Northeast High 1950 Yearbook

Editor-in-Chief Shirley Heim

Mana g in g Editor Mary Ann Dickinson

Associate Editor . .............. Caroline Ross

Adv iser Catherine Killeen

with its familiar halls and classrooms, its welcome atmosphere , its cafeteria and playroom where a thousand personalities meet every da y . . .

with its teachers and students molded into a spirit of friendliness, harmon y, and association , its classes and clubs wit h philosophies of democracy and independent action.

wit h its pep rallies displa y ing the vitality of eager fans, its c on v ocations exhibiting talent , competence, and abilit y in all spheres of a cti v it y

wi th its spirits of pride , modesty; pre-eminence, humblenes s

with its in v iting challenge in sports, music, drama, journalism

wi th its calm, deliberate initiati v e as a leader meet Northeast

one of the

fire drills the se students file b ack into the building.

Board of Education members are prom inent Lincoln business men and women who are interested in the public schools and have been elected to direct the administration on important matters.

Regular meetings of the school board members are held in the Public School Administration building at 720 South 22nd street. At

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BOARD OF CONTROL

these meetings the board makes final decisions on all matters concerning the Lincoln schools.

Under the leadership of Robert C. Venner, president, the Board of Education administers finances, chooses new text books , regulates reports to parents , and discusses teacherwelfare.

Meeting in one of their bi-monthly sessions are these school board members , left to right , J. Lee Ranki n , Robe rt Venner , Mrs Ru th Hill , G ilbert Willey , superintendent , Elmer Magee , Dr. Stanley Zemer , and John Senning Not in picture, James P elley , assistant superintenden t.

Gilbert S. Willey James Pelley

Teaching school from 8:40 to 3: 15 is only part of the duties of a high school teacher.

By sponsoring clubs and organizations ; chaperoning parties and out of town bus trips ; supervising class activ i ties ; art, music, journalism, and debate , the teachers donate their time to make it possible for students to enjoy the extra-curricular activities that are provided for them. Serving on teacher's association committees fills up the rest of their time .

Robin S. Mickle heads the administrative staff as principal. He is assisted by Julius Humann and Mrs. Mable Thompson as boys' and girls' counselors Mr. Humann instructs the senior high leadership class .

Francis Rezek is principal of the junior high . He counsels the junior high leadership class.

GUIDING YOUTH

Robin S. Mickle

Julius Humann

Mabel Thompson

Francis Rezek

Selecting nu:inbers for the annual Chr istma s program are music teachers Harold Davis and Mrs Velma Snook.

Talking over the day 's happenings are English teachers Mrs Margaret Hoskin, Mrs. Virginia Lewis , Miss Anne Gilham, and Mrs Ber y l Bowlin

Planning for participation of students in county _ go·1ernment day are social studies teachers Mrs Jan e Bean, Mrs Sue Worrall , and Miss Elizabeth Shaver.

Reading a health magazine are William Grossoehme, biological science; Ellis Jeffery , science ; Mrs. Eloise Lockwood, school nurse , and Mrn. Evelyn Lavaty, physiology .

Bean, Mrs. Jane Civics ; social studies; sponsor, Y-Tee ns.

Bitner, Mrs. Anita Home econom ics.

Bowlin, Mrs. Beryl Literature ; modern probl ems. lems

Burnham, Miss Mary Library; sponsor , cheerleaders.

Carter, Miss Joey Spanish; mathematics; world history; sponsor , sen ior class.

Clark, Miss Myrtle Mathem atics.

Coleman, Watson Building trades.

Curley, Miss Grace English; social studi es

Davis, Harold Instrumental music.

Donlan, Miss Violet Commercial.

Dorsey, Glen Vocational education.

Dunlap, Miss Helen Mathematics ; s p o n s o r , stamp club.

Galloway, Bernard Physical education; driver's training ; head coach, football ; sponsor, senior class, N club.

Ganz, Mrs. Eleanor English; art.

Gilham, Miss Bnne English ; literature; arithmetic.

Grossoehme , William Biology.

Gathering in the shop are Glen Dorsey, vocational edu cation ; Franklin Kyker, metal trades; Watson Col e man, building trades, and Lloyd Schmedake, vocational agriculture.

Discussing plans for the year are physical educatio n teachers Bernard Galloway , Mrs. Virginia Roberts, Max Hester, and Ed Johnson

Miss

Lining up the s chedule for the mathematics classes are Lawrence T eply, Mi ss Helen Dunla p , Mr s. Ly dia Weber , and M iss Myrt l e Clark

Hend rix, Miss Lucena Home economics ; s:i::onso r, Rocketeers.

Heste r, Max Ph y sical e ducation ; d-:-afhnq.

Hoskins, Mrs. Margaret Lit e rature: voe-al JY1usic

Jeffery , Ellis Visual e d u c ation; physi c s; c hemis t r y.

Johnson , Ed Drafting; physical education; sponso r, N club.

Johns t o n, George A. rt.

Killeen , Mrs. Catherine English ; journalism; adv i se r, Northeast e rn, Rocket.

Krause , Mrs. Helen Modern problems; sponsor, Roc kettes

Kyker , Franklin Metal trades ; social studies .

Lavat y, Mrs . Evelyn Hygiene ; physiology ; spons or , Y-Teens.

Lewis, Mrs . Virginia English

Lockwo od, Mrs. Eloise School nurs e .

Maher, Mrs. Ula English ; sponsor, cheer-l e a d ers .

Moore, Mrs . Mary Sci e nce

Munson , M iss fl.nne English.

Reeder, Mrs. Elizabeth Debate; speech; E n gli s h; spo nsor, Masqu e and Gavel.

Scie n ce and social science teachers, Mrs. Mary Moore, Mrs . F rances Watters, and Robert Spelts, are conversing about j unior high problems

Mee t ing in the library are these members of t:1e E nglish department : Mrs Ula Maher, Miss Mary Burnham, Miss Isabelle Smith, Miss Anne Munso n, Mrs Elizabeth R eeder, an d Mrs Catherine Killeen.

Viewing results of clay projects done in their class es

Audria Shumard , Miss Violette Donlan, Mrs Helen Krause , · and Mis s Joey Car ter are discussing school policies.

Mrs Anita Bi t ner , Mrs. Lucena H en d rix , and Miss Grace Curley look over the new fabrics to be used b y the home economics classes.

are art teachers George Johnston and Mrs Eleanor Ganz.

Roberts, Mrs. Virginia Physical education ; sponsor , Penguins .

Schmadeke, Lloyd Vocational agriculture ; sponsor , FFA.

Shaver, Miss Elizabeth American history ; world history ; current reading.

Shumard, Miss .Audria Commercial.

Snook, Mrs. Velma Vocal music ; sponsor, Rockettes .

Smith, Miss Isabelle English ; sponsor , Racketeers .

Spelts, Robert Social studies , world history.

Teply, Lawrence Arithmetic ; assistant coach.

Watters, Mrs. Frances Social studies ; reading.

Weber, Mrs. Lydia Arithmetic.

Worrall, Mrs. Sue

.Allen, Mrs. Dolores Latin, American history. Kindergarten

.Auserod , Miss Marilyn Kindergarten assistant.

Keeton, Miss Vesta 2nd and 3rd grades

Keller, Miss Loretta 1st and 2nd grades

Leacock , Miss Florence Office assistant.

Lucke, Miss Rosemary O ffi ce assistant.

Smith, Mrs. Marjorie Bookroom.

y m e mbers are seen eating lunch i n room

Look ing pretty for t he photographer are Mrs Dol or es Alle n's kindergarten students

First and second grade child center stud ents are seen taking time out for a short rest.

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He r.e t he y are-1949-1950 royalty of Northeast high .

F irst row , le ft to ri g ht: Sh irl e y DeShayes , football attendant ; Barbara C rowe , foo tball q u een ; Renee Kruse, footb a ll attendant ; Jean Vejraska , Snowball princ ess ; Berdine S rb , basketball attendant ; Marilyn Paddack , basketball queen ; Kay Young , baske tb a ll a tt endan t.

Second row: Tom F reet , football cocaptain ; Harvey Goth , football cocaptain; Dale Lemon , King o f Hearts; Jack Wood , b asketba ll cc •capta i n , and LeRoy S eng , basketba ll co-captain

AT THE TOP

Sen i ors a t last , we the cla ss of 1950 stop to recall the events which h ave highlighted our lives for s ix wonderful year s Out in itial year at Northeast was spe n t in wonderment at the newness of the situation , and in makin g friends with whom we would associate throughout high school.

The eighth grade quickly passed while we settled into the sw ing o f things at Northeast. At the end of the ninth grade we were at long last promoted to se ni or high. Our sophomore year was chuck full o f thrilling activities so new to us. Plannin g our first dance , electing class officers , joinin g organ i zations , and many other things were still ahead of us.

As eleventh graders we took great pride in planning the junior-senior banquet whicn was

held at Co tner Terrace . This also was the year we will alway s rem ember for it was the first time our basketball team was state champion.

Now, at the height of knowledge, we seniors s it back and permit the juni or class to entertain us at the junior-senior banquet Suddenly comes senior sneak day, baccalaureate , and graduation - the goal of these sGc years As we walk do wn the aisfe at graduation, these years are being reviewed in the heart of each senior . We'll remember these years at Northeast wi th all their teachers , friends, and athletics wi th pleasure , as we leave high school and look toward the future, and we 'll always recall the happy times we ' ve had at Northeast.

Fi rst s e m e ster se n ior class officers are : Pres ident, Jack Woo d ; vice president , Ka y You ng; secr etar y, Jean Vejraska ; treasurer, Barbara Ball.

Joey Carter Sponsor

Bernard Galloway Sponsor

Look in g th o u g htfully at the ty pewri ter before them are se co nd semester seni o r class officers : Tom Freet , secretary; Le roy Seng , vice president ; George Stephens , presi den t; a nd Dale Lemon , tre asu r e r

.Ackerman, .Anita Fine Arts

Class s e cr etar y 3 ; leadership 2; Y -Teens 1-4 ; Penguins 1- 3; Ro ck e ttes

3-6 , treasurer 5

.Albury, Merrill Eng in eering

Hi -Y 3 -b

.Amend, Henry Arts and Science

Class pr esi dent 4 ; leaders h i p 4, secretary 4; c hoir 5-6 , " In Old St.

Lou is " ; FF A 1-2 ; varsity football 5 , letter; reserve football 3; varsity ba sketball 6 , letter ; reserve basketball 2 , 4

.Arrigo, Ernest Bus iness Admin istration

Hi-Y 4-5

.Axb€ rg , Don Industrial Arts

Babbitt. Patricia Arts and Science

Leade r.shi p 5; Y-Teen s 4-6 ; choir 3-6 ; girls triple trio 5-5 ; " M e et Arizona " , " In Old S t. Lou is "; Ro c kett es 3-4

Ball, Barbara Stenographic

Class treasurer 5; Y-T eens 2- 4; girls glee 1-2 ; Rockette s 3-6; merit examination award

Barnes , Glenn Industrial Arts

Honor s convocat i on 4

Barnhill , Leonard Agr iculture

Cho ir 1- 6 , " Marriage of N annette ", " In Old St. Louis "; FFA 3-6 ;

reserve football 3

M A lbury

E. Arrigo

P . Babbitt

Barron , Roland Fine Arts

Hi-Y 1- 6; choir 3-4, " Marriage of Nanne tte ", " Meet Arizona ", " In Old S t. Louis"; boys glee 1-2; boys quartet 2-3 , 5-6 ; Masque and Gavel 3-6 , vi ce pre sident 5- 6 " Ra msha ckle Inn ", " Every Famil y Has O n e ", " Lost Ho rizon" ; orchestra 1-2

Baty , Grace Home Economics

Ediso n High 1-3 ; girls glee 4 - 6

Becker, Ronnie Business Administration

Boys glee 1-2; ba nd 1- 6 , letter, drum sargent; o rch estr a 1-6; Masque and Gavel 6 , " Lost Horizon ", " Ti s h "; honors co nvo cation 6

Benson, Ruth Stenograph i c Merit examination award

Berg, Robert Vocational Agric u lture

FF A 1- 6; news repo rter 5-6

Besse, Caryl Teachers College

Cla ss vice p resident 4; leadership 1, 6; Y-Teens 1-4 ; choir 2, 5-6 ; girls glee l; girls t ri ple tri o 1-6, " Marriage o f Nan nette ", " Meet Arizona ", " In Old S t. Lo ui s "; Masque and Gavel 5-6 ; Rockette s 3 -6, trea sure r 4 ; c heerl eader 5; ho nors co nvocatio n 2, 6

Bigsby, Sarah Arts and Science

Leadersh ip 6; Y-Teens 1-2, 5-6 ; Masque and Gavel 5-6 , president 6 , recording secretary 5, ' Lost Horizon "

Bingham , Gerald Industrial Arts

Hi-Y 1-4, 6 ; choir 3-6, vice president 6 , boys g le e 1-2 ; " Meet Arizo n a ", " In Old St. Lou is"; "N" Club 3 - 6 ; vars ity football 3 , 5, letter ; reserve football l; varsity basketball 6 , letter ; reserve basketball 2 , 4; track t eam 4 , 6 , letter; reserve tra ck team 2

Bowmaster, Bill Business Administration

Class president 2; lea ders h ip 2 , 5, president 5 ; H i- Y 1-6 , vice president 3, treasurer 1-2; choir 4 -6 , president 5; boy s qu artet 4-6 , " Meet Arizona ", " In Old St. Loui s"; or c he stra 1-2 ; varsity footb all 5, letter; reserve football 1, 3 ; varsity ba s ketball 4 , 6; reser ve basketball 2; Co-op athletic award

P age 17

A Ackerman

H Amend

D Axberg

B Ball G Barnes

R. Barron G Baty

R. Benson R. Be rg S Bigsby G Bing ham

L. Barnhill R. Becker C Besse B Bowmaster

Brockmann , Vera Diversified Train ing

Girls glee 1; honors convocation 6

Buckley , Ardis Steno g raphic Girls glee 1

Butler , Sallie .R.rts and Science

Y-Teens 1-6 ; choir 6 , " In Old St Lou i s "; Northeastern 5-6 , third page editor , j un ior h ig h column 6, advertisin g business manager 5 ; Masque and G a vel 6, " Lost Hor i zon "; Rockettes 3- 4; honor s convoca tion 2 , 6

Butts, Robert Industrial Arts

Call, Barbara Fine Arts

Leadership 6 ; Y-Teens 1, 5-6, vi c e president 6; cho i r 3-6 ; girls glee 1- 2; " Meet Arizona ", " In Old St. Lou i s "; Penquins 1-3 ; Rocket staff, feature ed it o r 5- 6; Northeastern staff , editor-circulation 6, e x cha ng e s, adve r t is in g 5

Cameron, Bob Engineer in g

Hi-Y 4-6 ; band 3-6

Carlson , Erwin Business Adm in is tra ti o n Choir 1-6 ; " Marriage of Nannette ", " Mee t Ari zona ", " In Old St. Louis "; varsit y football 3 , 5, l ette r; re serve football 1

Carroll , Sylvia Steno g raphi c Girls glee 4

Cederdah l, D i c k Industria l Ar ts " N" Club 1-6; track tea m 2, 4 , 6 , letter

