LHS Advocate 1985-1986

Vol. 84, No. 1

22nd and J St. Lincoln, Nebraska 68510

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by Angie Westland

During the 1984-85 school year students found ample parking with approximately 300 student parking stalls available in the Municipal and front lots and the lot south of PSAB. This year the situation has changed since some teacher parking has been moved from the lot east of the building to the first 100 stalls of the front lot.

Some questions have been raised by students as to whether or not the change is fair and as to why the change occured.

Principal Sanford Nelson said that moving.the teachers to the front lot was necessary because of the new addition being made to the school this year. The stalls where teachers had previously parked will be used as places to pl.it equipment, supplies, and other things the builders will need.

Nelson also said that it seemed logical to have th.e teachers park in the front lot from the first day of school so· they would be used to it and would not have to suddenly change when· the builders -start. Nelson anticipates the remodeling to begin in late October or early November and be finished in approximately eight months.

In a survey of 227 Lincoln High students. 26 percent believed that the new wing is more important than student or faculty parking. However. 63 percent of the students either did not care about the issue or thought that the parking situation was more important. Yet, of the students only 15 percent actually drive to school. This means that only a small fraction of the students actually park in the available spaces and are directly affected by the change.

The biggest controversy, according to the survey, seems to be over the front lot where the faculty receives half of the lot and the students the remaining half.

Students were 1not the only ones with opinions about th,e change in parking arrangements; some teachers also have comments about the changes.

Jeff Bayer, who teaches Psychology and Modern U.S. History, was one teacher placed in the front lot. Bayer said he feels the parking situation, though hectic, is worth the inconvenience because of the new wing.

"This year's parking is crazy and insolvable but definately for the better of LHS since it was done for the new wing," he said.

Nancy Sand, a :speech therapist, had a slightly different view point. Sand said that she was a little disappointed about the parking situa1tion this year and felt that teachers sha>uld get more parking privileges and spaces than students.

About half of the students surveyed shared Sand's view and felt that faculty parking was more important than student parking. The other half felt that the reverse was true. !In a survey of 75 faculty members and adrministrators, 51 percent agreed that facullty parking i5 more important; the remaining 48 percent held opposing views.

Regardiess of ,which is rnore important, Nelson explained that the situation is only temporary,.

"The present situation is only temporary. After the wing is completed we will regain most o,f our parking slots," he said.

IBM system saves time

· "We are startinfil slowly with one thing by Tammy

Ortega

lt is the first day of a new semester. You arrive at school and pick up your schedule. You glance over it casually; lst--French, 2nd--gym, 3rd--Calculus 1-2, CALCULUS!!!! Oh no! You are signed up for calculus and you haven't even had geometry yet. So it is off to the counselor where you stand for hours waiting to get the problem fixed. Then you are off to the teachers to get dropadd signatures. What a mess!

Seem hopeless? Never fear the IBM System 36 is here!

The IBM System 36 is a computer system currently being piloted at Lincoln High. The system, which can process schedule changes among other things, has already helped speed things up according to Kathy Raymer, assistant principal of instruction.

"lt has already speeded up teacher notification of drops and adds," Raymer said.

Althought the system is not being used tojts full capacity now, Raymer said she has high hopes for it in the future. Ideally, a student will be able to have a change processed immediately if enough sp.ace is available in the class said Raymer.

Raymer also said she expects that the system will eventually be used for instructional purposes. Some instructional features might include a complex word processing unit for making handouts and a test question reserve for make up exams she said.

All of this is i'n the future, however. In the meantime, the system is being used · for other purposes. One person working with the IBM 36 is Jane Schrage of the Lincoln High office staff.

at a time," said S,chrage.

Still, Schrage estimated that time spent processing1 this year's schedule changes has beern cut in half.

In addition to1 the time saved on schedule change:s, Schrage also said records should be more accurate.

"The system should eliminate a lot of errors," she said.

Schrage was quick to point out, however, that records will only be as accurate as the origiinal information the office receives.

Debra McKinney, another member of the office staff enjoys working with the computer.

"I love it," she said. "It's a real big time saver and a joy to work with."

Electronic maill, which sends mesages almost instantly tlhroughout the building and to PSAB, is another advantage of the IBM 36 according to McKinney.

"It will eliminate a lot of time on the phone," she said. ·

McKinney said the system will cut the amount of paperwork too.

Of course the system has a backup in case of a system shutdown as both Schrage and McKinney points out. Only the data that was being entered at the time of the shutdown would be.lost they said.

There are also devices to prevent unauthorized use of the computer according to Raymer. The devices are very good she added.

"In fact, one of the system trainers could not break someone else's code," Raymer said.

No matter how much computers increase efficiency, however, Raymer believes they will never replace teachers.

"They will be used to facilitate instruction but not to replace instructors," she said.

THE ADDITION BEING made lo the school £his year necessilaled a change in teacher parking. The firs£ I 00 spaces of the north lol were roped off for lhis purpose. Until the wing is completed, however, parking will continue as it is, Nelson added.

"I have concern for student parking, but we had to look at the greater concern when deciding teacher parking. Not necessarilv that teachers are more important, but they were our greatest concern." said Nelson. "As I said, this is only a temporary situation. Student needs and feelings are considered, but we needed the space. We still do not have sufficient parking for teachers, and PSAB is out of the question since they are short on parking spaces also."

Attempts to make ''better''

Nelson went on to explain that student concerns are looked at and are not just disregarded. He is convinced that if more parking space is need that students can park south of the south parking lot.

.A.nother issue raised on the survey was the total amount of parking available in the three student lots. Eighty percent of the students responded that there was not enough parking. During a three day time span, however, and average of 30 parking spaces were available after all students were in school.

Nelson said LHS will try to solve the. problem when and ·if they can.

Schoo says schools good

• Philip Schoo, Lincoln's new superintendent, said that he feels that despite current problems in education, Lincoln has a good educational system.

"My first task is to learn all I can about Lincoln and to make an already good program better," said Schoo.

Schoo is an experienced teacher who has taught in California and New York. In New York he did social work in the Harlem area. He said that the social work confirmed his desire to help others.

Schoo stated that although Lincoln has a good educational system, it does have its problems. Though he wouldn't pinpoint any, one general problem he mentioned is how teachers deal with student differences.

Schoo said teachers must "recognize the fact that every student is an important person."

With the advent of the state's increase in the number of school hours required per year, Schoo stated that though it may not be the best solution to the problems facing education, the additional five minutes per class can help is used properly. "lf it's busy work, I don't think it's needed. Busy work doesn't accomplish anything," Schoo said. "The additional five minutes, if used can make a difference. It depends on how it is used. A good teacher will change the pace (so the class won't get boring)."

The additional hours also will mean that the we~ther policy will change. Schoo stated that during a heat emergency, classes will begin .one hour earlier. As for winter, Schoo would not state anything specific. He did say that any announcement about weather would not be made until six o'clock that mornIng.

Overall though, Schoo said Lincoln is a good place to work. "Lincoln is a quality place. It has a fine reputation, and the schools are a part of that. People want to work here," Schoo said. "People are concerned about education in general."

LINCOLN

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The library, and the tutoring center are two outside learning facilities at Lincoln High that must have been forgotten when the policy of the school's length~ned ~ours was put into effect this year. There is more time in classes than last year, but actually less time for use of the library and tutoring center.

This is not a good way to start a new school year that has a new policy. With pressure added to students because of LB994 and a harsher attend/ance policy, it seems unfair that two learning facilities, the library and the tutoring center, have not conformed-- to meet the students' needs. Instead, two places that should be relied on for having extended use for students at least once during the day, have now put the pressure on the student. A half hour before school, during school at lunch, and 25 minutes after school. 15 minutes before school in the tutoring center. Otherwise, if a student who has seven periods wants to use the library for longer intervals, he or she would have to make special arrangements with library specialist Marj Sawin. This means that for people who want to do work in the library that requires in depth research, they would have to do it in intervals of 30 minutes. It is hard to develop good patterns of library study, which are very important to learning in general, when, after 30 minutes, you must leave. After 30 minutes, you might have sharpened your pencil, found all your books and a chair, and began your research when you had to leave. The Lincoln High Library is an excellent facility as is the Bennet Martin Libray downtown. When was the last time you went into Bennet Martin an_d did all your research and writing in 30 minutes?

Another rule that deals with the library's access, but is not new, is the rule tha.t prohibits free access to the library seventh period. If you do not have a seventh period class, and want to use the library, you must either get a permanent pass, a pass from a teacher that your study is related to, or a pass from the recently established study hall in the lunchroom. Because of an extra demand for permanent passes, the number of those passes was reduced and the study hall was established by Principal Sanford Nelson. Ten students at a time may go from the study hall to the library to work.

These recent developments in library access seventh period has indirectly raised a logical questi,)n: If the library has free access first and fourth periods, why can't it have free access seventh period? Although there are more than 600 students who do not have a seventh period, every one in the school has lunch, and there isn't a problem with overcrowding then. There is also a very similiar relation between first and seventh periods. The only difference is that you can walk in at will first period and you have to get a pass for seventh period. The time students spend getting a pass from either their teacher, counselor., or waiting for one in the study hall, could be time well spent in the library. The seventh period rule has been effective since the media center opened in 1977, but it appears to be a rule that needs to be changed. ·

The situtation after school seems clear. There is not enough time. The solution also seems · clear. Librarians who come to work at a certai111 time in the morning and leave when the library closes at four, could simply rearrange their •

Jimi Hendrix's music is not trash

Any afternoon. After school. I'm sitting in my room. hangin' out, doing my homework. and listening to ,,1y favorite Jimi Hendrix tapes at a ·,ocially desirable nc)ise level. when sudcjenly n1y mother steps in my room, walks over _to the stereo, and puts an abrupt end to my listening enjoyment.

Hangin' out with ... 7tuH

"How can you listen to that trash? That's not music, that's noise!" she bellows as she walks out of the room.

Usually, I can cope with this kind of insult to my musical taste when it comes from my mother. It strikes me as odd that many people (both young and old) respond to Jimi Hendrix's music in this manner, despite the fact that Jimi Hendrix is considered by many critics to be the greatest guitar player in history.

Besides being a master of "noise", as many people label his music. Jimi was a master of Rhythm & Blues, Jazz, Pop Rock, and even early forms of Metal and Psychedelia. His mastery of these forms cf music did not stop there, however. Jimi would also at times, fuse these forms of music together to create his own sound, which even the great guitarists of today find it difficult, if not impossible, to reproduce.

Tragically, though, at the heigth of his career, Jimi Hendrix died at the age of 27, 15 years ago last month. Even more tragically. the man who played with some of the greatest performers of yesteryear the performers who had impact on the! current music scene today such as the Supremes,. Ike and Tina Turner, B.B. King, Little Richard. and the Isley Brothers, is not remembered for the enormous contribution he made with these artists in the early 60's or for his contribution to th' movement of music in the late 60's-early 70's encompassing Woodstock and that scene. That music has made an enormous impact on much of the music we listen to today. It is a shame that the same man is remembered for playing "noise."

Wednesday, Octa Jer 2, 1985

Adam Branting

Kirk

Kipp Koll Gina Butler

Amy Cada

Julie Cox

Christine Crough

Coralette Damme

Trish Eichelberger

Bev Ferris

Amy K. Frame

Samantha Goodson

Kandi Gordon

Tom Graf

Tim Kopischke

Jennifer Lynch

Andy Nelson

Tammy Ortega

Amy Tidball

Paul Tisdal

Adam Wall

Angie Westlund

Julie White

schedules. In other words, a librarian who comes to work at 8 and leaves at 4 could instead come at nine and leave at 4:30 or 5:00. Surely there are many faculty members who would make the sacrifice to let students have use of their own library for a longer period of time. The situation in the tutoring center seems the same. A place that helps students who are having prqblems in school, a common enough problem, should be open for more than 15 minutes outside of school. There appears to be nothing stopping the tutoring center from simply leaving its door open and having teachers available to help their students. The two learning centers at Lincoln High, the library and the tutoring center, should be places to be able to go to and be proud of. It's hard to have those feelings when the school doesn't make an honest effort to adjust to this year's students' new needs.

HOW HAVE ANY OF THE CHANGES FOR THE 1985 LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL YEAR AFFECTED YOU?

Thomas Christie, Teacher "I'm tired and I know the students are tired."

Mike Rozmarin, Junior "My scheduling for my senior year is changed now that you have to take six cl~sses. I hope they change it back but they won't."

Doug Chandler, Senicr "The five minute tardy bit is a bit ridiculous."

Larry Jordan, Sophomore "I don't know. I wasn't here last year."

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Fifteen new teachers joined the ranks of the LHS fac\,Jlty this year.

The staff increased by eight teachers as a res\Jlt of LB994, the legislative bill which raised the n\Jmber of required · school ho\Jrs to 1080. Students must take a minim\Jm of six classes, instead of last year's three, to be full time st1Jdents. Increased enrollment was another reason LHS Principal Sam Nelson gave for the increase in staff, said Nelson.

"St\Jdents are taking more academic classes and this is reflected in the areas where the most new teachers are," explained Nelson.

The departments which increased are English, social st\Jdies, science, foreign language, physical education, and Industrial Arts.

• The problem which has arisen from the increas ed enrollment and fac1Jlty is an increased space problem.

New teachers are chosen on the basis of academic preperation, their own commitment to excellence, a high grade point average, and their enthusiasm and in believing in what Lincoln High is about. They are also chosen on the variety of past experiences they have had in the area in which they are teaching; endorsements in two areas, which increases their effectiveness (i.e. being able to teach psychology and economics); the ability to work in multiC\Jltural sit1Jations; and the willingness to become involved with extrac1Jrric1Jlar activities by sponsoring activities. '

Other criteria which are considered, according to Nelson, include recommendations from a school where the prospective teacher has been employed, and the person's compatibility to work with others within the department.

"I think that hiring new teachers is probably one of the most critical, and important aspect of my job," Nelson said. "A LHS grad is not more likely to be hired unless they meet the above criteria and then it would be a plus."

All the new teachers who are in permanent positions have had previo\Js teaching experience. The only teacher who hasn't had previo\Js experience is Pat Borer, who is substituting for PE teacher Opal Stoehr for nine weeks.

Counselor Len Hamsa replaced Alma Howdeshell, who retired. Hamsa was not replaced in the VSN program.

Sue Cain, LHS attendance coordinator, was transferred to this position because she has a master's degree in counseling, and !because she had worked with Jean Kleitsch, last year's attendance coordinator.

"It was felt that the new attendance person should be a counselor, because they have to talk to students, parents, and teachers about a student's attendance policy," said Nelson.

The new teac :hers are: Jim Barstow, social studies, Pat Porer, physical education; Alex Czeranko, driver education; Julie Doerr, English; Pat Fredrichsen, science; Teri Geier-Brindel!, MR

New policies prompted by concern

At the beginning of the 1985-1986 school year, students were faced with many changes in school policies which were brought about because of the increasing interest that the nation has concerning its school systems.

During the early l 980's a presidential cornmission was set up to examine tQe state of education. It took several years for the commission to examine all the aspects of education. It examined test scores, mainly the SAT and ACT , observed classrooms and studied some schools' curriculum's and then published its findings, according to LHS Principal Sanford Nelson.

The report, title A Nation At Risk, was distributed during April of 1983. The results of the commission's studies showed that there was a lack of excellence in the state of education, said Nelson.

The nation became alarmed at the thought that their children were not receiving an education that made them use their full potential so in 1983 each state then formed a task force. The force was made up of representatives from all over the ~tate. The representatives observed schopl systems throughout the state and found that time on task needed to be improved, said Nelson.

Although some of the schools observ-

ed needed improvements in their curriculums, other schools were doing well, Nelson said.

"Some schools felt good about what they were doing," said Nelson.

In order to try and improve the findings on the state of education, legislative bills ,were passed in several states. One of these was Nebraska's LB994 which sttated that students in secondary schoo>ls must attend school for a period of I ,080 hours a year, and elementary schools must attend a period of 1,032 hours a year, Nelson sa id

To accomodat:e for the extra hours there are longer <days LHS classes have increased from 50 minutes to 55 minutes, accordiing to Assistant Principal of Instruction Kathy Raymer.

"It provides the opportunity for more learning," Raymer said.

Another new policy at Lincoln High School this year is the attendance policy. There has been a major change.

A tardy of five minutes or mofe will be treated as an unexcused absence and therefor detention will be assigned.

"The important time is the first twenty minutes of class," said Raymer, "Attendance is taken, instructions are given and/ work is started, so missing the first 20 minutes is like missing the whole class."

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edia has new restrictions

Despite the new law that lengthens the school day by 35 minutes, the Lincoln High library is open from 7:30 to 4:00, the same hours it had last year. The tutoring center, which helps students who are having trouble with their studies, is open from 7:45 until 3:35, when school gets out. Last year, when school ended at 3:00, it was open until 4:00.

This means that, for students who have seven classes, access to the library is limited to 30 minutes before and 25 minutes after school, while access to the tutoring is limited to 15 minutes before school.

"I see the library as a place for students to go to and use before and after school," said science teacher Linda Crump, "and as a place with long availability."

Judy Roderick, social studies teacher, said some teachers simply do not have enough time after school to do things in the library.

Another new rule in the library, put into effect this semester; limits the number of permanent passes for those students who do not have a seventh period. To combat the problem of hav-

ing too many people using the library, Principal Sanford Nelson established a study hall in the lunchroom. There is not free access to the use of the library during seventh period; only 10 students at a time can go from the study hall to the library. There are approximately 50 students in the study hall every day according to Marj Sawin, who is the library specialist. She says the new system has taken care of the overcrowding problem in the library.

"There were several hundred people who wanted to use the library," said Sawin,"and we had to tell them that we simply didn't have enough room for them all to come every day on perma• nent passes."

Sawin said there have been no complaints about the current library hours or the new rule restricting some permanent p-<;1ssesseventh period. · Nelson, who says the tutoring center is a place where students can go to wait until school ends, said there has been consideration given to lengthening the library's hours in the afternoon.

"There is student and faculty concern over the situation," said Nelson "but I ,,.,,can't say what will be changed."

Distinguished alums visit Oct~ 18

Distinguished Alumni Day, originated by Dr. Charles Jones, vice principal, in 1979, will be held on October 18. This day, dedicated to honoring former graduates who have succeeded in their respective fields , has become an LHS tradition that goes hand in hand with Homecoming. Student council plays a part in this day because they are the committee that organizes Homecoming.

" Student council will be student hosts and escorts for the day," said Judy Kirsch, student council advisor. Throughout the day the alumni will · participate in a variety of school related activities. They will have a reception in the morning and will be presented to the

student body during an assembly. They will eat a school lunch in the cafeteria and that evening they will attend the Homecoming game and will be introduced to the spectators at halftime.

This year's Distinguished Alumni are John Frey, the executive director of the Lincoln Four1dation; Forrest C. Stith, a Bishop at United Methodist Church in the West area of New York; and Dr. John Stanley Welch. "LHS has a very rich resource of distinguished alumni from whom they can choose," said Kirsch, "and it is good for students to see people who have ex· eel led in their respective fields who started here."

John Baker

In today's Army, the best way to get what you want is to give us your order early. And chat's .what the Delayed Entry Program is all about.

If you qualify, you can join now ( even though you're still in school) and choose the training or first duty station you want. Then, we'll guarantee your choice in writing.

Plus, we'll give you up to a year to report for duty. You'll have time to finish school and maybe take that dream vacation you've been planning.

To find out more about the Delayed ' Entry Program, call 475-8561 1443 ''O'' Street

Judy

English; John Heineman, English; Sue Johnson, foreign language; Rich Koenig, social studies; Joe Kreizinger, English;

McGrane, English; Lin Risenhoover, Iradustrial Arts; Stephanie Schulte, music; and Sam Sharpe, Physical Education.

DISTINGUISHED ALUMS FROM left: John H Frey, Bishop Forrest Stith. and Dr. John Stanley Welch, M.D.

"ft takes spirit It takes pride

To keep those Lincoln Links alive

No one can say that Lincoln High doesn't have spirit. The official spirit groups at Lincoln High are the Peppers, the cheerleaders, and the Pomalinks.

How do these groups learn to cheer in such harmony? The answer is to work hard during the summer in order to learn the cheers and to get to know each other.

The Lincoln High pep club, or Peppers, held a picnic during the summer in order to learn cheers. They also spent time getting to know each other. Since most Peppers are sophomores, they all went to different schools last year and most people knew few students from ot'!er junior high schools.

"There has been a change in the number of events in which they are expected to participate," explained Pep-

Todd Burkland

pers sponsor, Marion Morrison. "They must attend at least one activity a week, or four in a month."

The 149 Peppers are organized into eight squads, with each squad including 10- 15 Peppers. Each squad leader is basically in charge of making sure that signs are made, and remembering bir- · thdays.

"I joined pep club because I wanted to do something besides homework. I became a squad leader because I like telling people what to do, but also I wanted to feel like I was part of the pep club and not just a person who sits at games and does cheers," squad leader

sophomore Sandy Rank said.

Morrison, who also sponsors the sophomore and varsity cheerleaders, said that the major goal of the cheerleaders is to change their image.

"We are trying to change the image of the cheerleaders from performing to

leading. This year they have more enthusiasm, and they aren't cheerleading just because they want to look good," Morrison said.

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The cheerleaders had a workshop with the Pomalinks which was designed to build leadership skills, said Morrison.

In June the sophomore and varisity cheerleading squad met from 6:00 a.m. Monday through Friday for training program which consisted of jogging and aerobics.

The cheerleaders also had social events because the members of new sophomore squad did not know each other. The sophomore squad, which in several ways replaces the reserve squad, is in its first year. They must attend sophomore games and many of the games which the reserve squad attended last year.

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Sophomore cheerleading captain Sara Price had only positive things to say

about the squad.

"We're all friends. I think we work together as a squad. I would say that we are good because we are energetic and we know when to cheer," she said.

This year the Pomalinks, too, have made changes in their activities. They have taken over flag corps duties and are now performing with the band Pomalink captain Vicki Shoemaker • explained how the changes have effected the drill team's schedule.

"We have longer practices now," she said, "and if we need to touch up on our routines then we have to practice on our own time, like coming in at 7:00 p.m. and practicing until we have our (outines done."

In August they practiced from 7 a.m. to noon, and sometimes longer. You have to be dedicated to be in something like Pomalinks, said Shoemaker.

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This year's students may possibly be surprised with their instructors, simply because they are not the instructors they expected to have in their classes. Many new teachers have started at Lincoln High this year.

"It's a challenge to move to another school, especially a bigger school," said Joe Kreizinger.

Kreizinger taught for three years at Waverly High School. He instructed classes in journalism, yearbook, newspaper, photography, mass media, and a class on short stories.

At Lincoln High he teaches General English, Drama I and 11,and Stagecraft; and he is the new sponsor for Mummers.

Kreizinger said that he enjoys the change in his class schedule because he has more of a background in drama. He moved in order to teach drama.

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This summer, while many of us were playing softball and going on vacation, some of Lincoln High's faculty were in Washington D.C. protesting apartheid in front of the South African embassy.

This years conference of the National Education Association (NEA) was attended by Nancy Beck, Linda Crump, Ross Tegler, and Arlyn Uhrmacher. Held in Washington D.C. it was a meeting of teachers from all across the country to helo improve education.

'' it does hit home that this is no joke." --Beck

"One of the new business items at the conference was that we would take a stand on apartheid in South Africa and what we chose to do was to march in front of the South African embassy," said Beck.

"'The NEA has been opposed to apartheid for years and has actively sought to do something about it and this year was particularly convenient to make a pretty strong statement because we were two miles from the South African embassy." said Tegler.

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Although he does miss the people in Waverly, he said that he is very impressed by the students and staff at Lincoln High. The students are enthusiastic and he has already become attatched to people here.

He, like many teachers this year has to share a room. He shares a room with John Heineman. Kreizinger says this is a good situation though, because he has many of the same students that Heineman has.

Heineman taught at Culler Junior High for two years. He taught drama, English and speech classes.

This year he teaches English 10, General English, Speech class, and is sponsoring the Speech team.

"I did my student teaching here," he said. "I have always wanted to· teach here." ·

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The racial discrimination in South Africa is nothing new. Teachers at the conference were particularly opposed to apartheid because education in South Africa is far from equal. Blacks pay for their education, which is of a lower quality than what whites receive, for which·· they do not pay.

"When you look at the word apartheid itself, it means separate. They're separating people against their will," said Crump.

In support of their convictions, some 2,000 of the 8,000 teachers in attendance were chosen to picket the embassy. Of those 2,000, one delegate from each state was selected to go up to the door of the emlbassy and face arrest by police. Ross Teigler and Nancy Beck "flipped a coin" to :see who would be the Nebraska delegate Beck won the toss.

On July 2, Tegle.- and Crump marched 500 feet in front of the ebassy with 2,000 of their colleagues. Meanwhile. Beck and 57 other deleigates marched up to the front door of the embassy.

"We walked up Ito the front door and knocked a couple cof times, and when no

Heineman said that students at a high school are more mature than junior high students, so he can be more honest with them. He doesn't have to play so many mind games.

He said that one thing that is difficult about teaching this year is not having one particular class room to teach in.

"It's really hard, I'm teaching three preparations in four different rooms on three different floors," said Heineman.

He said that he wishes that he tau,ght in a minimum of two rooms, but he does enjoy seeing students in the halls in between classes.

Another, not so new, addition to the Lincoln High Staff is Rick Koenig. He has taught here as a substitute many times.

Koenig is teaching Citizenship Issues, World Issues, and Novice Debate class, _none of which he has taught before.

He said that it is difficult teachin@ three classes that are new to him, but he is sure they will become easier after he has instructed the classes a few times.

Koenig said that because of his substitute positions here, he didn't feel like he was thrown into an unknown environment when he began teaching this year. He said knowing some students, staff members, and where the class rooms are, really helped. "I feel real fortunate. to be here," he said. "I'm looking forward to the challenge, and to working in the best school in Lincoln."

Koenig said he considers h·imself an authority on the subject, because he has substituted at all of the Lincoln high schools and most of the junior highs.

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one answered we walked to the sidewalk, which is D.C. property and the only place where we could be arrested. We were told to lock arms and sway because it looks goo i on camerd Said Beck. They sang "We shall overcome" in protest. Washington police soon came and asked them to slop. \Vhe11 th, 1 refused. the teachers were placed in arrest and were put into paddy wagons with plastic

The Lincoln High football team is now into it's season, and head coach Harold Simpson has been impressed in many ways. The team has a record of 2-1, including a 31-7 romp last Friday of Scottsbluff. Simpson said defense and a well-balanced running attack are the keys to this year's team.

"Our defense is stronger than last year," he said, "but our offense is a little behind. Our running game isn't quite where it was last year with Cordell (Sims) gone.

Filling the gap for Sims was no easy task. He was the leading rusher in the city, and was chosen to play in the Shrine Bowl, a game that features all-star seniors from across the state.

Simpson, however, has been very impressed with the play of his running backs. Senior Bob Farber, who played in Sims' shadow last year at fullback, is leading the team in rushing this year. Against Scottsbluff, he rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown on only six car-

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ries. Farber's backup at fullback, junior Matt Korte, rushed for 52 yards on seven carries. Simpson has also been very impressed with the play of his I-backs, seniors Shane Lair, Garnell Casmer and Vernon Byron. Against Scottsbluff, Casmer rushed for 55 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries. Aside from blocking and recovering a punt that let to Farber's touchdown, run, Lair rushed for a touchdown.

One of the reasons for the Links success with the run, said Simpson, is the play of the offensive line.

"There were no returning starters from ·last year at offensive line." said Simpson. "I'm especially impressed with their (the linemen's) play."

Simpson said that the only weakness of his team was at the quarterback spot.

"We practiced hard on it, but we were just not throwing well." said Simpson. In the Scottsbluff game, however, quarterback Bryan McWilliams completed 4 of 9 passes, including one for a touchdown.

Simpson believes that one of the main assests of his team is their attitude.

"The kids feel like they should always win when they go out on the football field," said Simpson. '"Their goal for the " season 1s to improve ,every game.

After their victory over Scottsbluff, it appears they are doing just that. Another thing the football has going for them is

DAN SCHAFER, ABOVE, strokes through a backhand at a recent tennis tournament. · Reserve volleyball player, Debbie Johnson (#6), left. stretches to return the ball as teammate Michelle Dickey (# 1) stands ready for backup. Bottom, Brad Reid"s gymnastic abilities show through his form on the parallel bars.

Football/Varsity

-1-Beatrice 8 Sept. 6-l,.HS 21-Hastings 0 -HS 0-Lincoln Southeast 9 Sept. 13-LHS 0-Lincoln Northest 7· Island Sl!pt. 20-LHS 31-Scottsbluff 7 Northeast 7 ·,-, Fo.' ·-. .- Sept. 5-LH .,_._ _ _____ Tennis/R· _____ _ Sept.o5---LHS-Lincolri Sept. ll:}<4--LHS0-Lincoln •.Sep,t, 24-LHS-LincO)fl N_ort ----·, Sept. 18-LH;J 6-Lincoln >~pt. 2~7-t.Lf-l'SO -Lincol ···rtheast 23 utheast 14

Football/Sophomore___ }/ - Cro,s,eoiintry/~ar:i;y B:y.,/. - Sept. 5-'~f£braska \\1eslyan Inv. -3rdiof 12 --··

Sept. 13-Millard So. lnv.-3t'j.'Bl J 1 ··

Sept. 20-Harold Scott lnv.-5fh of 12

Sept. 23-Fremont

Cross-Country/Varsity Girls

Sept. 5-Nebr. Weslyan Inv. l st of 12

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Sept. 13-Millard So. Inv. Girls -2nd of.· I I -.-

~pt. 5-LHS 7-Millard South 6 Sept,_ 19-LHS 8-Linc:oln Southeast 0 Septi/26_+,-LHS 8,Lirt¢oln .Northeast 6

Volleyball/Varsity

Sept. 5-LHS 2-Grand Island 1

Sept. I 0-LHS 0-Beatrice 2 Sept. 13-14-River City Inv., LHS 2-Norwest 1

LHS 0-Mi Ila rd South 2

LHS 0-Papillion 2

Sept. 20-Harold Scott Inv. Girls - 1st of LHS 2-0maha South 0

Se~~- 23-Fremont Se[~s 2 ~:~~em~~t~ln Classic

Sept. 2~roJ:r~~u;;iTt':~~;~~:f 12

2

Sept. 23-LHS 19-Fremont 43 · Sept. 26-LHS-Columbus _Sept. :;.~::t~::r:..:i~;·,::y~ of 16 Volleball/Reserve

Sept. 7-Art Harris Inv. lstof 17 .Sept. 5-LHS 2-Grand Island 1

Sept. 24...:.LHS 144.15:Lincoln East · Sept. I 0-LHS 2-Beatrice 0

90.45 : Sept. 17-LHS I-Southeast 2

Sept. 26-LHS 130-Grand Jstand 109 Volleyball/Sophomore

Sept. 5-LHS 0-Grand Island 2 Sept. 10.,-LHS 0-Beatrice 2

Sept'. 17 :1.,rnco east 2 Sept;

the injury situation.

"Except for a few scrapes and brusies, there are no injuries." said Simpson.

No matter which football season it is, or what types of players he has, Simpson has the same philosophy towards his football program.

"We always try to produce players with the desire to win, and to make it fun."

hite hopes runners will

Some cross cou1ntry teams get together for a pep talk before their meets. Others sit quietly by themselves to think through the race in their minds.

The· Lincoln High cross country team gets together to eat After practice, the day before the meet, what more could a person want but a po,t luck dinner with piles of spaghetti, lasagna, jello, and brownies? This new function thought up by coach Bob White, has made the team a lot more close knit, he said.

Sophomore runner Heidi Tussing, who held the first pot luck at her house, thinks that the food is great. Junior Jerry Hudson says. "T"he pot luck dinner is known for Joe Glas,er's mani'houkey." (manicotti)

The runners take tuirns bringing pasta dishes, salads, dessertts and soda to the house that has been1 volunteered that week for the gatherinig.

Margaret Fischer fceels, "It's a good, hearty Italian meal be~fore the meet that you might not have ait your own home. Sydney Brown, when describing the feast, said, "A one hoUJrwave of food and " noise.

The Links cross country team besides adding this new idea (J)fpot luck dinners, also has added sonne new assistant coaches. Glen Cunnirngham, who works

out the men's team, is a world class halfmiler who runs for the University track team. Kelly Hiatt helps out with the women's team. She came to Lincoln from Fremont to go to the University.

The· cross country teams started off their season with the Wesleyan Invitational which was held September fifth at Pioneers Park. At this meet, the women placed first and the young men placed third. Since then there have been several meets, one in Millard South, one at Pioneers Park (the Harold Scott Invitational), and several duals.

Among other teams such as East and Northeast. the Links' main competition this season should be Omaha Burke, Southeast and Fremont.

"You can't ever take anybody lightly," said White, "You have to consider everbody as a threat. Some teams, though, are more dangerous than others."

The main goal for both teams is to make it to the state meet. Once they get there, their goals will change.

"For the young women: to do the best that they can and hopefully win it," said White, "As for the young men, to be in the top three of four; but first we have to make it. The state meet is a whole new season;"

1:./NCOLN HIGH SCHOOL football players show outstanding performance, during the Links

victory over Hastings.

This year's all-school play "Up The Down Staircase" will be presented November 15 and 16.

This comedy, which was written in the early l 960's, deals with problems which students can identify with, said LHS drama teacher Joe Kreizinger.

