriors defeated the Links at Johnson gym February 6, 26-14.

The only points came with Rod West (126) getting a dec. 6-2, Dave Schwartz (167) dec. 6-0, and Jerry Bockoven (Hwt) dec. 8-2 Jim Simpson (185) pin.

Pius X

The Links grapplers tasted defeat, 27-17, at the hands of Pius.

The only lightweight to win was Bob Bornemeier (105) with a 6-2 dec.

The upper weight men took over with Randy K naub (155) pinning his opponent in 3:20; Dave Schwartz (167), dec. 8-1; Jim Simpson (185), dec. 7-0; and (Hwt) Mike Kletchka, dec. 8-2.

Trans-Nebraska

The Links wrestled their way to a third place in Grand Island January 30 during the Trans- Nebraska wrestling tournament.

The Links third place came mainly on the strength of three firsts. First places were earned by Randy Knaub (145), with a pin in 3:16 over Krull of Hastings in the finals; Dave Schwartz (155), with a decision over Mckillip of East, 6-2, in the finals; and Jim Simpson (185) with a 10-8 decision over Anderson of Grand Island in the finals.

Wayne Schaffer (105) took third place with a consolation finals decision over Reihbuch of Southeast 9-2; Tommy James (126), Frank Nimic (138), and Jerry Bockoven (Hwt) each earned a fourth place.

Other places for the Links came from Mike Kletchka, defending

After the game. take all the gang to

champion (167) who was defeated by Ron Anderson of Northeast, 5-3, in overtime for a second place.

Team Scoring

Hastings

The Links won their first dual victory of the season by defeating the Hastings Tigers, 26 to 16, January 22, in Hastings.

Down by 10 points, Wayne Schaffer (112) started the Links’ comeback with a 5-4 dec., followed by Trini Ortiz (119) 10-2; Tommy James (126) 2-1; and Rod West (132) 4-0.

Randy Knaub (155) opened the grand finale with a 10-2 dec., followed by Dave Schwartz (167) 4-0; Jerry Bockoven (185) 4-0; and Mike Kletchka (Hwt), with a pin in 3:35.

One hundred points for 100 years, that was what the students of Lincoln High were saying after the 100 to 78 victory in Trans-Nebraska basketball over Grand Island, January 30, in Johnson Gym.

After some study on the subject, those 100 points turn out to be the second highest score made by a Lincoln High basketball team. The highest was reported to have been made in a 117 to 16 victory over St. Paul, Nebraska, during the season of 1902.

Grand Island

After the Links took a commanding 28-14 first-quarter lead, the Islanders never came closer. With 26 second-quarter points, the Links had full control of the game at the half, 54-35.

Scoring 23 points in third quarter, the Links extended their lead to 77-5 3 and finished with 23 points in the fourth quarter to hit the century mark.

The Links had five men in double figures. Bruce

Schomaker, who fouled out midway in the fourth quarter with 25 points; Ken Adkins, with 22; Bob Knollenberg, 16; Bob Folsom, 11; and Ralph Henderson, with 10 points.

100 Points

Senior Mike Westenburg, the hero in the eyes of the fans, hitting his only two points of the game with :10 left in. the game, put the Links in three digit figures.

Grand

Coming off a four-game losing streak, the Links started a four-game winning chain.

The Grand Island game, 100-79, set the stage for the Links comeback. The cagers then proceeded to take the North Platte Bulldogs, 8 1-73. The Links were never headed but had a scare in the second quarter when North Platte came within two points at half, 41-39.

Balanced scoring helped the Links again as Bob Knollenberg had 22, Ken Adkins 17, Bruce Schomaker and Ralph Henderson with 14.

Next came Southeast which lost by a score of 79-73. The high scorers were Bob Knollenberg again as he tallied 23 points, Schomaker had 21 and Adkins, 16. Top rebounding honors went to Ralph Henderson who hauled in 13.

Pius X was the next victim for the surging Links, 63-53. The Links started out cold and got behind 14-6 before coning back which they did in a exceptional fashion. The

high point man was Henderson, who with his fantastic twisting, turning laypins, scored 24 points in his most impressive game of this year and possibily his three years. Rebounding out the double figures was Adkins with 12 points and Bob Folsoms with 10.

Preceeding this display of the hard working Links they met the Columbus Discovers the hard way, losing 68-48. Rebounds, turnovers, and cold shooting hampered the LHS cagers. The Discovers torrid shooting didn’t help either as they hit 60 percent from the field and 66 percent from the charity line. Scoring honors however, went to Ken Adkins who pumped in 29 points, he was also the Links top rebounder with 10.

The following week’s journey to Omaha to play Boys Town wasn’t any happier as the Cowboys defeated the Links 54-44. The Links had a 33-22 half time lead then faltered to the more deliberate Cowboy team. Top scoring honors went to Bob Knollenberg with 16 and Ken Acikins with 15. Adkins also hauled in 13 rebounds with Ralph Henderson getting 8 in a losing cause.

Honor Pass To Be Considered for Trial Period

What Is the Honor Pass?

They've finally done it!!' The Student Council has finally gotten the honor pass into action.

Purpose: An honor pass is a privilege granted to students who are able to prove themselves worthy of

The plan, which was the. responsibility. Honor presented by Chan Taylor passes will: and Landis Magnuson at a I. End the task of faculty meeting February writing out passes, thus 16, was accepted on a trial· benefiting the teachers; basis.

Any senior interested in applying for the honor pass on a two-week trial run is directed to get an application from his senior home room,. any senior Council member, or in Room 327. Applications will be available from March 8-22.

Last year's Council initiated the idea of a pass to be given to students which would give them more freedom concerning when and where they study.

Early this summer, the Lincoln High School Student Council began to re-discuss the honor pass idea. A committee consisting of Sue Dutton, Landis Magnuson, Chan Taylor, Shela Shanks, Lee Johnson, and Cindy Lehman, was placed in charge of planning, revising, and putting the project to work.

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education of the responsible student by permitting him to utilize his time as he sees fit.

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Ratification and Acceptance: An honor pass will be a permanent pink pass. It must be carried by the student at all times. It may be used by a student wishing to leave a study hall or leave a teacher's classroom, with permission.

The student must apply for an honor pass during the two-week period at the beginning of each semester. If he, for any reason, fails to do so during this time period, he may not apply until the next semester. At the time the student picks up his application, he will receive a list of regulations with which he must comply if he is accepted.

After he returns this application to the Student Council, his name, with that

of other applicants, will be placed on a list which will be circulated to all teaclfers. If a student receives objections from two or more teachers, he will not qualify for an honor pass for that semester.

The honor pass will be signed by the principal and by the Student Council president.

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Requirements: The application must be signed by two teachers and the student's counselor.

The student who is absent more than 5-10 days per semester (to be determined by the administration) will have his pass revoked.

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Revocation: The student's honor pass privileges will be withdrawn on complaint of a teacher, or by the administration (because of poor attendance or skipping).

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Uses: The honor pass may be used:

In the lounge-group study On the patio-individual study (weather permitting)

Joy Night Promises To Bring Joyous Night for Everyone

"Last week Joy Night try-out applications for Century Showcase poured into Room 215 to meet the February 26 d-eadline," according to Mrs Beth Westcott, supervisor of the production. "Act tryouts took place Wednesday and Thursday after school in the auditorium; emcee tryouts will be held March 9. All tryouts will be closed to visitors."

of the acts. The committee reserves the right to alter, combine, or shorten any acts chosen for the show.

The 'Nitty Gritty' Stage, light, makeup, and publicity crew members, are now being sought. Those who are interested should sign up in Room 215.

Work has begun by the art department on the back drop, programs, and posters.

In the library-if space is available. If not, the student should return to class.

In any room with advance teacher permission.

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Students React

What do students think of the whole idea-?

Student council president, Sue Dutton, believes that, "This is the ftrst time students will have real responsibility coming from their own initiative. If the students realize the privilege, they will bold on to it, but if not, it's a loss for the '?'hole school"

"I think it will work, we need something like that," says Herb Adams.

Jerry Davidson thinks that it will "work for a while, then someone will mess it up for everybody."

"I think the honor pass will cut through much red tape and it will benefit both teachers and students alike," says Chan Taylor.

Says Jim Janecek, "I agree with it-I'm all for it. But having to go through all that to get it is a bother.

Through the schedule I have now, I have as much freedom as I would have with an honor pass."

Nancy Miller thinks it should be just for seniors as a special privelege to tbem-"for prestige," she added.

"You should have only your teachers okay it. It shouldn't be the entire faculty," objects Marcia Benner.

Marsha Anderson expressed her opinion-"1 think it is about time they started something like this. It will be an asset to everyone involved if it is used properly. I like the idea of all three grades getting in on it because there are enough things that separate the classes now."

JoAnn Highstreet thinks the pass should be just for ' seniors "as a "I think it will work out real well, but we'll have to wait and see how many seniors get it revoked in the two-week trial period."

Lori Goodro thinks that juniors should also get the passes because many of them are "just as worthy as the seniors." She suggests, however, that the

sophomores in the first" semester should wait until at least the second semester because "they have · to adjust to the school and the teachers really don't know them yet."

Not everyone is quite so optimistic about the new honor pass system.

According to Rick "The honor pass is a big hoax, because kids walk around the school without a pass, anyway."

Sharing his feeling is David Hudson, who comments, "You don't need a pass to get around-they ·don't check."

Asked if he thought the system would work out, Bob Herstein could only reply; "Do you know what fat chance means?"

Perhaps another idea to be considered at least in the future is Don Petri's suggestion-"They ought to eliminate passes altogether."

New Aqua/inks Decide To Swim, Not Sink

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Honors To Rhonda

Rhonda Eno, a Lincoln High School senior, has been named as one of seven members of the allstate scholastic second team. Rhonda and other team members were selected on the basis of their scores in the scholastic aptitude test taken by five thousand seniors in 450 high schools.

Team members and others in the top 103 scorers have been awarded four-year, full-tuition

Regents Scholarships to the University of Nebraska.

Essayists Win Reveaue

At a special luncheon given by the Mayor's Committee on February 17, the City Hire-the-Handicapped Essay Contest winners were announced.

From Lincoln High, Nancy Newhouse, senior, placed third and won $50 Landis Magnuson and Mary Raymer, juniors, who tied for fourth place, each won $25.

These entries will be entered for judging in the state contest later in the spring. The first-place winner will receive a trip to Washington, D.C., to attend a week-long convention under the direction of the Vice President's Committee for Rehabilitation.

IT IS FREE NOW

In the 1930's, Lincoln High students had to subscribe for The Advocate at the going rate of fifty cents per semester or five cents per copy. Just think you get it free!

Regulations for Joy Night

The following regulations must be observed by participants: no student may participate in more than three acts, there must be a faculty sponsor for each act, and no outside talent will be allowed in any

Mr.s. Westcott suggests that student with · creative ideas concerning any aspect of Joy Night should contact a central committee mem'ber. "We need everyone willing to work together to make Joy Night its best." she said.

What's Your Opinion of A_ me rica

What do you think of your country? Write down your opinion of what you think about America in 500 words or less, including in your essay, what you like and dislike about it, and how you would change it if you could. Submit these opinions to:

Mrs. H.W.Jespersen 426 'E' Street Lincoln, Nebraska 68510

Including your name, grade and address. Each entry must also include the name and address of the Unit President who in this area, is:

Mrs. Edmund Francke, Pres. American Legion Auxiliary, Unit No. 3 Route I, Walton, Nebraska. 68461

The essay should be titled "Today, Citizen Student; Tomorrow, Citizen Leader".

Every essay must be postmarked on or before March 23. The writer schould indicate whether he is in a junior or a senior high school.

Council Comer

Your Student Council did it. The long awaited Honor Pass is now in effect on a trial basis for seniors. It is hoped that it will offer more rreedom to the students to pass to areas where they wish to study or whatever. We ask for the student body's help to make ' the Honor Pass only one of the many privileges we hope to gain. Remember the "good ole days" with such song hits as Johnny Angel, Mr. Moon, The House of the Rising Sun and those other titles that bring back our own private thoughts? Well, on· March 19, from 7:30 to 11:00 p.m. in Johnson Gym, those memories can be brought back. The dress

is of the 60's, with tight jeans, bobby socks, and those nice crew cuts, boys. A special event is to take place around 9:00 when the music takes a break.

But remember, the guys were awfully shy in those days, so the girls made some of the first moves. So girls, it's your chance to· try Ask the boy of your choice for a night of memories for only $1.50 for couples and $1 for singles. Do it, all right? Thank you for listening and once in a while drop in and discuss with us. We're in Room 327, fourth period every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. See va soon!

Students Honored at Convocation .

This semester's Honors Convocation recognizing the students achieving 20 hours of 1's and 2's for the flfSt was divided into parts.

The Convocations were held March 2 and 4, and were preceded coffees for the parents of the tonorees.

They are: Seniors Jerald Albrandt, Dagmar Auers, Joseph Babcock, Gary Baker, Deborah Batten, Gloria Bents-; Lynda B'Rky, Kathryn Blocher, Alice Bowling, Karen Brumm, Gary Bryant, Katby Burbach, Mary Cariotto, Elson Credie, Warren Day, Ellen Dein. Rhonda Eno,

Robert Essink, Bonnie F"dbert, Teryl Geier, Jean Gesch, Scott Hames, Rita Hansen, Deborah Jiedges, Janis Hild, David Huffman, John Jiuffmab, Gerald Hunt, Rae HutaeU, Craig Imm, WilHam P. Jacobs, loU Jensen,r Carol Kuchmak, Barbara Lake, Jan Leach, Jane Levine, Nancy Luft, Debra Markey, Karen McWilliams, Joseph Minicz, Nancy Newhouse, Dale Niebuhr, Sheryl Nielsen, Sharon Nixon, Cheryle Oberg, Mary O'Boyle, Mark Orr, Carol Orr, · Loree Orth, David Osborn, Mary Owen, Rhonda Preston, Patti Rerucha, John Safford, Kathryn Scheele, Linda Schroer, Constance Schuelke, Unda Sherman, Albert Sieck, Annette Sims,

Scott

Juniors

Joanne Abbink, Kathy Babcock, Ron Bartzatt, Catherine Beardslee, Bob Beccard, Janet Behrens, Mark Berreth, Musa Blsh, Barb Brauer Rodney Brehm Barbara Counsell, Carof Dingman, Robert Down, Elizabeth Eckel, Loring Fenn, Margaret Fiedler, Deborah Ford, Steven Forde, ·Jearlyn Girdner, Delores Gladbach, Judith Goescbel, Oneta Goodro, Jeannine

Richard Helm, 1cont. on page

Pictured above are eight lovely bathing beauties. These new Aqualinks are (front row, from left) Ronda Krueger, Chris Read, Cindy Hartley, and Judy (back row, from left) Becky Sharpe, Sandie Davis," Alison Hough, and Lynn Lienhart. Not pictured: Linda Porter, Noala VanAndel, and Pam Williams. (Story on Page 4.)

Dewey Simmons, Robert Snider, Carol Speth, Mark Stanton, Roxann Stoehr, Mary Strain, Susan Stratton,

Stromberg, Connie Wagner, Chris Wadhams, Ricky Wade, and IGrk Wheeler.

Green,

r;ln.aa lPn.a.b.Q Decision Supported

In the February 17 issue of The Advocate there was an article pertaining to the Rozman fracas. This article has obviously been written to excite emotional response from the unthinking few who neither try nor expect to base their decisions on fact but on emotional appeal.

The first sentence showed that "Our University" is a term the author uses to identify those belonging as students to the University of Nebraska rather than those who own, or run this institution of higher learning. None the less the article quickly confuses the rights of an owner and manager with those of a mere customer or student. The author suggests that students usurp management rights placed in the Board of Regents by the people of this state, who are the owners. It encourages prospective students to tell the Board of Regents how to run the University and that the University of Nebraska is not the kind of University they would like to attend. This brings to mind the obvious thought that those who do not happen to like the University of Nebraska do not have to attend.

The decision of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents to dismiss Rozman is well within the rights and powers of the board. Although the Fact-Finding Committee was asked to report upon the case, their conclusions were never to be final. It is the duty and the responsibility of the Regents to make decisions on policy and on hiring or dismissing members of the faculty. When we placed the responsibility of this and any other matter in the hands of the Board by election we also placed the authority to handle such matters in them. Therefore we should back them in their decisions.

As to the academic freedom, what respect of rights did this demonstration show to the rights of the Military Science students? If academic freedom is to be enjoyed, the rights of every student must be respected - not just the so called rights of a radical few. If the action of this decision reflects the University you would be willing to back and attend, one with order instead of chaos, let the Board of Regents know this by your attendance.

I hope it will not be just "OUR" University soon but the University for all who wish to further their education.

Joe Babcock .

Patient Sophomores?

In the last issue of the Advocate there was an article written by Shela Shanks, stating that only the sophomores were the ones that did not get to attend the single assembly for juniors and seniors only. If any of the sophomore class were on the third floor at the time of the assembly, they could have heard the entire Junior Glee singing for the whole time the assembly was in progress. The Glee, I might add, is about 80 girls strong. We juniors as well did not like to sit there during the assembly but I'm sure the Glee profited from all the extra practice we got in that day.

Remember sophomores-your sophomre year is almost over.

Debbie Bayless Class of '72

Live and Love

It really disturbs me that some people are so fakey and self-centered. Some feel the world and everything in it is for them. It's too bad there isn't enough love in everybody to make the world a better place in which to live. Around school I've noticed some people are so jealous and spiteful of others that they create a bad image of themselves by cutting down others.

When people are self-centered they become jealous and build up hate inside them towards others. Hate is the cause of war and many other problems. There are many people that strive to be someone big. If people would just realize what they are doing to themselves and would be content to be themselves they'd find that life isn't so bad and so fakey after all.

Herb Adams

Draft Discussion Needed

The counselors at Lincoln High have been failing to do one of their chief duties for half of Lincoln High's student body. Although they talk freely about future plans concerning colleges, trade schools and jobs, they have totally neglected the draft.

Students Contribute Wit Throughout Century

The draft is something that faces every boy Practically nothing is so upon graduation. It will interrupt all of his other Iserious that it can't be plans. There are various ways we can deal with the laughed at. Classes, tes!s, d ft ALL OF THEM h ld · teachers, sports and social ra · . s . ou be m life in general have been the homeroom classes. This mcludes conscientiOus object of student humor objection to the war, which is a perfectly legal 1throughout the century, and orderly procedure. The counselors do not have The_ Advocate has faithfully d t this b th earned some of the best voca co_urse, ut ey must supply (and worst) attempts to mformat10n about It. I believe there are many boys make us laugh. in this school who would be interested, but because of the school's cowardly attitude toward "controversial subjects," they end up facing the draft with confusion and bewilderment.

If "controversial topics" cannot be discussed, I see no point in going to school, for I feel the main purpose in education is to develop our minds so we can discuss "controversial topics" intelligently.

Adam Levine

Let's Give a Hand To ...

Ken Adkins, the first 1971 high school senior to sign a Big Eight letter of intent to attend the University of Nebraska.

Coach Simpson's wrestling team for winning first place in the District meet.

The Centennial Committee for intitiating and developing the plan for the Centennial Hall.

The assembly committee for planning and developing a variety of assemblies.

Wrestlers Mike Kletchka and Jim Simpson for winning State Championships.

The whole Paint Your Wagon crew for producing a great opera.

Affected by Weather

As any Link can testify, (and how!) man is held at the mercy of the sun, wind rain, snow that?), and other environmental influences on which his life depends. Weather controls him now and always has, but it may not do so in the future.

The more he learns about this controlling force, the more the possibilities of changing the weather increase. (What a relief that would be!) Although much has already been learned, only the surface has been scratched of such an influential factor in man's life.

Since the beginning of time, he has sought to control the weather. In ancient times, it was thought to be god-like. When people were bad or dishonorable and the heavens poured down the rains on them, it was believed that the gods were angry and punishment was necessary. In order to appease these gods, victims were sacrificed until the storms or disruptions ceased. -

But way back in the 5th century BC, men were already questioning these practices. Herodotus, a Greek historian, once viewed a situation where a ship's crew-in great distress-sacrificed several victims until the storms ceased. He pondered as to whether they were justified in such action or that perhpas it "ceased of itself."

A satrical dramatist Aristophanes, wrote a play around the 5th century, BC called Clouds. which

portrayed an unsophisticated countryman arguing with the skeptical philosopher Socrates as to whether thunder was Zeus' doing or a natural result of a clash of clouds in a pocket of air.

Finally man discarded the idea that weather was a personal problem, and accepted the theory that weather is controlled by natural law.

Throughout history, people have called upon many superstitions in an effort to predict the weather. For centuries, weather was forecast in ways such as these: Fine weather coming if there is enough blue sky to make a sailor's breeches.

A red sky at night is a shepard's delight.

A rainbow in morning is a shepard's warning.

The north wind doth blow and we shall have snow.

If the sun goes pale to bed, t'will rain tomorrow so 'tis said.

Evening red and morning grey-two sure signs of one fine day.

Rain long fortold, long last; short notice, soon passed.

An old seaman's belief was that the wind changes with the tide; a farmer's way of fore telling a hard winter was a full crop of berries. (There must have been many farmers with bumper berry crops this year!)

Some believed that the sun had a regular path

There are birth stones and anniversary stones, and then there are "High School Stones," from the exchange column of The Advocate, January 13, 1914.

Freshman Emerald Sophomore Soapstone

Junior Grindstone

Senior Tombstone

Tests and teachers took their share of ribbing.

According to an October, 1901 Advocate, "Quite a number of instructors gave tests Monday. I guess they must have been in a testy humor."

The tune was much the same in October 1925. "By the number of U slips we received it looks as if the teachers are in favor of Mr. French's football motto-'THEY SHALL NOT PASS'."

''Even his friend wouldn't help him, so he flunked the test," commented a 193 5 issue.

The Advocate in 1906 reported that, "In a certain house in Lincoln the door must be raised to be opened. The ax is generally used for this purpose. Miss Kirker decided to call at this house the other day to report concerning the boy's poor work and to see what could be done about it. When she rapped on the door someone asked, "Who is there?" On replying, she heard the boy saying in an excited voice, 'It's Miss Kirker. Get the ax.' Needless to say she did not remain."

One of the many examples of scholastic humor came from the exchange column in the March 9, 1915 Advocate THE PSALM OF GEOMETRY

Miss Long is my teacher, I shall not pass. She maketh me to prove dense propositions. She leadeth me to expose my ignorance before the class. She maketh me to draw figures on the board for my grades sake. Yea tho' I study till midnight I shall gain no geometry. The propositions bother me and the originals sorely trouble me.

She prepareth quizzes for me in the presence of mine enemies. She giveth me low grades; my work runeth under, Surely zero and conditions shall follow me all the days of my life And I shall dwell in the class of geometry FOREVER.

The various dangers of the gridiron were summed up in The Advocate, February 1897. "After the football is over, after the field is clear; straighten my nose and shoulder and help me to find my ear. Many a youth is weeping, many a head is cracked. After the game is over· after they've played halfback."

(Tune: "After the Ball is Qy_er.")

ln 1957, The Advocate defined a few common football terms for the benefit of girls unfamiliar with the

TOUCHDOWN- The signal to stand up and scream in the ears of the elderly gentleman in front of you.

SCRIMMAGECheerleaders trying a new cheer.

LINEMEN- Men who draw lines on the football field.

GRIDIRON- iron used to press the uniforms of the players.

The freshman was often the brunt of some rather sick jokes. "Our freshmen have become very athletic lately. A couple of them had quite a contest to see who could heave a sigh the farthest. "

Many a miscellaneous subject was humorized. In October, 1906, The Advocate reported that, "An effort has been made to organize a high school marble team."

As of 1904, "The Charge of the Light Brigade was nothing when compared the rush for the beanery."

For many years a column of jokes and gossip called "Static" was carried on an inside page. Most of the entries dealt, with individuals and no longer have much meaning. Some of the non-personal commentary from the "Static" column follows.

"Tact is making people feel at home when you wish they were."

"Laugh at your troubles and you can be sure you'll never run out of things to laugh about."

"No matter what shape

in,

for

TV Commercials Add Zest To Sometime Boring Days

Looking for a subject with some excitement?

Want to break away from the ordinary? No need to look any further because Mrs. Kathy Raymer's second-period speech class has put it all together.

The class is presently producing a variety of television commercials, using their own irnagina tions as guides. From "People Pickles.. to "Imagination" perfume,

each class member did his own thing.

The commercials were taped by the audio-visual department to be viewed by the whole class.

According to Mrs. Raymer, the purpose of such an activity is "to understand advertising's, particularly television's, appeal to basic human needs

Purses, Wallets Reveal Weird Contents

Those who know The Advocate's illustrious editor, Linda Wagner, know that she always carries with her a very friendly personality and a smile for all, but probably few are aware of the somewhat unusual, but undoubtedly necessary, items she carries with her in her purse.

For example, for those especially trying days, she not only has a box of aspirin but also a prayer book.

Within the dimensions of her purse, (it's merely four inches wide, 11 inches long, and eight inches high) Linda successfully manages to store a tooth, which formerly housed bubble gum; a knife, yet unused but "you never know when you might need it"; four clippies; lip gloss; three locker stubs; two bandaids; a key case with one key; a deck of cards; 48 rubber bands; a prayer book; two authorized passes; aspirin; a wrinkled Christmas card; eight assorted notes; a cosmetic bag; a billfold; a date book\ six bobby pins; three pens; a comb; eight yellow "I am a happy helper" pins; three tubes of lipstick; an emery board; a Bazooka Joe bubble gum comic; an empty bag; a Lincoln Public Schools basketball schedule; a tube of Neosporin Ointment, for any possible emergency; a 97 cent ticket stub; one page from a TV

Moody or Drowsy? It's in the Weather

Cont. from Page 2

which it followed and that the weather was the same year after year. Names were given to natural unusual phenomena in order to explain them. Among the most common or familiar ones are: unusual cold weather in May-"blackhom winter or ice-saints»; heat extremes in July and August-"days of the dog star" or "dog days"; warm weather in October-" St. Luke's summer"; warm weather in November-"St. Martin's summer."

Regardless of how the weather is predicted, it is known for sure that it greatly affects man, both physically and mentally. (Anyone living in Nebraska should be quite aware of this fact.) In normal weather he is comfortable, but in extreme conditions there are definite reactions.

Extreme heat can result in fatigue, swelling of ankles, flushing of skin, and heart failure

Extreme cold can result in drowsiness a decrease in blood volume, erratic kidney function, and gangrene.

Excessive sunlight can result in sunburn, premature •kin aging, and skin cancer.

Excessive snow may

mean absence from school..tsk, tsk!!

Cold causes grouchiness, sadness, or depression When it's too warm, man becomes quiet, moody, or angry. No one escapes weather's effects.

In principal, man should be able to control the outdoors just as he does the indoors, by heating, cooling, humidifying, or dehumidifying. In practice, the high cost of these processes would outweigh the benefits.

But some control has already been established. Cloud seeding, the distribution of dry ice chips onto the clouds, has brought about many discoveries. When the dry ice is sprinkled on the cloud, it can do a number of things. The vapor droplets may freeze into raindrops and fall to the ground. On the other hand, the dry ice can be too heavy and may merely scatter the cloud and make it larger.

Hurricanes, tornadoes, and cyclones, might possibly be stopped by disrupting the cloud's energy pattern. These possibilities are yet vel) new, and the outcomes are uncertain as to exact results for good or bad. But there is a very

Mu••ers leara fro• Spealrars

At the February 17 of Mummers, guest eaker and performers Jrn the University of braska were welcomed. ese included Paul Baker, ry

and

serious problem of air pollution facing the world now that man alone can control since he is causing the problem

Raindrops coming to the earth wash down the dust particles that concentrate the pollution in the air. Excessive numbers of pollution particles can also disperse the droplets throughout the clouds so that they are not large enough to fall to the ground.

The first causes floods; the second, droughts. Either way, man's persistence in polluting his precious atmosphere is intensifying his problems. These erratic hazards cost some I ,200 lives and $11 billion a year.

Guide; one shocking pink colorific plus memo book; a check stub; a stamp refund ticket; two paper clips; a pamphlet; a broken but taped together compact; four different perfumes; make-up; a paper on pape1 folding; and lastly, an empty candy wmpper.

Realizing that it is unfair to single out the feminine sex on such a topic, an unsuspecting senior male, Jeff Brown, was asked to empty his pickets and display his possessions.

Within the walls of his wallet and pockets, Jeff carries his keys on an LHS Centennial keychain; a little blue book; a call slip; a "Bubbles card; an activity ticket; a libmry card; half-a-pack of Certs; a Richrnan-Gordman refund ticket; his drivers" license; a comb; his social security card; one quarter; his student identification card; a nickle; two pictures; an Interact club card; and his identification card.

This limited survey was not meant to confirm or deny the rumor that girls carry more stuff than boys, nor was it meant to cause any embarrassment. It was merely an observation.

AFS Style Show

"You've Corne a Long Way, Baby," is the theme for the Centennial Style Show, March 26, at 7:30 in the Lincoln High Auditorium.

Since the show is dedicated to the purpose of raising money for AFS, admission is 50 cents.

The style show has been included among Centennial activities since "antiquated styles will also be modeld. Alumni reception centers will be open all evening for those who may wish to attend the Open House but not the Style Show.

Miller & Paine is providing modem clothing which will be modeled by International Club members and other interested students. The boys Octet and giils Ennead will add their talents; Peppers will also be involved.

COCEP Survey Offers Carbon MonoxideTest

Mr. S.A. Boudreaux, from the United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW), recently spoke to a group of COCEP committee members about a project in which the group will be participating.

The project is to measure the amount of carbon monoxide that is leaking into homes through the gas heating system.

kitchen, and one in the bedroom. If the home has an additional heating unit, an indicator should be placed close to it, also.

Add to Principal's Office

Five years ago an aquarium found its way into Lincoln High School. Although it has been in many different locations, it can now be seen in the small, but warm office of Mr. William Bogar, principal of Lincoln High.

The 30-gallon tank which was given to Mr. Bogar came from a private home. It already had a few fish in it , but since·'he has had it, he has added many more varieties, such as Neons, which have many bright and different colors; guppies, which multiply mpidly; black rnollies, which are completely black; red wags; and zebras, which are uniquely marked. Snails, both plain and the big black Mysteries, complete the aquarium Jl?Pulation.

Mr. Bogar for some time had a "pet flsh, a tropical cat fish with winning ways. Unfortunately, it recently died; however, it has been

replaced by one of the same species. His second favorites are the Neons.

The tropical catfish and countless snails help to keep the tank clean. To assure the well being of the aquariam inhabitants, Mr. Bogar tries to maintain a complete environment for the flSh. Three water IJ..Iters, light and heat control, and plenty of plants and snails and the proper ecological situation.

The fish are fed by Mr. Bogar's secretary, Mrs. LaVern Rhoades. Mrs. Ruth Gartner, journalism teacher, makes sure there is enough water in the tank; in fact, in her zeal to be helpful she often ·fills the tank too full!

The flSh eat a staple food called tetra; they are also given a food that intensifies their colors.

Mr. Bogar likes to have growing things, such as fish and plants in his office. "It seems to make my office a little brighter," he commented.

"Listen my children and you shall hear, of the midnight ride of Pauf Revere."

So began Lincoln High School junior Chan Taylor, as he and juniors Bob Thurber, Landis Magnuson, and senior John Stevens recently set out to entertain a meeting of Selectas, a working women's auxiliary of the Masonic order.

by Mrs. Irene Fransen, in charge of entertainment for the meeting, asking if he could find some students from the Lincoln High drama department who would come and do a show for them. Of the 'five persons he contacted, three responded.

Paul discussed the ements of improvisation, and demonstrated the elements in the_ categories: pantomime, music, body sculpture and composition, comic book drama, sound.

A random survey will be taken by students of 300 homes in which the carbon monoxide content will be tested. The homes to be picked for the survey will be left up to the discretion of the student. The participants in the survey may go to any house in Lincoln to get readings.

Members of Mummers participated in the improvisations.

Three of four "Carbon Monoxide Indicators" will be left in certam rooms of the house. For example, one will be left by the main heating unit, another in the

A removable circle on the indicator turns black as carbon monoxide is released into the horne. When thil action starts, the homeowner is advised to call the gas company and report it, after which a team from the gas company will be sent to check the leakage.