Clifford , Gary Business Adm in istra tio n

Hi - Y 1-2 ; " N " Club 4 -6; varsit y baske tball, manag e r 4 , letter

Co l e , Peggy Divers ifi ed Tra i n in g

Girls g lee 1-2 ; R o ckettes 5 -6 ; May att end ant 6

V Brockm an A Buc kl ey S Butl e r

R. Butts B. C a ll B. C ame ro n E C arls on S Carr o ll D. Ced e rd ah l G Clifford P C o le S Co le

Cole , Sh ir le y Home Econom i cs

C h oir 3-6; gi rls g l ee 1- 2; " Meet Arizona ", " In Old St. Louis "; Rockettes 5 -6; Ma y attendant 6

Cook, Ed En g ineer ing

Hi -Y 1-3 ; Masque and Gave l 6 , " Lost Horizon" , " Tish "

Cornell, F ranc e s Stenographic

Choir 3-6 ; girls glee 2; " Meet Arizona" , " In Old St. Louis "

Cra i g , Donna Lee Steno g raphic

Cho i r 3 ; g i rls glee 1- 2

Crowe , Barbara Arts and Science

Class vice president 3 ; Y-Teens 1-2 ; Pengu ins 1-3; Rocket staff, senior editor 5-6 ; Rockettes 3-6, vice president 6; football queen 5 ; May attendant 4; honors convocation 2 , 4 , 6 ;

Regents, honorable mention

Daily , William Business Administration

Kearney , Nebraska 1-2 ; Rocket staff , photographer 5-6 ; Northeastern staff , photographer 5

Dappen, Bob F ine Arts

Band 1-6 , vice president 5 , letter ; orchestra 1-6 , president 5 , vice preside n t 4 , letter ; h onors convocation 4

E. Cook D. Craig B Daily

F Cornell B Crowe B Dappen

DeBoer, Darl ene Arts and

DeBoer , Nina Fine Arts

Choir 1-6 ; " Marriage of Nannette", " Meet Arizona ", " In Old St. Louis "; honors convocation 6

DeBord , Rona ld Business Administration

Northeastern staff 5-6 , sports column 5 ; varsity football 3, 5 ; reserve fo otball 1, 3 ; reserve basketball 2

DeShay es, Shi rley Arts and Science

Lincoln High 1-4; Football attendant 5

Dick inson , Mary Ann Business Administration

Leadership 2, 5, 6, secretary 5 , treasurer 2 ; Y-Teens 1-4 ; choir 2-5, secretary-treasurer 4 ; girls triple trio 1-4; "Mar riage of Nannette", " Meet Arizona" ; Masque and Gavel 6, " Tish" ; Rocket 3-6, feature editor 3-4 , managing editor 5-6 ; Rockettes 3-6, president 5; cheerleader 4, 6; May attendant 4; honors convocation 4; excellent rating poetry reading, fine arts festival 6

Doll , Jim Business Administration

Hy-Y 1-2; band 1-4

Dormer, Dan Di versified Training

Varsity football 3 , 5; reserve football 1; reserve basketball 4

Drozda , Don Industrial Arts

Varsity football 1, 3, 5

Duer, Lois Teachers College

Lincoln High 1-3; Leadership 5, 6 ; Northeastern staff 5-6 , editor 5, second page editor , advertising 6

Checking over the school enrollment are annual staff members Ka y Young , Shirley He l m , Caroline Ross , Mary Ann Dickinson , Renee Kruse , Jane Ann Lowe , and Marilyn Paddock

Sc ie nce

D. DeBoer

S DeShayes

D Dormer

N . DeBoer M. Dickinson D Drozda

R. DeBord J Doll L. Duer

Skimming through the latest magazines in library are Mary Ann Kent , Ronnie Becker , Virginia Sack , Gary Clifford , and Jerrylea Pierce

Eisenbarth, Donald Industrial Arts

Varsity football 5 ; reserve football 3

Everett , Dick Engineering Frain, Donna Arts and Science

France , Rnita Business Administration

Leadership l ; Y-Teens l ; band 1-4 ; d e bate 5 ; Masque and Gavel 4-6 ; " Every Family Has One ", " Lost Horizon" ; honors convocation 4

Francis , Dick Industrial Arts

Varsity football 5 ; reserve football 3 ; track team 4, 6 ; reserve track team 2

Freet, Tom Business Administration

Class secretar y 6 ; leadership 3 ; " N" Club 3- 6 , president 5 ; varsit y football 3 , 5 , letter , co-captain ; reserve football 1; reserve basketball 2 , 4 ; track team 4 , 6 ; reserve track team 2

Frost, Donna Arts and Science

Girls glee 1; debate 5-6 ; Rocket staff, senior editor 5-6 ; Masque and Gavel 5-6 ; honors convocation 6, Regents alternate

Gallatin, Bryan Industrial Arts

Gekas , Jim Business Administration

Leadership ] ; " N " Club 4-6 ; reserve football 3 ; varsity basketball 4 , 6 , letter ; reserve basketball 2; track team 4, 6

Select i ng supp l e m ent a r y r ea d i n g m ateria l s from the school library are Sarah Bigsby ; Beverly Taylor , Francine Hille r, Ruth Har m s, and Muriel Joy

D. Ei se n b ar t h A Franc e D F r o st

D E verett D Francis B Gallatin

D Frain T Freet J Gekas

Wh il e Noel Jone s a n d Jerrie Po pe find i n ter e s t in t he mi croscope , Ji m G ek a s, Don W en z , Bill Kroo n, an d Ed Cook prepare a n ew e xp e riment.

Hageman , Nancy Stenographic

Girls gle e 1-2 ; Rockettes 5-6

Hageman , Norm a Stenographic

G i ebe lhaus , Delores Home Economics

Girls glee 1-2

G i llisp i e , He l en Stenographic

Y-Teens 1-2; choir 1- 6 ; " Marriage of Nannette ", " Meet Arizona" , " In Old St. Louis" ; Rockettes 5-6

Glass, Edwin Fine .Arts

Class treasurer 4 ; Hi-Y 3 ; choir 3-6 ; boys small group 3-4 ; "Meet Arizona", " In Old St. Louis" ; " N" Club 3-6 ; varsity football 3, 5, letter ; reserve football 1; varsity basketball 4 , 6, letter; track team 4, 6, letter ; reserve track team 2

Goin , Ronald Engineering

Hi-Y 3 -4; band 1-6, letter ; honors convocation 6 ; Regents honorable mention

Goth, Harvey .Arts and Science

Orchestra 3-4 ; Masque and Gavel 5-6 ; " N" Club 4-6 ; football co-captain 5 ; varsity football 3 , 5, letter ; reserve football 1; varsity basketball 6 ; track team 2, 4 , 6

Graft , Barbara Commercial

Y-Teens 5-6 ; gins glee 1-2

Greer , Pat ri cia Fine .Arts

Choir 1-6 ; girls triple trio 2-3 ; "

Marriage of Nannette ", " Meet Arizona ", " In Old St. Louis" ; Rockettes 3-5 ; Ma y attendant 2

Y-Teens 3 ; gir ls g lee 2 ; Rockettes 5-6

Harms , Rut h Stenographic

S terling , Nebraska l; orchestra 2-4

Hartman, A. l be rt Business .Administration

Hi-Y 1-4; vars ity football 3; reserve football l; reserve ba s ketball 1, 3

Heam , Betty Fine .Arts

Choir 3-6 ; girls glee 1-2; " Meet Arizona", " In Old St. Louis"; Rockett es 3-4

Hecht, Max Engineering

Republican City, Nebraska 1-2; leadership 4 ; Hi-Y 3 ; "Tish"

Heim, Shirley .Arts and Science

Leadership 4, 6; treasurer 4, secretary 6 ; Y-Teens 1-6, vice president 5; orchestra 1-4 , secretary-trea s urer 3; Rockettes 3-6; Northeastern staff 5-6, second page editor, circulation 5 , first page column , exchanges 6, second place, news writing contest, Nebraska High School Press

.Association ; Rocket staff 3-6, activities editor 3-4, editorin-chief 5-6 ; May attendant 4 ; honors convocation 2, 4, 6

Hile, Dean Business .Administration

Hillier, Francine Stenographic

Choir 3, 4, 6; girls glee 1, 2; girls triple trio 5-6 ; "Meet Arizona", " In Old St. Louis "; Rockettes 5-6

Hines, Betsey Arts and Science

Y-Teens 1-6 ; debate 4-6 ; Masque and Gavel 3-6 ; Northeastern staff, class notes 5 ; honors convocation 2, 6 ; Reg e nts scholarship ; excellent , discussion, Doane tournament; second place , district .American Legion oratorical contest

Hit~s, Ruth Arts and Science

Choir 3-6 ; " Meet Arizona" , " In Old St. Louis"; Masque and Gavel 5-6; honors convocation 4

D Giebelhaus E Glass H . Goth

H. Gillispie R. Goin B Gra ft

P Greer R. Harms M . Hecht F. Hillier

N . Hageman A Hartman S Heim B Hines

N. Hageman B Hearn

D. Hile R. Hites

Holsche·r, La Verne Business Administration

Choir 2-6 ; boys small group 5-6 ; " Marriage of Nannette ", " Meet Arizona" , " In Old St. Louis" ; Northeastern staff

5-6, fir s t page column , first page editor 5, associate editor , fourth page e ditor 6 ; honors convocation 4, 6

Humbert , Clark Arts and Science

Crawford , Nebra s ka 1-4

Hunter, Jeanette Stenographic

Choir 1-2 ; girls triple trio 1-2 ; " Marriage of Nannette "; honors convocation 2, 6

ianke, Jim En g ineering

Hi-Y 3-4 ; honors convocation 6 ; Regent s honorable mention

Johnson . G l enn Business Administration

Leader s hip 1; Hi-Y 3-4 ; track team 6

Jones, Noe l Arts and Sc i ence

North Bend, Nebraska 1-2; leadership 5 ; Hi-Y 3, 5-6 ; choir 3-4 ; boys small group 5-6 ; " Meet Arizona ", " In O ld St. Louis "; honors convocation 4, 6; Regents alternate ; Harvard scholarsh i p

Joy , Murie l Arts and Science

Y-Teens 1-2; choir 6, " In Old St. Lou i s "; orchestra 1-6, vice president 5 , concert mistress , letter; honors convocation 6

Kennedy , Jean Stenographic

Y-Teens 5-6 ; girls glee 1-2 ; Rockettes 5-6

Ken t, Mary Ann Stenographic

Girls glee 1-2

King , Raymond Business Ad ministration

Ki pper , Teresa Stenographic

Cathedral 1-2; choir 3-4 ; gir ls triple trio 4-6 ; " Meet Arizona ", " In Old St. Louis "; Rocke tte s 5-6

Iohnson N. Jones

J Kennedy M Kent

T Kipper B. Kli ne

Kline, William Ind us trial Arts

F F A 1-4

Knight, Sandra Jean Stenographic

Y-Teens 3-4

Kroon, Bill Engineering

Hi-Y 3 - 4 ; honors convocation 6 ; Regents, honorable m e ntion

Krumtum, Mary Ellen Stenographic

Y- Teens 3 ; orch e stra 1-4

Kruse , Renee Arts and Science

Y-Teens 2; Rocket staff , feature editor 5-6 ; Rockettes 3-6 ; football cheerleader 5 ; football attendant 5 ; May atten d ant 2

Lane , Marilyn Steno g raph i c

Y-Teens 3-5 ; girls glee 1

Lee, Betty Jean Arts and Science

Leadership 1; Y-Teens 2 ; girls glee 1; Rockettes 5-6; May attendant 6

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Six moderns taking their problems to 1-Ars Krause are Tere sa Kipper, An i ta Ackerman . Na nc y Hagem a n , Norman Bre jcha, Leonard Barnhill, an d Barbara Crowe

Lehman, Ph il Engineering

Eagle , Nebraska 1- 2; Hi-Y 3-6 ; band 3- 6; honors convo cation 6; Regents , honorable mention

Lehr, Leon Engineering

Lea d ership 4 , 6 , president 6; H i- Y 1-6; orchestra 1-2 ; " N" Club 4-6 ; varsity football 3 , 5; varsit y basketball 4, 6, letter; reserve basketball 2; track team 2, 4, 6, letter

" Just typing ," are advanced commercial students Mary Ellen Krumptum, Ernest Arrigo , Beverly Weyers , Ardis Buckley , Mary Ann Whitney , and

Lemon , Dale Engineering

Class secretar y 4 ; class treasurer 6 ; leadership

1, 6; H i -Y 4- 6, secretar y-t reasurer 5; " N" Club

2-6 ; varsit y football 5 ; reserve football l; varsit y basketball 4, 6, letter; reserve basketball 2; track team 2, 4, 6; king of heart s 6

Lodwig , Beverly Home Econom i cs

Cho ir 3-6; girls glee 1-2; "Me et Ar i zon a", " In Old St. Louis " ; band , twirler 5

Long, Jim Diversified Tra ini ng

Lowe, Jane .Ann Steno graphi c

Class treasurer 3; leadership 3 ; Y-Teens 6; choir 5-6, " In Old St. Louis " ; Rocket staff, class editor 5-6 ; Rockettes 3-6 , secretar y 5; May attendant 4 ; merit examination award; May queen 6; honors convocation 6

Luschei, Joan Arts and Science

Y-Teens 1-6, secretary 6; choir 5-6, " In Old St. Louis "; Masque and Gavel 5-6, president 5, " Tish "; Rocket staff, copy editor 3-4; honors convocation 2 , 4, 6; Regents , honorable mention

Mathe-rs, Jacki e Commercia l

Y-Teens 2, 5-6 ; girls glee 1

McMahon , Robert Business Admin istration

Band 3- 6

P Lehman B Ladwig J Lu schei

L. Le hr J Long J. Mathers

D. Lemon J. Lowe B McMahon

Bar bar a Call.