"I chose this play because it's realistic, funny, and students as well as teachers will be able to identify with the problems that are dealt with in the play," said Kreizinger. "The script is also well written and it has a large cast, which is good because it gives me a chance to learn about the actors here."

In the movie version of the play the lead role of Sylvia Barrett was played by Sandy Dennis, a former LHS student who graduated in 1955.

In this production, junior Ginger Dzerk will portray the role of Sylvia.

"She is a new teacher starting at a large · school. She expects to see dedicated and intellectual students, but finds out that they're not as refined as she expected," said Dzerk.

Sylvia Barret is an English teacher, who becomes discouraged with teaching because she doesn't care for the school system, for a while she even considers quitting. At the same time she tries to convince Joe Ferone, a · student, (played by junior Seth Peterson) not to

drop out of school!. Dealing with this issµe helps Sylvia decide whether to stay or leave, explained Dzerk.

The actors are mot the only people who help to make ai play run smoothly. People who work behind the scenes are just as important as the actors.

Senior Sheri Spilker has one such job

"I read lines for albsentees. I also do anything that Kreiziinger needs to have done," said Spilker, , the assistant direc• tor.

Students who have had experience with past LHS plays are working with a new di'rector.

"It's hard getting ·used to someone other. than Fich, (former director Charles Fichthorn) but I thiink that everything will work out great," said Dzerk.

The play seems to be going very smoothly after only a few practices, said Kreizinger.

"I'm really impressed with what we've accomplished in so few rehearsals. If they (the rehearsals) keep going so well the play will be great. The cast is determined to make it a good production," said Kreizinger.

There are only about five actors who have had previous experience on the LHS stage, the rest 1of the cast are new.

"Most of the peo1ple are new (to Lin• coin High) but they (the cast) are good," said S ilker.

PEER gives help to all students

by Angie Westlund

Have many personal problems? Worried about something? Stuck between a rock and a hard place and have no where to turn? Now you do. You have friends that want to help. They are 10 seniors who are actively involved in Positive Educational Experiences in Relations, or PEER.

PEER revolves around friends going to friends with their problems and has been sponsored by the State Health Department for eight years in over 100 schools in Nebraska. However, this is the first year for PEER at LHS, explained Dianne Leggiadro, counselor and spon· sor of PEER.

Kim Abair, Bryant Bishop, Chris Gies, Charlie Hamersky, Rick Johnston, Pam Otteman, Danny Tucker, Heidi Treijs, Kathy Wiruth, and Darby Zenor are the official representatives. Through PEER, these seniors have become more mature decision makers, better communicators, and aware of many different issues that effect high school students, said Leggiadro.

This year, she explained, these ten representatives are going to publicize PEER through posters, and communica• tion talks with different classes, along with many other ways. This lets any student who has a problem knows that there is someone their own age who they can come to and talk with, and who does care.

"PEER has three main goals: increas• ing constructive behavior through improved self confidence and decision making; decreasing destructive behavior; and capitalizing on the fact that students help each other. PEER is aimed at making students better listeners and better helpers to each other," she said.

This semester's group meets every Tuesday and Thursday during seventh period and can be reached through any counselor, teacher, PEER information box (which is located outside of the counselors office, room 204), or through a student's own initative, she explained.

Leggiadro has many ideas for PEER, but says that final decisions are left up to the 10 students.

"Something we would like to see hap· pen is to use an extended communications period so that PEER could do an activity to increase human relations awareness," she said.

Leggiadro also expressed that if you wish to join PEER to help others and become better friends, they are looking for a cross section of all the social groups here at LHS, and not just the recognized school leaders. Any student that is capable of listening and making new friends is capable of being a representative of PEER. To join PEER, contact a counselor and let them know you're interested in the program, whether it is for next semester or next year.

If you do have a problem, are worried, or would just like to air some built up feelings, go to the PEER group. Leg· giadro wishes to stress that PEER representatives can listen to and/or direct you to helpful, understanding resource. All information is strictly con· fidental and you have someof) e who is willing to talk to you and really cares.

"We hope to help or at least talk to 50 to 100 students, which would make this a very successful year for PEER," she said. "With all the students who have already expressed an interest in it, it seems we will fill a need here at LHS."

DIRECTOR, JOE KREIZINGER describes the blocking of a scene to Sharon Mosher, Renae He/lerich, Adam Branting, Anne Weikert, and Mike Rozmarin.

Monday, November 4, 1985

Distinguished alumni return again to receive awards they all deserve

"They were the class of '69; Their faces were funny but their bodies were fine."

Jeff Johnson, class of '69, football player, gymnast, and runner, was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame this year. Not only were their bodies fine; they had fine minds as well. It is to recognize the fine minds and fine bodies of all Lincoln High graduating classes that we have the Distinguished Alumni and Athletic Halls of Fame.

Each year many alumni return to Lincoln High, at their own expense, to receive their awards, showing a loyalty and pride in their school which has long been a tradition. Jim Sommers, athletic New library policy ignored

Earlier this year, much student concern was given to the media center's hours (see last issue). As a result of this concern a more flexible policy was put in place of the old one to accommodate student library needs. The media center is now open until 4:30 PM to accommodate these needs.

Unfortunately though, there is little student use of the media center after school. In fact, since the change in policy has been made, the number of students "flocking" to the library after school has exceeded five on one occassion. Now, as a result of the lack of student use, the library may be forced to go back to the previous policy of closing their doors at 4:00 PM.

It is even more unfortunate that a heavily criticized policy was amended and replaced with a more flexible policy by the administration, only to be circumvented by an inflexible student body.

director, is quick to point out that there is just such a rich. tradition athletically. The alumni share. with us the successes and failures of their high school years and explain the effects of these on their later careers.

Principal Sanford Nelson notes that recogni-• tion of individual excellence in community ser-• vice, career, academic, and athletic areas is not the only purpose of the Halls of Fame. Each per-• son selected, especially the Distinguished Alumni, is representative of hundreds, even thousands,. of other equally qualified graduates in areas ranging from business to mechanics to medicine Through the sharing of their experiences, the inductees provide us with a look at the successes which can be ours if we apply ourselves and dare to dream.

Both the Distinguished Alumni and Athletic: Halls of Fame present us with a glimpse of the: past, a past steeped in tradition and pride in our school. They give well deserved recognition to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to society and Lincoln High in both the past and present. Most importantly, however, they· provide us with a look at the success within our· grasp and certainly a deeper understanding of the: careers and opportunities available after graduation. For these reasons, the Distinguished Alumni and Athletic Halls of Fame are, and will continue to be yet another source of pride for Lincoln High.

Survivability in nuclear confrontation possible

One of today's biggest concerns among American high school students is the threat of nuclear holocaust. This concern has its merits.

For the past decade the superpowers have prevented nuclear confrontation by following a genocidal policy of deterrence called Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD).

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Our survival in the nuclear age, ironically depends upon our destruction. Sound rather counterintuitive? It is; MAD is a policy that, suicidal as it may sound, supposedly deters one nation from launching a nuclear assault against another nation by the promise of full scale nuclear retaliation against the aggressor nation. Although in any nuclear war scenario our deaths would be avenged, one fatal flaw exists • no one lives.

"Would it not be better to save lives than avenge them?" is a pertinent · question, and Ronald Reagan asked this question in 1983 when he unveiled a plan to change this MAD policy into a policy of Mutually Assured Survivability. This effort goes by the name of the Strategic Defense Initiative (or Star Wars as many prefer to call it.)

Now, two years later, the United States is researching and developing a defensive system (Star Wars) that, when operational, could knock out incoming missiles and render them impotent, hence assuring our survival in a nuclear confrontation.

This system could be operational in a decade unless its development is bargained away at the U.S.-U.S.S.R. arms talks in Geneva this November. On the bottom of almost every

Soviet arms proposal to cut the size of nuclear stockpiles on both sides is a clause that would commit the U.S. to halt the development of the Strategic Defense Initiative.

One thing we (along with our representatives in Geneva) should remember is the fact that no matter how much we decrease our nuclear stockpiles, we will not rid the world of them, and at the same time if we rid ourselves of a defense against these missiles, we will continue to rely on the possibility of our destruction in order to survive. MAD isn't it?

Band has plenty of spirit

Dear Editor,

The article "Spirit groups work hard in support of Links" in the October 2nd edition of the Advocate stated that the official spirit groups for Lincoln High are the Peppers, Pomalinks, and cheerleaders. What about the Lincoln High Marching Band?

The band is a very important part of the Links spirit! In support of the football team, the band attends All the Lincoln High football games at Seacrest Field. The band also appeared at Omaha Burke for migration as a pep band.

They attend all home basketball games and tournament games held in Lincoln. During basketball season the band forms two pep bands, one for the girls team and one for the boys team. They even attend a few volleyball games. Many of these games are attended voluntarily and they require much hard work from director Terry Rush. The band plays pep songs between quarters, during time outs, and any place possible. They even have their own special cheer to pump up the team. Yet, we are not considered an official spirit group.

As a dedicated and loyal band member, I think the 115 band personnel and especially Terry Rush deserves credit for ciur hard work and for our Links Spirit!

Sincerely

Jerry Hudson

WHAT'SYOUR OPINIONON THE UPCOMING ARMS CONTROL TALKS?

David Hargrove, 12: "I hope we don't give away our BMD's, I wouldn't want those filthy Reds to get their hands of them."

Nora Hare, 11: "I think they're gonna make the weapons no matter what they do."

Jennifer Stading, 1O: "I think they're necessary ~nd _I hope something 1sgained from it."

Ms. Beck, faculty: "I only wish it would do some good."

-Corrections-

This space wit I be reserved for correcting the Advocate. Please feel free to bring to our attention any misquote or. inaccurate/ statements that appear in the paper. Bring atl corrections to room 310A. In the new teachers story in the October 2 issue of the Advocate, we forgot to include one teacher. Stefanie Bowers is a new staff member in the M.R. department. · Al;50 in the October 2 issue the score of the Lincoln High vs. Hastings game was incorrectly reported in a cutline. The correct score was 21 to 0. ··

the date of the band's Fair performance was incor• rectly listed in a cutline. The date of the performance was September 6. ·

Briefs Band competes

Psych fair held

The LHS marching band received its first superior rating in four years on Oc-

Students in Jeff Bayer's psychology tober 12, 1985 in this year's first band class were able to participate in many ex- competition, held in Grand Island. periments and demonstrations at the "It was the sweetest superior rating we Wesleyan Psychology Fair on Thursday, ever had," said band director Terry Rush. October 31.

The band also received excellent

"I think students learn more by going ratings in two other competitions held in to this fair than I could hope to teach Lincoln on Octobef 19 and in Omaha on them in a semester," he said. October 26.

The fair is held once every two years College fair held and this year a psychologist from a Texas university spoke to students i;ibout

The Greater Nebraska College Fair careers in the field of psychiatry. was held Sunday, October 27 at the

"People really got off on it (the fair) Cornhusker Hotel. The fair was an inforlast time," said Bayer. He said that he mative day for college bound students. was glad that his class had the oppor- Over 125 colleges and universities were tunity to attend the fair again. represented.

ASVAB Scheduled

The ASVAB will be given on Nov. at Lincoln High. The test, (Armed Services Vocational Apptitude Battery), will be taken on November 15 from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. in Rm. 302. Students interested should sign up in the counselors office.

Open house at LHS

Lincoln High School will hold it's biyearly open house on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 5-8 p.m. ft is free and the public is welcome. Activities will include displays, performances, and demonstrations by LHS students and staff.

Fisher is recipient of math grant

Honors convocation held October 21

Approximately 308 Lincoln High· School students were honored October 21 at a combined honors convocation for academic letter winners, National Merit Semi-finalist and commended Students, National Honor Society Members, and Honor Roll students. The Colby College Book Award (for English) and Rensselaer Medal (math award) were awarded to Amy R. Lee.

Academic letters are awarded to students who have remained in the top three percent of their class for two consecutive semesters. The winners in the Class of 1986 were: Andrew F. Broman, Melia M. Cooke, Cheryl L. Finley, Samantha J. Goodson, Elizabeth A. Hansen, Susan C. Hirt, David J. Holliday, Donna M. Hulinsky, James W. Jackson, Emily A. Jagoda, Christopher D. Jouvenat, Amy R. Lee, Nhadine Leung, Curt R. Lyons, A. Breen Sarata, Barbara. L. Schmidt, Dennis M. Showen, and Sheri A. Spilker. Winners in the Class of 1987 were: Thomas D. Boellstorff, Todd M. Davis, K. Paige Duncan, Scott R. Herr, Gerald E. Hudson, Karen S. Lecitov, Robert J. Little, Jennifer F. Lynch, Sarah D. O'Boyle, Tamara L. Ortega, Daniel F. Schafer, Brian K. Schmidt, Jean L. Schmidt, Scott A. Scholle, Loan M. Tran, Gordon W. Vidaver and Clyde F. Wilson.

This year, three Lincoln High students have been chosen as semi-finalists for merit scholarships from the National Merit Scholarships. These students are Samantha Goodson, Andrew Broman, and A. Brenn Sarata.

Fisher plans on using the grants to improve the computer room.

Patience Fisher, a math teacher at magazines subscriptions, computer softLHS since 1972, recently received the ware, books on education and an elecPresidential Award for Excellence in tronic balance. Fisher also received a 5 science and mathematics Teaching for day, all expense paid trip for two to 1985. 'Washington D.C. Among the things that Fisher was nominated for the award by Fisher remembers from her trip is the Principal Sam Nelson. After being security at the White House. The tourists nominated, she had to write an essay had to go through metal detectors, answering several questions such as Fisher recalled, and if the change in their what she would do with the grant if she pockets set · it off, they were frisked. were to win it, what kinds of problems President Reagan also spoke to the sh.e had with teaching, and her tourists. philosophy of education. Fisher was one of 104 teachers in the United States that won the award of $5000 in National Science Foundation grants.

Among the things that Fisher received were an Apple computer, calculators,

"I want to install chalkless chalkboards and a video projector for the comp~ter room," she said.

Tege

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and economics students

Is Lincoln High about to become the next Wall Street? Are there future entrepreneur:s walking down the same hallways that you walk down? Maybe not, but around 60 LHS juniors and seniors are becoming directly involved with buying stock on the stock market.

Ross Tegeler and students from his three economics classes recently purchased stock in two corporations: AT and :r and Isco. Approximately 60 students, all of whom are taking economics now, have each invested $10. Tegeler said he decided to organize the investment to make students aware of the stock market.

"A lot of people in the world are economically illiterate" said Tegeler.

"Because they don't have a great supply of money, they tend to be over conservative. You don't have to be rich or smart

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation also honored their Commended Students, juniors whose scores on the P.S.A.T. ranked them in the 95 percentile. Those students were Helga T. Anderson, Andrew A. Frederick, and David H. Lacey.

to take advantage of the stock market. the market" besides simpily getting his

Tegeler said that getting his students students involved. interested in the stock market was easy, "It's fun" he said. "It can be rewarding because.they all had their own money in- and exciting because there is risk involvvested in it ed. It fires the imagination."

The students had different reasons for Tegeler got the idea last year when investing. Marilyn Micheal, a representative from "It's a nice way to gamble" said senior Merril Lynch, visited his economics Susan Hirt, "because you're not taking classes. Micheal assisted Tegeler in as much of a chance." deciding on which companies to invest

Senior Nhadine Leung said, "We can in.· make money on lsco." "We were looking for things that

Senior Paul Gregory, who had enough wouldn't lose much, and were infaith in his investment to invest $20 in- teresting to watch" said Tegeler. stead of $10 said simply, "I want to Tegeler's classes invested $936 last make money. Lots of it." year, and got a 10% gain over eight Hirt, Leung and Gregory also agreed · months. Tegler considered that $100 that they would buy stock when they get plus gain "excellent" for the first year. If steady financial incomes. Gregory the "LHS stocks" remain strong, he claims that his investments will "rise fast hopes to keep them on the market until

More pressure and less sleep are some af the effects on students due to the new law requiring the longer school day.

Junior Melissa Gadeken, a band member,. said that she thinks the longer hours are not accomplishing the things originally planned.

"I don't think that the lonaer school day is worthwhile," she said. "it makes people angry and not as willing to come to school."

Gadeken continued by saying that the extra time in school is a nuisance and creates a heavier workload.

"It just gives students a larger workload. We already have enough work to do. Besides that, it takes a lot of time away from (being) home and other activities," she said.

Sophomore Doug Creps has a similar view.

He said, "this really isn't a good faw. ft

Home

The foreign exchange programs combine fun with a learning experience for one happening for the students who participate in them.

The four foreign exchange students this year are, Otavio Lomonaco from Brazil, Heidi Karlsson from Finland, Vigdis Ekra from Norway, and Stefan Moritz from · Germany. They are all seniors and are learning new cultures, responsibilities, independence, and most of all, sharing their love during the year that they are staying in the United States, said the sponsor of the American Field Services program, Phyllis Todd.

The American Field Services program teams up students from other countries with families in the United States, students from the United States with students in other countries, and students from other countries with other students frpm_other countries, Todd said.

There are many benefits from being an exchange student, said Todd.

"They learn to live in a new culture under new situations," said Todd.

Vidgis Ekra, a senior at LHS, said it

ave ersc

interferes with afternoon activities and jobs."

Senior Terry Vogeltanz said that she too feels the longer day is a hindrance. She said that she works and has six classes, one of which is yearbook. As the editor, she has much added responsibility.

"Between work, homework, and being in school, I don't have time for much else. If the days were shorter I'm sure the pressure to get things done would be lessened," she said.

Vogeltanz said that she doesn't think that the days are any help to students.

"The longer days were supposed to give more time to work in class, but actually all it did was give the teachers more time to lecture and give extra assignments," she said.

Vogeltanz added that these · extra assignments are part of a cycle that

gave her a chance to see and learn about other cultures.

"The best thing is that I made lots of new friends, that are all real nice," Ekra said.

Otavio Lomonaco, who is also a senior at Lincoln High, and whose home country is Brazil, said that he too has benefitted from the program.

"My English is better. I am more selfconfident and mature. I have learned how to solve problems on my own,'" Lomonaco said.

The relationships between the students and their host families is very positive, Todd said.

"There is a little frustration in the beginning because of the difference in cultures, but it is a sad day when they have to leave,'' Todd said.

The students are sadder at leaving their host family than when they leave their real family because they know they will see their real family at the end of the year, but they may never see their host family again, Todd said.

Grandson following past footsteps

Gordon Ayers graduated from Lincoln

"I guess I ran because it was the going High in 1927. His grandson, Bob Lat- thing to do,'' Ayers said. timer is to graduate in 1988. A 61 year Lattimer's sixth grade teacher, Marilyn span separated these two but stiil they Greve, encouraged him to run for Stuhave something in common. Both dent Council. He wanted to represent the grandfather and grandson were (and are) sophomores at Lincoln High and he was on student council. told that Student Council was an active

The Council of 1927 was similar to to- group. day's Student Council. They organized "I thought it would be fun to represent many projects, including Joynite. Ayers sophomores because they are such a fun was the chairman of the Joynite commit- group." tee in 1927. He also played the trombone in the band which performed in Joynite.

"Joynite was quite an event," Ayers said, "We tried to stir up some amateur talent."

Lattimer is now the co-chairman of the Litter committee. He said that Student Council has taught him the importance of working well with others and how complicated Lincoln High can be.

"Organization is so important,'' he said, "and the administration is important and cooperative in our activities."

Ayers ran for Student Council and made it as a ,enior. Second semester he was elected secretary. In addition, he was chairman of the courtesy committee which provided cars for visiting athletic teams. Although he doesn't quite remember why he ran for Student Council (it was nearly 60 years ago) he said hat he en·oys working with others.

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leads to students getting run down because they don't have enough time to do everything and still rest.

"I have to get up two or three hours earlier now than I did last year in order to get to school on time for my first class and I go immediately to work after school which make~ my day about seventeen hours long with homework to do when I get home;" so for me, sleep is really sparse and I'm sure that other students are in the same situation."

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Mrs. Grell, VSN Counselor at LHS, said that she hasn't seen too many problems arise due to the law, but that she didn't really feel it a necessary one.

"Lincoln's academic level was always high and efficient," Grell said. "Students probably have more time to work in class now whereas they were on their own before. It really hasn't done much else."

Sue Cain, the LHS Attendance Coordinator, also expressed her feeling:; toward the longer day. She said that the longer day probably isn't the best thing for students.

"The longer day for some students is a little tougher. If a student is taking seven classes and five or six of them are academic, the load for them is really pretty heavy and quite intense with only a half-hour break for lunch," she said. Cain added that students aren't the only ones being strained by the longer day

"Teachers have indicated that they feel that after the extra half hour they're dragging, and, if teachers are worn out, the students surely are."

"I don't think it's helping education any; more kids are graduating mid-term," Vogeltanz said. "Its pushing them out of school rather than keeping them in."

Student ,changes cities and schools with the horse races

Many students have heard of or been to the horse races whether it is at Aksarben or some other track. One student, however, is actively involved in the races all year long. Her name is Marlynn Wolf.

Wolf is a sophomore who travels with her mother during the racing season. Wolf said ,she grew up in a small Nebraskan town named Crawford, where she lived for seven years. Lynn Wolf, her· mother, has a job with Gleason stables as a trainer for five of the horses. This job involves much traveling, explained Wolf, so both have been traveling through out Nebraska since January. Wolf also explained that horse races usually only last about two months in one city or town so that is as long as she is usually in one place. Since the begining of the year Wolf has been to Grand Island, Souix City, Columbus, and Lincoln.

"We move with the races so I am only in one place for approximately two months,'' she said. "You meet a lot of nice people, but you have to leave a lot of friends behind. The hardest part of all is trying to fit in everywhere you go."

Wolf also said that LHS is a great school, but much larger then sh& is used to.

"There are more students in LHS than there are people in the whole town of Crawford, and the students have many more advantages: better teachers; newer equipment; and terrific friendly people," she said.

Wolf is still unsure of what she plans to do when she graduates, but says she'd like to come back to Lincoln and attend UNL ·"We are doing really well here in Lincoln, we have already won three races," Wolf said, "since the races stop in winter we have to move on. We might go to either Phoenix or California (I hope)."

Wolf's only remark about moving throughout her high school years is that it depends on a lot factors. She said she really doesn't know whether she will keep moving or not, but would like to finish high school and graduate with her grade point average of a '1' at her home to\Vn high school.

GORDON AYERS SHOWS grandson Bob Lattimer his senior picture in a 1927 volume of the Links

FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS and council members mingle

sponsored dinner.

Girls win CC championship

by Andy Nelson

The Lincoln High girls' cross country team was calm and relaxed when they went to the state cross country meet Friday in Kearney. But their coach, Bob White, was not.

"When five of the seven runners crossed the finish line, I was relaxed," said White after his team won the state tournament with a 36-46 victory over top rival Lincoln Southeast. The race, which was run at the Kearney Country Club on October 25, featured five LHS students among the top 20. Junior Kelly Loos came in second, sophomore Heidi Tussing finished fourth, sophomore Natalie Hulvey placed sixth, and juniors Sydney Brown and Amy Tidball finished 12th ancj 17th, respectively.

White said all of his runners ran superbly, and _that this was the meet they need to do it in.

"This is the one we shoot for." said White. "The State Tournament is a brand new season. Many people that come here get too nervous and don't do well. Fortunately, all of our runners ran as well as they could."

The Links have been considered a top contender for the state title all year, along with Southeast. White said that one of the reasons his team won was that they were relaxed before the race, while Southeast was tense and nervous.

"The whole team was relaxed," said

It's hard to single out one member from a large group of wonderful gymnasts, but finally gymnastics coach Mark Shearer chose junior Brad Reid. Maybe it was because of his easy attitude or willingness to talk. Whatever \he reason, he was a choice representative of the whole team.

"Brad·s a born gymnast, a natural, he's passed up people that have been in gymnastics for s_ixyears," said Shearer.

Brad said when he was little that he didn't even know that the sport existed. Actually, he kind of stumbled on to the sport in ninth grade. Brad said that he started out in gymnastics to get in shape for football, but a football career never came into view. He liked gymnastics so much that he never left it. In fact, Brad would like to continue the sport through college.

"I'd like to get some kind of scholarship to some major college," he said.

Since Brad still has two more years, he has lots of time to practice. The gymnasts practice every day from 4:30-6:30; in addition, Brad practices at the University· in the off-season from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

White. "They have been all year."

The runners agreed with White.

"I was calm before I ran, and I had confindence our team would do well." said sophomore Margaret Fischer, who finished 43rd. "We have a good team, and I thought we had a good chance at State.

Brown said she was "a little nervous, but I knew we could ,do it."

~though White was extremely pleased with his team's p,erformance at State, winning has been very common for the team this year. Theiir only two losses of the year were to :Southeast, and the coach and his runne:rs tasted the state title quite a while ago.

"From the beginning of the year, we knew that it was between Southeast and us." said White. "Southeast has a tremendous team, but I knew we did t " 00.

White said this year's team is the best in the history of Lincoln High.

"After the first meet I knew we could win." Brown said.

The future of LHS girls' cross country is only looking up, said White. There are no seniors on this year's team, and next year Tussing's two younger twin sisters, Amy and Angela, will be in ninth grade and eligible for varsity. This added depth to the state champions might mean something: another state title.

Scott Johnson is Brad's favorite gymnast because of his phenomenal tumbling ability, but Brad's favorite event is the high bar.

"Then you can just lie around in the air," as Brad puts it.

Tennis coach optimistic about

Even though the LHS tennis team only won one-fourth to one-half of their matches during the 1985-86 season, the coach and players aren't giving up.

Link Blackman, a team member, said "Even though we didn't do as well as we would have liked to, we still had a lot of fun."

Dennis Weixelman was the team's coach, but he is also a shop teacher during the day

The team's practices started on August 19 and continued every school day throughout the season starting after school and lasting until six o'clock, according to Blackman.

Weixelman said he found that the biggest problem this season was that the players had a hard time breaking their old habits and improving their strokes.

He added that a good player should "self-improve, listen to the coach, read material about the sport, and improve their technique and style."

The team made three road trips the season, leaving the school day early in order to play the out-of-town teams, Weixelman recited.

In addition, the team went to the state tournament in Omaha. Regardless of the number of matches won or lost by the individual teams, chosen players from all teams attend the tournament.

This year the Lincoln High team went back on the second and final day of com-

petition, which according to Weixelman, is a first in his tennis-coaching career at LHS. The Links finally placed ninth out of 22 competing teams. Weixelman said that · he has high hopes and is very optimistic for next year. He said that he thinks that there will be several returning lettermen and that this is one source of his optimism.

VARSITY TENNIS PLAYER Brian Schmidt concentrates on hitting his next serve.

Success oflows Stuco 's hard work

Much effort went into making this year's Homecoming a success according to Student Council member Amy Tidball.

"There was a long process that we went through, "Tidball said.

After thinking about it since summer, they had to. decide on a theme, and then decide on decorations to go along with it. This year's theme was "Renunited".

"We (this year's Student Council) went through this prom catalog and picked the design," Tidball said.

Then the council proceded to make elaborate decorations for the walls in the gym, posters, tickets, and a backdrop to have pictures taken in front of.

Along with decorations went refreshments.

"We ordered some 50 dozen cookies from SuperSaver, "tidball said. And, to frost the take, Student Council also hired a band called Jagg to provide the music.

A band is often considered a novelty according to Judy Kirsch, the Student Council sponsor.

"Homecoming is one of the few dances with a live band, "Kirsch said. "I think dances have gone to the D.J.-type format because of the variety of music we have now and because it's difficult for a band to please everyone. It's risky, but it's fun."

The band, Jagg, consisted of Mark Lewno, the sound man, Bobby Kennedy, bass guitar and back up vocals, Tom Roth, lead vocals, Jim Beavers, guitar, and Matt Gothier, drums.

The gym wasn't the best place for the band to play, according to Kennedy.

"It wasn't such a good idea, the sound bounces and we can't play at the same levels as we're used to doing, but the people sort of absorbed the sound a little so it wasn't so bad, "Kennedy said.

The band is relatively new to the scene in Lincoln, with Lincoln East's homecoming being their first official gig. This i'hexperience didn't stop the band, though. Kennedy said that the members' high talent helped them through the rough spots.

"I've never been in a band with so much talent, "he said. "We're very versitle."

But all of these fineries aren't free. Tidball said that the money to provide for these things came from several different sources.

"A lot of the money for the homecoming dance came from the kick-off dance, selling movie fund books, and

I think that the school contributed some," Tidball said.

Sometimes the members of Student Council worry that all their work goes unnoticed, but Tidball said that she thinks that all of the work and dedication is appreciated.

"I think people appreciate it, I think they like things for their scrapbooks to remember their high school years by," she added.

The homecoming football game wasn't such the success that the dance was. Fremont narrowly escaped with a victory and a score of 14 to 13, on October 18 at Seacrest Field.

During halftime the homecoming court was presented. The court included Lissy DeGrazia, Vicki Shoemaker, Chris Jenkins, Margaret Miller with Misty Thomason and Shane Lair crowned as queen and king by last year's royalty, Pat Gaines and Tracey Lightbody Scott and Rychecky, two members of the court said that they definately appreciate.their nominations to the court.

"I was totally shocked to find out I was nominated to the court, "Scott said. "I think it's an honor."

"I felt honored and happy that people feel that I deserve to be elected to the court," Rychecky said.

Both agreed that the chance to be nominated to the court or be king or queen was a once in a lifetime chance and whoever won should appreciate the honor.

"I think it's fun being on the court, but this is just ' high school life; it will come and it will go,' Scott said. "In a little while no one will remember it but me "

The Lincoln High Distinguished Alumni were also presented at the game during halftime. They were John Welch, John Frey, and Forrest Stith. The alumni were escorted during the day by members of the Student Council and attended the assembly, reception, and lunch. They also visited a number of classes and spoke to others.

The alumni spoke of their past experiences at LHS and the changes they have found coming back.

"I had visions of being a business man while I attended Lincoln High and so I took courses that would help me accomplish that," said Frey.

"The school is cleaner than I remember it. Students are about the same except that there's a lot more trousers on women now than in those days, my return has been very favorable," Welch said.

Lincoln High's industrial arts department has not had a major renovation since it was established in 1927. When current department head Arlyn Uhrmacker arrived at LHS in 1977, there were already talks of a renovation. Finally, those words have turned into actions.

A new industrial arts addition, which will lay just north of Johnson Gym in the teacher's parking lot, is scheduled to be finished by the spring o( 1987. Workers should begin work on the wing, whose _ costs total nearly three million dollars, within 30 days.

The new wing and additional changes which will take place in the present IA shop are the final steps in an LHS renovation plan that began in 1976. Since that date, Lincoln High has had air-conditioning installed, new windows and doors put in, the conversion of the swimming pool into the Media Center. Beechner field and the student mall in front of the school have also been two

new creations in the renovation plan.

Other changes in the remodeling of the IA wing include the creation of a second floor above the present Graphic Arts shop, which will house graphic arts, drafting, and electronics. The west end of the IA department on first floor, which now has the woods and graphic arts shops, will house the instrumental music department. The MR department, which lies right across from the bandroom and the IA rooms, will add the bandroom as part of their ·department.

Principal Sanford Nelson said that the wing was being added to upgrade the instructional facility. More specifically, he said, all classes had to be moved out of the basement because of safety hazards.

"Students and staff need the best teaching environment possible," said Nelson.

Uhrmacher gave some specific needs of the IA department. "Basically, we

needed to bring in new technology," he said. "When we met with the architects who are planning the addition, everyone seemed pleased about how modern it " was.

Some of the other specific needs of the department are, said Uhrmacher, adequate access for welding, more room in the auto shop, better ventilation and storage for wood in the actual wood shop. The IA renovation plan apparently seems to cover all of those needs. The new wing will include auto, woods and welding shops, all of which are larger than what they presently are. Also, the entire fA shop, excluding the three new workshops, and the art department will be air-conditioned.

The auto shop, which is located in room 127, will be converted into a small engines shop, and an elevator will be installed to carry supplies from small engines to the drafting room in the newADVOCATE

6, 1985

Lincoln high made a big effort this year to advertise the Open House, a snowstorm on Nov. 19 caused it to be post-poned until Nov. 25. Student Council and several of Judy Roderick's Citizenship Issues and American history classes canvassed the area around the school to encourage those who don't necessarily have relations at LHS to come and see the things that are happening' here that their tax dollars are paying for.

Sam Nelson, the principal of Lincoln High said that less than one third of the households in Lincoln have children in schools so it's important that the school attempts to have these households support the schools.

Judy Kirsch, student council sponsor, thinks that students and faculty made a good effort to get the community more involved this year as opposed to years past. Kirsch predicted a rather large turnout for the evening.

"This year f acuity sent out invitations, people canvassed; we should have a big turn out, " said Kirsch.

"The years that we've made a special effort to get the word out, we get a big turnout. This year faculty sent out invitations, people canvassed; we should have a big turnout," said Kirsch.

Actually, the evening wasn't as successful as many had hoped for. Don , Dean, assistant principal for student ser' vices, noted that the weather was poor and that there were not as many people there as he would have liked to see.

"If the weather wouldn't have been so bad there probably would have been better attendance, but I guess you're never satisfied. I mean, if there were 1,000

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ly constructed second floor.

Nelson said that the participation of LHS staff, students, and parents had much to do with the plans for the new addition.

Uhrmacher said that he and other faculty members had a chance to discuss the plans for the new addition with the architects who are designing it.