The indicator is to be left in the home for not less than two but for no more than three weeks.

For each house it is necessary for the student to fill out a survey sheet which includes the names of the owner and the address, the type of structure, its condition, the location of the garage, and a list of the sex and ages of the household members.

John, the master of ceremonies of the program, had been contacted earlier

ATTENTION JUINORS

Anyone wishing to sign up for a committee to help with the Junior-Senior Prom should contact one of the junior class officers, his Home Room Representative, or counselor, 88 soon 88 possible.

The progmm consisted of Chan, Landis, and Bob reading selections from the works of James Thurber and Longfellow.

Did you ever stop to think of how many fingers are busily at work on The Advocote staff? wen, it's time you did because there are 140 fingers, 20 thumbs, and 20 idle thumbs. Think of what could be done with those 20 idles thumbs!

you're

People Pickles are

everyone, assert (left to right) Judy Goeschel, Karla Gerbig, and Lori Goodro.

Carper, Sid Zink, Gary ham,

John Crumrine.

Girls A d ive in Gymnastics, Track Clinics To Start

Three ftr8t-places in four events were captured by the Lincoln High Girls Gymnastics team in an Intra-City Dual meet with Northeast, February 18.

Vicki Kahm and Margaret Fiedler took firsts in the events they entered; Linda Taladay and Karla Gerbig tied for first place on the balance beam.

Individual Places

Floor Exercise-Superior-!.

Kahm; 2. Becky Wismer

Floor Exercise-Medium-!. Jan

Sims; 2. Terri Green

Balance Beam-Superior-!. (tie)

Tala day, Gerbig

Balance Beam-Medlum-2. (tie)

Manna Aguirre 4. (tie)

Cindy Stewart

Unevens-Superior- 1. Fiedler; 2. Gerbig

Unevens-Medium- 1. WISmer; 3. (tie) Green

Trampoline- 2. Taladay; 3. Judy Wolfe; 4. Linda Davis

The Lincoln High School Girls Gymnastics team gave a remarkable performance in the intra-school dual meet with East High.

Senior Toni Jelinek claimed three first places in the superior division. Lisa Shelledy and Becky Wismer each took a first place in the medium division.

Individual Places

Floor Exercise-Superior-!.

Jelinek; 2. Vicki Kahm; 3. Wismer

Floor Exercise-Medium -1. Shelledy; S.Jan Sims Balance Beam-Superior-!. Jelinek; 2. Karla Gerbig; 3. Linda Taladay

Balance Beam-Medium-1. Wismer

Unevens-1. Jelinek; 2. Gerbig; 3. Margaret Fiedler; 5. Cindy Stewart

Trampoline-3. Taladay; 4.Judy Wolfe

Move over boys, here come.. the girls! Starting March 8, the newly formed Lincoln High Girls Track

Team will be out practicing with the boys track team.

For Jun iorGirls

Since the only facilities are the Oval, the two teams w i 11 have to practice together. The girls will be coached by Ranee Kletchka, a former Lincoln High student now attending the University of Nebraska assisted by Sue Cooper, tlili year's girls swim coach.

The track events for the girls are: sprints (50-, 100-, 200-yds.); hurdles (50 yd., 4 hurdles); middle distances (440-, 880-yds.); and relays (440-; 880-yds).

The field events are: high jump, long jump, discus, and shot put.

The first girls' meet on the schedule is the Lincoln Public School Relays, April 2. Other meets planned include a road trip to the state meet in May.

In Like a Lion!

To welcome March, the in-like-alion month, the Advocate staff members take time out to indulge in the old-fashioned pastime fo building a snowman. They are (from left): Judy Goeschel, Linda Wagner, Lori Goodro, JoAnn Highstreet and James Janecek. The question arises, will March go out like a lamb?

Aqua/inks Begin New Year

Congratulations- you made it through! It's official now; we welcome you. An Aqualink-that's what you are, So work real hard and be a star.

This poem was delivered to 11 sophomore girls last week, notifying them that the are now Aqualinks.

The girls are Sandie Davis, Cindy Hartley, Alison Hough, Ronda Krueger, Lynn Lienhart, - Judy Policky, Linda Porter, Chris Read, Becky Sharpe, Noala VanAndel, and Pam Williams.

After several weeks of after-school clinics, tryouts were held February 18. Each girl was required to swim several strokes correctly (backstroke, After the Game

breaststroke, sidestroke, and crawl on each side, to music, synchronized with a member) and to perform several stunts (ballet leg with each leg, kip, surface dive, and back dolphin).

In addition, three girls were chosen as the junior trio. These girls also perform in the combination act with the senior soloist and duet. The lucky three are Rhonda Krueger, Lynn Lienhart, and Linda Porter.

The new girls, along with the 11 junior members, will soon be working on next year's show.

The stunts were judged by the three club officers and Mrs. Opal Stoehr, sponsor. Scores were then tallied and 11 of the 19 girls who tried out became Aqualinks.

Clinics to start for junior girls in the next few weeks, you hear loud cheers mingled with groan!! of anguish, don't worry-it's only cheerleader clinics!

Yes junior girls, clinics for Varsity cheerleading will be held in the Lounge from 3:30 to 5:00, during the weeks of March 15 and 22. Mock tryouts will be held in the Lounge, March 29, with actual tryouts set for March 30 and 31 in the auditorium.

Varsity cheerleaders will be present at all clinics to teach cheers and help with individual problems.

Several of the cheers chosen for tryouts will include splits; each girl, will be required to do one cheer with splits at tryouts.

In accordance with the changes in procedure adopted last year, this year's reserve cheerleaders will try out again on an equal basis with everyone else. In addition, preliminary tryouts will be held one night and finals the next. The new judging system developed last year will also be used.

In order to try out, a girl must have had no less than a 4.0 grade average the previous semester and have a good citizenship record. Applications will be available from Varsity cheerleaders and in Room 317.

The newly-tapped Varsity cheerleaders will hold Reserve clinics and tryouts, tentatively scheduled for the end of April.

Lunch M atters

It was reported in a 19 31 issue of The Advocate that the average amount expended per student for a meal from the cafeteria was between eleven and thirteen cents!!!

It was also calculated that 3,760 chocolate ice-cream cones were sold in the first two months of school.

Honors Convocation Recognizes Students

cont. from page I

Eric Heninger, Debra Hill, Marla Hoffman, Sara Holtzclaw, Ann Hubbard, Doug Johnson, lnta Kaulins, Pamela Kitzmiller, Beverly Knoght, Deborah Kuchmak, Lois Lind, Susan Lind, Landis Magnuson, Marsha Mar, Susan McCown, Dee Ann Meyer, Sue Meyers, • Beth Minard, Judy Mulder, Lyla Nebesniak, Michele Nissen, Melanie Noel, Karen Nohavec, Judith Noxon, Joyce Oberg, Argela Olson, Deanna Peterson, Patricia Peterson, Patricia Place, Amy Schmidt, Linda Schwartzkopf, George Shaner, Jo Shrader, Frances Silber, Patricia Smith, Mary Stoughton, Mark Sughroue, Jeff Swing, Peggy Tenopir, Carol Torgler, Deborah Trahan, Wayne Wacker, Richard Waller, Richard Webb, Pai Weixelman, Michael Wilson, Sara Zank. Sophomores

Karen Allen, Steven Alverson, Elizabeth Atkinson, Gwen Bellew, Debra Bettenhausen, Valerie Beum, Bruce Blocher, David Boye, Lillian Bradley, Raymond Brennan, Pamela Butcher, Robert Copple,

Wanda Crocker, Mary Czeschine, Regina Dauphin, Tom Dietze, Paul Ells, Michael Essink, Bob Folsom, Tom Fuenning, Martha Ghormley, Edson Gibson, Larry Hasse brook, Vicki Heberlee, Sharla Heckman, David Higl, Mark Helzer, Rebecca

Ruth

Kathleen

Suzie

Vicki

Karen

Richard

Adam

Gregory

Nancy

Lisa

Marga Silenieks, Harold Stebbins, Nancy Stratton, Debra Strombert, Fanny Talero, Keith Tenney, Richard Todd, Lois Vakiner, Noala Van Andel, Mark Vaske, Jeff Walter, Sandra Wassenmiller, Pat Weygint, Cindy Wheelock, Jerry Wolford, Glenda Woods, !)J!vid Ziettlow

This month's Spirit Girt, Carol Speth, displays a few of the many booster tags she has made throughout the sports season. She made almost 1200 which required uncounted hours of work.

Hillman, Holly Hinman, Kim Hobson, Sheila Hocker, Teresa Holder, Alison Hough, Steven Jacob, Joyce Johnson, Phyllis Johnson,

Johnston,

Jones,

Kaufman,

King,

Knapp,

Levine,

Love,

Lugn, Sherry Maaske, Margaret Mar, Natalie McClendon, Jon Neyer, Bill Miller, Pamela Morrow, William Noel, John Noxon, Debra Obermueller, Merrilee Olson, Judy Policky, Linda Porter, Wendy Prucha, Vicki Reese, Nancy Ritter,

l{ohan, Carol Root, Karen Schol:r.• Shcla Shanks,

Shelledy, Sally Silber,

C)utlook Sunny for Seasons

3aseball, Golf, Track

Despite the cold weather md mounds of snow, the •incoln High spring spprts :earns have a sunny outlook >n the coming seasons of :rack. baseball, and golf.

Practice has already ;tarted for the track and field men, although the weather is still chilly.

Head coach Harold Scott ·eels that "potentially there tre a few outstanding ndividuals with talent, but Ne have to wait and see if :he guys are really willing to NOrk."

Mr. Scott has 10 track lettermen returning this Ken Adkins, the champion in the low hurdles, is defending his title this year.

Other lettermen include Ted Eckert, Dan Filbert, Mike· Freeman, Ralph Henderson, Gary Hunt, Rich Lear, Chris McMeen, Steve Moore, and Jerome Pickett.

Mr. Scott also has distance runners Dave Hudson and Jerry Wolford coming out for track after lettering in cross country.

"Adkins, Henderson, and Moore are expected to be involved in the high jump, the long jump, and the

SPRING INTO ACTION I

It's time to shed those winter threads& SPLIT

TO THE PLACE

Next CH PS * 16 Female Swimmers Earn

triple jump,· which is a .new event in the state meet," said Coach Scott

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''I'm always optimistic about Lincoln High's future in baseball," says baseball head coach Buford Grosscup. Mr. Grosscup has five returning lettermenScott Halstead in the outfielder's position, Curt Michael as a pitcher, Bob Powell as catcher, _and Rick Wade and Mike Westenberg as infielders and outfielders, whichever is needed at the time.

Mr. Grosscup is also expecting a lot out of last year's reserve team, which had a fme winning season last year. "The coach and team always have a certain enthusiasm and pride and also a great expectation of winning," he commented.

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"We're looking forward to the state championship," says golf coach Duane Strough. Coach Strough has state champion Dan Harris back again· this year, and also Dan's younger brother Steve, "who has been known to beat Dan sometimes." Mike Wilson is a returning letterman from whom Mr. Strough expects a lot this season. Joining the varsity team this year is Cedric Shanks, the number one member of last year's reserve team.

Says Mr. Strough, "Our goal is to win every match and tournament this year." 1

JUNIOR-SENIOR

Jerry

ADoor Is a Door

According to a recent survey taken at Lincoln High School, it is estimated that there are 341 doors in the school. This figure was arrived at by counting the number of teachers ami-taking-fer-granted that each teacher had at least one door. The excess doors that counted were only those visible and walk-i.D closets.

Perhaps you will recognize the author

"I think everyone should subscribe for the Advocate because you're not really a part of the school if you don't know what's going on about you. I've always taken the school paper. It gives high school news, fust-hand. I lih: the sports page best. It gives an accurate account of all the games and there is the exclusive news from Coach Baller. I've always liked the Advocate and always will."

-Bill Pfeiff

At the end of these words of wisdom was a footnote by the 1935 Staff-"Great minds run on the same track. Our great football hero and our great paper get together."

Fish End Season.

Earn

CITY

8th

RELAYS

The Lincoln High School swim team captured third place in the second annual Lincoln Public Schools Relay Meet · held February 17 and 18 at East High.

East High won the meet with 74 points, Southeast was second with 66 points, Lincoln High earned 54 for third P1ace, and Northeast wound up fourth with 20 points.

The Links 300-yard breaststroke relay composed of Brad Grell, Paul Ells, and Mark Stanton placed first.

Individual Places

200-yd. medley relay-2. Brad David, Mick Damian, Brad GreU, Randy Strope 600-yd. free relay-3. Paul Garrison, Kim Clawson, Henry HaU 600-yd. individual medley relay-2. Mark Stanton, Doug Johnson, Russ Harris ·Diving relay- 2. Richard James, Dave Watermeier, Mark Stiner _ 300-yd. butterfly relay-2. Damian, Marc LeBaron, Harris 1 00 o-yd. free relay-2. Rich Webb, Garrison, HaU 300-yd. backstroke relay-3. David, Dave Eloge, Damian 300-yd. breaststroke relay-!. GreU, Ells, Stanton 40G-yd. free relay-2. Strope, Harris, HaD, LeBaron

STATE

On February 26 and 27, the Lincoln High swim team claimed eighth place in the 1971 Nebraska High School Swimming and Diving Championship at Omaha Westside.

The divers were the best scorers for the Links with sophomore Marc Stiner capturing third place in what might be said to be his best performance ever. Richard James finished behind Stiner in fourth

In State

position; Dave Watermeier was eighth.-

The Links medley relay consisting of Brad David, Brad Grell, Mick Damian, and Randy Strope ended in sixth position. Marc LeBaron finished seventh in the 50-yard freestyle and eighth in the 100-yard freestyle events, while Henry Hall was tenth in the 400-yard freestyle.

In the 100-yard breaststroke, Mark Stanton came in ninth and Grell finished eleventh. The Links 400-y ard freestyle relay co.rtSisHng of Hall, Paul Garrison, Russ Harris, and LeBaron earned the eighth position.

Four state records were set in the meet by Westside's medley and free relays, Fremont's Jeff Evans in the 200-yard freestyle, and Randy. Hartford of Westside in the 200-yard individual medley.

The teams fmished as follows: Westside, 315; 0. Burke, 138; 0. Benson, 118; Southeast, 117; Fremont, 104; East, 103; Prep, 85; Lincoln High, 77; Grand Island, 45; Hastings, 36; Ralston, 33; Columbus, 9; Northeast, 6; Bellevue, 6; 0. 0. Bryan, 4; 0. North, 4; and 0. South, 3.

The Links swimmers finished their dual season, 6-4, and were second in the LHS Relays, third in. Trans-Nebraska, third in City Relays, and eighth in State.

NU l1ks Adk!1s_

"It's reallY a good t'eeling and a privilege to go to NU and play football," .stated Ken Adkins, who recently signed a letter of intent to• enroll at Nebraska.

Ken got offers from small colleges and,. some junior colleges, but ''the: chance-' to play Big football was most, tempting,'' he commented Entering Teachers College to major in physical education is included in Ken's plans. "Besides playing football, I'd like to go out for track," he said. "After college I'd like to play pro ball and then go into coaching."

CHAMPION INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL TEAM: (Kneeling) Mark Sughroue, and Chris Sayre; Row 1: Pat Weixelman, Steve Kontos, and Louis Guerra; Row 2: Kim Rekart, Danny Brooks, and

Davidson.

Mark Townshend, John and Tim Houlihan.

Pictured are some members of the girls swim team With their letters: (from left) Lori Goodro, Patti Martin, Bonnie Weimer 1 Jo;Ann Hjgbstreet and Pam Williams. are Doreen· Dupont, Debbe Ford, Peggy Gamson, Tetrt Green, Lois ·Lind, JoDee Rowen, Collette Schwindt, Becky Sharpe, Noala VanAndel, Becky Wismer, and Pam Zeller.)

Link’s Wrestlers 3rd In State Links Even Season Record

Simpson Finishes Undefeated With Win Over Packers

The Nebraska State High School Wrestling Tournament, held February 19 and 20 at the University of Nebraska Coliseum, featured representatives from 30 of the 32 Class A schools.

Coming into the tournament were the Lincoln High wrestlers, district champions, and underdog favorites. Boys Town and Omaha Benson were the true favorites.

The Links were led by seniors Mike Kletchka at 167 lbs., a two-time state champion; Jim Simpson at 185 lbs., an undefeated state champion with 25 victories, and first-year wrestler Dave Schwartz at 155 who, like the Links as a team, place third in the tournament.

Simpson, a district champion, received a bye in the preliminaries, but by the

Kletchka 1st; Schwartz 3rd

time the tournament was over had built up 15 team points as he never had to finish the third two-minute period.

Jim pinned Childers of Hastings, his quarterfinals opponent, and forced Cahill of Millard to forfeit the semifinal match with an injury.

Jim’s opponent in the finals was Williams of Boys Town, also a district champion. Jim, who lost the takedown, came back to pin Williams in 3:31.

Kletchka, twice a district champion, also received a bye in the preliminaries, and added 12 team points in defending his title.

Mike defeated Williams of Hastings in the quarterfinals, Riedmann of Omaha Ryan in the semi-finals, and had full

control of his finals match with Larson of Omaha Benson to retain his championship.

Schwartz, also a district champion, defeated Liparodo of Boys Town in the quarterfinals. Losing to Henn from Papillion in the semifinals, 5-3, Dave defeated Patterson of Bellevue in the consolation semifinals and Sinett from Omaha North in the consolation finals to earn third place, and six team points.

Jerry B ockoven, wrestling heavyweight, rounded out the team scoring with two points.

Jerry defeated Tague from Millard in an overtime referees’ decision during the preliminaries, and Fern, of Kearney, in the quarterfinals.

Free throws were the big factor in the first round district tournament Wednesday as East squeaked by the fighting Links 63-61.

East was 27-39 at the charity line while the Links were 9-21. Lincoln High’s foul trouble came as Ralph Henderson and Bob Folsom fouled out in the fourth quarter and Mike Fultz was out in the third stanza.

The Links lia the edge in rebounding, 36-28.

Lincoln High lead at the end of each of the first three quarters, but the Sparta ns gained a one-or-two-point lead in each of those quarters eventually building a five-point lead in the fourth period, 52-47.

Lincoln High’s leading scorer was Ken Adkins with 22; he shot a disappointing 2-8 at the free throw line.

Now the cagers turn in their basketball uniforms and Converse tennis shoes for golf clubs, track shoes, and baseball gloves.

Reserves

South Hitting 65 percent in shooting in the first half together with good rebounding enabled the Links to blast Omaha South in Johnson Gym last Friday, 84-63.

The Links held a 27-15 first quarter score, then expanded it to 42-29 at half. The biggest lead came in the fourth quarter with 71-44.

Scoring leaders were Bruce Schomacher with 23, followed in double figures by Ken Adkins 21, who hit 75 percent from the field, and Bob Knollenburg 13. Mike Fultz who played only part of the second and fourth quarters and who has only seen limited action this season, scored 11.

The victory evened up the regular season record to 8-8 going into the districts.

East Balance, and a “trap defense” hurt the Links February 19 as they were downed by the Spartans of East High.

The Links had a lead, 39-38, once in the second half.

Some of the effectiveness of the Links attack disappeared when Ralph Henderson fouled out with 1:30 left in the third quarter; he has been out part of the second stanza because of three quick fouls.

High point honors went to Bruce Schomacher who had 19 points.

With Boys Town this year’s state championship team in wrestling and Westside the state swimming champs, we find the state basketball tournament close at hand.

The University of Nebraska Coliseum will be the busiest of this year’s four sites, with Class A first-round action Thursday, semifinals of both classes A and C Friday, together with all four final games on Saturday.

Pershing Auditorium will host first-round Class B and

the semifinals for both the B and D classes.

Lincoln High’s Johnson Gym and the East High Gym will host first found action, Class C at Johnson Gym and Class D at East High.

With the support for the wrestlers and swimmers at the state meets (estimated crowd at the finals of the state wrestling tournament was 7,000, with the swimming crowd estimated at 1,000), who knows how many people will be in Lincoln for the State Basketball Tournament?

The Junior Varisty ended its 10-6 season Friday, February 26, with an 83-56 victory over Omaha South.

The top scorers for this season were Jerry Meyer—143; Stanley Dowd—135; Steve Harris—132; and Bob Keaton—125.

The remaining players were as listed:

LHS 27152516-84

South 15 14 14 20-63

Reserves

LHS 17221727-83

South 7 12 1422-56

Dowd, 10; Harris, 16; Weaver, 12; Keaton, 10; Moore, 8; Grosscup, 6; Meyer, 5; Baldwin, 4; Canby, 3.

The Links out-rebounded the Packers, 55-37, with senior Ralph Henderson, the top rebounder, grabbing 12 and Fultz and Schomacher hauling in 10 each.

Gaines

LHS—68 Hastings—56

LHS—42 Westside—54

LHS—39 East—33

LHS—49 Northeast —55

LHS—55 Southeast—30

LHS—25 Creighton Prep—39

LHS—43 Northeast—53

LHS—48 Central—59

LHS—69 Columbus—66

LHS—45 Boys Town—46

LHS—92 Grand lsland—54

LHS—54 Southeast—38

LHS—58 North Platte—40

LHS—69 Pius X—4l

LHS—62 East—51

LHS—83 South—56

Basketball ‘Peachy’ Game

The game of basketball is often referred to as the only major sport which was originated and developed in the United States. Basketball was invented in December 1891 by Dr. James A. Naismith, a Canadian clergyman, who was a student-instructor at the International YMCA Training School, Springfield Mass.

Two wooden peach baskets were chosen as goals and hung at each end the gym,” a soccer ball was used to play the game.

People calling him “Boog” and “Big’un” seems to be Bob Powell’s pet peeve.

Bob hopes to join the Air Force and go to college but is uncertain about where to enter.

The friendliness and willingness of people wanting to help you when you have problems is what Bob likes about LHS.

Baseball is Bob’s favorite sport because his position as catcher carries a lot of responsibility; he hopes to gain confidence and cooperation as part of the team.

His pastime favoties are bowling, eating and watching TV.

Bob’s most memorable experience in athletics was getting his leg injured as a sophomore. The most embarrassing event was thinking his pants had ‘‘ripped out’’ while catching.

His advice for sophomores and newcomers to LHS is “even if you don’t have a lot of ability, go out for a sport because it is supposed to develop your ability.”

Danny Harris

Becoming a professional golfer or teacher is the ambition of senior Dan Harris. Golf is Dan’s favorite sport because “you have to do it on your own.” He hopes to gain the thrill of competition and likes competing against other guys.

His favorite pastimes are playing golf and sleeping. Dan’s most memorable experience in athletics was winning the state golf championship as a junior.

He hopes to enter Nebraska Wesleyan and take physical education and coaching.

Dan’s pet peeve is his sophomore brother Steve, who seems to be a big pain in the back when it comes to golf season! (See Steve shoots about the same as Dan.)

The teachers are what Dan likes best about Lincoln High. His most embarrassing experience in athletics came at Boys Town when playing on the basketball team and thinking there was a gorilla in the cage.

His advice for sophomores and newcomers is “to go

April: Dedicated to Cent ial Activities

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ltltlts AI••-

Aittrlall Wi111rs

Nineteen Lincoln High School seniors have been announced as alternate winners of University of Nebraska Regents scholarships. These students, who achieved high scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test, are eligible to receive a scholarship award should one of the winners elect not to accept his.

Listed below are the alternate winners:

Dagmar Auers, Joseph Babcock, Lynda Birky, Kathy Blocher, Gary Bryant, Ellen Dein, David Huffman, John Huffman, Craig Imm, Joli Jensen, Carol Kuchmak, Nancy Newhouse, Dale Niebuhr, Cheryl Oberg, Mary Owen, Annette Sims, .Mark Stanton, Teresa Stewart, and Steven Williams.

April fool Marks

Grade Distribution

Third quarter of the '7 0-'71 school year ends March 26. Links know what that means. There are only nine weeks left of school! It also means report cards will be distributed on April l (no fooling).

All students will be dismissed from sixth period classes I 0 minutes early (at 3:05 p.m.) to enable them to pick up their re por.t cards.

Rooms to report to for grades are listed on page three.

Scribe Sales

'Til April 2

Sensational, creative, reI axing, in trig u i ng, brilliant, entertaining! What have you got? Scribe With a description like that, how can anyone keep from buying this year's Scribe? According to Scribe Board members it's well worth the dollor (with activities ticket) or the $ 1 . 2 5 (without activities ticket).

Scribe-Lincoln High's literary magazine-Contact a 'lcribe salesman today (or my day until April 2).

Giris Go To 'State'·

Sara Holtzclaw and .:lelanie Noel, juniors, have oeen accepted to participate n Girls State during the 1pcoming summer. If either of the girls are unable to •articipate in Girls State, heir alternates Rita Kumm nd Marsha Mar would ttend in their place.

Karen Nohavec has been hosen as an alternate of the leasant Dale Unit No. 354 •merican Legion Auxillary.

'•o's laziest Now?

An article published in a newspaper about 840 mentions a school-boy o lazy that he spelled the arne of the seventh •resident of the United tates&Andrew Jackson. It 10uld be interesting to find ut just how lazy the laziest ::hool-boy of the present lay is. What would be the omparison between his ecord and that of his redecessor of over a entury.

Artist's concept of proposed mall

:Jhe A-Jvocale

When Joy Niaht Is Nearing Can Laughs Be Far Behind

Only 22 days remain until Joy Night's Century Showcase becomes a reality. Those 22 days will be spent getti!).g the prod uctioii to get her by all involved; namely the recently announced emcees and act members

The Central Committee has been working frantically on the difficult task of selecting emcees and acts They tried, retried, and finally selected the acts and emcees for the show while working around additional obstacles like snow storms.

A good citizen in hard times may be difficult to find. However, the Deborah A very chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) found it relatively easy to select Ellen Dein as the 1971 Good Citizen from Lincoln High.

This chapter of the DAR chooses one girl from Pius X, Southeast, and Lincoln High each year to receive the Good Citizen award.

"The qualifications for the award included letters of recommendation from a civic leader, a school contact. and a church leader, plus a transcript of grades. I also took the DAR test about citizenship and American history," said Ellen.

0 v er 20 acts have been chosen and range from Modern Improvised Music ( R o c k 0 d y s sey) to the traditional faculty skit. Madrigals, Octopus Garden, Herb Adams, Purple Poppy, Swing Choir, and the Boys Octet are only a few included in the talent for the evening.

And finally the emcees; Landis Magnuson and John Stevens have been chosen to have the honor and all the work that goes along with emceeing a Joy Night. Joy Night is the annual

production that no one wants to miss, and Century Showcase promises to follow the tradition of excellence put forth by the past 4S shows.· The show will be presented April 16 and 17 in the Lincoln High School Auditorium.

Parents Group Plans Meeting

Style Show Curtain Raiser; Founders'

Day Next on Stage

Observance of Lincoln High's much-talked-about and long-anticipated Centennial will begin in earnest this week, with the first of several major events. Each will include an alumni open house with refreshments, displays of memorbilia, mini-reunions and guided tours of the ever-changing building for anyone interested.

The major events are March 26, April 4 and 23, and June 4.

For visiting alumni, the center of activity will be the Student Lounge, where Student Council members will act as hosts and hostesses. There will be tackboards for messages, displays of old pictures and books, publications and artwork of LHS graduates, centenmal sale items, and

old Links for sale

After April l, the history of the school will be available. The Lincoln High School Story, 1871-1971, traces the school's development through students, staff, and community records in many areas. The cost is $6.00 (tax included) for this hard bound book.

Alumni visitors will be

All interested parents provided L Club guides on should plan to attend the these days if they want to Lincoln High School Parents see the building, and will be Group meeting, Tuesday , directed to smaller group March 30, at p.m., 1n rooms throughout the

The paper is a replica of the oldest Advocate in the school's possession, dated June, 1895. The writing style and page byouts are copied, only the news is changed.

BIRTHDAY PARTY

Climaxing this very special year for Lincoln High School is its Birthday Party on Friday, April 23, Pershing Auditorium. The alumni section of the Centennial Committee has been responsible for the planning of this Cinderella event, which should last from about 8-12 p.m.

In the auditorium basement there will be places for the seven periods of alumni and also one for present students to go, sign in, get something to eat, and visit with friends.

A program in the auditorium is being arranged. Mr. Leo Hill, entertainment committee chairman (who, as a colonel in Special Forces, used to arrange shows for servicemen) promises a good show, which already includes Lincoln High's stage band, possibly some acts from Joy Nite, and some well-chosen words from Don Bryant, NU Sports Information Director, who is, incidently, a Link.

This school. Retired and , "'l'f'Omises-t'S-be which are really Ellen was informed that she had been selected in early November. On March S, she and the other winners were honored at a luncheon at the Cornhusker Hotel.

informative since the new functions. a contribution to the registration bulletin for next _ STYLE SHOW Centennial Fund, will be year will be discussed. March 26 leads off these available at the school and

Mr William Bogar, principal of Lincoln High, and Mr. Harold Simpson, president of the Parents Group, will be on hand, along with the counselors, to explain the new quarter system for next year and answer any questions parents may have.

The program will also include music by the Lincoln High Boys Octet Refreshments will be served.

Applications for judges at large at cheerleader tryouts may be obtained in Room 31 7 or from varsity cheerleaders. Five judges will be selected.

a c t i vi ties with the at Pershing, $1 for adults, Centennial Style Show at SO cents for students 7:30 in the auditorium. Unfortunately, in spite Admission is SO cents with of the magnitude of the the proceeds to the occasion, classes are to be American Filed Service. held that day. The lounge Miller & Paine is willbeclosedoffat 1:15.In providing the modern case some of the many clothes, to be modeled former Links coming back mostly by International for this event drop by, they Club members. will be received there from Clothes of yesteryear 2:00-S:OO p.m. haven't been forgotten. Since several class Peppers will revue styles of reunions are planned for pep club uniforms and girls that weekend, the school gymsuits of days-gone-by. will also be open for alumni MALL DEDICATION April 24

Founders' Day, April 4 An Art Display in the was chosen as the date for east balcony of the Johnson dedication of the Centennial Activity Building will begin Mall between the building April 24 and run through and the Oval on the west of the week of April 26-30. the school. Lincoln High graduate (1928) E.J. Faulkner, President of Centennial Commencement Woodman Accident and Life, will speak at the dedication; another illustrious alum, Lieutenant Governor Frank Marsh, (1942) will introduce Mr. Faulkner.

Open house for visiting alumni will be from 2:30-4 after the program. The Centennial Advocate makes its debut at this event This special issue will be sold for 10 cents to help defray its costs at this and other Centennial occasions

Every senior already knows the date of graduation--June 4. Preceding commencement, which is at Pershing Auditorium at 8:00 p.m., the school will have open house and an alumni reception from 4-6:30 at Lincoln High. Mr. William Lawrence, internationally know newsman who graduated from Lincoln High in 1932, is scheduled to speak.

Centennial Calendar

Friday, March 26: Centennial Style Show, Lincoln High Auditorium, 7:30p.m.

Sunday, April 4: Founders' Day, Dedicaton of Centennial Mall, west campus, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Friday, Saturday, April 16, 17: Century Showcase, 1971 Joy Night, Lincoln High Auditorium, 7:30p.m Friday, April 23 : Birthday Party, Pershing Auditorium, 8:00-12:00 p.m.

April 24, 26-30: Gallery 100, Art Show, east balcony, Johnson Activities Building

Friday, April 30: Centennial Fun-For-All, Interact Festival, Johnson Activities Building, 7 :00-11:00 p.m.

Friday, June 4: Centennial Commencement, Pershing Auditorium, 8:00p.m

Saturday, June 19: Centennial Antique Auction, Johnson Activities Building, 10:00 a.m.

Ellen

Annette -Sims, Jeannine Green, Marilyn Grant, and Nancy Luft display a small portloa of some of the styles to come in the AFS Style Show "You've Come A Long Way, Baby" to be presented by International Club, March 26, in the Lincoln High School Auditorium.

Study Hall

Improvement Needed

This might be a messy letter because I'm writing with the paper supported on my knee. You might have guessed it! I'm in study hall in the Auditorium.

