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Hitting the right notes on the violin takes the kind of determination shown on the face oflngrid Kimmons, (12). Performing with the Westside orchestra, Kimmons and her fellow musicians gave a concert Tuesday, Jan. 17 conducted by Harold Welch, fine arts department chairman.

"Shield" photo by Joe Frost.

Final round up to judges Will Becker news editor All that's left to do is wait.

Arguments have been made, stands taken, and money spent to try to resolve the Westside Bible study club issue for the third, and presumably last, time.

The only step remaining is the decisionregardingthislandrnark case, which is expected to be handed down by the Supreme Court during late spring or summer.

The Tuesday, Jan. 9, hearing of the suit filed in 1985 by then Bridget Mergens (now Bridget Mergens-Mayhew) against the Westside Community Schools consisted of30 minutes for Allen DaubmantopresentDistrict66's case, 20 minutes for attorney Jay Alan Sekulow's arguments for Mayhew, and 10 minutes for U.S. Solicitor General Kenneth W. Starr to support Mergens-Mayhew's position.

The case, the decision from which will alter the nation's high schools' club policies, received considerable national attention. Jim Findley, principal, gave interviews for each national television network. "I don'tthink until recently that the whole story of this thing was told and all the issues brought out, but I think this past week, a lot of the issues have been brought up," he said.

However, little controversy has stemmed form the issue in District 66. "I have not had hate mail or one harrassing phone call. I've had two or three letters saying we were wrong and a few phone calls, but nothing of an emotional arguing type of disagreement (about not sponsorin a Bible Club)," James

Tangdall, superintendent, said.

Whether the Equal Access Act ofl984 (stating that schools must allow all non-curriculum related clubs requested, or none at all) is constitutional or not is a major issue the Supreme Court must decide. Another question the court must answer is if First Amendment rights are being violated by District 66 by not allowing a club to receive school sponsorship.

Since 1985, when MergensMayhew requested a Bible study club of Findley and was refused, the conflict has been escalating.

"From (Mergens-Mayhew's) initial request, she was well-aware that they had further recourse. I knew there would be more to it from the start," Findley said.

The school district won the original lawsuit heard by U.S. District Judge C. Arlen Beam, but lost when MergensMayhew appealed to the three judge panel ofthe U.S. Eighth District Circuit Court of Appeals.

District 66, in tum appealed to the Supreme Court. Over $100,000 has been spent by the district for legal fees. Attorney fees for MergensMayhew have been paid by the National Legal Foundation led by religious broadcaster Pat Robertson.

Due to the wide political spectrum that the case deals with, the outcome is not an easy one to predict "They (District 66 legal counsel) think it's too close to call.

The case is a little different from the standpoint that parts of it appeal to conservatives and parts to liberals. When the plaintiffs contend thatweviolated their free speech, that appeals to the liberals, and then when the sa that

they want us to sanction a Christian Bible study club, that's certainly not going to appeal to the liberals," Tangdall said.

The Supreme Court has four basic options that it will probably choose from for its ruling, Tangdall said. First, the court may say that Westside did not denyMergens-Mayhewherfreedom of speech because the administration would have allowed the club to meet non-school sponsored.

Second, the court could rule that Westside did not have an open forum and therefore did not have to allow a non-curriculumrelated club according to the Equal Access Act Both of those situations would be beneficial for Westside.

The other two situations would be that the court says that Westside did violate MergensMayhew's free speech rights or that Westside did have an open forum and according to the Equal Access Act, must allow the club.

If either of those rulings are handed down, District 66 would have to alter its club policies.

"I would hope that the Supreme Court will be more defmitive (than the Circuit court) on what is or is not curriculum related," Tangdall said. "The school board would also have to make a decision on whether or not we wanted to maintain the high school as an open forum."

If District 66 wins the case, Tangdall said that the district would continue to operate under the same board policy that the district has had since 1973.

"Thank goodness that our board policy was a sound policy at the time (the case started). If we win, then obviously we feel that the court has upheld our policy, so we'll continue to operate that way."

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Joh Fudge assistant news editor Moving on to bigger and better things.

One Westside administrator is doing just that. Lee Perkins, former vice principal, will replace Bill Hoyt, associate superintendent--personnel, next fall and relocate to the ABC Building at the onset of the second semester. "I will be working in the area of personnel at the ABC Building. Dr. William Hoyt is going to retire this summer. He is the assistant superintendent for personnel and I will be filling in as diirector of personnel," Perkins said.

Perkins took his administrative position at Westside in 1969. "I went to Grand Island and was an assistant principal for the 1967-68 school year," Perkins said, "Then one of the assistant principals here got his doctorate and went to Ames, lA, and I got a call, 'There's an opening. Would you be interested? After I got down off the ceiling, I said ' yes."'

Perkinswasnotquiteassurprisedwithhismostrecentjoboffer. "It was officially announced last spring, at the same time AI Inzerello came over here, and Bill Schleifer retired," Perkins said, "I talked with the superintendent about working in a central office role. I was interested in doing that, so I was askeq to do it."

In fact, Perkins knew since he came to Westside in 1987, that it would not be a long stay. "When we consolidated the middle school and closed two junior highs, there was always an indication, that they would not for a long period of time have six principals," Perkins said, "He (AI Inzerello), came to fill a role here. I don't know whether it was to replace me, or Bill Schleifer. We were slated to lose one slot, and it just depended on when we would do it."

Perkins sees work in the personnel department as a professional challenge. "I think if you look at the role of education, there are many ways to contribute. I think this is one." Perkins said, "In personnel we work with the hiring of all staff. We will also be involved in teacher negotiations."

Lee Perkins is not the only faculty member making changes. It was officially announced at the Monday, Jan. 7 school board meeting, that Bill Krueger, science department head, will be moving to Westside Middle School, in January of1991, to begin the process of taking over as the assistant principal, a position to be relinquished by Bill Haffey, in June of that same year.

Krueger will not immediately direct the reigns on his own. The second semester in '91 will be a cooperative effort. "Mr. Haffey and I will work together second semester. I will be able to learn from him, what his duties are, in a kind of in-service training," At present, Krueger has a good idea of the responsibilities he will be undertaking. "I have been involved for the last three years, pretty heavily with staff development, and see that continuing at the middle school. I will have a major role in staff development, at least at the building level," Krueger said, "I will also probably be responsible for the student scheduling, grade reporting, and student records."

Both teachers have evaluated the pros and cons of their decisions.

"I will have much less access to students, and I am sure I am going to miss that," Perkins said. "I probably will not miss my cafeteria duty."

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groupings of some classes at Westside. The changes were decided through a three-step process. The "Lance" feels one important step left out in this process was student input.

The first step was that each department met and decided which courses in their department should be changed. The counselors did a comprehensive review of all classes.

These changes were reviewed in a department head meeting. Final changes were decided in a meeting between the department heads, the principal, and the vice principal.

The "Lance" feels that the addition of student input to this process would have been valuable. It would have provided an angle that is different from the others. Students take the classes and know how hard the classes are in comparison to other classes they are taking.

Although the teachers are the ones teaching the classes, and they know how hard the class is, they don't have the option of comparing the class to other classes of the same level like the students do. This is an important option to consider when changing something as important as course groupings.

Because students are the ones most affected by the changes, it is important they have a say in what happens.

Course groupings are important, and it is important not to change them without considering the people who are most affected by the changes.

Any student survey to change course groupings would have to come unannounced in order to prevent any sort of bias created by students or teachers. The benefits of adding student input to the changes outweigh the disadvantages of lost time in homeroom. This could easily be done, and has been done when course groupings have been changed in past.

The only form of student input included in the changes was from the counselors and the complaints they had heard from the students. Unfortunately, this only included the course changes for classes that should be harder, and not classes that should be easier, because there aren't complaints about classes that are easier than their groupings.

In the future, the "Lance" recommends that student input be included in any course group changes. The students provide an important point of view because they can compare class difficulty. The students are the people affected most by the changes, and it is important that their point of view be considered.

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"There go my plans for valedictorian. Why'd they have to switch debate down this year:?!"

Quayle to visit Westside classrooms; 'Lance' rallies behind administration We have just entered into a new decade, and betables. cause we are starting over again in the numerical • 11. In a tearful speech on his nationally syndiprocess of counting time called years, I am feeling cated talk show, Matt Schulz fmally relinquishes like anew person myself. I have thought a lot about control of the Senior Oass Presidency, still insistwhat the new decade might have in store for Westside ing it was a four- year term.

High. Fromthisihavecomeupwithalistofserious • 12. Vice-President Dan Quayle visits Westside classrooms, and when asked for his immediate predictions for the 1990's. thoughtsreplies, "The • I. Westside will enter into a new era walls were painted very nicely." in the '90s by becoming the fust district • 13. The Westside nationwide to have counseling department releases a study more administrators editorial editor proving that 75 perthan teachers.

• 2. Westside will gain national recognition when cent of all Westside students graduate in the top a new cure-all form of penicillin is discovered in quarter of their class. scrapings taken from the carpet on the raised sec- • 14. AgroupofWestsidemathteachersgainnation of the cafeteria tional recognition for actually proving that two • 3. Sometime in the mid '90s the main source of plus two is not equal to four. Frustrated Calculus revenueforthedistrictwillbecomearecyclingproj- students riot and four are suspended. ect led by Westside science teachers.

• 15. Through an editing error, The "Lance" • 4. Locally, the new garbage recycling plant in prints an editorial supporting the administraNorth Omaha will be renamed the Harley Hardison tion. "Lance" John Hudnall resigns in huRecycling Plant. rniliation the next day.

• 5. AWestside math teacher will be reported as a • 16. TheWestsidefoodpreparationdepartment 1nissing person, only to be discovered still teaching announces that it has solved the cockroach probin a math room at Westside at 10:30 p.m. on Satur- lem in Westside. Students seemed reluctantto try day night. The teacher is said to have commented, the new bacon bits in the salad bar.

"Oh, I never heard the bell ring. I sure thought the • 17. In a homeroom volleyball scandal it is disclass was being quiet." covered that the sponsoring homeroom, Mr. Cun• 6. By a freak of scheduling, every student at ningham, deliberately printed unreadable schedWestside is scheduled for an open mod at the same ules so they could win by default. time on Fridays. School IMC's are overrun with stu- • 18. An extreme paper shortage causes the dents and chaos reigns. A special team of bouncers cancellation of classes for a day. Blamed for the is hired by the administration to work for only that shortage is the overabundance of needless anmod. nouncements sent out by clubs like FBI.A. • 7. A Westside social studies teacher is awarded • 19. By a freak of nature, all of the clocks at the coveted Nobel Prize for Sarcasm in Education.

Westside read the same time for a period of eight • 8. Agroup ofWestside debators are lost on a bus seconds. Math Department Head AI Gloor antrip to Council Bluffs, only to be discovered three nounces that this will not happen again until the dayslaterinFargo, ND. States the bus driver, "Never year2008. try to argue which way to tum with these guys."

• 20. Girls' athletics are cancelled because of a • 9. Tragedy strikes at a Westside swimming meet lack of participation. Over 75 percent of all upwhen thestandscollapseunderthe immense weight perclassgirlsareonsomeformofcheeringsquad. of both spectators. One swimmer is quoted as sayI think that these are likely to occur, because in ing, "I knew the stands couldn't hold much longer. the next decade, ten years will probably pass by. I We haven't had that many people here for a meet in figure that by the law of averages, one of these years." things will probably occur somewhere in the • 10. Threeover-zealousparentsarearrestedatthe universe sometime before I die. That is, if I'm not annual Post-Prom Party for cheating at the card lucky.

David Lundquist

3 awareness no safe bet The race is about to begin. Competition is in the

students really are interested, or are they only after that"A" in American Government? o-I'mnottalkinghorse races here, I'mspealdngof Westside offers a political science class, Curte primaries for the political elections. rent Events, and American Government These Several candidates have announced their entries classes focus on current events and politics. tto the political arena, going unnoticed to many American Government encourages its students igh school students. Last week there was a table set to work on a political campaign. This brings up p for voter registration. There weren't any long the ever-popular question, "What's in itfor me?" nes to wait in to sign your name on that dotted line. The answer: extra credit. Has education outside The eligible students of class been re ho chose to register duced to extra s o had to state their credit? olitical party preferMany times, nee. Commentslike, "I once these classes Liess I'm a Republican. are over, the stumanaging editor dents revert back to hat's what my parents · re," could be heard their old habits and •hen passing by. To do not spend time link, I always thought voting was a way of expresson issues. I admit to being as guilty as the next person when it comes to this. tg YOUR opinions and beliefs, not your parents.

Is it really anywonderthat politicians don'tspend I can remember changing my habits when I 1eir time trying to convice high school students of was in political science as a freshman. That year 1eir qualifications for the office in question? So I watched the news and read the newspaper every 1any students don't even know the candidates and night. That summer though, I watched the news :sues that it doesn't pay to aim a political campaign if I had time, and read the front page of the paper. >r them. Eighteen to 25-year-olds have the lowest After time, my old habits returned. oter turnout rate of all age groups. Maybe one There are no sure-fire methods to combat the eason these 18-year-olds aren't going to the polls is unawareness. Maybe to instill a desire to learn, ecause of their lade of political awareness. the politics need to hit closer to home. And It would be unfair of me to assume that everyone maybe the solution is individual. Everyone tcks political awareness. I'm sure there are. some chooses his or her own role in politics. I don't tudents who are politically inclined. For example, usually bet, but I'm going for the long shot in ilere are students who spend their time learning time, high school students will become politibout current events. I can't help but wonder ifthese cally aware. r. Start placing your bets on who's going to win.

MAILBAG Writer claims Bible Club misrepresentation Dear Editor: AN OPEN LETTER TO THE WESTSIDE ADMINISTRATION &SCHOOL BOARD Well, well I'm sure you all had fun lying and misrepresent. ing the Westside Bible Club on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 1990. Even though you wore your halos all day, your bigotry against fundamentalist and evangelical Christians was never more apparent Dr. Tangdall: I really appreciate being INDIRECTLY equated with PTL and Jim Bakker. Even though I was a member of the Westside Bible Qub, I am NOT a fundamentalist I am NOT a holy-roller/pentecostal. I do NOT steal from the elderly citizens of our society. And with your comments aboutPTL'sfund raising for the Bible Qub defense, you have tried to smear our names in the press.

The National Legal FoundationisaNON-PROFITorganization, which solely depends on donations from Christians for its

existance. Now where did I put tian education on Monday thru my checkbook? I think I'll make Friday. But, if that were true, why have you lost so many stua donation, whenever I fmd it.

Dr. Firldley: I don't under- dents to Catholic Schools? It is stand how you could be so either that they're trying to earn blinded! You've allowed sub- bonus points to get into heaven surfers, chess club, and cheer- ortheyunderstand a true Judaeoleadingtoexist But, there is NO Christian world-view. What is scuba diving class. There is NO that world-view? Simple. Faith chess class. There is NO school and religion permeate every part of a person's life, including edupride class. Get real!

The people don't support cation. And when the students your arguments. You were out try to extend that in areal, visible of line from the beginning. But way to after school, you and the that's alright! You had your restoftheboardsay"nyet!" How buddies on the school board biggoted! I assure you, Madam with the same ideas and President, when I finish college $100,000 later you got in the andgraduateschool, andifimust limelight Well, when the school reside in the Westside Commudistrict loses, why not take the nity, I will NOT send my kids to money out of your paycheck in- Westside! Let's see, there is stead of the tax payers', huh? CovenantChristianSchool, Trinity Christian School...

Sounds good to me.

Thanks for letting me release President Kelley: Sorry to hearthatyouhavesuchamixed- my frustrations, Dear Editor. up idea of a Judaeo-Christian In Him, world-view! Youclaimthatmost Jeffrey D. Voorhees people in our community beDordt College lieve that we have religion on Sioux Center, Iowa Sundayandasecularanti-Chris-

Neo-nazl skinheads will stay out of building feeling that the FBI would love wishes to be in a bible club in his Dear Editor, Some people who oppose the to know who the members of or her free time, let them. This would be an extracurricular acestablishment of a "bible club" these organizations are.

If one of the neo-nazi skin tivity. I do not see this as an believe that the administration of this school whould lose its heads or satanic cult members intrusion on anyone else's rights.

Westside has thousands of power to "just say no" to neo- did form a club, I would guess nazi skin heads or to satanic cult that the club would not be books from which students read members if they wished to form around for a lengthy period of from everyday. While students a club in the event that the Su- time. The members would be cannot directly be taught and preme Court rules in favor of closely scrutinized and ostra- discuss Darwin's ideas in class, those who wish to form a bible cizedbythestudentbody. Most they can be read about them club. I do not feel this event will people do not like to be outcasts outside of class in the IMC's at take place; however, if it does, I of society. Forthisreason, I feel ourfmeschool. lfsomestudents believethattheestablishmentof that clubs formed by fringe wish to get together in a room at any of these clubs would not be groups will not be started, or if school away from everyone else all negative. I do not believe this started, they will not survive for and read their book, I say let .them. type of club reflects well upon an extensive period of time.

No club has to affect the enour school, yet isn't it better to Your greatest admirer, know who these people are and tire student body. · No one is Asher "The Flasher" Stoller what they are doing? I have a forced to join a club. If one

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MORP, or backwards prom, is not going to be a formal dance The whole idea behind it is entertainment.

The dance will be held at Westside on Friday, Feb. 2. The area and time have yet to be decided.

"What we want is a lot of fun," Ted Fellman, (12), Student Advisory Board president, said. "The idea is working backwards from prom. Like, go to B.K. (Burger King) for dinner, dress creatively- not fancy, give your date a dandelion."

Much like Homecoming, there will be a MORP king and queen.

But unlike Homecoming, prospective candidates will be chosen by lottery. To be eligible, you must buy your $5 per couple tickets in advance. One king candidate and one queen candidate will be randornly drawn to represent their class.

At the coronation ceremony, an"applause-o-meter" will determine the king and queen. The winners can be mixed; for example, a freshman queen and a senior king. The royalty will have the fl.rst dance.

Final plans have not yet been established, but will be available soon.

"Sheets will be distributed later with more information," Fellman said.

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eigible to apply to theN ebraskaScholar's Institute (NSI). The program is held from June 17-29 at the University of Ne POLICY PRESSURE braska- Uncoln. Two hundred and flfty to 300 students will attend Maintaining concentration is a key skill in will play host to debate teams from six states. the program, choosing their own fields of academic study.

"I think that students who have gone in the past have gained debating. Adam Haber, (12) , prepares his argu- The tournament which will begin at Westside ments from stacks of evidence. The upcoming on Friday, Jan. 26 at 4 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 27 much just by living on the college campus, meeting kids from across the state ... and not having to compete for grades," Dick Warrior Invitationall990 debate tournament. at 8 p.m. "Lance" photobyPatsyEgan.

Lundquist, counselor, said.

Greg McGowan, (12), who attended NSI last year, agreed with Lundquist. "It was a good experience in that it gave me something to put on college applications and prepared me for college life," he said.

Besides studying in their chosen fields, the students will have plet!_ty of free time at nights, a chance to hear several speakers from across the state, and a chance to meet the governor. vidual's attention. "He's had a Although three officers were John Fudge The comprehensive cost for the program is $420, but the district assistant news editor number of problems," Findley involved, no formal arrest or to pay for as much as half of the price. offers booking was made. "In this case said.

Students who have a strange Although the specific reasons it simply takes the individual Rain forecast for auditorium desire to be at school when they for his dismissal from school are away, so the guardian can be are not supposed to, may now being kept confidential, it is contacted, and whatever else is ELATIONSHIPS AND AWAXENINGS ARE TRE ISSUES DEALT WITR IN face outside interference in their known that it was a derivative of necessary is worked out," Findley "Rainmaker", the latest play to come from the Westside problems within the school. "We said. disciplining. drama department. · One male Westside student had a situation occur that ended This is the frrst time the police The play, a revival of thel981 perfomance directed by Larry was removed from school by the from a discussion that we had in have come to deal with a student Fortney, drama instructor, is a romantic comedy, Fortney said.

Omaha police, Thursday,Jan.ll, my office," AI Inzerello, vice prin- for trespassing. "We'veused it for "It's the story of a father with two sons and a daughter who live in after he returned to school de- cipal, said. "It had to do with an kids with other things. It may be the Southwestduringa time of draught. The Rainmaker comes into spite warnings to stay off cam- in-house problem." the first time we've utilized it, in their lives and has a drastic effect on all of them," he said. pus.

The police were called, in ac- the case where someone will just The cast of the play includes Troy Meyerson, (ll), as the rain''Wehadaskedhimnottobein cordance with a P.J. Morgan- notstayoutofthe building," Finmaker, Tracy Muller, (12), Ted Fellman, (12), Colby Nelson, (12) , the building and he had come sponsored ordinance, that Inzer- dleysaid.

Dan Simon, (12), John Larsen, (9), and Troy Muller, (12). back on two different occasions ello said, is "just for safety."

The appearance of three poShowtimes are Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 25-27 at 7:30 "The police have indicated that lice vehicles was only due to after being told not to. He was p.m. in the Westside auditorium. told not to be in the building at if students come into the build- Omaha police policy. "It wasn't a that time," Jim Findley, princi- ing who are trespassing, or situation that was out of control," Debaters compete on home turf pal, said. ''We felt that in some shouldn't be here, or pose a prob- lnzerello said. "It wasn't really way, shape, or form, we had to get lem, they will come out, no ques- that they needed three people to ESTSIDE HIGH ScHOOL AND WESTSIDE MIDDLE ScHOOL WILL be hosts to the Warrior lnvitationall990, a debate tourhis attention." tions asked," Findley said, "and be here." nament, Friday, Jan. 26, and Saturday Jan. 27. CompetiThe administration has spent at least take the individual away, The student is now back in tion will begin at 4 p.m. on Friday, and 8 am. on Saturday. time before trying to get the indi- if.it were necessary to do that." school attending classes.

All championship competition will be held at the middle school. · The championship division is open to experienced teams only.

333-5007 All other competition will be held at the high school. Junior varsity is primarilyfordebaters with less than two years experience.

Eating Disorders Novice is for students in their fl.rst year of competition.

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Westside faculty members can expect a financial bonus within the next few months. In accordance with Legislative Bill89, (LB. 89), also known as the "Help Education Lead to Prosperity Act," Westside teachers with a bachelor of arts degree will receive $800, and those with a master's degree, will receive $960. Due to Social Security, federal and state income taxes, the benefactors will end up with approximately half the bonus.

"All teachers that are employed at the time the money is received, will get a bonus," Sharon Krueger, assistant superintendent, said. ''We don't know when that will be received. We expect it sometime during the next three months."

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news writer "The time not to get sick is during finals week," Kristin Stapp, visiting nurse, said.

The attendance office regularly reports over 50 students absent each day because of illnesses such as the flu during this time of the year.

Students sometimes put off their trip to the nurse'soffice because they have a testto take or a presentation to make.

"We have students that have hung on just one more mod becausetheywanted to a final," Stapp said.

Brent Newman, (11), was one

Even before the Soviet exchange students were back in their country, plans were being made for another exchange group to spend time at Westside.

"Their English is good," Jim Findley, principal, said. This is due mainly to the fact that the 12 students who will spend three weeks at Westside during March and April come from Eley, England. Defmite plans have not been made yet for Westside students to go to Eley.

The student exchange is the result of a previous exchange of school principals when Findley travelled to Cambridge, England and Rodger Daw, headmaster in Cambridge came to Westside. Since 1982-83 when the exchange took place, Daw has changed schools to Eley.

Education will be the primary focus of the program. "They'll be in school a lot more than the Russian kids were," Findley said. High school in the United States will be a big change for the English students, Findley said. "There's a tremendous difference in schools," he said. "They have what is called a 'sixth form college' and after the tenth grade kids go there. That traditionally has been about the upper 50 percent, which means 50 percent of the kids don't go past tenth grade." Also, less emphasis is placed on grades and more on entrance exams for universities.

"Their schools do not have anywhere near the activities we do," Findley said, adding that many of the spectator sports drew 10 fans in attendance at the high school.

Free time may provide opportunities for the students to experience new things. "There are very few things available for young kids to do at night," Findley said."(When I was there) stores would close at fou r or five in the afternoon."

Due to the amount of funding that went to the Soviet exchange program, no district money could be provided for the Westside students who may go to England. }:indley said that the students from Westside who would be chosen to participate in the exchange would have to provide money for plane fare and spending money and be in the upper half or quarter of their class. Daw has provided spaces for 10 students ifWestside chooses to participate.

ofthosewell people.

Hehadnotbeen feeling all day, yet he finished his fmals, and then wentto the nurse's office shortly after lunch. He was sent home with a temperature of 104 degrees.

"We don't usually see temperatures that high. Symptoms of upper-respiratory disease are often alik:e," Stapp said. "Most start with a headache or a sore throat. Some students complain ofnight sweats, where they alternate hot and cold spells."

Sometimes one illness can develop into another. "Those who have extended illnesses have a greater susceptibility and often get mono (mononucleosis).

Mono is a lot lik:e the flu, except thelymphnodes also swell. Most of these illnesses are spread by droplets-saliva, coughing. Now is to pass around the pop at lunch," Stapp said.

One particularly bad strain of flu to get is trointestinal (G.I.) flu.

"G.I. is more commonly known as the stomach flu. Sometimes it is accompanied by diarrhea.

What is particularly bad is that the stomach's toleration to food is very low, so the stuaent may be weaker because they won't be hungry."

General good health habits can keep a healthy person from getting sick.

"Doctors and health care professionals recommend maintaining overall good health," Darlene Clark, school nurse, said. "That means getting plenty of rest, eating balanced meals and drinking plenty of fluids. It also means common sense - not doing crazy things lik:e going out in subzero temperatures without mittens."

The prime flu season is winter.

"Because of the weather and everyone being in enclosed areas, more people are lik:ely to get sick.

Also people are rundown from activities, whatever. It makes them more susceptible," Qark said.

For some, the complications are the worst part

Extracurricular activities affect final exam preparation ¡ Nick Hansen graphics editor "I'mlosingmyvoice," Katie Krueger, (12), said. "I went home sick with a sore throat and a headache. I missed half a final."

The attendance office has fewer absentees during fmals week because ofstudents not wanting to make up their tests later, or receiving in completes.

For students who miss class, Clark recommends telling the teacher before coming to the nurse's office.

Once students go to the nurse, an evaluation is made of the student's condition.

"Students tell ushowtheyfeel. Only a person with a headache can tell you how it feels. Only people with stomach aches can tell you how severe it is.

J:ben we contact the parents. Ultimately, it is up to the parents as to whether the student goes home.

Notawholelotofparentsobjecttotheirkidscorning home. Usually, the only problem is transportation, and then the stlldent has to stay," Clark said.

"Prime flu season is winter because ofthe weather and because everyone is in enclosed areas, more people are lik:ely to get sick. Also, people are run down from activities, whatever. It makes them more susceptible," Qark said.

Some students did more than study during fmals week.

The girls' varsity basketball team played Grand Island at home on Tuesday, Jan. 9. This was a cause for concern for some teachers.

"I don't think there should be any extracurricular on the night preceding a fmal exam, and this includes all activities from debate to athletics," Bill Nelson, social studies department head, said. "I also don't think there should have been that basketball game on Tuesday night." linda Adamski, girls' varsity basketball coach, agrees. "It was a problem. It's just an awful lot of stress because of the Tuesday night game and there are a lot of large groups on Wednesday, so some people did have to play in the game and take one or more tests the next day."

"We needed to schedule one more game and we couln'tget anyone in the Metro to schedule us," Ron Huston, athletic director, said. "As a result, the only other team that could play us was Grand Island."

Basketball players could have been home by 9 p.m., Huston said, to study for fmal exams.

However, Adamski said Grand Island also had fmal exams during the week of the basketball game. "It was even worse for them because they had to travel to Omaha so I know they didn't get back until after midnight," she said.

Other extracurricular activities which took place during fmals week included a varsity wrestling meet, a junior varsity basketball game, and four freshmen basketball games.

Changed groupings alter.grade weighting Eric Hofschlre copy editor Classes have been reviewed to possibly change course groupings for next and four classes will be changed.

All classes are grouped according to and intensity. This year, were reviewed by heads to determine if they were placed in the best grouping.

Debate and m usic classes were the main areas being considered. These kinds of classes have been hard to group because students receive credit for them being activities, but things lik:e athletics require close to the same amount of time put in, yet are not graded. "The formula for grouping activity-type classses is harder to figure out," Dick Lundquist, guidance counselor, said.

"No one knows quite how to figure them out."

Originally, nine music classes and one debate class were being reviewed. No changes have been made in the music area, but Beginning Speech and Debate has been moved from group five (the highest level of difficulty and intensity) to group four.

The other three changes in groupings were all math

classes. Algebra II was changed from group three to group two ; both Ad vanced Senior Math and AdvancedAlgcbra (Honors) were mdved from group four to five. Bruce Anderson, math instructor, is glad to sec Advanced Algebra (Honors) changed after recommending it over a year ago. He said the class will not become any more difficult than it was in the past, because it has been taught morelik:e a group five class. This change increased the number ofgroup five math classes from two to four.

The debate issue still left some :on cern. "(Beginning Speech and Debate) is a vcryrigorouscourscto be changed to a group four. It's moreworkthananyotherclassin that group," Dave Richardson, debate instructor, said.

However, one reason it was changed was that there are many high grades given out. On top of that, a year of debate was worth 10 credit hours of a group five class

before the change. "It's probably being unfair to one program," Lundquist said 'We know they work really hard. But clearly, if students want to be at the top of their class,fouryears of debate (with its high grouping) is the way to get there."

The administation has looked at the groupings fairly often in the last few years, because of concern from others.

The debate issue has been brought up the most, coming from those who are not in debate and feel that those who are have an unfair advantage in the class rank.

Course groupings range from one to five. The average out-of-class time and work is about twice as much as the in-time work for a group five class. But other factors go in to deciding the group, such as the difficulty of the subject matter.

Final decisions were made with individual meetings among administrators and department heads.

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For this reason, the "Lance" editorial board chose the death of Phelps as the story of the decade.

The career of Phelps in District 66, including his quarter century span as superintendent affected nearly every aspect of K-12 education and his death in 1983 has changed the structure of Westside High School to this day. Phelps' passion for improving education led him to be active in nation-wide programs, including chatrman of the Mid-Continent Regionaf Education Labo ratory, president of the Suburban School Superintendents Association, the Science Education Advisory Board, and the National Council for Exceptional Children.

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One way to review history is to look back at the m.edia of the day and how it covered certain events.

The "Lance" staff contacted the previous ten editors of Westside's official school publication to learn more about Westside's history. A simple question, "What was the most important news story while you were editor of the 'Lance'?" was asked of each of them. Some knew their answer immediately, while others took weeks to ponder. The results reveal that Westside has had anything but an uneventful past.

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Editor: Monica Angle-was graduated by Harvard University in 1984. She currently works as a director of children's museum in Los Angeles. The story run on the draft proposal by Congressman Tom Cavanaugh of Nebraska shows how times have changed in the decade. The proposed draft was to protect national security since the Soviet government was invading Afghanistan. Ten years later, nine Soviet citizens walked the halls ofWestside. Also, Angle pointed out that since the draft was proposed for only males from 18-26 it was "inherently sexist." Surprisingly, less than seven years after the VietNam war protests, a majority of the student body was in favor of the draft. "The students saw it as an opportunity to bring the nation together as a whole, unified force," Angle said. The 1979-80 "Lance" staff came out with an editorial in favor of the pro-

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had for the three junior highs which fed into the high school. "The people who got angered by the story did not realize that we were just quoting people's opinions-not saying that they were necessarily true," Wasserman said. "The whole thing got blown out of proportion. (WOWI) -Channel6 covered it and we printed two full pages ofletters in reaction to the story. We got allegations of sloppy reporting; it was just a big hassle. In retrospect there was really nothing wrong with the story." Since the merger of the three junior highs in the fall of 1987, these stereotypes, both negative and positive, have only been a memory.

Editor: Steve Maragos-second year medical student at University of Pennsylvania, was graduated by Brown UDiversity and worked on the paper as a news reporter. The 1983-84 school year was a comparatively quiet news year, or as Maragos put it, "boring." However, it was the yearforextensive administrative changes following the death of superintendent H. Vaughn Phelps. Vice principal James Findley became principal and James Tangdall, principal, became associate superintendent. "The position changes didn't alter many things at the high school because there were no new people," Maragos said.

Editor: David Kully-paralegal working in a Washington, D.C. law firm, graduated by Dartmouth College where he was sports editor of the newspaper. 1985 saw the beginning of this week's front-page story--Findley's refusal of Bridget Mergens' request for a Bible study club. Kully said he would attend the Supreme Court hearing in Washington. "None of us thought the case would go that far," Kully-said: Obviously, then-senior Bridget Mergens did-n't either when she w.{s quoted in the "Lance" story as saying. "I really want to get this done (starting a club) because I'm a senior and I'm afraid they'll put it off.

Hopefully, we can solve it somehow in a pleasant manner."

Editor: Julie Palm-graduates from Texas Christian University in May with a degree in journalism. Julie worked on the "World-Herald" staff in the summer of 1989 and hopes to report for a medium-sized paper after college. The man whom Palm describes as "strangely walrus-looking, with a very obvious toupee" disappeared in December of 1985. Ben Bruner, former social studies instructor, left Omaha for good and later it was discovered that Bruner was involved in a pornagraphic film ring.

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been a huge deal," Jordan said, "but Findley was cool about it. Students' First Amendment rights were in jeopardy and there was really nothing we could do about it." Since the landmark decision, Findley has yet to censor any school publications.

Editor: Laura Struve-freshman at Trinity University in San Antonio, is considering pursuit of a communications major. Concemoverteen-drinkingreached its peak with the start of a hotline to aid in the arrest of minors in possession of alcohol. "The hotline story got a lot of student feed-back," Struve said, "it was a verywell-written story and the editorial we ran on itgotprintedin the 'WorldHerald.' We sent the story to state and it won an award."

(dates are when the stories were published) VFriday, Sept. 21, 1979-A study done by the Omaha Public School Board on the possibility of merging the Ralston, Millard, and District 66 school districts had administrators worried. Merger proponents argued that District 66 was elitist in being separate from the rest of Omaha Public Schools. Of course, the merger never took place.

VFriday, March21,1980-Thefirststate championship forWestside 'svarsity basketball team in 26 years developed from the leadership of coach Tom Hall and the playing ofDean Thompson, guard. Lincoln East fell to the Warriors 6355 in the finals.

VFriday, March6, 1981-The boys' swim team won state for the 14th time in 16 years and without winning a single event.

VFriday, Nov. 19, 1982-Two undefeated seasons in a row culminated with Westside's second consecutive football State Championship. The Warriors defeated Lincoln Northeast 34-0 and allowed the Rockets one drive past the 50 yard line.

VFriday, Jan. 20, 1984-After a six-state search for a superintendent to replace the late Dr. H. Vaughn Phelps, District66 chose former acting superintendent, Dr. Kenneth Hansen .

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Editor: Scott Hazelrigg- junior at Texas Christian University with a political science major and a business minor, said, "This story wins the award for most controversy when I was editor," Hazelrigg said. A stripper dressed as a bunny shocked the mostly unsuspecting pep-rally audience, when she performed her routine. "Everyone knew what happened because they were all there. The question was how to report it appropriately. I think we handled it very tactfully," Hazelrigg said. "The 700 Club," a television religion show, reported on the bnnny incident accompanied with the Bible study club controversy saying "A school that doesn't allow a Bible club has strippers at its pep rallies," Hazelrigg said.

Editor: Matt Jordan- sophomore at Santa Clara UDiversity (CA) with a political science major and French minor, said the high school press was in jeopardy when the Supreme Court gave school administrations the power to censor anything in school publications that they deemed inappropriate. "It could've

V'Friday, March 8, 1985-0n the eve of the state swimming preliminaries, members of the boys' swimming team vandalized the pool area, but were not suspended.

VFriday, Oct. 3, 1986-The last day of summer brought more hassle to the opening of classes than usual when a hail storm hit Omaha Ice caused damage to windows at Westside and cars parked in the lots. Tractors were used to push the water out of the lots and unplug the backed-up sewer drains.

VFriday, Sept. 25,1987-Freshmen madetheirgloriousreturn to the Westside halls after disappearing since the 1958-59 school year. Except for some overcrowding complaints, the transition was viewed as smooth .

VFriday, Jan. 20, 1989-Students who committed criminal activities outside ofschool were denied the privilege ofparticipating in extracurricular activities with the installation of the Code of Conduct.

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The teams currently claim a 4-0 record for the boys' team and a2-2 record for the girls'. Westsides's next opponent will be Bellevue West on Tuesday, Jan. 23

Brendan Engstrom . sports writer Swimmers are in the hunt for another state title. Once again, Westside's boys' and girls' swimming teams are two of the · best in the state. The boys own a 4-0 dual meet record and the girls have a 2-2 record with losses against Omaha Burke and lincoln Southeast.

"Right now the boys' team looks pretty good," Doug Krecklow, head coach, said, "and we have a lot ofgirls swimming well, but we don't quite know where they belong," he said. "It's kind of a coaching dilemma."

"The guys are swimming as a whole," Doug Humphrey, (11), boys' varsity swimmer, said. "We've come together as a team and we know what it takes to win."

"I think we could swim better, but that doesn't matter now," Crystal Piatt, (ll), girls' varsity swimmer, said. "The only · time that metters is state."

This year's main competition for the Warriors is unknown. "I don't know if there is one dominant team," Krecklow said. "On any given day anybody can get beat. ltappearstherearefourboys'teams (in the state) with great ability."

Those four teams are Westside, Burlc:e, lincoln Southeast, and Lincoln East The top girls' teams according to Krecklow, are Westside, Burke, lincoln Southeast, and lincoln East.

"Right now it's a battle between us and Southeast," Humphrey said, "Burke is in there, but we beat them before, and since we beat Southeast, it puts us in the elite of state."

The top girls' teams, according to Krecklow, are Westside, Burke, and Uncoln East.

"Southeast isn't even in it," Piatt said.

"It's us and Burke. We lost to Southeast, but we were missing a lot of people."

The Westside team has it's weak-

nesses, as well. For the boys, it's sprint freestyle and fo r the girls it i: backstroke. "Thetougheventwe'retl to fill is the sprint freestyle, " Krecl said. "You are either born to be a spril or you're not."

"We trained distance all seas Humphrey said, "We need to learn to fire our muscles for fast swimmin sprinting. It will allow us to swim f1 than our expectations."

"The girls' weakness is the b: stroke," he said, "We don'thave a pn nent backstroker."

But, the team is strong in most o areas. "The boys are pretty well divid Krecklow said, "We have good de everywhere else."

The freestyle and breaststroke art girls' top events. "They are prettygoc the freestyle departlnent," he said," they're strong in the breaststroke."

Although it is only mid-season it i too early to think about state. "I t1 both teams feel they have good sh1 Krecklow said, "All we need now strategy to maximize our scoring po tial."

For the girls to win, they will nee work more as a team. "We're fmdil hard to swim as a whole. That's kin holding us back right now, butifwe rE work at it, I think we can win state," 1 said, "We're not psyched-up now, we'll surprise people. n A victory against defending s champions Lincoln Southeast indic; that Westside has a chance at state.

"Before the meet, wedidn'thavem hype. We hadn't beaten them the 1 four or five years. We knew we h1 chance, but we never thought we cc actually do it." Humphrey said.

Westside's next meet is Tuesday, .

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Nintendo becomes way of life for youth The good old way of life, children running around frollicking with their friends all year around. That is the way it used to be, before the invention of the amusement tool of the '80s. Nintendohas been a much publicized home video game system, thathasspreadlike the plague throughout American households.

It has come to be every child's dream thattheywill one day save the princess in Mario Brothers or learn how to master a game like Techmo Bowl. It starts with a simple game system, and then the collection of games increases when one gets boring or too easy. In a discussion with a J.C. Wickstrom, an avid Nintendo player, he told me that there was "a veritable plethora of games to play" so there is no reason to ever.get bored with the system.

The next phase of Nintendo playing takes you into action with your friends which in most cases develops into

intense rivalries. The will todefeatyouropponent becomes such a necessity that practice everyday becomes common.

"Beating your friends is the main thing," Wickstrom said, "wh(;!n you defeat them, you can come to school and know you are like a god, and if they say anything bad to you all you havetosayis 'Nintendo' and it puts them in their place."

This could be called the Nintendo syndrome, and not everyone gets it, but most do to a certain point. The most serious cases are hopeless, but the majority of people can be helped, and the younger generation must be aided in their recovery or the country, and possibly the world, is in danger.

I am not saying that I do not like Nintendo, just the opposite, but that is the problem. Once you start to play you are hooked. The intensity of the games and the compe-

titian makes it necessary to play. Some people that i feel this way because I was not lucky get Nintendo for Christmas, but I will tell you that 1 have a concern for society.

The complete abolition of Nintendo, is not the swer. Parents should just be aware of how much 1 their children spend playing the games, and sh1 limit the time. Another thing they should do is tc them exercising, and find a sport that the child en and allow them to participate to get them away f these couch potato machines.

Our generation is hopeless, but we should rem her the danger of home entertainment systems use caution in the way we bring up future generati1 The future should bring forth enhancement technology. In home entertainment systems this be dangerous unless we can develop games that c. lenge people physically as well as mentally, but t then, everyone be aware of the "Nintendo Syndro11

SPORTS SCHEDULE.

Girls' JV basketball

Boys'/Girls' swimming

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Jan. 23 Jan. 26-27 Jan. 30 Feb. 3 Feb. 8-10 Feb. 22- 24

Thomas Jefferson at Westside Jan. 25 Jan. 26 Creighton Prep at Westside Millard North at Westside Jan. 31 Feb. 1 Papillion at Papillion Feb. 8 LoganatLogan Feb.10,12, 13 Conference Tournament

Abraham lincoln at AL lincon East at Westside Bellevue West at Bellevue Marian at Marian Northwest at Westside Central at Westside Benson at Westide

Boys' JV basketball Jan. 20 Jan. 25 Jan. 27 Feb. 1 Feb. 2 Feb.1 Feb. 17

Abraham Lincoln at Westside Bellevue West at Westside Lincoln Northeast in Lincoln Northwest at Northwest Creighton Prep, location TBA Central at Central Benson at Benson

Bellevue West at Westside Girls' Burlc:e Invitational Prep/MMikn at Westside Westside Invitational Metro meet at UNO State Meet

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Varsity Wrestling Jan.20 Burke Invitational Jan.23 Abraham lincoln at Westside Jan.27 Bellevue West N Tournament Jan.27 Papillion Invitational Jan.30 Creighton Prep at Westside Feb. 9-10 District Tourna Feb. 15-17 State Tournament

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Freshman Girls' basketball Thomas Jefferson at T.J. Jan. 25 Millard North at Millard North Jan.31 Papillion at Westside Feb.1 Feb.5 Marian at Marian Feb.8 Logan at Westside Feb. 10, 12, 13 Conference Tournament

Abraham Lincoln at Westsi Jan. 19 Gross at Westsi1 Jan.20 Jan. 25 Bellevue West at Westsi lincoln Northeast in Lince Jan.27 Feb.2 Creighton Prep, Tl Feb.3 Northwest at Northwe Feb.9 Central at Nor. Benson at Northwe Feb. 16 Feb.23-28 District Toumamet Mar. 8-10 State Tournamer

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LTOP lavens fall to third spot This article contains the opinions of the author. lopeisthewordfortheweekinintramurals. Thereishopethatthe 1 team can be beaten. hree 'Cheers' go out to the faculty for dethroning the previous No. ThiswinbythefacultypropelsthemtotheNo.1 spot. The is led by Rick McKeever, who is a shoo in for the all intramural n ifhe keeps up his exceptional play. Although the Clavens did not put their 'Norm' -al win on the The Top 10 board, they dropped two spots to No.3. Perhaps this loss combined with a ski vacation will awaken this New Kids on the Block once great, proud team The New Kids on the Block comingoffthetourofthe U.S.move Six Foot Richards into the No.2 spotwithanimpresHot Sphincters

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GET THAT BALL A mad scramble for a loose ball occurs during a freshman girls' basketball game. #45, Arnie Alukounis prepares to reach from behind as #22, Andrea Larsen begins to head down court.

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has started the season with an 0-2 record, head coach Richard Link sees his team as being better than that.

"We're a better team than our record indicates," link said. "We could just as well be 1-1."

In their overtime, 33-32 loss to Ralston, the team had some bad luck, I1nlc: said. 'We could have beaten Ralston, we were better than they," he said.

Things must be improved for the team's next games, link said. 'We need to improve on our defense, shot selection, and shot technique," he said. "lfwedothat, wehaveagoodchancetowinthenext two games."

The girls play Thomas Jefferson Thursday, Jan. 25, at Thomas Jefferson.

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son record which head coach Richard Link says is not representative of the team's ability. "We're a better team than our record indicates. We could very well be 1-1," he said.

1 record, Vranicar said. "I'm very pleased with our performance. We have good intensity, and our defense has been our calling card," he said.

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day, Jan. 5 and 6, and losing again Friday, Jan. 12, the boys' varsity basketball team

will be trying for a pair of wins tonight and tomorrow night against Abraham lincoln and Omaha Gross. Both games will be played at Westside at 8 p.m.

"Abraham Lincoln has got a decent team," Jeff Graham, (12), varsity basketball player, said.

"They're a scary team, because they really slow the ball and they only lost to South by two."

Westside lost to South on Friday, Jan. 5.

Gross may be just the opposite of Abraham Lincoln. "They're not very stiff competition," Graham said. "They're a team we should beat."

But in order to win, the team will need to work onsomethings. 'Wehavetoworkonalotofindividual skills," Tom Hall, head coach, said, "like picking, ball fake , passing, and cutting."

have obtained the experience they were lacking at the beginning of the year, head coach Lou Milani, said.

"The seniors have led the team and scored the most points," Milani said. "They have helped the younger players along. We have to achieve our own individual goals and also our team goals."

The wrestling team is 3-1 and have wrestled in three tournaments. Theyfmished fifth at the North Invitational, fourth at the South I11vitational, and Varsity girls kick off series the Millard Soutq • 1 ''I The team's next dual will be against Abraham HE EIGHTH RANKED GIRLS' VARSITY BASKET· Lincoln Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. ball team has compiled a record of 7-3 "We've got as much talent as they do, "Milani despite the two losses they received at said. "It just depends on who can get the most pins the start the season. against the other team's weaknesses."

"The girls getting game experience and playing together has helped them tremendously," Defense key for JV girls Linda Adamski, head coach, said.

The team plays Abraham lincoln tonight at 6:15 to kick off an important three-game series.

CCORDING TO JV COACH RICK VRANICAR, PlAY· "Those three games will really be important in ers participating in both N girls' basketball the wild card situation," Adamski said. After and varsity have not posed any problems.

The players shifting between are Jamie Abraham Lincoln, Westside plays Lincoln East Dostal, (11), and Tanya Swisher, (10). "They are and Bellevue West "I saw Abraham lincoln play in the holiday really good players," Vranicar said, "but this does tournament," Adamski said. "They have good not cause any problems for me."

Defense has been a major reason for the team's 5- team depth."

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Saggau moves up the dial Allison Kohli

Lifestyle editor Coming to you live from KFAB radio, Di Saggau is tuning in to District 66 as the new director of communications. Saggau recently replaced Lorraine Boyd.

With 27 years of broadcasting experience at KFAB and holding the position of operations manager for news, Saggau left her job to work with the district. "I wasn't thinking ofleaving KFAB. I had a good job," she said. "However, I was always interested in education and when I heard about the job, (here), I liked the sound of it."

Saggau feels that education is imperative in our society. "I applied for the job because I thought it would be a challenge. The entire future of our nation depends on our young people. I really wanted to be connected with it in some way," she said.

As director ofcommunications, Saggauhandles communication both externally and internally. "I keep the staff up to date so they know what is going on in the community and I work with the media to update them as well," she said.

Some of Saggau's duties now are similar to her responsibilities at KFAB. "I learned how to write a news story with audio at the radio station. Currently I send interviews through the phone line as our quality audio," she said.

"When Di was here, she worked as news department operations manager. She would handle a lot of the hour- to-hour operations in the news room. She would assign stories to the reporters and work with them. Di did news on the air too," Terry Lehy, KFAB reporter and anchor, said.

Her position entails all aspects of the district's interests. It's the variety of the district's interests that hasher captivated. "Most of all I like the versatility of my job. I never know what I'm going to do next, going from the Bible case to 'Choice' legislation," she said.

One ofSaggau' s job responsibilities includes working with the mediainvolved with the Mergens Bible case.

Saggau will serve as an advisor to major events and their ¡ public relations.

"I plan the news conferences and news releases from District 66 to the public. I also advise the district on major things, like how we will handle situations and if there will be a need to do any financing," she said.

Saggau is also responsible for all district newsletters, videos, and the calendar. In the job change, Saggau traded her behind -the-scenes position to one that brings her some public attention. Saggau will be collaborating pictures from district events to highlight the calendar for the coming year.

Since her job began on Monday, Oct. 23, Saggau has spent a large part of her time with the Soviet exchange

LADY DI Di Saggau, new director of district communications, began her position Monday, Oct. 23. Saggau worked with the Soviet exchange students and is currently

working with the media for the Mergen's Bib] case. Saggau previously worked for KFAB radio c news department operations manager.

students who visited Westside last month. She helped set up a number of their events, including the tour of the underground at SAC headquarters.

"In the beginning the Soviet students tried to hide from me. They wondered 'Who is this lady holding a camera in front of them?' But after awhile they accepted my presence and would wave to the camera," Saggau said.

Saggau also travels to conventions for the district. In February she will be attending the American Association ofSchool Administrators (MSA). "I will be attending it as a learning experience. I am representing the district as well as working behind the scenes to get the word out to the nation on what is going on," she said.

In the future Saggau Will be working with a number of programs for the district. She will be working with programs such as the Caucus, District66Education Weekend Teacher Recognition Week. "I will also be working on a slide presentation for the superintendent. "This strategic plan focuses on areas tha the school wants to work toward completing such as communication skills, staff development and students at risk."

Saggauis impressed with the district so far. "lknewthe district was here before and doing a good job," she said.

"Since I've been here I've been very impressed with the caliber not only ofthe teaching staff, but of the students as well Saggauhad to overcome a few obstacles before settling into her position. "It really has been an on- going learning experience. I had to learn to focus in on things. Luckily my pictures have developed all right. I also hadn'tlearned to work a computer until this job. In the first two weeks I really had to struggle with that," she said.

Although she attended Creighton University without

graduating, she said that she has a "degree in ha knocks." "When you have 27 years of experience in field there is not much a degree can get you," she sai "However I do feel that earning a degree is very impo tant. I was juSt lucky I was able to learn the trade."

As Saggau earned air time and established herself 1 a radio broadcaster, she caught the attention of younger generation. In fact, one ofher listeners went c to work under Saggau at KFAB radio.

"As I was growing up in town, I can rememb listeningtoDiSaggauontheradio. Itwasreallygreat1 grow up and to be able to work with her. She isa ve1 interesting lady," Lehy said.

Not only had Di Saggau learned the trade, but aâ&#x20AC;˘ cording to Lehy, Saggau had talent "I think that I really influenced me mostly in the anchorendofthings Lehy said. "Looking at Di, she has a very good broa< casting style. Although I had done news before comin to KFAB here in Omaha, she helped me with guidan< and sounding good on air."

Saggau' s goals for the future are to stay in her curre1 position and to enhance the district's public relation "My goal is to let people known in this community an beyond what good leadership this district has and th high caliber of students in the community."

Personally, Saggau feels that she will be happywod ing for the district because her opportunities interat with district personnel, students, and communityfam lies.

"I have a high energy level, I can run circles around lot of people half my age. As long as I am buzzin around and busy, I am happy."

Enthusiastically, Saggau is ready to go on the ai again, except this time for District 66.

Seven take advantage of early graduation Alec Walker

students graduate early for a variety of circulation manager reasons.

School is over and done with, at least for "There really is no one reason," Hansen seven Westside seniors. said. "Some like to go to college early.

Early graduation is a topicwhichisfaced Others will enter the military, or take a fullannually as some students fmish their time job." credit requirements.

The high colone semester earlier. . . lege tuitions Inordertograduate, Students who wish to start col- seems to be a each student must lege one semester early usually primary motive have earned a minifind it more difficult because for many stumum of 200 credits. dents. "I plan Early g'raduation is other college freshmen will to work until availabletostudents have a semester to adapt.

August to help who fulfill this quota. pay for college.

Early graduI will be going Lynn Hansen, counselor to Kansas State ation can be difficult to accomplish. Ofin Manhattan," Harvette Beten students w i l l - - - - - - - -. . . . . double up on classes cerra, (12), during a semester in order to meet the early graduate, said. credit requirements.

Grant Tickner, (12), is another student According to Lynn Hansen, counselor, who will be using his free time earning

money for college tuition an other expenses. Tickner was recently accepted to Southeast Community College. He will be leaving in July where he will learn to be an autobody technician.

On the average, early graduation is discouraged by the counselors and the administration. "It's not strongly supported

by Westside," Hansen said. "Our school has a wide educational variety, and the students should take advantage of that.

There are many exploratory courses they could take to broaden maturity for the outside world."

Students' learn that its a diffferent world out there. "When you leave high school early you are unprepared for the outside world. The students are usually not old enough to be considered as working adults.

Students who wish to start college one semester early usually fmd it more difficult because other college freshmen will have a semester to adapt," Hansen said.

According to Hansen, early graduat can be a disadvantage due to loss of o tact with old friends. Westside is a tea ing facility as well as a place to talk and social with friends, Hansen explained.

Peer support is very important in m ing the decision of an early graduati "Everyone wanted to let me decide myself," Becerra said. "My friends w upset that I was leaving school, while parents supported my decision."

"My parents kind of fluctuated. 11 couldn't make up their minds abt whether they wanted me to graduate or not," Cindy Shipley, (12), said.

Goodbyes are never an easy thing wt leaving a school. The seven students h; been invited to return to WestsidethisJli to attend graduation ceremonies with 1 other seniors from their class.

"As a general rule, the students usm come back to attend the graduation alo with the other seniors," Hansen said.

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New Super Saver Cinema 8 draws crowds, big bucks

Allison Kohli

What the "one dollar" movie used to be.

Lifestyle editor Spare change mightnotbeworth much today, but Super Saver Cinema's 8 proves that the dollar can provide much more than a movie.

Opening Friday, Dec. 23in Westwood Plaza (125th and Center), Super Saver Cinema's 8 showed Omaha just how wild a theater can get. After paying a dollar at the seemingly antique box office, awaiting inside is a facade of strobe lights, fog machines, popular top-ten music, videogames and of course a concession stand.

"Most dollar places are run down, by tradition. I think that the owners probably looked at all the dollar theaters and decided to go out to and start a brand new cinema. They made the movie experience more exciting and interesting," Mike Curtis, manager of the Super Saver Cinema's 8, said.

Jody Johnson, (12), said that the theater is focused toward the young generation and would not be a pleasant experience for older people. "I think that the flashing lights probably make older people dizzy.

The theater is really for the younger generation."

While the lobby of the theater does seem to be designed for younger people, some facets of the cinema's design is more traditional. The architecture outside the theater is designed like an old movie house. The front box office is outside like old movie houses, and the doors look almost ancient. The logo planted in front of the cinema is even shaped in a pinnacle such as old movie houses displayed.

As Curtis said, "There is even entertainment provided while you're waiting in line."

The lights in the lobby of the Cinema appeal to students. "The lights are better than the boring white walls that most theaters have," Cory Aquila, (12), said.

Curtis said that the fog and the lights in the cinema work together to make a bigger effect. The strobe lights also rotate in accordance with the music being played in the theater.

The cinema plays a lot of movie soundtrack music and top ten hits. "We have about 50 different C. D.'s and we change them about every week," Curtis said.

The cinema consists of eight theaters with a "Star Wars Tunnel" lined with twinkling lights leading to them. There are enough seats in the cinema for 1500 people to enjoy movies there at the same time. Six of the theaters have digital sound, while the other two have Dolby stereo.

Some students thought that the quality of the theater was poor. "The heating kept going on and off during the movie," David Carlson, (9), said.

Jennifer Carter, (11), said that the seats were not comfortable. "I thought it was a neat theater, but the seats were too small."

Other students such as Justin Leuenberger, (9), thought that the seats were comfortable, however "The theaters were clean and comfortable," Kate Corcoran, (12), said. "It wasn't anything like the other dollar theater, the Gemini."

Celeste Knudson, (11), was not pleased with her movie experience at the cinema. "Considering the fll.m broke in the middle ofthe movie, I thought it was a pretty cheap place."

"On the opening night the ftlm went out," Chad

Abraham, (12), said. "You could also tell that the ftlm was worn out."

Dave Ridge, assistant manger of the cinema, said that the problem has oci:urred because the films used are old. "It happens all the time. They are older shows. There is nothing we can do about it," he said The theaters mostly show popular and family type entertainment. Currently playing at the theater are: "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," "Seaofl.ove," "Parenthood," "Honey, I Shrunk the Klds,""AllDogsGoToHeaven,""TheBear,""Uncle Buck," and The cinema also does special presentlltions.

"We do plan kid shows and do special promotions for charity," Curtis said.

Curtis described the employees as "friendly, outgoing people who enjoy talking to customers."

The employees do seem to enhance the atmosphere. Most of them wear black top hats, vests and ties..

Just as the motto sates "any movie, any time" the theater is open every day, showing five movies a day. "We're even open during school," Curtis said.

The cinema usually has movies playing at 1p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m., and then the last one at 9 p.m.

The concession stand sells nachos, hot dogs, pickles, candy, popcorn, and pop. The price for a small drink is $1.10 and a tub of popcorn is $2.50.

"Our prices are lower than the last place I ran," Curtis said.

One student thought that although the concessions were expensive, the cheap admission price made up for the difference. "The whole movie experience is worth it because the price to get in and the price of the food is about the same amount as it would be at other theaters," Carter said.

The cinema does have a parking problem with the large turnout of moviegoers since their opening. Currently the management is trying to increase parking space.

"In the first 13 days 43,000 people attended our cinema We did not expect that big of a turnout, " Curtis said.

Scott Roach, (12), said,"There's not enough places to park-for as big a place as it is."

A second opening, declared the official Grand Opening, of the cinema will be on Thursday, Jan. 25. The evening will be designated "Family Night at the Movies" with all shows being rated either "G" or "PG." lite 96 disc jockeys "Jack and Fred' will be there all day. Prizes from Westwood Plaza merchants will be given out. A family pass will cost $5. All proceeds from the Grand Opening night will be donated to United Way-CHAD. "Our purpose is to get people to know about the theater and to give to a good cause," Ridge said.

This theater gives a new dimension to seeing a show. "We provide a theater that is entertaining on serverallevels. It is more than dollar's worth of entertainment," Curtis said.

As Abraham said, "Ifyou're just going to go see a moive - 99 cents is much more than good enough."

iorn on the Fourth of July' expresses different view of Vietnam war le Klscoan Lifestyle writer With so many problems in the world today, it is ficult to comprehend that individuals can make posichanges. It's easy to look at the bewildering myriad >roblems and reach the conclusion that, ''I'm just one rson; I can't make a difference."

Unfortunately, everyone succumbs to this type of mentality sometime and this is part of the real so much gets talked about while so little actually gets ne. It is hard to recognize the broad scope of probllS faced today without feeling helpless and small.

It isn't that people don't care; they just don't know .ere to begin because they are overwhelmed. When lple expect others to come up with the solutions, ngs are seldom accomplished Oliver Stone, in his movie "Born on the Fourth of 'I the inspiration that some of these people

need. It's about a boy named Ron Kovic (Tom Cruise) who goes to Vietnam and is badly wounded on the field.

Kovic does not die, butis paralyzed from the chest down.

This injury severely scars him as did his other negative experiences in Vietnam and those scars are investigated in the movie, "People say if you don'tlove America then get the hell out-well, I love America!"

The ftlm gives a startling of the ugly and often inhumane hospital conditions he endures. The fdm provokes empathy for not only his physical pain, but also his mental suffering. Somehow the ftlmmaker has managed to instill in his audience that rare and valuable feeling of "being there."

When Kovic returns he is stunned by the general sense of apathy and alienation that seems to course through the streets of America. He is shocked by their failure to recognize his accomplishments. He wanders confusedly from phase to phase: from estrangement to self-pity, fromself-pityto guilt, fromguiltto the pathetic

depths of self-disgust and despair that fmally drive him to rise up and take positive action. He will never walk again, or father children, but he realizes these misfortunes can be used to his advantage. He is physical evidence that the government makes mistakes and that their involvement in Vietnam is wrong. When he first joins the Marines he is with the government in every way because he loves his country. His experiences fmally cause him to change his mind about this. Tom Cruise says at one point in the movie.

Based on a true story, "Born on the Fourth ofJuly" raises questions about roles the government assumes and whether it is entitled to assume them and about the extent of freedom Americans really have It was a horrible time but we can't change history and it seems pointless to dwell on it "Born on the Fourth of July" has a good meaning to it It's a movie with a message and the message is loud and dear: All we can do is try. Nobody has ever lost anything by trying.

12 Ruge competes on fast track

While last season he drove a Lifestyle editor 1972 Nova, he is working on a Racing through the fast lane of 1979 Camero now. "Mr. Brown life, DustyRuge, (12), is compet- (autos instructor) taught me a lot ing with the big boys on the rac- about racing and cars. I took. his class before my first race. Through ing track.

Although only involved in rac- his knowledge he has taught me ingforayear,hehasalreadymade to innovate rather than imitate a name for himself in the race car other cars," he said.

Ruge is in a local racing divileagues. With only four races this past season, he finished in the top sioncalledNascerStock.card. "We five places in every one of those are basically restricted to Sunset races. The first race he partici- Speedwayforourdivision. It's for pated in, the Speed Bash, he took. people in the lower level of the activity, but it eventually leads to second place.

"Last season went pretty well, higher divisions," he said.