"Everyone feels good about their involvement. "We (LHS faculty) all had an opportunity to comment," said Uhrmacher. The new addition, which will have an overhead door in front of each of the ti-tree shops, will expand north to the smaH driveway used for truck deliveries. Frc,m the inside of the school, access to t11enew addition will be attained through t.he door that will be where the delivery driveway is now. The overhead door that is near the present auto shop will be the location for the other entrance to the new wing.

people here, we'd probably want 1,500," said Dean. Roderick also felt that the success of the evening was hindered by the weather and by the fact that the event had to be post-poned. Roderick noted that only 12 people came to her roorn to view her presentation on the Close-Up program: ----------------·

"/f the weather wouldn't have been so bad there probably would have been better attendance, " said Dean.

Despite the weather, many parents of Lincoln high students came to Open House. Reenie Turpin who has two children at LHS, found out about it in the Links Letter, a publication that is mailed to students every month. Turpin was coming to LHS to pick up one student and take another one to basketball practice and thought she'd stop in for awhile.

"It's interesting," said Turpin, " I had three other children go to LHS and this is my first Open House. My favorite displays were in the art and pottery rooms. "

Sophomores David Carson, Colin Hoster, and Jeff Dewitt all felt that the evening was fullfilling and it showed them all different points of view at LHS. One of DeWitt's favorite presentations was that of Soundsations, a music group at LHS.

To. top off the evening, the Lincoln high parent, school, community organization served a dinner consisting of a sloppy joe sandwich, chips, relish, fruit and coffee or milk. Ice cream was also available at extra charge. Eileen S:omer and Beverly Bauer, employees in the LHS cafeteria said that they prepared 300 sloppy joes and 175 ice creams, respectively.

OPEN HOUSE HAD entertainment for all ages as shown by Billy Kotwas Galusha, son of art Teacher

Rosalie Kotwas.

MR. HEINEMAN LOOKS at an Art students work during Lincoln High's Open House

Student groups need support of classmates

During gossip sessions, oral classroom talks, and/or rumors, many clubs, groups, activities, organizations, and committees have been put down, rebuffed, made fun of, laughed at, joked at, and carelessly poked at. These groups; clubs and activities, however, are not looked at through the eyes of the members.

Since time began cheerleaders have been made fun of by all not included in the group for different reasons. Cheerleaders, Pomalinks, and Peppers, however, have their own personal reasons for being in these groups and are proud to belong. Not only do they show this pride through their cheers, but also by the money they are willing to dish out of their own pockets for camp, outfits, and all the other items needed such as shoes, leg warmers, and so on.

Another example is the Advocate Staff. Many people ridicule this publication and often throw it away once receiving it or jam it into one of their folders that gets lost somewhere in the "Black Hole" of their lockers. The people on staff are proud of what they are doing and try to show it through dedication, reporting, and energy. -The publication is for the students, about the students, by the students and as much work goes into putting out a monthly issue as the hard work the cheerleaders put in for every game.

Recognition is anot~er main point at hand. How many clubs, organizations, or groups get recognition from their peers? Certainly not DECA, FBLA, Chess Club, Computer Club, Cheerleaders, Pomalinks, Peppers, Advoca~e. Yearbook the list goes on and on. However, football, volleyball, softball, and all the other competitive sports receive recognition whenever a game is won. They hear "Good job", "Nice play", "Good Going" These other clubs often hear only "Why wasn't'my name spelled right? Arid the date wa s wrong! " , " Why is the price so high", "How can you be in a club (or g roup) lik e that", "That's not real competition".

Competition as defined in the Websters Dictionary is a contest between two parties: the effort of two or more parties to secure the business of a third pc,rty by the most favorable terms.

No ,.-here in this definition does it say that competit;on deals with only sports orientated_ acti, •ities • it says that it is between two rivals or parties, in other words between people, clubs, groups, or anything else for that matter.

Going against the beliefs of our community ALL competition should be recognized. Whether it is the Cheerleaders, Pomalinks, and Peppers awards for spirit, or the band's awards for their outstanding spirit, dedication, and musical ability or Advocate for their dedication and reporting, · or even for the chess club• playing the strategies of the board.

Therefore, look for the beauty through the eyes of the beholder, not through the eyes of the blind.

Schools infringe on parents' role

9:00 AM any weekday morning. A typical conversation.

Mrs. Kirkpatrick: "I'm calling to excuse Larry Kirkpatrick he's a junior anyway, he won't be coming to school this morning."

Attendance Lady: "Why won't little Larry be in today, Mrs. Kirkpatrick?"

Mrs. Kirkpatrick: "Why? Why is it of any concern to you, miss miss Miss Whoever-youare?"

Attendance Lady: "Mrs. Kirkpatrick, do I have · to remind you that Nebraska state law specifically requires that when parents excuse their children from school they provide a sufficient excuse." .Mrs. Kirkpatrick: (Restraining herself) "'Well, if you must knov1, Larry will be visiting his grandmother this afternoon in the nursing home where she lives!"

Attendance Lady: "That Mrs. Kirkpatrick, is not sufficient."

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Let's face it, the attendance office gives our parents just as hard a time as they give us. This is just one exa mple of the school intervening in our lives as well as the lives of our parents. Lots of parents don't like the school intervening in our lives and they complain.

Parents, in increasing numbers, are complaining every day around the United States in chur, ches, parent-teacher conferences, town meetings, and other areas of the civic arena. They are complaining that the school is intervening too much in their lives and ours, telling parents when they can excuse their children from school and when they cannot. They are complaining about the schools telling parents how to raise their children and how not to raise their children; what to teach them about sex, how to deal with drug and alcohol problems, and how to deal with family problems.

The thing is the parents are right. Looking around Lincoln High School, one can understand the · parents' position. Just look are our attendance policy; anymore, the school decides what is excusable or not. Our parents play little part in this decision. Pick up a copy of the Links letter and page through it. You will find numerous "suggestions" for Parents only; suggestions on what to do if you think your child is on drugs or alcohol, suggestions to help parents find out if their children are on drugs or alcohol, suggestions on how to deal with children's interest in religion, even suggestions on how to help your _ child understand and refrain from teenage sex.

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Even the SCIP program crosses this th_reshold. If a student is suspected of being i nvolved in drugs or alcohol, this program swings into action, forcing • the parent to take some kind of action through some form of mediation with three parties (the parent, the student, and of course, some school representative).

"So what", you say, "what does it have to do with me?" The answer is, it has lots to do with us as students and children. Let's face it, the family as an institution in its natural role places the parent in the role to raise their children, and the school, as an institution is to educate it~ st u~ents. If the school intervenes it often breaks the flimsy barrier between the two institutions, and begins to take on the role of the family , specifically the role of the parents. The par e nts ' right to raise th e child is definitely infringed upon in the case of school intervention.

Still uncertain? If so, think of it this way: Do you want to be raised by your parents or the school? I

Q: DO YOU THINK THE PLAY ''UP THE DOWN STA1RCASE'' WAS REALISTIC?

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Joe Ballard, senior '"Yes, it was very realistic. It expressed the true meaning of school."

Katie Pierson, junior "The characters were quite exaggerated but yeah."

George Sedlacek, faculty "Yes, I thought it brought out everyday situations we deal with here at school."

Carrie Vlsger, sophomore "Yes, the cast was picked very carefully, and fit the roles nicely."

The Staff

For the first time during Judy Perkin's career as DECA (Distributive Educational Clubs of America) sponsor, the Lincoln High Chapter of DECA will be honored with a trophy for its bowling pr0wess.

· "Every year for the past ten years we have been bowling against other schools," Perkins said. "In my three years as sponsor, this is the first year that we've had the trophy."

According to Perkins, the trophy travels from school to school and this year it will journey from Lincoln East's grasp to Lincoln High's.

DECA President, Melanie Champoux, said that any DECA member who signs up, can bowl, but to be a DECA member one must first take a marketing class. Perkins cited Rick Miller and Kathy Ponte as two of this year's most outstand ing bowlers.

Word Processing

LINCOLN HIGH ADVOCATE

Because of a large response to the bowling program, LHS had more teams than usual this year.

"This year we had four teams of four," Champoux said.

Lincoln Southeast had two teams as did East High, but Northeast didn't participate because, according to Perkins, they don't have a DECA chapter.

Champoux made the point that DECA does a lot more than bowl. Its members also sell carnations for Homecoming and Valentine's day, sell donuts and milk in the mornings, and will participate in the State DECA Conferen ce in February.

"DECA is a really active organization. There is always something going on and its always a lot of fun," Champoux said

Perkins agreed saying, "It is a great time," and that "Its really just for fun and interaction between school."

"Its all good natured, no cut-throat competition," she said.

New business class offered

Students signing up for business classes next year will have one more class to choose from.

Beginning next year the business department will be offering a new elective course Word Processing, said Bill Myers , business department chairperson.

The idea for a class like Word Processing was established a few years ago but has just now been put into effect, said Myers.

The concept was a joint effort between a business consultant at P.S.A.B. and the business department at Lincoln High School. Both parties have great enthusiasm for the new elective, Myers said.

"We (the business department) are very excited about it," added Myers Members of the class will use IBM computers. The software program that will be used for Word Processing will be Display Write 3, which is a very expensive, but up to date, program, commented Myers.

Myers also added that students who sign up for this semester class will learn how to create files, store and load information, print out information, and update files.

The business department is expecting two kinds of students to

up for the class: those who are getting

When you are a senior you have a lot to think of: graduation announcements, credits, credit hours, senior pictures, and the twenty hours of volunteer work for your citizenship issues class.

Judy Roderick and both of her Citizenship Issues classes took a new ·angle to those volunteer hours. Roderick said that 90% of her students participated in a group project.

"A,e students in the class spent time with MR students during their class time. She said that their main goal is to break down the barriers.

"For the first time I feel good about the work required for the Citizenship Issues class,'" said -Roderick. "I am so proud of my kids."'

She said that before the group project she didn't like the fact that the students were required to do work out of the classroom without teacher supervision.

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She also said that the supervisors of the volunteer work often varied in recommendations rating the students and treatment of the students.

Roderick said that they had an orientation before they actually began work with the students. They mainly discussed the stereo-types of the MR students. They also planned their first meeting.

A few of the things they have done with the MR students are bringing in football gear, and pets and playing bingo.

··rhe first time (the students met with the MR students) was sort of scary becaµse we didn't know what to expect," said Tracy Klaram, one of Roderick's Citizenship Issues stu~ents. "But after the first session it was really fun."

Scott Trumbley, another student said that he learned a lot about how wrong the stereotypes were. These students are normal people that happen to have a

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disability and peole should interact with them more in order to understand them better.

Bryan McWilliams also said that people should interact with the MRstudents more. He said they are really nice and some of them feel bad because they have a disability.

"I communicate with them in the hall and I don't feel uncomfortable," said McWilliams. "I think it makes them feel good to know other students besides the students they have classes with."

Kara LostrM has ~t only learned about the M1' students because of the project, but sh"e said that.1t has helped her make a·career decision. She has decided to work with MR students after high school.

"I'm glad we've done it. I'm learning a lot and I'm broadening my friendships," said Lostroh. McWilliams and Trumbley said the

school should take the project one step further.

"I think the administration should get some kind of a program for everyone in the school, faculty included, so they can interact with the MR students," said Trumbley. "It would be good for other schools as well."

McWilliams said ·that sophomores would really benefit from this kind of program. Most sophomores don't know how to act around MR students because they don't have any of these students in their junior high schools.

All of the students agreed that they had not only learned that the MR students don't fit the stereotypes, but that they also made new friends.

"I would have just done office work if it weren't for this project," said Klaran. "I found out that these students are just like everybody else and I will miss the class because I enjoy it a lot."

Even though there's snow on the ground, Lincoln High athletes are swimming, playing basketball and wrestling. Sports in the winter time are the most trying on athletes. Imagine, leaving school at 6:00 or 7:00 in the evening, it's snowing, and your car is in the south loti Boys' Basketball

Boys' basketball, according to Alden Johnson, head coach, should have a very good team this year, carrying on from a strong finish last year- where they only lost to the top three teams. This year's team, consisting of eight returning lettermen, Rod Cardine, Brian McWilliams, John McWilliams, Kent Lightbody, Steve Throne, Robert Nicholos, Don Holman, and Todd Rychecky, has a lot of experience as well as depth.

"Our weakness shouldn't be diaper rash," said Johnson. "We have a lot of experience, good running, good defense and good rebounding."

To help maintain this level of excellence on the team, several other coaches assist. Bill Zuspan coaches the I reserve team, Tim Muggy coaches the I sophomore team and a few volunteer coaches help out.

Johnson said that this year he will strive to attain more of a balance in scor-

earns

ing at each game, which will take pressure off of the team.

"Every coach should have his/her own philosophy," said Johnson, "and the changes that you make must still be within your philosophy. I run my own system."

The first game, a double header, is December 6 and 7. The team's goals this year are to have no regrets about the way they play, and to do their best in each game.

"We should win every game that rightfully should be ours," said Johnson. ', "We don't want to beat ourselves."

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emphasis is on having fun.

"The girls should have fun playing together," he said, "but should do the best that they can in each game. Once we realize that this is the reason we're playing, then we can set our goals."

The returning letterwinners for girls basketball are Michelle Cuddeford, Dee McCall, Susie Hansen, and Ann Osborne. The two assistant coaches are Deb VanDusen and Alex Czeranko. Their first game is December 6 against Colum: bus.

Wrestling

Many of the wrestlers competing for Lincoln High this year participated in clinics and wrestled over most of the summer which should make for a good team, according to coach Thomas Christie.

"We have good reserve and incoming sophomores to give us good stability," said Christie. "Including our three returning lettermen; Shane Lair, who only lost one match, Pat Perez, undefeated, and Kelly Miller, who was fifth at state last year."

This year's team is working on its strength program, said Christie, and trying to keep up with the most advanced technology.

"It won't be easy just because it looks good on paper," said Christie. "We're go-

ing to have to prove it on the mat."

Last year the team met their. goal of having two state champions and they will again set goals for themselves this year.

"Each year as the head coach, I try to pick up from last year," said Christie.

NORTH goes up for a shot during a girls' basketball practice.

Girls' Basketball

The girls' basketball team with only four returning letterwinners this year, still looks strong considering their lack of experience. According to head coach Bill Myers, there are about 60 girls out for the team.

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"We lost seven seniors," Myers said, "but there are lots of young kids that can come through for us. We have a number of athletes with g,ood quickness, the shooting is good and we have more height this year."

The team has been working harder this year to get in shape. Myers said he is emphasizing the basics in defense, free throws and full court press, but the main

Fall sports Wrap-up

Girls' volleyball: 11-10, 3rd place in LPS tournament, ranked 8th in state. Football; 6-3, 1st place in LPS tournament, ranked 10th in state

Tennis: 0-11, 6th in Trans Nebraska Tournament, ranked 9th in state

Girls' cross country; District, Harold Scott Invitational, Wesleyan and State champions.

Boys' ·cross country: 3rd in district meet, 3rd in Greater Nebraska Conference meet, 8th in state meet

Girls' Gymnastics: 4th in Greater Nebraska and District meets, 7th in State meet. ·

VARSITY FOOTBALL RUNNING back Boys' Gymnastics: Greater Nebraska, Garnell Casmer takes off. District and State champions.

Swanson named for sports award

Sports Corner

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Special people and special talents, combined with some experience makes our Lincoln High sports teams what they are. Jami Swanson is just one of those many team players that makes this years volleyball team a good one, pointed out Lana Peterson, volleyball coach. Swanson has been playing volleyball since she was a sophomore and has become very involved with it. This year she played USVBA (United States Volley Ball Association) during off season from. January through April, LHS summer clinic for volleyball, and then varsity team from August through the third week in November, explained Coach Peterson. She went on to say that she even nominated Swanson for the Sertoma award which honors one team member of each individual sport for a

job well done. , When hearing about being nominated for the award, Swanson said she was "excited and impressed".

"Swanson is our team's setter, which means she gets every second hit and we depend on her. She needs to be a real talker on the court and keep everyone's spirit up," said Coach Peterson. "She also needs to cover errors !£and when they are made."

Swanson said she has played volleyball since her sophomore year, but says she thinks this years team has grown really close and has had lots of fun.

"This years team was the most fun I've every played on. They are special peo- · pie, all of them, and all of them have a lot of talent. Especially the new ones on Varsity, since we only had three seniors this year," Swanson said. "If they put that talent and experience into next year's team it will do very well."

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Boys' and Girls' Swimming

This year the boys' swim team has more ~uality than the past three years, according to head coach Gene Cotter ' but it will be hard to improve the girls' dual record.

"This year I'm very optimistic," said Cotter. "Our boys spots are falling into place and we have a number of sophomores out."

In addition to the sophomores there are 15 returning letterwinners. They are Scott Steele, Julie Prange, Mike Biock, ·Wendy Tussing, Rich Johanson, Jodie Wanek, Wendy Cowan, Chris Jouvenat, Randy Fox, Sally Kirsch, Trey Hoster, Charlie Hammer, Jill Vankekerix, Ron Cook, and Amy Tidball.

"I'm looking to a very competitive season this year," 30id Cotter. "Everyone's attitude should be good. We have two assistant coaches, Dick Conradt and Kevin Weires. It depends on how senior lettermen develop."

SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL PLAYER Gary Nunnaly practices one of the fine arts of ball handling.

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SENIOR WRESTLER KELLY MILLER manhandles an opponent.

THE SCOREBOARD TELLS the story for the home team, Lincoln High.

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Realism prevalent in play

by Tammy Ortega

Change the hairdos, change the clothing, modify the classroom setting a little and the 1960's play "Up the Down Staircase" is transformed into a realistic play with themes pertinent to the '80's.

"Up the Down Staircase" is set in a New York City high school in the present. According to Sophomore Larkin Hood, that setting was realistically portrayed.

"I think it is true for quite a few inner city schools,"she said.

English teacher Julia Doerr felt the setting was realistic from a faculty standpoint too.

"From what I've heard of New York teaching, it is reasonably realistic but maybe a little bit mild," said Doerr.

Senior Ronell Schneider pointed out that the events in the play could have happened in just about any high school, however.

"I've seen some of the same things here. It probably could have happened anywhere," said Schneider.

The characters were realistic also, according to Hood.

"After all, people are people," Hood said. "Every school has similar sorts of problems."

Junior Sara Stone also thought the characters were realistic. 'In fact, she saw some of her friends' personalities reflected in the various characters.

"I know lots of different people which fit the different characters. I know lots of Lou's and people like Alice," she said. Doerr said she could relate to some of lead character, Sylvia Barret's problems.

"My first year at my last school was quite a bit like the play," said Doerr. "I felt overwhelmed by silly forms and paperwork."

Lincoln High is "more humane" about paperwork, however, Doerr added.

The theme of "going up the down staircase" had slightly different meanings to different people.

Hood and Schneider felt the main theme was one of non-confomity.

"There are still people like that now, only they do it (show rebellion) in different ways," said Schneider.

Doerr believes the. theme tells us to adapt.

"We all have to be careful to get past the trivial things to get to the real meaning of education which is dealing with people as people."

Stone thought the theme was more about continuing to fight a losing battle and trying to make things better when they seem destined to be worse. The message still applies.

"I think it's a message people will always need because many seemingly losing battles need to be fought, Stone said.

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Although reasons varied, the overall impression of the play was favorable.

Schneider enjoyed the changes in tone in the play.

"I really liked it because parts were serious and parts were funny. It really kept my attention," she said.

Hood ·praised all aspects of the performance, especially the casting.

"The casting was well done. I enjoyed seeing all the common personality types combined in one classroom. Overall it was well · casted, acted and had nice sets," said Hood.

Stone echoed Hood's opinion.

"It was an excellent display of Lincoln High talent," she said.

THE ALL SCHOOL Play "Up the Down Staircase," shows an average high school class during what is

IN THE PLAY Carole Blancha (Suzanne Jouvenat) and Alice Blake (Shannon Kunkel) chat about

various things before class begins.

IN REALITY AS in the play, teachers such as Nancy Beck find time to give students extra help.

EVER THE TEACHER, Paul Barringer (Randy Nuss) critiques a steamy love note from Alice Blake • (Shannon Kunel).

SOCIALIZING IN CLASS is common at LHS, too. Mike Rozmarin and Rod Cooksey (above) discuss important matters.

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by Andy Nelson

The construction on the industrial arts addition, east of Lincoln High, has been going pretty much as planned, despite the freezing weather that has slightly delayed construction. Despite being harassed by the weather, progress on the new addition, which will lie adjacent to Johnson Gym, has been good enough to make the deadline of having the wing finished in July of this year.

"Progress has been going really well so far," said LHS principal Sanford Nelson. "The Inclement weather has caused the, work to fall behind schedule 3 or 4 days, but there are no major problems."

Bud Knutson, who is the general foreman for Bruce, Inc., a division of W.M. Anderson, Construction Co., the contractors for the building of the new wing, said that the weather has been the only problem so far in building the addition.

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weather when making our building schedule," said Knutson. "The weather has put us back one week, but the cooperation of students has been great and we aren't having any problems with getting the footings in."

''The inclement weather has caused the work to fall behind sched,ule 3 or 4 days, but there are no major problems, '' Sanford Nelson said.

The footings, whiclh are the cement foundations of the structure, need to be put in before the Willlter freeze. Otherwise, the frozen grou1nd Is too hard to work with. Despite the recent wave of bone-chilling weatheir, Nelson agreed with Knutson that the:re will be no problems getting the footings in on time.

"With the footings in as scheduled,"

said Nelson, "construction on the steel structure of the addition should begin by January."

· Other changes in the recent renovation plan of LHS seem to be going as planned. The new entrance to the teachers' lot, coming in from 24th street, should begin to be built as soon as the winter freeze is over. Nelson said he ex: peels the new entrance to be finished by late spring. Renovation of the present IA department has not yet begun, said IA department head Arlyn Uhrmacher.

"After the new addition is finished, work should begin on the inside," said Uhrmacher. "Sometime later in the school year, however, preparation in the basement should begin." Uhrmacher also said that the preparation in the basement will include the making of footings and columns, which will help support the second floor that will house the graphic arts shops.

Aside from the weather, Nelson said the only other problem with the con-

struction has been the parking access in the teachers lot.

"Parking is a very critical issue for both students and teachers." said Nelson. Nelson also said that there have been only a few complaints, however. ''Parking is a very critical issue for both students andteachers, '' said -Nelson.

Nelson said that it is "extremely critical" for the new addition to be finished by this July. After

Australian adventure awaits OIDS

LHS junior Seth Peterson

by Christine Crough

On January 14, 1986 Junior Seth Peterson will begin a ,year long stay in Australia.

Peterson, who became interested in the American Field Services Program after speaking with some former exchange students, will leave Los Angeles on January 14. From there he will take a 21 hour flight to Sidney, Australia.

Peterson said it was very rare for a Lincoln High student to spend an entire year in a foreign land.

Not many students are informed about the program, Peterson said. SETH PETERSON PLANS to leave the U.S. on January 14 for _ The A.F.S. program can't guarantee a year long stay in Australia. your choice of country, but Peterson chose Australia over -the more popular choice of country, France, for several reasons.

''/ like traveling. I wanted to experience living elsewhere, '' said Peterson.

One, they speak English in Australia. Peterson will attend school during his stay in Australia, so English will be a big help, help, he said.

"The climate is different, very distant, and it doesn't snow," Peterson said.

He is also looking forward to learning about a new culture, and traveling.

"I like traveling. I wanted to experience living elsewhere," Peterson said. -

When Peterson became interested in the A.F.S. program, he had several steps to go through.

First, he had a preliminary interview with local A.F.S. representatives. They asked Peterson what he would do in certain situations in a foreign country.

''/ will g€t a much broader perspective on people in general. I can also see how other countries perceive Americans, '' said Peterson.

After the preliminary interview, there was a more extensive interview and application with Peterson and his family.

During this interview the representatives determined his personality type, his interests, and his ideas, so that they could put him with a similar family. They also asked for his choice of countries during the interview. The interview results were then sent to New York.

The National Office then studied the application and sent a letter of acceptance, Peterson said.

Peterson also feels he can use the experiences he has in Australia to enrich his life.

"I will get a much broader perspective on people in general. I can also see how other countries perceive Americans," said Peterson.

Jobs and school eat up students time see page 6

Holiday movies reviewed for VCR owners see page 4

THE STAR CITY Holiday parade held in Lincoln on Saturday, Dec. 7, included (clockwise from top) the LHS marching band, the Poma/inks, an overstuffed sarge from Bettle Bailey and an unidentified floating !own. Photos by Jeff Kirk.

The LHS Christmas 1985 Wish List

Almost everyone, this time of year, has some sort of list of all the neat things he or she would like to find under the tree on Christmas morning. We feel that another type of wish list exists; one not just for ourselves, but for Lincoln High. Such a list might look like this:

A Capitol Parkway Overpass. Wouldn't it be nice if instead of waiting a short eternity for either the traffic to clear up or the traffic light to change, you could walk over Capitol Parkway to school on brisk weekday mornings, just like in Omaha.

A Student Lounge. Teachers have a lounge where they can go during the day and hang out, where students are not allowed to go. Such a facility for students, where teachers couldn't hassle students, would be equally nice.

Adequate Heating. It seemed that earlier in the winter the only area in the school affected by the nippy November air was Mr. Tegeler's room, but this December, Jack Frost has somehow managed to chill out most of the school, as well as most of the students and faculty. It would be a shame if some cold January morning the media center fish were found frozen and entombed in their • aquarium.

Adequate Parking Facilities. Anymore, the only parking lots available for student use are the lots located farthest away from the school. Even in those lots, parking stalls are non-existent for the students who are so unfortunate as to arrive a few minutes late in the morning.

Vending Machines for Student Use. Mrs. Baker's concession stand is not open every time students would like to purchase snacks (i.e. lunchtime and sometimes after school), and the vending machines in the teachers' lounge are always off limits to students, leaving the only snack alternative to students across the street at Super C (known as Super Capitalistic) where the student consumer is virtually exploited by snack prices.

Adequate soap a.nd paper towels in LHS restroom facilities. Either there is a severe shortage of these needed materials, or there is some kind of problem in allocating these vital resources. Whatever the case is, soap and paper towels are almost non-existant in LHS restrooms. If this disparity persists, good hygiene may be sacrificed.

These are only a few things that may be found on such a wish list, one that is probably endless in length. Nevertheless, include them on your own list, and who knows? Maybe some day these wishes will be fulfilled.

Loan Tran, Junior ''Lincoln High has character the way it is. It doesn't need any changes."

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Almost 300 people attended the Lincoln High Madrigals "Yuletide Feaste", held December 12 at the Cornhusker Hotel.

The evening began with singing, heralding and a welcome from Principal Sam Nelson. The Madrigals toasted their guests and sang several 15th and 16th century selections. As the guests ate they were entertained by the Lincoln High Orchestra, (under the direction of Terry Rush), two jugglers and several acrobats, beggars and vendors.

A Madrigal is a song with parts for several voices sung without accompaniment, popular in the fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth centuries. The LHS Madrigals singers, including Lords Dave Hargrove, Shaun Province, Kevin Morrow, Dana Mjelde, Richard Soule, Scott Herr, Ron Cook, and Chad Wenzel and Ladies Chris Winkler, Elizabeth Hansen, Debbie Nguyen, Jill Marhn, Jolene John

and Wyn Andrews who practiced many weeks ahead of time for the feast, but only had the entire group together once before the final program, according to Ron Cook, a senior member.

"We only had one practice when we were all together and that was last night (the night before the performance) in the cafeteria " Cook said.

Student attends seminar

by Regina Vidaver

This year's Lincoln High School representative to Nebraska's Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation Leadership Seminar is sophomore Maren Banwell.

The leadership seminar is designed to teach students the responsibilities needed in today's society. The seminar will be held in Nebraska, with an international seminar to be held sometime late next year. Application for the seminar was announced in the daily bulletin and the gifted bulletin. All sophomores could apply.

"I saw the announcement and thought about it, but I really was coaxed by my mom to go ahead and 1 apply," Banwell said. Sue Cain, coordinator of attendance and the gifted program at Lincoln High, said that many sophomores displayed an interest in the seminar. The decision that Banwell should attend was based on several criteria.

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"Maren displayed an interest, is involved in many outside activities, and is a good student. Not to say that one has to be a straight" 1" student to be chosen, just a good one. Also we talked to her counselors and teachers about her potential," said Cain.

Lincoln High's representative last year was junior Brad Pfeifer.

"I gained a tremendous amount from the seminar," Pfeifer said. They mostly taught us to understand ourselves and others, and the importance of getting along with others." He also said that he met many people, because it was emphasized so highly.

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"I went because my counselor thought it would be good for me because of my involvement in student council, and also because my older brother and sister went, and I wanted to carry on the tradition," Pfeifer said.

The leadership seminar hasn't provided Banwell with much information yet, she said, but she does know that the seminar will be helo in the spring, sometime between March 28 and June 15.

"I'm really anxious to find out what will happen, and it should be interesting to meet all of the new people," Banwell

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by Adam T. Branting

Patience Fisher, one of this year's winners of the 1985 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching, sees mathematics as a field that should be made interesting and exciting for all students.

"I try to make math interesting and to let students enjoy math. I try to challenge the gifted students and make the regular students feel successful and not left behind," said Fisher.

Fisher, who originally came from Maine, has taught at Lincoln High since 1972. She received her bachelor's degree in mathematics in 1961, and her master's degree in mathematics in 1971.

She has earned her K-12 life teaching certificate and has recently finished work for her Ph.D. in mathematics. She is the author of a manual on teaching the computer language FORTRAN, and a booklet on using Pascal on the Apple II.

She is currently serving in many teaching organizations relating to mathematics or computers, as well as other committees, including the LHS Equity Committee, and the Microcomputer Leadership Committee. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Lincoln Youth Symphony, and sponsors the LHS Math Club. She currently teaches Pre~Calculus, Calculus, and FORTRAN and Pascal computer pro-

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In October of 1984, Principal Sam Nelson nominated Fisher for the Presidential Award. In January of 1985, she was informed that her nomination had been accepted. She had to submit an entry form with a resume, references, and an essay. In the essay she explained what her goals are as a teacher, the role of women in math and the computer industry today, and what she would do if she won the award, as well as the accompanying $5,000 prize money.

The award was to be announced on September 24, during National Education Week. When no wor-0 came, Fisher said that she assumed that she had lost. But the award had been delayed at the White House. Word finally came on October 4th.

"I was surprised, they were so late. Then I got the letter," said Fisher.

The grant will be used to buy a large microcomputer "screen". It would be attached to computer and be used as a teacher would use an overhead. For her classes, Fisher finds the computer an indispensible tool.

"First of all, there are lots of things you can use a computer for. They can draw instantly, and perfectly everytime. And when you introduce a new topic, you introduce it with a computer. And it saves time," said Fisher.

Fisher said that there are lots of new programs that can now be used with the "screen". Without this new "screen", using computers is worthless since not all the class can see the graphics and such on a 8" x 1O" computer screen. Fisher also said that she feels that the "screen" can be used in every department all over the school.

Fisher said she hopes the new equipment will help excite the students.

"If we make it easier and more exciting with more up to date stuff, the kids get excited," said Fisher.

Yet there are things that bother Fisher with the state of mathematics and computer teaching today. She says that society still makes students feel that math, and now computers, are a male domain. She says that girls decide in junior high whether to pursue math and computer programming or not, and that they often don't. In fact, she says,,of the 4 senior highs in Lincoln, only 13.6% of the students enrolled in advanced Pascal of FORTRAN programming classes are women.

"If girls don't take math, the doors are closed at college," said Fisher.

Fisher says that many girls opt for the humanities at the college level. She said she feels that is that's what you want to do, fine. But even careers

social sciences have strong math and computer backgrounds. She is trying to broaden girls' horizons in mathematics and computers. She is currently working on a workshop to help teachers be aware of the reasons why girls avoid computers.

"I see myself as a role model, and my female students who have gone on and have studied math have done so because of me," said Fisher.

PATIENCE FISCHER TEACHES PreCalculus, Calculus, FORTRAN, and Pascal computer programming.

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After winning a close match against Columbus 61-53, losing a touch game against Omaha Westside, 59-63, and cruising to victories over Fremont, 67-32, and Norfolk, 65-38 last weekend, Lincoln High Varsity Boys Basketball team should be looking forward to its participation in the William Jewell Holiday tournament in Liberty, Missouri.

The Links will be led in the tournament by- high-scoring senior forwards Todd Rychecky and Rod Gourdine.

This tournament involves schools from the Kansas City ·area. However, for the past three years, Nebraska teams have been invited to play. The Nebraska teams invotved in this year's tournament are Kearney, Lincoln East, and LHS.

Lincoln Northeast and Southeast will be playing at a tournament in St. Joseph at the same time as the William Jewell tourney is being played. These Nebraska teams will rotate between the two different tournaments.

Lincoln High won the St. Joseph tournament two years ago, and last year they finished as the consolation team at the William Jewell tournament. The winning team was the fourth ranked team in the state of Missouri. The competition was tough. Head coach, Aldie Johnson, said the team played very well last year~

Lincoln High is playing in the Patterson division at the tournament this year, with their first game to be played on Thursday, December 26, at 5:30 p.m.

The varsity team should do fairly well at the tournament. "We'll be a good ball team, coach Johnson said, "I'll be disappointed if we're not."

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The Lincoln High School Girls Varsity Basketball team was 3-1 before yesterdays game.

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At the beginning of the season Coach Bill Myers was concerned about the team's depth and experience due to the loss of the seven seniors who graduated last year. However, Myers feels that the four returning letter winners-Michelle Cuddeford, Susie Hansen, Dee McCall, and Ann Osborne, along with the new varsity members, will be able to take up the slack and come out strong.