If they are going to have study hall in the Auditorium (which they almost have to have 4th period) why did the administration take out those fold-up desks.

When one is in the cafeteria you can study on the tables, but how in the heck can you study on your knee?

I also can't hear myself thin!c because our so-called sanitation engineers are trying to take down the scenery from "Paint Your Wagon" and are quite noisy.

Why don't WE do something about our study

Student Soy- So?

Students should have a say in what they Read. All men are created equal was written in the Declaration of Indenpent's, So why shouldn't students be able to say what is taught by the English teachers. When 99% of the students don't like Shakespeare why then are we forced to Read it. Just because our teacher decides it is right for us to Read it. Or Just because she thinks it is necessary for us to Read it. What can we learn by Reading it?

Rodney Fahrnbruch (Farmer)

Economics Is Important

How many of you, either students or teachers, can say that you were too interested in a class to look at the clock from bell to bell of an entire period?

I can say it. It has happened innumerable times to myself and many other students in my economics class.

Next year, economics will no longer be a halls? requirement for seniors. Since I am in my waning weeks at Lincoln High, I am beginning to realize Row L Seat 14th period how very important it is to know something about life before stepping out into it. I think I have the

How To Lose Friends

obligation to scream out to every junior and sophomore: TAKE ECONOMICS!! IT IS A RELEVANT COURSE!! How many relevant courses have you taken? By this I mean classes A d I t • •d 1 p 1 'which will help you in life; help that can make the n n I m I a e eop e difference between success and failure rmancially. If things are bad financially, other things can go

I talked with a faculty member on March third about my desire to dispense with the formality of walking across stage and accepting my certificate at the Honors Convocation the next day. This conversation resulted:

sour too, as many folks know.

Do you students know how to ftll out your income tax forms now, let alone when you are married and things become complicated? Do you know the difference between 5 per cent interest annually and the legal rate of :36 percent on a

"Why don't you want to?" she asked loan? It can make the difference of thousands of suspiciously. Then she added, "I'm just curious," dollars. It truly makes me feel sorry for people as if to throw me off guard. who will not know how to execute the simplest - business transaction without ending up on the "Well," I began, "I don't particularly think short end of the bargain. that my walking across stage enriches " I strongly encourage every single junior and "Are you a friend of Jane Levine's?., she interrupted, loo king at me once again in her own unique way.

"No, I'm not, " I replied, wondering what that had to do with anything.

"Well, I'd think you'd want a little recognition for your achievement," she said in a disgusted tone.

"Well, 1..."

She broke in again, saying, "What is this? A new kind of protest?"

"Well, I don't think it's that. I just " "I think it's just a new way of kicking out," she said snappily.

By that time, I had abandoned the thought of completing a sentence. Even a small one. She continued, "But certainly, no-one is going to pull your leg about it if you don't want to," in a tone which was somewhat less than - understanding. "I'll just cross your name off the chart. Now I'll have to go up and pull your card out. It just makes double work for me, double work for everyone. You just don't think about that!"

If I thought it would have eased the situation, I would have offered to go to wherever it was she was going up to and pulled out my own card. However, I had the feeling that if I'd done that, something more than my sentences would have been cut short, so I said "Thank you" and left. I can't help but feel that her last comment was an attempt at making me feel as if I had betrayed the one-hundred years of tradition of Lincoln High, not to mention the American way of life. It might have worked, except for the fact that it had been so pathetically humorous.

One hears a great deal about the lack of communication between the generations. I assumed that teachers were supposed to communicate with students. A few, however, are fortunate. They possess the "Divine Right of Teachers". This makes life much easier for them, because they do not have to consider the students as other human beings. Only as objects for dominance. I must admit though, I did learn a lot through this single, brief encounter-a lot about being inexcusably rude.

Craig lmm Senior

sophomore to take economics for his own good _ It will not only make the difference betwee n success and failure, it will probably be the most enjoyable class you've ever been in.

It makes me mad to think that the Lincoln Public Schools can and do pro_vide students with so many fme, interesting, liberal, and fulfilling educational experiences and then throws out as a requirement one of the few things that is really HELPFUL in the high school curriculum.

If the goal of schools is to help young people grow to be responsible adults, I view the casting out of economics as a requirement as the first step to hindering them.

Mary Carlotta

Let's Give a Hand To

East High School for taking first place in the State Class A Basketball Tournament. Congrats, Spartans!

Kent Reckewey for breaking or tying all the State Class A Basketball Tournament records.

Lincoln High's Committee on Combatting Environmental Pollution (COCEP) for being the only youth organization in the nation to participate in the nationwide carbon monoxide survey.

Spring Fever Feeling Hits Students, Faculty

"Spring is sprung, the grass is riz." Advocate stories throughout the century testify to the continuity of that "spring fever feeling" that seems to hit students and faculty every year about this time.

This malady, welcome as it is, is often the cause of academic disaster, since it is responsible for a great aversion to study, even as far back as March 16, 1904.

"Little grains of idleness Sown every day Will secure a mighty flunk About the first of May."

"Do you expect to sit here and absorb this lesson?" a teacher asked a freshie_ "No, by osmosis" was his reply.

A bewildered trig student was heard to say during a test, "0 get the faint bottle boys, I am going to camphor."

It is the time of year when some 12th graders begin to think about the senior speech_ A 1902 Advocate observed that, "Is it not peculiarly fitting that all Senior orations of this year must be in by April 1st?"

The disease sometimes even affects teachers, who found it impossible to remain in their rooms much later than 3 o'clock" in 1905.

Spring always seems to breath new life into athletics. The Advocate reported that "an effort has been made to organize a state marble team," in 1906.

In 1906 it was reported that, "Schools and colleges throughout the U.S. are taking up cricket as a new sport. Cricket is a good game, but baseball seems better fitted, at least for the west."

The beautiful weather we have come to expect in spring doesn't always materialize, as is evidenced by a rather sarcastic editorial, May 14, 1902: "Yes even the thermometer was affected by it. Its spirits, touched by the beauties of budding nature had risen to one hundred in the shade and the gay south wind had kissed the dimpled surface of Mother Earth till three feet of loam and other things were sailing through the air at the rate of eighty miles an hour _

"pedestrians choked, swallowed dust, and then emitted profanity, and were punished for their thoughtlessness by atmosphere e'en denser than before, and by enlarged cranium resulting from too sudden and intimate contact with a telephone pole. Then they changed their tactics and foolishly played for an April shower ._

"With-·was that a drop of rain-or a bucket full? Shut the doors, and fasten the windows, yea and move into the attic, for the heavens are opening up and emptying their liquid contents upon us!

"And yet there is a moral in all this. It teaches us to be resigned; and avoid vain hopes and false desires, no matter what happens, it impresses upon our memory the world-wide saying, 'Well, it might have been worse.'"

Culture In Cafeteria

A bright variety of paintings done by the drawing and painting classes is now being shown. New pieces of art work will be displayed throughout the building_

Have you noticed a change in the Lincoln High cafeteria? The art department has decided to add a little culture to the lunch room.

Several months ago, an idea to liven up the drab

walls in the school, by hanging up student art work, was submitted to Mr. William Bogar, the principal, who found some old frames for the pictures, and after cleaning the frames, the pictures were hung in the cafeteria.

Other art work done by students has been displayed in teachers' classrooms, another way to help beautify Lincoln High.

All-City M·usk Fest

Brings

Culture to All

Filling Pershing Auditorium with melodious sounds, the Lincoln Public Junior and Senior High School choral and instrumental groups performed March 19 and 20. Both secular and sacred music were directed by Dr. Randall McEwen, Lincoln City music co-ordinator, Dr. R. Sieber, and Mr. Don Neuen.

Directed by Dr. R. Sieber, conductor of the University of Minnesota Symphony Orchestra, the instrumental lists presented their program on Friday, March 19.

On the following night, the all-city choir, directed by Mr. Donald Neuen, assistant director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, performed. The junior and St'llior high school glees sep rrated so that girls and hoys of each group could sing different pieces. The groups then combined to sing The Star Spangled Banner and The Battle Hymn of the Republic, accompanied by the Lincoln Youth Symphony.

coffee grinder has been in the family for an equal number of years.

Senior Dating Panels

First Time for links

"What is there to do on a date in Lincoln?" "Should you go steady or play the field?"

These and similar questions posed by eager sophomores were answered by six panels of experienced (??) seniors who sat in on Mrs. Jean Kleitsch's sophomore homeroom classes during the week of March 8-12. The panel members, about 30 in all, were chosen by recommendations from counselors.

These panel discussions, a first at LHS, were the idea of Mrs. Kleitsch, who states, "We had studied dating from the conventional angle with books and film strips, but the students wanted to know mot:e specifically about dating at Lincoln High, here in Lincoln, Nebraska. They had questions that hadn't been answered."

Ask your beau and gather 'round! To the Sock Hop you will all be bound!

This year, Student Council is bringing in the o I d on April 2 from 7:30-11:00 at Johnson Gym with a dance reminiscent of the SO's and early 60's. Appropriately enough, this dance has been labeled a -5ock Hop. The attire for this dance may sound a bit strange at first, but it's actually fitting for the occasion and should prove to bring many memories back to light.

Since the Sock Hops is to take the place of a Sadie Hawkins dance this year, the girls ask the boys and everyone dresses up. But instead of dressing Dogpatch, the mode is "supercool groovy" for this year. Girls will fmd bobby socks, calf-length fling skirts, short buttoned cardigan sweaters, and ponytails appropriate for the occasion. And don't forget the white or red lipstick! Boys may not want to get crewcuts for an evening, but tight jeans, either long or cut off,

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scraggly sweatshirts or surfer shirts, tennis shoes, or mocassions will be perfect for the Sock Hop.

Music will be an important part of the Sock Hop, as in any dance. The Elysian Fields will be playing for the major part of the evening, but during the breaks, Student Council has resolved to play the "Oldie Moldie Hits" of the SO's and 60's, such as Johnny Angel and the like. The records will be suitable to dance to, as enough amplifiers will be there to produce an "outasight" sound, and of course, the Peppermint Twist, the Swim, the Jerk, the Monkey, the Frug, the Boogaloo, and the Skate will make the scene for this peachy evening.

Mrs. Kletsch feels that the panel discussions were "very successful-useful not only for the sophomores but also for the seniors."

Cindy Lehman, a senior panel member, also feels the discussions were successful. She was impressed with the questions and says, "I wish I would have had the chance to ask them when I was a sophomore."

However, David Pemberton, a sophomore boy, didn't seem to think the project was worthwhile. "It wasn't interesting-just the sa me old typical questions," he stated. David, who seldom dates, doesn't feel that dating is a subject to be studied in school. "People are

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dating and there are too many social pressures involved." He feels the word "date" should be

St. Pat's Day (Man:b-17), Mark C.bnles was honored witll a cake after collecting 38 shamrocks from female admirers who wished to talk to him during the day. Pictured are (left to right): Ralph Henderson, who collected 32 shamrocks, Mark Calbrales, Mr. Irishistable, and Harry Frye, who collected 35 shamrocks. eliminated.

FHA Affends Convention

The Future Homemakers of America State Convention will be held March 26-27, Friday and Saturday, at the Nebraska Center for Continuing Education on the University of Nebraska East campus.

High school representatives from over the state will attend the convention to hear speakers and attend workshops for leadership training.

The girls from Lincoln High who will attend the

convention are the newly elected officers: Nancy Ritter, president; Delores Gladbach, vice president; Stephanie Almond, secretary; and Karen Tallakson,

A banquet is scheduled for Friday night at Pershing Aluditorium and the two-day session will be concluded by the installation of new state officers.

Future Homemakers of America was established in 1963; its motto, "Toward New Horizons."

Hank"s Auto Store

Coming into existence shortly: a snack shop; with dancing; and full-lenght feature films; and art exhibits, clothing & boutique displays and more -- quite a bit more. Essentially, however, it will still remain just a snack shop. THE SNACK SHOP

(to be continued)

Again, this dance is a turnabout, as the boys were terribly shy in the old days, so gals, muster up your courage and ask that devilishly handsome boy you've been drooling over for weeks! Tickets are $l.SO per couple. This year, the Student Council is allowing stags of both sexes to buy tickets for $1 and attend the dance for a great time.

There's a surprise super-special feature which will take place midwav in the Sock Hop. Don't forget-April 2! Be there!

SENIOR DAY

"One of the days which the Senior class has enjoyed was experienced last Wednesday when the entire class laid @Side their school work.and sallied forth from the school on the annual skip-day, an event which has been observed for some years past by the Senior class. This year the entire Senior class skipped school and spent the day in pursuit of pleasure.

This event is one of the important affairs of the Senior year anone which is looked forward to from the time a class enters the school until it has taken its place as a Senior class and has pulled off this important affair. This is a custom which is looked upon with favor by nearly all, the faculty included, as highly proper and beneficial to the school, and it certainly is enjoyed by the Seniors if we are to judge by the noisy clatter and other indications of hilarity which were heard about the school grounds and other parts of the city. May the Senior classes in the future continue to observe the custom of skip-day and may they enjoy themselves as the class of '06 did last Wednesday."Nov. 1906

YOUNG CATHOLIC MEN

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Let us tell you of our Modem Training Program for a career as a Priest or Brother in the Home of Foreign Missions.

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Four Spring Sports Now Underway

Basketball Team of 1905· Organizational Begins

This following was taken from The Advocate of November 15, 1905.

Basket-ball

"A meeting of boys interested in basekt-ball was held November 7, in Room 116. Mr. Ottis Shatto reported, to the dozen or more who were present,

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Come To The .Piace REMEMBER

The early bird gets the rose

The late goose wears last year's clothes

that the School Board had given their consent for the boys to use the girl's gymnasium for practice providing the apparatus was left alone. The terms of the board were agreed to and two full teams got out for practice that evening.

"Challenges have been received from several teams but Manager Shatto has not arranged any games. He expects to get games with Geneva and Omaha soon.

"The team is not yet chosen, neither has a captain been elected. Each place is open to all, and boys with any knowledge of the game should be, out next Tuesday, in the girls' gymnasium to try for places. Mr. Heines purchased a new ball and some fast practice is

Girl Tracksters' Debut Soon

The girls of the newly-formed track team are in training for their first meet of the season. The big date is April 2, at which time the Lincoln Public

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State wrestling champs, Jim Simpson (ISS) and Mike Kletchka (167) led the way for all-city honors presented March 7. Also included in the wrestling corps are Randy ltnaub (14S) and Dave Schwartz {ISS).

The lone swimmer award went to diver Marc Stiner who took third in the state meet held at Omaha Westside.

The basketball team had Ken Adkins as an all-city standout with honorable mentions going to Ralph Henderson and Bob Knollenberg.

KOSMET KLUB

I feel as the sports editor that these young men should be congratulated for the outstanding work that they performed at their respective sports but that it should always be remembered that "it's the team that makes the >uccess."

EAST

The State Class "A" Basketball Championship will stay in Lincoln one more year as the Spartans of East High produced a 74-72 victory over Papillion in a "hair-raising" finish.

With two seconds left, Jack Ball over threw Scott

School Dual Relay meet will be held at the East High School track. Each of the High Schools will be represented by a 440- and 880-yd. relay team.

*Copple, in an out-of-bounds play, but the play was saved by Rick Samuelson as he tipped the ball to Copple who in one sweeping motion grabbed it and fired it from twenty feet out to swish the net and give East the victory in one of the wildest finishes in the history of state basketball championships.

The spotlight getter was, yes, you guessed it, Kent Reckewey, as he scored 38 points setting three state records and tying another. He set the free throw record against Alliance, as he had 23-25; the most points in one game, 46, also against Alliance; and the overall scoring in the tournament games, 118, breaking the record of Schuyler's Chuck Jura, 109. He tied the field goal record of 16 against Papillion.

So once more, congratulations for an outstanding season.

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STEVE MOORE

Entering the University of Nebraska or Wesleyan to major in Engineering are future plans for Steve Moore who says, want to go to college to participate in sports which gives me a chance to continue my education."

Steve's favorite pastimes are listening to music on KOWH radio, lifting weights, and stepping hurdles. His pet peeve is "running the sidewalk" which is a course set up by Coach Harold Scott, to get guys in shape for track. "If it doesn't get you in shape, it does give you a chance to travel and see the scenery," stated Steve, sarcastically.

The things Steve likes best about Lincoln High are that most of his friends go here which "makes school more enjoyable." Steve admits, "There have been some coaches and staff that have really helped me and made me respect them and like Lincoln High."

Steve likes football the best of any sport because of its "hard hitting contact." He also likes track and feels that "football and track go together". "When taking part in sports you usually get out of them what you put in them and you can have fun doing it," commented Steve.

His most memorable experience in athletics was the Northeast football game. "I didn't think I would play well because cold weather doesn't agree with me, but after playing and doing my best it seemed to warm up and I didn't even notice the cold."

Steve's most embarrassing experience was when he forgot to go in on the extra point team and the coaches were running

around trying to find th e person who was supposed to be in there. "Members of the team realize how embarrassing this can be," states Steve.

Some good advice, from Steve, for athletic minded people, is "work hard, practice, and be ready because it will be harder for anyone to hold you back."

CURT

"The things I like best about Lincoln High are the athletic program and its solid coaching staff," states Curt Michael who feels that "people should go out for sports, enjoy themselves, and make the most out of their three years at Lincoln High."

Curt's favorite sport is baseball because "it's a of individual and team skills combined, that are essential for victory. I hope to gain a feeling of confidence in myself from. playing baseball, by knowing that I can get the job done.

"Pitching my first varsity win, 3-2, over Southeast and hitting a triple against Creighton Prep" are Curt's most memorable moments in athletics, while his most embarrassing experience came in his sophomore year when "I got kicked off at first, and while coming back to the bench I received a few kind words from Coach Loehr."

Curt's pet peeve is his sister Pam "who has a better knuckleball than I have." His favorite past times are "sitting around the house eating, watching television, and sleeping."

Future plans for Curt are to attend the University of Nebraska and enter the field of Wildlife management, or go into military service.

ICneeling, Becky Sharpe, Pam Michael, Linda Bade, and GaD Damkroger. Standing are Lori Goodro, Karla Gerbig, Rhonda Bay, Kathy Hutchinson and Debbie Hass.

CURT MICHAEL

Prom: An Event To Be Remembered

It will be an evening to remember for one lucky couple who will be chosen King and Queen from the candidates of the 1971 Junior-Senior Prom Royalty.

Nominations for Queen are Peggy Dinges, Nancy Foltz, Debbie Johnson, Peg Keelan, and Sondra Wolfe.

King candidates are Ken Adkins, Scott Halstead, Fred James, Rick Wade, and Mike Westenburg.

After the climactic announcement of the couple at Prom, Saturday night, May 8, Sandy Mohlman and Jim Gump (last year's l(ing and Queen) will crown the 1971 royalty.

The Chancellors will provide the music for the event which will be held in Johnson Gym from 9:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Much work has gone into planning and working on the Prom by interested students. Posters to publicize the dance were made by Junior Homeroom Representatives and sound announcements have been used to advertize the Prom.

Decorations have been planned by Marsha Mar and Vicki Miller, with supervision from Mrs. Leta Rempe. Vicki said, "Since our theme is 'The Morning of Our Lives,' our colors and decorations emphasize the rising of a sun. We will greatly appreciate help from anyone in the decoration of the gym."

Staffers Anticipate Advocate Responsibilities

"Good things come in small packages" is an old adage which could be· used to describe the newly-named Advocate staff. Nine juniors have been OY.er" the responsibilities of putting out next year's editions of The Advocate.

Editor-in-chief of the new staff will be JoAnn H ighstree t, who returns from working on staff this semester; .Debbie Trahan will fill the position of News Editor.

Judy Goeschel will serve as first-page editor and Herb Adams will continue the sports editorship. Both are carry-overs from this semester's staff.

Looking after page two will be editor Mary Mesner. Also serving on the staff will be John Arrigo. business manager. Staff writers will include :Debbie Bayless, Carol Yoakum, and Karen Clore.

Links BoardAwaitsNextYear'sChallenge

The managing editor, Delores Glad bach "was pleased." She said, "I know it will be a lot of work, but I think it will be worth it."

Activities editor, Carol Dingman, was "astonished" when she received her acceptance.

"When I heard I had been accepted for this position, I was thrilled" was business manager, Eric Heninger's reaction.

''To have the chance to make the 1972 Links the best yet" is the amibition of Lyla Nebesniak, underclassmen editor.

When Melanie Noel, senior biography editor, saw she made Links staff she "shook like a leaf!"

Musa Bish, Associate Editor, is "looking forward to working on next year's staff."

Editor-in-chief Sally Holtzclaw "hopes next year's yearbook will be a success and a good kick-off for the next hundred years of Lincoln High School."

Margaret Fiedler, Pam Keeler, and Carol Yoakum have been responsible for the invitations and tickets, which have been printed in Lincoln High's print shop. Pam urges, "Everyone should buy his ticket early. The price is $2.50 a couple; tickets are available from Junior Homeroom Reps., or at the door Saturday night."

The Junior class officers are responsible for the refreshments. The chaperones will be provided by the Parents Group. lnte·ra-ct -for=

Slated

for Apri l 30

The second annual all-school Interact Fun Festival will be held Friday, April 30, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. in Johnson Gym.

A carnival atmosphere tied to the theme of the Lincoln High Centennial will pervade, the Festival, with 15 to 20 Lincoln High clubs and organizations sponsoring booths and activities.

For the game lovers in attendance there will be a balloon booth, a dog raffle, a basketball throw, a hat and horn booth (??), a fish pond, a pool hall, and a kissing booth!

You might want to live forever in a photograph as a fat old man or a skinny old lady, attend a glamorous(?) girlie show (rumor has it that a faculty member just may do her (his?) thing), or be entertained by an old-time flick in the movie nickelodeon.

Those just browsing will be interested in a scientific display and -WARNINGeveryone should be on the lookout for the jailer!

Commerical exhibits featuring sound systems and

accessories will demonstrate the theme "Sounds of the Century."

Should hunger strike during the evening, there will be several opportunities to purchase tasty goodies. Of course, there is the inevitable cake .w.iflk-should you be lucky enough to win. If you are not so fortunate, however, several food stands, a candy booth, and a pop stand will be on hand.

Tickets for the Interact Fun Festival may be bought in advance for 25 cents or for 35 cents at the door. Remember to keep your stub-door prizes will be given.

"Last year's festival was very successful," stated Mr. Jerry Gruber, Interact Club sponsor. "We hope this year's will be even bigger and better."

Interact member, Rick Miller, chairman of the festival, urges student support. "We want everyone to come and have a good time!"

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Seventy-two seniors chosen to National Honor Society were honored by the student body and parents in an assembly, Apri122.

National Honor Society is composed of 15% of the upper 25% of the senior class. Selection is made on the basis of scholarship, ECA points, citizenship and service ratings.

Elected as officers of the group were Dale Niebuhr,

>resident; Sue Dutton, lice-president; Karen McWilliams, secretary; and Rick Wade, teasurer. Members of the faculty Scholarship Committee were Mrs. Ruth Buckner, Mrs. Ruth Lederer, and Miss Lydia Lekai.

National Honor Society initiates include: John C. Anderson, Dagmar Auers, Joe Babcock, Marcia Benner, Lynda Birky, Kathryn Blocher, Karen Brumm, Gary Bryant, Mary Carlotta, Curtis Christiansen, Kim Clawson, cont'd on pg. 6

SCOTI SONDRA RICK PEGGY

KEN PEG FRED NANCY

New staffers take a minute out of a busy day to get acquainted. They are (standing, from left) John Arrigo, Debbie Bayless, and Debbie Trahan; (seated) Judy Goeschel, JoAnn Highstreet, Herb Adams, Karen Clore, Carol Yoakum, and Mary Mesner.

Ready to take their Links Board positions are the newly selected yearbook staff members (from left) Delores Gladback, managing editor; Carol Dingman, activities editor; Eric Heninger, business manager; Lyla Nebesniak, underclassman editor; Melanie Noel, senior biography editor; Sally Holtzclaw, editor-in-chief; and Musa Bish, associate editor. Not pictured is Leo Casiano, sports editor.

Celebrate! Party Salutes Century

JOOYearsof Continuing Progress

Marked by Centennial Birthday

It was a night to recognize Lincoln High for its lOOth birthday.

Happy Birthday Lincoln High School, Happy Birthday to you! sang LHS faculty, guests, graduates, and students as the final tribute came to the century school, Lincoln High, at Pershing Auditorium, April 23, 1971.

Pershing's lower level was the "meeting place" for the hour before the show. Stations for each graduating class provided birthday cake, punch, and a guest register book, but most of all, gave alums and students a chance to be reunited with old friends.

The Boys (the Boys Octet) must have caused some alums second thought with their song which claimed that "You can't do the things you used to do forty-five years ago."

Handshakes and laughter were abundant; teary eyes were not uncommon.

Snatches of conversations such as "I graduated in '29, not '39," or "You haven't changed a bit," were heard throughout the evening.

Each station was hosted by LHS students who had the duty of welcoming the grads, overseeing the guest lists, handing out name tags, and serving birthday cake and punch.

Centennial Advocates, old Links, and The Lincoln High School Story 18 71-1 9 71 by Ruth E. Gartner were on sale, as well as the other Centennial items.

The entertainment began on stage at 9 o'clock with the LHS stage band followed by the Ennead.

Each of the three other public schools presented Lincoln High with a "birthday gift" in the form of entertainment. Southeast senior Lynelle Frankforter sang Love Is A Many Splendored Thing. A group from Northeast presented selections from Oliver! and the East High Kids sang a. number of songs appropriately including Remember When

The master of Ceremonies, Leo Hill, LHS grad of '33, introduced two outstanding graduates of

Lincoln High: the mayor of Lincoln, Sam Schwartzkopf, and the mayor of Los Angeles, Sam Yorty. Mayor Yorty was reminded of his football, paddleball, track, and Student Council activities while at LHS. He was presented with a number of awards including the commission o( ad miral in the navy of Nebraska.

"Century of Soul," Denice Weekes, Chan Taylor, and Herbie Adams, chosen from the 1971 Joy Night, were also included in the evening's entertainment.

Former students Bud Imlay (Class of '47) and Mrs. Virginia Duxbury added their talents to the show with dancing and singing.

Closing the show was the LHS choir directed by Mr. Ivan Caldwell, assisted by soloist Bill Norman. Class of 1965, after which the entire audience joined in singing "Happy Birthday to Lincoln High."

It was quite a party. As one senior put it, "It was like 100 classs reunions nn all at once."

Former Links who "made good" are Lincoln Mayor Sam Schwartzkopf, 1935; City f'nnnrilmsm Rill Davidson. 1930: Los Anaeles Mayor Sam Yorty, 1926; and Lincoln

Joining 5,000 other Links at the Birthday Party was "Stu" Baller, Lincoln High coach from 1930-36, shown above with another coach, "Bill" Pfeiff, 1946-56.

Artists 'On the Scene' for Centennial, Joy Night; Individually Create in Medium of Own Choice

The Lincoln High School Art Department has been busy with paint brushes, potters wheels, chisels, and mallets · to produce art rieces ranging from Joy Night scenery to gold-key winning works ·

The department is proud of the fact that Links won 15 gold keys at the Nebraska Regional Scholastic Art Award Contest. The department considers this a great honor because until this year the most gold keys ever won by a single school was eight.

Along with the scenery for this year's opera, all-school play, and Joy Night , the Art Department has also made posters publicizing the Cenntnnial Birthday Party

Etching, woodcuts, silk screeen, weaving, pottery, and scult:ture are just a few of the new and challenging projects that have been undertaken by enthusiastic Links art students

The art program has more to it than many :>bservers realize, such as independent study. This is a. course in which a student enrolls for class under the instruction of an art teacher, but in which be is on his own, while working on assignments.

l'he main purpose of this program is to gfve students a chance to specialize in the particular area of art he may

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like, such as painting, weaving, boutique, and sculpture.

Another part of the art program is 3-D art This is a class in which the students work with three dimensional projects, such as wire, box, clay, plaster, and junk to produce sculptures.

The Art Department has two divisions that are at the disposal of those interested: one part for those who "just enjoy art," and another for those who want to make a career in this field, such as in commerical art.

The grand opening of Gallery 100, the annual spring art

Lincoln High's three outstanding senior artists, from left, Tony Nichols, Junior Mar, and Ron Mehser, display samples of their work.

Busy as Bees! Mrs. Judy Thompson's ftrst-period art class has no time to waste while working on their stitchery project. From left are Kathy Kaugman, Jan Gray, Mrs. Thompson, Carla Blank, Randy Dilworth, and Marcy Jirkovsky

Art makes the world go 'round as Susan Sheeper, Teresa Stewart, and · Linda Shepard will agree to after working on this stage project.

creativity at the grand opening of Gallery 100.

Members of Mrs. Louise Bereuter's fmt period class are trying their hands at silk screen, just one of the printing processes they have experienced this year. From left are Terry Green, Bob Athen, Mike Weedman, and Dan Speedlian.

Second commercial art class works on Centennial Birt h day Par t y banner. Behind sign , Vi cki Lundberg Terri Green, Lyd ia Ch e rb ak, Steve Lehl, Sandy Hrenchk, and Linda Hernandez; seated, Eddie ltzen, Mike Weedman Donna Harris, Nelson, Jorge Diaz, and Jugior Mar:

Designing and completing Centennial posters and signs is the task Mrs. Leta Rempe's first period commercial art class set themselves to. Pictured are (from left) Ken Fraley, Dennis Nelson, Cecilia Smith, Linda Shepard, Keith DuPont, Ron Beeman, Tony Nichols, Jorge Diaz, and Dick Meyer.

Trying their hands at sculpture are members of Mrs. Judy Thompson's fourth period art class. Shown at work are (standing) Mike Weedman, Sam Ridge, and Patti Ford; (seated) Larry Griffing and Rick Wade.

Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, 6th Grade Creativity Comes To You

Have you ever wondered about "How the Horse Got His Name" or "The Headless How he Lost and Found His Head" Or "How the Walrus Got His Teeth" or "Getting Stuck In the Glue"? Well these were the titles of skits performed by a group of present Lincoln High School seniors-when they were in the sixth grade at Capitol School.

This information was uncovered by LaNita Doremus, Class of '71, who, while digging through her school memories, found two copies of her grade school newspaper and brought them to an Advocate staff member. On looking through them, it was discovered that many were relevant (?) pieces of creative writing composed by members of the present c;FnQQ lPnal>.l>.

How About That?

PLEASE HEAR THIS PLEA:

Today the band is playing on the stage during my study hall and I am trying to cover my ears (no offense, band) and juggle my psych. book on my lap. What kind of organization is this? It is very difficult and uncomfortable to study without a desk and have a trombone blow in your ears. I asked for a pass to the library but that is illegal. So here I am sitting on a bench outside the auditorium still juggling my psych. book. A few weeks ago I read a letter to the Free Press on this same subject. What is wrong with this school? Can't we use the good ol' cafeteria or some empty class rooms? Why hasn't anything been done? Not many students like study hall in the auditorium so why can't it be changed? I realize there are only a few months of school left but, all I've got to say is-better late than never!

Terry Walkenhorst

Editor's response: Well, the change was late, but it came. As readers know, the policy has been changed for a trial period which began April 14. The new study halls allow more freedom and better study conditions in the Lounge and Cafeteria. If these changes are successful, they will continue throughout the school year. It should benoted that there will be no study halls whatsoever next year.

The following Free Press reflects students' satisfaction with the new policy.

I'm writing in regard to the new study hall situation. I see this as a vast improvement over the old conditions, and I'm quite impressed with this move by the administration. To me these improvements make study hall much more enjoyable as well as more comfortable and relaxed. With the use of either the Lounge or the cafeteria, it gives students the chance to either study individually, in groups or just to talk with · friends-a great improvement over the choice open when in the auditorium.

I really think the administration has made a great improvement in the area of more student freedoms and responsibility. I hardily applaude the more liberal actions of the administration and I hope that this type of study hall will be able to continue (with students' help of course) and that in the future more liberal actions will be taken.

Greg Lugn ('7 3)

Barber Poll Conspiracy?

