De zcits cleared, district mandates zscal responsibility
By Melissa Akin ·
District-wide debts incurred by non-athletic district-spon- · sored student activities were cleared last August and a policy prohibiting organizations from borrowing money to fund activities was instituted, said fvlarilyn Moore, Associ- · ate Superintendent for General Instruction.
"Fiscal responsibility" is the goal of the new policy, said Vice Principal Barry Stark.
The speech and debate team and the Advocate had negative accounts at the end of last year and were brought to "base zero". However, all clubs, whether or not they are sponsored by the district, will be expected to remain out of debt on their own, said Stark.
Moore expected a variety of effects. on individual organizations. They would either be required to raise funds on their own, expend "carryover" accounts from previous years, operate "within the dollar allot1nent", or reduce financially draining activities.
"If they (organizations) do not have funds existing, they· must.have the vehicle to raise funds," Stark said.
If organizations within a school do incur debt, it will be paid out of the school instructional budget. At Lincoln High, overexpenditures made by department-affiliated organizations such as VICA or Mummers will be taken out Qf departme.ri1Q!lQ&~t~,said Stark. ·.
"I don't think anybody feels good-about that, but it will require depart1nent chairs to see that there is a higher degree of fiscal responsibility," said Stark.
Non-departmental clubs must cover their own expendi-. tures either within allocations from the district or the school or they must supply their own additional income. Stark named cheerleading other spirit organizations as those that would be affected.
"Any club without instructional ties will cause the general instructional budget to be debited" if they overspend, said Stark.
The athletics budget is funded separately, primarily by gate receipts and district allocations, and is not affected by this policy, said Stark.
The district made the decision following a recommenda-
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According· to Finance Secretary Ruth Jewell. the district paid $20,236.87.to bring Lincoln High out of debt. Moore estimated the total cost to be $120,000, which was taken from the instructional · budget Purchases of reading. materials, furniture and other · lements lanned or summer were de erred until all
New material, tests allowed on Club Day
By Jon Rehm
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Teachers will be able to introduce new material, and give visibility and the activities of their clubs. tests ailld quizzes on Club Day this year, Vice Principal "If the students are committed, they'll be responsible Barry S,tark said. enough to have tl1eir work made up once a month," Chris-
According to a survey sent out to teachers at the end of last tansen said. year, teachers favored continuing to have Club Day 1nonthly, But aside from changes in actual policy, some fi1nda1nenbut objected to not being able to teach new material, Club ta! questions behind the purpose of Club Day remain. In its Day coIDrdinator Susan Pierce said. four years of existence Club Day has more than doubled
Stark said students will have to make up work missed on club participation and new clubs such as Ecology Club, · Club D1ay, like they would for any other school related Animal Rights Club, and Amnesty International have been absence. In previous years teachers couldn't introduce new fonned, according to Opal Stivrins, attendance coordinator, materiall or give quizzes or tests on. and early proponent o!ClooDay sC1id.·. ·· ··· ·····• · Howe.ver,Piercesaid, teachers have,seen advised by the "Clu.bs were big in. the late l 960's a11d91 Iy 197.<J.'s,but admistr,ation not to give a lot of work 9r ha.ve majortests on then more students started working to ~µpp6rt their families Club Day.
· · · and doing other activities outside of school, and club partici-
The mumber of students that go to a club in a particular pation was down nation wide and at LHS. Club. Day has class wiill affect how much material can be presented. given stt!dents opportunities to participat~ they wouldn't "Last year I had one class where half of the students left have otherwise," Stivrins said. on Club Day. If half the class leaves in one class, and the But, Zietz said fundamental problems in the education other class in that section doesn't, I have to make uptwodif- syste1n were being overlooked. · ferent lesson plans for that day. So if I ca.n'fteach onecliss, ·. "Club Day is a band 0 aid, it makes a]ittte i1nprove1nentbut I can't teach the other and I don't teach either class that day," it really doesn't cure the fundamental problem, "Zietz said, English teacher Eli Zietz said.
· "I view high scho9l as a skill building period. We're an inDespit1ethe changes in Club Day policy, Students Against dustrialized society. While Club Day is a valuable asset in Drunk Driving sponsor Joel Christiansen and Rainbow learning a variety of social skills and information about Club President Eric Ukpaka saic!member.shipin th~irclubs • Jssue~, I'm uncertain as to what Club Day does when it has not decreased from last year. They attributedthis to the competes with.academic time," he said.
Perfect attendance to be rewarded with. finals·.option
By Fred Ulrich ·..··
The attendance recognition· ptogtarri ·offers students the choice not to take a semester final if they achieve perfect attendance, according to Vice Principal Barry Stark. In addition, many other rewards are offered to students if they meet the necessary requirements.
"It (the attendance program) is solely to give students who have perfect attendance a way to say thank you," Stark said, "Realistically, it is not meant to be a deterrent for absences, but ifit works, great."
Eli Zietz, English teacher, disagrees with the administration's decision to give students the option to not take finals.
"Other rewards are perfect," Zietz said. "They can give stuqents an automobile, money, scholarships or clothing, but when to give a test is for the teacher to decide, not the adtninistration."
According to Stark, a major effort is needed ·on ·the students part to meet the. qualifications of the program. To be recognized, a student cannot be absent or tardy, except for school-sponsored absences, Stark said. For instance,if a studentwould be
absent or tardy, quarter and semester incentives would be eliminaited, yet the student would still be eligible for the months after the month they were ab>sentor tardy
The program gives sttudents an option of three rewards if they meet the requirements for the month or quarter incentives. Itemr, inclt1de certificates from local businesses like Amigo's, Valentino's and Sports Courts.
According to Stark, the certificates will be distributed to students at school just following the month, quarter or semester they qualify for
The students that achieve perfect attendance throughout the whole semester have the option not to take their finals. In addition he or she will havebrea1kfast with their parents or guardians served by Stark and either a plaque from Square D or a team hat or Tshirt fro1n Pro Image.
According t<>Stark, the program will last throughout the school year, except for the option to take finals which, depending on a semester review, mightnot be in effect for second semester.
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Is it fair that students with perfect attendance don't have to take their finals? ·
Norma Sturgeon, teacher--
Yes, they need some reward for makingit to scliooJevery day, They des.erveS,bmethingexC:eption;iJ:•.·
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hat is ·Nebraska Without foo·tball'?
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Last Saturday Nebraska lost to Washington. Some. wehavemorelousycorn.lllusedtothinkthisway, too.
"I stillthinkthey shouldhaveto take, people would say it was just a game, but to peopl,e in This summer I.went to Washington, D.C., for three ..• finalsbecauseotherpeoplecan have Nebraska, football is an obsession. Just about anyone weeks to study journalism. I had never been ''back an excusethat's not schoolrelated.11 in Nebraska can tell you what Tom Osborne is doing• East'' before, so I was expecting to just get blown away
Brad Kulwicki, junior-"1 think it's fair. It will keep people fromwimpingout of school,but also the peoplewho neverget sick won't · haveto taketheirfinalsso theywon't learn anything. So it has it's pro's and con's."
Sara Pipher, sophomore-"1 don't think it's fair. People can't help it ifthey are sick,but they could be these outstanding students who shouldn'thave to take finals."
wrong and what he or she would do differently. Th,at's by my proximity to power and all the smart, sophistianother column altogether. This is about our un- cated people l was going to meet. Washington D.C healthy obsession with Nebraska football. It seemis as blew my mind, but the people weren't quite what I · if the collective ego of our state is wrapped up in how expected. well our football terun plays.
Most of them thought Nebraska was a foreign Nebraska is a state of 1.5 million; 76,000 attend country (so much for smart). Most of them thought every Nebraska home game. That's over 5 percent of they were better because of where they were from, the population of the state. I can't think of any other especially if they're Easterners. The thing is Nebrascollege football team that has that kind of following. kans are just as smart and sophisticated as anyone else. But I still haven't explained why we're so obsessed Thisistheinformationage. WegetthesameT.V.,the with Nebraska football.· same magazines, the same music. From listening to Some people would say, "What else does Nebraska N.W.A. Iknewthesame"gangsta''vocabularythatmy have? Colorado has mountains, we have com. Calif or- · roomn1ate from L.A., who lived 30 minutes from nia has Hollywood and glamour, we have sheep. The Compton, knew South has nice weather, we have lousy weather How Nebraska doesn't have elitist private schools or many people do you see taking their Spring Brealk at magnets. But we manage to score in the top five in the· Branched Oak lake? The East Coast has.everythiing, ·. nation in standardized tests (higher than the football
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team). You don't have to worry about•·getting shot when you.go to school, you can leave your car doors un'- · locked and not get your car stolen 99 percent of the time. The real strengthofN ebraska is its people--people who are honest, straightforward, and hard working.
Maybe Nebraskans can channel their energies toward something else. Maybe, Bob Kerrey's run for president. · Kerrey epitomizes Nebraska · better than Big Red football.
Kerrey graduated from Lincoln Northeast, won the Congressionaf Medal of Honor in Vietnam and started a successful chain of restaurants. He's hard working. He's independent. He could be what this country needs for leadership in the 90's. Which would you rather have, a 11ationalchampion-· ·ship or a strong America? ,•
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Negotiations concerning teacher contracts are almost final, according to Ross Tegeler, social studies department chairperson and member of the Lincoln Education Association bargaining team.
"We have mutually resolved a great deal of problems on both sides. We are now down to trying to resolve differences over salaries and benefits. Those are the two sticky points," he said.
LEA has been meeting with the Board of Education since March and, according to Tegeler, an end to the twenty-one sessions of bargaining is near.
"It's been a.very good process this year, less problems (than in past years) actually. And a more, real hard effort on
Board of Education President Doug Evans said· it is difficult to make an agreement because there is a limit on the amount of money they can spend. After last year's legislative bill 1059 went into effect, the state began regulating district expenditures.
There are some mandated programs that we have to ''The teachers are all fighting for one little piece. We are trying to · balance all of the pieces without destroying the school system.''
--Evans
include in our budget, like summer school, he said. In order to incorporate the mandatory programs into the budget; other programs are limited and sometimes eliminated completely. there isn't enough money to accommodate all of the things that we need, Evans said.
Evans is concerned that if they settle on what the teachers are asking for, that the other areas of the school system will suffer.
"My nightmare is that we wind up turning Lincoln into a California school," he said. Where the teachers are paid 50 percent more than our teachers but the buildings are run down, the classes average sixty students per class, and there are armed guards in the haHways, he said
"The teachers are fighting for one little piece. We are trying to balance all of the pieces without destroying the school system. Our job is to make the school system the best · it can.be," Evans said. We don't want to neglect the other
areas just to improve another one.,he said.
Tegeler feels the current budget of the school district would clearly allow for an improvement in teacher salaries, but some re-organizing would need to be done, he said.
"It would require the board to reorder their current priorities. We think that can be done without any negative impact upon students. " _ --Tegeler
"It would require the board and members of the central administration to re-order their current priorities," Tegeler said. "We think that can be done without any negative affect or impact upon students and we think that we've shown them how to do that. Ultimately, they need to make adecision about what's important. We' re hoping they decide professional salaries for professional employees is a priority ·· for them."
The two-year agreement for '89 to '91.expired August 31 and a new. one must be put into effect soon, said Dave Swartz, chief negotiator for theBoard of Education.
In cases where negotiations don't produce a mutual agreement, many school districts look to state services for help.
The·Commission on Industrial Relations (CIR) is a statewide com1nitteethat looks at the concerns ofboth the district -and the teachers, and objectively makes a final decision, said Tegeler. ·
"It's part of the process and I don'_tthink anyone should necessarily feel bad ifwe have to go to it this year. It is a part of the collective bargaining process in Nebraska. It's a perfectly legal, perfectly legitimate thing to do," he said.
According to Evans, the Lincoln school district went to the CIR in '81 and thinks they will probably again this year. He said, it might take three months to a year for a decision to be made and without going to the CIR, the teachers will receive at least a 3 percent raise.
Even though the negotiation process is a long and slow one, Tegeler said he is glad to do it because he believes in the · cause and he believes the salaries teachers receive have a significant impact on the quality of teaching, But, he said, higher salaries may not improve the state of education.·
"Salaries are not a panacea. lf we paid every teacher in Lincoln $50,000 a year, that's no guarantee that the education is going to be wonderful and all our problems are going to go away. There are lots of things we don't have control over," he said.
Night school expanded
By Dawn Brunke
The night school program expanded this ·school. · year by admitting students frotn the other Brestel said having night school in the high schools, adding more classes andan · students' own school would help the stuearlier time slot, according to assistant prin- dents because they would be in a fatniliar cipal for student services, Ted Rethtneier. setting and would not have to deal with a Night school has been operating for the new school. last three years, according to social studies "I think the other schools should have teacher Jack Brestel. Lincoln High is the night school because it would be closer and only high school in Lincoln that offers eve_ not all people drive," said Timothy Sutter, a ning classes. Northeast junior who comes to LHS for Night school was created to accommodate night classes.
· students who had conflicts during the day The added class time makes for a longer and students who needed to take more than day but can be to the benefit of the students, seven classes to graduate on time. The according to math teacher Jeri Weber. It program also gives the students a different also helps students to stay for their night class setting that is more individualized with classes when they have some other obligasmaller classes, although all of the evening tions at school.
· history classes are filled because they are "The afternoon classes enable students required for graduation,accordingto Brestel. who workto attend the classeswithouthaving This size of class also makes it difficult for to come in late at night," Brestel said.
the independent study setting, he said. Weber feels having the classes here has The other Lincoln schools do not have the helped to improve the attitude about Lincoln night school program because they do not High.
according to Reth- "l made my assumption on several things,"
Night school has also attracted students who have full schedules but are unable to take all of the classes they want and need to take.
"There were too many electives I wanted to take and I didn't have room for Citizenship Issues," senior Loren Rye said. Rye's schedule includes two band classes, French, advanced lifesaving, and various otherelec- · tives.
By Greg Harris
sp_ortin the U.S., the mountain bike expands to this hobby with its comfortable structure," Linky said.
He said the development of the straight handlebar instead ofthe coiled bars commonly fo.undon fen- speed bikes revolutionized biking by providing for an upright position while riding that relieves strain from the lower back.
"Added to the fact that cycling is the largest recreational '
"The mountain bike has given the recreational rider the ability to ride free of pain," Linky said.
He said the reason so many people bike is becai1seof people's fetishes to overindulgence. According to Linky, Americans eat too much, then they look for the easiest way to bum these excess calories. Biking apparently provides for this need.
Senior Capri Edwards bought ·amountain bike at the expense of selling her car. She originally made the transition because she felt it was a neat way to meet people.
Off-road cycling is gaining popularity with mountain bikes because their wide, all-terrain
tires are virtually thorn-proof and are very maneuverable on rough ground.
Edwards spends much ofher free time at Wilderness Park, using their trails for an adventurous bike ride.
"Pavement won't always be there for you," senior Corbett Harp said. He prefers the mountain bike due to its thicker frame. This adds to its durability, allowing for off-road use along with something else Harp enjoys, curb-hopping.
Nathan Zook, senior, believes the advantages of mountain biking outweigh the disadvantages.
Even though the cost of these bikes range from $250 to $1,250, Zook said it pays off in the long run.
"When insurance, taxes, and gas are all added up, it's a real wallet emptier," Zook said. "Plus, in a car, you don't have the open air and versatility that a bike has."
City officials see the increasing interest in cycling and want to provide trails for biking enthusiasts. Currently, in east Lincoln, the old Mopac Railroad is being converted into a 25 mile off-road trail heading to Eagle.
According to Rich Rodenburg, owner of Bike Peddlars, a fund raiser for the Mopac trail is being held on Sept. 28.
The Easy Pickens tour is a non-competitive bike tour for either road or mountain bikes. Approximately 700 participants are expected to take on one of the many routes set up ranging from 25 to 100 miles in length.
Alligations
By Jon Rehm
of intolerance at Girls' State force Teater's resignation
Senior Tanya Teater sparked controversy · this summer when she resigned from Girls' State because of racist and sexist comments made by Girls' State participants towards her friends and family and lack of response by the Girls' State staff.
Girls' and Boys' State is a program run by the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary designed to teach high school seniors about state government.
"It was about putting women in a positive role in government," Teater said.
"Even though Girls' State looked good on my college transcripts, it didn't mean too. much to me because of the pain I had to go through," Teater said.
Girls' State spokesperson Wilma Helverson denies that Girls' State counselors were aware of the· remarks made.
But Teater said counselors at Girls' State were unrespon• s1ve.
"Our floor counselor wasn't very enthusiastic at all. She didn't cheer us up at all. I couldn't talk to her. The senior counselors were "Senior Citizen" counselors," Teater
Teater said a few Girls' State participants, whom she could not identify, called her a Tanya Teater. said. "nigger lover" for talking to friends in the Upward Bound program that were staying in the same dorm facility at UNL. The same group of girls made negative comments about her mother, who is a construction worker. Angered by the comtnents made by the girls, she resigned from the Girls' State program.
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Helverson said the Senior counselors were "motherly figures."
Before Teater left, she had a conference with Girls' State officials and her counselors at Upward Bound. Upward Bound counselors suggested having succesful minori- · ties in the State government come talk to the Girls' State program to promote racial sensi-
tivity. Upward Bound officials have not received any response from Girls' State officials yet.
Helverson denies chairges of racial insensitivity by Girls' State.
"I find charges of racisnn rather interesting. Minoritieshave been Governor of Girls' State
''(Girls' State) didn't mean too much to m,e because of the pain I had to go through.''
--Teater
four of the last five years,'' Helverson said.
Since.Teater could n,ot identify the girls who made the comments they could not be reprimanded, Helverson said.
"It was unfortunate. We tried to get to the bottom of it. We didn'tt brush it under the carpet," Helverson said.
However, the Boys' State program did
not have the problems Girls' State did this year.
"Young men who come from small communities in Nebraska may be seeing persons of color for the first time when they come to Boys' State. It can be a big shock. We make it clear to them that we do not tolerate inappropriate racial or ethnic comments,'' Ross Tegeler, Boys' State board member and social studies teacher said.
Seniors Kiet Chau and Nate Johnson both said they had positive experiences at Boys' State.
· "When I first got there, I got some funny · looks from some of the kids from way out west. But when they got to know me a little better, they were pretty cool," Johnson said. Tegeler said Boys' State had "outstand- · ing young black men" such as T .J McDowell and Mike Gaither, who commanded respect from the Boys' Staters as counselors · At Boys' State, the senior counselors were about 25 years old and could relate to the Boys' Staters. Teater said Girls' State had a strict dress code and had to wear beanies. Boys' State had no such restrictions.
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Lincoln streets have recently been plagued by mountain biking fever. Local mountain bike sales have skyrocketed in the last year.
Greg Linky of Cycle Works attributes this craze to the mountain bike's structure.
Jason Bedient
Senior Nate Trumble experiences thrill of off-road biking at WildernessPark trails.
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• attractions su ass summer ex ectations
Movie theatres are one of the few places in played,time of day, day of the week, weather, this world that can be visited repeatedly, yet rating and popularity. seem as if a new experience has occurred. Many LHS students expressed comedy as Summer and Christmas have always been being an essential factor when deciding upon the two biggest times for the movie industry, a movie. and this summer was no different with Senior Troy Heller described his favorite "Terminator 2," "Robinhood" and "City movie, "City Slickers," as "groovin", beSlickers"each gross- ,-- cause it was good ening in the $100 mil- tertainment and I allionrange,saidDoug ways like a good Kinney, city man- laugh." ager of the Douglas
Most students preTheatres. ferred matinees as op-
"The competition posed to later times is st1per tough in the summer," he said, because of the expense of a ticket and food "because film companies think that's when from the snackbar. people go to films." _ Jen Kepler,junior, sai,dshe prefers to rent
Last summer, movie-goers were drawn to videos because, "it's cheaper and it's just romances, such as "Ghost" and "Pretty · easier." Woman,"butthissummerproducedawhole
Five years ago, the majority of the audimixture, both successful and unsuccessful, ences in a theatre were made up of people said Kinney. between the ages of 13 and 25, Kinney said, "Boyz 'N the Hood" was a real surprise but due to videos, the age group is now bebecause of the attention and violence it tween 18 and 35. received over its message, he said, but "'The Although many peo,ple give numerous Rocketeer' was supposed to be the biggest reasons for their preference of videos, most hit of the summer and it ended up as a disap- students attend theatres more than once a pointment." month.
Kinney said the nt1mber of people who "I see about two to three a month because · attend a movie is often dependent on a I like seeing them first," said junior Stacy number of factors, such as: how long it has Gieck.
Justin Vasatka, sophomore, also prefers movies in the theatre because of"the stereosound and the big screen."
For those who "wait for it to come out on video" for reasons of cost, there is no need to worry much longer. The Douglas Theatres have plans to build anine-plex Dollar House which will feature movies that have been showing a while but have not gone to video. It will also have a game room and a snackbar with everything, said Kinney. Other attractions to look forward to are the movies lined up for this Christmas. They include: Steven Spielberg's "Hook," the story of Peter Pan as an adult, starring Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams and Julia Roberts; "The Final Star Trek"· "The Adam's Fam, ily"; ''Robocop 3"; "Aliens 3," in which the Alien goes to Earth, starring Sig.oumey Weaver; also watch for movies starring Steve Martin, Warren· Beatty and Bette Midler.
"This Christmas we'll have more movies that are doing business," said Kinney.
A new 1noviewhich began last week is the light romantic comedy "Late for Dinner," which looks at the possibility of waking up and discoveringseveral decades have passed · by.
Beginning in 1962, Willy Husband (Brian
Wimmer) and his brother-in-law, Frank Chilblain (Peter Berg), are forced to leave their happy home and family in Santa Fe after shooting a gardener and being set up with kidnapping. Seeking aid, they drive to Pomona, Ca., where Frank's father performs his experiment of cryonics, or freezing, on them.
Unaware of what has happened, Willy and Frank accidentally awaken 29 years later and decide to return home. Along the way, they discover they are living in the future.
On their return to Santa Fe, Willy finds his wife, Joy (Marcia Gay Harden) and da11ghter, Jessica (Colleen Fleen), have aged and moved on to other relationships.
"Late for Dinner" is a story of true love, hope and miracles. The storyline is creative and unique asit gives a different perspective towards traveling to the future.
The main characters also add to the enhancement of the film througl1 their kindness and thoughtfulness for one another.
Although qttire unrealistic, the simple 111essageof judging a person by what is on the inside rather than the outside is bottnd to leave most audience me1nbers happy and content.
"Late for Dinner" is rated PG and is now showing at the Cooper Theatre.
Musicians reveal personal values and experiences through. lyrics
By Fred Ulrich
Sounds of Blackness ''The Evolution of Gospel'' Perspective ~ecords
"The Evolution of Gospel" is an amazingly beautiful album. It reflects a unique fusion of traditional gospel and the new creative soul that producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis have spent a great deal of titne producing.
The Sounds of Blackness, a gospel choir created in the early 1970's, lay the backing vocals on most of the songs while lead vocals are usually sting by Ann Bennet-Nesby. On the few songs Sounds of Blackness share lead vocals, their true ability to sing gospel shows.
Even though the new rhythms of soul are used, the essence and characteristics of gospel are not lost. Two songs off the album, "Stand" and "Gonna be free one day" express the need for black unity and independence. Many of their other songs revolve around religion.
Mudhoney - ''Every good boy deserves fudge'' Sub Pop Records
Ever since Mudhoney' s 1988 debut single "Touch Me 1'm Sick," the city of Seattle, where Mudhoney was conceived, has exploded with bands playing "grunge," a style of music Mudhoney has made famous.
· Mudhoney's latest effort, "Every good boy deserves fudge," expresses the band's many theories and experiences of life throughout every song. Lead vocalist, Mark Arm uses symbolism and metaphors through his lyrics to explain
and introduce his theories. "Broken Hands" is a song about Mark Arm's pleasure when fractured hands soothe him, probably a topic never before tackled by a band.
Another song, in which Ice-T samples an early l 970's Black Sabbath song, tells a chilling story of urban violence with raw power and intensity to his lyrics.
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Other songs off the album express the loneliness of Another characteristic of Ice-T's mttsic is the diversity of moving out and the saddening feeling of a friend who fades away. "Pokin' Around," the most enjoyable song off the album, relives the thrill most children experience when the:irparents leave the house and they roam around the kitchen independently.
Through Mudhoney's use of distorted guitars and unique lyrics, they have pulled off a style that characterizes the band's lifestyle and precise talent. ·
lce-T- ''0.G. Original Gangster'' Sire/Warner Bros. Records
his style. "Body Cot1nt," a song named after the band lce-T is a part of; is a srtaight-foiward guitar and drum explosion with Ice-T taking on the position of lead vocalist, a kind of music that most rappers are not involved with.
Boyz N the Hood - "Music from the motion picture" Qwest/Warner Bros. Records
·Many of the artists on this soundtrack have already established themselves musically. Artists including Jee Cube, Monie Love, 2 Live Crew, Yo-Yo and Q11incyJones give this album a diverse, experienced and talented line up.
"O.G. Original Gangster" is by far Ice-T's best albu1n. Most of the songs deal with the same subjects in different Ice-T's experience with 11rbangangs and his ability as a poet ways. Themes of Compton's Most Wanted and Ice Cube rec combined with his creative hardcore rhythms, sets him apart late to the experience of growing up into the Los Angeles fi-0111the average rapper. gang situation and how to survive Tony! Toni! Tone!,
"New Jack Hustler," Ice-T's finest single which first Quincy Jones and Monie Love enhance the album with their appeared!on the New Jack City soundtrack earlier this year, ability to add tales of love and happiness. is testimony to the lifestyle of a hustler. The rest of the Stanley Clark ends the soundtrack with "Black on black album is filled with Ice-T's reasoning and ideas of issues crime," an extremely beautiful instrumental that displays that are a part of his everyday surroundings. "The House" interspersed characteristics found throughout the song, that is a song that urges the responsibi,.:.li.::ti:.:::e:::.s.::O.:..f.::a..:h.:::u::.m:::a::n.:..b.:::.e:.:i:::n:..::..·
Gymnast Christie . participates in Olympic Festival·
By Heidi Woerner
Senior Jason Christie, a Class I gymnast at the Nebraska School of Gymnastics, competed in the U.S. Olympic Festival, held on July 18 at Pauley Pavilion in UCLA.
Christie was a member of the East team, which finished second. He also competed individually and placed 15th in the allaround.
"It was a really close meet," he said. "It was a lot of fun though."
Christie qualified for the Festival in February while attending a National Team camp.
The top 12 senior gymnasts from USA Championships and the top 12 juniors from the· Junior National Team were randomly divided onto one of the four teams.
"The purpose was to bring all of the nation's best athletes. together to compete against each other at once," he said.
Teammate Aaron Cotter, senior, also qualified for the Festival, but was unable to compete due to injury
By Becky Banset
The Lincoln Public Schools Administration appointed Cross country coach Bob White said at some high a committee to review the current policy that allows fresh- sc_hools,ninth grade athletes are taken advantage of and. the man athletes to participate in varsity high school athletics. athletic program needs to .be changed to prevent it.
Concerns about the effectiveness of the policy. arose "It can't stay the way it is,'' he said. last April and prompted the review, Technical Assistant for White favors an athletic program that provides extremely Athletics Karen Hand said. talented athletes a chance to participate at their skill level.