"Everyone is re,ally tough", Myers said, "you can't count on winning any game. If you go in thinking they're an easy team, you can be caught off guard."

With a tough schedule ahead of them, and long practice hours behind them, their first game came on Dec. 6 with Columbus. Lincoln High started out strong and by the end of the first quarter they were ahead 13-12. The score for the two teams seesawed back and forth with the Links coming out on top with a score 44-42 in overtime. With 16 points the Links senior Dee McCall, was the top scorer.

On Dec. 13 the second victorious game came against Fremont in overtime with a score of 42-38. During the first quarter, the score was an impressive 13-2. Foul trouble and too many turnovers caused the Links some trouble in the third and fourth quarters, which caused the game to go into overtime. McCall and Hansen were high scorers with 12 points each. However, it was Cuddeford, playing with a sprained ankle injury, who scored the last basket in overtime.

The next day, Dec. 14, the Links were again victorious, this time against Omaha Westside by a score of 50-31.

According to Myers, this game was played better than the one with Fremont. Westside kept their eye out for as many rebounds as they could which kept the

Links on their toes all night. Hansen led with 16 points and McCall came up with as many with 13. The game with Omaha Marion on Dec. 17 was the Links first loss of the season. During the first quarter, the Links were ahead 12-6. But by half-time they had fallen behind by 4. The game ended with a score of 36-50. According to Myers injuries and foul trouble were some of the causes for the loss. 1

The Holiday Tourney will be held at the Northeast High School Gym Dec. 27-28. The four Lincoln teams are scheduled to play.

Lair wins Big Red Scholarship

Shane Lair did something last week that no one from Lincoln High has done in seven years. Lair, an LHS senior, accepted a scholarship to play football at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Lair is the first to get such a scholarship since Kurt Glathac in 1978.

Lair said that head football coach Tom Osborne visited his home and he accepted right away. Lair, who was the Lincoln Journal Class A defensive player of the year at defensive end, also played I-back this year for the 6-3 Links. Osborne said that Lair will probably play either defensive end or fullback for the Cornhuskers.

La1r, who is also the returning state wrestling champion in the 185-pound division, is the 3rd Nebraskan this year to sign a letter of intent at NU.

Kelly Loos ranks eighth in country after national meet

LHS runner Kelly Loos is now ranked eighth in the nation in the 15 and 16 year old age group after the National cross country meet held in Philadelphia on December 7.

Several members of both the boys and girls cross country teams, including Sydney Brown, Margaret Fisher, Julie Bible, Kelly Loos, Heidi Tussing, Mark Bestul, Dave Meyers, Mark Hargrove, Jeremy Walker, and Rob. Smith participated in the meet, which was a ·lot bigger than an average high school meet.

restlers will do anything to lose weight

by Matt Catlett

It is the time of year again when most wrestlers must lose weight.

Losing weight, for most wrestlers, is the only thing that they find bad about the sport. Some wrestlers enjoy the challenge, but others get so frustrated with it that they just want to cut their hand off to lose that extra three pounds.

Last year, the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) banned the use of sauna suits. Sauna suits are suits that wrestlers sometimes use to lose water weight. The iwrestlers put the suit on and do whatever they need to do to lose the weight. Many wrestlers would do this process too long or too often and become dehydrated.

This year, the wrestlers must go about an even more challenging process of losing weight. The process is dieting. Surrendering food is tough for anyone, let alone wrestlers who need replenishing nutrients after a tough day's workout.

Lincoln High Head Coach Thomas Christie knows that it's tough losing weight, and he has a healthy process for the wrestlers who do have to lose the

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weight. He suggests a 800-1200 caloriea-day diet.

For some, this process doesn't work simply · because people have different metabolic systems. One example of this is Joel Maynard. Maynard, a junior who wrestles at 105 lbs., has a very slow metabolism. He tried the calorie process but it just wasn't cutting any weight and now he is just giving food up.

"I never had to lose weight for wrestling except for this summer," said Maynard. "The toughest thing about losing weight is that you don't get to eat as much as you would like to."

Senior Pat Perez, who wrestles at 112 lbs., started the season weighing 125 lbs. but a high-fiber diet took care of that.

"I started my diet close to a month and a half t-0 two months before the season started," said Perez.

"Coach Christie did a lot of reading on dieting and he found out that a high fiber diet is an excellent way of losing weight because fiber rushes out of your body faster than other food," said Perez.

Steele, Tidball lead LHS swimmers

Do the back, butterfly, and breast strokes sound complicated? Not to the LHS swim team.

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Gene Cotter, swimming coach, said both teams, ·girls and boys are working hard this yeaF to bring up their ranking, and had a 1;,ood meet against Millard South where the boys won 88 to 84.

Looking back, Cotter said that last year's team was good and that this year's team doesn't have as much potential as last year's, but knows it will be a successful year a·nyhow.

"There's a lot of team work in swimming; but it is more of an individual sport, where each team member works towards their own goals for the benefit of the entire team," said Cotter.

Coach Cotter recognized the outstan-

ding swimmers on the team as Scott Steel and Amy Tidball. He said both have been swimming for quite a while and are always here for the 6 a.m. practice. Both are very outstanding and dedicated.

With all the meets, the swimming team does a lot of traveling, Cotter said, and the swimmers seem to enjoy it.

"We've had good kids to work with and more trips with mqre meets, which gives us all a chance to eat out of town more," said Cotter. "They really like Valentino's. The first time we went out to eat after one of the meets, Wyn Andrews got really excited because she didn't have to pay for the dinner. It was quite funny."

Amy Tidball also liked the meals after the games. "I think the best part of the meet is the food afterwards because its usually a buffet at Val's!"

The swim teams' next match is the Husker Invitational, which will be December 13-14.

Last year, Perez didn't know about the process and .spent most of the season losing water weight, which eventually led to dehydration.

"I was losing the weight too fast and it cut off my water supply," said Perez.

"Perez does see both the good and the bad sides of dieting.

"The good thing about dieting is that you appreciate things a lot more and you don't take anything for granted,"said Perez, "but the bad thing is that they put you in weird moods."

"The top 25 finishers got medals and the 25th through 50th places got ribbons. The top six finishers went to a presentation to get their medals." said Loos, who finished 2nd in the 1985 state meet.

But receiving medals wasn't the only reason why some runners went. "I just wanted to see Philadelphia and the east coast," said Brown.

To get to Philadelphia, though, required a 27 hour bus drive, which was extremely boring, according to Walker. For Loos the bus ride was irrelevant when compared to her race. She wanted to see how she was ranked nationwide besides just wanting to keep in shape.

"The most exciting part of the trip was finally finding out that I had finished as high as I did," said Loos.

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''I don't have much free time, but summer will be better. I work, so I can have enough money to do the things I want without having to depend on my parents.''

The stereotype of the typical high school student with plenty of time for leisure and social activities is changing as more and more teenagers find themselves holding down jobs. It is difficult to predict whether the working student is better prepared for "the real world" or whether the multiple responsibilities and pressures, of work and school diminish the quality of life.

Senior Tracy Klawonn, who works at Amigos, feels that she doesn't · have enough time for homework, friends and a job. She said that it is worse now that the school 1day is lengthened.

"When I work everyday, I have a hard time getting things done," Klawonn said. According to Klawonn, working gets in the way of activities and it's hard to balance

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out without financial restrictions". Gage also feels that working leads to independence and gives kids an idea of what the future will be like. '

"Also," Gage adds, "work leads to chronic depression."

Senior Barb Schmidt works at Food 4 Less 15-18 hours a week. Schmidt says that grades matter a lot to her, but she doesn't feel too pressured, and she gets her homework done, "I don't have much free time," Schmidt said, "but summer will be better. I work so I can have enough money •

Schmidt scans about for groceries in need of bagging.

to do the things I want without having to depend on my parents."

Last summer Schmidt said she went to Washington State and paid completely for the trip with the money she earned.

The main disadvantage Schmidt sees to working is that "you don't have time to yourself."

Emily Jagoda, also a senior, used to work at Hinky Dinky but quit partially because she felt it was "tiring to go to school all day, come home for 10 minutes, and then go to work for 6 hours."

Jagoda enjoys not having to work becuase she says she has more time and "less people telling me what to do."

"The only drawback to not working is 1ot having any money," Jogoda said.

Work, play eat up student time

Whether it is for snacks, movies or clothes, most high school students find ways to spend money. In order to get that money, however, sometimes it is necessary for a teenager to get a job.

In recent surveys by Trudy Perkins' second and third period marketing classes, approximately 1,080 Lincoln High students from all three grades were asked about jobs and the longer school days.

Of those surveyed, slightly over half of the students had jobs, mainly in fast food and other types of restaurant positions. Among the leading reasons for having a job were to have extra spending money (75%) and to save for future needs (48%). Only 25% worked to support themselves or to help pay family bills.

Of course, besides their jobs students must also deal with homework and still "find time for themselves as well. The

these areas. According to the surveys, 61 % of the students surveyed felt that the longer days cut into the time they had to do homework. Other areas affected were students' time to themselves (59%) and also jobs (38%). The greatest effect of the longer days, however, was on job time for seniors with 57% being affected while only 7 7 of the students surveyed remained unaffected by the longer day.

Finally the surveys showed that the majority of the students in all three grades were paid between minimum wage ($3.35) and $3.50 an hour.

Thank you to the following journalism students for their contributions to this postscripts: Joe Ballard, Chris Carrol, Kris Gustafson, Karen • Levitov, and Mark Sprouse.

Now that semester finals are over, we can all heave a sigh of relief, but probably only two weeks ago we were all chewing our nails and worrying about how we were going to find the time to study.

Academic pressures, as well as expectations at work and home can lead to stress. Thanks to a workshop, held January 7, many parents of teens were informed of ways to combat academic, as well as other forms of stress in their sons' or daughters' lives.

''Sometimes kids come to school and stop at Super C on the way to get a candy bar or a soda.'' -Cain

There are several physical factors contributing to stable mental health, according to Sue Cain who directed the session on academic stress at the workshop. A student needs plenty of rest, exercise, and a good diet.

"Sometimes kids come to school and stop at Super C on the way to get a candy bar or a soda, which is not the best breakfast," said Cain.

Work pays off for members of DECA

The 14th and Superior Hy-Vee food store, and Lincoln High School's DECA program joined forces Dec 20 and 21 to raise money for DECA.

The fund-raiser was the idea of Hy-Vee Manager, Phil Walker. It had been tried in one of the Des Moines stores and proved to be a successful and worthwhile effort, Walker said.

Trudy Perkins, DECA sponsor, said that customers were asked to pick up the

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It is also important to have a quiet place to study at home. Cain stressed this point because of the difficulties some students have studying when the television is on in the other room, luring them away from their schoolwork. Whether it be their bedroom or the kitchen table, the student needs a place, free from clutter and disruption, for their studies.

One of the most important factors in a student's level of stress is the course he selects. Some students have a sport, which they practice for two to three hours a day, a job, plus a full load of academic classes at school. This, according to Cain, is not good. She recommends that a student should have four, and at a maximum five, academic classes and one or two courses with little, if any, homework in order to leave him or her enough time for a social life.

Another aspect of stress is a student trying to be an overachiever. When students compete for grades, the results are usually negative, Cain said.

"Some students think that if they don't get a one on a test or assignment they've failed, which is not true," Cain coupons attached to the shelves and bring these coupons to the checkstands. The value of the coupon was not redeemed, but instead donated to Lincoln High's DECA prrogram.

The fund-raiser became a two week ordeal for the DECA program and the advanced marketin!g students. To start the ball rolling, Deca offered $2.50 for every $100 worth of manufacturer's coupons brought in by students, Perkins said. This incentive obviously worked because the classes ended up having around $7,000 worth of coupons, which was much more than they really needed.

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students think that is they don't get a one on a test or assignment they've failed, which isn't true.''

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home, or work Cain believes that you can stay on top of your challenges by taking the big problem and breaking it down into smaller ones.

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said that the money the students earned by bringing in coupons

was about $250, was used to

costs of dues and registration needed to compete in district and state competitions. Once the coupons had been collected, the task of sorting them was under way. First they were sorted into major categories such as personal care, paper products, frozen foods, dairy products. Then they were broken down into more specific categories, and then by brand names. In the end, each product with a different brand name had its own category. Categories with just a few coupons in them were eliminated, said

Perkins. After all of the sorting was taken care of, taking them to the store was next. About 15 students went to Hy-Vee one night to start

paid off, to the tune of $523. When asked if the project was worth it, Perkins was ositive.

Driver's Ed continues despite cuts

Since Ford first began mass production of his Model T's, there have been increasing numbers of cars traveling our nation's highways, and where there are cars, there are inevitably people to drive them. Of course, before these people can drive, they must first learn how to operate their vehicle and the rules governing its use. It was for this reason, sometime in the mid-40's that Nebraska's driver education classes came into existence.

In September 1964 , the state government began to share in the costs of driver education, previously funded entirely by the schools. In the mid-70's, state aid was raised from $40 per student to $80. The money came completely from fees on learner's permits and driver's licenses.

Beginning in the fall of 1985, however, the state cut off all funding for driver's education at the request of the governor, some $1.3 million state wide. This withdrawal of funds has placed driver's education programs across the state in jeopardy, Lincoln High's included.

''I

look for the program to continue, but with drastic reductions in the amount of behind the wheel time.''

-Nelson

Although Lincoln Public Schools is paying for the program this year, changes are eminent according to driver's education teachers Donavon Luedke and Harold Slaight. Two of the options being considered, said Luedke,

are having the regular classroom work and simulators with no behind-the-wheel training, or else having the class during the regular school day and having behind-the-wheel training on Saturdays for a fee.

''Not many students could really afford it, if it cost'' -Luedke

Other options include transporting students to the East High driving range after school for behind-the-wheel practice, or keeping the 30' hours of class work but limiting behind-the-wheel time to only one hour, according to Principal Sam Nelson. Whatever the district decides, Nelson does not think that driver's education will be dropped completely.

"I look for the program to continue but with drastic reductions in the amount of behind-the-wheel time," Nelson said.

No decision has been reached yet, but the Board of Education should come to some conclusion as to the way driver's education classes will be run in the future some time in the next several weeks. Under the state subsidy, 30 hours of classroom work and 6 hours of behind the wheel training were needed in order to be certified as completing the course.

Besides the changes in the course for the regular school year, the funding cuts will also have other effects. According to Luedke, one change will be in the cost of summer school tuition for drivers education Luedke said it is expected to go up to around $140.

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STUDENT COUNCIL HELPED wish counselor's office secretary, K. Bell a happy birthday on Friday, January 17. Student Council is respon s ible for the marquee and it's upkeep.

Drivers training takes a back seat

Beeeep! !! Beeeep! !! Beeeep! !! "Come on Mom, let's go. I need to practice if I'm ever going to pass the test."

" I'm coming!"

Slam!

" Have you fastened your seatbelt? Have you got your turn signal on? Have you got it in drive?"

(Sigh) Yes, Mom. "

"Let's go then You're hugging the curb!! Now you're in the other lane!! Get back in your own lane. Joey, look out honey, the light is turning red. Stop Joey Joey put on the brakes Joey, STOP!!!!!!!!!!!"

Squeeeeeal!

"You can uncover your eyes now Mom. I've stopped"

Dear old Mom and the ordeal of learning to drive, goodness only knows how the two of you survived it. Between her nerves and your impatience it is a wonder you ever got your license. In fact, you might never have made it without that good old driver's education class you took in school. Think of all the things that they told you that Mom never would have thought to.

Now, however , that pillar of knowledge, patience, and calmness is in danger of becoming obsolete. No, it's not dear old mum but rather the reliable driver's education instructor who is endangered. The reason is, of course, state funding cuts which threaten to end the life of driver education as we know it. Big deal, right?

For many people across the state it is a big deal. Free driver's education classes, for some, is the only means of learning to drive. Good old mom and dad can't or won't teach their kids to drive in some cases. For others, driver's education is a chance to supplement mom or dad's nerve-racking and imcomplete, if wellintentioned, teachings. At the very least, driver's education provides an insurance discount for young drivers which many families need.

Whatever a person's reasons for taking driver's education, the class teaches students responsibility and safety for dealing with traffic situations. It also teaches courtesy toward other drivers. All of these things contribute to the overall safety of our highways and encourage good citizenship on the part of the students. Short term studies have shown that for a period of three months students who have taken drivers education are safer drivers than those who haven't Even three months less the exacting cost of accidents is surely worth the price of driver ' s education. Certainly the insurance companies think so, as their drivers training discounts prove.

Where has all the money gone? Not back into Mom and Dad's pockets and not into yours, that is for certain. Driver's license and learner's permit fees have not been cut proportionately with the funding of driver's education.

Why has all the money gone? So many people's sanity, safety and lives depend on the quality of the drivers on the roads. Whether properly educated as to the rules of the road or not, young people of every generation will continue to grow up, get a car and drive. Without the aid of driver's education, the likelihood of growing ignorance of driving rules will increase until finally we may be left with a sort of demolition derby system of traffic. It is rather ironic that the same legislature that passed the mandatory seatbelt law to increase highway safety has now taken such a step to destroy the very safety they are trying to build.

All is not lost, however. It is not too late to return lost state funds or come up with a new means of funding a much needed driver education program. Beeeeep!!! Beeeeep!!! Beeeeep!!!

"Come on Mom, let's go!"

" No way, I thought I told you I was never riding with you again."

" But Ma, I need the practice."

" Ask your father. "

"He won ' t go. Come on Mom , please."

"l just can ' t " " Then who will teach me?"

Ask your state legislator.

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Letters: Pep rallies questioned

Pep rallies should not be mandatory for those who would rather spend their time in school learning. As a minor, one is required by law to attend · school. When this law was introduced to our legislation , I seriously doubt it was intended to keep students cooped up in a gym, doing nothing. The activities at pep rallies have absolutely no educational value. When someone comes up with a good reason for attending them I would be very glad to hear about it. Until then here are three very good reasons why pep rallies are less than void of worth:

( 1) I have heard, as the only argument for pep rallies, that they give students a feeling of belonging. I don't need a feeling of belonging from school. That is not it's purpose. Hyped up nationality is responsible for wars! This kind of identification should not be encouraged anywhere let alo ne school. A lot of problems could be avoided if the schools would quit trying to assume the roles of other institutions such as the family.

(2) All my life I've been told by adults how the volume at which I listen to music is physiologically and psychologically damaging. How hypocritical it is that these same people are now requiring me to attend pep rallies at which the

decibel level is far greater than my stereo out-put could ever be. Obviously, it must be more psychologically damaging to listen to something I can ' t stand (pep rallies) than to listen to something I like Combine that factor with an increase in decibel levels and you'll soon have some very unbalanced teenage minds.

(3) As already stated, time spent in school should be spent learning. The administration has a responsibility to the students to make this possible. I propose the library and/or cafeteria be open as study halls during this time. If that is not possible, then the campus should be declared open. Some of us have very little, if any, time to waste, and every hour counts.

I cannot speak for all, but I know I represent a vast number of students. Our time is far too valuable to be spent in a gym, listening to the majority of some two thousand people screaming about their ego identification with L.H.S. Those of us who have trancended the world of material identification (belonging) feel we have the right to spend our time developing our minds, not our egos.

-Craig Pounds

Turn the tables on terrorism: tit for tat

Imagine a bright, sunny, weekday afternoon. You are driving along Capitol Parkway, past the state capitol bu ilding, noting to yourself that the legislature is in session, when all of a sudden, the beat-up old Volkswagen Rabbit in the far lane, in one quick jerking motion, cuts in front of you

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and across the other lanes sporadically. You notice the car is gaining speed , and not for a race down Capitol Speedway, mind you, but for a race up the steps of the state capitol building. Tlhe driver does not slow down to get out of the car at the top of the stairs, but accelerates into the doorway of the building in kamikaze fashion. BOO/Ml The car explodes into a fiery ball of flames.

To most this brand of terrorism seems rath 1er foreign to American soil , but it is a likely scenario when the terrorists come to town. Apparently displeased with the United States response toterrorist activities abroad, several congenial terrorists from the international comn1unity warned the U.S. recently that they would only be too happy to bring future acts of terrorism aimed at Americans home to American soil.

Libya's nonsensical Col. Muammar Quadaffi recently warned the U.S. that Libya would send suicide hit squads into American streets if the U.S. militarily attacks Libya in response to terrorist actions abroad aimed at Americans (including the Dec. 27 airport attacks in Vienna and Rome where several Americans were killed.) The terrorist organization responsible for the 1983 bombing of the U.S. military headquarters in Lebannon in which 242 U.S. Marines were killed, The Islamic Jahid , warned U.S. policy makers

that "Americans will experience for the first time the righteous anger of the Moslems in their own territory."

We mustn't let this threat to American security go unchallenged as we have on so many occassions in the past. We must change our methods of dealing with this threat, from attempting to deter terrorists attacks (how does one deter a suicidal attacker who has already decided to pay the ultimate price to further his cause?) to eliminating the threat of terrorist attack altogether. We must adopt policies consisting of strong military retaliation towards terrorist threats similar to the retaliatory methods exhibited by our mid-eastern ally, Israel. Failure to act accordingly to this threat is just as suicidal as the threats th e mselves.

QUESTION: What should the United States' response to terrorist attacks on Americans abroad be?

Elke Bartels, Junior "I don't think terrorist bombings are cool, so we should bomb them back."

Bryant Bishop, Senior "The word 'terrorism' scares me. I'm afraid the only way to handle them is to kill them."

Mr. Koenig, Facul "I think we have to dealing with count who are harborin supporting, and training terrorists, such as Libya and Syria. But, I think we need to be careful "

Molly Parks, Sophomore " Take all the terrorists' ammunition and destroy it."

Knight goes to West Germany Driver's Ed

LHS English teacher Cathy Knight left for West Germany January 11 to serve her country in the National Guard. Once every three years the Return of Forces to Germany goes to West Germany and practices their wartime missions.

Knight enlisted in the Nebraska Army National Guard in 1978. She works in West Germany as a briefing officer. Her station keeps the news media and armed forces informed on where enlistees will be training, what they will be training for, and the borderlines of where people can and cannot go.

Knight went into the journalism field in the Guard because at the time she was teaching English and Journalism.

Knight enjoys her job. She feels that it gives her a chance to serve her country and be prepared for any possible emergency.

"It gives me a chance to be patriotic. It gives me a chance to help on a State and also National level," said Knight, who teaches American literature and com• position, and is the advisor for the LINKS yearbook staff.

Christieshares insight in lunch talks

Tom Christie wanted to do something for students who weren't enrolled in his sociology class. So he organized open discussions relating to issues that affect teenagers.

These discussions, which are held in Mr. Christie's room during third lunch, have included terrorism, teen suicide, marriage, homosexuality, apartheid, teen pregnancy and civil rights. Christie says that the open discussions let students express views and opinions

News Briefs

Students win $100 bonds

Two LHS students recently won bonds for their volunteer work in the Lincoln community. Candy Wittstruck, a junior, and Leo Szerk, a sophomore, received $100 bonds fron:i the Sunrise Optimist Club because of their work in the Lincoln community. Wittstruck volunteered he-r time at the Trinity Lutheran Childcare Program, while Szerk worked at Lincoln General Hospital. The students were the only two to receive the Optimist's bonds.

Grant takes a semester off English Department head Merrell Grant will be taking a semester of "retirement" from teaching in Sun City, Arizona to help out with an ill brother.

Grant, who has been on the LHS staff for 29 years, said that English teachers Judy Keller and Judy Strand will assume her duties until next school year.

Students'

art to be exhibited

The National Scholastic Art Contest has been recognizing young, talented artists for almost 60 years. The exhibition of the artists' work is to be held at the College of St. Mary in Omaha from February 15 through March 4. The deadline for submitting work is January 27. Students who have won the contest should be notified by February 10, and receive their awards for regionals on February 15 in Omaha.

Students

graduate

On January 22, six students in LHS's Special Education department will graduate. These students are Amy Bellinghausen, Monette Teater, Jane Bailey, Sheryl Kane, David Humphrey, and Mike Strava. The graduation ceremony will take place in the L.H.S. Auditorium at 1 p.m., with a reception afterwards in room 302.

about contemporary issues.

"The discussions let students get exposed to sociology." said Christie, who is assisted in leading the discussions by social studies' teacher Jeff Bayer and assistant principal Kathy Raymer.

The topics for the discussions, held once or twice a week, are picked by Christie's 4th period Sociology class. Some students like the talks so much, they requested to take sociology as a class.

DECA competes

DECA students competed in their district tournament January 18. Thirtytwo students competed in areas such as Advertising Services, Apparel and Accesories, Finances and Credit, Food Marketing, General Merchandising, Petroleum Marketing, Restaurant Marketing, and General Marketing. The tournament was part of students' participation in the Career Development Program, which will prepare them for state competition February 13, 14 and 15.

MR students bowl

Forty-eight of the 55 MR students at LI-IS participated in the Special Olympic Bowling Tournament according to MR teacher Jim Lafollette.

It was an area meet and ribbons were awarded for students taking first through fourth places.

Some teams qualified for the state tournament which will take place at the end of May.

The tournament is a yearly event inwhich five boys teams and three boys doubles participated as did five girls teams and two girls doubles.

The tournament was held at Lincoln's Hollywood bowl on Sunday, January 19.

Four chosen in essay contest

Tom Boellstorff, Tina Eichelberger, Tammy Ortega, and Rich Johnson have been selected for national competition in the National Council of Teachers of English Essay Contest. A number of juniors submitted entries on the subject: Nebraska Weather, and a committee of judges (Cathy Knight, Kathy Bryant, and Ruth Kupfer) selected these four to represent LHS in the national contest.

The four chosen must submit one sample of their best writing plus a onehour timed essay to NCTE for national judging. Six Nebraska students will be chosen as national winners; their names will be sent to many of the Deans of Admissions to major U.S. colleges and universities.

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Another change is likely to be in the number of students taking driver's education Nelson feels that less behindthe-wheel time may discourage students from taking the class. If changes involve paying for driver training, Luedke feels there will be a drop in class enrollment.

"Not many students at Lincoln High could really afford it, if it cost," he said.

As to the chances of getting the state funding back, Slaight believes it is possi• ble but not likely.

"Time alone will tell," he said.

Time as well as influential backing of a legislative bill to repeal the cuts, will be the key factors in regaining funds according to Luedke. This will take some doing, he said, but if the schools lose the driver's education program it will be difficult to get back. Both Slaight and Luedke agree that such a loss would be a pity.

"I think they (the cuts) are bad. I taught math before I taught driver's education," said Luedke. "I feel I saved more lives in drivers education in one year than I did in five years of teaching math, because in driver's education 1 taught a student to live."

Singers compete

The LHS Concert Choir will be competing in the annual Lincoln Public Schools All-City Choir Contest on Feb. 18. The contest consists of sightreading, done during class in the morning, and a performance at 7:30 that evening. The performance will be held at Kimball Hall and will be open to the public. There will be no admission charge. The Concert Choir goes into the contest as the defending champion. The Choir has won for the past two years and has won three times since the contest's beginning in 1982.

Napoporn Legtrakul, a teacher from Thailand, will be observing LHS for six months.

Teacher visits from Thailand

Ms. Napoporn Legtrakul is visiting LHS from Chiang Mai, Thailand. Ms. Nie, as she likes to be called, will be observing classes for the next six months. Even though she has only been here a short time, she has gotten involved right away. She performed the finger dance from Thailand in joynight. Ms. Nie said she thinks the students and staff at LHS are very friendly.

Who really discovered America? Was it Christopher Columbus or Leif Ericson? If Europeans discovered America, then where did the Native American Indians come from?

These misconceptions, which are still being taught today, not only leave Native Americans out of American history, but also they only help to continue the attitude that Native Americans are, for some reason, inferior, explained James LaPointe, coordinator of Indian education in the Lincoln Public School system.

Native Americans, for the most part have been forgotten in American history books, so when Indian students learn American history, they never study their own culture, but rather they learn about people from another country. Indian students don't learn about their own culture and consequently they aren't in-

terested in learning much in school.

During the nine years LaPointe has been at Lincoln High, the dropout rate among Indian Students has dropped from 60-70% to an average (from thelast three years) of 28 % A person to act as a "go-between" helps the Indian community to better understand the needs of their teenage students.

Part of LaPointe's job is helping Indian parents to get involved with their child's education process. Years of living on reservations with government-runned schools taught Indians that education was separate from the rest of Indian life, and so parents weren't observably interested in their child's progress.

A change of attitude among Indian students themselves has also helped. There used to be more peer pressure to drop out of school than to stay in and graduate, now the trend has reversed.

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Other reasons LaPointe gave for the decrease in the dropout rate is that better communication has been established between the Indian community and the institution.

"Better communication is (definitely) needed and progress is being made," he stated. Communication is needed to eliminate the stereotypes which begets prejudice.

"Prejudice is a fact of life so Indian students must learn to overcome the problem by learning how to cope with racism," LaPointe, a native American of the Northern Ponca tribe, said. "The se cond (most prevalent) problem is that students have to deal with two different cultures, each having different values."

Whenever two societies live together there are usually problems, any of which are value conflicts. The Indian students

Music camp was a challenge for LHS musicians

There is so much talent tucked away in the corners of Lincoln High that it is hard for the announcements to cover it all. Two musicians at Lincoln High who deserve praise for their accomplishments are Chris Rozmarin and Wendy Olsen. Chris plays the trombone and Wendy, the violin. Last summer the two attended lnterlochen, a fine arts camp open only to those who audition and are accepted.

lnterlochen is also a camp for college students, Chris said. Wendy said that she went to the camp in order to expose herself to different conductors and teachers who had new ideas.

"I figured I was going into music," said Chris, "and I needed to expose myself to others better than I. I needed a challenge."

She was three years old when she first began with the Suzuki method of

Since then she has done nothing but improve. "At first I never practiced.'' said Wen-

'' I get the feeling that it is a huge challenge,'' said Chris, ''because there are so many other trombone players better than I and that gives me something to strive for in preparation for my future.''

As for the future, both Wendy and Chris plan on continuing their studies in music and perhaps a career in that field.

"I enjoy playing the violin because it is a great way to express yourself," said Wendy, "and to meet new and interesting people. Violin will probably be my career. "

need to find their place in society where they can be satisfied with fitting in with two cultures.

"The dominant society is more individual oriented, while the Indian society tends to be more group oriented. Native Americans focus more on the present, and the dominant society focuses more on the future and a lot more planning," he continued, "The dominant society tends to think that the world is for man's use, but the Indians feel more a part of the world they exist "1n.

As a special supportive counselor, LaPointe not only spends a lot of time helping students, but he also supervises other supportive counselors and tutorial staff who work with Indian stu.dents at various junior highs and elementary schools.

Chris Rozmarin and Wendy Olsen attended Interlochen music camp.

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Johnson on offense:

''Last year we used the 3-2, but with this year's group we decided a single post would be better.''

Johnson on defense:

''We're not as intense covering the man who doesn't have the ball as we are covering the man who does have the ball. ''

After school sports

Aide Johnson has been impressed with his boys basketball team's play this year, but not really surprised.

"We've been playing great, but I expected this group to play well," said Johnson of his 6-3 team. "We feel that any goal we set (this year) is attainable."

The ultimate goal, of course, is winning the state tournament. The way the Links have been playing indicates that they are strong candidates for that title.

The Links' fast offense has averaged a sizzling 68 points a game, only one behind the state leader. They have also made better than 47% of their shots in almost half of their games. Ranked 3rd in the state before the season started, the Links lost games to Omaha Westside and Lincoln Northeast by a total of 6 points. The game against the Rockets, who are 5th ranked, went into overtime.

"Both of these games could have gone the other way," said Johnson.

The Links have beaten their op-

Intramurals accessible fun

Every day after school, the Flyboyz, Spirogyra, The Connection, Spatch, Meat 11, J for Jam, Skywalkers, and various other teams with similar names, gather in the west gym and play basketball for one hour. Intramural tournaments such as these provide an athletic activity for those students who feel the need for movement after school.

Troy Novak, a senior plays for the team "Spirogyra." Novak participates to keep in shape for the upcoming track season and just for the fun of it. "It gives me a sense of competition against others and against my friends," said Novak, "It gives me a good cardiovascular workout and a sense of accomplishment."

Amid all the hustle and bustle of the players, one may find four referees running around keeping the games in order.

Teachers Eric Knoll, Harold Simpson, Bob White and Tom Pappas all referee. White, a social studies teacher, referees for the extra money it brings and to stay in touch with the athletes.

"The students enjoy it because they don't have to practice every night and it keeps them busy." said White.

In fact, intramurals have been keeping students busy for a long time. White said that he can remember intramurals being held in the 60's and that they were probably around long before that.

In trying to start a new tradition of girls intramurals, Michelle Cuddeford and Molly Merwick, both senior members of student council, got together and put out a survey about a month ago to find out which in-Scoreboard----------------

''The students enjoy it because th~y don't ahve to prar:tice every night and it keeps them busy. ''-White

tramurals, if any, students would want, either co-ed orr separated. Upon the return of their survey they were pleased with the results but when the time came for the girls basketball teams to sign up, they were let down.

"When we did the survey, everyone showed a lot of interest," said Cuddeford, "but when it was time for people to sign up for teams, no one signed up; so, no girls basketball."

Perhaps if there is enough interest in the spring there will be a likelihood of co-ed volleyball and co-ed softball, Cuddeford said.

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ponents by an average of 19 points a game, but Johnson considers the high point of the year to be their winning of the William Jewel Holiday Tournament in St. Joe, Missouri.