Dearest Advocate:

Barber shops and shifty dentists are becoming a threat to civilization as we know it today. The well-known barber-pole has become the symbol of a new radical leftist fink organization called "the radical rightists." Another closely associated but less well-known organization is called the "candy-strippers." These people like to "strip" or steal candy from babies. Both use the barber pole as a symbol of their organizations. The Dentists are a group of people dedicated to the destruction of our society through the use of oral surgery. Many people have stopped having cavities in order to avoid coming to grips with a dentist. The not-so-well publicized symbol for this dastardly group is Alfred E. Neuman with his mouth in a sling.

One might conclude that this expose is an alarmist technique of a conservative leftist. In· reality, however, it is a badly needed view of reality that must be heeded if our society is to survive.

senior class during their sixth-grade year. Inspirational thoughts expressed on spring and nature included:

NATURE

The Nature is a pretty thing, It's never very dim, Unless of a frre, Then it's not nice to admire.

Gary Eckel

SPRING

Who brings spring into our heart?

Why, Mr. Robin of course. Miss Spring is a wonderful person, With Sunshine hair and flowered shoes

LaNita Doremus

FLOWERS

Flowers are beautiful, Flowers are bright. Flowers need water, And sunlight.

Vickie Lundberg

Thoughts written while reflecting on pets and animals:

Mark J. Berreth

MICE

Mice are cute, Mice are nice, Mice are funny when they fight.

Mice are white, Mice are black, Mice run fast when they see a cat.

In your bed, in your shed, In your shoes, in your hair, Mice are running here and there. M O'B 1 ary oy e

THE DEER

The deer is soft, A gentle sort of thing As he goes loping off He moves as if he were on springs.

He's never awful, He's never bad, He's never a bully, 'cause he's never mad! Gary Eckel

(To think Gary had so much talent..why, he could have been a second Rod McKuen!)

cont'd on pg. 6

Let's Give a Hand to

. . .

All who were involved in Joy Night for a super Centennial production!

Bob Thurber, who gallantly stepped in to save the Pius X musical production of The Music Man to all who worked to make the Centennial Birthday Party the affair of the century.

Dale Niebuhr and Mary Owen who were honored by Sertoma Club for their outstanding leadership and scholarship.

Food, Forensics, Features of LHS Societies

Scientifically speaking, man is a social animal and high school students, too, have always had this characteristic. Called clubs, organizations or societies, many student groups have sprung up (and faded away) down through the years.

Most have had a similar purpose-"informative fun." These groups provided a chance for students to be with their school friends outside the classroom, to gain useful knowledge about something which interested them, or to be of service to school and community

Probably more organizations were devoted to debate than any other single subject. In the school's early years, skill in expressing one's self, and analytical thinking were high on the schlolastic scale of values.

Enough students were interested in debate during this time to keep four or five debating clubs going at one time.

Apparently the earliest such group was the Webster and Haynes Society, lasting from the early 1880's to the fall of 1895. It was made up of boys who got together at lunch and had high-level discussions, but eventually it broke up because of disagreeing factions within

After the demise of this group, another, called the Ciceronian Debating Society came into being, against rather poor odds.

As of 1914, Ciceronian was the oldest school organization around. "None of the faculty can remember when it was founded, so it must be pre-modern," :ommented The Advocate.

The members (boys) met weekly, opening the meeting with a rousing Parliamentary drill, after which they pondered the merits of crucial issues of political import. Not every meeting was completely devoted to seriousness, though. At one meeting in 1905, it was reported that some of the debate concerned whether or not to have a party at a later date.

Similarly, the boys in the Phlogiston Debating Society, founded in 1900, felt that they were training their minds for logical thinking and reasoning in order to be able to analyze and grasp questions and problems they must meet daily, not only political problems, but also those of the business world and those met within student life.

The Girls Debating Society sometimes had

War! What Is It Good For?

Is war a necessity to man? The signs point to a yes answer. As long as man has been a community animal, there have been wars. In the last 60 years millions and millions of people just like you and met have died. Virtually all men say wars are bad; yet wars continue. The next war could mean the end of all men. Total annihilation is just the push of a button away.

I don't wish to see the end of mankind. I hope you don't, either. But remember, if you don't do anything about it, you'll die or your children will die. For the last 26 years. we have been living on borrowed time. I still have hope for us.

Henry Hall

debates with the "phlogs," Training Department. such as the one held in With their initiations and 19 0 5, on the subject pledging, some high school "Resolved that congress was clubs began resembling unwise in abolishing the fraternities and sororities. In canteen." Though they lost, 1909, a state law was passed the girls felt they had making it illegal for high nothing to be ashamed of, school, as well as younger, because they were a students to belong or take society. part in any fraternity or

A n o t h e r g i r 1 s other secret organization. organization, the The problem of Hawthorne Society was fraternities persisted in one more for fun. In 1901, its form or another for many Advocate correspondent years. The board of reported that the most education adopted a new exciting part of the policy in 1917. There would meetings at the beginning of be fairer standards for the year was keeping the membership, all meetings pledged girls from forcing were to be held in the their way into the meetings. school building, each group In due time, the pledged would have a faculty girls were invited to attend a sponsor. football game with the club In 1927,the board placed one Saturday afternoon. restrictions on fraternity "So bedecked with the rushing of high school boys red and black and tooting in accordance with the our little horns we watched wishes of the inter-fraterthe truly exciting game," nit Y council of the she reported. Afterwards university, thus ending the they attended a "chafmg practice. dish luncheon" at one girl's The 1940's brought new home. Suddenly, the trends in student groups. pledges were blindfolded Some of the organizations and led to another house, of that era 'which ' are no where they were "initiated longer with us were Clef into the mysteries of aubiChemistryClub, Round Hawthorne Society. Surely Tab e (book discussion), they needed the sympathies and Travel Club. There were of everyone the next also Radiolinks and a Pet aub. At one meeting of this

Speaking of chafing latter group, a member gave dishes (now called a talk on guinea pigs and "fondue pots"), one group, brought 3 of his 11 such called I.T. 1 (P.D.Q. was not · pets. original enough), made up The Girls Athletic of seniors girls, met evenings Association was quite active for fun and cooking. At one then. They had a picnic at gathering, after some singing Pioneer Park in May, 1941 and dancing in one of the which. two unfortunate member's attic, they fell mto a creek. After converged in the kitchen to eatmg a lunch prepared by produce--panned oysters the cafeteria, the girls and fudge?? I played baseball.

Other girls groups That year, 154 girls included the Browning Slgned up to tryout for Society, notable for their Peppers! They were advised piefeeds in the lit ry, to to be sure to know a school which they sor ,times yell, and know a school invited the Phi and song clear through!

C i c e r o n i a n ; the In 1960-1 there was a Shakespeare Jciety; Forum Club made up of Kilkenny (or · .K. for every one interested in "Knowledge K unts"), discussing items of current est a b 1ish e d or the significance. The topic and improvement of -'Cial and moderator were selected literary graces; and W.W.W., before each meeting. Mr. which was composed of girls Alva Cavett sponsored the of the Normal (teachers) group at that time.

Funds from March To Combat Hunger

Citizens of Lincoli, Nebraska, as others in cities throughout the nation, will participate in a humanitarian gesture May 1, when students and other concerned persons march to provide funds for the less fortunate.

On that Saturday, a group of people is scheduled to move out from the East High School parking lot on a 19-mile route, participants in the Lincoln Walk for Developmeit, a project designed to help poverty stricken people help themselves.

In doing so they will also become participants in the International Walk for Development Weekend, a movement designed to draw attention to and combat world poverty.

For the past two weeks, students have been

Iums 7urn Out’

From All Over

According to the log books signed by alums at the first Centennial event, the Style Show, the 193645 alums apparently feel closet to the school since they predominated in num bers of those in attendance.

Graduates registering from the period of 1936-45 numbered 37. Second was 1926-35 with 22.

Individually, the class of ‘44 was best represented with 8. Tied for second place were 1927 and 1942 with 5 each.

The 1956-60 group came in last with a grand totaL of 3. Recent years, for the most part, weren’i very well represented, except for 1964 and 1969 with 4 each.

According to Links business manager, Dale Niebuhr, about 200 old yearbooks have been sold. The most distant order came from Lima, Peru.

Many “far away places with strange sounding names” have become the homes of LHS alumni. Looking through the records of orders for yearbooks and The Lincoln High School Story is a study in picturesque places names, such as Laguana Beach; Pebble Beach; Garden Grove; San Lorenzo; and 1 9032 Delight St., Sagus—all in California. After Nebraska, the most orders were received from California.

Other unusual named cities heard from were Valley Stream, New York; Silver Spring, Maryland; Chapel Hill, North Carolina; and Mt. Prospect, Illinois; as well as Arvada, Colorado; and Corvales, Oregon.

wandering around the city, soliciting pledges of money from businesses or private individuals to pay for every mile they cover. The amounts have ranged from a few cents to a few dollars. Armed with these pledges, the walkers will travel to East High and begin their journey.

The route will be as follows:

Starting from East High, the walkers will head east on A Street until they reach 84th. They will then move south on 84th to Van Dorn. From Van Dorn, it’s east to a county road, then South to Old Cheney Road. Proceeding east once again, walkers will march to another county road. Then it’s north to A Street again and, heading west, back to East High. In case all of this sounds confusing, a map will be reprinted on the pledge cards, and there will be checkpoints along the way to make sure the operation is executed smoothly.

Europe in the early sixties first saw the “march” idea put into action. In 1967, the movement reached the United States. The American Freedom From Hunger Foundation organized the Young World Development, the organization in charge of the United States walk.

At least 40 countries are planning similar activities on the walk weekend. Although the official dates are May 8 and 9, Lincoln is holding its walk one week ahead due to conflicts in high school social events with the official dates.

Funds from the project will be divided three ways: 42½ percent to an international poverty project, 42½ percent to a domestic poverty project, and 15 percent to the budgets of the Foundation and Young World Development.

Unlike charity drives, this money will not be given directly to the people that need it. Rather, it will finance programs that will train people in skills that will enable them to grow food or clean up their impoverished surroundings.

No walker is required to go the full 19 miles. The walk will be open not only to students, but to anyone else who wishes to participate.

Seniors

Seniors! Remember a copy of your senior speech must be in Room 215 by 3:30, Monday; May 3. Speeches can be no longer than eight minutes. Tryouts will be held Thursday, May 6.

Tom Camp, president of the Nebraska Association of Student Councils, discusses his high school with Chan Taylor, Lincoln High School Student Council representative.

NASC C..ie. Visits Lincoln

Lincoln High’s student government organization had a special guest April 6. Tom Camp, president of the Nebraska Association of Student Councils, dropped in on its fourth-period meeting. This was just one of the stops the Kearney High School junior has made in his travels around the state.

President Camp declared that the one goal of his administration is to unite the schools in the state to “show the councils that they can work together.”

At the state student council convention held in November, 1970, a plan was adopted to divide the state into districts, with one

Eckel, Thurber: All-StateActors

April 2 and 3 were busy days for the speech and drama students who attended the Fine Arts Festival hosted by the University of Nebraska.

Qualifications for performing at the festival were a superior rating at the District Speech meet, and an invitation from the Fine Arts Festival Committee.

100 Meets 104

If you hear musical tones ascending to the rafters of Johnson Gym on the night of May 4, don’t worry: it’s not a late-season basketball ame, rather it’s a city-wide band contest.

All the Lincoln public high school bands will be zompeting for the first-place trophy to be awarded to the best-sounding band, in the opinion of the judges.

Judging the contest, will be two ‘Wichita State University band directors and one from a larger high school in that area.

The results of the 22nd annual National Math Contest have been received. 6 x 2/4 junior boys have been picked as the 2408437 Lincoln High math team. Their scores, which were the top three in the school, totaled 327/3.

The boys are Doug Johnson, John Osborn, and Jeff Swing. Doug and John are still in algebra; Jeff is in pre-calculus.

The contest, sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The purpose of such a contest, according to Mr. Orville Voss, Lincoln High band director, is to “create interest in better playing of band music throughout the Lincoln schools and to give the individual bands a chance to hear each other play.” Each band will play a selection of concert music.

During previous years, the contest was held at the East High Auditorium, but it was changed to Johnson Gym this year to help save time by having all of the bands seated at once.

and the Mathematical Association of America, was given to 83 Links. ‘-sopho mores, juniors, and seniors—in early March. A fraction of the wrong answers was subtracted from the right answers to arrive at the final score; Links’ scores ranged from Doug’s 42 to many negative scores.

The top three scorers from each school became the school’s math team. According to The Lincoln Star Lincoln was thirteenth in the state, of 175 schools participating.

Miss Frances Buell, chairman of the Mathematics Department, pointed out the unusual fact that the whole Lincoln High School team was made UJ) of juniors.

Gary Eckel and Bob Thurber, participants in a one-act play, were named to the Nebraska All-State Acting Company which names the best performers from the high schools throughout the state. Only seven or eight persons are lucky enough to make this honor and Gary and Bob were the only two chosen from the Lincoln high schools.

Members of Lincoln High’s Student Council met their legislative counterparts during special ceremonies held in the Nebraska Unicameral chamber, April 21. On that day, the Student Council, assisted by the Senior Choir and other student volunteers, presented gifts to the state senators in honor of Lincoln High’s Centennial. Legislators from Lancaster County received desk sets, while senators outside the county were given medaffions and ball point pens. Every senator received two tickets to the Centennial Birthday Party.

Entertainment was

High Choir, who sang “Ballad of America.”

school in each as the district head. Presently, Tom is working with the districts on their individual projects and investigating plans for projects at the state level.

He hopes to raise $1,000 to contribute to the school-building funds in South America; he also is thinking of absorbing the state Traffic Safety Council into the NASC. Tom’s administration has also been working with the Governor’s Commission on Drug Abuse.

Traveling the distances between schools is Tom’s biggest problem. The thing he likes best about his job is visiting different councils and seeing how they solve their individual problems.

Tom came to Lincoln High because he had heard that it had “a pretty good Council.” Before he left he said it was one of the ‘‘o .ttstanding student councils in the state.”

• provided by the Senior

Several turnabouts took place in the gift exchange. Oe senator gave his Lincoln High visitor a lapel pm with “Nebraska, No. 1” printed on it; another senator gave one of

the girl Links an orchid.

Lincoln High’s 1971 math team

Senior Named Miss Congeniality

Nancy Foltz, senior at Lincoln High, recently was named Miss Congeniality at the Miss Lincoln and Miss University of Nebraska Beauty Pageant held at the Student Union Ballroom on the NU Campus, April 3 and 4.

Each of the girls wrote her ·autobiography from which the judges asked each questions; five judges fnterviewed them individually for I 0 minutes each. The girls also were judged in talent, gowns, and swim suit competitions.

After the judging, a formal reception was held

Honors Society

cont'd from pg. 1

Toni Jelinek, Patricia Kontos, Carol Kuchmak, Barbara Lake, Jan Leach, Cynthia Lehman,

Jane Levine, Nancy Luft, Regina Mandery, Debra Markey, Karen McWilliams, Nancy Newhouse.

Dale Niebuhr, Cheryl Oberg, Mary O'Boyte, Mark Orr, Loree Orth, David Osborn, Mary Owen, James Petri, John Safford, Shelley Sawyer, Lydia Scherbak, Unda Schroer, Constance Schuelke, Linda Sherman, Dewey Simmons, Annette Sims, Dee Smith, Robert Snider, Carol Speth, Dale Springer, Mark Stanton, Mary Strain, Susan Stratton, Rick Wade, Chris Wadhams, Linda Wagner, Roger Weaver, Randall Weedman, Denice Weekes, Steven WRIIams.

which each contestant attended wearing a formal gown. Others present at the affair were relatives of the girls, sponsors and their wives, judges, and jewelers.

The girls who took part in the pageant voted for Miss Congeniality, the girl considered most considerate and friendly and who possessed the best

personality. Nancy, the youngest of the 22 contestants, received the most votes.

This is the first contest Nancy has ever entered. She said she though it was a "wonderful experience to learn how girls for the Miss Nebraska Pageant are picked."

'71 lmagina tion Began in Sixth Grade

cont'd from pg. 4 willing to "Swap marbles Becky Allen told about for anything." her dog.

Hasn't it been refreshing LUCKY to reflect back to the good My dog's name is Lucky, old grade-school days?

Some people think he is Maybe we all should dig unlucky. i n t o o u r p r e c i o u s,

He is about a year old, long-stored "junk" and And isn't afraid of the cold uncover the masterpieces we Lucky licks anybody he likes, wrote during those creative, He even licks Jimmy's tryke all-knowing, philosophical Found under the heading years. of "The thoughts of This and That" was this Gary

Eckel original:

It's just one of those days, When it wasn't worth hay. When nothing was right, Not even at night

The baby started to cry, What did I say, I said,

"Me-o-my", The baby's bottle was cold, And hard to hold. I got it hot, With the water and the pot. Well, it was just one of those days, When it wasn't worth hay.

Enough of poetry and on to the ads. Two seniors were business-minded even in their sixth-grade year.

Advertisers included Mary O'Boyle who offered to sell her "perfect conditioned" roller skates for "only $10.00," and Charles (Chuck) Leisky, who was

'Early Birds' Fly In

A certain group of teachers and administrators begin their school day at 7 a.m. every morning.

Included in this group of early birds are Miss Wanda Crawmer, Miss Dorothy Dumpert, Mrs. Ruth Gartner, Mrs. Alma Howdeshell, Mr. Harry Kuklin, Miss Hellen Jo Miller , and Mr. William Pfeiff.

The reason for the early arrival is not apparent to sleepy-headed students; however, Mrs. Howdeshell explains hers as necessary ''to get everything organized, so I can meet with students or parents who come in early."

Earth-Love It or Leave It!

• On April 22, Lincoln High School participated as the nation celebrated the second annual Earth Day. The purpose of this day is to make known to everyone how he can help to cut down on all kinds of pollution every day of the year.

Professor Warren Viessman, Jr., Director of the Water Resource Research Institute and Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Nebraska, spoke to a double assembly held Wednesday, April 21. On this day, Lincoln High students rode bikes to school and many walked. The front parking lot was closed and only a small

number of cars found their way into the lot. Novelty ways of transportation to school on Earth Day included state boards and pogo sticks.

According to COCEP secretary, Nancy Luft, "Earth Day is a great idea, but the corrective measures taken on this day to decrease pollution should be practiced aU year long."

KEN ADKINS

Ken Adkins has lettered in football and basketball three years and is anticipating a third letter in track.

Abt ut what ranks as his favorite sport, Ken says, "depending upon what sport I'm participating in at the time-when I'm playing football it's my favorite-when I'm playing basketball it's my favorite-when I'm in track it's my favorite.

Ken's most memorable experience was being on the state football team as a sophomore. He enjoys riding a bike and working on cars in his spare time.

"Guys that have the ability to go out for sports but don't" is Ken's pet peeve; Ken hopes to "get a better understanding of myself and life in general because participating in sports does this for you."

Ken plans to further his education by attending the University of Nebraska, where he has signed with Bob Devaney's Cornhuskers. He plans to enter Teacher's College to major in physical education.

About Lincoln High, Ken

TED ECKERT

"Making All-City in the 440 in my junior year" is the most memorable experience o.f track letterman Ted Eckert.

Although he lettered in cross-country too, Ted thinks that track is his favorite sport "because you're out there all alone and you have to rely on yourself. Track teaches you to do things on your own." Ted hopes to gain self-dsicipline and new friends from his participation in sports.

The girls track team is Ted's pet peeve "because they're always in the way. I always run into one of them." His favorite pastimes are "working on my car and sleeping."

In the future, Ted is undecided about what college he will attend, but plans to enter into a teaching curriculum with a major in English and a minor in physical education. "I would like to become a teacher and possibly a coach," he says.

Ted advises sophomores and newcomers to "be yourself and don't try to act out what you aren't. Get involved in sports only if you have the desire."

Carol Uay, Warren Day, Ellen Deln, Peggy Dinges, Sue Dutton, Cynthia Ebner, Rhonda Eno, Ellen Fiedler, Barbara Fuqua, Rita Hansen, Pam Helvey, J anls Hlld, Susan Hinkle, Steve Hubka, John Huff, David Huffman, John Huffman, Gerald Hunt, James Janecek,

These two pictures show two sides of student involvement in fighting pollution.

Links Record, 3-3, As Slump Ends

OmahaCentral The Advocate sports· Pius X

CreightonPrep Pittman to third baseman the eighth inning with two

Not many times do you staff believes this has to be Gene Lessman allowed the outs. With Wade on third, win a game with one hit but the best put together by the Hits didn't improve but The hits improved over runner to score from second Contreras on second, and things were different April Links thus far and if they the errors did as the Links the first game but the errors base. Dittoe on first, a single or a 24 in Omaha as the Links can do half this well for the came up with only four hits - eight of them - didn't, as The lone Links' run came walk would have won it; but won 3-l. rest of the games, the Links but also with only four the Bluejays defeated the in the bottom of the the batter struck out. are on their way.. errors and beat previously Links, 8-5, April 10 in seventh innine:· when Steve

The speed showed as the Links swiped five bases, with Curt Christiansen stealing two.

The winning pitcher was junior Pat Weixelman who threw a five-hitter. It was a good performance with a total of nine strike-outs

Record 3-3.

Southeast

The Links baseball squad broke out of the hitting slump as the men collected 13 hits and 12 runs to defeat the Knights, 12-5, April 23 at Sherman Field.

Pitchers Steve Hubka and Curt Michael helped their own cause by each hitting a double and both bringing in one run

Top RBI (runs batted in) producer was Rick Wade with three; the team total was eight.

The Links earned I 0 of the 12 runs with the others F.9min_$ on wild pitches.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINCOLN

HIGH I you're not getting older, you're getting better\ CELEBRATE , With fashions from the PLACEI Everything from peasant dresses to hot pants COME SEE us

Northeast unbeaten Pius '4-2' on the Omaha.

Hubka, pinch I-I hitting for Hitting was the name of Pius X diamond, April 14. Lincoln High came up Curt Michael, received a the game again as the with a massive 7-hit attack walk. After a few moments Northeast Rockets defeated Pat Weixelman, along with senior Rick Wade of deliberation, Coach the Links 2-0, at Sherman with the relief pitching of leading the batters with two Buford Grosscup put Jerry Field, April 16. Steve Hubka, pitched a hits. Davidson on first to pinch

Lincoln High salvaged only one hit in this contest, that being a single in the fifth inning when first baseman Randy Pittman hit a single.

The Links' major offensive came in the seventh when Pittman reached base by an error from the ftrst baseman. Then, walks to Ricky Wade and Steve Kontos left the bases loaded with no outs.

The Links' luck ran out

no-hitter in the Links' first

run for Hubka. Davidson victory of this disappointing The losing pitcher was stole second base. The season. Steve Hubka who threw a attempt to put him out

Lincoln High collected good game but lacked resulted in a South error, four errors to give up two defensive support. which allowed Davidson to runs but also collected four score and sent the game into hits plus three errors from The otver Links to reach extra innings. f base on hits were Curt Pius to tally the our runs. Ch S al LI"ncoln HI"gh's best nsttansen, cott H stead, S t e v e Hubka, Gene chance for a victory

The hits came from center fielder Scott Halstead, left fielder Steve Kontos, first baseman Randy Pittman, and right fielder Rick Wade.

Lessman, and Mark Weaver. Omaha South

When you don't hit the ball it's hard to win! The Lincoln High baseball team learned this in its first game of the season as the Omaha South pitchers comBined to throw a no-hitter, April 7, at Sherman Field and won, 3-l.

Time Out- Sports Definitions

Golf and Definitions Baseball

With the four spring sports upon us we find now is the time to brush-up on some of the oddities of the sports.

Here are a few definitions from The American College Dictionary.

Fc;,.t:e--Golf: a cey_of warning to a person on a

course who is liable to be struck by the ball. Balk-Baseball: an illegal deceptive motion of a pitcher as if to pitch when a runner or runners are on base.

Birdie-Golf: a score of one stroke under -par on a hole.

Eagle-Golf: a score two below par on any but a par three hole.

.ass--Baseball: to allow a batter to reach first base

after four balls.

Divot-Golf: a piece of turf cut out with a club in making a stroke.

Caddy--Golf: in high school, golfers are not allowed to use them. They must carry their own clubs.

Pinch hitter-Baseball: a substitutue, who, at some critical moment of the game, bats for another.

there are any other phrases or words that you don't understand, watch that sport and you will probably fmd that you knew what it meant all along

There's a first time for everything, and the Lincoln High girls track team proved it, when they experienced the

The Links team only earned two first places in the meet. Becky Wismer topped the scormg by placing first in the high jump when she cleared 4-8%. Sophomore Linda Bade de fended her frrst place rating in the state, when she ran to a first place in the 440.

Both teams put forth their best efforts but the Links seemed to run away not only with the events but with the

exciting 880 relay, a close race almost to the end, when Lincoln High's Linda Bade "stepped on it" and Eleven team points were earned by the Links In the field, Becky Wismer ranked third in the high jump when she scissored 4'8"

Cheerleaders Notes

The new 1971-1972 Varsity Cheerleaders have begun getting organized for next year by electing officers. Linda Davis was elected president; Judy Wolfe, vice president and treasurer; Becky Wismer, secretary.

The new Varsity has also been holding clinics for Reserve Cheerleader tryouts. These tryouts will be held next Tuesday and Wednesday.

Kathy Hutchinson won the 8 80-yard run in a speedy time of 2:34.6. Linda Bade placed fifth in the 440-yard run.

Novelty Game Involves Links

Lincoln High was represented at the annual boxing glove basketball tournament sponsored by Keentime Kouncil on April I in the Southeast gym. Boxing-glove basketball is a novelty game with three boys and two girls on each team and is played with th£: same rules as a regular game except the boys wear boxing gloves

Of the four teams who participated, the Links squad, consisting of Mike Kletchka, Rick Wade, Dan Harris, Dee Smith, and Linda Shepard, captured the' second-place trophy.

According to Dee Smith, "Northeast won the first-place trophy by luck because in the last second someone on their team threw the ball in the basket and beat us by one point." East High earned the third-place trophy; Pius was fourth. Southeast dtd not participate Only the first three places were awarded trophies. Last year, the Links team also won the second-place trophy. Dee stated, "The purpose of the tournament is to promote good sportsmanship betwf'.en the schools."

Discus - 1, Fiero; 3, Marsha Barton. Long jump - 2, Gall Damkroger.Hurdles - 2, Kathy Hutchinson; 3, Becky Hillman. 880 run - 1, Hutchinson; 2, Hillman; 3, Patti Place.

Strain, Shela Shanks, Debbie Kennedy, Rhonda Bay.

Hutchinson, Marcussen, Hillman, Bade.

Tra ckster Season Rolling; Harris BrothersSpearhead

MeetsTough Competition Lincoln High on the Links

Grand Island

The Grand Island track team overpowered the Links team, 98½ to 70½, on April 22 at East High. Grand Island placed three performers in the four scoring-places in eight events, plus winning two of the three relays.

Link Ken Adkins, defending statechampin the 180—yard low hurdle race, was edged out by Grand Island’s Steve Buckner.

For the Links, Ralph Henderson won first place in the long and triple jumps. Jerome Pickett was first in the 100 and second in the 220. Ted Eckert won the 440 while Chris McMeen took the 880. Adkins won the high jump and was second in the low and high hurdle races and the triple jump.

McMeen,

BRONCO RELAYS

The Lincoln High track team ran in the third annual Bronco Relays on April 16, in Hastings. This is a college-high school meet in which eight colleges and eight high schools participate.

No team scoring was kept for the meet, but if there had been a team trophy offered, Hastings would have received it. Grand Island would have been second and Lincoln High third. Northeast, East, North Platte, Kearney, and McCook would have been next down the line in that order.

For the Links, Ralph Henderson won the triple jump, and was second in the long jump. The 480 shuttle hurdle relay quartet, consisting of Ken Adkins, Steve Moore, Stan Dowd, and Henderson, ended in the second position.

INDIVIDUAL PLACES

120 high hurdles-3. Henderson 880 relay-4. Moore, Bob Bluford, Henderson, Jerome Pickett Mile relay-3. Dan Filbert, Chris McMeen, Adkins, Ted Eckert Mile Medley.5. Dowd, Bob White, John Osborn. Pat DeVoss Two-mile relay.4. Eckert, McMeen, Adam Loos, Charles Yeager

480 shuttle hurdles-2. Adkins, Moore, Dowd, Henderson

Long jump.2. Henderson 4. Adkins Triple jump-i. Henderson 5. Adkins High jump.4. Adkins Pole vault-3. Rich Lear Shot put.3. Mike Freeman

Lincoln Invitational

Lincoln High School was host for the first annual running of the Lincoln Invitational high school track meet on April 10 at East High.

The Links captured third place with 82 2/3 points, out of nine teams who participated. Grand Island was first with 122 points and Hastings was second with 102 1/3 points.

For the Links, Ken Adkins was a double winner as he went 6-2 in the high jump and won the 180-yard low hurdle race with a time of :21.5. Ted Eckert won the 440 with a time of :51.1.

The team scores are as follows; Grand Island, 122; Hastings, 102 1/3; Lincoln High, 82 2/3;Northeast, 67; Beatrice, 47; Southeast, 45; Westside, 30½; East, 24½; and Omaha South, 6.

Individual Places 440 1, Eckert. 880 6, Chris McMeen. 120 high hurdles 4, Ralph Henderson; 5, Steve Moore; 6, Adkins. 180 low hurdles 1, Adkins; 4, Moore. 880 relay 3, Jerome Pickett, Henderson, Bob Bluford, Moore. Mile relay 2, Dan Filbert, Eckert, Adkins, McMeen. Shot put 2, Mike Freeman. Long jump 3, Henderson. Pole vault 4, (tie) Rich Lear, John Huff. Triple jump 3, Henderson; 5, Adkins. High jump 1, Adkins.

Grand Island Hastings Invitational Tournament

By placing third in the Grand Island-Hastings Invitational Tournament last Friday in Grand Island, the Lincoln High golfers, as a team, bettered their score by 12 strokes. Kearney captured the team title with Hastings six strokes back.

Medalist honors went to the Links Steve Harris, who carded an 18-hole total of 73; big brother Dan was five strokes back, carding a 78.

A much improved Mike Wilson shooting an 80 and sophomore Allan Lyons with an 87 rounded out the Links team.

Team Standings

Kearney (310) Hastings (316) Lincoln High (3i8 Grand Island (319) Pius X (324) Fremont (326) Lincoln Southeast (326) Lincoln East (333) Columbus (333)

Norhteast (334)

(335) North Platte (336)

Northeast

Coach Dewey Strough and the Lincoln High men of the “Links,” defeated Northeast in a nine-hole inter-city golf dual, April 21, on the Pioneer course.

The Links foursome consisted of Dan Harris shooting a 39, Steve Harris with a 42, Mike Wilson with a 44, and a new member of

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the varsity team, Allan Lyons, who also carded a 44.

Capitol City Invitational

The Capitol City Invitational, held Friday, April 17, on the Holmes Golf Course, featured 19 teams. After 18 holes, three of the 56 golfers entered the Link’s Dan Harris, East’s

the

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Completing the Links’ foursome

Steve Harris shooting a 78, Mike Wilson with an 82, and Cedric Shanks, who carded a 97.

Team Standings

After

Dan Harris and Mike Aldrich of Pius X were tied at 77. Harris, unaware of the sudden-death playoff, left the course and was forced to default.

Steve Harris tied for eleventh place by carding an 83; Cedric Shanks carded an 88; and Mike Wilson took a 91.

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Birthday Party to be celebr_ated April -The Centennial Committee 23 from 8:00 to 12:00 p.m. at Pershing

This is the invitation that is being extended to all Links as Lincoln High School prepares to celebrate the anniversary of its Centennial.

Nine major events are included on the agenda the first being the Centennial Style Show which will be held in the Lincoln High School Auditrium beginning at 7:30 p.m., March 26. Current styles as well as fashions of yesteryear will be modeled by Lady Links.

If "about 4:05" is good Of special significance is Founders' enough, any watch will do. If Day, April 4, at which time the Linprecision time·keeping is coin High School Centennial Mall will important, choose an Accu· be dedicated. The Mall, now in the tron by Bulova. Accutron time is so nearly process of being developed, includes perfect that Bulova guaran· the area on the west campus between tees accuracy to within a the building and the oval wall. When minute a month. 0

The above date and day completed, it will be a garden spot Accutron, $210. Other mod· complete with trees and flowers and els, from $110. furnished with benches.