Many parents and coaches feel the policy does not "I don't think anyone should be denied (the right to provide for the freshman athletes whose athletic ability is participate) if they have the talent," he said, "whethe:r it be higher than the ninth grade level but not quite as high as the athletics or academics." Gifted ninth grade athletes should varsity level. Suggestions have been made to open up all be able to use their talent to its full potential. If participating · levels of high school athletics to the freshman. But, there is at the high ~chool level is how they can do that, they s:hould concern about the sophomores, juniors and seniors whose be allowed ito participate, he said. participation 1nay be limited if this occurs, said Becky Wild, "Athletics is letting kids participate. Getting more · chairperson for the committee and Administrative Assistant people to p~rticipate is great,'' White said. at the Public Schools Administrative Offices. · In his position as track and cross country coach, decid-
The comi:nittee has held two public hearings to listen to in:g which ~thletes are more qualified is not a problem. these concerns and possible solutions. According to Wild, In trac~, the athletes are chosen by their times and possible solutions include: eliminating the policy, leaving scores. Wtioever has the better time or score gets to be on the policy as it is, leaving it as it is but increasing· the the team, he said. · monitoring so it is run more effectively, expanding the pro- · "Track i$ 1nore structured. It's easy to find out who's gram for fresh1nan participation in sophomore and ju11ior better,'' he jsaid. varsity athletics as well as varsity, or limiting the program Athletic pirector Larry Parker said that he hopes junior to freshman eligibility in some varsity sports and not others. varsity and sophomore teams are not opened to freshman
eligibility.
"It's .a good opportunity for them (ninth graders) to participate and excel at the ninth grade level,'' Parker said. He thinks they should gain experience before jumping into high school athletics.
In addition to holding public hearings, the committee ·has looked at other district policies and surveyed junior and senior high athletic directors, coaches, and athletes who have participated as freshman on varsity teams, to gather information about the issue.
After the com1nittee reviews the information, they will give a recommendation to Virgil Home, director of student activities and athletics. Home will give his recommendation to Marilyn Moore, associate superintendent for instruction, basing it on the committee's recommendation and the input of a council of junior and senior high coaches and athletic directors. Moore will review all the material and make a decision on wl1ich the school board will vote. All discussion about the policy will be put on hold for now due to tl1epossibility of adding the ninth grade level to Northeast high school, said Wild. It is possible that a recommendation will not be made until the first of the year, she said.
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By Clhuck Synovec
The new athletic director, Larry Parker, possesses a variety of experiences that more than qualify him for his job, said Principal Sam Nelson.
"I feel he has the right priorities in mind and will use his · experience and his high work ethic to be a high quality athletic director," Nelson said.
Parker is a Lincoln Northeast and Nebraska Wesleyan graduate. He coached football at several high schools and junior colleges. He also served as an athletic director in Greeley, Co., for the past six years.
Nelson went through extensive research and interviewing to select a new athletic director.
"I checked with other athletic directors; I checked with his former coaching staffs, his secretaries, and I received nothing but references and good recommendations," said Nelson.
Parker enjoys Lincoln High and looks forward to working. with the people who are here
Golf tournament takes Friesen to Japan.
By Heidi Woerner
"The first year is always interesting You have to get a feel for the school, as well as the people you work with," said Parker.
Parker took over for Jim Sommers, who retired after thirty 0 plus years of service.
Parker anticipates a few changes in the way some things will be ran.
"There will be some changes ofcourse, but not because things weren't done well in the past, butbecause I am used to doing things a certain way and will try to run things according to the way 1 work," said Parker.
Another addition to the athletic department is longtime assistant boys' basketball coach Bill Zuspan who was chosen as the. new varsity head coach. Zuspan replaces Aldie Johnson who retired last year after serving as head coach since 1959.
Brian Connealy also took over as the boys' tennis coach, replacing Dennis Weixelman.
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luxury, said Friesen. · "It was a shock because the culture's so
Senior Geoff Friesen began golfing nine years ago because his house is conveniently located near the Junior Golf Course. Now - different;'' he said. "I lleamed to appreciate · he golfscompetitivelyonsomeoftheworld's more of what we have in the U.S." most difficult courses. His most recent Very few Japanese spoke English, so it tournament took place in Nagoya, Japan was hard to communicate witµ the peopl~ Aug. 30-Sept. 1. ·••· , ·· The food, whicq.Frieseni desi;ribes ,g,tasting
Friesen qualified for the event at tµe Opti-'. like .raw fish, also cam,e'as surprise
mist Junior World Tournament held in San Although Japan is the only other country Diego this summer. He placed third out of he has competed in, Friesen has traveled to 250 in the 15-17 year-old age division. Those many states throughout the U.S., including placing in the top 8 received an all-expense Florida, Michigan, Texas, Nevada and.Cali 7 ..• paid trip to compete in an exhibition tourna~. fornia. At the end of November, he will be ment against the top 7. junior golfers in · · competing in Tucsan, Az. in th.e R9.Iex.Jun~ Japan The tournament was set up by the iorClassic. Japanese Golf Association to promote golf In the summer, Friesen practice,s every in Japan as an up and coming sport, said day and in the fall, he plays up to three to Friesen. four times each week. He takes lessons from -
The team members golfed four out of the six and a half days spent in Japan. Friesen placed I 0th in his age group with scores of 74, 79 and 74, respectively.
"It was a lot of fun," he said, "but I played average games of golf."
The course was located in the mountains an hour and a ha! f away from Nagoya. It was surrounded by thick vegetation, so balls were easily lost if they were hit off the fairway, said Friesen.
"It was in good shape because there's more money for maintenance, but it was short because land is so expensive over · there," he said.
The qualifiers stayed in a small hotel in the middle of Nagoya. Everything in the city seemed acked to ether with ve little
professional Jim Whit,e and golfs at Firethorne Golf Club.
"Usually I just play on my own," he said. "It helps you figure out your own swing and .-your own game."
Friesen enjoys bo,th recreational and competitive golf becalllse of the strategy it involves and the fact that it is both a mental and physical game. It has taught him many things, such as how to balance his time and manage his temper
Friesen plans to com1pete in college on a golf scholarship, but sand that will be the end of his really competitiwe golfing career. "I '11remain amateur," he said, "but still do amateur competitions :as a side interest to my job."
Larry Parker
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Jason Bedient Senior Sean Donovan races in a varsity cross country meet at Pio11eerPark.
By Becky Banset
ouse invo ves Situ ents,
Approximately 2,000 people attended Open House last Wednesday which began with an all-you-can-eat soup and chilli feed and continued with a de1nonstration of the academics and activities offered at Lincoln High.
Open House, which began in 1981, is
aimed at encourag:ing commu~ication between the families mndthe comtpunity, said Ted Rethmeier, asisistant princtpal for student services. '
The academic diisplays infortned people of changes in the cr:urriculumapd new material that has been iinstituted. T~e display of
Student mediators assist ESL classes
By Tami Remboldt
As part of a plan to get English as a Second Language students more involved inthe school community, student mediators have been assisting ESL classes, said ESL teacher Constance Kingston.
Mediators usually help work out arguments between students.
The mediators visit the classrooms two to three times a week. They do everything from teaching and playing games to mingling and being an "American friend."
"The (students) really like it when they come," Kingston said.
Most of the ESL students have had little, if any English. Some of the students had never attended a school before.
Mediator Troy Heller, senior, likes helping in the classes because it "breaks down (cultural) stereotypes that I've had," that are promoted by society. He said that it gives the students a connection with the American world because they are fairly isolated in their classrooms.
Senior Ebony King said she learned what it feels like to be uncomfortable and to be more of the minority.
According to senior Sarah Lewis, it's "refreshing to go into a class that is new and bright and eager to learn."
The mediators get as much out of helping the classes as the students get out of the mediators help.
Kingston says that 'it gives both an "awareness of each other's culture." They learn the differences as well as the similarities. Both can come to a mutual understanding of each other's cultures.
"We gain respect for each other," said Heller.
activities included clubs, athletic teams and other organizations that are offered.
The Open House is held every two years and is a way of increasing the family's and the community's involvement with the school, Rethmeier said.
Photos by LeeAnn Panch~roen
Above, Steve Arizola displays·. the products of the home ec. department to Matt Svoboda. , Right, seniorRussell Wittmuss ' entertains the crowd.
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Three weeks ago, a plaque supporting those who served in the Desert Storm Conflict was vandalized. The plaque,which was a class gift and inscribed witha poem written by an LHS graduate, was scratched with a tasteless remark and a peace symbol just a few -days following Veterans Day. __
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"Some very sad news," she said. ''Magic Johnson has other words, it sells. been diagnosed with the AIDS virus." _ - - - The pop medja is based on images that sell. Advertisers
She doesn't know him personally. She only knows his recognize this and spend millions on celebrity endorsecarefully~wroughtmass media image and his scoring rec_ ments because they know _ the _public -will take --to those ord, yet like thousands of others she felt a personal loss, and images faster thariit will any expert's opinion or claim to -she sat in bed and reminisced about - - quality. And that's fine, for tennis-him like he was an old college friend of shoes and Wheaties and other conhers and my father's. _ -- -sumer prod~cts. _ Jt is not fine for I felt no loss. diseases arid other issues of social
Sorry, sports fans, I can't glorify _ and political importance. Magic -Johnson just because he _ con- -__ -- When a celebritytouts a pet cause,-~cted -the -AIDS virus.----It's not an · _ --_ it -tends to -bring the issue to light,exceptional feat. Other AIDS victims__--_ which is -good. _However, the issue-are labeledpariah in their commilnties - - had impact-,-and wasri'tnecessarily for the same virus that has made him a -- _-obscure_ before some famous-per- •vandal's actions rather than the - - pop media hero a -second time over,__ __ _ son came along and adopted it. _ _motives· behind -them~ - -
--Magic didn'tinvent HIV; the epidemicstarted long before _ -_ - As citizens and future voters, we can't allow ourselves tohe announcedhis infection. AlPS awareness,especially in · be led by the nose to important issues -as we -_are led as _ --
iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii - the heterosexualcommunity,has skyrocketedin the last few consumers to the marketplace. Expert opinions should be ' : Whether the plaque should have been displayed in - weeks. But the same statistics that were quoted en the news - heeded before celebrity endorsements,because a celebrity the school is not the issue. This action was a disgrace _ last night were valid months ago. -It's just that no one found - -• is no more qualifiedto endorseacausethari a private citizen, to those associated with the school and clearly an inef- them,particularly pertinent then.
while an expert may provide crucial information. Even-___ fective way of expressing -on_e,s position concerning_ -- It is estimatedthat upwards of a million people in the U.S. - _though pop culture is entertaining, it isn't necessarily en~ the conflict in the Middle East. alone areinfected with the virus. AIDS has been a back- lightening. >- -
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- nity in-1981. •The AIDS threattnay have been mentionedin _ supply and demand is still the bottom line. _ We must seek - -to be an unproductive way toexpress one's viewpoint. the news before, but Magic lent credibility to the dangeras information instead of entertainment, and -must learn to --Destroying public property only foc:uses society's at- he and a host of other athletes gave credibility to Wheaties. --_ - make decisions independentlyof popular figureheads. · tention on the vandal's actions rather than the inten- We've become so concerned with pop culture that we Magic himself may have been a victim of pop culture tions and motives behind them. -This destruction will_ allow it to determine which issues are pertinent to our eve- obsession. If he'd informed himself and thought critically not return the people who were killed in the conflict ryday lives. Dan Rather and his network news colleagues- about his course of action, he might riot be facing early re~and is not a method of changing past actions. -- - - - - may influence part of the public, but an athlete changed an - tirement and an early grave._ Sports fans, it -could just as There are many ways in our society to express view- entire nation•s -perceptions -by presenting -himself -as an easily have been one of us. But if it weren't for him, we points and feeliµgs rationally and productively: peti- example. - - never would have realized it. - -
tions, organizing protests, picketing, boycotting and - - Not just any example, though. Magic is a total pop media __ _ _ _ . -~ writing letters. - These forms of political expression demonstrate maturity and respect for other's views They open the doors to progress and changejnstead of destruction and unproductive action, which are clearly a direct result of vandalism.
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By Sherri Varilek
Fourteen students from Lincoln High took part in the statewide "Eliminating Prejudice!' workshop Nov. 6 in Omaha, and several more attended the local "Youth Equity" workshop in Lincoln Nov. 2, according to Lin Risenhoover, sponsor ofRainbow Club. "I think these things help because it's guided practice. Most ofus know what is right and wrong but• we need to have these things brought up often and act upon them often," he said.
Both workshops included activities such as demonstrations, small group discussions, and smaller workshops, he said.
Students from Rainbow Club, Student Council, Steps of Success, and the general student body attended. All students had to do was express an interest and fill out a pennission slip, said Sue Cain, sponsor of Rainbow Club.
C.I. class benefits students
By Becky Banset
Community service creates a vision for the future, said social studies teacher Judy Roderick.
Volunteering 1 in the community helps students see what is out there. It gives them a sense of accomplishment and makes them feel good about themselves, she said.
Citizenship Issues provides students with the opportunity to work in the community · and allows this kind of fulfillment to occur.
The semester class is required for all seniors. The class covers such topics as the principles of a democratic system, the governments of other countries, the attributes and responsibilities of a democratic citizen, · constitutional rights, dealing rationally with controversial issues and community service
Students agree with Roderick that the vol· unteering is beneficial, but they feel less
··•.· emphasis should be placed on it in order to graduate ; ·
Senior Tanya Teater said, "I didn't mind doing it (volunteering), but it's hard to see ·.how it fits into the class."
There might be a better way to work it out
·· so they do not weigh so much on the volunteering, she said.
Teater said itwas easy for her to reach the required 20 hours of volunteering, but felt it might be harder for others to do so. Some students have part~time jobs and other activities. This makes it hard for them to find ·time during the school year to volunteer, she said
''It is .a good experience . working in the community. You get a good idea ·of what's out there.''
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Teater volunteered at the Hispanic Community Center, the Children's Museum, and the UNL Multi~Cultural Center last summer and acquired more than 20 hours. She answered phones, filed papers and worked · · with the children at the museum.
"Volunteering gives us more knowledge about the world around us," said Teater. "You learn about the issues that are more important to you."
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Senior Geoff Friesen also agrees with the benefits of volunteering, but said that the 20 hours were not easy to achieve. For most · students, it is difficult to fit the volunteer work into their schedule because of jobs and ·schoolwork, he said.
"But it is a good experience working in the · community. You get a good idea of what's out there," he said.
·Friesen volunteered at the Chet Ager Nature Center, helping out with the animals; he also tutored. ·
Roderick said that at times it does take some effort. to get students to volunteer because they do not see the value in it. Although, she said, when students reach the end of the semester, she: hears few comlaints.
According to Roderick, the best ways to volunteer are to do something that involves · time, care and attention, along with something that makes people feel good and gives · them a sense of accomplishment.
''It's a tremendous ego builder," she said.
Aside from volunteering, both Teater and · Friesen said Cit. Issues is a great class and is · beneficial to them.
"I think it's important that we can take a · class that teaches about government functions. We become better informed as citizens," said Friesen.
Teater enjoys the class because it covers more current issues than the other ·social studies classes. History classes cover topics in the past, but in here we talk about more up-to-date things, she said.
"They talk about more topics you're interested in," Teater said.
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Society is changing more and more these days and these dramatic changes require us to communicate more effectively. Hopefully this class prepares the students for this, Roderick said.
"Our society requires people to become committed. It runs on ·the efforts of the people. People who are involved touch base with this and discover that volunteering is a neat thing," she said.
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Members ofBoys' L-Club helped fill food bags at Malone Center, which they delivered · to needy families on Nov. 23.
By Dawn Brunke
Ice Cube-"Death Certificate"
Priority Records
The latest album by hard-core rapper Ice Cube deals with many controversial topics. It attacks President Bush.'s domestic programs in "A Bird in the Hand" and tells of the spread of gang activity in "My Summer Vacation." This album also displays prejudice against non African-Americans and women. Though some of the songs are timely and impressive, many are in poo~
·· taste. The powerful and graphic lyrics could have been used in a less derogatory way. ·Many of the songs on this album contain sampling.
Yardapes-"Sonic"
"Sweaty Bob's Truck Stop" Records
Yardapes is a local up-and-coming band, best known for their live show antics. Their 1nusic is a mix of funk, punk, alternative and just about any other type of music in existence. Their topics range from relationships to anti-war songs such as "Fighting For The Futtire." The funk tune "Jimi Jet" takes its lyrics from a poem by Shel Silverstein.
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"S.F.L." is a hiilarious, nonsense song that provokes laughter from start to finish. The album is a fun-loving· 1ook at the world today, a must fo,r those who dare to be differs ent.
P.M. Dawn-"Of the Heart, Of the Soul and of the Cross: The Utopian Experience"
Island Records
The debut album from P.M. Dawn can be categorized as soul or pop rap. The lyrics are poetic and melodic. The songs deal with such things as relig;ious be-
liefs in "Even After I Die," and the reality of loveasin"ToSerenadeaRainbow." The album is a mixture of slow, hypnotic songs and medium rock, dance tunes. "The Beautiful" is a song best.described as poetry with background music. P.M. Dawn also uses some sampling. Overall, this album is fairly
Poison-"Swallow This Live" C~pitol Records
"Swallow This Live" is a double live album recorded in three different Florida cities. It gives the feel of a concert setting with drum and guitar solos, and raps between songs. Hit singles "Unskinny Bop," "Every Rose has Its Thom" and "Nothin' But A
love can affect a person. "Driving the Last Spike" is a powerful ballad about England's railroad workers in the early 1800s. The lyrics in each of the songs convey a message. The instrumentals are basic but are effectively used to accent the lyrics and display emotion. Overall, this album is a good pop album with real life lyrics. Good Time" are included
in their live form. Along with the concert recordings, Poison includes three new studio tracks "Only Time Will Tell" is a beautiful ballad displaying their versatility and emotion. This is a great
compilation of Poison songs and is well worth checking out.
Genesis-"We Can't Dance" Atlantic Records good, but the p,oetic lyrics seem to carry it through.·
The latest album by Genesis is b,est described as a pop or soft rock top 40 album. It covers topics about family relationships, hit and run accidents, and the different ways
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Savatage-"Streets (A Rock Opera)" Atlantic Records
Savatage is one of the few heavy metal, thrash bands to release a rock opera. The opera is about (fictional character) D.T Jesus, a drug dealer turned rock star who returned to drugs and disappeared in New York City. His encounters with past acquaintances and realizations about his life are the main theme throughout this album.· "Streets" sets the scene of the downtown streets where D.T. started as a dealer and where he returns. This is a moving, solid album in ·both instrumentals and lyrics.
Anyone who likes heavy metal or conceptual albums must get "Streets. 0
e 'Beauty' enchants 'Beast,' audience
By Stacie Emery and Heidi Woerner
By Josh Snowden
This may be a common situation for many of you. It is a Friday night, and you and your friends are driving around looking for something to do. You hardly have any money to your name and that leaves out a lot of options.
Unless you have rich parents that spoil you or you don't have any reason to worry about money, you can't always spend as much as you would like to,"' .~ ·
At times when your wallet is less than fat, we must tum to more conservative spending. This means we have to tum to inexpensive entertainment. LHS students have some very interesting ways of coping with mini1nal cash.
Senior Krista Smith said that finding something inexpensive to do depends ·on what time of the year it • IS.
In the winter, sledding at Pioneers Park, renting movies and going to movies at the State Theater, where movies. are only a $ 1.75, are all cheap activities, she said.
On a weekend when Smith has little money, she goes to a sporting event or to see a movie. Later that night, she goes to Amigos to find her friends and socialize.
Sophomore Melissa Myles said she enjoys sledding. Her favorite way to have · ft1n in the winter, with little or no cost, is to go bumper sledding.
Bumper sledding is an ac-
tivity in which you tie a. rope to the back of a car, stand on an old skateboard with no wheels and let the car pull you down the street, said Myles.
Seniors Joel Kunkel and Brad
Junior Brad Kulwicki said that on weeknights he likes to take walks, play football, play his guitar and hang out with friends. On weekend nights he usually rents a movie and watches it with his friends, he said. Kulwicki said that sometimes he watches television or listens to the radio.
Snowball fights, going to parties, playing sports ~nd going to sporting events are all favorite inexpensive activi-
ties for junior Sam Eckersley.
Eckersley said he enjoys cruising around Lincoln.
"You've got to cruise, it's a Lincoln thing to do," he said.
When Eckersley and his friends are on a strict budget on a Friday night, they get fast food and then try to find some parties.
· ··Kulwicki sitid there are always things teede that~are within someone's price range.
"You could always go crash a Taco Bell, the cheapest place in the city," said Kulwicki.
Walt Disney's successful adaptation of classic · children's stories has once again brought a beautiful and heart-warming fairytale to the silver screen "Beauty and the Beast" takes the audience into a magical and radiant world of dancing dinnerware and true love.
Once upon a time a selfish prince was put under a spell by an enchantress after he refused to accept the idea that outer appearances have nothing to do with inner · beauty. He remains in the body of a huge, ugly beast forever, or until he earns the love of one who sees through his fearsome grotesqueness.
"The Beauty," Belle, is considered odd and studious by the villagers, but when her father is captured by the Beast, she gives up her lifelong dreams in place of his freedom. The Beast's hot and ferocious temper is overwhelming. She is, however, delightfully charmed by his unique and lively household objects. With Belle's genuine compassion, the Beast is able to reach beyond his ugly exterior and expose his gentle nature.
One of the most,enchanting parts, which brightens the entire mood of the, film, takes place when numerous ' objects of the cast) sing and dance their way into the hearts of the audi nee. This creativity brings out a co1nical thread tha~ pulls the seams together.
Not only is this ij m wonderful for children, but teenagers and adults ali e will be enchanted by its everlasting magic. The th: me applies to real people in that its extraordinary valu' is applicable to everyone in today's society. "Bea11ty nd the Beast" also plays upon the I' humor reflected fr, m common stereotypes.
This film portrii s every quality of a true animated classic. Each mertj er of the captivated audience leaves with a feeling of fi!filled happiness. !'Beauty and the Beast" is rated G a d is playing at the Cinema Twin and Eastpark Theatres
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By Fred Ulrich
Bowling, one of the latest activities added to the intramural program, has been received well by students who are interested in the sport.
Intramural sports coordinator Jack Brestel said bowling will take place at Sun Valley Lanes for a dollar a game.
Brestel added the program to extend the variety of sports offered to students. -·
"When I first got here it was only basket· ball," said Brestel. "Now there are about 10
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the amount of programs so they are able to he said. play their favorite sport. · For Leuty and Grenier, bowliingis prom~
Senior Dave Leuty, who works at Sun ising to play a large part in slhaping their Valley Lanes, said he thi11ksit is a good idea future. Leuty once bowled a 27'9 game and to get more people involved with bowling. considers himself a good bowler.
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"A lot of people think it's no big deal, but "I'm going to try to make a career out of it's a lot more fun if you get into it," Leuty it," said Leuty. said.
Grenier said he decided to join bowling
Junior Josh Grenier was especially happy because he enjoys it and he also thought it · when they added bowling. would look good on his high :school tran-
"Before they added intramural bowling I script.
Starting his first year as varsity coach of the boys' basketball team, Bill Zuspan says he is looking forward to the season and the challenge.
"I am excited andthrilled for the opportunity, and I am fortunate to be in a posi- · tion •in working with the great young activities." was happy at school, but after school ended "I plan on J:nakingmy way tio college by
Students agree that it is good to increase · · and I went home my day wasn't complete," · bowling," said Grenier. peopleandstaff · at L.incoln
Another reason he joined it i1sbecause he feels howling has more soul than other intramural sports.
"When you go bowling, it's just you, the ,pins and the lane, with no outside distractions," said Grenier.
Junior Oliver Blaha does not ]Planto make a ca~eerout of bowling but joimed for many other reasons.
"Through intramural bowling I want to see if God gave rne the gift to !bowl,"Blaha said.
· He alsojoined bowling because the amount of energy required is less than1that of other intramural activities.
A few students who joined feel they have · techniques that will give them ,an advantage over competitors.
Blaha said that the key to lbowling is to focus on the lane a11djust have fun. ·
"Me and niypa.lshave fun but some take • it too serious," he said. "It shouldn't be competitive."
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Grenier said as long as he has total confidence in his ability and is in a total state of · bowling mentality, he will be able to per-
High," said Zuspan
Heis the third varsity boys' basketball coach atLHS in the past · 50
years. Preceed- Bill Zuspan · ·• ing him were Lyle Weyand, 1941°59 and Aldie Johnson, 1959-91. ·
Zuspan said that throughout the past years the boys' basketball program has had some very good teams and individual players. In 1977they were runners up in state and in '80, '81, '84, and '88 the team went to state. He said that though he ·· ·could never · approach Johnson'~ or Weyand's win-loss recqrd.
"I doubt if I will coach that long," Zuspan said. ·
· He wants to work hard and keep the program moving forward • ·."It's time to move on to a new era, but to not forget about all of the hard work and time that was a part of the Lincoln · High basketball program," said Zuspan. ··· form to his ability. As a new coach, he sees the fans and players reacting towards the change of coaches in the high school level the same as in the college level or pro ranks
"I'll also paint my fingernails for a good spin," he said.
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"In most cases the fans like to see a change, someone with new ideas and ·someone to add some enthusiasm," said Zuspail · · Although Zuspan is new to the varsity rllllks, he said ·he has had experience in basketball that will help him. He has been arourid Class A basketball for 20 years: ·He coached the reserve team to nine consecutive winning seasons. In addition, he has also been involved in some ,deci· sion making on the varsity level; he has worked at basketba11·camps, ·attended · · coachingclinics and participatedin sports ·in his high school years ·. : '
''The fans like to see a ·change.'' .
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• With five returning lettermen, Zuspart said he has goals of a city championship, · · a district championship, a state appearance, a \\'inning season and for his play- ·. ers to pllly to their potentials. ··
"I have felt throughout the years that · · 1,,inc;olnl:lighhas been in the race forrec~•·. 'i ognit,ionasi'atop program/' , he said. IfWe
• ·11.eed:to raise th e level of concern on a ~ore consistent basi~in orcferi o;cornf,ete'.·.· with the many other goodntogiru:n~ ip , the state."
< Zuspan said his players enjoy th~game of basketball and he fee.Isthey will be , able to make the sacrifices and commit~ · ments to •achieve a successful season.
Senior Mark Atherton attempts to bowl a strike
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• s' team eats its own nationa scor1n
Gvmnastics teams succeed at state
By Scott Tooley
The boys' gymnastics team repeated as state champions and b;oke · the national scoring record it set last year, according to coaches Daryl Lindholm and Darrel Water• meter.
The Links attained the state title and the national scoring record by working ex~ tremely hard in the gym and setting good goals, according to senior Hugh Lau. Their biggest goals were to repeat as state champions and to break the national scoring markofl68.3, which they set last year. The teamwonthestatetitle with a score of 169.8 points out of a possible 180.
· "(It ·was) an accomplishment that will probablynever be accomplishedagain," said
·· senior Jason Christie. ·
The Links worked hard in practice, spend-
-ing an average o(25 hours per week in the
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_gym, said tau.
three events. This included a warm-up and three repetitions on each event, according to Lindholm.
Members of the team are: seniors Jason Christie, Aaron Cotter, Hugh Lau and Joel Kunkel, sophomores Thaniel Bell and Will Hinkley and freshman Shawn McKillip.
··The girls' gymnastics team finished 10th · out of 18 teams at the state tournament, according to sophomore Kelly Folmer.
-· The team practiced five days a week as _ well as on Satwrday.
"The team got along really well and was well disciplined,,"said seniorCarrieMcPherson.
The Links' fuard work ·paid off because "every single meet (we) got better, " said Folmer.
The teams' futturelooks bright because of the returning team members as well as top
A typical practice included working on young prospects, said McPherson.