McMullen , William Business Administration

McVey , Don Fine Arts

Choir 1-6, president 6 ; boys small group 5-6; " Marriage of Nannette", " Meet Arizona", " In Old St. Louis"; Rocket staff, sports editor 5-6 ; cheerleader 5, 6; honors convocation 2, 4, 6; Regents, honorable mention

Meyer, Howard Agr iculture

Hi-Y 1-2 ; varsit y football 5, reserve football

1, 3

Minder, Judy Stenographic

Rockettes 5-6; honors convocation 6

Moore, Mary Business Administration

Debate 3-6; Masque and Gavel 5-6

Moore, Phyllis Home Economics

Choir 3-6 ; girls glee 2; " Meet Arizona ", " In Old St. Louis" ; Rockett es 5-6

Null, George Engineering

Choir 2-6 ; " Marriage of Nannette", " Meet Arizona", " In Old St. Louis" ; honors convocation 2 , 6; Regents , alternate

Olson, Oscar Agricult ure Murray, Iowa 1-2; Ff A 4-6 , treasurer 5-6

Paddack, Marilyn Stenographic

Class treasurer 2 ; leadership 3 ; Rocket staff , class editor 5-6; May attendant 2 ; basketball queen o; honors convocation 2, 4, 6; DAR good citizenship award; Re gents, honorable mention

W McMullen J Minder G. Null

D McVe y M. Mo ore 0 Olson

M H owar d P Moore M Pa ddack

Preserving their talents on the tape recorder are Mary Moore, Betsy Hi nes, Cary l Besse , Ph yllis Schock , and Brooks Schuelke

Mrs. Maher explains the mysteries of intransitive verbs to English stu den ts Roland Barron , Don McVey , and Ronnie Trombla

Pappas , Margie Engineering

Masque and Gave l 5-6, " Lost Hor izon " , " Tish "; Rockettes 3- 6

Peirce , Charles Industrial A rts

Phillips, Ben Industria l Arts

Phillips , Kent Teachers College

Leadership 5, 6 ; orchestra 1-6, letter ; band 1-6, president 5 , letter ; honors convocation 2, 4, 6 ; Fine arts festival award, scholarship , schoo l of music ; Regents , hor,orable mention

Pierce, Jerrylea Stenograph i c Honors convocation 4

Plager , Veda Stenograp hic

Lincoln High 1-2; Y-Teens 3-6, president 6 ; girl s gl ee 3-4 ; Masque and Gavel 5-6

Pope , Jerrie Arts and Science

Leadership 3

Railsback, Jack Agriculture

FFA 1-6, vice president 5-6, news reporter 3-4 ; debate 3-4

Rhoades, Dick Di versified Training

Rieke, Rodney Arts an d Sc ien ce

Leaders hip 2 ; choir 1-2, 5-6, " Marriage of Nannette ", " In O ld St. Louis" ; Masque a n d Gavel 3-6 , " Ramshackle Inn"

Ross, Caroline Art s and Sc i ence

Leadership 5 ; Rocket staff 3-6, circulation manager 3- 4 , associate editor 5-6; Northeastern sta ff 5-6 , third page 5, first page 6 , third place , vocabular y contest , Nebraska

H igh School Press Association ; Rockettes 4-6 , vice president 5; honors convocation 2, 6; h onorable mention news writing , Silver Ke y journalism contest

Sack, Virginia Stenographic

Y-Tee ns 5-6 ; choir 5-6 ; girls gl ee 1-4 ; " In Old St. Louis"

Schlegelmilch, Dale Industrial Arts

Cho ir 1-6; " Meet Arizo n a ", " In Old St. Lou is "

Schock, Phyllis Bus i ness Administration

Y-Teens 3-4 ; girls glee 1-2 ; Masque and Gavel 5-6 ; " Every Fami ly Has One " , "Tish "; Rockettes 3-4 ; excellent , humorous readin g, Fine Arts Festival

Schuelke, Brooks S tenographic

Alvo , Nebraska 1-2; Y-Teens 5 -6

Seng, LeRoy Arts and Science

Class vice president 6 ; Leadership 5; Hi-Y 3-6 , president 5 ; " N " Club 4-6 ; vars ity football 3 , 5, letter ; vars i ty basketball 4, 6, letter ; reserve basketball 2

Shafer, Phyllis Stenographic

Y-Teens 1-5 ; choir 1-6; " Marria g e of Na nnette", " Meet Ar izona", " In Old St Louis"

Shaw, Geraldine Steno gra ph ic

Y-Teens 1-6; choir 1-6 ; " Marriage of Nannette ", " Meet Ar izona", " In Old St. Louis "

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M . P appa s

B P hillip s

J P ierce

C . P eirce

K. P hillip s

V P lager

J P ope

R. Rieke

P. Schock

L. Seng

J Rail s back D Rhoades

C Ros s V Sock

D Schlegelmilch B Schuelke

P . Shafer J. Shaw

Sheehan, Bob Business Administration

Shirey, Wilma Steno g raph i c Girls glee 3; Penguins 3-6 , president 5

Showalter, Con Industrial Arts

Sobeiszczyk, Dorothy Diversified Training

Sobeiszczyk, Harold Diversified Training

Squier , Georgia Stenographic

Grand Island 1-2; Y-Teens 3-6; Masque and Gavel 3 - 6 , corresponding secretary 4; " Ramshackle Inn "; Rock e ttes 5-6 ; honors convocation 2, 4, 6

Sr b , Berdine Arts and Science

Leadership 2; Y-Teens 1-2 ; choir 5-6; girls glee 1; " In O l d St. Louis "; Rockettes 5-6 ; honors convocation 2, 4, 6; basketball attendant 6

Stanton, Laurel Business Adm inistrati on Penguins 2-6, vice president 5, president 6; honors c o nvocation 2, 4, 6; Regents, honorable mention

Stark , Thelma Stenographic

Stastny , Fred A griculture

Leadership 4-5 ; FF A 1-6, president 5-6, treasurer 3-4, l e tter; Rocket staff , sports editor 5-6 ; " N" Club 3-6; varsity football 3, 5 , letter ; reserve football 1; honors conv o cation 4; De Kalb award , co-op athletic award

Stephens, George Engineering

Class president 3 , 6; leadership 2, 4, 6, vice president 2; Hi-Y 1-6, vice president 5, treasurer 3-4 ; choir 5-6; "In Old St. Louis"; " N " Club 3-6; varsity football 3, 5, letter; reserve football 1; varsity basketball 6; reserve basketball 2, 4; track team 4, 6, letter ; reserve track team 2

G . Strait

G Stumphy

N Swen son

E . Stumphy

0 Swale B Taylor

Stimbert, Ha rold Industrial Arts

Hi-Y 4-5

Strait, George Engineer ing

Dalton , Nebraska 1-2; Hi-Y 3-4; track team 4

Stumphy, Ella Home Economics

Clinton , Iowa 1-4

S tumphy, Guy Fine Arts

Clinton, Iowa 1-4

Swale, Orpha Glea Stenographic

Y-Teens 1-6; choir 1-6, secretary-treasurer 6; "Marriage of Nannette", " Meet Arizona", " In Old St. Louis "; Rockettes 5-6

Swenson , Norma Steno graphic

Taylor, Beverly Arts and Science

Denver, Colorado 1-2; Leader s hip 5 ; choir 3-6; band 5, twirler; " M ee t Arizona", " In Old St. Louis" ; Northeastern 5-6 ; second pag e column 5-6

B. Sheehan W. Shirey C Showalter D Sobieszcz yk H Sobieszczyk C. Squier B Srb F Sta stny L. Stanton T Stark

G. Stephens H. Stimbert

G Thomp s o n J VanD usen

H . Vo ll e r

D Wenz

i n Mrs Mahe r ' s English

R. Tro mbl a J Vej ra s ka J. Wad lo w L. We s tmo r e l and

Thompson , Gene Industria l .Arts

Varsity football 3, 5 ; reserve football 1; reserve basketball 2 , 4

Trombla, Ronnie Engineer ing

Hi-Y 3-6 ; band 2-6, president 6 , lett e r ; hon o rs convocation 4

Van Dusen, John Eng ineerin g

Hi -Y 1-4

Vejraska, Jean Arts and Science

Cla ss tr e a s ur e r 5; Y-Tee n s 1- 6, Sn o wball P rinc es s 6 ; choir 5-6 ; " In O ld St. Loui s " ; girl s gl ee 3 -4 , se cr e tary 3; Ma sq u e ciiid Gavel 5-6 ; corresponding secr e tary 5 ; Rock e ttes 3-6 ; May attendant 6; honors convocation 6

Voller , Harold Engineer ing

Clas s v ic e pr es ide nt 2; leade r s hip 4 ; Hi -Y 3-4 , s e cretary 4; choir 5-6 ; var s ity football 5 ; r e s e r ve football 3

Wadlow , Jim Diversified Training

Var s ity fo o tball 5; r ese rv e footb a ll 1, 3

Wenz , Don Engin ee r ing

Hi-Y 3-5 ; honors convocat i on 2 , 4 , 6; Regents , alternate

Westmoreland, Lane Business Administration

North eas t sta ff, 5, sports ed it o r

Weyers, Beverly Stenographic

Y-Teens 5-6 ; girls glee 1-2 ; band 3-6, ma jorette 5-6 , twirler 3-4 ; Rocket staff , Organizations 5-6 ; honors convocation 4

Whitney , Mary Ann Stenographic Girls glee 1

Williams , Joan Arts and Science Girls glee 1; Rockettes 5- 6; honors convocation 6

Wills , Earl Divers ifi ed Training

Wood , Jack Industrial Arts

Class president 5 ; leadership 5-6 ; Hi-Y 1-6 , vice president 3-4; choir 3- 5 ; "M eet Arizona" ; " N" Club 1-6, secretary 1-2 , vice president 3 , secretary-treasurer 5 ; varsity football 3 , 5 , letter; reserve football 1; varsit y basketball 2, 4, 6, letter ; track team 4, 6

Yost , Duayne Business Administration

Leadership 3 ; Hi-Y 4

Young , Cloydette Stenographic

Girls glee 1-2 ; Rockettes 5-6; honors convocation 4

Young , Kathleen .R.rts and Science

Class vice president 5; leadership 6, vice president ; Y-Teens 1-2 ; " Tish "; Rocket staff , advertising 5-6 ; Rockettes 3-6, president 6 ; May attendant 2 ; basketball attendant 6; honors convocation 2 , 4, 6; Regents , honorable mention

Dick Everett, Clark Humbert , Bob She ehan, Merrill Albu ry, and Bill Daily display their talents with wood and a saw

B . Weyer s J William s

J Wood

C Young

M Whitney E Wills D Yo s t

K. Young

Concentrati n g on shorthand ar e Shirley Cole , Ph yllis Moore, Jean Knight , Ge rry Shaw , Orpha Swale, and Shirley DeShayes

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ON THE

Led by Jerr y Mohler, as president first semester, and Jim Cederdahl , second semester, the j uniors took an active part in this year's activities, such as student leadership , Y-Teens, Hi-Y, journalism and annual staff, athletics and dramatics.

Pausing on the stairs are second s emester junior officer s, Jim Cede r dahl , president ; Ma rvin Deal , vice pre si dent ; Jame s Bare , se cretary ; and Jean Sandstedt , treasurer

Discussing their A m erican history assignments are Dale Hutchins, Gene Steele , Frances Leacock , Elaine

The Junior-Senior banquet and prom was held in May at Cotner Terrace The success of this all-important event was due to the extensive planning and preparation by the juniors as a whole.

Ta lking over events are first semester of fi cers , Na ncy Brown , treasurer ; Joh n Harper , secretary; Je r ry Mohler , president ; and Jack Mason , vice president.

Ar ms trong, and Wayne Taylor

Handing in the week ' s budget are Joan Spencer and Norma Magnuson whi l e Fred Brown and Patty Matthews look over next week ' s lesson.

Pointing out the Great Lakes to Mar ilv n P.eirc e , Marilyn Pelikan , and Shir ley Eisenbarth is Ro semary Paul.

Beverly Wood and Norma Swartzleo nard begin dictating their shorthand assignmen t, as Alyce Horton , Alice Westling, Delores Jones , and Charlotte Murphy prepare to write , and Elvira Whyman tries her luck on the board

As Don Montgomery , Jack Mowery, Jean Sandstedt, and Lometa Standley watch, Jacquelyn Pi ckett starts a poster

As Nancy Brown and Janice Hinds look at a book ; Leone Soencer and Jill Caddy study the glob~. and Glen Churchill reads a paper.

Biology students Jeanette Selk , Betty Ri

Julie McCutchan waits for Arlene Gustafson to find her health card as Jim Shaw is weighed by David Brand. Helping is Walter Garner

Busy studying history are Beverly Finke, Dorothy Cammel, Opal Chase , Mary Del Gudgel, and Dick Morrisey

chards, Lawrence Smith , and Tom McGrath are studying fish life in an aquarium

Looking ove r a r ecent edition o f The Northeastern are John Harpe r, Pat Mi lton , and Berne Rosen quist.

Assuming the leadership of the sophmore class second semester are Allan Holbert , president ; Caro l Garlow , secretary; Sara Whitlock , vice president ; and Irvin Sharp , treasurer

STARTING OUT

Beginning the journey through senior high, 209 sophomores spent a busy year in getting acquainted with the various curricular and extra-curr icular activities in senior high These energetic underclassmen added much to the progress of the school , not only in sc ho ol work but also in the outside organizations.

Electing for the first time second semester, after students entering from other junior highs ha d become better acquainted with the Northeast students, the class chose .Allan Holbert to lead their activities and Sara Whitlock to assist him as vice president .

Disc u ssing the conflict of the British and French over control of American territory are world history students, left to right : Joanne Stolley , Vera Smith , Sara Whitlock , Altha Van Arsdol , Harrold Spick nall, and Pat Mallette.

Doing dishes after a howe ec meal are, left to right : Christine Evans , Beverly Griffis, Shi rley Lewis , Mary Eisenbar th , Beverly Bently, and Darlene Allen

Reading about the problems of the m ode rn world are, left to right : Robert Null, Dean Burcham , Pat Peterson , and Roberta Rasmussen.

Learning how the mac h in e ry o f th e body works are physiology students , seated, left to right : Dick Long and Rex Christenson S tand ing : Richard Bischof, Allan Holbert , John Holmes , Robert Everett, Jerr y Igou , and John Copenhaver

Li steni ng lo Agnes Cornell and Velda Stancypher read " A Ta le of Two Cities " are, first row : Ardis Dappen Second row: Tom Ward , Leland Imig, and Jane Hu ma n n Third row : Martha Holverson , Yvon ne Fowler , Delores Bauer, and Shirley Dewey

Creating additions to their wardrobes in home economic s are, standing: Donna Miller, Mild red Cramer , Marolyn Davidson , and Janice Gallatin . Seated at work are : Alma Womack , Darlene Scott , Carolyn Lux , and Carol Bryant.

Making use of the library during a free period are , standing, left to right : Sandra Booth, Joan Hartley, LeRoy Hiskey , Bonnie Butler , Janice Phillips, Ronald Meyers , and Charles Oleson Seated, left to right, are : S idn ey Wi ls on , Ba ldwi n Payn , :md Shirley Lu ck e .

THE MAKING

The center of activity in the junior high is the leadership class, composed of representatives from the junior high homerooms, directed by Francis I Rezek Presidents for the year were Jim Haberlan , first semester , and David Lipscomb, second semester The leadership class arranged all junior high assemblies and did hall monitor duty during the noon hour.

LEADERS

A few of the project s participated in by the students were junior high Spotlights, the Racketeers, and the Stamp club. Junior high civic league trips enabled the students to examine the city's business hous e s, hospitals , and libraries.

Looking along the line of music, sports , and scholarship, one may find the future leaders of Northeast.

Taking care of junior high business are first semester leadersh i p officers, Patty Lewis , secretary-treasurer ; Don Rich, vice president; and Jim Haberlan , president ; with sponsor Francis Rezek

Discussing juni or high activities and problems are these second semester junior high leadership executives : David Lipscomb , president ; Roscoe H ill , vice president; and Marlene Ro senber ger , secretary-treasurer

Stamp Club

First row, left to right: D Lipscomb , stand in g, L De la ney , R. Hill , D Rich , G Foster , S Powell , P. Lewis , M Rich , M Rosenberger

Second row: J. Rhoden , P Reid , J H i de , M McC lur e , J Ballard , S McVey , J. Holmes , S. A lbury , K. Packett , B G ruber , P. Bickford , E Pfeife r , R S teele , D Ande r son , E Er i csen , B. Owen

Third row: J. Mitche ll, N Ho lve,raon, S. Nickerson, K . Furman, C . Schell, C. J Woodcock , R. Beachell , B Lucke , D Johnson , J Furrow , D Young , JC. CZG!D

firs t row, left t o righ t: P Lew is , P Bickfo r d , N Tracy

Rocketeers

Second ro w: M S mith , r B r andeber ry , S Sc ylors , M M ill er , A Se lk , T K r amer , C Hutchinson , P Sm it h

Third row: R. Sch r epf , C Rietfors , V Dahl , A. Reitz , M . Koh l , T Robson , D G raum ann , D Ivey , S. A lbury , J Ho lmes , J Shaw , N Peters , M Ke ys

Fou rth ro w : R Rosenquist , S Alexande r , J Wo odcock , N Conve rse , J McC reight , V Hudson , M Ch r is t enson , P Pe ter son , N Pugsley , Meye r, C N age l , J Rasmussen.

fifth ro w: N C lifford , M. Cox , C Ca ll , J M arshall , K Read , L. Dale , C Co l eman , L. Gi llispie , B Wood , S Fewe ll , M Rosenberger, M Woodside

Eating , talking , s currying here and there are j unior high students in the cafeteria during third lunch

Leaving the auditorium , where noon movies a re the hi gh li ght for them , are juni or high students.