Most of the races Ruge particibut I really was just in it for the experience so I could learn the pates in are on Sunday nights and ropes," Ruge said." I'm really set- last from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. "It ting my sights for next year. I'm makes it hard sometimes to catch shooting for 'Rookie of the Year."' up in school," he said. "I rarely The official race car season find time to do homework. Racstarts in late spring and lasts until ingtakesmostofmydays. I probathe fall with 20 to 25 racing events bly shouldn't put so much time during that period. Ruge is only into it."

Ruge currently funds himself, allowed to participate in four races per season in order to be but he is seeking businesses to eligible for the "Rookie of the sponsor him for his next season.

Year" awardin1990. "Thisaward "I'm shooting for $500 worth of helps people who are just starting sponsors this year," he said, to race to succeed in winning," he "Havingafmancial backing is very important in racing because it said. gives the racer more money to Out of season, Ruge spends most of his time on his car. "I buy parts and innovate his car."

Ruge doesn't mind the risk in work. on it about every other day.

It takes time, but it is really re- his activity. "There is danger in warding when it is built," he said. everything you do. It makes this

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Dusty Ruge, (12), displays his car during a break from his racing schedule. He finished activity even more exciting because with danger comes excitement," he said.

Ruge's parents were skeptical about his driving at ftrst. "After I actually built my car, my parents saw why I liked it so much and are learning to accept it," he said.

In order to win, according to Ruge, it is necessary to be both talented and original. "The tricks to winning are learning to go around the red tape and to take risks. You also need to have con-

in the top five in his four races this past seaso He races at Sunset Speedway on Sunday nigh

fidence in your driving skill and believe in yourself," he said.

Although Ruge has done quite well in this activity so far, he doesn't feel that winning is imporant. "Winning doesn't mean passing the fmish line first. As long as you pass the finish line and do the best you can you are a winner," he said.

He also sees racing as a preparation for the rest of his life. "It's like going out in the world. Nobody is helping you out. You're

on your own and if you screw t you slip behind," he said Ruge plans to continue raci during the summer and to purs automotive engineering in c1 lege. With his foot in the dot Ruge does consider the possib ityoftak.ing up racing as a care• "When you start out in a pro-le' league, it gives more time to lea I In the long run I'll go farther the field than others starting Ia t• Just like any other sport, startiJ off young is really important."

t/ Westside's drama club will

feature performances of "Run for Your Wife" from Tuesday, Jan. 30 through Monday, March 26. Tickets for students are $7.95 plus tax with an optional $7 charge for dinner. Call3468833 for more information or reservations.

host its performance ofthe play, "The Rainmaker," Thursday, Jan. 25 through Saturday, Jan. 27 at7:30 p.m. in the Westside High School Auditorium.

Tickets are $2 forstudentsand $3 for adults.

Call 390-334 7 for more information orreservations.

The Emmy Gifford Children's Theatre will be featuring "The Snow Queen" from Friday, Jan. 26 through Sunday, Feb. 18. Performances of "The Snow Queen" will be held Fridays at 7 p.m. and at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

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turning to the Ranch Bowl at 7:30p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20.

Tickets are $9.75 in advance and $10. 75 the day of the show.

Call 393-0900 for more information. t/ The "Nasty Savages" will

open for "D.R.I." on Sunday, Jan. 21 at the Ranch Bowl. The show begins at 6 p.m. and tickets are $9.75 in advance and $10.75 the day of the show.

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the Beast" performances will be held Friday, Feb. 2 throughSunday, Feb. 4 at the Civic Auditorium.

Call 444-4750 for more information or reservations.

At the Civic Auditorium Music Hall, the "Pink Floyd" laser show will take place at 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19. Tickets are $13.

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"The Pied Piper" will be showing Friday, Jan. 26 throughSaturday, Feb. 24 at the Omaha Community Playhouse.

Tickets for students are $10 on weekends and $8 on weekdays.

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t\BORTION arental notification bill stirs tate legislature controversy 1y Radii news editor :..ast year the United States Supreme Court, ir••ts "Webster vs. Relductive Health Services" decision, sent the abortion battle back to state capitols; in Lincoln, it is raging busily.

769, the Parental Notification Bill introduced by Sen. Bernice >edz, is expected to be voted on shortly and if passed could promdly affect the ways teenage pregnancies are handled in Nebraska. lb.e bill would require unmarried girls under the age of 19 to notify parents in writing at least 48 hours before they have an abortion formed. Notification must be by the doctor, doctor's assistant, or tified mail. The bill was introduced last year, but did not pass.

'It kept getting filibustered by legislators who did not want the bill through," Leann Dredla, a member of Metro Right to Life, said. rgroup speaks on behalf of the bill, and Dredla feels that the bill has hered enough statewide support to be passed this year. lb.e same bill was passed in Minnesota for approximately two years 'ore the federal court struck it down as unconstitutional. The Min;ota State Supreme Court appealed the decision, and it may be ud by the U.S. Supreme Court. )ne subject of controversy in the bill is the judicial bypass provin, which states that if a girl is totally unwilling to notify her parents, go before a judge and explain her situation. If the court finds ·"mature," the judge may grant her request not to have to notify her ·ents. Opponents of the bill state that in Minnesota the court hours i other access problems limited a girl's ability to obtain a hearing.

'The whole state of Minnesota only had three judges that would u cases," Kathy Tollefsrud, community educator at Planned Parhood, said. "Planned Parenthood's feeling is that we reallyencourfamily participation, but we also realize that we can't force teens :ommunicate to their parents about this very volatile thing."

JradAshford, state legislative representative for District66, plans to e against the bill. "I don't like passing laws that cannot be en:::ed," he said. "'Parental Notification' is expremely hard on young men coming from dysfunctional families; we should not force m to go to court (to obtain an abortion)." Ashford also opposes the on the grounds that it discriminates against poor young women.

:quality in education ·ocus of state lid bill my Radii news editor The Strength Complex. The Soviet Exchange. The Japanese satlite classes.. They all cost money, something that could be in 1ort supply for District 66 ifLB 1090 is passed at the state legislatre.

The bill is an effort to make education funding more equitable trough out the state and to decrease property taxes while deriving :eater education funding from income and sales taxes.

The facet of the bill that is causing problems for District 66 iucators is the four to six and one-half percent spending increase j that the bill would impose, possibly limiting new projects or rograrns in the district. "We feel that the bourd of education has ad that responsibility (to limit spending) and should continue," on Erickson, assistant superintendent-finance, said.

The present statewide fmancial system will not be used after the }90-91 school year unless it is re-passed by the legislature. Howler, Erickson said that the new plan has wide support. LB 1090 as sponsored by the School Finance Review Commission. While te signatures of only 25 senators were necessary, 32 signed on. lb.e politicians in Lincoln say the purpose is that if they're going to 1ange the structure to income and sales tax, there must be prop:ty tax relief," Erickson said, "The chances of it passing are fairly rong."

Brad Ashford, state legislature representative for District 66, is ndecided as yet on how to vote. "In District 66 the lid is a problem ecause the actual amount of property tax relief is not very signifimt," he said. "Any time you impose a lid without state dollars 1fficient to make up for that, you are theoretically causing a istrict to backburner some projects." He also said that that is not ecessarily true of this particular bill. "If we got our fair share of :ate dollars, it would just be a question of priorities."

Erickson said one of his objections to the bill is that it does not llow exclusions for fixed costs (such as utilities and health insurnce) as other states have done. Inflation poses another worry.

Ne feel that school boards across Nebraska have been financially !sponsible and used good judgment, so those officials ought to ave control of the budget and not have a lid," Erickson said.

CHILD SUPPORT

Michael Burns, brother of Molly Burns, (10), shows his enthusiasm for the girls' N basketball team in a Tuesday, Jan. 23 game against

Gross. However, not even Michael's cheers could help the team as they fell to the Cougars 36-41. "Shield" photo by Joe Frost.

MORP dance to hit school Prom take-off calls for dressing down, eating cheap David Boyer copy editor

MORP? MORP, which is "Prom" backwards, is a new concept in social gatherings the Student Advisory Board (SAB) wishes to experiment with in the near future.

The idea for MORP stemmed from other ideas submitted by SAB members who heard of similar dances at other Omaha area schools. the main concept behind MORP is to hold a dance completely oppposite of prom. "What we want is to have a lot of fun," Ted Fellman, (12), SAB president, said. "The idea is working backwards from prom. Like, go to B.K. (Burger King) for dinner, dress creatively - not fancy. Give your date a dandelion."

The purpose ofMORP, however, is not to downgrade prom in anyway. 'We're not trying to make a mockery," Fellman said, "it's a takeoff."

The general rule when considering MORP is to think casual. The idea being to attend a relatively inexpensive, informal dining establishment. The same goes for dress. Formals and tuxedos are not considered appropriate attire for MORP. In fact, a brochure promoting MORP put out by SAB claims that "no tux's are allowed."

As is the case with prom, however, couples are the rule of thumb if attending, since tickets will be sold for couples only.

Some students disagree with the idea of having to take a date to the dance. "I think it should just be a regular SAB dance where you don't need a date," Debbie Harmsen, (12), said. "Besides, MORP is supposed to be totally opposite of prom."

Other students share the same feeling. "IfMORP is sup posed to be the exact opposite of prom," Mike Behrens, (10), said, "what's the point of getting a date?"

"I think MORP sounds like fun," Amy Wegener,

(12), said, "but not many people will think it's fun enough to go to the trouble to scrounge up a date."

To make MORP interesting for students to attend, SAB is adding features which should add to the effect of the evening.

Much like homecoming, aMORP king and queen will be selected. However, unlike homecoming, the candidates will not be selected by vote, but instead by lottery. All couples who purchase a ticket in advance for the dance will be entered in the lottery.

At the dance there will be a coronation ceremony during which the king and queen will be selected.

An "applause-a-meter" will be used to determine the winners. The king and queen will be elected according to the highest rating on the "applause-ometer." Winners do not necessarily have to be of the same grade. All grades are eligible. The elected royalty will lead in the fust dance.

The musical entertainment chosen to perform at MORP is "The Locals."

"They're a loud, modern music band that fits a lot of people's styles," Kevin Grubb, (11), said.

The MORP dance is scheduled to be held at Westside Friday, Feb. 2. An exact location within the school has not been determined. The dance is to run from 8:30p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Students who wish to attend the dance will have the opportunity of purchasing tickets at school during the week of January 29 through February 2.

Tickets will be on sale for $5 a couple. Students purchasing tickets in advance will be entered in the lottery for king and queen. Students who miss the advance-purchase deadline will be able to purchase tickets at the door. The cost will remain $5.

"We have no idea how this will go," Eric Hofschire, (11), SAB member, said. "We're (SAB) really hoping for a good crowd. It's a fun idea."

The ideaisgoingoverwell with some students. "I think it's a great idea," Kim Frederick, (10), said. "I would definitely go."

2 Westside .debaters ·to play hosts to competitors from six states "It's probably the most important thing we do all year."

That's how Dave Richardson, debate instructor described this year's Westside Warrior Invitational debate Tournament.

The tournament, to be held today and tomorrow, will start at 3 p.m., and will last well into Saturdaynight. Tearnsfromsixstates will compete.

"In terms ofgeographical size, we are defmitelythe largest tournament in Nebraska," Richarson said. "As far as number of people actually debating, we are either the largest, or run a close second to Millard North."

The prominence of the tournament seems to be steadily increasing every year.

"The University of Kentucky sponsors a post-season tourna-

ment every year called the Tournament of Champions," Richarson said, "and in order to make it there, you must reach the sernifmals in at least two qualifying tournaments."

To become a Tournament of Champions qualifier, there must be over 50 teams competing in varsity debate, and schools must represent five different states.

"This year, as last, Westside is one of those qualifying events.

Usually only 25 or 30 schools get to be qualifiers. We're the only one in Nebraska," Richardson said.

"To other schools, certainly in Nebraska, thisisthetournament," Bill Griffiths, (11), said, "To win this one, as large as it is, is certainly a real honor."

"The amount of work that

needs to be done to make the invitational work is just phenomenal," James Collura, (11), said. "There has to be a lot ofdedication by a lot of people if this is going to a success."

"It (the tournament) really means a lotto the debate team. It helps us become better known, plus it's kind of the highlight of the year. The rest of the season we go around to other schools, now everybody is coming here," Doug Stave, (11), debater, said.

This year, one half of the competition, the varsity debate, will be held at the Westside Middle School.

The other divisions, beginner debate, called "novice, n junior varsity debate, lincoln-Douglas, and speech competitions will all be held at Westside.

Survey shows imbalance Amy Radii news editor Students hoping to encounter a variety of cultures and points ofview in their reading may have to do so on their own time.

In a new survey of the reading of some 500 schools, the Center for Learning and Teaching of literature at the State University of New York at Albany, results indicated that high school English curriculums intlude few books written by women and minority authors.

Of the ten books most frequently taught, "To Kill A Mockingbirc:l" by Harper Lee was the only one written by a woman, and no minorities made the list.

Westside's own reading list conforms for the most part to national standards; of the approximately 37 major works ( not including poetry or short stories) studied by Westside's English classes at all grade levels, seven are written by women, and one ("I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou) by a minority.

Richard Bock, English instructor, said the elimination of the course "World Literature" from Westside's curriculum may have contributed to the present condition. "That course would probably

ONE SINGULAR SENSATION Complete with the traditional kicks, the yYetside Squires l their last scheduled performance Saturday, Jan. 20 at half-1 of the game in which the boys' varsity basketbantookon G High School.

Math prognosis exam leaves juniors JUMPing

lend itself to being the most global thing we do," he Debra Dohmen said. "I don't think that most courses we teach managing edi today teach non-mainstream ideas."

This was one test where students could avoid a grade. The Ju According to Doug Pierson, English department Mathematics Prognosis UUMP) test was given to all juniors enrc chairperson, a department curriculum meeting has in a math course Wednesday, Jan. 17. already pinpointed variety in authors as a problem The University of Nebraska-lincoln (UNL) adopted the Jl to be addressed, and changes are being considered, program three years ago. The first year served as a pilot year. J although no definite decisions have been made. was passed by the 1989 Nebraska legislature appropriating fi "Right now the selection process is probably which make the JUMP test available at no cost to Nebraska : more a result of tradition than anything else," Pierschools wishing to take part in the program. son said. "We want to re-examine the authors we're The JUMP test was divided into two actual tests. One test offering the kids and make sure that our students given to firstyear Algebra and Geometry students. The othertesl are exposed to a variety of authors from a variety of backgrounds.;; He said. that in the next year or two, · for second year Algebra/Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus studen1 "The majority of students take the first year Algebra and Gee more world literature will be incorporated into the try test, which is not surprising," Dr. Walter Mientka, professc curriculum. at UNL, said. mathematics Lydia Burgos, Spanish instructor, said that expoThe purpose of the test is to help guide juniors into the right n sure to other cultures is beneficial for students. course for their chosen college career. "The primary goal ol "Other cultures have other ways of attacking the JUMP program is not to classify, or to categorize students. I same human condition that is expounded in all the diagnostic test that helps junior students choose a math cours• great literary works," she said. "On the other hand I realize as a teacher that there is such a volume of their senior year. It's an opportunity to help them achieve grE steps toward their future goals," Mientka said material that the chore of choosing becomes overAccording to Hoffman, math instructor, the test will m whelming." used for anything outside of Westside. "The scores won't be use• any purpose other than helping a student choose the right n course for him or herself," he said.

Before a test can be given at the school, a math instructor f students, and also from the faculty. n that school must attend special orientations with JUMP staff m The semester exam grades will not go on hers. Then the student will take the test. After the tests have t student's permanent records. Only semester scored, an evaluation will be written concerning suggestions fo grades are to be placed on transcripts. next math course that each student should be taking.

"It's there for the mothers, for the fathers, and "in addition to the evaluation, each student will receive a p: for the students, nobody else," Higgins said. out of his test and score. That's one of the things that makes thi It is not certain at this time whether placing the agnostic test unique," Mientka said. exam grades upon the report card will become a The JUMP program benefits the students and their parents. • permanent policy. program is designed to help the students and their parents by av ing extra college expenses by enrolling in a college course, that cc have been taken in the senior year," Mientka said.

REUMINARY PlANNING FOR NEXT YEAR'S regThe feedback that lincoln has received has been positive sc istration will begin, and therefore school "We've had positive results. Our feedback has been excellent. will be dismissed at 1:10 p.m. on Tueshave follow-up evaluations with some students," Mientka said day, Jan. 30, so that homeroom advisors can confer wil each freshman, sophomore, and junior anout their course selections.

Each student and their parents will be notified by their homeroom advisors of the location and time of these conferences.

The final registration will be done with the 73rd & Bloroo Hottine 397 -CLUB counselor, beginning Wedn'esday, Jan. 31, and continuing through Friday, March 16.

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Big band sounds to boom

USICIANS IN THE SYMPHONIC BAND WIU. GIVE a performance next Thursday, Feb. 1 at 7:30p.m.

The Symphonic band is composed of freshman and sophomore band members who do not participate in Warrior Band. Under the direction of Jim Johnson, the concert should last about one hour.

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RYOtrrs FOR THE ANNUAL SPRING TALENT SHOW willbeheldat3:10 p.m. Tuesday,Jan30and Wednesday, Jan. 31. Prospective performers should sign up for auditions in the main office.

Auditions will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis, and will be judged by eight Student Advisory Board members. "I urge everyone to try out because I know everyone has some biddeR talents and this is a great time to express them, n Jodi Sluslcy, (12), SAB vicepresident, said.

The talent show will be held Tuesday, March 6.

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No faculty Involvement TUDENTS NOW HAVE ANOTHER REASON TO PEAR getting their report cards.

For the first time in Westside history, the fmal exam grade was placed on student progress reports.

The move was not without its detractors.

"I think as time goes by, we're all going to see it's a good thing," Joe Higgins, social studies instructor, said. "My only complaint is that it should have been done with more involvement from the

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Quick, what was January 15? back and commemerate the day You don't know, do you? Be- the way we should have. Butwhat it or not, it was Martin Lu- should we do in the future, beter King Jr.'s birthday, and it's a cause we simply can't forget ational holiday. again? Several elementary Did you notice? schools in our district held asIt kind of came and went at semblies and showed films to restside High. Just anther normal day. Except 1r a few students sport- -'===""¡ tg "Live the Dream" butIDS, and atleast one perm wearing black socks, appeared that nobody ,news writer se even cared-even a 1y writing a column.

What's wrong with us? leamaboutand to honor Dr. King, The greatest civil rights leader and his historic accomplisments. rer, and one of the most ins pira- Have we at the high school outonalpeopleofourtimewasbom grown trying to stop prejudice? l years ago last Monday. Justbecausewe'reolder,doesthat wenty-two years ago, he gave mean we don't care? is life, that we may seethe equalIf the New York Stock Exyofallpeople. Notjusttherich, change can stop for a moment in r the "white," but ALL people. his honor, we should at least be 's such an emotional topic, it's able to do something. ard to fmd words to describe it.

To some people, the answer is 's difficult to describe my love not to have school. Shame on nd respect for a man who lived, you. Should we only remember nd died before I was even born. Dr. King as a reason not to work?

It's too late now for us to go That's disgusting. Weshouldhave

had an assembly, or discussed his accomplishments in classes. 1 don't know about you, but the only time we heard his name was when people complained about having to go to school. We should have had a speaker, or posters, or at least a moment of silence. But we didn't.

There's always next year.

I would also like to commend the efforts of Mr. Bill Nelson, and those who attended the Prejudice Elimination Workshop for their attempt to show the rest of us the light. Nelson tried to get all the homerooms to discuss King and his impact upon us with information in the annQuncements. Those who attended the workshop wore their buttons with pride. To them, and to everyone else who remembered and showed their respect, a big thumbs up.

As for the rest of us, be thankful he lived, and remember what he did and what he stood for in life. Live the dream.

club may lead to caste society

When I first came across the story of Jeremy Hey, I have no argument trying to spread the ahn, I couldn't help but feel a little sorry for him. word of non-conformity. Some of the greatest thinkahn, a junior at Harvard UDiversity, has started the ers the world has known have been non-conformlub S.O.N.G., an acronym for Society Of Nerds and ists. Everyone would be better off with a little less Apparently Jeremy took Louis and Gilbert's conformity in their lives. ilogy in "Revenge of the Nerds" to heart.

The problem I have with the club was taking To an outsider, the club sounds like a good idea. people who live, dress and think a certain way, felt sorrythatJeremy and around 35 others catego- cheerleaders aside, and forming a club with no goal themselves as a nerd, or geek, but hey, if that's in mind. Sure, being helped to concentrate on your studies is a goal, but to 1e way you want to be nownthroughlife, shoot place a label on yourself as a nerd or a geek is kind >rthe moon.

Kahn said the purpose of demeaning. ras to bring those toI'm sure the club is harmless, but what ifmusether whose main goal editorial editor ras to be working on studcleheads wanted to form and not so much on a club? Only people who 1e social aspects of college. The meetings consist lived in a bastion of barbells could join. I'm not f discussing how a person can better concentrate talking a weight -lifmg club, but just a group of guys n school. Kahn classiftes the types who sport the to talk about how long their stretch marks are. Or a ocket protector, tape-between-the-glasses look, yuppie club-only for young entrepreneurs who nd having a laugh that parallels that of a dying sow; shop at Brooks Brothers and own golden retrievers. s nerds. The people who wear plaid on polka-dot Pretty soon every faction of society would be bronth anything from a turbin to wooden shoes are ken down into a club that reflected their way of life. .eeks. Nerds are the more studious, while geeks are I probably jumped to a bit of a conclusion there, but ile non-conformists. if it starts with nerds, where will it stop?

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appears to be, on the surface, largely unworkable. It was struck down as unconstitutional in Minnesota, but that has not stopped legislators from pursuing it in Nebraska. The bill would require parental notification 48 hours before a girl age 19 or under had an abortion performed. Notification would be by the doctor, doctor's assistant, or registered mail.

Teenage girls have the right to consent to treatment for sexually transmitted diseases and giving Caesarian birth without parental notification; this bill appears to be singling out abortion only because it is one more step in the pro-life goal of eventually making abortion illegal.

The bill itself is extremely vague, and makes no provisions for out-of-state, or custodial parents. The idea that for the judicial bypass provision to come into effect a girl must prove her "maturity" to a court audience in a matter of a few minutes is ridiculous, added to the fact that in Minnesota access to the courts were restricted although the bi II promised that the¡courts would be open "24 hours a day, seven days a week"- just like Nebraska's.

The bypass provision was created for girls who feel that they cannot talk to their families because of circumstances of incest or physical abuse. The idea that it may not be functioning should be an unsettling one.

The "Lance" believes that this bill discriminates against young women and offers more problems than solutions to the problems of teenage pregnancy.

Styrofoam replaced in cafeteria

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and other nonbiodegradable products in the cafeteria prompted the Student Advisory Board to contact Donna Parker, food services director. They found that they could make some changes to benefit the environment.

Parker, working with SAB, coordinated the switch from styrofoam dishes to biodegradable paper products and re-usable juice glasses. These changes were made despite higher prices for the new products . . This is an acceptable sacrifice for the environment.

The "Lance" applauds SAB and Parker for organizing the change in the cafeteria. This change to biodegradable products in the cafeteria will not only contribute to. the environment, it will hopefully make students and faculty more conscious of the negative effects their actions can have on the environment.

In and out of Westside, students and faculty should make an attemptto live in a fashion least destructive to our environment. The "Lance" urges the students and faculty to make sm,all changes, such as SAB did, in order to live in a cleaner and better world.

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4 Orchestra students head for Big Apple Amy Radii news editor "The way to get to Carnegie Hall is to sell, sell, sell," at least in the eyes of the 90 members of the Youth Symphony, the most experienced of the seven orchestras in th e Omaha Area Youth Orchestra (OAYO) program.

The Youth Symphony, which i11cludes 16 District 66 students, will perform at Carnegie Hall Monday, April 9. They are the fiiSt ensemble from Nebraska ever invited to do so. Right now they are busy rehearsing and raising funds to take the group to New York City.

In Decemberofl988 the Youth Symphony performed in Chicago at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic. Representatives from Mid-America ProduCtions in New York City were present and asked the orchestra to be part of "America's Youth Music" series at Carnegie Hall. lbe Youth Symphony will performonthesamenightasorchestras from Indianapolis and Houston.

"The concert the Youth Symphony presented in Chicago was

marvelous, and as a result of that, the Mid-America representative indicated that it's just exactly the type of youth orchestra program that they like to present in their series," Donna Rausch, general manager for OA YO, said.

At this point the Youth Symphony has raised about half of its total goal of $100,000. They have accomplished it through raffle ticket sales, candy sales, recycling. soliciting donations, and holding special events.

Stephen Hobson, OAYO music director and conductor, is confident thatthe goal will be met ''I'm pretty positive that we'll get allofit," he said. "It's a once-in-alifetime experience for all of us.

Plus it gets the community aware and interested in what we're doing. There are a lot of side benefits."

Frances Vaughan, (9), also feels thattheywill be successful. "They haven't really done things (fund raisers) people wanted to do, so it hasn't been very fun, but it will get better." Her parents, as well as the parents ofthe other participants, will be attending the concert.

"We're far short of where we

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As they perfect their stage presence, 16 District 66 students pose for a group shot. Pictured are Angeal Hannan, Jenny Frank, Katie Wychullis, Donna Scheidt, Jim Harvey, Clare thought we'd be at this time, and I got the feeling that not many kids have been doing their best," Darren Hartman, (12), said. "I know I haven't."

Rehearsals are just beginning for the concert. The major work that will be presented is

Gallagher, Kelly McGlynn, Brenda Davis, Frances Vaughan, Matt Rysavy, Molly Mahoney, Martin Hess, Mark Williston, Mike Rysavy, and Darren

Mendelssohn's "Reformation Symphony." The group practices together about three days a week.

"Rehearsals have been bad because of the weather; it's been so nice and we have to go on a Sunday afternoon," Matt Rysavy, (9), said.

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"It's very exciting to be going to Carnegie Hall because not very many people get that opportunity, and I feel that I am very lucky to be one of thosefew people," Clare Gallagher, (11), Omaha Area Youth Orchestra member, said.

Students conscious of environment Melissa Parlset feature editor Once upon a time, nature created a world fllled with green grass, blue skies, fresh ocean water and clean air for all living things. Once upon a time.

The need for a safe environment brings concern to students who qusetion society's ignorance toward the world.

"I think people need to be aware that there is a problem in our environment," Angie Priefert, (12), said. "Everyone needs to work together to try to help solve what is becoming a major problem."

In order to help the environment Westside has changed the styrofoam dishes in the cafeteria to biodegradable paper products.

"I felt that it was necessary to

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work with students and find a solution to help the problem concerning the environment," Donna Parker, food services director, said. "Styrofoam is not biodegradable. I talked to the student council and we decided to change to paper products, and re-useable juice glasses."

Facultyandstudentsagree the change was a positive move, but felt there was still room for improvement.

"I don'tthink is one formula to help clean up the enviBecky Heavy, student teacher, said. "Everyone needs to pull their own weight by saving newspapers, sortingouttrash and recycling or buying materials that can be re-used."

"I think the cafeteria change is a good start," Julie Papineau, (11), said. "It shows that the school

cares about the environment that we are growing up in."

Emmet Egr, information and education coordinator for the National Resource District, believes that the school made a positive step when changing to biodegradable products.

"Any move that helps young people realize tli.e facts, is a good move," Egr said. "People need to think. Whatever is put in a trash can will eventually go somewhere in the environment" Egr stated that students can help in the fight for a safe environment "If students take that extra step to recycle their aluminum cans or paper it will eventually help the environment," Egr said. "Anyone can make a difference in this world we live in. The decade of the '90s will be the decade for the environment."

5

pilot earns his wings •In Grubb

feature writer leach for the sky. fh is usually non-literal ase has become a reality for ·Westside student.

Cevin Fruehwirth, (12) , has je h is lifetime dream come ! by pursuing a pilot's license. started his flight training e 3, 1989.

'I've been interested in aviatfora longtime," Fruehwirth I, "and I like to fly model airles, also."

-lis training lasted over four aths, and he finally was reded with a pilot's license on ober 16.

Every other day, I went out 1e (Millard) airport, and took flying lessons with an in!Ctor," Fruehwirth said, "I to pass a written and a flying (to get the license)."

Uso before receiving the t's license, studying pilots ;t fly for a minimum of 20 IS with an instuctor and 20 IS solo. Fruehwirth flew a 1 of 4 7 hours before earning license to fly. be cost of flying often ran 1 for him, as he has spent r $2000 so far on plane rentlessons, and other expenses. inghis training, lessons cost per hour and the rental of plane was $35. :ruehwirth always flew with astructorfromJune3toJune but on June 26, he flew solo the first time.

The first time I soloed, I was ttle nervous," he said, "It .n'tscary, though. It was just tofworkandtookalotoutof It takes a little bit of skill.

'When I was on the ground I . scared, but in the air I'm

After a trainee's frrst solo flight, he is allowed to fly alone as often as he lilces, but to be able to bring passengers along requires a pilot's license, Fruehwirth explained.

He had to fly alone-from June 26 until October 16 (when hereceived his license), before he could take any friends or family along with him in the "I've taken four-to-five friends and my mom along flying, so far," Fruehwirth said.

It is difficult flying as often as a pilot may want, because the cost is so high. Fruehwirth, however, kept his expenses down by joining a flying club prior to getting his license.

"After I got my license I joined a club where there are ten people who each own one-tenth of a plane located at ·south Omaha Airport," he said. "So, it is a lot cheaper to fly when you're in a club lilce that."

Being a member of the club cut his flying costs down to $19 per hour plus a $35 fixed fee per month for the plane.

Fruehwirth explained that he liked to try to get in the air two-tothree times per week, weather permitting.

Before takeoff, he does a preflightcheckwherehetakesawalk around the plane and searches for any problems on the outdside or within the engine of the plane.

The plane Fruehwirth flies is a 40-year-oldAeronca Champ, and being that old requires the manual start of the propellor.

"It (Aeronca) is a lot more fun to fly (than newer planes)," he said. "It's more ofa challenge, and not just steering. It's more real flying."

During takeoff, it is necessary to check around for landing planes because they have the right

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HIGH With a final check of his cock-pit gauges, KevinFruehwirth, (12), waitshisturnfortakeoff at the Millard Airport. Fruehwirth began his flight training on June 3, 1989 and after 47 hours of flight time, received his pilot's liof way, Fruehwirth said. Finally, the pilot is in the air with just his plane.

"Flying is really not that hard," he said. "If anything wrong happens, youknowit'syourfault You just have to look out for other planes."

"It's alotoffun, andl'malot more comfortable with it now," he said. "Part of the fun is just looking down on the ground and seeing what the people are doing.

It feels lilce a lot of freedom; you

• offers alternative lilitary serv1ce aelle Sullivan

feature writer .e all you can be. Aim high. These catchy ses are plastered on posters and billboards rwhere. ne option for students after graduation is to a military service. Whether it's the Army, ·,Air Force, or Marines, each branch is recruitlen and women daily. , student has two basic options. The first is :t enlistment According to Chief Robert Coulaval recruiting officer, there is a four-step prorea person follows before they slip into a uni-

begins with the ASVAB standardized test, which mposed of several subtests ranging from basic 1 to space perception and electronic skills. Apnts must also complete aform which is similiar job application. Then he or she undergoes a ical examination by a Navy doctor. The final is to meet with a job counselor. !he applicant meets with a job counselor who tates the test scores, and they decide on what field the applicant seems to have the most lisingfuture," Courier said. "Then they are guared a job in that field." ach recruit can choose between a four, or sixenlistment. Mter six to eight weeks of basic ,ing, the recruit begins active duty. side from direct enlistment, another option a ent has is to apply for is the ROTC (Reserve OfTraining Corps) scholarship program. ynn Hansen, guidance counselor, said the proc,ffilling out the application begins between the >rand senior years. This must be completed by JSt for farst-round evaluation.

"Basically, students need to be in the upper 15 percent of their class and in the up per 10 perccn t of math and science classes. They should also have documented leadership skills," Hansen said. "This is a highly competitive, selective scholarship program."

According to Keith Janousek, first petty officer, the NROTC (Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps) pays for a full four-year college education, the cost of the student's books, lab fees, and other incidentals, and provides a $100 a month stipend.

"The Navy puts no restrictions on a person's major," Janousek said, "Ifit is a non-technical major, then they are required to take a certain amount of science and math courses as electives."

Sgt. Terry Patzenr, Army recruiting officer, said ROTC scholarship winners attend a six-week basic course.

"During the summer, those involved in the program must attend what we call Reserve Officers Basic Course for six weeks." Patzenr said. "It prepares them to become officers once they start their active duty."

Once the person graduates, they are required to serve four years in the military service, and will enter as commissioned officers. If, after their required active duty, they wish to continue their education, the ROTC program will pay for 80 percent of their graduate school.

According to Hansen, of the 12 to 16,000 applicants, the ROTC program accepts 1500 to 1600.

"I applied for the ROTC scholarship mainly for the money. I'm still not sure if I'd accept it or not," Joe Frost, (12), said.

Hansen said the average number of Westside students who apply for the ROTC program varies from four to six students per year.

cense. Fruehwirth flies a 40-year-oldAeronca Champ. "It (Aeronca) is a lot more fun to fly (than newer planes)," he said. "It's more of a challenge, and not just steering. It's more real flying."

can pretty much do whatever you want to do within reason.

"It is really relaxing. A lot of people fly to get away from things," Fruewirth said.

Landing is the hardest part of being a pilot according to Fruehwirth. The pilot needs to look out after he has landed because there is always a chance that the plane could flip over; especially in windy conditions.

How do his parents feel about these dangers?

"Right after I first soloed, my mom always got nervous, but not any more," he said. "They think it's kind of neat, and they don't mind it much."

Being able to fly has been Fruehwirth's dream since he was young, and now, his new dreams are to make flying a career and to own a plane.

"I'd like to buy my own plane," he said. "I hope to be a commercial pilot flying for airlines."

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With a blast of energy, An; Lewandowski, (9), races toward the finish line duri practice. Girls' swimmin competes in the Burke Invitational today and tomorrow. The Warriors' next home meet is Tuesd< Jan. 30 at Westside.

ScoRECARD Grant, and Ryan Anglim,(9), each took the runner-up spot.

In dual meets, the wrestlers have won three and lost two, putting them only tWo wins away from head coach Lou MUoni 's200th career victory. Miloni might reach that mark tomorrow, at the Papillion· Dual· Tournament, at Papillion High Scnool. The Warriors' final home dual of the season will be Tuesday, Jan. 30, against Creighton Prep at Westside. ·

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sity basketball teamhaslostfivegames, according to Ed Howe, head coach. "Our main weaknesses this year have been our shooting from the floor and from thefree-throwline,"hesaid. "Thishasreallyhurtusdown the stretch in close games."

Despite the five losses, the team has won four games because of their effonand defeRse. "Our defense and our hard effort have been our strengths this year," Howe said.

One player with a bright future for the team has been Brent Newman, (11). "Newman has been a very consistent foreward for us and one of our key players," Howe said.

The team takes the floor Saturday, Jan. 27 at 6:15 p.m. against lincoln Northeast at Northeast..

Freshman girls' record drops

A BALL! After a 35-7 halftime lead, Mike Schlueter,(9,) and Dave Bahl,9), kept the pressure on the LaVista Lancers as they scamble for the ball. The freshman boys' basketball team cruised to a 5726win.

Wrestlers show strength TRIVING TO BE THE BEST HAS BROUGHT THE WESTSIDE

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varsity wrestling team continuous success.

Heading into the fmal three weeks of the season, the wrestlers have been placing high in each of theirlastfewtournaments. At the Metro Tournament the Warriors placed fourth in the 18-team field, and at the Burke Tourney the grapplers took third out of 11 teams.

TheWarriors have also produced many individual place winners in several different weight classes. At the Metro Tournament Tony Randone, (11), took the first place medal, while Dan Grant, (12), and Matt Fischer, (12), both placed second. In the Burke Tournament, Fischer was an individual champion, while

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team deceiving, according to RJchardUnk, head coach. "We could easily be 4-2 if we would have gotten some breaks," he said. "We've lost three close games, one ofwhich was in overtime."

One downfaU of the team has been its offensive production. "We need to shoot better from the field and the free-throw line," Link said. "We've been devoting large portions of ourpractices to shooting."

"If we start towork better together as a team, I think we will finish the season winning the rest of our games," Stephanie Smith (9), said.

The team willtryto get a win when they play at Millard North on WednesdayJan. 31 at4:15 p.m. against Millard North. "They should be a very tough team," Link said.

Sophomores show teamwork

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record forthe boys' reserve basketball team. "The team has a great attitude and has been working really hard," JohnGraff, head coach, said. "Our defense and our reboundin5has also been good."

Although thetearJ has displayed good teamwork, there has not been an absence of good individual play. "Chad Ehresman, (IO),has been an all-around shooter; Dave Hauptman, (1 0) ,has really been a force on the inside; Jeff Hill, (1 0). has provideC.uswithsome leadership, and Dave Clark, (1 0), has alsc played well," Graff said.

"We have playec!well in most of our games, but some of our losses have shown how unlucky we have been," Brett Johns, (10), saia The team will goagainst Bellevue West on Saturday, Jan. 27 at 9:30a.m.

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ketball team hopes to do, in both senses oft word. After starting the season with five wi the boys went on a three-game losing skid, which moved them from the state rankings.

The Warriors went 2 and 4 in theirlast six games, a now plan a comeback for the remainder of the seas• ''I'm disappointed considering we started out with f wins, but as far as the season goes I'm happy," J Wickstrom, (12), said. "When we lose it's nobod fault but our own. Everybody knows we haven't bt playing up to our potential," Wickstrom said.

Last weekend the varsity lost to Abraham Uncolr overtime. A shot was launched from 21-feet at · buzzer by Abraham lincoln to win the game. On Sat day night the varsity defeated Gross 67-32.

The varsity still has five games left in the seas• before disrict play begins Tuesday, Feb. 23 throt: Wednesday, Feb. 28. The boys' next game is schedU: for tomorrow against third ranked lincoln Northeas lincoln Northeast

JV girls improve record

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varsity season. Despite a narrow l• to Abraham lincoln on Saturday, Jan. 20, 1 team played tough. "I think it was the best half we h; played all season," RJckVranlcar, head coach, said.

Tanya Swisher, (10), was noted for playing com tentlyeachweek, along with the teams' defensive effc And on offense, improvement is noticeable. "(As 1 games are played) our offense is picking up," Vrani• said.

The team will play at Bellevue West tomorrow at a.m. "We need to play hard the whole game, toward · second half we sometimes let down," Heidi Potth• (10), said, "but defensively we play really well." Behi their 1-3-1 defense, Vranicar expects the game top vide a strong win

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man boys basketball team. Following victm over 10-0 Millard South and LaVista, the team' place their undefeated record on the line when they f; Millard North in a non-conference battle on Wedn day, Jan. 31 at4:15 p.m. at Westside.

The team has scored an average of 66 points a ga while they have held their opponents to an average ol points a game. This ratio will hopefully assist the Wa. ors as theyface a team with strong depth. "Millard No usually plays 10 players a game," Carl Hennings• head coach, said.

The schedule continues as the team gears up to f; undefeated Papillion at Papillion on Thursday, Feb. 1 4:15p.m. "The team set a goal to win the conference, we have to beat Papillion to achieve that," Henning! said. · Aaron Crook, (9), was just one of the players H1 ningsen singled out, "Aaron has had at least four, : point games at point guard," Henningsen said.

7 culty gives New Kids lesson; ulds crack ranklngs at tenth Glasrud

sports editor This article includes opinions of the author. any students are still wondering why their papers take at least 14 s to be graded, it's time to let the cat out of the bag. The faculty team has been holding midnight practices that have taken !dence over their regular jobs. With this added practice time, the ttric Dynamos took the New Kids on the Block to school and 1ed their cherished No. 1 slot.

Without Kyle "Yes That Was My Brother Who Played Defensive Back for the Huskers" Blazek and Rick Faculty "Muscles" McKeever the job was tough for the Clavens faculty members as they Six- Foot Richards knocked New Kids On New Kids On the Block The Block from No.2 to No.4.

De Spanken Boyen Still sporting their Hot Sphincters Colorado ski tans the Big Boss Men Clavens hit the boards instead ofthe slopes and The Posse climbed to the two spot Heifers behind the incredible . Squids performance of Yuri "I Need No Nick-name" Shwidelson. ltshouldn 't ng before these "Cheers" fanatics reclaim the lead at the No. 1 The Six-Foot Richards continued their steady climb up the rankas they move to the three spot behind the solid effort of Kevin lkin'" Kraska and Eric "Ice" Berg. As said before, New Kids On Uock are at No.4 this weelc. A key weapon to this boyish arsenal ane "Hangin' in the rafters" Ocander with a hang time that has recorded with an hour glass. ·e r Spanlcen Boyen stays tough at the fifth spot behind the play of e All-Intramural performer, Todd Bartusek. The Hot Sphincters unded from a loss to the Clavens and move to sixth position 1d the weight (and strength) of Scott "Knock them Dead" Stanand Tom "Pooley" Cornish.

1e Big Boss Men led by the brute strentgh of Lance "Foul Me and a limb" Langfeldt, and the sophomore sensations, The Posse, led te ball-handling of Brian "Spaz" Nodes hold positions seven and ; respectively. 'omen ofWestside should unite and rally behind the sole ladies' t remaining in the top ten, the Heifers who hold fast at the ninth the exceptional playofSally "Hoover" Burford and Melissa l Sergeant" Eberhart.

Jllowing their first victory of the season, the Squids clawed their to the No. 10 spot. It seems amazing that the team captain, Asher ! Flasher Hubba- Hubba Sweet Momma" Stoller can fmd the time .arpen his shooting skills and run a quality underground newspaIt makes the "Lance"staff jealous. hat does it for this week's ranlcings. Be sure to look next week for d-season update on the favorites for the "Lance" All-Intramural n.

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sports writer Rebounding from an 0-2 start, the girls' varsity basketball team has raised its record to 8-5 and is ranlced No. 9 by the "Omaha World Herald." "We've really improved since day one," Jarnie Brown, (12), said. "We had areallyslowstart, but we've been playing as a team and that has really helped us."

According to Brown, there were two reasons for the team's slow start. "At the beginning of the season, we had trouble trying to fmd the right combination in our starting line-up and we weren't physically as ready as we should have beenforourfll"Sttwo games," she said Friendship has been a big asset to the team's success. "Our friendships on and off the court have reallystrengthenedourteam unity and helped us to communicate better to each other," Brown

said.

Lack of talent hasn't been a problem for the team this year.

"We have a lot of talent throughout the team," Brown said. The team also gets a lot of help from itsbench. "Wereallyhavealotof depth this year, which gives us a lot of bench strengt!l," Kara Oe(11), said.

The team has had problems with its height. "We are shorter than alotofother teams we play," Brown said.

The team has also had its share of problems with shooting. "Our free throw shooting hasn't beeri as good as it could have been, which has hurt us down the stretch in close games," Oestreich said Losing to Omaha Gross in overtime, was the team's best effort of the year according to Oestreich. "Against Gross, we played the best game of our seasonsofar,everthoughwelost57-

52 in overtime," she said. "They're ranked ahead of us and although we lost, it proved tousthatwecan beat any team if we play to our potential."

Withitsrecord,itsranldng, and its soft district, the team is looking for an appearance in the state tournament.

"This year, we are really looking to go to state," Brown said.

"With the way we're playing and our district, we thinlC we should be able to do it."

This year's girls district is a change from last year's district.

"Last year we had Marian and Millard South in our district, while this year we have Omaha South, OmhaCentral, Bellevue West, and Bellevue East," Brown said. "We shouldbeabletobeatanyofthose teams if we play as well as we can."

The team will take the court at Marian on Thursday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m.

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Out with one, in with another.

At the close of the 1985 season,sportsfanssawthefmaldays of a sports casting expert. An expert at being opinionated, pushy, and obnoxious- Howard Cos ell.

Cosell brought unique coverage to the game of football which was struggling for attention in the '70s. At no other time was there a sportscaster who waslovedbymorepeople.

But he wore out his welcome like old underwear, and soon became the most hated sportscaster.

I was glad to see the day when Mr. Cosell passed on to retirement, but I missed his creative viewofthegame. Nolongercould you tum the 1V on and be greeted with, "This is Howard Cosell speaking ofsports." Nowthetube is turned on and "T.O. (TimeOut) baby!" or "The momentum's changing!" is heard blaring from the speakers.

Dick Vitale Is the voice of the

'90s. With Cosell there was the self-centered atmosphere that seemed to surround him; and those long, drawn out phrases that made him sound like a Scandinavian, speaking English withhalfalung. With Vitale there are the sentences spoken in third person, the feeling that he wants the camera to himself and the

sports editor understanding that he is the coach, player, referee, and of course, the announcer; has tallced with everyone who is related to someone associated with the sport, while he remains behind the table. Vitale brings life to the game. To understand his phrases is to understand the game of basketball. PTP (Prime Time Player), PID (PutltDown), mail it in, aDiaperDandy(anout-stand-

ing freshman), PT (Playing Time, or Pine, bench, Time), the All "Windex" Team (a great rebounding team), and a little razzledazzle in the paint, are just a few of the Vitale phrases to the game whichareusuallyconcludedwith "baby!"

The effect of Vitale's voice is sUOlffied up by 1V sports critic Norman Chad in this quote, "(His voice) could peel the skin off a potato, and when he's on one of his shrill rolls, he only brakes for small animals and commercials." But thatis Vitale; loud, breathless, and full of opinions. No one knows more about the sport of basketball and its secrets, and no one has more ways of explaining them.

I rarely watch basketball on 1V unless lhearthat "shrill" voice.

John Madden is football, Oscar Mayer is hot dogs, Depend is undergarmets, and Dick Vitale is basketball.

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Lifestyle editor In the midst of war flicks that have dominated the silver screen in recent years an upcoming movie directed by Edward Zwick (co-creator of "Thirtysomething"). "Glory," which will be released by Tri-Star Picturesbringsinsomeinterestingandnewviewsofthe Civil War. In other Civil War movies such as "Gone With the Wind," the beautiful pageantry of the South comes to life. However, in "Glory," there are many contributing factors that lend this movie a uniqueness of its own.

Instead of having the opposing brothers fighting on opposite sides of the line, this movie shows how freed black slaves from the north fought in volunteer regiments.

A representative of Tri-Star Pictures described the movie, saying, "Matthew Broderick stars as Robert Gould Shaw, a privileged young Boston Brahmin who, filled with idealistic zeal, goes off to war only to be disillusioned by the chaos and savagery of the Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest in American history.

Sobered by the horror, Shaw returns home, where he is offered the command ofthe newly-formed 54th Regiment ofMassachusetts Volunteer Infantry, thefrrst black fighting unit to be raised in the north in the Civil War. To help him train the raw 54th, which is to be led by white officers, Shaw recruits former college classmate Cabot Forbes, played by Cary Elwes. Starring as volunteers in the regiment are Oscar nominee Denzel Washington, who plays Trip, a runaway slave, and Morgan Freeman, who appears as John Rawlins, a gravedigger Shaw first meets at Antietam.

This movie should prove to be agreat story of historical value. With the great cast assembled and the most ravaging war ever fought on American soil as the backround, "Glory, " will be adding a new twist to an old story. A story not often told.

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Trip (played by Denzel Washington) is a runaway slave who joins the 54th Regiment in "Glory," a new picture about the Civil War. Matthew Broderick plays a leader in the Union army. "Glory" portrays the plight of an all-black regiment, the 54th.

'Batman' tops ratings of favorite film videos

JimLemon, math instructor, said. "I h; no motive to see today's movies nor r1 Lifestyle writer them on video with their content be1 Classics, mysteries, horrors, and 90 percent foul language." comedies. In the search for entertainAnotherviewer and Westside stud• ment all aspects are overlooked as movie found fault in depending on mo· lovers search fortheirfavorite flic at local video's for entertaiment finding 1 video stores. content less than expectations.

According to most Westside students "I do occasionally like to rent mov and faculty the most popular reason for · although the content of new releases t movie rental is a state of boredom. not been satisfactory," Jim Scha "We usually rent movies on Friday bacher,(IO), said. and Saturday nights," Heidi Nicholson, Despite criticisms, new releases (9), said. "It gives us something to do." the video market are increasing in por Greg Armitage, (11), agrees with larity making it impossible to find th1 Nicholson saying, "When there is noth- box-office hits even in local video stor Currently, lot ingtodo,avideo movie is the simvideo stores are fir Top Ten Movie Rentals ing that movies su plest and cheapest way of enteras, "When Harry N of 7989 tainment."

Sally" and" Batma Applause are not staying lo Video manager, 2. Cocktail on video shelves.

Scot Obal, at the "There are cert< Dodge Street lomovies that I've se cation, spoke on 4. Beaches at the movie thea1 the increase in and wait especially popularity of 6. A Fish Called Wanda see them on videc movie video's.

Diane Francl, (1: "Friday and said. "I think vide Saturday's are 8. Scrooged are making it easi our best nights in to view your favori which we dp the lO.E.T. movies withoutwa best buisness," ing in long theat Obalsaid. lines."

"We see a lot of bored looking teenWith movie videos coming so rapid agers as well as adults looking for movies aftertheyleavethemovietheatres,catc to enlighten their weekend nights." ing yourfavorite flic is as easy as waitil Expectations for entertainment pose a few months, depending on retaile problems for many students who do not and sales. like to subject themselves to the hassle New releases coming to video stor• of renting movies. this month include such favorites ; "Besides the fact that I do not own a "Honey I Shrunk The Kids and "lndiar VCR and don't wish to in the future," Jones and the Last Crusade."

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Keeping the beat, Jeff Heater, (12), beats away as a fellow member of his band, "Say No More," plays guitar.

Heater's band recently signed a deal with Good and Plenty Records and is scheduled to play in Minneapolis.

Teenage musicians 'Say no more' Ryan Miller .

Lifestyle writer Teenage musicians. They're the future of music as we know it. The future seemsbrightforthemembersof"SayNo More," a local New York style hard-core band featuringJeffHeater, (12), on drums.

"The big news is that while we were playing in Chicago recently, we recorded four songs on the Good And Plenty label," Heater said. In terms of sound comparison, "Say No More" sounds comparitively like the California--based band, " Negative Approach," or''The Gorilla Biscuits." This New York style of hard-core music is the latest sound to sweep its way over the alternative charts and the concert venues.

of Nebraska at Omaha students and Heater, who recently joined the band as their drummer. " I just got in the band three or four months ago and things have really taken off with tour dates in Minneapolis and Chicago.

The mood of the band seems to be a relaxedonewhenitcomestoequipment. " Our equipment is hauled off to far-off destinations by a van or sometimes by a borrowed truck. Sometimes we don't even bring anything and just use what they have there." It doesn't really matter where orwhatwe play, just so our friends are there," Heater said.

The debut release for, "Say No More" will be available on seven- inch vinyl and includes four tracks. It will be for sale at

District patrons to¡ attend to nominate candidates

the sky, Jon Larsen, (9), as the :haracter "Deputy le," wonders if the l will ever come in le play "The Rainaker," directecfby L.D. Fortney. The ay was performed fhursdaythrough turday, Jan. 25-27 in the Westside Auditorium.

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changes in the Westside administration led to personnel moves within the school. y Kauffman was directly affected by the ges. is job first changed when the restructuring of ict 66 began after the 1986-1987 school year. At time, Kauffman was the athletic director and of boys for Valley View Junior High. When y View closed, he found himself in different ions with new responsibilities in the district.

1uffman's most recent change is due to Lee lns' move at the semester to the ABC Building sist Bill Hoyt, associate superintendent-perc!. Kauffman is assisting Roger Herring, dean 1ys, for grades 11 and 12. though Kauffman has held a similar position, estside his job is different. "Valley View was a l school in comparison (to Westside). Working seventh, eighth, and ninth graders, there are

different types of problems. At Valley, there was no leaving the building, and not as many tardies or unexcused absences. Once they (the students) were there, they didn't have the freedom of choice like they do at Westside," Kauffman said.

After Valley View closed, he worked in the resource room at Westside and taught special education and physical education at the Westside Alternative School. He currently teaches physical education there from 10:20 until11 am. From 1:30 to 3 p.m., he is assigned to the Strength Complex at Westside.

The remainder of the day, Kauffman can be found in his office, located next to Herring's in the main office.

Because of his varied duties within the district, Kauffman's role is complicated. "I play many different roles," he said, "It's a challenging position."

news editor Town hall meetings.

The most common way for a community to choose its representatives for government in colonial America is still being used by District 66 when choosing its candidates for vacant spots on the board of education.

Every two years, the terms of two of the six board members expire, and their seats are filled in a two-step process. The first is a board caucus to determine the four candidates (two for each seat) and the second is the final vote on the four candidates in the May general election.

This year the seats of Helen Kelley, board president, and Da.n Garver, director, will be available during the Thursday, Feb. 15 caucus.

Both of the current board members can campaign again for their seats, but only Kelley plans to do so. "''ve been to caucuses since 1964 and the results have been good board members. They're real grass-roots democracy in action," Kelley said.

"I Just don't wantto (run)," Gatver said, "people don't run forever.

Both of my daughters will have graduated bythattime so I decided that it was time to give someone else a chance. I purposely did not run for an office on the board because I knew I would be stepping down at the end of my term."

Every tax-paying District 66 resident can attend the caucus to either run for a seat, nominate someone else for a position, or simply vote for who they want nominated for a position on the school board.

The candidates are chosen by nomination. The nominees can then give a three-minute nomination speech, and have two seconding speeches by other people of no t::.J;;. more than two minutes each. . .

The candidates for the final election in May do not have to [Caucuses] are real win by majority to get on the grass-roots democballot;just have-the most votes. racy bt action.

District 66's method of nominating board members Helen Kelley, has often been scrutinized by other districts. However, within board of education District 66 the caucus system is president thought to be superior to more conventionalmethodsbythose - - - - - - - - . - - - who have worked with it most closely.

"I think it has been a good system for our district," James Tangdall, superintendent, said. "Our school board has been excellent because the members have to go through a process to get candidacy, not just go tooat:omrnissioner's office and fill out a form to get on a ballot. They must offer their educational philosophy and have some district recognition as being a leader."

Garver, who will setve as the director of this year's caucus, agrees that the system has been beneficial for the district "It has worked well for Westside. It's a very interesting process and classic democracy. I hope that 500 to 600 people show up (at the caucus)."

Tangdall said that other districts should consider implementing the caucus system to try to improve the quality of their own educational standards. "Having to go through some process is important," Tangdall said.

Candidates who have shown interest in running for the two available seats are Warren Whitted, Mark Williams and John Sinovic, Tangdall said, adding that Steve Branscomb has said he would definitely be a candidate.

The caucus will be held in the Westside High School Auditorium Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m.

1lcohol-use problems strike during school day

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assistant news editor or one junior, Miller time came at the wrong time. lm rsday, Jan. 11, Jimi, (11), had left school during an l mod with a friend. He did not bring beer to school, ook the beer from a student's jeep. 'henJimireturned to attend a U.S.historylargegroup, rise, instructor, who suspected that Jimi had been !:ing, contacted Roger Herring who hadJimi escorted s office after Jimi took an exam. 'hen a student is caught under the influence of alcotherearetwodisciplinaryoptionsfromwhichthestumay choose. Choices include a two or three day out:hool suspension, or a two day in-school suspension, of restriction for all open mods, and a drug and hoi evaluative test. Jimi chose the latter of the two op-

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Jerri Royer, the alcohol and drug abuse consultant for "Anybody involved in any disciplinary action feels dethe district intetviewed Jimi. fensive. The reason they see her is to fmd out if there is an Jimi claimed Royer was "abusive" and "intimidating" alcohol or substance abuse problem," Herring said. during the evaluation. Jimi feels justified in making these "People use poor judgment when it comes to alcohol. claims, because in the interview, she accused him of an- Every person that I've ever talked to has not been totally swering too quickly to questions of possible involvement honest with me as to how much they drank. To the letter, with model airplane glue. The alcohol evaluative test asks every kid that I've ever talked to has only had two beers." whether the student has ever tried the glue to simulate a There is a consensus between Herring and Jimi regarding the problem of in-school drinking. "As far as a conhigh.

In response to student charges of abusive behavior stant threat of having kids leave this building and coming during intetviews, Royer insists that she only becomes back after having been drinking, no, I don't think that it's accusatory when the student's personal intetview con- a problem," Herring said. "In most cases, with adoles. cents, at this stage of the game, it's only situational drinkflicts with the story represented by the written test.

Through the years, many students have misled the ing." disciplinarians as to how much drinking has been going Jimi concurs. "I don't think it's a problem. It might on. For that reason, Roger Herring, assistant principal, happen a few times, but nothing major," he said, "It's not something you want to do in school. " sympathizes with Royer.

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Gloor passes chairmanship torch

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That time is now for AI Gloor, math department head. will be stepping down at the end of the year from his "It's about time for someone else to assume the res:porlsibillt1 Gloor said.

Gloor has been department head since the 1963-1964 year. The previous year, he co-chaired the department with superintendent James Tangdall.

He will work with his yet-to-be-named successor during 1990-1991 school year. "I will be working right along with that'sthewaytheschoolworks. It'sthatwayineveryrlPr,,.nrmPnt Gloor said.

Duties of a department chair are extensive. Thirty-one lines are outlined in the Westside Teacher's Handboo.k. uu•uenm include: strive each year to improve the teaching of every in the department, supplying staff with information, material, direction for the improvement of teaching and curricula, classes of each teacher, providing an annual written evaluation teachers, and preparing the department budget.

The change will not result in excessive idle time for Gloor. have a full load for next year, just as I do this year. I have stuff to fill the time," he said.

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Student teachers get onthe-job training in many departments at Westside.

Nancy Brick, a student teacher for John Graff, math instructor's, Geometry and Algebra/Trigonometry classes and Richard Link, math instructor's, Geometry and Pre-Algebra sections, helps Collette Heavey, (10), with her math homework.

Student teachers learn their trade

Art program on drawing board Sixthgradersinthelunchroom · Heimbuch, art instructor, said.

The new curriculum is also an debating whether Monet or Matisse was the better artist of the attempt to make art a stronger, moreacademiccourse. "l'msure Impressionistic period.

An unlikely scene now, but if you're aware of the studies that theDistrict66artteamcompletes show art courses make people its plan to change K-12 schools' better readers and writers. Howart programs from the conven- ever, we want people to realize tional style to discipline-based art, that the arts are valuable in their it's a scene that might actually own right," Diane Murphy, art instructor, said, "if we can't protake place.

Discipline-based art is in- vide our children with the benefit tended to give the student a more ofthe ideas ofarchitecture, paintwell-rounded and deeper back- ing, and sculpture, we will deprive round on the art subject matters. them of the insight that only the "Instead of art produc- arts can award."

The District 66 art team retion as it is now, it could include art history, criticism, and asthet- quested changes in the art proics. So all four of these areas are grams consisting of adding art important and worked on in re- staff in the elementary schools gard to every assignment," Ken where art faculty numbers are

low, Heimbuch said. "We're not really in a situation of needing more staff in high school until art becomes the choice of more people at Westside." .

Since the same kind of art stylethat will be taught in the high school also will be in the elementary schools, Heimbuch said that he hopes that will provide increased interest in Westside's art program when the elementary students come to the high school.

If the board of education approves the curriculum move to discipline-based art and the new faculty is added, Heimbuch said that the cuuriculum of the high school art program would not be completely discipline-based for several years.

Forum seeks ticket to parking problem Following up on goals for the year, Forum distributed surveys to every homeroom Monday, Jan. 21, concerning the possibility of increased underclassmen parking on school grounds.

"It was decided during a meeting that there was aconcensus (ofstudents) who believed parking was a major problem. With the surveys, we hoped to determine a course of action," Sam Passer, (11), Forum president, said.

From the results of the homeroom survey, Forum established three possible solutions:

N EVERY MAN'S UFE, THERE COMES A TIME POR CHANGE.

IIAd additional parking stalls to the West Senior Lot for underclassmen use.

IIAdd additional parking stalls in the South Senior Lot that would be open for underclassmen use.

•Resurface the entranceway to theW est Senior Lot with gravel to allow room for underclassmen to park perpendicularly.

The three proposals will now be passed on to a five-person committee that will choose the most feasible solution and present it to the District 66 Board of Education during a March board meeting.

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dent teachers come into their classrooms to teach for semester.

Laura Ostrom will be teaching Advanced Algebra with Hoffman and Geometry with Lois LeFebvre. Lance Purdy will teaching John Graft's Geometry sections. Doug Bishop will working in special under Wanda Young.

John Crook, assistant principal, will be in charge of the work with the student teachers. "Usually, when we get teachers, the universities will contact Bill Hoyt at the ABC ing. Then he gets in tou<:_h with me and I talk to department Then the student teachers will either work with the head or a faculty member of the department," Crook said.

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At least that's what the Gifted Education Committee the Nebraska Council for Excellence in Education believes. The committee has proposed a one-week emyfor exceptional eighth graders after observing a need a program for several years.

The goals of the program are to bring together students across the state, provide deeper, accelerated learning, and acceptance of the gifted student through participation.

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What atone time were only lyrics to a heavy-metal are now the major grievance ofWestside staffmembe! who type tests, run off mimeographs, and file folders; aides. As a result of their grievances, the aides will vote in the Monday, Feb. 5, from 8:30 to 9:15a.m., whether or not they the Service Employees International Union to represent them.

"The major concerns (of the aides) are being able to use allotted sick days for time we miss due to snow days and leaves, as well as the fact that there are no benefits because we considered said.

Karnes wages drug war "The drug problem is as great as any war the United States has fought," Uz Karnes, board of education member, said.

With that in mind, Karnes and her fellow colleagues who make up theN ational Commission on Drug- Free Schools will meet in Washington D.C. within the next two weeks to attempt to find solutions to possibly curb the drug problem. The commission, of whlch Karnes is co-chairman, also consists of Laurel Cavasos, secretary of the Department of Education; William Bennett, drug czar; four U.S. Senators; four U.S. Representatives; and 16 other citizens.