"We played very well in the William Jewel," said Johnson. "We played two rated teams from the Kansas City area, and won." The Links won the title game by stomping Blue Springs, a team ranked 4th in Kansas City, 58-45.

One reason for the team's explosiveness on offense this year has been due to a switch from a 3-2 set to a 2-1-2. This means that instead of having two players "posting up" on offense, only one does. That one is 6'7 senior Steve Throne.

"Last year we used the 3-2," said Johnson, "but with this year's group we decided a single post would be better. Steve Throne has come a long way, and has done an excellent job positioning."

This offense, which is designed --

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around the forward spot has worked perfectly. Senior forwards Rod Gourdine and Todd Rychecky have both scored around 20 points each in several of the team's games. The Links' mercurial start has not left them unscarred, however. Three year starting guard Bryan McWilliams broke his hand and will be out for a month. He has been replaced by seniors Greg Canby and John McWilliams.

Johnson, who says a coach is always optimistic and pessimistic, said if there was one flaw in this year's team, it would be defense.

"We're not as intense covering the man who doesn't have the ball as we are covering the man who does have the ball," said Johnson.

Despite these adversities, which Johnson said come every year, the Links should have a good chance at attaining any goal they set.

Reserve Soys· Basketball

Jan. 10

Jan. 17 at"; pillion 48-41

Jan.· 18 OrtiahaNorth 67-53

VarsityQ~; Dec. 1 ornah De<:.19~ Dec. 27-~St\lo ay· our Lincoln Northeast 55-46 Southeast :33,36

Jan. 10 at tf~rthplatte 43:

Jan. 16 at Northeast 41-38 · Jan. l8at·Omaha Northwest 57-31'

Girls Basketball

Dec. 17 Omaha Marian 28-48

Dec. 19 Beatrice 27'.38

Jan. 10 Northplatte 32-37

restlers

have 6-0 record

Sports Corner -by Angie Westlund-

Many sports require strength, stamina, and superior teamwork, not to mention sportsmanship and long hours of practice and hard work. One such sport that requires this and much more is wrestling.

Wrestling is not only a team sport, but an individual sport as well. According to coach Thomas Christie, both the Varsity and Reserve teams have twelve members and work well together. Christie also said that the entire team has many leaders on and off the mat by their performance and example. Often, coach Christie added, the younger wrestlers look up to the more experienced wrestlers as the leaders that they are.

As of January 15th the LHS wrestling team holds a 6-0 standing in dual meets and has won two tournaments, the Fremont lvitational and Creighton Prep where they were first place.

Ranking wrestling teams and individual wrestlers is left up to a team of coaches who rank each team and individual based on their performance against the others.

"This year we have 5 or 6 individuals who are ranked "tops" in the state," explained Christie.

These wrestlers are Joel Maynard at 105 lbs who ranked seventh in state last

''The last couple years we have been noticed as one of the top teams. ''-Christie year, was district champion and participates in off season wrestling; Pat Parez at 112 lbs, last year's state champion in his weight class; Kelly Miller at 119 lbs, placed fifth in state last year, but has moved up to position #l being undefeated; Kevin Phelps at 126 lbs, also placed 5th last year and participates in off season wrestling; and Shane Lair at 185 lbs, returning state champion, all city and all state football player and participates in off season wrestling also.

"The last couple of years we have been noticed as one of the top teams," said Christie. "This is because of the young men we have, their willingness to work hard during and off season in club wrestling and going to clinics. Also, with the help of coach Selman (recently graduated from college) we are able to use the best techniques. This hard work is why we are here (rank wise)."

Christie sees many outstanding abilities in the team such as hard work, good techniques, and a fairly good balance of members. Another asset to the team Christie mentioned was that all the wrestlers have 2 to 3 years experience and have had good off-season wrestling, which provided them with confidence and good techniques.

(CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER left) Diver Mike Block executes a twisting dive at a recent meet. (left)

(Bottom) LHS Grappiers have 5 or 6 individuals ranked "TOPS" in the state this week,

Sixteen-hundred attend 1986 Joy Night Show

This year's production of Joy Night, titled "A Class Act," received one of the largest audiences in recent memory , as well as praise from many. Joy Night, which currently is sponsored by Mummers, was started in 1925 as a vehicle for the talent of Lincoln High. It has been held virtually every year since. This year's production was a departure from years past. The acts, performed by students and staff, revolved around a play going on during the show.

The plot of the play was that a booking agent (played by David Carson) searches for an act at a vaudville show, a theatre, and a T.V. station. At each venue, the acts take the stage. "I thought it would be a good way to

organize Joy Night. There were already some very good acts and this was a good way to put them together " said Joe Kreizinger, director of Joy Night.

More than 600 people attended Joy Night on January 9 and more than 1000 on January 11. They were treated to a wide variety of acts, such as dramatic and comedy skits, routines by Pomalinks and cheerleaders, and several musical treats. Most people came out of the theatre satisfied.

"I liked the Jazz Band and the lighting. In an overall view, I believe it went well, " said Jeff Corbin, senior.

"It was fabulous. I can tell that everyone went to a lot of hard work," said Eli Zietz, faculty.

• es 10 a ance

by Tammy Ortega

A forum to discuss proposed changes in the attendance policy will be held in the Lincoln High cafeteria on February 17, according to Principal Sanford Nelson. The meeting will be open to interested students and parents, and invitations will be sent by mail to students' homes sometime during the week before the meeting.

The forum came about as a result of changes proposed to the Board of Education to tighten the attendance policy. After discussing the proposed changes, the Board decided that each high school would hold a forum to get parent views regarding current policy and the suggested ch,anges. According to Nelson, this parent feedback is essential.

''It (parent input) is extremely critical. No policies will work without broad leaf support,'' he said.

Nelson also added that the original attendance policy for Lincoln High was a result of a combination of parent, student and administrative input.

The proposed changes are designed to encrease emphasis on attendance. However, according to Nelson, LHS already has placed strong importance on attendance.

''What we are doing is where the Board is going; we're just ahead of them,'' he said.

Nelson also does not anticipate any major changes in the policy. Any changes, he said, will be iii the parent requested

absences, which are currently unexcused.

This category includes absences for job interviews, extended vacations or babysitting.

The change, Nelson said, is that there

''It (parent input) is extremely critical. No policies will work without broad leaf support. ,, -Nelson

would no longer be consequences, such as detention, for these absences.

''It has to do with the parent's right to hold their child out of school. We don't

want to put the parent in the position of having to tell an untruth,'' he said. Nelson still stressed the importance of good attendance and compared it to the responsibility needed for a job.

''It relates to the work experience. No employer would keep you for long if you were gone 20-250Joof the time,'' he said.

The increased emphasis on attendance will force students and parents to make some tough decisions, but this, Nelson said, is not all bad.

''It will force us all to make some better decisions,'' said Nelson.

Results of the forum will be reported back to the Board sometime in February or early March.

ABOVE: THE CAST OF the district one act play winner ''Buffal/o Head Nickles'' stands attentive before the audience. BELOW: THE FUTURISTIC Home-maker robots in the play ta,ke their places.

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by Adam Branting

After a stunning victory at, district competition, this year's one-a!:t play, "Buffalo Head Nickles", receivel:i fourth place in state competition.

"Buffalo Head Nickles", wri~ten by Kerry Ashton, takes place som¢time in the distant future. The machine}, for all practical purposes. have taken over and ' the rema1n1ng humans have become faithful to the machine state. Only one human, a mute boy named Henry (played by Tom Boellstorff), has not conformed to the machine state. The play ends as Henry is destroyed for not obeying the machines. John Heineman, the play's director, says the play is very experimental theatre.

"I evaluated the people I knew who were going to try out, so I knew what talent I was dealing with. It (the play) was chosen from several plays. I had read the play about a year ago and talked to people who had done it and I was impressed," said Heineman.

"It means different things to different people. I think it comments on society and where it headed," said junior Ginger Dzerk, cast member.

The district competition was held at Grand Island Northwest on January 25.

LHS competed against Lincoln East, Grand Island, and Grand Island Northwest. LHS won with a perfect score from one of the two judges. Tom Boellstorff was recognized as one of the

best actors in the competition. Most of the team hadn't expe~ted to win.

"I was very glad. I felt that all of our work had paid off,'; said Dzerk.

"I was surprised, pleased, and instantly worried about state," said Heineman. At the state competition, held in Cozad on January 31. the team's spirits were high. When awards were handed out, Lincoln received fourth place out of a field of four. Heineman said that the judges were more oriented toward traditional theatre and that it hurt their chances.

''I was surprised, pleased and instantly worried about state. ,, - Heineman

One bright spot was that Boellstorff was awarded as best actor for his performance.

"I thought (the award) was nice, but I wish the play could have done better,'' said Boellstorff.

After the competition was over, the cast still had good feelings about their achievements.

"I feel the play was a rewarding experience. It was a great feeling winning districts. Unfortunately, we didn't win state, but there is always next year,'' said sophomore Tom Stritikus.

by Rick Riggins & Adam Branting

/,'.lria sudden and,B,¥ many, unexpected lnove, the Lincqb'\ High Administration changed the ,,e9p,l'hunications period from it§,,.~ail time during fourth •p,!r~j\"to''''i:hird. The change, effective , ; ~orl'3ay, February 10, will necessitate a - ' ifiew,,,.bell schedule for the lunch time 1 perlbtl. ' __ "We needed to modify the sched11le and add'atJditional time into third period 7,, (or .announcements," said Kathy , ~y;ner, Vice-Principal in charge of in- -sfruction. "We changed the cornmunica,.,,,,,,,.,-tion period to insure that all sttJdents were receiving important student information," Raymer added.

In addition, the communications period will be shortened by five minutes, but the five minutes will be added to the

lunch hour, giving students five more minutes for lunch. Raymer said that that aspect was not overlooked during the decision for the change.

"The fact that we had five additional minutes to play with, we thought that in terms of staff and student morale, that for the rest of the year, this would be a judicious use of time," she said. Staff morale is as important as student morale, Raymer said, and the · boost might have been needed.

"We have a feeling that longer days are in some way taking their toll." She added that staff members have said that the longer day is much harder on them.

Students may also be suffering, Raymer said, noted by an increase of altercations in the halls.

• Vol. 84, No. 6

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Tunnels

Mid-January is that time of year that everyone involved with public acadamia comes to love. With the ending of one semester, the beginning of a new semester, college applications being due for seniors and post-holiday depression, it's no wonder. Unfortunately, the manner in which we change semesters fails to make this time any less traumatic.

This year the administration chose to wait until the first day of the semester to hand out new schedules, something that must have proved disastrous. This system forced students to arrive · early to receive schedules, only! to confront lines that wrapped around first floor. Then, after waiting countless minutes in line, one reaches the front and is informed that he/she will not receive a schedule until outstanding library or shop fines are paid. This system also exacerbated schedule problems because by the time a stuclent realized a problem existed, he/she had to contend with 100 other students who had problems, as well as 200 or so who thought they had. These may seem like necessary inconveniences, when in actuality they could simply be avoided by trying to start the semester a little before it begins.

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The most obvious problem plaguing this year's semester transition was that of lines. Distribution lines were remarkably long at 7:40 a.m., an entire 20 minutes before class was to begin. This only became worse when those who couldn't make it out of bed 15 minutes early began to arrive just before 8:00. These lines were disruptive, unorderly, and confusing, but most of all uneven. Instead of distributing schedules by counselor code, a system which has the students divided evenly amongst the various counselors, they were distributed in some semblance of alphabetical division. The "W-2" line contained about lour students while the "S-T" contained 134. Schedule distribution could also be sped alo_ng by distributing the schedules prior to the new semester, when the time restraints aren't so restrictive. No one likes a line, especially after waking up half an hour early. The end of one line only proved to be the beginrung of another for many students. The school enforces a policy of not distributing grades or schedules until all school fines are paid. Having to deal with this on· the morning of a new semester means that students must remain out of class until these fines are dealt with accordingly.

Friday, February 14, 1986

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In tern, the people in the office are forced to deal with hundreds of students at once trying to expediate their return to class. All of these little "hassles" are only brought about because they are left until the last possible moment, when they could be dealt with before the end of first semester even arrives. Students would realize they had fines if schedules were distributed before the semester change, and could be responsible for them before classes began. This would be more convenient and less time consuming for all involved. Another gremlin which doesn't appear until the first day of the semester is the "schedule problem." Some of these problems are obvious and can be remedied easily (i.e. a boy in a girls' P.E. class, advanced drafting without beginning drafting, etc.); students just need the time with their counselor. However, it would be easier for the student to accomplish this before the first day when both students and counselors are pressured for time. Schedules distributed before the beginning of the semester would reveal obvious errors and allow students to make appointments for student initiated request. Students could also make this process of schedule changes easier by following directions and dealing with special requests only at the appropriate time. When counselors must contend with both necessary and unnecessary requests, especially on the first day of a new semester, the entire process is hindered.

January really isn't such a bad time of year. In fact, students and faculty should be elated that only half the school year remains. The administration should take the time to evaluate the problems this year, .and use this experience to make next year's transition smoother. The lines, fines and schedule problems that made this year hectic could be remedied easily by a distribution process that took place before the end of first semester. Unforseen proqlems are dealt with more easily when the time is taken to plan for those problems.

Cards instead ...

Wondering what to get your sweetheart on Valentine's Day tl1is year? So, you're sick of the normal Valentine's Day offerings such as flowers, chocolates and cards, and- you think you want to get that very special person that very special gift, but not of the orthodox nature? If so, please reconsider; searching for 'the' offering of love can be hazardous to your (as well as others') health.

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For some, the offering of gifts of love can bring out their own sadistic nature. Herod (of biblical times) was so enthralled by the vivacious belly dancing of Salome, that he offered her the head of John the Baptist on a silver tray. Salome was so pleased by the offering that she, in turn, gave it to her mother.

Just the search for that special gift has been known to drive men past the maximum threshold of sanity. John Hinckley Jr., after realizing that cards and flowers weren't helping his attempts at wooing young Jodie Foster, decided that a gift of a different nature would further his cause. So he shot Ronald Reagan. Besides sacrificing others, some personal sacrifice is usually required. This aspect of the giving of love offerings can be ecomonically, as well as mentally, frustrating. The giving of a jeweled bicycle (yes, bicycle) valued at $10,000 didn't faze multi-millionaire Diamond Jim Brady in the least, but the cost of a gift of that magnitude would most likely economically cripple the average lovesick plebian. One· of 0 Henry's classic stories, ''The Gift of the Magi,'' demonstrates the irony of sacrifice in the giving of love offerings. In this story, two sweethearts seek out the perfect gift for each other. Dell wishes to get Jim a fob chain for his watch, and Jim wishes to get Dell lavish tortoise-shell combs for her silken hair. Neither can afford the gifts, so each pawns off a belonging in order to get the money to purchase them. Ironically though, Dell cuts off and sells her hair to buy Jim the watch chain, and Jim sells his watch to buy Dell the combs. (Who's the jerk who started the idea that it is better to give than to receive?)

Please, for your own good, don't become a victim of your own doing this Valentine's Day. Don't get caught up in this 'special' gift mess. After all, wouldn't you prefer a box of chocolates, or another of Hallmark's finest, to a cadaver with a smile on its face, and a red ribbon tied to it's big toe'!

Liz McCue, Senior; "It's

Emo Syberx, Sophomore; "I don't celebrate, I think it's " corny.

Aaron Brown, Junior; "I don't really celebrate it."

John Heineman, Faculty; "Every year I promise myself that next year I'll have a reason to celebrate, so far it hasn't worked."

en rou oses

Have you found yourself cocnplaining more than once this year about the length of the school day? Have you done anything about it, and have you notited that nothing has changed regarding the LB994 policy?

One student decided that she was going to do something about it. So last December, Michelle (Mick) Sheldon, an LSH senior, and her sophomore sister Angie formed SALSH (Students Against Longer School Hours). The organization, which is believed to be the first to oppose LB994, has only 11 official members, but it is far from being unknown around Lincoln High.

When Sheldon formed SALSH, she asked over 300 students at Lincoln high

if they were concerend about the new policy, which aside from lengthening the • •

Due to the increased space needed for the LHS building addition, a city sanitary sewer pipe has been relocated under Capitol Parkway, and at no extra cost to the taxpayer.

According to E.L. Sommer, Director of Operations and Maintenance for Lincoln Public Schools, the pipe was relocated in December due to City Ordinance.

"The city will not allow a pipe to be under a building," Sommer said. He added that the city ordinance is for access to • repair.

The pipe's origin dates back to the earliest construction of the building.

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school day by 35 minutes requires every student to take at least six· periods.

Sheldon reported that almost ¾ of the people she polled expressed interest in SALSH. Aside from polling _students, Sheldon passed out nearly 250 SALSH buttons, talked to French, Families in Crises, and PE classes, and conferred with principal Sanford Nelson. The popularity of the organization has prompted Sheldon to set up the first official SALSH meeting, which will be held sometime next week in teacher Judy Roderick's room. The main purpose of the meeting, said Sheldon, is to make people aware of what SALSH is.

"Many students feel that our day here at school is too long," said Sheldon.

"When we started, a lot of teachers and

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students thought we were crazy. Our purpose is to show people why the schoolday is too long.

Sheldon feels that the rule requiring students to take six periods is unfare mainly to seniors, who, after two years of a full schedule, deserve to make a choice.

"If students only need to take three or four classes to graduate, they shouldn't have to be made to take more," said Sheldon. "A student could be working at a full-time job instead of taking classes he or she doesn't want to take."

Sheldon, who has also dropped notes in lockers and put up a flyer in the girls' locker room, has not limited her SALSH preaching to only LHS. She has talked with students from the other three LPS

high schools, and hopes that they will organize SALSH meetings as well.

"One of our future plans is to get together with students from other (LPS) schools and share some ideas on how we feel about the new laws."

Sheldon also plans to have SALSH members write letters to rngh school and junior high students. throughout the state, urging them to turn to write to their senators and congressmen. Sheldon's ultimate goal is to have a protest march on the State Capitol Building, one that would include not only local students, but students from around the state and other concerned citizens.

"We are sure that with a little effort from everyone in Nebraska, taxpayers as well, we can abolish the new laws," said Sheldon.

ition necessitates ,sewer remova

During the first years of Lincoln High, a street ran parallel to the building at the current location of the faculty parking lot. During that time, the pipe existed on city property, in compliance with the law. The new addition, however, will take up more property. For action, the business completing the renovation disconnected the 'pipe underneath the building and moved a new pipe to a new location, leaving the old pipe where it is.

The Lincoln Board of Education approved the action at their February meeting.

The cost of the pipe easement was part of the entire buildinq addition for LHS.

those students who do

''Schnitzelhause'' said Honors Convocation committee Zegers and John Froschheiser; and In a cooperative effort with the Ger- member Don Dean. "We are an intellec- sophomores David Carlson aild Kim

man Club at Lincoln East High School, tual institution and it rs our job to help Anderson. the LHS German Club went on a field trip those (students) achieve their potential." to the "Schnitzelhaus" Restaurant in Guest speaker for the celebration is Bellevue on Feb. 8 Deputy Attorney General Gene Crump, husband of LHS science teacher Linda

"The "Schnitzelhaus" is the only Crump. restaurant around that serves 'real' German food," said sponsor Terrell Han- Contest set shew.

An essay contest for sttudents in Kawasaki donates

The Kawasaki Corporation of Lincoln recently donated a 1985 Kawasaki 900 motorcycle and a 250 racing engine valued at $5500. The motorcycle and engine were donated for pormotional purposes and will be used in the small engines class, according to Bill Jordan, small engines teacher.

Honor Roll recognized

On February 24 in the LHS auditorium, 300 students who earned a position on Honor Roll (grades of a "2" or better in four classes, with no failing grades) will be honored at the Honors Convocation for the first semester of the 1985-86 school year.

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grades 7- 12 is being sponsored by the Nebraska Council on Alcohol and Drug Education. The themes of the essay are "What Alcohol is Doing to Youth" (grades 7-9), and "Alcohol: The 'Why' of its Decling Popularity" (grades 10-12). Winners receive savings bonds or awards of merit, plus entertainment in Lincoln on Citizenship Day. The contest closes on March 14. Awards will be presented at Citizenship Day on April 19.

New members announced

Six new non-voting members became part of Student Council at the beginning of second semester. Non-voting members meet regularly with the council; their participation differing only in their ability to vote.

French test given

In the first week of March, high school students around the nation will be taking the National French test. The test is prepared by a committee appointed by French teachers throughout the U.S. There are five different levels at which students can compete. Results will be revealed about 4-6 weeks after the test, with the winner receiving a trip to France.

DECA enters state

On February 13-15 at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln, DECA will have State Competition. This event, which takes place every .year, is a competition between all the DECA students in Nebraska. The winner of the competition will go to Nationals in Atlanta, Georgia.

Stephanie Peterson and Korby Pack will be running for vice-president for DECA State officers. The Little Guy with the

Waldo has drawn a picture of his curley fries his burger and his chili cheese dog of which he is really proud. (He was only 12 when he drew these). But remember, he's the little guy with the great big taste and he'd rather eat 'em than draw 'em. So will you at Waldo's.

Roles of parents aren't always apparent

To get an idea of the benefits received by having your parent (or parents) work at Lincoln High, consider this: you're having a crummy day and nothing seems to be going right. At lunch you fall down and scrape your knee and no one is there to come to your aid. Wouldn't it be comforting to know that mom's around to help?

''When my dad is my teacher I examine him more closely, like sometimes I think he,s a little weird.,, -Hanshew

This type of consolation may seem unfair to other students in the building, but it is just one of the advantages of those students who have a parent on the staff at LHS.

The list of those students includes Shahidah Abdullah (her mother teaches in the math department), Lyn Comer (Lyn's mother works in the cafeteria, Julie Cox (her mother works .in the media center), Joanne Davis (her mother is a secretary in the office), Sally Kirsch (Sally's mother is student council sponsor, teaches social studies in the ln!"tructional Resources department, and is student ser_vices support person for Instructional Resources), Ken Hanshew

(both of Ken's parents work in the foreign language department), Susan Hirt (her father teaches in the science department), Nissa Sturgeon (Nissa's mother teaches in the foreign language department), and Byron Ciy1:1er (his mom works in the cafeteria.)

However odd it may seem, the situation does exist and both student and teacher either struggle with or benefit from it. Susan Hirt is one who benefits. Hirt said that her dad is usually available for her to borrow money from, to get permission slips signed at the last minute, and transportation to and from school.

''/ get embarrassed when people talke about my mom, like she,s 'so silly', she,s going to kill me for saying that, but it,s true.,,

-Sturgeon

"Because my relationship with my father is so strong," said Hirt, "it is beneficial to be at the same school with him."

Kirsch, another senior, transferred to LHS from Southeast. Sally said that even thouqh her mother can check up on her any time, she still enjoys going to the same school with her mother.

"It's almost like having another friend at school," said Sally.

Unlike Sally, Ken Hanshew (who said he doesn't necessarily dislike having his father teach his classes) said that sometimes going to the same school that your parents teach at can be bothersome.

"When my dad is my teacher I examine him more closely," said Ken, "like sometimes I think he's a little wierd."

Terrey Hanshew, on the other hand, said that teaching his son is no problem for him. He said that the only problem he has is that Ken never does his homework at home.

''Because my relationship with my fat her is so strong it is beneficial to be at the same school with him. ,,

-Hirt

"In the classroom he's sort of the silent type," said Mr. Hanshew, "I could forsee problems if he were a real rabble rouser, though. My mother taught me music for awhile and it didn't bother me at all."

Out of all the advantages of these students money seemed to be the greatest, outweighing by far the embarassment of being seen walking down the hall with your parent.

"I get embarassed when people talk about my mom like 'she's so silly'. She's going to kill me for saying that, but it's true," said Sturgeon.

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Less experienced swim team has winning record

Swimming and diving coach Gene Cotter says this year's team' isn't as talented as last year's. However, he believes that his team's goal of placing higher in the state tournament may very well be reached.

''We,ve had some good, hard swims. Their times have been coming down steadily, also.,, -Cotter

The boys' team, led by Scott Steele in the breaststroke and· individual medley, has a 7 -3 dual meet record. They finished 13tt'l in the state meet last year, with Steele placing third in the breaststroke. The girls squad is 6-4, and is led by sprinter Amy Tidball. At state, Tidball finished second in both the 50 and 100 meter sprints, and the girls took 17th place.

"We've had some good, hard swims," said Cotter, a former Big Eight diving champ. "This team is less experienced, but their times have been coming down steadily."

Aside from Tidball, who has lost just once this year, the girls' team features Wendy Cowan in 'the breaststroke, Jody

tennis, wrestling, golf, volleyball and track are all familiar sports around LHS. However, none is more prominent during this season than basketball.

Sports Corner - by Angie Westlund-

Girls' basketball has been doing quite well this season, said coach William Myers. They have wo~ 10 games and have only lost 3. Myers said this is the type of year where every opponent has, been a tough assignment for his team. They have had many close games, including three overtime games. The team is currently ranked 6th in the state.

_Looking back through the season, Susie Hanson (forward), and Dee McCall (forward) had the best year due to their three years of experience on the Varsity team. All of the players have had a really good season because of their practice, devotion and determination, Myers pointed out. Next year will be different for the team because it will be a rebuilding year. They

up. Aside from these pre-swim chats, Steele said there are two rituals that swimmers go through to boost them mentally.

"I can't wait for the shaving party," said Steele of the first method, in which

''/ can ,t wait for the shaving party,, -Steele

a swimmer cuts all his hair off the night before the state meet. Steele has been preparing for the "party" in a grand manner, by not having his hair cut for months. The other method is letting fingernails grow long, to incrase surface area in strokes. These rituals may sound _ corny, but they aren't meant to improve a swimmer's time.

"They (the rituals) probably don't help in the race," said Steele, "but they help get you prepared mentally."

There are 17 seniors on the team, 12 boys and 5 girls, but Cotter says the future of LHS swimming and diving looks bright. , "There are some age-group swimmers who should help us next year when they are ninth graders," said Cotter.

will lose seven seniors and will have many people on the Varsity team for the first time, he said. Some of the returning players are ·rammy Trouba (junior), Michelle Neely (sophomore), Rhonda Thaller (junior), Teresa Andreson (junior) and Linda Brown (junior).

''Our team has worked hard to receive a 10-3 record. No one thought the Links ''Our team has worked hard to receive a 10-3 record. No one thought the Links would have a very good team this year.''

-Myers

would have a very good team this year after losing 7 seniors from a team that was class A runner-up last year,'' said coach Myers. ''When our basketball team plays as well as they can, we can play with any of the teams in class A.

Wanek in the back and butterfly, and Sally Kirsch in long distance races. Aside from Steele, who has lost just once to last year's state champion, the boy's team is led by Charlie Hammer in the back, Stefan Moritz in the breast and butterfly, and Mike Block in diving.

It's been said in hidden whispers in the hallways; when an uninformed person is told, gasps of disbelief and astonishment are emitted. They are shrouded in mystery and myth, and they are one of the things that make Lincoln High, Lincoln High.

Can you keep a secret?

There are tunnels under Lincoln High, Tunnels that extend for miles and some big enough to drive through.

Popular myth has it that the tunnels lare infested with albino alligators; that , the tunnels were occupied with escaped 'slaves during the Civil War; and it's where teachers take their afternoon naps. Untrue.

The tunnels were constructed in 1915 along with the rest of the building for ventilation of heat. Thought to be "the most advanced at the time," the tunnels run from the Lincoln High boiler room under Capitol Parkway and honeycomb for miles under the school.

In the '50's and '60's, during the eras of the Communist atomic bomb threat

and little school funds, the tunnels were used for bomb shelters and to house the drama department.

Graffiti on some walls date back to the early '60' s.

"You'd look at this and ask 'Why did they lay all this brick and stuff? Why did they go to all this labor?' " said Building

Superintendent George Steer.

Leading to the old swimming pool, some darkened caverns contained outdated, obsolete machinery and reptilelike pipes that pulse with heat.

"There's st~ff under here ·that nobody knows about," Steer said. One of the discoveries, however, include the graves.

The graves are records of the grades of anyone who has ever attended LHS, since the school's founding in 1871.

Thus, the tunnels, at two feet thick are part of Lincoln High. A place only Batman could love, Steer takes pride in the tunnels. •

"They just don't build buildings like this anymore."

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by Tammy Ortega

Started three years ago as a chance for community members to visit and interact with students at Lincoln High, Career Day has grown from a one time affair to a three-year cycle. The cycle begun in the '83-84 school year, includes Career Day, Culture Day end this year's theme Current Issues Day.

Current Issues Day, originally scheduled for March 12, will take place instead on April 16. The reason for the change is two-fold according to Opal Stoehr, member of the committee for organizing the day. The first reason is the full school calender and the recent influx of surveys, Stoehr said.

"It was just better suited for a later date," she said.

The second reason for the rescheduling was due to the time it takes to find good speakers, according to Stoehr.

"If you are going to deal with materials that are important and critical to teenagers, you need an excellent speaker who can deal with the topic well. Quality is the key and it takes time to get

it," said Stoehr. Faculty, counselors, Student Council, PEER, former LHS graduates, and community advocates of Lincoln High as well as committee members have been working hard to find th,ose quality speakers, said Stoehr.

''If you are going to deal with materials that are important and critical to teenagers, you need an excellent speaker who can deal with the topic well.'' --Stoehr

Speakers from various state and national organizations are being found to talk to students about various mental health, family oriented and politically oriented topics. The committee, composed of Principal Sanford Nelson, Agnes Hoepker, Ruth Kupfer, Opal Stoehr, Judy Strand and Anita Wood. compiled a long list of topics. Classes then chose the specific topic they wanted to hear about from the list.

This method of registration by class varies slightly from years past. The first

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year of the cycle, students registered for whatever they wished, and speakers were found to accommodate them. The second year, speakers were found first. Then students registered, and the two were paired up. This year the committee decided to try something new, according to Stoehr.

"We wanted to try something different. We want to explore many different ways of doing something until we find the best. After all, you can always inprove on a system," she said.

Another reason for the change in the registration process was the attendance concern, Stoehr noted.

"For accounting purposes we made the registration process simpler. Thisway we can use the scantrons," she said.

In case a student has the same speaker in two or three periods, an alternate group session covering a subject that would be acceptable to anyone will be provided said Stoehr.

Currently, the committee is working to accommodate classes with their first choices.

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"Right now we are working with strictly #1 choices. Certainly classes will get one of their first three choices," she said.

Stoehr says she sees the day as a chance for students to gain an awareness of current issues as well as being a break from routine.

"Most importantly, however, is that the Lincoln community gets to interact with LHS and see how many positive things we have," she said.

''We wanted to try something different. We want to explore many different ways of doing something until we find the best. After all you can always improve on a system.''

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Student involvement such as suggestions for speakers or help in organizing the day is also encouraged said Stoehr. To get involved, contact one of the committee members.

Committee hears from community on Huck Finn issue

by Rick Riggins

In an emotional and thoughtprovoking forum, the Lincoln Public Schools Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee heard from over 60 university professors, high school teachers, students, parents, and concerned people on tl1e issues and the future of Mark Twain's novel, The Adveriturcs of Huckleberry Finn, Monday n1gr1t. ,\t Lhe auditorium of the Public Schools Administration Building, the Advisory committee asked its invited guests to speak on whether Huckleberry Finn should remain on LPS' recommended reading lists. Concerned with the derogatory treatment of blacks in the book and with racism as a whole, speakers held back little in their analyzation and response. Invited guest, Professor of Sociology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Jesse Myles said that the book angered him.

"Reading the book as a black person, I was very angry. I asked myself 'Was the book a necessary evil (in the school system to address racism)?' "

"I think that if teachers can take the issues (of Huck Finn) and address them, then the book is a necessary evil," Dr. Myles said.

Several speakers attempted to convey the issue of racism with personal accounts. One parent told of his son's feelings of being one of only two black children in his fifth-grade class after the book was read to hils class. A woman told of her experience of being considered less than an American for being Indian.

L~i0c-ci!r-, Hi,:::::}-:iu·,·_'.:,. s~-;•:1\ f)d'•./t:_; (::\){_'.'"' t~•:l Lq:, ti~ i"ecali a,1 en-1utior1ady racisc oc~ currence in her ffamily. She favored discussion of the b,ook to find empathy in others.

"At times you don't know what another race is feeling unless you talk about it," Davis said.

"Many of the passages (in Huck Finn) may cause pain, but we cannot escape our past," said UN-L Political Science professor Zelma Mosley, "An understanding of our past is a good chance in getting by that past."

Others, however,. questioned the ability of high school teachers to present the sensitive area of racism to students; especially when they themselves may not have personailly experienced the feeling.

"How can you t,each something you don't know yourself?" questioned Social Studies teacher Thomas Christie. The Adventures of Huckleberry

Finn has been in the curriculum of Lincoln Public Schools since the early 1960's. Currently classified as "11-12 reading material" the book is on Lincoln Public Schools recommended reading list and is taught in the secondary school American Literature classes. Tt1e book also sits in the libraries of all the Lincoln l=)ub\!( Schoc,is. ;ri-:·::iiJc!ing elementary·. where any student is able and encouraged to pick it up. Originally cited by author Twain as an adult novel, passages in questior1 contain black derogatory terms and attitudes that slavery was an acceptable notion. Although banning the book is not an option at this time, if enough inquiry persists and with the decision of the Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee, who will review all dialogue of the March 10 meeting, the book may be removed

from the recommended reading list and may no longer be taught in American Literature classes.

Advisory committee member Peter Levitov said although the book is offensive, we can't prevent these issues from appearing in "safe'· or "sterile literature.

