LHS Advocate 1983-1984

Discussion of differences evident

In April, 1983, the National Commission on Excellence in Education completed a report on public education in the United States.

The report, A Nation at Risk: The Imperative for Educational Reform was conducted by the 18 member panel as a result of concern in education.

"Some say American is better, others say European is," Mounierre said.

"Five New Basics" are to be stressed in public schools, including mathematics,

social and natural sciences, English and computer science. At Lincoln High, these "New Basics" are evident. Classes offered include a wide variety of requirements and electives, such as social studies, mathematics, BASIC and PASCAL computer classes, physical education, cooking and baking, musical education and child guidance courses.

International comparisons of student achievement showed American students were last seven times, and were never first or second.

Brigitte Mounierre, an exchange student from Monaco, said she was disappointed in her education.

"In the United States education is wellbalanced," Harvey said.

"There's a lot of discussion about educational differences in other countries," Mounierre said. "Some say American is better, others say European is. 0

She added, 'Tm learning a lot of things I'll never use. ~here are lots of classes I wish I didn't have, and others which I have viewed while here in Lincoln which I wish I did have.

"We don't have any marching band, or :\nything musical," she said.

Vol. 82, No. 1

Lincoln, Nebraska

New policies welcome stude7?ts

Registration, calendar, and new bell policies are what students are facing for the 83-84 school year

Registration procedures will follow last year's format. Students will register for the entire year only one time. Kathy Raymer, Assistant Principal for instruction, believes that with a little more careful consideration and planning, students will have no problems registering only once.

"Curriculum is based on preregistration forms," Raymer said "But students do a lot of changing after they have already registered."

According to Raymer, this new system of registration will work much better than the old system (card -pull) "I really think it will work," she said. "Students should devise a good plan and stick to it "

A major change in the calendar policy is the shortening of days off for holidays and an earlier release.

According to the official 83-84 Lincoln Public School calendar, underclassmen will be released May 25, with Seniors being released the 18. Students will go approximately 172 days with 17 school days off for assorted holidays and breaks

Raymer stated that the Board of Education decided when school ends and begins with the individual schools not making that decision.

"There have been and always will be people wanting to start school after Labor Day (September 5th), and wanting out before Memorial Day (May 30th)."

Although the new calendar allows students out before Memorial Day, Raymer believes it will be a while before students will start after Labor Day.

"The amount of holidays and days when we go always changes," she said. "The changes are pretty moderate and it is not a new policy or anything."

A new bell schedule will release students at 3 p.m. instead of 2:50 p.m. Raymer clarified the reason for the change was because classes would end at uneven times.

"It was an inconvenience with them off just a few minutes," she said. "So we just moved everything up ten minutes."

Raymer also stated that the changing of the bell schedule had nothing to do with the three other high schools, which also release students at 3 p m.

New marquis project awaits approval of allocated funds

Last year's class gift, a new marquis equipped with a clock, was to be finished this summer and has yet to be started.

Lincoln High Principal Sam Nelson said they are just waiting for the district to approve the allocation of $3000 to the project.

"PSAB has approved the idea and all we are waiting for is the district vote of approval, " said Nelson.

Sue Wright, business assistant at PSAB, said that PSAB will handle the bids and stats for the project and they are just waiting for the design.

"Bob Lange, who has been working with Nelson, just needs the plans before he goes ah~ad and gets a bid," said Wright.

The project includes rebuilding the sign face , the major cost. It also includes a two faced clock and the moving of the marquis. It is going to be moved to the southeast corner of the north parking lot. Also $400 has been spent for new letters for the marquis.

Nebraska Neon and Plastic Sign Co., the only company who has as yet sent in

a bid is waiting for the next word on the project. Judy Ruff, a representative for the company, estimates from five to seven weeks to complete the project.

"We will have to wait for the plastics and for various special parts such as the clock mechanism ," said Ruff

Brian Carstens, a member · of last year's Senior Steering committee, said the idea was given to them through a suggestion box. The Senior Steering committee then chose the best four to be put before a senior class vote.

Carstens said he was annoyed that nothing had been done on the marquis yet.

"It doesn't seem as if Nelson is as excited with the project as he had been at the beginning," he said

But according to Nelson this is not true. The first company that had been handling the project is no longer in business, and has this has slowed the project down.

"This project will be accomplished," stated Nelson. He said he hopes to have the new marquis done by fall.

Jim Harvey, senior, said he believes American education is important

"In the United States education is well-balanced," said Harvey. "I think Lincoln Public Schools are especially good. You have a wide range of studies."

Harvey added that one minor change could benefit students in Lincoln Public Schools.

"Most schools are too big. If you could decrease the size, learning might be made easier," said Harvey.

Principal Sanford Nelson is pleased with the Lincoln High graduation requirements, although he added there may be the possibility of an entire review of requirements to be conducted as a result of the report.

September 9, 1983

Heat policy proves unnecessary

This school year, in order to try and combat summer's heat, Superintendent , Roger Clough has decided to declare a heat emergency for all Lincoln Public Schools.

The question is whether this policy will help or hinder students and staff. It is agreed students sitting in classes in one-hundred degree weather are easily distracted. Thoughts of swimming pools and ice cream cones drift through students' minds as they sit sweating in class all day long. It is also understood not all Lincoln Public Schools have air conditioning. This is both unfair and unfortunate. The heat emergency allows the school day to end no earlier than one hour before regular dismissal. This permits the required 4 1i2 hours class instruction time to be completed and school to be dismissed no earlier than two o'clock. Temperatures start to increase by noon.

At 2 p.m., we're already in the hotter part of the day. Is one hour earlier dismissal that much of a gain?

We might try dismissal at noon, thus conducting classes in the cooler part of the day. But this poses a problem with schools starting at 9 a.m.

Alumni Day forgotten

, At the end of September, students are required to attend an assembly designed to honor returning Distinguished Alumni of LHS.

Yawn.

Or so many people react. It seems for years, the Alumni assembly has been used as an excuse for students to get out of classes. It is.this attitude that has tarnished the true meaning of the Alumni Day.

Three men and women are chosen each year as Distinguished Alumni. Criteria for the award are based on their accomplishments in their careers.

Distinguished Alumni Day, September 30, is a day that should be honored and respected. It's a day for all students a nd faculty to notice the accomplishments of former LHS students.

Welcome back

Opinions wanted

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Class instruction time would not comply with the minimum 4½ class instruction time. In order to do so, schools would have to start at 7 a.m. Ridiculous!

Another problem observ ed with the new policy is student distraction in school as a result of early dismissal. Many students take an attitude of "school's shorter and we're dismissed earlier, so why try and accomplish anything today?" Why add unnecessary stress and strain to both students and staff? In senior high schools, classes run on constantly changing schedules. At Lincoln High, besides a regular class schedule, there is

also a double assembly schedule, pep assembly schedule, and adjusted communications period schedule. Now, lo and behold, we have a heat emergency to add to the list.

Besides creating mass confusion, this heat emergency policy wastes time and energy of all concerned. This policy was employed to make teaching and learning an easier task in the heat. We need help; that's been obvious for quite some time. But the only solution to this whole heated discussion that will really benefit anyone is to install proper air conditioning in all Lincoln Public Schools. Either that or move the city of Lincoln to Alaska.

'It's never been so good'

The Eighties have been deemed the changing point in our society. Nationally, the economy struggles upward and politics rage on. Locally the public school administration changes hands, and school policies change again and again

For sophomores, it's never been so good.

Yes, that's right, SOPHOMORES. Not to say that anything is really wrong with "sophs," but, well, they've changed.

For instance, sophs have always had a certain image about them. You could always count on a sophomore being a very short, nerdish, ninth grader. They wore clothing from the J.C. Penney Girls and Boys Department. Many had braces or glasses, and would do anything for attention from the upperclassmen. One such soph would stretch the rubber bands on his braces and take bets with upperclassmen to see how far they would stretch before piercing his cheek. They were frequently insulted, stuffed in locker's, and physically abus· ed. Some older students could get sophs to buy at least two elevator keys a week

Somehow, sophs didn't mind being the pusharound wind-up doll upperclassmen loved to abuse. To them it was just a part of high school, a phase. Perhaps to some it was a sign of acceptance.

No more.

Time seems to have wiped away most of the so· called sophomoric "traditions". Gone are the

The Final Word

locker stuffings, insults and physical abuse Sophomores are rarely short anymore. Most are · as tall or taller than the upperclassmen. Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein seem to have replaced the J.C. Penney attire worn by sophomores of yesteryear.

And, for the first time in several decades, it was sophomores, not upperclassmen, that have been doing the locker stuffing.

With all these changes in mind, some may wonder what direction the "new" sophomore image is taking. It is apparent that no longer is there a, specific direction, or sophomore image Sophomores survive and exist. They are seldom judged or influenced by superficial beings anymore. By mixing their individuality with a little maturity, it seems that sophs have finally been accepted as a part of the high school society as well as a part of the human race. High school, in all its glory will probably never be the same. It is said that the Eighties are the changing point in our society. For sophomores, it's never been so good. Somehow, it doesn't seem fair.

r Systems vary Pep Club changes to suit members among teachers

By Becky Routh

The grading systems at Lincoln High School vary. Homework, tests, attendance, and tardies all weigh differently depending on the individual teachers.

According to Ms. Francis Buell, a math teacher at LHS, tests are the most important factor in determining a grade. They comprise about three-fifths of a total grade. She reaches a final grade by using a 100% point system.

Buell identifkca regular attendance as another important factor. She feels that everyone must work everyday to understand all of the information given. Her grading system allows, that for three unexcused tardies, a student's quarter grade is lowered one tenth. This penalty also applies for each unexcused absence in excess of 2. ·

Buell provides an opportunity for her students to improve their grades. A quarter grade can be raised depending on the number of extra problems a student does on his assignments. Extra problems are also put on tests. With these extra problems a student has the option of increasing a test grade as much as 10%.

History teacher Alden Johnson decides his grades by determining the total of a student's tests, homework, and class participation. Johnson also give! any student the option to improve his or her grade as much as one grade level by doing optional homework in addition to the required homework.

Eli Zietz, a teacher in the English department, grades his students on the accumulation of a total number of points during the semester.

By Tami Atkins

Changes in the LHS Pep Club greeted its past members and are encouraging new students to join the spirit group.

Sponsor Marian Morrison said the changes in uniform and constitution are for the improvement of the club and school spirit.

"We want to make pep club fun again," said Morrison. "Our aim is to support the teams rather than just to try out for cheerleading and drill team."

Morrison noted that the best liked change is the point system. In the past, members were required to earn a minimum number of points to remain in the club. More points were needed to try out for cheerleader or drill team.

Peppers ·earned points by going to sporting events, making spirit signs, and wearing uniforms. Many girls said in a poll taken last year that the points were difficult to earn.

The club will still be hanging up signs, wearing uniforms and cheering on the teams, but instead of reporting everything to an officer, the club will work on an honor system with squad leaders.

"This system won't make the girls be so pressured, and they'll be able to enjoy themselves more," according to squad leader Tammy Soderstrom.

The group will keep the well -known sweater and skirt uniform but will have the option of wearing one of two t-shirts, Morrison said. The fall shirt is a longsleeved red shirt with the "pepper power" slogan. The spring t -shirt is short -sleeved with "Pepper Power" on it.

The t-shirts were added to the official uniform to be worn with black pants so anyone would able to be a member, with money not being a large matter.

A special shirt for male supporters and those not in pep club will be sold by the pep club. These shirts are similar to the girls long sleeved shirts.

,The shirts were originally designed for a boys yell club. Lack of interest from upperclassmen put the idea to a rest. Until more interest is voiced, Morrison said the idea is out.

Spiriters was a club formed last year for those who couldn't be in pep club. Sponsor Ruby Grell said ,the uniform was simple and inexpensive, and the club included anyone interested.

"It (Spiriters) never quite got off its feet, even though it was a good club," Grell expressed.

Grell supports the yell club and pep club even though Spiriters will dissolve. The Spiriters had a clause in their constitution that Grell felt was important. It read "Goals: To promote enthusiasm among students of LHS ·and to ·back school spirit- all races, any sex etc."

Morrison is hoping to make the pep club not only a spirit group but also a support group for incoming sophomore~. Special outings will be planned to make the first year of high school fun.

The pep club officers and squad leaders are striving to make this year's group easier and more exciting to belong to. · The firrst pep club activ,ity is _ a school dance, September 9th, after the football game.

Briefs------------

Pomalinks win trophy

The LHS Pomalinks attended the All American Drill Team Camp at Creighton University in Omaha this summer, and came home with more than just sore feet .a first place trophy. The se¥en members of the team that attended earned the trophy for their overall performance said senior Lisa Lang. The squad received a superior rating in marching, high points for their routine from home, and a good all around score, including how fast they picked up the routines the squad learned was "too routines the squad learned was, "Too many," but decided on a total of 12, saying that they "learned it, then learned another one."

The trophy is currently on display in the office.

Dance following game

A dance sponsored by Pep Club will be held Friday, September 9, following the first home football game. Complete Music will provide the disc jockey and music. For variety, the music featured will be from the 1960's to present.

Student cites differences

Philip Hindley describes the Nebraska heat as, "too hot." This statement is said by many, but perhaps with more enthusiasm by the 15 year old from Milton Keynes, England In his opinion, the food and heat were cited as the two major differences between Milton Keynes and Lincoln. Hindley will have attended two weeks of classes at Lincoln High, alternating between the schedules of Laurie Fuller and Susan Morris.

Cheerleaders take second

At the 1983 summer All-Star Basketball game, the LHS cheerleaders became stars themselves. The Reserve and Varsity cheerleaders made up a cheer about Pepsi and won a second prize of $100. This money will go towards their fund, said Reserve cheerleader ·Lisa Fiala.First, second, and third were won by East, Lincoln High, and Northwast respectively.

Senior receives award

Senior David Jagoda received the Rennsselaer Medal awarded by Lincoln High in 1983. The award is given nationally by a selected 1600 high schools. To be awarded the medal Jagoda had to have an interest in and excel in math an,d science, along with taking several specific classes in the two areas. Jagoda, a three-year math club member, said the award came as a surprise, even more so having been at the Fishers to use a computer when Mrs. Fisher, math department chairhead, began making a speech and presented the award to him. Jagoda plans to go into a math and science occupation, possibly engineering.

LHS CHEERLEADERS CHEERED their way to $100.

SENIOR DA V/D JAGODA was given the 1989 Rennsselear A ward.

Sandy Scheerger

hat an af PAIR!

THE NEBRASKA ST ATE FAIR

September brings many things: the start of school, Big Red Fever, and of great importance to many Nebraskans, the Nebraska &tate Fair. The State Fair is of special importance to the Lincoln High band and Pomalinks. It is a chance for them to "strut their stuff." They will be performing throughout the day today.

Entertainment: Behind the scenes

Some of the biggest events of the State Fair are the Performances at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Once ag_ain this year it was up to John Skold, Assistant Manager of the Nebraska State Fair, to get the performers.

"We try to get people fperformers, who have been popular," said John Skold.

"We try to get people who have been popular," said Skold. This is why some performers are making their second, even third appearance here at the fair, as in Manhattan Transfer's and Alabama's case.

At the yearly meeting of the International Association of Fairs and Exhibits, many agents are present. State Fairs from all over the country -submit their offers, and then they just hope that their first choice will come through.

"Once all the offers are in, they (the agents) set up a schedule," Sk9ld said. He went on to explain that a group will

set up a concert route, and work its way

around between two concert dates. For example, if a group had a performance in New York, and another date a couple weeks later in California, it would make as many stops as possible across the country without going out of their way.

Some students are complaining that not enough of the shows are geared toward the younger audiences.

"It's not that we don't try," Skold said, "it's just that it doesn't work out."

When people go to a show at the Bob Devaney, the average person does not think of what it took to 9.et that group or performer there. It takes a lot of preparation, and a lot of money. And the money part of it is getting worse each year.

In 1981 when Alabama was here, they were paid $6,000 plus a percentage of · the ticket sales. This year they will receive $55,000 and an additional 80% of anything more than $70,000. (The other $15,000 goes to the State Fair.)

Skold could not fairly say which performer has brought in the most money in recent years, due to the price of tickets going up each year. Kenny Rogers, though , in 1980, gave two sellout performances, which is probably the most people one performer has brought in.

State Fair as an employer

Sophomore Amy Lee will have spent a total of 27 hours at the Nebraska State Fair during Labor Day weekend. No, she wasn't trying to set a new world's record on the rides; she was working at the Topper restaurant. Lee worked from 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p m. on Saturday, Sunday , and Monday, making $3.25 per hour, she said.

Lee got the job through her step-dad's cousin, and has worked there for the last two years, she said.

In the past, she worked mainly in the back doing jobs such as cooking hotdogs, wrapping them in buns, selling cole slaw, and occasionally going into the eating area to clean tables, the sophomore said.

Lee said she keeps busy, but does get breaks.

She also sees several people she knows each year, saying, "I have in the past."

Lee said she plans to work there again next year.

Student entries

Sophomore Wendy Tussing and Junior Lisa Allison both have very good reasons to attend the State Fair this year: not only to ride the rides, play the games and eat the ide assortment of food, but to see thei own exhibits and animals on display

Tussing, a 4-H vetei ·an of seven years, has several entries n 4-H and Open Class. Her 4 -H entr es include cross stitch work and -a soft sculpture of a rainbow with clouds In Open Class she has a patchwork pillow and a cross stitch exhibit, she said.

Allison's entries include dairy goats in both Open Class and 4-H, and a Pinto horse in Open Class, said the Junior.

Allison has been in 4-H for four years, and has had State Fair entries since the time she began showing, she said.

With these past entries she has either won the Grand Champion or Reserve Champion award for her goats, Allison said She added that she usually gets blue or purple ribbons, and occasionally a red.

·"This fair is well established and well supported, and it does a good business," said Bob Jackson.

Both Tussing and Allison earn money for their ribbons and awards. This year Allison won $64 for a total, saying that a purple ribbon earns $4.80 and a blue ribbon $4.00. Tussing has · earned $14.05 so far, she said.

In the past Tussing has won First Premium for a swimming suit, and received a certificate for $20.00 for a sewing class.

Tussing said the preparation for the Fair wasn't very long, but noted that the competition at the County Fair in the adult level, in which she was competing, was tough.

Tussing belongs to the Denim Dainties, and said that despite the name, there is one male member.

AHison, a member of the Kidding Around 4-H Club , said her preparation for the Fair included clipping all the hair and trimming the feet of her animals.

The State Fair. It means many different things to different people. For farmers and showmen, it means a time to show their wares and animals, while learning too. But for a large part of Nebraska, it just means a place to go for good times. Bob Jackson, Director of Marketing for the carney may have summed it up best by saying, "This fair is well established, and well supported, and it does a good business."

The following is a condensed schedule of events for today through Sunday.

FRIDAY

SEPTEMBER 9

Lincoln High Links parading the grounds throughout the day "Truth or Consequences 0 2 free shows in front of Grandstand 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. The Oak Ridge Boys On stage in the Devaney Sports Center 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY

SEPTEMBER 10

KID'S DAY

"Truth or Consequences" 2 free shows in front of Grandstand 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. John Denver on stage in the Devaney Sports Center 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Reduced rates on the Midway 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11

Alabama on stage in the Devaney Sports Center 7:30 p.m.

Gate charge goes off at 4:00 p.m. Last Blast on Midway 4:00 p.m.-12:00 midnight

/Topi Even in 1920 the Midway was one of the most popular attractions of the Nebraska State Fair. /Left) A new twist to the traditionalferris wheel pr<>: ves to be a favorite on the M i dway. (Right/ The Midway scene of 1982 demonstrates Nebraska's love for thrills and excitement.

An afFair .of Food

If it's one thing the State Fair does not need any more of, it's food. I had only been there 45 minutes and I had already had a corndog (heavy on the mustard), a large lemonade, a soft pretzle, and a funnel cake!

I usually start craving "Fair Food" around August 20th. And I always promise myself that I will definitely not eat as much as I did last year, nor spend as much as I spent last year on food. But each year as I pass through the gates, I can smell those corndogs, and they are just calling my name. My will power just goes kaput!

At the Fair, you can get the traditional junkfood, like cotton candy, popcorn, and pop. But I like to stick with the outof-the-ordinary, like baked potatoes, and fried cheese on a stick. These are a little less common, and things you would not find at just any old carnival.

MONEY! That has a large part to do with the food at the fair. If a person is just dying for a coke, they may find

themselves paying $1.00 for a regular size. But that is just for a drink. What if you want to eat a meal? You might just have to fork over anywhere from $4 to $5 for a hamburger, coke and fries. And · what if you are going to be at the Fair for a whole day? You ' re talking two or three meals, and between $12 and $15. Oh, well, it's only money!

Here are how the following State Fair Foods rate in my book.

RA TED • (wouldn't eat it if my life depended on it) to

(better than mom's) Polish dogs

Corndogs

Baked Potatoes

Funnel Cakes••••• Cheese-on-a-stick

Tl-£O POPULAR RIDES at the State Fair

Stories by Susan Morris and Becky Boswell

Photos by Chris Stewart, Debbie Placek and courtesy of Murphay Brothers

TWO OF THE winners. Corndog, and ice cream!

Screening Room

''Jedi'', _ ''Flashdance''

By David Hinkle

top summer

By now all the questions posed by the Two of the summers biggest hits not Star Wars saga have been answered and only did well at the box office, but also yes, Darth Vader really is Luke on the album soundtrack charts. Skywalker's father. But what does this "Flashdance" and "Staying Alive" have have to do with the summer's box office become two of the most popular dance draws? A lot! films since 1977's "Saturday Night

With the Ewoks out of the bag and Fever." ticket prices raised, "Return Of The "Flashdance " is the story of Alex Jedi " has become the highest grossing Owens, a beautiful dancer that works as film for the summer of 1983. " Jedi" is a welder by day and a dancer by night. now fourth on the list of all time box of- Newcomer Jennifer Beals plays the fice blockbusters "E.T , The Extra Ter- talented dancer, and Michael Nouri as restrial" occupies the number one spot, • Nick Hurley, her welder boss-boyfriend. "Star Wars" holds second place, and The film's high powered dancing and "The Empire Strikes Back" third. strong story line give " Flashdance" a

As of the ending week of August, according to Time Magazine, seven of this summer's films had earned more than $50 million: "Return of the Jedi" ($216.9 million), "Flashdance" ($74 million), ''Trading Places" (72 9 million), "WarGames" ($61.8 million), "Superman Ill" ($61.5 million), "Octopussy" ($59.6 million) and "Staying Alive" (50.9 million).

With everyone spending their money on " Jedr ' it's surprising the other sum· mer releases did well. Not only did the past summer offer us intergalatic war· fare, it also offered comedies, dramas and suspenseful thrillers.

strong appeal to the audience Even though Beal's fancy footwork was done by a double, her ability to make the viewers believe in her dream makes "Flashdance" one of the best films of the summer.

Flashdance " is rated R for strong language and partial nudity.

"Staying Alive " is the sequel to Saturday Night Fever." " Fever" is the film that popularized the disco scene and boosted John Travolta to instant stacdom.

Travolta reprises his role as Tony Manero, a Broadway bound dancer. The film also stars Cynthia Rhodes as Jackie, a dancer on Broadway and Tony s sometime girlfriend, and Finola Hughes as Laura, a Broadway lead dancer with an eye for Tony.

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" Staying Alive " has a strong cast and director, Sylvester Stallone , which makes the film ' s production of " Satan 's Alley " one of the highest points for the audience. " Alive" is also helped by the Bee Gee's ar,d Frank Stallone for the musical part of the film.

"Staying Alive" is rated PG for mild language.

LUKE SKYW A LKER AND Darth Vader duq/ .'.n "R e turn of th e J edi." (Photo court e sy of Twent i eth Centuey -Fox.)

One of the summers hottest comedies starred Dan Avkrovd and Eddie Murphy · in "Trading Places." It's the story of two men one rich and one poor whose paths cross turning Aykroyd ' s character , Louis Winthorpe Ill to crime and Murphy s Billy Ray Valentine to pork bellies

The scheme that makes Winthorpe and Valentine " trade places " is set up by the rich and greedy Duke brothers (played in the film by Ralph Bellamy and Don Ameche). The two brothers are the founders of the commodity brokerage firm where Winthorpe is a junior partner. As the plot thickens , Winthorpe meets Ophelia (Jamie Lee Curtis) a moneyminded prostitute , that helps him back on his feet.

'Trading Places" .is rated R for strong language and Curtis' partial nudity.

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Ever go on a vacation where nothing goes right? Well buckle your seatbelts for a trip down Holiday Road on "National Lampoon's Vacation."

With the car gased, the plants waterecj and the best routes programmed on the computer nothing can go wrong , right? Wrong. National Lampoon's Vacation" stars Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold, Beverly D'Angelo as Ellen Griswold , Anthony Michael Hall as Rusty and Dana Barron as Audre

Roger Moore returned to the screen over the summer as Ian Fleming's James Bond 007 in " Octopussy."

"Octopussy" is the sixth film for Moore as 007, and the 13th in the Bond series. This time Bond is aided by Octopussy (Maud Adams) to break up a jewelry smuggling ring in

BEVERLY D'ANGELLO AND Chevy Chase (front) as Mom and Dad, with Dana Barron and Anthony Michael Hall as their kids in "National Lampoon 's Vacation." (Photo courtesy of Warner BT'ls.)

The Griswold s are just like any normal American family on their way to Wally World from Chicago. On their way to Wally World in California, they pick up Ellen ' s Aunt Edna (Imogene Coca) and Chase encounters the girl in the Red Ferrari (Christie Brinkley).

With all the mishaps that the Griswolds face-from wrecking the new family station wagon to losing their credit cards-they still, somehow, make it to Wally World. " Vacation is a funny film and the best National Lampoon has come up with since "National Lampoon's Animal House. " National Lampoon's Vacation · is rated R for strong language and partial nudity t '

RICHARD PRYOR AND Christopher Reeve in th e comical "Superman Ill" (Photo courtesy of Warner Br os I

One of the biggest disappointments for the summer had to be in the sequel department "Superman Ill "Jaws 3-D" and " Porky ' s II: The Next Day" did well at the box office, but were nothing spectacular for sequels Superman Ill " lacked the adventure of the comic books and leaned more toward comedy to get its way through Christopher Reeve once again plays the Man of Steel, but this time Superman's character is going more for the laughs than the seriousness of the first two films. Richard Pryor s character, Gus Gorman, is funny but gets dull and boring half way into the film. The producers and writers of "Superman Ill' wanted this third sequel to be a comedy. The comedy in the plot works, but takes away from the seriousness of the Superman myth. At least we have Reeve to thank for no "Superman IV". He s hung up his cape. "Superman Ill" is rated PG for violence.

Room Choices

EDDIE MURPHY TRIES to hustle money out of Don Ameche. (Photo courtesy of Parar mount Pictures /

JENNIFER BEALS DANCES by night and worlu as a welder by day in "FT,askdance."(Photo courtesy of Paromount Pictures )

JOHN TRA VOLTA DANCES again in "Staying Alive." (Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures.)

FALL SPORTS PREVIEW '83 -Football-

by Eric Lemke

Walking in the halls, one would notice the Lincoln High football players are wearing t-shirts bearing the insignia 'State Bound'.

This year the goal has been upgraded to qualifying for the state playoffs, in place of last year's goal to have a winning season, which the team accomplished, said Harold Simpson varsity football coach.

Starting center Kevin Burbach is confident that the team and its win-loss record will be better than last season.

"I think we will win more and just take the teams as they come," he said. He predicts a 7-2 season.

Kurt Meyer, starting fullback/ linebacker agrees with Simpson that the team has improved "Overall strength and quickness of the team is a lot better than it was," Meyer said.

Meyer also mentioned that the team players are closer than in the past. Everybody gets along at all levels ," he

said. "Not just varsity talking to each other, but varsity, reserves, and sophomores all talking to each other."

Coach Simpson agrees with Meyer in that this year the team seems to be especially close and that everyone is really pulling together for the benefit of the team.

"We seem closer than last year, " Burbach said. "Most of the guys just get along together great. We're all just one big happy family."

Simpson thinks that as far as the city race goes right now, everybody is going to be close. "Like the paper said, 'dead even'," Simpson stated.

Burbach agrees the Lincoln teams are running close. "We really can't tell how good the other teams are going to be besides their past reputations," he said.

According to Simpson the key early in the season will be the defense. "The offense tends to take longer to come along, but the team will have a good offensive line," he predicted.

-Volleyball-

by Becky Routh

Identifying persistence and steady improvement as major goals for the 1983 girls Varsity volleyball team, head coach Lana Peterson hopes to develop a winner.

This year's varsity team has sound defensive skills so the work needed is on improving the offense. "We want to work to gradually improve the offense, making it consistent and powerful," Peterson said.

Peterson added that she wants the team to come together and work for the achievement of the team as a whole. Right now she fe~ls that the members of the team have a lot of individual goals.

...~ith the achievement of team goals, the individual goals will be met also " she said.

Peterson holds high expectations of the younger players. She feels that the juniors will be the nucleus of the team.

To prepare the team for games, Peterson designs practices to increase each players vertical jump and their level of conditioning. This year since the girls individual skills are already sharp, more team centered drills are done to make the team play smoother.

This year in the city race East is picked to come out on top because of the number of letter winners returning from last years state championship team. In addition to this, last year, East's junior varsity captured the city title from the Links JV's in the final game of the city tournament. However, Peterson feels that Lincoln High will be pushing East

all season since both JV teams were fairly equal, with each winning one game in regular season play.

Lincoln High is entering the season with three returning lettermen: seniors Val Brown, an all around player, and Julie Johnson, and junior Rhonda Carstens, a setter. Other players to watch in their areas of specialization are Tammy Waterman, blocker; Angie Parsons, defense; Becky Polivka, outside hitter; Jennifer Maxson, all around; and Sonya Aupperle, a first year player, as hitter and blocker.

by Roger Davies

This year's Lincoln High gymnastics team is already working hard in preparation for the '83 season.

Head coach Mark Shearer would like to go to the state finals for the third year in a row. He feels the team has the skill and is willing to work hard.

"We have a lot of potential for a good season and I hope we will make the most of it," said Shearer.

Returning junior Darrell Watermeier will be the only Lincoln High boy competing for the all-around. He agrees with Coach Shearer that they should do well this year. he felt the team showed overall improvement and thought that they should do well.

"I hope we can go back the second day at state and I would like to win a few m,edals," said Watermeier about his personal goals.

Shearer also said the girls team shows promise this year. He has a few old returners and some new hopefuls.

"We have hopes of' placing high at districts this year," said Shearer.

Returning junior all-arounder Tammy Knisely has some slightly higher hopes for the team.

"I would like to see us go to state this year and I am looking forward to the competition," said Knisely.

Coach Shearer is pleased with this year's two all -around girls and is as yet unsure as to who will be the better.

Nhadine Leung, the sophomore allarounder, feels Knisely wil most likely win out.

"She has more experience than I do and I will be satisfied to be second," said Leung

Lincoln High will be having their first meet soon and it should give them a chance to compare themselves to other teams. -

"We will be competing against most of the teams we will see during the season, and it will give us a good idea where we stand," said Shearer.

Jennifer Maxson "bumps" the ball.

Sophomore Nhadine Leung perfects her technique

Time Out With Tom -7o.

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Every year, year after year it occurs. If we could tax the money, as done in

Every year it is against the law. Every the state of Nevada, we could make big year it goes almost unscathed by the bucks. Think of all the things we could authorities. Illegal gambling, especially buy with that much additional incomeon football games, is big business. anything from improving our educational

It is common knowledge that almost system to building new roads and anyone in Lincoln, Omaha, or anywhere bridges. else in the state can gamble illegally on Betting on these games in no way comfootball, basketball, and baseball games plies with the spirit of the game. College with almost no problem whatsoever athletics were not designed to be bet on.

There are "bookies" from one end of the College athletes should not be exposed to state to the other. the pressure of having bets put on

These ' 'bookies" profit from the whether they win or lose. As it is right "gamblers." We are not talking about ten now, they are exposed to the pressure of or fifteen dollars; instead, a multi -million gambling Good or bad, it is a part of the dollar scam. The highest percentage of game. They know it from the start. wagering occurs during football season. If people want to bet their hard earned Professional as well as college games are money on sporting events, they should offered by the "bookie." be allowed to do so. It is their money; The state of Nebraska. in no way pro- they should be able to do what they want fits from this illegal gambling. The fact is to with it. we spend time and money trying to stop As it is right now, we are allowed to illegal gambling from occuring. If we, as bet on tht:se games. The state simple a state, would legalize this form of says it is against the law and turns the gambling, everyone would profit. other cheek.

Let's face it, it goes on whether you We, as a state, should go one way or think it is right , wrong, or immoral. the other on this issue. Either we decide Responsible adults put $11 down on the that 'it is immoral and wrong to bet on "Monday Night Football" game to make athletics, and do away with "bookies" it more interesting, whether they win or and illegal gambling altogether, or we lose is not the question. The question should legalize it, profiting from should be whether the state of Nebraska something that has gone overlooked for profits from the gambling, or a " bookie. " many years.

Halfbacks have talent, optimism

by Tom Vontz

Cordell Simms, Keith Brooks, and Darrell Jordan have been "waiting in the wings" for their shot at becoming complete players for the Links, and now their chance has arrived. The top three halfbacks on this years team all have familiar individual goals, but share in one, to take this years squad to state.

Cordell Simms is a 180 pound junior and is very optimistic about his season.

Simms hopes to gain 200 yards and be an all-city halfback. He pointed to his offensive line as the reason for some of the optimism, "We have.a very meaty offensive line. I know they can create big holes for any of us that are in there."

Simms does the 40 in 4.64 and can bench press 240 lbs. He has improved on both of these areas from last year. His bench press has increased from 160 as a sophomore.

Another person likely to be seen in the halfback spot is 180 lb. senior Darrell Jordan.

Jordan will be giving it his all to improve over his junior year. "Last year was really disappointing for me, I felt I could do better than I did," Jordan said.

To make up for last year Jordan decided to work hard in the off-season to reach for the top. Jordan would like to become an all-stater, and his speed in the 40 would indicate some possibilities. He can run 40 yards in 4.43 seconds.