Stamp Club

First ro w, left to ri ght: Ge o rge Johnston , sponsor ; H e l e n McMahon , fir st s e mes t e r vice pr es ident , second sem e ster p r esident; G eorgi e age I , second semester secret a ry-treasur er ; Tulia McCu tch~; Miss Helen Dunlap , sponsor.

Second row: John Vincent , first semes t er presid e nt ; T e rry Spence r; I rvi n D e Shayes ; M ike Neale, second sem e ster vice pr es id ent.

Third row: Rober t Kaeding ; Bob Bovey , fir st s e m e ster Charles D alton ; Bruce Burnham.

"To move or not to move, " that is the question. Busy , playing chess that is, are two hall monitors, Bill Kroon and Noel Jones

THESE MOMENTS

Never a dull moment at Northeast- the extra-curricular social activities keep the students, as well as members of the faculty, always anticipating, planning, or taking part in a coming school event. The assemblies, which are always a welcome change to break the monotony of textbooks and test tubes, are carefully planned by the students and faculty, working together to provide entertainment for you who are a part of Northeast.

Variety adds spice to assemblies, and so during the 1949-1950 school year the schedule included speakers , junior and senior high Rocket Spotlights, the exchange assembly from Lincoln high, the Christmas and Easter programs-and, let's not forget, the pep rallies. The students possessed an enormous amount of spirit and both the football and basketball teams came through with flying colors.

The twenty-one clubs and organizations of Northeast high are ever busy sponsoring various activities, such as movies, carnivals , picnics, and dances.

Two all-school plays, " Lost Horizon" and " Tish ," were presented by casts chosen from the student body and were under the direction of Mrs Elizabeth Reeder, instructor of the speech and dramatics department.

Hooray!! We ' re winnin ' yet championship to be exact , boys For the first time since the contest originated nine years ago, Northeast snatched the cit y crown away from Lincoln Central.

" In Old St. Louis ," an operetta gi ven by Northeast's vocal music department, was under the direction of Mrs Velma Snook Music was provided by the orchestra directed by Harold Davis, and Gerald fohnston, with the commercial art department, supplied the settings.

Of prime importance are the many dances held at Northeast during the

Eating, doing homework , and jus t talking seem to be the main occupations ' bout that time of the day down in " Ye Olde Cafeteria. "

" All prisoners present and accounted for; back to yo ur cell s!" So, another day , and the North.east institution is filled to capaci ty.

WE R EMEMBER

s ch oo l y e ar The football banquet and baske t ba ll alumni dance close the s e two sports se a s on s with all food and dancelov ing p e r s ons attending .

High lighting the s e two occasions is the prese nt a ti o n of the queen , her attendants :::md t h e honorary co-capta i ns , all o f whi c h ar e cho s en by the teams. Somet hing different in the form of a jeans dance w as made po ss ible by the Rocket sta ff, a nd it w a s held in the playroom in a n O ctober atmos ph ere o f cor n stalks and pumpki n s

The Turnabo u t dance i s sponsored b y t he Pe p cl u b and is an opportune time at whic h the girl ma y take o u t a boy of her cho i ce The King o f Hearts is se l ected fro m four cand idates chose n b y t h e Pep cl u b a n d voted on b y the gi rls in attenda nce at the dance.

Th e tra d itional junior-senior prom , spo nso r ed b y the j unior cla s s , closes a y ear o f soc ia l events in one wo n derf u l eve ning o f formal dress , eatin g, and danc i n g.

Th e month o f Ma y i s indeed merr y-and beau tiful at Northeast. During this mo n t h t h e tra d itional Ma y Fete i s held and t h e Ma y beaut i es reign over an afternoon of fun and festivities. The Ma y que en, a se nior girl who must meet certa in s chola st i c and hea lt h requ ir ements a n d is c h ose n b y vote o f h er cl assmates , i s c ro wn e d.

A Ma y princess ch osen from the n int h grade , four attend an ts from eac h sen i or hi g h grade and tw o from each j un i or h i g h grade are also elected for th e honora ry positions for that day

The p rogram i ncludes dances and athle tic p e rformances as well as the Ma y Po l e d ance b y the Chi ld Center pupi l s

Thr e e hits and a m i s s bu t no t th e l east b i t c on c e rned ab o ut an yt h in g b ut j ourna li s tic i nt e r e sts are Ph yll i s Sc h ock , Lane " S ki p " We stm o r e land , Bill Da ily, and Ga ry C li ffo r d.

not the school motto, but a movie to a g

d "safety

Displ a yin g the regal g race by which they a cq uired c a ndi d a c y for King of H earts are " Stubby " Seng , LaVern e - Ho lscher , G erald Bingham , and " Juice " Lemo n.

S afety First bein g shown h a zards. "

roup of intereste

En jo yin g th e ms e lve s at a p arty a fter a b usy d a y o f te ach i ng a r e s eve r a l Northeast tutors.

Oh , I've got a lovely (?) bunch of coconuts-there they are all st andin ' in a row

Northeast , with approximately fifty other bands, assembled on Band day at the Nebraska sta dium with a colorful demo n stration

Game-Grand Island vs Northeast.

Score-19-17 at the half after Northeast took their first lead i n the game ; the picture tells the story

" Happy birthday to you 1s chorused through the cafeteria, and this occasion calls for cake and song in honor of one aging Barbara Crowe

Duh-let me see now, that just don ' t look right tuh me--nope, it just don ' t look right.

Struttin ' its stuff is the Northeast Rocke t band in the forty-nine Christmas parade which took place on downtown " O " stre e t.

Which one of the Ford players is this?!! This member can be identified by a blue jacket bearing the name " O ' Shea Roge rs ."

"Ahh, I don 't know-her legs aren ' t so bad ," comments Rich Grell as Bobbie Blackburn st and s prepared for a deba te

Sarah Big s b y , Federa list, campaign s at a rally before the stu dent s go to the polls to vote Harve y Goth await s his turn with a look of grim determ ination .

" Jus t a minute , boys , I lost me money outa ' me pocket. "

Do you daydream? Do your ears ring-like a telephone? Do y ou have tattered typing fingers? Moral of this story-Do not work in an office.

Cecil , you ' re headed t he wrong way. " Yeah , and I'm gettin ' my gat just in ca s e s omebody tries to s top me. "

Hail !! Der kink he iss crowned! Pep club prex y Kay Young crowns " Juice " Lemon 1950 King of Heart s.

Winners of the most original an d the prettiest corsages at the annual Turnabout d ance are Leon Lehr and Duane Rankin with the originators , Renee ' Kruse and Bev Tracy .

Drinks are on the house I Bo y, this ole' ca feteria has everything!!

" Cheer, cheer for old Northeast high ." Staunch supporters of the Northeast Rockets are the members of the band.

" Ugh 1 ! Me high Lama " Ron Becker, Roger Brehm , Lometa Stanley , and Ronnie Trombla in a behindthe-scenes s hot of the play, " Lost Horizon. "

Presenting an assembly are the Northeast Rocket staff starring Brenda and Cobina , the " chicks. "

E atin g at Spencer ' s Steak House before the Basketball A lumni dance are Shirley Dewey and Jim Ge kas.

Ba sketball co-captains of the ' SO state championshi p team are Jack Wood and " Stubby " Seng

Ba sketball queen Marilyn Paddack and attendants , Be rdine Srb and Kay Young, are entertained by alums durin g intermission at the basketball dance

Tom Freel and Harvey Goth are the elected honorary co-captains of the 1949 football squad , s tate runners-up team

Shirley DeSha y es , attendant; Barbara Crowe, queen; and Renee Kru s e , attendant, reign over fe s tivitie s at the annual Football banquet held at Cotner Terrace

Food being one o f the highlights of the Football banquet , K<;;ith Smith , Howard Meyer , Gene Thomps on , Shirley Cole , Phyllis Schock , Ron DeBord , and Jim W a dlow en joy them s elves while waiting to be ser v e d.

Almost as popular as food at lunchtime is room to mo st Northea s t students.

" Happy Birthday, Fran !! " sing Mar y and RenE)e on

" Looking for wasn't your Juice? '

desser t, dinner maybe? Or very g::::od ,

Oops-slipped!!!

Wayne Taylor takes over in the kitchen on Turnabout e:ve.

" Poor lil ' Duane (Speidell) Was Mr. Human ::1aughty to you?"

" Come up and see me sometime , big boy, " says " Babe " Cederdahl to " Smootho " Smith , who loses control of his club and knock s the haid-piece clean off of Missus Rocky Bybaby "Stripes " Freet has just ended a search for his l ong lost cell-mate who chases dirty rats from hi s abode

May attendants are, seated, left to right Jannie Owens , Julie Robson, Peggy Cole , Shirley Cole , Betty Lee, Phyllis Dudley, Jean Vejraska , and Darlene Scott

Stand ing are, left to right ; Frances Leacock , Virg inia Dahl, Lorraine Barnhill , Jane Cramer , Patty Lewis , Peggy Mathers, Sharon Albury, Ardis Dappen , Al ma Womack, and Carol Garlow

Right: Dark-haired, brown-eyed Jane Ann Lowe is crowned 1950 Que en of the May at the annual Northeast May Fete Left : Reigning over the festivities with the queen is Moy princess Susie Powell.

PICTURES WE

As every book has its good points, i t must also have some poor ones. With this annual it's vice versa However, don't be discouraged ,

THREW AWAY

the rest of this annual doesn't follow the pattern of this page.

1. A bunch of dead-end kids , no less , probably planning to stuff the ballot box

2. What're you looking so smug about? We all know there ' s no such person as " Senta Clau s" -i s there??

3. " If ' oo boy s don ' t pay some attention to me I' m gonna cwy !" (Aw, cheer up, Jack , the boys love ya '.)

4. " Aaa-sez you, Ackerman-give it ta me or I'll knock a hole in yer fat Iii' head ."

S. " Ooo-a nice, warm , wooly shirt !!-And I j u s t love wooly shirts!"

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6 . " Yeah , big boy-place your dough on "Gloofac Tory " -He's a s ure bet. "

7. Don ' t look so down-hearted, boys. In a few seconds H opalong will come flashing in and s ave that beautiful babe from Two - Gun Pete , the one-armed bandit

8. Tho se two sweet l ittle s miles are on the innocent faces of-yup-the Mohler twins , Jo and Jerr y.

9 " Aw shucks, I'm tired Jo , les go home. "

10. " Yeah , I'm purty tough , see? The fir s t kid who s pill s ice cream on the floor will get a chance to mop up the fl oo r with hi s hai r, see ? "

CTIVITIE5

LEADING

The student leadership class of Northeast hi gh strives to develop and improve the civic and leadership qualities of its students As an outlet for student ideas and opinion, the cla s s is made up of chosen representatives from all organ iz at i ons and homerooms. Planning pep rallies looking for talent for Rocket spotlights .. . s erving as hall monitors at lunchtime planning the all-important Basketball Alumni dance taking care of the sale of pop corn , candy bars , apples, etc. during the football and basketball seasons . . . and revising the cons ti tu-

Guiding the student bod y through leadership class first semester were , left to right : Pa t Matthews , treasurer ; Bill Bowmaster , president; Mar y Ann Dickinson , secretary; and LeRoy Seng , vice pre sident.

rs t Semester Leadership Cla ss

THE WAY

tions of various clubs prove that you'll find little "i dle time" in the leaders hip class

Bus y prexies, Bill Bowmaster and Leon Lehr , keep motions in order and get them passed vice presidents, LeRoy Sen g and Kay Young, optimistically oversee the business of the class . . . secreta ries, Mary Ann Dickinson and Sh irley Heim, keep careful tab of all actions taken money-mad treasurers , Pa t Matthews and Jo Youn g, busily count their pennies. All these activities and man y more are the work of the leadership class of Northeast.

The Basketball dance was planned and carried out by these second semester leadership officers , who are making some last minute preparations.

Left to right, Joanne Young, treasurer ; Kay Young , vice president; Leon Lehr , president ; and Shirley Heim , secretary

e cond Semester Leadership Class

Gam er, J. Railsback , M Schwenk , J Mohle r.

I DISAGREE I

The year of 1949-50 was the fourth year in the history of debate at Northeast, and the work of the squad upheld the high traditions established by the Northeast debators who have come, argued, and gone.

A pre-season practice was held at Malvern, Iowa, on November 5. The season opened at Omaha Tech high where Northeast's first

team was undefeated At Grand Island, the team won four out of five debates. O ther tournaments attended were at Doane College, Hastings, Omaha Central, and University of Nebraska.

Under the careful coaching of Mrs Reeder, Northeast had a very successful debate year.

Stopping long enough to pose for a picture are the s e d ebater s on their way to Hastings

Leaving for Omaha to participate in the debate-declamatory contes.t are these happy debaters

Here we find the debate class in discussion, with Melvin Swenk winning an argument. Listening attentively , are, left to right , Margie Pappas, Betsy Hines, Donna Fro s t , Julia McCutchan , Anita France , Mrs. Reeder, sponsor , Marily:1 Gloor, and Mary Moore

WORTHWHILE LIVING

" To create, maintain, and extend high standards of Christian character through the schoo l and communit y," is the g eneral goal set before the Northeast Hi-Y. Their creed is clean speech, sports, living, and scholarship

Through a courtesy committee this or ganization extends the hos pi tali t y o f Northeast to

newcomers and visitors by familiarizing them with the school

Under the leadership of LeRo y Seng and Jack Wood the club participated in many worth while activities. Max Hester and Phil Smith served as sponsors. Representatives attended the annual Hi-Y - Y-Teen conference held in Omaha in Februar y

First row, left to right: Jo nes , J. VanDusen , L. Seng , G S tephe ns , R. Alcorn , G N ull.

Second row: Max H ester , J. Ce-:i erd ah l, B Cameron , J Janke , R Barron , B S ta rr , W Tay l or.

Third row: L. Leh r, R G rell , J Woods , P. F r edstrom , G Bi ngham , D Lemon , D Rankin

Leading Hi-Y for the first semester wa s LeRo y Seng He was assis ted by George Ste phens, vice president , and Dal e LeI:1o n, secretary-treasurer.

H eadin g the Hi-Y for the second semest e r were Jack W ood , presiden t; Bill Bowmaster , vice presid ent; and Noel Jones , s ecretary-treasurer

AGRICULTURALISTS

EXCLUSIVE

"Doing to learn and learning to do" is the motto of th e Future Farmers of America

This work in agriculture and F.F.A. qualifies the b o ys for entering the University of Nebraska agricultural college, farming, and farm work.