Karnes is deciding which solutions she plans to submit before tlui of the commission. ''I'm a strons pr.o ponent of-banning alcott\'1l a:ds ftom W," -so pervasive and giVE! negative messages about drinking being cool." Karnes said that many of her possible recommendations deal with alcohol.

Drug testing for secondary school teachers is a solution that might be submitted at the committee meeting, Karnes said, "but I don't know if I'd support mandatory testing; only if there were cause." Other possible proposals Karnes said she would support include more federal funding for local drug programs, and having university students make a pledge to be drug-free where their scholarship would be revoked if they were arrested for drug offenses.

On Tuesday, Jan. 30, Bill Modzeleski, executive director of the commission, flew to Omaha to discuss these and other possible solution With Karnes and James Tangdall, superintendent.

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success. It's been the topic of discussion and composition papers for years. Yet even with all the time spent on this topic, no solution has been found. The problem still remains on how to solve the parking problem at Westside, if there is indeed a parking problem ..

In a Forum meeting held in December, homeroom representatives chose to tackle what they believed to be a m ajor problem among the students: availability of student parking. Then Mon d ay, Jan. 22, a questionnaire was distributed to all homeroom s asking students wh ere they p a rked , if they h ad a hard tim e find ing a place to p ark, and if th ey thought the se nior lot should be o penb to underclassm en.

Forum plan s to present this to the school b oard within the next two meetings. First, Forum must gain d ocumented proof that there is actually a problem, which they hope the questionnaire results will provide. Then they must come up with suggestions or solutions to the problem to write up into a proposal.

ALTHOUGH FORUM AWAITS THEIR CIIANCE TO PRESENT TilE PROPOSAL

So, another sophomore took your parking space again, huh?

:a rcasm joins educational techniques

Misinterpretation: it's a very big word. Not only es it have three t's and three i's, but it also :ludes all letters of the al phabetfrom m through tot including q. No, seriously, it is a big word :1 means a lot. To get to the point, I feel I have m a victim of misinterpretation.

In my last column I wrote a prediction that a teacher would win the coveted Nobel ze for Sarcasm in Education. From the reacton ccivedfrommypress secretary (my press secreYbeing a 4-year-old neighbor) the majority of Jpleassumedthatlmeantthisbadly.Icertainly

to believe what the teacher says, because he is sarcas tic, then the student will be happy to ignore the sarcastic jokes known as homework. I know that I will never be the person to spoil a good jokelikethat.

Sarcasm helps build a healthy respect for Ieadcrs. For example, I respect George Bush and his decision to send Chinese students back to an uncertain future in their homeland after proclaiming a "kinder, gentler nation." I mean, that guy knows how to spread his sarcasm on the palate of life.

Perhaps the most important ben efit of sarcasm is that it helps build a better self-concept. Every

i not. In fact, I think at sarcasm (derived >m the Latin "sar" big and "casm" mouth) is one the best teaching de:es available.

It is a little-known fact that when the mstitution was being written one man made a ce about all men being created equal, and the cretary wrote it down, not knowing the man was ing sarcastic.

The four things that sarcasm he! ps build within elearning process are: Good student -teacher reions, a high sense of respect, better self-conpt. and trust.

Student-teacher relations are one of the most tportant parts oflearning. If a student knows not

student longs tor the ctay whenhlsteacherwill point himoutinlargegroupand tell everyone how nice it is for him to show up for class.

The fourth benefit of sarcasm is that students learn to trust their teachers.

If their teachers back them up on any claim they make ("Oh sure, he passed the test.") they'll willingly attend class.

In the face of all these facts, it would seem to me that the district should consider the benefits of sarcasmas itundegocs its self-evaluation. I hope to sec a little more sarcasm in the learning process at Westside. It will be greatly appreciated by the students. Believe me, it will be. Trust me. No seriously, believe me. C'mon, you know I'm serious ....

David Lundquist

before the board, Forum feels that there is definitely a problem with student parking and measures do need to be taken to alter the current situation. Forum officers and Forum homeroom representatives have spent time brainstorming ideas on how to go about solving the problem.

Some suggestions that the Forum has are to add more spots at the end of the West Senior Lot and the South Senior Lot, and to make more space for parking in the entrance to the West Senior Lot. It was suggested to open up thP faculty lot after 10 a.m . to all students since there are open spaces.

It has also been suggested that senior lots be opened to un derclassmen, but this was such an unpopular idea, that it was shot down during the first discussion. The Forum officers are not sure which suggestions, if any of these, will be made with their proposal.

The 'Lance' feels that Forum should be commended for their efforts in trying to solve the parking problem at Westside.

The 'Lance' does, however, question Forum 's ability to make any great changes in the present situation. Where Forum easily convinced the students of the problem, they will have to be extremely convincing when they present their case before the school board. The board will ask for proof and solutions to the. parking problem which Forum must readily be able to provide.

It seems that Forum has entered into somewhat of a nowin situation, where even a few more parking spaces won't make the difference or solve the problem. Obtaining 10 or even 20 more spaces, will not be enough for the entire student body, and they wi\1 still be scrounging for parking.

---MAILBAG tudent calls for equal newspaper representaion

'Lance,' After seeing the cover of your ost recent issue, I can't help tad miffed. ltreallydidn't 1ther me that you slapped an tormous photo of the recent chestra performance across e front. In fact, I think that's Jnderful. Our music program >esn't get near the attention it $erves. Which brings me to ypoint What is it that makes theWar)r Band so repulsive to your 1per? We work as hard as athtic teams in this s.Jhool. Somenes that work even goes toard supporting those teams. !t, the recognition we receive is small footnote stating that we 1ve had a fme year. Granted, te orchestra and choral groups esplendid.Iwouldliketopoint 1t, however, our record. The 'arrior marching band has :hieved a superior rating, the ghest possible, at the Nebraska

State Bandmasters' Association (NSBA) contest all but one of the years it attended. Few, if any, of our athletic teams boast of a similar record. Last year our Warrior concert band took third place at the National Adjudicators' Invitational contest. Weweretheonly schoolfrom the midwest invited.

In fact, the two bands that beat us were from Decatur, Alabama and Falls Church, Virginia. The 'Lance'wasonlygraciousenough to announce that we had done so in small print. This year we are attending the NSBA convention to perform for music educators from across Nebraska. Only two bands are selected. We have top billing. The last time the Warrior band perfomed at this was in 1969.

I am also curious why our upcoming performances are hardly ever mentioned. Are we labelled as classless because we create our music with air instead

of vibrating strings or vocalizing the notes. If you play a recorded performance of us as well as a recording of the orchestra you would have a very difficult time telling one from the other.

It seems that no notice is taken of our music program, more specifically Warrior band.

You may think this is sent by nothing more than a conceited glory h ound. On the contrary. I would merely like all musicians in our p rograrn to be recognized.

We should be mature enough to realize that the term "bandie" is obsolete. These "bandies" arc artists.

So next time you're bored and trying to think of something to do, check out the Warrior band, or any of the musical groups. The performances are entertaining and free. You'll be in for a pleasant surprise.

Cordially yours, Cori Tyler

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'People want to have power'

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feature editor Six minutes pass. The phone rings. Another six minutes pass. The phone rings again. Another six minutes; another phone call. The calls continue, every six minutes, all having one thing in common: their purpose, to report a rape.

Date rape and/or acquaintance rape has been a growing problem among teen-agers today. In a student survey given to 77 psychology students, 32.5 percent had either known someone who had been date raped, or had been date raped themselves.

"Mostteen-agers don't realize just how often rape is committed," Mary Larsen, directorofWomen Against Violence at the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA.), said. "A rape is reported to the FBI (Federal Bureau oflnvestigations) every six minutes and these are only the rapes reported. Most rapes aren't even reported. They (teen-agers) don't realize how easily it can happen to them, especially date or acquaintance rape."

According to Larsen, the number of date rapes has seemed to increase over the past years. Last year an estimated 800 different cases of acquaintance/date rape were reported to the YWCA, and 200 were reported to the police. "Many teens are afraid to report a rape," Larsen said, "Because of this, we don't really have an exact number of the rapes committed, but we do know that more people are beginning to report them. Generally, the number of rapes committed probably hasn't increased, but the number reported has increased greatly."

The survey which was given revealed this. Of the 77 students surveyed, 72.7 percent of them felt that if they or anyone they knew were raped, they would definitely report it. Nineteen percent said they wouldn't report a rape at all, and 8.3 percent were undecided saying it depended on the situation.

Shame, embarrassment, and wanting to get revenge were among the reasons given for not reporting a rape.

Larsen believes that the reason for the increased reporting is due to the services now offered to rape victims. "There are more types of services available to victims of rape. We have a 24-hour crisis line, teen and adulttherapygroups, and we provide support for the victims by going to the hospital and court with them," Larsen said. "We try to do all we can to help

the victim which makes it easier for teens to report a rape."

Reporting a rape is an action which takes a lot of courage for the victim. The victim experiences many different emotions which cause the victim to be hesitant in the decision to report a rape. "Usually a teen tries to block out the whole incident. They feel violated and lose their trust in people. Theywithdraw from relationship situations totally," Larsen said.

"When they find that none of this he! ps, they decide to report it. Most rapes are reported within the first couple weeks after it happens. Others wait up to six months or until they arc to the point where they can't handle it anymore."

The action taken after a rape is reported is usually next to none. "As far as prosecution goes, usually nothing is done. It is hard to prove a rape has occurred, especiallyin a date or acquaintance rape situation because the people already know one another."

Larsen said.

Date rape has become a recognized problem. The risk of becoming a victim has increased as the ages of 11-25 have become the high risk group for acquaintance rape and ages 11-25 make up the high- risk group for date rape with the senior year in high school and freshman year in college being the years with the highest risk.

Emotional pressures and the want of power or control seem to be the motivation for committing such a crime.

"People want to have power," Larsen said, "Rape is one way people can get this power. They like being able to have control over another human being and they use both emotional and physical pressure to gain that power."

The seriousness of date rape has caused more students to become aware of the crime. "Whether you're male or female, everyone can fall victim to this crime. We've had members of both sexes reportthattheyhad been victimized by rape." Larsen said. "It's time for teens to become aware of the seriousness of it. "

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tion before progress is made," Blazek said.

He feltthe personal reward was thesameaswouldbefeltbyteachers outside the special education program, it just takes more time â&#x20AC;˘f . togetthroughtothehandicapped ' couldn't explain why the institution led to an kids.

Blazek finds trying not to get tyofNebraskaatOmaha too emotionally attached can be 1 elementary education >hasis on special educa- difficult in the teaching profession. "You can't have favorites ew I wanted to be a when you're a teacher. Some lcids but I had never planned appeal to you more than others, ing with handicapped defmitely, but you can't let that . I guess working with show," Blazek said.

Treating everyone the same is ents at Glenwood inimportant in special especially ne," Blazek said.

(Startedworldngfor Dis- education. Whether a student is last January at the with other handicapped students e Resource Learning or with non-handicapped stua facility for severely dents, being treated as an equal Jped students. He was helps them overcome their handi¡ed to Westside this year, cap.

Notbeingoverprotectiveofthe s job deals basically with : vocational slcills to his handicapped students is essen. so the students may be tial to their maturing. "You gotta let them roll with the punches beeta job. :ry to train them for fu- cause that is the best thing for ; by going out with them them," Blazek said.

The special education stu.tvarious job sites around tmunity," Blazek said. dents are encouraged to intertesesitesisShowbizPizza mingle with other Westside stulazek supervises the stu- dents. Blazeksaid, "We try notto they clean the restaurant single them out as a group.

Granted,therearesomewhocan't Jare the salad bar. !k also teaches Money control their behavior and need d Current Events. Money to have some restrictions placed eals with learning the on their interaction."

In addition to teaching Blazek :ystem and how to make tions. The purpose of also coaches junior varsity footEvents is to keep the stu- ball and baseball, and supervises touch with what is hap- the strength complex during summer break. "I've always been them. tjoys the personal bene- associated with athletics. I like 'Orking with the special working with the lcids and it's a m students. "I get self- good break for me after school," tion from seeing them Blazek said.

He said that coaching gives teirleamingprocessisso ower than other lcids, it him a chance to meet students Jt of patience and repeti- outside the special education feature writer lffier job at Glenwood >pital grew into a career :lazek, special education

HELPING HAND With the aid of the computer, new special education teacher, Kyle Blazek, helps special education students Shari Samson, (9), and Jeff Sobeck, (9) learn how to use a new computer program. Being recognized in the halls and knowing lots of people is important to him.

Teaching and coaching combined take up a lot of his time, but Blazek docs find time for himself.

"I go to different sporting events around the city or else l'll go out with friends and party a little bit, but not like I used to. I can't handle that anymore," Blazek said.

With the possible exception of partying, Blazek's favorite activity is absolutely anything that will get him outside.

"I spend most of my summers golfmg and fishing, " Blazek said.

He has also tried water skiing and insists that not having a tan during the summer is sacrilegious.

program. Blazek was transferred this year from theDistrict66WestsideResourceLearn.: ing Center to Westside to work in the special education department. Photo by Patsy Egan.

He jokingly likens himself to a "sun god."

During the winter, hunting consumes a lot of Blazek's free time as well as slciing. He enjoys hunting pheasant and quail and looks forward to getting a rifle for deer hunting now that he lives in Nebraska (Iowa, his home state, does not allow hunting deer with high-powered firearms.) This winter he has also been a dominating force on the faculty's intramural basketball team.

Whenhecan'tescapefromhis apartment into the great outdoors, Blazek enjoys watching 'The Wonder Years' andlistening to music. For him music means rock 'nroll, specifically, "Boston."

Blazek seems pleased to be

worlcingatWestsideandhasnothing but good things to say about the school and their support of and participation with the special education program. "from all the recognition and good things I've heard about District 66 and their special education program I expected it to be very well set up for the kids, and so far Ihaven'tseenanythingtothecontrary," Blazek said.

Blazek has been impressed with the administration's support for the special education program and with the student body's acceptance of, and interaction with the handicapped students. He feels thai: the positive interaction with students is good for the special education students.

rJdels overconJe fear, cost for dreanJ to beco1ne reality , Sullivan feature writer ... for some it's a childhood dream. For others, â&#x20AC;˘ming a reality. e factors that prohibit many from pursuing model:ost, heighth, and looks. Modeling schools are usulciated with high costs, costs many fear they can't rs fear they are too short to uccessfully. Mostmodelsare >Ve the heighth of five feet, 1ches. Yet, there is a market levarietyofheighthsofmodthat their looks aren't good may also be a deterrent. The todel conjures up images of tgly beautiful people, yet the is open to various types of

at the bone structure, face, hair, and body of the prospect.

These factors then determine what classes the student should be enrolled in. These classes range in cost from $25$1600.

For those interested in self improvement instead of modeling, the International School of Modeling offers courses that can be taken separately, with fees starting around $25.

Another Omaha modeling school is John Casablanca's School of Modeling. The cost of a full modelhave a good, ing course runs approximately

You have to positive personality. In my opinion, attitude is more important tharr looks.

ShelleyLewis, (12).

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Modeling, whethe; for fun, or career, is still a lot of hard work for the models.

To be successful in modeling there are many factors which play an important role in becoming one of them. Attitude is said by some in the business to be just as important as looks in the modeling business. "You have to have a good, positive personality. In my opinion, attitude is more important than looks," Shelley

rever, modeling school is ng more affordable, and less ined by looks. Jaclcie Beavers p is a talent registry.

------,------pie who are interested in ngmaysubmitphotos to this compny, who will then Lewis,(l2), said.

1te the pictures to agencies looking for models. There Lewis went on to say that no matter how good loolcing a :gistration fee. No modeling courses are offered at person is, if they have a bad attitude, no one will want to 3eavers & Group, though. work with them. rnational School of Modeling offers a wide variety of Several Westside students model, though none of them depending upon the potential, interest, and dedica- are considering it for a career. he proepect. The potential is determined byloolcing "I just do this for fun," Lewis said. Lewis is currently

enrolled at John Casablanca's School of Modeling.

Angie McVey, (11), also models. "I don't want to make a career out ofit, I'd like to go to college after high school," McVey said.

Modeling has many advantages. The most obvious of these is the financial benefit Visits to different places are also a good point in modeling. McVey is spending two months this summer in Osaka, Japan.

She got the job through her modeling school, Nancy Bounds School of Modeling.

The disadvantages are there, too. "People tend to look at you as not a person. That, or they think you're stuck up," Lewis said.

Though prices have gone down a bit, modeling school still isn't affordable for everyone. Anyone thinking about modeling will have to take a close look at different schools to fmd the one that's best for them.

Nancy Bounds School of Modeling was the school McVey's parents chose for her when she was nine to learn etiquette and build up self confidence.

Michele Snelling, (II), initially enrolled at the International School of Modeling, then switched over to John Casablanca's. "International was too expensive.

They didn't really seem to care about the people who went there, either,"Snelling said.

Lewis also chose John Casablanca's. "Compared to other schools, it's much more affordable, and it takes less time to go through school."

Modeling is hard work, but the returns seem to have been good for the students involved. "Modeling is a good way to earn spending money. It doesn't take up that much time and is a lot offun," McVey said.

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Led by point guard Aaron Crook, whohad21 points to lead allscorersagainstPrep, the Warriors' closest game has been a win over Prep by eight at the beginning of the year.

"Aaron's nickname is 'money'," Henningsen said, "Because he's money in the bank. He pushes the ball down the floor, and settles us down when he needs to. That's what you need out of your point guard."

Not only do they have Crook on the outside, but Scott Sladovnik and Michael Cooper control the inside offense. "We have a perfect combination with the inside-outside game. We have great outside shooters and we have great inside play with Sladovnilc and Cooper," Henningson said.

HOT POTATO Along the starters, the Two members ofthe boys' freshman basketball teams fight bench players have contributed for the ball while Tim Hall, (9), reaches for it. The team will to help the team. In the Prep play Bellevue-Logan, Thursday, Feb. 8, at 4:15p.m. game, Sladovnik and Cooper the tournament," Michael Coointensity level was extremely low, fouled out in the fourth quarter. especially after their relatively per said. "We'll have to keep The bench players came in easy win the night before, Henour intensity up, or we will be and held the lead. "Sladovnik is ningsen said. beat." such a strong inside player that The level of intensity will be "At halftime I told them that everybody had to do a little bit we weren't playing as hard as we the key to the conference tourextra," Henningsen said. 'We've needed to, to win the ball game," nament, Henningsen said. been playing alotofpeople, and Henningsen said. "This is Prep "Against Prep, in the first half, against Prep it really paid off. and they came to play." we were running our offenses The guys coming off the bench well and had good shots, but we The freshman team plays did a great job, and without Bellevue-Logan on Thursday, were not putting them in the them we wouldn't have won." hole," he said.

Feb. 8, at4:15 p.m at Logan.

Going into the tournament, "That's just a lack ofintensity.

"The conference winner will be the team seems to be improv- Papillion or Westside because We have to make those shots ing every game, Henningsen Bellevue-Logan has already lost," when we get the chance because said. 'We played a great game Henningsen said. against good teams it's crucial," at Millard South, and when we "I think we can win the conferhe said. needed to play well against Prep ence if we play our best," Shawn 'We won the conference and we got the job done," he said.

Fasbender said. Fasbender has the tournament last year and Prep took the early lead in the been out for two weeks with a won the tournament the year first quarter, 7-0,andheldalead broken foot. before," Henningsen said. "This going into halftime. Westside's could be three years in a row."

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Faculty clingj to No. Upsets alter intramural rankings; 'Sexual Chocolates' joins elite grol Matt" Glasrud

sports ed This article Incudes opinions of the author.

The word for this week's Intramural Basketball League is ups• the second, third, and fourth team were knocked from their positi The Faculty held its No. 1 ranking for the the second week w win over The Posse, knocking them out of the rankings. The Fac were lead once again by the wicked play of Kevin "boom-boom" I The Clavens saw their second loss as De Spanken Boycn she them from the No. 2 position to the No.3 position. The "Spank• climb to the second rank from fifth behind the "shake and bake Chris Craft and Todd Bartusek.

Six-Foot Richard's third spot last week was . - - - - - - - - - - - - - pulled out from under Intramural Top l 0 them by the Hot Sphincters and they now face the No.5 spot in the rankings.

Hot Sphincters jump to (1) 1. Faculty fourth position following (5) 2. Der Spanken Boyen the win and a big push (2) 3. Clavens from a big guy, Paul "body (6) 4. Hot Sphincters paint" Fishburn.

(3) 5. Six-Foot Richards Sexual Chocolates is getting its first taste of the (*) 6. Sexual Chocolates toptenastheytakeafrog's (4) 7. New Kids On the Block leap to the sixth position (7) 8. Big Boss Men on the chart thanks to- (9) 9. Heifers Doug "you can't stop me, (*) 10. Peanuts and you won't" Stave and Co. Numbers on the left in parenthesis de1 New Kids On the Block the team's previous ranking, with a (•) de1 take a heavy fall back to ing no previous rating.

No. 7, and the Big Boss EormR's NOTE! A reminder to all referees tc Men dropped to eight.

The Heifers stayed turn their nominaton sheets to room 12: consistent as they weighed Tuesday morning. in at nine (ton) thanks to Kolleen "sweet shot" Sparks.

The rankings are fmished off by "whipped" Will Becker and Peanuts who are also experiencing the top ten for the first time.

And now the mid-season front runners for the All-Intruam Team. The envelope please: l) Rick McKeever - Faculty (retired) 2)Todd Bartusek - Der Spanken Boyen 3) Scott Standish - Hot Sphincters 4) Lance Langfeldt - Big Boss Men 5) Kevin Kraska - Six-Foot Richards The ratings for the weekly intramural top ten and the nominee: the All-Intramural Team are chosen by the referees of the game. the Monday night prior to the next addition of the "Lance".

Every nomintion for a ranking or All- Intramural Team is folio· by a written explanation as to why that team or individual was nc nated.

The vacation's over, it's time to bring it home again It's that time again. dominated the NFL in the '70s. The Los Angeles· Lakers It's time for the powerhouse ofWestside High School dominated the NBA in the '80s. The Westside boys;' swim to step forward once more and bring home the gold. The team has dominated the state in the '70s, '80s, and probateam that has been in the shadows for the past three bly the '90s as well. We'll just call the last three "disapyears is preparing to dominate again. No, I'm nottalking pointing" years a vacation, a chance for other teams to about wrestling or basketball. I'm talking about swim- win for a change. ming, boys' swimming, the flre behind the Westside But now, the vacation is over. Led by the exceptional athletic program. coaching of Doug Krecklow, the Forthepastthreeyearsthe experience of the seniors, and team has not fmished at state the power and speed of the as well as they had hoped. underclassmen, the Warriors Despite hard work and great _ have retur.ned and I think they,., effort, they could only pull off arc going to stay home for a sports editor second, third and fourth place while. finishes respectively. Oh The season so far has been bummer, only second, third, and fourth. How many anything but a let down. Following a drowning to Burke, Westside programs could even finish in the top five in who fmished second at state last year, the boys swept the state, let alone three straight years all while falling Ilncoln Southeast, winners oflastyear's state meet, out of short of expectations? the pool. The outlook forthe Metro Swim Meet, Thursday, How can a second, third, and fourth be disappoint- Feb. 8 through Saturday, Feb. 10, and the State Meet, ing? Well, consider taking flrst in the state for the last Thursday, Feb. 22 through Saturday, Feb. 24, appears to nine years in a row, 19 of the last 20 years. That makes be smooth stroking to begin again what has already beCreighton Prep's five-year dominance as state football gun, domination. champs seem small and feeble. The Pittsburg Steelers When Thursday, Feb. 22, rolls around, put away_the

book, shut off my buddy Vitale, cruise to Lincoln, and perience intense excitement at the State Swim Meet. V the thrill of victory that Westside sports fans and athlt could handle seeing more of without over-doing it.

The moment before the start of each race is silent, waves lapping against the side of the pool can be he from the top of the stands in the Bob Devaney Comp The starter sets the competitors and the signal is gh Erupting the moment the swimmers leave the blocks, crowd is on their feet creating more noise than a 747 fl) through an atom explosion at 400 feet. The noise does stop until the last swi_mmer has finished and then plause and cheering is given for a great race, and it is.

In this sport, there are no touchy fouls, no illegal ho· no out of bounds, and no refs. There are just the l: judges to determine disqualification, and there are questions asked. The swimmer either false started, OJ did not. He either missed the wall (it does happen), 0 1 did not. No one pushed him, no one held him, and no 1 tripped him. Just the swimmer in his own world, tryin: make his world better than the competition's. Simple, sweet.

Westside swimming. Now there is something to proud of. State is yours, bring it home.

7 Iris' JV rides wave ' T's

BEEN AN UP AND DOWN SEASON FOR THE WARRIORS.

After a 6-1 start, Westside's girls' junior varsity . basketball team stumbled to three straight losses. :, it doesn't have head coach Rick Vranlcar worried.

We've played three really tough teams," he said. e played well in two out of three of those games, but hope to turn it around." lhe losses came against Omaha Gross, Abraham coin, and Lincoln East. lhe team will try to "turn it around" against Omaha rthwestThursday, Feb. 8 at5:45 p.m. atWestside.

"Our offensive consistency has been a real probt," Vranicar said. "But, the girls are working hard. a hard working, blue-collar team"

()phs to face Prep MPROVEMENT IS SEEN, AS THE SoPHOMORE BOYS BASKET-

ball team looks ahead to its fmal games.

The Warriors improved their record to 5-2 with J-54 victory over Bellevue West on Saturday, Jan. 27 nthe team working togather. "Our team unity has n a strength for us," Brett Johns, (10), said. lhe sophomores' next game will be away as they face ll Creighton Prep Saturday. Feb. 3. "Prep is usually a d shooting ball club, so we will need to play tough ense and retreat to the ball," Johns said.

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'We played awfully well," UndaAdamskl, head coach, l. "Everybody did a great job."

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Withapushandashove, TonyRandone, (11), takes final home dualmeet of the season on Tuesday, the upper hand against Danny Grant, (12), during a Jan. 30, against Creighton Prep. The Warriors begin varsity wrestling practice. The Warriors lost their district tournament play Friday, Feb. 9.

The team will continue their tune-up tomorrow night against Northwest at 6:15 p:m. at Northwest.

Despite Northwest's winless record, Adamski isn'tworried about a letdown by her team "The three games left are critical," Adamski said .. "Mentally, going into district we can't afford to have that type of attitude, and the kids that have played know anything can happen."

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play hard in every game. "We are really playing well together," Dave Kluthe, (12), said. The Warriors' concentration is now focused on Northwest after a narrow loss to third ranked Lincoln Northeast 64-74, Saturday, Jan. 27 in Lincoln.

The next game will be a rematch for Westside, when they play Northwest.

The team will be looking for a second victory against the Huskies when they meet on Saturday, Feb. 3, at 8 pm. "We beat them (Northwest) by 20 in the Metro Holiday Tournament, and if we play as well as we did then, and playtogether, I think we can beat them again," Kluthe said.

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8 --REVIEWS 'Drugstore Cowboy'-not a western In the age of drug paranoia and concern over its evils," Drugstore Cowboy," an excellent movie centered around the life of a junkie named Bob, dares to show its viewers a sympathetic and · almost romanticized view of drug abuse.

The main character Bob is played by Matt Dillon as a 26-yearold junkie who travels with his companions-"wife" Diane, friend Rick, and his girlfriend Nadine-around the Pacific Northwest scoping out pharmacies to rub the precious loot on which their lives depend. They are a close-knit bunch and could easily be mistaken for the "Honeymooners" with their friendly quibbling and eternal camaraderie, save for the fact that each is an illegal substance addict.

The two couples' relaxed attitude toward the drug use and their outlandish philosophies on life provide hilarious black humor throughout the movie.

Director Gus VanSant does his best to try to shock the viewer with the casual way with which he deals with the junkies' immoral lifestyle. Van Sant never sermonizeses against the perils of drug use and is content with letting the story tell itselfleaving the viewer to draw his own conclusion.

Bob is the mastermind of the drugstore raids and his life revolves around the adventure of the thievery and resulting highs.

However, after Nadine dies due to an overdose which she took for failing on a robbery, Bob begins pondering life outside of the drug circles. Dillon does an amazing job of making Bob a despicable, felonious character who at the same time the viewer is compelled to care about.

Escaping to the clean world without his childhood sweetheart Diane, Bob enters a methadone rehabilitation clinic. There, he offers his explanation for his extensive drug use, which is, not surprisingly, "to relieve the pressures of life."

The director shows us before the ending a possible theme of the movie: drug abuse transcends all levels of moral purity, when Bob's drug mentor is revealed-his childhood Catholic priest Bob gives Father Murphy (played by William Burroughs, author and during his rehabilitation and heroin addict himself) his extra the priest sets them down on his Bible.

The movie is showing at the Dundee Theater and is "R" rated.

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'Leather Face': horror formula followed In the past two or three years, sequels have made a large comeback in the movie industry with great success. With all this success itwouldseemthatcontinuingastoryisthewaytokeepthe viewers in the theaters. Wrong.

This fault is ever present in the horror flicks trying to beat an old horse to death. In "Leather Face: Chainsaw Massacre 3" a young couple are travelling across country to visit relatives when they encounter their worst nightmare. After crossing through the most remqte setting of Texas (of course no one else is around), The couple is hurled into a gully after missing a collision with an oncoming vehicle... they're stranded. (Never seen that one before.)

Unluckily for them, the couple, along with the driver of the other vehicle, are among the hunting grounds of a cannibalistic family of seven: four brothers, one of whom one is as dumb as a mule, (Leather Face); a sadistic sister who isn't over the age of ten; a mother who has an artificial voice box; and... oh wait, make that six--the dead carcass of the families' father doesn't count.

This run-of-the-mill family makes a living off of stalking people on the highways, forcing them to stay the night in the desert by use of a coincidental accident, or some other practical reason. And then they send Junior (the mule) outto hunt them with a chainsaw so that they can eat that week.

The film is presently showing at the Westroads AMC Theaters and is rated 'R'.

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Hoofing it SloujJ prefers Allison Kohli Lifestyle editor

While most Westside seniors daydream about driving their automobiles after class, Dawn Sloup, (12), thinks about riding other objects; horses.

Stoup has been riding since shewas4-years-old. "Mydadhas liked horses ever since he was little, and so he taught me how to ride a horse as soon as I could walk," she said.

Not only does Stoup ride for purely recreational reasons, she also rides in the most natural way possible: bareback. "It's harder to control riding bareback. You can't keep your balance sometimes, but it's easier because you don!t have to lug out a saddle every time you ride," she said.

Stoup owns her own appaloosa horse named Ginger. Her father rides Ginger's son, Chiclet.

"Our horses provide more comfortable riding than other horses.

They are not for example, good jumpers. They are family horses," she said.

The Stoups keep their horses at their uncle's farm, near Fremont. "My horse is older (17) and we're in the process of getting a new horse," Stoup said.

Riding has not always been a piece of hay for Stoup, but through the years Stoup has learned to master her previous

impatience. "I used to get upset with my horses a lot when I was young, but now I've learned to control my patience," she said.

"Many beginning riders are not able to acquire patience with horses. They (riders) think that they can get on a horse and immediately go. They have to know how to use it first."

When Stoup was six she had several injuries that led to her fear of horses. "I've received many broken toes and lots of bruises from horses," she said. "Through time I've learned DAWN that you should never let them know that you are scared. If they think you are scared they will take advantage of you." · Stoup feels that the skills of time and practice are the keys to decreasing the risks apparent in horseback riding. "My mom is always scared l'mgonnagethurt.

Now she knows I'm a g.ood rider and there is hardly any chance of me getting hurt," she said: Stoup used to work with horses atAk-Sar-Ben. Sheenjoyedleaming about thoroughbreds there.

"They (thoroughbreds) are a lot more expensive and they are

harder to control than the ty of horses that I've worked wi' I like them though because th are more high stt:Ung," she sa Stoup hopes to possibly pi a part in horse racing when sh older. "I'd like to be a jockey, agallopgirlsomeday,"shesa Even if she doesn't purs these intere! she plans to be least a veterin; ian and ov horseswhensh1 older. "I'm goi into veterina medicine in c• lege," she said.

Althoug Stoup plans participate SLOUP horse shm when she gets new horse, for now she is jL sitting low in the saddle. mostly go on trail rides in N braska for recreation. My fath andmysister-in-lawgowith n a lot," she said.

She also participated in tv small-town parades. "A ofyears ago I rode in Prague a1 Cedar Bluffs' parades (in N braska) for their anniversa celebrations," she said.

As the average "Joe Westsid is impassioned by his set wheels, Stoup is content wi her own set of hoofs.

V' Westside's Student Advisory Board (SAB) offers

will host the Omaha Symphony Chamber Orche

its latest rendition to a school dance as they host MORP, or backwards prom. The dance will be held at Westside at 7:30 tonight. Tickets are $5 per couple and can be purchased at the door. "The Locals," aband composed ofWestside juniors, will perform.

tra Concert Saturday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. Call 34: 3300 for ticket i'nformation.

V' The band, "On the Fritz," will t

playing at the Ranch Bowl tonigl and tomorrow night at 7:30 p.n Call393-0900formoreinformatioJ

V' Trailridge Ski Area in Gretna will

host its Snow- Box Derby this Sunday, Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. Call332-3313 for more information.

V' The Firehouse Dinner Theater

V' Autolovers,startyourengines. Per-

shing Auditorium in lincoln will premiere the New Car Expo '90 Friday, Feb. 2 from 610 p.m. The expo will continue Saturday, Feb. 3 from 11 a.m. until I 0 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 4 at 11 until 6 p.m.

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now showing "Run ForYourWife The show will continue throug Sunday, March 11. The show can b seen Tuesdays through Saturda) at 8 p.m. Call346-8833 for tions, or more i'nformation.

V' Sokol Auditorium, located at 13th and Marth;

will sponsor the Youth for Peace Concert this Sa· urday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. Call 334-2904 for mo1 i'nformation.

Oakview Mall to expand shopping potentia The last place in the world to go shopping is Omaha.

Right? This ideal may change as new malls open in the community.

In the fall of 1991, Omahans will be able to broaden their "Shop 'til you drop" horizons when Oakview Mall will be completed. The new mall will be built at 144 th and Center. "The mall will be south ofCenter and east ofl44th street," Terry Leaders, an accountant with Omaha City Finance, said.

The location was chosen because the developers, Melvin Simon and Associates, wanted to increase the shopping opportunities on the west side of Omaha Mark Craft, manger of public relations at Melvin Simon and Associates, said, "We already own and manage Crossroads Mall, and we thought that this would be a good opportunity to bring a new mall to the west side of town and create a better balance."

Craft and his colleagues renovated Crossroads in the summer of 1989. They are planning to have some of the same stores in the new mall, but the atmosphere will be different. "We are building a whole new development.

Working with Crossroads, we didn't have a lot of room for creativity. Now we can start from scratch," he said.

The mall will be exclusively indoors. "The mall will have a natural feeling, or openess," Craft said. "Itwill have a glass-domed center court, an elaborate lighting system, glass elevators, palm trees and other tropical plants."

The mall is being designed relative to a mall in Tuscan, AZ. It is going to be similar to Crossroads in the respect that it will have two high ceilings.

The two major tenants that were publicly announced are Dillards and Younkers. "We won't release the smaller """'=== tenants until we are getting closer to the opening," Craft said. "The tenants usually don't like us to expose them right away."

Craft did say that the tenants would be a combination

of local, regional and national retailers. It will provid lot of shopping options for high school students. "We v have several junior shops a accessory stores. We will a: have a food court with 12 e eries. We will have a total 125 stores."

Although not aware Omaha's youth violence pre terns, Craft claimed that th security program is so stro that it will not be able to pn ent itselfin the new mall. ''\ operate like any mall acre the country. We really do1 have that problem because our security program," he sa The construction for tl new mall will begin in tl spring of 1990. The first ph a will be approximately 62,000 square feet. There will ! about 1,600,000 square feet of leasable space for oth retailers.

egislature debates dropouts' rights ry Engel

assistant news editor >diploma, no license. tat is what the State Legislature is now ting. UnderLB914, before receiving a r' s license or permit, any person under ge of 19 would have to prove they are r attending, or have graduated from school. milar laws now stand in five states, tre pending in several others. ith one in eight 17-year-olds being jonally illiterate in this country, the ose of the bill sponsored by Senators 'Hefner and John Weihing is to keep ; in school. In West Virginia, the

number of high school dropouts has decreased 30 percent since the implementation of a similar law. The bill would not greatly affect Westside, however.

"I would have to say a bill of this nature would have a minimal, if any effect at Westside." Lynn Hansen, guidance counselor, said. "There just aren't that many students here who would qualify."

"A law of this kind wouldn't affect the Alternative School at all," Rosie Warder, school director, said. ''We only have two or three kids drop out each year, and those usually receive their General Education Diploma anyway."

A General Education Diploma is given to a person who has never completed high

school, yet has passed tests required to receive a diploma. A GED is legally accepted as a substitute for graduating from high school. A spokesperson, who refused to be named, from Metro Community College, which gives out the diplomas, did notknowwhetherapersonwithaGEDstill falls under LB 914.

While not affecting Westside, the bill seems to be geared toward outstate, and innercity students. In testifying before the legislature, Joe Baker, Scottsbluff High School Assistant Superintendent, claimed that the attendance of his 855 students would be greatly affected by this bill.

Hansen believes that a major reason for LB 914 is the innercity schools.

"Thoseschoolsincityandoutstateareas would probably have more students who would fall under this law.". Hansen said.

Those in favor of the bill claim it will be an effective tool in combatting the high dropout rate. While this may be true, the bill is not without its detractors. ''I'm not denying the fact that it may keep kids in school," Warder said, "but I hate to threaten somebody into getting an education."

"It seems to me to be a stopgap, or temporary solution to a problem, but it is in no way a permanent solution," Hansen said.

"But ifit keeps 100, or 200 kids in school, then it's probably a good thing."

High school administrators

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with Perkins' move at semester Amy Radii

news editor Lee Perkins' move to the ABC Building has created a vacancy in more than just office space. His duties have been divided among administrators, possibly leaving students uncertain about who to approach for certain concerns.

Roger Herring, assistant principal, hopes to eventually shift most of his duties asdean of junior and senior boys to the new part-time dean, Marty Kauffman. Herring said that after 14 years as dean he is ready for a change. He plans to devote more time to classroom observations and evaluations. "Believe it or not, teachers like to have people come in and watch them teach," Herring said. His new duties include coordinating building supervision, independent studies, and summer school (including driver's education).

John Crook, assistant principal, is the activities director and dean of sophomore boys. In addition he also coordinates the Russian and Soviet exchange programs, student contests and competitions, and the freshman and sophomore awards night.

AI Inzerello, assistant principal, monitors minimum competencies and homeroom, as well as serving as dean of freshman boys. He also helps with scheduling and produces the "Merit Newsletter."

Peg Johnson is the sole dean of girls whereas discipline for boys has

Vestside to undergo evaluation , Radii news editor

'estside, along with the rest e district, will be paid a visit fall by the North Central Asttion, an accrediting agency evaluates the district every nyears. .even committees will eveny be formed to evaluate spedepartments; this year a new p is also being formed: the school program planning mittee. :1e purpose of the commitaccording to Jim Findley, cipal, is to develop a mission !ment and long-range objec, for education at Westside :ause us to become a school .e 21st century." he group convened today in a long workshop at the ABC iing to begin accomplishing LUpose. The committee conof 18 faculty members, as as two parents, Jim Bonham

and Susan Cutler, and two students, Troy Meyerson, (11), and Angie Weaver, (10). The parents were handpicked by Findley for various reasons. "They're outnumbered, but their involvement should count pretty well," Findley said.

Both parents are members of the parent advisory committee.

"I think they are both willing to speak their opinions," Findley said.

He has high expectations ofthe students as well. "I want to make sure we have student involvement from the beginning. My charge to them would be to keep students informed and involved."

At the meeting today, the goal is to have belief statements and a mission statement written for Westside, explaining Westside's goals in education. The committee members will then report to the parent advisory committee and the principal's student advisory committee to get the reac-

tions and input of committee members.

The principal's student advisory committee was started last year by Findley and met in December for the first time this year.

His goal is to have the committee include many student leaders and to serve as a sounding board for proposals or concerns. "I don't want that group of kids to be a decision-making body. I don't want to use up student government's power," Findley said.

When feedback on the belief and mission statement has been received, the committee will form objectives along those lines. Findley estimated that the committee will be at work at least until Westside's evaluation takes place next fall. Joe Higgins, social studies instructor, volunteered for the committee. "We probably would not be undergoing this if there weren'tso me outside forces he! ping us do it," he said.

been divided among Kauffman, " - - - - - - - - - Herring, Crook, and Inzerello.

Johnson said there are advantages Believe it or not, to knowing girls all the way teachers like to have through highschool. "I don'tfeel people come in and like the discipline is overwhelming here," she said. "I like kids watch them teach. and helping them when I can."

Ron Huston, assistant principal, is director of athletics, and is now in charge of field trips and Roger Herring, convocations, the daily bulletin assistant principal and public address system, and faculty scheduling.

Jim Findley, principal, will assist Gary Cunningham with certain duties and organize the semester test schedule.

Boys' discipline is a job that has been shuffled frequently among administrators in recent years. Roger Herring was the original dean.

"He wanted to do some other things in administration," Findley said.

Findley said that Johnson has been offered administrative roles, but has preferred to keep her present position. Findley does not feel that contact is lost with boys by having them change deans in their freshman, sophomore, and junior years. "We get to know kids enough over time," he said.

Since Kauffman was added to the staff of deans, Herring will have more of Perkins' old duties, as well as observation and supervision of the business department. John Crook became a dean of boys after he and Perkins were transferred to Westside in the ninth grade consolidation in the 1987-88 school year.

Discipline appears to be an unpopular job among administrators.

"Discplirle is not an easy role," Findley said. Having four administrators has allowed them to keep their other duties as well. "I'd prefer to keep all those people doing classroom observation and supervision. I don't see dean of boys as one position," Firldley said.

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Practicing her consitutional rights, K• stin Farha, (12), registers to vote on S urday, Feb. 3. Due to a law passed lru year by the Nebraska Legislature,.stu dents who are 17 years old but who "' tum 18 by the next election are now able to register.

Student on ballot: class president runs for board Jeffery Engel assistant news editor Matt Schulz, (12), never seems to be out of the public eye. He has made news, and raised eyebrows from the Mergens-Mayhew case, to the senior class elections, and now, the District 66 caucus.

Schulz has announced his candidacy for one ofthe two spots open on this year's ballot for school board. The caucus is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7:30p.m. in the auditorium. Helen Kelley, current board president, has shown an interest in running again for her position, along with businessman Steve Branscombe, attorney Warren Whitted, and Mark Williams, a veterinarian.

"There are a lot of reasons why I'm running, but I'd have to say the main one is kind of general," Schultz said.

"Simply put, I just wantto help my community."

"I've lived here all my life, I attended Roclcbrook, Valley View, and Westside for kindergarten through graduation," he said, "and I really feel that there's nobody better quali-

fled to know what the needs of the district are."

While Schultz is the only stu.:lent running, he doesn't feel that his age, at: lack of it, will hinder him in his campaign.

"Sometimes adults think that youth are not qualified to serve on something like the schooi board, and to a certain degree I would agree with that," Schultz said, "but I don't think that having one or two former students, or young people on the board would hurt anything."

"Actually, I think it would help to a degree to have a voice from the students as well as ·the public represented."

"Also, I'm a conservative, so parents don't have to worry about my taking any ridiculous stands, or bombing the school or anything like that," he said Thus far, Schultz claims to have received nothing but favorable response to his campaign.

"I've been walking around the district a lot, shaking hands, kissing babies, that sort of thing," he said, "A lot of people are kind ofhesitant about me atfrrst, but once I get to talk to them, they seem to agree with me on a lot of the

major issues."

"Actually, the only support I'm really lacking in ri now is money," he said "most of the money to run campaign is coming out of my own pocket, and my 1 ents are helping out, but that's it."

"I think because of that, I'll have to run a real gJ roots campaign. I hope to get lots of student support, ' I'm just going to campaign the hard way, lots of shaJ hands, meeting people, and going door to door."

Becausethetermforboardmembersissixyears, Sch plans to stay in Omaha, and attend the University of braska at Omaha, and later Creighton. But after all tl "I don't really see this position as a stepping stone, I suppose it could be," he said. "Of course I am interel in politics, in making a career of politics, but my concern is to serve this community as best I can."

"Hopefully, if all the student's turn out, and all supporters show up at the caucus, I think I have a g shot at winning a spot on the ballot Right now, that's main concern."

IN--B RIEF Guest director .s lated INGING THI!IR HEARTS OUT UNDI!R Anew guest director.

The choral classes at Westside will be singing under a guest director Tuesday, Feb. 13.

David Moore, choral arts director, has asked JamesKimmel, director of choral activities at Millikin University in Delcator, IL, to be this year's guest conductor.

Kimmel will work with Concert Choir and Ninth Grade Choir to perfect previously learned music between mods 1 and 4. He plans to help Warrior Voices the last four mods of the day.

Moore believes this gives seniors a taste of studying music in college.

"This experience gives kids who are seniors and plan to study music in college the chance to study under a college teacher, " Moore said.

Kimmel will also listen to selected students individually for possible scholarship opportunities.

A concert of selected songs will be held in the auditorium on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 7:30p.m.

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the top ten in the nation after the first month of competition.

With $500,000 in imaginary money and an 800 telephone number, over 2000 teams competed to build the best stock portfolio in four months.

"We were ranked ninth in the country one week, and were listed in "USA Today"" Brune said, "but then our stocks began to fall. Right now, I'd say were probably about 100th in the nation."

"Most of our stocks are expected to go uparoundthemiddleofFebruary,"Brune said. "With the contest ending at the end of that month, and the top ten teams re- · ceiving $1000 prize, we hope to climb back into the money."

The other three team members include , John Hertzler, (11 ),GregArmitage, (11 ), and Scott Wrehe, (11 ).

ment every Friday in economics class," Hertzler said, "plus, we worked several days after school."

Sponsored by AI Wise, social studies instructor, the group decided on the name "Empire." ' "It certainly was a lot of fun," Hertzler said, "and competing for first place made it even more exciting."

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Forty-five Westside students enrolled in art courses tested their talent at the 1990 Scholastic Art Awards.

The sconng · ofth e wark s was d one Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 29 and30. All of the artwork will beondisplayfromSaturday, Feb. 17, through Sunday, March 4, at the College of Saint Mary.

The competition is divided up into two groups, one for grades 7 -9; and the other for grades 10-12. The students' entries are ESTSJDE'S ECONOMICS TEAM TOOK then split into one of 12 groups, ranging third place in this year's fall from watercolors, to crayons, ceramics, management tournament. and photography.

The tournament, sponsored by Junior "The competition is for all across the Achievement of the Midlands, tested United States," Ken Heimbuch, art inteams to run an imaginary company, and structor, said. "The judges pick the winsell an original product. Consisting of ners of the regional. The key winners of Tony De Santi, (9), Phil Jones, (10), and the region then go to national competiJohnHertzler,(11), the team missed plac- tion. It is an honor to make it to national ing first in the 18-team competition by competition considering the thousands only three points. of students competing."

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OTH FUTURI! 8USINI!SS LEADERS ( America.and Interact plan tocel1 brate Valentine's Day this ye; with class.

FBIA will be selling sweetheart earn; tions to the student body starting Thur day, Feb. 8 and will continue Tuesday, Feb. 13.

Interact is spending Tuesday, Feb. making personal Valentine's Day care for residents of New Castle, Mercy Ca and Crown Point retirement homes.

The cost for the flowers is current $1.25.

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N MONDAY, FEB. 5, DISTRICT 6E teacher's aides voted 141-44 be represented by the Servi Employees International Union in neg tiations with the district.

However, many aides are still up the air as to what exact service the unic will provide. "I'm not exactly sure wh will happen. I was surprised it wasn'1 closervote," DorothyCampisl, aide, sai

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3 LANCE STANCE LB 914 not the answer

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MAILBAG challenges 'Lance' accuracy on bill such a ridiculous statement and Dear Editor, I am deeply disappointed in then attempted to passitintolaw.

It also came to my attention e "Lance." Last week when e "Lance" published an article during a meeting with Dr. Findley 1d an editorial on the issue of that an earlier article was also trental notification before an incorrect, in thatitquotedhimas •ortion can be performed on a saying, "there is no place for the inor, several pieces of infor- SAGE page at Westside." Dr. Fination were distorted by the dley claims that he at no time said or inferred anything that could tthor.

First she claimed that both be construed as banning the SAGE trents were required to be no- page. Until such time as the "Lance" jed. The bill (LB 769) requires at only one parent be notified. can assure the student body ofits ·cond she claimed that those accuracy, I suggest that the editor fected by the bill would be of and his staff refrain from writing ;e 19 or younger. The fact is, any further editorials or articles lly minors would be affected on controversial subjects. e. age 18 or younger). Finally Sincerely, .e took a quote from an untownsource, supposedly from DaveMastio I 769, "24 hours a day, seven tys a week," referring to the nes the court would be open EorroR's NoTE: The "Lance" regrets the error rthe judicial bypass provision in reporting in the Friday, Jan. 26 LB 769.

No lawmaker I have ever edition which stated the Nebraska 10wn or heard of has made parent notification bill offers

court access to girls ages 18 or under seeking the judicial bypass provision "24 hours a day, 7days a week." This clause was contained in Minnesota's version of the same bill.

Nebraska's version of the bill is more general, saying only that a girl's request for a court audience" shall be given precedence over other pending matters."

The "Lance" stands behind their front page quotation from Jim Findley, principal, in the Friday, Sept. 22, edition.

Findley was quoted as saying, "If they (the people distributing the flyers) have something they want to get out to people, the administration will decide the time and place by school policy.... we don't want those things floating around the building."

The "Lance" never made any reference to Findley "banning" the SAGE page.

.chulz proclaims candidacy for school board Dear students and citizens of !Strict 66, Over the last few years I have !come increasingly active in is community and school dis.ct.

Whether it be through reprenting the students as Senior .ass President, serving the •mmunity through political :tion, orhelpingindividuals on me-to- one level through such ·ograms as "peer advocates," I lYe always done my best to ake our community better.

While not always being perct or always making the right my heart has been in .e right place and my motives 1ve always been pure.

The last few years have had •me major impacts on this :hoot district. In the upcomgyearswewillfacetoughchiU-· nges and have to find solu-

tions to many difficult problems. nity better. We arc living in one Questions ofwhat to do about de- of the greatest areas in the clining enrollment, whether or world. The children in this comnot to close our smaller schools, munity have a marvelous opand how to deal with the open en- portunity to obtain a solid edurollment plan will all need to be cation. Yet, we can do better. looked at.

Together, we the people of In two weeks on the 15th of District 66 can face the chalFebruary, you the voters, will have lenges that stand before us . the opportunity to elect four Together we can work to make people who will face off in the our community even stronger.

May 15 election for school board.

Who better to know the Due to the importance of the next needs of the District 66 school six years to District 66, I encour- system than an individual who age you to attend the caucus and has just fmishcd his entire eduexcercise your right to vote. cation here from kindergarten Lastly, due to my devotion to through graduation? this community and being that I I ask you to elect me and give feel the duty to do so I, Matt metheopportunitytohclplead Schulz, am officially announcing us into the 1990's. my candidacy for the School Board of District 66.

Sincerely, This is not a day and age when Matt Schulz people should complain and yet Senior Class President do nothing to make the commuSchool Board Candidate

N THE COMING WEEKS, THE NEBRASKA UNICAMERAL WILL BE

debating LB 914, a bill taking away a teen's rightto drive if he or she drops out of school.

While dropping out of school should not be tolerated LB 914 is not the way to deal with the rising dropout rate.

Driving may not be a right, but an individual's decision whether or not to continue their education certainly is.

Under current state law, any person may leave school at theageofl6. Thelawdoesnotsay, however, that if a person leaves school, he/she will become a second class citizen.

If a person has done nothing worse than make a decision concerning their own life, they should not then be punished for it. Nowhere in the Constitution, or in any law does it say a person may be punished for exercising a right guaranteed by another law.

That is exactly what LB 914 would do.

Currently, the district has made no formal stance on this issue. However, Jim Tangdall, superintendent, has made his feelings against the bill known to the legislature.

Tangdall's major argument against the bill is that it would require school boards to take the first steps against a student no longer attending classes. He feels this puts a large and unfair burden upon the school district.

Yet not only is the bill unjust to dropouts, it also restricts studentsenrolled. UnderthecurrentwordingofLB914,any student who misses more than ten days of school per semester risks losing the privilege of driving.

LB914 is wrong not only in theory, but also in practice.

The Unicameral may have the right idea, and their intentions may be good, but taking away personal liberties is not the answer.

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the local scene of the upcoming school board elections, Matt Schulz, (12) is again making a name for himself by announcing his candidacy for the upcoming district caucus on Thursday Feb., 15.

While Schultz is only 18, and won't even have graduated by election day, he should be considered a viable candidate.

He has shown an awareness of the issues, and a continued interest in the community.

The "Lance" does not eooorse Schultz although we do respect his decision to run. His campaign should not be looked at as a joke on account of his age, but taken with the same degree of seriousness as any other candidate running.

The "Lance" also encourages all students and faculty who are of legal age to exercise their right to vote in the caucus. The term for the school board is six years, consequently having a major impact on the future of the district.

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4 In search of that perfect date

MR., MISS RIGHT Cathy Pettld feature writer

Plans have been made for a perfect date; dinner at a favorite restaurant and then to a movie.

But wait... where's the perfect partner to share the evening?

Students have different tastes and expectations for their perfect guy or girl to meet. Physical appearance and personality are two points of criteria that are highly regarded.

Many times, guys and girls have different ideas oftheir ideal mate.

"You want someone who treats you good and is always there for you. Someone you can rely on," Sandy Richards, (II), said.

I go for looks more (than personality). Theperfectgirlhas nice legs," Matt Rysavy, (9), said.

"You wantthe person to have a proper combination of personality and looks, but initially looks are what attract you," Doug Stave, (11), said.

"I want someone dingy, but funny," Matt McKinney,(l2), said, "and a really nice body."

"The person.has to have a good personalitt and sense of humor," Molly Bums, (10), said, "Someone I can feel comfortable with and have a good time with."

"Personality has to be good, and they have to be fairly good-

looking," Dave Hauptman, (10), said.

Students do realize, however, that their perfect mate cannot always be a reality. If standards are not lowered, dates may be few and far between.

"If the guy's nice looking that helps, but if he's not, it's OK," Burns said, "basically I kind of wait for the person I like."

"You want him (the perfect guy) to be good-looking, but I'd lower my standards on what he looked like before I would on how he·acted personality wise, " Sutton Giese, (12), said.

"Most people I look at, I look at their looks, if I don't know them," Hauptman said.

What a student may view as the ideal mate, may actually turn out to be the opposite. Relationships don't always work out even when the person seems to be "the one."

"I honestly thought I could date that person for a long time because we liked all the same things, but then there were too many conflicts and arguments," Bill Sweet, (12), said.

"I thought it was the ideal person, because the person was easy to get along with before we went out, but after the date, everything became uncomfortable,:· Jon Sindt, (ll), said.

Students must also take a look at what qualities they don't want to see in a possible date.

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It is common for teen-agers to establish relationships during high school.

They allow an interaction between people of the opposite sex, and encourage people to get to know others.

According to Tim Evans, school psychologist, establishing relationships is an essential part of growing up.

"These relationships are the first step in a complex learning process each teen-ager goes through," Evans said.

It is hard to determine what is essential for a successful relationship, and it seems to vary between two people.

"I've been seeing someone for 11 months," Andrea Murante, (11), said.

"In order to have a good relationship, you also have to be best friends."

Evans said relationships in the home can be influential in determining how well a teen-ager can work within a relationship.

"The best thing a teen-ager can have is a good road map from their family," Evans said. "If the mother and father act lovingly to each other and show their children how they solve their conflicts, then the child is going to be influenced."

There are also problems that can come with being involved with another person. Over-involvement, misinterpreted feelings, parental pressure, and neglect of other friends are some of the more common problems.

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balance their time between their "significant other" and their friends.

Many compromises must be made by the people involved in the relationship.

"You have to learn how to balance your time between your girlfriend and your other friends," Dave Eikenbary, (11), said.

"In order to determine if a relationship is too involved, l"d ask myself, does it free a person's energy, or docs it tend to smother it?" Evans said.

Teen-agers experience feedback from their parents when they decide to develop a serious relationship. This can either be supportive or negative.

"My parents would support me and my relationship, depending on how serious it was," Chilian said.

"My parents love my boyfriend, they think he's a good influence on me," Murante said.

During this time teen-agers also experience pressures to prepare themselves for life after graduation. The question arises whether or not it is beneficial for a teen-ager to develop serious relationships during high school.

"I definitely think relationships are good because they allow you to see what kind of people you're compatible with," Terry Mayfield, (11), said Although being involved in a relationship can be painful, Evans said a person should learn from .their mistakes.

"A teen-ager can learn from mistakes," Evans said, "They will take away a new understanding of how to make their next relationship successful."

Long·distance helps keep bills high; hearts lingering plying to Iowa State University where her boyfriend Steve is currently a freshLifestyle editor man," It depends on where the scholarAs the song says," breaking up is hard ship money goes." to do," but for some students who are Communication for students who involved in long-term relationships, are involved with people in college can breakingupissomethingthatmaynever prove to be expensive. "We call each happen, even when college comes other once every three weeks," Anderson said, "For Valentine's Day I'm going around.

Kolleen Sparks, (12), has been dat- to send him something in the mail, ing Doug Hoffman, a freshman at the probably cookies and a card."

University of Nebraska-Uncoln for 15 "We have very high phone bills and months, "When we first started going we write letters," Sparks said,"He out I knew he was going away (to col- doesn't come home very often because lege). At the time it was between Tulsa he is an engineering major." and Colorado,"Sparks said,"but when When one person in a relationship he picked UNL, I was kind of relieved." has to go away to school it leaves a void The end of the first semester brings in their lives. "We aren't possessive of application deadlines for most colleges. each other,"Anderson said,"lf he were For couples like Shawnda Conley,(l2) to have a church event to go to and he and her boyfriend Tom Flynn who at- took another girl I wouldn't be mad." .

"I don't know if I can handle the tends Creighton Prep, many decisions concerning college are made together. thought of him dating other people "We planned it, to stay in Omaha," because we've been dating so long," Conley said," I think we both could stay Conley said. together even if I went away."

Parental opinion can also play a role 'Til try to convince her to go to the in a relationship. "My mom hates me same college," Asher Stoller, (12), said not dating anyone [else)," Sparks said, of Usa Taylor, (10), his girlfriend of nine "She thinks I'm throwing away my high months," Wherever I go I'm going to school career." keep in touch with my girlfriend."

Can relationships stand the test of "He influenced my decision a little time? "[If it doesn'twork out) then we'll bit," Sparks said, "A lot of it had to do know we weren't meant to be together." with the lincoln Medical Center's pro- Conley said. gram."

"She's the biggest space in my heart," I wouldn't let that get in the way," Stoller said,"I hope there will be wedStephanie Anderson, (12), said of ap- ding bells in the future."

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assistant feature editor rsicalchangesareonthehofor Westside and two of the ct 66 elementary schools. ns for new roofing and air.tioning are being layed out board of education rmes Tangdall, superinten-

w roofmg is one of several >ishings that will be noticen the district within the next ears.

1ort-term, for this summer, going to spend about $1 m on the roofs throughout .strict," Tangdall said. "That Non't complete all of the but it will sure ... give us a start. We have serious roof ems in this district." l of our buildings were built 路'50s, early '60s, and we just come to the place where 's an awful lot of maintee that needs to occur," iall said. e $1 million to be spent on roofing is only part of iall's plan to begin more >ishings on the 'non-cos:' parts of the district that need some work. This ins electronics and air condi-

ag. lot of the refurbishing that ! done up to this point in the ict, starting 20 years .most ofit was cosmetic in. (renovations) for educal purposes," Tangdall said. ' little attention was aded to the structure of the lings: the roofs and the bing,andthattypeof(strucchange)." mg with the new roofing .g hout the district, two eleary schools will receive spe-

cial attention for renovation: Westgate and Oakdale Elementary Schools.

New windows and doors will be installed at Westgate over the summer that may total a bill of over $250,000.

"When that !Juilding was rebuilt in 1975, energy conservation was not a big issue," Tangdall said. "Right now, that building really leaks badly, and we are goinginandcorrectingthatproblern" Another $120,000 will be allocated to structural changes at Oakdale. Repainting, new lighting, and replacing windows are among the planned renovations.

Closer to home, Westside's watercooler will be replaced over the summer to improve the airconditioning. Total cosmetic refurbishings for the computer lab are in the planning stages, including new lights and repainting the room.

Also, a new lighting system and sound system will be installed in the auditorium this summer.

For long-term renovations, Tangdall feels the need for only one significant change to be made at Westside.

"The major project of next summer (199l) ... is to tackle the air conditioning probl em at Westside High School," he said.

Westside High School Proposed renovation plans for 1990-1991

"The northeast wing and the business wing (need air conditioning)."

The plans are only tentative as Tangdall worries about a lack of funding for this project.

"We may not have enough money appropriated to get that job done," he said. "We may be looking at a two or three-year project."

What does Tangdall see in the near future for District 66 renovations?

"We certainly need to go back and address all of the mechanical systems and all of the plumbing more thoroughly than we have," he said.

Tangdall also expressed concern for making every building in the district easily accessible for the handicapped.

"Most places in our district handicapped people can get to, but it's not very convenient," he said.

Other long-range plans for the district include new lighting throughout the district, the removal ofall asbestos, and a swimming pool installed at the middle school.

"Anything that we have down for long-range changes hinges on finances, " Don Erickson, assistant superintendent, said. "It's only tentative."

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dally when those classes are a great asset to their future."