Jordan will see some time at halfback and will start at defensive end for the Links.

The other speedster at the halfback spot is Keith Brooks. Brooks has a 165 lb. frame that can move 40 yards in 4.52 seconds.

Brooks, a reserve last year, only weighed 140 lbs, and bench pressed 195 lbs., but through extensive weight training now weighs · 165 and benches 285. All three athletes attribute their progress to Coach Simpson's weight program.

Coach Simpson points out that not only has the weight training helped these athletes physically, but mentally as well. He feels that all three will "go out and play much better."

With the work these athletes have put in, depth at halfback should be a strong point for the Links

When words, thoughts, and emotions won't

CORDELL SIMMS, KEITH Brooks, and Darrell Jordon are "waiting in the wings "

By David Hinkle

Last year's proposed boundary changes will be one of the main topics for the October meeting of the board of education.

These proposed changes are needed to keep enrollment at Northeast and East from falling behind that of Lincoln High and Southeast. This change was supposed to take place for the 1984-85 school year, but such a change has not yet been approved.

Lincoln High Principal Sanford Nelson said that there have been several meetings of the board of education, and

hearings held in the Belmont and Foxhollow area to discuss boundary changes.

Endorsement discussed

A meeting discussing the pros and cons of the change was held by the board of education, along with Superintendent Roger Clough and the four Lincoln high school principals a few weeks ago. At the meeting the board openly discussed the change which the superintendent endorsed. As to accepting the recommendation, the board was not in agreement with the change.

Lincoln High will suffer Nelson feels that with a boundary change Lincoln High will suffer the loss of students.

· According to Nelson each of the four Lincoln high schools will have to give up something if the boundary change does occur. Enrollment for Lincoln High add Southeast will decrease, while enrollment at East and Northeast will increase.

"Regardless of what happens, Lincoln High is going to get hurt," stated Nelson. "It's just a question of how much."

One question centering around the proposed boundary change is how well it will work. What if in ten years enrollment at Lincoln is down m>percent, while East's is up 50 percent? Will the boundaries have to be changed again?

Whether the board approves or disapproves the boundary change, students and parents will be upset. The change · will not affect students already enrolled in one of the four Lincoln high schools.

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''Creature'' displays talent

By Becky Boswell

"The Creature Creeps," this year's fall play is described by director Kim Burkhardt as, "a show that the kids can have fun with."

"The Creature Creeps" is a comedy spoof on monster shows such as "The Munsters" and "The Adams Family/' Burkhardt said: It is about a girl who has gone away to college and brings home several friends who discover her family is a bit odd, he said.

The all-school play was chosen to entertain students and displa.r thetalents of the LHS drama department, Burkhardt said.

"The students are going to get a variety of theatre this year," he said, "just so we can get some more interest in the theatre department and some good P.R. This · show is designed for both of• them. It's a big audience show."

The play is a coroedy, and Burkhardt hopes it will dra \V a big crowd.

"The reason I chose this one over some of the potential other shows that I've been looking at is because it's always good theatre to start out your · season with a comedy that brings people in," he said.

Burkhardt, in his first year at Lincoln High, didn't have an easy time deciding on the cast, he said. He re.ferred to a girl who was eligible for any of three parts, but he finally decided on the correct part for her.

"I did have a hard time _deliberating who was going to get what part," Burkhardt said.

Burkhardt views the Lincoln High drama department as enthusiastic and very patient.

"So far I'm really pleased v,ith the enthusiasm at the rehearsals. 'There's a lot

of willingness, they're (the cast) willing to sit there and be bored while other people are trying to get their stuff blocked out," said Burkhardt.

"The Creature Creeps" is Burkhardt's first major directing production.

Junior Keith Hale, who portrays Donald in the play, views the LHS drama department similarly, saying that LHS is the closest to being : professional of all the high schools in Lin, co ln.

"Everything at L,incu :n Iiigh is profes- I " 'I · J• '"" l- "'' Sl0.1 d: ~d i.} 1. C

Although the pLa,r performance date was moved to a waek earlier because of state volleyball tournaments and the All State Music Clinic:, Hale feels the play will be a big su-:c:.?5S.According to Hale, the earlier date will also make them work twice as hard.

Hale, who desicribes his character Donald as being "a man of prestige," said his interest in drama and wanting to be in the play stems from acting and creating.

" I like creating anything," Hale said.

Tht! performance dates for "The Creature Creeps" are November 3 and 4.

The time is 7:30, and the cost is $1.50 or an activity ticket.

The cast of "The Creature Creeps" is as follows: -

Donald , Keith Hale

Daisy Patti O'Brien

Mord _ Eric Lipsky

Frank Kirk Malzer

Babsy _ Becky Sheahan • Gretchen Jenny Barron

Heinrich _ _ Devon Schumacher

Maritza Kandalyn Hahn

Hani:iah _ _ Stefanie Orziz

Freida Meg Griggs

Olga _ _ Samantha Goodson

Heidi , Brenda Spilker

Graduation arrangements

This year graduation arrangements are varied from years past due to changes in the school calendar and problems with the availability of Pershing Auditorium. ·

Sanford Nelson, principal at Lincoln High, said problems with graduation arrang.ements arose last year when the school calendar was being prepared. Rental of Pershing Auditorium was not available on dates complying with the school calendar.• ' It was then that the principals from four high schols began discussion of the problem.

The option chosen is varied from years past. Before, each school had separate days on which to hold individual graduation ceremonies. This year all four ceremonies will be held on the same day. Nelson stated there were many alternatives to the problem and making the right choice was difficult. But he added that he considered the situation solved · and that he was happy with the decision.

One of the alternatives to the problem was to hold graduation at Seacrest Field, but Nelson said the weather was unpredictable and undependable.

"I wouldn't want to take the chance of having much hard work and special plans ruined," said Nelson.

All four high school principals agreed this year's graduation arrangements were the "best alternative possible."

Harold Dietrich, principal at Lincoln Northeast, said there was a definite crowding of tiine, and not everyone would be pleased.

"It's a difficult situation, but I feel the decision we've made is the best alternative of all."

Nelson was pleased with the arrangements, and said he felt that the plans made are "apt to suit parents.' Although he hasn't received any negative feedback, Nelson agreed with Dietrich that not everyone will be happy.

A survey will be taken of parents' reactions to the new graduation arrangements. The survey is to be conducted by Dr. James Travis at PSAB.

Besides changing the ceremonies all to one day, they will also be held on a national holiday. The last day of classes for seniors will be May 18. Graduation ceremonies wlll be held for all high schools on Memorial Day

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Scheduling problems cause ·changes

With school barely underway, graduation may seem in the distant future, but due to a recent decision made by administrators, seniors will be forced to consider new options for gradµation.

In the September issue of the LINKS LETTER, a letter to all seniors and their parents explained the new graduation procedures. It was signed by the principals of the four high schools.

As it stands now, administrators will "herd" seniors through their graduation exercises on a national holiday.

Gone is the pomp and pagentry graduation once held. No longer wifl the seniors of LHS be able to look back fondly at "their" graduation day. Instead, it has become "everyone's" day. What could it be that caused such a .drastic alteratior1 of the traditional ceremony?

Scheduling problems. Because LPS shortened the school calendar, Pershing Auditorium had prob.lems accomodating all four high schools. The principals then had to decide on the best alternative; graduation all in one day is the best alternative.

Realistically speaking, "four in one" is the most · economical. LPS wil pay one day of rental at Pershing i11stead of four.

The fact that the ceremony takes place on Memorial Day speaks for itself. With a national holiday. attendance should be higher because of

1he adn,ir,istrators cou!,J hu -1e chose n orie Cif t~1: alternative methods or l oc ations. st1cl1 as holding cererr1or1ies on Seacre st Field, but agair1 , scheduling conflicts and weather instability didin't permit them.

Weighing the options, it is easy to see that combining "four in one" is the best alternative for seniors and administrators as well.

Graduation is a time for looking back and rejoicing. Although its form and shape may change over the years, the true meaning will remain the same forever.

It's eather that or/ Seacrest, watch out! •

Q: WHAT WOULD YO{IR REACTION BE TO A PROPOSAL FOR LENGTHENING THE SCHOOL DAY, ASSIGNING STUDENTS MORE HOMEWORK, AND HAVING MORE REQUIRED CLASSES IN MATH, SCIENCE AND ENGLISH?

The Final ord

Once wl:ile traveling, I happened to meet a very wise and w,)rldly woman who had tasted many <)f life's greatest fruits. Curious as to what her viev. •s might be, · I asked this wise woman. what she remembered about high school. ' "Hi(1h schr) 1.-;{," he: · f:?~~ i<..',-...1e,=! ,..,c:dc·e sa id H:is tf ·ie

ur11i,rute<1 i1dpj.:ines,, c.f,u ct,~r1,<li 011.:..'> Et e rnal bliss",: fli c1t1:c:cf·,c o l? S,c,n1e\, c.,¼. l , i,,;ss ;c•c i the conr,ecti <:)i1. Co Lt!d the gr ind o r a s ix hoUJr ,j ay (a lialf an ~lt)ur f ,, r lur1cr1 break), be blis:;fui) 1\r \: all those books, quizzes miltiple choice tests, combo lun(·t1es, pep rallies, assemblies, new policies and fire drills really what happiness is all about?

No. High school, the supposedly "best time c,f your life, can be sun,med up in four short, easy little words. Pressure and more pressL1re. High school is not all f Ltn and games the way most parents and teachers thi,7k it is. It envelopes. a lot of pressure; believe me. I know

Suzy (not her real name) is a classic example

After her rigorous ·seven class schedule (band, English, calculus , physics, chemistry, French, and underwater basket weaving), she involved herself in drama , and ·various other social tc.sks. Then it \Vas off to Suzy s part-time job at the lo1=al health spa. i:·our hours later, it·s homework, leaving three and a half hours scheduled for sleep. Eventually, Suzy became chronically depressed and physically run down. Turning to what she thought w,as salvation, Suzy joined a religious cult in Ar iz ona and hasn't bee11 seen since. "!t: c~ re: :15 cr 1 f(_,rS:.JZ\ / 1 f)! (J h! r~n-~ sin1plf~: too

How can students avoid the strain and stress of high school pressures? Ft)r students, there is no easy answer. Students themselves must learn to handle and control the pressure· that today's fastpaced societ), throws at thern.

If n 'ot, many will end up as Suzy did , gone forever from of society, unable to cope.

Why

Junior Krista Kalivoda "I · don ' t think lt would help any,"

Eagerness, creativity, cooperation obvious

By Becky Routh

Little is.known about the jobs and the people on the Links yearbook staff, except the fact that they , put out a yearbook for the student body at the end of each year.

The yearbook staff meets every day of the school year as a regular class, yet is conducted a little differently than most because it is run by a student, editor Julie Pohlman. The staff is divided up into different sections: writing, photography, layout, and business. These sections are overseen by the editor. Each section has specific assignments and deadlines that these assignments must be turned in by. All

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deadlines are set in advance by the printer, advisor Lee Johnson, and Pohlman.

· Besides just working to get the yearbook out, the staff is faced with many important decisions. 7I'wo of these concern the theme and the cover design.

These decisions were made during the summer before school started. AU members of the staff met, put their ideas together and came up with a theme and a cover.

According to business manager, Eric Salem, this first meeting was somewhat of a surprise.

"I thought everybody would hate each other," said Salem. "There was a mix of people, football players , people like me, and people nobody knew."

Despite bis initial reaction to the group, 'Salem adds that everybody on the staff gets along really welL

"Everybody is eager to do their work and to help each other," Salem said.

Johnson echoes the views of Salem, saying that the group works well together and that is their strength.

In addition to cooperation, Salem feels that an asset to tbs year's staff is their creativity. · "It seems like we're an incredibly creative bunch," said Salem. "This will be THE yearbook!"

In order to get onto the staff, applications are made by students in the spring of the preceding school year. Selections are also made in the spring. Johnson stressed an English background as an important factor in determining final selections in saying that students must "prove they have a strong English background "

Junior Robin Rathjen decided to apply for a job on the yearbook staff because she had an interest in journalism and she wanted experience in working on a publication. GOOD THAU OCT. 30

"I thought the yearbook would be a good place to try my wings," she said.

In applying for a position on the yearbook, Salem expressed different desires.

"I wanted something more to show for my effort than a number on a piece of paper," he said.

What makes the yearbook staff so special? "We've got a purpose, we know what we're going to do, and we're all eager to help each other," Salem said. "Our names are going on it and we're answerable to 1800 kids if the yearbook isn't out on time."

However, both Salem and Rathjen added that having fun was another reason for applying.

Other members of the 1983-84 Links staff are: Jennifer Holt, Gregg Petersen, and Mike Petersen, writers; Lisa Allison, Gary Cunningham, and Debbie Placek, photographers; Jenny Barron, layout editor; Jeff Frederick, and Kim Soderstrom, layout.

Briefs-------------

Green wins gold

Senior David Green was one of the 4,500 participants in the 1983 Special Olympics held in Louisiana this past summer. At the games he competed in basketball and the run-dribble-shoot competition. He has also competed in bowling, swimming, and track and field. David won two gold medals this summer; his team won one in the basketball division, and individually he won one in the run-dribble-shoot, according to Bill Keckley, David's coach.

Boundary changes proposed

The principals of the four high schools Tuesday proposed that the boundaries of the high schools be changed as follows: LHS remain an open school- NE, SE, and East would be closed with the exception of students in the Belmont area who could transfer to NE as they can currently. The board agreed that the proposal was the best to date, and they elected to schedule a public bearing in the near future. Final approval should appear sometime in november or early December.

Testing begins

October 29 will be the first testing date for the ACT this year. The test will be given at East High School at 8:15 a.m. A sample copy of the fulllength test is available at LHS through the counselors.

Migration scheduled

This year's all-school migration will be on October 21 to Fremont. The price of $2 covers the round trip bus ride, hot dogs, chips, Coke, and admittance to the game. Tickets can be purchased at the school bank starting October 10· Committees selected , The new Steering Ccmmittee for the 1983-84 school year are: Seniors: Sara herman, Kim Hein, Deb · Nicholsen, Stevie Wilson, Allison Benorden. Andy Beecham, Janene Hoskovec, Mindy Leapley, Trisha Kitchen, Sandy Burr, Kristen Brooks, Craig Little, Craig Titsworth, Jill Johnson, Renee Smice, Whitney Steller and Sara Baker Juniors: Tami Atkins, Amy Carlson, Angie Carver, Denise Claridge, Melissa Coleman, Roger Davies, Dawn Densberger, Diana Durham; Erin Egan, Lisa Fiala, Kim Frerichs, Shelly Loos, Jennifer Maxon, Maura McLaughlin, Debbie Nichols, Bill Sheets, Danae Svoboda, Jenny Thorton, Danelle Turner and Suzy Wilson. American Indian Day recognized

September 26 was American Indian Day in Nebraska. The day was designed to recognize the contributions of American Indians and to promote.,a greater understanding and brother· hood/ sisterhood between American Indians and non-Indian people of Nebraska.

Semi-Finalists designated in Merit Competition

David Jagoda, Denise Mjelde, Matthew Fisher and Martha Narveson have been designated as Semi-Finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Competition. In the same competition Kristen Brookes, Dale Tutt and Mark Van Kekerix have been selected as Commended Students.

Dear Gary Mister Junginigck, Thanx for the Cowboy Theorems, early morning practices, afternoon popcorn sessions, grumpy days, forgot.ten orthodontist appointments, Goodrich malts, and very special moments. You're a super director! Keep up the good work!

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Semi-Finalists include David Jagoda, Matt Fisher, Denise Mjel,de and Martha Narveson.

Homecoming successful; three Alumni honored

Sailing through time. That was the theme for the 1983-84 Homecoming. Keeping up with past tradition, the day beganwith the honoring of Distinguished Alumni during a morning assembly.

The three honored alumni this year were Donald Bryant, David McCammon and Roland Leudtke.

Bryant is currently the UNL assistant athletic director and sports information director. Bryant has previously served in the US Marine Corps, and at one time held an editorial position on the Lincoln Star.

The Fox (as he confided his nickname was) said he held great memories of LHS and suggested that high school students get a variety of classes, no matter what field the student plans to go in to. He left the audience with one piece of advice, "keep running even when the going gets tough, you always have the chance to win."

McCammon earned his bachelor degree in Business Administration at UNL in 1957. In 1962 he earned his masters degree from Harvard Business School. Since then, McCammon has held many different positions with the Ford Motor Company His current position is vice-president of corporate strategy and analysis staff In 1982 McCammon received the UNL Alumni Achievement Award.

The last speaker was Lincoln's -mayor, Roland Luedtke Luedtke earned his degree at UNL College of Law. As a practicing attorney, Luedtke has held many political positions, including lieutenant governor of Nebraska

Luedtke has been listed in "Who ' s Who in the Midwest," "Who's Who in

American Politics ," and ' ' Who' s Who in · America "

One thought Luedtke left was for students to look at their classmates, and think that they may be something special in the years to come.

After school a pep rally was held in the auditorium. The rally was attended by the band, Pep Club , Cheerleaders, and a few students who popped in to see what all the noise was

A caravan consisting of about 25 decorated cars traveled to Seacrest Field for the football game. The winners of the decorating contest were announced at halftime.

The half time festivities started with the introduction of the alumni. After that, last year's King and Queen stepped onto the field to crown the new royalty. •

Holly Yost was named Queen, and Tony Lopez was crowned King. The attendants included Debbie Nichols, Jill Johnson, Sarah Herman, Sandy Scherger, Kurt Meyer, Dave Sherwood, Craig Little and Chuch Hansen

Even t)lough LHS lost 31-7, spirits were raised by the Homecoming Dance. The theme was followed through with a sailboat standing in the corner One new twist was a bulletin board with baby pictures of all the court, and TOJ!Yand Holly. Curt Ratliff , student council sponsor, · estimated that 500 people were at the dance.

Homecoming · is history now , · and · students remember it with a t-shirt. They cost $7.50 and can be purchased in Room 308 The t-shirt and posters was designed by senior Evan Scheele.

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(TOP LEFTJ Donald Bryant speaks wltile David McCammon and Roland Leudtke look 011. (LOWER LEFTJ Tony Lopez is crowned the '83 King (ABOVE) Drum Major Jan T. Rotlt directs tlte band during ltalf-time.

The band and Poma-Links perform "sailing" during halftime.

(TOP LEFTJ Last y e ar's king and Queen Janel Ullman and Tim Ros e berry. (TOP RIGHT} Homecoming King and Queen Holly Yost and Tony Lopez (ABOVE). The Links coming on to the field. Photos by Chris Stewart.

Screening Room: ''Flashdance'' -What a trend

By David Hinkle

With a cut-up sweatshirt hanging from · her shoulder, · Jennifer Beals has popularized one of the hottest trends-the "Flashdance" look.

Although the trend has been around for years, the success of a cut or ripped baggy sweatshirt wasn't noticed until the provocative publicity pos ters of Beals in nothing but a sweatshirt and red shoes hit the streets.

Just walking down the hai!s of L.incoln High any fashion critic has the chance to view the new craze. Whether slashed necklines, hacked off slev-es, or bare s houlders the " Flashdance" look is in.

The most pOf) Ular fashion trends from the movies have been the baggy mens wear style of "/\nnie Hall," the disco look of ''Saturday Night Fever ," and the country western look from " Urban Cowboy. " ,A.II of these fashion trends had some effect on Arnerica and helped a great deal i n promoting the success of the films.

In spite of, the fashion s , on e of the big · gest influences on the success of "Flashdance" has been the film's soundtrack. With such performers a Iren e Cara, Laura Branigar1, Kim Carnes and ,'V\ichael Sembello. the soundtrack \Vas an in s tant success.

With success rolling in for "Flashdance," is it possible for ' Hollywood to do it again? How about the story of a male welder by day, stripper by night? Let's not give them any ideas. Until next time, see you in the Screening Room.

Screening Room Briefs

· "Terms of Endearment " wi 11make its world premiere showing in Lincoln on November 22 at the Stuart Theatre.

"Terms·, is the film that was shot prirnarily in Lincoln last May. The film was to have been reieased for this year's Christmas season, but Paramount Pie tures has de c ided to release the filn1 early.

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In many sports, individual perfor- because you're nervous and you don't mance is necessary for success, but know how you're going to do," Holliday possibly not as much as in cross country said. "Once the race is going I think running. about my stridiqg technique and wonder

The motivation to go out and train is how I'm going to finish, and if I'm going the most difficult aspect of the sport, ac- to finish." cording to senior Ray Holliday, returning Pohlmann centers his·attention during cros·s country letterman. the race on similar thoughts.

"When I run by myself sometimes it's "I think about girls, think about if I'll, pretty lonely, but then I think about the finish, and try not to think about not gocompetition," he said. ing too fast in the beginning so I w.on't

Senior Wes Pohlmann, also a returning waste any energy."

le"i'terman, agrees with Holliday that a Some people may wonder why sorunner can get very lonely sometimes, meone would want to run. Holliday's but Pohlmann has a different cure. · response to this is simple.

"I guess I get lonely whenever I don't "I like to run, It's fun to run with peosee people I know," Pohlmann said. pie you like and it keeps you in shape. "Then I just think of girls and my techni- The races and the competition are a que." reward for the training," Holliday said.

Pohlmann, who has run 1n approx- Pohlmann also gears his training imately 50 races, said that certain parts toward competition. · Is the normal weekend routine making of the race are tougher than others. "I want to become better and better all you weary? Do you find yourself sitting

"The beginning of the race is hard the time. I want to build my endurance so in a game room counting the tiles on the because you're nervous," he explained. I can do better in the races," he said. ceiling? If so, do something new and ex"It starts to get boring around the third Holliday stated that his parents sup- citing this weekend.

quarter and the finish is still a long way port his running by attending meets and This is

away. By the fourth quarter, the end is offering encouragement, but he was to teens that not too many youths take near and you think about strategy." dissatisfied by the school support.

"At our meets we have maybe one

Holliday agrees that the beginning of cheerleader. They probably have to

_ the race is the hardest. choose straws or something to pick who ·

relaxing. Imagine watchin g the sunset over the calm wat e r of your favorite lake with a cool breeze hitting yo u square in the face. To borrow a phrase from a popular beer commercial, "It doesn't get any better than that!" There is just something about watching a bobber go down or a tug on a line that excites the child in all of us. Maybe after reading this column, the normal Friday afternoon gossip will • change. Instead of the usual, "Hey dude, where are all the parties?" it will become, "Hey, are the bass biting at Wagon Train?" Oh, well, maybe not.

Mike Wittstruck works on moving ahead in the pack during the Harold Scott Invitational Sept. 16. Boys finished 9th, and girls finished 2nd.

• se o ers an.

By Becky Boswell

"We're trying to show off a little bit about Lincoln High and give kids a chance to demonstrate their talents and their skills," says Assistant Principal Don Dean of this year's open house.

Open Rouse, scheduled for the evening of November 16, will provide a wide assortment of activities for people to choose from, said Dean.

"There will be different things going on in the building at the same time," Dean stated. "People will just have to choose cafeteria style."

ILincoln High's open house will be different from others, Dean explained. At most schools parents will go to classes for five minutes, the teacher will speak, then they go to the next class. Basically other school's open house is just an opportunity to look around the building, but LHS's plans to be more than that, Dean said. ·

"It's a different kind of open house than most schools have. They're going to see the kinds of things that go on in a public school," he stated. There will be .a variety of events for

different areas of the school. According to junior Dana Cochrane, Madrigals and Varsity Swing Choir will be singing.

Jill Johnson, student council president, said student council will be showing the documentary on Lincoln High that aired on TV last year.

The French, German, and Spanish classes will be displaying the new labs and will present slides from trips abroad this past summer, Norma Sturgeon, French teacher said.

Hopefully these vents and others will draw people who aren't in direct contact with Lincoln High, stated Dean.

"In addition to having our students come, their parents, and faculty, we'd like to have people come from our junior high feeder schools," he announced.

Dean is also hoping to draw a crowd from the community and neighborhood so they can see what is going on in high school today.

"I think it will be interesting for people to be here and see some of the things happening (in high school today)."

Programs announcing the time and location of open house events will be printed.

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Lincoln false fire alarms down

By Eric Lemke

l rhe number of false fire alarms in Lincoln are significantly down from compared to last year, according to Lincoln Fire Department statistician Mike Conditt.

Conditt said that Lincoln's alarms this year are 10 less than the average of 50 a month. He explained that 60 percent of · the false alarms are malfunctions in the alarm system and less than 25 percent are actually mischieviously motivated alarms set off by people.

Jerry Frazier, Inspector for the Bureau of Fire Prevention, said that little is being done by the city of Lincoln to prevent the alarms from purposely being pulled.

"About the only thing we do is to put a special powder on the alarm boxes that · won't come off if they're touched. Then we can identify the person if we need to," Frazier said.

According to Conditt the cost of the f_alsealarms is extremely expensive, and he encourages students from Lincoln High to refrain from pulling the alarms.

"I would estimate the cost of -each alarm to be in the neighborhood of $500 to $600," Conditt said. "When you figure in 14 personnel and the depreciation on three $100,000 rigs for one half hour, the · cost gets pretty expensive."

Frazier warned that the consequences that could be given to Lincoln High School students are severe. He said that

a fine of $500 could be levied, six months in jail or both.

Contrary to popular opinion, a vast majority of studen\s who pull alarms with criminal intent are apprehendea, Conditt said.

"We catch quite a few people," he said. "In schools there are a lot of eyes looking and somebody usually sees something."

Conditt said thrut so far this year there really hasn't been1 a large problem with false alarms. He a 1lso said the alarms occur in cycles.

"One year 011e school may l1ave a problem and the next year it will be some other school," CoBditt said. "The alarms just travel in cycles. from one place to another." •

Bloomstein · Files see page 4

Halloween Happenings

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November 3, 1983

at last Friday's pep rally.

Misunderstandings between coaches, members resolved

By Becky Routh

Misunderstandings between the band and football team surrounding the Parents' Night football game have been resolved.

A mix-up in the timing of the half time clock combined with the unexpected length of the introductions of parents triggered the problem.

The length of half time performances is set by the NSAA. Normal half time length is 15 minutes, though it can be extended to a maximum ·of 20 minutes.

15-yard delay of game penalty on the ensuing kick-off, an action which caused tempers to t1are. In 'response to the officials' threat, coaches allegedly used inappropriate language in order to get the band off the field.

"They were asked, you might say forcefully, to get off the field," said Nelson.

ABOVE: ON HALLOWEEN Day, many students had presents delivered to them throughout the school day called yuk bouquets. The bouquets consisted of dead, driedout flowers and weeds. DECA club members ·delivered the bouquets in costume.

LEFT: IN COSTUME, Student Council visited three Lincoln elementary schools October 27. They had small parties with the slow learning and deaf students.

I Because parent introductions were a part of the halftime show, band director Gary Jungck said that he requested that the maximum of 20 minutes be used, ;i.nd his request was granted by AthletiC' Directo:r; Jim Sommers.

' During the game there were some questions as to whether or not the officials set the half time clock correctly, said Principal Sanford Nelson. Originally it was set at 15 minutes he said, but after head coach Harold Simpson brought it to the attention of the officials, 5 minutes were added.

, Jungck, unaware that the officials had added the extra 5 minutes, said he wasn't worried when time expired on the clock.

"I tho\lght we still had 5 minutes after the clock ran out," he said.

Four to five minutes of the half time program were alloted to the introduction · of parents. The introductions exceeded their limit, thus causing the band to run over into game time. The officials threatened Coach Simpson with a

Out of this incident, rumors spread to the effect that football players were dragging band members off the- field. Simpson responds to these rumors by saying that non~ are true as far as he, his coaching staff, or the people in the stands saw.

"Not a band member was touched on the field," he said.

Jungck admitted that while nobody was at fault, the way tbe situation was handled at the time caused the problems. He felt that the coaches should have talked to him instead of dealing directly with the band.

Simpson stressed that better communication between the groups is a key to insuring that no further conflicts occur. He added that he had no hard feel• 1ngs. ·

"It's over as far as we're (the football team) concerned," he said. These sentiments were backed up by the actions of both Coaches Simpson and Thomas Christie. Both apologized to the band.

Nelson echoes Simpson's feelings that the situation is cleared up in saying, "I know we have it solved."

BAND TAKES a break during a performance

Q: WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES? DO YOU THINK THEY INFLUENCE A STUDENTS FUTURE? DO YOU THINK THERE SHOULD BE ANY REQUIREMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ACTIVITY?

Sophomore

Melvin Burbach-

"( think they are all right. It's something to do and you can meet people. They (requirements) would probably help. Then students wouldn't neglect their school work. I also think they can get you prepared to lead (in society)."

Junior Pam Bartels"! think extra curricular activities are good: They teach them good sportsmanship, they add to their social life, and you learn how to accept responsibility."

Senior Julie Pohlman"! don't think there should be any restrictions because now everyone ·gets into clubs. I personal• ly think they are great and it'll help influence their future.

Faculty Member

Mr. Ratliff-

"I think extra curricular activities are very important because it gets kids together in a setting other than an academic one; however, I do think students view their extra curricular activities as much more important than their academic ones, and I think we've got to work to get academics and extras back in balance.

Literature wanted

The ADVOCATE wishes to give staff and students a chance to submit their literary work for publication in the paper. All forms of literature (in good taste) will appear on a space available basis only.

The ADVOCATE reserves the right to make minor editing changes. All work may be dropped off in room 31 OA or to any ADVOCATE staff member.

Corrections

On page one in the October 7 issue, the dates of the All-School play, "The Creature Creeps," were printed incorrectly The correct dates are November 4 and 5.

The ADVOCATE wishes to apologize to Debby Nicholson and Sarah Baker for misspelling and misprinting their names in the Homecoming · story of the October 7 issue.

Mutual support between various activity groups at Lincoln High needs to be more energetic and stronger than in the past. We need this strength and energy in order to keep scnool spirit positive.

Participants and staff members at Lincoln high may have strong feelings of support for the various groups, but these feelings need to be displayed in order for anyone to actually benefit. There needs to be an increase in the demonstra, tion of spirit and support.

This lack of demonstration is not due to a lack of activities. There are plenty of activities in which students and staff can show spirit and dedication toward the school, no matter how busy a schedule. Volleyball matches, plays, con-

certs, cross country meets, football games-the list goes on and on.

And, although no one person can demonstrate admiration and spirit at every single event at Lincoln High, equal and mutual support need to be exhibited by all students and staff.

Attending one football game, one concert and one play collectively shows as much support as attending 36 football games, OR 25 concerts OR 12 plays. ·A division .of support needs to be displayed.

Everyone Reeds to contribute to all of the various groups at Lincoln High in order to provide equal and mutual support. If we can achieve this goal of equality and interdependency, everyone •.will surely benefit,

The Final 7, ~d ord

In the recent weeks since school started, a problem has evolved in the halls and classrooms at Lincoln High. No, not a n oise problem. No, no racial differences. The problem involves Ben. Ben who, you say? No, not Ben Franklin. No, not Benny Hill. This problem involves BIG Ben.

That's right. The clocks at Lincoln High are such a total fiasco that it is impossible to make sense of the situation. Depending on which part of the building they're in, students and staff have a wide variety of time zones from which to choose, from Hawaii to Hong Kong.

Kathy Raymer, assistant vice-principal of instruction, said requests to fix the clocks were sent to Operations and Maintenance at PSAB approximately the end of september, and requests were sent again on October 6.

Gene Farley at PSAB said no requests had been received yet when he was interviewed on October 12. I smell a rat. Somewhere there is a true mix-up.

All that is really known is that the clock problems are a nuisance. This difference at times could cause trouble.

It should be obvious we need these clocks fixed here and now. They have been in utter confusion for a long. time now. We need them fixed before horrible consequences result.

I can hardly wait until they install the '83 class gift clock in the marquis in Capital Parkway. It will surely add to the confusion of time at Lincoln High. Not only Lincoln High. Think of all the people who use Capital Parkway daily. Hundreds, perhaps thousands. I can see the headlines now, "School conquered by clock confusion. Today Lincoln High, tomorrow the WORLD!"

Now is the time for all good repairmen to come to the aid of Lincol -n High. PUHLEEZE.

Indian Day recognized

By Eric Lemke

This year a bill was passed on May 20 called "Nebraska Indian Day." The bill design·ates the fourth Monday in September as a day to honor the native Nebraskans. The bill went by with little fanfare.

Initially proposed as "Unknown Indian Day" to commemorate an Indian monument in North Platte, the bill didn't receive support of the Indian people because of the ,"Unknown" part, accord ing to Nebraska Indian Commission member Janna Ashley.

Ashley said that because of the late signing of the bill, Indian people and others were not aware of the bill being passed.

"A lot of the people really weren't aware of it," she said. "They didn't know if it had been passed into a law or not."

James LaPointe, Coordinator of Indian Education for the Lincoln Public Schools agrees that the late signing of the bill posed some problems.

"Because of the short time to recognize the day, I don't think there was full participation at Lincoln High," LaPointe said. "Because it was the first special day in the school year, the teachers were supposed to take it upon themselves."

LaPointe also added that the day was a little disappointing.

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Wallace Coffey, director of Nebraska Indian Committee, was involved in many Indian Day activities. · of the school year, it wasn't as good as it can be," he said. ·

At Lincoln High s.chool there was only a display of art product~ by Native American Indian artist and also a statement read in the announcements. Maybe some of the teachers did other things." Next year more things will be planned, according to Ashley.

"Because of the lateness this year there wasn't time to do much. fd like to involve the schools more next year," she said " We are going to try to work with several groups statewide and really try to get different groups to help organize activities."

LaPointe agreed ·that more organizations needed to be involved.

"We're going to try to work with different departments in the schools to try to help them develop plans within themselves tc, help have a more successful Native-American Indian Day," he said.

Even though LaPointe thought there wasn't enough time to adequately plan for the day, he agreed with Ashley in that the Native Americans did appreciate the day.

LaPointe warned that even though the day brings the Indian culture to a forefront, the interest and curiosity about the American Indians should be a year round event.