By Greg Harris
For the second time in two years, the Special Olympic team brought home the Nee braska Special Olympic High School of the Year Award.
This award annually honors the best Special Olympic program in the state and is baseg on ·.,nominations · from the ·Special Olympic C>ffice. Contenders are judged ·· most on the spirit of the team as well as the spirit throughoutthe entire school. This was · demonstrated wit}:tlocker sighs and recog~ _ nition at pep rallies.
LHS program coordinator Jim Lafollette attributes the team's success to the bonds -made between participants and other stu~ dents. He also appreciates the support from
· the parents andl faculty.
Lafollette added that LHS succeeded in just about everything ranging from bowling to basketball. ,It was this success that also · contributed to ihe selection of the 1991 program of the year award.
Special Olympian Dan Griggs used his talents to collect one gold and one silver in swimming, and a first place title for his basketball team.
goals for myself,'' medal-winner Charles Davis said.
Davis competed in basketball and weightlifting. After dead-lifting approximately 300 pounds, he says he is shooting for first next year and wants to reach 350 pounds.
"During late spring to early summer of this year, our team will have the opportunity ·to compete at Nationals," Lafollette said .• ·
The winner of this goes to Washington Chuck Taylot, LHS participant, added his D.C. to meet President George Bush and · share with a number one ranking in bowling. Special Olympic spokesperson, Arnold Taylor's -efforts in the long jump and the · Schwarzeneggar. · · · shot put also added to the team's overall sue~ "Next year we want to see students getting · cess. fired up and cheering SpecialOlympics on,''
"The Special Olympics helps me to set said Griggs. ·
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· · Senior Joel Kunkel executes a flip during his tumbling pass on the floor exercise.
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Senior Becca Heinke performs a split leap during her floor routine. The state meet was held at East High School.
Greg Keller Senior Jason Christie jams to an inverted giant on the highbar.
By Greg Harris
Students perspectives and attiltudes about AIDS and sex have changed because Magic Johnson tested H.I.V. positive.
According to junior Mark Hansen these attitudes have changed because Johnson caught the disease through heterosexual sex.
"It is him saying 'it can happen to anybody' that really changes the views towards AIDS in America. It is not his endorsement of condoms and 'safe sex,"' Hansen said.
Junior Suba Tidball said, "There is no such thing as safe sex." She added that she would have greater respect for Johnson ifhe would have said "don't have sex" inste.ad.
"However, it is absurd to tell people ofthis day not to have sex. It's just a decision that you must make practical for yourself," she
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Guest commentary By Matt Carlson
I have a strong hatred of AIDS, and at times I have been outspoken about these feelings. For a good portion of my life, I had never heard the name AIDS. For an even longer period, I had no idea what it meant to me. I had heard the word, the jokes, and of course the cautions, but it still never affected me. I started to learn about H. I. V., how you can get it, who it affects and what it does when I was a sophomore. I learned AIDS does not discriminate for any reason. I found out what I had been told was wrong. AIDS is not a gay disease and I should have been learning about it since the first time I heard the word. AIDS
''AIDS affects everyone real way.''
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Both of these ideas are taking things too far. People are trying to build this AIDS proof wall around themselves, but it is not necessary. There is no absolute zero percent chance of contracting H.I.V., but the chances of getting it in most activities might as well be. This nation has gone from one that hides from the problem by changing the names of teachers' aids to paraprofessionals, to being completely terrified of everything and everyone. It's natural for people to fear things they don't know about. I'm asking people to overcome those fears by learning about this disease and putting it in perspective. The facts are: you cannot get AIDS through casual·
contact, not a hug, not holding hands. It would even be hard to do while pla¥ing contact sports. For someone to contract H.I.V., there has to be a transfer of fluids in some very specific conditions, including not exposing the virus to anything that will kill it. ·
This is the main reason that athletes don't have to worry about about catching AIDS when playing sports. There are actually very few ways of catching the AIDS virus. Those are through unprotected sex, sharing needles, from mother to fetus and a slight
chance you could change it through a blood transfusion. This is unlikely because they have been testing all donated blood since the early l 980's.
said.
Senior Jeff Herr believes Johnson's test a, ing H.I. V. positive changes the emphasis on AIDS education A few years ago abstinence was stressed as the best prevention. Now, safe sex is being emphasized as the best prevention.
Herr is skeptical as to what will result from Johnson's diagnosis. He is afraid there will be a temporary craze of increasing awareness on AIDS, then it will ebb until another tragic event occurs
"It's sad that it took a s11perstarto wake up the world as to the severity of the AIDS virus," Herr said.
Hansen is confident that as long as the subject stays in the media, people will be conscious of AIDS' effects.
Facts About AIDS
Fact: AIDS is not a gay disease; it can be contracted regardless ·of race or sexua,l preference.
Fact: AIDS can be contracted through IV drug needles, unscreened blood transfusions and unprotected sex
Fact: By the end of October 1991, there were 240 full-blowncases of AIDS in Nebraska . Out of those, 161 have affects everyone in a real way. If you've ever had sex, or if you ever plan on having sex, AIDS affects you. That message was conveyed by Magic Johnson loud and clear. Anyone can get this disease. People are finally becoming aware of this. But, people are beginning to have even more unwarranted fears. Now that AIDS is accepted as "everyone's disease" people are starting to become paranoid. Asking for mandatory testing and public display oftest results.
Interest increased
died. This does not count those who have tested H.I.V. positive.
( inform:ation courtesy of the Nebraska AIDS Project ) I've changed my perceptions about_AIDS over the years by educating myself about AIDS. I encourage everyone to change their perceptions about AIDS.
Students help peers understand AIDS
By Jon Rehm
By Greg Harris
Earvin Magic Johnson is one of the most
AIDS education and signed up to become praised athletes of professional sports to-
Interest in the Peer AIDS Educator Pro- a Peer AIDS educator because a friend of day. According to junior Blake France, gram has soared, according to- counselor •hers had AIDS and she thought people Johnson will not lose any prestige due to his Dianne Leggiadro. were ignorant about AIDS.Lattimer was positive H.I.V. diagnosis.
Thirty-five students have signed up this involved in educating teens about the dis- "However, his followers may witness anyear as opposed to IO last year, Leggiadro ease at the Lighthouse. other side of Johnson and his march for said.
Lattimer feels Magic Johnson's being keeping America pure by supporting the use
According to Leggiadro, Peer AIDS Edu- H.I.V. positive won't make teens more of condoms," France said. cators accompany the Red Cross when the aware about AIDS. She feels that teens France and junior Lance Francisco bothRed Cross is invited to speak to young people need a personal experience with the virus •·agree that people have gained respect for about AIDS. She said the Peer AIDS Educa- to be aware of it. • ·. i Johnson ,because he announced his test retors often give the information about AIDS ·• · ''Pe<:>pledon't realize it(AIDS) until it suits immediately. to youth groups or classes. - hits themor one of their loved ones," ·Sophomore Adam Dunn thought it was "Information is much more effective tf a Lattimer s11id. :, _ _ _ unfair that Johnsonw-as getting so much atstudent hears it from another student," Leg- Leggiitiro thinks Johnson's testing·. tention. ·•-....
giadro said. "The peer educators talk real H.I. V. positive made people more aware "It's unfair that Magic gets all the attention straight. They tell kids things like what con- about AIDS and the H.I.V. considering so many others have lived and doms to buy The k.i<isreally liste.n to them." ; i~Ivlagicwiilhaye done as much _asany-
effective spokesperson for AIDS awareness.
"Ryan White was the most recent AIDS spokesman in America. His effectiveness was somewhat limited to the younger generation though. But Magic can be related to by old and young alike," Francisco said. France added that Johnson's spotlight will now be directed to his efforts as a person involved with the AIDS awareness in Americ.a. Hesaid it will behardto tum our focl1s fro1n the greatest player.ever involved in professional basketball.
died with the virus unrioticed, 11}DunnSaid. •-·-'Junior Liz Lattimer became interested in one for AIDS awareness,''saidLeggiadro
· Jfrancisco ant~~ipatesJohnson being an
.··Dunn, Francisco, and France are all confident that under the circumstances, .· :Johnson's basketball paraphernalia will not be tossed aside. The clothes, posters and other basketball accessories will still sell. .Cur~ritly, de1ibe.ration is µJing done as to wh~th~t or not Johnson will participa.te in ·.::·:-;'·ii.-:·i:>i·
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By Dawn Brunke
incoln High will have to do without a number of improvements for a while because the bond issue did not pass, according to Principal Sam Nelson. Lincoln voters rejected the November 26 bond issue which would have provided $39.5 million to improve local schools, includingover $3 .9 million for Lincoln High' s improvements, said Nelson.
Approximately 55% of the voters were against the bond issue, which was proposed because district enrollment is increasing 800 students each year. Lincoln High's population increased 100 students from last year.
Overcrowding at LHS will be alleviated by the completion of PSAB in July of 1992, Nelson said.
"It is our hope that a few of the classrooms might be made available this spring to help us with our overcrowding condi0 tions," said Nelson, "but we will not move the entire science department and the home economics department over there until this summer."
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connect with the walkway.
Plans for a new gym and swimming poolwill also be postponed. The gym addition was to have been placed to the south of the east gym with the swimming pool to the west of it. This will eliminate the existing baseball field and football practice field, said Nelson.
Eventually the district will need another bond issue because of the population growth and the age of many of the school buildings, according to Nelson.
In the meantime, the school board is considering other alternatives, including year round school, split sessions, an extended day and increas,edclass size.
-Year-round school would affect teacher contracts, but the building is already being used for summer school classes, so that would not have a significant impact, said Nelson.
-The idea of split sessions creates more of a problem for students and staff, according to Nelson. In a split session situation students will go to school the normal amount of time but there are two sessions in one day.
Because the bond issue didn't go through, Lincoln High will have to wait for a connecting walkway between the tnain building and the PSAB building. The walkway would have provided twelve additional classrooms. The west hallway was to be continued through the west gym area to have 25," said Nelson.
-Increasing class size is feasible, but it isn't very popular, and it detracts from the learning enviro1nment,Nelson said.
"Fifteen years ago we had 30 and 35 people in these: classrooms where we now
E SL experiences growth, ;integration.
By Greg Harris
our months ago, Lincoln High experienced a dramatic increase in the number of Asian American students, establishing them as the largest ethnic group here.
Faculty members held an awareness meeting Nov. 3 to brainstorm ways in which faculty and students can contribute in making all students feel comfortable, according to Principal Sam Nelson.
Fifth period classes participated in activities to increase awareness of theAsianAmericanpopulation.Nelsonaffirmedthatstepsmustbe taken
every year to accommodate for the incoming sophomores and their inexperience in multi-racial environments.
"The conflict lies in misinformation," Nelson said.
In an effort to curb misinformation among students, activities are being planned to allow for the interaction of all students.
·The Mummers are in the process of audio-taping readings from a series of special versions of books ranging from Shakespeare to1books on the Fall of Rome, said Mummers spon~tsten to me
sor Joe Kreizinger.
The ESL stu.dents will listen to the tapeswhilereadingalongwiththebooks to improve their writing, listening, and speaking skills. Eventually, the Mummers may perform for ESL classes.
Kreizinger hopes to begin a "club exchange" program where a member of any club could attend an ESL class or club meeting, and in tum, ESL students could attend another club meeting on Club Day.
In addition, the student mediators continue to assist ESL classes.
'Censored'. bar en s shirt conflict
By Hugh Hansen
-shirts produced by an Applied Economics class which were recently confiscated because of a derogatory message have been censored and returned to the class for sale, said Vice-Principal Barry Stark.
The shirts were supposed to be a representation Lincoln High, said Applied Economics teacher Russ Uhing.
The design featured a "normal" male, a "normal" female, a football player, a volleyq~ll player, and what has been referred to as a "nerd," said Chad Gleason, who designed the shirts.
The shirts now have a black "censored'' bar across the faces of all the students, as well as across all other controversial parts of the shirt, said Stark.
"We had gotten concerns from some students of color that the picture did not include any students of color," said Stark.
"At first, Mr. Stark didn't seem to think that I had an African American in the shirt. There is one. He. (Stark) wanted me to blacken the face, and on a strict black and white T-shirt, that's not going to happen," said Gleason.
As for others who were not included in the shirt, "I pttt a lot of extra people in the background as silhouettes to show that there's more to Lincoln High than just what's being seen," said Gleason.
Other concerns included: that the volleyball player looked "brainless," that the "nerd," who was drawn with his fly down, was dressed inappropriately, and that the design was an unfavorable image of students, said Stark.
Gleason disagreed.
·"I intended to show Lincoln High students in a good light," said Gleason.
The "nerd" was put in for humor. "I didn't think anyone in the school would feel that they were being represented by that nerd," said Gleason.
Gleason feels that the shirts now portray Lincoln High as a place where things are censored.
In addition to the dispute over the shirt's content, a procedural error occurred when the shirts were sent away for screening before being approved by the office, said Stark.
"Being a new teacher, I was unaware of that policy," said Uhing.
Had the proper procedure been followed, the entire conflict could have been avoided, said Stark.
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Math teacher Jeri Weber hauls class ma-
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Speech and debate coach Steve Fora! discusses case analysis with debaters Jason Hutchison, David Azizinamini, juniors, Brent McKibbin ('90) and David Nickerson, junior. The speech and debate team are preparing for the Ne·braska Speech Communications Association tournament, to be held at Lincoln High tomorrow. 24 schools from all classes will attend.
2· ADVOCATE Computer lab issue shows
fiscal priorities
Since the computer lab is only open an hour and a half outside of classes it makes it difficult for students to use it, especially if they are involved in extracurricular activities. At Lincoln High, availability of Macintosh computers has become vital for students, but since the labs close early, the computers become inaccessible for a large number of students.
The results of a Citizenship Issues poll suggest that many students would make use of the computer lab if it was open during evening hours but the administration could not offer such an opportunity because of financing constraints.
It would seem logical that if people want our education system to improve they would be willing to pay the amount needed.
For example, in Lincoln a proposed school bond was recently defeated and will prohibit Lincoln High from expanding in the near future.
The United States public emphasizes that our failing education system needs to be improved so we can compete with other countries. Though many ideas and proposals have been conceived to address the problem, the public seems reluctant to finance solutions.
Public schools is one of the most important institutions in creating a functional society; ifwe ignore the problems happening now, they will only grow worse.
One sure sign that the holidays. are ap-. proaching: the per capita number of drunks skyrockets. Some people take the phrase "eat, drink, and be merry" rather literally. Take, for example, the fellow driving home in front of me last Friday night. He was weaving all over the road, while all the statistics about how many teenagers a year get
My driver's license should be revoked. Your drivers license should be revoked. The driving age should be raised to eighteen, and a high school diploma should be a prerequisite for a license.
How would we get to school, work, activities, you ask? Well, the driving age in Europe is 18. It doesn't hinder them from killed by intoxicated drivers, flashed through my head, tlie eleve11t/1 /1our ·7 doing normal-teenager things like student activities, •· going to movies, visiting friends, attending concerts, and so forth. They just find alternate transportation. When I visited Vienna and · went to
The fellow in question couldn't have beenolderthanl. And he shouldn't have been on the road. This situation could be remedied so easily. And the solution to the problem of teenage mortality from drunk driving is also part of the solutions to problems of education and the environment.
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school with an Austrian girl my own age, we walked and used public transportation to get around the entire city. People carpooled and rode bicycles. Driving at the age of 16 is a privilege that we expect and
abuse, while they somehow find the patience to wait until they are of age.
First of all, it's an education issue. Do you wonder why Euc ropeans are considered bettereducated than American.kids?
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sider the amount of time, energy,, and money Americans devote to their cars. We consider our cars the only form of mobility, and some students have jobs just so they can pay car expenses. Does your car have a name? We have such an inordinate affection for our vehicles. We identify with them. That doesn't make them any more than a lttmp of metal. Ot1r cars are not our ch1ildren. We don't have to support them, arnd they certainly don't need to go everywhtere with us. European kids don't worry a.bout any of these things. They also don't cruise the streets as a social activity. The,y have time and energy to devote to their studies.
In addition, if we required a diploma before a driver's license could be issued, it would be an extra incentive to finish high school, and might eliminate some of the unskilled work force which faces more and more limited opportunity. If the idea of umemployment won't keep us in school, maybe the threat of having to schlep rides our entire lives will. · Parking at school is always a hot topic. Four separate lots don't even meet the demand for parking every day-students face a choice between arriving at school early for a decent spot or arriving on time and parking a mile away. In addition, the land the lots are located on could be better used as practice fields, landscaping, or build-
ing additions. Consider further the parking lots: Fourplus full lots every day. How much gas does it take you to get to school? Multiply that by the number of cars in those lots, then multiply it by the number of high schools in town. This amounts to a small ecological disaster every day: gross expenditure of fossil fuel coupled with release of exhaust from all those hundreds of cars.
Big problems, and a relatively simple solution. However, probably an immensely unpopular one, so it's probably not going to be on any legislative docket any time soon. But because it's not law doesn't mean it can't be put into effect.
I know it's tough to give up driving. But individual action here is of the essence. No one can ride a bike, carpool, or take the bus for you.
We must remember that driving is a privilege, and privileges call for responsibility and moderation. If you think I sound like a cranky old codger, wait until we really are older and live in cities full of smog and parking lots and damn kids tearing up the streets in their cars. I don't want to hear about it then, because you have the chance to correct the situation now. So get those damn kids off the streets. ·
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By Becky Banset
The number of students with perfect attendance has far surpassed administration expectations, although concern for students' health has been voiced.
After first quarter, 548 students had perfect attendence, according to Vice-Principal Barry Stark.
"This goes beyond our wildest expectations. We figured ifwe had between 75 and 100 students with perfect attendance, that
"I don't think it's fair. If they are allowed to be excused for school ·activities, they certainly should be excused for illness," Epp said.
Science teacher Joyce Peterson said taking finals are beneficial to the students and help them retain the material
"The more times they review the material, the more it is going to be embedded. It does serve some good," Peterson said.
Stark disagrees.
feet attendance so far and claims achieving perfect attendance is easy "if you don't get sick," he said.
Although Gatzemeyer hasn't missed any school, he still feels there should be some days allowed for illness and other unavoidable absences.
"I think the idea is to keep people in school and stop them from skipping. So they should allow free days for being sick and appointments because you can't prevent these things
sometimes," Gatzemeyer said.
Peterson feels the policy isn't fair and doesn't serve the right purpose. It doesn't help the good students, those who have good grades but are gone because of activities that are not counted as school activities, she said. "It often punishes the good students and in · that sense it is not fair. These students get lost in the shuffle." she said. Stark said the policy will be reviewed by · the administration in late January. would be great. But this is outstanding, unbelievable," said Stark. Stark attributes the attendance rate to the new policy which excuses students from taking finals if they have no absences or tardies, except for school activities.
It is evident that students have re-scheduled appointments and made a real effort to have perfect attendance, he said. Stark noted some concern about students sacrificingtheir healthto avoid finals. School Nurse Carol Epp said that many ill students choose to remain in school to maintain their perfect attendance records. Epp said this is not only unhealthy for the student but for others, due to the possibility of infection.
"We know that regular attendance fosters better grades and allows the students to participate in classroom learning. If the students have been in class and have taken tests along the way, there should not be any loss in retainment. They are going to remember the material,," Stark said.
Although tlheseconcerns arose, Stark said he is still po:sitiveabout the program.
"From the 25% of the students that have perfect attendance, we know that it is possible and that having perfect attendance is still meaningful and special to some students," he said.
Sophomore Justin Gatzemeyer has per-
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By Jon Rehm
Lincoln High is working with two artist-in-residence programs, the American String Quartet from the Manhattan School ofMusic and the Nebraska Chamber Orchestra, said instrumental music teacher Terry Rush.
Members of the Nebraska Chamber Orchestra go to each public high school to rehearse and perform with the high school orchestras.
"The program gives students an opportunity to perform with the caliber of musician that they might not ever havre again. It's real exciting because they're professionals," Rush said.
The American String Quartet program gives outstandin1g string students an opportunity to work with a nationalljy recognized program, senior Dan Levitov said. Rush said students in the program break into quartets and they will preform in the spring.
Levitov was impressed by the American String Quartet.
"It's great, I really enjoy working with them. The people are energetic, talented and knowledgeable," Levitov said.
Other students in the American String Quartet program are juniors Arra Bailey, Sarah Faulkner, Ingrid Kirst, Jill Olson and sophomore Anil Seth.
News brief:
Davis wins O'Brien
SophomoreElisa Davis was selected for the Hugh O'Brien Youth Foundation Award for leardershipskills, according to counselor Steve Vasa.
Davis will be attending a statewide conference at Doane College in Crete June 6-9. Many influential Nebraska speakers will attend and answer any qusestions about leadership the students have. ·
"Sophomores needed an opportunity to develop leadership skills. The hope is that the students who go will come back and bring better leadership skills to our clubs and the whole student body," said Vasa.
Davis has been to several other similar conferences in the past. "I like being around people. I like to be the lead,er, it'sjust a natural position," said Davis.
Joynite auditions set
Tryouts for Master of Ceremonies for Joynite will be heldJan. 7,andtryoutsforactswillbethe 13thand 14th. Forms will be available in room 315 for M.C. and acts. This year's theme is "Rages Thru the Ages" with ideas from past decades.
Randy Ernst, StuCo sponsor, said, "The hub of Joynite revolves around music like the Madrigal singers. That's what makes the show what it is." Student talent is critical to Joynite.
Joynite will be held Feb. 19-20, at 7:30 p.m. in the LHS auditorium. Admission is $3 or free with an activity ticket.
Finals set .our days a ter break
Semester finals will be held JanuarylO, 13, 14 and 15 this year, said Assistant Principal for Instruction Kathy Raymer. The current schedule was determined by faculty members, department chairs and administrators and has been used for the past two years at Lincoln High, Raymer said.
Raymer said the time frame is not likely to affect students students, although the weekend in between might give them a little more concentrated time to study, she said.
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Exam period six will be held on Friday and the rest of the exams will be held on the following Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Raymer said this time frame is appointed by the central office and the school is not involved in making this decision.
On January IO seventh period will be held after the sixth period final and classrooms or the cafeteria will be made available for the students to use during this time, Raymer said.
By Chuck Synovec
The students in Ross Tegeler's fifth period differentiated citizenship issues class are interested in keeping the media center and computer lab open evening hours during the school week according to social studies teacher Ross Tegeler. The class decided they would try to keep the media center and computer lab open in the evening hours to benefit students who are looking for a quiet place to study, or those who don't have access to a computer.
Principal Sam Nelson feels there is a need for the library and computer lab to be open.
"I believe there is a great need for students to have a quiet place to study and have access to computers;'' said
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Nelson.
Although the need for these facilities is great we must look at the practicality of this issue, Nelson said.
"I am looking for creative ways to solve the problem of financing. So far I don't have an answer and I can't make any promises but I am not discouraged and look forward to meeting the students' needs," he said.
Tegeler's class conducted a survey which asked if students would use the media center and computer lab if it were open during the evening; 69 percent of the studentssaid they would use the media center and 75 five percent said they would use the computer lab ifit were open in the evening
hours, according to Tegeler.
Mediaspecialist Marge Sawin feels the plan sounds wonderful but doesn't see it feasible on our district budget and with defeat of the bond issue.
"I don't like to see our students deprived of a quality place to study. Ifwe could find a way to fit it in our budget it would be wonderful for the benefit of the students," she said.
Nelson believes students need a good environment to study and believes in this project.
"Mr. Nelson has been very supportive and is trying very hard to work through the budget problem," said ' Tegeler.
·Greg Keller
Madrigal singers carol under new leadershipat the Star City Parade.
By Fred Ulrich
By Dawn Brunke
What do you do when a blonde throws a grenade at you?
Pull the pin and throw it back.
Blonde jokes have grown in popularity this year. People hear them at work, home and school. Some collect and distribute sheets of blonde jokes while others pass them along by word of mouth. Though some people laugh at these jokes , others are offended by them.
According to local comedian T. Marni Vos, people tell jokes because they like to laugh and have a good time, humor creates a positive sense of community.
However, dark humor-jokes about blondes, people of color and different religious and cultural backgrounds-can do just the opposite, she said.
People use dark humor to make them-
are just kidding, Vos said.
"But those jokes wouldn't be funny if someone told you that joke and you thought they were really serious," said Vos.
Sophomore Randy Schnieder said the jokes are usually directed towards ditzy blondes, and shouldn't be taken seriously because most blondes don't fit this stereotype.
"Nancy Reagan was blond though, wasn't she?" Schnieder said.
''I think it's ethically wrong to tell jokes like that, especially if you 're a person who claims to be a nonracist or nonsex-
selves feel more important, to put people "in ist. ''
When a person becomes old enough to during the holiday months. their place" and to give themselves more make money, they run into the risk of holi- · "Jewelry tends to be a more personal item, power, according to Vos day stress. rather than clothing," said Svec. "It's one of those things where if you blow
Worries that range from how much money Svec said clothing items like ties, out someone else's candle, yours burns you can spend to finding the perfect gift for dresscoats, dockers and jogging suits sell brighter," she said friends and family are common. very well over the holidays, but are not as Senior Kjerstin Bowmah said the underly-
Fortunately, Lincoln merchants have ideas personal as jewelry or home decorative gifts. ing meaning in blonde jokes is 1oneof the for giving gifts that have a little more crea- "The gifts that are really creative are the reasons people are offended by t!hem. tivity than a fruit cake or a tie, without ex- homemade ones," said Svec.
Most blonde jokes convey a derogatory ceeding the price. Expense is another factor that determines message about women which reflects the
Duane Krepel, owner of Avant Card Gift what a person will buy. Kreple said that sexist society that we live in, said Bowman. Shop, said that many stores tend to have bor- younger buyers spend less money because Senior Angie Nelson disagrees. She said ing items. th ey have limited funds. blonde jokes aren't as insulting as ethnic
People should not find blonde jokes offensive because they do not attack specific individuals, he said.
However junior Kim Watts sees blonde jokes as offensive because they have become substitutes for ethnic jokes.
"I think it's ethically wrong to tell jokes like that, especially if you're a person that claims to be a nonracist or nonsexist ,' ' said Watts.
Vos noted that when someone tells an
"Here, we try to get a little more creative," "Adults have more money and usually jokes because they really don' 't have an offensive joke, a person's options include said Krepel. He supports this statement by spend in the $30 to $40 range," he said. underlyi·ng meani·ng. leaving the room or turning the joke around naming close to fifty items that his store "Kidsstay in the $10 to $20 range" · "I
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em senous y ecause carries that range anywhere from wooden Svec said that to a certain degree the price W,·11determ,·ne the g,·ft, but most people know that they are just to be making fun of Bowman said she will leave the room segmented fish to a large dressable pig. Kreplesaidtherearemanygiftsthatfriends want their gift to be appreciated and will (blondes), but I don't take it personally," when someone tells a blonde joke. and family will enjoy without being too spend however much they feel they need to said Nelson. _ Al th0 ugh some people will tum the joke generic. achieve that. Vos explained that dark humo1r1s sarcas- around, Watts feels that this is not much
"We have a whole new line in of India Kreple commented that the most impor- tic, cynical, abusive, promotes ,a negative better than the joke itself. incense ; •not like that cow dunk, you get at tant aspectofbuyingagiftis to connectwith • , stereptype and excludes people. • , ,· " \Yh:yare all b,londejokes one liners? So Walgreens," Kreple said. "We also have the person.
"If you give a slightly off color gift to high school," said Vos. charming right at first, but once you think
"It's not much different than cliques in men can tell them," said Watts. "It seems therapy balls for Mom."