BOYD JEWELRY, INC. The Founders' Day program will 1144 0 St. include an address by Mr. E. J. Lincoln. Nebr. •we will adjust to this tolerance, If Faulkner, Class of 1928, who will be introduced by Mr. Frank Marsh,

CENTENNIAL ADVOCATE

As its contribution to the Lincoln High School observance, The Advocate is issuing a special edition of the paper.

This issue is an exact reproduction of the earliest Advocate in the school's newspaper files.

To preserve the flawr of its counterpart, the staff attempted not only to duplicate the physical properties but also the spirit of that long-ago paper.

Although the news items have been brought up to date, much of the material that still has relevance has been reprinted.

It is the hope of the staff that the Centennial Edition of the paper will serve as a link between the nineteenth and the twentieth centuries Advocate readers.

CENTENNIAL

"You are cordially invited to attend a one-hundredth birthday observance to be held March 26 through June 19, 1971. An interesting series of events has been planned. We hope you will

Class of 1942, the Lieutenant Governor of the State of Nebraska. The Lincoln High School Band, under the direction of Mr. Orville Voss, Lincoln High School instrumental teacher, will present a band concert. This is an event scheduled for April 23, from 1:30 to 2:30p.m. on the west campus.

The 1971 Joy Night production, Century Showcase, will be presented April 16 and 17 in the Lincoln High School Auditorium. Curtain time is 7: 30 p.m. Showcase will feature acts spanning the century of school events and activities.

Gallery 100, the Lincoln School Art Show, will be the feature

of April 24 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The show which will be held on the east balcony of Johnson Activity Building, is a collection of art works of current stv.dents and alumni. The show will continue for the following week, April 26-30.

An Alumni Reception will be held from 10:00 a.m. until4:00 p.m., April 24.

The gala social of the Centennial season will be the Lincoln High School

Auditorium.

A fun-filled evening is in store for Links of all ages on April 30 from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. in Johnson Activ· ity Building when Interact presents its second annual festival.

The Lincoln High School1971 Commencement Exercise will be held at Pershing Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on June 4. The guest speaker will be Mr. William Lawrence, Class of 1932, who is presently National Affairs Editor of the ABC Television Network With the program including senior speakers and selections by Lincoln High School music groups, this should be a most memorable commencement.

The official Centennial observation closes on June 19 with an antique auction to be held in Johnson Activ· ities Building beginning at 10:00 a.m. Alumni receptions are planned in conjunction with all the scheduled events. The Student Lounge will serve as the official center where guests may register and pick up name tags. Specific rooms have been reserved throughout the building for the sev-

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eral class groupings. Hosts, hostesses, and pages will serve in the several alumni meeting areas.

THE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE.

BY HENRY R. 'lUCKER, 1896

We must have educated people to make our best citizens, whether laborers, teachers or office-holders. The supply must come from the high schooL There the future citizen learns the use of books. The high school graduate will not, when he has power to vote, cut off the taxes for the support of libraries, nor compel scholars old enough to think for themselves and to see the fitness of things, to attend school in a building entirely unsuited to the requirements The educated man has the greatest freedom of choice in his search for his life work, and in this perhaps lies one of the chief advantages of secondary education.

THE REALISTIC CHARACTER OF THE PEOPLE OF THIS CENTURY.

BY ANNA BETHUNE, 1895

The age of realism began with the Renaissance and has reached the fullest development in this century This realistic tendency shows itself most plainly in our literature, especially in magazine extracts. Heroes and heroines must be matter-of-fact flesh and blood people. As a result of this tendency the imagination has been repressed and people have become cold and mercenary. This is especially true of American people.

EASTERN THE COURSE OF EMPIRE TAKES ITS WAY.

BY ALBERT WATKINS, JR., 1895

Here one of the common traditions is contradicted. Eastward, and not westward, the tide of population and business enterprise must flow, and already is tending. Until recently the indefinite "west" of our own country was the goal of all ambitious youth; but this field is liable to become oversupplied. To the east and south-east must people look for homes. All over the world the same tendency is seen. Africa is becoming a great centre of wealth and prosperity. Asia too, under the influence of Russia's civilizing efforts is fast following in the wake of western countries. We must therefore reverse the direction in the common tradition and look toward the east for new development.

THE COMING ARISTOCRACY.

BY MARGARET E. HENRY(VALEDICTORIAN.) 1896

Will men ever be free and equal? This is the question that Miss Henry seeks to answer. As long as men have their individuality there will always be a low and a high, a common and an aristocratic. The only question is-what kind of highness; what kind of artistocracy will it be? In the earliest days physical strength and brute courage led, and this was the beginning of aristocracy. Then, following in this same line, the successful soldier was the aristocrat. Overlapping these first ideas and soon assuming the first place, the money-getter comes next on the scene. As yet the aristocracy of learning has been subordinate, but all over the world, and especially here in our own land, are ever increasing indications that the true aristocrat of the future will be he of the broadest culture and best balanced mind.

IRRIGATION IN NEBRASKA.

BY FRANK R MILLER, 18915

The Great American Desert has richly rewarded the effort put out upon it. It has become one of the greatest agricultural districts in the world But nature's great bounty has made us careless, and the last two years have been teaching us a lesson. The old idea of irrigation must come back as a new revelation to the disheartened citizen of the state. "Nebraska is thinking and saying more about irrigation than is Califonia." We must try the expedient that other states have had to use from the beginning. Have we the water supply? Careful computation shows that the Platte could easily irrigate five hunded thousand acres, and as much more could be watered from the smaller streams. But to wells most of the Nebraska farmers must look. Let him sell some of his acres if necessary; the rest can be made amply to support him.

THE NEED OF SPECIAL TRAINING.

BY ELTA D. OBERIJES, 1895

The ideal plan would be a general education followed by special work. American people however have time only to fit themselves for the world as it is lived. The man with one talent fully developed is needed and demanded by this age. Municipal officers should be chosen as a reward for special training for their duties not

because they can control ward politics. A fairly broad education and good common sense should be the basis, specialization the superstructure.

UNHAPPY DIDO

BY EMILY WEEKS, 1895

Vetgil must have written something good to have lasted 1900 years, yet it would have saved us much trouble if he had written in English instead of Latin. Human nature is always the same as he shows us in the unhappy life and death of Queen Dido. She deserves our pity because it wasn't her fault that she fell in love, but that of the immortal Gods; at last, however, they took pity on her and sent Iris to release her through death from all her woes. A fine touch of humor that was woven into the story made it especially interesting.

Miss Abbott delighted the audience by her singing, and many were the comments on the sweetness of her voice. She was called out again, giving as an encore "Oh, My Dearest Love."

Miss Lane's violin solo with quartette accompaniment made a pleasing break in the literary part of the program, and she was obliged to acknowledge an encore with a bow.

After Mr. Brock presented the diplomas the flowers and books were distributed and the audience over-ran the stage Congratulations and goodbyes were said, and the exercises closed.

BENEFITS AND EVIL EFFECTS OF AN ACTIVE IMAGINATION.

BY FLORA M. BURNS, 1895

As an intellectual faculty, the imagination is the most splendid of human endowments. Even science, governed as it is by fixed laws, owes the discovery and comprehension of these laws to the imagination. History and literature are wholly dependent upon it. Its repression caused the failure of Macbeth, its great activity the remorse of Lady Macbeth. In our every-day life we must carefully guard against the dangers of a too active imagination. We must see things as they are, that we may the better improve them. There is a golden mean -too much imagination is misleading, too little is brutalizing.

Anyone wishing extra copies of The Advocate may get them by going to Room 213E or room 217 any time during the school day.

COLOR DAY

Color Newness Spring Every senior anticipates this time of year as graduation nears with its many related activities.

Of these activities, one of the most traditional is Color Day, inaugurated in 1916 and since an annual event at Lincoln High. The purpose of this assembly is to honor outstanding members of the graduating class for scholastic achievement and service to the school.

May 25, which this year marks the date for this event, will honor the class of 1971 at an assembly traditionally held in Johnson Gym amid flowers, color, and music.

During this Senior Awards Convocation, educational scholarships and grants which seniors have won are announced. More momentous, though, is the presentation of traditional Lincoln High awards bestowed upon the ten deserving senior students.

Awarded to the top ranking member of National Honor Society for outstanding records in scholarships, citizenship, and school service is the Ned Prucha Award Ned, a 1958 LHS graduate, was killed in a fire in Norway a little more than a year after he graduated. The Prucha family established this memorial to him in 1960. The winner is given a ·key and his name is engraved on the plaque which remains at Lincoln High.

The Harry Sidney Dobbins Award was established by Mr. and Mrs. Harry T. Dobbins in honor of their son who died in 1911. This award is given to the senior boy judged most outstanding in both scholarship and athletics.

This award was first presented to Russell W. Allen in 1913. A present LHS administrator, Mr. William Pfeiff, received this award in 1936, and 25 years later his son Lawrence also earned it.

The Lincoln High School Scholarship Key, another special honor, is presented to the senior having the highest cumulative grade average.

Dedication and hard work pays off for the student who wins the Journalism Key. This award was first given in 1963, and is awarded for excellence in this field.

Special awards are given to standouts in the arts. Drama, Art, and Lincoln Symphony Awards are presented each year for excellence and contributions made to the school.

Two other awards given in the field of music are the Arion Award, presented to the outstanding orchestra member, and the John Philip Sousa A ward, given for excellence in band.

The Lincoln Education Association Scholarship, a community award presented to one senior from each Lincoln high school, is given to a student planning a career in teaching. The winner receives one semester's tuition paid to the University of Nebraska.

After the presentation of all the awards it is customary for the senior class president to present the class gift to the school.

This year, the Class of '71 not only closes one hundred years of Lincoln High School tradition but opens the school's second century.

Workers of the Field 1895

A band of youthful workers, Brave and atnmg.

Go at early mom, to work the Fields amcms.

Leave to others fame and story; We will labor in the field, There ia noblest duty callins us,

A harvest rich to yield. Pleadins, cries the world, in need.

"Seek, 0 seek no more for sreatneae, "Askins fame for every deed. "Strive not for fame. "Just by livins your duty, "Give to your name "Lastins slory and beauty." V eat the field before us, The all-embracins lisht.

The braezea of the momins'a perfumed air, Full-laden with a mystic promise, bear Sweet prophesies, whiaperinsa of a future fair, They siva a mission, srand In its humility, to our hopeful band.

" 'Tis noblest," says the voice, "To be sreatly common in the field," In the waird, prophetic tones, Minslins, softly blendins are the echoes Of joy and mournful moans,Tellins of trouble, Tellins of pleasure, Minslins and blendins In unequal measure.

Then welcome, life, 0 lovely life, With all your Brief and joy,V ailed in your brisbt robes with sabled frinse, Lovely life, so bold, so coy, The radiance of sladneas Brief shall tinse, Minslins the shade and lisht, she slowly weaves

A solden woof

With a warp of jet, With mystic, waird hand, She weaves a wondrous net.

We do not fear; Come then quick the aish, the laush and the tsar.

Welcome awful years, V ailed with futurity, frausht with fears, Majestic in your risbteoueneas, For truth, for humble duty done, Honorins with the crown of victory won. Then, faithful workers in the field, We reap the harvest years shall yield. In the field we'll work tbroushout the years, Our own aelvation with tremblins and fears, Ansela are -tchins. Helpins us onward; Stoopins from heaven, Ursini us upward.

The 1920 Carnival, a student fundraising project, featured a variety of activities. The Glee Club presented a minstrel and the Writers Club pro· duced a melodrama. Food was widely available: coffee and doughnuts were on sale on the first floor, hamburgers on the second, while the third floor specialized in waffles.

PROM

An array of sunburst colors will decorate Lincoln High School's Johnson Gym where the Junior-Senior Prom will be held from 9-12 p.m., May 8. The Chancellors will provide the music for dancing.

This year's theme, which was voted on by all junior class members, is The Morning of Our Lives.

The prom is being planned by the junior class officers and home room representatives. Such money raising activities as selling cupcakes and other goodies, have already been underway. Committees are being formed by interested juniors to help with decorations and publicity.

Apparently the tradition of the Junior-Senior Prom is fairly recent. In 1959, an editorial appeared in The Advocate stating that it was thought there should be "some type of formal dance in the spring." The issue was left up to the juniors and sophomores who approved the idea for a formal dance the following year.

Since that time, the Junior-Senior Prom has become an annual event.

In 1961, "the long awaited event" became a reality. The theme for the first prom was South Pacific.

Mardi Gras in May was the theme for the 1963 prom. Tickets were $1.50 per couple and Bud Holloway's Band provided the music. During the "midway break" the Boys and Girls octets sang. Paula Adams and Vivian Larson did a twirling act and there was a drawing for door prizes.

Since that time, themes such as Midsummer Night's Dream and Color Carousel have been used.

THE ADVOCATE at the end of the next 100 years when the school of 2071 will be celebrating Published bi-monthly during the its bicentennial school year by the students of the Lincoln High SChool.

EDITORIAL STAFF

LINDA WAGNER • • • • • Chief

JANE LEviNE News Editor

DENNis REicH BusineBB Manager

KIM CLAWSON • • • • Staff Artist

MRS RUTH GARTNER • Staff Advisor

STAFF WRITERS

HERB ADAMS JOANN IDGBSTREET

MARSHA ANDERSON JAMES JANECEK

MARCIA BENNER NANCY LUFI'

KAREN BRUMM BARB PETI'IGREW

MARY CARIOTrO ANNE'ITE SIMS

JERRY DAVIDSON CAROL SPETH

JUDY GOESCHEL CHAN TAYLOR

LORI GOODRO

EDITOR'S DESK THE PURPOSE OF THE ADVOCATE

What should a high school newspaper do for its readers? A high school paper should be " 'spicey' and newsy," according to the June, 1895, Advocate. (This was only the fourth issue ever published.)

According to the paper: "Few of our readers know of the circumstances under which The Advocate was established. At first a high school paper was only a creation in the minds of two boys. Soon it began to take form and this was firmly set when a meeting of those interested in the establishment of a high school paper was held on the sixth of last February ( 1895.)

The Advocate is still newsy but how "spicey" it is could be questioned! What was meant by spicy anyway? (Only that editor knew for sure.)

It seems the staff of '95 was quite proud of itself. The editor modestly observed, "We do not wish to brag too much, though we feel proud of our success."

Everyone is proud of success and rightfully so, but too much of it can ruin a person and his ideas. Evidently success, however, did not take over that 1895 staff, or the ones to come because The Advocate continued to be published and is still coming on strong today.

So what is its purpose? Its main objective is to inform its readers of the happenings in and around the school. If we, the present staff, are not fully appreciated now, we will be

POSITIONS ON A NEWSPAPER STAFF

People who aren't journalists, couldn't possibly know what it takes to put together a newspaper.

The most important factor is getting a group of people who are willing to work together and whose outside interests don't conflict with their jobs.

After you get a group of people who hopefully fill this requirement, and who are pretty fair writers, you must decide who will fill what positions

Business manager has got to be one of the hardest jobs on a newspaper staff, for the simple reason that many people are not willing to advertise unless they are sure it will pick up business. Pleading for ads isn't the most dignified thing a guy can do.

A business manager must be sharp, and have that "Sure - you'd - liketo - run - an - ad - in - our - paper,wouldn't - you?" look in his eye.

Then there is the editor-in-chiers job, which isn't half as bad as it sounds. The editor only oversees things; he usually doesn't take them over.

The news editor has quite a job making sure there are enough stories to fill the paper and if there aren't, he must create some.

Next there are the page editors. They have a mixed-up job of trying to fit too much or not enough copy and rearrange it so it looks nice on the page. Along with this task, they also write stories and headlines, along with everyone else.

The sports editor usually has one thing to his advantage-he knows about sports and likes them. He can then write objectively (ha) and professionally (ha ha).

The staff writers are very important because they write many of the stories and are always looking for new ones.

The main thing about newspaper staff members, at least this one's staff, is that no one really has to go by titles-they all more-or-less work together to get out the best paper possible.

DANCING

Today's dancing has developed into a form of free expression known only to the dancer. It hasn't, however, always been so unstructured and versatile.

It seems that back in 1918, dancing came under the scrutiny of the City Council.

To assure that proper decorum was exercised in this activity, it issued the following rules which were to be followed in the high school as well as other places where dancing was permitted:

"the gentleman places his right hand on the back of the lady's waist. The lady places her left hand on the gentleman's shoulder. They clasp the free hands. They must be at least six inches apart " (The penalty for violation of the code was not specified.)

According to The Advocate of October 25, 1921, "The quest of proper dancing at the matinee parties was considered at a meeting of the student affairs committee. (It) decided that whatever objectional features there have been in the dancing are due to a lack of information on the part of the student body as to what constitutes correct dancing. A program of education was agreed upon. A group of representative boys and girls will demonstrate what is good form."

The committee set up rules that were to be observed in school dancing:

"1. Face the partner at a distance of 6-8 inches, shoulders parallel.

2. If you are leading, place your right hand between the shoulders of your partner, keeping your elbow away from your body.

3. See that above, but not resting on this arm, is your partner's left arm at right angles with her body just back of the curve of your shoulder.

4. Let your left hand, palm up, clasp your partner's right. A line from these hands to the elbows should be parallel with your parallel bodies.

5 Remember, bobbing and wriggling are taboo. Let the spring come from the ankles and knees."

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LOCALS

Two Advocate staffers, Nancy Luft and Jean Gesch, will be hearing wedding bells in June.

Marcia Benner plans to attend summer school at the University of Nebraska.

Jane Levine and her family will travel to Europe this summer. They are planning to tour for about two weeks and will live in England for about three weeks.

Karen Brumm is anticipating the pitter patter of little feet in her home soon. The Brumm family is planning to purchase a puppy, part poodle and part chihuahua (a poohuahua???).

Judy Goeschel will leave on June 3 for Idaho, where she will spend the summer working at a drive-in restaurant.

Mr. Robert Compton, our esteemed Science Department head, was reportedly seen in the 1961 Links sporting a dashing moustache.

Ennead will "wear the pants" in LHS this spring. 1971 is the first year that this musical group has been so outfitted. (Very stylish, by the way!)

During swimming Henry Hall ate two vanilla ice cream cones every day as part of his lunch, but now he splurges and eats one vanilla and one chocolate.

Mrs. Ruth Gartner's entire house is decorated in blue and white, and is immaculately clean at all times.

Herb Adam's real name is not Herb, nor is his middle name Herb. His real name is David. Herb received this nomenclature on the first day of seventh grade because he looked like a comic strip character of that name.

Why have Mr. Friesen's students begun calling him "The WoodChuck?"

Senior homeroom classes have begun an extended study of marriage.

Mr. Folsom has given each of his students $10,000 to play the stock market with. Apparently, he has gotten used to losing his shirts.

Our wrestlers have decided they were the best looking team of all previous years.

I guess East won't look sick now. After defeating Alliance they claimed the championship of the west. After they've played Poduck they'll claim the championship of the U.S.

"A skeleton has been obtained for

classes studying physiology,'' reported 1

the March 9, 1905 Advocate. Is this

the same skeleton that makes its home in the 401 closet?

Shoemakers

Mr. James Joyner played bridge last weekend with some friends.

Jimmy Adkins went to Washington

"Some of you people don't know last summer to pick up his brother what consumption is. Remember, who was in the Army. close only counts in horseshoes, kids,'' Greg Contreras's cat, Sam, had five commented Mr. Joe Folsom, econom- kittens last week. ics teacher, after grading the last test. Randy Sinner received a new A mild-mannered Advocate staff springer spaniel for Christmas from reporter was recently rather shaken his girl friend. up at finding a bunch of half-dressed Doug Christie is going to go to Calibasketball players in the Advocate fornia to soak up the sun this summer. room after school.

Pat Weixelman had three car acciMr. Compton, biology teacher, says dents within six months after he got that the coins wistfully (and wishful- his driver's license. ly) tossed by students into his aquar- Mr. Story and Mr. Strough are ium are for his retirement fund. going to manage swimming pools this Jimmy Adkins, already anticipat- summer in Lincoln. ing the next basketball season, was Linda Davis plans on returning to seen shooting baskets in his back yard the highest mountain in Denver, to on March 4. see if her name is still carved on it.

If Bob Graham, '69, runs a good Karla Gerbig is anxiously awaiting race as a member of Wesleyan's track a new arrival to her pasture; her horse team, he invariably drops by to give Poco is expecting a colt "anytime, Coach Scott a complete rundown. now."

Rick ldeen, '70, is employed in a Chris Kuwamoto's dog Snoopy i11 nearby service station. expecting her third litter of puppies

Sam Sharpe, '70, scored an average. this year. of 1.12 points per game as a member Jerry Essex hitch-hiked to Colorado of the NU Frosh basketball team. and back last summer.

There were exactly 56 windows in Patti Place will have her hands full the Lincoln High Oval. after her three "mother-to-be" cats

Spring is just around the corner. have kittens.

The grass is turning green, and robins Randy Larsen is going to be an are flying home. Yet the unpredict- uncle for the second time in the upable Nebraska weather could still coming summer months. sprinkle its snowflakes to the ground. Lincoln High just won't seem the Benny Craig and Dee Ann Meyer same after this year, for Miss Miller flew kites last weekend when the and Mr. Currie are retiring to a temperatures soared up to the 70's quieter life. in the middle of March.

Mike Kletchka wants his big sister, Annette Sims and Janice Kennedy the girls track coach, to teach him went bicycle riding around and about to throw the discus.

Lincoln Saturday.

Mrs. Haws eats yogurt for lunch

Members of the Lincoln High Let- every day. ter Club held ropes at the class A Dennis Reich was born with a touch tournaments at the Nebraska coli- of the Irish, as his birthday is on St. seum. Patrick's Day.

A BIT OF LH.S. LIFE

SCENE-Room B. TIME-About 2: 15 p.m. 1895.

CHARACTERS- Nearly all the girls of the class of '9.-Especially noticeable:

Elizabeth Morton- The girl who knows how things ought to be man· aged.

Winceto Warrington-The girl who knows what's fashionable.

Lark Dodge-A musician.

Mary Burnham-Devoted to charitable work and reforms.

Kate Smith- Eminently practical.

Burnadetta Rosalie BloBBom-The girl of fancy and romance.

Clara Songwood-The studious.

Frances Sparr- The elderly and proper.

Mabel Trip-Oh, just a girl.

(They sit at the desk, stand up, sit in the chairs, or poise perilously on the window-sills, according to their individual fancy and inclinations.)

General confusion and "babbling of many tongues."

Elizabeth Morton, the manager, standing at the teacher's desk and pounding on it with a Latin book: "The meeting will please come to order. Young ladies, (more vigorous pounding) please cease your conversation and attend the urgent busineBB of this- er- this honored meeting. Will some young lady please state the object of this assemblage."

(Embarrassing silence and hesitation, evidently because the girls don't know just how to act, and think themselves a little ignorant of Parliamentary Rules )

Chairman- also a little bashful"W'y, now, really-why don't some of you say something."

(Patient revival of self-confidence. Whispered attempts at making some of the bolder girls talk . )

Kate Smith, the practical; rising"Well- I mean- MiBB President it seems to me that the person that is starting this thing is MiBB - is MiBB Warrington."

Chairman- "Miss Warrington, will you be so bold as to state the object of this meeting?"

Winceta Warrington, the fashionable-"Well, now, you see it's just this way, girls; it's the most genteel thing in the world now to belong to a club. UnleBB you are a club-woman, or a club-girl, you just ain't in it, er, I mean to say, you are not at all fashionable. As for myself, I'm in two or three already; but, then, I think it would be simply elegant to have one

here at school. just among us girls. Mamma says it would be perfectly proper, and my mamma ought to know."

[Clapping, cheers, subdued, (probably for fear of violating the sacred silence of the shrine where seventhhour devotees were at worship.)]

Kate Smith - "There are many practical advantages to be derived from the plan."

Mabel Trip, the girl-"My goodneBB! We'd have lots of fun; just think."

Clara Songwood, the studious"Fun! How frivolous. Consider the mental improvement, the development of thought, and the intellectual refinement."

(Mabel Trip's hilarity is sobered temporarily.)

Mary Burnham- "Yes, but just think of the good we might do for others. Say, BeBBie--MiBB President, I suggest to the society, or meeting, or whatever it is, call it the 'Girl's Charitable Club."

Kate Smith-"MiBB Burnham, I beg leave to inform you that there are many practical objections to that name. In the first place, we are not yet decided to devote ourselves to

Kate Smith-"That would be all right if all of us liked music as well as you do But lots of us don't care a snap for it You are not practical enough. Now, I have a plan which is practicable and practical. Now, let's call ourselves the 'Girls' Anatem House Work Club.' "

(Murmurs of disapproval. The practical girl proceeds undaunted.)

''There is nothing that most of us know so little about. We would be attaining a very useful education."

(Renewed and more emphatic signs of diBBatisfaction )

"We would meet two or three afternoons a week at some of our homes, and pitch right in hard and learn housework. We'd learn how to sweep, mend our clothes and cook-not cook cakes and fixed-up things, but good, substantial food; learn how to bake bread, boil potatoes and roast meat.''

(Disturbance subsides slowly.)

Burnadetta Rosalie Blossom-"Oh, I have the loveliest, the sublimest plan! So romantic! Oh my! Oh, you would think we were in the loveliest paradise! Oh my! I can hardly tell it.''

Kate Smith (in an undertone). "Do tell it. Come to the point."

Burnadetta Rosalie Blossom-"Oh, charity.'' I can hardly expreBB it; it's so heavChairman-"1 beg that the mem- enly. Just think, we would alllearnbers will not be so personal in their we'd all learn to speak poetry imremarks. However, I do not believe promptu Oh! Oh! Oh! Upon the inwe did decide; but we will leave it spiration of the moment we would to the secretary. Secretary will please be 'honey-tongued.' We'd 'lisp in num-why, where's the secretary? Where hers for the numbers came.' We'd be are the minutes?'' famous. Oh, how angelic. I can never (A burst of giggling from the girl. expreBB it, but it is heavenly Oh, my!" She is immediately subdued by the (And a gasp of ecstacy not of stem glances and sterner nudges of earth.) the shocked young ladies.)

tem.'"

The Girl-"0 say, what's it the 'Girls' for? Ain't there going to be any boys in it at all?"

All (scornfully) - "Boys! Boys! Boys! Frances Spar (to the girl) Will you never learn what is proper?"

Kate Smith - "Highly impractiChairman-"1 fear there has been cable. Let's have it the 'Girls' Amaa mistake. I apologize to the &BBemblage for my inexcuable oversight. But, Miss Shorn, will you kindly act as secretary now. We'll go slow until you catch up with the minutes. (Resuming busineBB.) "Why, I've forgotten where we left off.''

Mabel Trip, the girl- "You were talking about what the club was going to be.''

Lark Dodge, the musical aspirant"Well, I've been thinking, and it seems to me the nicest thing in the world would be to form ourselves into a kind of a glee club; we'd practice every afternoon and give swell entertainments and musical fetes up in room 15. And I'm sure-or anyway maybe, if we did real well we will be requested to repeat them in the Lansing. Wouldn't that be sublime?"

Chairman-"! would beg that any inconsiderate young lady would refrain from mentioning such an unheard-of thing, MiBB Trip.''

The Irresistible Girl- "W'y, ain't there going to be a single boy in it? That's awful They'll feel awful slighted. Besides, we'd have lots more fun.''

(Murmurs of more scornful disapproval.)

The Girl, destainingly-"1 tell you what, I think you really ought to.''

(An anxious creaking of transom (continued on page 8)

FINIS.

School is finished; study daDe, Boyish pranks and imlocent fun Are over, for we have besun Vacation.

Now no longer need we seek To find the book and get a peek At our marks in Latin or Greek Translation.

Some, moet learned and moat clever The hands of fallowship must sever For now they leave our wells forever In Graduation.

Like them, each year another cleae Strikes out iD the world from this scholarly mass-

That is, of course, providing they pass Examination.

For three long monthe iD those old hells, No more "Cold Facta" will grace the wells, Nor windows be smashed by &eDdina' wild balls To their destination.

And there, BUBpended from that beam, The one-limbed ekeleton reigns supreme, Over what is enough to make the girle scream-

All the rats iD creation. Although we do think that our teachers need rest,

And we ponder so sadly on that 7th hour pest, We think that our order, without doubt was the best

That was kept in the nation.

B. L. H., 'rTT

IS THE mGH SCHOOL DE· TERIORATING.

Classes were dismissed early for students at New York City's George Washington High School on October 17, 1970 No legal holiday had been declared, it was not the beginning of teacher's convention or a vacation. It was the aftermath of a terrifying day which saw a portion of the student body running through the halls stabbing, beating, and stealing pocket books from their fellow schoolmates.

According to a survey taken of 700 urban high schools by Syracuse University Research Corporation, George Washington High is not the only one with this problem. The results of the survey indicate that 85 percent of the high schools had suffered some type of disruption, with 29 percent beset by problems of arson and student attacks on teachers.

Incidents and surveys like this would seem to indicate a deterioration in high schools today. But there are also other, although not as headlinecatching incidents, which would indicate a picture just the opposite.

"Project Mobilization" is a current program of Union County Regional High School District #1 in New Jersey. Designed for educationally disadvantaged youth, the program attempts

to be relevant for the student's needs. and to provide motivation for learning.

In the English Department, for example, such feature-length films as "Fear Strikes Out," "On the Waterfront," and "High Noon" are used as visual aids in a unit entitled "Man and Society."

Lincoln High School will undergo changes in its 1971-1972 school year. Students will have the opportunity to take courses pertaining to a certain field in the morning and then receiving credit for working at a business establishment in the afternoon that fits the area of study in which they are enrolled. If students could justify the need for such a schedule, some may be able to come to school at 8:00 a.m. and go home at noon.

These are just a few of the many changes that are taking place in high schools across the nation today, and they are resulting in a higher rate of student interest.

The high school is not in a deterioratin,; phase today; its personnel is coming up with new programs to make education interesting as well as informative. Changes and programs of this caliber give students an alternative to disruption.

GIRLS EDUCATION

Many women believe an education is very important these days-much more so than in the past century. You find college to be more prevelant in the minds of high school girls then ever before.

Still men seem to get ahead faster in the world. Why is this so?

Who knows? Women have been inferior to men in many fields but not so in education-at least not in this century.

It seems the girls of the last Century neglected their education.

But according to the 1895 Advocate, (are you listening women's libbers?) ". . . the women of the twentieth century will intelligently be ahead of the men, and she will have things her own way." (Interestingly enough, this was written by a girl!)

Whether or not this has come true would depend entirely on the woman involved

But either way, women have pro-

THE PROGRESS OF THE ADVOCATE

In 1895, The Advocate was published monthly by the students of Lincoln High School and the subscriptin rate for the year was twenty-five cents (Deflation has found its way to The Advocate because now it is handed out at no charge.)

The contents of the present newspaper is written entirely by staff members with an occasional guest editorial by a school official or by a community figure.

It is extremely pleasing to the staff to see most of the school population reading the paper and this is a good source of encouragement to do more for the student body, faculty, and Alumni through the newspaper. It is the hope of the staff that everyone will let their opinions be known on the paper by exercising their privilege to "sound-off" through the FREE PRESS column.

"Attention of the reader is kindly called to the advertisements in this paper. Much is due the merchants who take enough interest in the school to help the paper, not only fmancially, but also through the influence of their names in its columns. The editors highly appre<;iate the courtesy shown them by these worthy business men." (Advocate, 1895 and 1971.)

The quality of the paper used is some of the finest but the job that has been done of printing leaves something to be desired.

"This being the last issue of The Advocate for this term, it probably would not be inappropriate to say a few words about its progress. The editors feel as though something has been accomplished, and that the paper has a foundation upon which future classes may safely build."

"And now let us say one word as a farewell. When the editors are chosen next year, let them be the most competent in the school. Do not leave everything to the editors, as has been done heretofore, but let each one be willing to take some of th" burden, and the paper cannot fail to be a success. As time advances the paper should increase, and the popularity and fame of the paper should grow." (Advocate, 1895.)