"Although we may have a special day set aside by Nebraska called 'Nebraska Indian Day,' I encourage teachers and students to read and study about the Indian culture," LaPointe said. "We don't want this to be a one day thing We want this to be taught throughout the school year at appropriate times. The dominant cultures have many holidays: Christmas, Easter, etc. Thanksgiving was the only time for the American Indians."

Both LaPointe and Ashley are optimistic about the future. They agreed that with a longer preparation time and added support by various organizations, Nebraska American Indian Day will truly represent the Native American Indians.

Computer Club needs caps for a new Apple ·

By Patti O'Brien

In hopes of obtaining a new computer, the computer club is making an effort to collect 30,000 bottle caps from Goodrich Dairy Products.

According to Mark Van Kekerix, a member of computer club, Goodrich Dairy Inc. will give a check to the school for $1,450 for a computer in return for 30,000 bottle caps. The offer was extended on August 17, and the club h~s exactly nine months to collect them.

"We're really hopeful that we can collect that amount," Van Kekerix said. "Nobody, of course, can predict how many milk caps we'll ·get, but nine months is a long time."

The offer was first brought to the attention of Patience Fisher, the club sponsor, Van Kekerix said. It was he that brought it to the attention of the group

"Considering the date, I think we're one of the first groups to try it," he said. "I really think we can do it if we can get

the support of the school, faculty and students behind us."

Van Kekerix also stated that the placing of the new computer (if the group succeeds), is still undecided.

"Mostly it will go in the computer lab room, so I guess essentially we would donate it to the school," he said. "I don't see it's a question of need. Any school would be happy to have another computer. There is always a shortage "

Advertising Manager Vicky Williams of Goodrich Dairy Corporation said the company made the offer to help in the future education of students.

"We believe that some of the schools will collect the full 30,000 because presently they're doing a very good job," William said. "Of course the offer has a benefit for the company and it will help increase the sales."

David Jagoda, computer club president, feels that collecting caps is a good activity for the club.

High schools lose magazines

By Tami Atkins -

Image, Lincoln High's literary / creative arts magazine will not be published this year as it has in past years.

Image has contained photography, art work, short stories and poetry, all of this being submitted by LHS students. Lincoln High isn't alone in the loss The other three Lincoln public high schools, too, are losing the magazine. But each school is under different circumstances.

Lincoln East had a class of eight students last year to edit and put together their magazine Randy McCutchen, teacher at East, said that after the magazine was published, it was sold to the students.

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"The turn out was not good," McCutchen flatly stated Lincoln Southeast's newspaper staff published one entire issue of student contributed article~ last year. Lincoln Northeast as of now has no specific plan for this year.

The Image was able to be published at LHS by a group of students and sponsor Judith Keller. 'fhey met as a club instead of a class like East. The Image was then distributed free to any LHS student who wanted one.

A district publication was discussed, according to LPS English Consultant Ruth Ann Lyness, but was put to sleep due to lack of enthusiasm by English teachers and English department heads.

"The senior high principals asked for a district publication to help defray costs from individual school budget," said Lyness. She· continued saying that a suit:ible plan was drawn upon and the English teachers and department heads had a chance to vote on the plan. Lyness said she believed each school voted against the idea "because of lessened space ·for each school and there would also be a limited number of copies allowed each school."

Lyness said that the plan for a district publication could still see light in years to come. But for now she said she believes each school has an aiternative plan, except LNE. The LHS ADVOCATE plans on publishing student submitted material in the issues to come. For more infOl'mation on submitting material, see page 2.

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"I first thought, 30,000 bottle caps, no way we can get it!" he said. "But when you think about it, if everybody brought in just a few caps, it would be really simple."

Jagoda believes that some people will have no interest in collecting the caps, but went on to say that all that was really needed was a few people doing a little extra work.

"If some people who bring in 20 could bring in 40 and othel'IS bring in a 'few more, it may still work out," Jagoda said. "We'd get a new computer, which would be certainly very nice. I mean I don't know of anyone who uses their bottle caps for anything other than filling up their garbage cans."

As of November 2, Computer Club.has collected 230 bottle caps with 29,770 left to be collected. Those interested in donating any caps may drop them off in rooms 209 and 213.

COMPUTER CLUB NEEDS your help to meet their goat a new computer.

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an optimistic look at ·the beginning of the sea• son. We had a lot · of misfortune, I guess, in that · we didn't really play very well. We put the ball on the ground in very inopportune

The Links volleyball team, led by head coach Lana Petersen, took their 9 and 8 record into the district meet at East High, where they faced the Spartans, rated second in the state.

The Spartans rallied to a 15-4 victory in the first game of the match, but found the Links a tougher opponent in ·the second game. The Spartans only won by a score of 15-13.

The Links, whO"went into the tournament rated tenth in the state, needed to win the district tournament to gain a berth in ·the state tournament "We have lost to some average op, ponents, and beaten some very g~d teams," Peterson said. "That really hurt. our wild card points." •

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Come Thursday, we can win that football game against Lincoln East and that will give us a little more respect back. We don't feel bad abomt the season, we would have liked to wirn more football games, but the kids play as hard as they can and that's all you can ask them to do."

Football coach Harold Simpson

By Patti O'Brien

Whether or not Lincoln Public Schools will close in bad weather is authorized only by the superintendent, said Joseph Rowson, administrative assistant of publications and information.

"The superintendent gets as much information as he can," said Rowson, "before he makes the decision to close the schools."

Rowson cited the city street c\-ews. the Weather Bureau, and ground crews from LPS as places consulted before the decision is made.

So far this year, the public schools have been closed only once. The decision to close was made the evening before, and according to Rowson, this is something new."

"We used to wait until six in the morning to make the announcement," he said, "but now we try to make the decision as early as possible, and we contact all the media."

Before the school closed on Monday, November 28, Rowson said, many things were taken into consideration.

"This storm was not hard to decide on. It was just plain bad," he said. ''.Nobody argued about it." Rowson also said that

Lincoln, Nebraska

Holiday guidelines emphasized

By Jan T. Roth

As the celebration of different religious holidays grows near, so does the increasing chance of possible inequities among students and staff, according to Michael Baker, teacher and equity facilitator at Lincoln High.

Baker is a member of the Lincoln High Equity Committee, as are eight other faculty members. These include Susan Cox, Ruth Kupfer, James LaPointe, Robin McCleary, Terri Ourada, Jim Stork, Judy Strand, and Eli Zietz. The committee meets regularly to discuss district matters which are pertinent.

"The main concern of the committee is to guide students and staff to be aware of possible inequities, such as sexism and racism," said Baker.

Baker said inequities need to be pointed out, both to students as well as staff.

"Inequities result from ignorance," said Baker. "People are not aware, they aren't thinking."

With the upcoming holida1s, Baker encourages staff and students to remain secular, rather than religious, while in school. One way to obtain this atmosphere, Baker believes, is to follow a current set of guidelines developed by Superintendent Roger Clough.

These guidelines, sent to the parents of children attending Lincoln Public Schools, are an effort "to deal with this admittedly complex situation," according to Clough.

Such recognition was illustrated by Baker with an an1nouncement to students and staff in the dlaily bulletin on the first of December. It read as follows: "Beginning tOlday, Dec. 1, and for the next eight days, is the Jewish festival of Hamukkah. Hanukkah, or Festival of Light:s, celebrates the Jewish victory over Syr:ian ;:ind Greek forces in_ 168 B.C. This was the first war fought for religious freedom. This holiday gets its name from the r1ededication of a Jewish temple which had been destroyed during the fighting. The, rededication lasted for eight days, as dcoes this holiday. To all our Jewish staff and students, we wish you a happy Han1ukkah."

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Holiday spirit is displayed throughout Lincoln. Nelson stated another example of including different celebrations at Lincoln High was the recognition of Native American Day.

Ann Irvine, educational equity administrator, said the issue dealing with the different religious observances is complex.

Irvine added that such an issue needs to be balanced, and this balance can be accomplished by dealing with all issues.

"An example would be music," said Irvine, "as a variety in music programs needs to be evident."

Another example would be programs presented by schools labeled as "holiday" instead of "Christmas."

Many problems arise during winter.

many families and teachers were out of town, and the question of whether they would be able to return was considered.

Rowson also said that the safety of travel and the ability of the LPS buses to operate are the main factors concerning srhool closings.

"There are always problems and corr1pl11i!lts," he said. "Some complained about conducting school the Tuesday after the storm, but when 85 percent of the kids showed up, business went on as usual."

According to Rowson, it costs $300,000 • to $350,000 daily · to run the Lincoln school system. When school is closed, the money is still spent, only with no returns.

"It's the taxpayer's money," he said. He went on to say that LPS has no snow days set aside for bad weather. With one day already used, LPS has a total of 177 days in the year. (The national requirement is 175.) If LPS went under the requirement, Rowson said it could probably be waived.

"There is no law: saying we have to make up the days by lengthening the school year, or shortening the holidays," he said, "although in some states the) d " 0.

Chris Stewart, fulb of holiday vigor and spirit, decorates her Christmas tree.

Sanford Nelson, principal of Lincoln High, said efforts in the past have been to seasonalize celebrations of different religious holidays. He said an example might be the commercialization centered around Christian celebrations, and added that no effort would be made to do away with this.

"The main goal is not to exclude, but to include," said Nelson. "We're slowly accomplishing recognition to all groups at Lincoln High."

"Legally," said Irvine, "you can say 'Christmas,' but if you care about kids, you won't."

According to Baker, Christmas trees and Santa Claus are fine, but no nativity scenes should be visible.

As stated in the guidelines presented by Clough, "Christmas trees, and Santa Claus are considered to be secular, seasonal symbols, and may be displayed provided they do not disrupt the instructional program for students."

Irvine stated the bottom line as "try to include as many and hurt as few as possible."

December 22, 1983

Vol. 82, No. 4

Snow piles up quickly at Lincoln High.

In Lincoln there are four public schools, aren't there? Let's see, we read about Lincoln East in the Journal on Thursday, Southeast was in the Star last Monday, and Northeast was in yesterday's evening paper. That's strange, the large building at 22nd and "J" looks like a school

It appears that Lincoln High has been frequently neglected by the Lincoln media. Lincoln High has been deprived coverage in features and news. On those rare occasions that we do read about LHS, it's sensationalized news.

Lincoln High has done very well in academic achievement, but unfortunately it goes virtually unnoticed. The honor roll for second semester of the 1982-83 school year was placed in an inappropriate area of the newspaper. Principal Sam Nelson has expressed his concern over this issue. Nelson commented that the location was inappropriate compared to other schools, as ours was next to the want ads.

The Lincoln papers have discovered that high school students have opinions and ideas, and they have began to run articles featuring their (students) views. Once again we read about the three other Lincoln high schools. The Journal, which carried an article on Nov. 21 concerning stu_dent reactions to. "The Day After," included Southeast, Northeast, and East students. Gilbert Savery, managing editor of the Journal, described the choice of the three out of four high schools as a random selection.

In early November an article in the Sunday edi-

tion of the Journal and Star featured advanced placement classes. Do the facts that LHS will have three advanced placement classes next year or that we have numerous students taking classes at UNL appear in the paper? No. It's a feature on classes at Southeast and East.

We believe, along with Nelson, that when Lincoln High does- receive better than adeq~ate newspaper coverage, it's usually sensationalized news. Nelson cited the conflict between some Vietnamese and Caucasian students that occurred last fall when Lincoln High made page one. Nelson thought the accuracy of the story was in question, and he was also concerned about the retractions being printed in the back pages. The damage had already been done, and it was too late to do anything about it.

Nelson remembered an event of several years ago that also left Lincoln Hi!=!hlookinq ':'uite _ba~. The marquis carried a Biblical quote which did~ t use linguistics now seen as correct. The city paper discovered this and ran a color picture of it on page one. After that, numerous professors wrote in to the paper and pronounced the quote as correctly written. But, once again, the damage had been done. It's obvious that something needs to be done:. The question is, what. Perhaps the Journal and Star need to make an effort to make coverage between the high schools more equal, and try solving the great coverage gap that Lincoln High

1s rece1v1ng.

The Final ord

Ti'S' the season to be jolly, fa la la la-and ' equitable for that matter. LPS has created an allnew and improved set of guidelines for religious holidays.

Serious stuff, huh?

Not really. Oh, the guidelines are fine and dandy. What they represent is fine and dandy, too. After all, they are much more lenient than before. The only problem is that after really reading the guidelines, (preferably four or five times), they begin to sound-well, a bit silly.

To keep things in order, begin with guideline number one. (These guidelines were provided in the December issue of the LINKS letter.) It states: All activities included in the instructional program should be inclusive and pluralistic-that is,

students of varying cultural, ethnic, and religious heritage should be able to feel included and feel comfortable being included.

Pardon? Exactly WHAT did that say? ls this why students are encouraged to take English classes? Sure this guideline probably holds a deep and wonderful message for everyone, but really, how can anyone appreciate the guicielines if they can't understand them?

If number one wasn't interesting enough, try guideline number four. It says that student participation in any program or performance which may involve religious material, which a student may find personally objectable, should be voluntary. Well how about that?

Say a student (call her Suzy), takes English 10. Isn't an English class somewhat religious since it worships the English language? What would happen if Suzy got up in the middle of doing compound sentences and said it was personally objectable. Would she be slapped? Would she be allowed to leave? Or would she be forced to suffer

DID YOU WATCH ''THE DAY AFTER''? IF YOU DID, WHAT WERE YOUR REACTIONS'? IF YOU DID NOT, WHY?

Sophomore Michelle Zeisset

"I only saw part of 'The Day After', and the part I saw was really depressing. I hope there is never a nuclear war."

Senior Mary Earp "I thought it was a good show. I thought it showed some of what would happen, but I feel if we had a nuclear war nothing would survive."

Faculty member

Ms. Reiman

"Yes. I don't think I can describe how I felt. I feel I have to become more involved in helping to prevent nuclear war. We all have to work together for peace in our time."

Letters-

To the Faculty and Students of Lincoln High School

Dear Friends:

I would like to express my deep and heartfelt appreciation for "Let's Hear It For John" night. Actually, I cannot express my deep feelings for your kindness and compassion.

I have had the pleasure of meeting many of your students and teachers and have been impressed by their warmth and friendly spirit.

I would like to have been present at the event but chose to spend the evening with John.

As his father, I have always been proud of John, but I was never more so than when I witnessed the outpouring of affection and respect manifested on the 'big night.·

Again, a thousand thanks and best wishes for all of you.

Sincerely, Wayne H. Ulrich 442 East Roberts Seward, Nebr.

since her religion has nothing to do with worshipping hyperboyles? ·

Saving the best for last, look at number seven. It says that Christmas trees, Santa Claus, Easter Eggs, and bunnies are considered secular symbols, ?ut they m_aybe displayed providing they do not disrupt the instructional program (class).

How many Easter bunnies go hopping around disrupting classes? What about Christmas trees? Are they a discipline problem as well. The real culprits are the Easter Eggs. Why, who knows when a decorated dairy product may suddenly drop onto an unsuspecting students' desk and begin quoting religious philosophies to live by? Finally, what about Santa?

Reading over the guidelines tor the final time, they no longer appear silly. They're sad. Sad because in our world, guidelines like these are still needed just to get along. Too bad, isn't it?

-News Briefs

Ulrich returns

John Ulrich, Lincoln High's former band director came through surgery and has returned to .Lincoln. Ulrich's operation included seven bypasses and the cleaning out of three arteries. Ulrich has suffered from two heart attacks previously. A fund raiser entitled "Let's Hear It For John," held at Lincoln High, raised nearly $7,000 that was donated to the Ulrichs.

Trial run successful

According to Kathy Raymer, Assistant Principal for Instruction, second semester run-through went according to plan. Raymer said she was really pleased with the way it went and people's cooperation. Raymer is hopeful now, but said, "the real test will be the first day of second semester."

J oynite in January

Joynite Revival, 1983, will be presented January 18 and 19 in the Lincoln High Auditorium. Joynite, sponsored by the Mummers, has traditionally been the chance for LHS students to display their talents. Groups with sponsors will perform. Tryouts will be held January 4-6.

Club gathers caps

Computer Club is working to achieve their goal of 30,000 Goodrich bottle caps for an Apple computer. The current count is 1,488 caps, according to math department chairhead Patience Fisher. In a contest sponsored by Computer Club to generate more caps being brought in, Karl Neeman placed first, Steve Steiner was second, and Jill Nalezinek was third.

A new contest is being sponsored for clubs and organizations to bring in Goodrich caps, pri'zes will be awarded for the most caps brought in.

Team defends title

Lincoln High Boys Basketball team will be defending their La Blonde Holiday Tournament Championship December 26, in St. Joseph, Missouri. If the Links regaim the title the next two years, the traveling trophy, which has been in their posisession for the last year, will remain at LHS.

Judge visits LHS

Norman Krivosha, Supreme Court

Chief Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court, spoke at LHS December 13.

Krivosha's speech included a look at the criminal and juvenile justice systems on the state and federal levels. The Citizenship Issues class that Krivosha spoke for also received a capsuie of different Supreme Court cases.

Convention center opens -

Like the New Cornhusker, the legendary Cornhusker Hotel began as an answer to Lincoln's convention business in the 1920's. According to newspaper reports at the Nebraska State Historical Society, the hotel was famous for bootleggers and Charleston dancers.

The Cornhusker's General Manager, David Green said the Cornhusker Square would be a spot for national conventions. He also stated that many celebrations will take place in this new, contemporary building. Green hopes to have "some sort of celebrations" before home football games. He noted that rooms for the first two home games next year have been sold out.

Many famous people roomed and celebrated in this legendary building. Thos~ signing the registrar include Mae West, Martin Luther King Jr., and cowboy-actor-singer Roy Rogers. Political names included John and Robert Kennedy, Richard Nixon, Herbert Hoover and Eleanor Roosevelt. Elvis Presley also signed autographs in the lobby

Although the new Cornhusker has done very few promotions, Green noted that 139 conventions have been booked already. Also, all possible resewations for a New Years Eve party have been filled.

The first night the hotel will be open for guests will be December 23. Green said that it had been booked up soley bv

Pass-fail provides options

By Eric Lemke

word ot mouth. He noted that the Cornhusker will expQse Lincoln to the nation, but for now it's 11ostly state people booking the reservati')ns.

Many people throughout Nebraska had stayed at t\e old Cornhusker for state fairs, state )asketball play-offs, and "Big Red" footba.l games.

"The Schucke•" as it was nicknamed, served as host br many wedding receptions and footbail parties.

The possibili1y of proms being held there again is liJ.ely, as the new hotel has a banquet room. and lounge along with the convention center, two restaurants, and a public lounge. In the 10 story building, there are 304 rooms for guests. T.he room costs go from $68 for a single, up to the Grand Suite, at $500 per night. The hotel is equipped with a swimming pool, jaccuci, and an exercise room.

The first rooms in the old hotel rented out for $1.50 a night, with bath. But the hotel was not wiithout luxuries. It had ornate chandeliers, golden drapes, marble counters, and the elegant Georgian Room.

But nothing lasts forever. The Cornhusker closed because of financial problems after many attempts to keep it open. First National Bank and Trust Co. bought the land and building for one million dollars to develop a hotel/convention center. In March, 1982 the old hotel was demolished. The new one is now up.

A pass-fail grading system is being offered to any Lincoln High student, according to Sam Nelson, Lincoln High Principal.

"The pass-fail grading system provides an alternative for students," said Nelson.

"Some students are very protective about their grade point average and perhaps would not take more difficult class such as chemistry or advanced literature."

Steve Quiring, Lincoln High instructor agrees with Nelson that the pass-fail program is effective and useful.

"I think there are a lot of people that have a real fear of some courses," Quiring said. "Pass-fail provides an excellent opportunity for students who don't want to risk low grades in the hard courses."

"I guess they (the students) take it so they could get thrDugh a requirement that they might have trouble in," said Andy Beecham, senior. "It seems to me the 'smart' students wouldn't need to take a class pass-fail."

Nelson said that out of the 50 to 60 students that take a class pass-fail, he didn't notice a specific type of student

Tournament winners: (l-r) Tom Graf. Dan Sween11, Matt Ballas, and Susan Steider.

Forensics club competes

The LHS Forensics Club has been in competition since early November, and has won several trophies. At the Omaha Mercy Junior Varsity Debate Tournament, Becky Boswell and Tom Graf won a ribbon with a three ~in and one loss record. At Millard South, Devon Schumacher placed second in Dram:1ti" Interpretation of Litera.t_ure. At ..,th~University of Nebraska Lincoln Debate Tournament, fourth place trophy in Novice Division was won by Tom Graf and Dan Sweeny. Susan Steider and Matt Ballas won third and fourth places, respectively, in Lincoln-Douglas, a valuse orientated debate. Tom Graf and Dan Sweeny won third place at The Lincoln Southeast Debate Tournament in the Novice division.

State winners named

Recently senior Brooke Baker and junior Susan Wilson were state winners in the high school division of the Music Teachers comeptition. Baker was named outstanding vocal student in Nebraska. Wilson was named outstanding student of a stringed instrument. Wilson is a cellist.

completed

ahead of schedule.

"It (the hotel) will bring a positive effect to Lincoln," Green_said. "It will add excitement and viability to the downtown area."

Not only will it bring excitement, but nearly a $3 million payroll. Green said the hotel will bring quite a lot of

that took classes this way, but mentioned that generally that the students are somewhat protective of their GP A.

Quiring agreed with Nelson that these students want to take the tougher classes, but are worried that because of the difficulty of the course, their GPAs will suffer.

Quiring has some reservations about students opting to take classes this way.

"I would tell students to use pass-fail ·only for courses in which they are thinking about the grades. I would discourage a student from doing this when it is a major academic course that the colleges are going to be looking closely at. It could be looked down upon by some universities," Quiring said.

Beecham commented that even though the colleges may accept pass-fail, it could jeopardize the student's academic career.

"I always thought that colleges would look more highly on a grade you received the normal way. I suppose it's a good idea for some people, but it's kind of a 'copout' ," he said.

Musical scheduled

Performances of this year's musical, "Fiddler on the Roof', are scheduled for March 15-17, according to director Joe · Skutchan. Tryouts for the production, which requires a cast of 30 to 40 individuals, were held Dec. 14-16. Students interested in crew work should see signup sheets in Rooms 331 or 228 after winter break, Skutchan added.

In February tw-0 grand opening parties will be held involving approximately 3000 invite-only guests.

"If I were to give advice to someone, I would encourage it, but I understand the rationale why some students would opt for the pass-fail system," Nelson said.

Beecham warned students that before a student takes a class pass-fail he or she should make sure that they absolutely didn't have the ability to take the course the normal way.

"Students should not go into the ·• eourse though with the attitude that they dod not have to try hard," Nelson said. "The tendency seems to be do less. The student. should go in with the same intent."

Although Nelson could not see the need for any changes, Quiring did notice a change he would like to see initiated.

"I would prefer that the instructor not even be told that the student is taking a class pass-fail. The grading is supposed to be done the same way."

Beecham said that although he couldn't think of any way the system could be improved, he was glad that the pass-fail option is being offered to all students, not just the 'upper crust.'

The Cornhusker hotel opens this week, just in time for the holidays.

The new $41 million Cornhusker project is

almost four months

money to Lincoln with the many conventions.

The only concrete memory from the old hotel will be 20 Indian heads that will now be placed in the Atrium walkway connected to the hotel. Tours of the new building will be held in the last part of December.

Automatic redial phones, phones equipped with calculators and stopwatches, cordless phones, Mickey Mouse, Snoopy, and Pac-Man phones. The list is ever changing with the use of telephones in the 1980's.

Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company (L TT) offers a variety of telephones for a variety of personalities, and the list is always growing. New for the holidays is an AM/FM clock radio phone.

"You can even get something called a 'Big Red Ringer' ," said Lela Kelliher, an employee at L TT, "when it rings, it plays 'There Is No Place Like Nebraska"."

"You can have the phone In your hand and dlal while you're lying in bed, then you can talk and talk and talk, which is what teenagers like to do."Kelliher

Though all these elaborate models are offered, Kelliher feels that most people stick with a more simple phone. She says the favorite for teenagers and adults is a model called the Styleline (a phone where the dial is right on the receiver.)

"You can have the phone in your hand and dial it while you're lying in bed," said Kelliher, "then you can talk, and talk, and talk, which is what teenagers like to do."

Sophomore Dee McCall said that when she got her phone, the style didn't matter.

"I just wanted any kind of phone," she said.

"I just wanted any kind of phone," -sophomore, Dee McCall.

Junior Steve Wise agrees that the style wasn't a big question when his parents gave him a phone. They (his parents) just took a phone they already had and changed the number.

Kelliher adds that LTT also offers a pay phone that anyone can get for their home.

"I guess if your parents didn't want you to talk on the phone, they · could rig it so that you'd have to pay evertime you used it," she said.

Centerof Attention

The way the telephone is used has changed over the years. Instead of being used solely for business, it represents a way to pass the time.

McCall estimates that she spends an average of two hours a night on the phone One New Year's Eve, her, Wise, and another friend tried to set a record and spent 7½ hours talking on the phone.

In addition to those teenagers who feel phones are a necessity, are those who don want their own phone.

Junior John Tidball doesn t feel he needs a phone and describes it in this way, "it's not something I'm dying for."

Sophomore Shum McShane agrees with Tidball that having his own phone isn't very impor• tant.

"I don't want it ringing at all hours of the night and waking me up,'' McShane said.

McCall agrees that phone calls are sometimes irritating, saying that since her number is similar to that of a cab company, sometimes people mix up the numbers and call her house instead. ,

With the increase in use of.the phone by t.eenagers, some restrictions set by parents can cause disagreements. One such restriction is the time limit.

Junior Mike Wittstruck cites his limit at 2() minutes per call.

He adds that 1-iis parents clock him to make sure he doesn't exceed the limit.

Senior Mike '.)elgado also has a time limit set on his calls.

"My limit is a half-hour," said Delgado, "but that's only if they re (his parents) home."

"I don't want it ringing at all hours of the night and waking me up."McShane

Delgado explains this by saying, "if my parents aren home, they don't know how long I've been talking, so they can't make me get off."

Wise found his time limit problem solved after he gdt his own line. His parents put the new line in because he (Steve) was on the phone too much and it was supposed to be used for business.

"They got sick of me using their phone," said Wise.

McCall got her line for the same reason.

"Since our other line was used for business, my sister and I got our own line,'' she said.

Some don't find it so easy to convince their parents. Witt• struck says he wants a phone but his parents won't allow it because they think he talks on it too much already.

"It's a bummer because need to know what's happening in the world," he added.

Besides the problem of getting parental permission, the cost of getting and maintaining another line keeps some teenagers from buying or renting a phone of their own.

Delgado said his parents would allow him to get his own line if he paid for it, but he added that he couldn't afford it.

"One time a lady got the wrong number and she called us, and she got in a super big argument with my mom because she (the lady) thought she left a package in our cab."

"I hate prank calls, even though my number is unlisted, people still seem · to get it." -Delgado

Junior Kip Yeackley describes a similar siatuation, saying that often times someone gets the wrong number and calls his house asking for someone named Danny.

"I don't even know who Danny is,'' said Yeackley, "but someone calls constantly asking for him ."

He adds, "he (Danny) must have a number close to ours."

Junior Danelle Turner agrees with McShane that phone calls in the middle of the night are annoying.

"People call my house in the middle of the night, ask for me, and when my dad says I'm not home, they just hang up ,'' she said. "Then about 15 minutes later they call back and do the same thing."

For those on the receiving end of these pranks, they are sometimes irritating, but to those who are making them, · they are fun and normal. "Everybody did it when they were little," said Wise.

He said that cal!inq people you don't know to see how icng yo1,.1 could get them to talk, along with sending a pizz~ to someone else's hduse are among the most common, quickly adding that he never got in trouble.

McCall wasn't so lucky. She tells a story about when she was JO years old and she called the fire department.

"I got busted bad,'' she said "They sent a fireman out to my house to talk to me. I was so em- · barrassed."

Kelliher said if pranks become too bothersome, a person could call L TT, and as a last resort, get an unlisted number.

Delgado, who has an unlisted number , said he has one for that reason

"l hate prank phone calls," he stated. "Even though my number is unlisted, people still seem to !'.}et it."

Under the Nebraska state law, anyone making 'obscene or harassing' phone calls is subject to prosecution. The penalties for these phone calls are up to 6 months imprisonment, a $500 fine, or both

Over the years, phones and their usage have changeo, Whether they have bui!t-in radios or special designs, whether they're used for business or just to pass the time, all phones satisfy the same need-Communication!

( Story by Becky Routh )

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Brian, Gordon, and Mark have no home, no family, and no Christmas dinner waiting for them. All three once would have spent the holiday season with their families in a warm house. Not this holiday season.

These three men have been called , many names in their lifetimes. As Gordon pointed out, many are unprintable; some familiar names to describe them include bums, transients, vagrants, tramps, car-hoppers, street sleepers, and track people. The list goes on.

Gordon and Brian were interviewed at the People's City Mission, each drinking a cup of coffee from a s_tyrofoam cup. Neither removed his coat throughout the hour-long interview.

Unlike the common stereotype, neither man was ungroomed or intoxicated. Gordon was wearing a t-shirt, a red flannel shirt, an older jean jacket and, over all this was a heavy winter coat.

Mark was sitting on a bench in front of the Centrum shopping center. After some small talk, he was asked about his home.

"Home?" he laughed. "You're sitting on it."

''Christmas should be of an inte·rnally spiritual nature rather than giving gifts. ''- Gordon

Mark was dressed in an olde,: looking pair of hiking boots and a heavily-stained duck down coat.

These heavy coats come in great need. Gordon lives in a "camp" on the ovtskirts of Lincoln. He cuts firewood to keep warm. Brian lives on the streets, sleeping where the police can't find him. Mark, too, sleeps on the streets, although he said he has been picked up a few times. On really cold nights, they have the option of staying at the City Mission lcoated on 9th and 'O' Streets.

Gordon is a tough-looking man of 49 years. Some scars can be seen on his face, thest scars which he blames on fights. He's missing a few teeth, which can easily be noticed, as this man never stops grinning. (Gordon is a very spiritual man on the inside, but definitely tough on the outside.) He points out that to live on your own one must be able to handle himself on the streets. Brian, 32, who has an oval-shaped, black beard and a small body frame, agrees. .,, ,':\ ' '

''When they 're pointing their finger at me, ·they must remember· there's three more pointing right back at them. ''-Gordon

Mark is younger, only 18. He has shoulder-length brown hair, and on his left hand, a tattoed cross.

While sitting on Mark's home, he said, "I can't believe how crazy people get around Christmas."

Christmas. Whatever could it mean to these men who live on the streets? Brian said it's a special day to be thankful that he is still alive. Gordon believes Christmas should be enjoyed as a day of recognition of Christ. Mark feels differently. ,

"Christmas doesn't mean a damn thing," he said resentfully. "I have no one to give gifts to, and no one to get one from." What Mark plans for Christmas day is quite different from either Gordon or Brian. He laughed loudly as he stated he'd get wasted on that day, "to forget."

Brian and Gordon will be attending church services on this day.

Gorfion quickly said, "Christmas should be of an internally spiritual nature rather than giving gifts." He said doesn't like all the commercialism.

Brian also thinks Christ.mas is too commercialized. He said he'd much rather give than receive, adding that receiving giftg means too much to people these days.

How do downtown shoppers feel about Lincoln transients spending Christmas alone? A · woman in her early forties thought long about it.

"I feel sorry for them," she said. "They're cold, hungry, and so less fortunate than you or I."

Quite a different view came from a woman in her late twenties. "It's their own fault. They could make something of themselves," she said. "There's so much charity around, they should have food and company with the other tramps."

'1 have no one to give gifts to and no one to get one from. ''-Mark

A similar view was expressed by a teenage boy. "I don't care," he stated. "I wish they'd leave the same way they came." 1

Fate stepped in on Brian's life in August. He was traveling with Murphy Brothers' Expo, here for the Nebraska State Fair, when he was arrested for carrying a pistol. When he was released from jail thirty nine days later, the fair had moved on. He has remained in Lincoln because he likes the town and finds the people friendly.

Gordon came to town by train. Leaving from Michigan, he's traveled to New Orleans, and to California. He stopped off in Lincoln and found it to be "a nice town."

Mark hitch-hiked from his California home here, someday hoping to make it to Florida.

"I've swum in one ocean," he said. "Now I want to try the other."

Brian keeps in contact with his family in Detroit. He plans on, going back to a company he once worked for in Kearney.

Gordon is saving for a car to get to California. He says he l,oves the outdoor · life and plans on panning for gold.

These three men have plans and goals, ·but how do they feel about being transients?

Gordon says he's livimg at the bottom class of society, but iadds that he is thankful for what he has. What does he have?

"Nothing," he said, laughing. "Nothing other than my pride, and no one can take my pride."

Gordon and Brian both received their high school diplomas, yet they regret that they didn't take advantage of free education. "Stick to the books," advises Gordon. "Learn to read and write."

Brian admits that he skidded right through high school, taking the easiest classes. Both said they strongly encourage teenagers to take tougher classes and take advantage of learning.

Most teeangers have had some encounters with the transients. Views differ about these homeless people. The major response to seeing these men on the streets was a feeling of sorrow, but few could say they hadn't made fun of one at some time or another.

Mark has met up with some Lincoln teenagers to converse with for a short time. Neither Gordon nor Brian have had much contact with the teenagers.

"I'm not harming anyone," says Gordon. "So why would they bother me?"

Gordon has pride and seemingly a lot. He won't take handouts and won't ask for money as some others do in the downtown area. Brian agrees with Gordon's feelings. Both men do spot type work to get money for their food, alcohol and cigarettes. Brian said he has no problem finding work when he wants it.

"God gave us life, so we use it," Gordon said. He spends his days working odd jobs or cutting firewood.

None of the men interviewed have hard feelings about being the butt of jokes. Gordon seemed to feel that those who would make such jokes reflect badly on themselves. ·

"When they're pointing their finger at me, they must remember there's three more pointing right back at them.,.

By Tami Atkins

Peoples City Mission shows Christmas spirit despite cold weather.