Teachers have their own opinions on the advanced curriculum. Some feel that students hurt themselves by taking classes they are not academically prepared for at the time.

"Students fmd themselves over their heads when they take classes they are not ready for. They eventually have to drop them," Lois LeFebvre, math instructor, said. "A lot of kids can do the work, but there are some who take the class just because they don't want their friends to find out that they are in basic math instead of advanced."

"I think some students sign up for honor classes because they want to be considered a part of an intellectually superior peer group," David Moore, music instructor, said. "Many students find themselves overwhelmed in these classes and tend to miss out in electives that would cause them to be more well rounded."

There are positive reasons for students taking advanced classes. Most students enjoy the challenge and want the advanced class on their college transcript.

"People take honor classes because they want it to look better on their college applications," Robyn Maline, (11), said. "Students have a choice. If they can'thandle it, then they should not take the class."

"My opinion is that most students take honor classes because they are interested in the class," Gary Cunningham, counselor, said. "A handful will take them because of social reasons, but I bet 95 percent take advanced classes for the challenge."

Bjornsen feels that students get an advantage by taking a class with friends. She stated that students work harder when they have friends around to give them the extra incentive.

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competition begins today at Creighton Prep. The Warriors are 4-3 in duals. Photo by Kristin Longacre

Underclassmen lead wrestlers in district tournament today "Youthful talent" is the motto of this year's wrestling team. "Overall, I've been really pleased with our performance this year, considering that we start nine underclassmen," Lou Miloni, coach, said. "Half of our underclassmen are sophomores or freshman."

Despite two and three sophomores on the team, inexperiente hasn't been a problem. "Our freshman and sophomores have performed great in duals and meets," Miloni said.

In addition to the team's 4-3 dual record, the team has had some good performances in meets. "In the Metro meet, we had a strong showing, as we finished fourth out of 18 teams," Miloni said.

Injuries and illness have hurt the team lately. "We started the season off really strong, but injuries, such as sore shoulders, and thefluhave both hurt ourteamlately," Miloni said.

Buttheteamisstartingtoovercometheadversityithas faced, according to Miloni. "We've come back well against Creighton Prep and it looks as if everyone will be healed for our big, upcoming events," he said.

One of the big events coming up for the team will be district. "We have a really tough district," Miloni said.

The team's district includes Benson, Millard South, North, Papillion, Creighton Prep, South, and Ralston.

"Omaha North will definately be the team to beat as they have many seniors with a ton of experience," Milioni said.

"They are also ranked No.1 in the state."

District will be the key for State according to Miloni.

"To qualify for State, a wrestler must finish in the top four of his division in district," he said. "We usually qualify somewhere around eight or nine wrestlers for State each year, and ifwe wrestle well, we could qualify up to 11 this

year."

Individually, the team has excelled. "Matt Fischer, (12), has been the main standout of our team, ashe is263 and ranked first by the 'Omaha World- Herald'," Miloni said. "Also, TonyRandone, (11), is ranked third at heavyweight, and Dan Grant is ranked sixth at 152."

Some others have also wrestled well, even though they're not ranked. "Damon Billingsley, (12), has an outstanding record at 112 and should be in the top sixin state and Ryan Anglim, (9), is 18-7 at 119 and has beaten two wrestlers in the top six in state," Miloni said _ During times this year, the team hasn't performed up to its potential. "The season's been somewhat disappointing as we've had some close losses and we haven't done as well as I thought we would, like in the Millard South Invitational," Ran done said.

According to Miloni, senior leadership has been an asset to the team this year. "Fischer, Doug Jaixen, (12), Billingsley, and Grant have provided us with some great leadership," he said. "This has really helped our underclassmen."

For district, the team has already decided on who is wrestling at each weight division. "At 103, Chuck Ebel, (9), will be wrestling for us, Billingsley will be at 112, Anglim will be at 119, Fischer will be at 125, T.J. Seward, (II), will wrestle for us at 130, and Jaixen will wrestle for us at 135," Miloni said. "In addition, we'll have Vincent Seyler, (10), at 140, Josh Gerard, (10), at 145, Grant at 152, Todd Remmeried, (11), at 160, Andy Ferrell, (10), at 171, Chris Marlowe, (II), at 189, and Rand one at heavyweight._" The team will go to the mats all day today for district.

The state tournament will take place Thursday, Feb. 15 in lincoln at the Bob Devany Sports Center.

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Double your pleasure, double your fun, this week ' have two No. 1's.

That's right boys and girls, a one-point victory over tJ once-great faculty has vaulted the Six-Foot Richards the pinnacle of the intramural rankings and left the ovE the-hill-gang crying, "Come Back, McKeever, Come Bad After being excluded from the mid-season all-intr mural team, Eric "Ice" Berg thought he had something prove as he led the Richards to victory over Kyle Blaz, and Co. Despite their win over the previous No. 1 teal the Richards still have two losses slated on their reco and consequently will have to share the limelight wi ever ragin', always stylin', Der Spanken Boyen.

Undefeated Der (2) l. Der Span ken Boyen Spanken continues (5) l. Six-Foot Richards to breeze through (1) 3. Faculty its competition (as well as oncoming (4) 5. Red Hot Sphinctors cars) behind the play of Scott "Crash (7) 7. New Kids on the Block and Burn" Hegstrom and all- (10) 9. Peanuts intramural shoe-in Toby "Drive to Die" Numbers on the left in parenthesi!

McGowan. Until denote the team's previous ranldng the Der Spankens with a (•) denoting no previous rankcrawl out of their ing. own little dream world and start playing some tough games, they'll have 1 . share No. 1.

As mentioned previously, the faculty lost a barn-burnt to the Six-Foot Richards and are now No.3.

After losing two of their last three contests, the a ave: got back on track after devouring the No.6 Sexual Choc lates. Even with the win, Cliffs boys continued to I yesterday's news and will have to wait 'til tourney time gain some more recognition. As a sign of things to com aftertheirwinMonday night, the Qavens' spiritual lead« Matt "Prayin' to the Porcelain God" Gerard was hea screaming throughout the gym, "We shall not be deniec The Red Hot Sphincters continue to carry theirweig as they drop a measley one slot to No. 5.

Sexual Chocolates and New Kids on the Block contint to battle for junior dominance at No. 6 and No.7 respe tively.

The Big Boss Men, led by Lance "Foul Me and Lose limb" Langfeldt remain at the No.8 spot after an impre sive win.

The Peanuts, fresh off their celebrations for Char] Brown's 40th anniversary, winanotheroneandstayatN 9.

The Deadlock Rasta Queens won the Girls' champio1 ship and end the season at No. 10, partially due to tJ playing ability of Jeanie "Dyno-Mutt" Cutler.

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IN TRAINING

're-season conditioning aids athletes latt Fischer

sports writer The spring thaw may still be far in the future, however, preparation >r the spring sports season is well under way. The spring sports includes boys' and girls' track and soccer, boys' golf, and girls' mnis.

As a result of the introduction of the new strength complex, thletes have more options on how to best prepare for their sport. :oaches also have some influence on how the athlete will prepare for 1eseason.

"Coaches Skinner and Kesling gave everyone wishing to try out for Jccer a six-week conditioning workout. The workout consists of a lot f running, and leg work in the weight room," Sean Lough, (12), said.

With winter still present outdoors, many students utilize the entire uilding for their training. "I run in the halls every night after school, rhichwillhopefullyraise myenduranceforsoccer," JenniSmith, (10), aid. The baseball team is also taking advantage ofthe indoorwarmth.

The gymnasium is open on Monday for us to come in and throw the all around until it warms up," Brian Drelicharz, (12), said.

Other baseball players go to the batting cages. "To develop my itting skills, I go to a batting cage about twice every two weeks," Terry 1ayfield, (11), said.

One element all sports have in common, however, is the new trength complex. Whether it's track or tennis, the weight facility ffers a program specifically designed to strengthen muscles neccesary for a sport. "For soccer we work mostly on our leg strength, and 1ostly we work to_ward endurance rather than strength," Lough said.

Some baseball players concentrate on their upper body. "I use the 1eight room about three times a week, and my workout mostly inolves my upper body to help improve my throwing strength," Dreliharzsaid.

For a few atheletes, help from facilties outside the school are used 1 preparation for their spring sport. "I take tennis lessons from a proonce a week and will do so until the season starts, " Julie lenderson, (10), said. Jen Howard also practices tennis outside of chool. "I practice at the Westroads Oub two times a week. I'll either tit around, or play games with a friend," Jen Howard, (12), said.

Although winter still sends its chill, Westside atheietes are keeping tarm, while warming up for the spring sport season. "The availabilry of the weight facility should play a big role in the outcome of all of Vestside's teams, and with the aid of a solid workout program, we hould have good season in all sport$," Lough said.

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THE RIGHT TRACK Running in stride, Beth Bennett, (10), and Jenny Smith, (1 0) •. jog a few laps after school to get in better condition for the upcoming soccer season. Spring sports officially begin Monday

Feb.26. Unseasonablywaim temperaturesin January and Febuary have given spring sports participants a chance to get in shape for their Photo by Kristin Longacre upcoming season.

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away, the boys' and girls' swim teams are starting to pick up the pace. "The last couple of Neeks, we've been really swimming well, n DougKreklow, 1ead coach, said. Last week, both the boys and girls won he Westside Invitational, which included Lincoln East md Southeast. Both Lincoln East and Lincoln Southeast ue considered leading contenders to win the state meet, ICrecldow said. at the Westside Both the boys' and girls' [nvitational have encouraged Kreldow. "At the invite, the boys beat defending state champion Lincoln Southeast for the first time in an invitational and the girls beat two of the four best teams in state," he said. "With a performance like this and a little luck, we'll have a good chance in state. n The state swim meet will take place on Thursday, Feb. 22, in Lincoln at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.

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sity boys' record. "We've lost four or five games when the otherteamhas made last second shots," Ed Howe, head coach,.said. "It's been very frustrating for us." The team's last heart-breaking loss occurred when Creighton Prep last-second shot and won 62-61.

Despite the team's woes this year, Howe feels that the team has a bright future. "We have probably five or six players that will make a major contribution to the varsity next year," he said.

The team will go for win number seven when they play Saturday, Feb. 10, at 9:30a.m., at Central.

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district," Jenny Johnson, (12), said.

According to some team members, Central will be the team to beat in district. "Since the time we beat them by 14 points in the Metro HolidayTournament, Central has improved vastly," Johnson said. "They should be our toughest challenge in districts."

The team's first win of the year, against Millard South, was the highlight of the season. "This. year we beat Millard South for the first time, since Ms.UndaAdamskl started coaching here," Johnson said.

The girls take to the hoops tonight as they play at Central at6:15 p.m.

JV girls look for win

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junior varsity basketball team hopes to end their four-game losing skid.

"We have a good chance to get back on track against any one of these teams." Rick Vranicar, head coach, said, "From what I have heard, we can play with any of them."

With four-game losing string, the N went from 61 to 6-5. They hope to improve their record against Central and Benson. The Warriors will be host to Central, Saturday, Feb. 10, at 9:30a.m., and Benson, Thursday, Feb. 15, at 5:45 p.m.

Tanya Swisher, (10), and Jami Dostal, (11), have been an important part of the team this season. "Tanya and Jami have probably played the best for us this year," Vranicar said, "and they also swing to play on the varsity."

Freshmen look to tourney

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be the goal of the freshman boys' basketball team. "The goal of the players is to win the conference tournament," Carl Henningsen, head coach, said, "and going into it we should have a good · shot at a high seed, and doing well in the tournament."

Papillion and Mission could be the toughest compe-

tition for the Warriors. "Papillion could be the best because they are undefeated in the conference except for a loss to us," Henningsen said, "and Mission played us tough during the season."

AWestside championship this year could complete a three- year dominance in their conference. "This year could make it three in a row," Henningsen said, "which would be great" The freshman team will carry a lot of confidence into the tourriey, finishing the season 11-0, and defeating Creighton . Prep twice, and Millard South once.

"Deafeating Prep twice was difficult," Henningsen said, "and Millard South could have been the hardest competitive game we had."

TheconferencetourneybeginsonSaturday, Feb.lO, and runs through the entire weekend. ·

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basketballteamhas raised its record to 10-7, with victories over Creighton Prep and Northwest "We didn't have a great January, but that's because we played a lot of good teams and shot poorly," Tom Hall, head coach, said.

The team has benefitted from some consistent play from three players. "The last couple of games, we've started Andy Chapin, (12), and he's really helped us," Hall said. "Dave Kluthe, (12), and John Haugh, (11), have also played really consistently." Against Northwest, Haugh led all scorers with 27 points.

With only two games left, the team is starting to look to district. "We have an extremely tough district with Benson, Bellevue West, Central, and Burke in it," Hall said.

The Warriors will take the court.tonight at 8:00 p.m. against Central at Norris Junior High.

CoRRECTION: The "Lance" reported in the Friday, Feb. 2, edition that the varsity wrestling team lost to Creighton Prep in their final home dual meet. They defeated Prep 38-29.

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Nine bands merit 'influential' status Ryan Miller assistant Lifestyle editor

They might not have been the best albwns of the last ten years, but to one "Lance" critic, these nine albums

influenced more fellow bands, more listeners, and rr. radio stations than any other of the past decade.

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This Los Angeles-based band became an overnight sensation in early 1988, due to their overpowering stage presence,lyrics and emotional drive. This was not the first hard-core band to graduate to Top40 airplay, but it was the first to monopolize and win fans who previously had not been exposed to the hard-core sound. Tracks included on their debut LP include, "OutTo Get Me," "Welcome To The Jungle" and "Rocket Queen."

Ratttle And Hum. This album was the apex of all the hysteria brought about by the success of their LP, "The Joshua Tree." Viewed by many as the downfall of this Irish band, "Rattle And Hum" is an experience notto be forgotten. There b a mix of all the essential elements that U2 have become characterized by, as well as new, experimental sounds. Tracks include, "God, Part II, • "Desire" and "All 1Want Is You."

band, INXS was able to hit the charts with top ten singles off their 1987 release, "Kick." This album was the key to achieving the mass audience they had at home in Australia, here in America Tnicksincluded were," New Sensation," "Need You Tonight" and "Calling AU Nations."

mostly gone their own ways. But the remainingmembershavenowrefinedtheir music to a chamber music sound. One unique feature of this band is that the two singers: Brendon and Lisa, never sing together, always one or the other.

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Experimental guitar tuning rna Sonic Youth a cut above the rest. Tl innovativeguitartuningtechniquesh led to an almost orchestrated gu sound. Recently signed to the majorla Geffen, Sonic youth employs their two lead guitarpla) as their groundwork to their distinctive sound. All members of Sonic Youth are accomplished musician the New York City Area, and have studied guitar un many oftheworld's best.

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progresssed mto the mamstream le withtheircurrentrelease, boys from Athens, GA have scored 1t with such classics as, "Rockville," Dr ver 8," and "The End OfThe World." REM has manage< make the progression into popularity with more gr;

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bysuchreleasesas,"SiipperyWhenWet" and " New Jersey. " This album marked the beginning of the new age of "hokey" hardrock superbands who attempt to mix heavy-metal sound with Top 40. Bon Jovi played to a packed Civic Auditorium crowd this past summer. Last fall the played in Moscow as part of the annual Moscow Music/Peace Festival

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out ofWashington D.C. led ; byleadsingerlan Mckayedelivered this ' ! hard-core band's message with avenge...,. ' ance ,that brought the hard-core sound to the masses on the east coast. The members of this band have formed a new band called Fugazi , who have: also helped redefine the alternative sound while still putting out the aggressive sound that they originally started with.

Against I. This influential Washington D group has led the industry in the regg; hard-rock sound. These musicians • devout members of the Rastafarian n gion. This has been a driving factor their ever-changing sound and outlook upon life. I cently their change to an exclusive hardcore sound t put them into the top of the alternative record sales.

'Daisy' deals with racism; garners top reviews, Usa Hagedorn Lifestyle writer

READIN' IN THE DARK

Entranced in one ofhispublications, Ed Stasty, (12), reads from an edition of "Dark Chaos."

His international publication has been in syndication since 1987.

Stastny moves from publication to planned television show Stastny said. "Most of the readers contribute artwork and writing."

Lifestyle editor Recently his "zine" was reviewed in the "Fact "It's sad. That Dull look in their eyes, that lower Sheet Five," a larger New York "zine" by Mike Gunderloy. "I've gained a lot of readers thatway," Stastny jaw dangling slightly. Sheep. Believing it all.

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The publication has evolved, since his first copy within those numbed minds... " 12 editions ago. "The last three editions are the only Ed Stastny Welcome to the world of "Dark Chaos," pub- ones I like to take claim to," Stastny said.

With "Dark Chaos" in tow, Stastny has set to lished by Ed Stastny, (12), since late 1987. "Dark Chaos" is a magazine which Stastny refers to as a work with Dave Carnaby, (12), Chad Hudson,(ll ), "zine." "It consists of art, interviews, and opinions JeffYarges,(12), and Dave Prescher a senior at the thatdon'tseemtobeexpressedinthemainstream," Alternative School, on a cable show set to debut this month on channel23. "We'll try to do it bi-weekly.

Stastny said.

The audience of "Dark Chaos" is about 40 regu- We've got a lot of big plans," Stastny said. larreaderswhobuythe"zine"for$2throughmailor"We'll be interviewing a lot of local bands and der, or just $1.50 through Stastny. His customers discuss issues not always discussed," Stastny said," reach as far as Hong Kong, England, and West Ger- We've even planned a documentary of a tatoo parmany. "It's not large by any normal standard," lor.n Erin Conboy

"Driving Miss Daisy," a Pultizer Prize-winning stage play, made its debut at the box-office and has already achieved outstanding reviews, and been nominated for awards such as Best Picture, Best Actress, and Best Actor. It is the winner of three Golden Globe Awards and hopes for more at the annual Academy Awards presentation in the spring.

Driving Miss Daisy is set in the early 1950's, in a small town in Georgia. The movie opens with Miss Daisy Werthan, an elderly Jewish woman played by Jessica Tandy, forced by her protective son, Beulie Werthan, played by Dan Aykroid, to relinquish her rights to drive and hire a chauffeur. Morgan Freeman plays Hoke, an elderly black man, hired by Werthan to chauffeur Miss Daisy and come to her assistance when necessary.

Strong willed and determined, Miss Daisy refuses to accept Hoke and his services. Finally after six days, Hoke persuades Miss Daisy to allow him to drive her to the store. After this incident, Miss Daisy forgets her previous resentment and allows Hoke to chauffer her and help her maid, Idella, played by Esther Role.

During the time period ofwhichDrivingMiss Daisy occurs, one of the most important themes of the movie is the lack of racial equality. This is brought up in the film in the treatment of both Hoke, who is black, and Miss Daisy, who is Jewish.

While driving Miss Daisy to Alabama, Hoke is stopped by two highway policemen, who unnecessarily hassle them. After they drive away one policeman remarks," a Nigger and an old Jew, ain't that a sorry sight." This addresses the time period and the racism of the movie, not only toward blacks, but to other ethnic groups.

Driving Miss Daisy is a film that is trying to show the period of transition as they show developments and "the changes" during this time. Although Miss Daisy professes that Hoke is her best friend and she is not prejudiced, she shows her pejudice to Hoke even without her knowledge.

About 20 years pass from the beginning to the end of the movie.

A bond is formed between Hoke and Daisy that despite all they encounter about racism does not hinder their relationship. At the end of the movie it was obvious how much Hoke will stand by Daisy.

Driving Miss Daisy is rated PG and is showing at Cinema Center, Westroads 8, and Q-Cinema 9.

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Former superintendent dies un1on1ze

District para-educators

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to obtain work benefits Debra Dohmen

managing editor After an approximate one year planning period, District .66 para-educators voted Monday, Feb. 5, to unionize. Union Local #226, who represent the district's custodians, will now also represent the aides.

Before any union can officially be recognized, a letter must be submitted to the school board. "Since they (the aides) have voted favorably, they would need to contact :Local #226 and write the board a letter in order for the board recognize it. All we have heard is a vote that occurred :Monday. So'the ball's really in their court right now," Jim rrangdall, superintendent, said. .

Once the union has been recognized they will make their 'bids to the board. "Insurance, snow days, sick leave, and personal days will be the big issues to be discussed," Vicki Wells, spokesperson for the aides, said.

One concern among the aides in the unionization process is that some jobs may be expended. The district, however, believes that job security is not an issue.

"I don't think anyone's going to lose their job as a result ;of joining the union; but the sad part is, at the same time the aides voted on a union, we're also faced with a major problem in this district of the legislature imposing a lid on our spending. All areas ofour expenditures are going to undergo close scrutiny. Therefore, the aides would be no exception," Pfangdall said.

If an aide would lose his/her job, there is a possibility of someone tying that to the unionization. "My concern is, if that happens, people are going to think it's because they belong to a union. The circumstances are that we're going to be looking at all levels of jobs from the administrators, teachers, aides, custodians, cooks, whatever. Any way we Cal) become more cost effective, we're going to look at that," e said. lt is not kJlow Whether salary will be a key issue. A comarison of other district's salaries will help determine a pay raise bid "I think there's a mistake that people believe because they're unionized they're going to get a lot ofincreased salaries or fringe benefits. I think the people need to understand thatwhatwewill do is look at what's comparable and prevelant. If we take 10 districts and the average is such and such, then that's whatwe' re go ingto feel obligated to pay," Tangdall said.

Present relationships with Local #226 are agreeable; however, there are questions concerning the future relationships. "It depends what happens at the bargaining table. I think it goes without'saying, there will be much more formal relationships drawn. I think a union removes a great deal of flexibility in determining job assignments and in placing people. The only thing, when we're unionized it 1 becomes more formal and unfortunate that we're billed in an adverserial position." Tangdall said The aides met Thursday, Feb. 15 in order to elect aide rep· fresentatives, to meet with Local #226, and . to begin the ·official process. At time of publication, results from the meeting and a date for presentation before the board of education were unavailable.

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District 66 bid farewell to former superintendent Glenn Pickrel, Thursday, Feb. 15. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. at Butler-Volland Funeral Home in Hastings.

Pickrel, 76, died Saturday, Feb. 10 at his home in Hastings following lengthy illness.

In 1949, Pickrel began his job as the second superintendent of District 66. In Pickrel's first year as superintendent, he helped to develop plans to increase the present size of the district. What sti}rted ·out as Underwood, Loveland, and Oakdale, with the addition of several schools, has become GLENN PICKREL what we now know as District 1972 FII.E PHOTO 66.

With Pickrel's help and leadership, five bond issues to get the building program started were passed by the

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A poster recognizing BlackHistory Month (February) is viewed by juniorsMatt Baughman and Chris Lynch. The poster, made by junior, Jami Dostal, Marne Kopf andTahnee Nowak is being

district.

Little did Pickrel know when he left the district in 1957, that his original plans would have rema ined the basis of District 66 today.

"His greatest contribution was the fact that he was so instrumental in setting up the Westside Commun ity as it is today. He set up community clubs at all the primary schools and booster clubs at the secondary schools. He also set up a council of representatives to meet monthly to discuss budgets and politics," Jim Tangdall, superintendent, said.

Pickrel had had previous experience as a superintendent. Before accepting his job in District 66, Pickrel had served as superintendent of the Louisville Public Schools. Pickrel also worked in Bradshaw, Oxford, and Holdrege, where he coached athletics, and taught mathematics and English.

Pickrel served in the Army Corps of Engineers during World War II and held the rank of major in the Army Reserve.

Pickrel also added to the Omaha community. He served as president of the Omaha Council of Churches and the Kiwanis Club of Dundee. He was also a mem ' ber of the Shriners and the Scottish rite.

displayed in the Social Studies IMC. Bill Nelson, social studies department head, coordinated Westside's participation in the national event.

Photo by Kristin Longacre

District 66 hierarchy concerned over bills IIIII Becker news editor Usually the timetoworryaboutbills is at the end of the wnth, but unfortunately for the District 66 Board of ducation, troubling legislative bills can come at any me.

Three Nebraska State Legislative bills that are curmtly being looked at by the Unicameral are major con:!rns of the District 66 administration, James Tangdall, 1perintendent, said.

Not surprisingly, the two of greatest concern have to do •ith school financing.

• "The bill that we are most concerned about and that ;going to affect us the most is LB 1059, which is the school nance bill," Tangdall said The bill would shift the tax urden for schools from such a heavy dependence on roperty taxes to income and sales. Tangdall said he has o qualms with that aspect of the bill.

However, included in the bill is a spending lid stating 1at large school districts such as District 66 could raise its

annual budget only four percent a year. "A lid this day in any endeavor is almost unthinkable,"Tangdall said. "We have (an education) crisis today.. .it doesn't make sense to deal with a crisis by putting a lid on it."

• Governor Kay Orr's finance bill (1130) also would make property taxes lighter and income taxes heavier by allowing property holders a six and one-half percent discount on property taxes. The bill also has provisions for a school district spending lid in it. "It's a much more restrictive lid (than LB 1159) which I thought was too restrictive to start with," Tangdall said.

• The third bill deals with elementary education. It calls for 45 minutes of uninterrupted planning time while students are in school and 40 minutes of lunch for each teacher.

Tangdall said that District 66 teachers already report to school an hour early for planning time, but the students are not there. "I don't think we need to build in time for teacher's to plan during the day," he said.

One bill that would be positive for the district, Tangdall

said, is Senator Dennis Baack's bill to improve the open enrollment program. "I think Senator Baack made a great effort to try to accommodate the concerns that people had over the open enrollment bill," Tangdall said.

A fourth bill which Tangdall said he is not worrying about because it" probably will not get out of committee" is LB 959. The Unicameral Retirement Committee introduced this bill which proposes that any teacher with 30 years of serviCe, regardless of age, could retire with full retirement benefits.

"I would normally support that bill wholeheartedly, but there is no such thing as a free lunch. Right now our school district budgets one million dollars for retirement each year. To retire now you must have 35 years of service and be 60-years-old. If they lowered the years to 30 with no age stipulation, obviously, a lot more people would be eligible. Therefore, each teacher and the district would have to put in more money," Tangdall said. Ifone of the lid bills were passed, Tangdall said it would be nearly impossible to get extra retirement money into the budget.

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begun preparations for their State Leadership Conferen< (SLC). · .

FBLA chapters from all over the state will meet for the annu; conference held at the Holiday Inn. Westside students will be attli conference Wednesday, April. 4 through Saturday, April. 7.

Forty FBLA students, and their two sposors, Sharon Salzma and Clarann Winslow, will represe.qt the Westside chapter.

State Leadership,Conference is a series of competitions, worl shops, seminars and1:ampaigns. Westside students are required 1 . attend four competitions and four wdrkshops.

In preparation for the competitions,· ihe students must atten weekly meetings, held Thursday mornings at7:25 a.m. in room30: Math, Ec< Example competitions include: Accounting, nomics, Entrepreneursl;lip,and Job Interview. "l hope to learnmore andmeet more FBLA membe. from all over the state," Katie Weitz, (10), said.

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Computers have become · - the most efficient way to do -homework as Geri Greeno, (11), has discovered.

Westside's computer lab, with its 28 computers has become a popular place to complete homework assignments:

Students apply for society honor CHOLARSHIP, LEADERSHIP, CHARACTER, AND SERVICE.

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Bridget.Weide news writer The Soviet students have gone home, but the spirit of exchange has not left the halls of Westside, as plans for the upcoming Great Britain/United States Exchange become reality.

Tentative dates of Monday, March 26 through Monday, April 16 have been set for the UK/US School Partners America Exchange, which is administered by theCouncilonlntemationalEdu. cational Exchange.

The idea for the exchange began approximately five years ago, when Roger Daw and James Findley, principal, participated in an administrator exchange. Daw is now headmaster of a school in

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The British students had to John Crook, assistant principal, meet criteria determined by eliand Tom Carman, social studies gible schools in order to particiinstructor, are working on the ex- pate.

An undetermined number of change from the Westside.end. · The students from Great Brit- Westside students will be exain are all juniors. changing during June.

"Their schools are still in sesThe students are: Sharon Louise Cross, Robert Golding, sion during June, but since Christine Hinchliffe, Samantha Westside is not, the students will Jane Hoplein, Katherine Emma not be missing school," Crook Howard, Peter Braybooke, Sarah said. : Ann Leonard, Jodie Louise Although the exchange is just Richards, Sean Spurigin, Kathryn as important as the Soviet ExLouise Stops, and Erik Steven change was, Crook emphasized Thomas. that this exchange will not be as Crook is still looking for host publicized as the previous one . families for the students. Inter"I thinkthatthis (exchange) will ested students can contact Crook be more low-key in scope, alto obtain an application for host- though it is just as ing. said.

DECA minds·its own· business Getting down to business.

Westside students placed in the top five in events at DECA (Distributive Education Qubs of Amer- Metro. MetroactivitiesgaveDECAanideaofhowit ica), participated in All-Metro DECA Conference will do in state competition. "I would say that we're Saturday, Feb. 3 to help prepare for the state com- am9ng the top four or five teams in the Metro," petition scheduled March 15, 16, and 17.

Gilpin said: ' · ; . · Don Gilpin, DECA sporisor, said that competi- · teams will compete tionisnotstressedatMetro. "It'sawarm-upofwliat atstate. ' ' · to expect at state," he said: The conference consists Preparation for state competition will take espeofwritten tests over varied topics and judged role- dally long for Simon Reyes, (12), who will be enplaying events, Gilpin said. These events also take · tered in the creative marketing research event with -a study on the Backstage shoe store. Gilpin said it place at the state competition.

Westside·was one of 12 schools represented at will be the first time a Westside stUdent has entered the conference at Bellevue West High School. Two in that event.

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Candidates for the National Honors Society must pro\ that they have sufficient amounts ofthese qualities in ordert be selected as members.

Eighty-three juniors and 19 seniors who had higher than a 6.: mark-point average, or a high total of mark-points received we eligible. Each received a service point packet in which they were fill out their activities. · Current NHS members decide which st dents should be accepted.

Teachers who know the eligible students are then asked evaluate them in the four categories. "Teachers usually get hung 1 on leadership, because its hard to assess," Joan Mactier, Nl sponsor, said. · A faculty selection ¢ommittee then makes the final decision < which students will be-members of the society. The service pot packets are due from the eligible students today.

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Leaders visit 'Land of Lincoln' APPING THE KEG ·oF REGIONAL CREATIVIlY, FIVE WESTSIDE STU

dents traveled to Thornwood High School in South Hol land, IL to attend a regional leadership conference.

Forum vice president, Craig Marshall, (11), and Student Adv sory Board (SAB) members John Shannon, (10), Chris Bouc, (9 Ryan Walsh, (9) and Brian Henningsen, (9), attended the confe: ence which started Friday, Feb. 9 and · continued through Sw day, Feb. 1 Nebraska is a member of Region 5 of the Division 1 School Activities (DSA).

The delegates rettifned looking to apply the ideas. "I'd re.al: like for all the students to come up with new ideas and bring the1 to their SAB representatives," Henningsen said.

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3 -LANCE STANCE How many deans do we need?

MARTY KAUFFMAN AS A DEAN OF BOYS liAS created an abundance of Westside employees in this position. Currently there are four deans of boys, and one dean of girls.

The"Lance"feelsthatfourpart-timedeansarenotneeded for boys. If one full-time dean is doing a good job for all of the girls, then one or two full-time employees should be able to handle the job of dean of boys.

It's hard to imagine that boys cause more disciplinary problems than girls, and that three more deans are necessary. If this is true, then it would be wiser to hire two full-time deans than to hire four part-time deans.

Two full time deans would be able to concentrate more on the problems that need to be solved. This would lead to more work getting done, because the deans would not be worried about other aspects of their jobs.

Another added benefit of this is that the deans would be able to better familiarize themselves with each student and continue this from year to year. If the student has a different dean each year, then the dean might not be fam iii ar with past problems, and might not know how to deal with the student.

The "Lance" believes that Westside should hire one or two full-time deans in place of the current four deans. This will create a more productive workplace, and also create a more familiar atmosphere for both students and deans.

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raking the time to care Appalled. That is the only word I can use to de- social uprisings in the world for democracy is in the back of students' minds. Where to go to lunch is ibe my feelrngs about today's students.

Last November I attended a business confer- infmitely more important.

The U.S. is falling behind because Americans arc :e in Tulsa, OK. I attended several different ;iness-related seminars, general sessions, and a unaware of the strength of foreign nations. The U.S. tttle of the States" competition. I was expecting is also lagging behind technologically and socially.

What is the solution to this problem? It's not that !ally heated match. I was sadly disappointed.

Competition questions consisted of trivia and difficult. We need to spend time either watching -rent events. The students had no problem with the news, or reading the newspaper.

Granted, the "World-Herald" is nottheforemost ·trivia, but current events was another story.

The current events questions were easy, or so I authority on world affairs, but it is a start. Did you know that it has a world ught. No one could - = === news section? ne the two natural Some of you may say, "I 1sters that plagued read the news page. I'm an United States last informed citizen." r. Have you forgotcopy editor Let's take a small quiz to ? Hurricane Hugo find out. l the San Francisco • 1. Who or what is Ceaucescu? Hint: it is not an thqualc:e.

Nho is the Prime Minister of Great Britain? Only exotic type of poodle.

• 2. What is Winnie Mandela in prison for? Hint: ! of the contestants could remember that it is this is a tricky one. rgaret Thatcher.

• 3. What is Noriega up to now? Hint: to answer io, what is the point to all this? )imply put, it's that Americans, in general, are ·· this one, you need to know who Noriega is.

You may think my hints seem kind of sarcastic orant. Ignorant of all, but what is composed of but the purpose ofthis "quiz" is not to make you feel ir limited environment.

What does that mean? It means that students, stupid. It's purpose is to prove a point.

With all three of these questions appearing in the stsiders and myself included, don't give a damn •ut anything that doesn't concern them in some ·news several times during the past months, all of th.e m should be easily answered. r, shape, or form.

It'stimetomalc:eachangeand start caring about Some of the most important events in our lifee have recently occurred. The significance of someone other than ourselves.

leeping American youth losing rights \merican youth is being lthered by smelly pillows and IIy hot sleeping bags and talcthe hint from the powerful 1eration and going to sleep on ·rights. lhe 1980's were momentous tow much the rights of young could be ·rowed.

Bethel v. .ser was a case in which Supreme Court deed that Matthew Fraser n't have freedom of ech in school. The decision of z:elwood v. Kuhlmeier said t the student press didn'thave freedom of the press.

Now, the leaders of America ually blink as they continue to e away the rights of the future \me rica- its youth.

In Homewood-Flossmoor ;h School outside Olicago the ninistration began random 1gtestingfor athletes. Westside idle School students follow a ct dress code- contradicting

a 1969 Supreme Court decision that gave First Amendment privileges to peacefully express oneself on school grounds.

The Nebraska legislature is considering a bill already in several other states that requires a

design editor person under 19 to prove that they were attending, or had graduated from high school in order to receive a driver's permit or license.

Saying basically that if you don't go to high school, it is impossible to be that functional in society.

Take for example, Abraham lincoln; he got syphilis. .

Governor Kay Orr wants to remove scholarship students from the University of Nebraska for using drugs. The heart of the issue comes to the surface with

this. Many voting Americans, therefore the American government, are wary of the possibility of violence in the younger generation. Even in "homey" Omaha, headlines scream "drive-by shootings." This fear leads people to sacrifice rights, especiallyother people's. Government tries to eliminate thedrugproblembyphysically removing the drugs from kids' hands by infringing on supposedly guaranteed rights, as if the presence of these chemicals makes youth discontent. The problem is throughout society, but the solution lies with the individual.

The oppressed must let the governmentknowwhattheywant in no uncertain terms, but still remember that freedom isn't the right, but what is done with it.

Americans losing rights must exercise their freedoms to prevent burial of our rights in legislative bedding.

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the district as the para-educators voted to unionize Monday, Feb. 5, ending an approximate one-year planning period.

From what is currently known, insurance policies, snow days, sick leave, and personal days off will be the main concerns with which the aides will be dealing. Any salary increases that may be asked for, are not presently available.

The District has recognized only one other union, the custodians. The aides have chosen Union Local #226, the custodian's representative, to also represent their union.

The "Lance" supports the unionization of the aides. Any organization that helps to instill fair treatment should be taken seriously. If the aides do have legitimate complaints concerning their benefits or treatment, the District 66 Board of Education should work directly with aide representatives to meet the aides' requests. If these requests cannot be met, then both groups should work toward a compromise.

The unionization of the aides is not a topic that should upset the district, or the administration. The aides legally have a right to form a union and to better the situation for themselves.

The "Lance" hopes that the simple request for better conditions is not the cause of uneeded tension.

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Reader feedback is encouraged through letters to the editor.

Letters should be less than 300 words in length, signed by the author, and sent to room 122.

Names are withheld upon request The "Lance" is a member of the Nebraska High School Press Association, the Columbia Sholastic Press Association, and the National Scholastic Press Association.

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Barring education lid bills, district plans integration of new five-year plan Debra Dohmen managing editor To the old education adage: readin', writin', and 'rithmetic, technology could be added.

Westside'stechnologyrangesfromtelevision to computers to satellites. This technology at Westside is not a new idea.

Westside uses tecqnology daily in organizations, working, and learning. .

"It's hard to go-any place in the school and not find some technology being used.

We have integrated it so widely. Students are learning about technology the way it's used in business. It's used as a tool to get the job done. It doesn't mean they like it

any better, that is just the way the real world is here," Dennis Mcintyre, technology specialist, said.

Westside's technology reaches to both teachers and students. "Teachers will usc it (technology) for presenting and producing the materials they need. Students will use it for presenting and getting information and then organizing that information," Mcintyre said.

The usc of this technology, in terms of equipment, is high. "In Westside, we're getting probably a 70-80 percent usc rate through the building. That's an average," Mcintyre said.

According to Mcintyre, the ways in which technology is currently used; how-

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ever, is changing. "The environment for both teachers and students is going to become a more and more manipulative environment, a problem-solving environment," he said.

With the changes, there will be a need to retrain the users of the technology systems.

"It's a constant process of training. We took a survey recently and teachers said they felt inadequate. It becomes a catchup game. As long as we have people who think they want to know more, we're on the right track," Mcintyre said.

Students are finding themselves coming into contact with the technology more often through their classes. "The most important way, I think, students are coming into contact with it is because in so many classes now there are units or structured times that are built around using the technology," Mcintyre said.

English classes and science classes are already using the technology with their classes. "For example, ninth and tenth grades have their writing experience in the writing lab. That's required now," Mcintyre said. "In addition to that, students in physics and chemistry will come up against the need to use computers for that. There are teachers requesting the write-ups be done using a word processor."

"Kids have to know word processing, it's just that simple. There is so much of it done in professions that they have to know howtoworkacomputer. Ifwedidn'tteach word processing, we would be delinquent in our job. That's why we use the writing lab in our English requirements," Dave Richardson, English instructor, said.

The requirement,¡ or request of computer use in classes does not always settle favorably with the students.

"Those that have not seen the power of computers or who may have some problems or some fears it's not always a favorable response. At that point in time anybody can learn to hate computers," Mcintyre said.

Students and teachers may sometimes question the time needed to learn on a computer. "There are hassles. Once people get over fear and problems they're willing to overlook some of those hassles," Mcintyre said.

The district isn't ready to throw in the towel to advancing technology. "Westside staff and the Westside school system are constantly looking for ways to do things better. As a result, thereareveryfewpeople who can hang on for long and not change," Mcintyre said.

"The trick is to make it positive so that they don't feel that they're being stepped on. In most cases people are allowed to learn the technology at their own rate," he said.

According to Mcintyre, Westside is trying to establish a five year plan concemingtechnology. "We're in the process

right now of mumg a new five-year pi That plan will hopefully be on a rotat kind of thing where we just add anoti year onto the five. Our goals ace basicl to continue to build the base and prov the teachers and students the techno!f they need to learn and to produce the b waytheycan. Thosetechnologiesarego to change and that's what makes that ki of planning very difficult," he said.

The plan will also face possible chan: if Lid Bill 1059 is passed through legi!

Jion, LB 1059 plans to cut back on edu tion spending.

"All of this (plan) could be hampere great deal, of course, by budget chan1 and lids because then we're not be able to do anymore than hold on what we have. The maintenance cc alone for the base that we have goes i the almost hundreds of thousands of c Iars. That's just to maintain what we he: That's not adding anything new," Me tyre said.

The district's administration is prese1 unsure which areas the legislative cutb. will affect. "We will examine everyth we do in this district. We'll examine ministrators, aides, teachers, technology, and every program we hav, determine where or what needs to be in order to conform with the lid that': the law," Jim Tangdall, superintindc said.

Whether the district cuts back on te nology spending or not, the idea of a cc puter world in education still exists.

"You're always going to have teach involved. You're not going to have s dents sitting behind screens learning the world-future kind of concept. W you are going to have is more and more tegration of technology as an cnhanc1 Mcintyre said.

Locally, the manner in which Wests deals with its technology, is considercc some, a model school.

"There are people who see our co prehensiveness, integration, and satu tion of the technology as a model. The difference is how we approach it. approved it as an integrative, crosss-di: plined process. It's not something t just the math people, or just the busin people, or the computer-techni people It's something that everyone docs," Me tyre said.

There still remains, however, so people who wish to have nothing to with technology. "I think what we're s ingmore often than not is a snowball eft the other way. As long as we don't ha\ lot of people who get bogged down in hassles, most people see that it's a lot e ier and that there are some real pay-offi using technology to get things don Mcintyre said.

With technology changing and adva. ing, technology might have to be ad dec the old education adage.

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merits honor rom national groups

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feature editor xcellcnce is a word which . , . .. . can not be given to describe a job well done, but rather a word which must be earned by the hard work and effort of the individual performing it.

Sharon Krueger, assistant superintendent, found this to be true as she was recognized as one oflOO examples of excellence in school administration in e Executive Educator 100," a national or co-sponsored by "The Executive cator" magazine and IBM Educational ems. [be Executive Educator 100" began in i with the purpose of honoring men women who have put their full efforts ' improving their school systems and cation. [be ExecutiveEducator100" is an award chis offered nationwide. To be considI for the award, nominations were subted by school boards, the National ool Boards' Association (NSBA), read>f"The Executive Educator" magazine, from every major national and state •dation representing school managelt or governance. "I was sent a form to mt last summer," Krueger said, "This 'lication was then sent in to the judges 1g with my resume." [be only requirement for a nominee : that by May 15, 1989, they be a fulle K-12 school administrator. These ninations were then reviewed by one of ndependent jurors on a panel. nominees were eliminated during these liminaryscreenings except by a unani-us decision of the panel. he successive rounds of the screenings 1wed the jurors to get more familiar h all of the nominees left after the preinary screenings. Every nominee's ap-

plication and resume was reviewed by every juror.

In order to be considered in these screenings, the nominee must fit the II . criteria of excellence established for "The Executive Educator IOO." This criteria was established by "The Executive Educator" magazine. The basically includes theleadershipabilitiesofthe inidividual in both the community and the school system, ·their competence in fulfilling · their administrative responsibilities, and the success and effectiveness of the individual within the school system and community.

With this criteria in mind, the nominees were reviewed and then voted on by the panel. The 100 finalists were selected by a majority vote.

Krueger was among 'five Nebraskans selected to be honored. Others include9: James D.Buchanan, superintendent of Fremont Public Schools, Philip II. Schoo, superintendent of Lincoln Public Schools, Richard L. Triplett, superintendent of Bellevue Public Schools, and John A. Lammel,principalatMillardSouthHighSchool.

Although the finalists were interviewed by telephone in Septemtber, they were offically notified by mail in early February.

"I was thrilled when they phoned me last September to interview me and I found out I was a fin al ist," Krueger said.

Starting out as a high school English instructor in I960, Krueger has contributed much of her time to education by holding several different positions both within the district as well as in other cities including Souix City, lA and Houston, 1X Some of the positions held included being an administrative assistant, associate superintendent in Houston, and her present position of assistant superintendent of District 66.

All these positions include a variety of administrative duties. Krueger's present duties include supervision of public relations, the adult education program, and secondary education, staff development,

HONORED

Sharon Krueger, assistant superintendent, works on some paperwork in her office at the ABC Building. Krueger was recently named as one of 100 fl.

nalists recgonized for their administrative excellence. The award is given nationwide by "The Executive Educator magazine." Photo by Kristin Longacre.

help with the board_of education's policy development, working with the volunteer council, and is president of the Westside Foundation.

Once Krueger had heard she had become one of the recipients of the award, she felt that all the hard work and respon-

siblities had paid off.

"Itwas really neat to be included among such a talented group of people," Kruger said, "I think it was great to have both myself and th e We stsi de dist rict recongnized insuchagroup. Itwas really an honor."

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sh irts, pencils, and stationary, but most important is the incentive of feeling good about themselves. "The reward is assistant feature editor personal. They (the faculty) get their own well being," Bjornsen said. "The idea is to get people started on a healthy District66wellness program has attempted to awaken routine of exercise. " employees to the need for a healthy lifestyle.

The program is apparently effective in sparking the "The basic idea is that as more people are involved interest of the faculty. Although the numbers of people h worrying about their bodies, minds, and health their involved inactivities is small , Bjornsen estimates I5to20per teral attitude about life will improve," Sharon Bjorngroup, one or two teachers can be seen running the halls 1, wellness coordinator, said. Research nationwide after school while several take advantage of the Strength •ws that people who arc involved in a regular exercise Complex and its exercise bikes.

1tine have a more positive attitude toward work and arc Mark Stegman, math instructor, is ; prone to absences. one ofthose dedicated bike jockeys. "I'm One way the program encour- - doing it for the cardiovascular exercise. ! S faculty to become health I'm doing it for the carI'm not really lookin for 'bigger, faster, 1scious is through WELCOM , a al organization that sponsors diovascular exercise. I'm stronger' just hoping that my heart lasts a few years longer," Stegman said. ivities and contests for busireallynotlookingfor 'bigfo r almost 15ycars varyingnumbers ;ses citywide. "Involvement in ger, faster, stronger,' just of teachers in the social studies departbecomes kind of a comment have taken pm1 in a weight-loss mity involvement with an anihoping my heart lasts a competition, they have been tagged "the le toward healthy minds and few years longer. fat Club. " Don Meredith, social studies dies," Bjornsen said, "The disinstructor, has been a member of the :t hopes to let our staff know "club" since its beginning. tt it is concerned. The district "The main reason I try to control my pes to improve the positive work Mark Stegman, math weight is because I love to run, !love to nosphere in its buildings by raisinstrutctor play racquetball, and I play on two or level ofitscmployces' physi. . three softball teams and I can't do that at and mental health."

2I 0 pounds," Meredith said.

All District 66 employees have Although the "fat Oub" is not di! opportunity, and are encourrectly tied to the district's well ness program Meredith said to participate in these activities. These include the that the program is beneficial to Westside. "For us as a staff nual spring health walk-run competition, classes for to try to maintain our health is important for a strong, itting smoking, a weight -loss group, a stretch and tone educational program," Meredith said.

ISS, and the WELCOM-sponsored activites such as the A wcight-lossgroup organized byBjornscn last year di'rporate Cup Run. Incentives are offered by the program to get the staff versified into an exercise group. "The people who have been involved in the well ness program activities felt that if you're >tivated. The incentives are small prizes including T-

going to exercise why not bring it right here to the work site," Bjornsen said.

PegJohnsonwasamemberoftheweight-lossgroup and introduced the 10 or so women in the group to a stretch and tone class she had been taking. The ladies enjoyed ilie class now held at Westside every Tuesday and Thursday evening for anyone who wishes to attend.

Johnson feels that exercise is important for everyone, "It's great, just to rate at a level tl1at is healthy for us is important. The good feeling after exercise is ilie best, it makes us feel good about ourselves, " Johnson said.

Johnson attributed their desire to be physically fit to Bjornsen. "It started through Sharon. She got us going through the wcllncss program, " Johnson said.

Beginning in februaryWELCOM wiJJ initiate Health Trip '90, a program that will award prizes to employees for the number ofpointstheyacquirewithin one month.

Points can be earned through exercise time, not smoking and using safety belts.

District 66 is tentatively planning to purchase a corporate membership to the Omaha Athletic Club, this would enable staff to use the three area facilities at a reduced monthly fee without paying ilie initiation fcc.

Stegman felt the faculty would benefit from this if it happens. "I think any opportunity like that that would open up, people would really take advantage of," Stegman said.

The well ness program does not just concentrate on the physical health of the district's employees. The employee assistance part of the program is designed to help the mental health of the faculties.

"The program is for employees and their families who may need assistance with family problems, alcohol or drug counseling, or emotional problems they might be having," Bjornsen said, "They have one consultation then they are referred to Methodist Hospital where

6

ROLL 'EM

Huston gutters bowling team proposal Brendan Engstrom sports writer If bowling is down your alley, then Westside isn'tthe place to be.

The Metropolitan High School Bowling League has opened their third season without two schools; Westside and Omaha Benson.

According to Ron Huston, athletic director, Westside isn't a member, because it is not (the league) sponsored by the Metro Conference. "They can call it whatever they want to, but it's not a Metro Conference sponsored

activity," he said. "It's sponsored by the bowling proprietors of Omaha."

Sherman Poska, the ague's coordinator and director ofits sponsoring organization, the Metro Sports Foundation doesn't believe Huston's reasons are valid. "I think that's just a cop out," Poska said. "Besides, we're still able to run a program even if they don't want to do it."

Iowa schools also aren't involved in the league. "We don't have any of the Council Bluffs schools," Poska said, "but that's because we haven't tried to get them."

The league has gained popularity over the past three

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Knocking down pins comes easy for Mike Bartholet, (11), as he displays his bowling prowess at the Ranch Bowl Entertainment Center on 72nd Street.

Many Metro-area schools have formed bowling teams, but Westside has declined participation in the league.

This week in sports...

• Boys' Varsity Basketball. Tonight vs. Benson at Northwest. Game starts at 8 p.m.

• Girls' Varsity Basketball. Tonight vs. Benson at Northwest. Game starts at 6:30 p.m.

• Boys' and Girls' Swimming. State meet begins Thursday, Feb. 22 and runs through Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in lincoln.

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years. It has grown froml6 total teams in it's inaug1 season to currently havingl3 boys teams and 11 1 teams. A 12-team junior varsity league has also b added.

"At Millard South, we had almost 200 kids try o Poskasaid.

In total, the league has almost 200 bowlers invol1 The boys' teams include Burke, Bryan, Central, • horn, Gross, Millard North, Millard South, North, No west, Papillion LaVista, Prep, Ralston, and South.

The girls' teams include Burke, Bryan, ian; Millard South, Mercy, Notrh, Northwest, Papil. · LaVista, Ralston, and South. i For Westside to become one of the 24 teams it ne -.:a sponsor. "We have not taken that on as an activity I we're going to sponsor," Huston said. "For us to org ize it, we're not going to do it," Huston said.

"We don't have all the activities people request. can't provide something for everybody," he said. "W it's an activity sponsored by the Metro Conference, t we get the required people to coach."

But, according to one Westside student, the lea would be popular with students. "I think they'd be < to field a team," J.C. Wickstrom, (12), said. " And the team would be taken seriously. "If the : dents went out as a joke, then they wouldn't make team," Wickstrom said. "There are a lot of people 1 are seriouse about it."

Asurvey of20 people showed how popular the lea could be: all20 people agreed that Westside shoulc a part of the league. But, according to Huston stud< can form their own team.

"School names may be used, but it may or may no sponsored," he said. "So, students could form their c team."

Westside has a team in every athletic event exc boys' gymnastics, but all are sponsored by the Mt Conference and the Nebraska School ActivitiesAsso tion.

Since bowling is not an officially sanctioned var spmt, by the NSM, it has an advantage that other spt don't: it can offer scholarship money.

The Sports Foundation has paid $10,000 in scho ships to league bowlers, the past two years. Anot $3000 will be available this year.

Westside hasn't been contacted by Poska to enter league, since its opening season. "I don't need to c vince them," he said. "If they don'twant to be invoh that's their problem, not mine."

"There's no doubt it's a good activity," Huston s; "But, there are a lot of activities we can't provide."

Michael hits the mat, fan Unpreparedness proves key to losses, failu1

Unprepared. is showing that either the opposition is luck No other word can be so simple, yet cause so coach is right. mush stress. ' Whether it's school work, competiIt seems that when the team or individ u tion, or your job, when that adjective is there, unprepared, nothing goes as intended. No m someone is in for a headace. how hard the effort is, the baH never goes thn Being unprepared is easy to do. The next team or the hoop, or the move is never quite right; the st competitor on the schedule is not real tough and it ders touch, and "slap" you're pinned. The c should be an easy win. Practice during the week is may as well have been attempted following < average, and it is full of minute sit in a hot words of toughness and Mike Tyson ca how hard the effort will · comprehend be come game time. But meaning of deep down in, the feeltion. Hisnameapr ing is, "A blowout. This in the dictionary u should be no problem." the word "un Through experience, pared." Sure, the the coach can sense the was in question lackadaisical state-of-mind and does whatever moment it was over following the apparent " possible to regain conciousness in the athletes' count," but who had come to fight and who mind. Some of this is done with examples of what come for an easy win? can happen, and some of it is done through the "Buster" Douglas had, ashe said, "puthimo. more common approach, yelling, which is usually ........" yeah, the canvas. Douglas had prepare< accomplished with a number of different volumes was there to fight. Tyson had come to annih and languages. "I can't do it for you." some punk by the fourth.round as he had so e lhe time has arrived and despite the encourag- done before (and for his six million). ing words from the coach during the past week, the As it turned out, Douglas did the annihiJa· thought an easy victory remains intact in that and Tyson kept dreaming of watching his ex area referred to as a brain. While the game is in "Head of the Class" when he got home, thinkin! progress there seems to be something wrong, for whole time how much more money he's making some reason things are not going as planned. The · for having his face bashed in. coach is saying, "I told you so," and the scoreboard Wham, bam, Michael hits the fan.

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Faculty regains No. 1 in ratings shake-up Matt Gerard editorial editor This article includes opinions of the author Just when you thought it was safe to back into the gymnasium, Rick McKeever is back to change your mind. Led by the likes of Freddy "Krueger" Hutchinson, McKeeveJ,"and company propelled themselves back to the No. 1 position by defeating the ego-infested Der Spanken Boye·n. Pre-occupied by the problems of last week's love Sean "Lovetag'' Lough couldn't find anyone to carry the torch for the spankers.

The mailmen always knock twice right? Well this time they knocked 63 times on their way to embarrassing the once-proud, SiX-Foot Richards. After falling into a mid-season rut, the Clavens have gelled behind the unsurpassed play of Ytui "Jelly Joints" Shwidelson who dumped in 23 big ones last week. The word embarrassment would be · an understatement describing what the Clavens to the previously No.1 Six-Foot Richards. Afterwinningby30 points you can bet these are back.

Despite another stellar . . - - - - - - - - - - - - - . . . . , performance by the 1-2-3 punch of Chris Craft, Todd · Bartusek, and Scott Hegstrom, DerSpankenhas (3) 1. Faculty dropped to No.3, while the Hot Sphincters move to fourth.

With Tom "Beanpole" Cornish and a majority of second-semester seniors leading the way, the Sphincters have been able to take some time offtheirvigorous homework schedule and focus their attention on the tiuly importantthlDgs in life, Numbers on the left in parenthesis like intramural basketball. denote the team's previous ranking, The Sphincters are definitely with a<-> denoting no previous ranking. back on the warpath.

Despite another all-intramural performance by Eric "Ice" Berg, the Six-Foot Richards drop , to a depressing fifth. .

Doug "Can I Play More Seriously?" Stave and the Sexual Chocolates take the No.6 positionafterrackingup avictoryoverlastweek's No 10, the Peanuts. !

New Kids on the Block hang tough at number seven. Obviously, the tour and the media coverage provided by Asher "The Flasher Hubba-HubbaSweetMomma"Stolleriswearingonthisbunch, Shane "Safe-Home Approved" Ocander and t;he bunch drew a bye this week but look forward to next week's match.

The Marines have found a few good men in the likes ofJeffGlasgow and.Lance Langfeldt who keep The Big Boss Men at No.8.

Dreadlock Rasta Queens come in at ninth with Meg "G-Man" Hoffmaster back on the prowl, literally. . . The toddlers come in at the bottom of the barrel. The Posse, fired oy the play of Mi1Ce"My Boat's Ashore irom" Rowen, chmb back into the coveted rankings _after a No. 10.

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eepingthe lane free from opponents, freshtan basketball players Scott Sladovnik and Hchael Cooper watch as a Council Bluffs braham Lincoln player swings the ball to 1e top of the key. The freshman boys'

basketball team defeated Papillion-LaVista on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 70-61, to win the Suburban Feshman Conference Basketball Tournament and end the season undefeated with a record of 15-0.

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"Prior to the meet, the estimate was that the Burke girls would win by about 90 points. As it turned out, we swam 60 points better than anyone thought we would," Krecldow said.

The state meet starts Thursday, Feb. 22, and the boys meet should be close. "The boys' meet, with the exception of a couple of individuals, probably will come down to three teams, Westside, Burke, and Lincoln Southeast," Krecklow said.

"In the girls' meet, however, there are a number of teams that will have a major impact on the final results," Krecldow said.

"Our foclis has always been on the state meet. If we win the Metro title on the way, then that's great," Krecklow said.

PTER A CLOSE 61-62 LOSS TO PREP, WON ON A last second shot, the 7-8 boys' N bask:etballteamisonatwo-gamewinningstreak \ th wins against Northwest and Central.

An addition to the team is Andy Peck, (II), ho has been playing Nand varsity for the last urgames. "Andy certainly does help," Ed Howe, coach, said. "He scored 17 points against entral, but if he wasn't in there, somebody else ould be getting those points."

"With Peck on the team, it m;ll<es opposing sag in on him because of his consistent tside play, and it opens up our outside shooting une," Chad Schroeder, (11), said. "This gives Jr team more dimension and depth."

The next game for the jv is at 11 a.m. tomorrow torning Benson at Benson. "We would ce to end the season on a winning note," Howe lid, "But if we play hard and give a good effort, tat's all I ask. "

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basketball team, but head coach Linda [ Adamski said, with some adjustments, the layers coming in off the bench are doing fairly rell.

The most recent injury on the team fell on :ara Oestreich, (ll), who fractured her leg and is ut for the season. "With Kara out, we're losing uickness on both ends of the floor," Adamski aid. "The people that replaced her are doing all 1ght. We just have to make adjustments."

The No. 9 tanked Warriors go on the road to 1ce Benson tonight at 6:15 p.m. at Northwest. .damski said her strategy will stay the same.

We've just had to make some personnel adjust1ents," Adamski said, "but the strategy for -the arne won't change."

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girls' swimming teams. Both teams took second place in the Metro Tournament.

The boys were beaten by Burke by a halfoint, liS to 1181/2, while the girls missed first y a wider margin. "Overall, I think we did really rell," Doug Krecklow, head coach, said. "If we rould have moved up one more place, all we rould have had to do was fmish second in the 1st relay, which we did. As it turned out, we had J fmish first. ·

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The 11-7 Warriors have won three in a row against Prep, Northwest, and Central. 'WI_len South beat us, we lost our confidence," Tom Hall, head coach, said. "mght now, we're shooting better. We regained our confidence after a good start against Prep."

Another reason for the wins is a change in personnel. "Andy Chapin has been He likes starting and J. C. Wickstrom likes coming off the bench," Hall said. "Chapin is a little quicker, but Wickstrom's a better rebounder."

Westside plays Benson tonight at 8 p.m. at Benson. "Benson is 9-8 and has the second lead ing scorer in the Metro. Bill Kutilek will be assigned to hi_m," Hall said .

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Other people do it for fame. Mike Hogan, (11) , is in the music business for himself.

Hogan has been playing the drums since he was introduced to them in the fourth grade. It wasn't until his freshman year of high school that he became a "bandie" in its official sense.

The first band he played in was named "Full Force." Hogan felt that it was agoodexperience, but really wasn't ideal for him.

"The musicthatwas played was kind of alternative, but it was aggressive and fast," he said. "To this day I'm not that fond of the music we played. But the main thingisthatllearnedaboutpeople playing with people and how the process works out."

After that Hogan joined a band called "Say No More." Although he enjoyed being in that band, he decided that their kind of music just wasn't right for him.

"I don't personally play music just to play music like other musicians do," he said. "I play for the sake of expressing myself. 'Say No More' was just kind of like playing noise. I look at music a lot differently now."

Hogan has now found a band that believes in his ideals. "We all three have the same thing in mind about conveying emotions," he said. "We believe in. powerful and emotional music."

The name of the current band he is a member of is the "Uptight Cats." The other two members of the band are students at Northwest High School and the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

The band has only been together since October, but their potential for success already seems to be growing.

"Nottoolongagowerecordedatape at Bottom Line Recording Studio. The person who recorded our tape really liked us and as a result is sending our tape all over the United States and to Europe," Hogan said.

Hogan feels confident that they will getsomekindofarecorddealfromthis.

"It's just a matter of time to see what turns out" The "Uptight Cats" have also been involved in a few big appearances since their formation. "We just played down at Sokol Hall for a benefit for a group called Youth for Peace," he said.

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Five other bands also attended the event. Hogan's ban.,d released their new tape to the audience at Sokol Hall. "We figured that we would have nothing to lose if we sold it to people as well," he said.

This summer the "U ptightCats" plan to go on tour. "We plan to get a van, pour all of our junk in it and go on tour for awhile," he said. "Our manager, Greg, (the co-owner of Bottom Line Recording Studio) is going to call up people who would set us up concerts in probably West coast area type shows."

Hogan thinks that this tour is necessary to getting their band off the ground.

"The main purpose of our tour would be to get exposure all around and eventually we could get a powering of the

people," he said.

Hogan is not narrow-minded in his musical options. "I also play the base guitar. Lately I've been practicing it more than the drums," he said. "There is a lot of music out there that I have left to explore. I'd really like to play jazz some time as well."

The future looks bright for this student. Hogan is able to look at his future realistically and open all his options despite his potential fame.