According to Kreple, jewelry is popular someone who won't appreciate it, you're · Between friends these jokes are usually about it, it's kind of like fighting pomograevery year during the holiday seasons. This ·going to find it in the garbage,'' he said. funny because with friends you know they phy with more pornography." yearcrystals,GreeksymbolsandAhnks,an ·ancient Egyptian symbol, are popular at Avant Card.
GarySvec, the storemanagerat Richmond Gordman, also said that jewelry sells well
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By Greg Harris
Fast food restaurants don't do it. Grocery stores don't do it. Telemarketing firms don't do it. Is it possible to make more that the average $4.25 to $5.00 an hour working at various places? Juniors Jill Olson and Sarah Faulkner managed to find a way.
Music has provided opportunities for these two to make what amounts to around $15 per hour. The Lincoln Symphony Orchestra employs Faulkner and Olson periodically to act as substitutes for special performances. Positions are available to greater degrees during the holiday season, according to Faulkner.
Don't get your hopes up if you think you can just sign up for these positions. Experience is essential, and Faulkner and Olson certainly aren't lacking experience.
Faulkner's violin interest began at the age of three when she was given one for her birthday. Since then, she has taken lessons from a celebrity in Germany, and participated in events at the Pinewood Bowl, as well as many weddings. Fat1lkneris also currently giving lessons, charging $7.50 every half-hour.
Olson has been plucking violin strings since the age of two. Her first professional assignment involved work with the local community playhouse. She also has participated in programs such as "A Performance of the Messiah" and several others at Pinewood Bowl. In addition, Olson has experience with several international chamber groups.
Aside from the money and prestige involved, Faulkner and Olson accept such positions due to their enjoyment of their working environment.
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By Dawn Brunke
The big name stars may draw you into the theater, but before you leave, "Hook" will have touched your heart.
"Hook," directed by Steven Spielberg, is the story of Peter Banning (Robin Wil-
"Consistent focus and attention from all members is what I enjoy most about taking professional assignments," Olson said. "This is something not always found in high school orchestras."
Faulkner likes being challenged by more difficult music, which is often found in groups such as the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra.
"The enjoyment and the learning that takes place during rehearsals and performances is what keeps us both interested in professional chores," Faulkner said. Olson said that she does not consider her work a job. She views it as a favor to the people she substitutes for. "Playing in so many environments is exhilerat'ingin itself," Faulkner added.
While at the dedication, Peter's children there is no food. Finally Peter realizes that erbell, who has never quite stopped hoping Maggie (Amber Scott) and Jack (Charlie ifhe believes there is food, he will be able to to have Peter to herself, is realistic. Korsmo) are taken by Captain James Hook see it.
As Captain Hook, Hoffman is hardly rec(Dustin Hoffman) to Neverland. lnoneofthemovie'smosttouchingscenes, ognizable. He is convincing as the evil After the Bannings discover their children Peter goes into his old "house" and finds his pirate, but may have been a little too nice. Iiams,) an overworked, self-centered attorney who doesn't have time for his family, but always makes time for his cellular phone.
His wife Moira(Caro,....-, :are gone, Wendy tells Pe- teddy bear, which triggers memories of his The ability of these actors to fit together ter he is really Peter Pan. birth family, Wendy, the day he decided and create this fairy tale is magical in itself, ...., The beginning of the never to return to Neverland, and the day of but the special effects add the last touch of movie is slow going as it Jack'sbi1tl1. hallowstheaudiencetoexpe~ magic this•movie needed. ·ihtroduces the ' cha.tacters · ··rience the life of , PeterPmi sthrough flash- , ·•, Aglowing •TinkerbelLdartsaround to save ,,, and leads up to the plot, but backs and memories. Peter from the pirates, then is seen conversonce Tinkerbell takes Pe- Williams is one of the few actors who ing as a six inch tall pixie with him. line Goodall) convinces him to visit London where her grandmother,Wendy (Maggie Smith),who foundPeter'sadoptiveparents, is being honored in the dedication of an orphanage.
ter to Neverland, it begins to pick up pace. could have played the part of Peter and be Even those who do not believe in magic · This film shows that as people ·grow up, convincing as both Banning and Pan. He fits will be touched by the childlike mischief of they forget that imagination makes life an in well whether he is the main character in Peter Pan. "Hook" will bring out the child in adventure. The best illustration of this is a a scene or supporting others. everyone. scene in which !thelost boys are eating but · Roberts' portrayal of the possessive Tink-
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By Fred Ulrich and Dawn Brunke
"Achtung Baby" by U2 (Island Records)
U2 has become one of the most popular bands in America since they released their 1987 album "The Joshua Tree."
Their latest album "Achtung Baby," is not easily comparable to any of their past albums. The band takes on a whole new approach to their music. The driving force behind the songs have switched from Bono's piercing vocals to controlling the tempo and heart with distorted guitars. U2's theme has changed alongside their style. Bono's lyrics are expressing ideas that are completely different than his political outcries from the early 1980s.
The song "The Fly" exemplifies U2's new technique to approaching topics. The song uses a combination of melodic distortion that is accompanied by Bono's muffled lyrics.
This album is a change of pace from their past style but it works very well if you're willing to accept a new sound from a superb group.
"Dangerous" by Michael Jackson (Epic Records)
"Dangerous," while still being unique, is not quite as ground-breaking as his previous solo albums.
Jackson is starting to use more mainstream methods in his music than before. Common and familiar back-beats are used throughout many of the songs but they have character by Jackson's ability to overlap them with strange melodies; these include car horns and something similar to a j ackhammer.
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Jackson's lyrics have matured and show his growing talent to verbally express ideas. "Heal the World" is a very ·good song about considering the future generations and what their situation will be if people do not start improving the world. More personally, "Why You Wanna Trip on Me," has Jackson asking why he seems to be a magnet of criticism.
All the songs off the album convey different messages and keep listeners interested.
"Scamboogery" by Scatterbrain (Elektra Records)
"Scamboogery" is one of the best albums to be released this year. Usually categorized as a metal band, Scatterbrain includes a variety of musical style. The lyrics are comprehendible and convey a message. Many of the songs use sarcasm· to make their point. "Tastes Like Chicken" makes fun of the repetition i": found in various "hits," connecting the mainstream trends, quite accurately,'With commercial jingles.
The instrumentals come across as being as strong as the ·tyrics.·Bass lines vary both within and between songs. Not only does the bass support the other instruments, the bassist exhibits skill in his solos. The percussion adds power with a steady tempo and lively fillers, while the guitars weave an interesting and lively support for the lyrics. The guitarists are skillful in their approach to underlying melodies and solos. ·
to music lovers
"Sonata #11 (Rondo Alla Turca)" originally composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, arranged for the band by guitarist Paul Nieder, showcases the instrumentalists' skill and talent. The band also uses horns to enhance the songs and add a new dimension such as in the song "Big Fun." This album which has something for everyone, is a "must have" for music lovers.
"Skin" by Psychefunkapus (Atlantic Records)
Psychefunkapus brings together funk, rock, jazz and blues to form a unique album. The band's lyrics which are sometimes strange, but relatively easy to (Qjlow, seem to become repetitious within a song making it easy to lose interest.
The repetitious bass lines do not support • the lyrics or other instruments well. The • : : percussion keeps the beat, doing little else · to enhance the song. The guitarist is
• · : versatile in his playing, supports the lyrics, and his skill is shown in the execution of his solos. The bass and percussion seem to overpower the guitar, at times drowning out the voice almost entirely.
The best part of the album is the ballad "Autumn Leaves" because of the use of horns to support the touching lyrics. The musicianship and production leave a lot to be desired throughout the album, but the originality in concept may save this group in their future albums. "'Tape11courtesy of Twisters
Melissa Akin
Juniors Sarah Faulkner and Jill Olson rehearse in a Youth Symphony Orchestra sectional held on Tuesday.
11ng ren ers excitement
By Scott Tooley
There are many different kinds of snow ' skiing: cross-country,down-hill and alpine.
Alpine is probably the most easily identified because it is the Olympic style of skiing, according to senior Jessica Greenwald.
"Downhill snow skiing is a rush," said senior Jake Loos.
Winter Park, Copper Mountain, Keystone, Breckenridge,Vail and Estes Park are some of the more popular slopes.
At most slopes, there are several levels of difficulty which include: green slope-the green is the beginner slope. It is the easiest, consistingmainlyofbunny hills. 13lueslope-· the blue slope is more difficult because the slope is steeper and has moguls, "huge steps of snow in the hill." The most difficult is the black because it is much steeper. It is also icier because it is higher up and there aren't
as many skiers on it, according to Greenwald.
Tree trails are definitely the most fun to take when going skiing.
"If you go through the tree trails really quick and you go over a huge drop your stomach just goes, " said Loos.
Although the tree trails are very fun, the trails can become dangerous if you don't follow a certain beaten path, said Loos. There are various ski patrols but normally they are either at the top or the bottom of the lifts, according to Greenwald.
Spring break is probably one of the better times to go because it is warmer. People are out on the slopes wearing shorts and shortsleeved shirts, according to Greenwald and Loos.
ro ems wit ect success o swim team
By Steve Fisser
With the rejection of the Nov. 26 bond · issue many problems with the pool will not be improved, said swimmingcoach Richard Conradt.
"People don't realize that a swimming pool is like a classroom," Conradt said.
The pool circumstances affect the success of the team because it is hard to teach people in that environment, he noted, and it is not equitable to the other high school facilities.
"More people die every year from water related accidents than from any other recreational activity. The reason is they don't know how to swim or they have learned the wrong skills. Any rational person can un-
derstand that you need proper facilities to properly teach skills to prevent drowning," said Conradt.
Lincoln High's inadequate facilities ha:ve detracted from the school's competitiveness in swimming and diving. But, it does not affect the way the athletes swim, he said.
"The pool is too old," said junior Travis Meineke. "You can't dive here for practices, and meets can't be held here. That hurts the team with no home court advantage."
Many problems with the swimming facilities would have been solved with the passing of the bond issue. Right now the pool is
not big enough to handle the daily load and the filtration systems of tthe pool have to work hard to keep up, Conradt said.
The ventilation is poor, which makes it difficult for swimmers to breathe, and in ·some instances it can cause various respiratory problems. Another wroblem with the pool is that poor acoustics make a megaphone necessary to communicate with the swimmers in practice, and even then communication is ,still rough, Conradt said. The pool needs to be bigger and the acoustics need to be improved tQ be able to understand the coach better, said Mark Wynands, • • Junior.
"On the positive side, it teaches us thatwe have to work harder, concentrate more and care about ourselves and our school more to make do with adversity," Conradt said. Conradt said the inadequate facilities may deter students from swimming in the LHS program. He said that given the choice, people on the swim team would probably prefer the other schools over LHS because they have nicer facilities.
"It's just human nature that you are drawn to things that are nice and new," Conradt said.
Jake Bleed
Junior Dawn Amen, member of the reserve girls' basketball team, shoots afreethrow.
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By Jon Rehm
Undefeated Lincoln High hopes to match up well with second-ranked Northeast tonight, varsity boys' basketball coach Bill Zuspan said.
Zuspan said the team has to do several things to win.
"We have to play outstanding defense and not let Northeast intimidate us," Zuspan said.
Stopping point guard Pat Wesslund and power forward Scott Emtsmeier will also be key for the Links, Zuspan said. Northeast has several players who can shoot the three point shot, which Lincoln High must stop in order to win, he said. He thinks the team's speed will be effective against Northeast.
Zuspari has confidence in the ability of his team.
"Our 12 athletes are the 12 best athletes in the city," Zuspan said.
The team will also be competing in the Liberty Holiday Tournament over the winter break in Kansas City. Zuspan said Lincoln High and the other Lincoln high schools match up with
the teams in the Kansas City Metro area. Lincoln High won a divisionof the tournamentin 1985.
Zuspansaid the experiencehelps membersof the team get to knoweachother better.He saidtheplayershavefunin KansasCity, but the winningis still firstpriority.
"Our goal is to win the tournament.You get threegames minimum, and they count towardswild card berthsin Nebraska.We want to come out of therewith no worsethan a 2-1 record," Zuspan said.
Lincoln High is currently undefeated withvictories over Columbus, Fremont and Norfolk.
Zuspan said his first season as varsity coach has gone smoothly because,as the reservecoach,he has had almost all of the players on the team.
"Theyknowthe systemandwhat changes have beenmade. They know my expectationsand they've respondedextremelywell," Zuspansaid.
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By Melissa Akin
Roaring crowds, the thrill of the game, loud music in the locker room after practice-football is a man's world, isn't it? Jeannie Simpson doesn't think so.
Simpson may be the coach's daughter, but as manager of the football team, she doesn't get any special treatment.
"The other managers and I did basically the same stuff," she said. "Dad would tell us what to do and we'd get it done by the end of the day." Her repsonsibilities included checking out and maintaining eq11ipmentand organizational duties, and involved her in practices;
"I helped the kicker," she said.
Simpson said she probably wouldn't have the position of team manager if her father were not head coach. She played volleyball her sophomore and junior years, but opted not to go out this year.
"I didn't try out for the volleyball team, and my dad wanted me to be doing something, so he asked me to manage," she said. "But it was more of a fun thing than anything. I had a lot of friends (who) played."
In school, her relationship with her father goes unnoticed.
"I don't see him and people don't put us together unless I say something about my dad," she said.
Being a female 1nanager of an all-male team adds another twist to Simpson's title, but doesn't really affect her role, she said. She and the male managers shared the same duties, and the team members were accepting, she said.
"The first day they were more surprised than anything," she said. "It was 5 a.m. and I think they thought I was crazy."
Now they don't think twice about it, she said.
"It's just' Jeannie, get me this, Jeannie get me that,'" she said.
Herself an athlete, in addition to two seasons on the volleyball team, Simpson participates in intramurals as captain of a co-recreational basketball team called--what else? The Simpsons.
• "Someone else came up with the name," she said.
BICYCLE REPAIR
Greg Keller
Junior Dan Shouse shoots a lay up while senior Troy Heller looks on.
CINELLI & SHOGUN BICYCLES PLANTS &FLOWERS
Lincoln High School
Senior Justin Tiwald perforn1s at tlie Chinese New Year. See relalted story p. 3
Academic Decathlon class
By Greg Harris
l,incoln High was host to a new concept first semester involving Academic Decathlon (AD), according to co-sponser Steve Ferris. This activity· was incorporated into the curriculum as a class worth five credits.
Eleven students and two sponsors, Ferris and Jim Barstow, use the available class time to organize and research in preparation for competition which began Jan. 25. Ferris said anyone can enjoy the benefits of the program without a com1nitment to compete with the team. ·
Ferris sees many benefits in AD as a class.
The AD program seeks to do this by including subjects such as economics, math, fine arts, language and others.
"The biggest thing to be taken from the course is finding the interconne.ctedness of learning between all classes," Ferris said.
Senior Kendra Bowen, a 2nd year veteran of AD, said taking AD as a class improved her study habits. Many things such as re. membering tools, self-initiatedresearch, and invited speakers have made her a better · student, she said.
right help," Bowen said. "However, this sometimes does pose a. problem because expectations are unmet and people begin to get annoyed with each o,ther."
Bowen added that these hinderances usually disappear right after the team has competed in the test taking and when everyone has to start over in preparation for future competitions.
According to Ferris, the competition brings the group together.
"But it also benefits the team as individuals by building their self-confidence and letting each person discover their own interests," Ferris said.
''The biggest thing to be taken from the course is finding the interconnectedness of learning be-
tween all classes.''
--Steve Ferris
Senior participant Joel Kunkel looks at Junior competitor Richard Schmechel said AD as a way to build communication. Each the competitions are beneficial because they team member is .expected to research as- are a change in pace from the normat signed areas and report the information to· ''The first meet is the climax of the semesthe class. ter," S.chmechel said.
"Having this as a class eliminates the excess The team finished third in regional comtime studying out of class," Kunkel said. petition Jan. 25, which qualified them for Bowen agrees. state competition State will take place in
"With the whole team in one room for an · Omaha later this month. A good show then hour a day, we begin to know what to expect could take the .team. to 8Qise 1 • Idaho for from each other and where to go to get the r nationals,. ·••·· · ·· ·· ·· \
....et constraints ma uce summer ram
By Becky Banset
Students planning to take classes in summer school this year may need to change their plans. The Board of Education is considering limiting the summer school program due to budget constraints, said Ted Rethmeier, assistant principal for student • services.
Most graduation requirement classes will be spared because of the demand for them ' but classes for additional credits will probably be eliminated. Special education classes will remain because they are required by federal law, said School Board President Doug Evans.
The administration is looking to reduce expenditures because of the 4 percent lid put in place by LB 1059, said Cliff Dale, associate superintendent for business. The district is increasing too rapidly for the current budget to handle, said Dale.
According to Meg Lauerman, director of communications, the budget does allow for some growth but not enough for the rate at which the district is growing. An average increase of 700 students per year is causing the main limitation in the budget.
Administrators have compiled a report which will be sent to the School Board ~it»~ thismQf.lth, said Earl Stonebraker.director of summer school. The report includes figures, statistics, costs and classes, he said.
A decision may be made by March and will effect this session of summer school ' said Lat1erman. A budget for this year had already been set but must be adjusted due to the late decision made concerning teacher and administrative salaries, said Lauerman.
The budget is divided into three major areas which include instruction, business and administration. The summer school program falls into the instruction section along with other ite1ns that pertain to the classroom, said Stonebraker
Over the last six years, approximately 2,500 students have taken part in the su1nmer school progra1n · each summer, said Stonebraker. Most are students who have failed classes and must make them up, he said.
Most graduation requirement classes will be for spared, but classes additional credits will probably be eliminated.
--Doug Evans
Reth1neier said offering fewer courses and reducing class sizes may offer a positive solution, instead of eliminating the entire program. With a redt1ction in the program, the enrolhnent in night school will possibly increase, said RethmeieF. •He a,J.lcd 11:wt stu.. dents who t1sually rely on summer school to make up required credits, might need to take another semester and will not graduate as planned.
According to Rethmeier, most people feel summer school is beneficial.
"I feel 1nost people believe it is good and want to have summer school," Rethmeier said. "I believe it is good. It allows students to get caught up or to get ahead."
OPINIONS
FEBRUARY 14, 1992
"I'm not going to finish this paper! Why. finish this budget? Who worries · about summer school, anyway? '- t'-11just make it up in summer· school!"
The Lincoln Public Schools administration still has not made up its mind as to whether or not they will have summer school this year. Through their procrastination, the administration has shown gross inconsideration for the needs and wants of students.
Cancelling summer school puts students who need to take classes to meet graduation requirements in jeopardy, but it also puts· students in jeopardy who have already made plans for their summers based on the notion that summer school will be held.
Gererally when students do not complete an assignment on time, we fail the assignment. On very few · occasions do our teachers accept excuses for not having an assignment done. LPS has failed their budgeting assignment miserably, yet because they. make the rules, we are forced to accept their continual excuses.
Still; the administration is saying, 'just wait one more month.' We should not have to wait any more; we should have had a decision when school was starting,· not next month, when academic planning is complete.
Overall, LPS has generally neglected to show respect for students by continually putting off a decision·. on summer school.
If the budget simply does not allow for summer. school, that is understandable, but if this is the case, they might have taken students' needs into account and decided the question of summer school much earlier: ·Just because administrators make the rules does not mean they shouldn't be held responsible for their decisions
Since when has health been a factor· in determining achievement? Since first semester, that's when. The attendance policy which was determined largely without the conscent, or even the awareness oftnost teach-• · ers, is once again up for review'.
Over the course of the first semester, we've seen some very sick individuals not only coming to school, but also begging the nurse notto send them home. What is so importantabout perfect attendance anyway?Could it be the gift certificates to all of those fine eating establishments? Could it be that free school breakfast? Could it be that plaque from
or not), are rewarded with the option to school diploma Then, maybe in twenty not take finals regardless of whether or years, when they are still working on not theyunderstood any of the class - their GED, those students who didn't material. · take attendance seriouslyin high school, - This policy does send students a · will find out what it means to be in class. ·
Under no circumstances, should students be rewarded or punished for events ·over which they have no control; IfLHS really wants to· show their appreciation for outstanding students, it would implement a plan of opting out offinals for achieving an "A" in a class, Taking finals with an "A" average already is little more than an unnecessary hassle. .;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;. · After all, if someone has managed to strong message of anti-truancy, and earn an "A" for the semester, theyproba- anti-tardiness, bt1t it also sends stu-
· - Square-D'that says you werert't sick for one whole semester? Possibly, but more than likely, it is the option bly will not forget everything they have dents a confusin1gmessage of anti-ill- -learned over the course of the semester, ness, ·anti-funerrals, and anti~medical just as finals week rolls around. appointments. Exemplary attendance is not having This policy is also unfair to teachers. _any tardies or truancies. Perfect attenTeachers simply don't need or want
- not to take finals.
Under current policy, students who work hard, yet occasionally get sick, go to medical appointments, go tofunerals, or visit colleges, end up having to take thier finals, regardless of whether or not they had done well in the class. While students who manage to come to school everyday (sick
dance is not having any absences. The a school policy that tells them in that it two are different, and should be treated dictates who can be held responsible as such. Perfect attendance should be for material covered in class, and who · lookeduponasastrokeofgoodluck, but can't. If students don't take attendance se- nothing more Exemplary attendance should be expected, not begged for with riously now, then let them find out promises of finals exemptions and ta- what the world is iike without a high cos.
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- "I think they have the opportunity to be effective if teachers let them. Itdepends when they read them, which ones they read · and how they read them."
"The way my teacher does it is to have a student read it. Then it definitely isn't as effective."
Sam -Eckersley,. • • JUnior
"No, once someone reads the announcements ( in the classroom) people can talk over their voice."
"Over the air, it gets your attention." .
Bart Schroder,
senior
Sean. Wilson, sophomore
Businesses positive ·about LHS
By Jon Rehm
Although businesses near LHS have some qualms with students, their overall impression of students is positive.
Jerry Merrit, owner of Merrit Sand and Gravel Company, put a fence on his property to deter students from walking through his sandlot as a short cut to Ideal Grocery. Merrit said students were littering on his property.
"They (students) just dump their trash there. We tried talking to the head man (Mr. Nelson) to get the students to stop but it didn't do any good. So we put up the fence. I was sick of always having to clean up," Merrit said.
Merrit said despite the fact he had to put up the fence, he doesn't have a negative· view of students.
Tom More, owner of Ideal Grocery, said about 20-50 students a day eat lunch at Ideal. More said 90 percent of the students are "very good" but there are usually a few students who cause proble1ns.
He likes students because they bring in
business, but he is concerned that students might be "scaring away" the adults who shop there.
"We're concerned about that but we're not concerned enough about it to do anything about it," More said.
Patty Henzman,owner of Super C, agreed with More.
"We enjoy the business. They (the students) are wonderful. We don't have any problems with them at all. I enjoy the pace the students bring," she said. "Sometimes students are not in a big hurry to leave. We don't allow loitering so I'm having to constantly say 'Please get off the lot.'"
Convenience stores and other eating establishments like students because of the business they bring in, but Carl Roman, owner of Globe Cleaners, still has a positive impression of Lincoln High students.
"They don't drive away business. We don't have much proble1ns with the kids. We have a bit more litter than otherwise, but they don't cause much of a problem,"
Chinese language students exhibit dance, music, and fashion Classes celebrate New Year
By Tami Rembolt
-Wemay have finished celebrating our new year a couple of 1nonths ago, but why stop celebrating? The Chinese classes helped us celebrate the Chinese New Year Feb. 13 and 14.
The celebration consisted of dancing, 1nusic and a fashion show. All four levels of Chinese classes and the Martial Arts club participated in the performance.
The first year Chinese class perforn1ed the dragon dance, which was done in religious cere1nonies and in special occasions around 200 B.C., but since then it has been used as a symbolic dance of power.
The second year Chinese class performed the Aborigini dance, traditionally done by the Mountain people and originally fro1n Taiwan.
The third year Chinese class performed the lantern dance, danced on the 15th day of the New Year celebration. It marks the end of celebration.
The fourth year Chinese class put on the Fashion Show. The show consisted of a variety of clothes, from Chinese etnperors to those of the Chinese beauties. Robertson wanted the fourth year class to do a special and unique part of this celebration so they would have a special remembrance of their
four years, sincellie·cTas!iis:illseniors. · - ii Sand and Gravel
The Martial Arts club performed an exercise with the Taichi swrord. Dr. Yuen did a different exercise caUled Taichi Chuan, which means shadow, boxing. Shadow boxing is one of the most popular arts in China. Many people use it as a daily means of exercise.
This year is the Year of the Monkey. The Chinese calendar has a· cycle which it goes through. Its cycle is :similar to our horoscopes, but revolves yearly instead of monthly. There is a ,different animal for every year. There are 15 different animals in the cycle.
Junior Jill Olson enjoyed learning the value and great significance of the Chinese holidays. She said there is respect in their whole cultt1re.
"I hope people can !learn frotn it (the assembly) and enjoy it for what it is," Olson said.
"I think it's really i1nportant that we have the chance to celebrate it," said junior Suba Tidball.
The Chinese New Year starts on the new moon of the first lunar month. The first full moon after the new year marks the lantern festival.
on their property.
....... ut in summer school woul e 'com lete loss'
By Becky Banset
Students feel the summer school progra111 is an asset to the school system and that the possible limitation would deprive them of the opportunity to improve their schooling.
Junior Travis Meinecke said the limitation would be "a complete loss" for students and would cause problems for himself.
Meinecke took two classes last sum1ner so he could leave his seventh period open and with the possible limitation, his hours would be longer and wotild put more stress on l1i1n,he said.
Meinecke participates in football and swimming. By taking classes during summer school, he has more time to focus on athletics, as well as homework.
Junior Jason Carver also feels summer school is beneficial, especially for those who are behind and need to catch up. That way a student won't have to take an extra
semester or quarter, he said.
Carver missed parts of school last year because he was ill and he took advantage of the summer school program to make up one or two classes he had missed.
Senior Deanna Michel took Citizenship Issues during su1nmer school and felt the different learning environment was beneficial to her.
"The teachers have rr1ore time for each student and the classes are smaller," she said.
Michel felt a decision to limit the program would be a bad one and would eliminate a second chance for some students. She said many students take st1mmer school to make up graduation requirement classes and will possibly be deprived of this opportunity if it is cut back. Monday, February 17 7:29 p.m. Our investigators
Last year, student opinion was split over whether the use of force in Operation Desert Storm was justified. One year later, opinion is still split over whether the conflict was justified and whether the results of the con-. flict are acceptable. But for the most part, students' opinions have not changed about Operation Desert Storm.
Junior Justin Richards was for the Gulf War because his brother was serving in Saudi Arabia. He thought Iraq should be punished for the atrocities they committed in Kuwait.
"Saddam Hussein needed to be punished. He killed a lot of innocent people," Richards said.
''/ thought it was a big mistake to end the war when we did. We should have went further.''
--Justin Richards
Senior Angela Bailey was also for the Gulf War. She thought Saddam Hussein needed to be stopped and the United States had a vital interest in protecting the oil in the Persian Gulf.
Senior Jeff Umstead was opposed to the Gulf War.
"We were just over their for oil prices," Umstead said. "Bush said we were doing it for democracy but Kuwait was a monarchy."
Senior Heidi Zeisset was also opposed to the war because she thought the war was for
oil. She was also opposed to the war because she had friends from the Middle East.
"I have Arab friends from UNL and they didn't want Americans over there," Zeisset said.
Even though there was a lot of disagreement about whether the Gulf War was justified, most of the people interviewed have reservations about the results of the Gulf War. Most people do not like the fact that Saddam Hussein is still in power.
Richards is still supportive ofDesert Storm but he feels the United States should have continued its war against Iraq.