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Lincoln High girls basketball coach

Bill -Meyers feels he has some reason to be optimistic this season -it's called quickness.

This is the best girls basketball team at Lincoln High in the last three or four years, and the Lady Links should, once again, will be battling East High for the city and district championships.

1'he Links' quickness has been a factor in their first three victories. The opposing coaches have agreed that Lincoln High has a very quick team, and that the quickness has been a key factor in Lincoln High's success.

Meyers agrees his team is very quick • this year, but also feels his outside shooting has been very excellent thus far

this season. So far this season, the Links have been shooting over 40 percent, which is very good according to Meyers.

The girls team has improved over last year's team in almost every respect except one-rebounding. The Links have lacked intensity around the board, and must become more aggressive if their goal for a successful season is to be realized, according to Coach Meyers. Meyers is optimistic that the inside game will improve if the girls continue to work as hard as they have.

Success breeds success

The success the Links have had so far this seaon is really not that big of a surprise considering last year's successful

hristie demands change

By Becky Boswell

This year, wrestling is taking a new turn for team members. Education•is being incorporated with wrestling training. Every Wednesday after regular practice the entire team has a study hall for one hour.

Head Coach Thomas Christie credited · the idea to his sociology background and his observation of the correlation between academics and athletics.

Christie commented on the youngness of his team. He observed that on the varsity squad, there are only three seniors and the remaining 12 are sophomores.

The head coach described the 1983-84 wrestling season as a building year. The building will not only take place on the wrestling mat, but also in the classroom.

According to junior Bob Stockman, the studying has been helpful.

"He (Coach Christie) made it so kids that weren't doing well in school didn't have an excuse for failing a class," Stockman said.

In order to be a wrestler, discipline is required, not only on the mat, but in training as well. In order to get himself to his correct personal weight, Stockman jogged and did other forms of conditioning to Jose 12 pounds in three days. The work has paid off for Stockman who, at the Fremont tournament, had the fastest

Time

Wintertime often brings upon dormant times for most of us. Cold temperatures and bad weather frequently force people to stay inside in front of the fireplace reading a good book, or they just sit home and watch M.T.V. Last year I deviated from the list of "normal" winter activities and did something I am very addicted to now-I went skiing.

During the winter months the governor of Colorado should take down the normal stateline signs, "WELCOME TO COLORADO-HOME OF THE BUFFALO", and replace them with, "CAUTION: THOSE WHO PLAN ON SKIING MAY BECOME ADDICTED". Almost everyone who has ever gone once will go again and again, (including me).

The midwest's winter wonderland, the Colorado rockies, is not all that far away, considering the fun you'll have once you arrive. If you take the cheap-skate route (as I did) you can get by for the very low price of $200. Included in this price is the cost of lodging which will run about $100 a night for an average ski-packed condomenium. The condo's, which sleep eight, are normally equipped with sauna, whirlpool, and a good clubhouse. The other big expense on this extravagant vacation is the price of lift tickets. Most slopes raised their prices by about $2 this year bringing most of them up around the $21.00 to $23.00 range.

pin of the tournament (40 seconds) and the most pins for LHS.

Christie believes his study policy could be applied to all sports. He also thinks the grade point average eligibility rule needs to be stricter; his study policy is in response to this belief.

Along with the studying goes the wrestling skills. Stockman described a typical wrestling practice as follows: a 20-minute stretch, basic drills, conditioning, practice takedowns, and six-minute wrestling matches. The practices end with either more conditioning or wrestl1ng.

Stockman noted-that the value of basic wrestling skills is essential.

"Without the basic moves, you can't wrestJe·at all," he observed.

asreserve squad (15-1) and a summer league championship. Winning and succe,iis has been built into this team.

The overall youth of the team is also a factor to keep in mind. The squad has only four players back from last year's team, six from the reserve team and two that have never been involved with the program.

Molding this group of inexperienced players has hindered the Links in realizing their full potential, although the youth may be a great help to the overall squad.

Underclassmen help

"Underclassmen help a great deal, they tend to work extremely hard,

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whereas seniors sometimes ·have a tendency to get lazy," Meyers said.

"Although no one on this year's squad can afford to relax because there are players who can take their place," Meyers said.

The Lady Links appear to be back up in the elite of Class A girls basketball. The best team Coach Meyers has had in three years can get better.

"I saw a lot of improvement from the first game to the second," he said. "We will know by the first of the year whether or not we can make it to state. If the girls keep working like they have, we have a chance to beat anyone in the state."

mats.

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·The winter season also brings upon the start of a new intramural basketball season. There are twelve teams in this year's league ,which has 105 participants.

This season's odds-on favorite will once again be the Faculty team, which has several veteran players. Although they may be given a tough challenge by two other quality teams in this year's league of twelve teams. The hot-shooting Flames and the high jumping Chocolate City teams may give the Faculty all they want in the way of competition.

Tim Meader, of the Flames, insists they are the best team in the league.

"The only way we can get beat is if we beat ourselves. The Faculty will be tough, and Chocolaje City may pose a challenge, but I'm sure we'll come out on top," Meader said.

The intramural games are often high flying and high scoring affairs to watch from a spectators point of view. Tip-off time for these games is normally right after school in the west gym. A word oi

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Although the team hasn't done well in its first two meets, Tidball is optimistic about its quest for a good placing in the city standings. Tidball also added that Lincoln High should do well against other schools.

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schools," he said. Junior Amy Marquez, returing letterwinner, agreed that ti1e tean1 will finish better than last season.

According to Gtne Cotter, swim coach, the team's goal lasically is to do better than last year's 1ffort.

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Marquez ag:eed that although no specific goals h,ve been set, the team's major objective is to do better than the past season.

According to Tidball, this team has a special camaraterie among members.

"This team isvery close," he said. "Not only just team members, but also those that are along with the coach."

Cotter agreed that this year the team does seem to \e fairly close-knit.

Marquez sa!d that she expects herself and the others to do better than last year.

"I think we'll do better in our relay," she said. "We've already gone faster than last year."

Tidball mentioned that he too hopes to do well.

"I'd like to make the finals in tt1e 200-individual medley and be in the top 10 in the 500," he said.

The new swimmers are going to add strength to this year's team, said ~otter. He also cited that many are going to benefit the team.

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Over the years that Aldie Johnson has been coaching boys basketball, he cites one major change in the game-an·improved defense.

"Defenses now are designed to mess you up," said Johnson, referring ·to the way a team can switch from a man-toman to a zone defense in one game. Previously a team would operate using a single kind of defense the whole season, said Johnson.

Senior Leroy Harris feels · that this year's team is ahead in this respect. "We have a better defense than any other team in high school," Harris said. He adds that this is largely due to the quickness of this team.

Johnson agrees that the strong defense of this year's team in addition to its quickness is what makes it different from other teams.

"Every team has its own personality," Johnson said.

According to Johnson, one facet of this team's personality is an equal balance of talent among all members. Not the same people have started in every game, he says

"The least number of players who have got to play in any game has been 11, compared to eight by both Westside and Fremont," Johnson said.

He considers this unusual because on most teams there are several who emerge to take control and assume the leadership role.

The lead€rs of this year's team are senior co-captains Leroy Harris and Steve Sexton. Though Johnson believes

that leadership should come from seniors because they've been around the longest, he also believes that every member of the team should be a leader in his own way.

"Everyone should assume a share of the leadership," Johnson said.

An important factor on any basketball team is height; unfortunately, another facet of this team's personality is its lack of height.

"This group lacks the most important ingredient in basketball," said Johnson, "that is height."

However, junior Albert Maxey feels that despite the lack of height, the rebounding isn't affected that much. Thi5 i:; due to the overall jumping ability of the members of the team.

"We're g6od jumpers for our size,"

Maxey said.

Maxey, Harris, and junior Troy Malone all share common goals for the year, to help the team the best they can throughout the season - and to go to state.

"I want to help my team go to state," Harris said. "I also want to do the best I can all season."

Malone stressed the importance of an effort from all 13 members of the team.

"If we have that, I think we'll have a chance to go to state," he said.

Johnson defines a goal as something that is attainable.

"My goal is to win every game that is rightfully ours, plus pick off a few others," he said.

Though this is his goal, he is quick to add his dream to- the list. Like his players, that dream is to go to state.

Harris feels this dream can become a reality.

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By Coralette Damme

Making New Year's resolutions is an age-old tradition that has been passed on for generations.

Many people try each year to change themselves. Some changes are quite minor, such as trying to stop nail-biting, while others are quite major, such as weight loss. Whether major or minor, a resolution is still a change, and a change that will probably never come to pass, according to clinical psychologist H.L. Halters, Ph.D.

Halters said that when New Year's resolutions are made, they are usually not accomplished.

"For most people who have things that they want to change," Halters said, "it's very tough for them to maKe a chan g e. You have to do it in a very systematic way. "

Halters said that making New Year's resolutions can, and often does, lower a person's morale. This happens because of failure

"Most people cannot tolerate failing," said Halters. "For instance, a real good one (example ) is weight reduction Most people who say that they want to los,e weight tend to go on a diet and then tend to starve themselves by dropping way down on the amount of food they eat for two or three day s They get very hungry, then have a kind of r e bound effect wh e re they hit the refrigerator or Valentino's and eat themselve s si c k. Then they dislike them se lv e s b e cause they went off

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of their diet and go back and eat more because they dislike the fact that they failed."

Halters feels the people should use these failures as a guide for changing later on. He also said that some people make too many resolutions, or make one that is too big and cannot be changed quickly.

All this may sound very negative, but ther e ar e s ome positive aspect s t o mak · ing New Year's r e solution s " I t' s a ni ce id ,ea t o try to c han g e s om e thing about :wourself," Halters said.

Oral history project initiated

By Cindy Coleman

The American Literature classes, taught by Catherine Knight, are beginning a project which will take them out of the classroom and into the community to learn about the past.

"The purpose (of this assignment) is to create a living literary project, and that living literary project is going to be some form of a booklet," Knight said.

The students will contact elderly citizens of Lincoln, who graduated from LHS, to obtain short stories, essays, poems, and recollections about the city of ·Lincoln.

"We're going to ask about their history of the city," Knight said. "The retired people who will be interviewed offer a precious history of our city."

Collections of the oral history, combined with the students' writings, will be put into a booklet very similar to Image.

"In conjunction with the studies of the American literary heritage, students will learn varied genre, such as narration, journals, poetry, essays, (and) biography, to name a few," Knight said.

Knight's project will give her classes an interesting way to learn the course's

requirements for certain skills. Students ·in her classes thiruk it will be interesting and fun.

, This is a new experience for American Literature studen ,ts at Lincoln High, but not for Knight.

"I developed a similar unit in Crete using .MY Antonia (as background material," Knight said.

Knight is trying to get $500-$900 for her project, which would pay for either printing or having it sent to a copy center. If she can't get funding, the booklet will be mimeographed and have a simple cover.

"You can't get school funding because, for one thing, it wasn't budgeted for," Knight said. "A grant from somebody would be the best way."

She would like to get a grant from Helen Boosalis or the Nebraska Commission for Humanitiies. She says she doesn't have much hope for a'nyone giving private donations. On May 15, the booklets will be distributed throughout Lincoln to of· fices, professionals, schools and other places.

"It gives you an opportunity to set something in motion that you might have been putting off."

Sometime change is difficult, and people aren't always quite sure that chang · ing is what they want to do.

"Some people have mixed feelings about changes. They want to change and they don't want to change," Halters said. "They get into a kind of merry -go -round within th e ms e lves. Parts of th e da y th e y want t o chan ge an d pa r ts of th e day they aren't interested in changing."

Even though a person may have these

mixed feelings, it doesn't mean that he can't try to change and be successful at it.

"You have to have more (feelings) on the side that want to change to win out on the struggle," Halters said. "Other wise you won't make it."

Although many people who come into his office want to change, they usually have to deal with problems which are more severe than nail-biting. Most people who come in have had a past score of trying often, and failing just as often

Some common things that people want to change about themselves include losing weight, giving up smoking, and controlling their tempers.

Salters feels that change is not a bad thing.

"It's great, if you can pull it off," he said.

Just because there is a risk of failing, people l,hould not give up trying to change.

"I would encourage people to evaluate themselves on e day every month in terms of how well they're doing (chang · ing)," Ba lters said, "and if they 're not doing as well as they want to, not to be discouraged. Keep trying."

Student participation sets tone for revival of joynite tradition

By John Tidball

Not everyone attending Joynite will notice, but according to Kim Burkhardt, drama department student teacher and sponsor of Joynite Revival, it will be a different show.

"We want to bring Joynite back to what it was - the biggest event of the year," Burkhardt 'Said. "We want as many students to get involved as possible. We want it to be a time where s tudents can show what they can do."

According to Burkhardt, Joynite was not difficult to revive.

"We stressed the fact that it was a Lincoln High tradition and that it wasn't going to be a joke," he said. Burkhardt added that the system of selection will help make it a better show.

"The acts will be selected by their professionalism, · uniqueness, talent and organization. If 50 groups try out and only five make our standards, it will be a five act show. The acts will be graded the same way for the actual competition,"

Burkhardt said Patti O'Brien, Lincoln High student and last year's Joynite Emcee said this year's show could be a step up because of a few changes in running the show.

"In the last few years it's been the Mummers responsibility," O'Brien said, "and usually during the time Joynite is going on, it's been a big speech time (competition) and people have been concentrating on speech and not Joynite. This year the faculty is running the show and it (the show) will be better organized and maybe a little better."

Approximately 40 acts tried out, from which 20 were chosen. According to O'Brien this large number of people wanting to participate will improve the show. "Lack of participation was one of · Joynite's faults in past years," she said.

"This year that isn't true."

The show will contain music, song and dance; and short skits performed by students and faculty. Joynite will be performed Jan. 18 and 19.

Guest speaker Barb Hager discusses Oral History project with studen{s.

Perhaps you have noticed ·the temperature outside and perhaps you have noticed how cold it is; most people do. It is for this reason that we use heat. HEAT: STATE OF BEING WARM, SOMETHING USUALLY DISTRIBUTED BY/THROUGH A FURNACE SYSTEM.

Most people use heat to warm their homes and public buildings, such as schools. There are many kind of heat: gas, coal, electric and in the case of our school, unequally distributed.

The cafeteria is located on the first floor. Upon leaving the cafeteria, if one walked east, one would notice a sharp change in temperature.

This is not the only place that a drop (or a rise if extremely lucky) is noticeable. It seems that math rooms are usually warm, and the foreign language, English, and shop classes are usually without heat. Why is this so) Why must half the students freeze while the· others roast? This doesn't seem fair. (If we can't all roast, forget the whole deal!)

Just where is the thermostat supposed to be set? Everyon'e has his own opinion on this subject. (Not everyone is sure where it's supposed to be, but most everyone has an idea as to where he would like it.) Each and every room has a dif• ferent temperature. This is fine for the teachers in

these rooms, but what about the students who must use these rooms? Some wear layers of clothes so they can stay warm in their cooler classrooms, then they take something off in their warmer ones. (Or they just sweat it out.) Their bodies have a hard time trying to adjust to these many sudden temperature changes, and as any mother will tell you, this is a good way to get sick.

Now, one may be asking just why there are these differences in temperature throughout the school. Occasionally the culprits turn out to be teachers. Wet paper towels are often used to raise the temperatures in classrooms. It is not fair that one room should have so much heat and another so little; one would think that the teachers who cause this problem would have a guilty cons• c1ence.

Maybe the administration will try to do something to improve the heat situation someday; maybe not, but if they don't, we will all just have to find a new way of adjusting and keeping warm. We should all stop tampering with the heat. Maybe if everyone just left it alone, it would even itself out. Who knows?

Maybe those who must suffer the varying temperatures should all go on strike until something is done about it. As someone once said, "Give me heat, or give me death." \,./Ow'! DID YOU &E"T YOURSECOND SEI-\ESTER CLASS SCHl:DULE"7 ----I G.OT ALL THE CLASSES. I SIXPER\DDS 'w'At.'TEO.WHAT o,o you

It's finally here, 1984, and none <JfGeorge Orwell's predictions have come true. Or have they?

True, England hasn't become Oceania, but that kind of government, oppressive and totalitarian, has been spreading since long before 1984 was written. In 1980, almost two billion people lived in countries with no political ,freedom and an additional 1.5 billion have • limited political freedom. That means that in 1984 onl;' 200 million people won't be living in 1984. There are a lot of 1984ish attitudes running around. In 1984 the Thought Police make sure no one is thinking subversive thoughts, such as individuality, compassion, love and the political freedoms Americans take for granted. The real Thought Police are selfappointed and make it their business to attack anyone who doesn't conform to the popular attitudes of the world today. Bob Jones University, a religious university, had its tax-exemption taken away because its policies don't agree with popular opinion. In fact, now any church or church college can have its tax-

The surveillance technology of 1984 is outdated by modern standards. Modern technologies can have a tighter grip on peoples' lives.

By analyzing a person's genetic makeup and taking psychological tests, a government can determin~ for what job that person would be the most suited. Also, if psychological tests show that a person is unstable (meaning that he or she has the capability of revolting against the system) the government can either terminate that person or control him/her with drugs or reprogramming. Genetic tests can show whether a person is suitable to,-reproduce. If a person is a carrier of some genetic disease or defect he or she can be forbidden to reproduce or simply neutered.

Cameras and microphones are much more sophisticated than they were in Orwell's day. Microminiaturization and fiber optic technology means that bugs can be put anywhere and be small enough to be practically invisible: a fiber optic camera could be hid-

Threat of nuclear war affects student outlook

by Sarah Ogborn

Threat of nuclear war is a part of everyday life. President Reagan talks about MX-missiles and Russian threats.

Even if the USSR and the United States don't push the button, there are second and third world countries with enough nuclear power to destroy the planet.

A survey of 150 LHS students showed that students do plenty of thinking- and worrying-about nuclear war

Most students don ' t think the United States will start a war

"I don't think we're stupid enough to start one, " said sophomore Amy Lee

" But we may defend ourselves."

Dr. Joel Martin, a licensed clinical psychologist who works with life crises and stress management, says although some worry is expected - and necessary - excessive worry can do damage

"People who worry excessively about nuclear war are misleading themselves," said Martin. "They have decided that nuclear war will happen, that there is no stopping it and, therefore, are very frightened. They worry themselves into a frenzy, and cannot concentrate on reality."

Martin also stated that reactions to nuclear war differ from age group J;o age group. For example, many students feel it isn't necessary to do well in school because their futures are already doomed

"At the beginning of the year my attitude towards doing homework and studying for tests was different," said sophomore Jill Hollinger. "I didn't care because I felt I had no future. Why work for something that isn ' t there ? Now I feel

Close-up deadline Feb. 13

by Cindy Coleman

Students who want to spend a week in Washington, D.C., have until February 13 to re11:ister for Close -up.

Close-up, a non-profit organization based in Arlington, Va., helps students all over the United States understand how the government works It does this by letting students in the program spend a week with people who are involved with the government.

Each school involved with Close-up has at least one sponsor and Lincoln High's sponsor is social studies teacher Ross Tegeler

"It's one solid week of studying from t he federal government, nonstop from six in the morning to 11 at night, " Tegeler said. "Students have access to senators, governors, (and) cabinet secretaries."

Students will meet with one or more of their state's Congressional contingent and will attend 12 to 15 seminars where leaders of Congress 'and other W a shin gto n no t abl es will t a lk a nd a nswer question s A day or two will be spent on Capitol Hill, sitting in the House or Senate and

listening to a Congressional hearing

To get involved in the Close-up Pro · gram, students should contact Tegeler. LHS requires that a student has passing grades in order to be eligible.

The trip to Washington will cost $739 this year, which is due by March 23, although a $75 non-refundable deposit is required by Feb. 13.

"The $739 covers everything, even postcards," Tegeler said.

There are a variety of ways by which students can firiance the trip: paying for it themselves, getting donations , selling themselves to businesses, or fund-raising projects. In addition, Close-up will provide one scholarship that will pay for two-thirds of the trip to a needy student.

"We've not gotten into fund raising projects per se, and probably will not," Tegeler said.

This year, the study tour will be from April 29 to May 5.

This is the second year that LHS has participated, but Close-up has been in operation for 12 y ears. There ar e 41 s tates invol ve d with t he program a nd about 15,000-17,000 students participate annually.

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that it's stupid to plan your future on something that may never happen."

"Indifference is a common reaction," Martin said. "A lot of people feel there is no need to succeed or do well in anything, because they believe they will die in the next ten year or so. They accept the assumed fact that there is no hope, and basically give up on life, and themselves."

Most students seem to agree there should be a cutdown on nuclear arms, and the U.S. should stop exporting them.

"Put a freeze on nuclear weapons and devise rational ways of dealing with conflicts, " said an LHS junior.

Sophomore Ben Miller said basically the same thing, but in more concise terms : "Abolish nuclear arms altogether."

A few people said there should be an increase in nuclear arms, so that the U.S. stays even with Russia, and is ready for attack

"If we let Russia get ahead in the arms race, we're sunk," stated one senior.

Martin replied that either way to we go, people will be unhappy.

"Deciding on reduction or increase of

nuclear arms is a delicate subject," said Martin. "If we reduce too much we would become vulnerable. If we increase too much, we may find ourselves overprotected."

Martin said he hopes that everyone will find a "happy medium" soon. He added that people should also concentrate on problems besides that of nuclear war. "The threat of nuclear war, unfortunately, is quite real," he noted. "But there are other things equally important to concentrate on. Learn to deal with the more trivial problems first, before tackling such a controversial , frightening subject. And ha,;e a little hope."

Currie reflects on 32 years of teaching

By Lynette Little

Teaching may not be the most a good student; I was worse than any of When he substitutes, Currie always "That's my goal," Currie states. "If I glamorous career, but for Alexander B. the kids at Yankee Hill (where he was tells the students that if they don't want can teach them just one thing more, then Currie. who is a former LHS teacher and once principal)." Raising his bushy to be there, then they shouldn't come in. the city owes me my salary. If I haven't a substitute now, it is his life. eyebrows, he adds, "I was very popular, I Jokingly, he adds, "They (the school taught them anything, then the city

With his numerous years of ex- was well liked, and so forth, but I wasn't district) can't fire me; they've already shouldn't pay me." perience, Currie continues to bring his a student." fired me."

Cu~rie has tasted both side~ of ideas of teaching into the classroom to- teachmg; c.lassroom and substitute day. teaching, and he feels that there is a

Currie began teaching fresh from col- Currie has strong opinions about the definite difference between the two. lege in 1929. Prior to coming to Lincoln, attitudes of students and teachers. He

"Students are very apt to take advanhe taught in New England and Texas. He believes that the attitude of the teachers

"There is nothing I love better tage of a substitute teacher," Currie said, has been teaching at Lincoln High for 20 has changed because of the attitude of than going in the classroom. I "feeling that the teacher has no years; 14 years as a classroom teacher st ud!"nts. love to be with the kids and J knowledge of what's going on. This is un-

and six years as a substitute. Currie , has "The liiJs have got to say that they fair to the substitute teacher, very untaught almost every possible subject, want to learn," says Currie, describing love to help them." fair. It makes his job more difficult." ranging from social studies to the two-way bargain. "Then the teachers

On the other hand, Currie says, "as a agriculture. will really produce." regular teacher, they (the students) acCurrie believes that the teachers are cept you, and they know that you control there for a purpose.

"I was very popular, I was well liked, and so forth, but I wasn't a student."

Currie's opinions about teaching reflect the 32 years he has spent in the career.

"The methods of teaching have not changed," Currie notes. "Subject matter has not changed. It maybe has increased in knowledge, but actually, what I'm teaching in biology today is what I was taught way back in the 20's. The science itself has only advanced as the technical knowledge of the science has advanced. But the teaching itself is the same."

Currie says he did not really want to become a teacher. Insteaq, he wanted to pursue a career in animal husbandry. He soon found out that it involved a course in teaching, and when he was offered a job in Vermont, he decided to take it.

While teaching in Vermont, Currie began to wonder if he might not like teaching as a career. When he finished the two years of teaching, he went back to New Hampshire to get masters work. Currie says he had no idea that he wanted to become a teacher.

"I didn't think I had the ability to be (a teacher), actually," Currie says in a delightful New England accent. "I wasn't

"It isn't salary," he notes. "You're (the teachers) here to teach these kids and kind of cater to them. And if that kid is wrong, you've got to correct him."

Currie believes that one of the main causes of behavior problems in schools is the amount of permissiveness.

"Let them do as they want," is Currie's description of permissiveness, and he feels that it is wrong. He believes that when permissiveness is allowed to enter a high school, the standards of that school have been dropped.

"They can't fire me; they've already fired me. "

Many people stereotype high school students as being wild, not worried about grades, and not caring about school.

"They come because they have to go to school and to get off the street, and I think this is bad," Currie said. He feels that someone who doesn't want to be in school shouldn't even bother coming and wasting the time of the students who want to be there.

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His love for teaching is easily noted in their grades." He ends with a smile.

the enthusiastic way he talks about his "And it's easier." career.

Currie has a bit of advice for students,

"There is nothing I love better than saying, "They came to school to learn, going in the classroom," he admits. "I and they should do their part. And their love to be with the kids and I love to help part means an awful lot because it means them. But if they.don't want it, I don't that you've (the teacher) got to try to want to be bothered with them." learn yourself."

Currie likes to be called to substitute With a vitality that comes only from a at least twice a week. When htl doesn't man who is extremely happy with his get called, he says he feels sort of hurt. profession, Carrie says that he would However, he says, his wife doesn't want definitely become a teacher again. him to go back because she feels he is too Currie summarizes his feelings with a old. quote from his father. "If you want to be

But Currie has different ideas, as he a teacher, don't expect to make much determinably says, "When I cannot help money," Currie notes. "But if you love to that youngster and cannot teach that deal with human beings, there is no betyoungster, then I'm too old. As long as I ter occupation." can help that youngster, do something, or add something to their life, I'm not too old."

At the end of each class he substitutes for, Currie always asks the students, "Have I taught you at least one thing today? Just one thing, I don't care what it is." He feels that if he has taught them at least one thing, then he is a success.

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Mr. Johnson Boys Basketball

"I have not, in any way, been disappointed in our play. This can be a very exciting team to watch, and we've had some outstanding games."

Mr. Cotter

Boys and Girls

Swimming

"We don't have a lot of people who have swam before, and you need them. But our attitude is fairly good, and I think our season is going well."

Mr. Myers

Girls Basketball

"I don't think we've played up to.our potential yet. We're glad we're 6-0, but we're still trying to work harder, still trying to play better, and I think that's a good sign."

Mr. Christie Wrestling

"They are a young team, and constantly improving. By the end of the year people will recognize them."

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by John Tidball

Winning the Lincoln Optimists' tournament doesn't necessarily mean the Links are the best team in the city, according to Coach Bill Myers.

"It's hard to say (whether or not Lincoln High is the top team in the city) because we haven't played East," Myers said. "I think if we play up to our potential we can beat anybody in the city."

Senior Mary Hall, a varsity team member said this team could be even better than the best team in the city.

"Once we reach our potential I think we could play with almost anybody in the state," Hall said.

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According to Myers, one of the team's goals is to qualify for the State Tournament. One way to do that is to win the District Tournament. "Again it will be. East, Lincoln High and then ·maybe Beatrice in contention for the district championship," Myers said.

''I think if we play up to our potential we can beat anybody in the city."' - Myers

Although this team has not yet lost a game, and is one of only two remaining undefeated te.ams, the other being Omaha Central, Myers is hesitant to compare his team t,o Central. •Exercise •Self-Defense

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"Right now the teams we've played we should be undefeated," he said. "We have a lot tougher schedule the last two weeks of January. If we can get through those games undefeated, we can say we have a good team."

Junior Denise Claridge disagreed with Myers, saying the schedule wasn't an extremely easy one.

"We beat Fremont, and they were ranked high in the pre-season polls," Claridge said. "We also beat Southeast; you can't say Southeast is a bad team."

''Once we reach our potential I think we could play with almost anybody in the state." -Hall

According to Myers this team has a number of strengths, all very vital to this team's success. ., · "We have excellent speed on defense, we shoot 48 percent from outside, a,pdwe have a strong bench." Myers said.

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in the tincoln Journal-Star ratings. That rating is deserved according to Hall.

"Our defense is second in the state, allowing only 34 points a game," Hall said. "Central has the best defense, giving up only 31 points a game. That defense will carry us in the tougher games to come."

Claridge agreed that Lincoln High should be rated third in the state, and said they will prove they are one of the best teams in the state.

"Maybe we haven't played the teams that would prove we're a good team, but we're undefeated," Claridge said. I'm confident that when we play better teams we'll play well against them. Lincoln High will play Omaha Benson tomorrow, and then take on Grand Island Saturday.

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By Jan T. Roth

In January, the Christian School Issue Panel completed an investigation and submitted a report of the Christian School Issue in Nebraska to Governor Bob Kerrey.

The panel, created by Gov. Kerrey, was charged to "examine and _report on public policy questions surrounding the Christian School Issue," according to Kerrey.

The report, ·compiled by the panel, outlined two basic issues of the Christian School Controversy. 1) The state has an interest in the education of Nebraska children to make sure that they have a chance to grow up to be responsible citizens. 2) A number of Christians feel the present state la,ws regarding education violate their free exercise of religion. They believe it is their right to freedom of religioii t,:, operate schools without a license.

The panel suggests a compromise between "leaving state regulation as is now, and exempting Christian schools from state regulations," which concludes to a "change in some way in which the state

now regulates private schools (churchrelated, non-sectarian or both)".

The state law currently requires all teachers, public or private, to be certified, which means they must be gracious of approved teaching programs and licensed by the state.

Richard Baum, pastor at Temple Baptist Church, was pleased with the report.

"Basically the research concludes what parents and pastors have been saying all along. The current law is in violation of our constitutional rights," said Baum.

Baum added that he felt the report reconfirmed the idea that parents are the ones responsible for the education of their children.

Carl Godwin, pastor at Bible Baptist Church, agreed with Baum.

"I am indeed pleased and excited about the report," said Godwin. "This is what we've wanted all along. We couldn't have done better ourselves."

Godwin said he feels the report state of Nebraska has gone from ensuring quality education to ensuring one method of "education." He added that the future looks hop, ful, with the

possibility of getting the bill through the legislature, "to allow people to educate children through their faith."

Governor Kerrey said he felt "it is entirely possible and appropriate to consider constitutional questions."

"We need to evaluate what's best for all people of Nebraska," said Kerrey. "In order to do this, the statue will probably have to be amended."

Joe Luthjeharms, Commissioner of Education disagreed with. the idea of amending the constitution.

Luthjeharms said he feels the Supreme Court has already answered the question of constitutionality with this issue, and stated that current mandates were not in violation.

He added that he viewed the future showing continued attention to the controversy, with it being resolved through compromise from both sides.

Ross Tegeler, social studies teacher at LHS, said he is shocked and appalled by the report for a number of reasons.

"Resources are people, and these resources need to be developed through schools," said Tegeler. "Citizens have

some right to expect a guarantee for all students to get a good education. If we don't have certification, we don't have that guarantee."

Tegeler said he feels that the issue is important, adding that if the law is changed, it will result in a negative affect on public education in Nebraska. He said the constitutionality of the case is decided only by state or federal court.

"There's a strong possibility of damaging the moral of public school teachers," said Tegeler. "When this happens, you'll probably end up damaging the public schools in general."

Mike Croft, bible student at the Faith Christian School in Louisville, said he was in favor of much of the report.

"There are some small items in the report which I am against, but we are hoping for the legislation to react," said Croft.

Croft added that "Faith Christian is an extension of God's ministry, and the state has no right to regulate it."

Croft also said that they are willing to work with the state, "as long as 'they trust us to do it our way."

Legislative Bill 56, which would raise Venhaus thinks, that going to another , the legal drinking age to 21, has passed state would only happen in isolated inNebraska lawmakers and is before stances. Venhaus ,explained that if a perGovernor Bob Kerrey. Supporters son lived close enough to the state believe it will deter teenage drinking and border, then they may cross over to buy hopefully begin a trend for other states liquor. to raise their drinking age.

Drunk driving, which kills many peo-

The possible deterrence of teenage pie each year, theoretically would drinking is questioned by some, including decrease with the passing of LB 56. Lincoln High students.

Venhaus agrees and offers the theory

Junior Dana Cochrane believes that people at age 20 are less likely to get teenagers would still drink despite the drunk. new law.

Sola doesn't believe increasing the

"I know kids will drink anyway," drinking age will deter drunk driving. Cochrane said. She went on to say second offenders

Junior Gloriann Sola offered a similar should have their driver's licenses taken idea. She referred back to a statement made by one senator who remarked that even if the drinking age was raised to age 99, it still wouldn't make a difference, people would still dri_nk.

Junior Sam Venhaus believes some teenagers may be deterred slightly by LB 56, but stated that those who want liquor will be able to get it.

Neighboring states currently have drinking ages ranging from 18 and 19. LB 56 has been questioned because of this. Some people believe that if Nebraska's drinking age is increased, minors will go to another state to buy liouor.

Junior Naomi Nagy agrees with this theory, and also predicts_ other problems.

"I think raising the drinking age would encourage an increase in the number of fake I.D.'s," Nagy commented.

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Other solutions to decrease drunk driving have been offered. Some solutions deal with the punishment of drunk driving, and others with the perception of drinking.

Senior Nick Wilson sees another approach. Wilson explained that the media should be dealt with, and beer and wine commercials should be banned, as are cigarette commercials. ·

"If they really want to do anything," Wilson stated, "they need to take the hype out of the media.'' Sola summed up her feelings towards LB 56.

"I think people should be able to decide for themselves whether they want to drink or not."

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For many high school students, choosing and planning for a career is a big problem. To solve this problem, Sam Nelson, Lincoln High Principal, along with a group of teachei"s decided to have a business day. It will be held on Feb. 22.

• Business Day, according to Nelson, will involve professionals front many fields coming into the classroom to share their experience with the students.

"We want the students to experience, first hand, the world of work," Nelson said. "It will be an opportunity to talk with the people who are directly, and daily involved in the occupation students are interested in.''

··This contact with professionals is important for two reasons, according to Nelson.