"I think it would be nice to pursue a band as a career but I don't know how realistic that is. Right now it does look like a definite possibility, however I'm keeping my options open for any other things that I might be interested in," Hogan said.

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.---REVIEWHippie, G-man 'Flashback' to 1960's In crazy comedy "Flashback" is another by-product of therecentwave of' 60s nostalgia that is sweeping young and old. Though it was not particularly as grip· ping as its Johnny-come-lately counterpart, "Born on the 4th ofJuly," it was defmitely not a bad movie.

The story is about a 26-year-old yuppie Federal Bureau of Investigation agent named John Buckner (Kiefer Sutherland) and his assignment to transfer an old radical, hippie hero named HueyWalker (Dennis Hopper) to a state prison after his recent capture.

Walker is arrested for derailing a train car carrying Vice President Spiro Agnew during the Nixon Administration. Walker had been running from the police for 20 years prior to this arrest. On the way to the state prison, Walker executes a clever switch where he manages to take on Buckner's identity and pass Buckner off as himself. This seems to be one of the more unrealistic parts to the movle.

In the movie, Buckner reveals a past that he's been running from. The audience learns that when he was born his parents named him "Free" and raised him on a commune. The process Buckner goes through to discover (rediscover?) his identity is moving. At his best, Sutherland is ·delightful to watch in action. However, in this movie he has a tendency to over-dramatize his actions at times.

Dennis Hopper is nothing shortofhilarious in his role and if that role is intended to be representative of the entire hippie generation, he certainly does them justice.

Actress Carol Kane is also charming in her portrayal-of a woman who refuses to give up her peace-loving hippie values and lifestyle.

One point in the movie did raise questions.

This was when Carol Kane took out the old bus that belonged to the former commune members.

The bus bears a striking resemblance to that of Ken Kesey and his band of Merry Pranksters who were chronicled in Tom Wolfe's contemporary classic book "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test." In fact they even go so far as to display the word "Furthur" on the destination sign, exactly as it was in Wolfe's book. Taking into account that the book was copyrighted in 1968, it is doubtful that they are using the original bus, but the reference is obvious to say the least.

In a nutshell, the movie is a refreshing comedy with a lot of style. It was also very furmy in a crazy sense of the word. It is rated "R" and is now showing at Cinema Center and AMC Westroads theaters.

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SnotNboarding merges skiing, skating skills It is the newest fad since skateboarding and is comparableto skiing. The newwave ofthe future is "snowboarding."

But what exactly is a snowboard? "It is a 1.6 meter board that has feet clampings on the bottom," Adam Osika, (12), said.

"Snowboarding is a a lot like skiing," Russ Lindeman, manager of Mount Crescent Ski Area, said. "The only difference is that your legs are together and it's a little less dangerous than skiing."

Ex-skateboarders seem to be attracted to this sport.

"The popularity of it has to do with the skateboarding craze. If someone can skateboard, they can snowboard as well," Lindeman said.

Dave Fehr, (11), said, however, that skateboarding really isn't similar to snowboarding. "It's defmitely not like skateboarding. The only reason skaters do it is because jt is different. The fact that skaters have learned to use their balance is virtually the only similarity."

"I like it more than skiing. I can do more stunts and it's more of a freestyle kind of riding and that is what I like," Osika said.

Mount Crescent provides a lot of opportunities for

snowboarders. They rent snowboards for $3 an hour.

Private lessons are available on Saturday morning for $20.

Group lessons are also available for $9.

Although Mount Crescent and Trailridge both provide snowboarding opportunities, the best place to go is Colorado. "Crescent is not much compared to Colorado," Osika said. "It's so much better there. It is the ultimate because all the hip snowboarders are there and they teach people new tricks.''

Colorado ski areas also offer a ramp called a "halfpipe."

"It's like a sewage pipe with about a three-inch distance from the ground," Osika said. "Itislikewhatskateboarders like to use, except it is half the size."

The snow is also better in Colorado. "Every once in awhile the snow gets just like powder. I think that this is the best kind of base to snowboard on," Osika said.

"While a new 1989 snowboard runs from $300 to $500, skis and all the equipment with it can cost up to $700," Osika said. Crescent provides successive races every Friday night for $1 per two runs.

These snowboarders seem to think that their activity will grow in popularity in the future.

"You can do a wide range of tricks in this activity. Even though skiers don't seem to like the idea of it, I think snowboarding is going to be around for a long time," Osika said.

Teachers receive week of recognition

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No respect.

This may be a frequent phrase lSed to describe student attitudes :award teachers, but during the Neek of March 5-9 teachers and ;tudents will have no reason to ;om plain.

The week has been set aside 1s National Teacher Recognition Neek. Teachers from across the

country will be allowed to, if only for a week, enjoy the respect and admiration from parents and students.

District 66 is no exception. As part of the recognition, District 66 teachers at all grade levels were allowed to enter a lottery for a day off. On Monday, March 5, 20 teachers will have the day off. "The school board drew the names of20 teachers at their last

meeting," James Tangdall, superintendent, said. "Those teachers will receive Monday off and administrators will flll in for them."

Although Monday, Mar. 5 is not Teacher Recognition Day, that day is being offered as the day off so the 20 teachers can enjoy a three-day weekend, Tangdall said.

The district also plans to give

a small gift to each teacher in recognition of the occasion, Tangdall said.

Also, one teacher from every District 66 school will have the opportunitytoattendacity-wide recognition breakfast. Other than that, it is up to each individual community club to plan other events to recognize their teachers.

Bill Hayes, social studies in-

structor, was one Westside teacher who won the drawing for a day off. Hayes has a full day planned. "I plan to go to Lincoln and observe the legislature in session," Hayes said. "Then, I'm going to have lunch with a friend and bum out at the university library and maybe catch a movie."

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Caucus results Kelley, Whitted, Williams make ballot

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assistant news editor The speeches have been made and the mdidates for school board are ready to ce off against each other in the Tuesday, ay 15 general election.

An estimated 350 people attended the strict caucus Thursday, Feb.15, and voted elen Kelley, Warren Whitted, Mark WilLms, and Kent Bonham, (12), on to the ayballot.

Running for the first seat on the board ill be Kelley, the only incumbant running, 1d current board president. There were >other candidates nominated to oppose Facing her will be Bonham, editor in lief of the "Lance."

Bonham did not go to the caucus innding to become a candidate. However, ate law reqtdres that there must be at least 10 people running for every office in the :neral election.

"No one wanted to run against Mrs. and you have to have two people run r a single office," Bonham said. "I was tting behind Mrs. Liz Karnes, (board ember), and she turned around and asked e if I would run so we could all get out of

Bonham, who gave the second of two >minating speeches in favor of Kelley, still vors her for the board. ''I'm not taking this campaign very seriISly," he said, ''I'm just going to tell people vote for Mrs. Kelley."

While Bonham chose notto give the cusmaryspeechoffered to candidates, Kelley •oke out against LB1059, which she said

would give district residents a tax increase.

Kelley also discussed open enrollment, though giving no position on the bill which would allow students from any Nebraska district to attend Westside.

Facingoffforthesecond sea twill be Whitted, an attorney, and veterinarian Mark Williams.

Whitted who won the first ballot for the seat by 45 votes, 166-121 over Williams.

"The implementation oflegislative mandates, the school choice, and new methods of funding education that will impose strict budgetary lids on the distict will require a unified effort by faculty, administration, and the school board," Whitted said.

Williams won the fourth seat on the ballot by gathering 200 votes.

"This was the first time I was an active participant in a caucus," Williams said. "It was hectic fora while there, butwewcreglad to get the votes we needed on the second ballot" One person who will not have that problem is Westside senior class president, Matt Schulz. "I neverreallythought I had a chance to win," Schulz said. "It (the election) was truly a David vs. Goliath battle. I don't think I ever had a shot of getting on the ballot."

Also failing to secure a place on the bal· !ott was Steve Branscombe, who lost to Williamsby86votes. "lt'smyfirsttimerunning for school board, and I think you'll sec me again," Branscombe said. "Two years is a Jongtime,buti'mstillinterestedintheschool district, and none of that's changed simply because I lost here tonight. Hope to sec me in two years."

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POLITICAL CONSCIOUSNESS Senator James Exon was present to speak with students and recruit valunteers at Westside's campaign forum , held Monday, Feb. l9, from 11:30 to 1:00 in tbe Social Studies IMC. Candidates running for the U.S. Senate,

House of Representatives, Governor, County Board, State Legislature Attorney General, Lt. Governor, County Attorney, County Assessor, and District 66 Board of Education among others were present.

Talent show to display array of creativity

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Student Advisory Board will giving students an opportuty to display their talent at the mual talent show. Forty-five lldents will be involved with the esentation. The show will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March in the Westside Auditorium. ckets will be on sale before the

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The show will be divided into : acts averaging five to six mines in length. The acts will feare dance presentations, bands, •medy acts, drama acts, and usical solos. "The talent show fers a variety of shows put on r peers and parents," Jodi llSky, (12), talentshowcommit-

tee member, said The 13 acts have been selected for the show by auditions held Tuesday,Jan.30,Wednesday,Jan. 31, and Monday, Feb. 5. Slusky and Dave Goldner, (12), were the committee members who made the final selection for the acts to take part in the show.

"In selecting the acts, we split them into different categories of dance, music, comedies, or others," Goldner said. "We decided there should be a certain amount of acts for the show, otherwise the show would be too long."

"We then discussed which ones were the best. It was not an easy decision. All the acts were good," Goldner said.

"The talent show committee has chosen the acts out of the

auditions. This will help to make be the key to success. "The show the show more professional be- should be better this year because cause the acts must be well pre- SAB is requiring two practices as pared," Craig Marshall, (11), tal- well as a dress rehearsal for prepaent show participant, said. ration. !twill be really well organAs well as sponsoringthetalent ized," Marshall said. show, SAB will be "Although I amstilllookingfor handling - - - - - - - - - a pianist to perticket sales, back- . . . form with my stage set-up, and act, I am still other perform- It's a chance for stu- practicing beance prepara- dents to see a differ- fore the show. I tions. "We (SAB) ent aspect of creativ- usually practice all worked tothree to four gether on the ity... times a week on show. Everyone my act," Casey on SAB deserves Casey Niemann, (11) Niemann, (11), recognition for talentshowparhelping out," ticipant,said.

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800 people attended the show.

The talent show is one of SAB's biggest events," Goldner said. The money from the ·show goes toward Westside's Warrior Mania to be held this spring.

The talent show is an advantage in that it allows students to entertain others while displaying their special attributes in pablic.

"The show gives students a chance to display their talent for the benefit of an audience," Marshall said.

"It is a chance for students to see a different aspect of creativity in many different forms, ranging from music, to comedy, to dance," Niemann said.

"The talent show is really fun and should be a good show. Everybody should go," Goldner said.

2 Committee with a mission faces the future "The mission of Westside High School, focused on a dynamic and global society, Is to educate all students enabling them to reach for their maximum potential while living In harmony with themselves, mankind and their environment."

This mission statement was formed by the high school program planning committee in a workshop held Friday, Feb. 9 at the ABC Building. It is a statement of ideal which the committee will try to make a reality at Westside in the coming month.

The committee was formed by Jim Findley, principal, in preparation for a visit from the North Central Association, an accrediting agency, next fall. Schools are required to evaluate themselves before the agency arrives. Eleven other committees will eventually be formed to evaluate specific departments within the district.

The high school program planning committee consists of administrators, 18 teachers, two parents and two

students. Susan Cutler, a parent, said the workshop was helpful. "You really get motivated to try to keep improving," she said. She did not feel that having only two parents on the committee was a problem. "Even though the faculty outnumbered us, a lot of them are parents, too."

"With just two parents there, thel( probably had less diverse opinions," Jim Bonham, p:::._;·ent on the committee, said. "What we were trying to do was to develop a common sense of where we will be going in the 1990's."

One of the topics discussed was how to keep American students competitive with those of other countries. "I would hope that we recognize that we have to make sure our students arc competitive. The message our students should be getting is, 'You're not going to just be participating in Omaha, Nebraska,"' Findley said.

Kathy Lake, media specialist, was a committee member and said that two solutions may lie in keeping students

up-to-date in the revolution and inter-relating the disciplines; for example, grouping curriculums together so students can see how math and science are connected.

The next step for committee members is to share their mission statement and 13 "belief' statements (which were summarized and combined to form the mission) with othersandreceivetheirreactions. 'We'retakingthebelief statements and the mission statement to an open forum with Student Advisory Board (SAB) representatives and Forum officers for them to take back to the rest of the students and get feedback," Angie Weaver, (1 0), a student on the committee, said. _ A parent advisory committee meeting will be held Tuesday, March 6, to present the statements. Wednesday, March 7, the high school program planning committee will meet to discuss the information they have gathered.

The committee meets again Friday and Saturday, March 23 and 24.

Teacher contracts delayed; district awaits legislature

PONDERING POETRY As the deadline approaches Jennifer Northam,

(9), Donna Scheidt, (11), and Jen Stastny, (10), editors of "Literary Legacies," look over en-

tries in the creative writing contest. The magazine will be on sale at Westside from May 14 through May 18.

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ART Awards will be on display at the Hillmer Art Gallery at the College of Saint Mary Saturday, Feb 17 through Sunday, March 4. Westside had three "Gold Key" winners: Mike Kampschneider, Troy Muller, and Ben Rea Ken Heimbuch, art instructor, said that with more than 3500 entries, the competition is stiff. "I was very proud of mywinners," he said. "Of course I always wish there were more."

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erary magazine, will be published this spring. To encourage entries, a contest is being held for the best poetry, short story/essay, and artwork.

The frrst prize in each of the three categories is a savings bond worth $50. Entries can be turned in ataboxin the English IMCuntilMonday, MarchS. Contributors are asked to sign a statement insuring authenticity. The judges have not yet been selected.

According to Peg Newkirk, Creative Writing Club sponsor, poetry is most in request. "We'll probably have mostly poetry because you can fit more people's work in that way," she said. The contest is open to all students, not only club members.

Band mixes business, fun CO, ARE DESTinations for the Westside band for two separate acitivities. The first one is a convention ' that selected Westside's band as one of the state's most representative bands.

"The Nebraska State Bandmaster's Convention .. .invites only the very best representatives to their convention," Roger Groth, band instructor, said. The convention will be held Friday, March2 at7:30 p.m. on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus. Groth said that a professional organization of band directors selected Westside's band to participate. "It's pretty prestigious," he said.

Yesterday, the band embarked on a ski trip, stopping to play at schools along the way. "Thursday morning we (left), and will stop at three high schools along the way," Dave Goldner, (12), band member, said. The group will leave Colorado on Sunday.

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Traditionally, this would be the time of year when teachers would receive a letter either indicating their continued employment in District 66 or the fact that their position has been eliminated for the coming school year.

While enrollment in the district's elementary schools is rising, Westside is dealing with the problem of a decline in enrollment and the Reduction-In-Force (RIF) plan is still in effect. Under the RIF plan, two to three staff positions are scheduled to be cut for next year.

This current school year and the 1990-91 school year will be the bottom years before enrollment begins to rise at the high school level. "All things being equal, if we didn't have the fmancing to contend with, we probably would have a reduction of two to three people at the highschoollevel," Bill Hoyt, assistant superintendent, personnel, said.

The delay in decision making is being caused by a number of bills before the state legislature, several of which recommend spending lids and financial restructuring for Nebraska's school districts. For example, LB 1059, an effort to spread education dollars more evenly throughout the state, entails a spending lid, stipulating that property taxes can only go up from four to six and one-half percent per year.

Jim Findley, principal, said the fmance bills that pass will be a deciding factor in how many staff members are rehired. "If we have a strict lid, we could lose a lot more (than two or three people)," he said.

This legislative session ends in mid-April, but the school board is required to issue teaching contracts before Sunday, April15. Board members will not have time to know the results of every bill before they make their decision.

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"Westside will have three entries at the NFL tournament," Dave Richardson, forensics coach, said. "Craig Marshall, (11), will compete in extemporaneous speaking; Trent Steele, (12), in original oratory; and Ted Fellman, (12), in humorous interpretation.

"We're uncertain right now as to how many, but we hope to send quite a few people to the State District Tournament," he said.

Spanish students tested estside Spanish students will be testingtheirforeign language fluency Monday, March 5, and Tuesday, March 6.

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Students should let their hormones run free As the sun broke the horizon, and dusk turned to dawn, the male population of America started to realize another365 days of waiting was over. Itwas Thursday, Feb. 8. Itwas ustanotherordinaryday,untilthemailmanwas to make his rounds. A hormone frenzy was about to explode. It was a day when grown men and teen-age boys would run frantically home to get the mail before their wives or mothers could. It was a day when the 26th annual "Sports Illustrated" swimsuit issue arrived.

That's right. "Ashley," "Elle" and the rest came to coffee tables and doctor's offices around the nation again covering the pages limb to limb from another tropical paradise. With the issue out, the argument since Biblical times resurfaces again also. Do these Coppertonetainted females in skimpy swimsuits belong in a magazine dedicated to athletics?

Every year the question is answered and there seems to be as many answers as there are square inches ofbody surface area showing on the girls modeling the

swimsuits. Mothers who buy their children a subscription to "Sports lllustrated" will say that the issue is unethical and find it appalling that "Sports Illustrated" prints photographs of floosies running around in their birthday suits.

Members of the clergy will tell you that "Sports Illustrated" is corrupting the minds ofmen with subliminal pornography and condemns those to the ftres of hell who view it, while the rest of

editorial editor the male population would like to see more swimsuits.

So what is the answer? Are these suntanned -stained models part of sport? In no way do they have anything to do with athletics, but they do belong. "Sports Illustrated" is in the business to make money and every year they make a killing off the men of America in sales of the issue itself, calendarsandvideos. ltwouldbe stupid to discontinue the issue in an economic sense.

For subscribers the issue provides something to look forward to each year, especially for those of us living in the frigid tundra of Nebraska.

Then comes the argument of whether the issue is ethically sound. A question of ethics is stretching things a little. I will agree the issue exploits women, but not to a pornographic extent.

Some of the more "women lib" types say that if the magazine won't stop coming out with the issue then there should be a section with men modeling the latest Speedos. Couldn't you just see Jim Palmer gracing the cover in his Jockeys? This idea is ridiculous. How many women read "Sports Illustrated"? The answer is about the same amount of men who read "Vogue," and you have to watch out for that kind of guy anyway.

Ijust hope in the future society doesn't take the issue more seriously than it's worth and "Sports Ulustratcd" is forced to stop production because it offends too many pcopl_e. For me, and for all of the rest of the male hormones around.

....----MAILBAG Driver's license: is it a right, or a privilege?

Dear Editor, In a recent editorial, the "Lance" claimed that LB 914 (no diploma means no driver's license) is the wrong solution to the high school dropout problem. I believe the editor is looking at the bill from the wrong perspective.

My objection to the "Lance's" position is twofold. First, 1disagree with the interpretation of the bill presented in the editorial. I also question the reasoning behind the "Lance's" opinion.

The "Lance" refers to the suspension of the privilege of driving as "punishment," implying that dropouts would be treated as criminals. This interpretation seems flawed. No where in the "Lance's" front-page article on the bill does it state that dropping out would be made illegal. LB

914 would merely say to students, "You have a choice: either stay in school or don't drive."

1 believe that the reasoning given in the editorial is also somewhat inaccurate. Driving is a privilege, not a right. Privileges arc given to people who have shown that they arc responsible. It seems to me that staying in school is an excellent test of responsibility, or lack thereof. I believe that dropouts haven't proved that they arc responsible enough for a license to drive.

I do not mean to criticize the editor, or his staff.

I just think they missed the boat on this issue, and want to point out another way to look at it.

Sincerely, Eric M. Smith

ITH OVER 600 HUNDRED FAMIUES BELONGING TO TilE SAFE

Home Program, parties with alcohol or illegal drugs should be a memory for Westside students. Obviously, this is not the case.

The "Lance" feels anything to help curb the problem of alcohol and teen-agers is positive, yet the goal of the Safe Home Project is not being accomplished. The Safe Home Project preaches three main things. Families who belong promise not to serve, or allow minors to consume alcohol or use illegal drugs in their house or on their property. Safe Homes also ask parents to promise not to allow parties in their homes when they are not present. These goals have hardly been accomplished since the number of parties with alcohol at them have not been on the decline since the program began.

The biggest problem within the program is a lack of communication between parent and student. Seventytwo percent of the students interviewed either had not heard of the Safe Home Project, or had heard of it and thought it was a bad idea. If parents have put their names on the list, then they should explain to the student the guidelines of what it means to be part of a safe home, and why they joined. ¡ Beyond talking to students, parents should also be informed of others belonging to the program. The size of Safe Homes is approaching a "how many names can we get on the list" contest. The group should also incorporate more organizational meetings where parents can ask questions and voice their concerns.

The group should concentrate more on getting things accomplished than giving parents a good feeling of how they have raised an "alcohol-free" child. Without this much-needed communication, Safe Homes will continue down the road of ineffectiveness.

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mer superintendent Glenn Pickrel. Pickrel was involved in the district from 1949 to 1957. Though many residents ofDistricft 66 may not remember Pickrel, he played a major role in setting up the Westside school system as it is today. He was responsible for forming community and booster clubs around the district. Pickrel was also responsible for seting up a council of representatives which met monthly to discuss the budgets and the politics of District 66. Pickrel's most noted accomplishment was the addition of Underwood, Loveland, and Oakdale to District 66.

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Opinions differ on Safe Home progran Kevin Grubb assistant feature editor Can parents keep their homes and children safe from drugs and alcohol?

The Safe Home program supporters think this is a possibility, and have received the commitment from over 600 District 66 families to help prevent the illegal use of drugs and alcohol by minors.

Each parent involved in the Safe Home program has signed an agreement stating that they, as Safe Home families, will not serve to, or allow minors to consume alcohol in their homes or on their property, will not allow the presence of any illegal drugs in their homes, or on their property, and will not allow parties or gatherings in their homes when they are not present.

Sharon Salzman, business instructor, and Shari Hofschire, school board member, are the co-chairpersons of the Safe Home program.

"It is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to drink and parents who allow this are breaking the law," Salzman said.

"The purpose of the program is to prevent a problem from occurring."

The program members are also educated through the Safe Home program.

The program wants the parents to know that they are "legally and civilly responsible for their minor children's

actions ... Whether you as a parent are home or not, case present.

"If your parents are out of town, it's not going to mal law exists which establishes your liability in such situations (as a party occurrin!;with alcohol being present)." any difference if you're on that list or not. Your paren Salzman said that she minks many parties start out aren'tgoingto be there anyway," AngieSpiehs, (10), sai Hofschire said that when parents go out of town, th1 without any alcohol, but other kids show up at the party with alcohol and crash the party, and "a parent being should inform a neighbor to make the kids think twi1 before throwing a party. Sl present prevents this kind also stressed that if paren of thing from happening." in the Safe Home progra.

Hofschire said that %aware of are found to have known many people misinterpret · Safe Homes %from the 62.5'16 that were aware of the Safe Home program a party in their home wi· the Safe Home program '16 thatfeel alcohol present, their nan and the obligations of the J?!09ram ts e jJedtve is simply removed from tl members. list. So far, according 1 "The list (of members) is Hofschire, only a few nam1 not intended to say that have been removed from tl parents are going to keep list in the two years of tl their kids from drinking," program's existence.

Hofschirc said. "It is a preOne student feels it is ventive program for parents Statistics by "Lance" survey of 72 students. matter of trust between tl to say, 'I'm going to provide parents and the children. a home where kids arc there "When the parents go out of town, they really don without drugs, without alcohol, and not allow parties know what their kids will do unless they get someone 1 when I'm not home'."

Some students (all whose parents are on the list of stay with them," Kris Brader, (11), said. "But then the ki< Safe Home families) question the possibility of prevent- think the parents don't trust them. It (Safe Home pn ing a party from happening when the parents are not gram) has to be respected by students and parents."

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List cites 364 Westside families; pledge alcohol-free environment

Akbar M. Afzali, Ginny & John Alta, Frances Alt. nan, Jim & Cailista Ambrose, Bruce & June Anderson, Dr. & Mrs. Robert J. Anderson, Richard & Judy Anderson, Jim & Nancy Annitage, Charles & Marllou Backhus, Ron & Jan Badley, Tom & Susan Baechle, DeDe Ruge-Barker, Bob & Helen Bartee, Randy & Peg Bartlett, Brad & Rita Baughman, Steve & Colleen Baum, Bill & Jean Bechtold, Rev & Mrs. Robert, John & Kris Behrens, Geoil!e & Nancy Behringer, Larry & Dena Belfore, Chris & Jeny Belt, Judy & Bob Benecke, H. B. Mr.& Mrs. Bob & MaryBethBestenlehner, Rachel & Bob Billmeyer,Gary & Marlys Bishop, Kirk & Kathy Blech, Wayne & Jan Blum ,Linda Boe,Dianne & Jim Boney, Jim & Barbara Bonham; Sid&BonnieBostic, Patti & Phil Bowen, Dr. & Mrs. Pat Bowman, John & Lynne Boyer, Jim & MaryAnne Brader, Lee & Nancy Branham, Karen & Lynn Brawner, Mike & Patti Brooks, Rick& Rose Bucholz,Dave & Dale Burk, Edward & Marilyn Burns, Russ & Jan Burton, Marie & David Butcher, Nancy & Dennis Butterfield, Uoyd & Joan Byerhof, David & Elaine Bylund, Mary Kay & Sal Carta, Fred & Mary Chadwick, Bob&Ann Chaney, Wm. E. & Ann Chaney, Jim & Phyllis Chapin, Keith & Marilyn Childress, Pater& Chris Chllian, Robert & Marilu Chin, Norm & Phyllis Choat, Russ & Ann Clark, Dan & Salley Classen, Joyce & Sheldon Cohen, Bob & Toni Conklin, Betty & Gary Cook, Harley & Edie Cooper, William & Kathleen Corcoran; David E. & Judith Cota, Patrick & Barbara Coyle, John & Karen Crook, Len & Julie Davidson, Leon & Janell Davis, Neal & Jeri Davis, Pamela & David Davis, Leland Mr. & Mrs. DeGraaf, John & Pat DeGroot, Mary & Tony DeSanti, Jim & Marllou DiPrima, Gerald & lynne Dolejs, Unda & John Donaldson, Colleen Donlan, Charione Anne Dorwar, Pat & Michael Dougherty, John & Karen Drags ten, Phil & Connie Eberhart, Gil & Marilyn Eckhoff, Renne & Susan Edmunds, Jaclde & Bob Egan, David & Nancy Ehresman, John Ella, Barbara & Jon Elliott, Carloyn B. Ellison, David). Ellison, Jon & Elizabeth Empson, Lori & Toby Engel, Butch & Nancy Ethington, Leon & Doris Evans, Laura & Jeff Farnham, Gary & Kathy Farrell, John & Mary Fasbender; Ken & Susan Ferrarlni, John & Shirley Fey, Betty & Rich Fiddelke, Jim & Sally Findley, Bob & Donna Fischer, Dan & Carolyn Fishburn, Bob & Sandy Fonda, Nancy & Robert Ford, Chuck & Marla Fries, Marlene Fudge, Ron & Sheny Gabriel, Nancy & Dick Gady, Paul & Darlene Gaudreau It, Jaclde & John Gerard, Charles & Kathy Gibson, Jane & Brent Gilbert, Joe & Jan Giwoyna, Bob & Parti Glasrud, David & ElaineGnarra,Ann&DonaidGoidstein, Willlam&AnneGoodman, Richard&MaryGayGordon,Palricia Goss, Randy & Kathy Graham, Pat & Don Grant, Jack & Joyce Green, John & Judy Griffiths, Unda & Jerry Grubb, Ron & Ann Grummert, Joseph & Joan Grundler, Cliff & Mary Gundersen; Bill & Mary Beth Gust, Peter & Elaine Gwyther, Tom & Mary Jo Hail, Vicld & John Hallet, Donald & DorthyHalsey,)ohn&lbbyHancock,Jeny&JanetHaney,Don&NorrnaHanrahan,Neai&OiiviaHansen, Gary & Betty Harmsen, Gany & JoAnn Harper, Scon & Judy Harrington, Gail & AI Harrison; Dan& Bav Hartman, Judy & Dick Harvey, Miitou& AngelildHatzldalds, Gordon & Maureen Hauptman, Wes & Sandy Hauptman, Shirley & Donald Hawk, Mr. & Mrs. Ken Heimbuch, Anne Hellbusch, Bob & Dee Heller, Eunice Hendricks, Frank & Ellene Hengen, Rich & Kathy Henningsen, Julie & Jeny Hertzler, Donald G. Herzog. Bruce & Holly Hoberman, Judy Hoenshell, VickyHoerrnan, Hany & Virginia Hoffman, Margie & Jim Hoflinasler; Phil & Shari Hofschlre, Joseph & Pam Holewinsld, Stephen & Gayle Holmgren, Dennis & Pat Honey· man, Davis& Verla Hosman, Gene& Phyllis Howard, Paula & Tom Howard, Jan & FrankHrasky, Danny & Marilyn Humphrey, Anna & ·Fred Hutchinson, Undsay & Walt Huurman, Joe &Joyce lnguanzo, Lee & Pat)ablonsld, Francis & Kelly Jelenspenger, Ida & Jim Jessen, Marlin & Rickey Jlranek, Cathy & Micheai Johnson, Dick & Jan Johnson, Dick & Laurie Johnson, Jayne & Fred Johnson, Jim & Patty Johnson, Linda & Dick Johnson, Kathy & Robert Johnson, Rod & Peg Johnson, Virgil & Ruth Johnson, Dennis & Carol Johnston, Jim& PatKanago, Ron & Maxine Kantor, Tim & Lynn Kaufman, Dick& Helen Kelley, Joseph M. Kelly, Les & Mary I<. Kimmons; Paul & M3I11aret Kimmons, Dan & Rose Klabunde, Larry & MaryKay Klein, Marvin & Sandra Kohli, Janie & Teny Kolbeck, Bob & Key Koozer, Dick & Ellie Kozal, Robert & Nancy Kracher, John & Mary Krajicek, Micheal& EllzabethKreekos, Vern& Gail Krenzer, Stan &Angela Krieger, Joan& Cynthia Kugler, Bill & Leslie Kully, Phyllis Langabeer, Gary & Sharon Larsen, Jean & Lany Lewandowksi, Jack & Kathy Lewis, Mr. and Mrs, John C. Liedel, Harold w. & Kathleen A. Logan, Mary Ann & Lany Long. Dan & Shirley Loring. Denny & Sunny Lundgren, Judith and Richard Lundquist, Rod & Rita Mach, Grant & Dian Magnuson, Rusry & Debbie Mallllard, Unda & Harold Mann, Tom & Judy Manuel, Dr. & Mrs. C. W. Marlowe, David Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Tony J. Martin; Maureen & Jim Man, Jeny & Carolyn Mason, Vic & Ann Massara, Darold & Maureen Masters, Ronald Mausbach, Nick& Mary Mayfield, Lany & Carol McChesney,Steve& Sonja McCollister, Mr. and Mrs. E.R. McGUI,CindyMcGowan,John&BarbaraMcGowan,MaxandGwenMclntyre,Susan&PalrickMcManus, Barbara & Pat McNeal, Rich & Jan Melen, Frank & Nancy Metzler, Marghi Meusey, Jim & Kay Menning.

Ron & Diane Morford, Robert & Andrea Morse, James E,. Morton, Ula & Jim Moylan, Nancy L Munger, Mr. Mrs. Murante, Kay & Lynn Myers, Lee & Barbara Myers, Deborah E. Neai-Srump,Curt & Deanna Nelson, Mr. & Mrs., Nick Nelson, Steven & Mary Nelson, Craig & Helga Nicholson, Carol Niemann, Jim & LaVon Nigh, Rhonda Nihsen, Henry & Peggy Nipper, Bill & Unda Nodes, Dave & Pam Norien, Ma'llaret Nyholm, Bill & Jean O'Conner, Barb & Mike 0' Malley, Moe & Marlys Destrelch, Dan & Jane Olson, Tom & Kay Osika, Bill & Suzy Palmer; • - Don & Pat Parise!, Gary & Barb Parker, Florian & DeDe Paskevic, Claire Passer, Kash & Joann Patil, Jeny&SharonPeck,MaryAnn&DavePederson,Sue&LeePerkins,Cari&MaryPeters;Mr.andMrs.Gary Peters, Kathy Petersen, John & Melinda Peterson, Lade & Mary Piatt, Robert & Julie Podrazik, Ed & Jeanette Polt, Linda & Gary Porthoff, Laurel & Twiia Preheim, Barbara & Jeny Prlefen, Dletlinde Priest, John H. & Karolyn S. Query, Shirley & John Raleigh, Dan & Jeanette Randone, Dorthy & Bob Rasgorshek,Cherly & Dave Richardson, Ken & Maryanne Ricketts, Karen Riley, Linda Roach, Mr. & Mrs. DennisRosengard, Tom& Cathy Rowen, Mr.& Mrs. FrankRuecker, Diane&FrankRyan, Joseph Rysavy; Monica E. Sacks, Dale & Sharon Salzman, Jeff & Mary Sayre, James & Pam Scgaffartm, John Schmid, Dave & Pam Schmitz, Duane & Debbie Schneider, Don & Anna Schneidt, William & & Diane Schwarten, Francis& RosemaryScon,Joann& MickShannon, Chuck& GigiSmith, Dr.& Mrs. Duane H. Smith, Jeanne & Bob Smith, Paul & Judy Smith, Steve & Cheryl Smith, Red & Cindy Spiehs, Ralph & Deb Standish, Rex R. & Unda Stastny, Ron & Jane Stave, Grant& Unda Story, Susan Stubbe, Mike & Stephanie Sullivan, Bob &Joyce Swanson, Sheny&JeffTaxman,Don&UndaTaylor,Ron&JaneTaylor,Bob&SandyTheisen,Bob & Judy Thomas, Unda & Ross Thomas, Pat& MaryThomton, Ed & Ruth Ticknor, Kathy & Rick Tomasek, T enyT omich, Barbara Tracy, S !eve & Jill Tyler, Clarence & Judy Ueda, Romeo & Cyn thla Ulanday, Tom & Jane Upton, Ronald & Terri Urich, Sharon Ursick, Esther& Bill Vaughan, Tony&JanV"illotta,David&MaryAnnVivian, Bob&KathyVonDollen, Bob&CathyVouk,Erik&Susan Wagner, Jean & Bob Waldman, Sieve & Judy Walenz, Barb & Daniel Walker, Rod & Vicld Walker, Mike & ClaireWalsh,John&DonnaWalter,Ken&JodyWane,Ron&UndaWax,Jim&RoxyWeaver,Lany&Carol Wegener, Keith & Rosemary Weide, Denis & Marian Weis, Mr. & Mrs. Lany Welch, Jim & Pat Whalen, David &Ardith White, Ramona & Homer White, Warren & Nancy Whined, Dr. Lawrence & Sherrill Wick, DebbieWIIbeck,Mark&JonieWilliams,Rogue&NormanWU!iston,Jim&KathieWilmot,John&Marilyn & Mrs. Dale Ya'l!es, John & Joyce Yerkes, Jane Young. John &Sara Young. Russell & Susan

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Peers add pressure to drink With a high percentage rate of teen-age drinking, thcrolcofpccr pressure becomes one of the causes of teen alcoholism. On an average day, theAl-Anon Hotline, a correspondence of Alcoholics Anonymous, receives four to five calls from teen-agers seeking assistance.

A volunteer from the hotline, who wished to remain anonymous, spoke of peer pressure and how it has affected the teen-age alcoholics with whom she has worked.

"Peer pressure is all around us and it has effected many teenagers.

"However, family and the emotions of that person have to be addressed as well as the peer pressure from their friends."

Youth-to-Youth, a club at Westside, focuses on students' rights to say no to alcohol and

drugs with positive peer pressure.

Maryanne Ricketts, co-sponsor of Youth-to-Youth, sees the clubasastronggroupofcomrnitted students focusing on their rights to say no to drug use. "It takes a strong person to say no to alcohol and drugs," Ricketts said."

I think with younger students they may feel the need to be accepted by using drugs; this is where peer pressure becomes a problem."

However, student opinion toward the problems of peer pressure differs from what statistics and specialists believe.

"I feel peer pressure is a problem only it you let it become a problem," Kara Oestreich, (11). said.

Age groups tend to be stereotyped into the high risk group of victims of peer pressure.

"I don't think peer pressure is that big of a problem at my age,"

Bill Cutler, (9), said. " By my ag friends are formed and there isn as strong of a pressure as whe you were in seventh, or eight grade."

One ofthe most leading caus1 of drinking among teens is se! by the influence of older siblinj and the need for a sense of matu ity. " Most teens are pressure primarily by seeing a sibling drir with friends," Chris Bouc, (9), sai' "Most younger people use the older brother, or a sister as a ro, model and see it" as the 'olde thing to do."

Battling teen peer pressw involves conscious decisions by teen-ager notto succumb to the peers.

"I feel that peer pressure dm play a part in peoples' lives," Mil< Classen, (12), said, "however, if want to drink I will make th decision, not my peers."

Keeping communication open Michelle Sullivan feature writer Teenage drug and alcohol use and abuse is one of the biggest concerns for parents. Parents often ask themselves how they can get involved in the prevention of drug and alcohol use.

Jerri Royer, school drug said it is possible for parents to help in prevention by taking an active role in their childrens' lives.

"A parent needs to sit down and talk with their child, and make known whattheirvalues are," Royer said. "They also need to listen, but unfortunately to many it is not a comfortable topic to discuss.

Jeanette Randone, mother ofTony, (11), and Andrea, (10), said she tries to keep the lines of communication open with her teen-agers. ''I'm also sure I'm informed and aware of the situations they're in and the people they're friends with," Rand one said.

Esther Vaughan, mother of Frances, (9), also said she makes it a point to be well informed about what goes on in her daughter's life. "I make it a point to be aware of the situations she's placed in and to be an active participant in helping her make decisions," Vaughan said.

Royer said it is necessary for parents to set up guidelines to prevent their teen-agers from drug and alcohol use. "Parents should inform their teenagers about some of the consequences of use, and make sure they are setting a good example," Royer said. "If a parent comes home from work and has a drink to remove stress, that's the wrong image for

the teen to follow."

"I'd never forbid my son or daughter to drinl although I don't allow it, because I think that's th wrong avenue to follow," Randone said. "It be comes the forbidden fruit and they're more apt t use alcohol."

According to Royer, there are several signs c drug and alcohol use parents can look for in thei children. Extreme mood swings, a change in friend! dropping grades and activities, as well as the physi cal characteristics, are the most common signs.

Royer said Westside's reputation for being a1 upper-middleclasshighschoolinWestOmahadoe not make Westside exempt from drug and alcohc abuse.

"Peer pressure is the strongest during higl school," Royer said. "Teen-agers are trying to attaiJ an identity and often compare themselves to thei peers."

It is difficult for a parent to determine whethe their son or daughter has a serious problem wit! drugs and alcohol. According to Royer, they shoult seek professional help with a drug counselor befon the situation gets worse.

Education of drugs and alcohol occurs in school Many parents see this education as an effective too in the prevention of teenage use and abuse of drug: and alcohol.

"I want to stress the importance a parent plays i1 the prevention of drug and alcohol use," Royer said "Parents should work to keep the lines of communi cation open, and most of all, be willing to listen."

survey indicates student respect 1tlnued from page 1. to be other than Monday. ''I'm :>arrassed that the day they are covtg for me is my lighest day," he said. rould rather have them come on a when I have seven or eight small ups and IMC duty." reachers themselves, mixed ings on whether or not to have a Jgnition week for teachers. "I don't tk we need a recognition week," Bill son, social studies instructor, s.aid. unkmostofusgetrecognitionevery !k of the school year."

-I ayes felt that teachers ought to be reciated all year long. itudents agreed. "I think they get hed around too much and students ,'t give them much respect," Ani Larsen, (9), said. tecognition for teachers should be 1e-week event according to some Ients. "I don't think that teachers uld be recognized in one week," ;en said. "They are there all year they deserve more."

I. recent survey conducted by the nee" showsthatWestside students, eneral, have a respect and admiral for their teachers, but that they teachers do not get enough recog-

nition for the work they do.

Fifty-three percent of those students who responded felt that Westside teachers do not get enough recognition. "If a teacher is good, they will get the recognition they deserve (from students)," Laura Brader, (12), said.

Students responding to the survey were also asked to identify their favorite class and a variety of questions regarding teachers including which teacher is hardest, expects the most from students, and best relates to students.

Don Kolterman, English instructor, was identified by the 76 students who responded as favorite teacher, hardest teacher, teacher with most expectations, and the teacher who has had the most influence on students.

"I'm pleased (with the survey)," Kolterman said. "I don't mind being told I'm the hardest teacher. My expectations are high, but my evaluations are very objective."

Kolterman prides himself in two things: his ef(pectations and his discipline. Kolterman said that he never had discipline problems in his classes. HELPING HAND "If there was a category (on the sur- In preparation for teacher recognivey) for fairness, I would win," he said. tion week, Sheryl Wiitala, foreign Ian-

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)trict long-range goal emphasizes >bal influences across curriculum Frank business manager rdependence is the focus ·ategic plan, identified as nany long-range goals by : 66. purpose of teaching of pendence is to give stuan understanding that in the United States need 1 about the different cul,f other nations. "Global ion is putting ourselves in :ld, not on top of it," Tom 1, social studies instructor

guage instructor, assists Jon Brooks, (11), in a French assignment

education to enhance their subject content World History, which used to be a sophomore elective course, is now required. It has been supplemented with "United Nations Day" which gives students a feeling for world problems,anditscurriculumhasbeen changed so that students have a chance to learn about contemporary issues such as world hunger or birth control.

The foreign language department teaches not only the languages of different cultures, but also about the lifestyle, history, and current world situation of the countries in respect to the languages being taught. This department has also added to global education by adding the languages of two cultures, Russian and Japanese, which are different from that of the United States or Western Europe.

A key goal of Carman's is to get each department to incorporate a picture of how each subject fits intoeverydaylife. "ldeallythe idea would be that we tie some global aspects to the definite curriculum, and in every one, come up with some things that are global,"

Carman said.

Using everyday life situations has given a global aspect to Ron Crampton, chemistry instructor's classes. "We have a new book, ("ChemCom"), in chemistry this year. It combines science with other concepts, such as a town having problems with its water supply," Crampton said.

There are some departments which have not included global education in their classes, but arc considering it. Last year the English department began revising its curriculum.

The beliefstatement states that "All students should be exposed to a variety of ideas through literature from various genre and cultures."

"We need to be sure that our students have a chance to read from cultures other than the traditional Western material in the classes today," Doug Pierson, English department head said.

This summer Carman plans to work with Karen Woita, the elementraryschool global coordinator on an instrument used to measure attitudes about global education.

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6 Warriors to battle Burk • upcoming district pic 1n Bert Cohen

dogs had their way. "Not only did w1 assistant sports editor poorly against them, but we weren't pre Ending their regular season on a high note, properly," Hall said. "The night bef01 the Westside boys' varsity basketball team has game they suspended one of their playe heated things up and won three out of their last we weren'treadyforthe line-up they put• four games. "In three of our last four games court that night." we've playedreallywell," Tom Hall, head coach, Burke's exceptional shooting didn' said. "Most of that is due to our good and matters, either. "We caught Burke on the · improved shooting." night," Jeff Graham, (12), said. "The; Afterstartingtheseasonat6-l, the team lost amazing." six of their next eight games before ending their If the team can make it past Burke, th season on a high note. "We started the season probably meet Bellevue West in the off fantastically until January, when we shot district according to Hall. "We could very poorly in almost all of our games," Hall Bellevue Westin thefinalsofdistrictand t really good," he said. "Erick Strickland, 1 said.

Now with the regular season over, the team a great player and it'll be almost imposs will try to earn a trip to the state tournament by shut him down." winning its district. "We knew at the beginning One key for the team's winning seasc of the yerur that our year has been J, Bellevue West district would be one ship. "We havE (15- 5) of the toughest, but gotten some Central the team is ready for ( _ , senior Jead1 7 72 Sat. 24 it," Hall said. from J.C. In the team's disstrom,(l2), anc Fri. 23 Hellman,(l2), trict, four of the five Benson said.

"We h teams have been (10 _B) Mon. 26 Westside ranked in the top ten had any bicker (11- B) by the "Omaha internal probl1 Sat. 24 World-Herald." a result of this.

Burke "Central, Burke, All games Developm (12- 7) Bellevue West, and toN individuals h< played at ourselves have all Mllh1nl been a key.

Haugh, (11), h been ranked in the South. veloped into ; top ten at one point this season and Benpoint guard son was always very close to making it in there, Kutilek, (12), has been playing great dE and Dave Kluthe, (12), has turned into ; too," Hall said.

Burke will be the frrst-round opponent for in the middle, since he catches the ball the team in its district. "We play Burke, since well," Hall said. "There are a Jot of othe we're both seeded second and third, and as viduals that have done some great thi we'veleamed, they'll be tough," Hall said. "They help our team tremendously."

Teamwork has also helped the teru beat us badly in January and we'll have to play and shoot awfully well to beat them." year. "Most of us have played together f Matt Thompson, (12), and Chris Eckley, (12), years and that's really made us close," G HITTING THE BOARDS will lead the way for the Bulldogs. "Thompson said. "The others who we've played w Bili Kutilek, (12), grabs a rebound over Kirk Henningsen, (12), as Scott is a force in the middle, especially considering only one year have also really becomE Hoffman prepares for a possible outlet pass. The varsity boys' that he scored 27 points against us and Eckley with everyone."

The team will meet Burke in its first ball team will take an 11-8 record into their district tournament. They does a lot ofgood things," Hall said. "We'll have district game at Millard South Saturday, I to contain both of them." will begin the tournament against (12-7) Burke Saturday, Feb. 24, at · The frrst time the two teams met, the Bull- at5:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m. at Millard South.

Fans essential for athletics The effectiveness of professionalism and the long life of athletics can be attributed to one thing: fans. The common ordinary fan is responsible for allowing sporting events to survive as long as they have, and the millions ofathletes to prosper so well.

Some people may argue that thisiswrong,andmaysaythatit's the owners(of the teams), the promo tors of the events, or even the athletes themselvesresponsible for this Sl,lrvival. All of these rurefallacies. If it were not for the common fan, athletics would be dead.

Fans attend events, purchase tickets, and during the event they purchase food, beverages, and souvenirs to remind them of the event. This is what keeps athleticsalive.

This is true every level ofsports, from high school to professional, if the fans do not bring in enough money, the sport won't succeed, no matter what the sport is. An argument about this would be to bring up high school and collegiate athletics that no one can watch, or even wants to watch, and why are they still here? The reason that these sports are still around is because money-mak-

ing sportsbringinenoughmoney to keep them going, and colleges and high schools like to have an array of sports to offer.

Another reason fans help athletics is that they inspire the athletes to perform better. The more fans that are watching the more important the effort given during an event.

High school sports is a perfect example of this. If 5,000 spectators show up, the teams rure apt to give a better effort than if 200 people rure watching. It's prurtly because of the adrenaline given by 5,000 screaming fans, and prurtly because they don'twant to mess up or want to prove something.

Let's examine another sport, a sport in which not many people, I like to believe, can make it to the events because of their schedules and the amount of time it would take to watch an entire tournament. Golf is a exciting sport to watch and surprisingly enough

does not bring out many spectators on the high school level. But golf is like any other sport in that the more people watching, the higher the level of play. There arc somepeoplcwhowouldcrackunder the pressure of people watching them, but for most of the people it would improve their effort.

Fans should be praised for what they have done for sports, and the athletes and owners should know that the fan is one of the most important people at sporting events. If a fandocsnothavcagood time, chances rurcthatthcy probablywon'tcome back. Finally, the fans rurc the key ingredient to the success of athletics and athletes and in the professional arena the owners and players should give more respect to the fans.

An example of praising fans would be by "Sports Illustrated."

They call it the swimsuit issue, covering spectators in the latest beachwerur. Although some may say that this has nothing to do with athletics, there arc two ways to look at it. Either they arc giving the fans something to keep their interest going, or the editors are paying tribute to the ultimate fan.

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7 Girls make necessary adjustments ONfiNUING THEIR DRIVE TO GET INfO THE STATE TOURNAMENT, the girls' varsity basketball team was within one game of qualifying for the toumament at press time. The team defeated its first-round opponent, Omaha South, in district on Tuesday night.

"Against South, we played really intense, because we knew it was a must-win game," Jamie Brown, (12), said. "Although we started the game off slow, everything started to click as the game went along."

Before district, the team was improving according to Brown.

"We've improved in some area with each game we've played this year," she said.

If the team qualifies for state, the team will play its first-round game on Thursday, March 1 at the Devaney Sports Center.

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tg his stroke during a boys' swimming ce, Barrett Jiranek, (10), gears up for the

State Swim Meet which began at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Li ncoln yesterday.

frest.lers strong at state pite sending less than half team, the Westside varsity fmished strong by placelfth in the State Tournatt the Devaney Sports Cen..incoln. y sixoftheteams' 13origiembers qualified for the fleet by placing in the top district 'This year's team, "of us, is the least amount I have ever taken to Lincoln for the state Lou Milani, head coach, hough this was the smallm I've qualified, I've never

experienced a tournament this exciting," Miloni said. Of the six qualifiers, four returned home with medals.

Damon Billingsley, (12). placed the highest on the team by capturing the runner-up medal in the 112-pound division. Dan Grant, (12), placed fifth, while Matt Fischer, (12). and Tony Randone, (11), each took sixth.

"If it weren't for a couple of bad calls by the referees, our whole team would have placed in the top six," Milani said. Doug Jaixen, (12), and Ryan Anglim, (9), were both eliminated in earlier

rounds of the tournament. Fischer, expected to be a top contender in the 125-pound weight division, was unable to finish the tournament after a rib dislocation forced him to default for medical reasons.

"At the beginning of the year we set our team goal, which was to qualify as many people for state as possible, and to finish in the toptenatthestate meet. Although we didn't finish in the top ten, I am very proud of our team, I think placing twelfth with only six guys made a lot of teams take notice," Milani said.

?shmen finish -undefeated season shingthe season with a perfectl5-0 record is light in itself, but according to head coach enningsen, the freshman boys' basketball was filled with more. t.ink winning the conference tournament and tionship was the biggest highlight of the year, I season had many little highlights which his year special," Henningsen said. the conference tournament we averaged 75 a game, which is outstanding when everyone tourney is gunning for you," Henningsen freshmen have proven their dominance h theii statistics. Eight points was the closest ponent came to defeating the Warriors. In a mference game, the freshmen handed Miluth it's only loss of the season. ajar attribute to the team's success was strong ;hip shown by certain members of the team. t Crook, (9), our point gaurd, provided excel-

lentfloorleadership, whileScottSladovnik, (9), and Michael Cooper, (9), were our two leading scorers," Henningsen said. The freshman bench also played a strong part in the season's success.

"Overall, we had a strong team, with a nice combination of inside and outside shooters. They have a good class ahead of them, and should make for agoodWestsideteamin the future," Henningsen said.

Although the freshmen won the conference championship, they will lose their coach. After this year Henningsen will retire from his position as head coach of freshmen basketball, and turn his interests toward cross country. "I'm going to miss the fun and challenge of coaching games from the bench, and the ability to see players progress into better athletes," Henningsen said.

Henningsen will now be the head coach of the boys' and girls' varsity cross country teams, as well as the freshman track teams.

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LOSING RECORD AND SOME "HEART-BREAKING" LOSSES HAVE led to a somewhat disappointing season for the boys'junior varsity basketball team according to Ed Howe, coach.

"Going into the season I thought we'd win more games than we did," Howe said. "When you combine that with the factthat we lost acoupleofgameson buzzer shots, I guess you could say that it was a disappointing season."

Despite this, there were some brightspotsfortheteam. "We got good effort from the team and some individuals really shined this year," Howe said.

Individually, the team was led by Brent Newman, (II), Dave Cota, (10), andJeffMorford, (10). "Newman has been our best allaround player, Cota has played well, and Morford has improved a lot this season," Howe said. The team ended its season at 7-9.

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Girls' JV end season on high note INNING THE LAST GAME OF THE SEASON IS ALWAYS A GOOD WAY to finish. The girls ' juniorvarsity basketball team did just that. "We finished on a high note," RickVranlcar, head coach, said," by winning our last two games and ending up with an 11-5 record."

TheN was a competitor this season, and was always ready for their games. "I am very pleased with our season, and we exceeded my expectations," Vranicarsaid. "We really came to playatgames and the team effort was good."

All of the Warriors losses were to quality teams, and not to teams that they should have beaten. "We lost to very good teams," Vranicar said,"and we didn't lose any flukes that we should have won."

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Swimmers prepare for state TATE IS THE NEXT STEP FOR THE BOYS' AND GIRLS' SWIMMING TEAMS. Both teams took second place in the Metro tournament.

The boys were beaten by Burke by a half-point, 118 to 118 1/2, while the girls missed first by a wider margin. "Overall, I think we did really well," Doug Krecklow, head coach, said. "If we would have moved up one more place, all we would have had to do was finish second in the last relay, which we did. As it turned out, we had to finish first.

"I think the girls did extremely well," Krecklow said. "Going into that meet, the estimate was that the Burke girls would win by about ninety points. As it turned out, we swam 60 points better than anyone thought we would."

The state meet started Thursday, Feb. 22 and the boys meet should be close. "The boys' meet, with the exception of a couple ofindividuals, probably will come down to three teams, Westside, Burke, and Lincoln Southeast," Krecklow said.

"In the girls' meet, however, there are a number of teams that will have a major impact on the final results," Krecklow said.

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Freshman girls' record deceiving UCCESS CANNOT ALWAYS BE MEASURED BY A RECORD ALONE. THIS is true for the freshman girls' basketball team, which finished with a 3-9 record.

"We had a much more successful season than I thought it might be." Richard Link, head coach, said. "Our record was not great, but it was conceivable that we could have won 3 or 4 more games because we were in the game at the end."

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Last-minute words of persuasion along with a campaign flyer are given to a registered voter from School Board President, Helen Kelley before the District 66 caucus Thursday, Feb. 15. Kelley ran unopposed for the first seat an attained an easy victoy. Kelley will run against Kent Bonham, (12). who won the second seat, in the primary election. photo by Joe Frost

Final tallies for the third seat are being handed in by this caller in which Warren Whitted won the nomination by beating out Mark Williams who went on to win the fourth seat nomination.

The speeches have made and it is tin hand in the vote fourth seat nomine Mark Williams bea Steve Branscombe Matt Schultz, (12). t1 his place on the bal the elections Thur 15.

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Receiving the official ballot was the first priority for registered District 66 voten; at the school board caucus Thursday, Feb. 15.

Four candidates were nominated for the primary elections Tuesday, f.cb. 15.

Helen Kelley, school board president was the only returning candidate. photo

by Joe Frost.

An amused caller looks on as registered voters han in their ballots for the second seat nomination i which Kent Bonham, (12). ran unapposed. Bonhar will face Helen Kelley in the final election. photobyJo Frost.

keeps ¡cool over radon threat Becker news editor arn from the past. strict 66 administration will use that advice when .ing what to do with a potential radon threat in the >I buildings of District 66. :ry Provencher, an employee of A & LMidwest Labotes, Inc., said it would be correct to assume that any ing with a room below ground level would have a 1tial radon threat Provencher also said that his a tory had never done any radon testing for schools. .don, an unstable element present in the earth's was reported by the EPA (Environmental Protection : y) to be harmful to people 'shealth. !tenters through racks of a building's foundation and into people's where it decomposes emitting radiation. >wever, the EPA has not made it mandatory for >Is to test for radon. For that reason, James Tangdall,

superintendent, said that District 66 will not test A similar situation occurred in 1983 when asbestos was discovered to be a health threat. "We went ahead and tested on our own for asbestos, then the state made it mandatory and gave everybody financial aid to test Now they're even saying that asbestos wasn't so bad. To avoid another situation like that, we'll wait until it's mandatory to test for radon, and the state might give aid for that, too," Tangdall said.

Tangdall also said that he thought testing would become mandatory, but that the state would probably not decide on the issue for a month .

Provencher said that of the buildings his laboratory has tested, approximately 45 percent have radon levels exceeding the acceptable level offour pica-curies (measurement of radon).

However, Provencher also said that the EPA is considering raising the acceptable levels of radon which can be

present in a building. "They would probably not make testing mandatory for schools until the number of picacuries was decided upon," he said.

A recent report on the potential harmfulness of radon on KMlV (channel 3) has heightened concern over the problem even though the EPA has been warning about radon for over four years. "Before the report on television (KM1V) , no one had ever said anything about radon so we knew there would be a bunch of people calling and asking if we're going to test," Tangdall said.

According to the KMlV report, radon tests consist of buying a $10 kit which must sit in the potentially hazardous area for 12 hours. It is then analyzed at a lab for approximately $10 and returned within a week.

Predictably, the solutions to the radon problem, if a problem is discovered, are more expensive. Every area where there is a possible radon leak in the foundation must be patched, Provencher said.

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s irit s ua s contemplate changes Will Becker

BLAST OFF

(fish Cieslik, (12), takes a shot over her Norfolk 1pponent's out-stretched 1s. The varsity girls' basball team played Norfolk Thursday, March 1. !stside lost 56-64, ending play in the State Tournament.

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.oing to state. n achievement that athletic 1s train for year-round bee a reality at Westside durh e past two weeks. he success was made doutmpressive because for the time Westside was repree d at the state basketball nament in both girls' and ;' competition. chool was let out at 11 am. spring sports practices :elled on Thursday, March 1 1at the Westside girls' basaU team could have its maxia fan support in Lincoln. mnifer Wills, (11), member e girls' varsity team said she impressed with Westside's urnout. "I was happy with

[the fan support) because it's the most we've had in any game I've played in and it was really motivating to hear the cheers from Westside," she said.

Mark Christensen, (12), said, "There were a lot of Westside people down there, but our crowd looked small because it seemed like the whole town of Norfolk (Westside's opponent) was there."

Jim Findley, principal, said that the fan support was good, but could have been better.

Regardless of the size of fan support, the Warriors lost their first round game to Norfolk 5664. However, that did not ruin the thrill of competing in statecompetition for the team.

"We were just happy to have

even though I'm sure we could'vewon. We had too many turn-overs which was partially due to the great pressure," Wills said, "I was nervous because of all the people."

Tom Hall, boys' varsity basketball coach , agrees that just going to state is a thrill . "It's very exciting...what you hope for each year is that the players get to experience [state competition].

Jason Hellman 's, (12) , brother said that the state tournament was the greatest thrill of his life and at 20-years-old, that's a lot ofthings to choose from."

The boys' varsity played their first-round game against Columbus last night at 7 p.m. in Lincoln.

news editor After three weeks of reviewing Westside's spirit squads' current formats, most rumored changes for next year will not take place. .

John Crook, assistant principal, has been working closely with the sponsors of the squads to brainstorm possible changes and the sponsors have held meetings with the squad members.

With all of the squads decided except girls' and boys' junior varsity and varsity cheerleading, only one major change, in freshman cheerleading, will begin next year.

The drill squad, which according to sponsor Janel Wilbern was discussing reducing numbers of members, will stay with a 32-member squad. "Westside.has gotten smaller, so not as many girls are trying out, " Wilbern said, "but there was a desire [by the administration) to keep as many kids as possible."

Crook said that numbers will not be reduced, but other changes may take place. "There will be more emphasis on all areas of the spirit squad, such as fund-raising. Also, there is a desire to make sure that not all of the responsibility of the squad falls just on the captain's shoulders. Perhaps, they will utilize a demerit system to help with greater commitment of all members. n At least one member of drill squad said she was disappointed that the numbers weren't reduced. Jenny Waldman, (12), said, "I thought that fewer squad members would be better because it would have made try-outs much more competitive."

Crook said that administrators were generally opposed to cutting numbers of members on any squad because it "takes away the kids' opportunity to participate."

Squires, also under the sponsorship ofWilbern, will have 12 members next year, just as this year.

Freshman cheerleaders will change from a 10-person split squad to a unified 10-person squad that performs.at events together, Crook said. "The rationale behind that is so you don't have a situation where some of the girls are involved in a sport leaving only two or three to cheer," Crook said.

Linda Guinotte, girls' and boys' varsity and junior varsity cheerleading sponsor, said that those squads are still trying to decide if they should become one unified squad. Abby Gordon, (12), co-captain of boys' varsity cheerleading said she thinks they should become one squad. "It would unify the two squads because they would all cheer together. Also, there would be fewer problems with undedicated m embers because there would be more competition in try-outs," she said.

Guinotte said she agrees that there are some advantages to one squad. "More people want to go out for guys' and not girls', so sometimes there's an imbalance," she said. Guinottealso said that she plans to call other schools that use the one squad system to get their opinions.

Crook said that none of the proposed changes involving any spirit squad were for fmancial reasons, or because of a lack of quality in this year's squads. Also, she said that no changes have been proposed for next year's color guard.

"Every year we are going to re-examine the squads," Crook said, "I am receptive to looking at things differently if change is warranted."

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Wilson pleads case before board John W. Fudge

approved by the school board November4, 1985, Wilson' s in-class performance was observed by Jim Findley, principal, several times between March and May of 1989.

Findley's evaluation indicated that he fo und basic Experience does not always equate to excellence. The Westside administration found faults in the teaching deficiencies in Wilson's teaching methods. According to methods of Dick Wilson, social studies instructor for 23 Findley, Wilson had difficulty "identifying and fmding an objective, and teaching to it directly." Further, Findley years.

In May, 1989, the decision was made to put Wilson, on said that if the teaching objective was indeed presented performance probation. Wilson has been on probation clearly, then it wasn't "at the thinking level we would like since the onset of the 1989-90 school year. As a result, it to be at."

In an effort to regain his bonus, and end his probation, Wilson will suffer the Joss of one half of his year-end · bonus. The bonus consists of, for Wilson and all teachers, Wilson presented his case in a grievance hearing, Mon four percent of their individual salary. That figure was day, March 5, at the District 66 Board of Education meeting. Wilson requested that the hearing be public. voted on, and accepted by the faculty in August, 1989.