Be ef, swine , dairy cattle, sheep, chickens, crops, and certified seeds are some of the projects carried by the boys during the year. In their new shop they learn skills such as acetylene welding, blue print reading, testing milk, metal lathe work, cement work, tool sharpening, and metal identification. Selling cokes, picking corn, and other jobs wer e undertaken by the boys to raise fund s for a tractor, which is for instructional purposes .

Officers of the F F A. for the school term were, left to right: Robert Be.rg , news reporter; Merwyn Davidson , secretary; Fred Statstny , president; Jack Railsback vice-president; Oscar Olson , treasurer. Lloyd Schmadeke sponsored the

Student s of the agriculture department are examining newly arrived form equipment.

Fred Stastny President Lloyd Schmad e · _ Sponsor

Fu ture Farmers of America

gh t: R. Be r g , D Richey , F Buettgenbach, 0. Olson , F Stastny , M Davidson , V. Dormer , D Dormer, W. DeBoer. Seco n d ro w : L. Lamason , 0 K i nn i man , K Schaepe , J. Votava , N Stein , K Sm ith, G Manske , L. Sch madeke , adv i so r.

Th i rd ro w : T. McGrath , J Thomas , A. Sne ll, F Brakhage, M . Hermance , V Markussen , I. Sharp , J Holden. Four th ro w : R. Co rliss , D Blank , S Harris , R. Hendri,c , R. McBride, J. Railsback , L. Barnhill , B Thompson, E. Klum , C. Owen

Learning swimming formations , diving , and putting on programs were the Penguins. Heading this organization are Ardis Dappen, secretary; Laurel Stanton, vice-pre s ident ; Joyce Bare , treasurer ; Wilma Shirey, pr e s i dent.

A QUA ARTISTS SUPERB

Pengu ins, through weekly drill s, are following the ir purpose by promoting better swimming. The club is made up of fifteen senior high girls and fifteen junior high girls who have passed the requirements in try-outs.

Dreams of new su its came true when black laste x suits arrived for the Penguins. Many Pen guins can be seen with shiny new medals which si gnify one year of active membership in the club.

The highlight of the year was the swimming review which was put on for the qeneral public second semester. Several members of th e club also traveled to Crete to see the Doane College swimming pageant.

Penguin officers for the second semester are, left to right: Wilma Shire y , vice president ; Shirley Hile , treasurer; Laurel Stanton , president; Dorothy Converse , ecretary ; Mrs . Virginia Roberts, spon3or

Th e Ma s qu e a n d G avel c a binet discus s ing t he pla n s for t h e sec o nd semester play are, left to right: F red Brow n , s e c o nd s e mes ter s e cretary; Sarah Bigsby, first semester secr e tary, seco n d s e mester pr e sident; Rolla n d Barron, first s e mester vice-presiden t , second semester vice-president ; Joan Lusc he i, first semester pres i dent; Jea n V ejraska, first s e m e st e r rec o rdi n g sec r etary ; a n d Mary Jeanette M oo re, s e c on d s e mester recording se cr etary.

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THE PLAY'S

To reco g n iz e and pro mo te s i gn i ficant student ach i eveme n t in an y area of speech " is the ob ject o f t h e Masque and Gavel.

Hi g hli gh ts o f t h e year w ere t h e pla y s " Lost Hor izo n" a n d " Tis h," which w ere sponsored b y t h e club

Meetin g on c e a mo n t h to d isc u ss the business , this club was led b y Joan Lu s ch e i and Sara h Bigsb y.

Besides sponsori ng the pla y s , this club al s o assumes the responsibilit y of the pu b licit y,

T ak i ng a curta in call o n stage after the first semester play, " Lo s t Ho ri zo n, " are th e se mem be rs o f t h e ca st.

Ge t tir,g the fin is h i ng tou c hes o n the i r ma ke -up fo r " Lo st Ho ri z o n " a re t he se members o f th e ca st and make-up com m it t e e.

Masq u e and Gave l

Firs t ro w, l eft to ri gh t: D. Frost , J McCutchan , M Moore , P Schock , J. Luschei , M M oore , V Plager , C Besse , E Reeder , sponsor.

Second ro w: R. Tromble , B H ines , S Bigsby , M Papp a s , J Vejraska , R. Hites , M S c h wenk , D Hutchins

Th i rd row: R. Becke r, B Minteer , G Rosec r ans , R Barron , R Riek e , F B r own , L. Pete rs on , R Brehm , J. Willock

THE THING

properties , makeup and other committee activities on which the success of the play depends

New members were initiated twice during the year. Any person excelling in speech or dramatic work i s invited to join

After each play Masque and Gavel sponsors a party for the cast and crew.

Under the guidance of Mrs. Elizabeth Reeder the club enjoyed a successful year.

Some of the members of the first semester p lay cast are , left to right : M Moore , B. Hines , P Howard , B Richards , D Huchins , R. Trombla , E. Cook , R Brehm , R. Becker , R. Barron , S Butler, G Rosecrans , B. Minteer.

Hands up ! Phyllis Schock protests as Bruce Minteer takes careful aim , while Fred Brown watches with amu s ement and Joan Lu schei unexpectedly enters the room in a scene from " Tish ."

Entrants of the debate and declamatory contest in Omaha , February 17 a:-id 18 are, seated: Betsey H ines, Fred Brown , and Noel Jones; standing: Kay Young, Roger Brehm , Melvin Schwenk, Jerry Igou, Julia McCutchan , and Donna Frost; not in picture : Phyll is Schock, Velda Stonecypher , and Mary Moore .

Left to right: Ed Cook , Phyllis Schock , Bruce Minteer , Juli a McC utch an , Ronnie Becker , Kay Young , Mary Ann Dickinson , Max H echt , Marg ie Pa pp as , Fred Brown Camille Founta in, Cc rol Ch ur ch ill and Joan L schei

THE BAN

Band

Firs t row , lef t to righ t: L. Trunkenbolz, S Lewis, R. Colve rt, D All en , J Sandsted t. M . Olson , N. Schwenk

Second row: B Ha u n , S. Leuhr, J Bare , G Johnson , J Rhoden , J Price , R. Everett , D. Goin , G Lehmann , C Lux , C. Newell , H. Skamser.

Twirlers elected by the band for the football season are , left to right: Beverly Tracy , Kay Smith , Beverly Taylor , JoAnn Parrott , Beverly Weyers, Patricia Hoefs , Phyllis Dudley , Dorothy C ammel , and Beverly Lodwig

Kent Phillips president

Beverly W ey e r s majorette

Ronnie Trombla president

1950 saw a new year, and also a new director. Under the direction of Harold Davis the band again proved itself worthy of recognition.

Kent Phillips and Ron Trombla elected by th e members as first and second s emester presidents respectively, proved themselves capable and efficient in the duties of their. offices.

Tra v eling to Fremont, participa t ing in Band Day at the Un iversity of Nebraska, and taking part in the Christmas parade were only a few of the activ it ies to which these 72 members devoted their time.

Co operation was needed and received at th e 8:00 a. m. rehearsals which were held in order to perfect their entertaining halftime formations during the football season ., Ba sketball season revealed the Northeast b a nd members again combining their abiliti e s by turning out and delivering their famous swingtime music.

These music ia ns di s played their talents thus completin g another outstanding and successful year .

PLAY ED ON

vice president. Sitting , S Luehr , second seemst er se cretary -tre a surer; K P hillips , first semester president ; H Davis, director ; R. Trombla , se cond semester president ; B. McM ahon , first semester property manager.

Discussing the buying o f music are band cab inet members , standing, l eft to right , L. Trunkenbolz , first s emester librarian; B Whitla, second semester property manager; D Whitney , se cond semester librarian ; R. Goin , second semester vice president; F. Brown , first semester secretary-treasurer; B Dappen, first semester

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

Many engagements were scheduled and successfully completed by this section of the music department under the direction of Harold Davis

Looking in room 409 during fourth period one would have found this forty-eight piece orchestra busily practicing for vesper concerts, open house, graduation exercises and school play entertainments

Participating with Columbus, Beatrice, Fairbury, and York, the Northeast orchestra trav-

tu r e : Mu riel Joy , first and second semester vice president.

eled to Fairbury to displa y their talents at the Mid-East music festival which was held in March.

Practice , study and more practice - but definitely on the road to a musical career- these instrumental mus ic students have organized in the effort to become the future advanced band and orchestra members.

When a vacancy occurs they are moved to advanced groups and repaid for their efforts.

Orchestra

First row, left to ri g ht : M . Joy , W . Gardner , A Ru by , W Neuman , V Stonecyphe r , J McCutc h an , K Read. Seco n d ro w : N Magnuson , A Dappen , R Schrepf , N. Tracy , J Rob£on , S Powell , R. Rhoades , A Reitz , G. Foster , A. Magorian , R. Everett , M . Ke ys, M . Cox , L Roeder. Th i rd row: C Hutchinson , L. Meyer , M Ch ristenson, C Coleman , G foster , J Marshall , N Brown , J Spence r, J Caddy , A Westling , G Burcham , M Schw enk , J Igou , P Powell , E Sha rp, M Moore , B Dappen , S Be ll, S Draper , H. Spicknall.

Planning fer the Ch ri stmas m usi c program are orchestra officers , standing , le ft to ri ght: Ronnie Be c ke r , first semester property manager , second semester student director; Kent Phillips , first semester student directo r, second semester president; Bob Dappen , fi r st semester president ; Pete Powell , first semeste r librarian ; Melvin Schwenk, second semester p r ope r ty manage r; Ha rol d Spicknall , second semester libra ri an Sea ted: Ardis Dappen , first semester secretary ; Harold Davis , directo r; Wanda Ga rdner , second semester secretar y Not i n p ic

Assuming offices fo r the i ns trum enta l m us ic class both semesters we r e , first ro w, i eft to ri ght , D. Joy ,

L. Kelley , K Furman , V. Dahl, C Keys Second row , H Davis, director , B Lundy , L. Hinkley, R. Sm ith , R. HofMann , 0 Han sen. Third row , N. Meye r, P. Ca riotto , J McCreight , J Amos , P Peterson

Pa u sing between n u m b e rs a r e t hese str i ng q u a rt et membe s , Mur i e l Joy , Wanda Gardne r , Kathy Read , and Velda Stonec yi::, he r.

Fourth row: J Rit t enbe r g , B N ew e ll , D Williams , K Ph ill ips , M Mit chell , R Becker , C L u n d y , H D a ;i s , inst ru c t o r

MUSIC MAKERS

Instrumental Music

First row , left to right: V Dahl , P Sherman , C Keys , J Bostock , P Car i otto , J Wroth , B Jenk i ns ,

Second row: J. Wood r oth , M Rich , A. Knapp , D. Gi l lette , A Deal , B Flack , S Morrison ,

int on , J Rasm u ssen , A Johnson , J Morey , T Leuh r , J. Hamme r s

Third row: R Langhauser , G Adams , N Me y e r , C Bray , C Hartman , M Hartman , H. Ke ll ey , K. F ur man.

Fourth row: L. Delaney , 0 Hansen , J Gould , M. N eemann , H Clark , J Howard , L. Meyer , E. Densbe r ger , L. Ma r tin , J Amos , J McCreight , A Selk , D Fro li k , B Lundy , L. Alderman , L. Hinkley , D Joy , R Owen , K Moore , W Pie r ce , W Hagel-Pi tt , H. Hea l d ,

L. Bryant , D Hays , S. Manske , D DeBord , D. Briggs

Fifth row: P Pete r son , R. Tay l o r , D Shaw , J Foste r A Boyd , I. De S hayes , M . Rustermie r , R. Knox , D. Rhoades , W Hal v e rson , D Snyder , T P et e r s

Choir officers for the year are Libby Schleiger , first semester secretary - treasurer ; Bill Bow mast e r, first semest er p resident ; Gerald Bingham , second semester v ic e president ; Geo rg e Stephe ns, first s eme ster v i ce pre si dent ; Don McVe y, second s emester p r e s ident ; a nd Orpha Swale , se cond se me st er se c ret a ry-treasurer

MUSIC HATH CHARMS

Choir, under the direction of Mrs Velma Snook , has given many performances at school affair s . Among these were open houses, assemblies , and " In O ld Saint Louis" , the annual operetta . Because of the hard work and practicing that was done for the operetta , it was one of the best ever presented at Northeast

M Pelican , J Lowe , V Sack , H G illi s pi e , S Col e

In Mr s . Snook's absence Bill Bowmaster and Don McVey, first and second semester presidents , capably lead this g roup

The appreciation and the love o f g ood music and the ability to express it well were the constant aims of this vocal or ganization. Choir

Second row: M Sab i n , F Corne ll , P G r ee r , G Mor riso n , D Hutchi ns , J M ohler , D Sch l egelmilc h , L Hiskey , E Ca rlson , C Sa utter ,

I. Brauckm ull er , G Shaw , M Dickinson , L Sch l e i ge r , V Snook , director.

Third row : J Ge is , B S rb , M . Dun ba r , G Rosecrans , J Hertzel , D. P oko rny , B. Braziel , J C ederdahl , B Bowmaster , H. Voller ,

B Blackburn , P. Babbi tt , B Lodw ig , F Leacock , 0 Swa l e , J H unt.

Four th row: B Godfr ey , P Moo re , R. Hit es , J Vejraska , J Willock , J Bare , G Chur ch ill , G Bingham , R. Ri eke , D. Rankin R. G r ell ,

J. Wood , J. Trickle , N D eBoe r , J. Lu sche i , B Ca ll , S Ei s en ba rth

WITH A SONG IN THE AIR

"A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody" .. . and nine pretty girls make up the triple trio of Northeast high school.

Singing for assemblies , banquets, luncheons , club meetings and other important social functions were some of the highlights of the year.

This department sold concessions at basket-

ball games to help the choir pay for their robes

They also took part in " In Old Saint Louis" , the operetta held May 5 and 6 , to climax their year of music.

The music department recognizes that individual personality takes precedence over mass activity in the field of music. This is especially recognized in the girls' small group .

Rehearsing in the music room for an assembly are the girls triple trio members , Caryl Teresa Kipper , Pat Babbitt , Norma Swartzleonard , Rita Lehr , Lorraine Barnhill , Lib b y and Jannie Owens , accompanist.

Taking part in the 1949 Christmas program were the boys small group, girls sma ll group , choir , ninth grade mixed chorus , eighth grade chorus , seventh grade chorus , and orchestra .

Girls Glee

First row , left to right: M. Barnhill , V Smith , F McVey , J. Gallatin , D Cammel , D Wolle , P Heiser , B Rhoades , N Giebenrath , S Dell , B Wills , D. Sack , L. Erickson

Second row: B H anning , L. Stanley , H Poskoch il, J. Dell , D McIntosh , B Cav e s , B Bentley , J Dormer , E. Giebe r, P Howard , P Woods , G Baty

Third row: D. Bauer , J Balste r, B Bean , C Evans , C M ur phy , D Pe t erson , P Dudley , B Olsen , V. Snook , director , D. Ca rper , P Blackburn , P Bowman , M Eisenbarth

Fourth row: P Ma r kel , J Moh l e r, C Bryant , R. Rasm •.issen , M Davidson , P Chapman , D Patte rs on , M Truitt , H Hamilton , B Ch r istie, B F i nke , A. G u stafson , J Ph illips , J Parro t.

MUSIC IN

Requ ir ements for j o i n i n g the girls ' voca l group are few . It is open to an y one who is interested in sin g in g and there is no entrance vo i ce test to p a ss. All g irls are alwa y s w elcome to j o in t h e g roup

Th i s g ro up fu nct io n ed act i vel y the first and

THE AIR

seco n d se m este r s and sa ng a t assem 5I ies a n d i n the Chris t mas p ro g ra m.