"If we present these views in ·sterile' books, that's a hell of a way to teach our children," Levitov said. "I think it would be a mistake to put it on a_high shelf where people can't reach it just because it's offensive," he added.

"I would hate to see us not to be able to use the book," said English teacher Judy Keller, "When we feel we have to remove the book from our curriculum, we take away from the sophistication of our students." She added that students were sophisticated enough to handle the mature issues in the book.

Musical set for March 21, 22, 23

The Lincoln High School music department will present the musical "Once Upon a Mattress" from March 20-22. The spring musical is produced annually by the ll'lusic department allowing students to participate in a Broadway show. Performances will begin at 7:30 with tickets available in advance and a limited number available at the door. The book "Once Upon a Mattress" was written by Jay Thompson, Marshall Barer, and Dean Fuller, and was based on the fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea." Music for the production was written by Mary Rodgers and lyrics by Marshall Barer. The production at Lincoln iligh is directed by Joseph Skutchan, with the orchestra under direction of Terry Rush. A special matinee showing for elementary school students will be presented on Wednesday, March 19 at l :00 p.m. Over 800 students are expected to attend, including the entire student body from Beatty Elementary.

Tickets for "Once Upon a Mattress" are available in room 201 or by calling

Friday, March 14, 1986

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Now that Ferdinand Marcos has left the Phillipines and things have begun to settle down, most of us have probably come to regard it as just another passing event in world affairs. However, we should remember that the Fillipino people were able to finally rid themselves of Marcos by voting. He attempted to pervert the democratic process through fraud and deception, but fortunately the people were strong enough to have their will executed. Because the people took the time to express themselves at a ballot box, they were able to bring about change when change seemed impossible.

Being young may appear to be a disadvantage in this decision making process, however when age 18 arrives we must make ourselves eligible to participate by registering to vote. Registration is easy and something that everyone has a responsibility to do. Without reqisterinq, we forfeit the opportunity to participate and thus legitimize someone else making the decisions for us.

Registering to vote in Lancaster County is as simple as going to school. Forms at LHS are

available in room 202 and at over 200 locations around the county (most banks, post offices, schools, and libraries will have these forms available). These only need to be filled out, signed, witnessed by two people, and mailed to the County Election Commissioner 30 days prior to and election. If the form is completed correctly and mailed before the deadline, notice will be sent that the application was accepted and processed. All a student needs to do to register is go to the office and the mailbox: it's as easy as that.

Registrations will also be accepted at the Election Commisioner's Office until 10 days before an election. Registrations must b€ conducted in person at the office, located in the County-City Building, 555 South 9th Street, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The League of Women Voters will also be registering voters at shopping centers around the community just previous to the registration deadline. Easy registration makes it easy for us as citizens to take the time to register.

Without voting, taking the time to register is

Celebrities add interest to elections

One of the more fortunate checks and balances in this country's political process is the stipulation that anyone who can meet several simple criteria (the first insurmountable hurdle is being a U.S. citizen) can run for political office. In the past, politicians have been the lawyer-doctorwarfighter type, but in the last several years (decades r~ally) housewives, plumbers, and astronauts have fought fiercely for government positions at the local, state, and national levels.

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Although housewives, plumbers, and astronauts make elections a little more entertaining, and probably draw even the most apathetic of the masses out of the woodwork like termites

during election time, no genre of political candidates adds as much excitement to elections as do writers and actors.

Even though past elections featuring such famous writers as Jack London, Upton Sinclair, and James Michener surely must have been excruciatingly enjoyable, I think it would be rather tough to top self-proclaimed "foul-mouthed outlaw journalist" Hunter S. Thompson's 1970 race against Democratic incumbent, Carrol Whitmire, for sheriff of Pitkin County, Colorado. Although he lost the race, the Freak Power candidate gained much support from Aspen residents for his platform which included harrassment of local expolitative real estate developers, replacing local paved roads with sod. and dub Aspen, Colorado, appropriately enough, "Fat City."

Next to writers, my favorite type of candidate, has to be the actor-turned-politician type. Although John Wayne, Orson Welles, and Mae West never ran for public office and it is doubtful that Redd Foxx or Pia Zadora will ever run for public office, you may be pleased to know that the star of several sadistic detective movies, Clint Eastwood, is running for mayor of a small California community of Carmel-by-the-Sea this coming April. There's no telling what steps the "Enforcer" will take to combat local parking violations. Equally satisfying to know, is that the "Love Boat's" very own Gopher, Fred Grandy, will be battling more than his own shadow in a race for an Iowa seat in the House of Representatives tl:iis year.

Surely, these actor-turned-politician types will be adding quite a bit of excitement, win or lose, to their respective races, but even then, the excitement will be unparalleled to the possible excitement of an election stand-off sometime in the future between a writer and an actor. Maybe someday we can be blessed enough to be participants in a race between the personalities of Woody Allen and himself.

Opportunity knocks, administration listens

Opportunity often knocks, but few times does it walk in, grab a magazine, and wait to be served. A longer school day and being forced to take more classes has enticed many students into ending their school day as quickly as they can, i.e. at the sixth period bell. Many students, however, cannot or do not go home after their last period. After all, the school provides an ample place for those who wish to socialize and relax with the friends they may not see until tomorrow, but simply socializing is no reason to loiter in the halls.

Opportunity knocks. The subtraction of many students from classes leaves some areas empty after the bulk of the school day (second through sixth periods). Students could easily congregate there, but Lincoln High's liability insurance requires that the students be supervised by faculty.

Opportunity pounds. The subtraction of many students from classes also leaves some teachers with an otherwise unassigned period.

Opportunity shouts "Avon!" The combination of excess faculty, excess students, and excess

building areas (the gym, the cafeteria, and classrooms) would provide construetive use of -area, personnel, and be of benefit to students.

Second semester ai the 1985-86 school year provided all the criteria for a solution to the ageold problem of what to do with students who don't go home.

According to principal Sam Nelson, second semester offered five unassigned faculty members and at least three otherwise unused areas. The west gym, the cafeteria, and study room 326 all could be constructively used to the benefit of students.

The Lincoln High administration is to be commended for taking the opportunity to help students in a constructive, cost-efficient manner.

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really a waste. Taking the time to cast a ballot for those issues and people we support is our responsibility as citizens to help make the decisions of our society. It doesn't matter whether a person is a Republican, Democrat, Socialist, Libertarian, Populist, or Independent, just that they take the time to participate. Without voting, we really have no right to ever critize our government because we didn't take the time to try and change it. As long as we the people take an active role in making decisions, we won't have to worry about someone like Ferdinand Marcos making our decisions for us.

election dates this year are: May 13, 1986 Primary Election

-Mail-in registration·s postmarked by April 13th

-In-person registeration deadline May 2nd

November 4, 1986 General Election

-Mail-in registration postmarked by October 5th

-In-person registration deadline October 24th

''WHAT CELEBRITY WOULD YOU ELECT TO PUBLIC OFFICE AND WHY?''

Senior: Damon Smith; "Debra Winger because she's nearly famous and she had a relationship with Kerrey so I think she would know how to be " governess.

Junior: Shannon Hemenway; ''Bill Cosby because he would add life to the system."

Sophomore: Angie Holdsworth; "William Shatner because he and Spock handled the Enterprise so well."_

Faculty: Joe Kreizinger; "Lee lococca because he has a straight-forward, no nonsense perspective and a realistic outlook toward national affairs. He has also proven himself as a motivator and a leader." The Staff

Essay contest held

Today is the last day to turn in entries for the state-wide essay contest sponsored by the Nebraska Council on Alcohol and Drug Education. The senior high topic is "Alcohol, the 'Why' of its Decli-ning Popularity." Prizes are $75 savings bonds. For more information, students should contact their English teachers.

Peer helps

PEER is in its second semester and is continuing to help, according to LHS counselor and PEER sponser, Diane Leggiadro. ''The project of PEER is to make people feel better," she stated. Interested students can contact this group for help by dropping names in the PEER box outside the counselor's office or by telling a teacher or counselor.

Language fair to be held

The tenth annual Modern Language Fair will be held on Thursday, March 20, at the Student Union, and will be sponsored by the Department of Modern Languages of UNL. Foreign language students can compete and benefit from exposure to foreign languages through films, travel abroad, mini lessons, and language floors.

"The fair is set up for the benefit of students learning a foreign language,': said Norma Sturgeon, a French teacher at Lincoln High.

FBLA competes

Approximately eight students from the LHS Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter will be attending the State Leadership Contest on April 10, 11, and 12. Some 1,500 students from around Nebraska will be in Omaha for competitive events, workshops, and general meeting activities.

Engineering conference held

An engineering cenference held all day M·arch 1, was sponsored by the Society of Women Engineers. It was designed to inform high school students about engineering and what the best classes are to take if you are interested in a career in that field.

Speakers included Paula Wells, who owns her own firm in Omaha, and Jackie Hennington an engineer at Offut Airforce Base in Omaha. Vice chancellor Griesu talked about a new program for freshmen.

Sedlacek honored

LHS art teacher George Sedlacek Wednesday was named Nebraska Art Educator of the Year by the National Art Education Association. Sedlacek teaches sculpture, photography and pottery classes at LHS. NAEA president Robert Curtis said the award is an effort to recognize national merit and achievement.

"George Sedlacek receiving the Art Educator of the Year Award means that

he is one of the finest art educators to be found in the United States," said Curits.

Bloodmobile to be held

' The annual Bloodmobile will be at LHS on April 3 to take blood donations from faculty, students, or others who wish to contribute, according to student council members.

Donations will be received in the East gym from 9:00-3:30.

The student council, which is sponsoring the activity, has set a goal of at least 150 contributors.

Student council member Jeremy Walker said that he would like at least 100 people to contribute.

"Hopefully people outside Lincoln High will come, that'd be great,'' added Walker.

Scholarships awarded

Seven Lincoln High •seniors recently won Regents Scholarships from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Amy Lee won a four-year scholarship, while Emily Jagoda, Daniel Sweeney, Andrew Frederick, Melia Cook, Barbara Schmidt and Elizabeth Hansen were recipients of David Scholarships.

Nationals approach

The members of the Lincoln High DECA program competed against all other Nebraska high school DECA members at the 29th annual Nebraska DECA career development conference on February 14th through 15th.

The conference, which was held at the Cornhusker Hotel, involved four tests that DECA members had to partcipate in. Two of the tests were written, and the remaining two were judged case problems. Each student was presented a case in which the judge was a role player. Points were awarded on how well the student could resolve the conflict.

· The three students who will proceed to national competition, held in Atlanta Georgia, are Eric Simmons, who placed first in restaurant marketing, supervisory level, Octavio Lomonaco, who placed second in general marketing, master employee, and Jean Schmidt, third place in the same category. District Two Vice President, Stephanie Peterson will accompany the three winners to Atlanta.

Nationals will take place from April 23rd through the 27th. DECA is expected to pay all expenses excluding meals. Money for the trip was raised by selling sweatshirts, jackets, and baseball shirts during all three lunches.

Lynch qualifiesfor debate nationals

National Forensics League (NFL) qualifiers for Lincoln/Douglas and

Kirk, Tisdale receive Gold Achievement Keys · Policy debate were held on March J st at Lincoln Southeast. Junior Jennifer Lynch was LHS's only qualifier for National Competition.

Jeff Kirk and Paul Tisdale have been awarded the Gold Achievement Key in the 1986 Scholastic Art Awards Contest. ihere were over 4,000 entries from Nebraska. The 103 regional winners' works are c.urrently being shown in Saint Mary's College in Omaha. They will be sent to New York for national judging after March 11th. The national winners will win gold medals and/or scholarships to art schools from four national sponsers.

Lynch, a Lincoln/Douglas debator took second. She won six of her seven rounds, losing only to the first place qualifier from Southeast.

"I think I did very good, it was probably one of the best debates I've ever done."

The topic of her Lincoln/Douglas debate was the values of security and liberty.

"My case says we can only achive true liberty when we have true security." said Lynch.

Debate coach Rick Koenig praised the teams efforts.

"I thought they were excellent. The ones who did well were a pleasant surprise. I didn't expect Jen to do that," said Koenig.

Koenig expressed surprise that his other debators didn't do as well. Nhadine Leung went for four rounds and Dave Hargrove and Tim Graf went three rounds before becoming eliminated. Dan Sweeney and Dan Lautenbach made it to semi-finals before being eliminated. Koenig said he feels that the policy debators will do well at state competition at UNL on March 21st and 22nd. "I think we have an excellent chance of doing well, any of the policy debators could win it," said Koenig.

Christine Winkler was recently selected by the Deborah Avery chapter of the D.A.R. (Daughters of the American Revolution) as a local recipient of the D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award.

The D.A.R. presents the Good Citizenship Award to recognize seniors for their citizenship and service to the community. One student from each of the high · schools sponsored by the Deborah Avery chapter (Lincoln High, Southeast, Pius) is nominated by his or her school administration.

"First, the counselors select students that they feel are deserving of the award. Then I go through and check their attendence records and extra-curricular activities," said Don Dean, assistant principal of student servi'ces.

The check of records tells Dean if the student is involved in school activities, has a good attendance record. and displays responsibility. Being a member

of school clubs and outside school activities are also taken into consideration. From that a final decision is made.

Winkler was shocked about her nomination.

"I couldn't figure out why they had picked me. I was real happy. I figured my extra-curricular· activities had something to do with it," said Winkler

Criteria for the award required Winkler to write an essay, stating her contributions to society, her qualities as a leader, and her partriotism to her country. She also was quizzed on her knowledge of government.

Upon receiving her award, she was presented a certificate of achievement, a pin, and a book of Washington D.C. landmarks, as well as being recognized at the Deborah Avery chapter meeting on February 15. Winkler's essay has been sent to a D.A.R. state citizenship competition.

Teachers express their opposition to longer school days

by Rick Riggins

Submitted for your approval, an absolutely exhausted individual. Seated at his desk; head slumped upon the last completed assignment of the day; eyes, weighing heavily, slam shut.

However, although the onset of physical collapse is imminent, how does

one hide sleep from the rest of the class?

At any moment a question may be asked, and if asleep, could cause an embarrassing situation. Slowly and thoughtfully, a head raises, the eyes grudgingly open toward a clock, a sense of frustration at the_ sight of ten minutes remaining in the school day.

·Graphics honor Challenger

Gary Corneer and his Advanced Graphics Communications classes expressed their sorrow for the victims of the space shuttle Challenger crash in a special way.

Corneer, working with two of his Ad-vanced Graphics classes, produced a three-color poster featuring a drawing submitted by Paul Fell of the Lincoln Journal, a list of the crash victims' names, and a quote from Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.

"We just wanted to express our feeling and pay our own little tribute," stated Corneer. "Everyone got involved; I've never had complete cooperation like this," he added.

Senior graphics student Jeff Kirk explained, "We were disgusted that the administration didn't bother to inform the

students. We just wanted to show tribute."

"With the two graphics classes working together," Corneer added, "the posters were produced in less than 24 hours. They were ready at 11 the day of the memorial services. One of our first acts was to secure permission to distribute them."

After the huge demand of the first version of the poster, Corneer produced a second version with a drawing submitted by Coach Tom Pappas.

"I really felt bad about the tragedy," Pappas stated. "It was an honor to participate in some memorial way."

Corneer never expected a school response like there was. ·_

"I don't think that we ever wanted recognition for it (the posters). We just didn't need it."

Slowly, our individual stands, walks to (is) the lengthened day has not been as the lecturn, and asks his equally ex- productive as relates to quality of inhausted students if anyone has ques- struction," he said. tions over the lesson. Aside from teaching difficulties, The lethargic, drowsy individual is not · coaches resent the lost practice· time,_ a student, but a teacher. Many teachers and club sponsors report a reduced feel as tired and spent as the students number of students involved in extrathey teach thanks to the legislatively curricular activities. mandated longer school day. Student job placement is also suffer"Physically," said Lincdln High social ing. studies teacher Ross Tegeler, "I think the After three quarters, it appears that 35 minutes (longer) has been a real drain · the research done by the Governor's on everybody." Tegeler, also as a Commission and other groups before representative of the Lincoln Education the passage of educational bill 994 has Association (L.E.A.), said he's heard been proved incorrect. many complaints by fellow educators. "In 50-minute classes, we can get the "Probably hundreds, no, definately job done," Nelson said, "we don't need hundreds of teachers have come to me 55-minute classes." to complain about the longer school "If the intent of the longer school day day." was to provide increased learning, I don't L.E.A. President Bob Rogge said that think it's done that," Tegeler said. he has also heard complaints from Teacher concern is especially imporeducators. Since the beginning of the tant at this time of the year, negotiations school year, he said, teachers have for teacher pay contracts begin shortly phon~d him, voicing theiir concerns. and the longer day will be· a factor.

"They have complamned about the Although they received a 6.5 per cent longer school day and the amount of ex- pay increase last year, Tegler said that tra work that is required," Rogge 1>aid. educators were not adequately compenWhile students cite less time to do sated financially for the longer school more work against the longer day, day. teachers argue that 35 more teaching Also pertinent at this time of the year minutes mean more minutes in prepara- are planning for staff size, class offertion. Also, because students are required ings, and other factors of the 1986-87 to take more classes, more grading school year. If the day is to be shortened comes from more work and teachers back to its 3:00 dismissal (as many admust either remain at school longer, or ministration and educators· wish) the take more work home. decision will have to occur soon.

"(Teachers have said) They are So students that complain of exhausphysically and emotionally more tired at tion at the end of the longer day, take the end of the day," Nelson said. "The heed, teachers are voicing the same confeeling of the vast majority of the staff cerns.

CHRIS WINKLER GRINS happily after receiving her DAR Good Citizenship award.

Swimming and Diving

Swimming and diving coach Gene Cotter had only praise for his swim team's performance in the state meet held February 27, 28, and March 1.

"We placed as well as we could in both. girls and boys," said Cotter of the boys' and girls' teams, who finished 7th and 11th, respectively. Amy Tidball led the girls with a state record breaking gold medal in the 50 meter freestyle, and a sixth place finish in the 100 freestyle. Other top• finishers for the girls were Jody Wanek, Sally Kirsch, and Jill Van Kekerix.

only one more victory. Johnson said the loss to East was due to poor shooting and turnovers. "We shot aroun.d 50% on the average (during the year), but only shot 37% against East," said Johnson. "We also had 17 turnovers, and normally have 10-12."

Wrestling

Despite finishing second in the state tournament behind Papillion, coach Tom Christie's wrestling team won district, Creighton Prep and Greater

place.

The boys' squad was led by Scott Steele's 2nd place finish in the breaststroke and sixth place finish in the 200 freestlye. Charlie Hammer, Mike Block, Stefan Moritz and Andy Case were other top finishers for the boys, who improved on a 13th place finish at last year's meet.

Boys' Basketball

The boys· basketball season ended in the district tournament with a 70-55 loss to East, but head coach Alden Johnson was pleased with his team's 14-6 record. The Links won the Greater Nebraska and William Jewell tournaments, tied for the city championship and would've qualified for the state tournament with

against a Millard North player during the Links' win in the state tournament.

Nebraska titles, and had an undefeated dual meet record. Two wrestlers - Kelly Miller and Cory Lar1guis • won silver medals at state, and four others also had high finishes. They were Joel Maynard, Pat Perez, Robert Farber and Shane Lair.

Girls' Basketball

The LHS girls' basketball team lost only four of their 22 games, but Lincoln Southeast was responsible for three of them, one in the semi-finals of the state tournament. The Knights won the state title, and Lincoln1 East (who beat the Links in districts 6 7-64) went on to finish third in the tournament.

City Competiti<Dn not withstanding, head coach Bill M,eyers said that he was pleasantly surprised by the success of his team, whose strong point this year was defense.

The intramural basketball season came to a close earlier this month, with the Fly Boyz beating Meat 2 in the tournament finals, giving them the championship. Behind the runner-up finish of Meat 2 was the Boardbusters, followed by Scavenger Meatloaf in fourth place. The Fly Boyz, who were ranked second behind the Faculty for the whole season, consists of Bryant Bishop, J.J. Smith, Danny Tucker, Vernon Byron, Jerald Brown, Brian Coles, and Curtis Ellis.

The intramural league was designed to give all students a chance to play with real competition. There were 13 teams in this year's league, each with at least seven players, ancl games were played after school. The Faculty, who didn't lose the whole season, was the only team

not to participate in the double elimination tournament.

"I think the faculty should've played in the tournament," said Tucker of the Fly Boyz, a senior.

Bishop, who is also a senior, said that he was not at all surprised at the Fly Boyz' victory in the championship.

"I knew we were going to be the champs when we got our team toaether." he said.The Fly Boyz think that the league is valuable for the students who dldn't make, or even try out for, the school teams. However, they felt that in• tramurals didn't get the coverage it deserved.

"We didn't even get announced over the sound systems," said Byron. The tournament was officiated by Tom Pappas, Harold Simpson and Sam Sharpe, all coaches at Lincoln High. Tucker said he thought they did "the best they could".

Tracksters' eye state finishes

Along with the start of spring comes the beginning of a new track season at · Lincoln High which, according to Janet Bates, girls head coach, is relatively young in comparison with teams of the past.

Six ninth-grade girls will be trying out for the varsity team this year. Bates added that the rest of the team is mostly young and should do well, especially in the distance events.

"We have a strong group of young runners who won the class A cross country title," Bates said, "They are lead by Kelly Loos and Heidi Tussing. I'm expecting good things from this group." In addition to the distance events, the middle distance group, as well as the sprinters and hurdlers, is young and strong.

The boys team, coached by Bob White, is not as young as the girls but looks just as strong despite. According to White this year's team has the capability to be one of the best teams in the state. With 13 returning letterwinners and their main strength being in the distance events

"Our distance events should be fairly strong," said White, "but it looks like we have good capability in the sprints too. We just have to get through a few meets first."

Not only do the tracksters need to be young and strong, but they need to work together, according to Bates.

"Track is a team sport which requires individual dedication, but we must work together in order to be a successful team this season,'.' she said •

SCOTT STEELE PREP ARES to take off in the state finals of the 100 yard breaststroke. Steele finished second in the race, as the boys took 7th

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Is art dead at Lincoln High? While the art department may not have the same support as the football team, it is not confined to the south end of first floor.

(Did you know that was where it was?)

Window exhibits by the library and plaster body casts in the office and library are two examples of the Art department's contributions to the every day life of Lincoln High. And in March, which is Youth Art Month, artists and teachers around LHS will be painting, , sculpting, photographing, weaving and drawing more passionately than ever to get art the attention it deserves.

"We are trying to make ourselves visible to the community," said Rose Kotwas, an art teacher. For YAM, Kotwas is planning a career day in which experts on each of the class subjects she teaches will come to lecture students. Kotwas is also inviting non-art classes to come and observe artists at work, in the hopes of increasing the awareness of art in the school.

The art department has made plans for the month as well. Faculty, children of faculty and alumni art shows are expected, and a student art sale is also planned. In addition, art teacher George Sedlacek said that screen printing T-shirts and participation in youth art shows are also on the March agenda.

One event that four senior artists will be participating in is the Wesleyan Art Show. Lauri Pope, Sheri Spilker, Jeff Kirk and Paul Tisdale were chosen to represent LHS by art teachers Anita Ross, Darrell Hute, Sedlacek and Kotwas. Tisdale and Kirk were recognized earlier in the semester when they won Gold Key awards at the Scholastic Art Contest. These honors allowed their work to be submitted for national competition in New York City. Both Tisdale and Kirk seem to recognize their talents; they plan on making careers out of art. · Kirk. whose interests include airbrush painting. psychedelic and art deco, said that he has one specific goal as a professional artist.

"I'd like to have a major piece shown in a major publication."

Tisdale's main interest is in surrealism, an art movement founded in

1924 that combines shockingly realistic images with the artist's views of the evils of humanity. Tisdale likes surrealism, which means "super realistic", because of its similiarities to waking up in the morning.

"There is a thin line between surrealism and realism: it all depends on what set of eyes you're looking through," said Tisdale.

Tisdale is the official president of the Art Club, but is also sometimes its only member. Sedlacek said that the Art Club "lacks involvement, or the time to get involved." However, he also noted that artists are a "group of individuals" who are not as apt to work well together in an organized atmosphere.

"The art club is the antithesis of what a club should be," he said.

Despite the obscurity suffered • by these craftsmen and the image of the "starving artist", Sedlacek said that Lincoln is, for it's size, one of the most artistically appreciative communities in the country. In the downtown area alone, Sedlacek cited two sculptures, the kinetic sculpture at the Centrum and the rocks at 10th and "O" as recent contributions to the arts. In addition, over 20 art galleries in Lincoln, including a homemade crafts shop, an exhibition of Lincoln women artists, and an Indian jewelry shop, provide the public with exposure to the arts. Sedlacek also said that having three institutes of higher learning (Union College, Wesleyan and UNL) helps get "starving artists" recognition. For high school students, two scolarships are given out annually by the Haymarket art gallery and the Lincoln Artists' Guild. In the past five years, the Haymarket scholarship (worth $400) has been awarded to LHS students four times.

So even though artists at LHS may never be cheered on by lhe pep club as they toil over paint. pli:lster, chemicals and clay, or t1ave their own double assembly, they still have a place in Lincoln High. The next tin,e you are walking by the library, or roaming the south hallways on first floor, stop and take a look at some artist's work; and support one by buying something at the art sale!

IN HER INDEPENDENT sl!udy art class, artist Lori Pope designs her own set of dishware.

MERELY AN INK pen and an 11 x 1 7 inch of paper helped Paul Tisdale create this picture of his brain.

IN A GROUP project, Jimmy Dean, Mike Chrastil, Tye Osburn, Kevin Woodson, and Jeff Yost created this body mold which is situated in room 201.

New ca._Jendarapproved by Lincoln Board of Education

Students will be in school for 176 days, according to next year's school calendar, approved by the Lincoln Board of Education at its March 18 meeting.

The approval, however, causes conflict among future teacher pay negotia• tions.and propositions for shortening the school day.

The teachers union, the Lincoln Education Association, brought up concerns and alternate proposals at the board meeting. LEA proposed that the 1986-87 school year be increased by two days to 178. LEA President Bob Rogge said that their reasons for the proposal

Michigan man gets the job

James Gallagher, as of January 6, • has been named the new associate superintendant for business affairs for Lincoln Public Schools. His immediate plans, he says, a.re improvements in facilities and data processing.

Gallagher, who replaced the late Robert Den Hartog, has also served as associate superintendant of business affairs for three other school districts. He has held the position in Grand Rapids, Michigan (where he met and became friends with superintendant Philip Schoo), Dade County, Florida (the fourth largest school district in the U.S.) and in Alaska. It was Schoo who asked

concerned the possibility of additional time being added to the school day.

"We feel that the day is already far too long and we cannot advocate the adding of more time to it." Rogge said. He added that by shortening the year, each day will have to be increased approximately six minutes to comply with law LB994 (which requires that secondary students have 1091 hours of student-teacher contact time).

The teachers group also felt that, in · revelance to teacher pay negotiations, the school system would be inclined to

offer less of a raise for next year, con-·

sidering the less work time.

Their concerns for an even longer day may be unfounded, however, if a proposal by the four high school principals is passed by the board. The principals' proposal calls for students to attend a mandatory day of seven periods, but periods of shorter time, approximately 44 minutes, according to Lincoln High Principal Sanford Nelson.

For the time being, although the number of days is now permanent, the length of the days is still up in the air.

The board should act-before contract negotiations begin in May. Effects of the 1986-87 calendar appear advantageous for students, said ·Calendar Committee member Dr. Carroll Sawin, Some. of the items in the calendar are -176 student-teacher contact days for 1986-87, two less than the 1985-86 school year -Two full weeks off for the holiday break -Five days off for Spring break, near Easter -School begins after Labor Day, on September 2, and ends on June 4

Construction on the new Industrial Arts addition east of Johnson Gym and the extension of Beechner Field is ahead of schedule because of the unseasonably warm weather, said LHS principal Sanford Nelson.

Construction on the new wing, which is part of the fourth, and final, step in the renovation of LHS, has been slowed only slightly by the recent rain. Bud Knutson, foreman of W.G. Anderson Construction Co., the company responsible for the renovation, said that he sees no future problems in the construction.

"The rain's the only thing that's slowed us down" he said. "Most of the (building) materials we already have." · Construction west of Johnson Gym is

Gallagher if he would like the vacant position.

"I see Lincoln schools as an absolute cut above any other school system," says Gallagher.

As the head of business affairs, Gallagher is one who "looks at the price tag." His responsibilities include purchasing, handling custodial maintenance, bus transportation, accounting and school meals.

Gallagher says his plans for the immediate future are: first, to establish a long range plan of student demographics. In effect, this means he will be researching which areas will be populated by ho,w many children. With that information1, he can plan for new facilities or additiions to existing ones.

He said he is also looking into a system for data processing in which all the schools will tnave one data base (cen-

for an extension of the practice field area of Beechner Field. Nelson said that Hanson Construction should have the fence up around the area by the end of this week. Campbell's nursery will also begin planting seeds later in the week for the field which will be used for shotput and discuss in track meets, marching band practice and physical education classes.

The new field, which will cut off the most direct route to Super C, was created because of the decrease in the southeast practice field space, due to the construction of the new entrance to LHS.

Knutson and Nelson agreed that community support and staff and student cooperation have been the main reasons, other than the weather, for the rapid construction work.

tral file) from which to store and retrieve information. He says this would be a good way in which to "keep abreast of

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"Support from the parent group has been excellent," said Nelson. "Also, the nice weather in December and January was very crucial for the success (of the construction)."

''The rain's the only thing that's slowed us down. '' - Bud Knutson

The new wing, which will house woods, welding and engine shops, is scheduled to be finished by this July. All of the footings, the entire exterior and most of the plumbing have already been finished, and Knutson said that the building of the porch that will be the new entrance to Johnson Gym is the next major step in the construction.

the ev~nt and got ~ubhc1~y number of pints (121), the Lincoln com- for 1t. He_had predicted that this years munity blood bank gave Lincoln high a blood drive would be bett~r. than any 33% donation grade. ot~er one had bee~ for a (ong time.

-Br-ad Pfeifer a member of student I started getting things organized council, was i~ charge of the blood- ~bout the end~~ February," Pfeifer said. mobile this year. Last year, Pfeifer was All the puphc1ty we put around t~e co-chairperson of the bloodmobile pro- school as well as PSAB _and other public ject, but when his partner graduated places helped a lot. This_ sho~ld be one mid-term, he was left alone with the job. of t~e more ~uccessful drives. Pfeifer said that this year, after having ~1ncol? High has been holding_ blood experienced it once, the bloodmobile dri~es ~I~ce 1982 ~nd, a~cord1ng to was much more organized. Pfeifer, 1~. s good pu~l1c relations for the "I've had more help and haven't had to school. We also hke to help people out," he said.

the new technology." He adds: "Education should never stop, even after high school."

NEW ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDANT, James Gallagher gets serious about his new job.

Friday, April 11, 1986

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The other day while I was in an LHS restroom, I made a startling discovery. Soap and paper towels are no longer extinct from their natural habitat in the restrooms of LHS. Upon realizing this, my heart started beating more rapi~ly and a sense of jubilance began to fill my body, for no more are the LHS restrooms breeding grounds for bad hygiene. Now students are not only able to wash their hands with soap, but they can dry their hands with paper towels, tool

"Eureka!" I shouted as I ran out of the bathroom looking for a few friends to tell the startling news. Fortunately, not far down the hall, I found a few of my friends hangin' out at their lockers.

"Tom, you're pale all over! Have you seen a ghost or something?" they asked as I approached them.

"Almost" I said as I motioned toward restroom "C'mon you've got to see this."

I was so anxious to share my new discovery with my friends, that I lunged in the usual gallant Tom Graf fashion, at the restroom door upon arrival. BLAM! My body fell to the floor like a crumpled paper airplane, the only difference being I landed with a sticky splat.

A few minutes later I regained consciousness feeling like a human carpet at a Who concert. "Wow, what hit me?" I asked my friend-s as I rose to my feet. They said nothing, but giggling, pointed at the bathroom door in front of me. I approached the door, cautiously this time, and gave the door a push. It wouldn't open. It was locked. What a sick joke, I thought to myself. What kind of person would lock a couple thousand students out of the bathroom? I quickly turned around expecting to see Allen Funt of Candid Camera, but· (other than my friends) the only person behind me was a custodian. After some persuasion, the janitor informed me that the reason the bathroom was locked was to combat vandalism.

QUESTION: HOW DOES SPRING FEVER AFFECT YOU?

Ken Dasher, Staff: "That makes me want to get outdoors and go hiking and have a good time in the outdoors."

M'shell Bandemer, Senior: "I feel like going outside and not being inside."

Jade Lewis, Junior: "Gives me lots of energy"

Emily Salem, Sophomore: "Very, very, very, very, very highly"

At first glance, locking the bathrooms to keep vandals out sounded like a good idea, but after a minimal amount of thought I came to the conclusion that this plan was just plain counterintuitive, as well as a big inconvenience to potential bathroom users. True, locking the doors does keep vandals out, but at the same time it also keeps out those of us who are seeking relief.

Bathrooms were installed on every side of every floor of Lincoln High (with taxpayers money, I might add) for two reasons, to make the bathroom a less crowed environment and convenience. Locking the bathrooms on a few floors sends people flocking to other bathrooms creating a crowded environment.