At the hearing, Wilson was represented by Jay Sears, In accordance with the teacher evaluation procedure assistant news editor

the Uniserv director of the Nebraska State Education Association, and the district was represented by attorn Vern Moore.

The hearing, the purpose of which, as described Moore, was solely to determine "why is Mr. Wilson on p• formance probation, and is it reasonable," consisted testimony from Jim Tangdall, superintendant of Distr 66, Findley, Lee Perkins, director of personnel, Bill N son, social studies department chairperson, and Wilsc After three hours of testimony, the board of educati went into executive session and voted to uphold the< ministrative decision. Wilson will remain on perfon ance probation, but he isn't plarming any further actic "I went through the due process. It was very emotiom Wilson said. "I 'lllook at it again at a less emotional tim

IN-BRIEF Students appointed to legislature

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OLrriCS IN PRACTICE.

Six juniors who will be attending Boy's and Girl's Stat will become Nebraska legislators and politicians for a David Boyer and David -Lundquist will attend Boy's State Debbie Masters, Donna Scheidt, Brigette Vivian, and Bridge Weide will attend Girl's State. Their designated alternates are Ja son Brune, Jami Dostal, Allene Eakins, Meg Hoffmaster, Jennit Johnson, and Troy Meyerson.

The 49th annual session of the American Legion Auxiliary sponsored event will be held Sunday, June 3 through Saturda) June 9 on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus.

The purpose is to bring highschool students a knowledge ofth, fundamental principles of American government through actua practice and control of the state offices during the session.

The daily schedule includes participation in governmental ac tivities, instruction and recreation.

Singer hits national high note IG TIME! SHE'S ON HER WAY; SHE'S MAKING IT.

B FuN FACTS Districtdebatetourriamentstakecarefulpreparation,shownbyDaveRichardson,debatesponsor, and Allison Kohli, (12) . The tournament will" be held this weekend at Norfolk with four

Westside policy debate and four UncolnDouglas teams competing. Debaters who place in the top three of their division will be invited to the national competition.

Board to hear parking woes Bridget Weide news writer Parking problems will be a thing of the past.

That is Forum's goal as they attempt to defme and resolve the parking problems that plague underclassmen.

"Most responses (to · Forum addressing the problem) have been positive. Students think that whatever spacing that we can createwillhelp,"Sam Passer, (II) , Forum president, said.

The proposals were passed on to a five-person committee consisting of Craig Marshall, (11), Passer, David Rosenberg, (11), Asher Stoller,

(12), and KelleyWilbeck, (12).

Forum determined three locations where additional parking could be established.

Additional parking stalls could be added to the South and West Senior Lots, and the entrance to the West Senior Lot could be resurfaced with gravel to allow for perpendicular parking.

The committee will present their findings to the board of education Monday, April2., Passer said.

The creation of extra spacing will not infringe upon senior parking privileges, as the spaces will be created from existing unused space.

"The seniors will not lose any space," Passer said. "Hopefully this summer some changes can be made to help the problem for next year."

Forum distributed a survey Monday, Jan. 21 to determine student reaction to the current parking situation. The results of the survey were then used to determine that there was student concern about underclassmen parking.

Other attempts of students to appeal to the board of education about parking problems in the past have been unsuccessful, but Passer said that has not discouraged Forum's effort.

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Allene Ealcins, (11), will attend a Music Educator's Na tiona! Conference (MENO International Honors Choi Thursday, March 29 through Sunday, April 1 in Seattle, WA Eakins submitted an application she received from Dave Moore choral instructor. After she was accepted, she was sent the musi1 for the event by mail. The final performance will be in the Ken nedy Center for the Performing Arts in Seattle.

"I enjoy singing and I've been in honors choirs before, " Eakin: said. "It will be especially neat to perform in the Kennedy Center I think I'lllearn a lot."

Convocation format plans changed

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At the end of each school year, Westside faculty mem hers honor outstanding students in all areas by holding ru awards program. In previous years, an awards program has beer held especially for freshman. Sophomores, juniors, rand senion shared a program. · This year the awards program format will be changed. Then will continue to be two programs- one for freshman and sopho· mores and one for juniors and seniors.

The change is being made for several reasons. "Basically, it i: the amount of time involved," AI Inzerello, assistant principal said. lnzerello said he questioned the importance of havint sophomores watch seniors receive awards. "We hope to make i more meaningful to students," he said.

Art talent unlocked with 'Gold Key'

rtistic endeavors of Omaha area students were honored a the Hillmer Art Gallery at the College of St. Mary Feb. 17 through Sunday, March 4.

Westside recipients of the "Gold Key" award were Kampschneider, (12),BenRea, (12),andTroyMuller, (12). AtthE junior high level, Matt Rysavy, (9), Peter Chilian, (9), and Anm Olson, (9), were winners of the "Gold Key" award.

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Sorry, girls ...The adminstration makes all decisions concerning the squads. Oh, by the way, from now on you'll be dancing to these Lawrence Welk albums.

)ebate provides challenge nallenge.

1at is the ideal I was striving ; I looked at the course book ummer before my freshman I had no idea what "BeginDebate" entailed, but I knew 1ted to learn to speak well, :nore importantly, I wanted allenge myself. That group 'ibel proved to me that it was taking back, I reit was the best ion I made. Not use it boosted my : rank, as most le would believe, tecause it has provided ilie est contribution to my edun. The actual work and rledge gained from this acis ilie most instensified I've rienced at Westside. :::ompletely understand the debater straight-A student's ay. Debate should not be a Iement to being in the top !ntage of the class. How-

ever, the fallacy in all the hype is that it is not the debate program's fault that this injustice has occurred. It is clearly the sophomore curriculum that is flawed.

The curriculum should·create other group five classes for sophomores, such as Honors English and Honors World History.

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Lifestyle editor crease the level of challenge for students? Why make students wait to challenge themselves?

The worst part of the whole deal is iliat the debate program is being penalized. I realize that I have a subjective opinion, but to me the program seems to be at its zenith. More and more students are taking debate.

Now that Beginning Debate

has been officially changed to a group four, I have no idea how Richardson is going to lessen the intensity of debate, especially Beginning Debate, which is where most champ debaters form their roots. Debate is at least a level seven as it stands.

Any student who questions this difficulty is welcome to attend a weekly tournament. I invite you to spend a 13-hour Saturday wiili a debater.

No one who is not involved in debate has any right to claim iliat it does not deserve ilie group five it WAS given.

More students are challenging iliernselves, ilie debate program is growing, and there is nothing in its way: noiliing exceptforour own counselors who, sick of complaints, have fmally taken action. I hope they are proud of ilieir achievement, or should I say, regression.

rrics controversy rages on ·arentalAdvisory: This recording contains ex- religion has not dominated overilie eiliics of oiliers.

A decision concerning ilie "explicit"ness of a lyrics." < state legislatures are entertaining bills that piece of art should be made individually. Often d lick the back of stickers such as iliis and slap guidance on subjects such as iliis from religious and on" explicit" recordings. Adebate stems from other sources is swallowed eagerly by many people.

It is not often that foreign religious ethics should be should determine what is explicit. mcern on the issue has been voiced for some crammed down a resenting throat by a government In the mid-1980's the record industry began inftltrated by special interest groups.

Special interest groups' input could be respected :ensorship with stickers. Some groups, such ive Crew and N.W.A., have printed two similar in a newsletter reviewing albums' lyrics wiili a list of ns-one"clean" andone"nasty." 2UveCrew titles iliat go against the eiliics of tl1e group (as d "As Clean As TheyWanna Be" wiili"As Nasty suggested by columnist John Rosemond of ilie .ey WannaBe." 2 live Crew also put restrictive "Charlotte (North Carolina) Observer.") Interested !rs on ilie "nasty" versions. Here, ilie artists listeners could consult such a list when choosing titles or looking to ilieir childrens' requests, just as selves determined what was "explicit." iliey would consult a list •ecial interest group·s of commandments when also attempted to pick deciding on ilie issue of ecensoringpen. Chrisfornication. as well as ilie Although the issue Jnal P.T.A. and the hasn't hit hard locally1t's Music Resource ign editor one local record store er (PMRC). have all support for government censorship of re- said only two records, boili from rap artists, have come with stickers limiting customer age - ilie !d music. ixing church and state has never seemed so ramifications of ilie issue could be widespread. ·al. It follows parent trends of giving up ethical Biased ethics would have one more precedent to ions concerning ilieir children to ilie govern- stand on in ilie process of controlling the govern. Fortunately, religious eiliics and govern- ment. (In ilie state ofWashington tl1ere are efforts action were separated at ilie birth of this to outlaw teen-age sex.)

Aliliough knowing may be to half the battle, I'm try. For many people, religion has been a lerful paili to amorefulftllinglifetl1roughetl1ics not suggesting a war; I'm just suggesting keeping Jeliefs. For many people, ilie United States ilie ability to purchase one's personal choice of ·nment has been fair because ilie eiliics of one music.

ECENI'LY' A PROPOSAL WAS REJECTED THAT WOULD HAVE RE-

duced the size of spirit squads at Westside. The spirit squad members directly affected by the proposal were in favor of ie propsed changes, but the fin al decision was that no reductions should take place.

The "Lance" fe els that an opportunity was missed . If t he squad members were in favor of the proposal, t hen some action should have been taken. A number of d ifferent proposals were offered, ane at least one of these should have met the specifications of each side.

The "Lance" also feels that because these spirit organizations arestudentled, the decisions involving them should also be student decisions. Decisions involving changes should be first decided upon by the squads involved, and then approved by the sponsor. If the squads decide to make a change, then nothing should stop them from making the necesary changes. What is most important about any change is that the people affected should be satisfied by the final decision.

Obviously in this case the squads felt that the changes were necesary, but they were not allowed to make these changes, and that left many squad mem hers unsatisfied. It should not be the decision of the administration whether or not the spirit squads reduce their size, unless the changes somehow affect the administration. In this case, the changes would not have affected the administration at all, and the decision should not have been made by them.

The "Lance" feels that in the future, any decisions about change in spirit squads should be the decision of the spirit squads and their sponsors, and should not be affected by outside influences. This will help everyone to be more satisfied with the final outcome of the decisions.

Hats off to teaching staff

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EACHER RECOGNITION IS NOT ALWAYS GIVEN, BUT AN ATTEMPT TO

give well deserved recogniton was made this week.

Tuesday, March 6 was Teacher Recognition Day. This day gave recognition to all teachers. Many of our teachers work hard, and most receive little recognition for their work. This day brought attention to all of these teachers who had not previously received recognition.

The "Lance feels that in the future the students of Westside should give more attention to honoring their teachers. Without the leadership and expertise of the teachers, the students would go nowhere.

The "Lance" commends the organizers and developers of this ideaand feels that this day is definitely worthwhile.

All of the teachers are deserving of the recognition that they receive. This honor should be continued in years to come, in order that the teachers receive the recognition that they deserve.

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Playing games is often times considered to be a hobby, but has it's own game to play. This game can be called privileges, the only probis the game has too many since underclassmen to enjoy playing as well.

The senior privileges, such as ng open campus for all 40minute open mods and being able to parkin designated senior ots, began in the 1960's. the years, administrahave learned that keeping privileges to only seniors is a hard, if not impossible, task.

"The problem is that it's become a game. Instead of following rules and taking responsibility and earning their passes, students think 'I can go out of the building until I get caught,'"Marty Kauffman, dean junior and senior boys, said.

Besides modular scheduling, 15 exits and entrances to the 1'3.... uu'"'' have added to the probof underclassmen leaving.

"Byfollowingmodularschedit's really easy for a stuout (ofthe building)," Wise, building supervisor, "We try to enforce the rules the extent they can be, but are justtoo many ways out. are not enough people and too1 m;an1fW;aysto escape the sys"At the beginning of each """'""''"r••r, the administration

ds about the first three in the lots and watching doors, but having 15 exits and entrances makes it hard to an eye on everyone." Peg Johnson, dean of girls, said.

In addition to the overabundance of exits, "bouncers", or building supervisors, seem to played a part in the game.

"In the past, we'vehadaprobwith the bouncers knowing

the students and letting them leave without checking their passes. Now, the bouncers may knowthestudents' schedules, yet they still take the time to check their passes, Johnson said, "On some occassions, we've had bouncers come and look at last year's yearbook to identify faces that they've watched leave the building when they weren't able to see their passes."

Students have found that knowing schedules can work both ways. Knowing where the building supervisors will be patrolling aids in the escape.

"Leaving is not a problem if you know your way around the school. They(thebouncers) seem to do a good job, but you can't have security everywhere in the school," Mike Hogan, (11), said.

Some students don't seem to have as hard of a time finding the dogrs as they do the bouncers.

"I think it's cake for anyone to leave considering the fact that I've left twice a day every day since the beginning of the year and I've only seen a bouncer four times."

Scott Hegstrom, (12), said.

"What bouncers? Out of the 50-60 times I've left the school, I haven't seen one," Chad Kroeger, (10), said.

Everygamehasits winners and losers. The winners of this game get by, the losers have to face the consequences of getting caught.

"When I catch someone leaving the building illegally I take their pass write their name down and turn their pass into the dean or their counselor. After that, it's pretty much out of our hands," Laura Ostrom, building supervisor, said.

Once the passes have been turnedintothedeanorcounselor, thestudentiscalledinforameeting.

"I usually send a call slip for the students to come and see me during one of their free mods. Ifl have to send a second call slip, I

send a note to the homeroom teacher requesting that they do not admit the student in to school "On the first offense a student will given two weeks of restriction, one mod everyday. On the second offense, students will again be restricted one mod everyday for three weeks. On the third offense a students is put in in-school suspension for two days," Johnson said.

Some students have found that the rules don't always apply.

"Evenwhenalotofmyfriends have bneen caught, they get off if they get into trouble at all," Dave Clark, (10), said.

Parking is another privilege which is granted to seniors. The senior class has the privilege of parking in either of two lots at the west and south of the school instead of having to park on the

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street. Some seniors have found that underclassmen seem to .enjoy this privilege as well.

"I always see cars without passes parked in the senior lots," Stacy Romero, (12), said, "and there are always underclassmen walking into the school from the senior lots."

A shortened walk to the school may hav.e its consequences for underclassmen who do take advantage of the closer parking.

Vandalism to underclassmen cars has been known to occur which may sway the decision of where to park.

"I have had reports of tires being slashed or having the air let out of them four or five times this year," Roger Herring, assitant principal, said.

"I'm always afraid of parking in the senior lot in fear of my car

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being sabotaged," Clark said Underclassmen who park i the senior lots find that they wi be punished for abusing thi privilege.

"The lots are watched an checked every morning by th bouncers," Herring said, "The watch the kids as they come in t park in the morning and the! check to see if they have passes.

"The first time a car is foun1 parked where it shouldn't be w write down the license plat number and enter it on a list tha we keep," Wise said, "If that ca is found to be parked in a wron, space again, we put a warnin, sticker on their car. Any time af ter that, we can tow them fran the lot."

Even with all the risks, under classmen continue to play th1 game of "senior privileges".

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Senior dances her way through high school

latural rhythm 10 guarnatee or future success

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In1988, MasseywontheMissNebraska Hemisphere Teen Talent Competition.

She held the title for two years, which qualified her for the national contest in Miami. At the national competition, she I· Seward was judged to be in the top 20 in overall talent out of600 contestants and in the top assistant feature editor five in the dance category.

Discipline is essential to the achieveMassey currently holds two titles. The ent of personal goals. Debbie Massey, is Nebraska's Modem Miss, a state first 2), knows this and has adhered to it for pageant. Winning that title qualified her •er 16 years through dancing. for the national pageant which was held Massey has been taking dance lessons on the S.S. Emerald Seas. She once again 1ce she was 2-years-old. "One day I was took runner-up in national competition. tening to music and tapping my foot to The second title she holds is Nebraska's erhythm. MyparentssawthatlhadperInternational-Modeling and Talent Assoct rhythm, that is when they decided to ciation Champion, Massey was unable to !t me involved in dancing," Massey said. !II•.. attend the national competition for this She attributes her musical skills to her pageant. trents, both of whom are musicians. Her Her most recent competition was held other taught dance and baton twirling Sunday, Feb. 18 at Adventureland in Des nile her father used to play the trumpet Moines. Massey competed in five catego·ofessionally. "Musical talent is herediries: jazz, tap, ballet, specialty, and charry,"Masseysaid. "Bothmyparentscome acter. She won three first places, one secJm musical families and I have inherited ond place, and one third place. Her perme of their musical abilities." formance qualified her for the National Although important, natural ability is Showbiz TalentCompetition in all five cate>t a guarantee of success. Hard work and gories. The competition will take place in !dication are needed to realize potential.

Dallas in June.

She currently spends approximately 12 "I'm really looking forward to it (the mrs a week at Brownstone West Studios Dallas competition). It's going to take a lot here she teaches jazz, tap, and ballet of prepartion because there will be a lot of asses and is continuing her own dance competition there, but I'm willing to do ssons from the studio's director, Valerie the work needed," Massey said. ·andt. She began as a student teacher Her desire to excel in dancing has 1der Brandt at the age of 12. In addition brought sacrifices for Massey. When she working and taking lessons at the stubecame more dedicated to her dancing o, Massey spends her free time working she found herselfseeing less ofher friends. tt in her basement. She spends approxi"The time I spend dancing has hurt my ately 25 hours a week practicing on her social life a little. I get calls to 'go do someThe basement has been left unfmthing' after school and I can't because of hed and set aside for her dancing. class or something, but it hasn't been too "There are certain things in life that you drastic,"Masseysaid. Although she doesn't 1ve to make your mind up about and feel her grades have suffered because of !cide how important they are to you. You the time she puts into dancing, Massey lVe to ask yourself if it's worth all the efworks hard to be disciplined in her rt," Massey said. "I'm dedicated to it schoolwork so as to not fall behind . .ancing.) I have made up my mind to "I usually don't get home from the studicatemyselftobeingthebestdancer I TAPPING AWAY THE TIME dio until around 11 p.m. and that barely teaches jazz, tap, and ballet. Massey leaves enough time for schoolwork," Masathletic interests during grade Waiting for the music to begin, Debbie has taken dance for 16 years and has sey said. "I try to get as much of my work hool were not limited to dance. She said Massey, (12), prepares to teach the next competed in several competitions. She done at school as possible. I often have to e enjoyed volleyball and track as pas- step to her class. Massey teaches at recently qualified to compete in the leave assignments for the next day." nes until she reached the age ofl2 when Brownstone West Studios three times National Showbiz Talent Competion Apparently, though, the effort to main·r chin was severely injured in a bike ac- a week. She takes her own lessons which will-take place in June in Dallas, tain her grades and be dedicated to dance ient. Extensive plastic surgery was re- Mondays and Tuesdays from the stuTX. has been worth the reward. "When I walk tired to repair the damage. dio's owner, Valerie Brandt. Massey off the stage after a good routine I feel perDoctors feared thatanotherfall or other rd impact the chin could cause severe injury she had to The experience I've gained is important to me," Massey sonal satisfaction. I know that I did my best, it feels good to know all the hard work has paid off," Massey said.

1e up athletics and other interests that put her in a posaid.

"My mom used to impress upon me that there was What Massey had used to "fill the time" has taken her ntially dangerous position.

"All my other activites became non -existent They (the to several competitions. when .Massey was 10, she started always someone out there who is better than me. It •ctors) forbid me to do them and I had to find something entering pageants for the sole purpose of the talent cate- helped me to focus on being the best I could during each fill the time and I guess that's when I became really gory. At 13, she competed at the National All-American individual competition," Massey said. She's grateful to !dicated to dancing," Massey said.

Miss Pageant in Los Angeles. She finished the pageant as her parents for their willingness to take her to competiDancing remains a stabilizer in her life. "Its always the ftrst runner-up winning awards for most poised and tions across the country and for always being her "num!en a part of my life, just knowing it's there is a comfort. for best sportswear. ber one fans."

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credits just part of job ste Morse feature writer

Earning through learning.

Currently this year, approximately 85 Westside stu!Ots participate in On the Job Training, (OJn. This proam enables the student to receive credits for schoollated work done outside Westside. Depending on the dividual's school schedule, they have the opportunity leave school as early as noon to begin their jobs. owever, other OJT students may not leave Westside ltil3:10 depending on class scheduling.

"I can remember when I first came to Westside it was hard and fast rule that every OJT student was out (of h ool) by 12:30 p.m. That's not necessarily the way it is 1ymore," Don Gilpin, cordinator of the marketing and 'flee division ofOJT OJT is divided into three catagories: marketing and 'flee headed by Don Gilpin; medical training headed by onna Kendall; and trade and industry headed by Larry !Wandowski. Each individual category of OJT is based f>On specific classes which must be taken in order to

participate in the program. However, it is possible to attend the classes without choosing the OJT option.

While there are requirements to participate in OJT they are few in number and very basic. i "To be in OJT, the student needs only to work 10 hours a week and participate in the related class. The amount of hours (dedicated to the job) is not important to us. It is what happens to the students during those hours that mamers," Gilpin said.

The job must also be related to the corresponding class. The relevancy of the job is determined by each teacher. The student can either choose a job which must be approved by the teacher, or accept a job which the teacher has already located. The student is obligated, however, to turn in written reports dealing with their jobs and the relavancy to the class.

There has been some question as to whether or not students opt to take OJT as a reason to leave school early.

Lewandowski does not becessarily believe this is true.

"The students who participate in OJTleave school only to experience the 'real world'. I believe every student

should have the opportunity to work at least once during their high school career. Jobs help the student become acquainted to the outside world," Lewandowski said.

Lewandowski also believes OJT helps the student begin to face the harshness seen in everyday lie.

"Westside tends to be somewhat lenient toward the student. When that student turns around and has a job, they quickly learn that after one mistake they can be fired without being given a sec.o nd chance."

However, while the student may not be able to return to one specific place of employment after being fired, the OJT teachers will give them a second chance in the program.

"We understand that it is possible for the student and manager to not work out together. It is certainly possible to have conflict problems. Therefore, we are willing to give the student a second chance at a new job," Lewandowski said.

For many students participating in OJT working to earn money and pay bills is simply a reality.

"I participate in OJTto help pay the bills I have to pay," Kim Wilson, (12) , said.

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Swimmers take two seconds at state meet Brendan Engstrom assistant sports editor Westside's swimmers fell short in their attempt to win their 13th title in swimming, in ten years, at this year's state meet, at Lincoln's Bob Devaney Sports Center.

Both teams completed the meet with second place fmishes. The boys fell to Lincoln Southeast, as the girls lost to Omaha Burke. The girls have not won a state title since 1988, while the boys haven'twon since 1986.

"I think they thought they had a reasonably good shot at scoring well, and winning the meet," Doug Krecklow, head coach, said. "The boys were no question the best they've been since '86."

"We kind of felt as if this was our meet," Doug Humphrey, (11), varsity swimmer, said. "We were confident, but we knew we had to do our best. " Diving was a major factor to each of the teams' scoring, and may have cost the boys a title. The boys did not have a state qualifier in diving, but Brigette Vivian placed second for the girls' team.

"We've lost too many meets in the past where diving was the underlying reason," Krecklow said. "I always hate to pin it one way or the other, but if you take 15 points away from Southeast, which is what they scored in diving, we'd (boys) have won by seven."

"We couldn't do anything about it," Humphrey said. "We figured we would have to swim better and faster to make up those points," he said. 'We beat them in points in swimming, but they beat us in diving."

On the other hand, Vivian became the highest placing diver.at Westside since Dave Keane won the title in 1977.

"I thought Brigette did exceptionally well," Krecklow said. "She was probably one dive away from winning. She did her toughest dive, and didn't quite hit it. But, as an athlete you have to challenge yourself," he said.

Although the teams didn't win, they swam well. The boys' title came down to the fmal relay against Southeast. As a team, overall, they had one of their best meets of the season.

"I gambled that I wanted to have our four best swimmers in the fmal event (relay)," Krecklow said. "Southeast gambled and saved their four best, and they won."

"They had a lot more talent than we did," Humphrey said. "Their whole relay was primarily four freestylists, whereas we had a variety."

"Overall, I was really pleased. We had 20 performances that ranked in the top ten in all-time performances at this school," he said. 'We had 98 percent lifetime best times. The people swam well and did what they had to do," he said. "The points just came out in the wrong order."

"I think things went pretty well, we needed some help from other teams, and thatdidn'thappen," Krecklow said.

"We swam a perfect ten," Humphrey said. 'We all swam incredibly well. We all swam our best" After winning a combined total of 12 team titles in the '80s theteamshavehitaslump. One reason for this, according to Krecklow, is reduced enrollment.

'We dominated the state because of the number of quality swimmers we had in our program," Krecklow said. 'When you reduce enrollment you run the risk of losing swimmers. Plus, the other teams are getting a whole lot better."

'We could be a better team than the team that won state in '86, it's just that the competition is much better," Humphrey said.

"As the team prepares for next year it will look to its youth for success. The boys will lose three swimmers, and the girls will lose six.

"You never replace seniors, you just hope to plug holes," Krecklow said. "But, a bulk of both teams were underclassmen."

'We lose a lot more than the boys do," Piatt said. "We lose four scoring seniors, and that's going to hurt us a lot But, we've got a lot of freshman experience, so I think we'll be in the thick of things next year," she said. "But, I'm not going to make any predictions."

"I think we're going to take both district and state next year," Humphrey said. 'We saw the dream this year, and nextyearwe'llget it."

To win the title next year, theteammaylook to this year's eighth grade class. "We have a good crop of eighth graders," Krecklowsaid.

"There are a large group of girls, but not many boys," he said. "But, there aren't a lot of boys anywhere, so it's not better or worse for the team competition."

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LACE EM UP

Preparing for a try-out session for the Westside baseball team, Nick Herfordt, (10). makes sure his shoes are on tight. Spring sports try-outs ended Frid March 2 and regular practices have begun.

Warriors fall fast at state; Norfolk halts tourney bid Gerry Fey sports writer Long time, no see.

After nine years without a Westside girls' basketball team going to state in Lincoln, this year's team received a tournament berth.

The team lost its first round game to Norfolk 64-56, but head coach Linda Adamski said the team did better than was expected.

Even though the last time the girls went to state was in 1981, Adamski said the team wasn't nervous. 'We did a lot better than I thought we'd do," she said.

"Actually, they were more relaxed than I was. They were loose, maybe a little more subdued, but that's because of the place they were at."

Westside reached the state tourney by winning its district in two games. The first game, against South, the 13-9 Warriors won 68-36. Then, Westside beat Bellevue West 57-40 for the district championship.

"Defense was the real key in district," Adamski said. "Our full court and our half-court play was what won the games."

Granted, reaching the state tournament is a goal for any team, but Adamski said it was especially important to the seniors. "When we talked about goals at the beginning of the year, state was one of them," she said.

Going into state, Adamski felt theyhadagoodchancetodowell.

"I thought we had as good a chancetowinasanyteamthere," she said. "I didn't know how far we would go, butlfeltourchances were good in the first round."

Linda Schabloske, who scored 32 points in the two district games,

also felt good about state. "I felt we had a good chance, and everyone had a good feeling about beating Norfolk," Linda Schabloske, (1l),said.

With school being let out on Thursday, March 1, for the first round game, Adamski thought there could have been more students.

"I didn't think the crowd was as big as it could have been, but the people who were there were loud enough," Adamski said.

On the other hand, Norfolk had an estimated 1500 people there, many of whom had the same Tshirts on. "It might have affected them in a positive way," Adamski said. "It would have been nice if we would have had more people, butitwasn'tfeltnegativelyon the team."

For one player, the large Norfolk crowd didn't put any extra pressure on. "It didn't make any difference to me. The first quarterwas low-scoring. then Norfolk broke away and kept the lead, n Debbie Carpenter, (12), said.

At the beginning of the game, there was some nervousness among the players, shown by the low-scoring first quarter. "During the warm ups, I was nervous," Schabloske said. "The excitement of the state tournment really got to us. Both teams were nervous, they just pulled out of it faster."

ToaddtoWestside'sproblems, Norfolk implemented their fullcourt press nearly the whole game. When most teams press only after an inbound pass, Norfolk pressed even after a missed basket.

"They would pressure the rebounder and the outlet pass and that made it tough, " Adamski said.

"If we would have gotten some

breaks, they might have had 1 get out ofit."

They were really physical i the press. Fouls were finally ge ting called in the second half, b1 by then it was too late," she sai1 With the loss ofKara Oestreicl (11), earlier in the year because 1 a fractured leg, Westside ha trouble breaking Norfolk's pres 'Without Kara, we've had 1 make adjustments," Adams! said, "just her quickness alon would have made a differenc along with her shooting."

Because ofN orfolk' s quickne! at the guard position, Westsid didn't start the game with theful court press.

"I second guessed myself as t whether we should press in th first half. I thought we were pia) ing hard enough defense on th other end of the floor," Adamsl said.

Although the girls won thei district pretty convincingly, atth beginning of the year there wa somedoubt. "Afterourfustgam1 I didn't think we were going t, win a game all year," Schablosk said, "but then the team pulJe, together, and we started to pia well as a team."

According to Schabloske Westside girls should not hav another nine-year drought be tween state qualifying teams. " think we will be really good nex year. The schools in state tha had good teams are losing a lot, she said.

Six players will be returning tÂŤ next year's team along with twt who came up from JV late in th1 year.

"We will have a lot of experi ence with the six returning fron varsity,"Schabloskesaid. "Wewil have a really good season."

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OLING ON MOMENTUM, THE BOYS' VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM

off a regular season record with a DistrictA2 title. The victory over Burke and the 68-59 win over Bellevue West in the final round, assured the boys a spot in the quarterfmals of the state basketball tournament.

The momentum the team has built is a result of the regular season. "The season went up, down, and up, by month," Tom Hall, head coach, said. The team has accumulated monthly records of 6-1 in December, 2-6 in January, and 5-1 in February.

A key element to the district title was the defense. "The three or four week period leading to district we played better defensively," Hall said. "Our overall teams ability to concentrate on our defensive goal was critical, it was better than we had done all year."

Yesterday, at 7;30 at the Bob Devaney Sports center the State Tournament featured Westside playing against Columbus in the first round of the three-round tournament. The Warriors are looking to use the experience of a more competetive schedule to their advantage.

"I think the caliber of the competition will serve us well," Hall said. "If we concentrate and stay on task, we have a great shot."

"We are not the January team we used to be. We deserve to go to State," Kevin Atkinson,(l2). said.

"I think the players are really proud of what they did, because there was a long stretch where we were not playing very well," Hall said. "But we're not satisfied here. S.T.P. was our slogan, Something To Prove."

Sophomore boys post 9-4 season

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to wirming games helped the sophomore boys' basketball team role to a 9-4 record for the season. "The team knows how to play good defense and the importance ofit," John Graff, head coach, said. "So many games are won by turnovers caused by a solid defense."

Following the regular season play, the Warriors took part in a six-team tournament held at Creighton Prep. The tournament, however, did not result in the positive record that the season had, as the team faced defeat in the two games played. "We competed well, but came up short."

The team played Papillion-LaVista in the first round and the Monarchs proved their readiness as they avenged an earlier loss to theW arriors by handing the team a 47-54 loss. In the consolation round, Omaha North also sought revenge on the team and ended the tourneament for Westside by defeating them 55-57 with two, three-pointers in the last minute.

The team showed all-around success, not just in the record.

"A lot of people did a lot of things really well," Graff said. "We had people fill the roles of leadership, shooters, rebounders, people on the bench who came in, or ones that maybe did not playa great deal, but they cheered the team on and maintained positive attitudes."

The 1989- '90 season was successful as well as fun. "We had a good time this year. There were times we were unsure of the season, but I think that is a common feeling for teams following a loss. Overallitwas a fun season," Dan Schnieder, (10), said. Graff also feels the season was enjoyable. "We had a good season, and I think it was successful for everyone," Graff said.

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'Spanken' grabs top spot Matt Glasrud sports editor This story contains opinions of the author.

As a result ofthe Intramural Playoffs, the previous rankings saw a serious rearrangement job.

Entering the first round, Der Spanken Boyen was the favorite in the match against the Hawgs, Big Boss Men faced the Hot Sphincters, the Clavens played New Kids on the Block, and the Sexual Chocolates took on the SixFoot Richards.

Der Spanken Boyen ended the season early in the first round for the "where did they come from" Hawgs and gave themselves a spot in the semifinals. The favored, Hot Sphincters took a hot blast from the Big Boss Men and ended what looked to be a hopeful future. All the while, New Kids suffered from stage fright as the Clavens once again sent them to the dressing room, thistimeforgood.

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The semifmals brought on. a display of the top of the rankings versus the bottom of the rankings. Numbereight,BigBossMen, hoped to bang around the third ranked Der Spanken Boyen, but ended up taking the banging. It lookslikelt'stimetoputawaythe basketball shoes and return to the weight room for the Big Boss Men, as the Der Spanken Boyen · remained in the tournament.

The second game to the semifmals featured two teams that had experienced both sides of the rankings. The Cla vens at the No. 2 spot hoped to surpass the old saying of "three times a charm" as they took on the sixth ranked Sexual Chocolates. The Oavens played well enough to withstand the Chocolates.

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Local boy competes in national meets · Allison Kohli Lifestyle editor Twenty-six miles.

This may seem like an insignificant number, but to Craig Marshall, (11), it represents one of the six marathons he has competed in.

After running the Los Angeles Marathon for the second time Sunday, March4, Marshall knows he can handle more than Westside's mandatory physical education mile runs.

Marshallrunsabouteightmilesadayto prepare for each marathon he runs. So far, he has run the Omaha Marathon twice, the Uncoln Marathon qnce, and the LosAngelesMarathon twice. Butwhydoeshehave to go to lA. just to run 26 miles?

"There really aren't any marathons in Nebraska that are really close by that you cangoto," he said. "Also, there isn'tenough time between other marathons to get out of shape and into shape again. The Los Angeles Marathon is in March which is a really good time of the year for me."

Marshall's parents actually initiated his trips to lA. "I wasn't really planning on going .to lA. "My parents were the ones to get me to go last year," he said. "They have always been a big part in motivating me while I'm training."

Marshall has received recognition in some of these races. He won first place in the Uncoln Marathon in his age group of 18 and under. He finished in three hours, 34 minutes, and 43 seconds.

"That was really good for me. It was the fastest marathon that I'd ever run," Marshall said.

Marshall still has to improve on his time in order to qualify fo.r other marathons.

"My goal is to make three hours and ten minutes in order to qualify for the Boston Marathon," he said.

Three hours gives Marshall a lot of time to think. "I think about everything when I run. When I finish, I don't remember half the things I think about. It is like when

you'redreamingandyouwakeupandonly remember fragments of the whole thing," he said.

His mind is, however, on competitive ideals when he runs as well. "More and more I have been thinking about other places I've run and the times I've gotten in them while I'm running," he said.

Marshall also enjoys meeting people in his races. "I talk with a lot of people while I'm running. It helps to keep me motivated," he said. "It also helps if the person is a better runner than I am. It pulls my time up while getting my mind off running."

Regardless of his competitive career, Marshall feels that running is an ideal activity. "Running is one of the most disciplined sports. It is a lonely sport-you're all by yourself and no one can make you do it. The amount that you give is yours," he said.

"The effort is the thing that makes you good. Ifyouhave good effort, self-reliance, and you believe in yourself then you're going to be a good runner, no matter how your abilities stand," Marshall said.

Marshall claims that running is the most beneficial sport as well. "I think it (running) is the best sport because of its health most fun sport and it's reasons. It's not the best sport to watch, but it's the healthiest sport next to swimming," he said.

"You take in the beauty of the city, your · environment and the world around you when you run."

Marshallloves running in the winter for the same reasons others don't. "Everythingis peaceful and serene when it snows.

I have a sense of accomplishment to make myself warm everytime I go out in bad weather," he said.

Although he has no coach to push him to his limits, Marshall has his own system of coaching. "I run with my dog a lot because he is much faster than any human.

That's where I get my speed from now," he said.

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Lifestyle writer The Omaha Magic Theatre, (OM'D, a non-profit foundation for the performing arts, has been in operation for 22 years. Each year they perform from five to 18 productions that artistic director JoAnn Schmidman describes as "entertaining stuff for the head to think about." Often, the theatre is solely responsible for the writing, researching, and creating of productions.

The OMT states that its mission is "to develop and produce the most vital and innovative new performance style for the American theatre that will speak directly to contemporary audiences. Through new performance techniques the OMT opens windows to new ways of perceiving and thinking, putting the audience in touch with contemporary themes of immediate personal relevance."

This is accomplished by blending imagery (props and projections), music, dance, poetry, and drama in a way that spurs the imagination and provokes new ways of thinking.

Usually without intermissions, the shows are about an hour and 15 minutes in length. Schmid man said that time is "jam-packed and action-filled" with "New American plays and musicals that push the boundaries of performance in new directions.

It's highly visual and very physical."

The OMT provides an intimate environment for playgoers. Its maximum capacity is 93 seats and its next production, "Body Leaks" is expected to draw a crowd of about 60 persons.

"Body Leaks" was written by Sora Kim, internationally recognized playwright Megan Terry, and Schmidman. It's about what we say and what we

don't say. It's about self-censorship," Schmidma said.

Sometimes we censor ourselves to protect c control ourselves and others, often It's not difficult to let this censorship numb us fror the conflicts of everyday living and without eve realizing it, it can develop into a way of life. "Bod Leaks is intended to expose our censorship an inner battles with ourselves so that maybe aft£ recognizing them we can find a solution, Schmid man said.

Generally, the productions run for around si weeks and then they tour the country. One ver popular show, "Kegger," toured for three or fot years.

The idea behind it was that kids make bad decisions about alcohol because they are misinformed .

"Kegger" gave kids the straight facts about alcohol so they would be more likely to use better judgment.

The OMT is funded

by The National Endowment for the Arts, United Arts Omaha and th Nebraska Arts Council.

"Headlights," a play directed by Schmidman, i about literacy. It will be performed at the Uncol Community Playhouse Friday, March 9 at 8 p.n and Saturday, March 10 at 1 p.m. and at 4 p.m.

"Body Leaks" will begin Thursday, April26. Ad mission for students is $2.

Legislature calls for equal funding .my Radii news editor

In other states, lawsuits are flying-law Llits from parents who say that public ducation is not equal to everyone.

This situation is causing aflurryof activy the Nebraska legislative session, rhere several bills have been proposed to nancially restructure schools. Another !ason this issue has come to the forefront .that next year all state aid to schools will nd. "They (the legislators) will be forced >take a look at it," Lee Perkins, assistant 1perintendent, designate, said.

Receiving a great deal of attention is LB )59, which received frrst-round approval 7ednesday, March 7,ina34-12vote. Brad shford, the state senator representing istrict 66, voted against it.

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schools' reliance on property taxes and to provide more equitable education funding throughout the state. The bill would put a property tax lid offourto six and onehalf percent on school districts, while sales and income taxes would increase.

Jim Tangdall, superintendent, said that District 66 would be a "losing" district under the bill, and that residents would have little property tax relief. "We haven't been actively lobbying against the bill; the concept makes sense, but there are some modifications of the bill that would be beneficial," he said. "The only thing I have been lobbying against is a lid on any bill."

The bill still has to go through its second reading, in committee, and in fmal reading and vote. This procedure is slowing down the district's renewal ofteacher contracts, which usually takes place during March.

The contracts must be out by Sunday, April 15, before this legislative session ends. "It's frustrating in a sense," Perkins said. 'We may have to make some decisions quickly."

Perkins said that the rehiring decisions will be made at the April Board of Education meeting. or at a special meeting. Under the RIF (Reduction-In-Force) plan, Westside is scheduled to lose two or three staff positions for the 1990-91 school year, but that number could change depending on whether or not LB 1059 passes.

The existence of the bill and rumors of a tight budget are causing speculation throughout the district. 'We've got teachers hitting the panic button and we just don't know what the end result will be," Mary Anderson, media department chairperson, said. "It bothers me that teachers work from such a small knowledge base."

Another bill causing concern in the district is LB 346, the tax credit bill, which would allow parents to claim elementary and secondary school tuition and expenses as deductions from their state taxes. "Parents who send their kids to private schools would be the big benefactors," Tangdall said. "I have no objections to parents sending their kids to private schools, but that's a choice-they make and I think they should have to stand that expense."

Tangdall said the bill will cost the state in revenue, leaving fewer resources for education in general.

The situation in lincoln is made even more political by the fact that this is the year in which the governor and state senators will be up for re-election. Governor Kay Orr has proposed her own restructuring bill.

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news writer The Drug Czar cometh. William Bennett, the head of the Federal rug Commission, William Bennett, will be attending a three-day mference hosted by the National Commission on Drug- Free Schools 'ednesday, March 21 through Friday, March 23 at Boy's Town.

The meetings will include representatives from the Metropolitan maha Education Consortium, a collection of schools including !llevue, Bennington, Council Bluffs , the Omaha Catholic, Millard, maha Public Schools, Jle University ofNebraska at Omaha, Ralston, ad Westside.

Every school attending will have five minutes to present to the te eting their most pressing needs to become drug free. Representing 'estside will be Dick Lundquist, guidance counselor.

"I plan to meet with a group made up of teachers, parents, school >ard members, and students," Luradquist said. "We'll sit down, and '( to decide what the best plan for Westside would be."

It is unclear at the time just how much of a role the drug Czar will ay during the conference. He will, however, be fielding questions lm 7:45-8 p.m. Monday, March 21. That session, however, is not >en to the public.

This is not Bennett's first visit to Omaha. Last October he visited illard North High School, the Logan Fonte neUe housing project, the naha Housing Authority, and Boy's Town.

The visit did not go without some controversy.

While at Millard North, Bennett "talked to a student who said drugs in the school, and that teachers and the administration there !re ignoring it." After Bennett" met with school officials who claimed have come up with an innovative and successful anti-drug proThese quotes were attributed to Bennett by the Knight-Ridder ws service.

Bennett was later quoted as saying of Millard North: 'What's going . there is hypocrisy... breeding cynicism."

This did not set well with the Millard North faculty.

'We were really hurt by some of the things he (Bennett) said," mcy Halloran, Millard Schools public relations officer, said. "Hower, right now we justwantto put the whole bad situation behind us."

Sponsored by the National Committee on drug free schools, and aired by Elizabeth Karnes, committee member, and school board the meeting will last until Friday, March 23.

Federal law regulates hours for candy sales 'erry Lodes news writer In the past few weeks, cafetea type A lunches have de:eased in sales, and this is aought to have occurred betuse of increased hours and lmpetition with the candy lOth. The candy booth was suplsed to close at I 0:50a.m., and ¡-open at 1:30 p.m.. However, )W due to earlierlunches being â&#x20AC;˘ld, it now must close at 10:10, ad re-open again at 1:30. 'We

are now selling earlier lunches, that no other food can be sold because it one-half seemsthey . . hour besell better fore, and If this law is not obeyed than late after reguthan we can lose well lunches," lar lunch needed reimbursement Delores hours. "If Scigo,head this law is for our lunch program. cook, said. n o t John Crook, The reaobeyed," son the deanofboys 1 o h n c a n d ¡y Crook, booth must dean of close during this time is because boys said, "than we can lose well of a Federal Law. This law states needed reimbursement for our

lunch program."

Another problem is the competition that the booth is giving the cafeteria. Recently, the Drama Club tried selling nachos, which is a product the cafeteria also sells. "We tried selling them," Larry Fortney, sponsor of Drama Oub, said, "but they were to messy, we stopped selling them, and this is when they (the administration) started to make us close earlier."

The main reason that it started to closedownearlierdur-

ing the Drama Oub's sales period in the candy stand, "is simply because it was brought to our attention by the cooks, and we realized that we haven't been watching it as closely as we should have," Crook said.

The cooks brought this to the attention ofthe administration not only because of the competition, but because of the decline in type A lunches. 'We usually sell 500 520 lunches per day, and this has decreased by 25 percent in the past few weeks," Scigo said.

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Helpful hints are given by Sutton Giese, (12), to an aspiring underclassman

circulation manager Students from Great Britain will be seeing a new land and a new culture as a part of the English exchange program. Eleven English students, three boys and eight girls, will attendWestsideclassesforthreeweeks when they arrive Monday, March 26.

"The process for the student selection was done by the administration at the school," John Crook, assistai;tt principal and exchange student coordinator, said.

"The st4dents are mostly sophomores and juniors at age 16 to 17."

Each of the English students will be staying with a host home in the district. At this time the.host families have not been chosen. "The kids can fill out applications to be a host. Then a selection committee will determine a placement for the students to the host families." The program still needs volunteer host families. Students who are interested should pkk up an application in the dean's office and contact Crook.

The host families will be introducing the British students to American life. "The program does not have many plans for things to do. It will be more low-keyed than the Soviet exchange. Most of the activities will be up to the host families," Crook said.

While here, the British students will be enrolled in classes at Westside. "Basically during practice for drill squad tryouts. the students will take the schedule that the Tryouts will be held on Tuesday, April3. · host student is in, but it is not formalized.

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driver'seducationcoursestartingSaturday, March 24, will begin Tuesday, March 20 at 7:30 a.m. at the main office.

This course is offerred in addition to the regular summer school program, and is limited in enrollmentto 60 Westside stud(mts. Prerequisites for the course are for the student to be 15-years-old and hold a valid Nebraska driver's permit.

The program is contracted from an outside agency, whichsetsthelirnitsonenrollment. "They'll have two instructors come in to teach 60 students," Roger Herring, assistant principal, said. ·

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This phrase represents the outcome of 12 Westside debaters after competing at district competition last Friday and Saturday, March 9 and 10. Twenty-two schools attended the tournament held at Norfolk High School. ·District's purpose was to qualify for national competition in San Jose, CA. No Westside debaters qualified for nationals. "It was a big disappointment," Andy Albano, (11), debater, said.

Dave Richardson was honored at the tournament as Outstanding Debate Coach of the Year for 1989-90.

Tryouts to take place

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and Squire tryouts for the 1990,-91 members. Preliminary tryouts will take place Monday, March 26. Finals will take place Tuesday, April 3. Approximately 80 sophomore and junior girls are trying out for drill squad, including returning members. Squires has approximately 35 girls trying out.

Junior finds figures add up

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ics test was given at Westside Tuesday, Feb. 27. The test, the 41st annual American High School Mathematics Examination (AHSME), is a stepping stone for more levels of competition.

Eric Smith, (11 ,) is elligible to take the American Invitational Mathematics Examination because of

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hishighAHSME score. AscoreoflOO was needed to qualify for the next level, Smith being the only one from Westside. AI Gloor, math department chairperson, said that the test is a foundation for the Olympiad team that competes nationally.

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ming in the Area 6 Special Olympics Aquatics meet, to be held today at the Westside swimming pool. The meet will run from 10 a.m. uritil12:30 p.m.

The meet is an invitational for the Omaha metro area, and serves as the qualifying meet for the final swim meet at Creighton University in May. Westside has the largest team competing . from any of the schools: 80 students, ages 8-20.

"There are Special Olympics programs nationwide and internationally," Debra Kaplan, program coordinator, said. "They (special education students) get an ·opportunity to compete,

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problems that are facing the world today; and as Omaha will learn, there are some students prepared to help fmd ways to combat these problems. Sunday, March 18, students from Omaha area schools will assemble at the All City Youth Earth Day Conference.

Ateam oflO from Westside will be present, led by group leader Alicia Childress, (11).

The group will attend lectures on such topics as recycling, water conservation, and air pollution and will later be giving environmental speches to special interest groups and areajJunior high schools.

pate in other classes."

The students who will be vh Westside attend Eley Village Co. about 15 miles north of Cambr Roger Daw is the E1ey Village prir. who helped initiate the exchange. visited Westside as an assistant prir through an administrative exchangt Jim Findley, principal, during the 83 school year.

The English exchange is being dinated by the UK/US School Pa1 America which is administerd b Council . on International Educa1 Exchange, Seymour Mews, Lor Crook and Tom Carman, social st instructor, are helping organize tl · change.

The trip is educational as well · "I am excited and looking forwa their arrival," Crook said. "It will them to gain experience for a len1 time for educational as well as cu benefits. It will also give them a c1 to meet new friends."

The students will be paying f01 own trips. "The kids pay for thei1 We will be housing them for three 1 and the host families will be em . much of their meals during theil but they will still be bringing thei money for expenses," Crook said.

Although the only fmalizatio1 been the English students' arrival, may be a possible number of We students who will visit GreatBritaiJ ingJune.

·oistrict 66 'not enthused' with joint transportation

In the Tuesday, March 6 edition of the "Omaha World-Heralt article appeared which may have misled District 66 residents.

The article addressed bus transportation. Its source was abo education meeting for the Millard School District. The article "Students from Ralston, Papillion- LaVista, Millard, and Westside ride together to regular school classes and special education cla: the program can be worked out."

"We have not agreed to common transportation. It'scloserto dead being defmite," Don Erickson, assistant superinte11 said.

George Spilker, special services director for the Papillion-u School District, said the group may look at a potential bid for transportation of special education students. "We can save rr and maybe trade for better programs for handicapped student -said. Addressing the subject of joint transportation for all stuc Spilker said, "I think that was done a little premature. Millard 1 be looking at that."

Erickson said each district has unique needs that would m difficult to combine. "We are recommending that the group sta functioning organization only to cooperate when students tr< outside the district," he said. "We still feel that it would take a persuasion to have a common carrier. I don't think the school d is very enthused with it."

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For two hours after the incident I contemplated telling them that I knew what they thought of me. I pondered telling them how much it hurt that my ve. friendsthinkthatihaveflaws,butdon'tthinkenough Late one night I was with a group of friends, and of me to tell me what they are. Then I realized that I t the room to get some studying done. They had been doing the same thing almost my entire life. mght I had left the house, because 15 minutes Thinking about all of the times I had analyzed the er I was their topic of conversation. psyches of friends and talked about them with othWhat was said is irrelevant. The thing that both- ers, made me kind of sick. In fact, everyone I know !d me was the fact that I was being analyzed by has talked about another person, and about 70 perople who I had respect for, and who I had hoped cent of the time, it has been in a derogstory manner.

1pected me. My head swam in anger. I tried to Whatit all means, I'm trying to figure out.ltcould ncentrate on my mean that all people feel mework., but I couldn't weak and need to put ist listening. others down in order to After my lifestyle and build themselves up, or navior were no longer it could mean that people ! most pressing issues who talk about others are business manager the moment, I re-enbored and need a topic ed the room. Faces for conversation. Annt white, and a meek, other reason that comes thought you'd gone to mind is projection, the me to study," came from one of them. mental act of attributing one's own flaws on other I wanted to tell them I had heard every word. I people. nted to say, "Ifyou're going to talk about someIf I were to think less of the friends I overheard jy behind their back, why don't you make sure talking about me, it would mean that I would have to .t person is not within hearing distance?" In- think less of my teachers, my parents, and the rest of ad I smiled and said I had been in the other the world.

•m, and alluded to the fact that I thought that I This analyzing that everyone seems to do would uld do well on tomorrow's test. be more beneficial if it was done face-to-face.

inful and frustrating. Fortunately it does not ppen often, but it is an experience I'd rather not

•ay back tinJe for planet Earth Over the past few years the dia has increased their cover. of environmental issues inming the public of what has !n known foryears, or decades. )wfedge that the ozone layer . been depleting due to induslization was known in 1970, it has only become a public teem in the last few years. )imilarly, the media have ped the public bene familiar with the enhouse effect (the 1atural warming of earth caused by issions from human .vities), air and water lution, acid rain, and· ardous waste. \s people learn that we are sing the slow deterioration of earth and depleting its rerces they continue on with tr lives in a fashion that is still rimental to the environment. !'he federal government has sed some legislation which has

been beneficial to the environment; but this is simply not enough. · Government alone cannot reverse or slow the deterioration of the earth. Every individual can and has an obligation to improve the environment. As George Santayana, the late American philosopher, said, "You may disregard your environment, you

managing editor cannot escape it; and your disregard of it will bring you moral impoverishment and some day unpleasant surprises."

A common presumption is thatcitizenswillhavetostopdriving their cars to make a difference. Thisisnottrue. Individuals do not have to reform their life-

styles but can make insignificant adjustments that will have positive effects on the environment Simple changes such as·leaving the water off while you brush your teeth, or shave, will help. A household can save up to 20,000 gallons of water every year by getting a grip on its faucets. Why save water? Water conservation reducestheamountofchernicals and energy used in water treatment. Water heating is also the second largest energy user in the home.

Recycle aluminum. If you throw an aluminum can out your car window on Friday night, it will still litter the earth in the year 2500. Recycling aluminum saves raw materials and an inimense amount of energy.

Conservation can be accomplished by measures that require littlechangeinlifestyle. Youknow what has to be done. Do it.

N TERMS OF ORGANIZATION AND PlANNING, THIS YEAR'S TALENT

show was one of the best performances since its debut four years ago. The only downfall to the show was the behavior of the stuc;l.ent body at the opening.

Behavior problems ranged from throwing articles on the stage, and yelling out between acts. The audience bordered on that of a poorly-mannered junior high audience. It is sad to see people ofhigh school age taunting and heckling when many people went through the time and effort to provide a night of entertainment.

After the firsttwo acts of the show, behavior gradually improved due to a much- needed comment on the antics of the crowd by Roger Heming, dean of boys. Security, though increased this year, needed more faculty supervision, mainly in the area of the upper balcony.

The "Lance" commends Student Advisory Board, (SAB), for putting on the talent show and hopes such activities will continue. In the future, more lighting is needed during the acts so not to make the auditorium pitch black. Also, more publicity is needed in advance since many students and parents did not know the exact starting time of the show.

Except for a couple of posters and announcements the week of the talent show, no other noticeable forms of information were made available. To make the talent show the event it has come to be known, it is essential that SAB inform the student body of rehearsals and the day of the show sometime after winter break.

Other than these minor problems, the Talent Show continued its tradition of quality.

Candy booth causes conflict

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S OF lAST WEEK, THE CONCESSION STAND REDUCED ITS HOURS OF

operation by changing closing time in the morning at 10:10 and not re-opening unti11:30 p.m. Previously the candy booth closed at 10:50 a.m. and opened at the same time of 1:30 p.m.

This was done sincefederallaw prohibits the sale of food items during cafeteria operating hours. The law states that no other food can be sold one-half hour before or after regular lunch hours. The reduction in time is due to a 25 percent decrease in the number of lunches sold. The decrease in lunches only affects the type A lunch and not the a Ia carte line.

Also contributing to the reduction in hours was some clubs selling food items in the concession stand similar to that of the cafeteria.

The "Lance" feels the changes are necessaryforthe simple fact that now the concession stand is following mandated law. Closing at 10:10 a.m. instead of 10:50 a.m., the concession stand only loses ten minutes of sales. These ten minutes are gained back when the booth re-opens at 1:30 p.m., when in fact it should not open until1 :40 p.m. The reason for this is that cafeteria hours stop at 1:10 p.m.

The concession stand is a major source of revenue for countless number of clubs at Westside. Although the number of minutes will be reduced, it will nottake a recognizable cut from the amount of money raised.

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4 Student insurance rates affected by age, sex Kevin Grubb

assistant feature ectltor "There are a variety of different classifications on auto insurance for determiningpremiums; gender being oneofthem," Dan Loring, insurance agent and partner at Gilbert-Loring and Companylnsurance Agency, said.

Assuming past driving records are equal, automobile insurance rates are far less for female motorists than for male motorists. Why this great difference between male and female rates for auto insurance? Statistics.

"It's all basedonstatistics," Loring said.

"Statistically, females have less accidents than males. Also, statistically females have less severity ofaccidents than male. When a female does have an accident, the cost is statistically fewer dollars than when a male has an accident."

Age also affects auto insurance premiums. The "under age" drivers or drivers under 22 years of age are discriminated against by the insurance agencies. The insurance rates for motorists drop substantially as the driver reaches 29 for males or 22 for females, or if the insured motorists get married prior to those designated ages, their premiums also drop.

Age and sex of motorists are two of the most important figures in determining insurance premiums. This makes 16 to 17year-old driving males in the highest paying bracket for auto insurance rates.

"Statistically, 17 -year-old males have more accidents than anybody else out there driving, n Loring said.

Where the motoristlives is another factor in deciding auto insurjlllce premiums.

Uving in bigger cities presents more of a chance. for a collision than in smaller towns, according to insurance companies.

"If you (the driver) live in Omaha your rates are higher than if you live outside of Omaha, on the basis that there are more cars in Omaha, and so more to run into," Loring said.

With all these factors accumulating to raise auto insurance rates for Westside students, insurance companies do offer several discounts for students.

If the students plan on buying their own insurance policy, it will cost them 15 percent more than if they bought their insurance on their parent's insurance policy.

The greatest discounts offered for student auto insurance are grades and driver's education classes.

"Statistically,goodstudentshavefewer accidents (than average or below average students)," Loring said.

"Insurance agencies have discounts which are cumulative for both grades and driver's training. It varies from one insurance company to the next," he said.

"The greater of the two discounts is surance premiums are model and year of 'good student;' if you (the student)have a the insured car, how often the car is used, B or-better average, that gets a 15 percent and marital status of the driver.

According to Loring, with all the differdiscount. Driver's training gets a 15 percent discount for students," Loring said. ent factors involved in figuring auto in"Both ofthose discounts are supported by surance premiums, there are 260 different classifications for motorists. stats."

There are eight different major areas Past driving record has a major impact on the insurance premiums. Tickets or covered by auto insurance.

Liability inaccidents can surance is for raise the insurdesignated payance rate as ments to a much as !SOperfor overage 17-yeor-o/d owning driver who the cent. If the moa 1987 Hondo Civic insured motortorist has one ist collided with. accident, his/ Bodily injury/ Property damage: It is divided into her rates will rise 100/100. two major parts: 40percent. The property damsecond accident Uninsured motorists: 100. age and bodily will raise the injury coverage. rates another 50 Underinsured motorists: The property percent. After 100. damage covers the third accidamage done dent, a surMedical: charge of an adby the insured $5,000 motorist to the ditional 60 perComprehensive: vehicle he/she cent is added to $100 deductible collided with. that.

Bodily injury A ticket for drunk driving is Collision: covers medical $200 deductible costs for any inan entirely difjured drivers or ferent story.

• In thousands passengers in "Driving history affects your premium greatly. It is almost the damaged vehicle.

Uninsured motorist fees cover costs of impossible for a young driver to buy insurance if he has a drunk -driving ticket," the insured motorist if he/she is hit by Loring said. "Drunk driving is the single another driver who does not have insurmost offensive item to an insurance ance.

Underinsured motorist coverage pays company."

Other factors in determining auto in- for the costs of the policy holder if he I she

is involved in an accident where the othe1 motorist does not have ample insuranCE to cover all costs.

Comprehensive coverage pays fo1 damage done to the vehicle. It does no1 include actual collision with another ca1 or object.

Collision coverage pays for damagE done to the insured motorist's vehiclE during a collision or accident.

Medical coverage offers a goodwill pay· mentto any passengers in the driver's caJ during an accident when there is no one h at fault.

The following charts are insurance pre· miums for a 1987 Honda Civic 2-door The student holding the policy has a "B' or better grade average, has taken driver'! education, is on his/her parent's policy and has no previous accidents or tickets.

The bodily injury and property darn· age is covered for up to $100,000 for om person or $300,000 for a group.

Uninsured and underinsured motoris· coverages are also covered for up tc $100,000 for one person or $300,000 group of persons.

Comprehensive and collision cover· ages are paid for differently than the othe1 items covered by the insurance agencies Comprehensive fees carry a $100 deduct ible, meaning that the motorist must pa) for any damages up to $100 dollars, anc the insurance company will pay for an) costs over the initial $100. Collision cover· age has a $200 deductible, so the insur· ance company will pay for any darnag( costs over $200.

Medical coverage is insured for up tc $5000.

Insurance rates for males and females based upon the cost of a 1987 Honda Civic

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tudents, parents share insurance costs Kevin Grubb assistant feature editor Is it beneficial for students to pay their own automobile insurance?

"Yes," Brian Frazier, insurance agent at Allstate Insurance Co., said, "(Paying their own insurance) prepares students for things to come later in life.

"If they pay their own insurance now, when they get out on their own, there is less of a shock when they must pay their own insurance and other bills."

Despite some costs of insuring an automobile running over $400, some students at Westside who pay their own insurance seem to agree with Frazier.

Jeff Atkinson, (12), owris a '78 Monte Carlo which he pays $330 semi-annually to insure.

"It (paying for their own auto insur-

ance) teaches students the value of money should pay for some part of the cost of and to be dependent on themselves," he driving, but not necessarily the insurance.

"I think its good for students to buy said.

PaulMassara, (12), pays his own insur- their own car and gas, but not pay their ance on a '71 own insurance, n Dodge Charger, " It (paying for their own Massara said. and pays $4 75 Some students every six months auto insurance) teaches pay only partial prein insurance fees. students the value of miums or pay for a Hepaysthesehigh money and to be depend- short period of time. rates even without Prior to entering ent on themselves. any previous tickhis senior year, Greg ets or accidents McGowan,(l2),paid thatcouldraisehis Jeff Atkinson, (lZ). for his own insurpremiums by as - - - - - . . . ,• • • • ance on a Chevrolet much as 40 perBlazer. cent.Massaraheldapart-timejobforthree He also agreed with Frazier. years to help pay for the privilege of own"In some cases it (paying for their own auto insurance) makes students appreciing his own car.

Massara said that he tho t students ate the cost ofdrivin more," he said. "And

its a deterrent to drive like an idiot."

Meredith Donlan, (11), pays for a portion her own auto insurance. She pays $160 every six months and her mom covers the remaining costs.

Donlan said she felt there were both benefits and disadvantages to paying her own insurance.

"You (the driver) learn a lot from paying your own insurance to respect yow carandhowyou'redriving," she said. "And it's bad because you actually have to pay the money for yor own insurance. n Amy Ulrich, (11), pays $190 over a sixmonth period for her insurance. "It (paying their own insurance) teaches students the true value of money," she said. "And how to spend their money wisely when they have to save up and spend some ofit on insurance."