"The students need to know the opportunities that are available, and what the requirements are for those occupations," Nelson said.

Opal Stoehr, a Lincoln High instructor

involved in planning Business Day, said that Business Day was brought about to help students prepare for a career.

"Some students think if they want to be an auto-mechanic, all they have to do is pick up a wrench, but it doesn't work like that," Stoehr said

According to Stoehr, on Business Day a· different type of learning will take place.

"Experience is a great teacl:ier ," Stoehr said. "These people have experience. A teacher can't teach what these people will know.''

According to Nelson, most students won't think of it as a day off.

"I think the. great majority of the students will recognize it could be a great learning experience, and take advantage of it," Nelson said.

According to Stoehr, this idea has been around for about three years, and if Business Day is successful, they would like to have it every year.

Having spent two and a half years in high school, there is only one phrase that can sum up this experience. "It. isn't what it's cracked up to b " e. Long before students begin high school, they acquire concepts of what it (high school) will. be like. Many expect exciting, day-to-day adventures filled with fun, parties, and dates, among other things. However, these conceptions for the most part, are large slices of bologna.

Mar.cia Brady from the popular television show The Brady Bunch, is a perfect example of an unrealistic high school student. Now on her very first day of high school, Marcia is worried that she may not fit in. Sounds normal, doesn't it? But when she actually gets to school, the first cute guy she meets asks her for a date. A DATE? On the first day of school? Where does this girl go to school, anyway? Certainly not in Lincoln, Nebraska. This is unrealistic because no one (well, almost no one) gets asked out for a date on the first day of school. It just doesn't happen.

If Marcia's social life isn't sickening enough, look at her academics. She always does her

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homework right after school. This girl doesn't mess around. She's never served a detention in her life. Now, if Marcia's always doing homework, and being an all-around-good girl, where does she find the time to date that weird Harvey Klinger and the other 50 million guys she dates? It makes people wonder.

Finally, even though Marcia is in high school now, her mother still makes her lunch everyday. Come on, who does this girl think she's fooling? Obviously, Marcia Brady's lifestyle isn't at all, in any way, shape or form, like a real high school student's lifestyle.

First examine a real social life. Sure a lot of students date, but often it's more than one person at a time. Not as many kids go steady like Marcia and Harvey did. Another dimension of real dating is groups. More kids "go out" in groups of friends

as oposed- to a one-on-one situation. It's a lot more fun, and less tense. Most importantly, when today's students plan their dates, they don't do it in the cafeteria as Marcia did. There is a limit to everything, and asking for a date while eating school food is it. As for real academics, they're a lot harder than )ust an hour or so after school. Instead of just geometry and biology, students are taking calculus and chemistry as well. They are taking these harder classes to prepare themselves for life after high school, and college. Not to impress boys or friends, as Marcia often did.

Finally, the modern lunch scene. It's either Super C or McDonalds for most students. Not a ~tot of kids today have housekeepers named Alice who enjoy getting up at seven o'clock in the morning just to make a lunch.

Although many may wish for a lifestyle like Marcia Brady's, it is obvious that real high school life isn't like that. It may not be as rose-colored as it seems, but all and all, it's a pretty fun time.

Even Marcia Brady knows that.

Senior Terri Urevich

"I don't like it, because I don't think it's fair to the people that are going to be 20 soon. It's not going to help the drunk driving problem. If kids want to drink they'll find it somewhere."

Junior

John Knipple

"It's not going to bother · me because I don't :

drink. They shouldn't ; even have a drinking law anyway. If people want to drink, they're going to drink no matter what the law says."

Sophomore Frankie Brown

"I really don't think it's going to help. If people want to drink, they're going to drink whether there's a law against it or t " no

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Mrs. Grainger

"I think raising it will be a good thing because evidence shows it will be effective in lowering the death· rate."

Parking di iculties increase at L

Let's look at a hypothetical math problem. There are 140 cars, but only 120 parking places. What do you get? The Lincoln High student parking lot.

Currently the north parking lot is being infested with people who seem to think the yellow lines are some type of graffiti to be ignored. The illegal parking problem appears to be increasing due to lack of fear that any action will be taken against a person who parks illegally.

The current policies, or lack of, are adding to the illegal parking problem. The status quo rests on a type of deterrence theory that is obviously not working. The punishment right now consists of a warning. When it is discovered who the driver · of the illegally parked car is, the person is called out of class and is asked to remove their illeg,ally parked car. Not too much of an inconvenience. There is also the "risk of being towed." This is a "risk" that doesn't even exist. Dr. Jones said no cars have been towed this school year, and several years have passed since one was towed. What we have now are simply slap on the wrist punishments that aren't deterring anyone. Fortunately, there are several possible solutions.

Jones cited one reason that the parking lot is not properly enforced as a lack of people to do it. He went on to say that for those who are assigned parking lot duty, it's only a small part of their job. What we see as a ~plution·is parking lot monitors. We already have hall monitors, so why not hire a few more, or even take some of the current hall monitors and put them on parking lot patrol. A better enforced policy would certainly be better than what we have now.

Yet another possibility would be to use the currently non-existent parking stickers. During the summer, when all sorts of LHS propaganda is sent out, stickers would be issued. The stickers would be for assigned lots, and again, a parking lot monitor would be required to enforce parking in the correct lot.

There is one more, and somewhat drastic, proposal. To deter illegal parking, "rhino boots" could be used. The boot is attached to the tire and the car cannot be moved. This would certainly cause a person to think twice about parking illegally.

If even one of these policies were adopted, we'd see one of Lincoln High's not so liypothetical problems solved.

Tegeler sponsors political clubs

By Patti O'Brien ,

With the Nebraska primaries in May, and the presidential election not far behind, two new clubs, the Young Democrats and the Young Republicans, have begun to meet every Wednesday to discuss and do political activities.

Ross Tegeler, spoRsor for the two clubs, said there had been fractured forms of the clubs in previous years, but they died due to lack of organization.

"The clubs tie in nicely with Citizenship Issues, especially this spring with the Nebraska primary in May," Tegeler said. "A lot of kids that are turning 18 or already have, will ,be able to vote in the primaries. I thought it was a good idea to help get them organized and started in supporting a candidate."

Tegeler cited the administration as very supportive, "as - long as we have both parties." He said, "I wouldn't feel

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Recommendations accepted

Student Council is taking recommendations for ·the "I Make A Difference A ward." They're looking for individuals who are always willing to lend a hand, and people that always do more than expected. Any recommendations should be sent to room 308.

Student teachers at LHS

There are 32 student-teachers working at LHS this semester. Kathy Raymer, assistant principal of instruction, said student teachers can help teachers "rethink" their teaching practices. Raymer also said student-teachers can bring vitality and energy into the classrooms. For teachers, Raymer said, having a student teacher can be a real sacrifice.

Teams represent LHS

Both of the LHS Math teams sent to the Omaha South Math Contest placed. The first team made up of Laurie Fuller, Eric Lipsky, Dale Tutt, and Mark Vankekerix won the third place trophy. The second team placed sixth, this team was made up of Paul Haar, Naomi Nagy, David Jagoda, and Tan Dang. There were 15 schools represented by 28 teams from the Omaha-Lincol11area.

Foreign Language month declared

February has been declared as Foreign Language month by Governor Bob Kerrey. Kerrey says that "the overwhelming majority of the world's population neither speaks nor understands English, it becomes apparent that increased knowledge of foreign language and cultures .is essential for world peace ". Governor Kerrey urges all citizens of Nebraska to support efforts to improve communication among cultures.

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very gwd ejther, frankly, offering just one without the other."

As far as what the clubs will accomplish, Tegeler said it depends on what the members would like to do, but added that he has some ideas of his own.

"I'd like them to do a little studying, a little research individually and collectively, about the history of their· own political party, and the function of political parties in this country," he said.

"A lot of people are what they are in terms of their political affiliation, for the large part because that's what their parents are or were, and they may not have given a great deal of thought to what it means to be a Republican or a Democrat."

Tegeler also said he would like them to be actively involved in campaigns this spring. "I'd like to have them become ex-

Towing policy enforced

Due to student requests for improving the situation concerning the parking lots, Dr. Charles Jones, vice-principal said the towing of· cars will take place, even though this has been the policy in years past _ Kathy Raymer, assistant principal for instruction, said she remembered the requests and had brought the situation up at an administrative meeting. It was there, said Raymer, that the administration decided to re-enforce the policy.

posed to the county and perhaps the state leaders of both parties," he said, "some of the true activists within each party, so that they can begin to get an idea of what those people do, and why they're willing to give up so much time, effort, energy, and money to work for a party or a candidate."

Although both clubs will be meeting in the same room on Wednesday, Tegeler doesn't see any major conflicts.

"Anytime there is disagreement, there is conflict," he said. "But I think they ought to realize that if the other didn't exist, then their own existence may very well be in jeopardy as well. I think that a strong two party system is what keeps both parties vital, and dynamic, and keeps them honest, ·and makes them work hard."

Junior Myra Powell, a member of the

Counselors advise students

Counselors advise that juniors apply for Social Security numbers if they havenot already done so. Social Security numbers are needed by those who plan to register for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and the American College Test (ACT), to compete for a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Regents' Scholarship, or to complete an application form for UNL or many other colleges and universities.

Spirit displayed

Young Republican Club, joined because she felt it was important to be involved. "I think it's important that people get involved with their government so they won't be totally ignorant, and will know what's going on," she said. "I hope it's all in good fun."

Sophomore Dan Sweeney said he joined the clubs because of personal beliefs.

"It's not that I picked a party," he said. "Most of my personal beliefs are conservative and go a long with the Republican stand. It's the party I associate with."

Sweeney stated that both clubs were good in some respects. "They will increase the minor in political matters by opening their eyes to the political world," he said. "I don't see any conflicts between the clubs because of the people joining these clubs should be mature enough to except the political opinions of other people, and respect them."

Teams compete

The Lincoln High Speech and Debate team has been in competition with other high schools across Nebraska and Iowa. At Des Moines valley, Kirk Malzer and Tom Graf qualified for the final round in Impromptu speaking. Malzer went on to win the third place trophy. Malzer also qualified for the finals in Impromptu at Creighton Prep. At the same tournament, Dan Sweeney and Tom Graf were in the semi-final round for Impromptu. In Beatrice, Jenny Barron made finals in Humorous Interpretation of Literature, Devon Schumacher qualified in Dramatic Interpretation of Literature, and Malzer won first place in Impromptu. At Omaha Central's Debate Tournament, the team of Nhadine Leung and David Hargrove won third place in the Novice division. division, and Dan Sweeney and Tom Graf won third palce in the Novice division. Nhadine Leung won fourth place in the Novice division of Extemporaneous speaking at Omaha Bryan. The season will finish in late March with the State tournament held at UN-L.

Students plan trips

Foreign language students are planning trips for their respective languages.

The Spanish students will be touring Spain. German students have the chance of exchanging homes with students from Germany. French students have the choice of seeing France for 22 days or traveling in Canada for 15 days. To be eligible for the trips students must have successfully passed a year in foreign language and passes a summer school orientation on their trip.

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Baker, Wilson win competition

At the Music Teachers National Association Competition, senior Brooke Baker won in the vocal field, while junior Suzy Wilson took honors in the strings competition. Sophomore Andrew Broman was announced as an alternate in strings. Baker and Wilson competed in regional competition last month.

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CHAIRPERSON FOR THE State of Nebraska Department of Aging , Helen Boosalis visited Catherine Knight's American Lit. class on January 27.

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Teacher competency examined

By Becky Routh

The ,increasing question surrounding the co~pe~~ncy of public school teachers has generated a lot of confusion. Many people dontt knoWIhow LPS teachers are evaluated.·

According to Dr. Carroll Sawin, Associate Superintendent for personnel in the Lincoln Public School system, the teachers are evaluated by the superintendent closest to them. In the case of Lincoln High, this person would be Principal Sanford Nelson.

The procedure that is followed involves a preliminary meeting between the teacher and principal, a series of observations, 'and the evaluation is concluded with another meetfng between the principal and staff member. The ·evaluaticm is then forwarded to PSAB, where it is put into a permanent file.

However, this system of evaluation invites some problems, according to Sawin.

"It's sufficient, but I'm sure it can be improv~d," he said. "The problem is time." /

Sawip explains this problem by saying that in ,a school the size of Lincoln High, fifty to sixty teachers are to be evaluated a year.,

One 'solution to this problem of time, that i~. being received with much controver~y across the United States, is the requirement that teachers take a competency test, Sawin said.

He adds that the source of much of this controversy lies with when and how often the test must be taken. The issue is whether the test should be taken at the time of graduation, the time that an application for a job is filed, or everytime the teaching license is to be renewed. However, Sawin feels that the possibility of competency tests being used in the future is probable.

"It's probably going to happen in this

state," he said.

With the present system, the problem of when is taken care of. Not every teacher is evaluated every year.

Teachers are evaluated during their first and third years of teaching. After they receive tenure, they are evaluated every three years, Sawin said.

Though it is not listed on the evaluation sheet, Sawin feels that another important aspect of a teacher evaluation is the students' opinion of the teacher. Complaints which are verified, Sawin said, have a significant impact on a supervisor's outlook. He feels that if the complaint is more than an isolated incident, it is a concern not to be overlooked.

"The student is in the best situation to judge the quality of the education he or she is receiving," Sawin said. Sawin pointed out that any teacher who has a hard time establishing good communication between themselves and

the students run a higher risk of failure.

"Instruction is communication," he said. "If students don't like their teacher, they won't work for him or her."

The evaluation process is supposed to help teachers to deal with these deficiencies, Sawin said. His basic concern is in helping these teachers to deal with their individual problems. The correction process involved identification of the problem, offering suggestions to the teacher as to ways to correct it, and then watching to see that it is resolved.

If a teacher can't deal with the problem, he or sh~ is dismissed. But, Sawin adds that out of the entire LPS system, there are only several dismissed each year. He attributes this to the quality of the people who apply to LPS.

"Because we can be very selective, there shouldn't be very many failures," he said. "The ones who are chosen have got a good chance of making it."

Financial aid encoura,es furthering of education

By C~arles Frederick

Finaneial aid is defined by the Student Financial Assistance guide put out by Lincoln High student services as "money or the opportunity to earn money that is to be utilized to aid a student in the pursuit of an education beyond the high school level."

Without financial aid, many students might not be able to go on to college due • to high tuition and other expenses.

"I applied for financial aid when I first entered college because I didn't think I would be able to make it financially," said Dave Nicholson, a graduate of John Brown University. "My parents weren't able to help me financially."

Aid necessary

Aid gives those students who wouldn't ordinarily· go to college the opportunity for a higher education.

"If it wasn't for the financial aid, I would never have attended either one of the colleges I attended," Nicholson said.

GE;_ttingfinancial aid is a difficult and inyolved process which can b~ made easier the earlier you start planning, according to Assistant Principal for Student Services, Don Dean. Nicholson began filling out the forms .the year before he planned to attend college. The money is given on a first come, first serve basis, he said. When· the money is ~one, it's gone.

In applying for aid, a student must first decide on which college or university he or she would like to attend. A student then has to learn the cost of attending that school. That includes tuition and fees, room and board, books, ·supplies, transpottation, and personal items. He or she has to determine how much their family is able to pay for their education and then 'subtract that amount from the total cost of going to school. The difference is called financial need. This is what financial aid..w.oulg_hayeto cover in order for a student to go to college.

Scholarship variations

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic ability: how good your gradepoint·l!Verage is and how wen you score on national standardized tests. They are given by colleges and universities or private institutions and individuals. Scholarships do not need to be repaid. Grants-in-aid are like scholarships but are· given on the basis of talent in art, music, science, sports, etc. They also do not need to ,be repayed.

Loans by the federaf ~vernment, the school or by a lending company or bank are given on the basis of financial need. They are usually long-term with low inter!:'st. Repayments usually start after graduation.

Nicholson said that it was fairly easy to pay off his loan.

"After you graduate you have a ninemonth grace period," he said. "You don't have to start paying it (the loan) off until nine months later."

Work-study is given on need. Students are promised employment with the earnings used to !3atisfypart of the total need. Work-studies do not need to be repaid.

''Work-study is just like a regular job," Nicholson said, adding that he never saw an.v of his p;iy-checks.

Benefits awarded

Special hf;)nefits are awarded on the basis of some special situation or condition covered by state or federal programs. The special benefits do not need to be repaid. Some benefit· programs would be Social Security, GI Benefits, State Rehabilitation Agency and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Military service aid is awarded by each armed service in return for the specified time a person serves in the military. Some awards require that the student enroll in specific institutions or programs.

All ·the above types of financial aid, with the exception of military aid, can be "packaged," or combined, to cover a student's total financial need. Any single type of aid usually doesn't cover the entire need and the college or university t ------------------,

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"Some people just go to school to get

from home, just to get on their own and do absolutely nothing," he said. "Sometimes a lot of people abuse it (aid programs). Sometimes a lot of students will not pay back (loans). 'They'll move ant'.I then the loan company cannot get ahold of them. Delinquencies on loans, they ~all it.

"It's good that there is stuff available. The Student Financial Assistance for In a way it's not good because some peoPost-Secondary Education: a Study pie may take advantage of it and use it in Money Guide for Education Beyond High the wrong way."

More than one expects

By Coralette Damme

Couples hold hands as they walk down the street, where pink and red hearts adorn walls and windows as cupid hunts down worthy prospects; it is Valentine's Day and people are in love.

According tc;> the New Book of Knowledge Encyclopedia, volume 19, it all began as a Roman festival called the Lupercalia. Early Roman men wore on their sleeves the names of the women who were to be their partners for the celebration. Thus carpe the saying of wearing one's heart on one's sleeve. Sometimes the couples would exchange gifts. Ladies often received perfumed gloves or fine jewels.

Eventually the Lupercalia became a saints day honoring a Roman PriestFather Valentine. According to Father Cooper of Saint Mary's catholic church, the church was under persecution during Valentine's time and Christians were looked down upon. Valentine had preached to the people and, for that reason, was killed in 270 a.d. He had preached out of love and generosity and it is for this reason that the theme of love is used along with hearts at Valentine's Day.

According to New Book of Knowledge, the custom of giving gifts was later changed to that of giving cards. The Duke of Orleans sent the first Valentine card to his wife in France while she was imprisoned in the Tower of London in 1415. The letter supposedly consisted of love poems. During the 17th and 18th centuries, sweethearts would exchange hand-made cards. The French were the first to trim these huge paper hearts with yards of real lace.

Valentine's Day cards became popular· in the United States during the Civil War. Elaborate cards decorated with satin, mother-of-pearl ornaments, ribbons, and spun glass were sold. After a few yea.r:s it received as much attention as Easter and Mother's day, but according to Yvonne Gregory at Barb's Hallmark, it has never been able to compare with Christmas, which for card industries, is the highest grossing holiday. ·

Along with cards, flowers are often popular, at least Eva Ortiz of Community Floral seemed to think so. She said that Valentine's Day is second only to Mother's Day in the flewer busirless. This is clearly visible when one considers the fact that nearly two 011tof three men o~ the street will buy their girlfriends or wives some sort of flowers. Ortiz said that since they are in such demand, flowers, especially roses, go up in priee around Valentine's Day. Roses cost anywhere between $1.50 and $2.00 more than they usually do. -

Sales records show that one of the allaround most popular gifts is chocolate especially on Valentine's Day. Cand; shops put out heart-haped boxes of candy decorated with ribbons, lace, or flowers; which come from factories located all around the country. One such factory is here in Lincoln. Marylu Dughman, at Bauer's Chocolate Factory, said that they have been working on Valentine's candy since November 15 (and are currently working on Easter candy.)

MORROW'S CARD SHOP, along with many other store's are displaying Valentine's Day spirit. , For card shops, Valentine's Day is still a large holiday, even if it isn't the largest. Some Lincoln High students feel that cards can be rather expensive, but in reality the card is really very inexpensive. According to Russ Wall at Sheep's-Kin Graphics, if a card costs $1.15 total, the actual paper object we

the Candy is still number-one gift a woman likes

to

receive on Valentine's day. It still says 'I love you' best. -Dughman

"Most candy bought at this time of year is bought by men," said Dughman. She said that this may be the reason why most sales are made on the last two days before Valentine's Day, even on the day after.

"Candy is still the number-one gift a woman likes to receive on Valentine's Day," said Dughm.an. "It still says 'I love you' best."

Valentine's Day is a very useful holiday; at least sophomore Keith Miller seemed to think so.

"I feel its a good time for people to express their love for each other," said Miller. Some people don't seem to give this holiday too much thought, like senior Kaul Henderson who said, "Its o.k." He also said that he takes Valentine's Day almost as seriously as "Saturday morning cartoons."

It has been said that the best gifts come from the heart, but it seems that some of the most unique come from Tune-a-gram where, according to their latest "menu", for Valentine's Day they ,are featuring a kissing bandit and Long John Stripper. (Both performances are kept, at all times, in good taste.)

If you don't have something this elaborate in kind, there is also a variety of other ways to make someone's day, such as singing telegrams, balloon-agrams, aloha grams, and belly tellies. Maybe this is still a little on the eccentric side, if so, carnations are sold and delivered.

Consumer Column -£,ite

Need a change of pace for lunch? Even though a half hour isn't a whole lot of time there are some places around to get some good quick food. All that's needed is transportation and an extra buck or two. Our school is in an ideal loeation for fast food cuisine. Within a mile or so you can have anything from a runza to a wide variety of submarine sandwiches. And if you venture out

American

cents, fries 48 cents, and a regular Coke 55 cents. All this comes to a total of $1.88. At Runza on 13th and F the food is not quite as fast but makes up for it in quality. A runza and fries will cost $1.79 and a medium Coke 55 cents. A pretty good meal for $2.34. Super sub at 13th and E offers many types of sandwiches at fairly low prices. A ham and cheese sandwich jr. is $1.89 or a super sandwich for $3.19. Add a medium Coke and you pay $2.34, or for the slightly larger appetite $3.74 with the super sandwich. If you think you can make it a

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By John Tidball

Lincoln High's loss to Southeast ended · a school record, 13 game winning streak, and dampened the teams hopes of being city champions. However, it has not changed the team's thoughts of having a successful season.

''It seemed like every team was up for us. ''- Cuddef ord

The worst thing about losing to Southeast, according to junior Rhonda Carstens, was knowing that they could have won.

"We've beaten them this season," Carstens said. "We could have won and still be undefeated."

Sophomore Michelle Cuddeford said the loss was partly due to a constant pressure that is put ·on undefeated teams.

"It seemed like every team was up for us," Cuddeford said, "and the pressure is still there because we're still

it," C:uddeford

Another

"We

Coach

the team is , looking forward to the district tournament, but more so, to the

state tournament.

"We're really looking forward to state, and we would like to play Omaha Central," Aupperle said. "I know we would play well against them."

Aupperle said that the team feels good

''We work well togethe~ Its not 1·ust one person doing the work. ''-

Carstens

about the season and they want to finish it strong.

"Our spirit is still high," she said. "We all want to go out and play good basketball."

Cuddeford shared Aupperle's feelings about the rest of the season.

"We have a good attitude, if we continue to plays as we have it could turn out to be a real good season," she said. Lincoln High will take on East, Feb. 21,

AIMING FOR A basket, the Link's Mary Hall ignores her opponent

eco es na 1ona

By Jan T. Roth

Lincoln High School has been named as an official entry, along with nine other Nebraska schools, in a nationwide school recognition program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education.

· Besides Lincoln High, Lincoln· East, Kearney High, Millard North, Millard Central, Omaha Burke, Westside, Hastings, and Westside Arbor Heights were also named as entries.

Principal Sanford Nelson said he was pleased tha'., LHS was chosen as one of the top ten secondary schools in the state.

In December, Nebraska State Department of Education invited schools to participate in the competition. At that time, Nelson said the principals from all four Lincoln high schools met and discussed the situation. It was then agreed, said Nelson, by all four principals not to enter the competition.

"We didn't want to further invoke competition between the schools," said Nelson.

In January, the principals talked with Superintendent Roger Clough, and then discussed the situation again, this time with the school board. It was then decided, said Nelson, that the Lincoln schools should enter the competition.

The following week, a committee at LHS was established, and began work on Wednesday. They then worked through semester break, and completed the report on the following Monday.

Curt Ratliff, English teacher, was a member of the committee which compiled the report.

Ratliff said the 20-page report contained information on programs at LHS, the learning environment in school, the diversity of the school, and the wide variety within LHS.

Ratliff commented that he viewed the report as positive, showing many aspects of LHS which makes it a winner.

"We have a lot of talented kids involved in many activities such as sports, academics, music, and a variety of extra-

curricular activities," said Ratliff. "From these kids, LHS has achieved a number of awards which create a positive atmosphere for everyone."

He added that one very positive aspect of LHS is the outreach into the community, with drama, music, and student council.

Student and faculty equity groups were also considered positive aspects at LHS which maintain a constant degree of cultural equality, said Ratliff.

Ratliff added that the unique and special information compiled in the report would probably have a positive reaction when considered in competition.

"We should have some type of national recognition," said Ratliff. "But even if we don't, I'm still pleased we're being recognized as top in the state."

Kathy Raymer, assistant principal, worked on compiling the report.

Raymer said the report listed

statistics, contained teacher input, and included a completed questionnaire

"We included items in the report such as programs, policies, practices, school characteristics, progress towards excellence, and indicators of success," she said.

"We know we have a good school," added Raymer. "We hope the people who evaluate us will think so too."

If LHS is accepted as a finalist in national competition, the report will be forwarded to the National Department of Education, according to Nelson. Only two or three schools from Nebraska will be selected for nationals, he added. These schools will then have onsight visitation and investigation this spring. In the fall, 70 schools' nationwide will be chosen as the top schools in the nation.

Ratliff added, "as far as criteria diversity is what makes Lincoln High a winner."

Vol. 82, No. 7

Tradition ..

Lincoln, Nebraska

''Fiddler'' to be presented

By Coralette Damme

March 15, 16, and 17 are the scheduled performance dates for this year's musical, The Fiddler on the Roof. It will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium here at LHS. The musical is being directed by Joseph Skutchan. Music is being provided by 23 members of the orchestra which form the Pit Orchestra.

Gary Jungck, Instrumental Music Director at LHS, is preparing the Pit Orchestra. Skutchan will direct during performance dates.

"You have to be a very solid player to be in the Pit Orchestra because so many times you are the only person who covers your part," stated Jungck. Skutchan said that a major part rehearses 30 to 40 hours a month while a minor part rehearse anywhere from 10 to 15 hours.

Skutchan expects everyone to do their part.

"When people in the cast put in that much time, it's expected that people in the crews put in the same amount of time," said Skutchan.

- Sophomore Damon _Smith does not play the lead, yet he feels the same amount of work is required from him.

Smith commented that Skutchan was a very effective _director.

By Becky Boswell

To some people, three years of high school is enough, but not to Alice Hibbert. Her stay at Lincoln -High began in the fall of 1952, and lastetl until February 29, 1984. She wasn't trying to set a record for the most years to receive a high school diploma, that was taken care of in her hometown of Beatrice, Nebraska. She's been a receptionist at Lincoln High for 31 ½ years.

Hibbert has had the opportunity to watch Lincoln High, the students, and basic philosophies towards high school change over three decades. Not only did she cite changes in curriculum, such as the new computer classes, but changes in the arrangement of the administration. Hibbert remembered when she first arrived at Lincoln High, the classes offered were somewhat limited, and the entire office staff consisted of three people. This included the main office and other areas, such as attendance. The office staff has · expanded to more than three people, and

"He makes sure that everyone's paying attention to him," said Smith. "There are only one or two hours to practice, so you have to get down to business and really work."

The principal ]parts are:

Tevye, the dairyman Pat Gaines

Golde, his wife Dana Cochrane

Tzeitel Sarah Baker

Hodel Cheryl Colborn

Chava : Michelle Wylie

Shprintze Lissy Degrazia

Bielke

Melissa Miller

Yente Jenny Barron

Motel Kamziol Jordan DeGrazia

Perchik Todd Duncan

Lazar Wolf Scott Mitchell

Mordcha Bill Sheets

Rabbi Eric Lipsky

Mendel Kirk Malzer

A vrahm Don Robert us

Nachum David Sherwood

Grandma Tzeitel Brenda Spilker

Fruma-Sarah Debbie Lawson

Constable Devon Schumacher

Shandel Mary Tutt

Fyedka : Tony Lopez

Yussel - Brant Wells

Sasha Scott Warren

Margaret Carpenter will be playing the part of the F'iddler in the pit while someone on stage mimics her.

See musical pg. 4

Hibbert's job h.as expanded with it. Her job has included being a receptionist, handling all the secretarial duties for Vice Principal Charles Jones, and working closely with the teachers.

March 14, 1984

Alice Hibbert was a receptionist at LHS for 31 1/1 years.

Hibbert simply describes her occupational duties as nothing out of the ordinary.

"I think I work just like anyone else does," she began. "I guess it's respect. I've always had respect for the kids and the faculty, and over that length of time, it means a lot to me."

Along with the daily work, there have been special events that Hibbert will remember. One such event is the Centennial celebration in 1970-71.At this time, a · time capsule was buried under the rock, Hibbert contributed a great deal to this event. "A lot of activity and a lot of emotion occurred when we had the Centennial celebration," she recalled. Over the years, Hibbert has witnessed some changes in attitudes towards Lincoln High, and a few in the students themselves.

"I think attitudes are improving. There' was a time during the 60's when attitudes started going down. That was the time of rock and roll and long hair. I

think society has a lot to do with it," she commented.

Being in a position to examine the strongest points of Lincoln High, Hibbert sees class diversity and the assortment of opportunities available, as being the strongest aspects of Lincoln High. "I would say the strongest points for Lincoln High, is the variety of classes and the opportu.nity that students have right now," she said.

Through her position at Lincoln High, Alice Hibbert has had the opportunity to work with people a great deal. She feels this will be something very difficult to -leave. "It'll be absolutely hard to leave because I'll miss the contact with people,''. she commented.

After a wedding in mid-March, Hibbert plans to travel for a while, then do some volunteer work. Although that will keep her busy, she'll still miss Lincoln High.

"It's been a very nice place to work and it's bee.n a nice place to be," Hibbert said thoughtfully.

LEFT: GORKY SIMMS (231battled for the ball against a "Millard South defender at the State tournament. Right: Denise Claridge puts up two against Lincoln East at districts. Photos by Chris. Stewart. For more basketbal~ turn to page 6.

Shakespeare once wrote, "To be or not to be."

Today this phrase is very applicable to the fate of many books, such as The Catcher In the Rye, Huckleberry Finn, and even The American Heritage Dictionary. Censorship is becoming a very real and very frightening issue. It brings cla~sics that are on recommended reading lists for college, down to the level of material bought at the AduJt Book Store for $1. 95.

In most cases, censorship is a paranoid response to an · isolated incident. This was the case in Ravenna, Neb., when a junior high boy checked out a book from a local bookmobile. His parents deemed this book raunchy. For this reason, the bookmobile service was terminated for the entire town. One incident sent most of the town, or enough of it, into a frenzy, and at the same time ended a very valuable service for everyone.

At a time when the United States is considered behind in education, some are adding to this dilemma and sending the U.S. back two steps further. When a book such as Huckleberry Finn is

banned, education is denied. Although racial stereotypes of the time · are presented, Twain was writing about what was occurring during a particular time period. A well-rounded education needs to include an assortment, from Dick and Jane watching Spot run, to The Scarlet Letter, and unless it does, students are not being presented a variety of styles in literature.

When a novel such as The Catcher In the Rye is banned, or ·in most cases censored, it is because of the language or concepts being presented. As Holden Caufield, the book's main character, found his way from Prep school to New Y<:>rkhis actions and comments became highly controversial. to ban an author such as Sallinger is to deny reality and only look at life through rose colored glasses. Unfortunately that doesn't work.

Perha"ps the worst impact book banning and censorship has, is the precident it sets, and the risk of what may happen in the future. Both the right and left wing have a hay-day picking out

books that they deem as either racist or sexist. If one side takes strike, the other feels obligated to do the same. If this was to continue, we'd eventually see the United States becoming a very strict nation in regards to literature, and we'd be left reading Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boy's, or would they have to go too?

Fortunately for all, there are feasible and realistic solutions. Local .libraries are excellent resources and should never be compromised. If a parent has a concern over what their child is reading, perhaps a talk with him or her is in order. When a book in questi~n, such as Huckleberry Finn is taught, an explanation could be offered as to the time period and reasoning behind the book. This would certainly be better than not having it taught. Schools can play a major role, and offer books of a more sensitive nature in high school classes, when the concepts may be better understood. Classics are simply that, and they deserve to stay that way. Getting back to Shakespeare's "To be or not to be," do let them be.

How would you feel about a change in the grading scale from 1-7 to 4.0-1.0?

Looming high above the heads of students, the new marquee has taken a place in LHS history. Being newly painted and designed, the sign, which includes a clock (that by the way doesn't. work yet), is obviously one of the best senior class · gifts ever given. Yet the newness doesn't fit in with the LHS atmosphere. The old marquee was "comfortable". The new one is just "new". · Take a moment to look at the new marquee. It's bright, attractive, and catches the eye. B'Ut strip off the new paint and design (don't forget the clock), and there isn't much difference between "new" and "old". Both carry (and carried) the same sweet, sincere messages no matter what the subject. The only one real difference between the

two is location.

Location was the reason for changing the marquee in the beginning. Due to growing trees, (what else do trees do?), the old marquee couldn't be seen by motorists traveling down Capital Parkway. Now, thanks to a lot of money and red tape, the new marquee can be seen not only from Capital Parkway, but also from other various parts of the city.

It doesn't make a lot of sense to spend time and money on something that doesn't matter to anyone expect the 1983 Senior · Class which wanted it in the first place. However, one positive aspect concerning the new marquee is this: the • construction that took place during school hours provided something interesting to watch as opposed to taking notes or paying attention in class. Also, there is talk about bets being placed as to when the clock will actually work.

New or old, it doesn't really matter. A marquee is still a marquee.

Sophomore Rick Riggins - ''I think it would greatly simplify the system. Teachers wouldn't have to round your grade up or down, they could give you a point grade instead."