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So, in order to use the restroom one must develop alternative plans for using the facilities. This generally means a walk to another floor or the side of the building to find an unlocked, un· crowded restroom. Which leads me to another reason this approach to vandalism fails miserably. If you need to go to the bathroom and the one on your floor is locked, you go to the bathroom on another floor. This should presumably hold true with vandals as well. After all, if you wanted to vandalize an LHS bathroom and the first one you went to was locked, being a "tricky" vandal wouldn't you merely go to another floor? Or maybe, the vandals might get fed up with this "high tech approach to combating vandalism" and change their talents to other LHS properties, such as the Sacred "L" in the lunchroom, the Links in front of the building, or even the office of high ranking LHS officals. In fact, these might make even better targets for the

An LHS Cover-up

Now that spring is here its somewhat disturbing to think of the things that the snow and cold has done for us here at Lincoln High. For one thing, the snow had the uncanny affect of hiding all the garbage that gets dumped on our parking lot every day at lunch. It almost makes one wonder whether those people making the decisions in the fast food business plapned it so their take-out sacks were camouflaged for a winter landscape. The wind that manages to whip so fiercely in the winter is quite effective in removing the litter problem by blowing it all somewhere else. With winter gone, what's going to hide the trash? In the near future, bushes will take on the responsibility of hiding LHS litter from the rest of Lincoln. Prompted by annual complaints from members - of the community, the LHS Student Council is planning on planting bushes along the perimeter of the north parking lot in order to shield its view from Capital Parkway. During the day, student automobiles serve to hide the garbage from view, but the litter remains in plain sight during the early· morning and late afternoon hours when the public passes by LHS. This new wall of foliage will work better than snow or cars could anytime because it will obscure the public's vision of our litter 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. "Out of sight, out of mind," right? Wrong! · Out of sight, maybe, but the trash is still there no matter what type of selective perception we choose to employ. The bushes fail to eliminate all the fast-food sacks, soda cans, candy wrappers, and_other miscellaneous junk that accumulates on our lot. Landscaping to hide our mess isn't totally unlike cleaning your room by shoving everything under the bed; the problem isn't eliminated, just removed from view.

The sad fact of the entire matter is that we don't appear to be able to clean up our act. As much as litter has been publicized as a problem here, little or no headway has been made. People need to think about what they are dumping out of their cars and whether it really looks better all over the asphalt or in a trash can. The most casual observer may have noticed the new garbage cans that have been placed so decoratively in front of our building. If we take the extra time to carry our refuse to these cans now, we'll be doing our part in this war against litter. The .custodians could help with the effort emptying the cans when they

LHS vandals because when people vandalize school property, it ·is usually because they have some form of dislike towards the school, not because they want to rough up the bathroom. If vandals wanted to strike against Lincoln High they would most likely strike the outstanding features of Lincoln High rather than (pardon the pun) the bowels of the school.

Unfortunately, though, a sad state of affairs exists with our bathrooms at LHS. Although, they are now supplied for use by the staff and students, we can't get to those supplies (i.e. soap and paper towels to wash your hands with) much less get to the toilet because the bathrooms are often locked for the sole purpose of keeping out vandals. This approach to combating vandalism wouldn't be so bad if it worked, but unfortunately, it does not, and continuing this approach merely inconve• niences bathroom users as well as occasionally breaks their noses.

are full. It really can't be expected for anyone to clean up after themselves just to have their garbage blown from the top of an overflowing can, as the case has been in recent weeks. With a little ef • fort on everyone's part, we can stop the problem at it's roots instead of hiding it behind the roots of

PEER starts buddy system

Many students are shy, lonely, excluded from contact with others but PEER GROUP is here to help students prepare to reach out to other young people.

During the spring of the upcoming year, juniors and seniors will be recruited for participation in the sophomore Buddy Program. The Buddy Program is an off-shoot of PEER GROUP. It consists of 40 seniors and juniors volunteering to work with the sophomores. The program is also targeted at ninth-graders at Lefler Junior High. Next year they are planning sophomore and junior social studies classes to help the new students get adjusted to the classes at L.H.S.

The main goal of the Sophomore Buddy Program is to create the feeling that they're here and they're alive. This pro-

gram evolved from the ideas of the PEER GROUP.

The PEER GROUP is an organization of volunteers that helps kids help each other. It gives the students skills in listening and more resources to work with.

Dianne Leggiardo, sponsor of the PEER GROUP said, "There are a lot of students who are lonely and feel isolated, they feel that nobody is concerned."

The involvement with the PEER GROUP are handled by Leggiardo and there are currently 24 students involved with the PEER GROUP. All a student has to do is go talk to Leggiardo to volunteer. PEER GROUP is a great place to start as a source of school and social information, support and friendship.

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A piece of advice Lincoln High English department, music classes, as Boston, Denver, and Wisconsin. substitute Keith Lindblom gives to Lin- graphic arts and wood shop, as well as Because of the seasonal unemployment coin High students is "life is a some special education classes. that comes with teaching, Lindblom has smorgasbord, don't settle for one dish Before Lindblom became a substitute also had to seek employment outside of take 'em all!" Judging from his lifestyle, at Lincoln High, he, too, had to walk the schools. He worked in a museum of Lindblom has proven himself a living, through the buffet of life. As a college zoology at Harvard as a material ex-

breathing example of his own student, Lindblom didn't settle for just pediter for a steel corporation, and a philosophy. one dish, he chose many. He attended flutemaker. Just looking at the list of classes Lind- Kansas Wesleyan University, University Lindblom's interests outside of mak-

blom substitutes for bring to mind the of Wisconsin, University of Colorado at ing a living are no exception to the smorgasbord philosophy. When asked Denver, and Pitt State before settling smorgasbord philosophy. He has many

what classes he substitutes for, Mr. Lind- with the University of Massachusetts hobbies. He enjoys wood carving and blcim answers most efficiently, "all". where he studied curriculm for his doc- - leatherwork, reading novels and "How to Over the past year Lindblom has torate. After college, Lindblom satisfied " books, playing chess, walking, and substituted for many social studies his taste for education-related jobs by most of all music. His musical talents inclasses, all kinds of classes in the taking teaching positions in such places elude playing the recorder and guitar

and singing. These talents are channelled by Lindblom into playing bluegrass and renaissance music with other talented friends.

"If I were born back in the middle ages, I'd be going castle to castle with my guitar telling stories," Lindblom contemplates.

Instead of travelling from castle to castle in a middle ages setting, Lindblom has

oods class builds addition

According to Eric Knoll, Woods teacher, his Residential Construction class is "a class that most students probably don't know about, but one that definitely more students should take."

"We don't really study by the book in this class," Knoll also stated, "but the project that we're working on now, will definitely be valuable to these ,future homeowners.''

The project that Knoll speaks of is a house remodeling addition on Coach Tom Pappas's house. "We tore down his garage," Knoll stated," and we're adding a room onto his house. In the class the

students are learning surveying, framing, concrete block laying, and finishwork. These are the kinds of things that students need to know. We'll all own our own homes someday," Knoll added.

"We do study some in class at the beginning," Knoll also stated. "We built cabinets first semester, and Pappas came to me when we were studying home addition and remodeling. But this is more enjoyable for the class because we get to be outside."

"We started out on this a week to a week and a half ago," Knoll added. "We could possibly finish by the end of the year, I'm not sure ifwe will though."

''I'M NOT SURE

· ADVANCED WOODS STUDENTS lay the foundation for Coach Pappas' addition as well as

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Special Olympians place second

Even though the sport may not be in season, you can, and just might, find a mentally handicapped person playing basketball, or swimming or bowling, or running track or rollerskating. "Why?" you ask? Well, the Special Olympics are here, and in full swing. March 22, the basketball tournaments were held at Lincoln High and both girls and boys placed second, making them eligible for the state tournament in Omaha.

If they place well enough at State, the Lincoln High teams may qualify for the National Games in 1987 at Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. At Nationals in

1983, three special atheletes from Lincoln High: Mark Britton, David Green, and Russel Hand, played on the winning basketball team.

Besides the basketball teams, five bowlers qualified for state, as well as about 10 swimmers.

"All of the sports contested in Omaha will determine which athletes go to Nationals, said William Kechely, co-coach of the basketballs team (along with Jim Lafollette), "so it's possible that someone will be chosen for Notre Dame there."

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Soccer Club 'most talented' ew girls' team, varsity status highlight '86 year by Andy Nelson

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LHS history was made Wednesday when the Links' girls' soccer team took the field at Air Park to take on BrownellTalbot. It was the first time in the history of the school that a girls' soccer team played a game. The girls' season, which will precede another historic even~ in the history of Lincoln soccer, consists of seven games. Soccer sponsor Michael Baker said that 12 girls are on the roster.

The recent change in high school · competition is that it will be a varsity sport starting next year. The LHS soccer club, which also includes 26 boys, has had to rely on sponsorship to pay for · transportation and insurance. Two of this year's sponsors are PSAB and Commonwealth, both contributing $400.

Baker said that he strongly agrees with the school board's decision.

"Soccer is the #l sport in the world," said Baker. "It's long overdue."

Baker believes that making soccer varsity next year has inspired many girls to try out this year. He does not think, however, that soccer will become more competitive with the change.

"The level of competition will increase because of YMCAand the Capitol Soccer Association," said Baker. 12 members of this year's club played on either Y or Capitol teams last year, and

one Stefan Wall, has been recognized as one of the top goalies in the state in his age group.

Baker said that although this year's boys' team is young, they are the- most talented bunch of kickers he has had in his four years as sponsor. The club lost its' first game last week 2-0 against a · to'ugh Omaha Gross team, and prevailed "last Friday against Lincoln East, 3-0.

The boys team plays 9 games in all, most of which are held at Air Park on Tuesdays and Fridays. At the end of the season, the Links will compete in the city tournament, an event they won the two years preceding last year's season. In addition, if the club finishes first or second in their division, they are eligible for the state tournament and an "A" rating in soccer status.

Baker urges all girls who are interested to come out for soccer yet this year, because the season hasn't even really begun. There are only 12 girls on the squad, and Baker noted that most of them are unexperienced and haven't played together before. Those interested only in viewing soccer games this spring can show up April 18 at Air Park for the boys next home game against Elkhorn. For additional game information, see Baker in room 325.

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he is really proud. (He was only 12 when he drew these). But remember, he's the little guy with the great big taste and he'd rather eat 'em than draw 'em. So will you at Waldo's.

Baseball team led by good pitching

Take me out to the ball game. Take out with the crowd. Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks. I don't care if I never get back.

Sports Corner -· by Angie Westlund-

The baseball season has come upon us again, along with the sun, flowers, graduation, bathing suits, shorts, and the baseball players from LHS. Tim Muggy, a teacher at Lakeview Elementary and in his first year as head coach, says this year's baseball team is very pro mising and has good athletic abilities.

This year's team consists of 20 team members. Two more than usual, but Muggy said they are all qualified for the Varsity team and were good. The team has 12 seniors, seven juniors, and one ninth grader - including four returning lettermen. To be on the varsity team each member or player had to _go through an evaluation process to get where they are.

-Muggy cited Curt Lyons and Todd Rychecky as their two most outstanding players.- Lyons was cited because of his · record last year (holding all state) and had a batting average of 350. Lyons will be playing short stop and pitching this. season. Rychecky was cited as being outstanding because of his abilities. Both players, Muggy said, have a great ' deal of experience and both are quality athletes.

The future looks promising fOT the team.

"Our team is good with speed and we have a good pitching staff. I think the success at the beginning of the season could have a snowball effect for us," said Muggy. "We consider ourselves a blue collar team and hard workers. We feel if we out prepare and out work our opponents we wilL have a very successful year. The team is scheduled for 16 games this season, but Muggy said it is a possibility that they may play in 19 to 20 depending on how well they do. Their·· first tournaments are Millard North which is in April and Districts, in the middle of May.

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Southwick pratices her forehand during a girls' reserve tennis practice. The rQin cancelledthe reserveteamsfirst three meets.

A school exploration ... '

by Rick Riggins

84, No. 9

Spri~g play shows LHS acting talent

By Woods Stricklin

"Ordinary People," this year's Mummer's play, will be performed here at Lincoln High on May 16 and 17.

The play is directed by Lincoln High drama teacher, Joe Kreizinger and assistant directors, Sheri Spilker, senior, and Dave Shipley, student teacher. The people involved are members of Mummers, the drama club. There are nine actors inthe play.

"Ordinary People" is from .a book written by Judith Guest, which has also been adapted into a movie.

"Ordinary People" stars Junior Tom Boellstorff as Conrad Jarett, the central character of the play. The plot revolves around his problems and the way he deals with them. Before the start of the play, Conrad's brother is killed in a boating accident, and his mother, Beth Jarett, played by junior Sharon Mosher, makes him feel inferior to his brother. Conrad attempts suicide, and is put in a mental hospital. The audience learns much of this th_rough Conrad's sessions with his psychiatrist, Dr. Berger, played by junior Adam Branting. The other

It's dark, except for the red and green disco lights. Familiar songs fill the air. The room is bustling with laughter, chatter and the rustling of taffeta. Black, white and grey tuxedos accompany dresses of every color in the rainbow. It is the evening of May 3, 1986. Prom night.

The 1986 Lincoln high junior/senior prom was an evening of pomp and formality. This year especially, there was much enthusiasm for this end-of-theyear gala event. This is evident in ticket sales alone, which increased more than a third over previous years. Advance ticket sales numbered 400, as compared to a previous average of 250 to 300. According to prom committee sponsor, Dianne Leggiadro, enthusiasm for the prom has been gradually increasing

characters are all connected to Conrad in some way, and many have problems of their own. In tlhe play, all of the characters, especially Conrad, search for the solutions to their problems.

The Mummers ha,ve been working onthis play since it wms cast April 4. The director Joe Kreizinrger said he is happy with the progress.

"I'm pleased with how well the actors have remembered tlheir lines," he said. "We're still in the ea1rly stages."

"This play is a real challenge," said Kreizinger, "there ar·e a lot of emotions in this play. Every character has a pro-

blem to deal with, and it's difficult to show that problem. It is hard to make the audience empathize with the character."

Kreizinger chose a difficult play because he felt the Mummers could handle it.

"There is an exceptional amount of talent in the Lincoln High drama students," he said of the Mummers.

Other actors in the play include juniors Randy Nuss, Scott Herr, and Ginger Dzerk, senior Darby Zenor, and sophomores Tom Stritikus and David Carson. Sophomore Angie Holdsworth is the stage manager.

May 9, 1986

Students visit D.C.

Participants in the 1986 Close (.Ip trip are back in town after a one-week study of national government in our nation s capitol.

Ten LHS students made this year·s migration to Washington D.C. along with close-up sponsor Judy Roderick.

The program gives individuals a rather in-depth study of our nation a I government," Roderick said.

Close Up activities include small group workshops, tours, and a visit to congress which allows participants to talk with Nebraska representitives.

"I now understand the details of a democratic government and how it works," said participant Andy Nelson. "It was exciting questioning and challenging policymakers," he added.

Participants also had the opportunity to hear many speakers such as a "teacher-in-space" finalist, members of the armed services, and NAACP member Althea Simmons.

Though the close-up agenda was tight and full of activities, the participants had one free day to wander about and explore Washington on their own. "I found out that D.C. is the city of pigeons and statues," Nelson said.

· Close-up was originally formed by congress and is currently administered by various districts in the U.S. Twohundred students from these districts make the close-up trip each week.

LHS students who participated in thP 1986 Close Up program were Mike Haar, Eddie Key, Anne Youngscap, Mike Lemmons, Andrew Nelson, Robert Nicholis. Steve Whitmarsh, Gary Hunt and Angelia Talawyma.

orev·er' e ici I eren res onses

knows why. Junior Adam Branting feels that one of the reasons is that students are becoming less rebellious.

"I think people are being more traditional. People are getting sick or being · non-conformists," he said.

''/ think it's kind of ridiculous to buy a dress and just stand around in it or dance to slow top 40 songs. I just don't get into it'' - Eckersley

But for some people, the tradition of dates and expensive dinners for two were not to their liking.

For those who diid not want to go through the fuss of getting a date or simply wanted to eel ebrate prom with a bunch of people, En glish teacher John Heineman developed \ the Prom Partiers this year. He came u1p with the idea for

the group when people in his classes expressed a desire to go to prom, but didn't want to go to all the fuss and frills. Heineman decided that a group of teachers and students all going to prom together would be the solution.

"It would take all the pressure out of prom," Heineman said.

The group was small, consisting of three teachers and two students, but Heineman said they had fun nonetheless. The group went to dinner, to prom, and then to the breakfast. Heineman plans to get a group together again next year.

The prom breakfast, a relatively new addition to the annual prom festivities, was also a success. Part of this is due to the new idea of door prizes, ranging from gift certificates to the grand prize of a car stereo.

One thing is clear, there are as many different opinions of prom as there are people at Lincoln High. Some feel prom is one of the most important events in high school.

"Prom is a time of celebration for nearing the end of the school year. Kind of a last fling before finals," said Branting.

''Prom is a time of celebration for nearing the end of the school year. Kind of a last fling before finals'' Branting

"Prom is a time when all the guys wear tuxes and the girls get dressed up and they dance and have a wonderful time," said junior Julie Corbin.

Other students, such as junior Monte Kopines, do not share this attitude.

Although the prom had a greater at• tendance and enthusiasm this year than in previous years, there are still many people who dislike the idea of prom and chose not to go. Junior Nell Eckersley decided not to go to prom because it didn't mean anything to her.

"I think it's kind of ridiculous to buy a dress and just stand around in it or dance to slow top 40 songs. I just don't get into it," she said.

Eckersley was one of several LHS students who chose to- attend a concert at the Brickyard instead of going to prom. Senior Julie Cox has no regrets after missing her senior prom in favor of the concert.

"There's so many people who spend so much money just for one night. Hey, I can have fun cheaper," she said.

22nd and J St. Lincoln, Nebraska

LEADING MAN TOM Boellstorff talks to his psychiatrist, played by Adam Branting

MONTE KOPINES AND Regina Vidaver enjoy themselves at Prom. "I'd rather be at the Brickyard," he

PROUD PROM COURT me,nbers pose for the ca111era.They are (h:ti 10

right): Misty Thomason, Todd Rychecky, Elizabeth Price, Sha11eLair, Bryan, Bishop (king), Kathy Wiruth (queen), and Kris Jenkins. Not picrured are co111 1 ~mbt,rs Matt lfjlun!,

Ron Decker I did it my way

Lack of communication may be one of the largest problems facing adolescents today. Many students don't talk about deep rooted personal problems. Society has told its young that they should be able to handle their own troubles. Unfortunately society hasn't taught them how.

The parents of high school students often do not teach their children positive coping skills nor are they learning these skills in school. Adolescents often hide their true feelings in order to project the image that they are strong and can handle their own problems. They learn to repress their feelings and wear masks that look happy or carefree. Repressed feelings don't disappear, they build up and come back during stressful times. Many adults do this also, and not very many adults are willing to admit that they have personal problems that they can't handle by themselves.

Communication is the best way to cope with a problem. Just talking with someone about one's problem helps. Talking often eliminates feelings

of isolation, alienation and loneliness. One feels stronger knowing someone cares enough to help. The more one talks about personal problems the easier it is to talk to someone later.

Psychology teacher, Jeff Bayer and sociology teacher, Thomas Christie both feel there is a lack of communication. Christie said that we are not born with communication skills, we must learn them. Bayer said that many high school students don't know how to really communicate their feel• 1ngs

"Talking about personal problems doesn't help people. They should be able to handle their own problem," said a student.

"I always think that communication helps a person deal with problems and feelings," English teacher Deb MCGinn said. MCGinn also said that communication is getting better and she pointed out PEER as an example.

Most people agree there is a problem with communication, but it is varied on how much of one there is. Lack of communication often leads to

Varsity soccer: an idea of merit

In the wide world of sports, or at least at LHS, the soccer club continues to suffer the agony of defeat, even before ·da-feet' hit the playing field. They have been denied the rights they should have as athletes. The soccer club is unable to enjoy the same privileges and benefits as varsity organizations.

Why? In early April the proposal to make soccer a sanctioned sport was defeated 24-23 by school representatives at the Nebraska School Activities Associations (NSAA) annual meeting.

Originally soccer wasn ' t a varsity sport because the public school system was unsure of the level of interest and the availability of coaches and referees. These are weak arguments. Not only are

Prom should be a night to remember

The 1986 Prom was held on May third at the Student Union. Tuxes, formals, ads for elegant restaurants, is it really worth all the fuss?

The faculty assures everyone that it is fine to go without a date and a $100 tux or formal. Tradition implies differently. Teens might feel left out and self-conscious if they went stag. Many will only attend the prom if they have a date because it may make them feel secure.

We are moving toward a non-traditional Prom where people accept those who go stag or in a group. The Prom Party is a group that are helping to break this tradition of being self-conscious going stag. · Let's hope this continues through the years.

A girl still may sit at home waiting for Mr. Wonderful to call and ask her to the Prom, while her di:eamboat may not ask her because he thinks she will turn him down. Both will probably end up not going after all. Traditions are often hard to break.

Prom, has symbolized popularity and chicness for as long as it has been around. Students may feel obligated to buy a brand new, expensive dress or suit. This, of course, is not necessary.

-Letters

Moritz thankful for memories

Dear students and teachers,

Some of you might know who "the exchange student from Germany" is, but this letter is addressed to you all, and so for those of you who don't: my name is Stefan Moritz, I come from Neuhausen near Stuttgart, West Germany and I am attending Lincoln High School since last August as a senior.

I had a great time at this school and enjoyed learning about America and American life. I met many nice people who were all very friendly and helpful in making this a super year which I will never forget.

1 have enjoyed all of my classes, especially psychology, economics, driver's education, Spanish, and typing which I am not able to take in Germany. It was great to be a member of the swimming team, to go to football games, to plays, the prom and to sometimes talk to a person or class about Germany.

My greatest memory though is that you all integrated

there at least 40 players that went out for soccer · at all Lincoln Public Schools but there are enough coaches and referees to help out, according to Michael Baker, the sponsor for Soccer Club at LHS. If the school representatives still plan to fail the proposal to make soccer a varsity sport on these premises they had better think of something else.

NSAA fails to realize that not only is soccer an Olympic sport, unlike football and golf, but it is the most popular sport throughout the world. We cannot allow one school representative at an NSAA meeting control the fate of approximately 150 young athletes in Lincoln alone. The rights of our soccer players should be denied no more.

It is not fair that many students sit at home on Prom night feeling depressed because they don't: have dates or money for a new dress or tux. They should be at the Prom dancing!

It is time people stop treating Prom as a status symbol and Prom becomes a night of fun alll juniors and seniors can enjoy.

depression, drug abuse and suicide. Depression is a lot harder when one feels alone. If depression gets too deep then it is likely to lead to a suicide attempt. Some psychologists estimate around five hundred thousand (500,000) people attempt suicide a year, that's one every 70 seconds. Suicide is the second leading killer of adolescents after homocide (murder).

Communication is also listening to what others are saying. People need to learn better listening skills. People PEER have been taught how to communicate better, PEER is a good place to turn for help. Everyone should be taught active listening · and other communication building skills.

If communication skills and other personal problem skills were taught in schools, many of the problems we have would be lessened. We need to ·help one another not destroy one another. Let's face it, we are here for each other. It's about time we learn to depend on each other and work together.

''How do you feel about terrorism and the U.S. bombing of Libya''

me into the school and accepted me as a classmate and! friend.

I thank you all who shared this memorable year with me. Stefan Moritz

P.S. All who are interested in being an exchange student and in going to a foreign country (Europe for example), can contact my area-representative any time. She will help your to get further information about foreign exchange. Her name is: Karen A. Carlsom, 4301 South 61 st Street Lincoln, Ne. 68516, 489-3551.

This spaL..! will be reserved for correcting the Advocate. Please feel free to bring to our attention any misquote or inaccurate statements that ap-

Atheltic A wards

Michelle Cuddeford and Rod Gourdine, LHS seniors, ·were chosen to receive All-State basketball honors for class A division.

The best five girls and the best five boys out of Nebraska are chosen from each class division. High statistics play a major role in deciding who will receive honors.

German trip winner

Susan Hirt earned a trip to West Germany by scoring higher than 96% of the people who took at qualifying test. During her one month stay in West Germany, she will visit Neuremberg and West Berlin.

"I think it will be a very educational experience, it will further my German culture."

Susan said. "It's also a nice way to end my high school career."

Because her trip was scheduled by the West German government, she, unlike many other exchange students next summer, did not have her trip cancelled.

New Drill Team

The new 1986-87 Pomalink squad was selected late in March. Eighteen girls were chosen-the largest squad LHS has ever had. Last year the drill and flag teams were combined. The Pomalink constitution (a handout of rules and regulations for Pomalinks) was changed so up to 18 members could be selected.

Teri Ourada, the sponsor of the Pomalinks says that 18 will be a good number to work with.

"I think the more people involved the more talent you have and the better the squad will be," said Ourada.

Those who tried out were judged by six judges mainly on. coordination, projection, smiles, confidence, and overall performance. Tryouts included splits, a dance routine, and two eight count routines that they were taught in front of the judges.

"They're a good group of girls and I'm sure they'll do a great job," said Ourada.

Girl's state

Alexa Beutler and Wendy Bockhahn will be representing LHS at Girls State June 8-14. The purpose of Girls State is to learn about Local and State government. Alexa and Wendy applied through the school and were selected by the American Legion Auxilary.

Summer school policies change to only required courses

Summer school will be very different this year compared to other summers, according to Diane Leggiadro, LHS counselor.

Classes will be greatly reduced this summer and only required classes will be offered. These classes will consist of two categories

Remedial courses are classes students can take if they have failed the class or had a pass/fail. These will cost $80 per class with a maximum of two classes at a cost of $90. The only exception being drivers ed which will cost $100.

Another type of course offered is the

enrichment course which means students can take one requied course at a cost of $90 to get that particular class out of the way for next fall, said Leggiadro. Registration continues until June 3 at Lincoln High. Registrations after this date will only be taken at Lincoln East until June 6 at a fee of $15. Classes need a minimum of 25 students per class or they will be cut. If a class has more than 40 students, it will be divided in half. Students who register early will be the last to be cut from classes, Leggiadro also stated.

Heineman disappointed On March 22, the Lincoln High varsity speech team competed at the district tourna-

Students to compete

way home

Fun and excitement broadening world awareness

Interact is both a social club, and a service club, according to Interact sponsor Rose Kastl.

The LHS Interact club is now sponsored by the Rotery Club and is growing steadily. The main requirement to join Interact is to have an interest in international understanding and an interest serving the community.

The club plans about two projects a year-one to serve the community and one to advance international understanding. The name Interact stands for "International Action." Clubs are located all over the world, in six different continents. More than 95,000

people belonging to Interact live in more than 75 different countries.

"Our main goals are to become more aware of other countries, to serve the community, and to help other countries," said Kastl. "I feel International Action is an important club because it gives students and opportunity to be informed about international affairs and to interact with people in foreign countries,"' said Nell Eckersley, an Interact club member.

Interact club means work, but is also fun and interesting, said Kastl.

JA students honored

PAUL TISDALE PLAYS for the band Peer Puppet during an extended lunch on Current Issues day. They were one of two bands that played in the cafeteria that day. Current Issues aay was held on April 16, with a variety of speakers that came to talk about current topics that are happening in the world.

Gay and lesbian awareness growing at LHS

Gay rights. Something that many people don't know much about. Something that many people try to make fun of.

In an effort to solve some of this misunderstanding, a Lincoln High senior formed a group called Gay Lesbian Awareness and Support (G.L.A.S.) during the beginning of the year. The founder, who is a member on the Steering Committee of the Coalition for Gay Lesbian Rights, formed the group to try and inform people about the gay rights movement.

"I'd like to see it keep going. I think the fact that we did have some support group is an accomplishment in itself, even though the group was not as successful as I would have liked it to be. I think it will restart in a few years," he said.

The group's basic goal was to find ways of informing themselves and others about gay rights. Another goal was to go public second semester, but loss of interest in the group prevented it.

The group has stopped meeting at this time. One of its goals was to get an article in the Advocate.

"I would try to talk to people about gay rights to help get them more informed. I received several different reactions," a member said.

The group, which met informally throughout the year, was not an official Lincoln High organization. The membership was limited to about six because of the nature of the group.

"Sometimes I feel real mad because people say I must be gay because I'm in the group. They're so close minded," one member said.

''People coming out of gay bars, even in Lincoln, are often beat up by high school students. ''

Only a minority of its members were · gay. Most members got involved to learn about the gay rights movement.

"I felt that there was oppression against the gay community," a member said.

One of the beginning points of the gay rights movement was when patrons in a gay bar fought back against police harrassment. The founder of GLAS said that this is still happening today, but by citizens, not police. veople coming out of gay bars, even in Lincoln, are often beat up by high school students," he said. He added that people that do this are scared of gay people and are trying to be manly.

The gay rights movement is trying to get laws making it illegal to discriminate against gay people, he said.

I

Even though the founder of the group desired to have his name in this story, it could not be put in because of possible harassment or injury. Someday in the future this may not be needed.

"Gay people are looked on a lot differently than they were 20 years ago, even 10 years ago," he said, "It will take a long time for them to be equal in ' " everyone s eyes.

Foreign exchange student

The increase of competiton has caused more interest and hard work on the golf team this year, said coach Joel Christiansen.

"We've had more interest this year than the past three years," said Christiansen.

"It's a commitment, it takes time. Kids can learn to play the game at high school level and play it for the rest of their life," Christiansen said,

"The kids have worked very hard, and they're beginning to get more com-

SpeCiaJ.athletes

·do well at meet ·

The Area Five Districts Special Olympics Track and Field Meet was another Lincoln High success.

Lincoln High had 48 students qualify for State on April 19 at Beechner field. Three 400 meter relay teams qualified for State. The girls team ran 1: 14.9, the co-ed team ran 1:20.0, and the boys team ran 1:04. All three finished first.

Lincoln High qualified in the 50 meter dash, softball throw, frisbee, 25 meter walk and the 25 meter non-powered wheel chair race.

Eleven teams participated in the meet. The meet drew a fairly large and lively crowd. Not only the crowd was cheering but Student Council was there to help give support and hugs to the athletes.

The athletes seemed to enjoy the meet too. All the ribbons brought smiles and laughter to all the athletes. Coach Lafollette said the students get their practice in P.E. classes. Karen Buell participated in the softball throw and said she was enjoying the meet.

"The kids enjoy the competition, not so much the competition as being with friends and doing well," said Coach Jim Lafollette.

"I think I did pretty good. I think the whole school's doing well! " said Karen Buell, one of the Lincoln High athletes.

The State Meet will be in Creighton, May 22-24.

petitive," Christiansen said.

The varsity team placed third in the Lincoln Public Schools Championship, sixth at a tournament at Hastings, and won a duel at Pius.

The varsity season will end on May 22 at the State Tourney.

One of the ways to qualify for state is to be a top seven medalist. Linc Blackman has won several medals in tournaments, he won the city championship, and placed second at Westside. Another returning letterman is Shawn Cepurniks, who placed 6th at the Capital City Invitational.

"Competition is good, it helps you improve your game. It also has a bad effect, · you lose the good sportsmanship of having fun while you play. That's the most important thing." reserve team member

· Derrick Endler said.

Freeze defined: first step to peace

by Woods Stricklin

• The major argument against a nuclear freeze is that we need nuclear arms to defend ourselves, but nuclear weapons are more of a danger to us than a defense.

Nuclear war is not survivable. The combined arsenal of the United States and the Soviet Union can destroy the world more than 50 times. Nuclear missiles are very fast acting weapons, so there is not a lot of time to decide whether to launch or not in a crisis. Any weapons not used quickly would be destroyed immediately by enemy missles. The pressure to use missiles in that situation is great. As long as there are nuclear weapons, there is danger of them being used.

A nuclear freeze includes only the end of the production, development, and testing of nuclear weapons. It does not include disarmament of nuclear missiles, but that is usually considered the final goal.

Verification is also a big point of argument. Verification of the ban on testing is possible using the sate lites we now have. The verification of the disarmament, production, and testing of nuclear missiles will require onsite inspections and mutual trust. We will have to trust

• the Soviets and the Soviets will have to trust us.

Right now, the U.S. and Russia are the two main powers with nuclear arms. Britain, France, and China are the other nuclear powers, but there are other coun- ·· tries that may have nuclear arms. We can't allow -the nuclear situation to get any more complicated, or the risk of a nuclear war will .rise. If we take steps to reduce our nuclear arsenal now, we will be in a much better position to shape world policy about whether other countries should be allowed to have them.

If the government spent less on military projects, there would be more money and more personnel to deal with international problems through diplomacy, and our international dealings would become more stable and healthy. The only true way to peace is through understanding. It. is impossible to gain peace through nuclear supremacy because a policy of that sort will only antagonize non-nuclear nations. Diplomatic relations are the only way to peace, and they will be helped on their way if we can gain the trust of our neighbors by laying down our arms.

Freeze would jeopardize freedom

by Julie Olson

Nuclear Freeze isn't at all what it is blown up to

be. Extreme care must be taken when making a major change in defense policy such as a nuclear freeze because of the possibly permanent or irreversible damage done to the ability of the free nations to defend themselves and remain free.

Even if we did stop the production of nuclear weapons, that doesn't necessarily mean we will have world peace. If the United States and the Soviet Union dismantled all nuclear weapons, the ability and knowledge to rebuild them would remain in books and in the minds of men, therefore giving anyone with this knowledge the opportunity to become militarily superior.

The United States has lost some of it's verification ability due to the explosion of a satellite, leaving us with only one. Therefore we can see that the possiblity also exists that during a freeze or disarmament, one country or another could

easily conceal enough nuclear weapons to leave them clearly superior in any conflict that may • arise.