M. B. '71

In 1910, the school installed seven gressed in education and in other telephones and the old switchboard fields, too. was removed.

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A BIT OF L.H.S. LIFE (continued) over door. Glances of horrified eyes toward it; twenty pale faces.)

Chairman, (not so well possessed as before) - "Sergeant-at-arms, take, seize that door. Girls, hold it shut ; they're right out there."

(Transom opens. A white shock of hair, two wicked blue eyes followed by a nose and a mouth is inserted, and a boyish voice: "That is right; let us in." A whole chorus of voices on the other side of the door, "Let us in.''

A parley within. Excited murmurings, now and then a phrase: "Just as well.' ' "They'd probably come in anyway.'' "Might help us decide what to call the club.'' "More fun anyway." "The more the merrier." "I s'pose we'll have to." "Can't keep 'em out." "Alright.''

All graduating seniors of all Lincoln Public high schools are honored at Baccalaureate held at Pershing Auditorium. A local person is chosen to speak

Graduation ceremonies will take place at Pershing Auditorium for Lincoln High School graduating seniors

The guest speaker is Mr William Lawrence, ABC news commentator.

Any assembly presented to the student body must be first approved by the Assembly Committee This group consists of eight faculty members and ten to twelve students, chosen on an application basis.

According to Mrs Kathleen Sayre, chairman, the committee tries to choose students who are not overly involved with other activites.

Applications for the Assembly Committee will be available soon

CLUB NOTES

Clubs play an important role at Lincoln High School in helping students to more fully develop their varied interests. Each individual club concentrates on activities specifically related to its purpose. Nearly all the clubs at LHS have taken an active

Chairman (resuming her seat and tapping on desk) -"Society please come to order. The sergeant-at-arms will admit the visitors.' part in making the Lincoln High M. E. H. Centennial Celebration a great sue-

One of the girls of 9-. cess.

Several of the clubs, including Coed

ASSEMBLIES

Counselors, Cheerleaders, FHA, FTA, Second-semester at Lincoln High School includes many traditinal assemblies appropriate for the season. These are to be presented before the student body in double assemblies.

First of the spring assemblies is the Easter assembly, April 8 This is a seasonal presentation at which time a local clergyman il! chosen to speak on an appropriate subject.

The dance band, directed by Mr. Orville Voss, will perform April Z7. This musical assembly will include jazz, medium rock, wing, and melodies on both the new and old charts.

One important event for seniors is Color Day, to be held the morning of May 25, in Johnson Gym. This honors senior with awards and scholarships for outstanding achievements.

Other events not classified as assemblies but important to seniors are the sign-out party, May 28, Baccalaureate, May 30, and graduation, June 4

The signout party is a time when seniors sign year books and relive memories of the past years.

Peppers, Human Relations Council, Homeroom Representatives, and Student Council, will provide hosteBSE!'3 for the various LHS open houses to be held throughout the spring or at the Centennial Birthday Party to be held at Pershing Auditorium April 23. L Club and Interact will also lend a helping hand on these occasions.

The Centennial Style Show, which was held March 26 at the LHS Auditorium, involved several clubs. While International Club was mainly responsible for planning the show, Peppers and FHA members also participated by modeling several of the interesting fashions that have been worn throughout the century.

Several Clubs have embarked on special Centennial projects.

Camera Club members will take pictures of various Centennial celebration activities which will be dis· played in the showcase and put on sale

Writers Club will display published books by LHS graduates in the student lounge on days of the open

house

COCEP is planning the Centennial Mall on the west side of LHS, which includes sealing the oval windows, landscaping, and adding benches.

Student Council sponsored a Sock Hop on April 2 at Johnson Gym. Those in attendance dressed in clothes typical of the 1950's and 1960's.

Links Board members are selling old yearbooks. There are several back issues on hand

Art Club will sponsor GaUery 100, the Centennial Art Show, which will be held April 26-30. The display will include some very old paintings and also several pieces by LHS alums.

Interact Club is sponsoring a Centennial Fun-For-All Festival to be held in Johnson Gym, April 30. This festival in which many LHS clubs are taking part will feature exhibits, games, music-generally a good time for all!

ODE TO LIFE

Slay, verily, sit with me awhileI may never think that youth is vile. In these wicker ehairs, perehanee today

We'll rock together and you shall convey The thousands of memories I think I have lost. Not lost, as I ponder, but nurtured and sown In a soil rich with time; where emerges, now grown

A life filled with sadness, and hope, and delight

The source of my happiness, comfort and plight.

Now, tell me, my ebild- bow goes it with thee?

Are folks still as friendly as they have been to me?

Does the time pass too quickly for too many things?

Is your life worth the effort for the pleasure it brings?

My life bas been marvelous, fulfilling and fine I rock now, content with the world and with time

When you find to your sorrow that your life bas Oown,

Look back on your days with the gladness I've mown.

- Mary Cariotto, '71

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ATHLETICS

The Athletic program for the 100th year at Lincoln High School is tradition of sports in the past.

The 1970 football team, coached by Andy Loehr, finishe9 the season 7-2, tied with Southeast for the TransNebraska title, and were voted 3, 4, 5 , and 6, in state in four different polls.

Ken Adkins was selected to the AllState team while Mark Weaver and Dave Schwartz made Honorable Mention.

ed by Duane Strough.

The tennis team, coached by Roy Colson, placed 9th in state with a season record of 1-9. The only win came against Hastings, 5 to 4.

Coach Alden Johnson's cagers finished the regular season 8-8 After losing a close first-round district game to East High, 63 to 61, the overall record was 8-9.

The basketball team scored 100 points in a game against Grand Island to beat -the Islanders 100-78. This was the second highest score ever made by an LHS basketball team. The highest was a 117 to 16 victory over St. Paul, Nebraska, in 1902

Ken Adkins was picked to the allcity team; Ralph Henderson and Bob Knollenberg received honorable mention.

The wrestling team captured 3rd in state with Mike Kletchka as the state

champ in the 167-pound weight class and Jim Simpson, the champ in the 185-pound weight class. The wrestlers, coached by Mel Simpson, captured the

district title and had a season record of 1-8-1. All-city honors went to Simp-

son, Kletchka, Dave Schwartz, and

Cotter's swimmers

placed 8th in state. Marc Stiner was 1,. named to the all-city team in diving ; After the after he captured 3rd in state.

The lack of depth caused the swimmers to lose some close meets as they ended their dual season 6-4.

Sixteen girls earned swimming let-

ters as the girls swim team, coached by Sue Cooper, captured 3rd place in city This was the first year for the Girls Interscholastic Swim Team.

The outlook is good for this year's track team as they have 10 lettermen returning, including Ken Adkins, last year's state champion in the low hurdles. Head coach Harold Scott feels that "potentially there are a few outstanding individuals with talent, but we have to wait and see, if the guys are really willing to work."

Five lettermen will return to this

Football has been a part of Lincoln year's baseball team along with a lot

last year's state champion Dan Harris. "We're looking forward to the state championship," says head coach Duane Strough.

ALUMNI NOTES

Bobby Vascatka, '64, stationed in Vietnam wrote to his mother last September telling her to ask Aldie Johnson if she saw him downtown to please send a basketball net. Since Coach Johnson seldom goes downtown, she called and he sent it. Mr Johnson later received a picture of the net being put to good use in Vietniun.

High's sports program for 80 years of guys who will be up from the re- A VOTE OF THANKS and has involved 622 games. The serve team , which had a winning sea- The Lincoln High School student Links won 459, lost 127, tied 36 and son last year Head coach Buford body would like to thank the Centenhave gained 25 state championships. Grosscup stated, "The coach and team nial Committee for the great job they

The gymnastics team captured 6th always have a certain enthusiasm and have done in preparing and carrying in state. George Nimic was named to pride and also a great expectation of out the Centennial celebration. They the all-city team in the floor exercise winning." have spent many extra hours, much as he placed first in districts in the On this year's golf team, there will hard work, and a lot of ingenuity on same event. The gymnasts were coach- be two lettermen returing including this task. Another job well done!

LINCOLN mGH SCHOOL CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE

WJLLIAM PFEIFF, chairman

WJLLIAMBOGAR

AL CAVETT

DEAN CLAWSON

MRS. RUTH GARTNER

MISS DoRTHEA GoRE

MISS IRENE MARTIN

HAROLD SCO'rl'

MRS. RUTH 8IEFKEs

JIM SOMMERS

STUDENTS

JEANNINE GREEN

JANE HOOVER

MERRILEE OLsoN

MARY OwEN

CAROL SPETH

ROB WILKEN

ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVES

MISS BARBARA LAUTZENHEISER, chairman

MRS. IVAN Dl!lVOE ,

MRS. BARBARA FARRAR

MIL AND MRS. DENNis FLACHMAN 1

MERLE HALE

DAN KAHLER

MRS. BETSY PLACE

MISS MARY VAGGALIS

MRS. SUEELLEN WALL

Opening the final week of school for seniors, May 24-28, will be a nice quiet Monday, with the only activity being the distribution of Scribe, so that seniors can prepare themselves for the strenuous days that are in their near future.

“A vote was taken by the Senior Class to determine whether or not the Color Day Assembly would be held. The majority of the seniors voted against having the traditional assembly. The Senior Class officers felt that it is important to honor those who would have been recognized at the Color Day Assembly, though at the same time they wanted to make the majority happy,” said Senior Class president, Mary O’Boyle.

“The all new ‘Senior Day’ will replace the former Color Day. Tuesday, May 25, is Senior Day. Beginning at 1:00 and lasting until 2:00 the awards that would have been given at the Color Day Assembly will be given at this time.

whatever is appropriate for school. From 2:00 to 3:15 the time will be used for recreation such as swimming, ping-pong, and other forms of entertainment. At 3:15, The Links will be issued.

“Later that evening there will be an informal dinner of hamburgers and other goodies from 6:00 to 7:00 in Johnson Gym. The affair will evolve into a Sign-Out Party; Elysian Fields will provide music for the evening.”

Wednesday, May 26, will be the All-Sports Banquet which is also to be held in Johnson Activities Building. The theme will be “Century of Champions.” The ‘71 varsity, ‘72 varsity, and reserve Cheerleaders will make the decorations. The purpose of this banquet is to honor L—Club members and their parents.

May 27 is the All-School Awards Assembly Day when more honors will be presented. Included are sports awards, Industrial Arts awards, Cheerleader letters, and recognition of the top Scribe salesman, the top Links salesman, Honor Peppers, and Spirit Girl of the Year.

As any aware senior knows, May 28 is the climax of his three years at Lincoln High School, for this is the last day that his life will be governed by its bells. Also, on this day the Senior Issue of The Advocate will be distributed.

The all-Lincoln public high schools baccalaureate will be held at Pershing Auditorium on Sunday, May 30 at 7:30. The speakers will be Dr. C.E. Munden, of First United Methodist Church. Dr. Harold Edwards, of Southview Christain Church will give the Invocation; the Benediction will be given by Reverend Duane Hutchinson of the United Methodist Church on the NU campus. The scripture will be read by Reverend Robert Berthelson of Sheridan Lutheran Church. The procession of music will be played by Mrs. Dorothy Appleb ee.

Commencement exercises for the Centennial graduating class of Lincoln High School will take place at 8:00 p.m. at Pershing Auditorium. The main speaker will be Mr. William Lawrence, a 1932 graduate of Lincoln High School who is presently National Affairs Editor for the ABC Television Network. Senior speakers will be Patti Kontos and Jane Levine.

Seniors are reminded that they are to pick up caps and gown at Mohawk Gown Company located in the Nebraska Book Store on May 27, 28, or 29.

Delivery Day For ‘Unks’5/25

The end of the school year means many things; one of special importance is the distribution of The Links. Since this is the Centennial of Lincoln High, the yearbook is going to be “something special.”

The book will include remembrances of the past, along with a record of the events of this year. Dale Niebuhr, business manager of The Links, said, “I know everyone is anticipating the yearbook coming out and I’m sure they’ll be very pleased with it.”

Thursday, May 6, two members of the senior class were selected to speak at the Ce n ten nial Co mmencement Exercises.

Of the seven who tried out, Pitti Kontos and Jane Levine were chosen.

Judges included Mrs. Martha Cline, Mr. Harry Kuklin, Miss Irene Martin, Dr. Windle Reel, Miss Dorcas Weatherby, Mrs. Beth Westcott, and the four senior class officers.

Upon learning that she was selected Jane said, “I

VespersPrest. Mag n ifica t’

was really truly surprised.” Patti said, “1 needed something to hold on to and (Gary) Bryant wouldn’t let me use his arm!”

“Through the past one hundred years, Senior Publics have come to be know as Senior Speeches Back in the old days, as one of the requirements of graduation, each senior had to write, memorize, and

deliver a speech at the Senior Publics.

“The Senior Publics were a source of indecision and worry for the graduate whose last year was often made miserable by anticipation of what lay ahead

Two Lincoln High juniors recently offered possible proof that hot air may not be all bad.

Landis Magnuson won a state title and Chan Taylor placed third at the Nebraska School Activities Association Speech and Drama meet held at Doane College in Crete, May 1. Landis’ victory came in interpretive public address, while Chan Taylor scored in original public address.

Contestants, coming from Class A and B schools from over the state, had to fight their way through two preliminary and a finalist round to win. Of the four events the Links entered, they had finalists in three.

Junior Bob Thurber was a finalist in oral interpretation of prose, but

was defeated in his final round. Kathy Babcock, also a contestant in this event, failed to make finals.

Kathy Babcock, Harold Johnson, Mary Raymer, Connie Schuelke, and John Stevens made up Lincoln High’s oral interpretation of drama unit entry.

‘‘All of our entries showed a marked improvement over •their performances at districts,” commented Mrs. Beth Westcott,coach of the team. Specific improvements noted by her were in timing, control, and material organization.

Lincoln East High won the team state champion ship in Class A, with Southeast placing second. The Nebraska School for the Handicapped won the state title in Class B.

Lincoln High’s one-act play won second place in state competition at the Act Now Festival, held May 7 and 8 at Southeast. Bob Thurber, Gary Eckel, Sam Ridge, and Landis Magnuson made up the cast.

Yearbooks will be issued after school in the cafeteria, Tuesday, May 25. Embossed books will be issued in the lounge.

“Everyone is reminded to bring his receipt on that day. If you’ve lost yours, you will have to wait and pick up your yearbook later. Also, a few extra copies may be available to those of you who failed to purchase a Links earlier in the year,” said Dale.

May 1 witnessed a turnout of over 1300 registered walkers in the Lincoln Walk for Development. The walkers followed a 19-mile route to fulfill pledges of money obtained from businesses or private individuals for each mile covered.

An estim ated $25 thousand was collected to finance programs that will train people in skills to enable them to grow food or clean up their surroundings. The money specifically will go to an international poverty project, a domestic poverty project, and to the budgets of the Foundation and Youth World Development.

Sunday, May 16, at 2:00 p.m., the Lincoln High School Choir under the direction of Mr. Ivan Caidwell, will present The Magnificat by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (17 10-1736). It is made up of six movements written in Latin.

Translated, the song praises God for all He has done for man, shows God’s strength and mercy toward those who love Him, tells of how God puts down the mighty and exalts the humble, and promises that it will be as it was in the beginning.

Soloists will be Barb Fuqua, John Huffman, Jan Leach, and Robert Powell.

After registrations and a few announcements, the walkers began. Each was given a white armband to identify him as a walker. Each walker was required to stop at each checkpoint spaced throughout the course and receive an official’s signature proving he had covered the course.

Midway through the walk, a church provided peanut butter and jelly sandwiches (donated by several organizations), water, music by a combo, and a little rest and tranquility for the weary walker.

Upon completing the course back at East High’s con’t. on page 5

Once again, Lincoln High is pioneering innovations in education. Next year will usher in a new era of courses and scheduling.

For seniors and juniors, the day will begin at 8 and run till 2:30. Sophomores won’t have to come until 9, but will be in class until 3:30. Seniors and juniors will be able to opt a seventh period from 2:30 to 3:30.

The “course tally sheet,” a computerized 20-page list of next year’s classes, is 141/2 inches wide and 220 inches long! If length has anything to do with quality, Lincoln High students should be in for an educational experience without parallel!

Altogether, 278 courses are listed on this sheet. Most

innovative of the changes are the 9-week short courses, of which there are 93.

The Physical Education Department will be completely organized on a quarter basis, with more freedom of choice for the individual student. Boys will be able to choose from 19 offerings and girls from 10 which range from “Synchronized Swimming” to “Speedaway.” In the English and Social Studies departments where the new 9-week courses may be taken instead of, rather .than as a supplement to regular classes, it is interesting to

It's The Morning Of Our Lives

Editorial Comment

' s C hance Now Shhh,Joy Night Distraction

Attention, all 18-year-olds or those who soon will be. We have now been granted the privilege of voting for our president. We have been complaining for so long about our national leaders: now we will have our chance to do something about it. Just getting our "two-cents worth" in could lead to significant changes.

But we, as r8-year-olas, must show that we are interested enough to be involved by registering and, when the time comes, actually voting.

In the recent election for state offices, 49 per cent of the registered voters in Lincoln exercised their privilege. Imagine: only about half of the people cared enough to go to the polls.

Even here at school, elections don't seem to be a popular thing. Only 200 of some 650 sophomores and 200 of over 500 juniors voted in the primary Student Council elections. Such a poor tum-out could only be caused by a lack of interest.

If _we don't use our power to vote when the time comes, we will be failing all those who have worked so hard to put this legislation through-but worst of aU, we will be failing ourselves.

Relationships

Next year Lincoln High will be involved in a program which will offer a fantastic variety of courses and many opportunities for new educational experiences. The effectiveness of this new program can, however, be hindered by one major factor: teachers.

Many of the instructors at Lincoln High seem to have a hard time identifying with their st1,1dents. That is, they either treat pupils in a condescending manner or they conduct classes at a grade school level: absolutely no talking or even explanation of a problem by a fellow student. The worst offense of some teachers is their apparent apathy toward the kids. They seem to feel their job is to teach and anything beyond that is a great imposition. Is it any wonder that students always turn to the same teacher for help and advice?

As a senior I would like to extend my thanks to the teachers who have contributed their extra time to students. To those of you who have not, please reconsider next year.

In respect to Joy Night. It was all good, that is if you could hear it.

The usherettes were making so much noise in the back it was sick! Some of them weren't even taking people to their seats. We were sitting in the back, so we saw all of this. Some were wanting to leave early. If this is going to be the case for all programs they are at , not too many people are goin g to come.

During Chan Taylor's story, the noise was so great, we never heard one word of it.

It's about time they start showing some respect and grow up!

Diane

Morgan

A 'Hairy' Situation

Getting "poison pen letters" or "hate mail" is not uncommon for newspapers and The Advocate is no exception. Postmarked April 16 from Lincoln, the editor found this in the daily mail.

Lincoln High Produces Men of Many Trades

Links have gone into all the world and given good accounts of themselves in many varied and unusual trades.

A good source of information about past athletes is Mr. Harold Scott, who edits the L Club Newsletter, sent to about 2100 present and forme r members.

Sons and daughers of the Black and Red have spread from coast to coast and have pentrated nearly every field of knowledge.

Larry Stephans, '64, would have to take the prize for finding the most unusual job combination. He is a sociology teacher by profession, but "moonlights," working at one of the tables in a gambling casino in Reno, where, he says, he is "studying people."

Neil Unterseher, '58, who was an outstanding tennis and basketball player at Lincoln High, is now with "Your Father's Moustache," a well-known musical group in New Orleans

Roger Campbell, '61, was once the "White Knight" in a laundry detergent com mercial. He also managed the Supremes for awhile.

Claire Dailey, was a Lincoln High student in the early '30's who ran the mile on the track team, and got· in shape for it by chasing rabbits. He recently moved from Lincoln to Eagle, Nebraska, because of· complaints from his non-animal-lover neighbors. The problem arose from his collection of pets, which includes two coyotes, 12 coonhounds, and two parrots.

Many Lincoln High graduates with interesting stories to tell of their high school days returned for the recent festivities. Among the alumni visitors to the school on April 24 were:

Ed Albrecht, a member of the State Championship Basketball teams of 1914 and 1915.

Dorothy Ager Garden, '28, a former Advocate staff member who wrote the "Static" column (a regular feature for many years including the latest rumors, happenings around Lincoln High, and humorous entries).

Stephen Laub, '30, who claimed to have sold an unprecedented 1025 inches of advertising for The Advocate. (He may be called back into service!)

Let's Give a Hand to

Landis Magnuson for winning the state title in interpretive public address at the NSAA Speech and Drama Contest.

Kenny Adkins for being selected to play on the North team in the 1971 Shrine Bowl game and also for receiving the KFOR Sportscaster's Award. all those who trudged the entire 19 miles in the Walk for Development, and to all the lovely people who were so nice in letting the walkers use their facilities and drink their water.

Carol Larson for winning a gold medal-the highest award presented- and to Elaine Joy Rezac, who received an honorable mention certificate, in the 1971 National Scholastic Art Award Contest. the fantastic Lincoln High Band for taking the city title in band competition way to go, band! all juniors and counselors who worked to make the prom part of a beautiful evening that will long be remembered by all who attended.

CliP Head.

Selected as Royalty at the 1971 Junior-Senior Prom are Scott Halstead, Sondra Wolfe, Peggy Dinges, and Mike Westenburg. Seated are King Fred James and Queen Debbie Johnson. Completing the court are Rick Wade, Peg Keelan, Ken Adkins, and Nancy Foltz.

32 Compete In Council General Election

TOM FUENNING, soph: What I’d to see ‘çl one in to u n ci 1 “t year would be i n v o 1 v e ment in the community and outside J activities. I always feel that Student Council should have more of a part in pass ing school policies. Student Council has done much this year, I hope to continue it.

SHELLY BAUER, soph.: If re-elected I’d like to see more publicity on the pro jects that council does, so all students will know what’s go ing on. An other hundred years will be starting with this council and I’m willing to work hard to make it a success. So ‘for Council Power vote for Bauer.’

LEE JOHNSON, sophomore Student Council should es tablish bet ter means of corn mu ni cation with the student body. Bet ter commu n i cation would bring in new ideas for Council to consider. Council should continue to improve Honor Pass, class competi tion points, the lounge, and student sound announce ments.

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CHARLES BOWLING, soph:

There are things which I would like to see done on Student Co uncil. One is to get better Co rn muni cation be tween the student body and the fac ulty. Many times I have been perturbed with certain unnecessary criticism but with me as a Student Coun cil member I will try my best to abolish this.

WAYNE CRAMM, soph:

..‘ Next year will be an other great year for tudent 0 U neil. Among the things I feel should be brought up Jand decided upon is the matter of Open Campus. I feel that it would bring out the more enjoyable things in school as well as place a sense of responsibility on the individual.

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VICKIE JONES,sophomore: There should be more corn munication between the Student Council and j the student body. The

A forums are a good idea but very little interest is shown by the students, because they don’t want to give up their lunch period. Maybe a small space in The Advocate could be used to bring the activities of the Student Council.

CHANNING DUTTON, soph. Action through student in volvement. Co uncil should be come the mouthpiece f the stu dent body, do what the s t u dents want and achieve these goals with the help of students. I would like to see more pro jects of current problems aimed at the Student.

P.S. Elect more men to council!

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BOB COPPLE, sophomore: I feel that Student Council has the power and oppor tunity to accomplish a great deal increas ng student ‘reed oms “d respon sibilities. The r pass was a good start and I hope this kind of thing can con tinue. Choose your Council carefully, they are repre senting you.

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F’ IC1A McWILLIAMS, soph: I think the Student Council will iave more I support from the student 1 ody and o,will get more of what the students and faculty need as a whole. I hope all Council members will ask things of the stu dents and the students of the Council. This mutual trust will last as long as we all work together for a better school.

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JANET SIMS, sophomore: •I feel that school should be a r e 1ev ent learning experience that can be used now and for the future. On Council I would try to make Lincoln High a better school with more opportunities that can help a person develop all his abilities as much as possible.

CHRISTOPHER, soph: I would like to be on JS t u d e n t Council be cause I V. 4 it would be a reat exper ience. I would espe cially like V represent the Class of ‘73 in the things they want. If I am elected, I will try to take my place by serving each Link.

MARY RAYMER, junior:

If re-elected 1 Student Council I would like to see more freedom for the indivi dual stu dent. This can be achieved by an efficient student council that com municates with the stu dents, faculty, and adminis tration. Next year will be tile first year of the new century and I’d like to be a part of it.

CHAN TAYLOR, junior: Student Council is a patience tion. In my regular duties as a representa tive and as one of the council’s representatives on the Assembly Committee, I have fought for what I be lieved you wanted. I wish to continue my service to you.

*** LANDIS MAGNUSON, junior: P. Next year

further strides should be made to wards stu dent in volvement in Student 1

Specific areas for improvement would be to keep the lounge area open until 5:00 p.m., to formu late a first period class to control sound announce ments, to begin student evaluation of teachers and the continuation of Honor (library) Passes.

TIM RENKER, junior: I hope to see Student Council be come more closely connected to the stu dent body. Students need to have a more active part in Council and Council needs to be more concerned with the wants and needs of students. I hope to accom plish this.

PAT WEYGINT, sophomore: il There are three main projects I would like ‘to see carri ed out by Council. I ,.u1d like to see the Honor Pass 5 y s t e m more organ ized. I would also like to see the student lounge moderni zed. Finally, I would like to see the organization of the Student Affairs Committee. ** *

JEFF SWING, junior: If elected I would work for a Stu dent Re sponsibility Act that would be formed by at an all school con vention. I also would work for student planning of ihe school calendar would work to try to improve the atmosphere in the rest rooms.

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JO SHRADER, junior: S p i nt pride, and better corn m u n i c a t ions be tween teachers, stud ents, administra tors, and h\ ‘2 classes are tsome of the accomplishments that I would like to see Student Council instill into the stu dent life at Lincoln High. With my past experience in council and school leader ship, I believe I can help promote these worthwhile goals.

BROWN, junior: I would like to be on Student Council, so I can put you, the voters ideas into a plan of action. I want to work to nake our school into something we all can be proud of. I want to make the second one-hundred years better than the first.

VICKIE KAHM, junior: The past Student Councils, I think, have done a lot for Lincoln High and its 4students. The only r change that I might sug gest would be a greater attempt to in volve the whole student body in school affairs.

ED GIBSON,sophomore: I’m sure it will accomplish a lot. Be side improving r e 1 a t i o n ships with

0 t h e r schools and learning what they do for their students, I think our Council will re duce the everyday ho-hum of school. Also I hope it will get more done for our socie ty and its troubles by help ing other people.

..k * MARC STINER,sophomore: *f I am elected to Student Council, I will do my Ibest to get things done .Jwhich are beneficial to Lincoln 4’..High. Everyone wants high school to be en joyable as well as a learning experience. I’ll help to make it so.

HENRY HALL, junior: ‘j An im portant job council J should do is keep stu dents in f o r m e d about cur rent events. Council should sponsor assemblies and forums on subjects ranging from the ciraf to ep1a punishment. With the LI-year-old vote coming through as it is, an informed high school is necessary.

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BARB BRAUER, junior: -..‘.S tudent Council should be an organiza tion which fulfills the students’ needs. I would like to see Stu dent Coun cil help in form students through forums and other programs on current events and prob lems. Let me try to make Student Council beneficial and active next year.

MARSHA MAR, junior: After being on Council for one year the biggest problem I I found was the stu dent’s lack of identifi cation with council members. I hope next year the whole student body will be able to relate any ideas to any council member.

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LINDA DAVIS, junior: As a coun cil member I will en c 0 urage more ideas from the student body, and do all I can to put those ideas into action. Since the Student Council is only as strong as the school it represents, I feel that more active participation by the students will make Stu dent Council a more power ful organization.

DEBBIE KENNEDY, soph: ‘y being on ;tudent ouncil I would like to accom plish a clos er relations hip be ween stu fents and ‘aculty, a ---—--—————‘,“‘r of hav ing council reach the stu dents of LHS, and a better

'More Fun Than A Barrel of Monkey'

The tantalizing taco booth was one of many of the various booths and exhibits enjoyed by over 1,000 people who attended the 1971 Interact Fun-for-AU Festival. Approximately $1200 was earned by the clubs and organizations which participated in making the Festival a great success

Junior's Interest in the Stars

Dan Cowell, junior, with his ambitious spirit has built a small planetarium. The function of his "planetarium projector" is to similate the night sky through the projection of 825 stars.

Inspired by the show at the Mueller Planetarium, Dan began work on this project last August and completed it in December after an estimated I 00 to 150 hours of work. As for the materials, Dan used odds and ends with n additional investment of $30. His father who is an elect ri ci an ass isted him with the wiring involved in the construction.

Evidently a scientist's ambitions are never satisfied because Dan is now undertaking a new project-to construct a more elaborate and even more accurate projector than this one. He hopes to have this new project completed during the summer so he can take it to a meeting in Missouri Dan's interests range from planetarioum construction (spurred on in junior hihg) to telecopes, electronics, and occasional rock hunting

Dan Cowell displays the planetarium that he made because of his interest in astronomy. An estimated 100-150 hours of work was put in on it.

LHS Tries Fresh Approach to Learning

cont. from page I

There will be 14 short courses offered in the field of Social Studies. Devotees of Women's Libe should be happy with two of the history classes: "Role of Women" and "First Ladies." Of all topics "The Roaring 20's" drew the most registrants

In Economics, it will be possible to substitute two of the following- "Economic Challenge," "Economic $'s Worth," or "Business Finance"-for the regular course.

Among the five quarter-courses in English, the semester coupling of "Contemporary Literature" with "Speed Reading" understandably brought much response. Rather surprising was the fairly large number of students who registered for "Formal Grammer."

"Computer Math," "Fortran" (the language of computers and business machines), and "Logic" are

among next year's 9-week math classes.

The Art Department will be o Hering 7 of the quarter-courses, including "Etching," "Silk Screeing," and "textiles." In the Industrial Arts and Trades area there are 8, such as "Engine Mechanics" and "Exploring Auto Mechanics" (on a 9-week basis), "FCC Regulations," "Morse Code," and "Photography."

"Knitting and Crocheting," "Making Accessories," and "Barbecuing" seem to have created much interest among the II Home Economics offering. There will also be such challenging topics as "Family in Crisis," "Engagement and Marriage," and "Refinishing Furniture" (knowledge of which could be of real fmancial value someday).

Another very practical course, among the five offered in the Business Department. could be the

"Introduction to Bookkeeping," which might help students keep track of their personal financial records.

In response to questions, some teachers and students seem to be enthusiastic about the changes.

"I can't wait till next year," observed junior Jeannine Green, who especially liked the part about being able to go home early.

Optimistically, Mr. Harold Scott, chairman of the Social Studies Department, commented that the new schedules should be "interesting" and noted that, "There will probably be a few bugs, as in anything brand new, but I think they can be ironed out."

All in all, next year's Links should have an opportunity to take some really useful and relevent classes, as well as get practice in making difficult decisions!

Lincoln High Band: 'We're Number One!'

Shouts of surprise and joy were heard in Johnson Gym on the night of May 4, when the Lincoln High School band was named "number one in the city."

The band competed with the other three Lincoln public high school bands for a first-place trophey. Each band played a selection of concert music.

It was the unanimous decision of the judges (three out-of-state band directors) that Lincoln High's band is

the best-sounding in the city

Mr Orville Voss, band director, and Steve Hubka, first-chair clarinet player, represented the band in accepting the trophy. This is the first time that a trophy was awarded to the winning band in the contest.

Upon receiving the number one rating, Mr. Voss said that he was "very pleased."

The judges' comments

Home Ec.Goes Foreign; Students' Mo u t h s Wa t

er

Demonstrating the amount of concentration needed to prepare Mexican foods are members of Mrs. Monte Thompson's third period foods class. From left to right they are Vicki Crandall, Kathy Hutchinson, Gloria Medina, and Becky Schafer.

Recently Mrs. Monte Thompson's third-period foods class did a unit of foreign foods.

For this unit, Mrs. Frank Damian and her daughter-in-law Mrs. Jack Crandall, came and demonstrated to the class how to make the popular Mexican dish, tacos.