5

talent, ambition lead to success 1elle Sullivan feature writer tcorporating his artistic taland ambition to the work ! , one Westside student is on my to the top. lhile Troy Muller, (12), is an t,itisimpossibletoplacehim certain art medium. His dity ranges from oil paintings watercolors to commercial urrently, Muller is working fnique Sportswear, the same pany responsible for the .uction ofthe Banana Republe of clothes. He has his own ofT-shirts, Desert Snow, :h he designs. sawthewantad in the paper I went in for an interview," er said. · "I showed them my 'olio and they liked mywork." luller was given the theme, !rtSnow, and he said he went . there. · !bey gave me the theme and ided to incorporate Egyptian winter aspects into the Ts," Mullersaid. "Fortunately te, they liked the fust design iecided to go with that." fter all of his hard work, erwill receive 2 percent profit 1ery T-shirt that is sold. The irts are being sold in six westtates. uller is also responsible for :ing a coloring bookforyoung

children. The book will be used by educators to inform children about the effects of drug use.

"The coloring book is about prevention of drug use, and will take approximately 60 hours of work to complete it," Muller said.

Muller has taken advantage of art program and has takenmanyclasses. Theseclasses include Drawing and Painting I, II, Pottery, and Commercial Art. He has been awarded two gold keys for his pencil drawings for the ScholasticArtAwards. He also is a cartoonist for one of the "Lance" staffs.

In his free time, he gives art lessons in his home. Muller said he likes to put an emphasis on learning how to paint.

Muller said he isn't sure what his plans after graduation will be, but he wants to continue with a career in art.

He has won a $15,000 scholarship to the Savannah College of Art and Design. He has also been accepted to the Kansas City Art Institute.

"I would really like to be a fme painter more than anything. I like to paint seascapes and people the most." Muller said.

Muller said the biggest infuences in his art career have been Norman Rockwell, illustrator, and Salvadore Dali, surrealist.

Muller said his new job and

ETCH-A-SKETCH Sketching a cartoon for the next 'Lance', Troy Muller, (12), rushes to make a deadline. Muller the other various projects he is involved in will benefit his future.

"This is defmitely a good experience. Through my job I've been able to meet people that will hopefully open doors for me later," Muller said.

rremptation.

currently works for Unique Sportswear designing T-shirts that sell on the West Coast.

Although he really enjoys painting, Muller said he wouldn't be against a career in commercial art where the demand for work is greater. "Evenifthere'snotahigh demand for painters, I'll make it work. I'm not against working as

a commercial artist," Muller said.

"That'swhereallthemoney'sat."

Whether Muller decides to go for the money or not, he will continue to combine his favorite pasttime, art, with his career goals.

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The time has come for students to leave behind their Russian classroom and enter the foreign society for which they have studied and prepared.

The Russian III class and their instructor, Mitzi Delman, wiU visit Pskov, Russia Saturday, March 24 through Sunday, April22. The goal for the trip is to give students a chance to comprehend the Russian language, encounter the Soviet culture, and experience the Soviet school system.

"We have been trying to improve our comprehensive skills because that is a high priority for going," Delman said. "We had an excellent preparation in culture when the Russian students visited in December."

Communication is an important aspect for the students. ln order to appreciate the Russian society, thestudentswantto understand the language and use it to their best ability.

"The students can communicate their basic needs," Delman said.

"We have the comfort of knowing that one member of the host family speaks English."

"I think it is important to learn the language so we Gall use it more frequently," Jamie Dostal, (11), said.

Preparing for such an extensive trip takes more than just learning the language. Students have to be prepared for the difference in lifestyle and behavior, which is somthing a textbook can't teach them "We Wi.ll need to open our eyes to their way of life," Geri Lynn Greeno, (11), said. "We need to welcome all adjustments so we can · learn about a different culture in a fusthand experience."

"We have thoroughly gone through all the preparations for such a trip," Delman said. "We have talked about what to pack, what students should watch out for in terms of money and customs, and the likelihood of certain discomforts."

The students do not expect to see the "royal treatment," the Russian students received while visiting Westside. The students will seedifferent parts of Russia, however, they will concentrate on seeing the daily life of a Pskov student.

"We get to go to Moscow for three days with five other groups of American students," Dostal said.

Delman has told her students to prepare for the worst, but to expect the best. She feels the trip will be a wonderful experience for her students as well as giving them an education only experience can teach.

"I have prepared them for all the bad stuff and I think they are all a little scared," Delman said. "The whole experience will be neat, I am not worried because you never have to plan for the good things."

6 Columbus halts Warrior bid for upset victory at State Bert Cohen assistant sports editor Although the varsity boys' basketball teamlostitsfrrst-round gameinthestatetoumament, the team still had a successful year according to Tom Hall, head coach. "By the way we fmished, I was very pleased with how our season turned out," Hall said.

After pulling off two straight upsets in its district, the team fell to Columbus (ranked No.4 by the "Omaha World-Herald") 67-73.

"AgainstColumbus, lthoughtwe played as well as we did in all of our district games, except Columbus had one player that we couldn't stop," Hall said. "Mike.

Mueller, (12), had 31 points and was one of the big keys in the game."

Team members agreed with Hall's assessment of the game.

"We played all right, but we couldn't stop Mueller," Bill Kutilek, (12), said. "He has a good shot for a big man and we didn't help out enough on our coverage of him."

Dave Kluthe, (12), agreed.

"Mueller didn't miss a shot and we didn't double-down on him like we should have," he said.

One other key was Westside's inability to hit the key shots. "If wewouldhaveshotbetteratsome key times in the game, the end result could have been different," Hall said. "Every time we made a run at them and cut the lead down A pair of Columbus Discoverers attempt to knock down the to one or two points, they would base-line jumper of J.C. Wickstrom, (12). The Warriors lost to hit some key shots and run the Columbus 67-73 in the frrst round of the State Tournament. lead back up to five or six points."

The team's 13-9 and No. 10 ranking can largely the court with leadership, Kutilek has piayed outbe attributed to its senior leadership according to standing defense, and Kluthe has really done a good Hall. "Our seniors have been incredible, especially job scoring for us this year," Hall said. in district," he said. "When you consider that basLooking toward next year, the team should conketball is a game in which only five people can play/ tinue its winning ways, according to Hall. "We have at a time and we had ten seniors, it's amazing that two experienced returning lettermen in Haugh and we've had no bickering about playing time."

Andy Peck, (11), and Mike Mischo, (11), has started Improvement has also been a key for this year's some games for us in the past," he said. team. "Most of the team has vastly improved over One of Westside's foes earlier in the season, the year," Hall said. "In particular, Kluthe has be- Omaha South, ended up winning the Class A chamcome a fairly dominating center in the Metro Con- pionship. ference, mainly because of his hard work in the "Omaha South is truly the class of the state this weight room." year, as they are the best team," Hall said. "When we Other players have also made major contribu- played them, they played like they were from antions. "John Haugh, (11), has been our general on other planet and beat us handily."

Just expect two or three fans One of the least known sports in high school has to be track. I recently received a letter from a concerned student and track star expressing his ill-feelings toward my columns that I directed toward poor crowds.

He said that through the past couple of years, no one has mentioned that track has not received much crowd support, and that the track team deserves a good crowdasmuchasanyother sport.

Someofthe sports that I write about in my column are sports that I know of and I know how the crowd will affect the competitors.

I tend to stay away from the sports that I know little about for fear of upsetting someone involved with that sport. But this is somethingthatshouldhave been at least mentioned.

The track team is good and does deserve a quality crowd following, but the thing is is that like

golf and tennis, even if the sports are mentioned the maximum numberofpeoplethatitwilldraw to watch the events is probably somewhere around two or three.

You can go ahead and yell and scream about the poor attendance at athletic events, but the thing you must remember is that

if people don't like to watch a particular sport, they won't.

This is true for almost every sport. Golfisasportthatnotmany people enjoy watching. Most of the spectators at a golf tournament go because they are either related to a competitor, or because it is a really nice day and they had nothing else to do, or both.

Anothersportwhichisnotthe most enjoyable to watch, for most people, is girls' basketball. I don't mean to put girls' basketball down, or the players. It's just that for most people it is not the most enjoyable thing that they can think of doing.

In my previous column about crowd support I mentionedgolf and tennis, but these were just hypothetical situations to tell how a good crowd would help to improve the play.

I am a realistic person, and I know that a high school tennis meet will not bring in hundreds of spectators.

So think about your sport, because chances are if they wanted to watch, and if they had the time, they would.

Although there might not be many fans to watch sports such as golf, what matters is the players are enjoying themselves and doing the best job they can.

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7 rvey overcomes obstacles to achieve fillment in sports, ·musical talents

De en ing state c amps feel little pressure

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Matt Fischer sports writer

·erysport athletes must overcome some obin order to achieve greatness.

Harvey, (10), is no exception. Harvey has ne several obstacles to excel in everything from . The first of which was being !nt country. "According to my parents I was 1 Cameron, South Vietnam," Harvey said. , 16, first came to this country in September rey' s interests are widely diversified. One of 's main interests now is being a member of le's varsity track team. With the aid of coach mningsen, Harvey has improved steadily e fust went out for the team his freshman \ccording to Henningsen, Harvey has the md desire to develop into a real good athe-

requires a little more attention than the avthelete, but he recieves a lot of help and enteammates, and his attitude 1ggest asset, " Henningsen said. ,t makes Harvey a unique athlete is the fact was born with retinitis pigmentosis, an indisease which dramatically impairs vision. yesightwould be a problem in any sport, but .ck you need to knowwhatlaneyou're in and ou can cut over," Henningsen said.

1ey' s reason for trying out for the team was "I enjoy running and being out in the fresh metimes it is tirillg. but it's a lot of fun beget to meet new people an,d make new ." Harvey said. "My main event is the halfn, because I think the mile is too long, and rter distances go too fast," Harvey said.

1ey is considering trying out for the cross r team in the fall of next school year. "I t that there had to be some way to get back tpe after summer, so Mr. Henningsen sug- As spring sports began. Friday, March 2, Jim that I go out for the cross country team, " Harvey, (10), said. the track season. Harvey, varsity track runink Jim has the potential to help our cross ner, plans to run the half-mile during ineets • team out next year. He could run with and invitationals. Track Coach Carl Hen1e else in a kind of buddy system, to overningsen said Harvey, who was born with a is vision problem," Henningsen said. · vision disease, has steadily improved. Howfor Harvey include playing the viaever, track is just one of many interests for the piano. He performed a violin piece in him. nt show Wednesday, March 7.

sports writer With their frrst tournament only a week away, the boys' varsity golf team is geared up for what should be .another big season.

The Warriors, defending state champions, will feel no added pressure this year according to head coach Roger Hoffman. "The pressure might come from people outside of golf, but ·I think people in golf know how inconsistent the sport is. Things vary each tournament, so all you can do is take yourbestshot;" Hoffman said.

Westside returns three out of five varsity members from last year, Scott Hoffman, (12); Andy Chapin, (12); and Kevin Atkinson, (12). Hoffman, the No. I player on the team, will be shooting for something no other person has done in the Metro. "Scott is a twotime defending Metro champion, and if he wins this year, he will be the first ever three time champion, so that will put a lot of pressure on him this year," Hoffman said.

Hoffman, who has been playing national tournament golffor three years in places like Pinehurst, NC, and Dallas, TX, will go on to compete at the collegiate level. "Scott has had several scholarship offers, but right now he is leaning toward the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

"Scott has proven his dominance. Last year he won out of 14 tournaments, while the other seven were won by seven different boys," Hoffman said.

Chapin and Atkinson, the No.2 and 3 players on the team, tied for second at last year's state tournament. "Andy also won the Burke Invitational, and took second at Metro," Hoffman said. Atkinson and Chapin both had a competitive average of 80 in last year's season.

All three seniors should provide the leadership for this year's team. "Scott, Andy, and Kevin are all very competitive and will probably be the nucleus of our team," Hoffman said. Guy Haney, (II), and John Schumacher, (12), round out this year's varsity team. "They're very talented, but basically they have had to wait their turn to play at the varsity level," Hoffmart said.

Hoffman, who is in his 24th year of coaching. has won three state titles, and has a career dual record of 173 and 17. "Of all the teams that I have coached, this one has the talent to be the best ever," Hoffman said. It appears that the weight room has even affected the golf team's performance. "If I had to pick out one characteristic that makes this team different from most is the fact theyhittheballsofar,"Hoffmansaid. "lthinkthereasonwehitthe ball so far might be the fact that most of our team lifts weights. All our top players have been playing tournaments in the summer and the off season."

Westside opens it's season Thursday, Mart:h22, at the Beatrice Invitational. "If things work out right, you could see another state cham ionshi out ofWestside's olfteam,"At:kinson said.

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Bert Cohen assistant sports editor To go along with their intra- . mural championship, · Der Spanken Boyen has placed two players on the all -intramuralfrrstteam. Spartken's l-2 comb-ination of guards, Chris Craft and Todd Bartusek, lead off the team.

Thisdynarnicduomadetheteam with their great scoring ability from three point land and because of their ability to penetrate.

Although the S.ix-Foot Richards didn't dominate intramurals, their two big men, Eric "Ice" Berg and Kevin KraSka, sure did. When you combine their strength on the inside with their ability to shootlightsoutfrom the outside, there'snodoubtthatthey both deserve this honor.

To round out the first-team, the brute strength of Evan "no pain, no gain" Howe, has earned him the last spot. This blue collar worker, paced the Clavens path to the championship game with his inside play.

Scott Hegstrom, another of the Spanken 's dominating guards, leads off the second team.

"Quickness" and good team play have earned Joe Frost and Todd Parker spots on the second team.

Frost's lightning speed and good outside shooting were utilized thartks to Parker's great assist

FIRST-TEAM PLAYERS

Referees selected Evan Howe,(l2); Kevin Kraska,(l2); Eric Berg,(l2); Todd Bartusek.,(l2); and Chris Craft,(l2); for the allintramural first team. ability. Firlishingthe second team are two players from the Hot Sphincters, Scott Standish and Tom Cornish who intimidated opposing teams with their size.

Yuri "Shut-up" Shwidelson's ability to hit the trey almost landed him on the second team,

but his temper cost his team the championship andhisspoton the second team. Others that deserve mention for leading their teams to successful seasons include Lance "foulmeandlosealimb" Langfelt, and juniors Shane Ocander and Doug Stave.

8 REVIEWS 'My Left Foot'

Familiar voice on alternative ·choice Ryan Miller Lifestyle writer The voices Of KRCK Dare to be different. If a metro radio listener doesn't appreciate hearing Skid Row seven times an hour, they have an alternative: KRCK. This radio channel (which is available through Cox Cable hook-up), plays the only alternative music available to the radio listener in the Omaha metro area.

There are two Westside voices to be heard on the station, those of Mike Pfeffer, (12), and Scott McAleer, (12).

KRCK has existed officially on the air through Cox Cable since 1987. Prior to the hook-up deal it was just a pirate station. "The station broadcasts live from 7 a.m. to midnight daily. The early- morning music is run through pre-programmed automation," Pfeffer said.

The song lists are not the typical radio fare, ranging through eight categories of alternative music. "The whole spectrum of music is covered, from the basic alternative bands such as Corrosion Of Conformity, New Order, Sinnead O'Connor, and Naked Raygun to specialty shows that feature classics from such artists as The Velvet Underground and David Bowie," McAleer said. · There is also a Reggae show that Pfeffer hosts weekly. Local bands sucl:l as Apathy are also played on the station, which will hopefully bring them a greater listenership.

KRCK plays that area radio stations can't, or won't play, and the absence of a whole class of music has created the station which.is similar to the college radio format. The listening audience will be expanded when the station becomes available on a regular radio set-up, without the need for a special cable hook-up.

"We are in the process of building a broadcast tower and we hope to be broadcasting by next December as a goal," McAleer said. A new radio license and building permit has been obtained

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Adjustments are needed as Scott McAleer, (12), andMikeFfeffer, (12), broadcast for KRCK. As of yet, this

alternative music station is only available with a Cox Cable hook-up to a stereo.

and once the tower is built the station will move into a larger listenership category.

The station fmances their operations through commercial and some national advertising. "Many of the local record shops run ads as well as many public service announcements from such organizations as PETA and Greenpeace," McAleer said.

The radio station has also been a contributing factor in the sponsoring of

most ofthe concerts that play at the Ranch Bowl and other Omaha venues.

Both disc jockeys enjoy their work and it is appreciated in the Omaha area, as witnessed by the increasing social trend toward the alternative sound. This important trend leads toward individuality, not conformity, as most of the Top 40 music can be viewed.

J\s for McAleer and Pfeffer, it provides fun and experience.

Looking for an imaginative way to eel• brate St. Patrick's Day? Go see the movie "N. Left Foot," a tribute to the Irish writer aiJ painter Christy Brown and his loving farnil "My Left Foot," based on Brown's autob ography of the same title, tells his story as boy born with cerebral palsy to a poor, worl ing-class family. Through his childhood, t is treated lovingly by his mother and sibling Everyone else seems to regard him as the vi Iage idiot, never realizing that undernea1 his handicap lies a creative genius. Bro\\ communicates that genius with his left foe the only limb he can control, using it to a paintbrush and hit typewriter keys.

DanielDay-Lewis ("A Room With AView "The Incredible Lightness of Being") has r1 ceived rave reviews for his portrayal of Brow.

Lewis immersed himself in the charactE even staying in a wheelchair off-camera, ali actually learned to utilize his own left foe with which he painted some of the pictur• seen in the film. The strange thing about "N Left Foot" is that it isn't depressing- or UJ lifting ina "gee-isn't-that-handicapped-gu; a-trooper" sort of way. It merely tells tl story of an extraordinary man; Lewis con municates his joy and his pain.

The movie involves a setting that has a most become a stereotype: the trational Irh Catholic poverty-stricken family. But tl triteness is lost in the complex situation.

One peculiarchallengethefllm posed wl understanding what the characters are sa: ing. BetweenBrown'sslightlyblurredspeec and the accents of his family, those in the at dience have to pay close attention.

"My Left Foot" has received norninati01 for several heavy-duty Academy Awards: be picture; best screenplay; best director- Jil Sheridan; best actor- Lewis; and best SUJ porting actress- Brenda Frickey as Brown brave, sweet-natured mother. "My Left Foo is playing only at the Dundee Theater at SOt and Dodge and is rated "R."

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Stu.dents draw on variety of celebratio·n plans Lisa Hagedorn Llfestlye writer St: Patrick's Day. Tomorrow, March 17, whateverthecelebrating country, a touch of green can be observed everywhere, as this annual celebration enlarges the Irish population for a day, with festivities, parades and celebrations honoring the patron saintoflreland, Saint Patrick.

Many Irish customs are celebrated in the States.

The most frequently carried-on tradition is wearing green clothing to observe the country of Ireland.

"I wear green, notto celebrate St Patrick's Day," Kirsten Schatz, (11), said, "I wear green because everyone else does and if s a way to celebrate the holiday.

Along with St. Patrick's Day comes many Irish legends and traditions as to the purpose Of the holiday. According to Irish students at Westside, St. Patrick's Day is a time to eat, drink, and get together.

"AU the Lough's get together at the grandparents' house and eat cornbeef and cabbage," Sean Lough,(l2), said. "After we eat our delicious homemade Irish dishes, we drink Harp's Beer and just celebrate being Irish."

Parades on St. Patrick's Day are another way that many students display their Irish spirit Jamie Beedle, (11), and Scott Burns, (12), participate in Benson's St. Patrick's Day Parade.

"The Burns' entered the parade years ago and it has become a tradition in the family to enter an Irish float every year since," Beedle said. "The floats are really unique and really display the true

Irish spirit."

At Westside, the cafeteria cooks hope to create something to celebrate the holiday. "We will try to prepare a dessert such as green Jello or a cake with green frosting to honor the holiday," Dolores Scigo,head cook, said.

One student at Westside celebrates the holiday with all the Irish festivities, however, he is concerned with the loss of meaning of the holiday.

"Like many Irish families, I go to my grandparent's house for dirmer with the traditional Irish meal of cornbeef and cabbage," Desi Lavelle,(lO), said.

"But the traditional meaning behind St. Patrick's Day is not there anymore. I don't think anyone even knows who St. Patrick is and why we celebrate the day. It is becoming an excuse to go to bars and drink green beer."

Like many adopted "Irish-for the day, " they celebrate the holiday with a touch of green and a touch of Irish spirit.

"I celebrate the holiday, wearing green and saying Happy St. Patrick's Day, only because everyone else does," Richard Link, math instructor, said.

For some, St. Patrick's Day is a family holiday, while others treat it as just another day. One student, a former Bostonian, celebrates St. Patrick's Day with even more Irish spirit than most Irish.

"When my family and Hived in Boston, we used to have big catered parties, where we served Irish cocktails and appetizers," Bridget Kelly, (11), said.

"St. Patrick's Day is a big celebration in ourfamiliy, we celebrate the day as one of the greatest holidays of the year."

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news writer A new atmosphere is what Dennis Mcintyre, technology specialist for Westside High School and District 66, hopes to create for the existing computerlab in 105A. The lab is included in upcomingsummerremodeling and renovation plans for Westside.

Proposed changes for the room include a new ceiling, improved .. P!ansinclude COMPUTER LAB: the constructwn of a d1VIdmg wall bePRoPosED cllANcEs tween the lab and room 105, an area the Mobile Storage Units electronics department occupies.

Existing shelving is also targeted for removal and replacement. They are exNew'lllbles pected to be replaced with storage shelving and modular units, which are more New c==J cu Permanent easily moved.

Wall The computer lab consists of28 operational computers, mostly Apple systems, r; New Carpet including six Macintosh computers. ·2 and Light Fixtures There is also one IBM. g[ Carpeting is proposed for the room, ] which currently has concrete flooring. w Low-static carpet, like that in the English • t• and math computer labs, is currently New shelvtng. l under consideration, Mcintyre said.

Some carpets carry static electricity, bulleJ i n which can damage some computer circuitry if the user transmits the charge to • the computer. "PC'S (Personal Computers) are not as sensitive to static as are mainframes," Mcintyre said.

The budget for the renovation has currently been set at $50,000, which will come from the District Building and Remodeling Fund, Mcintyre said. He is not sure whether new furniture will be included in the renovation.

"It (the remodeling) will take the computer room from a middle-aged basement to modern-era attractive," Mcintyre said.

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principal and Ken Bird, special services director. The 11 students from Ely, England arrived Monday, March 26and will be in Omaha until Monday, Aprill6.

tndalism strikes forma/leads on missing VCR's, stereo =udge news writer h the medium of stealuism has once again ; head at Westside. last three weeks, two recorders were stooom 1188 and a port' was stolen from room ;h there are no formal •r leads regarding the tuipment, it has been d that the person or >ponsible for the thefts ! the machinery under of district employees

when they weren't looking, or ministration addressed the conwith the assistance of a key to tracted cleaning comJ>any-about unlock the necessary doors. the matter. However, there were "There's a difference in terms no accusations, and the cleaning of how you approach it, based on company agreed to keep an eye whether you know it's a breaking on the situation. and entering, or if it just happens Currently, since it cannot be to be someone who just walked in determined if a key was used in and walked off with it," Ron Hus- the thefts, there are no suspects ton, assistant principal, said. and won't be until the items sur"There was no breaking and en- face in a pawn shop somewhere. tering involved, and at the same "It could be students; it could be time the people I'vetalked to have adults. Youreallydon'tknowthat, indicated that that facility (1188) so you can't point fmgers," Huswas locked up. So then it goes to ton said, "Sometimes it takes a who's got a key." long time before these things Considering the possibility showup." that no thief had a key,the adThe reunification of the dis' . " trict with its missing electronic entertainment units is largely up to those who stole it, and what they do with the goods. "In vandalism cases of this nature sometimes we find the equipment, sometimes we don't," Huston said. "Those things are heat pencil marked into the side of the unit. They become very difficult to hock, at least locally."

As far as stepping up security to prevent further robbery, Huston thinks the grapevine will offer sufficient protection.- "Just alerting people to the fact that we've had that problem helps in security," Huston said, "People begin to be more careful about the things they're responsible for."

This is not the first time Westside has had stolen equipment, and not surprisingly, notes Huston, considering the amount of expensive equipment in the building. "When you have as much equipment and as many doors in this school, it can cause a problem," Huston said.

However, Huston doesn 'tforesee any pattern'to the disappearance of equipment. "It doesn't happen very often, thank goodness," Huston said. "It only happens from time to time."

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According to Mooney, the exchange ofinformation took place during a telephone conversation. "I was talking to some guys from Millard North about a World History assignment I was doing and I mentioned, jokingly, that since the paper was to be on civil disobedience that maybe I would just turn in Paul Skiermont', (11), (a Westside debater) case from the beginning of the year, n she said.

Unaware that Skiermont ran the civil disobedience case earlier in the year, the Millard North debater assumed that the case Mooney was speaking of was a new one Patil and Robert would run at the district tournament.

Patil and Robert eventually ran the civil disobedience case in a round against the team from Millard North and lost.

Mooney all edges that an unrelated argument between the Millard North debater and herself prompted the Millard North debater to tell Westside's debate coach, Dave Richardson, about the "exchange" of information. "After the tournament, we got in a fight and, out of spite, he told Mr. Richardson that I gave him all of this information, citing a telephone conversation that never happened," she said.

After hearing the argument presented by the Millard North debaters, Richardson said he had no choice but to force Mooney to resign. "I really didn't have any other choice because I think what we were faced with was a situation where we would have had real problems with the rest of the team with disharmony and things like that," he said.

Mooney says she understands Richardson's decision, but wishes that she could still debate for Westside after this year. "I can see removing me from the teamforthe restofthe year, hutto say that I can never debate for Westside again, I don't think there's justification for that. It's their word against mine."

2 LANCE STANCE Keep credits away from spirit groups 1990-91 COLOR guard, final decisions are now public.

Next year's color guard will be considered a spirit squad that will perform at some home football and basketball games. The new color guard will be more jazz oriented and will use a variety of costumes and props during their performances. They will be performing to the band production of "Cats" in competition and also for one of the home football games. Roger Groth, band instructor, will bring in a professional choreographer to work with the color guard.

The "Lance" believes that by changing the color guard to a modem performance group, interest in the squad will increase. The change seems to have already taken some effect with more students at the Monday-Friday, March 26-30 training sessions.

The "Lance" does, however, question the decision to bring in a professional choreographer for a squad that performs less frequently than the other spirit squads. Both the Squires and the drill squad choreograph their own numbers and rely on student creativity for this task.

Unlike other spirit squads, the girls involved in the color guard will be enrolled in band, receive credit and be graded.

Being involved in a spirit squad has always been considered an extracurricular activity. Suddenly offering credit to members of a spirit group is like asking for school spirit in return for those credits.

Joining a spirit squad is a privilege and is certainly optional. If a student isn't willing to put in time outside of class, that student should not be trying out for the squad.

There are certain credit classes that require extra time put in outside of the school hours, but before enrolling in these courses, students are required to complete an introductory course. For example, the students enrolled in Cable have spent a full year in an introductory class before actually broadcasting their show. Similar introductory classes are required in the debate and journalism areas.

The "Lance" believes that just by changing its performances to a more modem type of routine, the color guard will be enhancing its image. Grading and credits should not be a part of the new squad. If the color guard wishes to be considered a spirit squad, then the squad should be willing to perform and spend extra time and show their "spirit" regardless of the credits.

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Westside have proven costly not only to the district budget, but to students as well.

Within the last three weeks, two video cassette recorders (VCR's) and a portable stereo were stolen from school grounds. Despite this fact, the administration has failed to actively pursue bringing the thieves to justice, leaving the "grapevine effect" of simply making people aware of the problem as a way of solving it. The thieves involved in the vandalism couldn't have received a warmer welcome since no active steps are being taken toward them.

The "Lance" believes that greater steps should be taken by the administration to get the stolen items back, or to at least curb the vandalism. It's a time for action, not just words.

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Dirtball. how to cheat.

How can you even think of reading this column?

"Cheaters never win, and winners never che< Didn't your parents ever tell you that cheating is This old cliche has been used by parents for ag wrong? Yes, you say, but everyone does it anyway. butitdoesn't makemuchsense. Forexample,h Sure they do and if everyone jumped off the Empire say that you cheat on a unit test and your neighb State Building, you would too, right?

Jean Smart, does not-or so you think. You get Wrong.

A+ on your test, but Jean Smart fails. Big deal, y The number ofstudents cheating on exams would feel great. surprise any Westside teacher--<:onsidering that But who really profited from this situation? Y Edltor-in-chlef: • · every student cheats, or has cheated at some point didn't learn squat, but Jean, who spent hours p KENT BoNHAM Wait, you say, l'p1 Joe paring, may p.ave, ac Managing editor: · • Perfect, I NEVER cheat.

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"Of course it would be good if we had girls with previous Getting into the '90s.

That is what Roger Groth, band instructor, hopes dance involvement, but it 1 accomplish by making the change from the preiscertainlynotaprerequisite."

Thegroupwillperformforthe .ous flag corps to a new color guard. Groth felt a 1ange was needed to make the group more mod- first time possibly during the :n. Groth, who sponsored the flag corps, will also fourth home football game. They )Onsor the new color guard. will do a ten minute show from the "It's time we get with it, and get into the '90s," Broadway musical "Cats." They will then roth said. "I felt we needed to make the group use the show for various competitions and 10re up to date." " - - - - - - - - - - - contests during the fall seaThe new color guard will be son. msidered a spirit group, and will The members are part of The exact date of the first pererform at some home football formance is not set as of yet, but 11d basketball games. the Warrior Band and it will be some time around the "We only changed the content will be evaluated hyperfourth home football game," f the said. "The formance tests. Like the Groth said. eople mvolved m the color guard One of the goals that is hoped ill be involved in drill on the band, theywill beevaluto be accomplished through the eld and they will be more jazz- ated on how well they change to color guard is for stuance oriented." . present their material. dents to have more interest in Other changes mclude the use the squad's performances. f props and various costume "I hope the new group will 1anges.

Roger Groth, director of generate a tremendous amount Groth has given thought to bands ofinterest,"Grothsaid. Withthe ow much costume and prop hiring of a professional color hanges may cost the members guard teacher to train, choreofthegroup,butthecostwillnot graph, and teach the routine, e excessive.

Groth believes this can be accomplished.

"We will be making almost everything we'll be Rod Bennar, an Omaha choreographer who has sing. Materials will be the main cost, and all of the taugpt several national color guards, will train the 1embers will be involved in making costumes, Westside color guard. Bennar will be assisted by Brian Walker, a past drum major for the University raps, and flags," Groth said.

The armouncement of the new dance group has ofNebrask:a-Uncoln marching band.

Girls involved in the color guard will be enrolled enerated interest among the nearly 35 girls who ill be eligible to try out for the group's 1990-91 inWarriorBand,andwillreceiveagradeandcredits for the class. This will be offered first semester only, "About 35 girls have expressed an interest al- with members who play an instrument in the band !ady, but we won't know exactly how many we're staying in the class.

"The members are part of the Warrior Band proealing with until the training sessions," Groth said.

All girls grades 9-12 will be able to try out, begin- gram and will be evaluated by performance tests," ing with training sessions that were held Monday Groth said. "Uk:ethe band, they will be evaluated on lfOugh Friday, March 26-30. Tryouts are sched- how well they present their material." led to be held Wednesday, April4. · As with anything new, Groth realizes there might The number of members in the color guard will be some skepticism towards the color guard.

"Whenever somebody tries something new, e between 11 and 25, depending on the number tat qualify. people wonder. I just hope people are interested in "There will be selection by audition," Groth said. the change, and it works out," Groth said.

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Student reaction mixed to new squad Response to the idea of enhancing the color guard with dancing and new props for the Westside band production of "Cats" next year, varies from optimism to concern.

Some students believe that the revisions will upgrade the appearance of the color guard and the band. "I think: Mr. (Roger) Groth's idea for the 1990-91 color guard is a good idea. Having them dance along with flag and prop movement should add to the marching band's appearance," Geri Greeno, (11), said.

One student believes the program will not work. "I don't think: that there will be a good student response (as to auditions for the show)," Rick: Myers, (11), said.

Due to the fact that thie new squad will be dancing and not just performing with flags and props, some students are worried about how the presence of this squad will affect the duties of the drill squad and the squires. "I hope it doesn't affect the performances of the drill squad and the squires at football games. That's always been their territory," Tracy Muller, (12), Squire captain, said.

Another student is set against the idea of creating another dancing squad at Westside. "Things should stay the way they are. Mr. Groth shouldn't complicate things with this idea," Georgia Hatzidakis, (10), said.

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Optimism reigns on track team

Girls play well in loss to Cougars

Gerry Fey sports writer Senior leadership and younger runners with potential are reasons head coach Fred Hutchinson likesthechancesofthisyear's boys' track team.

"The seniors on this team are really pushing and encouraging the younger runners," Hutchinson said. "This should really help in the future."

According to Hutchinson, the team does have some weaknesses. "One weakness, if you can call it one, is that we are an awfully young team, but we have many freshman athletes," he said.

The team competed in the Lewis Central Indoor Track Meet Saturday, March 17 and took third place. Abraham lincoln won with 71 points followed by Ralston with 60 and Westside with 59.

Top finishers included Chad Schroeder, (11), who finished second in the high jump, and Greg Armitage. (11), who finished third in the shot put.

Man Gerard, (12), was first in the 3200 meter run and Jeff Hall, (12), placed third in the 800 and 1600 meter run.

Somestong events fortheteam include the distance runners, the discus, and the shot put. "The distance team has two qualityseniors in Hall and Gerard along with some younger runners," Hutchinson said. "Armitage and Eric Larson, (ll), give us strength in the weight events."

Jim Ryan, (12), has been in track since his sophomore year.

He has high expectations for the team "Thisisthebestteamwe've had since I've been here," Ryan said. "We have no weaknesses, as opposed tolastyearwhen we were prirnarilycarriedbyafewpeople."

"We're consistant all around," Chad Schroeder said. "We have strong points but we're not totally weak in other areas."

Although the strongest teams in the Metro did not compete in the indoor meet, both Hutchinson and Ryan see Westside as being able to handle them "If we work as hard as we can and keep our enthusiasm, we will be able to compete," Hutchinson said. "lfyoucompareourtirneswith the other Metro teams at the Burke Relays, they're both very closely matched," Ryan said.

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soccer team played well. "We looked good, we looked like a team with a lot of potential. It was obvious that we had spent four days in the gym because of the weather," Don Gilpin., head coach, said.

Gilpin was also aware of the way Gross played. "Gross is a good soccer team this year, and that is neat. There is a lot of parity in the league," Gilpin said. "No more is it just two or three teams winning it all."

This year the term coach has a little different meaning. "My job iseasy this year," Gilpin said. "I've never had more dedicated seniors. If I say we don't have practice, they get angry, and that is something I feel that we need."

"We have strong senior leadership this year. No one knows how far we will go, but I do know that the seniors will insist that we play the best we can play. They're hungry, v.ery hungry," Gilpin said.

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OR THE WESTSIDE VARSITY SOCCER TEAM TO BE COMPETITIVE THIS

year, it will need teamwork, according to Bruce Skinner head coach.

"We're going to have to accept the fact that this is a competitive league, " Skinner said, "and nobody can be taken lightly. We have to play 80 minutes. We can't expect one or two players to carry the load."

Westside will try to utilize its teamwork tonight against Omaha Benson at Westside at 4:30p.m.

"They're a young team, and they haven't been in the high school Jeagueforquite a while," Skinner said. "They have some Asian kids who play the game pretty well, but they Jacked a Jot of depth last year," he said.

Depth is one thing Westside's team isn 'tlacking. "We've got a Jot of depth, and we've got some very skilled players," he said, but we have to put that all together," he said. 'We should be very competi¡tive." ¡ The boyslosttheirfirsttwo game to Gross (0-1) and to Creaighton Prep (0-1) Tuesday in overtime.

Girls meet Southeast Tuesday

Another day of track practice passes for varsity tra.c k team member, Jim Ryan, (12). The track season began Tuesday, March 27 at Westside, with an 8 point loss to Millard North. The track team has another hurdle to clear, the Ralston Relays which will be tomorrow at Ralston High School. of placing at any given meet." held Saturday, March 31.

Not only does the team look "I think we'll do good. Our good for competition this year, distance relays are probably the but the future also looks bright. strongest relay teams," Chad "The sophomore and freshman Schroeder said. "The sprinting sprinterslookgoodforthefuture," relays should do well with the Hutchinson said. "Plus we had a freshman and senior leaders, great freshman turnout, so hope- particularly Jim Ryan." fully that will continue."

The good turnout has con"The young freshman sprint- vinced Ryan about the potential ers have unlimited potential to of this team. "There are so many have a really strong relay," Ryan people out, I can't see us not said. having a good showing," Ryan The next meet for the team is said. "I predict this team will have the Ralston Relays which will be a top five fmish at state."

rrs SEASON AT HOME AGAINST Uncoln Southeast Tuesday, April3, at 4 p.m. The team will be sporting a young, but talented group that consists of 13 players, nine of whom are Treshman and sophomores. "I think we have a lot of talent," coach Doug Pierson said. "And we are an extremely young team."

The yo4Jlg age ofthe girls does not concern Pierson and he views it, along with the team's enthusiasm, as a strength. "Youth and enthusiasm are definitely a strong part of this team," Pierson said.

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"Looking at the times they had at the outdoor meet, our times were better indoors," she said. "The An injury-plagued girls' track team should do people who placed will do well." well this year against Metro teams according to The tedlll will look to its long distance and relay head coach Unda Adamski. teams to lead the team. "Our strengths will pe the 1 The team placed sixth in the Lewis Central In- middle and long distance, along with our three relay door Track Meet at the University of Nebraska at teams and high jumpers," Adamski said.

Omaha fieldhouse Saturday, March 17, and their These strengths should lead to a better showing regular season will start tomorrow at the Ralston at state according to Adamski. "We will have more Relays. qualifiers at state," she said. "Jenny Johnson and "We went into the meet with key injuries and the high jumpers should qualify." were notatfullstrength," Adamski said. "We weren't However, according to Adamski, a state placing . expecting much, but we fared well." by the team is unrealistic. "A state place by the team The team pulled out with two meet records. Jenny is unrealistic because the Westside track program Johnson, (12), took frrst place and the record in the just doesn't have the numbers," she said.

400 and the 3200 relay team ofAmanda Gilbert, (I 0), The Ralston Relays tomorrow will be the next Natalie Unstrom, (9), Johnson, and Kristen Whit- hurdle for the team. Instead of putting the best ted, (9), also set a record. team together for every race Adamski pushes parWhile Westside was competing in the indoor ticipation by all. meet, other Metro teams were participating in the "Ralston usually has a good program," she said, Burke Invitational. Adamski thinks the team can "But my philosophy is to get everyone into it. I want compete with the other area teams. to get all team members a chance to compete."

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Vlinimal computer use raises questions frey Engel assistant news editor An inch of dust.

That's the only thing that has been on the Computer Curriculum Corporation terminals 'now stalled in the English and Math C's.

"This dust is symbolic of the ount of use this system has Doug Pierson, Eng1 department head, said, "I Ilk that since the beginning of ;year, one or two students, and ;sibly three or four teachers reused these computers. I have

absolutely no idea why, or how this system was selected" "Originally, these machines were designed to help individual students with basic skills, such as math, writing, and reading," Sue Manuel, technology director for the district, said.

'We feel that these are the best computers out there to meet our needs," Rod Johnson, director of curriculum, said. "It's a highly sophisticated system, and we're very happy with the achievement results we're getting."

"Those computers are a piece ofjunk," a spokesperson for a local computer distributor, who asked

not to be identified, said. "Anybodywho would buy one of these is a complete idiot. They're totally useless machines. I don't even know where to buy one any more, they're so bad, nobody even sells them anymore."

This spokesman was not alone in his views. Of the nine area computer dealers contacted about these computers, all expressed sinillar opinions.

Before this school year, the district purchased four Atari 1040STcomputerstousewiththe Computer Curriculum Corporation system, a system based on individual learning, which has

been in use in the district for four years at lower level schools. The district 57 such machines, and at $1500 per unit, there is some question as to the choice of computers, whose software only goes through the ninth grade.

'We implemented this system without a firm program in mind as to how we were goin,g to use them," Jim Findley, principal, said.

"I can't universally discredit the system," Pierson said. "But I have absolutely no idea how or why they were selected. We (the teachers) certainlyweren'tasked.

These machines were literally

dropped in our laps. We don't even know how good they really are, because they're much too complex to use, and nobody even tries. Right now, ldon'tevenknow if they're plugged in."

"These machines have the potential to be used for all kinds of educational purposes," Manuel said. "However, they're simplynotveryuseful, because I don't think anybody is using them."

"There are several reasons why the machines aren't being used," Findley indicated. "First of all, theplanningwasn'tdonewellinitially, and secondly, our Continued on page 4.

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copy editor Four teen-agers, including three Westside students, were arrested Sunday, April1 in connection with acts of vandalism. The vandalism included Westside High School, where windows at the school were bmken.

The teen-agers were arrested on suspicion of one felony and 12 misdemeanor counts of damaged property. They were heard in court Tuesday, 3, but the verdict had not been released at press time.

According to Marty Conboy, assistant city prosecutor, the county may have dropped the felony charge. However, the teen-agers are being held on bond, with several chargespossibly other felonies-pending.

"They're already in jail, and they may be there for a while," Conboy said. Another spokesman for the prosecuting office said there might be up to three felony counts, which haven't been heard yet.

Seventeen windows were broken at Westside, and other vandalism was reported to the police in the same area. Witnesses say the four who were arrested were seen in one car, with another carload of four other teen-agers together. The police were looking for the other youths. It is not knoWfl where the other youths attend school.

Westside has not yet been able to determine who's at fault for the damage that was done. "At this point in time, we don't know exactly who's responsible for what," Roger Herring, assistant principal, said.

According to police reports, the carload of the four teen-agers was stopped at 9:20p.m. Sunday at 108th and Center Streets, in a Conoco gas station. The police had received calls from people who had observed the youths shooting windows at Westside. The Westside vandalism took place approximately two and one-half hours before they were arrested.

Air rifles and pistols were the weapons used. "We're not positive whether they're pellet or BB guns," Herring said.

Another carload of teen-agers was sought because observers had reported two cars involved with the -vandalism. "(1be police are) looking into other youths involved in the second car," Herring said The police began investigation soon after the witness reports.

As many as 50 automobiles and businesses were vandalized Sunday night. They occurred in the area between 84th and 120th Streets and between Center and Pacific Streets. The Westside vandalism included areas along the business wing, and dowr1 the alley that leads to the art area. "Numerous windows were shot out," Herring said.

As for the Westside students, Herring said that "the courts will investigate as well as we will, as to what direction we'll go from here."

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Computers serve minimal purpose ne or t\\"0. This is an estimate representing the total number of students who have used the new . computers installed in the English and Math IMC's since the begining of the year.

The four Atari 1040ST were purchased at the beginning of the year for $1500 a piece. The key reason for lack ofinterest in the computers is because neither students, nor teachers can figure out how to use them. The Atari has hardly received high reviews from area computer dealers. The words most computer experts used to describe the Atari's were "pieces of junk" or "totally useless."

Rod Johnson, director of curriculum for the district, said, "We feel that these are the best computers out there to meet our needs." If this is true, it reflects a dull outlook for the educational goals of the district considering the quality of the computers.

The "Lance" feels the administration made a poor decision purchasing $6000 worth of computer equipment without telling anyone, or giving notice. Currently the district has invested $90,000 plus district wide in the Atari systems.

More organization and purpose should have been given to teachers in the IMC 's on how to operate the computers.

The general concensus in the English department was no one had any idea why the computers were installed, or what function they served. With the computers designed to help with students at lower levels of eduation, they should not have been placed at Westside. "Originally, these machines were designed to help individual students with basic skills, such as math, writing, and reading," Sue Manuel, technology director for the district, said.lf the goal of the computers was to assist students with learning disabilities then that goal should have been made clear rather than leaving the students and faculty to guess what to do with them.

The computers are primarily being employed by students with learning problems. Elementaries and the middle school already have the same kind of computers, and in some cases the users give the Atari's high praise. The "Lance"sees that the only logical move would be to give the computers to an elementary school, or to ·the middle school since they would obviously benefit from the use ofthem more than the high school.

If not used at the elementary or middle school, the computers should be installed at the Alternative School. "I don't know how much use they have for them at the high school, but having four more of these (Atari's) would really be a dream come true," Rosie Warder, Alternative School director, said.

Ifthere is that much of a need for computers district wide, the computers should be taken out immediately rather than waiting until the end of the year to see if use among students at Westside wUl increase.

It is apparent no one at the high school will take the time to try to figure out the computers as evidenced by the dust piling up on them. With over $6000 of computer equipment just sitting at the high school, it seems about time that someone should put them to good use.

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Time can't heal all wounds As the saying goes, time heals all wounds. All wounds except for those dealing with racial prejudices. Never has there been a period in time when the minority has not been put down, shut down or just plain shut up by their dominant counterpart.

And, unfortunately, I don't thinlc there ever will be such a time.

Last Friday a guidance counselor made an unwarranted comment offending black students at Ill Burke High school. Of course this comment was uncalled for and in some design sortoffashion, the alleged name-caller should be punished for his racial slip. This sort of behavior would not be allowed from the students and since they have the same rights as those of the teachers, they should also be given the same sort of punishment.

But when it boils right down to the heart of the matter, the black students in a white dominated society have always, and will always, be treated as a

lesser race... which is sad.

Martin Luther King, Jr. onced talked about t common ground between the minorities and t whites in this country, when actually the comm ground for each is without each other..

Nowwhen I speak I'm talking aboutthosewhG up-bringing has been influenced by prejudice. T only true way to change that clash of the cultures through the children. T

way to clean the sl: toscourthesurfacew it is blank and start 0 1 with the education of c editor young.

People today have deal with the prejudices that exist until a new ba1 ofleaders can change the wrongs of our society. I with this waiting the minority cannot let the rest the nation go without a remembrance ofhowunf it is.

Just don't try to change the world too quid We're not quite ready for an abrupt change... ne' have and never will.

Shoe companies .conquer consumers Thewordatthetop ofthe page read in bold black letters "Pump it up." It was an ad for the new state of the art basketball shoe.

It seems that Reebok has transformed a shoe into a set of tires. When the sneakers lose their abilitytocatchair,justrun them down to the local 7Eleven and pump them up. Reebok thought ahead and instead of creating winding lines of jocks waiting to give their shoes a squirt ofair, they inserted a do-it-yourself pump system.

With only the grasp of some fmgers, the shoe pumps up by itself simply by squeezing the tongue of the shoe.

Undoubtedly Reebok stands to rake it in off this project. The shoesretailforaround$175. It'sa great idea for Reebok since ifkids knewthatitcostsaround$15-$20 to make the shoe, months of allowances may have been saved.

The people at Nike have to be

scratching their heads wondering how they passed this idea up.

What happened to the "go out and buy yourself Chuck Taylor's andafteracoupleyearsrundown to Sears and get a new pair?"

Shopping for shoes is more

editorial editor like shopping for something to wear to church. A guy has to buy anewpairjustto keep up with the "up and coming trends" instead of crossing the hated line ofbeing theduckwith the embarrasssingly out-of-fashion Keds.

The future of athletic shoes are to change and unfortunately for those of us who charge our parents' Visas to the limit, itwon't be for the better. The more-upto-date the shoe is the more expensiveitwillbe. Asconsumer's

we shouldn't feel sorry foro selves and complain of over p1 ing. We're the stupid one's hi ing the shoe's because we th that added air system, or the te nologically defmed contours the shoe with a special coatinJ polyurethane will fin; betheanswerforustop form to our athletic ca billties.

Soon it won't be j basketball shoes that pumpingthemselves\1 air. The future will hold dig calorie counters, speedomet1 and any other gadget shoe cc panics can rome up with to crease the price by ten more. These ideas may seem fetched, but Nike is said to ready be in the stages of desi ing a shoe that can be conve1 from ahasketball shoe to are lar tennis shoe. So it will be shoes in one.

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Just over two weeks away, Earth Day has pro bay received more attention thisyearthananyother. an attempt to educate our society, Earth Day's lth anniversary may resemble the first Earth Day 1970 when more than 20 million Americans took LI1 in events to demonstrate their support for the tvironment.

Student Advisory Board, (SAB), and Forum are Jrking in conjunction with each other in hopes of volvingWestsideinEarthDayl990Sunday,April . Any attempt to make our community aware of tvironmental problems, in the cities and across e nation, is needed and should be commended.

10pe SAB and Forum not only inform students td faculty, but they also get the students and culty more involved.

Whatever information or activities SAB and Fom provide is irrelevant ifstudents and faculty ne!Ct to participate in these activities. Our ust realize the impact their actions can have on e environment. Students and faculty should ucate themselves and get involved with this rthDay. Not only is it importantto take part in Earth Day, tt it is equally important to be conscious of one's vironmental actions on a day-to-day basis.

Certain individuals at Westside have taken the itiative to improve the environment without the omotions of Earth Day. Harley Haridson, scice instructor, and his Freshwater Ecology class e the profits oftheir recycling program to donate oney to certain environmental organizations. udison deserves recognition for his daily comitrnent to their program.

This winter, SAB, in conjunction with Donna .rker, food services director, coordinated a switch >m styrofoam to biodegradable paper products td re-useable juice glasses in the cafeteria These things go along way for the environment, td require little effort. We deal with the environcot daily, so why can't we help to preserve it?

Srown bag leads to cold war

I just had the most amazing ought. I was sitting down, lrnly eating my lunch while eparing to bomb another quiz, when suddenly, it :me. The cold war is over.

Now I realize that this is not a rticularly normal Jught right in the middle a tuna on rye with some tipsAhoyon the side, but at's just how it hapned. It hit me that I'm tlonger afraid of war.

Amazing, isn't it? Actuy, to be perfectly honest, I real!d that I wasn't afraid of the tssians. The thought of bombs aing from the sky no longer >cinated me. As a little kid, I member looking up every time >lane flew by, just to check if it lS a Russian bomber coming to t me. I don't know if I was the lly one who ever did that, yet IW, I realize thatl no longer have ose thoughts. I may have outown the "bomberphobia" stage, twithallthechangesinEastern rrope, I was no longer afraid of

wakinguptoanuclearholocaust.

So I got back to myChipsAhoy.

Now the only problem was, that while I was considering the dynamics of modern communism, and the fate of the free world, I had unintentionally fm-

news writer ished my milk. And there's nothing worse than a Chip's Ahoy without milk.

Of course my personal need fordairyproductsledmetothinking about the farm crisis. Is it really over, or is it just that the media, myself included, have simply grown tired of it? I mean there are still starving millions in Ethiopia, butdoesanybodyreally care anymore? Doesitreallymatter if we hear about dying babies in Africa? We know all about Donald and Ivana's love life.

Sounds like a fair trade off to me.

But the milk really got me thinking. Especially, about the high tariffs Japan places on all American goods, including farm products. But it doesn't really matter if our trade debt is higher than the budgets of most countries around the world. EvenBarbaraBush drives a Honda. But seriously, 'is there really a logical reason American rice costs less to produce, yet cost's eight times as much as the Japanese product.

That's OK; we won the war.

But then, as I was finishing up my tuna, without milk, I began to worry about those poor little dolphins who manage to get caught, and killed in tuna nets.

Wait a minute, aren't dolphins supposed to be smart? I'm not too bright, but even I know enough not to swim into a net.

I ran out of time in the mod before I ran out of important social and political issues to ponder. All that from one brown bag.

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4 American Government offers advanced placement; Program not designed for remediation college credits possible Eric Hofschlre copy editor College-bound seniors will have one more opport\!Ility to receive college credit from an Advanced Placement (AP) class. The course, AP American Government, is an extension of the current American Government class for students who wish to receive college credit by taking the AP test at the end of the year.

The new class will meet one mod a week more than the regular American Government class, and will be more difficult. The AP class will also differ in that more readings, documents and discussions will be used and evaluated.

American Government is recommended for all seniors. Students will study political parties, courts, presidential powers, congress, and state and local governments. It meets three small groups a week, and one large group.

Students receiving a certain grade on the AP test (according to the college they will attend) can receive credit hours from it. It will be muchlikeAP American History andAP European History in that credit hours are given according to the grade on the test. The American Government test has not been offered to Westside students before.

Several colleges require a class much like AP American Government. "Students could possibly be exempt from a general-social studies course," Lynn Hansen, college counselor, said.

He also said American Government is one of about five social studies courses that colleges place much emphasis on. A good test score could allow the student to bypass three to six credits per discipline, or somewhere of a total between six and nine credit hours.

Tom Carman and Joe Higgins, social studies instructors, proposed the class for seniors who liked American Government, but who wanted to take an AP class, or one that would yield possible college credit. It was originally an extension of the regular class. An explanatory flyer is being prepared about the class. The main audience targeted will be juniors currently in AP U.S. History.

The AP test in May is actually two parts, the first on American Government and the second on Comparative World Governments.

Students do not have to take the second part of the test, but Carman said it was possible a class would be offered second semester about world government preparation for the test. It would concentrate on the governments of France, Britain, China and the Soviet Union. "It's still in the thinking process," he said.

The regular American GOvernment class will remain four credits and group three difficulty; the AP course will be five credits and group four difficulty. The proposed Comparative World Government course would meet twice a week, being two credits and group four difficulty.

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"They (the computers) are currently being used at the elementary, middle, alternative, and high school, and if the computershereatWestsidearen't used better by first semester of next year, they'll be sent to the Alternative School," Findley said.

"We'd love that. I don't know how much use they have for them at the highschool, buthavingfQur more of these would really be a dream come true," Rosie Warder, Alternative School director, said. ¡Although the program has been in the lower level schools for four years, opinion on the system is still undecided.

"We love it. We can't get enough of them," Les Sladek, middleschool principal, said. "All the results that we've been getting lately have been outstanding. Our remedial children have shown a large improvement, and even our gifted children are using it."

"Unfortunately, we've had to pull a few children from the program, because the machine was

moving too fast for them," Paul Nelson, Hillside Elementary School principal, said.

"The machine only gives children a limited number of problems to work with on one specific subject. If the child has not mastered that subject, he can still be moved up before he is ready, and

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put on a level that he cannot handle," Nelson said.

One major problem seen with the system is the possible improper use of the machines.

Thoughout the district, these computers have been used to help remedial children with their individual problems.

"The program wasn't specifically designed for remedial children," Sladek said, "but like any other computer, it only works if you use if correctly and wisely."

"I truly don't believe that it was designed solely for remedial children," Pierson said. "There are programs for remedial students, but that's not what they were made for. Right now, we don't have remedial kids on it, because don't have anybody on it."

"Right now, to meet the demands of the district, only student's who score below the 47th percentile on national tests are using this system," Nelson said. "Each child goes for 10 to 20 minutes a day on the machine.

Sometimes it just moves too fast for them, and that becomes areal problem."

"We use it for kids who have fallen behind in class, and have had difficulty, or discipline problems in class," Findley said.

"Nextyearthey'll (the computers) either be placed in academic counseling or directed studies rooms, or, possibly in the Alternative School," Findley said. "The planning just wasn't done well . enough at the start of this program."

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12 not in Symphonic Band, will Salerno has already set some goals for a concert Tuesday, April 17 in the HE WESTSIDE FuruRE PROBLEM SoLV· himself.

"I think we need to make sure all mditoriumat7:30p.m. "It'sanopportuing team qualified for the State made concerning the departdecisions nity for us to play some of our selections competition which will be held ment need to involve all the people in the for the district contest," Roger Groth, tommorow in Kearney. department. The students ought to feel :>and Instructor, said.

Beth Bowen, (9); Chris Landmark, (9); The district contest will take place Molly Moylan, (9); and Jennifer Northam, ·comfortable about coming in and asking lbursday and Friday, April 19 and 20. (9); and Sarah Kohli, (9), will attempt to any teacher for help and we as teachers )elections for the performance will in- solve a problem dealing with medical ad- should feel comfortable with that," Salerno :lude both classical and contemporary . vances at the intermediate level. The State said. :>rass pieces. competition includes approximately 150 other students of most grade levels from around the state.

1 The sponsor of the Future Problem AMOUS FIRST, Solving team, Bill Hayes, social studies Will Becker, (11), news editor of instructor, was selected to serve on the OP NurcH. the "Lance," won the Quill and Scroll The Westside "Lance" has State Advisory board for Future Problem National Writing Contest in the category of been awarded the ColumbiaScho- Solving. "Oneofmyfrustrationsasacoach newswriting. This is the first time a astic Press Association Gold Crown is that there are FBIA conventions, track Westside student has ever won this award. tward. This places the "Lance" among meets and other activities which conflict Becker's article he top 15 high school newspapers in the with the competition," Hayes said.

-appearedintheFri1ation. . day, Jan. 19 edition Entries in the contest were judged on of the "Lance." vriting, editing, design, and editorial The artilce enN EQUATION THAT SHOUlD ADD UP TO nanagement. Judging is based on newstitled 'Final round success. >apers from the entire year. up to judges' told Approximately two weeks ago, John Hudnall, journalism adviser, thestoryoftheMervas notified of the award at the Colum- Gary Salerno, math instructor, was ingens-Mayhew Su,ia Scholastic Press Association conven · formed ofhis new position. Salerno will be WILL BECKER preme Court Bible ion lastweek. Fourteen other highschool replacingpreviousmathdepartmenthead, Club case.

Gloor has served as math departmblications from across the nation were AI Asaresultofwinningthisaward,Becker tlso awarded this honor. ment head for 28 years. is eligible to ·apply for the Edward J, Nell The "Lance" previously won this "I talked to everybody in the math de- Memorial Scholarship in journalism for

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ONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER.

Westside's Odyssey of the Mind (OM) teams placed third in state competition last Saturday, March 31 in Kearney.

The team, consisting of Rosanne Gnarra, (12), Darcie Rives, (10), Trent Steele, (12),AmyWegener, (12), and Lori Wegener, (10), competed and placed in the long-term "Classics ... 7 Wonders" event.

Theteam'sgoal was to create and present a performance based on the seven wonders of the world. The team also competed in a spontaneous round of competition.

Mary Ann Sturek, OM sponsor, has been involved in the OM program since the early '80s, before it was started in Nebraska. "It is one of the best ways for teachingteamworkanddeveloping creativity," Sturelc said. "I have certainly enjoyed working with such a wonderful group of very creative and talented students." _..;..._

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Fashion conscious step out in style Michelle Sulllyan feature writer Searching for just the fight tuxedo for prom is a problem many guys face each year.

Whether it is powder blue with ruffles, or the classic black tie, the decision can be difficult.

Scott Cahow, salesman at Ben Simon's Formal Wear, said he sees a dramatic increase in business during the month of April. "We probably have four times our normal rentals during prom season," Cahow said.

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The color of the tux can also be a determining factor.

Bill Spire, owner of Mr. Tuxedo, said that he sees a wide variety in the styles of tuxedo rentals each year. "Black is the most popular color, but it tends to depend on each person and what he is looking for in a tux," Spire said.

According to Cahow, the top designers for this year are Lord West, Pierre Cardin, Christian Dior, After Six, and Henry Grethel. "Those five designers are re-

ally hot, especially a new European cut by Cardin, called the Paris," Cahow said.

Doug May, salesman at Sir Knight, agrees with Cahow.

"Grethelhasablackcabletuxwith a shortcoat and After Six has a popular new design, Elan," May said.

Ray Kurtzuba, salesman at Gentleman's Choice, said tailcoats will be the most popular style this year. "Tailcoats are defmitely going to be big this year," Kurtzuba said. "We've already had several requests for

them."

He also said the price varies with Reasons for choosing a certain different styles and designers of tux' tend to vary for each person. tuxedoes.

Aside from the style and color, "Designer names are really the cut of the tuxedo is also im- popular. Young guys are willing portant. to spend a great amount of "When I rent a tux I want it to money to look good," Kurtzuba fit, and I make sure it's not too said. tight," Dave Goldner, (12), said.

Most stores rent an assort"Lastyearlworeanoff-whitedin- ment of accessories. "Accessoner jacket and sported the James ries range from cummerbunds Bond look." and ties to shoes and suspendSince the tuxedo will be worn ers," May said. "It's easier for a all evening, it's important that the guy to get a complete outfit for fit is comfort- c...t:. - - - - - - - - - - - one price instead of havable. ..

"You don't ing to look Designer names are want a lapel around for really popular. Young that's three matching accessories." feet wide and guys are willing to you want to Cahow spend a great amount find a cumsaid if a guy is of money to look good. merbund that unsure about matches the choosing a Ray Kurtzuba, color of your tuxedo or Gentleman's Choice date's dress," needs help, Brad Perry, _ _ _ _....,_ _ _ _ _ _ . . he be shouldn't afraid to (12), said.

Cahow said the guy's prom ask a salesman for help or addate has a lot to say about the vice. "A majority ofthe guys that type of tuxedo he rents. He esti- come in take a lot of time and mates 50 percent of his custom- they're unsure of what they want," Cahow said. "They need ers come in with their dates.

"Girls have a lot of input, espe- an opinion on everything they cially in the color. If the girl tryon." doesn't like it, then the guy According to Spire, guys doesn't either," Cahow said. shouldn 'twaituntil the last min"I went with my date to get his ute to reserve a tuxedo. "If they tuxedo because he asked me for wait until the last minute, they'll my opinion and because he be outofluck because a lot ofthe doesn't have any fashion sense," big area high schools are having Celeste Knudsen, (11), said. theirpromsthesameweekend," After one has found the per- Spire said. "Iftheywaituntil the fect tuxedo, the customer might week before, they'll have slim find it isn't always the perfect pickings." price.

Some guys anxiously await A three-day rental at Mr. Tux- the trip to loolcfor a tuxedo. "I've edo, depending on the style, will never rented a tux before, but if cost between $39 and $53. Tails I did, I would choose an all-white will cost an extra $15. onewithblacktrimandabigtop Renting a tuxedo from Ben hat," DaveOark, (lO),said. "But Simon's Formal Wear will cost then again, the lime green chif$55, with tails priced at $60. fon is also appealing."