Man y girls are c hose n from t hi s g roup u p o n the recomme n datio n o f t h e d i recto r Mrs. Vel ma Snook t o be m e m bers of t h e mix ea c h o ir. M embe r s of th e c h oir are pup ils from se nior h i gh.

P lannin g for o n e of the music a ssemb lie s in which the g irls g lee ap pe ared are, left to right : Jo M ohl e r , first semester president ; C hristine Evans , first semester secretary - treasurer , secon d sem e ster president ; P hyllis Blackburn, first semester vice preE ident; Ni n ette Q uelvog , second semester vice president ; and Joyce Dell, second seme st er s ecretary-treasurer Pa ge

RENDEZVOUS WITH HARMONY

A n e w addition to Northeast i s t h e e ig ht membe r s wh o c ompo s e t h e bo y s small group under t h e h e lp ful and untiri ng d i rec ti on of Mrs

Velma S nook

Th ey h ave en t erta ined fo r a number of school ass e mb li es a n d also for the football banquet.

They have taken an active part i n s i n ging for a Lions Club luncheon and fo r var i ous o rgani zations i n t h e cit y

1950 sa w a ne w ly o r g an i zed n int h gra de c horu s d i rected b y Mrs Ve l ma Snook

L. .A lderman , D G reer , J Harrison , D. Hoage, T Harrer , J F urro w

Not in picture: S Ba uer , M. Neem an , D. Rhoades, J Sw i nd le

mos , .A Throckmorton,

JUNIOR HIGH VOCALIST a.

First Semester Eighth Grade Chorus

First row , left to right: M P ack ett , S McVe y , J. Holmes , L. Mo rri son , S Ho!Mann , B. C ulver , J Ho lden , N. S ipp, M Rietfors ,

D. Meh r hof f , T Sob iesz cz yk , D. Jenkins , R. H ill , J Coleman , J Co rey , I. Conaway , J Sn y de r.

Second row: J. Dutt on , D Gra um ann , D Sher m an , .A Johnson , J. Hansen , M . Bogenr i el , N McEn t a rfler , E. Bostock , R. Langhaus er ,

G Gates , R. VanD use n , D. McLaughlin, D. M iller , J. Ni cke ll , F Holbert, N .Ande rs on , R. Rakow , M Hoskin , director.

Third row: M Michae l, E. Web ster , R. Rosenquist , S .A l exande r, M Tilman , M Cox , D. Johnson , M Bogenriel, D. DeBoer,

D. F redstrom , D Sch l e ige r , .A Bo y d , D Seng , R Sh ow a lter , L. Cove r , D. Larson , R. Smith , B. M ill e r.

Fourth row: S Deeter, J Rolofson, V Knapp , M Barnard , J Woodcock, N. Core y , M S t a hly , L. Ma rtin , H. Holden, J. Tangeman,

B Shaw , D. Barnard , G Stra u ch , L De l aney , J Ballard , H H eald , G Bender , F Grant , R. Wilk in son

Firs t row, left to right: C Bray , S Holtz, M Peirce , M Deines , A Hill , J. Chubbuck , B Howard , L Bostock, M Wehr , A Deal , C Burns , B. Vosler , H. Chubb uck.

Second row: J. Smith , J Brandeberry , J. Wroth , C. H utchinson , S Morrison , C Wilson , J Ingham , B W illiamson, B Merr itt , L. Hendrix, J. Swenson , R. Ueberrheim , L Jennings, F Beach , B Lucke , R. Young , L. Peters.

Third row : M. Hoskin , director , A. Bitter , C. Barnes , L. Kelley , S Ashlock , A. Knapp , M Schnieber , B Lundy, W Holve rson, S Schle iger , D Ross , D Hevelone, G Chrastil , C. Hart , P Drake , R Hutchi ns , R. Wr ight, J Howard , B Bloom, B McC !ees

Fourth ro w : D Wendorff , J Morey , M Har tman , D Gillette, R F"rolik , M Chadwe ll , B. Shepardson , D Sn yder, D. Bailey , P W right ,

D. Mille r, B Flack , S Amen , K Jackson , M Woodside, C. Ha rtm an , P Lind , J. Wisbey.

Fifth row: M Williams , S Murphy , J. Jensen , V Dahl , D. Howlett , D. Eby , C. Keys , M Rustermier , J. Bowman , S Loetterle , N Pugs ley , J McClees , S Manske , R Beachell , L Hennings , L. Bryant , E. Schwan inger , R. Knox

Not in picture : G Quinn , S Yates , I. Deshayes , J Bertenshaw, D Ensminger, J. Foster , J Gou ld , D Riddle , R. Smi th.

SIN G THEIR WAY ALONG

Second Semester Eighth Grade Chorus

First row, left to right : E Bl u nn , K Czapansky , D Ivey , N F isher, S.. Albury , J Shaw , R. Kaeding , M Ba iley , J. S tein , K Ha tfi e ld ,

H Wiese , C. He iselman , J. Kill ham

Second row: M Hosk i n , director , J Rasmussen , B. Bo u wens , D Ca mpbell , K Packett , U Densberger , M Neale, D Trombla , L Hillier,

W. Pea rc e , G An derson , K Schafer , D Hays , B Owen.

Third row: J La r ge , M Bullock , J. Ramey , V Wilson , E F riesen , J. Hide , N. Hall , D Allm on , B F ry, L Hoback , K Moor e, G Johnson

Fourth row: D. Mason , C Cooper , B Finke , J St r eet , L. Gillispie , W Slye , D Sa uier , S Underwood, K Wach t el M Dittman ,

M Sch ock , P Reid , T. Pavey , H Jucket!e. · ·

Fifth row : R. Vantine , J McCreight , S Snider , D Heve lone , M Ch riste ns en , J Ness , B Wood , C Klei n , W Hazel-Pitt. M M itchell ,

J Gould , J Rhoden , J C urtis , G. Frohardt , C Krewson , D Rich

Not in picture: N. Babbit!, T Luehr , J. Bassler , D Hendrix , T Spen cer.

Making future p lans for the Rock ettes are first semester officers , Ani ta Ackerma n , treasurer; Mar y Ann Di ck inson, president ; Ca roline Ross , vice president ; and Jane A nn Lo we, secretary.

CHEERING

THEM ON

" More pep at Northeast high" is the motto which the Rockettes have endeavored to uphold in its nine year s o f service.

Fosterin g school spirit serving Northeast at all times promoting g ood sportsmanship w earin g the correct uniform makin g bus trips to out of town games shouting the"inselves hoarse for the school presentin g skits at pep rallies ... planning the best football banquet ever at Cotner Terrace throwing a party for the N club and fo::,tball team as a result of losing the football banquet ticket selling contest sponsor ing the Turnabout dance attending the annual Pep club-N club picnic are the act i vities of the Pep club

This organization is composed of fifty-three

members. It is made up of twenty-five seniors , fifteen j uniors and e igh t sophomores plus honorary members

The task of sponsorin g this club falls to Mrs Velma Snook and Mrs Helen Krause. Amon g the hundred othe r little t hing s t h e y do for t he club, the y are obligated to gi ve adv ice on all problems to accompan y the club on out of town trips to superv i se financial activities of the club to attend each meetin g and to approve an y action proposed b y the club .

Those pepp y fun-loving Rockettes cheered their team on to acqu i re t h eir best football record in the history of the school and to the state basketball cham pionship .

Second f' e mester P ep club officers, Barbara Crowe , vice p reside nt ; A nn e A ggen, secretary ; Ka y Yo u n g, preside n t; and Libby Schleiger , trea s urer , are s een on their way to a meeti ng

Mary .Ann Di c kins o n P resid ent

Ka y Young P re sident

City champion s I Pep dubbers chee r Northeast' s victory over Lincol n Cen tral at th e coliseum.

Cheering loudly for the Northeast foo tb all team are the rousing Rocket tes and other members of the student body

Returning victoriousl.y from the basketball game at York are the Rockette s and their sponsors , Mrs. Velma Snook and Mrs Helen Krause

BREAKING

FIRST SEMESTER MASTHE.8D

Editor LO IS DUER

Associate Edi t or DICK NEALY

First Page LAVERNE HOLSCHER

Second Page

Third Page

Sports

Ju nio r High

Class Notes

Co lumn

Sports Co lumn

Business Manage r

Advertising

Circulation

Exchanges

Art Editor

Photographer

INTO PRINT

SECOND SEMESTER MASTHEAD

i: ditor BARBARA CALL

Associate Editor LAVER NE HOLSCHER

First Page CAROLINE ROSS

SHIRLEY HEIM

CA ROLI NE ROSS LA NE WESTMORELA ND , DICK NEALY ANNE AGGEN

BETSEY HINES

BEYERL Y TAYLOR

RONALD DeBORD

SALLIE BUTLER

BARBARA CALL , SALLIE BUTLER

SHIRLEY HEIM , LOIS DUER BARBARA CALL

DICK NEALY BILL DAILY

Beginning work two or three weeks before school opens and publishing eighteen regular i ss u es and two extras makes a busy year for th e Northeastern staff, All-American award winn er .

Covering beats, planning the paper , dummying the pages, writing s tories, copy reading ,

Second Page LOIS DUER

Third Page SALLIE BUTLER

Sports LAVER N E HOLSCHER , RO NALD DeBORD

Jun ior High SALLIE BUTLER

Class Notes PHYLLIS SCHOCK

First Page Column SHIRLEY HEIM

Column BEYERLY TAYLOR

Busines s Manage r ANNE AGGEN

Advertis i ng LOIS DUER , ANNE AGGEN

Ci r culation BARBARA CALL , CA P. OLINE ROSS

Exchanges SHIRLEY HEIM

Art Edi t o r DICK NEALY

?hotographer BRADLEY CROW

proof rea d ing; these are only a few of the duties of the staff members.

Every other Wednesday is " Northeastern Day."

The basketball championship issue and the April Fool edition were extras this year

Under the helpful guidance of Mrs. Catherine Killeen, the staff had a very s uccessful year .

First and second semester Northeastern officers are Lois Duer , first semester editor ; LaVerne Holscher , second semester associate editor; Dick Nealy, first semester associate editor; Barbara Call , secon d semester editor; and Mrs.Catherine Killeen , adviser Pag e 74

Firs t table , left to right: Lois D u er , Anne Aggen , Caroline Ross , Mrs Catherine Killeen , adv i se r , Barbara Ca l l.

Second table: Beverly Taylor , Betsey H ines , Sallie Bu t ler , Shirley Heim

Third table: Phyllis Sc h ock , Ron DeBord , Bill Daily , Skip Westmore land

Four th table: Dick Nealy , LaVerne Holscher

Beginning Journ alism officers are John Harper , iirst semester editor ; Pa t Matthews , second semester associate editor; Berne Ro senquist, second semester editor ; and Mar y Del Gudgel, first semester associate editor

ASPIRING CUBS

FIRST SEMESTER MASTHEAD

Editor

Associate EditO"f

first Page

Second Page

Third Page

Sports

!unior High

Class Notes

Second Page Col u mn

Spo r ts Co lu mn

Bus ir.ess Manager

Advertis ing

Circulation

Exchanges

Hrt Editor

Photographer

JOHN HARPER

MARY DEL GU DGEL

JEANETTE SELK

BERNE ROSENQUIST

CAMILLE FOU NT AI N BRUCE MINTEER

PHYLLIS DUDLEY

NORMA SWARTZLEONARD

ROSEMARY PAUL

JOHN HARPER

MARGARET KNIGHT

PAT MATTHEWS , RUTH ANN PFEIFER

MARILYN PELIKAN , RUTH A NN PFEIFER

BEVERLY TRACY

JEANETTE SELK

BRUCE MI NTEER

Most important to journalism students is learning the ways of a journalist, being exact, terse, and making stories interesting.

The thrill of going to th e N.H.S.P.A . conference making countless dummy sheets o f each page criticizing eac h other rs journal-

Editor

Associate Editor

First Page

Second Page

Third Page

Sports

ju n ior High

Class Notes

SECOND SEMESTER MASTHEAD

BERNE ROSENQUIST

PAT MATTHEWS

MARILYN PELIKAN

ROSEMARY PAUL

NORMA SWARTZLEONARD

JOHN HARPER

RUTH AN N PFEIFER

PHYLLIS DUD LE Y

Second Page Column

First Page Column

Sports Column

Business Manage r

Advertising

Circulation

Exchanges

Art Editor

Photographer

BER NE ROSENQUIST

CAMILLE FOUNTAIN

MARY GUDGEL

BRUCE MINTEER

MARY GUDGEL

CAMILLE FOUNTAIN

MARGARET KNIGHT

BEYERL Y TRACY

JOHN HARPER

BRUCE MI NT EER

istic abilities were some of the activities of beginning journalism s tu dents

Students published two papers , the one following the Christmas ed ition and the presenior issue. With the help of adviser, Mrs. Catherine Killeen, the members had a successful y ear

Beginning Journalism

Fourth

First row , left to right: Marilyn Pe li can , Berne Rosenquist , Rosemary Paul , Marg i e Knight.

Second row: Cam ille Fountain , Jeanette Selk, Mary Gudgel , Norma Swar tzleon a rd.

Third row: Bruce Minteer , Patty Matth e ws , Ruth Ann Pfeifer, Mrs Cather ine Killeen

row: Beverly Tracy , Phy llis Dudley.

WEARERS OF THE N

The members of this organization consist of any boys who have been awarded the official athletic letter of Northea s t high s chool. Active members are those who have been duly initiated .

It is the duty of each member to come to all meetings if possible, and to act in any capacity he is called on, to stri v e to the best of his ability to uphold the ideals of the club , and to keep his constituents informed of club acti v ities.

Promoting high athletic standar d s and promoting good fellowship between the athletes of different sports and schools i s the purpose of this club.

These lettermen led the way on cin d ers, court, gridiron , and in supporting roles as

managers , throu g h smooth rollin g and hardship s alike.

The officers of this organization consist of a presi d ent , vice president, secretar y, and treasurer. These officers are elected at the last meeting preceding the semester the y take office.

First semester found Tom Freet leadin g the club as pre s ident. Second semester Dale Lemon took over his duties and responsibilities, inclu d ing conducting the business of the organization re pre sen ting the organization in accepting gifts and in such other cases as his presence is required .

Sponsoring the club, wh i ch takes work as well ::1s time, were Bun Galloway, Ed Johnson, Lawrence Tepley , and Max Rezek .

Taking tim e out for a p i ctur e while planning the N club carni v a l are t h e s e se cond s eme st e r N club o ffi c e r s, lef t to r ight , D a l e Lemon , pre sid e nt ; Gene Thompson , vice pre s ident ; and Bob Starr , secretary-treasurer

N Club

F i rs t ro w, left to righ t: K Sm it h , J C e de rdah l , W Ta ylor , G Thom p son , R Edwa r d s , J W ood , B Bo w m a ste r , H Amend , G S t ephe n s

Second row: B S t ar r , D Dr o zd a , D Rank i n , P. F re d stro m , j Gekas , E G la ss , G C liffor d , L. S e ng , L. Leh r.

Th ir d ro w: R A lc o rn , E Ca rlso n , J Mason , T F r e et , G Bi:1gham , R. G rell , H Go th , D. Le mo n , R. De Bord Fou rt h row: C o aches " Bu n " Gallowa y , Ed Johnson , Max Heste r.