"I thought it was a big mistake to end the war when we did. We'll have to go back again. Iraq still has nuclear capabilities. We should have went further," Richards said.
Junior Dan Oltman, who was undecided about whether he supported the Gulf War, didn't like the results of the war either.
"It (the war) didn't accomplish much. Saddam is still in power. All there is is more dead people," Oltman said.
Both Umstead and Zeisset still oppose Desert Storm. Both mentioned the fact that Saddam Hussein is still in power
"I can't see anything positive about the war. We didn't get rid of Saddam Hussein," Umstead said.
But senior Mark Neeman, who was for the Gulf War, agreed with the decision to end the Gulf War. Saddam Hussein was still in power and Iraq had considerable miliatary • • power rema1n1ng.
"At that time it was okay. They (U.S.) were dominating them (Iraq) so much, there just wasn't any competition," Neeman said.
LeeAnn Pancharoen Rentus Gehle, Jason Tucker and Ty Schroder perform for the sophomore cheerleaders
_ar stereos
Hip hop, rap partially responsible for boom in car stereos
By Fred Ulrich
Car stereo systems have evolved drastically since the introduction of the first stereo installed in a car.
Car stereos have gained in popularity. Some students remove the system that was stocked by the car manufacturer and replace it with a new system built by adding components.
Senior Corey Nelson said the reason some people build a car stereo is because of the benefits it offers over the conventional stock systems.
"It gives me the choice of loudness and volume control," said Nelson. "Having bass adds more dimension to the music I listen to." ,
Many of the students who bt1ildtheir systems would rather have it placed in their car rather than in their house.
Junior Aaron Rock said he and his friends spend a large amount of time in their cars.
"This summer, I spent more time in my car running around than in my house," said Rock.
Nelson said that many people like having a high quality system in their car for the attention.
"I just like to hear it and and feel it when I drive," said •
Nelson.
Junior Steve Kirsh said that a high quality stereo will put out greater sound in a car than in a house.
"Inside a car, the bass is enclosed and sounds much better," said Kirsh.
The popularity of hip hop and rap music has played a large part in the rise of high quality car stereos. Rap music's use of the lower half of the instrumental tonal range (simply known as bass) has had an impact on the youth of America.
''If classical music had bass, it would be popular.''
--Steve Kirsh
"If classical music had bass, it would be popular," said Kirsh.
Unfortunately, money is also popular and has given people the incentive to steal car stereos.
"I didn't think that it would happen to me, but it did one night, right in front of my house," said Kirsh after his car was broken into.
urns a1 o mee
By Dawn Brunke and Fred Ulrich
"Asphalt Ballet," by Asphalt Ballet (Virgin Records)
Asphalt Ballet's self-titled debut release is one of the most mainstream heavy metal albums ever. They follow the style of a "hit" album so well it becomes repetitive and boring. The songs revolve around lyrics that seeth to be phrases fit together because they sounded good, notbecausetheymadeany sense. Throughout the albu1n the bass plays basi-
cally the same rhythms. The percussion is effectively used to accent the lyrics but for little else. Guitar riffs are used mainly as background to the lyrics. Solos in this album are
not much more exciting or technical than the background riffs. Asphalt Ballet does use various instruments like horns and keyboards to add a different dimension to the songs. The cryptic lyrics in "Tuesday's Rain" make the song hard to listen to, but the ~se of instrumentation, especially the keyboard licks, make the song worth listening to. Most of the songs sound cliche which makes this one of the most repetitious albums I've ever encountered.
"Too Legit to Quit," by Hammer (Capital Records)
"This Is The Way We Roll," is the first song off Hammer's latest album which is a very good mix of familiar Hammer chants and live horns. Unfortunately, the rest of the songs of the alblllmdo not compare in originality as the first.
The majority of the songs offthe album are simple and as usual, glorify Ham1ner as the almighty supreme human. However, there are a handful of songs that express love, friendship and God but the songs' lyrics are not enough to carry the music.
The only songs Hammer has to offer to listeners are his extremely quick power songs. "Adam's Groove" is one of few songs off the album that offers such a combination, yet the albttm itself isn't worth listening to if there are only a few enjoyable songs.
One aspect that Hammer believes in strongly is his legitimacy not to quit. He makes this belief evident by repeating chants constantly throughout every song for over 90 minutes.
Girls rated third with 12-2 record -
By Greg Harris
A 12-2 record holds the girls' basketball team at number three, according to the Lincoln Journal. Head coach Bill Myers said this is a result of experience on the part of the players as well as the coaches.
Our team with ten players contains nine returning letter winners, according to Raejean Tupa, senior guard.
"So far, this year is a carbon copy of last year's squad," Myers said. After 19 consecutive wins last year, the team finished second. Myers thinks the girls have done an excellent job of handling pressure from the press as well as peers.
Returning starters include Amy Lothand
res ers
ominates
Jen Fell, who each average 13 points per game. Myers also attributes the team's success to the experience of the coaches.
"The ability of the coaches to research stats and strategies of future opponents is also a contributingfactor," Myers said. With this, he added, the players are apt to perform better.
Myers anticipates a tough road ahead for the girls. With contests scheduled against top five-rated Millard South and contender Hastings, the state tournament will be hard to predict.
By Jon Rehm
The varsity wrestling team is ranked second in the state and is looking to do well in tomorrow's district tournament, according to coach Thomas Christie.
The team placed second to Grand Island at the Greater Nebraska Conference meet on February 8. Individual placers on the team were; junior Carlos Gonzales, first (I 03), junor Dave Charrion, fourth (112), senior Chris Nelson, second ( 119), senior Sean Donovan, first ( 119),junior Bart Murphy, first (130), junior Adrian Martinez ,first (135) , junior Brad Murphy, first (140) ,junior Jared Ponce, (145), junior Trevin Stutheit, ( 160) and senior Corey Nelson (189).
According to Chrsitie the team is experienced and talented. The team returns three placers from last year's state meet: Gonzales, Nelson and Martinez. In addition, Donovan andjuniors,Brad Murphy and Bart Murphy have state ranking Bart Murphy downplays the importance of rankings. He
''The only ranking that counts is the one after the state meet. 11
--Coach Thomas Christie
said the first four placers at the district meet advance to state competition. While the regular season ranking determines a wrestler's seed at the district cotnpetition, an unranked wrestler, or a "fluke" could advance to state.
"The only ranking that counts is the one after the state meet. It's nice to be rated in the regular season, but sometimes people don't live up to their ranking," said Christie.
Christie said juniors Jared Ponce (145) and David Charroin ( 112 )have the potential to surprise people at the district tournament if they work hard.
"We have to make sure the best wrestlers stay the best and the other wrestlers get better," Christie said
One of the few negative aspects about the team's season has been injuries, Christie said. Tadd Wegner.junior (189) and Shane Shukirt, senior ( 171) have both suffered injuries, he said.
The reserve boys' basketball team is I 0-2 and is having a good season, coach Jeff Stoehr said.
They play Hastings tonight, Papillion tomorow and will finish the season with Omaha Westside next Saturday.
"They're a very good group. They've mixed together well and they play as a team," Stoehr said.
According to Stoehr, the team plays an aggressive style of basketball. The fast break has been successful. The team has only allowed 4 teams to score more than 50 points in a game. He said the team is winning tlteir games by wide tnargins.
Stoehr said the team of five juniors and six sophomores have "a lot of potential for upcoming years." He said some of the notable players are junior point guard Lauren Colliers and power forward Josh McGrane. The sophomores are guards Anthony Burrow, Ryan Zuspan and power forward Ryan Wylie.
Reserve girls' basketball
With a record of8-5, the reserve girls' basketball team has had a good season, according to junior Jen Kepler.
"We've been working hard and having fun," she said.
The team has three more games to finish out the season, including Hastings, East and Millard South.
· "We work together real well, we're competitive and we like to win," said Kepler.
GreaterNebraska meet tomorrow have to stay positive and cheer for our teammates," she said.
By Heidi Woerner
Both boys' and girls' swimming and div-
ing teams have greatly improved since last year, according to senior co-captain Karls Schneider.
"We've been working out hard. We just
The team will compete at Conference on Feb. 15, which is the last chance for individuals to qualify for state, said senior cocaptain Jennifer Paulus.
According to sophomore.co-captainGabe Ahlberg, "Our team didn't have a good chance of going to state, but we should in a couple of years."
If the sophomore girls' basketball team wins their next two games, they will tie for the school record, according to sophomore Jennifer Bohl.
The teatn has two more games, against Raymond Central and Southeast.
"We're really close in cotnpetition with Southeast," said Bohl. "We have strong defense and so do they."
With a record of7-3, the team is in its fourth month of the season.
"Our team's done really good this season because we play as a team," said Bohl.
Sophomore Boys' Basketball
The sophomore boys basketball team is 4-5 but is 3-2 since the Christmas break, coach Russ Uhing said.
The team has three games against the Fremont reserves, the RaymondCentral reserves and a game against intracity rival Southeast. Uhing said if the team keeps improving they can win their last three games. He said in order to win the games the team needs to limit their turnovers, limit the number of offensive rebounds the other team gets, hold the other team to under 50 points and shoot 45 percent from the field.
"We have a very good chance to win each game if we do each of those things," Uhing said.
Those who qualified from the girls' team are sophomores Laura Scott and Roksolana Kuchma and Paulus. Qualifiers from the boys' team include sophomore Jason Sawatzki and senior Simeon Bukacek. Diving qualifiers are sophomores Ty Schroder and Chad Olberding.
The State meet will be held on Feb. 27-29 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The swim team is currently selling pizzas
in order to increase the size of the pool for diving, said Paulus.
Since they are never given the homeadvantage, they bring a jug of LHS pool water to meets, she said. They put it on people's hands and heads, on the starting blocks and pour the remainder into the pool.
"We have more team spirit than other schools," said Paulus. "We have to stand up and cheer the entire time."
Greg Keller
Adrian Martinez goes for a pin against Southeast's Chris Reddish.
LeeAnn Pancharoen
The boys' reserve team tips off agai,ist Millard Southt.
LeeAnn Pancharoen Fontala Colliers makes a pass in a sophomore girls'\game against Seward.
New intramural sport relieves stress, aggression
• enc1n
By Greg Harris
As second semester takes off, a new club is offered which may help to ease stress and ongoing frustration caused by schoolwork. This activity comes in the fornt of an intramural combative sport which is sometimes called the "human chess game," according to clttb sponser Kit Boesch. Monday and Friday afternoons Boesch coaches the new Lincoln High fencing club.
Boesch's experience with fencing involves a 27-year interest in the sport. This includes her competing with the fencing team at the University of Wisconsin. She later went on to coach fencing at Ohio State University. Today, she coaches for the Lincoln Fencing Club (LFC).
Boesch started the club in attempt to provide the benefits of fencing to LHS students. She says fencing's benefits consist of mental and physical fitness, learning to respect authority, and providing a constructive method of venting anger. With this in mind, Boesch utilized her acquaintances with students and got the okay from administration to begin a fencing club. After conducting a demo
in the gym after school early last semester, approximately 50 students signed up for the club. Currently the club averages 25 par,ticipants per meeting. Eaclh meeting, fencers receive instruction fr•omBoesch and also get time of their 0wn to test their skills. All equipment iis provided by the LFC.
Jt1nior Jeff Hames has attended club meetings since the beginning of this semester. He began the hobby because it directly corresponds with his other interests such as Dungeons and Dragons.
"Most of all, I appreciate the way fencing can be enjoyed by anyone, from both ends of the spectrum," Hames said. "Fencing is not a hard sport. Once you learn the fundamentals, progress comes quickly."
Sophomore Jeena Nelson started going to club after being invited by a friend. She enjoys the diversity of the sport. According to Nelson, not only is fencing a different sport from most other high school activities, but the sport itself also involves lots of variation.
Boesch said there are three different types of weapons used to fence. The club only offers foil at the moment. Eppe and sabre are available at the LFC.
Fencing Club !!IJow~jy_niorfat finnegan to continue a hobby that he started the summer before his sophomore year. He said he takes the sport pretty seriously now that he has people his age involved in fencing. Finnegan has his own full set of equipment which costs roughly $200 to $300. He's been told he even looks like a • fencer.
According to Boesch, the two nights a week she puts into the group are starting to pay off.
"The team really has dynamic talent," she said.
Twelve students are now actively involved in clinics at the LFC. She added that a few participants may be ready for upcoming tournaments such as the Junior Olympics.
Nelson and Hames are excited about an upcoming local competition in which they will participate.
Greg Keller
Eric Ulrich (left) parries an attack by Cass Kovanda.
ADVOCATE entsa
By Melissa Akin
You might have a test next period. Maybe you and your parents fought this morning. Maybe you're excited about a date tonight. You might even expect your boss to announce your promotion soon.
Your paltns begin to sweat. Your muscles tense. Your heart pounds and your stomach chums. You're in the throes ofS-T-R-E-SS.
According to Dr. Carlton Paine, a psychologist who works with adolescents, these symptoms indicate reactions to change.
"Stress would be ( an) emotional and physical response to anything that puts a demand on a person," Paine stated. "It's clear that there is good stress and bad stress, but your body doesn't know the difference."
Distress (bad or negative stress) can be caused by academic pressure, a loss, or some physical or emotional trauma, he said.
A promotion or a date are examples of positive stress, or eustress.
"Even though you're looking for it, it can still be stressful," said Paine.
Stress can serve as motivation, but only in small amounts.
"In small doses (it) can heighten aware-
ness, but there is a point of diminishing returns," he said.
Excess stress is especially damaging to students because it hinders learning and demonstrating knowlege, creating "mental bloc-ks," s a i d Paine.
Factors such as s t u d y citulti1ru~ time management, personal habits, and expectations contribute to academic stress.
"In my experience trying to study and watch TV doesn't work very well," said Paine. In addition, procrastinating and poor planning cause academic stress. "You can't do it all-something's got to give," he said. Students often expect to fit everything
they want to do into too little time., Expec-. tations, however, should be tailored to individual needs.
"If they don't pick and choose, they might do poorly," said Paine. "In a way you get behind the
Students need to work with their parents to discover what has produced stress and how to counteract it, said Paine.
"My usual response is, 'invite Mom and Dad into the office.' It's an opportunity to see what parents are doing and what they stresseight- might do to be helpful. It goes over well ball." with students, and I have a lot more cooperaChronic tion than parents might think," said Paine. lack of Academics and family life are two prisleep and mary causes of stress in adolescents. The abuse of causes of stress evolve as people go through chemicals different stages of life, said Paine. induce un- "Typically a student in grade school is necessary··. dealing more with playground fights than a stress into ·30 year old, but a 10 year old is not dealing school life. with a job promotion," he said. "Stress is External universal, but it varies from person to perpressure to· son, and from age to age."
s u c c e e d , According to Paine, stress is omnipresent, particularly from parents, also contributes but essentially controllable. to stress.
" We cannot live a stress-free life," he "Some parents will put pressure on a kid said. "We're not eliminating stress. We're they think is lazy," said Paine. "Sometimes reducing it to a manageable level. What a student who is not doing well is not lazy · we're looking for is a happy medium." but
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These bare tables will soon hold equipmentfor the home ec department's clothing lab in Lincoln High, South. The renovated PSAB also houses a foods lab and a human de-
velopment lab. The science department will claim 10 new lab/classroomfacilities and a computer lab, plus multipurpose classroom space, scheduled to open byfall 1992.
Eligible students can register to vote
By Jon Rehm
eventeen year-olds who will be Cornhusker from 11 a.m.-1 p.1m;Mar. cording to Hansen, the two major is18 by the Nov. 3 general election 30 at Kentucky FriedChickemat 12th sues on the ballot are a referendum on ha~untifAprit tztu reg;iste;,::Ju.-· a11d' $outI1, Apt. 1-, f10111 t'l, a.Iii.- I '. legalizi,rg Keno in Lincoln and fundvote through the mail and until May 1 p.m.; Bryan Learning Center: fro1n 9 ing for building and maintaining an to register in person, Election Com- a.m.-noon; and April 2 at Smutheast ice-skating rink on the state fairmissioner Patty Hansen said. High all day, according to Hmnsen. grounds.
According to Hansen, in order to Hansen said it is necessaf)y to de- Social Studies teacher Ross Tegeler register through the mail, a form needs clare party affiliation, Dem(Ocrat or noted that students have a stake in to be filled out with two witnesses. Republican, to vote in the pres:idential elections. Hansen said mail-in forms are avail- primaries, congressional primaries "If you don't register, you can't vote. able at all local banks, city libraries and and the county commissioner prima- You 're paying taxes already. Those post offices. The election commission ries. Independents can vote in non- people are spending your money and will mail a form to an individual's ho1ne partisan elections such as legiislature, making decisions in your name. I upon request by calling 473- 7311. In natural resource district and the South- think unless you register, you can't tell addition, forms are included in the blue east Community College Board of them directly whether you agree or pages of the telephone book and in Regents. disagree with them. Nothing speaks Nebraska State Income tax forms. Hansen said the reason indeJPendent louder than the ballot box in determin-
To register in person, go to the Elec- voters cannot vote in partisan ]Primary ing public policy," Tegeler said. tionCommissioner'sofficeat555South races is parties use the elec11:ionsto According to Hansen, in the 1990 9th Street or to any other registration decide their candidates for the general Spring elections, approxi1nately 40 site. Some of those sites are: tomorrow election. percent of 17 year-olds who were regat Richman Gordman from 11 a.m.-1 Besides those races, there are a num- istered, voted--the same percentage as p.m.; Saturday at Supersaver, 27th and her of referendums on the ballot. Ac- the general population.
March 26, 1992
New system permits absences Attendance plan no longer demands
perfect record
By Becky Banset
ue to many concerns about the Perfect Attendance Policy, LHS administration has changed the policy to an Exemplary Attendance Incentive Progra1n, said vice principal Barry Stark.
The following provisions in the program have been made.
1. Exemplary attendance will allow for a maximum of three days excused absences. The three days will be retroactive to January 20.
2. School activities that cause a student to be our of school will continue to be excused and not affect a student earning ''It is hard to find an answer that works for all of the faculty as well as the students.''
-Steve Ferris
exemplary attendance.
3. Appointments that are set beyond the control of students or parents, such as a court subpoena, will be exempt.
4. Medical or Dental appointments, illness, college days, etc., will not be exempt, but any of the three allowable days may be used for those occurrences.
5. Any period truancy will cause the student to be ineligible for exemplary attendance. ·---;-;.,-~-c7---
6. Consequences for tardies will be the responsibility of the individual teacher.
7. By the first week in May, staff will be notified of the last date that attendance will be counted toward exemplary attendance. This date will be at least one week prior to finals. This will allow for the incentive to be implemented either before or during finals week.
8. The final exam exemption option will be maintained. Each department will recognize this incentive plan. If a
''I want to wean off external motivation.''
Ferris
student achieves exemplary attendance, they will be exempt from taking semester finals.
The administration implemented a new attendance policy at the beginning of this year as an attempt to "recognize students who are here and make an effort to go above and beyond," said Stark. But concerns arose about the policy's effectiveness and a review was condt1cted in late January.
According to Stark, the administration met with the Student Council, a Vice Principal 's Council, an attendance com1nittee, and the department chairs. Recommendations were made from each organization and were then compiled to develop a new policy.
Biology teacher Ste'Ve'Ferris disapproves of the incentive system but feels it is important to keep students in school.
"Generally you learn when you are here," he said. "I hate it that we have to bribe people, but it works."
Ferris agrees with the attendance progra1n because it is accomplishing something by motivating students to attend school regularly.
Ferris suggested other methods of motivation besides the option of being exempt from finals. He suggested a way of publicly recognizing the students by awarding them with trophies or certificates.
"I want to bring the internal motivation up in students," he said. "I want to wean off the external motivation."
He wasn't sure what methods would do this but felt this issue needed to be confronted. He mentioned that in order for the policy to have an effect that solves this concern, there must be full faculty support.
"It is hard to find an answer that works for all of the faculty as well as the students," he said.
Darryl Serrett
Mat1y students struggled through the difficult American High School Mathematics examination on Feb. 27. The Advocate would like to congratulate the top three scorers: senior Jeremy Bettis and juniors Tri Pham and Toby Bartels. These students will be invited to the annual American Invitational Mathematics Examination.
· However, The Advocate would like to give special recognition to Pham, who is a recent immigrant from Vietnam. · Most people who took the exam have spoken English all their lives. Pham has spoken it for a little over a year. Despite this obstacle, Pham placed second among all the competitors at LHS.
Pham's success might bring up untrue sterotypes about Asian students, such as Asian students having some genetic ability to excel in mathematics. There is no scientific proof to that. In addition, the other stu-
At the high school /eve/, intelligence and talent are not enough to succeed.
Education a better way to end hate speech
The recent revision of the policy regarding derogaotry We need to realize that the prejudices against which the language to require suspension of offenders represents a administration legislates are the result of a sort of thought dents who placed first and third in the exam, Jeremy half-hearted attempt by the district to alleviate an ongoing control-we call it socialization in our textbooks, and we Bettis and Toby Bartels, were white. Pham does have problem which requires an ongoing, multilateral effort to derive. our ind1'5idual value systems from it. All forces in get to its roots. Of coure hate speech is still a problem, and society have a hand in socialization: family, the media-but exceptional mathematical abilities, but his skin color the school administration is in a unique position to combat the schools have special potential to ·socialize cultural has nothing to do with that fact. its source. However, this new clause is merely an expansion values. If the school adtninistration is concemed about the · Another stereotype of Asian students is that they of the old language. rise of racial tension, its best bet for alleviating it in the work harder than other students. It is true that Pham The pqlicy , contains two key flaws. First i languiage is future is to teach ,stl.ldenJs c:1.t,the e;irlic;.1,,tpo,5~il?)e , pqint /Q, and many other Asian '.stiidenis·work hard, but so do alwa:ys subJ~et to interpretation and ·. thefreducationsthatAmerica'speopfeof 0 many African-American, Hispanic, white and Native- misperception-theThomas-Hillhearings color are as much viable elements of American students. Like ability, work ethic has noth- amply demonstrated that fact. No amount society as the white majority. Same goes ing to do with skin color. of rhetoric and posturing can reveal the for the women's minority.
One misconception that students have about sue- true intent of a remark-a student in- · But, you might ask, don't Women's cessful students, no matter what color, is they succeed · dieted for "hate speech" might sincerely I ··•Literature and African-American History because they are intelligent. At the high school level, perceive an offhand remark to be funny or \t classes serve that purpose? Those classes intelligence and talent are not enough to succeed. The friendly, and suffer the expulsion/suspen- ; are a great idea, for now. They're essenstudents who succeed are the ones who work hard. sion consequence with understanding the tial to female and African-American stuPham is one of many students who works hard to do offense. ~onversely, an as~ut~liar
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dents who wish to learn more about their
respective cultures. But in order to truly
stereotypes inflict. This dialogue must take place early Second, morals do not stem from behavior. A policy enough in the educational process, not through elective against offensive language can only impact on classroom classes late in senior high. language and other settings where authority figures can People often view multicultural and gender-equal edt1caidentify a remark as "hateful." Does the administration tion as tools of thought control employed by the empire of expect to establish a "hate speech" police , to nflonitor the politically correct. However, the exclusive nature of the hallways, bathrooms, sidewalks, and any other ve:nue of curriculum can only breed prejudice and reaction. Self conversation between students in order to ferret out the righteousness should not prompt us to alter the status quo, offenders? Of course not. And no policy, no matter how but a desire to protect our schools and our society from severe the consequences of its violation, can preventt lhought division brought about by st1perficial hatred. patterns of prejudice instilled since childhood by family, Educators should realize that the knowledge they impart social groups, and the media. will influence a lifetime of behavior, and wield this power
Speech is an outward expression of thought-its nature is ·to the benefit of society. Prejt1dice itself cannot be elimisuperficial. The most effective policy against hate speech nated with a simple district-wide behavior code. lntensifiwould cut prejudice off at the root, rather than devise cation of the consequences for the use of hateful language punishments for later expression of thought patterns which won't cure the hate itself. should society should have discouraged long ago. ·
ates eec • or suspension
By Fred Ulrich
Lincoln High students perfonned their rend,ition of the mttsi:cal"6uys and Dolls"· March 18-20.
According to junior McKenzie Linn, who played the role of Adelaide, the musical is set in the fifties and opens with a mission worker's crusade against gambling which turns into a love story.
Although she has had no experience with performing in a play or a musical, Linn decided to try out.
"I thought it wottld be something fun to do. I like to sing and it made it easier for 1ne to find my character," she said.
Senior Joshua Fritts had enough experience to earn hi1n the position of student director. He also played a leading role, Sky Masterson, and helped build the set. He felt everyone involved did a good job.
"I think people are putting in the kind of time to put on a good show," Fritts said. "I enjoy bei11gin this show because I get the opportunity to work with people I haven't
s's oots
worked with before amd the opportunity to work with an orchestm of·thi-s·scale-.",
Staging director Joe 1Kreizingerfound the job challenging.
"They are uniqiue responsibilities," Kreizenger said. "It'is an extra challenge bringing together all tlhe aspects of a musical."
Four faculty 1nembe:rs--BarbLudemann, Steve Fora!, Joe Skutchan and Jean Peterson--were involved wi1thputting the musical together.
"It's an atte1npt to use several fact1lty metnbers to involve the1n," Kreizenger said of the large production staff.
Linn said the show went well because of the work everyone did.
"I think everybody worked pretty hard," she said. "The orchestra put in a lot of work. They did a good job for the amount of time they had the music and the number of changes they had to make."
By Jon Rehm
The school board is currently modifying a , resolution that would make so-called "hate speech" grounds for suspension or expulsion, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services Marilyn Moore said.
In the past, language deemed profane or abusive was prohibited, although the guidelines were not defined. The new rule defines abusive or profane as "language.or conduct that includes, but is not limited to, what is derogatory towards a group, an indidividual based on race, gender, religion, disabilities, age or national origin," she said.
According to Moore, the concern about hate speech was brought up by a racial incident at Lefler Junior High. Parents who were called concerning their student's use of rac'ial remarks were not concerned. They allowed derogatory language to be used at home, she said.
Moore said the scl100!board has looked into the constitutionality of the resolution and it does not violate students' first amendment rights.
"The constitution doesn't protect the right to be abusive at school," Moore said.
Principal Sam Nelson said the district policy concerning hate speech was just a formalization of Lincoln High's policy concerning it. Nelson favors the resolution because he feels the use of derogatory Ian-
guage or hate speech can escalate into violence and has in years past. He admits that hate speech has been somewhat of a problem at LHS.
"We haven't had problems of great magnitude, but we do have students who use that kind of language," Nelson said.
Student reaction to the proposal has been mixed. Junior Clifford Lee does not think hate speech is a big proble1nand he feels students who use derogatory language should not be suspended.
"If they do get anything out of the experience, they should be taught why it is wrong, not just told it is wrong," he said.
Lee suggested that students caught using derogatory language should have to do service at places such as the Hispanic Community Center and the Reft1geeCenter.
Junior Chaka Witherspoon disagreed with Lee about the prevalence of hate speech. She feels hate speech is a problem and has had racist com111entsdirected towards her. Witherspoon feels students are becoming more tolerant of other races and hate speech is becoming less of a problem, but she said more hate speech is being directed towards Asian students.
Witherspoon agreed that students who use derogatory languageshould not be suspended or expelled.