Junior Brenda Tapp- "It would help you out in figuring out ·,your grade average for college."

Senior Denise Mjelde- ''I think that it would be better because it would relate directly to college scorings."

Faculty member Mrs. Abdullah- "I would be in favor of it. My • • maJor reason 1s because it is more in line with the Universities, then students would not have to convert their grades."

Tryouts begin

Various spirit try outs and sign ups will be beginning in late March and early April. Drill team tryouts are scheduled for late March. Cheerleader try out preparations are currently planned for mid March, and the actual try outs will be held in April. Pep Club officer elections are scheduled for April, and the junior high sign up campaign is schedul- · ed for May.

Students tested

Six Lincoln High students qualified for possible math scholarships from the National Math Examination given Feb. 28. Tying for first palce at Lincoln High are David Jagoda and Dale Tutt, with 77 points each. Other qualifiers are: Paul Haar, 76; Eric Lipsky, 75; and Eric Aspegren and Denise Mjelde with 73 points each. ·

Art month declared

March has been declared Youth Art Month, and according to art instructor George Sedlacek·, the recognition will hopefully show the connection between art and other classes.

Displays have been put in the glass case outside the library.

Sedlacek added that this year's activities for art club members include a trip to Minnesota to view various art museums.

Bloodmobile scheduled

The bloodmobile, sponsored by student council, will come to LHS on March 28. According to Curt Ratliff, student council sponsor, the requirements for giving blood are being at least 17 years old, 110 lbs. and not having a cold or any disease. Sign up will begin the end of this week.

AW ARD WINNING CONCERT Choir takes a break during class.

Concert Choir wins

Under the direction of Joseph Skutchan, the LHS Concert Choir placed first in competition within the city. The prize winning choir was graded on areas such as sight reading and a performance at Wesleyan. The concert choir accumulated 94 points out of a possible 101.

Scholars compete

Twelve math scholars from Lincoln High competed in a math contest on Feb. 11 at UN-L. In the Calculus competition, Paul Haar, Mark Van Kekerix, and David Jagoda, placed fourth, ninth and twelfth respectively. In Advanced Math Competition, Dale Tutt and Denise Mjelde placed sixth and fifteenth respectively. Also placing were Naomi Nagy, Paul Haar, David Jagoda, and Eric Lipsky in team competition. They placed fourth out of 36 teams. Lincoln High placed fourth overall out of 16 schools. Taking first, second, and third, were Omaha Central, Westside, and Creighton Prep, -respectively.

Grade change possible

Grades are not only the concern ·of The board discussed the possibility of students and parents, but also the Lin- converting grade point averages, and adcoin School Board. At a meeting on ding it to a student's report card. February 28th, the board discussed the The current 1-7 system was described possibility of changing the current 1-7 by several board membes as being "unigrading system to a 4-1 system used by que" since a small number of schools use the University of Nebraska. this style of grading system.

Nationally, three percent of the Roper endorses a change. schools use a numerical system, most of "This is not an area to be necessarily the remaining schools use the A-F ap- unique in," Roper commented. "I think proach, according to James Travis. that at the bare minimum, it's the least

The main purpose of the change, accor- we can do," he stated. ding to School Board member-Lou Roper, The formula for converting the LPS is to avoid confusion and hassle for col- system to the UNL 4-1 system is: 23-(3 lege bound students. multiplied by the number grade or grade

"Many universities not in town are point average) divided by 5. mystified by the system," Roper com- It was decided that the board will mented, "we are causing a good bit of discuss the issue after statistics are confusion for students that aren't going gathered concerning the alleged confuto school in Lincoln." sion by colleges.

Choosing textbooks important

By Charles Frederick

The process of choosing textbooks and literature for schools is an important and sometimes controversial subject.

Every year in Texas, conservative and liberal special-interest groups battle over what is appropriate for students to use in the classroom. The Texas controversy has considerable impact on the rest of the nation. Unlike Nebraska, Texas selects books on a statewide level. Here in Nebraska, individual districts have total freedom of choice. Texas is a large customer, and if Texas wants a paragraph or topic deleted from text, the publisher will usually delete it; Texas has the most buying power of any single textbook purchaser. Other states suffer by this. They have no choice but to buy the edited versions. An edition for Texas a nd an edition for everyone else isn't economically possible, according to a transcription of a MacNeil/Lehrer Report.

Deciding what books are suitable in Texas is a controversial topic. Both interest-groups accuse each other of being censors, undermining traditional - American values, or undermining modern society.

There is a standard set of guidelines used for · all books in Lincoln Public Schools. According to Merrell Grant, head of the English department at LHS, books aren't banned or censored here as they are in Texas. "We never ban books," Grant said. "Banning means coming in and pulling the book out and saying 'Thou shall not read'."

There is a step-by-step process books are subjected to before they are accepted or rejected. A book has to be reliable, its material has to be appropriate for use in school, it has to deal with minorities · favorably and meet other requirements set down by LPS.

The requirements for a book to be included in the media center are about the same as those for textbooks.

Lincoln High Media Specialist Marj Sawin works closely with department heads in choosing books to be added to the LHS collection. Sawin also uses the Senior Bish School Library Cata101, an index of titles suggested for selection plus reviews, and several review publications to choose books.

Books are also considered on student and staff recommendations. Sawin said that she examines recommendations carefully and won't make a decision on only one review.

Sawin said she didn't think that the Texas textbook controversies had any affect on the books chosen for a media center. She also said that she had little concern about censorship at LHS. If there is some material in the media center with a slanted view-point, something with an opposite view-point is added to the collection to provide balance.

If a parent or a student has a valid complaint with a book, a student may be allowed to read another book of a similar level o{ difficulty. Grant said that there is always some complaint of all books but that no book has been banned in Lincoln since the 1960's.

Class gift installed

After a long period of waiting, the1983 class gift of a new marquee was finally installed.

Nebraska Neon designed and installed the new marquee. Principal Sanford Nelson explained that they were the company in charge of the original class gift in 1964.

"The dedication for this gift will be for two classes," Nelson said, "1964 and 1983."

The marquee was supposed to be installed over the summer, but Nelson explained that there were many setbacks which led to the late installation.

The new sign, which will be much larger along · with other changes, will benefit many.

"With the clock on both sides, I think it will also add a dimension to the community, and a service to our students," Nelson said. "At least they (students) should be to -class on time."

Nelson explained he could understantiing the students being anxious for the installation.

"The waiting has been tedious, I know, but I think it will be well worth it," he said "The end product is going to be a very nice marquee."

Business Day success ful

During Business Day at Lincoln High, staff and students had the opportunity to examine possible careers.

Although there were some disappointments, Sanford Nelson, principal at LHS and Opal Stoehr, coordinator of Business Day, were pleased with the results.

"We had a few disappointments," said Nelson, "but_the majority of the day was very positive." He listed such problems · as a few presentors not showing up, or not being very well prepared.

Nelson added that this was the first real opportunity for the community to interact with students.

As for reaction, Nelson said everyone has been fairlr pleased.

"So far we ve had positive feedback from the students, faculty, and the community," Nelson said.

Following Business Day, participants were surveyed on their feelings about the day, said Stoehr. ·

"We've received very favorable feedback," Stoehr commented.

"Many, many people helped prepare for the day," said Stoehr. "Without the cooperation of everyone at Lincoln High, it wouldn't have been possible."

Stoehr listed positive aspects of the day as the special interaction between students and the community.

"It was a wonderful learning experience for many people," said Stoehr. "Including the students, staff, and the presentors, everyone benefitted."

As for the future, Stoehr said many aspects are to be considered.

"Student Coucnil helped. but we really need to involve more students in preparing for the day," Stoehr commented, "after all, it's for them."

Stoehr stated that in the future, Business Day may not occur every year, but rather every three years. This would be done to keep from wearing out the idea, she said. Jim Baird, LHS student, felt the day was beneficial.

"It was the best special event of aetivity since I've been at Lincoln High," he said.

A new breed of 'muscle'

Column by Erie Lemke

Imagine yourself on a summer night cruisin' 'O' in a new sports car. You pull up beside a late 60s 'muscle' car and he wants to test your Ferrari imitation. The light turns green and your in third while he's wondering if second is going to hold this time.

American car companies are finally getting out of the late 70's performance car slump. The new cars aren't sporting the mega-inch power-plants though. Although there are a few die-hard eights being produced, the upcoming trend seems to be to put four and six cylinder engines in small European looking cars. But these are not your typical four and sixes. Turbo-charging and fuel injection is being applied to many of today's smaller cars.

A few of the front runners in '84 are the Pontiac Fiero, the Chevrolet Corvette, and the Ford EXP Turbo. Let's begin with the Fiero. This car has earned the distinction of being the only American made mid-engine car, and is equipped with many performanceoriented features. Four-wheel independent suspension, Macpherson struts, disc brakes all the way around, rack and pinion steering, and optional Goodyear Eagle GT 215/6OR14 radials, just to

name a few. More than you might expect for under $12,000.

The car is a true pleasure to drive. Cornering isn't a problem with the 23 mm anti-roll bar in the front, and oversteeer is nil pushing hard into corners. The car even seems to sink down to the ground when talking corners at 40 or so.

Engine performance is the only area the car lacks. The 2.5 liter (151 ci.) four, alhtough fuel injected and producing 90 horse power, won't quite break the 0-60 in under 10 seconds. Throttle response is good for a four cylinder, it will really throw you back in your seat! (loves to cruise at 70 to 80)

The interior is plush and the seating comfortable. Essential dash-board readouts, such as the tach and the speedometer were directly behind the steering wheel. This caused a slight vision problem.

Now for the Corvette, America's first car able to be classed in the same group as the Ferraris' and the Porches'. Having a fuel injected 350 V-8, it is able to do a 0-100-0 in 22.6 seconds with the help of four wheel disc brakes and some absolutely wild meatball Goodyear radials.

The engine develops 205 h.p. at 4800 rpm with 247 pounds of torque. 'l'he top

.The Roof cars arrive 1n '84

speed is said to be 142 mph and it does have the ability to do it. A downshift into third while going about 45 is a dream come true. The roar of the engine is unbelievable.

The transmission was a Borg-Warner T-10 4 speed. Shifting was tight and notchy but no problem. It allowed for quick acceleration. The Corvette is actually a 7-speed because of an automatic overdrive in the last three gears and drops the rpm's about 5 to 6 hundred.

Interior accommodmtions were excellent. The dash was all digital. One trick option is a device that switches the whole dashboard to metric numbers and graphs. The drivers seat electronically adjusted six different ways to permit the ultimate driving position. A good stereo was certainly not a problem in this car.

The Delco-Remy stereo manufactured by Bose was incredible. The clarity at high decibel levels was really life-like, (which it should be in a 25,000 dollar car).

The last car driven was the Ford EXP Turbo. The car had a very powerful turbo-charged 1.6 liter four. It developes 120 h.p. at 5200 rpm. Not bad for a 98

cubic inch engine at a $10,257 sticker price.

Cornering was awkward with the standard power steering, and oversteer was evident on quick hard turns. The ride was excellent, with independent suspension, struts, coil springs, and a front stabilizer bar.

The shifting was the worst of the three. The five speed was sloppy and reverse was on the left side of first and could be easily ground down to chips if you aren't careful. Third and fifth were millimeters apart and were indistinguishable until you happened to get into fifth while you were going about 35, and then well, you better s~art it back up. If you're really looking for a hi-pro Ford try the Mustang SVO for 18,000 dollars.

, The handling in all cars driven was the biggest plus and made the sticker price seem a little more realistic, although still a bit astronomical. So sell your hi-pro Subaru or your mother's '69 Catalina four door, hock the stereo and step into the world of '84 American 'muscle' ,Cars.

THE CAST PREPARES for their opening on Thur,day night.

THE LEADS: Pat Gaines and Dana Cochrane perform.

BRANT WELLS AND Kriata Hill make tombstones 'life-like·.

JOSEPH SKUTCHAN HELPS students through the tough spots. Photos by Chris Stewart

Photo by Renee Smice

THE 1984 CORVETTE combines power and good looks with great success.

Swimming season best in years

By Patti O'Brien

Although they weren't ranked first in state, the Boys and Girls Swim Teams, and their season, according to Swimming Coach Gene Cotter, has been one of the best in the last few years.

Cotter, who coached swimming at LHS from 1961-1981 and then retired from coaching, said he had no intentions of coaching this year. But when the swimming coach resigned a month before the 83-84 swim season, Cotter said he was glad to take the job.

"I wanted to see the kids have fun," he said. "I wanted to coach rather than have other options like assigning a coach who didn't care about swimming or the team."

The teams which placed 3rd and 4th in the Trans Nebraska, placed 17th and 20th in the State Meet. Cotter said one of the problems was people judging the • season on one meet.

"Not a lot of people care if we win a swim meet as opposed to the boys basketball team winning," he said. "Swimming isn't a lot of glory, you have

For years, every senior high school in the state has had a great advantage when taking on a Lincoln high school in any sport. This advantage is the possibility for their ninth grade students to compete in the schools' varsity sports. It's an inequality that needs to be dealt with.

To right this injustice, the LPS Ninth Grade Participation Study Committee made a recommendation to Superintendent Roger Clough to allow the high school freshmen of Lincoln who wish to compete in a varsity sport to do so. In order to activate this proposed rule, it must first be approved by Clough, then passed by the Lincoln Board of Education.

to motivate and encourage the kids to do something that can get monotonous."

Cotter stated that the girls team did well this year because there were a lot of girls out. The boys team, although it was smaller, also did well.

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"Swimming is a numbers _game," Cotter said. "If a team is large then you have more kids qualifying and competing in the meets. Sheer numbers will dominate, and the team will win."

Because the teams practiced and shared their season. Cotter said the groups were one team with two subdivi• s1ons.

"The team swims well together in practice," he said. "When the girls win, the boys share their win, and when they lose, they share their loss."

The season began with 51 members and ended with 41. Cotter said the people lost were ones that had other priorities.

"I tried not to put a lot of pressure on the kids, or force them to do something they couldn't do. I didn't lie to them and say 'hey, if you work hard we'll win'," he said. "That's why we had success."

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Wrestling team meets goals· despite their inexperience

Despite having only one returning letterman, the varity wrestling team managed to have a good season, said coach Thomas Christie.

According to Christie the team did exceptionally well, and met most of the team goals that were set early in the season.

"I was pleased with the way we started and the way we ended," Christie said.

The team placed ten wrestlers in the District Tournament, and all finished fifth or better, with Garland Gaskins taking the District Championship in the 119 pound weight division, said Christie.

The team sent four wrestlers to the state meet; Gaskins, Randy Okra, Pa,t Perez, and Bob Farber. Although none of the wrestlers attained a state title, Christie was pleased with the overall effort of the athletes.

According to Christie the success of this season cap be partially attributed to

the change of training methods and team closeness.

The trend of coaching the wrestlers in a more college like approach caught on at Lincoln High about two years ago, said Christie. The wrestlers are now working out in the off season, as are the football, basketball, and other athletes. Christie mentioned that wrestlers are finding it hard to be competitive if they don't continue to train in the off season.

Christie also feels that the team was brought closer by the new studying system instigated this year. The studying system brought team closeness, parent and staff support, and lessened the school related stress, he commented. Next season, Christie said, the team will have the benefit of all returning wrestlers and a strong reserve team.

"I think we should be a pretty solid team next year if the kids can come back at the same weight," Christie said.

Ignition

Wheels

The present s1tuat1on is unfair to the Lincoln athletes as well as the high schools. Not only are the Lincoln schools losing athletes to this rule, but each participant is deprived of a year of experience. Think of it-every athlete in Lincoln would have another year to improve in their particular sport. The athletes who are able to compete as freshmen would serve themselves and their teams better in later years because of this extra experience. ·

If you look at the problem logically you come up with the same solution. There are advanced academics, why not advanced athletics for the ninth grade students? Since this proposal would only affect those advanced enough to compete at the varsity level, the junior highs could con-

tinue their own programs for the students not· qualified. It wouldn't keep anyone from participating.

One of the reasons given for not passing a system such as this was money. This excuse is easy to laugh at: coaches are always pleading with a few students to go out for their sport, why not fill their places with ninth graders who want to participate. Another way some have tried to stop this rule from passing is by saying freshmen aren't mentally mature. The opposition claims ninth grade students aren't emotionally ready. This is hogwash. Can you imagine a ninth grade

student having a mental breakdown because he or she pl~yed 15 varsity basketball games, or was in 12 wrestling meets? ·

Finally, many say that some high school students may be beaten out by a freshman, and this may be true in the · team sports. But what is the purpose of athletics? Athletics are to teach students about competition- not only competition between teams, but also competition within the team. There are intramurals for those not capable of making the team The ninth grade participation rule is alive and well throughout Nebraska, let's give it a chance in Lincoln.

A LINCOLN HIGH wrestler is in control of his match.

Teams succeed at Districts but come up . short at State

By John Tidball

For many Lincoln High students there was a feeling of school unity when the boys and girls Basketball teams won district titles, advancing both teams to the State Tournament.

The teams may have both reached a peak at the district tournament, for that is where both teams played some of their best games according to junior Denise Claridge and senior Steve Sexton.

"It (winning districts) felt great," Claridge said, "we played real good, the best we had all season."

Sexton said the same of the district finals.

"It (the district final) was the best game we played all year," Sexton said.

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city and Trans -Nebraska titles slipped away.

"The district title meant alot to us because we didn't win the other two," junior Becky Polivka said.

Lincoln High boy:stied for the city title with Southeast so according to junior Troy Malone they had something to prove.

"The district finals proved who the city champions are," Malone stated.

Senior Mary Hall said she felt that after districts, there was a feeling of school togetherness.

"It was great having the school behind us, and it was great for Lincoln High," she said, "it brought them together."

Having the school behind the teams helped in state according to Sexton.

"A lot of the students and faculty were behind us," he said, "we knew we represented not only Lincoln High but the whole city."

The girl's loss in the first round of the State Tournament was due to a lot of ex• citement and a bit of over confidence ac· cording Hall.

"We may have been looking ahead to playing Marion," she said, "with all the excitement of the State Tourmament I think we lost our concentration."

For the boys the loss according to Malone and Sexton came because of two reasons, having an off night and the team they had to play.

"Once we got behind we got really down," Malone said, "Millard South is a really good team, it would have been tough to beat them even if we weren't down."

· Sexton offered similar feelings.

"They were hitting their shots and we were cold. They would have had to have had an average night and we would have to have had an above average night to beat them," he said.

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The girls ended their season at 18-2 yet according to Claridge they weren't satisfied.

"I wish we could have ended the season playing our best," she said.

The boys ended their season at 13-9 and were pleased with their season ac• cording to Sexton.

"We're happy nobody expected us to go to state and we did it."

(ABOVE) THE LINK men supported the boy's and girl's teams all the way. Photo by Chris Stewart (Below) Lincoln High students went wild during the State Tournament.

Photo by Renee Smice (Right) Jumping for the ball in the district finals is center Mary

HalL Photo by Chris Stewart

(ABOVE LEFT) FA!'fS seem concerned as Albert Maxey Jal to the court in the State Tourney.

Photo by Renee Sm ice. (Above) The Lincoln High bench concentrates on the game against Millard South. Photo by Chris Stewart (Below/ Lincoln High girls enjoy the district title. Photo by Chris Stewart

by John Tidball

On March 21 the Senate defeated the heavily debated School Prayer Bill. The bill failed, needing only elevep votes. What would have happened if eleven Senators had voted for it instead of against it? According to Lincoln High Principal Sanford Nelson and Legislative assistant to Sen. Exon, Chris McLeas, nothing would have happened.

"I think students have the right to pray now," Nelson said, "and I would not advocate setting aside time for prayer in the school day."

• "It would be up to the State Legislature, the School Boards, and the schools themselves what to do," McLeas said.

In 1962, the United States Supreme Court ruled organized prayer in public

schools unconstitutional. Pastor Eddy Hallock of Southview Baptist Church expressed the feelings of some when he said Americans Constitutional Rights are being ignored.

"The Constitution says we have religious freedom," Hallock said, "it's a matter of the constitution. Right now the Christians are being discriminated against."

According to assistant pastor of Westminister Presbyterian church, Lee VanHam, the proposal which would have reversed this decision would not have accomplished its goals.

"Prayer can be a very powerful thing, and there is just no w_ayprayer can get powerful in a classroom," VanHam said.

"The bill defeats it's purpose."

Hallock said he felt otherwise.

"A prayer is a wonderful thing," Hallock said. "Right now kids are afraid to pray. Something like this needs to pass so they won't be afraid."

According to Nelson, one of the reasons he would not favor such a bill is because America is a pluralistic society.

"If a proposal was going to be · developed I would like it to be silent prayer," Nelson said, "only because I realize not everyone is a Christian."

Vote getter

When proposed many felt it was a political vote getter for President Ronald Reagan. VanHam agreed with them.

"I think Reagan knows people have the simple understanding that the Supreme court took away the right to pray, he want to win those people over," VanHam said.

A speech given by Senator Exon on the floor of the Senate showed he felt the same way about some senators. "I am ho.peful that those of us supporting school prayer, in both nonelection and election time frames, can and will unite behind a single amendment," Exon stated.

Nelson disagreed.

"Reagan said he would come up with a school prayer amendment from the beginning of his term," Nelson said, "it's just taken a few years to get it straightened out."

According to an Associated Press story, after the bill was defeated the President wrote, "We have suffered a set-back, but we have not been defeated. Our struggle will go on."

Lincoln, Nebraska

Students combat nukes

A new group has been created to combat the nuclear arms race. The Lincoln Lancaster Youth for the Nuclear Freeze is a group for junior and senior high students in the Lancaster County area, according to Andrew Broman, Lincoln High student and founder of the organization.

Broman said that he, with the help of the Lincoln Nuclear Freeze people, started the group to help educate the public about how serious the nuclear situation really is.

Lincoln High social studies instructor Jeff Bayer got involved with the group when he was approached by Broman and asked if he would be an adult representative. Bayer further explained the organization.

"This is the Lincoln Lancaster Youth for the Nuclear Freeze, so we are trying to encompass all the high schools in Lincoln and Lancaster County if they want to get involved. We're targeting Lincoln students though," Bayer said.

Bayer pointed out the this just isn't a group of students that sit around and complain about the problems of an arms race.

"At our meetings we don't sit around and talk about the annihilation of the world. We are basically concerned with education on the subject and becoming active in the movement," Bayer said.

Ultimate goal

"Of course the ultimate goal is to get the fr~eze bill passed, but that's unlikely," Broman said. Realistically he felt that if the group could make people aware of the threat of a nuclear war, they would be successful.

Bayer agreed that this group, although it will participate in rallies and possibly bring guest speakers to the schools at times, is primarily formed to educate.

"I think it will be successful for those people in it. If you're talking success in terms of freezing nuclear weapons, I doubt it, but if you're talking success in the satisfaction of knowing that you tried to do something, that you did educate a •few people, that maybe you made it a little easier to handle a nuclear war, then I think we will be a success," Bayer said. Broman and Bayer both stressed the present goal of the group to get more members.

"For the next meeting we're going to publicize more. Most of the people at the first meeting I knew. I would lik! to get more people from the other schools involved," Broman said.

Bayer said that he too Would like to get the word out about the meetings.

"We didn't think we publicized our first meeting enough, or that people really knew what ·was going on, so at the present time our goal is to get the word out that we are looking for members and this interview is the first step," he said.

In the sixties and the early seventies sit downs andl riots were commonplace. According to Bayer this will not be indicative of this organization's approach to protests. Modern methods of protesting will be used, such as rallies and guest speakers being brought in, being that the group will consist primarily of minors.

Bayer added that the Lincoln Lancaster Youth for the Nuclear Freeze is breaking out of the standard pattern of the apathetic American.

"If we did have a pitch we would say make a difference. Don't just sit there and take this anymore because Americans are so apathetic that they really don't care," Bayer commented. "Most people just want to sit around in their underwear and watch football and drink beer, and there's so much more to• life than that.''

The second meeting will be held in the student union on campus downtown, April 5th at 7:00. According to Broman, officers will be chosen.

National Competition

LHS advances to second level

by Becky Boswell

Lincoln High, along with Lincoln East, has advanced to the second level of a nationwide search for secondary schools posessing qualities of excellence.

The next step in the competition, according to LHS principal Sam Nelson, is an onsight visitation that will occur sometime between now and May 25. Nelson explained that the visitation will be by a non-governmental agency to review the school and validate the proposal of LHS being selected as a finalist. The visiting committee will speak to staff and students as well as the community, to get an accurate view of Lincoln High, Nelson said. Between June and July, a panel will examine the proposal and the findings from the visitation ·to make a final selection of 100 to 150 secondary schools showing qualities of excellence. Representatives from the top schools will then participate in a ceremony at the White House which President Reagan will attend.

Although Lincoln Public Schools has

never participated in a national contest, Nelson feels Lincoln High has an outstanding chance of doing well.

"We have quality staff and students," Nelson said. "It would be difficult to find a school working as hard as Lincoln High."

According to Nelson, Lincoln High is one of the top academic schools in the state, and it's now showing.

"We come from a strong heritiage of excellence," he said.

Along with proving Lincoln High's academic capabilities, Nelson sees being a national qualifier as being a boost for the schools image. ,

"It (being a national qualifier) will help to establish that LHS is a quality academic school," he stated. "It shows we can compete successfully in academics and other activities.''

Nelson feels the national requirements for excellence are similar to the atmosphere found at Lincoln High.

"The national reports on excellence reflect Lincoln High," he said.

JULIE BURKE LOOKS unsure of giving blood. The Bloodmobile was at Lincoln High on March 2&.A~oximately 190 pints were donated. A new record!

By defeating the school prayer bill the Senate proved that it is not totally corrupt. Corrupt?

That doesn't sound logical. How can government officials who are in favor of prayer be corrupt?

The answer: the only reason they are in favor of prayer ·is bec~use this is an election year.

Many politicians, senators as well as President Reagan, hoped to gain public support by backing the bill. They wete trying to satisfy the public who feels that the children of today are being exposed to the evils of society in the schools. They were also out for the support of the conservative right-wing churches.

One could tell that this was their purpose for a single reason. The bill would have no effect on many, if not all, of the schools. The first revision of the bill reads as follows.

"Nothing in this Constitution shall be construed to prohibit individual or group prayer in

The ·Final · ord

Ah, Nebraska-the good life. Blue sky, green grass, yellow corn, and assorted colors of cows.

Yes, in Nebraska a person will find a sky that

· generally is blue, grass that tends to be yellow, and numerous colors of cows, but that's not all you'll find.

While travelling, even in neighboring states, and people discover I'm from Nebraska, the usual response is, "That's nice, where exactly is Nebraska?" After I explain our beloved states location, the next statements are usually, "Oh, so you're a farm girl. Do you keep cow's for pets?" No I don't, and I, personally, don't square-dance for pleasure, or sit around the campfire and eat beans and franks.

These misinformed people become even more · shoc~ed as I go on to explain that in Nebraska we do drive cars. By the expressions on their faces, I have the idea they pictured me travelling to the trading post and the general store by covered wagon.

public schools or other public institutions. No person shall be required by the United States or any state to participate in prayer. Neither the United States nor any state shall compose the words of any prayer to be said in the public schools."

Wait a minute, the bill said nothing to reverse the ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court which forbade organized prayer. Since it does not, it would have been the decision of the state, school board, or principal how to handle the right to pray. One can hope that the people in those positions would realize there are people from all religions in public schools and would have chosen not to have time set aside for prayer.

What if there was a time set for prayer in the class. If one student, each day, gave an oral prayer in front of the class. Wouldn't that be a threat to the freedom of religion for those who do not have the same beliefs, yet are forced to listen?

Students who wish to participate in something like this have the opportunity to attend a private school. This would be a waste of time in public schools because most students would not get up in front of their classmates and seriously pray. If they chose not to set aside time for prayer but the bill had passed, one would see no change at Lincoln High. Students can get together and pray right now if they wish. The Constitution gives everyone the freedom of speech and assembly. If a group of students got together and said a prayer between classes, no one would stop them. Next time you are in Algebra pray orally (after the teacher is done with the lecture), and unless you are obnoxiously loud no one can stop you. So to defeat the school prayer bill was, to alter a popular phrase, "Another Senate Job Well Done."

Mr. Stork, Faculty:

"I don 't think it belongs in schools. I don't see anyway to accomodate everyone without offending someone. By generalizing the prayers it would trivialize it for the students that did believe in it.''

Their mouths .drop even further when they learn we Nebraskans have indoor plumbing, and are able to watch "Love Boat" on our T.V.'s,

which may include a cable hookup. ·

It's time for a revolution to escape the travel brochure type images of Nebraska. It's no longer the Beefstate or Cornhuskers, it's Nebraska, the home ·of great entertainers and past presidents. Somehow these just don't sound right, I guess old stereotypes die hard.

There's· nothing wrong with living in an agricultural state, and being involved in agriculture, cows are kind of cute, and agriculture is a very ir,1portant industry. But it is important to realize that Nebraska offers more than it's given credit for.

So, next time you have a few seconds to sp,are, take time to appreciate Nebraska for what it ireally is, a beautiful state. Look outside and take 1time to notice the beautiful blue.sky, the scenic green landscape, search for the yellow corn (this one may be found easiest at your neighborhood grocery store), and ask yourself, "Where exactly is the beef?" Because it certainly isn't near Lincoln High, that's the camel's territory.

Do y-0u think oral prayer should be allowed in public schools?

Jill Johnson, Senior:

"As far as religion goes, we live in a pluralistic society and no prayer could include all beliefs. If someone wants to pray, they can, but it doesn't have to be oral."

"I think it's okay, but someone will always be offended. It's a lot like Christmas."

Dave Hargrove, Sophomore:

"I don't think the law should be passed. Kids have ample opportunity on their own. Generalizing prayer iri the schools would cause more problems than advantages that could be gained.''

Marquee is beneficial

We are writing in response to Patti O'Brien's editorial published in the March 14, 1984 issue of the Advocate.

Your attacks on the class of 1983's gift were totally out of line. It is unfortunate that the editor of the Advocate had nothing else to write about, except to

Krista HIii, Junior:

Class steering committees work on school activities including the Jr.-Sr. prom

Lincoln High's senior, junior and sophomore steering committees play an important role in planning, financing and organizing several school activities throughout the year.

The senior steering committee, along with choosing the class gift, plans end of year activities. These events include senior recognition day and a senior lunch, commencement and a sign-out party. The sign-out party is an opportunity for seniors to sign yearbooks. The first half of the sign-out party is for seniors only and the second half is for everyone.

Earlier this year, senior steering committee sold buttons that said "Class of' '84, '85, '86 to raise money.

''We may never pass this way again. '' - theme for '84 Prom

Senior steering committee members were elected by their classmates during communications period. There are 18 members of the senior steering committee and the officers were elected by the committee.

Funds raised by the senior steering committee are used for the class gift.

Junior steering committee concerns

itself with planning the junior/senior prom. It is divided into four subcommittees, said Jenny Thorton, refreshments, decorations, band, and publicity. Prom takes several weeks to plan. The committee raises money for prom by selling jewelry, holding bake sales and selling balloons on Valentine's Day. Junior steering committee members are elected.

This year's junior/senior prom is on May 12. The theme is "We may never pass this way again." The price of the tickets hasn't been set yet, although it's probably close to last years price, $9 per couple, $4.50 per single, said counsellor Dianne Leggiadro.

Sophomore steering committee sold T-shirts with students' names on them. The sophomores might be doing something for the school carnaval Sophomore steering committee is open to any sophomore who wants to attend the meetings, said counsellor John Dudley. The money raised by the committee is carried over to the next year's junior/senior prom. ,. The sophomores also do service ~rojects such as delivering invitations for open house or selling honey on Honey Sunday.

Speech and Debate teams state competition

Lincoln High School's Speech and Debate teams are growing in strength and reputation, according to Sue Cain, debate team coach.

"Team have to work to beat us now," said Cain. "Our reputation is improving as we get more talent and become more competitive. They (other teams) used to think of LHS as an easy win."

Cain attributed part of the positive growth in reputation to f. great number of new speech and debate team members.

Speech takes a lot of work according to Jennifer Ackerman, team member, and Cain. They said that participants must stay well informed on current events. This involves reading the newspaper and : magazines, a speaker also has to keep files and practice giving speeches.

Debate also takes a lot of work. It involves many hours of research, working on a case, preparing briefs, and blocking out arguments. Practice rounds are also held to help improve debaters' talents, Ackerman said.

There are many different parts to the speech team. There is impromptu, extemporaneous, and speeches of interpretation. There are humorous and dramatic interpretations on anything from common poetry to the Bible.

Speech and debate tournaments take place on the weekends and run from Fri-

day to Saturday. This may seem like a lot of time, but all of the work is paying off said Cain. There were two debate teams that attended the state tournament where they competed against other high schools in Nebraska. The teams were Tom Graf and Dan Sweeney, Ackerman and David Hargrove.

"LHS speech and debate teams have always done well in the past, (at state)" said Cain. "I think we have a good chance of making octa-finals."

''Teams have to work to beat us now. Our reputation is improving as we get more talent and become more competitive. They used to think of LHS as an easy win. '' - Cain

At the state speech tournament held last Thursday, Devon Schumacher won second place in Dramatic Interpretation of Literature. Schumacher's piece was titled "Toren. Song Trilogy." He qualified earlier in March at the district tournament held in Beatrice.

The speech and debate teams will try to increase their size next year by sending letters to incoming sophomores and by having a speech and debate workshop this summer in August.

''Build People With People . .. ''

"Challenging." "Surprising." "A Helpful Experience." These are just a few ways students described the third annual Build People With People conference held March 16.

"It's a beautiful idea," LHS · Social Studies teacher Thomas Christie commented. "It's one of the few things high schools can get together without competiting."

There was very little competition between the high schools. The day consisted of sharing ideas and values with each other."

"I learned how to respect everyone else's ideas," said senior Aneesah Abdullah.

The goals of the conference were to better understand 1) various cultures, 2) students with different abilities, religions, and opportunities, 3) expanding roles of men and women and 4) the nature of prejudice and stereotyping.

The day began with skits from VENTURE, a sociodrama group that focuses on human issues. The members are students and faculty of the high schools.