N club officers are , left to right : Jim Cederdahl , secretar y; Tom Freet , president; and George Stephens, vice president.

way for Y-Teens first semester are, first row , left to right , Jean Sandsted~ , secretary; Berne Rosenqui s t, treasurer; and Althea Blunn, presiaent. Second row , Jeanette Selk, program; Mary Jeanette Moore , social ; Joan Spencer, publicity; and Shirley Hei m , vice pre s ident. Third row , Vada Plager , membership; Barbara Call , refreshment ; and Pat Babbitt, leadership representative

Holding an after school cabinet meeting are these second semester Y-Teen officers, left to right , P at Wurz, publicity; Brooks Schuelke, social ; Barbara Call, vice president; Pat Babbitt , membership; Phyllis Woods , treasi.;rer ; Shirley Heim, music; Leone Spencer , refreshments; Veda P lager , president ; Jean Ve jraska , program; and Joan Luschei , secretary

EVER ONWARD

Style shows . . . conferences .. . bake sales selling concessions all highlighted the Y-Teen's schedule of work and fun in 1949-50. They presented a style show for all senior high girls and served free refreshments. The styles , modeled by members of Y-Teens , were from Hovland-Swanson. A hair styling show was presented by Miss Agnes.

Thirteen members of Y-Teens attended the Hi-Y and Y-Teen conference in Omaha, March 25. They were Pat Babbitt, Sarah Bigsby , Sa llie Butler, Barbara Call, Shirley Heim, Jane Ann Lowe , Joan Luschei, Veda Plager, ViF

g inia Sack, Brooks Schuelke, Georgia Squier, fean Vejraska, and Phyllis Woods Northeast was the best represented school in attendance. For members who made the trip tuitions were paid from the receipts of a bake sale held earlier in cooperation with the city-wide Y-Teens.

There are thirty-five members in this organization. It is sponsored by Mrs. Jane Be an and Mrs. Evelyn Lavaty, who shoulder most of the responsibility for the activities of this club.

Althea Blunn presided during the first semes-

Plager , the second.

Y-Teens

ter, and Veda

First row: J Caddy, 0. Swale , G Shaw, M Moore , J Spenc er, M Gudgel , V Sack , J Mathers , P. Wurz , Mrs Evelyn Lavaty , sponsor.

Second ro w : B Graft , J. Kennedy , M Lane , V Plager , M Peiikan , N. Quelvog , M H utchinson , A B l unn

Third r o w : B Weyers , S Heim , A Atkinson, B Bean, L. Spencer, G Sq ui e , M . Moo re , B Rosenquist.

Fou rt h ro w: J Knight , P. Babbitt , B Call , B Schuelke , J. Selk , S Butler, J Vejraska , J Luschei, B Hines , J Sandstedt.

Reading copy for the Rocket are officers Mary Ann Dic ki ns on , man ag ing editor ; Shirley Heim , edito r; Caro li ne Ross , associate editor

BEHIND

Behind these inked pages stands the staff that made them possible. Dummying pages writing copy . . . taking pictures . . . selling annuals working late into tne night are just a few of the Rocket staff's many jo bs . Each member of th e staff has his own job to do and is responsible for it. The leaders of the staff , who gen erally supervise the constructio n and assembling of the 1950 annual are Shirley Heim, editor ; Mary Ann Dickinson , managing ed itor; Caroline Ross , associate ed itor, and Mrs . Catherine Killeen, adviser .

The Rocket is complete d . . . a bundle of pictures scads o f i nformation surpr i ses . . . those in ev itable mistakes ... and those lingering memories all organized and recorded h e r e for you

This the 1950 annual we of the annual staff proudly present to y ou .

THE BOOK

Editor-in-

1950 ROCKET STAFF

SHIRLEY HEIM

MARY ANN DI CKI NSO N

CAROLINE ROSS

BARBARA C ROWE

DONNA FROST

SHIRLEY LEWIS

JANE ANN LOW E

MAR I LYN PADDAC K

BETTY RICHARDS

RENEE KRUSE

BARBARA CALL

RITA LEHR

MARILY N PEIRCE

BEVERLY WEYERS

BRUCE MAUNDER

D O N McVEY

FRED S TA ST NY

ROSEMARY PAUL

BERNETA RO SE NQ UIS T

KA Y YOU NG

MARY DEL GUDGEL

JEANETTE SEL K

ANNE AGG EN

JOAN HUNT

JO ANN MOHLER

DICK NEA LY JEAN SANDSTEDT

Ass ist ant Photographe, r:ldviser

Annual Staff

First table . left to right: K. Young , R. K ruse, B Crow e , M . Paddack , B Ca ll , J Lowe , B W eyers , D Frost

Second table: S Lew is, R. Leh r, M Peirce , J. Mohler , J. Hunt, M G udgel, R. Pau l.

Third table: D Nealy , J Sandstedt , B. Rosenqui st , B Ri cha r ds

BI LL DAILY BRADLEY CROW MRS CATHERINE KILLEE N

Standing: M Dickinson , S. He im, C Kille en , adviser , C Ross , J. S elk, D. McVey , B Ma under , B. Daily , F. Stastny , A Aggen

CHAMPIONS O F

Erwin Carlson tackle

Gene Tho mpson back

Gerald Bingham tackle

Iunior A mend back Leon Lehr back Gan Dormer back

Dick Grell end

Paul Fred strom end

Harold Voller tackle

Howard Meyers tackle Jim Wadlow guard

George Stephens back

Top: Bob Starr and unidentified Rocket bring down a Link in cit y championship battle.

Bottom : Jim Cederdahl leads an attack against Fairbury

Ron DeBord guard Don Drozda center

THE GRIDIRON

Wayne T aylor back

Da le Le mo n back

Top: Jack Woo d follows interference around right end in Co lumbus gam e.

Bottom: Ce der da hl picks up more y ardage as Nor th ea st downs Norfolk

Jack Tho m a s c ente r

F red Stastny guard

" Stubb y " S eng stude n t manager Duane Rankin back Bob Starr back

Ro n Edwards end

Ed Gla ss end

Don Eisenbarth tackle

Dic k Francis end Tom Freet guard

Talking over a very successful football season are coaches " Bun " Galloway and Max Hester

Coach Galloway's gridders with the help of the new line coach Max Hester completed one of the most successful seasons in the school ' s history. The season ended with an eight victory, one loss record.

Practice opened here late in August. Spirits were high as the team eyed Beatrice. After playing ragged ball the team came home suffering from a 13 to 7 defeat

The next assignment for the squad was Columbus The Rocket charges improved and came out the victor by a score of 13 to 7. Fremont was the next victim of the Rockets. Late in the second quarter the Rockets recovered a Tiger fumble and seconds later crossed the double strip for a touchdown. The game ended with Northeast ahead 13 to 6.

The game of the season was ahead of the Northeast club It looked as though Lincoln Central was ripe , ready to be picked from the city championship. The Rockets did that very thing as they took over the city championship, the first time in the school's history. Early in the game the Rockets grabbed a 7 to O lead After recovering a Central fumble they tallied again , making the score 14 to 0 The Links tallied twice , one after a 77 yard kickoff return and the other on a blocked punt. The final score was 14 to 12, Northeast.

Hastings welcomed the Rockets only to be defeated in an important Mid-East conference tilt. The first half ended 7 to O in favor of Northeast. In the second half the score reached 14 to O be-

Coaches Robert Spelts , Max Rezek , Eddie Johnson, and Lawrence Tepley exchange basketball notes and discuss Nort hea st's favorable stan dings

fore Tigers could rally . Final score was 14 to 6., Northeast.

The York Dukes faced the Rocket machine next. Leading 7 to O at the half the Rockets came back and handed the Dukes a 38 to O defeat.

Fairbury received a 32 to O defeat as the Rockets continued to roll. Rough competition was put up by the Benson Bunnies. The Oma h ans allowed only one touchdown to the Rockets as they fell 7 to O to the Northeast crew An Indian summer afternoon and the Panthers from Norfolk made the black and white crew work to a 20 to O victory and the completion of the best season yet turned in by a Rocket eleven .

The cheering led by this fivesome proved a great advantage in this year ' s winning season Leading a loc omotive, from left to right , are , Mary Lou Sabin , Renee Kruse , Don McVey , Jannie Owen s, and Ca ry l Be ss e.

JUNIOR GRIDDERS

The Northeast reserves under the direction of Coaches Max Rezek and Bob Spelts checked in with a winning schedule. It is not only the wins which they racked up that count but also the valuable game experience which will pay off in later action for the Rockets

The junior Rocketmen completed a seven game schedule , winning six of the games and tying one . The tie came from the hands of Friend Wins were racked up from Seward " B'' , Nebraska City " B' ', Beatrice " B" , Waverly , Barnston , and Fremont '' B' '.

Lea di ng the s tude nts in " We got a coach" at one o f the many pep rallies are junior high football cheerleaders , left to right, N ancy Pe t er s , P at Bickford , Kath y Read , Carole Call , and Nancy Tracy

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rig h t: J Thomas , J Mohler , G Steel , M Bradsby , M Schwenk , P. Peterson , st u den t manager , S Ni ckerson

D Burcham, J Hertzel, J. Jacobs, B Patterson , D. Tyrrel l, L. Swift , W Ga rner , J Mason , P Milt on , M S ie grist , B Rieke ,

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: Coac h R. S pelts , D Montgom ery, D Squ ires, C. Eikenba ry, D Bran d, J. Pavey , G Ch urchill , E Pearce , D Bischof , J Shaw ,

Wolfe , J Ch ildress, Coach E Joh nson ·

George Stephen s forward

Da l e Lemon forward

Gerald Bingham center

Leon Lehr forward

Harvey Goth center

Jim Gekas forward

Paul Fredstrom center

Dick Grell guard

Henry A.mend forward

Duane Rankin guard

Bill Bowmaster guard

The Rockets o f their state char feating Scotts!: avenging an e cat s .

Under the g uid Ed John so n, thE and loss recorc tory Th e 1949were the n um. season Ed ' s cagers cc

East crown and t h e ir fourth stra igh t district trophy in addition to the state crown .

Northeasts ' 50 Rockets h ad the best offensive and de fensive records in Northeast's history and garnere d 991 points whil e limiting their opponents to 607.

The Rockets' fir s t g ame wa s a setback to Scottsblu ff 32-33 , in a ragge d g ame . From the second game on , the Rockets developed in to the best team in the state , defeating ever y team that they encountered.

Jim Gekas s c reens his man out of play while Leon Lehr ge ts rea d y for a hand-off from Pau l Fredstrom in a victorious city cage game.

Jack Wood sinks a layt action against North number 28, goe s high possible reb o un d

In a rough Grand Islanc Fredstrom , Jack Wood , Do Gekas are seen in a " bat

Northe as t defenders Jim Gekas , Jack Wood , and G erald Bingham battle for a re boun d in the st ate finals against Scottsbluff

JUNIOR

Despite his team's lack of experience , Max Rezek guided his reserves through a successful season with 10 wins out of a tough 13 game schedule

They started w i th a win and w on four out of fi ve g ames from varsity teams and dropped onl y two out of eight games to reserve teams by close margins.

The re serves were fairly strong in both offense and defense. They averaged a little over 4 0 points a game and held the opposition to ju st 30 points a g ame.

Rezek's squad started slo w and gained experience as the season wore on and they hit their peak in do wning the Pleasant Dale and

CAGEMEN

Dwight A teams, 59 - 20 and 60-35 respectively .

Thi s year' s r eserve team should provide next year' s vars ity squad with some valuable help and experience

Practicing a locomotive before a reserve basketball pep rally are junior high c heerleaders , l e ft to right, Pa tty Le wis , Pa t Bickford , and Nancy Tracy.

Rocket reserve center Dean H utchins fights for the rebound in the Linco l n game with unidentified Lincoln players

Left to right: B Brown , J

ederdahl ,

HITTING THE SAWDUST

Coach Bun Gallowa y' s 1950 track squad was built around nine returning lettermen The returning track events men were Dale Lemon and Ed Glass in the hurdles ; Leon Lehr in the sprints, 100, and 220 ; Dick Cederdahl in the 440, and Paul Fredstrom in the high jump and 220. Field events men were Keith Smith, shot put ; Gerald Bin gham, discus ; George Stephens, broad jump, and Jack Mason, pole vault. New material this y ear include d Bob Starr , Jim Cede r dahl , Jim Hertzel , and Dick McWilliams in the sprints ; Dick Pokorney , Pat Milton, and Ron Steele in the middle distances ; fack Railsback , Jim Haberlan, and Duane Rankin in the hurdles ; Dean Hutchins in the high jump ; Harve y Goth , ferry Mohler , Tom Freet, Ron Edwards , and Jim Cederdahl in the

weights ; Dick Grell, John Anderson, and Bill Brown in the pole vault, and Bill Daily, David Barnes , George Strait , and Glenn Johnson in the mile

TRACK SCHEDULE

April

7 College View, Waverly, and Ashland at Northeast

] 2 Columbus Invitational at Columbus

21 Mid-East at Hastings

28, 2 9 District Qualifying

May

2 Doane College Invitational at Crete 12, 13 State Meet at the University of Nebraska

Track Team

First row, left to right: Leon Lehr , Dick Long , Lefty Hixon , Dick G rell , W ayne Taylor , Jim Cederdahl , Gerald Bi ngham , G eorge Strait , Ron Edwards.

Second row: John And erso:1 , Jack Ma son , Roger Sha rp, Dick Poko r ny , Jack Railsback Bob Starr , i::dwin G lass , Duane Ran k i n , Dick Cederdah l.

Third row: Coach B un Gal loway , Dick McW1lliams , Bill Daily , Glenn Johnson , Melvin Schwenk , Dean Hutchins Rex C hristenson , D av id Barnes , Dale Lemon , George Stei:-hens , Coach Max Heste r.

Top: Leading the 90-yard high hurdles is Dale Lemon. Other hurdlers are, left to right , College View entry , Ed Glass , and Jack Railsbach

Left: " Up ' n ' over " is Northeast p:::ile vaulter, Dick Grell.

Top right: In the College View , Northeast track meet on April 7 , Dick McWilliams ties for first p lace with Ed Glass

Bottom right: Participating in the 220-yard dash are , le::ft lo right , College View entry, Dick Grell, and Jim Cederdahl.

Joyous over the Lincoln high game, grads Larry Emery , Hoyt Hultberg, and Gayle Peck carry Jack Thomas to the dressing room

Leading the " Skyrocket " are basketball cheerleaders Jo Mohler, Don McVey, and Mary Ann Dickinson.

Coach " Eddie " Johnson puts the new edition, the 1950 state basketball trophy, in the display case

Time out is called for the Northeast Rockets Coach " Eddie " Johnson gives Leon Lehr and Jock Wood last minute instructions while the Rockettes cheer.

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• It's always quite a problem, when deciding what goes here and what goe s where but the solution seems near . With deadline approaching, Mary Ann Dickinson , Caroline Ross and Shirley Heim set about putting pictures and copy in s hape, with the help of Ernie Weir of the Journal. Judging from the pages you' ve been turning, we're sure you'll agree that their answers to the 1950 Rocket problems were good ones.