Far left: Seniors Chip Proctor, Aaron Johnson and Len Weyeneth and junior McKenzie Linn pe,form. Near left: Junior Shawn Carlson and senior Joel Kunkel sing "Fugue/or Tin Horns." Top: The Hot Box dancers glam it up in "A Bushel and a Peck. " Above: Senior Josh Fritts lures senior Becky Lowe to his favorite cafe in Havana. Photos by Greg Keller
Between a rock and a sharp place
LeeAnn Pancharoen
Students in Mark Shearer's Applied Physics class watched in amazement while a cement block was smashed across vce principal Barry Stark's chest as he lay on a bed of nails.
N ewcoiner student scores
high in 1Dath colllpetition
By Fred Ulrich
o succeed in the competitive world, · one must be in11:elligent,self-confident and have the ability to step on competitors with a clear conscience. Junior Tri Pham has obtained the first of these characteristics but his gentle and soft-spoken personality may hinder him from ever achieving the third.
On Feb. 27, Pham and many other students took_theannual American High School Mathematics Examination. His score of 103 out of a total of 150 was second best out of the school and earned him an invitation to the annual American Invitational Mathematics Examination. Pham' s reaction to his performance symbolizes his overbearing modesty to years of work.
"I tried to do the best I could," Pham said, before explaining how much studying he has done and why he became interested in mathematics.
"I met a new friend. He was intelligent
and I wanted to be something like him," he said. "In my country I would practice."
Pham moved to Lincoln in December of his sophomore year from Saigon, Vietnam. Adjusting to a new environment can be extremely difficult but he credited his transition being easier because of a teacher.
"I would like to thank my math teacher who encouraged me and told me to do the best I can," he said.
He is pursuing a career in engineering, a very competitive field involving math and science concepts, by taking ·courses like chemistry and physics in addition to with calculus.
He has other interests that do not involve math. Predominantly, thathavingtodowith making his adjustment to Lincoln complete.
"I would like to improve my English," he said. "I took one semester last year and this year I am in English IO."
Artists raw attention to Yout Art ration
By Becky Banset
In celebration of Youth Art Month, Art Club conducted an art show which included student art projects that were not completed as a school assignment, said art depa1tment chair George Sedlacek.
Youth Art Month is intended to promote art and draw attention to the work of the students, said Sedlacek. There was a statewide observance at the Nebraska State Department and, in the past, artists have been brought to the school to promote the event.
"We are up to ot1r eyes in projects and unfortunately it hasn't been promoted as well as it should be," "said Sedlacek.
Aside from the art show, attempts were made to draw attention to artists by placing art-related·crossword puzzles in the teachers' boxes for their use in class. Another attempt to promote art involved various art displays throughout the building.
"We are subtly attempting to bring art to _ the attention of the school population," Sedlacek said.
Many students participated in the art show and many different types of art were dis-
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played. Senior Ben Bayne entered a yellow and purple realistic landscape on canvas and senior Jason Bedient entered a collage entitled "My Cat and I." Others entered photography, sketchings, drawings and other forms of art.
Most students feel art is very important but it isn't given as much attention as it should.
"Art is everywhere. It can be real simple or complex. Most people think of it as simple and don't think of it as an industry," said senior Jere1ny Waak.
Junior Vladi1nir Majhenic feels it is important to expose other students to art arid the activities the art stt1dents are working on. He said that sharing art with others is proof of what people can do with art.
Bedient helped organize the art show and ·said the aim of the art show 'was "to show
that people in the art department are doing something."
Majhenic creates a variety of art projects including paintings, pottery and photography. He entered a painting completed with spray paints and layers of colors. He said he gets his ideas for his art by just sitting in his backyard.
"If I'm sad or happy the colors change. They get lighter or darker with my emotions," Majhenic said.
Bayne creates drawings, watercolors, and paintings, but he said he enjoys painting better than the others.
"I'd much rather paint. It is easy to lay down a lot of color with paint than it is to lay down a lot of black with pencil," Bayne said.
, Senior Clay Lewis paints, sculpts, and draws. Most ofhis work has spiritual themes and it usually takes him a couple of weeks to complete a project.
"It depends on how inspired you are," he said. Waak paints and draws but also creates jewelry. It takes more time and patience than other types of art but he said he enjoys it.
Lori Allison ('83) began her singing career with the Madrigal singers.
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By Dawn Brunke
The smoke filled room attached to the bar at Duffy's Tavern was packed with approximately 250 people on March 9 for the allages show.
The Millions had to weave their way from the dressing room thr,ough the crowd just to get to the stage. The band members stopped along the way to talk to some people and say hello to others. This was their hometown crowd.
"Is Ginger here?" Lori Allison(' 83), asked as she approached the microphone. "She isn't? My own sister didn't show up?"
The Millions were formed in Lincoln two years ago from the remaining members of two bands: New Brass Guns' Allison, lead singer and Marty Amsler, bass guitarist; and For Against's Harry Dingman III, guitarist, and Greg Hill, drummer.
After sending tapes to various record co1npanies, many major record labels and some independent labels showed interest in the
umor, mz _suspense
By Melissa Akin and Heidi Woerner
"Shadows and Fog" is a dark comedy which combines Woody Allen's wry humorwith the elements of an old-time murder mystery. An all-star cast of characters carries out the tale of an unknown strangler's victims who only meet their fates on foggy nights.
Allen plays Kleinman, a local sch1nuck pressured to join a vigilante group to stop the killings. The group, divided over ways of •. dealing with the mur 0 derer, separates into 1nurderous factions. Kleinman meets up with lrmy (Mia Farrow), a sword swallower on the lam from a traveling circus and her philandering boyfriend (John Malkovich). Irmy's activities as a runaway include a foray into prostitution, which lands her in the police station where Kleinman is consulting the police chief about the work of the vigilantes. Eventually, he is indicted as the killer by the olfactory senses of a psychic and escapes, leaving Irmy to pick her way through the shadowy alleyways while Kleinman is purstted by both the strangler and the vigilantes.
Excellent cinematography and an intriguing cast of characters support this otherwise slow and strange plot. The black-andwhite setting lends an eerie atmosphere to the anonymous gothic city and upholds a feeling of mild suspense, but the dragging pace and lack of conclusion prevent the film from capturing the chill of the situations. Allen's stock character, the timid los;er, appears once again, and the everpre-_.sentFarrow give&ac£onvimcing performance as -the: caring but indecisive Irrmy. The memorable character roles, however, belong to Lily Tomlin and Jody Foster as prostitutes who befriend lrmy, John Cusack as the philosophizing collegiate patron of their brothel, and Madonna, in a cameo role as the sleazy trapeze artist who lures Irmy's boyfriend.
"Shadows and Fog" will appeal to the die-hard Woody Allen followers, but the humor may be too dry for "Wayne's World" fans. The film is entertaining and recom1nended to those who are looking for a funky film experience. It is rated PG-13 and is now showing at the Douglas 3.
Millions, according to Allison. They finally decided to sign with Smash Records which is part of the Polygra1n label.
"They were basically signing mid-western acts," Allison said. "They wanted to get away from what most of the record companies (were doing, signing) a lot of coastal acts."
This gave the Millions an advantage, according to the singer. Because Nebraska is so far away from California and New York, which are the main areas for record companies and bands, it makes it harder to get noticed or seen, she said.
"I think it's probably just as hard out there because there are so many bands it's not even funny, so it's about the same level of difficulty," said Allison.
Besides the self-promotion, determination and luck, something sets the Millions apart from many other bands.
"I think we are a very sincere band and I hope that comes across in the music," said Allison. "Maybe that's one reason that we have a little spark."
The Millions are on a club tot1r of the country, playing in places such as Chicago, Atlanta and Las Vegas. Band members do all of the work themselves, from unloading
• and setting up equipment to making phone calls. Allison enjoys touring because she gets to meet people and see different bands.
"Depending on how your mind is at any given time, it's like a vacation or it's like a really hard job," said Allison.
Allison sang with the Madrigal Singers and Concert Choir while she attended Lincoln High. She said the music classes encouraged her to continue with music. She entered the University of Nebraska-Lincoln intending to be a vocal music teacher, but she was unprepared for the music theory and piano theory classes, according to Allison. She began to feel overloaded.
"It was like everything all at once," she said. "I decided to go with German ( as a major), then started to play in bands. I ran out of money for college and just kept playing with the bands."
Although she has many other interests --photography, art, massage therapy and sign language- the band is the main focus of her life right now, said Allison.
"I feel like this is a once in a lifetime chance for me and I'm going to go all out for it," she said. "(I want to) do all kinds of things, but for now this is mine and it's great."
File photo
Greg Keller
Lori Allison, lead singer for the Millions, performs at Duffy's Bar on March 9.
Links end season on high note
runner-u
By Melissa Akin
After a successful season with a 17-4 record, the varsity girls' basketball team lost to Millard South by 14 points in the final game of the state tournament March 7, said Coach
Bill Myers.
The Links had edged Millard South by one point earlier in the season while they were in a slump, according to junior Amy Loth, co-captain.
"They didn't play well, but neither did we," said Loth. The injury of a six-foot player allowed Lincoln High to pull ahead in that match, she said.
Going into finals, Loth said the team expected a tough game.
"We knew they had improved tremendously, and they had knocked off (top-seeded) Southeast," she said.
Myers and Loth named rebounding as a factor which put Millard South ahead. While the other team had trouble scoring, Lincoln High couldn't recover the ball after a missed shot, said Myers.
"It gave them a definite edge in the game," said Loth.
In the first quarter, the Indians led by one point.
"Our defense was making them take the tough first shot," said Myers.
During the second quarter, all-stater Jenny Bramer, Millard South's top player, scored 14 points and allowed them to take control of the game.
"She got hot, and nobody played good defense on her," said Loth. After Bramer's streak, the Lincoln High team began its counteroffensive, bu_t was stopped by Millard, : ,· : ,:.'.;.,.;;:; .,.~,,
''You always want to be in that final
game. It's a great achievement.''
-Amy Loth·
South's defense.
"It's not like we gave up or quit, but the shots didn't fall," said Loth.
Myers felt tea1n members were worn out from the previous games, preventing them from running effective offense and defense.
"We had played two tough games," he said. "I think (Millard South) had a little bit 1nore energy left than we did."
Earlier in the tournament, they met up with Norfolk and 01naha Marian. The Links won over Norfolk 46-38 and beat Mari_anby two points, a victory Myers attributes to successful free throws late in the ga1ne and a three-pointer by Loth.
"We were the underdog going in," he said. "Marian was strong in the second half, but we pulled ahead."
Myers and Loth were satisfied with their second place finish.
"It was tough on the girls for awhile, but I told them there were 30 other teams who would trade places with them," he said.
Loth agreed.
"Second is great," she said. "And you always want to be in that final game. It's a great achieve1nent."
Myers said the tournament finish proved the strength of the girls' basketball program during the past two years. He attributes much of its success to senior players Jenni Fell, Robyn Weisbrook, Jenny Trouba, Raejean Tupa and Tiffany Davis.
"We'll have to replace them," said Myers. "They've worked to make the whole girls' basketball program successful."
Although Myers is looking toward next year, Loth said she prefers to dwell on the season's success for now.
"I'm still enjoying the season we just had," she said. "The team played with their hearts. We lost five times but we never gave up. Sometimes we just came up a little bit short."
SPORTS MARCH-26, 1992
The ultimate game
Greg Keller
Seniors Dan Levitov and Loren Rye watch asjunior Seth Redfield leapsfor the Frisbee during a game of UltimateFrisbee at Muni Field.
LeeAnnPancharoen
The crowd cheers on the girls' basketball team at the state tournament.
Crowd behavior has psychological explanation ectators et into action too
By Jon Rehm
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con11ections
Junior .Reka Bogardi began • playing tennis at the age of six in her native Hungary.
By Greg Harris
The beginning of Spring brings about some changes in junior Reka Bogardi 's schedule. Along with her schoolwork, the season adds another activity for her to devote her time to--tennis.
Dedicating nu1nerot1shours to the sport of tennis is not new for the third year varsity player. Bogardi was introduced to tennis at the age of six in her native Hungary. She says her interest started after her dad took her out for the first ti1ne.
Soon after, Bogardi was admitted into a club in Hungary where she was expected to make tennis her first priority by constantly Reka Bogardi practicing and cotnpeting in tournaments.
According to Bogardi, there are good and bad sides of the system. It does make for more efficient skill development she said.
"But I was not willing to sacrifice going to school full-time for that kind of training,"she said.
She added that another contrast between tennis in Hungary and tennis here is the cost of facilities and instruction. The club Bogardi belonged to was free of charge after she passed a test
which determined her abilities. Here i11the U.S., training of this
In a school of over 2,000 students, semi-final match against Omaha good intentions, a spirited crowd type can run an individual thousands of dollars. In contrast, only an elite grot1p of talented ath- Marian. has the potential to turn into a rowdy Hungary lacks public facilities where people can jt1st leisurely letes are able to compete in sports Spectators' reasons for threir behav- mob, psychology teacher · Randy go and play with no cost involved. Bogardi said that this like varsity boys' and girls' basket- ior varied. Senior Sar·a Schoen Ernst said. Ernst said this is through difference is attributed to the court surface Europeans play on bitll. For the ' test of us wh«Y'are tbo - 'paintedfiefface'reda:ndffl'.act<f6r ' ilie "' apliettoh'leri~'f<ribwrrasdeiiidividu"'''' ' · and the amotintof ttiuney it takes to m~i~taiA such luxuries short, too slow, too weak, out of championship game agaimst Millard alization. "Overall, I prefer America's system because it puts more shape, t1ntalented and just lazy, the South in order to support ithe team. "If you're-acting as an individual, emphasis on academics,'' Bogardi said. "And tennis can be closest we can come to the action is "It's the state tournament. We're you have a greater sense of conse- enjoyed in a more recreational fashion." to watch from the bleachers. playing for the title and wie've got to quence for your behavior and more After playing tennis for ten years, six of which have been here But during the girls' state touma- get pumped,'' she said. self awareness," Ernst said. "When in the U.S., Bogardi has become a skilled player. Girls' tennis ment, the crowd did not just intently Schoen thought she was indirectly you're in a crowd, you sense you're coach Brian Conneally anticipates Bogardi filling the number watch the game and politely clap helping the team by trying to raise the anonymous. There is a diffusion of one spot on the team. This means she will be competing against whenever a good play was made. spirit of the crowd and tthat would responsibility. There is also in- the top players in the state. The crowd engaged in chants that raise the spirt of the team. Junior creased arousal due to the crowding To reach this statt1s, Bogardi occasionally takes lessons, bt1t were usually crude and directed to- Blake France echoed Schoen 's senti- and the crowd noise. It is very pos- mainly works out with her dad and brother. ward players on the other team, the ment. sible that a new set of norms emerge Despite her tennis accomplishn1ents, Bogardi has not had the referee, the opposing crowd and even "There is a whole group, of us who that would otherwise be socially opportunity to test her skills in tournaments here or in Hungary. the opposing drill team. The Lincoln have been coming to all of the games. unacceptable."
When she goes overseas during the su1nmer, she misses ot1ton High section made it "snow" with We come together and we cheer Ernst said if a crowd feels a game what Lincoln has to offer in the way of competition. shredded newspapers in the semi- together and we try to get the crowd is going badly, all the unfavorable "I tend to get anxiot1s for spring tennis because it is the only final and championship games. rolling," France said. factorscancotnpoundintoviolence. time of the year I get to compete with other girls my age,"she
For some spectator's, their prepa- Bt1tfor most, fun was th ,e main rea- He said violence has been a prob- said. ration for the game was almost as son behind their behavior at the state Iem, especially in Omaha, in past
However, competition isn't the only inspiration for playing intense as the players' was. tournament. years, but it has not been a problem the sport. Recreation and fun is i1nportant to Bogardi.
"I drank two liters ofMello-Yello, "High school is a onc:e-in-a-life- recently. He understands why stu-
Once in a while, Bogardi is able t,odo other sports she enjoys a large Mello-Yello at lunch and a time experience. You miight as well dents act the way they do, but his such as skiing. can of Mountain Dew. I'm ready," have fun," junior Jason Giilbreth said. perspective on crowds has changed "Sometimes l feel I like skiing even more than tennis because junior Dan Oltman said before the Although most spec1tators have somewhat over the years. there is no competition. I am not held down by any expectations from my dad or my coach," Bogardi said.
Educational activities mark
month o reco
By Greg Harris
Since 1990, Lincoln High has enjoyed organized celebrations of Women's History Month. This year is no exception. Sponsor Ruth Kupfer said the involvement of students in the planning of events has increased, showing that the awareness of women's issues is on the nse.
"The purpose of Women's History Month here is to inform students of women's contributions in American history because the curriculum doesn't do so," Mary Dickinson said, another faculty sponsor.
Kupfer added, "This omission has created misconceptions about women's abilities and talents."
Events occurring this month included the announcing of specific women's contributions in history on the daily announcements, a series of six forums featuring panel discussions of different issues every Wednesday and Friday, the sales of a T-shirt designed by the Women's History Month committee; media center displays of banners marking historically significant women, and six presentations in the auditorium today by local speakers.
The lunchtime forums dealt with topics ranging from breast cancer to women in the performing arts.
The all-day session today included
speakers on women's writing to the images of women in the media. In addition, drama classes and vocal groups performed.
Dickinson enjoys seeing students get involved with these festivities and she reminds people that the activities are not centered around women, just women's • issues.
Junior Daryl Serrett is the only male on the planning committee for Women's History Month. He said he is involved because men also benefit from the contributions of women. This, he said, is one way in which he can show his appreciation for women's efforts.
Kupfer said it is important that all students learn about women's roles in order to alleviate further misconceptions and stereotypes.
· "By doing this, today's women can learn to rightfully value themselves and their lives," Kupfer said.
Dickinson feels society needs to stray from the idea that only one month is enough for such recognition, but she is confident that efforts are being made to extend this time.
"LHS is fortunate to have a group of staff and students who have made a commitment to this goal and who are working to enlighten the Lincoln High community,'' Kupfer said.
In our culture, the majority of power and influence is held by white males. They make our laws, run our economy and set our salaries. In her book "Women's Reality", Anne Wilson Schaef calls this process the White Male System (W.M.S. ). The white male system is logical and objective, it teaches that all subjective and intuitive thought must be overcome. W.M.S views things with a dualistic outlook, things are either right or
At some point, the W.M.S. must acknowledge ot er systems, but in order to maintain superiority, it doesn't appreciate thein differences. They threaten the very existence of the W.M.S. The W.M.S indoctrinates us with the idea that it knows and understands everything; in order to support this belief, it disregards differences of others, thus ignoring a whole universe of information. To cling to supposed superiority is to constantly overwrong, black or white. By calling look the virtues and abilities of oththis the White Male system, no single C t ers. group of people are being blamed
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White Male syste1n goals and Fefor its existence. We all help to pro- male system goals are different. liferate the W.M.S. and it influences W.M.S. stresses material success and every person in our ct1lture. How- getting ahead. Robert Johnson's ever, it's simply a system, not real-
"We" states that, "It is the feminine ity, and it can be changed. qualities that bring meaning into life;
Buying into the W.M.S directly relatedness to other human beings, corelates with surviving in our cul- .__ ...,the ability to soften power with love, ture. Our economic, emotional and physical survival awareness of our inner feeling and values, respect for depends on our knowing and st1pporting the W.M.S. our earthly environment, a delight in Earth's beauty, When we are different we suffer. Women fare far and the introspective quest for inner wisdom." With worse that the average white male in our society. out these qualities, we don't find much meaning. We Women are not paid as well, we endure sexual harass- build our empires, but they can't give us a sense of ment, battery, rape and mutilation by surgery. purpose.
Since our training in the W.M.S. en coin passes every The belief that women and minorities are not as imarea of our lives from philosophy to economics, we are portant as white males permeates our curriculutn. completely socialized with sexist beliefs. Before we Women are presented as a side note in our history texts can start working on our sexist attitudes and behavior, and are not mentioned at all in others. To get a good we must seethe W.M.S. forwhatitisandacknowledge understanding of women's culture I took a women's literature class, because a balance is not offered in other our sexism.
classes. For example: in my itizenship Issues text, the evolutionary theory explains government as evolving from the original family in which the father was the head; assuming that the patriarchal system has always been in place. This completely undermines the possibility that both parents were equal or that we evolved from a matriarchal type family.
Robert Johnson also explains that the feminine psyche can't survive in a culture which only honors aquisition, power and competition. Feminine qualities are looked down upon in modern western society and Americans perceive that feminine values must always be subservient to masculine demands for power. Feminine and masculine qualities are not characteristic of the sex, but simply a way to group qualities. No aspect of the huinan psyche can live in a healthy state unless it is balanced by its complementary opposite. By getting back into touch with one's feminine side, one beco1nes a more balanced human.
The W.M.S does not acknowledge the validity of alternative syste1ns, so it overlooks and almost completely overshadows other systems such as the AfricanAmerican, Native-American and the Female system. We need to learn about other systems and their differences. The more systems we know about, the more choices we have. We will no longer be locked into certain beliefs or behaviors. It is important to acknowledge that both masculine and feminine qualities, seemingly quite opposite, are necessary to achieve a balanced self
·GregKeller· •·
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By Hugh Hansen
Abill requiring multi-cultural education
in all Nebraska schools which was recently passed by the state legislature, has been signed into law by Gov. Ben Nelson.
The bill defines "multi-cultural" education as including studies about the culture, history, and contributions of African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and Asian A1nericans.
The bill also places a special emphasis on ht1manrelations and understanding towards
''It's not fair to students to miseducate them.''
-Christie
all races.
The bill was sponsored by Sen. Ernie Chambers, of Omaha, and was passed by a vote of 29-10. The bill had failed to pass earlier this year, but was returned to the floor by Sen. Cap Dierks of Ewing for reconsid• eration.
However, the bill did not pass without help from Lincoln High. ftotl;l staff and students contribiitea iii tne·fignf·topass LB 922.
Senior Eric Ukpaka became involved with the issue when the author of the bill, Jim Kubik, of Norfolk, came to visit the LHS rainbow club, and relayed the idea of the bill to members of the club. From there, Ukpaka proceeded to put up posters, circulate petitions, and even go to the state capital building to lobby for the bill.
Ukpaka feels that education is a good way to curb many of today's prejudices which he feels arise from ignorance.
He also said that he does not expect all students to immediately become involved
with other cultures. but he feels that they would at least be able to recognize other cultures and hopefully be able to appreciate them.
Counselor Sue Cain was both pleased and surprised that the bill was passed in a predominatelyconservative state such as Nebraska. She credits the passage of the bill to the leadership of suchpeople as Kubik, and Chambers, as well as the students, teachers, and the generally concerned citizens of the state.
Cain attributes the • growing awareness for the need of understanding and res11ectof other ·cultures fo · the influx of" botl:n. Asian American, andl Hispanic Americam
populations into the Spectarors watch as
state. She feels thatt
tion being minorities.
Teacher Tom Christie, who testified at the Educational Committee hearing, said "It's not fair to students to miseducate them."
given the right leadership, should, and could be passed at a national level.
"This bill passed because, both legislators, and educators saw the need," said Christie.
__. this is due to the op1eningof several meat packing plants whiclh tend to attract many persons of color to tthe area, and the high number of Asian reflllgeesthat are currently arriving in Nebraska,.
Cain said the reason Nebraska is just now recognizing this need is that Nebraska has never had to deal with having anymore than just a very minor percentage of its popula-
"People need to know about different cultures so that they can respect and understand where people are coming from," said Christie.
Christie also feels that a bill such as this,
Christie recognizes that this bill is not the final solution to racism in Nebraska, but he is confident that it will help some, if not 1nany students to become both more aware and respectful of other cult11res.
Alternative activities planned
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By Joe Hyberger
Brown Bag Day, a tradition for many years at Lincoln High, will not return this year.
Brown Bag Day will not be held this year because of the declining number of students that have remained on campt1s in the past few years, said Randy Ernst, Student Council sponsor. In recent years Brown Bag Day has largely become an extended lunch time for those students who choose to leave campus for lunch, which was never the intention for having Brown Bag Day, said Ernst.
The reason for having Brown Bag Day originally was to give students a break from the classroom, especially in the spring, said junior Jennifer Klein1,chairperson of the Student Council Brown Bag Day Committee.
Last year some of the activities provided for students were a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, music in frontofthe school, and an ultimate frisbee tourname1at.
Student Council is working on an alternative to Brown Bag Day for early May that would not be during fourth period and would be more interesting for a larger number of students, said Klein. Vice Princi1JalBarry Stark has yet to approve the Student Council proposed alternative, she said.
Nick Nichols
Governor Ben Nelson signs LB 922 (the multi-cultural education bill) into law.
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Do you feel that downtown Lincoln needs a discount movie theater instead of additional parking space?
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"No. If they want to stimulatedowntown business they need to tear down old structures and build high rise parking. "
"No, cheap movies are nice but downtown parking is real bad."
"No, wehaveenough theaters and we need moreparking space."
"No, I think they need more free parking instead of a movie theater. "
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At the Advocate, we feel that military cutbacks have been needed for a long time. So, why do we oppose this cutback to the National Guard? The reason is simple: priorities.
We spend $5 billion for every Stealth bomber that is produced. But just how effective is this masterpiece of military hardware? Well, it can be detected on WWII radar, and when it was put into action in Panama, it missed it target by margins ofup to two miles.
We have spent astronomical amounts of money fior the Apache attack helicopter, but how effective are they? Not very, according to the CBS correspondent Ed Bradley. In his investigation of the Apache helicopter, he foun,d that there was a great many things wrong. Things such as the machine gun system, the missile firing system, the missile targeting system, the communications system, the night vision system and more. It seems to us that these are fairly important things to have go wrong.
During Operation Desert Storm, the missile targeting system failed, and an Apache fired on friendly forces, killing several servicemen.
Billions of dollars is too much money to spend for things
Billions of dollars is too much money to spend for things that simply don't work that simply don't work.
Worse yet, we continue to spend billions on our nuclear arsenals. Wouldn't it make sense to halt production after the U.S. already has the power it takes to destroy the entire world multiple times. Wouldn't it make sense to disarm now that the USSR no longer exists. Here at the Advocate, we think it would.
Now for the point; National Guard troops serve a valid purpose. They help the country to restore itself after natural disasters. This is a far better way of spending billions of dollars than on worthless military garbage which does not work.
So, why doesn't the government cut our high tech junk, instead of a valuable national asset such as the National Guard?
ADVOCATE APRIL 27 1992
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By Becky Banset
Mummers will present Jim Leonard Jr. 's "The Diviners" April 30, May 1 and 2 at the Lincoln High Auditorium.
Set in Zion, Indiana during the late 1920' s; "The Diviners" focuses around a boy named Buddy Laymen, played by sophomoreNoah Walsh. Buddy is an innocent, gentle, 14year-old boy who has a deep-rooted fear of water. Because of this fear he is extremely dirty and hasn't bathed in a long time, said Walsh.
A retired preacher comes to Zion and attempts to help Buddy. The preacher is C.C. Showers and is played by senior Joshua Fritts. He is a frustrated man who has left the ministry and is searching for his own place in the world. He meets Buddy and forms a strong friendship with him. He understands him and wants to see that he gets over his fear of water, said Fritts.
"The Diviners" is a serious and emotional play, but does contain some comedy. The character of Darlene Henshaw, played by junior Megan Halpern, provides htunor to the play, said Halpern. Darlene is a 16yearold girl who lives with her religious attnt. She is friends with Buddy's older sister and is considered the "town floozy", said Halpern.
The cast is co1nprisedof 11 1nembers,all of which worked together in the fall play,
anne
"The Life andAdventuresofNicholas Nickleby." Director Joe Kreizinger said this rarely occurs and cast members feel it strengthens the overall production of the play.
"It takes longer to warm up if you aren't familiar with everyone, so it helps to know each other," said Walsh.