The act which received the most audience response was "The Missing Link." It was a game show situation of guessing which "contestant" was from which school. The first person we met was a "futbol" player. The second student had dark sunglasses and a Walkman. The third was "Buffy" who spelled her name out in a high pitched cheer. The fourth student was a "tough" girl who loved to tear apart cars.

It was then the audiences turn to decide which student ·was from which school. The "jock" received a few claps,

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the "punker" even less. Poor "Buffy" received none and the "tough" girl received the majority of the claps. Then the truth: When asked for the real "Link" to stand up, all four stood.

The entire day reinforced individualism.

Participants chose two morning sessions and two afternoon sessions to attend. The group sessions in that students could chose from included: BA FA, BA FA, MALE/FEMALE ROLES: GROWING TOGETHER, RACE RELATIONS:

SHADES OF LIFE conducted by Christie, SPEAK YOUR MIND, conducted by Home Ee teacher Jeraldine Mays, STEREOTYPING - HIGH SCHOOLS, ABILITIES/DISABILITIES, ARE YOU A RED · TOP, POLAND-CHINA OR BLACK DRAUGHT? taught by Van Counselor Barbara Phalen, Linda Crump, Science teacher, and Michael Baker, ESL teacher, CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, HUMAN SEXUALITY, and SUICIDE PREVENTION.

In between the morning and afternoon sessions a movie was shown - EPIDEMIC-about teenage drugs and alcohol abuse. The movie received great comments by the spectators. Some facts that the movie and speaker pointed out was that no one likes pai 1n and in this society if we are hurt, 1we reach out for

·something to cure that pain.

"Chemicals offer us a quick fixed pain," said speaker Curt Coffman from the Independence Center. Teenagers 21 and under have a 250/o greater chance to become addicted to drugs or alcohol. Alcohol is the deadliest and most damaging drug teeangers use, the movie started out. "In the end it's not the American teeanger that has the problem, but America," the movie concluded.

Stephen Davis said he expected the day to be boring and a chance to get out of school. He explained the day was "surff pr1s1ng.

"It made me think a lot about school, friends, and opportunities," Davis said about the days a whole and the individual • sessions.

Abdullah was also surprised at this years output. Abdullah had attended the past two years and wasn't sure if she would go again this year. She seemed content that she did.

"I was surprised. This year was much butter, more informative and better done," Abdullah said.

One aspect that Abdullah especially liked was the session presentators did not look down upon the students, but talked to them as human beings. Abdullah said it was easier to discuss things and easier to keep an open mind. Davis said that he will no longer assume things about people until he gets to know them.

The closing speaker was LHS Drama teacher Kim Burkhardt. His speech was encouraging for the participants.

"Even though you're different from everyone else in this room that's not bad-that's good." Burkhardt said, "What matters is what you are. You are an individual."

roves

by Tami Atkins

Get Stoned? Cocaine, buzz, toke, reefer, wasted, joint, weed, high, bag, nickle, dime. To some students these words are part of everyday vocabulary. To others they make little or no sense.

Two LHS students were regular drug _users until they found help. They are Mark and Scott, both seniors this year, although they could have graduated earlier.

Both Mark and Scott (The names Mark and Scott are fictitious. However, the people and problems involved are very reaL) were introduced to drugs (alcohol is also a drug) in their ninth grade year by "friends."

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$31,120 WORTH OF cocaine confiscated by the Lincoln Police Department in a city wide drug bust. Photo take at LPD.

:::icott, 18, said he used drugs as an excape from "the real life." He said when he didn't want to handle responsibilities, he'd go get stoned. It was an excuse, if he was late for something he would rely on the saying, "I was stoned."

Mark got in trouble with the law, and was assigned a probation officer. He waf.l still doing drugs, which now included pot, alcohol, acid, and cocaine.

Scott was playing in a band and dealing pot to get money for his own supply of speed, alcohol and pot.

Both were content with their lives, getting stoned with their friends, escaping reality, not really caring.

Scott said friendships weren't even that important.

"As long as they were using, they were okay," said Scott.

One day Scott decided he was through with drugs. He admitted himself to the Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center.

Approximately four months later, Mark too had to make a decision. It was either be sent to a detention center outside of Lincoln or go to the treatment center. Mark said he had no question of what he would do. His probation officer admitted him to the center.

A BALE OF marijuana and a smaller bag

When Mark and Scott were released from the center, their friendships were limited to past drug abusers and alcoholics. Scott said many of his "friends" became angry at him for quitting the drug scene.

Then the pressure of coming back into reality struck, especially being back in school.

A new program in the Lincoln Public High Schools has helped Mark and Scott get through their urge to go out and get high.

This program is called School Community Intervention Program, otherwise known as SCIP.

SCIP was formed because of the growing concern of young people's alcohol and drug problem s. It's a community based and owned project. Supporting the project are many alcohol and drug abuse agencies, the juvenile court system, local PTA's and the public schools.

''It's worth it (getting help) especially if it means your life, ''-Scott

In each of the high schools in Lincoln there is an "iintervention team."

Tim Gillespie, full time coordinator for the SCIP pro1gram, said that each "team" has the same , goals, including identifying students who may have a drug problem, and assisting them to achieve a drug-free lifestyle.

"There's a real team at Lincoln High," Gillespie said. "They really care."

The "intervention team" consists of coaches, teachers, nurses and others in the school system. There is also a student support group in which Scott and

Mark are involved. This group is special, only for those who have gone, or are going through the problems of using and being ,addicted to drugs. Members encourage each other through conversation, laughter and even tears.

"It really reaches people," said Mark.

Scott encourages anyone needing help to go look for it, it's there. In a sad voice Scott said many kids ·are ''too cool" to admit they have a problem, and this may lead to tragedies.

''/ don't ever want to go through the problems (of drugs) again, ''-Mark.

"There's three million other things to do rather than get stoned," Scott said.

Mark is a comic addict now, and seems to be grateful for being off the drugs.

"I don't ever want to go- through the problems (of drugs) again," Mark said.

· Both Mark and Scott encourage people to get off drugs, but can relate to the problems these teenagers are experiencing. Scott realizes that there's no way that he alone can help everyone on drugs. If you or a friend are having problems concerning drugs or alcohol, remember, there is help here at LHS.

"Take a damn good look at yourself," Scott encourages those involved with drugs, "then decide what you want to do the rest of your life."

Scott briefly mentioned some friends that have died because of some relation to drugs, it may have been an overdose, a car accident, or some freak accident. But now they are dead.

"It's worth it (getting help)," Scott said with watering eyes, "especially if it means your life."

"I was just really, really lucky," Scott said.

Aqualinks to perform show

by Cindy Hanger

This year the LHS Aqualinks is a small but hard working and dedicated team.

Practicing two to three days a week the eight member team is not large enough ' for competition this year, as in the past.

"If they still had a class," said team member Stacy Falls, "there would be a lot more interest and team members."

This year the class was dropped from the list of creditable classes due to the fact that there was a lack of interest.

Synchronized swimming is a form of water ballet.

· "I went in there not knowing a thing," said Tina Bourne. "They think they have to know how to do it, but all you have to know is how to swim."

Coach Nancy Blackman, besides coaching Aqualinks, teaches at Millard. In May the team will be performing along with Southeast in Johnson pool, this years theme being Motown.

Have you considered the advantages of participating in the Navy/Marine Corps ROTC program? By enrolling in the program at UNL or Nebraska Wesleyan you become elibible for a full tuition scholarship.

This scholarhip includes tuition, fees, textbooks, and a taxfree allowance of $100 a month. Even if you fail to earn a scholarship, you still receive the allowance during your junior and senior years.

After graduation you become an officer in the U.S. Navy or ·Marine Corps. You'll receive advanced training in aviation, nuclear engineering or other specialties and you're given the kind of early responsibility and decision-making authority it takes to shape your academic learning into career skills.

The Navy/Marine Corps ROTC program is a unique combination of unbeatable opportunities. To find out more about it call Lt. Bussat 472-12475 or pay us a visit in the M&N Bldg. at UNL.

She comes from a town in a country the size of Nebraska. Her name is Anna Luty and she is from Wroclaw, Poland. Luty is in the U.S. because her father is working as a chemist at the UNL. She arrived here in late January and is scheduled to go back to Poland in August.

Luty said the things she'll miss most about Nebraska and the U.S. are good meat, fruit, juices, the weather, and easy school.

"Compared to Poland, the school here is very easy," said Luty.

The average student goes to school for 12 years (plus four years of college) like here in the states, but Luty said that in Poland one can't pick his or her classes. A person must study math, geography, biology, russian, chemistry, history, and a foreign language (English, Dutch, or German).

Anna Luty is visiting the U.S. from Wroclaw, Poland.

A student keeps these classes for all four years of secondary school. In order to fit all of these classes into a week of class time, they alternate classes on different days. On the first, third, and fifth days of the week they have one set of classes, while on the second and fourth days they have the other half. There is also no study time given in class, Luty said.

''Compared to Poland, the • school here is v ery easy, '' -Luty

"Students must listen to the teachers and take notes, and thats it," said Luty. Luty also noted that the amount of homework in the U.S. is much less than in Poland.

"We usually have around three hours of homework a night in Poland," Luty said."While here I only have about one hour of homework a night."

Luty feels that along with easier classes, the teachers are a lot less strict than those in Poland. She thinks it is because the classes aren't as hard and the teachers can be a:little more relaxed here.

''I like it here, but all European Countries have better histories, ''-Luty

Luty feels that the students at LHS are very friendly, helpful, and interested in Poland.

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These things help to make her stay in the U.S. pleasant, but Luty said she stillprefers her own country.

"I like it here, but all 'European countries have better histories." Luty said. "They're much older and have a lot more monuments."

Luty stated another reason she prefers her native land to Nebraska is that it has a little bit of everything.

"We have mountains, lakes, sea, and forests. Its very nice." she said. "I like my country."

Luty's trip from Poland was a long one, 22 hours total. It began on a misty day with an eight hour train ride from her home town to Warsaw. The next day she left Poland on a plane and arrived ten hours later in Montreal, Canada. She then flew to 'Chicago and eventually to Lincoln.

''We have mountains, lakes, sea., and forests. It's very nice. I like my country, ''-Luty

Luty said she had an idea what the U.S. was going to be like because she had seen films about the country.

She also noted that some of the music is the same here as in Poland. When she leaves, she plans to take many albums with her because, according to Luty "its hard to find foreign albums in Poland."

Yes, the school system is different and the foods are a lot better, but for Anna Luty, Poland will always be home sweet home.

, "I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!"

The screams for ice cream and variety have been met with the increase of dessert shops popping up around Lincoln. The most recent shop to open is Ted & Wally's.

Ted & Wally's is a unique little shop located at 312 N. 12. They have been open since March 8. • "Things have been tremendous," part owner Ted Weber commented. "We haven't made ice cream :lfast enough." Made the ice cream? Yes, they make their own ice cream daily. The ice cream is the old fashioned way by hand turning in rock salt and ice maker. They have the traditional vanilla and chocolate but also make original flavors. There were ten flavors offered, plus a choice of "mix-ins." These consist of M&M's, Snicker bars, Reeses's Cups, Granola mixes, and many more items. The mix-ins are crushed on a marble slab and then mixed in with your choice of ice cream. The prices seemed ·a bit higher than most places, but the taste of the ice cream never makes you think twice of the price you payed. · For a regular cone or dish, it is $.70, a large is $1.20. What seemed the best buy was a "sampler" of four flavors of your

Weather delays spring sports • 0 e ,1 ors rea

-Baseball-

Spring--The weather warms up, the sun shines, and inevitably baseball season arrives; and it has become as much a part of spring as anything.

Though this spring holds no warm weather or sunshine, the l..incoln High baseball team continues to practice hard and work toward their upcoming season.

Since the first day of the season, which began February 27, the team has enjoyed only four days of outdoor practice, according to varsity head coach Bill Zuspan. However, the frustration over the weather hasn't dampened the team's spirits.

"The kids' attitudes have held up well," he said.

This might be attributed to the way this_year's team views baseball overall.

"This team has a maturity about them," said Zuspan. "They want to be successful. They are much more serious about anything to do well."

The Links take a solid hitting ~ame, above average speed, and experience, esJ?ecially in the infield, into the season, said Zuspan. The experience is demonstrated by senior infielders Craig Little, a first baseman; Tim Brown, second base; Marty Little, third base; pitcher Ashok Surrender; and catcher Gar-. rett Engle. The outfield is lead by senior Mike Delgado.

· Because of their talent and experience, the goals set by this years squad are high. They hope to finish with a winning record, and to complete the season with a city championship.

"We want to plaX as well as we are capable of playing,' said Zuspan. "I'm very optimistic about the season."

All three teams (varsity, reserves, and sophomores) total 51 players. 17 on the varsity, coached by Zuspan; 16 on reserves, coached by Tom Pappas and aid Mike Baker; and 17 on the sophomore team, coached by Tim Muggy.

Coach Zuspan sums up his thoughts on the season: "To be successful you have to have the talent, the desire, and the breaks," Zuspan said. "We've got the talent, and the desire. If we get the breaks, we'll do pretty well."

The members of the 1984 Varsity Baseball team are: Mitch Salomons, Larry Ybarra, Troy Malone, Steve Wise, Jeff Parrish, Ralph Davis, Tim Sumovich, Tim Johns, Scott Duffy, Kurt Meyer, Rich Henderson, Craig and Marty Little, Surrender, Engle, Delgado, and Brown.

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that we've got this year are going to do a good job for us," she said.

To offset the smallness of the team, Bates stresses importance of encout:aging others in order to help them do their best.

Having a small team also has it's advantages, Bates said. "We're a lot closer than most track teams because of our small number," she said. "Sometimes people have to fill in for an event that might not be their strongest, but they have a good attitude."

The distance squad will provide the strength of this team, said Bates. The sprinters should also be strong, led by Vallery Brown and Patsy Bradford.

According to Powell there are many people returning from last year, including several Varsity letter winners. Both teams will play tonight against Northeast. Varsity plays at Woods Park, Reserves at LHS, both games begin at 4:00.

-Boys Golf-

Plagued by 'below par' weather and muddy courses, the Lincoln High golf team is having a rough time in getting their season started.

"Whenever the temperature hits 35, we head out to Pioneers, Mahoney, or Holmes," said Jeff Dreith, one of the 13 members of this year's team.

Drieth, a junior, is hoping to make this year his improvement year.

"I would like to better my game and lower my score from the 80's to the 70's" he said.

Along with the new year, the golf team also received a new coach. Joel Christianses in taking the place of last year's coach, Bill Meyer.

Although he haslit had a chance to see all of the players in practice, Christianses is confident towards the upcom• ing season.

-Girls Tennis-

When searching for a word to describe a unique feature of this years track team, head coach Bob White chooses the word- Competitive.

"The members of this team strive for higher goals:" he said.

This comjpetitiveness will lead theLinks into a good season according to White. However, he adds that since the season is still young it is too early to tell.

The goals set for this team focus on the individual.

"We want each individual to improve through out the season. Everyone should compete to the best of their ability," White said.

The strength of this team lies in the Ion~ jump, triple jump, and the relays, White said.

Senior Darrell Jordan agrees with White that the relays will be powerful.

"I .think our 400 relay should have a ~ood chance of taking it (State) this year if we get the handoffs down," he said

Senior Keith Brooks, another member of the 400 relay team adds, "our relay team is a lot stronger and faster than last year's because of the extra training over the winter."

The girl's track team, coached by Janet Bates, has goals similar to that of the boys. They are concentrating on individual improvement.

One weakness of this year's girls team is the smali number of people who went out as compared to teams of past years. However, Bates feels that the sophomores will contribute a lot to the team.

"I'm excited because the sophomores

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"We have a long way to go," said first year tennis coach at Lincoln High, Debra Van Dusen, "but they have a lot of desire to do well."

According to Van Dusen and junior Myra Powell, this season appears to be very promising. Part of the positive attitude may be because of incentive developed this year. Instead of having set ·positions on a Varsity and Reserve team, team members will play each other for ranking on the teams.

Powell feels this will be advantageous.

"It will be less discouraging," she stated. "Reserve players will now be able to challenge the Varsity players and not be stuck on the Reserve team."

Van Dusen also sees the new arrangement as being incentive to work harder.

"Whoever proves to do the best job will get the top positions," the coach commented.

"I'm not yet aware of their abilities or potential," he said. "But my goal is to place in each meet and to have a medalist in each meet. I'm really very excited."

__J, REACHING FOR THE ball in one of

few practices is Myra Powell.

BASEBALL PRACTICES WERE held inside due to bad

JUMPING IN THE LPS Relays, LeRoy Harris stretches for extra distance.

Super-Stater Brown leads Lincoln honr athletes

Lincoln High senior, Vallery Brown

ranked among the elite in high school basketball when last month she was chosen for the Nebraska Super-State team. Brown was the only Lincolnite Super-Stater, male or female.

Other Lincoln High basketball players honored were senior LeRoy Harris, junior Albert Maxey, and junior Sonya Aupperle. They were all chosen as AllState Honorable Mentions.

All-City selections were made earlier in March. Lincoln High All-City basketball players included senior Steve Sexton, Harris, Maxey, Brown, Aupperle, and senior Mary Hall. Lincoln High also had three All-City wrestlers, sophomore Pat Perez, senior Garland Gaskins, and

to a Northeast sophomore Bob Farber.

With the Olympics coming up this summer there will be, again, a lack of young Nebraska athletes competing. One of the reasons for this is that Nebraska high school athletes are not allowed to compete in amateur Athletic Union (AAU) sanctioned events during the high school season.

This may seem unimportant, but to the contrary, a high level of competition is vital to the exceptionally talented athlete. In order to give Nebraska a chance to reach their potential they must be allowed to compete at the highest possible level.

To prove the point, look at California swimming. The reason they are faster than any other swimmers is not because they are always around a pool. It's because they have to compete with all of the exceptional swimmers out there. If Nebraska swimmers were constantly competing with those swimmers, as they could in big time AA U meets, they would reach their peak level.

argument for changing the present rule is, "why not". If it was changed who would it hurt? Who would even know if an athlete competed in a nationally acclaimed track meet during the high school season? A better question is who would care. Nebraska is one of nine hold-outs, refusing

defender is Lincoln High's Vallery Brown.

(LEFT) LINCOLN HIGH'S David Brinkman shoots over a defender. (Above) Brinkman shoots again as Sam Schrader looks on. (Below left) Advancing the ball down the court for Lincoln High is Rick Herman. (Below right) Lincoln High 's Carla Styles (10)jumps for the bali· Cindy Robinson (13) awaits the outcome

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By Becky Boswell

At Lincoln High, more learning is going on than most people realize. Not only are high school students learning, but also students from UN-L serving as student teachers.

According to Kathy Raymer, Assistant Principal for Instruction at Lincoln High, student teachers are an asset.

"It helps having an increased number of adults available to help young people," Raymer said, and added that having a variety of people to learn from is beneficial.

Dr. Bert Alfrey, Director of Field Experience at UN-L, also believes that student teaching can be advantageous, if handled properly.

"If properly handled, it can be a learning experience for students in the classroom and_ the student teacher," Alfrey commented. "If misued, the student in the classroom can really be abusd " e

''If

properly handled it can be a learning experience for students in the classroom and the student teacher. If missed, the student in the classroom can really be abused, ''-Alfrey

Kevin Warren, LHS student, agrees with the possibility of abuse, and also feels that there is an overall lack of communication between everyone involved. Warren attributes this as being one the factors which caused his grade to drop considerably.

There are requirements that a person must meet before entering student teaching.James O'Hanlon, Dean of the Teachers College, cited some of the prerequisites. These included being a senior, passing an English competency test, a speech test, and having a 2.5 grade point average. All of this, plus the student teaching experience is necessary for teacher certificaaton.

Raymer described the process for appointed a student teacher as being a multiple process. She explained that the coordinator at UN-L works with the administration to try to work a student teacher into an are of their· expertice.O'Hanlon explained that there are two people evaluating the student teacher, one from the cooperating school, and one from the university, plus an inclass evaluation that occurs eight times a semester.

philosophy." Alfrey estimated that only 60 percent of the students ever make it to the student teaching position. He cited various reasons for withdraw! from the program including a person getting married or not making the grade point average required.

"As long as it's a team approach not a replacement, the student teaching experience can be very effective for everyone," Alfrey stated.

Mary Todd, who is student teaching in the math department at Lincoln High, feels student teaching is very beneficial.

"It's good that they have a program for student teaching," Todd said.

She feels the University of Nebraska has one of the best teacher colleges and student teaching program.

Lincoln, Nebraska

''All

My Sons''

urnrners present play

By Tami Atkins

The annual Mummer-spring play will be presented in the LHS auditorium May 10 and 11. The play chosen for production this year is written by Arthur Miller and is titled "All My Sons".

"This is not any regular show where you just have wild or zany characters, explains director Kim Burkhardt. "These are real people that are contained witbin the script."

Kirk Malzer who portrays a neighbor to the main character believes the play was a very good choice.

"It's time for some drama for awhile," Malzer said comparing this production to past.

The spring play is only for members of the drama group Mummers. To audition for the play, one must have acquired a certain number of points in each aspect of drama. These points come from working behind the scenes, prop work, lighting, and other fields of drama.

"I think we have a really good cast this year," says Brenda Spilker. Spilker has been involved with Mummers all three years that she has been here. She is now vice-president of the group.

"The one thing the show has going," Burkhardt said of the enthusiastic cast, "is that the students want to do it."

The play takes place approximately three years aft1er WW II. There are many conflicts h>etween characters and many confrontations take place through out the play.

"Basically it's a story about love," explains Burkhardt. "It's a story about admiration between a father and- son, between a husband and wife."

Spilker describes it as "a conflict in values."

"It has something for everybody," encourages Burkhardt, "If you're coming to laugh, you can laugh. If you're coming to cry, you can cry."

Burkhardt described the play as a family show since it deals with family life. He also compared the style to the style "On Golden Pond" was done in.

"It's funny and it's sad," Burkhardt explains. "It's all the things theater is, all in one show."

Although the play is almost three weeks away, Burkhardt and cast members already have a feeling of success to the show.

"Because these people do take what they are doing very seriously," says Burkhardt, "they'll listen and they're picking up on what I want."

The proper way of becoming involved in student teaching, according to O'Hanlon, consists of easing the student teacher into the classroom teaching situation, not giving them a class and expecting them to be able to teach, a process Alfrey called the "sink of swim April 19, 1984

O'Hanlon agrees that there is a good program which includes allowing for phasing in to teaching with alot of supervision by experienced people.

Raymer sees the program as being as good as people want it to be.

"It's as good as the people involved in it, "Raymer commented.

In describing one rehearsal, Burkhardt said, "I wanted to reach out, grab it, wrap it up, tie a bow around it and hold it in there until opening night."

"All My Sons" will be special to graduating seniors, said Burkhar~t. It gives a statement about endings and new beginnings.

"I'd like to see more students attend," Spilker encourages for the two night performance sechedule. Burkhardt also encourages students and faculty to attend.

"I think people should make time for

Public affection displays an inconvenience

Public display of affection has become increasingly noticeable in the halls of Lincoln High. This, according to Math teacher Patience Fisher, is not good for the school image.

"When administrators come to see Mr. Nelson or someone and see this (public display of affection) going on in the halls it does not look good," Fisher said. Fisher gave another reason why displays of affection are unacceptable.

"I think it bothers other students," Fisher said. "I think that students and ·teachers are embarrassed by it."

Senior Kristen Brookes' statements on the issue confirmed Fisher's concern that students are offended.

"It's gross," she said, "affection is o.k. but not when it's sexual."

Senior Kurt Scott said he felt differently.

"I don't do it, and I can see how they can not allow it in the classrooms, but in the halls it's their own business," Scott said.

The Lincoln High policy on displays of affection does not allow excessive · displays of affection in the building or on school grounds. Sophomore Shain Lair agreed with the policy.

"Affection should be allowed but only to an extent," Lair said; "If it gets out of hand a teacher should stop it."

Scott did not think Fisher's worry that students and faculty were embarrassed was justifiable.

"If the students involved aren't ashamed to have people see them, then why · should the people who do see them be embarrassed." Scott said, "It's not like you interrupted them, you're just walking by."

Lair expressed the feelings of many

when he said that teachers are ·partly at fault.

"Some teachers don't allow it, some do, this makes the students feel it's o.k. and the ones who don't allow it are strict," Lair said.

Assistant Principal Dr. Charles Jones said he is not aware that teachers are not enforcing the policy.

"We have encouraged the staff to approach the students and ask them to stop," Jones said. "I assume most, or all of the staff members are enforcing it."

According to Jones, the regular due process system is means of punishment for not following the policy.

"We have called parents and explained the situation to them," Johes said.

Scott's response concerning the school policy may have uncovered the reason for the proqlem.

"I didn't know there was rule against it," he said.

JENNIFER HOLT AND Brenda Spilker practice for the upcoming spring pl,ay.

this show," he said. "It has meaning. It has a reason for being done." The cast includes: Brookie Baker

Bayliss

ent teac ers: ho really benefits?

Scene I. Enter an LHS student into the golden halls of knowledge located at 22nd and J St. Scene II. Enter a student from the university, more commonly referred to as a student teacher. Scene Ill. The classroom where both types of students are learning. But are they really?

The scenes depicted above are reality for 31 student teachers at Lincoln High, and many LHS students. While it is important for everyone involved to be learning, that is not always a reality. In some instances a student teacher is left in total control of the class. This, of course, is not the way the system is supposed to work, but unfortunately it does. When a student teacher is left with an entire class, utter chaos may break out. While this may be representative of "the best years of a persons life," it is not representative of learning.

Yet another problem -arising in the area of learning is just that, or in some instances the lack of. Having a student teacher as a full time instructor is sometimes representative of half of the ·

learning process, that half going to the student teacher. Often the student teacher is learning, and has not accumilated the knowledge of LHS teachers. The regular student is deprived of valuable knowledge if the student is having difficulties, recognizable or not, teaching.

Luckily Scene IV. provides a happy ending for all. One possibility for improving the student teaching program is to take more care in choosing cooperating teachers. This would eliminate the lounge lizards and provide both types of students a better chance to learn. Another option would be to open lines of communication more. Perhaps the supervisor from UN-L needs to do more evaluating during the actual teaching experience. The supervisor could also make themself more accessable for input from studen,ts under the direction of the student teacher. Both of these options are workable and very practical, and would enhance the education of everyone involved. ·

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Lack of enforcement seen

It is of great concern to me when policies are made and not enforced, I'm referring to the parking lot. For the past three years, it has been nearly impossible to maneuver in the lot if you have a large car. Perhaps since the administration does not drive in the lot, they do not realize the problems it causes. When I arrive every morning at a few minutes after 8:00 there is already a car illegally parked, and the rest of the lot is empty. Even the day after the "crack down" on illegal parkers, a companion and I counted 10 cars parked illegally. Something needs to be done. It makes LHS look like another job not well done.

Jennifer Leigh Ackerman

Walking down the halls of Lincol11 High there are things to which a student soon becomes accustomed. A list of these would include hall monitors, oddly decorated lockers, hallway dancing (the act of moving the same direction of an approaching student, several times, in an attempt to avoid a collison) and possibly the most offensive, the public display of affection, couples embraced in a way that makes it difficult to tel I if there is one or two people in front of you.

These displays of affection should not be one of the things a person at Lincoln High should have to accept.

Some students feel that the time between classes is their own, and it is, but they should not impose actions such as these on other students. It is an imposition because many students an·d faculty are embarrassed by these actions. Even if only a few are uncomfortable about such a sight, displays of affection should stop. Do students feel unloved if they cannot entangle themselves with a member of the opposite sex after every class? If

Q: WHAT DO YOO THINK OF PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION IN THE HALLS?

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Susie Hansen, Sophomore:

''I have nothing against public affection in the halls as long as it's not taken too far. Some of the things you see in the halls just really turn you off."

Amy Carlson, Junior: ''I think it's disgusting. I don't mind boys ~nd girls holding hands, but I don't think that kissing and making out is appropriate during school time. I think teachers should crack down on the people in~---------'volved."

Brooke Baker, Senior: "I think it's really tacky. There is a time and a place for everything, and :Cissing and fondling in t!-e halls is not the time or the place."

Mr. Bayer, Faculty: "I don't think it's necessary. The loose morality of the '80's and '70's has been detrimental. Students should be able to control their libido until they're at home or at the drive-in."

so, they should consult a psychologist.

· The majority of the students do not partake in such activities. Yet when a visitor to Lincoln High sees what goes on in our halls, it reflects badly on the entire school.

Some of the blame for this problem should go to the administration. Although there is a policy, it is vague in meaning. The policy reads as follows.

"It has been and continues to be the policy of Lincoln High School that the building and the campus of Lincoln High School are not the appropriate places for excessive displays of affection."

The vagueness of "excessive displays of affection" allows teachers to create sub-rules. These sub-rules range from assigning detention to students engaged in such an activity, to completely ignoring the situation. If the policy would define itself on what exactly is forbidden, maybe mo~e teachers would enforce it.

The display of affection may be thought of as a humorous subject, but it is a serious problem at Lincoln High. In the future, students should take other peoples' feelings on this issue into consideration, and the administration could help eliminate the problem by clearly defining their policy.

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Student Advisors: Patti O'Brien Jan T. Roth

Advisor: Carolynn Goodwin

The future beyond high school plays on · the minds of many high school seniors. For those who have opted not to attend college or technical school of some kind, a well paying, decent job can be hard to find.

Senior Chris Gall felt competition between college graduataes and high school graduates depends on the type of employment a person seeks.

"It all depends on the job. Like for a manager of some kind I could see the employers going for the person with a college education, but it doesn't take a college education to unload trucks," Gall said.

Senior Raimonds Iesalnieks agrees with Gall in that college graduates will most often be clhosen.

"The employers will probably be a little skeptical abo ,ut you if you don't have a college education even if your qualified," Iesalnieks said. "The chances probably aren't too good for a job. Someb<Jdy else like a college graduate will probably get it if it's between you two."

According to Iesalnieks, many seniors don't feel ready for the added responsibility of college so soon after graduation from high school.

"After I graduate I just want to take it easy for a while. I'm starting to get tired of studying for tests and stuff like that," Iesalnieks commented.

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Gall mentioned that he had no interest in college at all and probably wouldn't attend a four year college even if it was paid for.

"I doubt I'd attend a four year college. I just don't like studying," Gall began. "I'm not interested in college at all, maybe a two year college, but not a four year college."

Pinzon thought that parents really aren't pushing their children into college as much as people think. He said that his parents were leaving the decision up to him.

"They want me to go _ into either the military or go to college. They don't want me to just stick around at home," Pinzon said.

Gall and Iesalnieks mentioned that their parents would like them to go to college, but are not trying to pressure them into it.

Iesalnieks stated that although he thought college was basically a good idea, it isn't for everyone and people shouldn't go into college if they don't want to.

Gall agreed with Iesalnieks and pointed out that college can offer disappointments, also besides giving a person a higher level of education.

"You go to college for four years to get the job you want, and by the time you get out of college either there isn't any job openings or what you went in for isn't there anymore," Gall said.

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By Charles Frederick

May 15 is the Nebraska Democratic Primaries and more Lincoln High students than those who are 18 and can vote will be participating.

Many students who can't vote yet, along with those who can, take part in elections by helping in the campaign efforts of the canditates. Many students get involved either through Citizenship Issues requirements or their own personal interests, according to Ross Tegeler social studies department head.

"I'd also say that long term political involvement comes out of Citizenship Issues involvement," Tegler said. He went on to explain that students politically active in high school came in that way, especially those with active parents. They get involved in Citizenship Issues and the interest stays with them and they stay active.

Gregg Peterson said that his parents' involvement in politics got him interested.

Involvement important

Jennifer Ackerman feels that it's important for young people to be active and have a say in the government.

Students get involved with politics for various reasons. One is the issues. Tegeler felt that the attraction by the issues was particularly evident this year. Another are social aspects. Tegeler said that campaigning is fun, hard work, and students get to meet diverse people with common interests. They tend to be high intensity people, according to Tegeler.

Some with no prior political ex perience find that they enjoy it.

Erin Egan heard in communications period about the Young Republicans club and went to the meeting. Egan is secretary-treasurer for the club. Sh(' plans to work for President Reagan's reelection campaign, doing such things as door -to-door campaigning.

Primary scheduled

On May 11, Lincoln High will be holding a mock primary run by the Lancaster County Election Commission office, Tegeler said. All students will be allowed to vote, not just those who are 18 and registered. The mock primary will be run like a real election. There will be actual voting booths, ballots and punching machines. The ballots will have the same names as on the real primary ballot: the presidential candidates, Senate and House candidates, etc. The results will be announced on May 12.

Experience valued

Tegeler said that he and other Citizenship Issues teachers felt that this activity will be a good experience. They felt that the sooner a person votes and gets familiar with the system, the more likely they will be to vote regularly. It teaches the important of being informed, Tegeler said.

One hundred two Lincoln High students registered to vote on March 28. Last year there were 60 who registered.

No difference seen

Tegler doesn't see major difference between the Democratic candidates in their possible role as President.

"I don't think there;s a great deal of difference in what they believe or what they would do as President," Tegeler said concerning the 1984 Democratic presidential candidates.

Mondale, Tegeler went on to say, uses more traditional Democratic issues in his campaigns. One such issue is a strong national government. Hart offers some different ways to accomplish the same things. One example is a different tax system that would raise the same amount of money in various ways. -

Jackson uses traditional Democratic issues, but addresses his comments to Blacks, women, and minority groups. He has a great candidacy, Tegeler said, for people wno don·t usually vote.

Admitting that he has a "bit of a bias," Tegler said that the difference between the Democratic candidataes and President Reagan is "night and day". Tegeler feels that Reagan is not supportive of education, he has backed off on equal opportunity promises, and is an advocate of increased defense spending, more than is

needed, at the expense of social depart-

ments. He is insensitive to the needs of the poor, Tegeler said.

Views differ

Ackerman and Egan both said that they agreed with Reagan's policies and ideas. Ackerman said that Reagan has done a good job as president.

Tegeler disagrees.