Art students, Barbara Deuser and Jean Sa ndstedt, are looki n g at paint brushes at Van Sickle 's Glass and Paint Company. Here there has been a h i gh standard of q uality for 30 years. Their Pa int- A ll products are varnishes, paints , e namels and stai ns for both indoo r and outdoo r use. Van Sickle's also carries supplies of paint brushes and wallpape r to help with home or bu siness decoratin g

Here we see the m embers of the Harrington Real Estate Company, ea ch of th em prepared and willing to give yo u the best o f servic e the year arou nd

Di ckie Harring ton is t aking his place beside the st a ff to which he may someday belong If yo u are intere sted in home s, rent a ls , farms , ranches , comme rcial property , property management or insurance, t h e Harrington Real Estate Company will help you find what you are looking for . For homes see

Real Estate phone 2-6621

No w is th e tim e to save for the futu r e , and a conven i ent wa y to s tart is b y openi n g a sav i ng s account at Havelock National Bank. M rs. Joy c e S t ab e rg and Ba r bara F r anc is a r e t e lli ng the advan t age s o f s av i ngs and checki n g accounts to Judy Minder and Jea ne tte H u n t er Fi n ancia l n e ed s ar e g iv en cour t eou s, fri endl y an d expert a ttent i on S top in toda y at the

Show i ng Mer rill A l bu r y so m e o f the geraniums in the gree n house at t he Nebraska Nurseries is Duane Speidell , who has been learn in g the nursery business fo r qu i te some time A l a n dscape service is offered he r e and such problems are given exper t attentio n For fine nursery produ ct s it's Nebraska Nurser i es 4815 0 s tr e e t pho n e 4 - 2222

Bet s e y H i nes and Mar y Moore pause fo r a moment fro m the i r jobs a t t he Mayo Drug Company , where everyone stops in for a snack a fte r school and work Bes i des a handy snack bar , Mayo 's carr i e s a co m ple t e li n e o f drug s, toiletries , and s undrie s Meet you r fr i end s at Mayo Drug Co

2700 N 4 8 str ee t pho ne

Jim Cederdahl , Jannie Owens , and Paul Freds tr o m look over one o f the many distinctive portra its at the Townsend Photograph Studio where graduation pictures are a specialty For all types o f photographic portraits vis it

Townsend Photograph Studio

226 S 11 street phone 2-1129

Don Young stops for a moment at a cooling machin e during his tour through the Fairmont Food Company. P roducts include milk, cream, cottage c heese, ice cream , and chocolate drink

Fairmont Foods Company

2823 N 48 street phone 6-2326

Libby Schleiger a nd Bill Bowmaster are enjoying one of the excellen t m eals served at Cotner Terrace. Her e are found all ty pes of fine fo ods, attractively p r epared and served. The place for that party , 1unch eon , or banquet i s

Cotner Terrace

22 5 N Cotner boulevard phone 6-5044

Examining some o f the finest chicks in Lincoln are Sonny Hill and Richard Bullock at Hill Hatchery. Hill's carries only the fin es t chicks and the best o f poultry equipment. Bring those poultry problems into Hill's for expert advice , care, and service

Hill Hatchery

910 R street phone 2-7025

These friendly faces will greet you as you deal with the Citizens State Bank in University Place They are Elizabeth James , Iva Weaver, Jean Law , Frank Druliner , Irene W eigers , Cecil Gates Back row : Percy Mays , Bus Knight , and George Knight

For a savings or checking account , or advice on pecuniary matters stop in at the

Citizens State Bank

2650 N 48 street phone 6-2345

Food , the ever popular subject , is the topic of discussion here John Holmes shows Mary Jo Dunbar the good points of a stalk of celery in Holmes Grocery where courtesy and service are always present.

For quality food it ' s

Holmes Grocery

2600 N 48 s treet phone 6-2194

Lewie Hinkley and David Young inspect a bicycle at Dietrich Bike and Ke y Shop while little Marcene Mae Dietrich tries a sturdy tricycle in her daddy ' s store Besides being an expert on bicycles and the like , Mr. John Dietrich (behind the counter) can make that key for you in a matter of minutes. If your bicycle needs repair , or you are interested in buying a new one, they will be happy to talk to you anytime at

Dietrich Bike and Key Shop

2738 N 48 street phone 6-2921

Watching the linotypist at the University Place News are Shirley Heim and Berne Rosenquist. This is where the Northeastern is printed

University Place News does job printing and makes a specialty of wedding and personal stationery. Next time someone you know has a birthday, remember that personal stationery makes a wonderful gift , something a little different.

University Place News

2719 N 48 street phone 6-2446

Page 100

Here is a typical scene at Varsity Drug with Northeast students , Renee Kruse and Mary Ann Dickinson, patronizing the various departments Seems that the fountain is a favorite of Barbara Crowe and Sh irley Heim Magazines , greeting cards , cosmetics, and confections are but a few of the varieties offered

The prescript i on department offers a complete drug service , so do s top in at conveniently located

Varsity Drug

2641 N 48 street phone 6-2670

A good furnace , always a necessity to every Nebraska home, is the topic under discussion here Harvey Goth explains the details to Don McVey and LaVerne Holscher at Green's Furnace and Plumbing Company.

Sinks , water heaters , stoves , refrigerators, deepfree ze units , a ll, and more , may be found here For supplies and repairs see

Green Furnace and Plumbing Company Inc.

2747 N 48 street phone 6-2800

Odorless dry cleaning is a specialty at Butler Cleaners and Dyers. Here experts do cleaning , dying , blocking, and laundering promptly and efficiently . A pick up and delivery service is extended to all parts of the city Here Bonnie Butler and Vivian Aylward conduct the business of the day Send those emblems and sweaters and your general cleaning to

Butler Cleaners and Dyers

4725 St. Paul street phone 6-1679

Guy Vehrs shows Irene Brauckmuller and Jack Mason a gray jacket, the kind on which the basketball team will wear their letters , at Harry Reed's Sport Shop. Besides these and other fine sports jackets , Reed's carries all types of the finest sports equipment

Harry Reed's Sport Shep

1321 P street phone 2-4191

Page 101

Kodak pictures tell the story of high school days They record memorable happenings , both s pe cial and everyday, and will be even more appreciated in years to come than they are now

Of cour~e , you want these pictures of the finest quality , and the Eastman Kodak Store h a s th e staff of experts to develop and print j ust that

For quality developing, printing, and enlarging it's the

Eastman Kodak Store

1221 0 street phone 2-7216

' 'I'll take a chocolate malt ," says Jack Furrow to Tommy Harrer at the Velva-T-Freeze Tommy is operating the new machine which is the latest addition at Homestead Drive Inn.

Here is a good place to stop for prompt courteous service :md down right good food

Homestead Drive Inn

421 N 48 s treet phone 6-5021

Beautiful. beautiful Easter lilies , tables of th e m in fact 1 ! D. L. " Del " Tyrrell sta n ds among the traditional blooms at Tyrre ll' s Fl o w e rs in Bethany Tyrre ll' s carry a selection of vases and statuettes in addition to their wide variety of plants and cut flowers

Floral orders will receive prompt , personal service at

Tyrrell 's Flowers

· 1133 C otner boulevard phone 6- 2357

Mr Thomas , proprietor of Thomas Hardware , stands ready to give personal attention to all purchasers in his store Quality goes along with service at Thomas 's where merchandise is arranged to be easily accessible for consumer needs.

Thomas Hardwa re

2739 N 48 street phone 6-2363

Dale and D e an Hutchins look at trousers in the Coll e ge Ma n ' s Qualit y Shop at Miller and Paine to go with s p orts jackets they have picked A good line of clothes for every occasion can be found here Alex C ochrane , s a l esman , is looking on

Mill er and Paine

13 and O stree t phone 2-8511

Mrs Kippe r he l ps Bradley Crow in the drug department in Scofie l d Pharmacy . Besides the promp t prescription service g iv en , this drug store carries a wide variety o f goods for its customers ' conve nien c e

You will enjoy shopping in this modern drug s tore wi th its friendly a tm osphere

Scofield Pharmacy

6163 Havelock avenue phone 6-2724

Jerrie Pope and Marilyn Paddack agree that Ralph's IG.A. Market certa inly carries a large selection of fruit s and ve g etab les for them to choose from Here they find qua lity and economy hand in hand with friendly service Shop at

Ralph 's IG.A. Market

2 638 N 48 street phone 6-2319

The best in Sunproof house paint, Florh id e floor enamel, wall paint , wallpaper , glass , mirrors , Waterspar ename l and varnish , brushes, and cleanup aids are found at Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company.

Pittsburgh Pl ate Glass Company

1427 0 street phone 2-7004

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Looking at the expert photography in portraits a t Anderson Studio is Pat Matthews She is deciding what type of pictures to have made for h e r graduation next year.

At Anderson 's is always found efficient service wi th a broad smile and their customers are alway s satisfied with the resulting fine pictures

Anderson Studio

1034 0 street phone 2-3166

Barbara Crowe , Anita Ackerman , Caroline Ross , and Renee Kruse are shown talking to Jim C ederdahl and Leon Lehr while they enjoy a thick malt at the ever-popular Tastee Inn where you can always find some of the gang and enjoy a deliciou s s nack

Tastee Inn

1530 N 48 street P hone 6-2349

Roberta Rasmussen and Carol Lundy are looking at one of the fine cameras that are s o l d at The Camera Store. For film and all types of the latest in photographic equipment and sup p lies for that camera, The Camera Store is the answ e r .

The Camera Store

1122 N street phone 2-2 6 25

They 're surrounded with flowers ! Enjoying the Easter lilies , tulips, and violets are Anne Agg e n and Margaret Knight. For everything in flowers see Danielson Flora l Company. The friendly service of their employees gives as much inspirati on as that of the beautiful flowers.

Danielson Floral Company

1306 N street phone 2-7602 Pag

In the savings depar tment at The National Bank of Commerce are Marvin Deal and Lois Duer , s ee n opening a savings account. The bank ' s friendly employees state that savin gs accounts a r e very im portant fo r those y ou n g amb iti ous people . It's s o handy to save for that co ll ege education or that new car with a National Bank of Commerce savin gs account

National Bank of Commerce

12 44 0 street

phone 2-6807

Joy ce Car t er and Betty Richards a re interested in th e earrings at the cosmetic counter in the Cheapper Drug Store where a comp lete line of dru gs , toiletries, and sun dr i e s may be found Cheapper's prices are within the range of everyone

Cheapper Drug Store

13 25 0 str ee t

phone 2-3225

Lo oki ng for wa ll pape r for their rooms are Marilyn Pelikan and Marg ie Antes a t Sherwin-Williams wh ere they find a large sele c tion of patterns to cho ose from

World famous paints , v arn ish es , ename ls, lacquers , an d special pro ducts of Sherwin-Williams r esear ch , su ch a s Kem-to ne miracle wall finish , Lin-x wax and polish , and Weed-No-More weed killer are all to be found at

Sherwin-Williams

13 33 0 street

p hone

2-6641

Girls who r ece iv ed Roya l portab l es for Christmas ar e An it a Ackerman and Caroline Ro ss, demonst rating here the fi ne quality o f the Royal typewrit er at the Nebraska Typewriter Company. Co rte z Peters , who holds speed records for the fastest typing done on a portab le , also uses a Royal and recommends its qu ietne ss and speed

Nebraska Typewriter Company

130 N 12 street

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phone 2-2157

' Tl! take that one right there ," says Bill Daily picking out a candy bar as Phy! Schock tries to make up her mind what to buy at the New Centra l Restaurant. Cashier Margie Pappas chats with students as they make their decisions

This restaurant is conveni e ntly located and you will enjoy its good food and friendly attitude

The New Central Restaurant

1325 P street phone 2-7767

Fred Brown salesman, helps Bob Furman into a suit jacket in Penney 's ready -t o -wear men ' s department where you can find the latest styles in suits and sportswear.

J. C. Penney Company

1134 0 street phone 2-7285

Mr Milburn, salesman at Latsch Brothers , is shown demonstrating a portable typewriter to Ruth Ann Pfeifer while Phyllis Dudley watches. All types o f office and school equipment are included in the store ' s merchandise.

Latsch Brothers In c.

1124 0 street phone 2-6838

Nearly every kid in the neighborhood saw " Cinderella. " Carol Bryant and Sid Wilson are taking the youngsters in their neighborhood to see it at the State Theater The Nebraska Theaters In c. provide the best of entertainment in movies the year around .

Neb raska Theaters Inc

145 N 13 street phone 2-3126 Page

Beverly Egbert , a graduate of the Lincoln School of Commerce, interviews Alma Womack in her office Schoo ling in every line of office work is offere<d here at a rate suitable to everyone

Lincoln School of Commerce

209 N 14 street

phone 2-6774

Standing by the newly installed self-service mea t c ount er at Bethany IGA Market are Pat Babb i tt , Claren ce Neusham , Charles Detwilder , and propriet or Bob Mahoney who are always ready to give efficient , courteous service

Bethany IGA Market

1519 N Cotner

phone 6- 2686

Mary Del Gudge l is shown looking at the large variety of blouses to be found in Robinson's Women's Shop. Clothes for every occasion can be found here

Robinson's Women's Apparel Inc.

1 125 0 street

phone 2-6136

" First v.:xult I've ever seen ."

" Yep , me too ," say Dorothy Converse and Marcia Peters as they peer with curiosity into the vault at The First National Bank. This vault is an example of the safe and friendly banking service of

The First National Bank

1001 0 street

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phone 2-856 1

Looking over the list of latest hits in the record department at Kelly ' s Good Housekeeping Shop ar e Mary Keys and Joyce Bare A large s e l e ction o f records is carried here in addition to si n ks, refrigerat o rs, stov e s, general kitchen equi p m e nt, radio s , and ph o nographs Stop in and visit Kelly's soo n

Kellys Good Housekeeping Shop

2733 N 4 8 street ph o ne 6 -506 2

Well , it looks as if Northeast is well represent e c at the Joyo Theater. You don ' t find this staff p o sing for pictures very often, however Usually th e ', are hard at work serving their patrons to the hig h est degree They are, left to right, Anita Franc e Betty Lee , John G ekas, Mary Ann Whitney, Ji rr Gekas, and Delores Jones.

For the finest of entertainment and down-right go o c. popcorn , it ' s the

Joyo Theater

6102 Havelock avenue ph o ne 6-24 4 l

Paul Fredstrom and Mr Co l lins peer into th t depths of Paul's car to see what makes it tic k Located conveniently on 48th and Baldwin t h i station features A tlas products F o r friend l ) service it's

Standard Service Station

2542 N 48 street phone 6-50 3 i

Enj o ying the cheerful a tm o sphere at Spence r' s Steak House are Renee Kruse and Leo n Leh r . This couple stopped at Spencer's for a fine stea k before traveling on to the Basketball dance. Fo r delightful foo d a n d the place to get the " beas t for the least" g o to

Spencer's Steak House

14 25 South street phone 3-868 0

Surveying th e results of his ability to make milk sh akes is Sonn y Glass , while Jack Wood , Gera ld Bin gham , Dale Lemon , and George Stephens test that skill.

After school , an y time for that matter , is a good ti me to stop in at

Lo oking through a portion o f the large selection of sheet music at Walt Music Store is Jean Ke nn edy Here Jean can find all types of classical and popu l ar music, in addition to records and m usical instruments

Radios, phon og r aphs , and te l ev i s ion rece i vers are also carried at Walt

M aking a phosphate for Joan Williams and Verla James is Mrs Baker at the fou n tain i n Baker's P harmacy.

T his fountain is a new one , just installed , but now r eady to help make you r stops here more en jo yable

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