Fritts said that having worked together previously creates a more comfortable and relaxed rehearsal.
"You know each other's acting styles and aren't afraid to work with them," he said.
Halpern said that the small cast is also beneficial.
"It gives you more time, and it's easier to develop characters with a small cast," she said
A difference from past Mummer productions is the fact that few props will be used. Most of the play will be pantomimed, said Fritts.
"This is an interesting aspect about the play because the stage will be set up as the image of river and yet water won't be used," he said. "The actors will have to pantomime a lot 1nore."
Performances will begin at 7:30 p.n1. in the LHS auditorium. Tickets cost $4 for adults, $3.50 for students, or free with an activity ticket
By Tami Rembolt
Frequently, pregnant teenagers are seen as statistics, but at LHS they are treated as individuals. LHS offers a Student-Parent Program for teenage parents, said teenage parenting teacher Glenda Siemek.
This program is available to any student who is a parent or soon to be one. Siemek said the program's goals are for the studentparents to: stay in school and graduate; establish good health habits for themselves as well as their children; learn and use quality parenting skills; balance the challenges of parenting; focus on personal development and school, and to develop career and life plans.
"The program has grown this year as Lincoln High has added another section of student parenting," Siemek said.
The Teenage Parenting class is offered to any boy or girl who is pregnant or a parent.
The class offers support for the students as well as information for them. Some of the other options available are various support groups for the students as well as their parents.
Senior Julie Haffey said the class offers support because they are with people who are in similar situations.
Junior, Marcus Moody said the class helps them become individuals and teaches them responsibility. He said the class teaches them about the changes of their bodies, both mentally and physically, and teaches them how to support and care for a child. He also
said the class deals with the problem of teenage parenthood and does not hide the • issue.
Senior Alicia Robinson said the class helps prepare them to plan for their future. She said she also learned that there are big differences in their situations even though they are basically going through the same thing. "I believe the Student Parent Program helps students at Lincoln High who are pregnant or parenting because it helps each of them to get early prenatal care and establish good health practices for themselves and their children.
Students who choose to take the student parenting class are empoweredto make good choices about their pregnancy, wellness, and economic independence. The students develop systems by learning about personal, family, and community resources," Siemek said.
One concern that many of the students have is the lack of support and understanding they receive from teachers with the exception of the Home Economics teachers who are directly involved with the program.
Junior Amy Mitchell said when she was gone during her 1naternityleave, her teachers did not make her homework available to her after repeated requests.
"They could help us more and be more supportive," Mitchell said.
Haffey feels that in order for pregna11tgirls to get their education and get a job they need to be able to stay in school.
"I can go to school just as well as anyone else can," Haffey said.
Mitchell said just because people are preg-
nant does not mean they <eanno~learn.
The teen parenting students feel the Teen Parenting class is a great asset to Lincoln High.
An anonymous member of the class said the class actually prevents people from getting pregnant because they see the consequences the students have to face. She also said more teens would drop out of school if the class was not available. She said that by allowing students to stay in school it gives them a better chance of holding a job and prevents the students from dropping out and
going on welfare.
Moody said he is often looked down upon by teachers because he is a father.· · Students who are not parents are generally sympathetic to the students who are parents. They feel they should be looked up to and respected for their decisions and responsibilities assumed.
Sophomore, Amy Farrin said the students should be able to stay in school. Farrin said if adults holding regular jobs cannot be fired, then students should not be forced to leave school.
Prom ashions, activities diverse
By Eric Ulrich
According to many Lincoln High students, this year's prom fashions and pre/ post dance activitiesare as diverse and unique as ever.
What's in style this year as far as attire?
"Individuality, no doubt a.boutit," said Julie Clause, an employee-at Dillard's. Clause said it's cool to look like: yourself and tise your clothing to express your own personal flair
"Be wild with your fashion, be different, standout,andshow yours:tyle," junior,Ann Stephens said.
Although individuality plays the biggest role in the popular styles for this year's prom, a few subtle things seem to show up in both men's and women's clothing. ·
For the ladies, dresses this year are off the shoulder, and strapless , with a more fitted bodice, and a shorter, slim skirt.
As for the guys, tuxedos, with short coats,
and unique patterns are very popular, when accompanied with an equally obscure tie and cummerbund.
"I'm looking for something that really is me, but not ridiculously unaffordable. Cost unfortunately does play a part in it," senior, Jeff Herr said.
So the clothing styles can't be pinpointed too deeply, and neither can the pre/post prom activities. People are getting more creative, and unique about what to do before and after the dance.
Herr plans to attend the school's post prom party.
"Post prom will be fttn, where there are a lot of things to do with all your friends," Herr said.
As for Stephens, after the dance she plans to eat and then get together with a number of her friends and continue the party elsewhere.
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By Suzann Garrison · ·
"Cutting Edge" is a romantic co1nedy attraction even though Kate becomes enthat often leaves some unanswered ques- gaged to someone else. tions about the characters, but keeps the The two begin training, and much to the audience interested through the excellent surprise of Kate, Doug is a natural. A performances of the main characters and a comical moment in the movie is when behind the scenes look at the world of figure Doug is learning to skate. The scenes are skating. humorous because Kate is forced to change
The film opens at the 1988 Olympics, her condescending attitude when Doug Doug Dorsey (D.B. Sweeney) is a member catches on to the routine. They place of the U.S. ice hockey team. Doug, the star second at the U.S. nationals giving them a player, has a guaranteed career in profes- spot on the U.S. Olympic Team. sional hockey. During the game he suffers Throughout the movie, the influence of an injury that causes a minor loss of vision Kate's pushy father Jack (Terry O'Quinn) and is told he can no longer play hockey. is evident. Jack has pushed Kate to the Dorsey goes ho1ne with the hopes of still point that skating is no longer a joy for her. being able to play hockey despite his injury. The only thing that matters to Jack is that
Also at the Olympics is figure skater Kate his daughter win. His office is full of Moslin (Moira Kelly). Kate and her partner awards Kate has won for skating. There is are contenders for the gold medal until Kate an empty glass case made especially for takes a fall and their hopes of a medal are tl1e gold medal he wants his daughter to destroyed. Kate blames the fall on her win. This is a constant reminder to Kate
partner and he is fired. The search fora new tl1at she must live up to her father's expec-
partner to train for the olympics begins. ti1tions.
tarshi rov1 low cost entertainment
By Fred Ulrich
The Douglas Movie Company started con-
During this time, Doug has taken a con- While Kate's father is a major character, structionon a nine screen movie theater in the struction job in Minnesota waiting for a pro I<~ate' s mother is only mentioned briefly· first week of August, 1991 and it opened at hockey team to give him a break. In steps She died when Kate was very young. Un- noon on April 17. Kate's figure skating coach. In a last ditch •ti)rtunately the script fails to go into detail The Starship 9 is a uniqt1e theater to Lincoln effort to findapartnerforKate, he offers the about the cause of her death or how it has even though most cities the size of Lincoln in job to Doug. Even though Doug is ·still affected Kate. the country have them. The theater's nine dreamingofacareerinicehockey,heagrees The opposites attract love st ory is pre- screens feature movies that have ended their to take the job. dictable and the slick,, slow motion camera first engagement but are still fairly new.
The laid. back attitude of Doug clashes angles often make you feel as if you're According to Dave Livingston, president of with the rigid Kate. Kate has been skating ~,atching a Diet Coke commercial. How- the Douglas Movie Co1npany, the new theasince she was a small child and is not open e·ver, the perfonnamces of Kelly and ter, which is owned by Douglas, will improve to the idea of an ice hockey player as her. Sweeney make the rmovie worthwhile to the business in downtown Lincoln immensely. partne.r SJ;larks.J4,at1dtheir is.an..oblt'.ious_~.see.""=
theater," he said. "With 13 first run movies and nine sub-runners, it is a giant source of entertainment."
Livingston said that they are not trying to target a specific age group, rather they are catering to people who have already seen a movie once, and want to see it again.
Even though the theater is targeting students it has many aspects that will attract them.
The theater's design is unique to other Lincoln theaters and will appeal to students.
Livingston said that the reaction to the theater's design from adults is not as enthusiastic as those from students.
Junior Margaret Drdla, who works at Plaza 4 Theaters, said that the new theater will attract students, bt1t that the ages that theaters attract vary because of the movie's ratings.
"I think it (the theater) will be popular because students don't have too mt1ch money, it's a good location and the movies are not to old," she said.
According to Livingston, the theater was painted pink to catch the public's attentioir:
"It's an invitation for people to come to our building," he said. The intitial appearance of the theater is misleading compared to the black inside. A neon light is on throughot1t the whole day and the black carpet and walls react to a black light that gives the appearence of heavenly bodies. "We're going for the star-warish look," he said.
The Starship 9 is at 1311 Q street and the ticket price for every showing and time is $1.50.
It's not all fun and games for this years girl's varsity soccer team.
"I think we could have done better in a couple of our games, but this is still the beginning of the season. We are improving and we'll keep on improving," said sophomore Julie Mercer.
Since there were only enough people for two teams, junior varsity and varsity, they didn't have to cut anyone.
"Since the teams are smaller you get a chance to know your team players a lot better," said sophomore, Amy Klein, a returning member of the varsity team.
"I was a little nervous because there are new coaches and I didn't know what they expected," said junior, Latoya Brown, a returning member of the varsity team.
Barb Eisenbraun and Russ Inbody are the two new coaches for the 1992 soccer team.
"They're a lot better then last years coaches," said junior Heather Hudson, who was also on the team last year. They talk to us more and are a lot friendlier,Hudson said.
This year the varsity team has set some goals for themselves and the team.
"My goal is to improve myself and the ·communication on the field said senior and co-team captain Sara Shoen. "I felt honored when the rest of the team chose me for team captain, they come to me with personal problems and it makes me feel good."
"We decided that our team goal would be to work together and play as a team," said Hudson.
s continue success
By Joe Hyberger
The Varsity Boys' Soccer team, with nine returning varsity letter winners, got off to a great start this year with a 7-2 record.
After a I-1 tie against Southeast the Links lost in a 5-3 shootout. Against Kearney the team lost 2-1.
"We should have won, but two of our starters were out of the game," said senior Massimo Cantagallo.
Rosendo Rivera was absent from the ga1ne and Lateaf King was injured during the ga1ne.
Varsity coach John Matzke said he's pleased with the way the team is playing this year and he's looking forward to see if they can beat last year's placing of fourth overall in state.
"The team looks really good so far, but we need to work on passing the ball more and working more as a team," said Cantagallo.
One of the team's strengths, their midfielders, can partially be attributed to their good start, said Matzke. He also said their shooting has been excellent this year despite losing their first and second best scorers last year.
The Links also lost some good defensive players last year but Matzke said the team has been consistently working hard in practice to rebuild the defense and has made up for the losses.
Lincoln High will play one more regular season game and then go on to the Grand Island Tournament, and the District and
Westenbttrg;juniors Sam 1 ,Jkersleyand· this year. With a record of 3-2 asof April Blake France, sophor ore Jason 16.Their victories weribover Pius;North- Westertburg· and tie t · R east and East Als · ·· tr · ·• 1 t Douglas;. ' · r s iman yan , o an ex a 1nn1ngoss o ·()maha N.orthand a loss to MiJlard South, They also have a strong experienced Coach Sam Sharpe said; ··. ·'i · defense which are seniors Troy Bothe, ·. , The team is very anxio¥s for the season ·. ceriterfield, ·Jason Bohl, second base·
Theteamisy•oung·thisyear whichmeans · the Sp.artanI ·1a1· · ·1 d th M'll d , nv1 1ona an e I ar there will be rryanyreturningnext year: i i North Tournament. ·. · ·.·.''This group of young;ineil bas qnlitnited. ·,''The team's attitude is a positive repotenti~l, andate wockinghatd t() raise taxed type of an attitude, not a t:nse, their playing teyel,'' said·Sbarpe. uptight one.The game is meant to be fun ,. !he te~ a ~ttbng pitchin_gstaff, yet serious. I think we do a good job of wh1chcons1stsofsen1orsK'evinErtz,Ernie keeping this in perspective," said.Jason .· Johnson, Stan.·· Cords arid Jason · Westertburg,sophomore;pit.cherandright
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Lincoln J-Jigl1Scl1oolhas Opportunitiesbringing achievc :ncr1tsof all kinds. Thirty-four of the Special Education students co1npeted in the Special Oly1npicstrack meet on April 11. Each student c(1111petedin two events.
If they ca1ne in first, second, or third in either of their events they will be able to co111petethe state co11tests,which are in Omaha at the end of May. The events they competed in are the 50, I 00, 200, and the 400-yard runs, broad jump, long jump, sl1otand relays.
Sotne clutstanding e fforts were Russell Wittmuss in the standing long jump (2.01 meters), Brian Fendrick in the shot put (10.76
to state
meters) which is a new Special Olympics school record, Angie Heyer in the softball throw (17.3 meters), Jennifer Faust in the 50 meter dash (8.4 sec.), the boys 4xl00 meter relay team (Russell Wittmuss, Dan Griggs, Willie Roland, Charles Davis) 58.75, and Charles Davis in the 100 meter dash (13.33 · seconds).
"They enjoy the track meet because of the crowd and beating the other students," said Tina Zager and Scott Kistler who participated in the meet.
· The head coach of the Special Olympics, Jim LaFollette, said,"It' s a good challenge for them." SfUJDUIB.QUJ
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For the second consecutive year, Lina coin High students will participate in an activity which includes oriental dragon heads, flags, drums, lots of water, and over fifty enthusiastic individuals representing us. Burlington, Iowa will mark the place of this event. It is dragon boat racing, and it is a blast according to senior Holly Group.
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· Student council vice president Amy · Streckfuss said the idea for LHS to try the sport came when the student council attended a conference in Ohio where they met another counci I from Iowa. LHS was invited by this group to attend the event which will be held on May 3 this year.
Pat Finnegan, council member, explained the game like this: a team of twenty-two individuals line up in two rows, twenty of these strictly row, one beats a drum to keep the rowers in sync, and the other hangs over the front of the boat to grab the floating flags. He said the
races
cot1rseis approximately 200 yards long and has several flags in which to grab before crossing the finish line. Two boats are on the course at one time, last year a total of eight teams competed against each other.
Of the eight teams that participated, LHS received an award for sportsmanship and travelling the farthest. Lincoln High was the only team fro1noutside of Burlington. For this, the team received an oar to keep as a trophy. · ·
Group said that receiving the trophy was a climax to the bonding between team members that took place on the entire trip. The tea1n travelled the eight hour span by car-pooling. She also enjoyed the many high school stt1dentsshe met and the dance in Burlington on the last night of the weekend.
This year's trip is open to all that are interested. A twelve dollar registration fee is necessary.
irls'tennis competetive
Teams look forward to rematch with Southeast
By Eric Ulrich
The girl'stenni s team continues the sea 0son with an enthusiastic, and positive outlook for success, said senior, Sarah Lewis.
The varsity tean1begins the season with a new coach, Brien Connealy, who is excited about working with the team, and progressing to new heights.
"We started off a little slow getting t1sed to the new coach but we really are progressing fast now," said Lewis, one of ·five returning varsity players.
The varsity tea1n is working hard at meeting their goals of a constant positive attitude, teatn st1pport,and determination to win, when those aspects are met, the team will be in line for great success, said Lewis.
Coach Connealy said the girls have a lot of competitiveness which will definitely help the1nkeep a goal of a winning record · ·in perspective.
"We have a lot of potential to do great things ifwe can overco1nethe 1nentalaspect," Lewis said.
· As for the reserve squad, junior, Shelly Crounse feels that having a very new team of players with only three returning, can be beneficial , because it creates a lot of team support and unity from the beginning, Crounse said.
The reserve team is working on new strengths this season that include giving each match 100% deter111inationand focusing on 1naking the other tea1n really work for each point.
"We have a good shot at success this year if we work hard and really concentrate," Crounse said.
Both Crounse and Lewis agree that the second match up against Southeast will be one of the 1nost important 1natches all year. Losing to them the first time, (Reserve 3-6, Varsity 2-7) really showed us · how to win the next time.
"We are definitely going to use that advantage along with extreme preparation, ·especially for this match, to finish as best we can, Crounse said.
By Nick Nichols
ereuter amon ouse ouncers
By Jon Rehm
Nebraska First District Representative
Republican Doug Bereuterwas among the 335 members of the House of Representative who wrote bad checks, according to a statement released by Representative Berueter.
According to the statement, over the 39 1nonth period from July 1988 through October 1991 Berueter wrote 38 bad checks. Sixteen of the checks were due to mathematical and record keeping errors, the other 22 checks were blamed on "terrible bank practices" by the now deft1nct House bank. Twenty-six of the checks were for under $100 and two were for over $ 250.
In addition, the state1nent went to say that the House bank was not operated like a com1nercial bank. Money in the house
bank did not gain interest and it did not give out loans. It was a cooperative of the house member's accounts. Bad checks were covered by the funds of the cooperative. Because of the small amounts ofBereuter' s overdrafts, he was never contacted by the house bank.
Since Bereuter is running unoppossed in the upcoming Republican primary election his bad checks have not been a political issue. According to Adam Branting( LHS' 87), press seceratary for Gerry Finnegan, Beret1ter's probable opponent in the general election, the bad checks will not be a major issue in the general election.
" This campaign is not going to try to exploit Bereuter's problems, we will run on our own merits," Branting said, "The public is getting tired of dirty campaigning."
''Undecided, other'' popular candi,dates with students
By Jamie Peterson
What do Lincoln high school students know about the election? A poll given to all third peroid classes on Monday, April 13th will answer this question for us. Of the students polled 35 percent of these students are 18 years old or older. Of this group 67 percent are registered to vote, and 33 percent are not yet registered to vote. Atnong the students that are registered to vote 97 per-cent will be voting in the up coming election, three percent are not planning on voting in the election.
Sixty-three percent of the students polled are already registered democratic or plan to register democratic when they are of voting age. Twenty-seven percent of the democrats prefer Jerry Brown over Bill Clinton while 31 percent prefer Clinton over Brown. Twenty-nine percent are undecided, and 11 percent would rather vote for another candidate.
Thirty-seven percent of the students polled
Students discuss iIDportant issues of the priIDary ·
By Greg Harris
As Nebraska's presidential primary on May 12 approaches, students agree the national economy will be the biggest issue dealt with during campaign, according to senior Greg Kubert.
He said other factors will play a roll, but will not compare to America's recession.
"People are worried about their jobs and until improvement is made, the Democratic ticket will pose more and more threat to the incumbant," junior Keith Harris said. "In the in-between time it will sure be a southern-style race, down and dirty."
This down and dirty style consists of endless name calling anq upbringing of past blemishes in the candidates' records.
"Unfortunately the personal lives of presidential hopefuls do surface in the midst of battle," Kt1bert said. With the upbringing of many 1niniscule facts by the press to attack candidates, comes a proble1n in itself, he added Sophomore Adam Dunn said the smear tactics are so ugly, that it is hard to distinguish between news and editorial. When he listens to the news, he doesn't know what to believe.
"The candidates' infidelity is irrelevant to the presidency," junior Tobias Bartels said.
are already registered republican or plan" to register republican when they are of voting age. Seventy-eight percent of the republicans prefer George Bush over Pat Buchannan while five percent prefer Buchannan over Bush. Fifteen percent are undecided, and one percent would rather vote for another candidate.
Even though a majority of the students polled voted detnocratic, 36 percent would vote for Bush over Brown while 30 percent would vote for Brown over Bush.
Twenty-five percent percent are undecided, and eight percent would rather vote for another candidate.
If students had a choice between Bush and Clinton, the majority of students, 34 percent, would vote for Clinton over Bush. Thirity-one percent would still vote for Bush over Clinton. Another 25 percent are undecided, and ten percent would rather vote for another candidate.
Dunn said this critical abuse interferes with the facts that are relevant with the presidency.
Wagman sees voter edt1cation as another vital issue in the campaign. When a voter doesn't know what to believe about a candidate, he/she can not make an educated decision.
"Education is the root to all problems," Wagman said. "The person who shows the most interest as well as planned action will come out on top."
Harris said that so far, Clinton, who is governor of Arkansas, one of the top states in the area of education, has the edge. But he added that Bt1sh will use the "goodguy" approach and could sneak up on Clinton easily. He 1nay t1sepress opportunities to say what the public wants to hear. For example, he will talk of the recession ending and the economic prosperity that will follow • Kubert said in addition, welfare and other social programs are important to the race.
"Instead of our present intervention in so many foreign countries, the people want to see action taken within our own nation involving the general welfare of Americans," Kubert said.
With these aspects in 1nind, many students agree that there is no single favorite. It is as though one must vote for the least of the evils according to Harris. He added that because of this, we may see the lowest voter tum out of all time.
Senior Rachel Wagman, president of Young Democrats, believes that no one particular candidate can be favored at this point as a result of the alarming rate of mud-slinging. Bill Ctinton's extramarital affairanddraftdodgiing, Jerry Brown's alleged drug use, Patrichk Buchanan's antisemitism, and Bush's; overall performance in the White House are all subject to critical abuse.
Lincoln High; where nearly everyone can find their own political place
By Laura Hansen
Bush is behind in th,e polls in his home state to a political unlknown, and "Slick Willie" Clinton has be~ome "Velcro Bill," with nearly every imagiinable scandal clinging to him like wet Sairan-Wrap, and no one cares. Right? Wrong.
The diversity which iis so much a part of Lincoln High is certainly evident in the political views of its students. With active Young Democrat and Teen-Age Republican clubs, as well as a strong "None of the Above" senti1nent within the student body, nearly everyone can find his\her own political place at Lincoln High.
Sopho1nore Justin Gatze1neyer found his place with the Teen-Ag1eRepublican (TAR) club. Gatzemeyer, wh<Dwill serve as vicepresident of the TA Rs mext year, joined the club this year to try t<0become more involved in and informed about the political process.
"I think it's important to be aware of who
is on what side, and what side to side with," said Gatze1neyer.
Senior Josh Ca1npbell has been active in Lincoln High's Young Democrats (YD) club for three years, and has spent hours volunteering for candidates and causes. Campbell, the clt1b's vice-president for member(lhip, likes having political clubs a part of high school.
"Political clubs help make 1nore students more knowledgeable on issues. They're a way for- kids to see their ideas put into action," he said.
Junior Brad Kulwicki, president-elect of the T ARs, believes that although political clubs are important, there are 1nany reasons students aren't involved.
"Kids just don't care about politics, and the clubs' stereotypes and lack of publicity keep people from getting into them," he said.
Mock election results
Democratic
27% prefer Brown 33°/o prefer Clinton
29o/oare undecided 11 o/oprefer someone else
Rep11hlican
78o/oprefer Bush 5o/oprefer Buchannan
15°/4 are undecided 1°/4 prefer someone else
Bush vs. Brown
36°/o would vote for Bush 30°/o would vote for Brown
25o/o are undecided 8o/owould vote for someone else
Bush vs. Clinton
31 °/o would vote for Bush
34o/owould vote for Clinton
25o/o are undecided 10°/4 would vote for someone else
enior Kevin Nguyen registers to vote April 14
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onsider the problems facing this country today: this period of economic recession has affected American society at nearly all all levels. Concerns for our economic future are compounded by concerns for our social future: the violent aftermath ·ofthe King verdict left us wondering whether racial intolerance ever lessened; the AIDS epidemic has taken its toll on all walks of life, and the decay of the family structure has deprived us of the traditional value system on a grand scale. In the face of such enormous challenges, many people turn to the system of education both to level accusations and to seek solutions.
But public education is coping with "When our society really commits "Nobody thought after Vietnam that the same negative factors and atti- itself to saying we're going to have a we could reform the military without tudes which confront the rest of soci- world class school system we'll have a spending any money," Schoo reety. world class school system," he said. marked. "Now people are saying, 'you
Principal Sam Nelson believes the He feels that support in a local com- can improve education, but you can't greatest threat to public education munity from all its members, includ- spend any money to .do it. It doesn't today is apathy. ing those who have no direct connec- makeanysense. We'vegottohavethe
"They come to school with a lack of tion with the schools, and particularly commitment and resources (to rehope, a lack of ambition," said Nelson. the local board of education. Nation- form)." "They're at risk because of apathy. ally, leaders in education and govern- With the decline of military expenses They have no support system." mentmust place education high on the at the end of the Cold War, Nelson's Lincoln Public Schools Superinten- agenda, particularly in terms of the concerns for fiscal priority have turned dent Philip Schoo also blamed a na- budget. from the armed forces to the need for ·tional attitude of apathy toward edu- "People have to be willing to put health care. Issues such as the AIDS cation. While some people blame the their money where their mouth is," epidemic and drug-linked national nation's educators for not maintaining said Schoo. health concerns such as "crack babies" high standards of educational quality, He compared the current need to draw an increasing amount of money Schoo feels a greater demand for qual- upgrade education to the military re- from the schools, he said. ityfrom society as a whole is the key to forms made after the U.S. forces failed According to Nelson, in addition to improving schools. to meet their objective in Vietnam. monetary concerns over public health,
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the public schools must also confront the task of educating students who carry the effects of disease and drug use. For example, children of drug users will increase demand for special education funding, draining resources from other areas of education, he said. While the district spends around $7000 per student in the regular curriculum, expenses for a special education studentrunfrom$13,000toover$100,000 per year.
"You can just see the expense and the money is going to be very critical to how we're going to take care of the health needs and individualized needs of these students," said Nelson. "The question is, do they deserve the same right of education? You have to make some tough choices."
Schoo's primary concern for LPS students is that each student receives an equal education.
"We don't do as good a job with all of the students in the Lincoln Public Schools," he said. "People who have traditionally done well in school have continued to do well. Our challenge is dealing with students who are different."
Differences include social, cultural, and economic factors which influence learning style and aptitude. Nelson feels that, due to poor family structure and a general lack of support for individual students, the percentage of
students who got the most out of education has dropped.
"At one time we served 90 to 90-plus percent of the kids well," he said. " I can't say that now. I think we're serving 60 to 70 percent. There's 30 percent at risk out there."
Nelson and Schoo agreed however that Lincoln schools are among the best in the country. Nelson cites larger cities' systems, which must cope
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with the poverty and violence that pervade inner cities.
"Nationally there are some schools thatare(introuble),"saidNelson. "We are Utopia compared to many schools."
Schoo attributed local schools' success to a supportive community.
"It hasn t
Instruction Kathy Raymer, computers will influence subjects ranging from industrial technology to composition. "Computers have affected students across disciplines," said Raymer.
Nelson expects increased use of computers for instructional purposes, and been willing to accept second best," said Schoo. "It's demanded good schools from all of us who work in the schools."
Standards for educational excellence within families induce students to perform at high levels, said Schoo.
Nelson emphasizes the number of college graduates produced by Lincoln High as proof of its quality. Although between 40 and 50 percent of Lincoln High's graduates go on to four-year colleges compared to other local schools' 60 to 70 percent, the number of former Lincoln High students who graduate from college equals or exceeds the number frorrt other local schools.
"The most important thing is how many graduate after four or five years," he said.
Lincoln High's dropout rate is below the national average, and Nelson takes responses from graduates and their families into account.
"Parents have repeatedly said their students are well prepared, and they feel very good about experiences in differentiated courses, and the quality of teaching that goes on," he said. "That's a yard stick to measure by."
In order to maintain the standard of quality, a shift to "non-traditional" teaching methods, objectives, and the educational environment must occur.
foresees students and teachers working at home through computer terminals and telephone systems.
Technological development has increased demands on potential members of the work force, and the public schools are expected to provide vocational training as well as traditional curricular elements, said Schoo.
"Today there are just some things people have to know before they get to the work force," said Schoo.