The class was divided into four groups and each group made food from Germany, Italy, Spain, or France, depending upon which group they were in.

The group that was assigned to Mexico set up a display. Included were such items as a tortilla platter, a tortilla roller, tortilla bowl, Mexican pottery, a table cloth, a chile bowl, Mexican hats, Mexican coins, a Mexican holy cross, and pictures of Mexico.

A section of the "number one" band. Steve Hubka (center) is holding the trophy that proves it is "the best."

Who says a girl can’t [hrow the discus? Certainly riot Renee Kletchka, whose whole life revolves around :rack. She’s not only the Lincoln High School girl’s rack coach but a faithful nember of the Nebraska Frack Club.

Renee’s love for track egan at the early age of 13 vhen she started working vith the shot put, discus, avelin, and the 880. ecalling her first :ompetitive experience, enee chuckled and said, “I vas a seventh grader in unior high.”

After many days, hours, nd years of hard practice, tenee, at 17, worked her iay to the Pan American ames held at Winnipeg, anada, and proudly came ome with the title: Girls lational Champion in the iscus.

In 1969, Renee’s gift of Howing the discus took er to Germany and o nd on, where she ampeted in the western misphere versus Europe imes.

Participation in ermany, Russia, and umania were on Renee’s

program in 1970, when the United States challenged each of these countries.

On the morning of April 28 of this year, Renee left for Quantico, Virginia, where the Pan American trials were held. “People from all over the United States were there,” she commented.

Here, Renee’s third-place win in the discus kept her “a half an inch” from South America. After Josephine Delavina, with l65’5”, was disqualified because she is not a U.S. Citizen. Carol Frost, from Gothenberg, Nebraska, took first place with a throw of 165’4.

Second place went to Monette Drisco from Long Beach. California, with 1 5 5’9, Renee took third with 155’8½.

CITY TRACK MEET

Links girls took fourth in the city championship track meet held May 30 at East High. It was a painful defeat for LHS, although the times in several of the events had improved. But pulled muscles were the major setbacks for the Links.

Despite the bad luck, Kathy Hutchinson ran to a first place in the 880, followed by Becky Hillman, who took third for Lincoln High.

It was a close race for Linda Bade in the 440-yard run when, for the first time this year, she had to settle for a second olace rather than her usual first. Jenny Marcussen won a point for the Links when she battled for a fifth place in the 440.

Sophomore Shela Shanks won two third-places for the Links: the 220-yard run and the 50-yard dash.

Junior Melinda McLeod claimed fifth-place in the 100-yard dash.

Linda Bade jumped to a fourth-place spot in the 50-yard low hurdles for Lincoln High.

Although Renee doesn’t get to go to the Pan American games, she will be competing in the Strawberry games to be held m San Francisco at the end of May.

Another meet to which Renee is looking forward is the June 27 meet to be held in Illinois. The meet will determine who will compete against the Russians this summer in California.

Renee’s coach for nine years has been Randall T. Lambert, who will be the assistant Olympic coach of the women’s team in 1972.

Through Renee’s years of competition, she has held the title of National Girls Champion for two years, and the second-place spot in the women’s division for three years.

Time Out

With the end of the school year closing in on us fast we find that the district and state meets for the spring sports are almost the only events on the sports calenders.

District baseball, today at Sherman field, will put the Links against Lincoln East at 4:30. District track, being held on the East High track, will be run this Friday afternoon.

The seating capacity at bot’ri Sherman Field and the East High track is around 1,000. Why not make the major portion of those crowds Lincoln High School supporters?

“Upon graduation from high school I would like to do some traveling and then enter the university,” states two-time state wrestling champ, Mike Kletchka, who is planning to enter Teachers College and major in Physical Education.

“Watching girls in their hot pants and tank tops” is Mike’s favorite pastime. His pet peeve is “guys that have the ability to do better in sports but just don’t.”

your first year, there’s always another year to do so.,,

“Going to Grand Island as a reserve wrestler and forgetting my wrestling shoes” is senior letterman Rich Lear’s most embarrassing experience.

The 880-yard relay team (Kathy Hutchinson, Jenny Marcussen, Maggie Thomas, and Linda Bade) ran neck and neck with the East High team right to the finish. When the results came out, the Links had second place.

The 440-yard relay team (Melinda McLeod, Mary Strain, Debbie Kennedy, and Rhonda Bay) was also running with the best of the teams; it looked as if first place was Lincoln High’s right to the last few feet when the fourth runner’s leg gave out and slowed her down.

The final resuits of the meet were East. 67; Northeast, 37; Southeast, 27½: and Lincoln High. 27. DISTRICTS

The girls track team claimed third place for Lincoln High School in the district meet, held May 8 at East High.

“We were just trying to get some of the girls to state, and it surprised us when we got third,” commented Renee Kletchka, track coach.

The Links did well considering one of the team’s top runners, Rhonda

Bay, couldn’t participate in the meet, because she had had her appendix removed, and was still in the hospital.

Becky Hillman opened the meet for the Links when she placed third in the 50-yard hurdles with a 8.2, qualifying her for state.

Shela Shanks also will be going to state, after placing third in the 50-yd. dash with a 6.4.

The only first place of the day for the Links was won by Kathy Hutchinson in the 880 with her best time yet this year, 2:33.5. Becky Hiliman, also running the 880. placed third for Lincoln 1-ugh. Kcthy and Becky are both looking forward to the slate meet which will be held May 15 in Grand Island.

Linda Bade will be running two events at the state meet after placing second in the 440-yard run with a 64.2, and in the 220-yd. run with a 27.8. This was Linda’s first time this year for running the 220.

Three girls qualified in field events to go to state, high jumper Becky Wismer, long jumper Gail Damkroger, and discus thrower Inta Kaulins. It was quite a surprise for Inta as well as the rest of the team because this was her first competitive meet of the year. A shocking 90 was her qualifying mark.

Mike’s favorite sport is “wrestling because you have to rely only on yourself and if you get beat it’s no one’s fault but your own.” From his participation in sports he ho pes to gain “self-satis faction by achieving a high goal for myself. If it was a simple assignment in a football game or if I could buy myself a state championship in wrestling I wouldn’t have to set goals,” admitted Mike.

Mike’s most memorable experience in athletics was “taking state in wrestling my second time as a senior.”

Some good advice from Mike for athletes is “do your best when you go out for a sport. Even if you don’t achieve your goal

Track is his favorite sport, however, because “you have to do everything on individual effort.” Rich’s most memorable experience occurred when he earned his first medal at the Bronco Relays, and his pet peeve is the girls track team “because they are always in the way.”

About Lincoln High, Rick likesbestthe teachers, coaches, and the access to all the facilities. He advises sophomores and newcomers to “have a good attitude toward everything and don’t be afraid to get involved.” Rich hopes to gain self-confidence and a knowledge of people from his involvement in sports.

PDP is the Potentiality Development Project, a high school organization which encourages students (who aren’t sure about their future after graduation) to go on to college.

If you have seen kids around the school wearing tee-shirts bearing the initials PDP, you might have wondered what it’s all about.

Selection is based on I.Q., performance in junior high, and recommendations by the junior high co unselors. PDP is

In the future, Rich would like to go to some small college, but if he doesn’t, he would like to join the Air National Guard. sponsored by undergrad uates at the University of Nebraska, who serve as counselors to the students. Each year members of the group take a trip to some place in the United States. This year, during the weekend of April 30, they went to Chicago, after earning expense money through bake sales and the selling of candy and bumper stickers.

‘‘The trips serve as a means for better human relations, and besides that they are a lot of fun,” commented Al Sieck, a PDP member.

Keentime, May

Using One's Natura/Talents

Can Bring World Fame

Do you ever feel like a conformist, as if you're really in a rut? Have you ever wanted to do something different? Well, why not set a world record?

World records can be established in many different ways. You don't have to be a famous race driver or a great athlete to set a world record.

Some people set records just by doing their jobs. For example, a grave digger in Aldenburg, Germany, set a record by digging 23,311 graves during a 50-year career.

Another type at record ts the marathon, which is the non-stop continuation of a certain activity for an extended period of time

The record for a knitting marathon is 50 hours. A man in Argentina danced (ballroom style) for 106 hours, 5 minutes, without a break. The record for consecutive situps is 14 18 done in a period of' 12 hours, 3 minutes.

The official record for sleeplessness-11 days, 13 hours-was set by a disc jockey •. under a doctor's supervision, although it has been reported that a man in Finland went 32 days without sleep.

Some of the most common types of records are concerned with food, either by quantity eaten time taken to consume ;

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certain amount, or a combination of both. Some of the timed records include 40 bananas eaten in 39 minutes,40 seconds; 30 bags of potato chips eaten in 29 minutes, 50 seconds (without a drink!); and 104 prunes consumed in 11 minutes, 2 seconds

Amounts of food eaten at one sitting include 77 hamburgers; 324 pieces of ravioli; and 27 chickens.

If you don't think you can do any of the things mentioned so far, maybe you hold some sort of record just by the way you look. For example, do you have an unusually long neck? If it measures over IS 3/4 inches you hold the record. Or maybe you or someone you know can top the record for the most fingers and toes-13 fingers on each hand and 12 toes on each foot.

If you aren't naturally endowed with an unusual appearance, perhaps you can create one for yourself. Have you ever thought of growing your fingernails to the healthy length of 22"? The feat was achieved by a Chinese priest, although it took him 27 years to accomplish. But one cannot expect to become famous overnight.

So, next time you think there's nothing to do-think again, and set a world record.

Baseba/ITearn's Ups and Downs Trio Leads Team To

SOUTHEAST

Junior southpaw Pat Weixelman gave five hits and six runs but won a wild and woolly game against Southeast, 7-6, April 30 at Sherman Field. '

The Links' four hits came from third baseman Gene Lessman who had two hits-a single and double· Ricky Wade and Mark Weaver each belted singles.

The game was tied 1-1 until the third inning when Lincoln High exploded for two more runs with Scott Halstead and Weixelman scoring.

Then the fourth inning ..:arne and so did the Knights; they scored five runs to the Links' one the score 6-4 going mto the fifth frame.

One run came in for the Links in the fifth and none for Southeast making the score 6-5, still in favor of the Knights.

The sixth inning was a blank for Southeast as the Links came to bat in the bottom of the inning trailing 6-5.

The first batter shortstop Mark Weaver: grounded out. The next two batters, Weixelman and Halstead, reached base by walks. Two men were on base when Lessman came to bat. He connected on a hlU"d

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liner to right-center to bring in two runs and the Links took and kept the 7-6 lead.

Summary of the game at Field April 28: Ltnks: no runs, three hits, and two errors. East: nine runs, 1 3 hits, and t"Ho errors.

The three hits, all singles, came from catcher Paul Grosscup, third baseman Gene Lessman, and pitcher Curt Michael.

Everybody on the team saw action except Jerry Davidson, who commented "This, by far, is probably the worst performance by the Links and hopefully the last."

A First Place

CITY MEET

The Lincoln High track team, lead by the trio of Ralph Ken Adkins, and Si.eve Moore up points capture ftrst place in the annual Lincoln Public Schools track championships at Eas Hildl on May 7. Henderson and Adkins each scored in five individual events, Moore in four, and each set new meet records.

Henderson won the high hurdles in : 14.5 for a new meet record, place first in the long jump, third in the triJl)e jump and fourth in the low hurdles Adkins won the low hurdles in :20.2 as he set a new record also won the high jump, second in the high hurdles fourth in the triple and fifth in the long jump. Moore established a new record for the triple jump with a leap of 42-10 3/4. This was the first time for the event in the city meet. He gained third place in both hurdle events and the long jump. trio alone piled up 55 pomts for the Links, in the individual events. mile relay team, consiStmg of Dan Filbert Chris McMeen, Adkins, and Charles Yeager, captured first place. Jerome Pickett won the 1 00 and was second in the 220. In the discus, Mike Freeman placed first while Bill Kubes

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Trans-Nebraska

With both Dan Hams and brother Steve carding 176-stroke scores the Lincoln High golf was well on its way to the Trans-Nebraska championship.

Held Friday, April 30. on the Holmes Park Course, the Links had very few problems with a team score of 321.

Northeast's Jeff Gaskins captured medalist honors in a three-way sudden-death play-off with the Harris': Dan earned second, and Steve took third.

Giving the Harris team· support were Mike Wilson shooting an 84, and Allen Lyons carding an 85.

Team Standings

Fremont Invitational

Sportsmen are bound to have good days and bad. Tuesday, April 27, could be termed a bad day for the Lincoln High golfers when they placed eighth in the Fremont Invitational, 21 strokes behind the winner Omaha Central. '

The Links three-man team consisted of Dan Harris, who carded an 84 Steve Harris, who shot 85, and Cedric Shanks with a92.

was third, and Charles Baldwin, fourth.

In the 440, Ted Eckert was second and McMeen fifth. The 880 quartet of Bob White, Moore, Henderson, and Pickett placed third. McMeen captured third in the 880' while Rich Lear tied fa; third in the pole vault. In the discus, Baldwin won fourth place and Arnie Johnson was fifth.

The · team scoring was: Ltncoln High, Northeast, Southeast and · '

TRANS-NEBRASKA

The Links track team captured third place in the Trans-Nebraska Conference track and field championships held April 30, in North Platte. Ralph Henderson and Ken Adkins were high point men for the Links. Henderson set a new record in the long jump as he leaped 22.1. Adkins high-jumped to a new record of 3/4

The Links placed three men in the triple jump, as Henderson was second Steve Moore, fourth· and Adkins, fifth. Mike claimed third place in the shot put and Rich Lear tied for fourth in the pole 'vault. In the track events Ted Eckert finished with 'a tie for fourth in the 440 while Chris McMeen ran to third place in the 880. Henderson was edged out in the high hurdles as he gained second place and Adkins, caught at the finish line, claimed second place in the low hurdles. The Links' 880 relay quartet, consisting of Junior Mar, Moore, Henderson and Jerome Pickett, captured fourth place. Dan Filbert, McMeen. Adkins. and John Osborn made up the mile relay team that captured third place.

Volume LXXVII-No. 15

Lincoln High School May 28, 1971

"That was a memorable da y to me, for it made great changes in me. B ut it is t h e same with any life Imagin e one se lected day struck out of it, and think how different its cou rse would have been. Paus e you w h o read this, and think for a moment of the long chain of iron or gold, of thorn s or fl owers, that would never have bound you, but for the forma t ion of the long chain o f th e first link on one memorable day." Charles Dickens, Great Ex pectations.

Eight Tapped 'Outstanding' Worthy Seniors Bestowed with Honors

Recognition of outstanding members of each graduating class for services rendered to the school and for scholastic achievement takes place every spring. The Centennial year 1971, was no exception.

Eight seniors of the Class of 1971 were honored at the Senior Awards Assembly held May 25, in Johnson Activities Building. A change in the procedure was initiated by the Senior Class. The decision to dispense with the traditional Color Day Assembly came with a majority vote of the senior class. Insteaa, an assembly was called for at 1:00 p.m. at which time awards that would have been given at Color Day were presented. Only seniors and their parents attended.

Jane Levine received the Lincoln High School Scholarship Key for attaining the over-all grade point average, 1.00.

Winners of special Lincoln High School Awards are pictured above: top panel, Rick Wade, Harry Sidney Dobbins Award; Dave Huffman, Drama Award; Mary O'Boyle, LEA Award; Bob Snider, Lincoln Symphony Award; lower panel, John Huffman, Ned Prucha Award; Jane Levine, Lincoln High School Scholarship Key; Patti Kontos, Journalism Key; and Junior Mar, Art Award.

The Ned Prucha Award, presented to the student who ranks first in National Honor Society, was earned by John Huffman.

Patti Kontos, honored as the outstanding journalist of the Class of '71, was the recipient of the Journalism Key.

The Harry Sidney Dobbins Award was presented to Rick Wade, for his excellent record in Clthletics and scholarship.

Junior Mar received the Art Award. This award is based on the student's talent and his service to the school.

Excellence in theater won David Huffman the Drama Trophy.

Robert Snider was recognized with the Lincoln Symphony Award for his excellence in music.

Winner of the Lincoln Educational Association Award was Mary 0 'Boyle. This award is given as a future-teacher scholarship and is based on potentiality of the candidate for success in the area.

Outstanding Senior Awards Given at Clos ingof School

Each year, during the Senior Awards Assembly, honors, memorials, and awards are bestowed upon deserving seniors. This story is the tradition behind several of them.

The Ned Prucha Award is given to the top ranking member of National Honor Society for outstanding records in scholarship, citizenship, and school service. Ned Prucha, a 19 58 Lincoln High School graduate, was killed in a 19 59 fire in Norway, where he was on vacation. The memorial was begun by the Prucha family in 1960. The winner is given a key; his name is engraved on the plaque which remains at Lincoln High.

The Harry Sidney Dobbins Award was established in 1913 by Mr. and Mrs. Harry T. Dobbins in honor of their son who died. The award is given to the senior boy judged most outstanding in scholarship and athletics.

The award was first presented to Russell W. Allen in 1912. Present Lincoln High School administrator, Mr. William Pfeiff, received the award in 1936; 25 years later his son Lawrence also won it.

Another special honor, the Lincoln High School Scholarship Key, is given to the senior having the highest cont. on page 3

Let It Be •••

Well, it's that time of year again - when seniors undergo a funny , mixed-up anticipation. Every senior experiences this \vhen he's on the verge of a major change in his life.

No more will we be babied every step of the way. We will now be accepting a new challenge - and with this comes new responsibilities.

Not that graduating from high school automatically makes one a super-mature person, but it is a start.

All these years, we , as students, have been preparing for the time when we would begin to be our own person - the time when we would have to start thinking about our life and what we intend t6 do with it.

I sometimes wonder if we quite grasp all of this new freedom and responsibility we are about to receive. Do you realiz e , seniors, we are being turned into responsible young adults. Everyone may not think so but we've got somebody rooting for us - we 18-year-olds - are being granted the privilege of voting in the next national election. That alone proves that someone is counting on us and is willing to listen to what we say.

Once we are ou't in the world a bit, we mustn't be afraid to try new things and to stand up for what we believe.

We can't be so ambitious, though, that we fail to see the human needs of others, as well as those of ourselves.

But we can't just drag along, either. We must do something - anything - and do it well. If we can honestly say we are doing our best we can never be accused of not carrying our share of the load.

Have fun - don't take life so seriously that you lose sight of all the good things in it.

Life isn't something to fight - it is something to work with - to take in stride and to give to, and take from as often as you can.

Our time is here and we can make it something great - it's all in our attitude.

Awards Meaningful to Seniors

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grade average. The award was first given in 1927. From 1 9 17-19 26, it was known as "The Fred Gardner Scholarship Medal."

Dedication and hard work pay off for the student who wins the Journalism Key. This award, first given in 1964, is presented for excellence in this field.

Special awards are given to stand-outs in the Arts : Drama , Art , and Lincoln Symphony Awards are presented each year for excellence and contributions made to the school.

Human RelationsGives

MoneyforTime Capsule

The Human Relations Council at Lincoln High has done its part for the Centennial. Last week the members presented a $100 check to Mr. William Bogar, principal, to finance the placing of a time capsule in the planned Centennial Mall.

According to Mary Martin, Human Relations Council member, Mr. Bogar suggested the idea to the club sponsors, Mr. Paul Adams and Miss Judy

Roderick. The club as a whole then voted on the idea, which was passed.

Money for the project was taken from the club treasury, the result of several money-ma-king projects in the last few years.

Another of the Council's projects this year was to aid REACH, an organization which offers summer camp experience for retarded children.

Specialized Awards

Reflect lndividua Iism

The Senior A wards Assembly, held May 2 5 in the Johnson Activities Building, was the occassion for the announcement of awards and scholarships that have been earned by members of the Class of 1971.

The awards and their recipients include:

Gary Eckel , member of the All-State Scholasti c Acting Team , third in state in acting performance at the

"Act Now Festival";

Gary Bryant, $25, second-lace Elks Most Valuable Student Award; Linda Kuchmak, $150, winner of the Elks A ward from the University of Nebraska;

Sue Dutton, second place , $25 , Elks Leadership;

Dale Springer , second place , $25 , Elks Leadership;

Nancy Foltz, third place, $10, Elks Leadership;

Presenting a check to Mr. Bogar are Human Relations Council members Mary Martin and Greg Lugn.

Underclassmen Take Reins for e e e

New Council ReadyTo Go

May 13 was the day for all sophomores and juniors to vote for their Student Council representatives. Resulting from their votes was the election of five new sophomores and two new juniors.

Officers elected to head the '71 council are Tim Renker, president; John Arrigo, vice-president; Marsha Mar, secretary; Lee Johnson, treasurer.

Inspired by the outdoors with innovations for the '72-'73 school year are new Student Cpuncil members (from left) Wayne Cramm, Vicki Jones, Pam Keeler, Linda Davis, and Channing Dutton. Not shown are Debbie Kennedy, and Marc Stiner.

Projects planned to be undertaken by the council will be the continuation of the Honor Pass and Student Affairs Committee.

Mrs. Rae Hawes will replace Mrs. Jean Fenner as the group's sponsor next year 0 0

Officers Named '72 fPepper Power' Beg ins

Spearheelding the Spirit of '72 are next year's Pep Club officers: Pam Keeler, president; Mary Raymer, first vice-president; Pat Peterson, second vice-president; JoAnn Highstreet, secretary; and Judy Goeschel, treasurer.

Next year's Pepper will have a whole new look . Her new uniform will consist of black leather shoes, red knee sox, black pleated skirt, and a red and black striped sweater with links on the left shoulder.

HONOR PEPPERS

Several members of this year's "exceptional" Pep

Club are recognized for their outstanding contributions to Lincoln High spirit.

Deb by Batten received the Gold A ward for the most points earned.

Silver Awards were presented to Dagmar Auers, Laura Bade, Laurie Bomberger,

Mary Cariotto, Debbie Hembrough, Irene Pester, Elaine Rauscher,

Linda Shepard, Glenna Showalter, Carol Speth, and Denise Wheeler.

The 1972 Pep Club officers are (from left) Pam Keeler, president; Mary Raymer, first vice-president; JoAnn Highstreet, secretary; Pat Peterson, second vice-president; and Judy Goeschel, treasurer.

Beginning of 'Second Century' Reserves Chosen

"I couldn't believe it!"

This was the unanimous reaction of the five newly selected Reserve Cheerleaders: Sharon Anderson, Ronda Krueger, Melissa Otto, Lisa Shelledy, and Pam Williams.

After being selected at tryouts held May 12, they were given the Reserve Cheerleader pins from this year's Reserves. They will wear the pins until the end of this year; they will then purchase their own.

Nearly everyone on the squad agreed that a pep club made up of next year's juniors is needed to help promote school spirit. However, Sharon felt that if this were so, by the time the girls were seniors, they would be tired of it.

R o n d a is a 1r e a d y anticipating the games and pep rallies and Sharon is looking forward to "cheering in front of all the people."

Melissa wants to "get everybody so full of spirit that they'll want to come to all the games."

New Seniors Take Notice!

Members of the Class of 19 7 2 are reminded that summer is a perfect time to have senior pictures taken, by one of the approved Lincoln photographers, for the 1972 edition of The Links.

Pictures are to be black and white glossies, 3% by 5 inches, with a medium background and with the head size no more nor less than two inches.

The picture and a $1 engraving fee are due in Room 219 no later than Thursday, November 18

Scribe Execs Named forNextYear

The Scribe Recognition Party, held the evening of Monday, May 25 on the LHS patio, was the setting for the announcement and introduction of next year's Scribe editor, Ann Hubbard, and associate editor, Janet Malone. These positions were filled this spring in order to supply an organizational force for the rest of the board to be chosen next fall.

Highlighting the evening were the readings of literary pieces published in the Scribe by the authors.

Awards were presented to the contest winners which included Sally Holtzclaw and Joyce Oberg, Essay; Leslie Schaffer and Debbie Ventura, Poetry; and Pat Peterson and Peggy Dinges, Short Story.

Also recognized were the artists contributing to Scribe .

Next year's Reserve Cheerleaders take time out to pose in the Oval. The girls are (from left) Ronda Krueger, Pam Williams, Melissa Otto, Sharon Anderson, and Lisa Shelledy.

Appointed to organize the 1972 edition of Scribe are (from left) Ann Hubbard, editor, and Janet Malone, associate editor.

Seniors' Many Achievements Awarded

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Rhonda Preston, first place in the Lincoln Creative Writing Contest, short story division;

Nancy Newhouse, third place in district and an Award of Merit Winner in the Senior High Division for her essay for the Nebraska Council of Alcohol Education annual third place in the city in Nebraska Governor's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped Essay Contest, first runner-up and $100 in the state contest;

Scholastic Art Awards, Regional Competition Gold Key winners: Clark Becher, Marvin Bice, Lynda Birky, Kathleen Brady, Sandi Buffum, Carol Larson, Junior Mar, Anton Nichols, Elane Rezac, Debra Ventura; Regional Certificate of Merit Winners: Lynda Birky, Carol Kuchmak;

Lincoln Woman's Club ribbon winners; Blue 'Rib bon: George Nimic, Mike Weedman, and Junior Mar

Red Ribbon: Bev Lange; Yellow Ribbon: John Fiedler; White Ribbon, honorable mention: Rose Kappelman, Tony Nichols, Terry Thomas, and Ilmars Ziemelis.

The works of the following students were chosen for a year-long exhibit, "Spotlight On Art," to be held at PSAB: Lynda Birky, Sue Edwards, John Fiedler, Karen Knapp, Debbie Lebsack, Vicki Lundberg, Marsha Mar, Clarence Mabin, Lydia Scherbak, Jackie Topley, Sandy Wassenmiller, and Dan Wiltshire.

Nancy Newhouse, Arion award for orchestra;

Steve Hubka, John Philip Sousa Award for band;

Tony Nichols, cover design for 1971 Scribe;

Illustrations for individual selections in Scribe: Steve Lehl, Vicki Lundberg, Junior Mar, Tony Nichols, and Lydia Scherbak;

National Merit Scholarship Cerfificate of Merit: Jane Levine, Rhonda Eno;

Dagmar A uers, Gary Bryant, Joli Jensen; National Merit Scholarship Certificate of Merit:

University of Nebraska Honors or Advanced Placement Certificate: Gerald Hunt, Joseph Babcock, Ellen Dein, David Huffman, John Huffman, Carol Kuchmak, Annette Sims, Carol Speth, Dagmar Auers, Gary Bryant, Dale Niebuhr, William Deats, and Rhonda Eno; Regents Scholarship Alternate Winners: Dagmar Auers, Joseph Babcock, Lynda Birky, Kathryn Blocker) Gary Bryant, Ellen Dein, David Huffman, John Huffman, Craig Imm, Joli Jensen, Carol Kuchmak, Nancy Newhouse, Dale Niebuhr, Cheryl Oberg, Mary C. Owen, Annette Sims, Mark Stanton, Teresa Stewart, and Steven Williams; Regents Scholarship Four-year Winner: Rhonda Eno, William Deats, and Jane Levine; Nebraska Wesleyan University Alumni Scholarship: Sue Dutton; Nebraska Wesleyan University, Nebraska Methodist Educational Grant: Sue Dutton, Joan Faldtz, and Craig Imm; Nebraska Wesleyan U ni versi ty Scholarship: Susan Stratton; D . oane College Scholarship: Carol Day;

Doane College Drama Scholarship: Gary Eckel; Macalester College Scholarship: Mark Stanton;

Dordt College Scholarship: Jan Leach; McPherson College Scholarship: Kathryn Blocher;

University of Nebraska (free tuition): Gregory Soukup; Wichita Symphony Award: Robert Snider; Peru State College Scholarship: Connie Wagner; Lincoln Playhouse Scholarship: Gary Eckel; Commended Student National Achievement Scholarship: Deborah Logan;

University of Nebraska Scholarship and Loan: Linda Hernandez, Deborah Logan; University of Nebraska Scholarship and Work Study: Mary Coday;

Air Force Academy appointment: Joseph Babcock;

Public Schools Employees Association Scholarship: Teresa Stewart; Clinton Elementary School Scholarship: Rick Wade;

Capitol City Kiwanis Scholarship: Dewey Simmons and Joseph Minicz;

Chere Amies Award: Debbie Logan and Anna Mosby; American Legion Scholarship: Rita Hansen; Music Award: Nancy Newhouse; Rebekah Scholarship: Carol Kuchmak; KFOR Sportscaster Award: Kenneth Adkins; KLIN Sportscaster Award: Kenneth Adkins; Air Force, ROTC Scholarship: John Huff; American Legion Scholarship: Carol Kuchmak; Practical Nurse Award: Denise Wheeler; American Legion Auxiliary Nursing Scholarship: Debbie Reichel; Chere Amies Scholarship: Alice Bowling; Mr. Destinares Scholarship: Ralph Henderson.

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Also receiving honors for their achievements were:

Joyce Oberg, Rensselaer Mathematics and Science Award, 1971;

Top Links salesman, Herbie Adams; top Scribe salesman, Charlene Burns.

Senior Day, 1971

Elks Recognize Talented Links

Several Lincoln High School seniors were honored at the Elks Youth Recognition Day, March 23.

They are Mary O'Boyle, Leadership; Rhonda Eno, Academic Scholarship:

Ellen D ein, Foreign Youth Relations; Sue Dutton, School Government;

Joe Babcock, Science; Junior Mar, Art; Denice Weeks, Vocal Music;

Robert Snider, Instrumental Music; Sandra Phipps, Girls Sports; Ken Adkins, Boys Sports;

John Stevens, Drama; Loree Orth, Home Economics; Warren Day, lnd us trial Arts;

Margie Branstetter, Distributive Education; Linda Wagner, Newspaper; and Patti Kontos, Yearbook.

Band Keys

Twenty students who participated in the Lincoln High School Advanced Band or Orchestra for six consecutive semesters received three-year pins.

They are Becky Allen, Kathryn Blocher, Charlene Burns, Richard Coleman, Jacqueline Davis, Rick Deckman, Steve Hubka, David Huffman, John Huffman, Gerald Hunt, Rae Hutsell, Craig Kersey, Chris McMeen, Nancy Newhouse, Cheryl Oberg, Mary Owen,

John Safford, Robert Snider. Susan Stratton, and Roxanna Wollen .

Next year's newly elected L Club officers are (from left) Joey Wolf, secretary; Steve Kontos, vice-president; Mark Weaver, president; and John Osborn, historian.

Representatives from each Lincoln high school and Grand Island met in a rap

session for a public affairs program, "Young Editors Take the Issues." Seated at

far right is The Advocate editor, Linda Wagner.

Ending the year "high with smiles" are the retiring Advocate staff members. Pictured

Taylor, Barb Pettigrew, Karen Brumm, Marcia Benner, Jane Levine, Linda Wagner, Jim

Cariotto, Lori Goodro, Carol Speth, Jerry Davidson, Nancy Luft, Annette Sims and

Dennis Reich.)

from left) are

End of Year Brings Memories, Nostalgia Staff Members

To

Departing Advocate

News editor Jane Levine, ripping her long centennial "Can you pelieve it's really over?" seems to be the inevitable senior reaction as the end of the school year nears. In 1o o king back over three years of high school, many nostalgic thoughts and interesting reflections come to the minds of departing Advocate staff members.

Editor Linda Wagner, has especially fond memories of playing cards and jacks (with Mr. Loehr???) during lunch. She feels she has gained knowledge, fun, and a lot of general experience from working on Advocate. Linda is bothered by "a lot of rules and silly regulations," and she is in hopes that next year's new system will brine changes.

has gained "a realization dress while walking upstairs, that each person has and trying to walk in clogs something special about and losing them, as her most him, but mostly he tries to embarrassing high school hide it." She feels that there experiences. are some really great * * * h H Marsha Anderson's teac ers at L S, but she is fondest memories of LHS bothered by "some of the administrators who don't are of Mr. Currie's biology respect kids." class and being on A dvo ca te * * * staff. She remembers her

Nancy Luft feels that by days spent in Driver's working on The Advocate Education as being "one big she has 1earned the embarrassing episode". "Just importance of teamwork, ask Marcia Benner," she cooperation, patience, and laughed. the necessity of deadlines. Her advice to underclassmen is to graduate mid-term.