This lack of nuclear arsenal among the super powers would, in other words, leave the door open for terrorist countries, such as Libya, to hold the world hostage by secretly building a small nuclear arsenal unknown to the rest of the world.

by Jennifer Meier

Lincoln High senior Andy Broman.

The group died three times, t\vice at the capitol and once on the busy corner of Thirteenth and O streets. At the last die-in at the capitol, they were filmed by 10/11 News. They appeared on that night's 10 'o clock news.

The nuclear freeze group walked around downtown handing out paper peace cranes and pamphlets that explained what the group is and what it is trying to accomplish.

Youth For A Nuclear Freeze plan on having another die-in before school is out. More information will be available in the Verity, the newsletter of the group.

The idea of die-ins was started by a group of nuclear

Again, extreme caution and forethought freeze activists attending Boston College University should be employed before taking any action that who called themselves "The Ground Zero Club." Each may jeopardize the hard won freedom which we, week at a designated time they would gather together, and other free countries enjoy. Many lives have point, scream, and die. After two minutes of death they been given to attain freedom, and the hard won would rise and continue with whatever they were doing. power gained in exchange for those lives should A sign would be posted saying things like: "Nuclear war be retained and used wisely. One misjudgement is bad for your social life", "Nuclear war is bad for your or wrong move could cost the world its power to grade point average", etc. stand for freedom!

Editor's Note: The two nuclear freeze stories on this

page are editorials and express the writers' opinions.

" " a a FROM THE TIME I TURNED SEVEN a a a a

MY DAD KEPT HINTING THAT ''PRETTY SOON'' WE'D HAVE A TALK

The 1986-87 salaries for all Lincoln Public School teachers is currently being negotiated at Public Schools Administration Building (P.S.A.B.). At this time no contract has been agreed upon.

Social studies department head Ross Tegler heads the negotiations for the Lincoln Public Schools teachers while Dr. Sawin, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel, heads negotiations for P.S.A.B.

Contact meetings began on May 5 and went until May 9, meeting each day from 8-5 p.m. They also met May 21st and will

meet once a week until negotiations are complete. Negotiations have been closed to the press, so in,formation has been sketchy. What is known is that the L.P.S. teachers would prefer their salaries to be comparable to the Omaha Public Schools, O.P.S. salaries on the average are around $25,000 a year. This figure is close to the national average. L.P.S.'s teacher salaries are around $21,000.

"The reason for that (the $4,000 difference) is that Omaha schools in the past have made a commitment to higher salaries, and hopefully we can move closer to Omaha," said Tegler.

Dr. Clifford Sibley, another member of P.S.A.B.'s negotiating committee, contends that there are many aspects to be contended with in negotiating.

"There are all types of factors. A whole range of benefits to look at. And different levels," said Sibley.

Teachers are paid on the basis of college education. The scale, in increasing order, is a Bachelors college degree (B.A.), a B.A. and 18 hours additional credit, a Masters, a Masters and 36 hours additional credit, and a Ph.D.

At the present time, Sibley and Tegler

• • seniors receive ac 1evemen

Last Wednesday, 50 Lincoln High seniors were honored for achievement in their respective areas of academic and athletic interest.

JIMMY W. ARCHULETZ received the small engines award and AMY M. BELLINGHAUSEN, the MR/OSL Lori Hunt award. ANDREW F. BROMAN, being in the top three percent of his class, received a Cum Laude award in addition to a Scholarship Award.

LYN M. COMER was awarded a Home Economics Award for Nutrition and Foods.

MELIA M. COOKE received a silver medal for being in the top three percent and DENA L. DA VIS was recognized as the outstanding home economics student.

The National School Choral Award was given to ELIZABETH C. DeGRAZIA. ROBERT L. FARB ER received the Bill Pfeiff Award for Football. CHERYL L. FINLEY was presented with a silver medal Cum Laude award for top three percent, a Social Studies Student Citizen Participation Award, and was recognized as a member of the Senior Advisory Committee.

Another student in the top three percent was SAMANTHA J. GOODSON, who also received a silver meda. Goodson was also awarded a Foreign Language Award for German. KANDI M. GORDON received the Journalism Award and ALLEN L. HALL the Electronics Award as well as the Outstanding Industrial Education Student Award.

CHARLES J. HAMERSKY was presented with a Graphic Communications Award.

ELIZABETH A. H.ANSEN received a Cum Laude award for top three percent in addition to her being a member of the Senior Advisory Committee. SUSAN C. HIRT, being a top scholar, received a gold medal Cum Laude award, a Scholarship Award, and the Ned Prucha award. Susan was also a member of the Senior Advisory Connmittee.

DAVID J. HOLLI.DAY received the Science Award, the Mathematics Award and was in the top t,hree percent of his class. The winner of the Drafting Award was DONNA M. HULIINSKY. Both EMILY A. JAGODA and CriRISTOPrlER D. JOUVENAT received! silver medal Cum Laude awards for top three percent.

DANIEL R. LAUT ENBACH won the Debate Award. AMY R. LEE received a gold medal Cum Laude award, a Scholarship Award, the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award, and the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Award, as well as beimg a member of the Senior Advisory Committee.

NHADINE LEUNG, who was also in the top three percent of her class, won a Debate Award, the: French Foreign Language Award andl was on the Senior Advisory Committee~. Two athletes at Lincoln High, DEITR'.A L. McCALL and BRYAN L. McWILLIA\MS won the Girls Athletic Award and the Dennis Meyer Scholarship Award fOlr Football, respectively.

TINA K. MOGEL won the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra Award and KHANH K. NGUYEN received the Computer Award as well! as the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics

Seniors to share memories

For this year's graduation ceremonies, there will be three speakers instead of two, according to Judy Strand, chairman of the committee to choose senior speakers.

The three senior speakers are Nhadine Leung, Samantha Goodson and Darby Zenor.

The judges decided that there was enough time to accommodate all three speeches. The judges were counselors Len Hamsa and Dianne Leggiadro, English teachers Strand, Joe Kreizinger, John Heineman, and Judy Keller and attendance coordinator, Sue Cain.

"We attempted to choose speakers who possessed good speaking skills, who had memories to share about their school experiences and who would inspire the '86 graduates to meet new challenges as they begin their adult lives," Strand said.

All of the senior speakers this year have one thing in common: they all have been active in speech.

Nhadine Leung explained how she enjoyed speaking.

"I enjoy speaking and I wanted to make a speech for the senior class before I left," Leung said.

Darby Zenor found that senior speeches in the past all followed a traditional form. She explained her desire to be different.

"Instead of thinking about the traditional things, I decided to have a message. The senior speaker is to say how serious it is that we are going out into the real world, this is the end, we are going to be adults, et<e.," Zenor said.

Samantha Goodso1n explained her combination of nervoUJs and excited feelings about being a senior speaker.

"Ever since I was a :sophomore, it has been one of my goals, because it would be like my last 'hurrah'. It is going to be about how good Lincoln High has been to me and a lot of the other graduating seniors I know," said Goodson.

Senior speakers hav,e a very important obligation to fulfill, sa,id Strand.

"These young adults are consciously evaluating their 13 years of educational experiences, as they're considering their future dreams. As they do this they are doing it not only for themselves, they are also responsible for verbalizing these thoughts for their classmates," she added.

Award. ANN C. OSBORNE won the Home Economics Food Service Award and KATHRYN C. PONTE was presented with the Social Studies Student Citizen Participation Award.

The Instructional Resources USMC Bulldog Citation was awarded to FRANK L. PROSKOCHIL, and the Business Education Award was presented to AMY L. REZNY. SHERRY A. ROGERS received the Home Economics Clothing and Interior Design Award, and JODI L. ROSS, the Human Development and Relationships Award.

The John Philip S011;,a :\ward in the music department was presented to CHRISTOPHER E. ROZMARIN, and TODD G. RYCHECKY received the KFOR Sportscasters Club Scholarship. ANITA R. SARATA received a silver medal Cum Laude award, and JEFFERY E. SCHMALKEN won the VocationalTechnical Machine Shop Award.

Both BARBARA L. SCHMIDT and DENNIS M. SHOWEN were awarded silver medal Cum Laude awards. JOE SIEGEL was presented the MR/OSL t:Wt

say negotiations are going well. If problems do arise, a federal mediator will be brought in. As a last resort, negotiations will go before the Nebraska Commission of Industrial Relations.

In Nebraska, teachers may not go on strike, due to Nebraska Right to Work law. But teachers do have the option of not sponsoring extracurricular activities or doing needed paperwork. But Sibley says

The effects of Nebraska Law LB994 are being felt, even up to graduation. All Lincoln Public secondary schools are graduating on one weekend this year and possibly for several years to come.

Virgil Horne, consultant at P.S.A.B. stated "this law (LB944) has just eliminated Senior Week," (a week formerly used to Lincoln Public Secondary School graduations).

"The School Board was also contacted by the Equity Monitering Task Force, which consists of teachers and public school patrons," Horne also said. The Task Force pointed out to the school

John Denkovich Award, and MICHAEL R. SLUKA, the Vocational-Technical Auto Mechanics Award.

SHERI A. SPILKER, who was a member of the Senior Advisory Committee, received a silver medal Cum Laude award for top three percent, and was the. winner of the Drama Award. The John Philip Sousa award for music was given to VALORIE ROCHELLE ST AHN and STEVEN P. ST AJNER received the Vocational-Technical Woods Award.

The John Denkovich Award in the MR/OSL department went to MICHAEL W. STUAR·r, and the Art Award was given to PAUL S. TIDSALE. ADAM WALL was presented with the Foreign Language Award for Spanish.

The Arion foundation Award for music was awarded to CHRISTOPHER M. WINKLER, and STEPHEN L. WHITMARSH received the InstructionalResources Michael S. Robbins Award. The Atlantic-Pacific Award was given to PO-YAO JACK YANG, and BARBARA D. ZENOR was the recipient of the Student Council Senior Service Award.

board that if the secondary school graduations were performed on the weekend, they would casue conflict. Both Saturday and Sunday are days of religious obligation.

"The School Board and the Secondary School principals discussed this a great deal," he said. "We took what the Task Force commented on into account, and decided that having all secondary school graduations on the same weekend, (ultimately, the same day), would be the easiest and most convenient for " everyone.

SHOWING A VARIETY of expressions,

The end is so near most of us can already taste it. Unfortunately, the end of the school year means finals and finals mean long nights of studying in order to bring the entire semester together for one test. This year, however, the administration has changed the way we will study for and take our finals, and this change is definitely for the better.

The new schedule for finals is definitely a step above the old finals format. In the past, finals were just another test for most teachers and students because they were forced to deal with their finals and daily assignments at the same time. This wasn't a sound process because students were expected to recall an entire semester while learning new material. This problem applied to teachers as well because they were expected to present new material to their classes while helping them review the entire semester. After all the effort to try and accomplish this, the finals had only a minimum of educational value. How can a teacher accurately assess a semester's worth of knowledge in one 55 minute test?

The new finals schedule takes these problems into consideration. It has students scheduled to take only two or three finals in any one day, while eliminating the burden of carrying other classes on these days. This allows students and teachers

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The other day, I was wandering around the school, looking at past gifts senior classes have bestowed on their alma mater. I noticed some of them generated inestimable amounts of satisfaction, while others are gross examples of the concept economists label "diminishing marginal utility".

This terminology may seem somewhat foreign to a few of you, but its effects must surely have been felt by nearly everyone since the times· of the caveman. "Diminishing marginal utility" is a relatively simple concept; it states that the more one uses a good, the less utility or satisfaction one receives from that particular good. For example, the second plate of curried chicken breast is never quite as savory as the first plate, the fortyfifth consecutive re-run of "Mayberry RFD", likewise, is never as enjoyable as the first. The same is true with plaques.

Plaques have little redeeming value to an individual after he or she initially reads it. Let's face it, who gets more and more satisfaction with each reading of "In Remembrance of Ezekiel, Class of "? On the other hand, there are many class gifts located in the school which have managed to be worthy of attention as long as they

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to concentrate academically on one area at a time, which means easier studying for students and easier test preparation for teachers. Also, the one and one-half hour testing period will allow finals to be more comprehensive and a better test of student knowledge. Teachers may have been discouraged from giving finals in the past because the problems with the old format made it more trouble than it was worth. However, since the problems aren't nearly as bad with the new schedule, they should be encouraged to give finals now.

The word "final" means the end, right? With the old method, it could hardly be interpreted that way because students were expected to return to their classes after the final was ov,er. This usually meant busy work or veg time, neither of which possessed any real educational value. The new format eliminates this problem by not requiring students to return to classes in which finals have been completed, except for the last day of school. The worthlessness of the last day has been changed. Classes on the last day will only be expected to meet for 35 minutes each, just long enough to go over final exams and check in books. The chages allow everyone to use their time more effectively. Even though the new finals schedule is a marked improvement over the past, it still leaves a few

have been around. Countless times have I synchronized my watch to the time of the 1914 class gift, the marble clock hanging over the library entryway. Everytime I walk past the class of 1970's gift, the Links sculpture in front of the school, or the 1978 class gift, the ethnic profile painting of Lincoln High over the north doors a sense of eternal pride fills my body. I've vegged on the aquarium in the library (the class of 1977 gift) so many times that my eyes have gotten as buggy· as the fish that lives there.

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After making these observations, the curiousity was overwhelming. "What great gift does the class of 1986 have in store for Lincoln High," I wondered. Just like the immortal Howard Carter when he first looked into King Tut's tomb, I envisioned things, lots and lots of wonderful things! Red and black lava lamps adorning library study tables, soda pop machines in the lunchroom, a computer for student use in the library A.V. room, a library fine fund to pay overdue book fines so that the library ladies can't extort money from you in exchange for your report card, a radar dish so the foreign language classes could watch real live foreign T.V. broadcasts, money to make just one glorious liability insurance payment so we could get out the school trampoline for just one day, or even doors for the stalls in the ~oys bathrooms. But when I got in touch with members of the senior advisory committee (the group that chooses senior gifts) I was less than

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Ken Allen, sophomore: "I think it's a real smart thing to do. It gives students time off so they don't · have to study for them all in one day. It gives them a resting period between tests."

Joe Glaser, junior: "I think the new finals schedule is really well organized. If the students of Lincoln High are responsible enough to deal with it, it will make the years to come really fun."

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things to be desired. Seniors don't receive the full benefit of the new schedule because it only alters one day significantly for them. This forces seniors to deal with many of the problems from the old format. Also, students are still expected to take up to three finals a day which can take its toll academically. For students who are unfortunate enough to have chemistry, pre-cal and citizenship issues finals all on the same day, the benefits of the new schedule are not quite so evident. A schedule with only two finals a day would allow even more concentration on fewer academic areas which would mean better test taking for everyone. Extending the testing period to two hours would possibly eliminate the need for some science and math classes to give two day finals. For those classes in which the final didn't need two hours, a teacher could help students review during the first part of the period and then give the test with adequate time to complete it. Hopefully, this new testing procedure at Lincoln High will prove successful. Teachers and students alike need to realize the merit of the new schedule and utilize it to their benefit. The new finals format has everyone's best interest in mind, so it would be in everyone's best interest to take advantage of this opportunity. If this new procedure works, we will have the opportunity to use a similar format to close future semesters.

thrilled when I found out that the senior gift, in the name of the class of '86 is, you guessed it, a plaque.

It bummed me out real bad when I found out that the class gift for 1986 was a plaque, but surprisingly enough,· even more bummed out than myself were the members of the Senior Advisory Committee who I spoke with, who themse_Ives choose the gifts. Apparently, certain conditions hindered their creativity in choosing the gift. For instance, the Senior Advisory Committee wasn't banded together until nearly the beginning of fourth quarter for the sole purpose of choosing this gift. This obviously didn't leave the senior advisory committee much time to raise money for the gift, so they had to settle for using the leftover funds from last years senior gift (around $300). This definitely hampered the creativity of the senior advisory committee. Not only was the committee faced with the problem of having little time to choose the gift, but also with the lack of money to buy a gift.

These problems left the senior advisory committee literally hurting for ideas for feasible (affordable and quick) gifts. So, hurting for ideas, the Senior Advisory Committee was left with barely three gift options: a plaque, a bench for the cafeteria, or casings for the student bulletin boards on second floor. The class of 1986 is not likely to be remembered forever for any of them because of the lack of creativity (or usefulness) involved. Unfortunately, this could probably have been avoided with a little more planning. But if the class of 1986 is remembered for their class gift, I hope it's not because of the fact that it was bought and paid for by the class of 1985.

Q: WHAT DO YOO THINK OF THE FINALS SCHEDULE?

Suzanne Witfoth, senior: "I think we should be able to go home after- our exams. We don't have anything else to do in our classes and we didn't get our week off like the seniors before us did." -

Sam Sharpe, faculty: "I think there is merit to it. This is a good opportunity to see how it will tie · in the entire semester. Hopefully, we'll take advantage of the opportunity so that we may see a continuation of the finals format."

New finals schedule starts today

The end of the 1986 sci1ool year will begin a new method for closing each semester with a new finals schedule being piloted at Lincoln High this spring.

The new schedule provides one and one half hour testing periods for each class, with 20-minute breaks slated between each test. The longer periods are compensated by having fewer periods each day. Only two or three finals will be scheduled for any one day. Because seniors will not be in attendance on June 2 and 3, they will follow a schedule slightly different than the one used by sophomores and juniors.

In the past, finals were held during normal class periods with restrictions placed on which classes could hold tests on specified days. All classes met daily, before, and after, the final. The need for longer testing periods for math classes was handled by scheduling an extra day, in addition to the normal finals day, exclusively for math department classes.

Kathy Raymer, Assistant Principal for Instruction, explained that the rational for changing to the new finals format is multifold, but cited the need for a more meaningful and orderly way to close the school year as the largest factor.

"Students were expected to prepare for finals while doing daily lessons for other classes (with the old schedule)," Raymer explained. "We felt that this was not instructionally sound. We know that 55 minutes is not adequate to pull together an entire semester."

Students faced other problems with the old format for ending the year, according to Raymer. Many students need one-on-one help to finish the year and many seniors need the help to graduate. Also, many students felt that when their finals were complete, their class was over and anything covered was just busy work. It is believed this increased absenteeism and behavior problems at

the end of the year. Teachers were faced with the problem of having to grade finals while trying to keep up with daily assignments in other classes. This extra work load discouraged some teachers from even giving a final.

The new schedule takes these prob !ems into consideration. Since a special time has been provided for finals, many teachers are expected to give finals who otherwise would not. Teachers will also be available everyday after 2 p.m. to help students who need to makeup work and to help students study for finals. All classes will meet on the last day of school, but each period will be shortened to 35 minutes. The purpose of the last day will be to check-in materials and books and to go over finals.

The change in format was submitted by the Lincoln High administration to Lincoln Public School superintendent Dr. Phillip Schoo, Raymer said. The original proposal submitted to Schoo was not approved because it significantly altered the schedule. Schoo felt that he would need more time to inform the board of education and other building superintendents of such a radical change in schedules. The original proposal would have had students taking only two finals a day with the school day ending at 12:30 p.m. The last day of school would have had 30 minute periods instead of 35.

A modified version of the schedule change was approved by Schoo and a request was made to allow Lincoln High to pilot the new schedule this year. If the pilot proves successful, a schedule similar to the original proposal may be used to close future semesters. "We have been trying at least 15 years for a finals schedule," Raymer said. "We think it tells students that their time is important."

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by Angie Westlund

"When my girlfriend told me she was pregnant it really didn't surprise me. We've been dating for two years now and have had sex a lot lately," said Tom. "I mean we talked about contraception and family planning, but never really thought about it. Plus, you always hear about it happening to someone else; you never think that it can actually happen to " you

Sixteen-year-old Tom had barely begun shaving when he was thrown into parenthood, financially unstable and emotionally unprepared. While his friends talked about the upcoming football games and basketball games, he thought only of what he and his girlfriend were going to do about their baby. Junior and senior high school students are responsible for 1. 1 million teenage pregnancies every year in this country. Who are these people? Some are black, some are white, some are from your neighborhood, some are from other towns. But they all have one thing in common • they are babies having babies, said Elisabeth Keiffer in her story "five ways to Prevent Teen Pregnancy" in Family Circle. However, unlike the common belief that teenage fathers want no responsibility, these fathers do want their babies and often worry just as much as the mothers. In recent studies 24 out of 26 fathers or fathers to be said that there is no way they wou 1d ever walk out on the mother or their babies. A 1though these fathers rarely marry the mother, most feel a strong tie to the mother and their new baby, and usua 11y continue to date the mother during the first couple of years of the child's life. It takes most teenage fathers awhile to realize how much the babies need in terms of time, money, and patience. And when they finally do realize, they feel trapped. Before this kind of situation happens there are a number of factors the fathers and mothers should consider.

Education

Although there is a controversy regarding where sex education should be taught (home vs school), many students say they learn it from books and friends at school. Too often parents do not talk with their

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Not only are parents to b 1ame, the school system is also at fault.

Education, as everyone is taught, is to teach all children the necessities and general knowledge needed to manage in the real world situations and to competently seek out those occupations which they will pursue after their High

''Lack of education, lack of job skills and teenage pregnancy are closely intertwined, '' said Keiffer.

School or College graduation. However, 10 out of 20 students never graduate from High School because of teen pregnancies.

Sex education is taught as a bare minimum in elementary school; however, it is not offered at any other grade levels as a requirement or even as an elective. This is due main 1y to the point which was made earlier that neither the school system or parents know whose role it is to teach sex educa• tion.

Effects

Teenagers have the highest pregnancy and birth rates in the United States; and, according to orne study, 85o/o of all births are born to teems age 15 to 19. Of these, only 53% of tme teens keep their child; the other percentages end in miscarriage, terminatiion by abortion, or giving the child up for adoption to either an agency or a family member. The startling 53 % that do keep their child end up either dependent on welfare, unemployed, or (if they get married) their marriage will end within six years. In addition, by the time they reach 20, the 385,000 babies born to first time teenage mothers last year will have reached $6.04 billion in federal support, wrote Keiffer.

Lack of education, lack of job skills, and teenage pregnancy are closely intertwined. Girls drop out of school because they're failing, pregnant, or already mothers. Some get pregnant just to escape school. Boys drop out because they're failing or have gir 1friends and babies to support.

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Teen Outreach- is one program that is breaking through this cycle. It was established in a St. Louis, Missouri high school by the Junior League and the Danforth Foundation in 1978; its sue• cess has spawned similar programs in 14 more cities, including Chicago, Minneapolis and Cincinnati. Teens identified by their teachers as lacking motivation and self esteem, being at high risk for failing in school, dropping out or becoming pregnant are among those invited to join the after school course, which includes sex education and discussions by trained faci 1itators," also wrote Keiffer.

Sam Nelson, LHS Principal, said he believes that contributing factors to so many teen pregnancies is the society, environment, and the lack of knowledge. Nurse Carol Epp said she agrees with these but had some things of her own to add.

"We, here at Lincoln High, do have pregnancies and teens who don't know where to turn. We try to help them. They are always welcome to come in and talk and we can try and figure something out for them. won't make up their mind though, they have to do that for themselves," said Epp. "We can ta 1k about the alternatives, the cost, and their feelings; there is a lot of planning that goes into having or not having babies; and I just want to help these students see this."

"Something else that think should be pointed out too is that it isn't just the gir 1's problem either. 1think some of the guys want to he 1p; but others act like it isn't their concern, where it is," said Epp.

A pamphlet from Planned Parenthood had this to say about men and contraception:

''Teen Outreach is one program that is breaking through this cycle, '' said Keiffer.

"Contraception is a crucial area of family planning in which most men are often not involved. This is surprising since, before the birth control pill, con• traception was considered a man's responsibility. Although most birth con· trol methods are used by women, it is important that men be involved in contraception and family planning decisions. 1n general, men can be knowledgeable, can communicate about contraception, and can be supportive of their partner."

"I believe that everyone has certain in•

which enables pregnant teens to con• tinue their education while carrying the child. If they do continue school, then special help is given to them such as getting them into classes which help them make better decisions about sexual activities and which provide more information on pregnancy. Help is available in making any other necessary adjustments through counseling, if needed, from counselors, the nurse, and/or other significant adults.

"We need to talk about it (sexual activities and choices) more and make sure that all students, male and female, have appropriate, correct information about parenting," Nelson said. "That happens to be one of the biggest controversies in the school systems, however. Parents fee 1 that it shouldn't be taught at school, but it's not being taught at home either. Whoever is supposed to be doing that job, isn't taking care of it. Maybe that's because no one is really sure who it is."

"I hope these students can come to me and I certainly hope they will," said Epp. "I try to help them all that I can, but won't tell them whats right or wrong. Whatever they decide has to be their own decision. I will he 1p to point out agencies that can help such as Birthright, Planned Parenthood, or their own doctor, whatever will help them and their personal needs."

"I refuse to tell students what to do in terms of birth control and prevention; but I will talk to them about it, tell them about it, and answer any questions they may have," said Epp. "If they don't believe in birth control then the only other real alternative is to become sexually inactive although most don't. Guys need to take part in that, too, as I said before."

"I hope these mothers can come to me

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by Rick Riggins

"The world's people need to be exposed to different perspectives," said Lincoln High social studies teacher Ross Tegeler who will be going to England to expose British students to an American teaching perspective.

Consequently, Tegeler's absence will be filled by a teacher from England, Colin Moorecroft.

The concept of "foreign exchange teacher" began when mutual friends of the two teachers suggested the idea. The two corresponded, and on May 22, Tegeler received word that the exchange was official.

The social studies teachers will be teaching each others' classes an ocean apart. Tegeler will be teaching British students American History and Economics. Moorecroft will be teaching Lincoln High students American History and Economics.

The exchange does not end there, however. The two will, to an extent, exchange lives.

Instead of a "host" of "foster home" or family, as is common with foreign exchange students, the visiting Moorecroft will live in Tegeler's house, drive his car, take care of his car, and hang out with his friends.

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by Tammy Ortega

The house lights dim and the curtain rises on a living room, a locker room, and a somewhat untidy office. The stage is dark except for a solitary light at the foot of the stairs. Soft music is playing in the background.

Thus begins the far from ordinary production of "Ordinary People" presented by the Lincoln High Mummers, May 16 and May 1 7. This outstanding performance, under the direction of Joseph Kreizinger and assistant directors David Shipley and Sheri Spilker, displayed the fine talent of the actors and crews and was a pleasant end to the year's array of quality drama productions.

The play follows the lives of the Jarret family, ordinary people with some extraordinary problems. While the problems the Jarrets deal with are not exactly run of the mill, the way each person deals with them is. Avoidance, wellintentioned blundering and frustration and confusion are all "ordinary" responses. These reactions are really the key issues of the play and are brought out well by all of the actors.

After a rather tentative start the actors gained momentum and energy making each new scene more convincing and enjoyable than the last.

The production was particularly enhanced by the performance of the lead character Conrad (Tom Boellstorff).

From the heartfelt anguish at the loss of his brother to the anger and fear of the psychiatric sessions, to the boyish timidness of the scenes with newly found girlfriend Jeanine Pratt (Darby Zenor) Boellstorff brings the character of Conrad to life. The play was made even more en' "'l'f A1"

Tegeler will live as Moorecroft in England, as well. The trade, although complex, will be an exciting experience, according to Tegeler.

"I'm sure there will be a lot of changes," he said, "but that's one of the exciting things about doing it."

The trade will be for approximately 13 months. Tegeler explained the complexity of the exchange.

"It's not like going on vacation for two weeks," he said. "You have to go and actually hang out with these folks."

Other than people, the new school system and British culture will also differ. Aside from driving on the left side of the road, he will be driving Moorecroft's right-sided-steering-columned car.

Tegeler will also join Moorecroft's literary club and soccer team.

Changes for Tegeler will also challenge him in his new school working environment.

"The structure within the school is different-we don't have a strictly divided curriculum between students that are college-bound and those who aren't, as they do," he said.

Tegeler will be teaching to both kinds of students.

His classes will range from 40 to 70 minutes in length and contain 15 to 17

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joyable by the addition of Doctor Berger (Adam Branting) whose common sense approach to psychiatry often leaves the audience laughing. From his very first appearance in his office, ransacked for the second time by burglars, his bad coffee and casual ways lend humor to an otherwise serious play. Berger also has a serious side which Branting portrays skillfully as well. The talent of both of these actors makes the scenes between Conrad and Berger particularly good.

Senior Darby Zenor showed her more serious side in her role as Conrad's girlfriend who has family problems of her own. Still she manages to bring her own sense of humor to the part, especially in the scene where she and Conrad and his friend Joe Lazenby (Scott Herr) are playing a game called Liar's Poker. She remarks to Lazenby on leaving, "I didn't cheat. I lied. There's a difference you know."

The supporting cast was also good. Randy Nuss and Sharon Mosher as Cal and Beth Jarret, Tom Stritikus as Stillman, Scott Herr as Joe Lazenby, Ginger Dzerk as Karen Aldrich and David Carson as Salan were able to recreate the tensions, expectations and hopes that become both the source of and the possible solutions to the younger Jarret's emotional problems.

Finally, while it is impossible to recognize each and every member of the crews individually, they certainly deserve as much credit as the actors for the time and hard work they put into the play. Certainly the quality of the sets and lighting made this production of "Ordinary People" an entertainment bargain at $1.50 admission.

students. Their format is also different, he said.

"It's a bit more formal in nature," he said. "They tend to be much more lecture-oriented." He also said that although there are fewer students in British classes, the formality allows for less interaction between teachers and students. He intends to encourage interaction, however.

"I'm convinced that it's possible to

ROSS TEGELER'S ABSENCE will be filled by a teacher from England, Colin Moorecroft. teach using a wide variety of methods," he said.

The differences will not intimidate Tegeler, he said.

"I like to think of myself as fairly flexible."

For Tegeler's stand-in, Colin

Moorecroft, the changes of Lincoln High will confront him. Tegeler, however, praises him and is sure he will have no trouble.

"I think that it will be a good experience for Lincoln High. I think that Colin will find Lincoln High a comfortable place to be.

"I think that's the nature of the place."

Tegeler explained the ease with which foreign exchange students have fit in as being similar.

Tegeler described Moorecroft as "an excellent teacher." He has excellent credentials, including a reference by a member of Parliament, and has studied American political history.

"I think it will be interesting to have my students exposed to his perspective," he added.

To teach Britain to British students, Tegeler will have to know a great deal about their system. He said it will take some work to get himself knowledgeable, but he stands to gain as much as his students.

"I suspect I will learn a great deal."

Whatever may happen on both sides of the Atlantic, the trade looks favorable.

"I'm betting it's gonna be a terrific ex" per1ence.

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!OM BOELLSTG_RFF (CONRAD) recalls the pain of his suicide to Adam Branting (Dr. Berger) during the Lincoln High Mummers" play, "Ordinary People''.

by Nell Eckersley

You may have previously read about the girls soccer team here at Lincoln High, but it's doubtful that you know the details behind this new asset to our school.

It all started off when Peter Davies suggested to a friend of his, Kathleen Byrd, that she start a girls soccer team. She then asked some of her friends to play. The idea grew until finally coaches were found and the official signing up co~menced. Some people dropped out, but many new people got involved. Even though theirs was not a winning season, it was fun for those who participated. Emily Jagoda and Nhadine Leung, two

Intramural V-ball season 'fun'

In many respects, the first year of intramural volleyball at LHS could be considered a flop. Only eight teams competed, the umpires had never officiated, much less read a rules book, only a handful of people showed up at 4:00 to witness the contests, and often times those that came to watch were recruited to play. However, the one goal of this year's monumental season was met; that was, of course, to have fun.

"The purpose (of the program) was for participation, said Umpire Tom Pappas," and to have fun. And it was always fun." No tournament was held, and the teams' records weren't kept. Pappas, however, said that three teams were outstanding. They were Wilbur, SKIP and Faculty.

Wilbur featured three members of the LHS varsity volleyball team; Susie Hansen, Jami Swanson and Nora Harre. SKIP's members included Rod Gourdine, Steve Throne, Julie Corbin and Shay Davis. Faculty members bold enough to spike and set were John Heineken, Ruth Kupfer, Maryan Morisson, Sue Cain, Bill Jordan, Randall Ernst and two student teachers.

Heineken said the highlight of the season was playing against the varsity players from Wilbur. Beating them was even more satisfying.

"One day when they're famous I can say 'I played against those guys'," said Heineken.

The season, which lasted four weeks, was originally scheduled for a shorter length of time. Softball was another sport that the student council had hopes of intramuralizing, but the season was backed up, cutting off all hopes of intramural softball. Pappas said that time and facilities are problems when considering "going intramural" and that often the volleyball games interfered with baseball and track practices. Pappas, however, was quick to point out that intramurals have first priority after school.

"It takes patience to build a good intramural tradition," said Pappas. He thinks that although there might have been some problems with attendance and support, the season was fun enough to continue the program next year.

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players on the team, helped explain some of the problems and happy things which occurred during the season. As girls soccer is not actually a school sponsored sport, the team had to find their own sponsor, and they found theirs in Commonwealth Electric. Another problem arose from the fact that not many of the players had received previous training. The soccer program in Lincoln is new -and small, so for high school age girls there haven't been many possibilities for past training (although that it was often pointed out that Melia Cooke was a tremendous goalie, even for a beginner).

The happy things during their season were such things as being city champs. This happened as there are no other high school girls soccer team in Lincoln. There was also the great amount of help and support from parents and the boys soccer team. Last but not least, was the fun of playing a new sport and even though it was pretty rough it was worth it.

There will be 17 returning players next year, but as it is not a varsity sport there are no varsity letter winners.

by Rick Riggins

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