The boom in information technology increases the demand for graduates educated in the sciences and industrial skills, and a trend away from liberal arts-educated students. However, due to the rate of technological development, educators must lay a foundation for vocational retraining several times in a student's lifetime, she said.
"We. are very much an information processing !!Ociety," Raymer noted. No longer will schools be "training young people for jobs for their entire lifetime. The system will have to be a cradle-tograve system."
Nelson emphasized a change in objective from past years.
"We used to memorize things," he said. "Now it's a process that we need to teach: how to retrieve information; use of references.''
The demands of technology include the need for workers to build and maintain its products. However, Nelson and Raymer noted the need for skilled labor does not entail college education for all members of the work force. According to Nelson, skilled laborers educated in technical schools
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deserve respect as an essential part of the economic system.
"If our society is going to remain competitive internationally, we need quality people at all walks of life," he said.
Raymer envisions more individualized patterns of learning, including flexible schedules which would allow a student's schedule to vary from day to
day and would cater to a student's time preferences. A plan to implement a flexible ten-period school day should go into effect next year, Nelson said.
Ideally, teachers would function as learning facilitators, and students would choose learning experiences according to the demands of an individualized curriculum, said Raymer.
"I'd like a situation where we expected students to act more like adults, and where graduation marks the magic day when students can take greater responsibility for their own learning," she said.
In spite of the demand for vocational learning and student independence, Nelson and Schoo both maintain the importance of personal contact in the classroom. According to Nelson, 87 to
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89 percent of the budget goes into "human resources."
"You don't put much into bricks and mortar," he said. "You don't put much into supplies. Those things are sort of inconsequential. It's the human relationships that turn people on to learn. 1ng."
Schoo agreed.
"It isn't enough to know your subject matter," he said. "You've got to believe in people and like people and want to teach. Whether you're the principal or the superintendent, you've got to first see yourself as a teacher.
The major obstruction to the advancement of education is an unwillingness to take the risks required to implement less traditional methods of education, said Raymer.
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"There isn't necessarily one way to configure schools," she said. "There might be a possibility for students to go a more traditional route or to innovate."
According to Schoo, a fear of disapproval limited many administrators and staff members from trying alternative methods. But a decentralized style of district administration allows individual schools to make policy according to its needs, he said. Schoo considers the night school program an example of innovation within a build• 1ng.
"That wasn't our idea," he said. "That came from Lincoln High. The staff said, 'we've got kids who need this.' They put it together and then came to us."
Raymer believes that the changes she envisidns cannot occur by administrative decree, but rather by proving their worth to skeptics.
"We need to give them tools to deal with attitudes, fears, and hesitancy," she said. "Forcing a person to change is probably pretty ineffectual."
Are the tasks that face education in• surmountable? Only if the public continues to treat it as a back-burner issue, said Schoo. Nelson emphasized the importance of education to the world community .
"Education is perhaps the most important product this country has, if we're going to continue to engage in the world market," he said. "I am personally glad there is conversation about ~ducation, because that means it is in the forefront."
Congratulations to all Lincoln High athletes, coaches and supporters who participated in the sports program during the 1991-92 school year, and very best wishes to our graduating seniors.
--The Lincoln High Booster/PTSA Club
LHS BOOSTER CLUB OFFICERS
President Joe & Diane Blahak
Vice-President ....................... John & Mary Bolton
Secretary Rod & Jan Caughron
Treasurer Dave & Jeanine Kepler
LHSPTSA OFFICERS
President .......................................... Connie Cacek
Student Vice President Kelita Svoboda
Secretary Sherry Miller
Treasurer Ann Banwell
Principal ............................................. Sam Nelson
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,,om was ''un orae a e ''
ByTamiRembolt
This year's prom definitely lived up to its "Unforget(t)able" theme, said several attendants.
Prom was held at the East Campus Ballroom on May 9 from 9-12 p.m.
Although many complained of the heat and lack of space, attendance showed that a good time was had by all.
Senior Sarah Lewis said she enjoyed dancing at prom, while senior Jason Bedient said he enjoyed his date.
"Prom was exactly the same last year," junior Mike Krumm said.
However, this year Krumm enjoyed a limo ride as the guest of junior Cindy Copley, winner of the limo ride.
Bedient and junior David Azizinamini liked having a D.J. instead of a band because a wider variety of music
was offered.
Seniors Greg Kubert and Sarah Lewis were elected as prom King and Queen respectively. Juniors Sam Eckersley and Jennifer Klein were chosen as Prince and Princess.
The highlight of the night for many people was Post Prom which was held in both gyms. There were several activities including casino and carnival games, bingo, prizes and large quantities of food.
"The food was the best part," Bedient said.
Lewis felt they should have been able to buy things with the money they won through the games. Many students who won prizes in the raffles were unable to claim them because they had already left.
"A lot of different people won (prizes) and that's good," Lewis said.
SeniorAwards
Seniorgift improvespatio
ByTamiRembolt
The senior steering committee chose to refurbish the patio for the '92 senior class gift, said counselor Dick Patterson.
The Botany Club will plant flowers which bloom in the spring and fall. A round table with benches will also be installed.
Senior Kjerstin Bowman said she thinks the gift is something "lasting that people can use." She hopes the following classes will take care of, use and enjoy the new patio.
They chose this gift to recycle this Qortion of the school. It will give students a spacious place to hang out, said Patterson.
The seniors wanted to leave the school betterthap they found it. They are leaving a more "comfortable and aesthetic environment," he said.
Plans are to finish the patio by the end of the year.
Bodyimage represents '90'sera
ByHeidiWoerner
ach new decade introduces a trend that seems as if it could go on forever. Along with this comes an astonishing superstar destined to change our lives forever and mold us into hi&lher ideal clone. The '70s featured the amazing disco era filled with John Travolta wanna-bes. Then along came the '80s, otherwise known as the Michael Jackson era. Now it looks as if the '90s have more than set in and people have again searched for their star of the future.
As people look towards the entertainment and fashion industries in search of their new sense of identity, a strong influence is forced upon them. Celebrities such as supermodel Christie Brinkley and basketball star Michael Jordan enforce the message that those who succeed in life are either extremely beautiful or talented. We continually see them in our magazines and on our screens with their eminent beauty and athletic talent dripping from the million dollar smiles on their faces. Everyone dreams of becoming like them and what better way than to look like them?
The ideal has evolved into self-conscious individuals seeking perfection through outward appearance and physique. Trends of the '90s reflect this attitude and rename this decade as the health/body image era, depending on the intent.
Several trends have picked up in the last few years, one being the popular athletic shoe. According to Susan Rehm, salesperson at The Athlete's Foot, many people are involved in athletics due to the advertisements of sports stars.
their feet.
A trend which displays the health and vibrance of today's youth is the year-round suntan acquired through sun lamp tanning beds. This activity usually lasts from winter to June, said Kim Rasmussen, salon coordinator of the Pink Flamingo. Patrons are generally freshmen and sophomore college students and include both males and females.
"It makes people feel good about themselves," she said. Another trend demonstrating the importance of beauty is the evolution of blondes from ditzy to glamorous. AccordingtoJoely Wesch, cosmetologist at Family Cutters, people are trying to achieve the California look. by highlighting and streaking their hair. Both males and females repeatedly undergo the process and are willing to spend up to $50 each salon visit.
These trends represent the significance of appearance and people's willingness to overlook the drawbacks of price, discomfort and time commitment. Although, there is another side to people's obsession with their looks which deals with the value of health and fitness in order to achieve the status of ideal super-human. For some, a healthy lifestyle is becoming less of a social status and more of a way of life filled with long-term benefits. Among these trends is exercising in general.
According to Wendy Duncan, a member of the service staff at Sports Courts, people are becoming more aware of their health care. Although many people often stereotype those pumping iron in the weightroom as egotistical, brainless jocks, she feels a majority of the members are there for health benefits.
Cycling is also becoming an extremely popular trend which appeals to people of all ages. Mountain biking as well as road biking is a great way to improve fitness while enjoying the outdoors and helping the environment.
Health conscious individuals are not only concerned with their actual degree of fitness, but also of what they put into their bodies. Open Harvest, a natural health food store which specializes in organic and fat-free foods, is becoming increasingly popular, said cashier and cook Linda Clause.
People often look up to stars who only exist in the world of photography and modeling. This illusion creates a vision of the ultimate person, while in reality the result is virtually unreal. Being healthy is possible, but should not be taken to the point of obsession. People should not look "Fitness is booming," she said. "People are more concerned with what other people think about their bodies."
Not surprisingly, Rehm finds that men are more interested in attaining shoes that will supposedly benefit their performance while women purchase shoes according to their· color and whether they look good on
els. All that comes across is appearance and personality is not even part of the picture. Admirable qualities can be found elsewhere, in genuine people who aren't afraid to show their true characters.
Heidi Woerner, co-editor of the Advocate, will attend UNL next fall.
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We gain Official Knowledge, or "book learning", the stuff they teach us in the classrooms, only when we acti~ely seek
[tis intended to prepare us for life in the Real
we are supposedly thrust into the day we graduate.
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By MelissaAkin
omorrow all this will be over for the summer The final projects should be finished, the state tournaments decided, and the last applause for the last performance died away. All of us poor souls who still have finals to take (while those of you who don't-who hauled yourselves to class when you should have been on your deathbeds in order to avoid the classroom learning process-sit back and snicker) will suffer through this one last afternoon in the name of academia.
For seniors, tomorrow marks the official denouement of the high school experience. Saturday evening, we will wear hot polyester gowns and silly hats and sit together one last time at graduation-to close the book on high school with a heave and a sigh. The end. But it's the "happily ever after" part of the story we seem to forget.
While graduation makes for a good excuse to relax and celebrate, it can only symbolize the end of an era, to borrow a phrase, which for most of us seems truly over with the last performance, the last paper, the last game. Each event
teaches a lesson, while graduation merely recognizes one's involvement.
The schools began imparting Official Knowledge when our parents carted us off to kindergarten some 13 years ago. But education actually began much earlier-with the very first experience that affected the way we view and react to the world around us. And all the events of our lives, every day, reshape the way we look at thingsfrom love to death to falling asleep in Chemistry classthough the degree of impact certainly varies.
events to form new knowledge. Synthesis is key to critical
thought. And once we are capable of using synthesized information to take active part in the world around us, we can truthfully say we've entered the Real World. Some of us have already been there quite awhile. Others will probably never make it there.
We should strive to constantly increase our knowledgeto use what we've gained through our high school experience-for the sake of personal betterment, and for the advancement of society. There's no way to set a date on that event, and it can't be engraved on an invitation.
We work our way through the system, given the aim of graduation. The diploma is the carrot held before our noses which will allow us to secure highereducation and employment. But I don't believe the true rewards of education can be comprehended until long after we leave Lincoln High to make our way through the Real World.
Graduation is a rite of passage-passage implies moving on to new chapters. Hopefully they'll contain some plot development, and maybe by the final chapter we'll find ourselves a bit enlightened.
So enjoy this chapter. Don't throw beachballs at graduation-some people take it seriously. What we should be taking seriously has nothing to do with Pomp and Circumstance. I wish you all a very happy Once upon a time
Yourdaysare shorthere; this is the lastof your • springs
Youwill go awaywith old, goodfriends.
Anddon'tforgetwhenyou leavewhyyou came.
Award-winning writer Melissa Akin will attend Boston University in thefall. She wishes her co-editorthe happiest of birthdays. Sleep long, Heidi, and sleep well.
pace is at a premium at Lincoln High and the athletic and physical education facilities are no exceptions. According to Athletic Director Larry Parker, LHS only has 60 percent of the gym and outdoor space it needs. This has a great impact on LHS's athletic program, physical education department and the intramural program.
The lack of space and facilities in the athletic department affects Lincoln High sports teams, especially winter sports. The pool is in such a condition that the swimming and diving team has to hold home meets elsewhere and the diving team has to go to Southeast to practice, junior swim team member Brad Buresh said.
Parker said the reason why the team cannot hold meets at the pool is because it is not big enough to meet safety standards.
"If you're swimming past someone in practice, most of the time you'll bump into them," Buresh said.
But according to Buresh, the pool has more problems than its size. The ventilation is inadequate, the pool is not deep enough, visibility is bad due to high chlorination, the pool does not have touchpads so swimmers are not able to time themselves and there are sharp edges along the side of the pool which are dangerous.
Lack of space also affects the boys' and girls' basketball teams. According to girls' varsity coach Bill Myers, Lincoln High's facilities for basketball are not comparable to those of the other Lincoln high schools. LHS only has three practice courts that the boys' and girls' sophomore, reserve and var-
sity basketball teams must share during the winter. This means teams must leave, then come back to school atnightandpracticeuntil 10 p.m. All the other teams in Lincoln have enough gym space so all of their squads can practice at the same time afterschool.
"We need a gym, no frills, just a gym," Meyers said. "The largest school in the state has the smallest PE area. It doesn't make any sense."
Outdoor facilities are also weak, according to Parker. The multipurpose space used for football and baseball practices and PE classes is in bad condition and needs to be resodded. In addition, LHS needs new tennis courts.
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According to boys' and girls' tennis coach Brien Connealy, he does not have the room at the present facilities for the reserve and varsity teams to practice at the same time. It is more effective for Connealy and his assistants to work with one group at a time ratherthanhavingothercoaches work with another squad at another location.
The lack of space and facilities, along with the Mentally Retarded (MR) units and the expansion of the ESL program
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has also negatively affected the physical education department, according to physical education teacher Gene Cotter.
Cotter said the department manages to meet the needs of students by maximizing use off acilities whether it means having three groups in one gym, placing ping-pong tables in the hall or sharing facilities. His Toning for Fitness classes alternate use of the pool with the MR students.
"If we had a pool like Southeast's we could have two swimming classes at once. The MR's at one end and the regular classes at the other," Cotter said.
He also feels the physical education department is undervalued in comparison to "academic subjects."
"It doesn't matter how smart you are unless you're healthy," Cotter said. Intramural athletics are also negatively affected by the lack of space and facilities, intramural coordinatorJ ack Brestel said.
The intramural program is growing too fast for the facilities. In the winter, Brestel estimates, 400 students a week participate in intramural basketball, the largest intramural program. Shorter games and Saturday morning games were necessary to accommodate intramural participants.
"If we had more space we'd be a lot better off. We had 30 people fencing from the fencing club on the same balcony next to the baseball team
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At left: EngineeringassistantRichardKornfeld surveysblueprintsof the east gym in anticipation of remodeling.Above: Crackedpool decksand damagedpoolwalls posedangerto classmembersand competitors.
• working out in their batting cage. That's not very safe," Brestel said.
But Lincoln High cannot count on any solutions in the near future. School Board president Doug Evans estimates Lincoln High will not receive any new physical education or athletic facilities for another five to 10 years. According to Evans, the two reasons for this are priorities and money.
According to Principal Sam Nelson, Lincoln High plans tq create 14 new classrooms from the space vacated by the science and home economics departments moving into Lincoln High South this summer at a cost of $1.2 million. An expansion through part of the west gym and part of a locker room is also planned at a cost of $75,000.
In the second stage of remodeling, Lincoln High had planned to build a new gym and pool for $1. 7 million, but after the rejection of the school bond, last year's plans for a new gym and pool have been postponed, Nelson said.
However, lack of space is a district wide problem.
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doesn't need help, but there is no way to do it," Evans said. "Classrooms will come before swimming pools."
Evans said the district is currently making needed renovations at Holmes, Elliot, Belmont and Sheridan elementary schools and at.Irving Junior High.
In addition, the district is trying to accommodate rapid growth by purchasing portable classrooms.
While the district is growing at a rate of 800 students a year, the budget isn't. This is due to LB1059 which
First, it freezes spending and requires the school board to go through a difficult process to increase spending by four percent. He said four percent is not enough of an increase in spending to meet the district's needs. The bill also l,u.rts Lincoln because it forces prosperous school districts like Lincoln to give $12-17 million a year to the state to give to poorer school districts.
"Because of the four percent lid (LB1059), we have to cut things out of the budget every year," Evans said.
Both Evar1s and Nelson agree another bond issu~-is needed to take care of the space problems at Lincoln High and throughout the district. Evans said the reason why the bond issue failed and another one will not likely pass is the anger of voters over high taxes.
"People in Lincoln pay $600-800 more in property taxes than people in other communities," Evans said. "Lincoln got screwed by LB1059 They're unhappy and they blame the schools."
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Manyseniorswilluse athleticscholarships to defrayeducationcosts
By GregHarris
With a state gymnastics championship, a girls' state basketball runnerup trophy and a golf team contending for city and state honors, Lincoln High has many seniors who will use their athletic ability to finance their college education. College planning coordinator Sue Cain views sports scholarships as a positive way to reward talented students with a better opportunity to continue their education.
"The financial assistance is helpful for the athletes that do not have enough time to hold a job otherwise," Cain said.
Golfer Geoff Friesen accepted a full scholarship to the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, even though he was contacted by more prestigious schools
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with similarly appealing golf scholar'3hips. The key for Friesen is not golf, but academics.
"I chose Nebraska in order to pursue scholastic goals, not to play golf," Friesen said. "Golf was just an instrument for me to gain the ability to achieve my goals."
HughLau.a memberof the nationalchampionhighschoolgymnasticsteamand Nebraska Schoo!of Gymnastics,will attendthe Universityof Iowa next year Herehe performsa flip duringcompetitionon the floor exercise.
He added that the ratio of collegiate athletes who eventually compete professionally in any sport is not convincing enough to expect such a career.
Friesen sees his scholarship not only helpful to him, but his parents as well.
"It is relieving to know that my parents won't have to carry the burden of paying for my education," he said. "They have been incredibly helpful the last few years by driving me around when I couldn't drive myself, and basically taking care of all the logistics involved for traveling to tournaments and everything else. This way, I'm kind of saying thanks to them through the scholarship."
Friesen also received a scholarship for his academic achievements
Other sports scholarship recipients include Kelly Ward, Hugh Lau, Tiffany Davis, Bobby Ferrel and Jennifer Trouba.
Southeast Community College in Beatrice is paying full tuition for two years to Kelly Ward in return for her participation on the volleyball team.
The attention from college recruiters was an interesting way to learn about the college itself, accc,rding to Ward. She said it is convenient to have the school come to the student rather than the student having to search
themselves for all the needed information in choosing schools.
Again, sports were not the only factor contributing to Ward's decision.
"The small campus and individualized learning environment was what really sold me," she said.
Ward expects to learn a number of things with her sport in college, such as how to manage her time efficiently, and to learn a lesson about adult life by being out of town as well as balancing her studies with other activities. Her scholarship will allow her to achieve these goals.
Hugh Lau, a member of the state champion gymnastics team, has decided on the University of Iowa after much deliberation. He has been to Iowa several times for competitions and thus created a relationship with the coach there. This contact had a considerable influence on Lau's deci• SlOn •
"Getting this gymnastics scholarship is like the climax of my gymnastics career. It's like getting paid for the many years of five-hour-per-day workouts," Lau said.
Lau's hard work is not about to stop now. He plans to compete for the NCAA team and possibly Olympic recognition in the future. With this, he
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still plans to make his studies first priority. He added that gymnasts stereotypically are good students and he attributes that to the fact that a participant doesn't have the option of competing in a professional circuit as opposed to other sports such as football and basketball. According to Lau, gymnasts initially work harder in school because they must find a career outside of sports.
Lau looks forward to collegiate gymnastics because he feels it is more team-oriented than high school competition.
Tiffany Davis is looking forward to collegiate sports as well as she accepts her basketball scholarship to Hastings Central Community College.
She specifically chose Hastings because of the scholarship offer. Davis will concentrate on her business major, but she does feel that college isn't all academics.
"I realize that many scholarships are given to people who have little interest in anything but sports, but I feel that is okay. It's simply a difference in interest," Davis said.
Friesen disagrees.
"When scholarships are given to ei-
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ther people who have sufficient ability to pay for school themselves, or when they are given to those who go to college just for the athletic aspect of it, it creates a mentality among athletes that school should be taken less seriously," he said. This image, he said, is dangerous in that it may distract others.
Cain agrees with Friesen and feels recruiting staffs are to blame because they put most emphasis on finding the right position they need for the team andnotevenconsideringtherecruitee's academic credentials.
Jennifer Trouba feels what needs to be done is to give out more scholarships, but just be more selective as to whom they give it to. The recipients should be chosen on financial need first, she said.
Trouba has accepted a $400 scholarship to play basketball for Peru State College. She said that it was a coincidence that Peru State offered her the scholarship because she decided to go there before she was offered the scholarship.
"Basketball is always a fun way to keep myself busy and learn a few lessons at the same time," Trouba said.
She hopes to improve her b~sk~tball skills and become a hard worker in the process.
For Bobby Ferrel, his achievements paid off when he signed with Doane College in Crete to do track and play football. He will receive what is equivalent to $3000 per year for his efforts in both sports.
"It is good to know that all those years haven't been at all a waste of time," Ferrel said.
Even though his childhood dream to play for Nebraska wasn't fulfilled, he does not feel deprived.
For Geoff Friesen, Kelly Ward, Hugh Lau, Tiffany Davis, Bobby Ferrel and Jennifer Trouba, it took years of dedication and motivation to accomplish what they have so far. They came to a concensus that it is important to rememberthat sports scholarships aren't the only grain that can be reaped from participation in athletics throughout their lives. They have brought along with them many skills and traits that have built and revealed their characters. And for this, these athletes want to thank the coaching staff at LHS for their instruction, encouragement, criticism and friendship.
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ByHeidiWoerner
"Friend: one who knows all about you and loves you just the same. "-Elbert Hubbard
True friendships are the most appreciated and the least achieved. So many factors are necessary in order to achieve this ultimate standard that it is often considered fate when a friendship of this level succeeds. According to several experts of enduring friendships, there is not one trait which makes this happen but a combination of several, including good communication, a noncompetitive attitude, dependability, ability to have fun and respect.
One important aspect of a good relationship is the sharing of common interests.
Seniors Amy Streckfuss and Holly Group have grown up together since third grade. Both their extroverted personalities and similar .attitudes towards life have kept them involved in the same activities, such as working summers at Camp Kitaki and attending the same chUPch.
"We have kind of grown in a similar way," said Streckfuss.
Seniors Greg Kubert and Chad Blahak met in kindergarten and remained close by competing together in sports. They also share the same values towards Younglife, religion, sports and relationships.
"As far as guys go, I think it's different. It's conscious in our heads that we're there for each other," said Kubert.
Seniors LeeAnn Pancharoen and Jenny Becwar have been close friends since they met in sixth grade, largely due to their same sense of humor.
"It's hard to understand someone who doesn't know what you're laughing at," said Becwar.
Another quality of a strong friendship lies in each person's unique personality.
Seniors Joel Kunkel and Brad Argue met before kindergarten while taking piano lessons from Kunkel's mother. Argue describes Kunkel as crazy and carefree and himself as serious.
"He kind of loosens me up but we don't always agree,"
he said. "We've figured out where the line is."
On the other hand, senior Aaron Johnson and junior Aaron Rock base their friendship on similar per-
eachother and they 1villno1vgraduatetogether
sonalities and different interests. Although they are one grade apart in school, they have remained best friends for 12 years due to their similar humor, good listening abilities and caring and understanding attitudes towards one another.
While Johnson is involved in Concert Choir and Madrigals, Rock's interests include rugby, cars and construction.
"A good friendship is being able to have your own opinion and having the other person respect your opinion," said Johnson. "If we have problems we can easily talk about it."
An extremely important aspect of true friendship _is realizing both person's strengths and weaknesses.
Argue feels many of his strengths are Kunkel's weaknesses and vice versa. Their bond is accented by their strong belief in God.
"Without that we wouldn't have gotten that close," said Argue.
Kubert stresses the fact that he and Blahak bear ex-
tremely different images, comparing Blahak to Ferris Bueller and himself to Ferris' friend Cameron. Kubert finds his strengths lie in his academic and musical abili-
ties while Blahak's lie in his athletics.
"We're enough alike to have common interests but our strengths are different," said Kubert. "I was always jealous of his athletic talent, butweknowit'skindoffutile to compete."
As graduating seniors move in their prospective directions, friends and acquaintances often drift apart. Although it is hard to imagine relationships will ever change, these lasting friendships will also pass through the test of time.
Kunkel plans to attend Eastman School of Music in New Yot"kwhile Argue stays at·UNL.
"I really don't see us writing that much," said Argue, ''but we'll definitely stay in touch."
Streckfuss said she and Group will attend UNL next year and support each other throughout college.
"I see myself and Holly together forever. It's always going to be there no matter what," she said.
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By FredUlrich
After the second week of the school year, teacher Eli Zietz decided that he would retire from his 11 year ter111of teaching high school students and move on to experience and learn new things.
Born in New York and raised in Coney Island, Zietz lived in Washington D.C. before moving to Cortland, Neb., his current residence.
Teaching high school students has been only one aspect of his life. Most of his working life has been dedicated to the federal government, the military, the state department and to programs including the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Urban Beautification. He decided to start teaching after an early retirement from the government at age 59.
He said he still enjoys teaching and learns something new from the students every year.
"I enjoy everywhere I am," he said. "I love learning. I've learned something every year by what students bring into the classroom."
He also pointed out that as a teacher, he feels he doesn't have an impact on students' lives or influence them in any way, even when he is told he has.
He said most students would probably disagree with him, but his most important attribute is that he tries to avoid doing harm.
"I can't say that any achievements of any of my students have anything to do with anything that I've done, except for the concept of doing no harm," said Zietz.
Whenever he is told he has affected, influenced or motivated a student, he feels he does not have the right to take the credit.
"If students have left my class having feeling that they have gained, that they have become enriched in one way or another, it's not because of what I've done. It's because of what their families have done to make those students learn. I'm not the one who improves the student, the students already come to me pretty well shaped by their parents and their community," he said.
According to Zietz, his first group of Lincoln High School Advocate
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students at Lincoln High, in Advanced American Literature courses, impressed him a great deal, which he felt supported his idea that he is not responsible for the achievements of his students. He could not say for certain that he would not also be responsible for the students who do not perf 01"111well.
"I know I really
Eli Zietzemphasizeshis pointduringa stimulatinglecture. don't do a lot to enrich students. They just get better if they come equipped to get better," he said.
He did not know how to state his point clearly because he felt as though he was saying he wasn't accountable for students who do not do well in his class.
"You probably would be doing pretty much the same thing you're doing right now at the same level of progress regardless of who your teacher has been, so long as there was a teaching environment and place," said Zietz.
It is possible that some teachers do not contribute as much as others, but it is hard to conceive of teachers who do harm, he said.
The process of how some people learn well and others do not is a mystery to him. He also said that if an adequate number of students were accounted, beginning early in elementary school,
''I enjoyeverywhereI am. I love learning."
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some students would do extremely well and others would not. ·
He feels students who do well in school and credit their success to a teacher probably do not realize that it is the student who achieves their work, not because of a profound statement made by a teacher.
"They probably would've been motivated by any teacher. Students do that, they go to one class, another class and here and there they say some teacher said something that really had a powerful effect on them," he said. "I think a lot of those students are looking for that and they find what they are looking for."
Whether or not he will be remembered at Lincoln High is not a concern of his.
"I don't think there is enough ego in me to be concerned about whether or not I'll be remembered for any particular thing," he said. "I just don't think I have anything special to be remembered for."
According to Zietz, his feelings of parting center only upon his students. "That mushiness, that poetic, romantic feeling of affection, is something that keeps coming to my mind as I ' think about my students, and that's all. I'm beyond the age of reminiscing about a building like Lincoln High. When I say goodbye to Lincoln High I'm saying goodbye with sadness only ·because I'm leaving my students, nothing else."