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''An understanding of what's really important in life" is what Karen Brumm feels she has gained from attending LHS. She recalls

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"Best" is the word that sums up Mary Cariotto's opinion of LHS, for she feels LHS offered her the best education possible, a chance to know the best people in the world, and the best social opportunities

and chances to mature emotionally. Parties in The Advocate room (???! !), cross country and track meets, her economics class, and passing geometry rank as her most memorable experiences. * * *

Carol Speth has gained ''a feeling of usefulness, great satisfaction, and a lot of fun" from working on Advocate staff. She advises underclassmen not to sit on the sidelines because of fear to try. "If you need help or advice, ask for it. Don't be afraid," she states. Her most embarrassing experience in high school was putting her swimming suit on backwards in tenth grade gym and finding that it fit!!!

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(front row,

Chan

Janecek (back row, from left) Mary

Marsha Anderson. (Not pictured is

Reflections.

"Don't get all upset about things that are really trivial-save your energy for those that are important," is the advice Annette Sims gives to underclassmen. All of the cake, cookies, and other assorted goodies she consumed first period are what she liked most (mmm ... ) and least (those added pounds!) about being on Advocate staff.

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"Probably the most interesting thing was watching all the changes that can happen to people in three years," stated Marcia Benner of her LHS education. She feels that being on Advocate staff has taught her more about life and understanding people than any course ever could.

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Jim Janecek cites falling down in the locker room at Seacrest Field at a football game during half time his junior year as his most

embarrassing experience. H e advises underclassmen to join clubs, teams, and meet people because "being involved is 50 per cent o f high school."

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Despite the fact t h at h e had more bad luck ( b r ok en legs, arms, and fingers???) then ever before, D e n nis Reich states, "I've lov e d every minute of it ( h igh school, that is).'' H e fee l s he has gained a kno w le dg e o f how to deal with a ll typ es of people and all si tu at ion s during his t h ree yea rs at LHS.

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Departing junio r Advocate staffers a r e Cha n Taylor, Lori Goo d ro, and Barb P ettigrew. C han f ee ls his experience on staff offered him a chan ce to see people as t h ey r eall y are , and Barb has rea lize d how much work it really is just to put out a sma ll paper. Lori discovere d that "when I'm working, I'm h app y !

Fou rTeachersCompleteCareers

Voices

Being a success does not always mean achieving national fame or being on the "best dressed list"; it can be doing one's part in this wonderful world to promote harmony among people , simply because we want what's best for each other.

Mary Geisler

Believe in those things you feel or see before you. Work every aspiration or dream to its fullest - only by doing this can you decide which on e s are for real.

We are all beginners: We still need room to grow. We still have much to learn; but only we can decide how far we are to go.

Peggy Keelan

All of us are capable of reaching our goals in life; let us not say we are defeated before we really are. Let us be proud of the fact that in the whole world, there is only one of each of us, and we cannot afford to let ourselves become less than we really are, whether it be by our actions toward ourselves or towards others.

Debbie Hedges

The person who believes in himself, who has faith in his own abilities, can be motivated to use this ability in striving for worthwhile goals. Self-confidence is the key. Do not under-rate yourself. Give yourself a chance. Unlock that personality and talent you have stored up.

Believe in the power of one person. Believe in your personal power. Each one of us has the potential to succeed in any goal we commit ourselves to.

Jennifer Morrow

For eighteen years we've been sharing horizons that are new to us. Exchanging ideas and working with our fellow students, we've established new values and enriched viewpoints. While attending Lincoln High, we've had the best opportunity in the world to learn about all different kinds of people. There are representatives from nearly every race , giving each person a perfect situation in which to eradicate any prejudices which may have d eveloped. Each student's personal beliefs have be e n heard , admired , and in some cases , criticized. It all provides the environment necessary to dev elop a well-rounded and unbiased individuality.

We have to find our places in life; the exact spots for the exact people we have made ourselves.

We've got what it takes - the promises and the lu ck , and now , w e 're on our way.

After all , we've only just begun to live.

Mary Cariotto

Links Excel in Many Areas

Talented Trio Takes Second

Lincoln H gh's Drama Department finished a year of inter-high school com p e tit i o n by taking .second place at the Act Now Festival held May 7 and 8 at Southeast.

Sam Ridge, Gary and Bob Thurber won $250 and $3 50 scholarships.. respectively in the contest on one-act plays. Thirteen schools from all over the state participated.

story of a dying_ old magician, the little boy who is fascinated by his tricks, and the magician's mysterious companion, a clown.

Omaha North High School's play, "Love Song to the Missouri," won first-place honors. The production, written by Dwayne Is ben, advisor of the Omaha group, traces the development of Omaha from 1800 to 1900 and the importance of the land and the river to early pioneers.

Of the six awards given, the Links won three, the second place trophy and two individuals awards. Bob Thurber won second place in acting preformances and Highlighting the last Gary Eckel followed with a night of the contest was an third. awards banquet held at the Landis Magnuson assisted Cornhusker Hotel. Dwight as a backstage voice and Bob West, president of the New Downs ran the lighting for York branch of the Screen the play. Actors Guild, was the guest speaker.

''Sing to Me Through • Open Windows," the 'AffairS'

Group

The cast of "Sing To Me Through Open Windows" are (from left) Bob Thurber, Gary Eckel, and Sam Ridge. Pictured in the lower right-hand corner are left, Landis Magnuson, and Bob Downs,

Shelley Sawyer Name-d State Bowling Champion

On April 19, Shelley Shelley came out on top Sawyer competed in a with a total score of 1,105. "house tournament," In the Nationals, July 29 bowling against four other through August 2, in girls. Today, she is the girls Washington state bowling champion of D.C., Shelley gra_duating high school will represent semors. Nebraska. If Shelley, along with two she qualifies other girls in her "house" in the top (an individual commercial seven, she bowling lane sponsoring a w i 1 1 b e league) , qualified for the awarded a state tournament held May $1,000 schol8 in Y or k . T he 1 2 arship to the ' competitors bowled two college of her sets of three games each choice. SHELLEY

Lincoln High entry, is the

Stromberg Receives In Fu II Swing

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BUSiness

The Student Affairs

war committee held its

B e c a u s e o f h i s organizational meeting, May "acholarahip. attitude, 19, to give the members a ability, and chance to meet one another future plans and to bring up broad areas concerning of the school concern to be business," considered when the group senior Scott becomes functional next Stromberg year. was chosen The group will eventually

the Lincoln be responsible for definite High School suggestions that will 1 9 7 1 0 u t- improve the general welfare s t a n ding of the students and the B u s in e s s school. Parents, students, Student. faculty members, and The selection is made each administrators make up the year by the Lincoln High committee. School business teachers. A discussion, moderated The recipient receives a by Mr. William Bogar, certificate awarded by the principal, touched on Administrative Management several suggestions such as Society. composition of the body, Scott was both "shocked d e f i n i t i o n o f i t s and happy" when told of responsibilities, as well as the honor he was awarded. problems of the distribution He plans to attend the of money, scheduling events University of Nebraska to on the school calendar, and m a j o r i n B u s i n e s s other matters of importance Administration. to the school.

SCOTT

Individuals' Talents Rewarded

Jim Moore: UpwithPeop/e

Up, Up with P e ople! You meet th e m wherever y ou go Up, Up with People I The y're th e best kind of folks you know. * * *

After two years at Lincoln 9igh, Jim Moore, a junior, plans to finish high school on the road with "Up With People," a group of young adults who express their views of life through music. After their February appearance at Lincoln High, Jim, like many other students, became interested in joining the organization.

Caroi Larson and Junior Mar look over Carol's etching and the gold medal she won at the nationals.

Artists Receive Awards

Talented Lincoln High School seniors Carol Larson Junior Mar, and Elane Rezac , were recently honored for their achievements in art.

Carol won one of the five gold medals, a national award, for her etching Her work was competing against 119 other pieces of art work done in Nebraska and also art works done by students throughout the United States Her etching will be shown at the national exhibit in New York .

Elane, also a senior, received a certificate of honorable mention for her art work.

Junior Mar was recognized for his

day. He was awarded a certificate laced in leather for his accomplishments.

A personal interview at Pershing Auditorium with some of the cast members helped Jim understand exactly what "Up With People" was doing for society.

He later learned he had been accepted in the high school cast, which numbers approximately 60 members Details for his entering still ne e d to be worked out. Jim plans to be scheduled for about four courses a semester in

JIM c o 11 e c t i n g credit hours for graduation. He hopes to leave Lincoln the end of July for Tucson. Arizona ,- the central office for the high school cast. Jim says he has no regrets in leaving Lincoln High in his senior year, but doesn't plan to continue on to the college cast after high school.

Senior Homemakers Receive Awards

Work, time, and ability have pajd off for Linda Greenwald, a senior who has been awarded a $400 Union Pacific Scholarship for outstanding participation in home economics.

In preparing to qualify for this scholarship, Linda completed many projects. An excellent report which out very important in winning the scholarship dealt with "Working With Children."

achievement in art at the * * * Elks Youth Recognition

East Loves

Herbie, Tool

Herb Adams, a Lincoln High junior, was asked and accepted an invitation to be part of the entertainment at the Lincoln East High Honors Convocation, May 21. Herb presented some of the numbers he played at the Lincoln High School Centennial Birthday Party.

This is the first year this

award has been presented at Lincoln High.

As one of the outstanding home economics seniors, Loree Orth has been chosen to receive the Sterling Silver Homemaking Award for 1 9 7 1 . The a w a r d is a four-piece place setting of sterling flatware made available by the Sterling Silversmiths Guild of America in recognition of the fine work done by high

and Linda Greenwald. school Home Economics Departments.

Loree was chosen for her participation in class and in Future Homemakers of America, on her scholastic ability, and for other school activities.

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The Crisco Trophy has

been awarded to Nancy Wassung, a senior, for her outstanding work in home economics. The Lincoln High School home economics teachers chose Nancy as one of the outstanding students because of the excellence she has shown in her work in class projects and in outside activities.

Home Economics Award winners are Loree Orth, Nancy Wassung,

International Action

American People 'Friendly'

From Peter's Point of View

Peter Sebuliba, AFS student from Uganda, Africa, says he will regret leaving America on July 18. He to return to the United States-someday-although he doesn't know if he'll ever get the chance.

Peter admits that he really hasn't missed his country too much this past year because of all the exciting new things he has experienced in America.

Impressed with the people he has met, he believes that student behavior towards strangers is "quite friendly."

Peter has experienced a problem that many Lincolnites have noticed lately-the city bus system!! "I was rather discouraged

because Uganda's bus service is much better," he commented.

Seeing Chimney Rock, on a recent trip to Scottsbluff, really seems to have made a big impression on Peter, "Also the tunnels on the bluffs," he added.

As to Peter's future plans, he intends to "Study, Study, Study More!" He still has another year of high school when he gets back home.

Peter was surprised to see "how much America people show concern for people around the world through their demonstrations and organizations.

What will Peter miss most about America?-"The people who have made my time here interesting, and the changing of the seasons."

He added, "I like summer best, of course! In summer, everyone is at more leisure to do what he likes."

What he doesn't like, however, is Nebraska's snow! ! "It's terrible! In

Uganda the only snow we ever see is on top of the mountains!"

Peter's main hobby besides International club is "Just having a good time" - which just about sums up his philosophy on life.

Elson Looks Back On Year To Remember

It has been a good year for Lincoln High's Brazilian American Field Service (AFS) student, Elson Credie.

Elson will be leaving Lincoln on the 27th of June and, after traveling around for a time, will fly back to Brazil on July 14.

"In some ways, I'll regret leaving America," Elson says. "Being here has given me the opportunity to realize that reciprocal friendship is what really counts whatever you do.

"However, I have missed my country. My friends and the Brazilian way of life are among the things I have missed, but most of all, my family. D ist an ce really counts!"

Although Elson feels the elements of absence and homesickness did play a small role, he was impressed with the Midwest. "You can feel, in general, more warmth and friendship from the Midwest people, which doesn't happen in the Western and Eastern parts of the country."

Elson thinks that Lincoln High "is totally different from the school I used to attend. Some classes are easier, but especially now,

with the choice for new classes next year, it is a good school. I have developed new hobbies in this year. Weight lifting and gymnastics are two, and, in scholastic activities, Data Processing-Computer Programming with which I am involved at the University of Nebraska. That's another thing. I was able to enter the university without being graduated from high school. This would never have happened in Brazil."

When Elson returns to Brazil, he plans to attend the University of Manaus, Amazonas, and major in Naval Engineering. He hopes to put his knowledge of computer programming into practice in some area.

As a final note, Elson says, "I would like to thank the faculty, the friends, and students of LHS that made this year a profitable one. As a graduate, I would say to the LHS students to do your best in your senior high years, for it is a self-rewarding and accomplishing period that will influence your whole lifetime. As a person whose beliefs and ambitions are not different from most of your beliefs, fellowship should be above all.

''My acknowledgements to all of you."

In the waning days of their AFS experiences, Peter Sebuliba and Elson Credie enjoy a relaxing moment in front of Lincoln High.

Has Been, Will Be, Great Richa rd

To Rus sia

Richard James, Lincoln High junior, will leave this June for 45 days of extensive travel through Europe, as a meml_r of the People to People High School Student Ambassador Program.

Richard was chosen by a screening committee of Rotarians after submitting a letter which included his various school and c o m m u n i t y a c c o m plishments and an expression of his desire to participate in the program.

The Lincoln Rotary Club, which encourages such programs as People to People, are paying two-thirds of the cost of the $1,665 trip, the LHS Interact Club is paying $ 2 00, and Richard is making up the difference.

The delegates will spend the first two days of their trip in Washington, D.C., where they will be given briefings to assist them in carrying out their diplomatic roles. There will be a session on cont. pg.20

Hen ry To??

"To expand my sphere of knowledge and communicate with others-"

Henry Hall plans to accomplish this with the help of the American Field Service, for which he has · been selected to go overseas.

Although Henry does not know at the present time where he will be sent, he would like to visit either Switzerland or Australia. He likes the Swiss land, and he fee 1s t h at A ustrialia needs immigrants and is civilized. cont. pg. 20

Larry Griffing.

Ole! And Away!

''An opportunity to become better acquainted with Mexico, to sharpen conversational skill in Spanish, and to enjoy the excitement of foreign travel" is the purpose of Know Your NeighborMexico.

Sponsored by the Lincoln Public Schools in cooperation with the AAA World-wide Travel Department of the Cornhusker Motor Club, the 17-day bus trip to Mexico from June 21-J uly 7, is also a summer school course which carries five hours credit.

It is open to all students who complete at least one year of Spanish in the ninth grade or senior high school by June, 1971.

Two Lincoln High School students, Shelley Sawyer and Amy Schmidt won scholarships based on character, scholastic average, and financial need, to be applied toward expenses of the tour.

Other Links planning to participate are Richard Appling, Ida Grant, Sharla Heckman, William Hudson, and Sue Ellen Meyer.

Parlez-Vous?

"My main goal is to learn more about the language, culture, and the people," commented Musa Bish on her upcoming journey to France.

Musa will leave July 1 for Arcachon, France, where, after four years study of French, she is looking forward to conversing with the natives. cont. pg. 20

Japan Ho!

Lots ot people go camping in the summer. Some people go abroad. But how many people go camping abroad?

Larry Griffing , a junior at Lincoln High, is going to spend three weeks traveling around Japan and camping a good portion of the time. "We'll stay in some hotels, too," says Larry, "and do the regular tourist things like going to the World Fair in Osaka and touring the big places in Japan."

The purpose of Larry's trip is the Boy Scout World Jamboree The group Larry is going with will land at Yokohama , go on to Tokyo, then to Kyoto , on to Osaka, and then home again.

"It's my fir s t time out of the country and also my first trip on an airplane," says Larry Sayonara

World travelers are (from left) Shelley Sawyer, Musa Bish, Richard James, Henry Hall, and

Links Travel Hoping to Gain

Rea I 'People to People' Spirit .

Richard James

cont. from pg. 19

communications with an additional briefing on the policy of the United States on foreign affairs. They will also visit Capital Hill to meet with congressmen and senators. The third day, students depart Washington, D.C., on a regular scheduled jet aircraft for Europe.

The program offers s e 1 ected and screened companions, small groups with competent leadership, and organized preparation for and familiarization of the program.

Personal contacts will be made in a real People-toPeople spirit.

Richard said he is "very ex.cited and happy" to be involved in this International Project of Understanding and Friendship.

*Musa Bish

cont. from pg. 19

She will be living in a dormitory and will attend classes during the morning. Afternoons will be spent taking field trips to places of interest, which should be numerous. Arcachon is on the Atlantic Coast, south and west of Bordeaux.

The last of the six weeks in France will be spent in Paris.

The language-study tour is sponsored by the American Council on Teaching of Foreign Language. Musa learned about the International Ed uca tiona! Exchange in her French class, applied, and was accepted.

Henry*Hall

cont. from pg. 19

Henry became interested in AFS in his sophomore year when he joined International Club. He is in his third year of French, learning it because his parents always speak it and he wanted to know what they were saying.

When Henry leaves at the end of his summer term the hopes the reaction from his new friends will be, "Don't go!"

"The woods are lovely, dark and deep, but I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep ...

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Sons of the Black and ed

and what he likes best about Lincoln High is "the great sports program that gives everyone who tries a chance to participate."

Dan's favorite sport is track because "it's up to the individual to do well; there's no one else to rely on."

JUNIOR MAR

Junior Mar's favorite sport is gymnastics, because "I learned what hard work can bring and how one person can hurt a team," stated Junior.

Going to the state gymnastics meet and finally hitting a routine is Junior's most memorable experience in athletics because "it was the last chance of my season and my first year out for gymnastics."

The things that Junior likes best about Lincoln High are "all the kinds of people." His favorite pastime is working on his model ''A" and getting together with the "we four."

"In the future, I would like to attend the University of Nebraska College of Arts and Sciences to major in art and photography. I want to get a Master's Degree iii. art," says Junior.

Dan says his most memorable experience in athletics was "being able to participate in varsity sports at Lincoln High."

Attending the University of Nebraska's College of Agriculture to major in Wild Life Management, is in Dan's future plans.

His most memorable experience in athletics was "after I had placed second in a triangular meet against McCook, Grand Island, and Lincoln High, Martha really rewarded me with a big kiss before I even had a chance to change ."

"Watching girls and water skiing" are Dan Filbert's favorite pastimes,

Future plans for Fred James are "going to Northern England on a mission for my church after which I hope to come home and attend the University of Nebraska."

His favorite pastimes are "camping and watching gir 1s:' while his favorite sport is gymnastics. "It makes me feel good to accomplish a sport," states Fred.

"The things I like best about Lincoln High are the variety of kids and the things to do," admits Fred.

"I enjoy running just to run," says track letterman Chris McMeen. Chris feels that track is overcompetitive and admits that this bothers him at times. However, he has been at it for three years and says that he "can always give it a good try."

His most memorable experience was last year at the Omaha South track meet, when the track had just been re-surfaced with two feet of crushed brick. "I had decided to take it easy because it was so hard to run, when Mr. Scott yelled through the bull horn, 'YOU LOAFER MC ME EN GET UP THERE' I passed everyone."

In his spare time, Chris enjoys making cakes, eating, and occasionally making paper reindeer, as he is too tired to walk after track practice.

Chris has enjoyed the school spirit at Lincoln High. "You really feel like a part of the school," he says.

DAN FILBERT

FRED JAMES

CHRIS MCMEEN

Track Team Captures 7th at State; Coach: Depth to Win'

The Lincoln High track team captured second place in the district meet, May 14, at East High and advanced 13 individual-event qualifiers for the state meet.

The Links took seventh place at the state meet held May 21 and 22 at Kearney State College Foster Field.

Grand Island won the meet which was rain-soaked; the downpour slowed many of the runners. The sloppy condition of the track caused defending state

champ, Ken Adkins, to be dis q u ali fie d in the low hurdles when he slipped out of his lane coming around a curve.

Even though Adkins suffered this misfortune, he came on strong in the high jump with a leap of 6'2" to tie for first.

Ralph Henderson made the finals in the high hurdle event and went on to tie for fifth. Henderson leaped 22' 1" in the long jump to capture fourth place.

East ,Northeast Elim ina tedi

Links Win Ticket to State

DISTRICT

Two southpaws, one relief pitcher, and a long-awaited hitting attack gave Lincoln High School the district title as it defeated East, 2-1, May 13, and Northeast, 6-4, May 14.

The first left-hander was junior Pat Wielexman who gave up three hits and one run to the Spartans.

The Links runs came in the sixth, when catcher Paul Grosscup squeeze - bunted Gene Lessman, and in the s e v en t h o n East's third baseman's throwing error which allowed Rick Wade to score from third.

The Northeast victory was posted by Curt Micheal, who gave up four runs and eight hits.

The Links took a quick 2-0 lead on Scott Halstead's double, scored again on Wade's single, and followed that with Lessman's double-scoring Wade.

Two more Links runs came in the second inning, witth Northeast scoring one, making the score, 4-1.

The third inning produced only one Link

run, that coming on first baseman Randy Pittman's home run blast over the left field wall.

Northeast managed to score one more run, making the score after three innings 5-2.

Lincoln High's added run in the sixth and Northeast's two runs made the final score 6-4 with the "hitless w o n d e r s " advancing to state.

STATE

Well, the season is over, and it ended in the worst way as Omaha South squeeked by the "hitless wonders," 2-1, at Ralston Field, May 24.

After the first inning of the game until the sixth, it was a pitching contest by two left-handers , one being Link Pat Wiexelman, who threw a very good game.

South took the lead, 1-0, in the first inning and held it until the sixth frame when the score went to 2-0 The Links, then made a rally but it fell short. Randy Pittman made it two home runs for the season as he blasted one over right-center field , 390 feet, with non one on, making the score 2-1 Paul Grosscup singled and that's when the fire fizzled out.

The Links mile-relay team of Chris McMeen, Jerome Pickett, Ted Eckert, and Adkins captured fourth in state.

M eM een qualified for state in the 880 but failed to make it into the finals.

Pickett also qualified for state in the 100 and 220 but didn't gain the finals.

Steve Moore finished second in the triple jump with a leap of 45 feet; this was one-half inch behind

the first-place man. Because of a foot injury, he was able to jump only twice instead of three times.

Steve stated, "I could have beat him if I could have jumped my third time. As I jumped, I was getting better and as he jumped, he was getting worse." Steve's sore foot kept him from running in the finals of the high hurdle event.

Mike Freeman qualified for the state meet in the shot put; however, the tough competition kept him from placing in state. Charles Baldwin made it to the state meet for the discus and Rich Lear qualified for the pole vault but neither placed at state.

Asked about the season, Coach Harold Scott stated, ''We had some disappointments and surprises. It was a typical season with some exceptional marks made by a few individuals, but we lacked depth to be a contender to win the championship."

The team scoring was Grand Island, 3 7; Hastings, 35'l1; Fremont, 27; Northeast, 20; Omaha Tech, 17; Scottsbluff, 15'l1; Lincoln High, 14; Omaha Burke, 14; Bellevue, 14; Omaha Central, 10; Omaha Benson, 7; Southeast, 7; North Platte, 7; Westside, 7; Omaha South, 7; Columbus, 6; Millard, 6; Alliance, 6; Creighton Prep, 4; Beatrice, 3; Kearney, 2; Rummel, 2; Ryan, 1; Bryan, 1; Ralston, 1 ; and McCook, 1

Reserve Thinclads 3-0 in Duals· I r Perry s Sophs Win City Reserve Meet

Jewelry

The Lincoln High reserve track team finished a 3-0 dual season as it beat East once and Southeast twice; the Northeast meet was cancelled because of rain.

Some of the standouts on the team, according to Reserve Coach Tom Bassett, were three sophomore sprinters: Richard Clough,Colas Hill , and Butch Mabin Mike Fultz was the shot put man as he heaved his best of 48 feet

David Fen won first place in the long jump with a leap of 20'4", and the low hurdle race at the city non-qualifiers track

Reserves Are Real; Learn In Competition

Everyone knows that Lincoln High has a a varsity golf team, but did you know there is a reserve golf squad, also?

Well there is, and Coach "Dewey" Strough wishes more boys would have come out for the team. This year's squad consisted of Allan Lyons, Mark Reed , Kim Rekart, and Mark Sughroue.

Finishing the season with a 2 and 4 dual record, the junior Links defeated Northeast 135 to 138; Southeast forfeited the other win.

Playing nine-hole contests, the reserves averaged scores of 48 to 50.

meet. Ken Timmerman ran the 440 for the team: Lee Johnson was the half-miler. Phil Hunt and Jerry Wolford ran the mile.

The sophomores on the team won the city reserve meet in which all four high schools participated. Rex Davies pole vaulted 12 feet and Chuck Martin threw the shot put 48 '4".

Some of the athletes who competed in varsity meets were Bob Folsom, Arne Johnson, and Bill Story.

According to Coach Bassett, "The reserves worked real hard in practice and made a lot of steady improvement."

Reserve Sluggers

Snatch City Title

by Jerry Davidson

After a shaky start, the Jr. Varsity pu together a winning season as it ended it season with a 6-4 record.

According to team members "Everybody on the team gave his best to make this club a success and that's what sports is made of-teamwork!"

The purpose of reserve teams is to get players ready for next season when they'll be on the varsity squad: Varsity Coach Grosscup will have a very hard choice as there is much good talent from this team.

Coach Andy Loehr's reserve baseball team roster:

Brad Anderson

Chris Anderson

Robert Becker

Rick Cutshall

Randy Dilworth

Ron Galusha

Roger Johnson

Don Lund

John Novak

David Oppegard

Randy Phipps

Scott Schneider

David Shaw

Richard Stromer

Bruce Wurster

Reserve manager, John Weixelman. This sports writer believes one thing that has to be said is that the reserve program should never die because it was here that the players that make up the varsity, achieve confidence and a fot of experience. It's something like a major league farm club, if somebody on varsity is in a bad slump or gets hurt, the coach can bring someone up from the reserves. It's a

in athletics.

Hastings Course Difficult To Play

High winds and a course with a lot of trees! That would describe the Lockland Country Club in Hastings, May 21, during the Class A golf tournament.

Lincoln High School, with defending state medalist Dan Harris tieing for seventh place, placed eighth as a team in the annual event.

The Links foursome consisted of Dan, brother Steve Harris, Mike Wilson, and Cedric Shanks.

Joe Sloan of Westside captured medalist honors in a sudden-death playoff with Tom Sieckman from Millard. Both shot 77's.

Individual Scoring

Joe Sloan, Westside, 77; Tom Sieckman, Millard, 77; Ga.-y Ander.son, Norfolk, 79; Chip Diehl, Bellevue, 80; John Weinberg, Fremont, 80; Ed Pennington, Bellevue, 80; Dave Maurstad, Beatrice, 82; Dan Harris, Lincoln High, 82; Jim Bartak, Central, 83.

Bellevue

Westside Central Fremont Alliance

Kearney

Creighton Prep

Lincoln High

Omaha South Beatrice

South Sioux City Omaha Burke

Team Placing

(247J (250 (256 (257) (257) (261) (262) (270) (281 (283 (284)

Intra murals

"The purpose of the intramural program is to provide exercise and entertainment to boys not in sports. We feel we did this," said Mr. Dick Terry, intramural director.

The intramural program, which began in 19 53 with the basic function being "to have fun and give every boy a chance to participate in his favorite sport," has since been popular at Lincoln High. "Last year we had the highest intramural attendance of any school in the city. This year we were really pleased with the attendance."

Intramural sports for the year included flag football, weight lifting, basketball, handball, volleyball, ping pong, and softball. "We were satisfied with the participation for the year," added Mr. Terry, "We feel the program again fulfilled its purpose."

Girls Place in State

Seven Lincoln High girls qualified for the state track meet held in Grand Island, May 15.

Sophomore Kathy Hutchinson won the only second place of the day for the Links in the 880-yard run. After the race Kathy commented, "Next year I'll be first."

Linda Bade, also a sophomore, did quite well at the meet when she took third in the 440-y ard run.

Girls who also participated in the state meet were long jumper, Gail Damkroger; high jumper, Becky Wismer; 50-yard dash, Shela Shanks; and hurdler and 880-yard runner, Becky Hillman.

Grand Island won the state Class A championship.

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Shown above are track team girls who attended the state meet: Sue Cooper, assistant coach; Lori Goodro, Linda Bade, Becky Wismer, Inta Kaulins, and Ranee Kletchka, coach. Kneeling, (from left)-are Gail Damkroger, Shela Shanks, Becky Hillman, and Kathy Hutchinson.

Advocate All-Stars

In all sports, whether in team or in individual participation, there will always be some who will stand above all others. The Advocate sports staff believes that those fine young men should be recognized for having led Lincoln High-with good sportsmanship-through the many athletic events of which Lincoln High is a part.

Selecting two from each sports category is not easy ; when coaches choose they may come up with a completely different group than one that the players themselves or the sports fan would choose. That is why the sports staff obtained suggestions from all three groups.

The 1970-1971 ADVOCATE ALL STARS consist of 28 students who have shown athletic ability. For the first time, girls will be included - two girls in each of three categories-making them truly ALL STARS.

ADVOCATE ALL STARS

Cross CountryGymnasticsFootballTennisBasketballBoys SwimmingGirls SwimmingWrestlingBaseballGolfBoys TrackGirls TrackBoys ManagersGirls Managers-

Ted Eckert, Dave Hudson

Frank O'Connor, Ray Schmidt

Steve Moore, Dave Schwartz

Dale Niebuhr, Mark Orr

Ken Adkins, Ralph Henderson

Henry Hall, Mark Stiner

Peggy Garrison, Jo Dee Rowen

Mike Kletchka, Jim Simpson

Rick Wade, Pat Weixelman

Dan Harris, Steve Harris

Mike Freeman, Chris McMeen

Linda Bade, Kathy Hutchinson

Rick Dockhorn, Jim Janeck

Lorie Goodro, Debbie Kennedy Anytime

KING'S guests lor this issue are Mary O'Boyle & Rick Wade

Pfrom Pfeiff's Pfile

These brief comments will hopefully appear on the sports page of the Lincoln High School Advocate - and rightly so. What Lincoln High School will be the second hundred y e ars - it is now becoming. As I have spent this Centennial Year with the young people in Lincoln High School, in the classrooms, in the activity area of music, dramatics, art, and athletics, I am not fearful for the record in the second hundred years.

The sports page continues to b e the page on which we give recognition to the person who goes out and does something - namely, the achiever. If I were to spend any time being critical of anyone it would be merely to observe that too much publicity is being given to the loser, the misfit, and the maladjusted in our society - whether it be Lincoln High School, the City of Lincoln, the State of NeQraska, or our country.

Lincoln High School, like our country, has certain things that need to be corrected: we must continue to seek perfection in performance. But even in our failure to achieve this-this still remains the fairest and the freest country in the world. I would like to think that Lincoln High School continues to rank high in fairness and freedom to select the type of program-athletic activity, and academic - that each one seeks, and to provide the opportunity to excel in it.

The Lincoln High School Story 1871-1971, so well documented by Mrs. Ruth Gartner, is now complete. Those of you representing Lincoln High School currently are in the process of starting the new addition to the Lincoln High School Story. To those of you that seek to excel, I am quite sure the pages in the next Lincoln High School Story will be filled with many victories - whether in the classroom, athletic arena, or the activity areas - wherever young people continue to be the achievers of "many jobs well done" through many years.

To those of you with opportunities still left to add to the record book and to the next addition of the Lincoln High School Story - continued

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In the Good 0 ld Summertime

Summer is the time of fun and relaxation especially for the seniors. These Lincoln merchants suggest that you let them help plan those summer days.

Here, Bob Baker gets a head start on a summer day at K-Ray Pharmacy.

Susan Dunlap admires the fine jewelry at Fred Wilson Jewelry's.

Vacation! Vacations are fun, but Bob Powell believed in always looking his very best with a haircut by West Gate Barber Shop.

Colleen Toland at B&R IGA (top picture- and Gary Eckel at Hansen's Bakers (bottom panel) get all the picnic supplies they need.

Peg Keelan gets in the swing of summer at Smitty's Little America.

Scott Halstead enjoys a warm Nebraska summer day at the Dairy Queen, 70th and A.