"My own personal belief is he's out of touch with a large portion of the people who live in this country," Tegeler said. He then added that Reagan has done one postive thing. He's 74-years-old and "the most powerful man in the world." According to Tegeler, he's disproven stereotypes about the value and abilities of old people in America.

It's important to get involved, Tegeler said, the parties don't matter.

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Michelle is dead.

It wasn't an accident. It wasn't from a disease. Michelle killed herself. Why? Why always seems to be the first reaction.

"She didn't seem the type," said one of her teachers. "She ,tu such a nice girl."

"She always talked about death and killing herseU," said her be11tfriend, "but I never believed she would really do it."

Michelle was a "nice" girl. She wasn't extremely popular, yet was well known. Ber grades were above average until about a month before her death. Michelle was never loud in her classes, but she let her presence be known. She was always conscientious of her work and her appearance. But, Michelle didn't seem the' type, and even though her work habits had been falling and she seemed to miss class a lot more, no one talked to her. No one cared enough enough to approach her, to get themself involved in her problems.

Suicide, "the unpardonable sin" is such a shunned subject that it is almost "evil'' to talk about. One man who feels suicide must be talked about, and better understood by all, is Jose Soto, mental health consultant/educator. Soto has worked with the Mental Health Center for almost four years. He recognized an increase in adolescent suicide and saw a problem.

''It seems that todays youth are facing a lot of problems. There are a lot of expectations, ''-Soto

"It seems that today's youth are facing a lot of problems," said Soto. "There are a lot of expectations."

Seeing the problems of todays teenagers, Soto tries to inform the public about the problems and results of these. One result is be suicide.

Soto described suicide as "a permanent solution to temporary problems."

"In my mind," Soto expressed, "people want to live. They might have ideas about dying, but are torn between life and death."

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Soto sincerely believes this and feels suicide is unreasonable when there ·are so many people out there to help the one in distress.

"We need people! We need to have significant contact and meaningful relationships with other people." Soto strongly said. "By the fact that you're paying attention to what's going on with someone and you're willing to approach them and reach out to thein, you're letting them know you care."

''In my mind, people want to live. They might have ideas about dying, but are torn between life and death, ''-Soto

There are many myths surrounding suicide. These myths are contrary to what is true.

When there is a risk of suicide a qualified professional is needed, yet the general public, once well-informed can become a key -factor in saving a life.

"The best deterrent for a teenager contemplating suicide is another teenager," Soto said.

Some exampl ,es of myths include: "She · isn't the type - to kill herself" "People who talk about suicide don't really do it. " They say she attempted suicide, but was just trying to get attention; if nobody makes a fuss over it she won't do it again. " "Calling attention to suicide just encourages people to do it. The best thing to do is ignore it. "

"Suicide is truly democratic," Soto said. No one is the "type," yet everyone is. Every type of person-rich, poor, black, white, Christian, Jewish, jock, brainanyone can end their life.

Thinking someone is not the "type" is · a grave mistake. This one myth alone is · cause for many · lost lives.

''The best deterrent for a teenager contemplating suicide is another teeanger, '' -Soto

Michelle, not being outstanding in the school environment, never causing trouble, average grades, wasn't the "type."

But she killed herself.

People who say if someone is talking about suicide. but won't really do it, may just be afraiid to confront the threat.

Even if it is said in a jokingly manner, it should not be ignored. Michelle talked about it to lher best friend, she even wrote an es ,say on death. She killed herself.

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In four out of five successful suicides, there had been a past attempt. An attempt should be taken seriously and not put off as "just trying to get attention."

It is a cry for attention and love, explained Soto, that may be lacking in their lives. Any attempt should be taken seriously.

Suicide claims approximately 35,000 lives per year, multiply that by eight attempts for each successful suicide, and slowly our society will die off from selfexecutions. ·

"We can do something," Soto stated flatly. "They do give warning signs. The people who are contemplating suicide give clues to what is going on with them."

It is up to the "gatekeepers" -the people closest to that person - to pick up the signals and respond. A "gatekeeper" can be a teacher, a friend, a counselor, parents, anyone close to the person.

''We can do something. They do · give warning signs. The people who are contemplating suicide give clues to what is going on with them, ''-Soto

Any sign of suicide should be taken seriously. The most distinct signals include:

1) Any sudden change in the person's personality

2) Withdraw! from friends and social activities

3) Prolonged illness

4) Economic stress

5) A loss - friend, parent, self-esteem, etc.

6) A previous suicide attempt

7) Arrangements for a final departure

"These are things that should provoke some concern on the part of people around them," said Soto. "Unfortunately, in many cases it passes by. We don't give it any importance. A lot of it is we just don't pay any attention to other people."

Once the signs are recognized, it is important to act. But what can one person do?

"To do something," Soto explained, "have deep concern. Be willing to listen to the individual, have a little bit of knowledge about suicide and know where to go to help."

By sending these signals out, that person is crying for help, love and attention. If the signals are not detected, this reinforces that persons feelings of being unloved and not wanted.

"Show them that you're concerned." Soto suggests, "That you're willing to

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listen to them. That's all people want is - somebody to listen to them."

All of the research books suggest not to beat around the bush if you suspect that a friend might be suicidal, or even if you can see that your friend is not up to par. Ask directly, "Are you considering suicide?" If their answer is yes, find out if they have a plan and a means of completing the act.

''Show them that you 're concerned, that you 're willing to listen to them. That's all people want is someone to listen to them, ''-Soto

Never respond to that person saying suicide is a silly way out, or that everything will be all right tomorrow Everything will not be all right. The person needs to talk about his/her problems and have someone there to listen.

Teachers often can become the "gatekeeper" even in a school as large as LHS.

"Just because you have large numbers it would be somewhat difficult to do it (get involved) does not mean it is impossible. It just takes a little bit more effort and maybe they don't want to expend that extra effort," said Soto about teachers in large schools. "What tends to happen is that they tend to focus in on the serious cases."

Teachers see students everyday. They can detect unusual habits such as a quiet student becoming loud, work no longer being handed in, sleeping in class, or strange attendance behavior.

''Someone, somewhere, you have to do your part to make it more personal The more you get involved, the more personal it becomes to you because you 're involved,''

-Soto

"They might realize it just doesn't take that much to touch base with someone or to become aware of what's going on with their students," said Soto. Soto expressed that all teachers need "a certain sense of awareness of what students are doing."

Students too have a responsibility of getting a school to become more personal.

"Someone, somewhere you have to do your part to make it more personal" Soto encouraged. "The more you get involved, the more personal it becomes to you because you're involved."

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"I don't know that it takes up that much more time or that its that much more of a burden to do that," said Soto. After a problem has been recognized, it is time to get help. Help is definately there. Go to a counselor, ·a teacher, or parent. For confidential information there is a personal crisis line here in Lincoln. The number is 475-5171.

"The answer (to prevention) lies in our willingness to expand our personal resources our time," said Soto. "Part of it is creating an environment of acceptance and _ an environment of belonging," he added.

Michelle was only seventeen, but she successfully accomplished a go.I in her life • death. Michelle was not accepted nor encouraged to speak ahc,ut her feelhlgs.

"The most valuable resource is people," Soto reminded us. "Without people, you don't have the world."

Michelle is a fictional character. She is a composite character created through a great deal of research. Even though Michelle was not real, her problems were. Could Michelle be the girl in your fifth period class that is hardly ever there? Could Michelle be your best friend? Could Michelle be you?

Spring fashions offer clothing alternatives

Col11muby Coralette Damme

Spring is finally here and it is time for the annual winter-clearance sales. Perhaps it isn't winter fashions you're looking for. If that's the case, then this column is for you. Spring is a season for growth, and that includes your wardrobe. The main colors this spring seem to be light pastels including white, peach, light blue, lavender, pale grey, and yellow. If you're looking for these colors, then I would recommend making a stop at Brauns or Brooks.

The styles for the new season aren't much different than they were this winter and last summer. The materials are alot lighter and there are more "punk" fashions and a little less of the "Flashdance" phenomenon.

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The layered look is still "in" in some areas. If you like this particular look, you'll probably want to supply yourself with polos galore. If that's the case, there are a couple of places I would recommend for purchasing them. They are: Plum Creek in the Centrum where prices are close to $16 and Maurice's in the Atrium where the price lies between $9 and $12. For your layered look you may also desire a couple of oxford cloth shirts. They are in abundance at Brauns and cost approximately $16. Some like it hot, and some don't. For those that don't, there is always the option of wearing shorts. These can be found at any number of places, it seems that virtually every store has them in one form or another. For the best combination of good looking shorts and good quality, I would suggest taking a visit to at

Ben Simon's where y ,ou are sure to find what you are looking..ror at a fair price (often $12 to $36).

Along with your n ew shorts you will probably want a new shirt. With shorts, you can wear almost anything. Some like sweaters and some think that T-shirts are the way to go. Whatever your personal preference, its easy to find what you want.

Ben Simon's is reasonable on their Ocean Pacific t-shirts for females ($10 to $30). They have good prices on their male t-shirts too, but they seem to be a little higher priced.

The Brass Buckle is a good place to shop when you're bargain hunting. Their prices are good, but they don't offer much selection and variety.

Thursday, April 19, 1984

Cars, ''Twins'' release albums

By Cindy Hangar

This year there has been the release of new albums from a variety of groups, old and new. Two of these groups are ·the very popular Cars and the not so familiar Thompson Twins.

The five member group The Cars, with lead singer Ric Ocasek have just released a new album called "Heartbeat City"

The album contains ten songs written by Ocasek, is very similar to the groups previous four albums.

A local record store stated that the album is nothing breathtaking, but aft~r three weeks the album is still number two on the list of the faster selling albums in town.

"I was a little disappointed," said Dale Cuffel who works at Dirt Cheap. "They didn't really try to experiment a whole lot."

If you are a Cars fan, I recommend you buy the album.

With the release of "Into the Gap" by the British group The Thompson Twins you are in for a pleasant surprise. The album contains nine songs, and is the most popular selling album in town. With the same bizzare sounds of the first album, the group has slowed down the pace a bit this time around.

Using simple instruments, the group has given the feeling of being in some far off land.

The three member band is made up of two men and one woman, and contrary to belief they are not twins. The band acquired their name from a popular British comic strip called The Thompson Twins. The album is well worth the money and is the best thing to hit the United States, where the group has embarked on a nationwide tour and will be performing in Hastings on May 5 promoting the album. Come

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With the first several games under his belt, varsity head coach Bill Zuspan is in a better position to judge the overall strengths of this year's baseball team. His pre-season predictions were right on target.

The above average speed of the team along with a strong defense, lifted the Links to a victory over Pius in their first outing of the season. In addition to these expected strengths. Zuspan feels that the pitch ing staff is on their way to becoming a major factor in the team's overall power.

"Our pitcl1ing is starting to develop into what could be above average," he said.

Tim Johns, a pitcher, agreed that if the pitching staff maintains it's strength, the Links have a realistic shot at going to the State tournament.

"I think we've got a good chance at going to State," he said. "As long as our pitchers' arms don't get sore, we'll be o.k."

He added that a recent addition to the pitching staff should contribute a great deal.

"Jeff Frederick has been moved up to the varsity and he's going to help us alot," he said.

Senior catcher Garrett Engle agreed with Johns that the Links could be vieing for the District title and a State tournament berth.

"We can do it but we have to play strong, errorless baseball and get the breaks," he said.

Tim Brown, senior second baseman, is looking toward the season's big tournament with optimism.

"We're as competitive ·as any other team," he said. "Anything can happen at Districts."

ID season

Zuspan echoed the sentiments of his players regarding both the district and the city tournament.

"I feel this group can challenge for both the City and District title," he said. "They've set their goals that high, and they (the goals) are realistic."

In the city race, Zuspan felt that Southeast looks strongest at this point, and Millard South and Omaha Northwest appear to be top state contenders. The Links will face Millard South later this month.

In preparing for each game, Zuspan stresses the importance of concentration.

"This year I've tried to emphasize more pre-game concentration," he said. "It worked well in our first game and now we just need to keep that level of concentration."

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Co1nputer aids track

The use of computers ranges from missile control to children's learning. Now included in that range, according to track coach Robert White, are track meets.

"The computer helps handle the lane assignments according to their times, it also aids in the scoring of the meet," White said.

He explained the need for the computer.

"The computer quickens the scoring of the meet," he said. "It also cuts down on workers needed, and it eliminates a chance of error in scoring."

Although there is no computer that can speed the progress of the athletes, Lincoln High is doing well according to senior Wes Pohlmann.

"We're doing better than any of us expected," Pohlmann said. "We're working harder then last year and I think it's showing."

According to senior Ray Holliday, the team definitely considers track a team sport.

"If your best event is the mile and you want to run it, but the coach thinks the team will score better if you are in the two mile, you will run the two mile," Holliday said.

Pohlmann agreed.

"This year we are concentrating on working as a team," he stated. "We want the team to do good, not just ourselves. When someone on the team is running, most of the rest of us are up cheering for h 1m."

White said h,e felt strongly about this issue.

"Track is totally a team sport," he said, "even if an individual does well, he's out there for the team, not himself."

The goals of the team vary. According to Pohlmann the team has high expectations.

''Track is totally a team sport, even if an individual does wel~ he's out there for the team, not himself,''- White

"We want to make it in the top five teams in the state," Pohlmann said, "alot of the guys think we can do it.," White had a more general goal. "We just want everyone to improve every week," he said, "and so far we've done it."

Lincoln High has six slots in the top ten rankings in the state. They include Darrell Jordan, first in the 200; LeRoy Harris, ninth in the 800 and second in the triple jump; Tony Jordan, seventh in the long jump and first in the triple jump; and the 400 relay is rated sixth. · According to Holliday these high rankings give him good reason to be optimistic about the season.

"I think we have a good team with good coaches and we'll get some individuals to place well in state," Holliday said.

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-News In Brief------Commencement program changed

There will be one difference between this year's Commencement program and those from years past. That is, all four of the senior high schools will have their graduations on the same day. The Public School System, according to Lincoln High Assistant Principal Don Dean, had no other choice.

"There was a problem with the scheduling of the auditorium," Dean said. "They couldn't get it on four different nights."

According to Dean, the seniors participating in the program will not be bothered by the other schools.

"My guess is that other than the fact that our students might be sharing the basement, and the time at which the program is held it will be no different than other years," he said.

Commencement will be held at 4:30 p.m. which some seniors may not like, but Dean justified the change in time.

"Some may not like having it at 4:30, but even if they were on separate days you still couldn't satisfy everyone," Dean commented.

Commencement will be held at Pershing Auditorium on May 28. Baccalaurate will take place May 27.

Students travel to nation's capital

teacher coordinator of Close Up for Lincoln High.

"From my knowledge, it is the best Washington program a kid could go on," Tegeler stated.

Payer felt similarily.

"I thought the trip to D.C. was worth the time. Not only does D.C. have historical sites, but it has a lot of interesting topics that we have to deal with in our everyday lives," she commented.

From April 29 to May 5, eight students from Lincoln High had the opportunity to participate in the Close Up program in Washington, D.C. They are: Jason Becker, Becky Boswell, Deb Payer, Steve Davis, Stevie Wilson, Taun Tu, Tami Robinson, and Von Villarreal. They spent one week in the nation's capital attending seminars, meeting their U.S. Senators and Congressional reprsenta ti ves, and seeing. the various monuments said Ross Tegeler, the

Tegeler stated that Close Up is not a program for select students that have the best knowledge of government. He described it as being a program that encourages sending a wide variety of students. Last year Nebraska participated for the first time, and sent 134 students, this year 352 went, making Nebraska the state sending the largest number of students for a second year program.

Becker said he enjoyed the entire week, but felt one of the best activities was visiting the South African embassy. He, along with Payer, encouraged any interested students to attend.

Supplies run out

Lincoln High has set a new record to add to its collection, but this one probably won't be recorded and be engraved on a plaque. During the 1983-84 school year, more paper and other supplies than ever before were used. According to the Assistant Principal for Instruction, Kathy Raymer, the school has never consumed this amount of paper before. Raymer said that the possibility of running out of supplies was seen early, and teachers were informed of the situation.

"We told the teachers in December that we were consuming twice as much paper as in previous years," commented Raymer. "Then we visited with members of the departments to see if everything being run off was serving an educational purpose."

Raymer expressed her concern that teachers were running unnecessary dittos. She felt that students may have been denied part of the learning process by not developing adequate listening and notetaking skills.

Raymer made the decision not to take any paper out of next year's supply.

"I refuse to use next year's supply,'; Raymer stated.

The paper supply for 1984-85 has already been ordered and will not be subsequent to change, Raymer said.

Shawn Markel Scholarship established

The Shawn Lee Markel (Price Family) Memorial Scholarship was established to commemorate the death of their son Shawn on November 16, 1983; Shawn was a sophomore at LHS, and died at the age of 15.

The scholarship, which is an award of $1,250, is to be awarded each eyar to a graduate from LHS for use in their freshman year at UNL for tuition and books.

"The student must demonstrate leadership, good character, and citizenship. They must be involved in an LHS sport and have been involved in at least two extracurricular activities. They also

must have maintained a 4.5 average (on a 7.0 scale) and be in need of financial assistance to continue their school career," explained Pamela Price.

The recipient of the scholarship will not be chosen by the Price Family. Mrs. Price explained that the decision will be left up to UNL.

"The purpose is to commemorate the life of Shawn, who in his formative years, demonstrated high leadership qualities, was a model for his two brothers and sisters, and also exhibited an extensive interest in sports and academic activities throughout his junior high and high school career.

(LEFT TO RIGHT) Deb Payer, Von Villarrea~ Becky Boswel~ Tuan Tu, Jason Becker

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Students polled

Did your plans for after prom include having a few drinks, or even getting drunk? On May 8, Ken Schrad from the Lincoln Bureau of Omaha station KMTV, Channel three, was at Lincoln High asking questions similar to the one above. The Lincoln/Lancaster Council on Alcohol and Drugs was interested in obtaining student input on their post-prom plans. More specifically, according to Schrad, the council wanted to know how many students had plans for after prom that included drinking. Schrad visited Lincoln High plus several other high schools to interview students on their plans for a program to be aired at a later date.

Scholars' Institute to include LHS

Eleven juniors and three teachers from Lincoln High will be attending the Nebraska Scholars' Institute this summer at UN-L. The students are: Dana Cochrane, Laurie Fuller, Deb Logan, Naomi Nagy, Roger Davies, Diane Paullick, Jim Foote and Eric Jones. LHS faculty involved in the institute are: Lee Johnson, who will be the team leader for journalism; Patience Fisher, a member of the math/science team; and Sue Cain, a member of the communications team.

There are five areas for students to study, each in accordance to the students areas are: math/science, communications, social sciences, performing arts, and journalism.

Students were selected by meeting specific criteria established by the Nebraska Scholars' Institute, Johnson stated. Several of the general requirements include possessing curiosity, being creative, being flexible and a risk taker, and learning rapidly, easily, and efficiently.

The students will be involved indepth, academic study during the morning, and seminars that will interest a high school junior in the afternoon, said Johnson.

All of the Lincoln high schools will be participating. This is Lincoln High's second year of involvement. The institute is June 17-June 29.

Convocation held

The annual Senior Awards Convention was held Tuesday, May 15. The Convocation featured seniors that had excelled in fields including foreign language, drama, music, sports, journalism, math, and academics. Scholarships that were earned by seniors and various honors were also announced. The band and Varsity Swing Choir performed. Approximately 80-85 seniors were honored. After the Convocation the seniors attended a luncheon held in their honor.

Calendar decided

The calendar for the 1984-85 school year was adopted by the School Board and released last month.

Joe Rowsen, assistant to the superintendent, explained that planning for the following year's calendar begins fairly early.

"Work starts on the calendar just after the beginning of the (school) year," he said.

It will take several months to draw up a proposed schedule, and that proposal will go to the School Board for adoption in February or March.

Rowsen said that many people make suggestions concerning the following years calendar.

"Input from parent groups and teachers is helpful when making next years calendar." he said.

Each school year must have 178 days of attendance. That is set. up by the School Board. However, according to Rowsen, recently there has been pressure from the state to add more school days.

"In the future we are going to be pressured by the state into having more time in class, whether it be in days or longer hours," he said.

Rowsen summed up his opinion regarding reaction to calendar changes in the future. The future possibly being the 1985-86 school year.

"I think people better get used to the idea that this calendar isn't always going to be this way, it isn't always going to be this easy."

Seniors place

Tony Ballard and Jennifer Ackerman placed second in the city wide competition that dealt with problems a working woman faces. The two seniors competed in the written catagory of the contest sponsored by the Lincoln/Lancaster Commission on the Status of Women in Conjunction with the Public Schools. Their paper was on the various issues of working women. The two were awarded $100 for their efforts. Southeast placed first in the same competition.

TROY THOMPSON (CENTER), explains his after prom plans to Ken Schrad (right).

JOE (DEVON SCHUMACHER), Frank (Eric Lipsky), and Jim (Kirk Malzer/ discuss morning business in the paly ''All My Sons" by Arthur Miller., The play was May 10 and 11 at the LHS Auditorium.

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This year's prom was held on May 12 in the Great Plains Room at the East Camp.us Student Union. Music was provided by the Rex Hedding Group and tickets were sold for $4.50 per person.

It was estimated that 250 people went to prom and 100 people attended the breakfast.

The prom court consisted of Sarah Baker, Jill Johnson, Trisha Kitchen (Queen), Dawn McCall, Garret Engle, Chuck Hansen, Craig Little (King), Steve Sexton, and Tom Vontz.

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Seniors Harvill's music talent increases

By Jan T. Roth

Since starting his musical career that began in grade school, Tom Harvill has increased in talent and ability, as well as performance.

The senior began taking lessons on piano at the age of nine, quit for several years and began again in junior high. At Irving, he played in stage bands, and started doing "gigs" around the city of Lincoln. Tom even managed to join the Varsity Jazz Band at Lincoln High his sophomore year, an accomplishment that rarely occurs.

But Tom is not only interested in piano, he also plays drums, as well as guitar.

He began playing drums once a month at the Roca Country Music Opry at age 13, participating in "country jams."

"It was fun," said Tom, "and I made pretty good money, too." Ralph, the manager at Roca, asked Tom to join the team.

"From there," said Tom, "everything elevated."

Tom continued growing in talent and experience, from playing at Roca Opry Sessions, to the formation of Jazz Trios, all aiming towards excellence and performance for pay. He pointed out that pay is essential.

In the past, Tom has kept busy with music, not only individually, but with other students as well.

Dave Ratliff, senior, is a long-time friend of Tom's, from "school hangarounds to Roca-buddies." Chris Day, percussion and Kaul Henderson, bass, join the list of partners in entertainment with Tom, forming an LHS Jazz Trio.

The list of performances and experience goes on and on; J oynite, Varsity Jazz, Trios, etc. As for his years at LHS, Tom spoke highly and was full of enthusiasm.

"I'm really glad I went to Lincoln High rather than any of the other three high schools," said Tom. "We've got the most diverse student body here at Lincoln High- which displays many mature and open-minded students."

"It's important that there's money for the effort," said Tom. "There should be a standard of money in relationship to the endless hours of practice whenever performing."

Tom said he owes his music accomplishments all to his paretns. When he started his lessons his mom made him practice "quite a bit," at least an hour a day.

Air Force accepts Hoskevec

Since junior high, Janene Hoskovec dreamed about flying, but did not realize it could become reality for a female in a male dominated field. But faculty and counselors at LHS changed her mind and told her to strive toward her aspirations of becoming a pilot. The end result was an appointment to the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, of which women were not accepted until recently.

"I've wanted to fly for a long time but never realized women were accepted to the schools," Hoskovec said. "Until teachers and faculty here told me that women were being accepted and encouraged me to apply."

Janene was accepted and is anxious to start her five to six years of intensive training. "I know it will be hard, but the hardest part is over just being accepted, that is the hard part."

Janene also pointed out that being a woman at a predominately male school makes her want to achieve more than ever. A woman needs to be an even tougher candidate to prove that the ancient sterotypes are not true and that

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they can succeed, she said. It creates a sort of challenge, she surmised.

Even with an appointment to one of the most prestigious schools in the country, Janene still has some regrets about the socialization process in our country.

Janene also pressed concern that our expectations as a society are media oriented. But she offered that it is becoming easier to overcome such obstacles, of course this is one of the main goals at the Academy-not to discriminate against anything or anyone.

Although Janene has been accepted and will attend the Air Force Academy, she realizes this does not totally assure her of becoming a pilot. "Right now I am pilot qualified, but my eyesight is barely passable," she said. "I am still hoping after four years of school that I am still qualified but if not I plan to get involved '' 1n engineering.

Hoskovec will begin training soon, and starts with a firm understanding of competition.

"Everyone as an individual has advantages and disadvantages, for example male/female minority," she stated.

But he pointed out that it was all worth it.

"I love where I'm at," said Tom. "Especially the experience of playing professionally."

As for his favorite type of music, Tom names Country Swing as number one. He devloped a taste for it after his experience at Roca.

"Before that," Tom said, "I hated country music."

TOM ENJOYS PLAYING the piano, but he also plays the drums and guitar.

JANENE IS EXCITED about attending the Air Force Academy.

~-Clubs

Summer gives clubs a chance to make plans for coming year

As the year ends, many beginnings are taking place. Clubs are saying good-bye to this years members and greeting new members for next year.

Some clubs kidnapped the new members, others had parties, and some groups were just announced.

Clubs can become a major part of a students life.

Summer break gives the members a chance to get to know each other and make plans for next year. Some groups attend clinics to better themselves as individuals and as a group. Other groups make plans for the next year, while other groups are picked this year, but do not work as a group until next year begins. As the members look forward to next year, the old members have many memories to look back on.

Reserve Cheerleaders (Belowl: (Top to bottom) Kris Jenkins, Sue Scanlon, and Debbie Lococo.

Varsity Swing Choir (Abovel: (front row) Matt Jellum, Melissa Miller, Don Robertus, Michelle Wylie, Lissy Degrazia, Kelly Miller; (second row) Dehbie Lawson, Dan Weis, Dana Snook, Bill Sheets, Bud Peterson, Misty Thomason, Mike Charron, Lisa Murry

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Links: (Back row) Victor Day, Gregg Peterson, Jeff Frederick, Tracy Lightbody; (middle row) Pam Gal4 Deb Placek, Lisa Allison, Robin Rathjen,· (front row) Tammy Soderstrom, Mike Peterson, Gary Cunningham, Mollie Keller.

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Varsity Cheerleaders (Abovel: (first row) Brenda Coleman, Lisa Fiala, Judy Zak; (second row) Lisa Murray, Danell Turner; (third row) Gloriann Sola.

Student Council (Righth (front row) Kyle Dyas, Dan Sweeney; (second row) Elizabeth Price, Shelly Loos, Dawn Desberger, and Krista HilL

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Pomalinks: (front row) Brenda Brehm, Elizabeth Price, Lisa Hildenbrand, Lynette Little, Sheri Hunt; (second row) Debbie Lawson, Diane Paulick, Kim Frerichs, Connie Rutt, Lissy Degrazia; (third row) Vicki Shoemaker, KristiKalivoda, Angie Guildner, Chris Taube, and Jill Hollinger.

Pep Club Officers (Aboveh (front row) Tami Atkins, Tammy Koahm; (second row) Carla Stlyes, Kathy Wiruth, and Molly Merwick.

Madrigals (Above righth (front row) Chris Winkler, Patricia Peterson, Amy Marquez, Dana Cochrane, Kelly Glancy; (second row) Brant Wells, Kim Lorgan; (third row) Mary Tutt, Kirk Malzer, Brian Gaube, Beth Hansen.

-Sports ulti-talented Harris ends sports career successfully

LeRoy Harris is what a person could call a natural athlete. For example when he was in ninth grade he was the best gymnast on floor exercise in the city, but then decided not to go out for gymnastics in high school.

"I like all sports," LeRoy said, "they keep me in shape."

In his three years at Lincoln High LeRoy has participated in football, basketball and track. According to LeRoy those sports compliment each other.

"Before I came to Lincoln I had never played football but my speed from track helped me in football and basketball," LeRoy stated.

LeRoy came to Lincoln from New Orleans, Louisiana early in ninth grade. For him, sports was the best way to get to know people.

"I made a lot of friends through sports that I will never forget," he said.

LeRoy said that high school has been fun for him and credited Lincoln High as being the main reason that his experience in high school was a positive one.

"I think LHS is really a great place to be and I'll never forget it or the people there," LeRoy commented.

This year has been especially good for LeRoy. He has been a part of a football team with an above average record, a district champion basketball team, and has had an excellent track season.

On May 10, LeRoy placed fifth in the district meet in the triple jump, but he thought he could improve that position.

"My goal is to get second in the triple jump and with a good jump I might get it," LeRoy said.

LeRoy's future plans include attending a small college for two years, then transferring to Nebraska as a basketball and track walk-on.

Tennis plays major part in Senior's life

volleyball and tennis, deciding to focus solely on tennis after her sophomore year

Keller explained that she learned more than how to improve her backhand in her high school sports career.

"Participating has taught me how to control myself, to get things done and distribute my time. It has also taught me sportsmanship," she said.

Peggy wasn't born with a racket in her hand, and she explained she did not start playing until in Jr. High.

"I was watching it on TV and I liked it. I'd go out with my sister and we would goof around. Then I got my first real tennis racket. I took a tennis class, plus the class here, and I realized I really enjoyed tennis. That's when I started taking lessons," Keller said.

Even though tennis is very important to Peggy, it does have some drawbacks. A major one is how it affects her schoolwork.

WORKS ON her serve during practice.

For most teenagers, going to school, getting good grades and graduating is enough. However for Peggy Keller, enough does not seem to exist in her vocabulary.

Peggy enjoys getting involved, and the majority of her involvement goes towards sports. During her three years in high school, she has participated in

"If I was playing and doing good, I'd play another hour and just forget about homework. I'd go home, be tired and just put everything away. But I've learned that I can't do that if I want to keep my grades up. I can't do that anymore If I have to stay up until 1:00 to do homework, I do," she said.

According to Peggy, this years tennis team has really increased their ability to gain achievements, on the team as well as the personal level.

"I think beating a Lincoln team was really great. I also won singles so I was really happy. I'm number one again this year, it's not great, I'd rather be playing number two or number three singles but number one is good. I think that's my best achievement since we have a really strong team this year," Peggy said.

Peggy is definitely an enthusiastic person, and likes to spread that feeling to others. She likes to encourage people to try sports, or at least help them to understand athletes.

"For people who don't go out for sports, we aren't all jocks, and all of us aren't stuck on ourselves. But for people that want to get involved I'd say try it. I did and found out I'm okay, I can do the sport. I may not be wonderful but I can play," she said.

Peggy does not see sports playing a very major part of her future. The soonto -be UN -L student hopes to keep playing though.

"I'd like to play in college, but it would probably be just intermural tennis," she said.

Sports has obviously added a dimension to Peggy Keller's life, a dimension that some people may never get to experience. However she would like to encourage people to seek that extra part of life.

"Go out and give it your all," she said. "Don't worry about what other people think, just try it, you may be surprised."

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HARRIS COMPETES IN his favorite event- the triple jump.

KELLER

By Jan T. Roth

Allison Benorden began running her sophomore year at Lincoln High, and has enjoyed it ever since.

Allison said she first started running to lose weight and keep it off. She added that her new hobby not only built up her stamina, but her confidence as well.

"I really think running has helped me to become a better person," said Allison.

Allison said she started taking her running seriously her junior year. That's when it went beyond "just running, but conditioning as well."

Her accomplishments include state titles, such as state track relay her junior year, and placing fifth in state crosscountry her senior year.

Allison said her involvements in sports at Lincoln High has helped her immensely.

"There are some really neat people here," Allison said. "It's a unique group of people to be with."

Since her sophomore year, Allison feels she has become a better person.

"Being in sports has allowed me to grow and to learn how to win and lose,"

said Allison. "You learn not only how to compete on the field, but off the field as well.

Allison added that an important part of growing up is learning to stand on your own two feet.

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"Track and cross-country has made me do just that," said Allison. "I need to arrange my schedule and time in order to get thin11:sdone."

Looking ahead to next year, Allison is planning to attend Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri. Entering her freshman year with an academic scholarship, she hopes to earn a walk -on scholarship after that.

Reflecting on her years at Lincoln High, Allison said she was glad to have had Coach Gene Henrichs her sophomore year for inspiration, and Coaches Janet Bates and Ray Henning her senior year to "give a lot of UMPH."

"I'm glad to have had such neat years at Lincoln High," said Allison. "The society here has prepared me for the real world."

Adds Allison, "I wouldn't trade my years at Lincoln High for any other school."

ALLISON BENORDEN SEEMS to enjoy running for LHS.

LHS baseball holds memories for Little brothers

By Coralette Damme

As seniors preparing to graduate, Craig and Marty Little have three successful years of Lincoln High School baseball to look back on. These three years have held many good memories for the twins.

"I remember a shot that came at me

once in a game against East. I swear it was going 90 miles an hour and I stopped it," said Marty. "I did two somersaults." Marty also told about the time when he threw the ball to Craig who "scooped it up to put the runner out."

"For me, the play that I remember most was a homerun I amde at a Millard North tournament against East," said Craig.

But it isn't just memories that baseball has given them.

"It's shown me some leadership, the fun of competition, and knowing that you gave your all," said Craig.

Baseball has also given them accomplishments to be proud of. For Marty, it was winning districts. For Craig, it was having the leading number of RBI's and the leading averages which were 11 and 376. Craig was also team captain and played on the varsity team for three years.

Because of their being brothers, playing baseball for the same team was made easy.

"I feel that it makes us play better because we know each other so well and understand each other," offered Marty. "It's easier to communicate with him (Craig) than with just some shortshop."

Now high school is almost over and the Little twins are focusing their attention on college. But along with the end of high

school also comes the end of being teammates.

For Craig, the future consists of walking on the UN-L baseball team. He has also applied for an academic scholarship at UN-L, but it is still uncertain.

Marty's plans aren't definite. He will attend either Peru State College or Arkansas State on scholarships.

CRAIG HITS ONE out during a varsity baseball game.

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