Athree-day rental at Sir Knight There are still many that may will cost anywhere between $44 be left confused by the different and$62. styles and options available Kurtzuba said tuxedoes at when renting a tux.

Gentleman's 010ice range from "A tuxedo is tuxedo," Matt $35 to $80 depending on how Benecke,(l2), said. "What's it many accessories are included. supposed to look like?"

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Crumpets, tea, and doughIts. These three delicacies are all odscommontothe British exlange students' visiting estside for three weeks. oughnuts were added to the Ltdents top ten appetite pleass since visiting America.

"I love all American food, .pecially doughnuts," Tina inchilffe, one English exlangestudent,said. "Wedon't 1ve anything like them in Engnd."

Besides doughnuts, the exlange students have been 1pressed, for the most part,

with the treatment other Westside be eating hamburgers when I got trayed in the midwest are differstudents have given them. "Every- here. They're not and no one's ent from the rest of America.

"The midwest is small town one is really friendly," Sharon fat" Cross, an exchange student, said.

Cross said that some of the America. It has small town fam"In England everyone would ig- stereotype comes from Ameri- ily values and friendly people," nore you, but in America everyone can teenage movies shown where he said. "It is different for them wants to tallc to you." they live. "The belief is that (exchange students) because "The English are polite and have Americans are loud and arro- there is so muchmorespaccthan good manners, but sometimes gant," Cross said. what we are used to."

Roger Daw, principal of the they arc not too friendly," HinchDaw said that people in the exchange students' school and midwest are less inclined to be liffe said.

The stereotype of Americans in former exchange vice principal extravagant, or wasteful with England is not something to brag at Westside, initiated this par- their money. "There is a lot of about, according to the students. . ticular exchange. "When one of money in this country. People "There are two American air bases my teachers wanted to bring a parade their wealth, but that's group to America I suggested not true in Nebraska," he said. nearby our town (Ely).

Dawwants the students to sec " Most of the Americans we Westside because I thought have seen from there are fat and Omaha was the_real American more of Nebraska than just are always eating hamburgers," and not the one portrayed in the Omaha. They will visit Lincoln, Grand Island, and an Indian resVivienne Ingham, exchange stu- media," Daw said.

Daw said that the values por- ervation during their visit. "I dent, said. "I expected everyone to

wanted them to see Nebraska as well as the school," Daw said.

The exchange students have also been impressed with the variety and quality ofactivities at Westside. "I thinlc it's nice that they have all the spirit squads," Ingham said. "Sports are also more advanced here." ''Everyone is serious and they putsomuchintotheirworlc. The enthusiasm in activities such as drill squad and cheerleading is neat," Hinchliffe said.

Whatever experiences lay abc ad for these students most of them are excited about the rest of their visit.

Cross said, "I'm just going to be open-minded about everything."

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TheGayandLesbianUnionisacommonorganization on many college Courses are taught in the analysis ofsexual identity in literature.

High school is a different story; little attention is given to the subject either in or out of the classroom.

But psychologists know that sexual orientation does not blossom once a student leaves home. It is first experienced in childhood, where the intolerance and ignorance of others can make homosexuality a painful experience with which to come to terms.

According to Tim Evans, district psychologist, researchers are divided on whether homosexuality is a result of biological factors that occur in fetal development or the environment. They do know that sexual orientation occurs in three phases: initial awareness, which occurs in early childhood; denial, in late childhood; and the early teens; and the fmal stage, acceptance.

"Because gay orientation is not accepted in society, many kids bury their initial awareness. With more social acceptance, there is less denial," Evans said, "People think that sexual orientation is a conscious choice, and it's not."

Evans has been approached by students who fear they are gay and don't wish to be. In these cases, he said, whether their sexual fantasies involve mostly women or men is the most decisive indication of their sexual orientation.

Many heterosexual teens go through a period Evanscalls"gaypanic":havingthefearthattheyare gay. "Because of homosexual panic, (teen-agers) are very critical of gays," Evans said.

"My students' attitude about homosexuality is in the Dark Ages," Bill McCormick, sociology instructor, said. McCotmicksaid that this attitude is learned

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at home and even in the government, such as laws barring sodomy. "We're so redneck; we' taken our social norms and organized them intc series oflaws. Most parents want us to teach th homosexuality is sinful and wrong," he said. "Sor people interpret the Bible as saying that hom sexuality is a perversion."

Ken Bennett, guidance counselor, said th when one student approached him about deali: with homosexuality, what Bennett did most w listen. "I allowed the person to talk about th1 feelings over a long period of time; I did a lot reassuring," he said. He encouraged the stude to tell his parents. "By not acknowledging who whatyouare,it'slikesayingyou'reashamedofi he said. Bennett said that many students fc more tolerant toward homosexuality in colle because they are away from parental attitudes.

Jill Rausch, a junior at the University of Iov graduatedfromWestsidein 1987. Shesaidthatt difference in tolerance from high school to colle isn't always dramatic, especially in the Midwe "We have a very active gay and lesbian comm nity, butwealsohavearadicalright-wingnewsr per that blasts those people every month. Tha very repulsive," she said. " In college," Raus said, "You can find people who have the sar interests as you, including orientation. I ihinkai of it has to do with getting away from your pl ents."

Rausch told of a male friend who departed l graduate school on the East coast, where he \\ open about his homosexuality. He still insist that no one at Iowa, where he had family and < friends, be told about it. "I called him abou month ago. He sounded so happy- he has t1 boyfriends. But he still said 'this is our little 1 cret," said. "It's really bizarre."

Rogers takes · early retire1nent after 29 years of district service

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feature editor District 66 teachers have been described as marching to the beat of a different drummer. After 29 years of teaching, Lorraine Rogers has decided the time has come to march on.

"After being in the district for 29 years, I felt that it was time for me to take an early retirement," Rogers said. "There are things that I would like to d.o for myself, like to spend more time with my family."

Rogers also desires the freedom to participate in activities she enjoys. Nothing in her life is more important than family. · She hopes retirement will give her the extra time to spend with each family member, and allow her to move on and live a stressfree life.

"Retirement will give me more freedom to do things I like such as reading; playing golf, and participating in cultural activities," Rogers said. "It will give me more time to spend with my husband, and offer me opportunities both here and other places."

Rogers will continue living in Omaha She likes to travel, and wills pend partsoftheyear in other climates.

"ThemajorityofmytimewillbespentinOmaha, but I will be wintering in various places," Rogers said. "My husband just retired as of September, so we will travel together."

Teaching has been a wonderful experience for Rogers. She feels thatithas enabled her to influence young students (or whom she has high respect.

"Teaching has been very rewarding to me," Rogers said. "Through teaching I have been to see students grow and mature. It has always been my desire to have a positive influence upon students."

Through her 29 years in the district, Rogers has witnessed positive changes in both the school and its student body. ShehasahighesteemforWestside, and feels it offers students the best in education. . "Westside is the best," Rogers said. "I believe the system as a whole has made great strides to enhance the education of our student body." .,.1 have enjoyed the experience being able to workwithmodularscheduling," Rogers said. "When I started we were on a traditional I can definitely see the advantage for both students and faculty with our unique schedule." ·

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Rogers has mixed emotions about her early retirement. She looks foward to the time off, but hopes she can be happy by keeping her life active and influential.

"As I leave Westside, I have mixed emotions and some apprehension of that so called 'free time' ' Rogers said. "But, bei:ng that I am a positive person, I feel that I will find my . nitch in life."

With a relaxing future ahead, Rogers is beginning to accept her decision to leave. She expects to miss the'school, and hopes that it will be easy to leave the friends she has made throughout her long stay at Westside. · · · "I know that I will miss the students," Rogers m'/ felldw teachers and said. JJBut I will also th.eir friendships." · _ , . : _:·. · · · _ ·_

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bikesaremadewithheavier steel alloys. Mid-range business manager priced bike frames are made with chrome-moly, iff-roading has become increasingly popular and the more expensive nicer bikes are made of 1ikers who don't want to be limited to the road. lighter aluminum and carbon fiber.

Mountain biking is a sport in which bikers go on Components include gear shifters, brake levers, s off-road, where there are hills and other natu- brakes, brake pads, and just about everything else hings to contend with," Ross A. Frank, acting on a bike which is not part of the frame. These .ager at Pedaler Plus, said. "Its popularity has added parts are another deciding factor in the tgrowing and continues to grow, especially just mountain bike prices. "Components are a big facntly in Europe." tor in price. The lower end components are made of ccordingto Frank, mountain bike sales have in- cheaper materials, high impact plastic and steel. d so much in the past ten The more expensive components s, thattheynowout-sellroad . . are lightweight, more durable alus nine to one. One reason for minum alloys," Harden said.

I like riding moun/)that the bikesaremoreconCompanies that make compoible than road bikes. nents include Campy, Campagtain bikes because >eople like them because they nolo, Dia Compe, Shimano, and you have to maneuâ&#x20AC;˘ upright handlebars which Suntour. ver around trees and asierto control than the drop Since there are no mountains found on road bikes," Scott jump obstacles. in Omaha, mountain bikers have len, Pedlar Plus employee, to look for other places, such as "Gearshiftleversare at your parks or in the Iowa bluffs if they Dave Kluthe, (12) !rtips. Thatwayyoucanshift want to take their bikes off -road holding on to your handle in the Omaha area. "Some good and still have control of the areas to ride around here are Wilde mess Park, Dodge Park, Ponca nother factor about mountain bikes is their State Park. and Indian Caves State Park," Jokurnsen ty to go off-road. "Their knobby tires are more said. rollableonsandorgravel,andifyougooff-road Other riders fmd trails across the river. "The 24 m trails or paths, you won't get a flat tire as members of the Pedlar Plus race team sometimes yas you would ifyou were running slick tires on run training rides at Riverside or Prospect Park, in d bike," Harden said.

Council Bluffs," Fnink said.

1ereare hundredsofmodelsofmountainbikes The popularity of mountain bikes has notesle market, made by several different compa- capedWestsidestudents.Severalstudentsridethem Some of the different lines of bikes are repre- as either a form of recreation, or as supplemental !d in Omaha: The Bike Rack carries Fischer, training for other sports or road biking. rel, Klein, Schwinn, Specialized, and Trek.

"I started mountain biking three years ago be:le Specialties and Rockbrook Schwirm carry cause I was bored with just touring bikes," Rich ton dale, Schwirm and Trek. Olympia Cycle has Egan, (12), said. "This type ofbiking is a lot more fun chi, Bridgestone, and Specialized, and Pedlar and eventful." has Diamond Back, Giant, GT, and Raleigh. mileroadrides) andhasbcenparticipatinginBRAN, line of mountain bike makes several different (Bike Ride Across Nebraska), for several years. with a wide spectrum of prices.

Someriderslikemountainbikesbecauseitmakes 'rices on mountain bikes range from $200- them feel 12- years-old again. "I like them (moun0," Ron Jokurnsen, manager at the Bike Rack, tain bikes) because you can get down and dirty "As the level of equipment gets nicer, so does while riding them," Kirk Henningsen, (12), said. rice of the bike," Jokumsen said.

Other riders use the bikes to test their limits and he main differences in price are due to the skills. "I like riding mountain bikes because you 1tofthebike. Youpayforhigherqualitylighter have to maneuver around trees and jump obrials," Frank said. Lower end less expensive stacles," Dave Kluthe, (12), said.

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Rebel personalities.rate best Sporting events usually bring out many fans, but none more than the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Anyone and everyone who has ever touched a basketball, or enjoyed athletics, either viewing or participating, gets excited for this tournament.

The excitementofthe64-team field coming down to the "Final Four" gives everyone an opportunity to pick their favorites. Most people go for underdogs, or "Cinderella stories" which are teams that should not win games, yet do. Most people who know nothing about the game of basketball except that the players run up and down the court shooting the ball into a hoop will go for theunderdog.

This year the cinderella was Loyola Marymount to most because of the tragic loss of one of the best players in the country, Hank Gathers. This figure, along with the enjoyable personality ofBo Kimble and the high intensity offense that Loyola produced gave everyone something enjoyable to view.

But most cinderellas don't get to the fmals because they either can't handle the pressure, or just run out of energy because they play so hard against tough competition. Thisiswhathappened to Loyola when they ran into a more talented UNLV team which basically just beat them in every phase of the game.

The excitement of this tournament builds the entire three weeks and finally the championship game draws more fans from all over the country

because everyone has picked one of the two teams as the one they want to win.

There are some people who do not think very highly of basketball, or even college. When the basketball tournament comes down to the "Final Four" everyone must stand up and take notice ofthe excitement it creates.

One of the reasons for the enjoyment of college basketball is the personalities. The personalities in college basketball are different than pro basketball because the players have not matured and been refined.

The national champions, the UNLV Running Rebels, probably have more interestingpersonalities on their squad. This could be because they are the best team in the nation, and want to show it.

Moses Scurry is known for his screaming and yelling andnverall crazy play. One opposing coach called him Scary instead of Scurry. One of the most noticeable displays I have seen was in the semifinal game against Loyola, when Scurry grabbed a long rebound with the closest person at least ten feet away, and appropriatelyletoutahellaciousscream.

Moses Scurry is just one of the interesting personalities in college basketball, but there are more who are as exciting and make peoplewantto watch.

The pure quality of competition is also an attention getter, with a guarantee that over 80 percent of the games will be decided at the very end.

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No break for soccer Matt Fischer sports writer · Early-season improvement could be a good sign for the girl's varsity soccer team.

After a one point loss to Gross in their season opener, the girls came back to defeat CoWlcil Bluffs Abraham Uncoln by four points.

"We made a great improvement fromourfirsttooursecondgame, which shows that we are very coachable," head coach Don Gilpin said, "Between those two games we analyzed everything we needed to improve on, and in every aspect we thought we could improve in, we did," Gilpin said.

Although the numbers trying out for this year's team was smaller than in previous years, Westside still has its "big four" accQrding to Gilpin.

Four out of seven returning letterman are seriiors who have played on Westside'svarsitysince they were freshman.

Lisa McChesney, (12); Kolleen Sparks, (12);JillSeaman, (12);and Trish Cieslik, (12), are all veterans of Westside's soccer program.

"Our four seniors all serve as captains and leaders ofthis year's squad. Therewasnoformalvote, it was just Wlderstood from last year that these four would be our captains," Gilpin said.

"Going into our fmal year you always want to fmish by winning the state tournament," Cieslik said. "We seniors have been in at the statetournementthe last three

years, but have always came up short of a championship," Cieslik said.

"There is an interesting story behind these four seniors. Two years ago they heard a story in which the morale was "don't go to your grave with the music still in you," which basically means to use your full potential. They have referred to it already in practice, and I think it provides some inspiration to their leadership," Gilpin said.

"We use that phrase in every game. It means that you can't finish the game knowing you haven't done your best, and it's always in the back of our minds, pushing us to play harder," Cieslik said.

A tragic loss to the team occurred when Sparks reinjured ligament damage and will be Wlable to continue playing for the remainder of the season.

"Sparks is out for the year, but only as a player. She wil continue to play a big part in our team's success by providing leadership and support for the rest of the team," Gilpin said.

- Jennifer Wills, (11); Tina (11); and Heidi Potthoff, (10); aretheotherthreereturning letterman on the team. "Our whole team plays very well together, andouryoWlgerkids,like Nicki Vilotta, (9), have shown great potential," Gilpin said.

The Warrior's next game is scheduled over spring break, April9, against Mercy High.

Once airborne, Kristin Whitted, (9), prepares to throw her lower body over the bar in practice earlier this week. On Saturday, March 31, Emily Ethington, (10); Jenny Johnson, (12); Kara Oestreich, (11); and Kristin Whitted, (9), set a school record in the 1600 meter sprint

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"Starting off with third place at BeatriCe was goodforus,"ScottHoffman, (12),said, "OnlyLincolnschoolsfmishedaheadofus (Southeast, East) and they usually produce very talented golfers, but we know that we can beat them."

The first taste of the talent in the Metro will be shown in the Bellevue Invitational, to be played at Willow Lakes Golf Course, Wednesday. April11.

"The Bellevue Invite has only Metro teams," Hoffman said, "and this year we are one of the top teams in the city so we have a good shot at finishing high."

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ChrisWagrier,(9), andMollyMoylan,(9), both figure highly in how the team will fare against its competition. "At this point, Wagner will probably play No. 1 singles focus and Moylan will either play No. 1 doubles or No.2 singles," Pierson said. "How they perform will be a key for us."

The team also returns three starters from last year's team. "Heather Masterson, (ll); Katie Kolbeck, (10); andAmyZoob, (12); all played last year in the state tournament and will provide some needed experience and leadership." Pierson said.

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"We are very young this year," Fred Hutchinson, head coach, said, "and we have some seniors that are doing an excellent job and are very talented."

Westside fell short of winning its first dual meet with Millard North, but there were some strong showings by Matt Gerard,(l2); Jeff Hall,(l2); and Ron Peterson,(l2); in the running events. "Gerard and Hall are very strong in the mile and two mile," Hutchinson said, "and Peterson is very good in the 400."

Westside will have its own invitational Thursday,April12. "Ourinvitehasfiveteams," Hutchinson said, "but it will be only the boys."

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Ten players scored goals in al0-0 game against Benson last Friday. Earlier this week the team defeated Bellevue East 7-1. "We've won the last two games because our offense has come together," TyStewart, (12), said, "Our backfeild has been playing as well as they have since day one."

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The diversity of the nominations catered to all forms of the entertainment industry. This five billion dollar industry, produced numerous creations by various writers, with the talent of distinguished actors and actresses to portray their characters.

It is this time that recognition is given to 1hose few who have been noted for their contribution to the ment industy and to the public.

The nominees for best picture included, "Born on the Fourth of July," "Dead Poets Society," "Driving Miss Daisy," "Field of Dreams," and "My Left Foot."

The Academy Award was given to the favored, "Driving Miss Daisy," leading the category with nine nominations. Although "Driving Miss Daisy" was the winner, "Born on the Forth ofJuly" was credited for its outstand, ing contribution in the industry, despite it's controversial storyline, ofVietnam verteran, Ron Kovic.

Although the academy judges have made their decisions, many critics disagreed and so did the 150 students who took part in a survey distributed among Westside students. While 'Driving Miss Daisy," went home with the Oscar, "Dead Poets Society" was the favorite picture among Westside students. Poets was triumphant with a total of 33 votes, while "Born on the Fourth ofJuly" and "Field of Dreams" came in close behind. "My Left Foot," winner of several awards on Oscar nighr, walked away with only ashowing of four votes.

Economic success did not play a major role in the selection ofaward-winning ftlms by the voting delegates.

The ftlms were judged upon artistic quality and cinematic style and theme rather than popularity.

Along with an award-winning picture, come other categories such as cinematography, musical theme, and costumes, that have become vital to the production and overall successofthefllm. ItisonthenightofOscarsthat the unseen participants are given the recognition for their contributions to the overall completion of the Academy Award nominee.

Movies that weren't nominated, but became favorites among Westside students included "Batman," "Mississippi Burning," "Always," and "Steel Magnolias."

• Best actorI actress This year's winner for the best actor is Daniel DayLewis' portrayal ofChristie Brown, a cerebral palsic artist in the movie "My Left Foot." Although he was voted best actor by the academy judges he had a crushing defeat to Tom Cruise, who had the greatest amount of votes from the ISO students who voted for their choice ofwinners. Cruise MY LEFT portrayed a disabled Vietnam FOOT veteran in the movie "Born on A ""' the Fourth ofJuly." Cruise received 35 votes and Robyn IICCUilftll Williams received 29 for his 1!!1 portrayal of the inspiring Daniel Day-Lewis teacher in "Dead Poets Society." This turn-around role for MY LEFT Williams became a surprising 'FOOT 1!!1 success during the summer of 1989.

GOLDEN GLOBE Other nominees were Kenneth Branagh from "Henry V," and Morgan Freeman from "Driving Miss Daisy."

The best actress award.was given to acting veteran Jessica MORGAN I"R!';I:HAN Tandy for her role in "Driving JI:SSICA TANDY .

DAN AYI\ROYD Miss Daisy." Tandy, whois80, portrayed Miss Daisy, a southern Jewish woman who has to cope with the new chauffeur her son gets for her.

This is one of the few awards that both the academy judges and the Westside judges agreed on. Michelle Pfeiffer, "The Fabulous Baker Boys," was second to Tandy's 44 votes with 21 ofher own. The other nominees were Isabelle Adjani from "Camille Claudel," Pauline Collins from "Shirley Valentine," and Jessica Lange from "Music Box." The supporting role in acting isn't always easy, but the

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Oscar Denzel Washington received for playing Trip, a soldier in the movie "Glory," seemed more than adequate.

Washington received 25 votes from Westside students and was followed close behind by Dan Aykroyd with 24 votes for his portrayal as Miss Daisy's son in "Driving Miss Daisy."

Other nominees included Danny Aillo from "Do the Right Thing," Marlon Branda from "A Dry White Season," and Martin Landau from "Crimes and Misdemeanors."

Supporting actresses got their just due for Brenda Fricker who portrayed Christie Brown's mother in "My Left Foot." Fricker, was third in Westside voting.

Julia Roberts, who portrayed a diabetic daughter in "Steel Magnolias," had 40 votes and Diane Wiest who portrayed a mother of a broken family in "Parenthood."

The fmal nominee wasAnjelica Huston from "Enemies, A Love Story."

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These are just a few commands a director has to give to his crew.

He becomes simplythe lifeblood of the movie because he is the "',:;-..:::_""= person who brings the script alive by choosing the people, places, and things thatmalc:eeverythingworlc. However, itwasn't ... the director who was choosing L__L!l____._-_-_·-_ __j the award, but receiving one.

Westside students also felt that director Oliver Stone, "Born on the Fourth of July," should be commended because he received 39 votes. Peter Weir who directed "Dead Poets Society" received 27 votes.

Spike Lee, "Do the Right Thing," whowasnotanacademy winner, had the most recognition with 32 votes for screenplay. This movie depicts a long hot day in a New York ghetto. Acast ofsmall characters and the main characters add tension to the story as the temperature rises.

Danny Aillo, who portrayed afather/pizzashop owner in the film, was also nominated for best supporting actor.

Lee also received votes for best director.

NoraEphron'sscreenplayfor"WhenHarryMetSally," which won an Oscar, placed third to Lee and to Tom Schulman who had 19 votes for his story "Dead Poets Society." The screenplay wasn't all that Westside students liked. Many students enjoyed Robin Williams for best actor, and Weir for best director.

Making his way to the screeen is Woody Allen. AI· though his humor is on a different level than the other · · movies, "Crimes and Misdemeano.rs" picked up a cult viewership. His morewell-knownmovies such as "Play It Again Sam," and "Bananas" were made while most students were very young. He wrapped up the director awards with 13 votes.

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The condition of listlessness and restlessness that overtakes many people during the first warm days of spring, is taking its effect on Westside students and faculty, who have been subjected to weeks of school, without a break.

Spring vacation for Westside students and faculty will begin Monday, April 9 through Friday, April 13. School will resume Monday, April 16. This longawaited break sends students in search of the perfect way to spend their nine-day break. Who, what, when, where, and how, haunt thesevacationseekers, with plans for spring break.

Traveling with friends and relatives is one option that students take advantage ofin search of relaxation and fun. ''I'm spending my vacation in the Virgin Islands with my greatuncle," Deanna Groepper, (ll), said. "We are going to spend the time touring the island, snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming, tanning, and relaxing in the sun."

One student also hopes to relax in the sun as she and her mother spend their break on the beaches of Fort Lauderdale.

"My mother and I have been planning this vacation as a time for us to be beach bums and spend time together shopping and relaxing without anything to worry about," Robyn Maline, (11), said.

Visiting family and friends during spring break is one of the

most popularwaysmanystudents spend their holiday.

"I am going down to Fort Lauderdale to visit my sister with a friend," Dawn Taylor, (11), said.

"It's a chance for us to get away, visit my sister, and party."

Meeting with long distance friends is another means of easing spring fever during spring vacation.

"I might be able to go visit one of my friends who used to live down here," Dana Sweetwood, (11), said. "Spring break will give me the chance to see her and party with her and her friends."

Although spring break is most widely known for being the party holiday," many students are taking this vacation as a chance to look toward future planning.

"During spring break, my mom and I are going to Indiana to check out a college that I am interested in, " Kipp Howard, ·on, said. "I am looking forward to the time off, but I want to use the time to my advantage."

For seniors, this is their last official spriilg break at high school.

Before they enter college, many are using this spring vacation as a time to get together with their friends and reminisce about high school years.

"A group of us are heading down south to have a last vacation together before we leave for college," Joy Morton, (12), said.

"The summer will be busy with college planning. Spring break seems the perfect time for a vacation for all of us."

Although many students will not be able to vacation outside

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"Although I'm not going anywhere, I want to rest and relax and spend time with my friends," Andrea Randone, (10), said.

Spending spring break in secluded areas is an option.

"Somefriendsandi arespending the week at my friend's cabin, doing a little fishing and some partying of our own," Brian Craft, (10), said.

While other students are relaxing on the beaches ofFort Lauderdale or tanning in the sun, athletes will have to wait until the summer, as spring practice keeps them home playing ball.

"Because of baseball, I am stuck on the field with practice and games," Keith Thomas, (10), said. "Although I'm not goin anywhere, I'll still enjoy the break."

Along with students, several members of the faculty plan to spend their spring vacation at work, or at home.

"It is an anticipated holiday for students and faculty," Gary Salerno, math instructor, said.

"There are many activities to occupy my time and many opportunities to take advantage of."

Prior to spring break, Youth to Youth will encourage students to remain drug and alcohol free by sponsoring Drug Education

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The club will be selling "H woodHigh"springbreakT-s.

The shirts will also contain a ' free message. The week wil with a spring break pledge \1 prornises that the student w stain from any type of drug ing spring break.

Carl Henningsen, co-chai son of Youth to Youth, "These pledges offer studen· option to say no to drugs d1 spring break."

"We want Westside stuc to make good decisions con1 ing their lives and have spring break be a vacation tl safe and alcohol free," I ningsen said.

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Whitesnake will be performing Saturday, Aj: with special guest Bad English. Whitesnake will bt Lifestyle writer porting the new single, " The Deeper the Love" offering songs from their self titled debut album Metal, Pop and Jazz.

That's what the month ofApril has to offer local audi- 1987. Frontman David Coverdale of the band dE ences. The long-awaited and much publicized Richard powerful vocals whilt: still blending the softer side o Marxretured to the Omaha Civic Auditorium Wednesday, . material as well.

Bad English has also bridged the gap betwee11 April4 and the metal band Overkill will appear Monday, April 9. Richard Matx is in the midst of his "Repeat hard driving sound and the top 40 sound, with their Offender" world tour and this is the only stop inN ebraska single, "When I See You Smile." so far this year. This release has credited him a string of hit Vocalist John Waite has had previous solo succ singles and launched him into the super-star status this and is now displaying his vocal power in a band situ This new band promisee; great things in the true tra' year.

Jazz pianist David Benoit will also appear in Omaha ofcombined musical talents and they should be one Monday, April30. Benoit's jazz style of piano has earned hottest opening acts of the year for their listeners.

Guitarist Eric Oapton will be performing in Arr him international success as being one of the true innovators in the modem field. Radio station KVNO has played Friday,April 20 insupportofhislatestrelease, "Jot the Benoit material,,especially the popular Charlie Brown man." Qapton is a native rocker from England ar played in many well-known bands as Cream. Thi: material.

Rock Blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaugn will appear at tocaster master has captured the hearts ofmariyW: the Omaha Music Hall Sunday, April22 in support of his guitar wizardry and capturing lyrics.

Fans of the hard-core sound should also be deli recent release, "In Step." This blues-rock guitarist is making his triumphant return from his last show in 1986 when with the concert tommorow at Sokol Hall featurii he played songs off his "Live Alive" release. World-re- Local Bands, No More," "No Heroes." This c< nowned for his slide guitar style of guitar and his big, black will be shot live for Cox Cable channel "DDT T.V.' Bolero hat, Stevie RayVaugn is the leader in the blues-rock concert promises to be a true display of raw guitar style. true hard-core spirit

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"The nicest thing I can say about these computers is that we are using them," Karen Pignotti, CCC proctor for Hillside Elementary School, said. "The results we are getting from these machines do show an increase in grade level by the students in different subjects, but our results don't even come close to what the company predicted we should have. Some of their suggested figures are truly outrageous."

The achievement claims in question are the company's projection that each student using the computer will gain 1.4 school years for everyyearofworlcon the computers. Also, a test program in Escambia County, FL, which was published before District 66 bought into the system, claimed that each student will receive a two-month gain in grade level for every hour spent on the machines. These projections were made before District66 decided to purchase the CCC system four years ago.

"Anything like that across the line is to be talc:en with a grrun of salt," Christine Phillips, proctor for Underwood Hills Elementary School, said. "Yes, it does produce good results, but some of the claims they're maldng, I just don't buy."

"We've found that every child who uses the computers foroneyear, usually gains a year," a spokesperson for St. Joan of Arc Elementary School, said. "That may not seem like much, but we only use it to reinforce our students, not to teach them."

"I thinlc the computers are doing a fine job," Neils Wodders, who left the district after 23 years as an administrator to work for CCC four years ago, said. "Of course any time you get a wide range of children, especially at the start of the program, you will get varied results."

"Despite your comments in your last paper, ('Lance,' Friday, April 6), these computers are not junlc, they're used all over the country, and are fme machines," Wodders said.

There was some difference of opinion. "These computers are pretty worthless," Roy Hay, proctor for Hillside Elementary Schools, said. "Nobody would ever buy these as a computer. We just use them to run this program. We're very happy with the program, though."

Hay felt that sometimes the system moves too fast, while a spobsperson for St. Pius-St. Leo Elementary School said sometimes it seems to move too slowly.

"I really can't explain why some schools have different problems like that," Woddersaid. "It's just the way the machines arc used. Some of our programs have moved too fast" Although the CCC machines were purchased starting four years ago, the costs don't end there.

"The way I understand it is that we bought the set-up, and paid to have it hooked up," Pignottisaid, "Butwestillhave to lease the time for the computers. Every time we use them, we have to send our results to the company in California" "My job is to troubleshoot the system, and malc:e sure the lines stay open to California, "Wodder said, "We then have to wait for the results to get back to us. That's just the nature of the system. After they (CCC} get our students' scores, they analyze them and send back the results."

"Some ofthethings with this system are really weird," Pignotti said.

"Thingslikehowwe still payeverytimewe use them, and why there are huge discrepancies between the results we're getting, and what the company says we should be getting. I've asked to see some of the records, and get some of my questions answered, but I think somebody is purposely trying to keep us, and the public, in the dark. It' slike a huge cover-up."

r QUESTION? urning to a wave of interrogation; ndan Engstrom, 11), Will Becker, .1), David Lund' (11), and Kevin rubb, (11), await questions at a t!onday, April23 ress conference. eight exchange students left for Pskov, U.S.S.R. urday, March 24 d returned Sunday, April22.

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Spirit Day, Tuesday, April24; a faculty dunking booth Wednesday, April 25; and "Woodstock at Westside," Thursday, April26. A picnic lunch on the football field set the games begin. fourth annual Warrior Mania Week, sponsored by to the sounds of the '60s also took place during the weelc:.

1t Advisory Board, (SAB), took place the week of Warrior Mania concludes today with a 10 a.m. convo3. "The purpose ofWarrior Mania is to provide a cation for the Warrior Games. Students from all grade illed week for the student body with as little cost to levels signed up Monday, April23, and Tuesday, April24 .t s as possible," Roger Herring, SAB sponsor, said. to compete in the seven featured events. tve a lot of activities, with Warrior Games the high Students and faculty were asked to wear .t he colors of tftheweelc:." their class; freshman wearing blue, sophomores wearing 1s e activities included a free luau dance featuring · white, juniors wearing red, seniors wearing black, and ,ottom Line," a band consisting of four Westside faculty wearing yellow. ;, Monday, April23. The dance, originally planned "The games should be a blast," Ted Fellman, (12), SAB place in the south senior parlc:ing lot, was moved president, said. "We're hoping for even more enthuasito the Activities Gym due to the threat of rain. asm, participation, and fun than last year." graphics editor

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managing editor Each spring the terms character, scholarship, service, and leadership return to the spotlight as National Honor Society (NHS) inducts its new members.

To be eligible for NHS, students must be juniors or seniors with a 6.25 mark point average. The faculty evaluate these students on their character and attitude and on their leadership qualities.

Students must also have at least 20 points for both service to the community and to the school. Each service activity is worth a designated number of points. A service point committee consisting ofpresent NHS members calculated the points.

The fmal decision as to who the inductees will be is made by a committee of faculty. The committee's decision is based onthemarkpointaverage, the service point 1 total, and teacher evaluations.

"The number ofservice points requiredlastyearwerejusthalfasmanyas were asked for this year. I think the service point committee looked at the amount of service that kids were actually doing and said we really should raise the number of total points that are required," Joan Mactier, NHS sponsor, said.

The change in the service point total did have its effects. "It made a difference of at least ten kids being inducted," Mactiersaid.

The induction ceremony was held Wednesday, Aprill8 at 3 p.m. in the auditorium.

The four NHS officers, Amy Radil, president; David Goldner, vice president, Alissa Jacobson, secretary; and Tim Olsen, treasurer, spoke about the four qualifications of being a NHS member. The featured speaker was Omaha Mayor P.J. Morgan.

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Juniors: Gregory Armitage, William Becker, Tanya Beckerman, Alissa Bee, Jeff Beisch, Allison Boney, David Boyer, Kristina Brader, Jason Brune, Andrew Buresh, Alicia Qilldress, James Collura, Edwin Covert, Todd Davis, Jarni Dostal,

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Jocelyn Dougherty; Allene Eakins, Joy Eckhoff, Tracey Edmunds, Jeffrey Engel, John Fudge, Oare Gallagher, Robert Goodman, Geri Greeno, William Griffiths, Kevin Grubb, Jeffrey Hellbusch, John Hertzler, Margaret Hoffmaster; EricHofschire,MollyKoozer,Christine Kozal,BrianKrum,DavidLundquist,Craig Marshall, Deborah Masters, Heather Masterson, Angela McVey, Bradley Meurrens,

Troy Meyerson, Richard Myers, Ryru Myers, Casey Niemann, Melissa NihseiJ Tahnee Nowak, Kara Oestreich, Kendr; Olson, Pamela Olson; Samuel Passer, Jason Patil, CrystalPiatl David Rosenberg, Donna Scheidt, Jo1 Sindt, Eric Smith, Doug Stave, Michell Sullivan, Michael Taylor, Bridgette Viviru; Kristin VonDollen, J. Alec Wal.lcer, BridgE Weide, Jennifer Wills, Scott Wrehe, an1 Jennifer Wright.

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The selections for next years' freshman and sophomore squads, have already been made.

The freshman cheerleaders are: Sandi Blum, Brlttni Borc:hman, Katie Goeschal, Elizabeth Hoffmaster, Peggy Kozal, Kara Monson, Lyndl Passer, Kelll Porterfield, EmllyVokt, and Natalie Wilson.

The 1990-91 sophomore cheerleaders are: Amy Beam, Kara Bishop, Molly Hallett, Katie Hamer, Lindsey Madson, Molly Moylan, Liz Rasgorshek, Nikki Vlllota, Jennifer Walter, and Kristin Whitted.

RYOUTS FOR THE 1990-91 drill squad and Squires were held Tuesday, April3.

Sophomore members of the drill squad include: Marla Belifore, Beth Bennett, Sara BeI stenlehner, LauraBuresh,KarenEager, Donnette 393 2933 Herzog,_Carrie Johnson, Laura Layton; I I COUPON GOOD :TUESDAYAJI..W:es performed by ttudents I Molly Mahoney, Jenni Smith, Kelly Smithey, I SATURDAY 8:30AM-4:00PM under of lkenS«<ln1 Er.PIRATION DATE: May 5th strvctors. ..J KelleySparks (co-captain), Tanya Swisher, Tracy Timperly, Catherine Williams, and KerriWIImot.

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April25. Each car had blueprints and was tested in Sophomore Squire members are: Jen Elliott, . a wind tunnel to maximize aerodynamic efficiency.

2 Tan Sessions 1 I '-' I unkln, Jennie Lundgren, Stephanie Shal"The purpose ofhaving Westside students judge I CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT I Christie berg, and Lisa Taylor (co-captain). is to see which cars are not only aerodynamically I .

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HEERLEADING TRYOUTS FOR THE JUNIOR VARsity and varsity squads will be held Wednesday, May 2.

Thetryoutsthisyeararetodetermineonejunior varsity squad, consisting of 12 members, and one varsity squad, consisting of 16 members. This is a change from the former method of separating the squads into separate boys and girls' sports squads, used in previous years.

After examingmethods ofother schools' squads, the current junior varsity and varsity squads, along with sponsors linda Guinotte and Wanda Young, made a decision to change.

OR NINE WESTSIDE STUDENTS THE WRITING WAS on the wall as they qualified for the final rounds in theN ebraska Journalism Championship at the College of Journalism at the University of Nebraska-lincoln.

The fotlowingsturlents will be traveling to compete in the final rounds Saturday, May 5: Ken Bonham,(l2);ErinConboy,(l2);DebraDohmen, (12); Brendan Engstrom, (11); Kevin Grubb, (11); Troy Muller, (12); Ryan Myers, (II); Jenn}'l Waldman, (12); and Anne Wax, (12).

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:are can avoid extinction Iunday marked the 20th anni:ary of Earth Day. he first Earth Day-April 22, )-was the largest organized tical demonstration in his. Onthatdate,over20million pie across the country joined ds to clean up the country's !TOnment. .ast Sunday, people ISS the world had the ortunity to work for lronmental clean-up n. Plans for Earth Day I included declaring •rd, MS, a styrofoamzone; initiating a tree-plant· program in Nairobi, Kenya; iling up the Vistula River in nd; and testing pollution in allan cities. ut is this enough? nvironmental clean-up and ,ervation is a life-long proca process which the United !S, and other countries, have d to recognize. he word conservation is a

broad term. There's fuel conser- • Save the forests by stopping vation, water conservation, tree junk mail; you get the equivalent conservation, and most impor- of 1.5 trees a year of it tantly, animal conservation.

• Don't let balloons go. A balOn a recent episode of "Pri- loon released in Ohio can reach metirne live," Diane Sawyer pre- the South Carolina coast in two sented some statistics about the ·days where turtles and sperm state of wildlife in Kenya, where whales mistake them for jellyfish many animals are protected by and eat them, choking to death.

To some, these efforts may seem futile, but in the long-term they can be effective solutions.

For example, people across the country recopy editor fused to use tuna from companies whose methlaw. The report focused on the ods of catthing tuna also killed plight of the Mrican elephants. dolphins. As a result of the boyAs an example, Sawyer stated; 70 cott, three tuna companies now percent of Kenya's African ele- refuse to buy tuna from suppliers phant population has been killed who kill do}phins in their tuna within the last 10 years. nets.

It's time we all start caring Onamorelocallevel, there are other things that we all can do, about, and doing something for every day, to help conserve. The ourenvironment. Ifnot, we could April 16 edition of "Newsweek" easily become the next animal species to become extinct. lists some examples.

JVironmenta/ tragedy gone awry >I pulled into the Globe Theatre parking lot, looked back over the seemingly millions of spectaust spewed into the evening air. It was a beau- tors and saw the beauty and wonder of the Globe night. There was a smog warning, of course, Theatre through the eyes of a teen-agerwho desperbegan ignoring those long ago; a small price to ately wanted to make up for years of mistakes.

I told the usher I was a member of the press and or modern technological advances, I said. ooked up at the flashing marquee: "'Environ- a riot broke out asf politicians scrambled out of their tal Destruction and the End of the Human seats in search of a photo-opportunity. I broke for ': starring Ever E. One." Not a very catchy title, the door among all the disruption and began to run temberthinkingto myself, and this Ever E. One home.

At home, I decided that the next time I go to the :truck me as an average guy.

1ettled into my 37th row seat. I looked with polls, I would set out to write the sequel to a tragedy to the box seats where a Brazilian farmer and goneawry. Itwon'tbeeasy. Iknowthatthesequel n's CEO relaxed with a bottle of champagne. will not only have to be a blockbuster, but must also take on the responsiblity e guys have all the of making up for the mistheir tickets were takes of the first tragedy. I d for by the owner only hope that there are te show, Mr. Core millions of others who love Arnerika. Seems as theGlobeTI1eatreasmuch gh Mr. Amerika editor-in-chief 't happy with this as I do and share my • making it into the national limelight. The dream. Only then can I take the task of running the 'hit Broadway last Sunday, but to his pleasure, Globe Theatre out of the hands of some Mr. Core Pratt Amerika and put it back into ours. llready fading from public interest.

I now have the confidence, that as an individual, 1eusher handed me my "Playbill" and I started sing through the musical numbers before the I have the power to help write the greatest storyline e lights dimmed. But as I looked through the theGreatWhiteWayhaseverseen. Ionlyhopethat bill" I slowly began to realize that this wasn't this generation of writers, my generation, can live 'Pe of show I wanted to see at all. It was sad. It · up to the challenge. For with the final manuscript, 1rutal. It was reality. we will possess both the power to save our beloved me of my favorite groups were performing, Globe Theatre and the capability of hammering in 1peace. I tried to get up from my seat, but the the fmal najl that will board it up forever, But next time, when the curtain falls, the house : pushed me back down. "It's too late. You dy paid for your seat." But it wasn't too late. I lights will never come back on.

Trees have started to bud, birds have started to chirp, and today Westside students from all four classes are preparing to compete in the annual Warrior Games.

Warrior Games, the jewelin the Student Advisory Board's (SAB) week-long Warrior Mania crown, has proven to be an enjoyable activity for the entire school. Moreover, Warrior Mania has given students something to look forward to besides the end of the school year.

This year's Warrior.Mania has turned out to be another shining success in SAB's attempt to raise school spirit. This WarriorMania,aswitheveryother,kickedoffwithafreeoutdoor dance. Other activities included a dunking booth at which students payed 50 cents for a chance to dunk their favorite (or least favorite) teacher in a tub of water; a St>irit Day, where SAB handed out trinkets for students to wear; a Woodstock cookout where students were encouraged to dress in "beads, tie-dyes, and Birckenstocks and join SAB out in the football field for some food."

With the rest of the week proving to be such a success, the "Lance" congratulates SAB on fine effort for once again sponsoring another Warrior Mania, and ecourages students to get out and cheer on their class at this morning's Warrior Games convocation.

Klein merits award and recognition

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ECOGNITION IS NOT ALWAYS GIVEN FOR A JOB WEll DONE.

Bob Klein, physics instructor, found this statement to be false when he was selected as a Tandy Technology Scholar.

This award is given annually by the Tandy Corporation, a corporation related to smaller enterprises. This honor rates him as one of the top 100 science teachers across the nation excelling in the field. A plaque and $2500 goes along with this award.

The finalists were announced in "USA Today" to show the people some of the good, strong science programs throughout the nation.

The "Lance" gives Klein a pat_on the back for his newly received award and for his success in the classroom.

Both students and teachers should view this success as an incentive to aim higher themselves. Although there may not always be dollar signs in success, the real reward is the per· sonal fulfillment The "Lance" congratulates those students and teachers whose accomplishments may go unnoticed and encourages them to keep on striving for success.

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is believing" into effect paid off (literally) as the Forum Earth Day committee held an Earth Day booth Friday, April 20.

Forum collected $27 for the "Save the Whales campaign."

syndrome hits and seniors close up shop early, the tired phrase of senioritis surfaces.

All students should be reminded that classes are in session until the final bell rings.

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4 From New York skyline to Hawaiian beache Anne Wax feature editor Students will have the opportunity to travel across the country from the New York skyline to the sandy beaches of Hawaii this spring as they attend the 1990 prom and post prom partytomorrownight Thethemeforthisyear's prom is "Bright lights, Big City." The theme was developed by the junior class officers and the prom committees. "A group of about 10 to · 12 of us brainstormed and threw together a list of ideas," Matt Glasrud, junior class president, said. "The fmal decision was left up to the decoration committee. They looked in some catalogues and books and found some decorations and backgrounds that would work really well, plus they liked the sound of it."

The dance will be held at Carter Lake Warehouse in Carter Lake, lA from 9 p.m. to midnightwilth plenty of entertainment.

"We'll have 'The Picture Man' which everybody likes and I think everybody will be

Cathy Pettld drculatlon manager Prom-goers attempting to conduct postprom activities in atleast one Omaha area hotelmayhaveasurprisewaitingforthem.

Monday, March28,James Findley, principal, and other metro area principals received a letter from Holiday Inn hotels.

"The letter was sent out by Holiday Inn and basically said that they are concerned with the problem ofteen-agers using hotels for a place to drink and have parties," Findley said.

The letter, which was sent to all Omaha area high schools, was signed by Jerry McCue, general manager at Holiday Inn, and was a response to growing concern about the problem.

"Knowing prom season is here, and graduation is corning up, we decided it would be an appropriate time to distribute the letter," McCue said. "Every year we have become more concerned about teenage hotel parties. They are a bad situation in which young people can get hurt" The letter cited the problem of teenagershaving parties at the hotel, and stated that security will notify police who in turn will issue citations to minors in possession of alcohol and to adults who may have provided the room.

"Oursecurityguardsareoff-dutyOmaha police officers, and they will notify police officers who will issue citations to minors . in possession, or minors who appear to be intoxicated," McCue said.

"We're glad it's' happening," Findley said, "andwehopeithelpswithprom. But, there's an up side and a down side to !his plan. The up side is that the message is out · that we're not going to tolerate the hotel parties and the down side being that ifkids can't get a hotel room, they will just keep loolcing for a place to go."

Findley said that the letter has been accepted in a positive manner, and may be a long-awaited response to an ad that has

pleased with the band this year." Glasrud said.

The band hired for the dance is "The Personics", a group which consists of recent Westside graduates and who were · chosen because they playa variety ofmusic.

"We got a call from one of the members of the band asking if they could play," Glasrud said. "They sounded real enthusiastic about the whole thing and were asking to play for a real decent price. We decided that they probably offered the best variety of music of all the bands that we heard. They play everything-Top 40, The Who, The Church, which is important fora be

fled."

The night doesn't end at the strike of midnight Students have the opportuunity to attend the post prom party whicht will be held at Westside from midnight to 4 am. and will welcome all sophomores, juniors, andseniorswhowish tocome,not just people attending the prom.

The theme, Hawaiian Splash, was voted on by the student body at the beginning of the year. "We gave out surveys in homeroom with several suggestions for themes and asked students to piclc their favorite."

Annette Volberding, post prom party chairman, said, "We also asked them to list the

the kids and we wanted to get their inp1 Some of the activities planned for evening include charicature artists, a sino and arcade, a juice box filled with 1 ords which can be played for dancing, ; lots offood. Prizes can be bought with 1 money used in the casinos and there be a drawing for the bigger prizes. T( eligible for these prizes students must : until4 a.m. Prizes this year include a o pact disc player, television, minitor, and a $100 bill.

Tickets for the party will cost $3 t prior to the party and at the door. The 200 students purchasing their tickets buy a post prom partyT-shirt with the waiian Splash logo on them for an a1 tional $2.. "There's been a lot of enth asm from both the students and pare Volberdingsaid, "Wesoldarecordam< of tickets on the frrst day of ticket s which showsthat the students are exc about it and should be ready to ha good time."

Holiday Inn joins administrators - "lcan'tspealcforotherhotels,but · d f kl thinlc this is a positive step a,nd we'1 In concern over prom I'J n ng hopesitwillworkout,"McCuesaid.

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been placed in the "Omaha World Herald" by all metro area principals.

"The metro area principals met and wrote an open letter to the community, parents, hotel and liquor store managers. It addressed the concern of parties in which alcohol is present," Findley said. "We had that letter printed a couple of years in a row, and I thinlc this is fmally

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"I think you want the rascals next door!" a response to the issues that were addressed."

Holiday Inn is the only hotel that has sentletters to area high schools as of mid -April, but other hotels may follow inHolidaylnn'sfootsteps. "Thereisarun10rgoingaround that more letters will be coming from other hotels and motels in the area," Findley said.

McCue declined to give his opinion on whether or not other hotels should indeed follow Holiday Inn's lead.

this year that has in the past was Emb Suites.

"We sent out a letter similar to the I day Inn letter in the past, but we didn' year," Kevin Plucker, assistant ge• manageratEmbassySuites,said. "We a list of area high schools and their o spondingprom dates, but we feel the I is a good idea because it can curtail p; the problem before it gets to the ht When we sent out a letter, it was our \'I baclcing ourselves up."

Other Omaha area hotels do notfe• need for a letter like Holiday Inn's.

"We haven't sent out a letter to the schools's before," Birdie Smart, maJ ofMotel6, said. "Mostofthetimewe , have much of a problem with kids h; parties. If we receive complaints 2 kids having a party, we warn them mostofthetimetheyjustleave. We 1 feel a letter is necessary. Our regular policy should talce care of us."

"I franlcly feel we have no need letter like the one Holiday Inn sent Joe Tramontozzi, general manger c Marriott, said. "If we have a problem kids having parties, we will call theil ents the frrst time, and if the problen sists, then we call the police. We noti; parents frrst because it's their respon ity."

The new message sent out by He Inn will only be successful if it is enfc "If Holiday Inn doesn't enforce it: policy, it will be a complete failure. need to be shown that adults are sE about this problem," Findley said.

Student concern about Holiday annotincement, which was printed Friday, March 30 morning anno1 ments, was mixed.

"The plan is defmitely effective," I

Maline, (11), said. "A lot of kids rule out hotel p because they're afraid of being caught."

"I don't think they'll really be enforcing it I they're saying it as a public statement," Kevin Ruby said. · McCue is optimisticabouthisletter. "Wethinkth work, and we hope young people will be safe and l good time."

•hysics ·instructor joins Tandy elite eln to share honor with students; presentation ofplaque to be made In large group :Morse feature writer great group of physics students and a supportive adstration. is a result ofthese two factors, combined with a bit of 1wn skill, that Bob Klein, physics instructor, .credits ·e cent honor he received. lein was selected as a Tandy Technology Scholar, ari :dgiven annually by the Tandy Corporation, a corpo'n related to many 'smaller enterprises. This honor ;him as one ofthe top 100 science teachers across the ln excelling in their fields. Also chosen were 100 iy Student Scholars who excel in a particular area of 1ce. he Tandy Corporation's motive in providing these rds is simple.

What they (fandy Corporation)are attempting to do, understand it, is to honor teachers, schools, prolS, and students who provide what they consider to n exemplary kind of program in the- areas of the 1ces or computer technology," Klein said. lein admits that though he has read about the proJ. and possible awards, it wasn't until Jim Findley, cipal, suggested the possibility of entering that he m to gather his entry material.

Last summer, Dr. Findley asked me if I would be rested in applying, and I said that I really wasn't one 1joy all the paper work which is involved in entering. rever, I did it and submitted the entry late last summer uly fall," Klein said. lein received his first letter from the Tandy Corporain the middle ofMarch which stated that he had been :ted as a semifmalist.

When I received the letter stating I was a semifinalist, v it as being on a waiting list, and didn't put much

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stock in it. They asked me to submit more material de3.Iing with how I felt about certain issues.

I took it kind of lightly and just penned off something rather briefly and sent it in. I never expected to be chosen as a finalist, " Klein said.

On March 31, Klein received another letter which stated that he had been selected as a nalist by the Tandy Corporation.

"I was just kind of overwhelmed because I never dreamed of even considering the fact that I may have been selected, " Klein said.

Klein will receive $2500 and a plaque stating his honor from Findley during a presentation which Klein decided to have held during a physics large group.

"If you know me, I'm kind of a private person. I don't like to stand out in the crowd. So, I told him ( Findley) I would like the presentation of the awards to be a private affair and I wanted the students to be involved. I asked Dr. Findley if he would mind having the presentation during physics large group," Klein said.

"Having the presentation in large group will give the studentsalittlesenseofownershipinmeandalittlesense of ownership in that plaque and the nice publicity that wentwithit, too. program; this is my physics teacher; this is the physics course that I take; and this is the school I go to. So, it wasn't me that earned the award, it was more me and the students who earned it together," Kle.in said

Klein does not believe he could have won the award alone.

"In many ways this award is a reflection of the school system. I could not have won it all by myself. Westside gives so much freedom, lots of resources, lots of good students, and lots of help from Dr. (Chuck) lang, my cohort, and all the help I received last year from Mr. (Kevin) Biga," Klein said.

As an overview, Klein feels the entire Tandy Technology Scholar award was handled well, and with class.

"They (randy Corporation) really did it (the entire award format) up with class. There reallywasn'tmuch fanfare at each individual level of the process to be selected as a fmalist, but they did a nice lay out of the entire process and names of the fmalists in 'USA Today.' That took some money, and really told the people of the United States who subscribe to 'USA Today,' that here are some programs that are really good around the country," Klein said.

"It's really nice, we've gotten some phone calls from around the country, such as Michigan, asking ifwe would send them our syllabus. It's kind of nice to thirik that someone is asking you how to do something," Klein said.

Klein has no concrete plans made for the money he won through this award.

"I don't have any definite plans for the money. I'm just coming out of the great depression of the '80s. I put one kid through college, and the other is still in law school," Klein said.

However, he does have plans to further his knowledge of physics by attending the American Association of Physics Teachers convention in Minneapolis, MN this year.

"I'm going to take my wife with me and make a week of it We'll attend the physics meetings, but maybe catch a ball game or two in there as well," Klein said. .

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been lone on his account. Moscrey will be retiring at the end of flrst semester next year after teaching for 20 years at Westside.

A few problems on the team are a lack of control by the pitchers and the infield not coming through when the heat is on. "Our pitchers are giving up to many walks," Schneider said. "That's how we lost one of our games."

The longest winning streak· in at least flve years has come from this year's varsity baseball team, according to Bob Moscrey, head coach.

A six-game streak and a 7-2 (at press time) record has put the Warriors at No. 4 on the "Omaha World Herald" top ten poll.

Scott Standish, (12), sees his team in the right spot, in front of 7-4 Creighton Prep. Prep was rated one notch ahead of Westside last week.

"We should have been one notch higher in the ratings because we beat Prep, but now it doesn't really matter."

Moscreygives two reasons for the fine start early in the season. "The two keys have been improved pitching and a good defensive infield," Moscrey said.

Standish also sees the pitching im- _ provement, but points out a problem withinjuries. "We've had some injuries in the pitching staff," Standish said. "There has been a switch to a four-man rotation, but it hasn't been too bad."

The bench has proved to be valuable infilling the positions where injuries have been prevalent. "Dan Schneider, (10), is 31,"Moscreysaid. "He has filled in well with F'uLL CONTACT the injuries in the A base hit is in the making as Scott Mat- time, will take on Millard North Tuesday, pitching staff."

Along with inju- ulka, (12), follows through on his swing. May 1, at Westside. Photo by Chris Fasbenries, the starting sec- The varsity baseball team, 7-2 at press der• ._ ond basema.n from \ "Some of our pitchers need a little better control," last year's team, Brendan Engstrom, (ll), was in Russia and missed the first nine games. ''We lost speed with Moscrey said.

"When the pressure is on, the doesn't always Brendan being gone," Standish said, "because he is the come through and chokes," "but it's gotfastest one on the team."

"A little speed and range was lost when Brendan was ten better as we've played more games and gotten used to gone, but Jeff Morford, (10), has done a good job in his playing together. The infield is certainly one of our place," Moscrey said. strengths at this point in the One thing that is definitely not a weakness is hitting, Moscrey said that the strong record thus far hasn't

Schneider said. "The seniors are shining through ru supportingeveryone. Theygethitsatthestartofthegar and really lift the rest of the team," he said.

"Hitting has got to be one of our strengths," Standi said. "Everyone is hitting consistently right now."

The attitude on this year's team is much better th last year. "Everyone is trying to improve," Moscrey sa "Manyofthemhave improved theirswingfromlastyea "This club is the most serious team I've played 01 Standish said. "The last couple of years, there were peo1 who were not serious and others who just wanted to ha fun ...This year, we're a lot closer, which has made fo more serious team."

The unity on the team is noticed even by the undt classmen. "There are no real standouts on this tean Schneider said. "Everyone works together and makes 1 good team unity."

One of the things that has stemmed from the attitu change is the amount of senior leadership. "This group seniors are reallysupportingthe underclassmen," Mosel said. "That was lacking on last year's team. The seni1 were disappointing."

Schneider credits some ofhis success to the leadersl of the seniors. "If I have a bad at-bat, or a bad inni pitching, the seniors; especially Scott Matulka, (12), me up and tell me I'm doing all right. They are.very st portive," he said. · The only real blemish on Westside's record is a loss Roncalli, the third game of the year. The other loss cru at the hands of Millard South.

"Both of the games we lost should have been WI especially Roncalli," Moscrey said. "We were winning a couple of runs in the fifth or sixth inning, and ended losing it." .

"Wehada4-0leadearly, butwelostourintensity. Af we got the lead, we thought, 'This is just Roncalli, we c beat them,"' Schneider said. "Roncalli got a rally goi.J which is what will happen with a team like that, and us."

The team's next game will be against Millard Nor who are ranked second in the state. The game will played at4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, at Westside.

"Millard North is a tough team, but we're even w them talent-wise," Standish said. "Ifwe cut down on 1 mental and base running errors and play our best, we can beat them." · At this point, Moscrey is looking past this good start of the season.

May 1 Millard Nortl "When tournament time rotls May 7 District tow around, we will have a strong pitching staff," Moscrey said. "When Scott Sladovnik, (9), Games are at 4:30 p.m. gets healthy, he will be *Homegamt able to help us, as well."

Injuries will play a part in how well the Warriors do 1 rest of the season. ''We will be a much better team wh everyone is 100 percent," Schneider said. "We're dE nitely contenders, but we'll just take it one game a· time."

Rain or shine, it's practice time Spring sports and springtime in Nebraska. The two work as well together as John McEnroe and a line judge.

Predicting weather here is like predicting whether Magic Johnson will shoot or pass. In five days the state may see enough weather changes to give meteorologists the feeling that they are forecasting failures.

Day one rolls in and the view of the outside world is wet. In or out, where'll practice be? Inside means four laps through the halls and push hard on the stairs; then a weight -lifting circuit that leaves a person feeling as though they had just run 10 miles while carrying a Panasonic 19-inch color T.V. with remote and holding his breath.

But this day practice is outside. The time is spent getting as dirty as possible (with the coachhelping by enforcing pushups and sit-ups in the mud). This choice of

practice is usually preferred by the players, have fallen off-keep going. Concentrabecause it gives the individual a chance to tion is the key to a strong practice, yet show how cool they are because they have somehow thoughts of hot chocolate and a four inches of mud caked in their ears. long sleep in a warm bed mysteriously take Lucky for coach, Nebraska skies tends to over the brain. Practice would be so great if it were 70 degrees. forget rain.

Ah, the secDay three: ond day. cold and rainy, Wouldn't it be wet, freezing, nice ifwe could pulling accomplish muscles, getsomething toting sick, and sports editor day? When .being miser3:10 comes able.

Yep, around, the temperature is a mere 42 de- practice had to be outside again.

It's Thursday, day four, and it's sunny. grees with a mild wind chill factor of 31.

Practice? You bet there's practice. Outside What a great day for practice. The temin the cold, where freezing, sniffling, perature is 74 degrees, the sun is shining, cramping, excitement awaits. It begins to the sky is clear, the ozone layer is thin, and snow. Oh well, only three toes and an ear the tan is improving. What a great day.

Practice is an hour old and the humidity is stepping into this beauti day. For some reason sweat is drippi everywhere. Your lips are cracked, yc throat is dry, and your gut is sloshing w. the two-and-one-half quarts of water tl were just sucked down. Slow down, ge bad side-ache and now your left calf h cramped up. Baby it, walk more on t right leg. Ahhhhhh, the right calf j1 cramped. Lying on the ground hopele helpless, and otherwise worthless, them thing that goes through the mind is, ''W can't it be cold?"

Finally Friday arrives and the end oft week is here. What is the weather going belike today? Theweathermansaidsun and warm. Taking a step outside you' nearly blown over-Hurricane Houstc Rain or shine, it's practice time.

slow start N INEXPERIENCED TEAM, INCLUDING

sophomores who weren't on the team last year has led to a slow 2fo rthe juniorvarsitybaseball team. inexperienced, and there is ely a difference," Mark Stegman, oach, said. The Warriors have four s returning from last year's team. ording to Stegman, the problem own up more defensively than of"Right now, our more consistters are freshman," Stegman said, re need a more confident defense. !arwe made the routine plays. This hasn't been the same. n sure we'll get to that point this t' s just a matter of time," Stegman fyoumalce routine plays and don't nybody, you'll win games." ! team will be looking to beat Ben!onday, April30, at Benson.

'compile 3-0-1 mark LTHOUGH MADE UP MOSTLY OF FRESH-

man, the girls' junior varsity soccer team has compiled a 3-0-1

ON THE BALL me of our ninth graders haven't Ahead of his opponent, Brent Newman, (ll), heads down day, April21. The next varsity soccer game will be at Sunset layed soccer until this year," Larry the.field for a goal in a game against Bellevue West Satur- Hills at 4:30 p.m. against Millard North, Tuesday, May 1. tdowsld, head coach, said. "I rethem for playing against people tive." ave played soccer all their lives., the cold weather, the guys stayed warm son said.

According to Skinner, this can be attrib- enough to pull away with theirfrrsttour! team's freshman strength was Field events are another area ofstrength "These sen- namentvictory. Hoffman won the tourt against Bryan Wednesday, April for the Warriors. "We should score well in uted to the group of m four starters had to sit out. "The the discus with GregArmltage; (11), and in iors have shown how much being together namentwitha 71, Kevin Atkinson, (12), iris missed a game during spring the shot put, the guys could come away as a team helps in winning games." hadascoreof77,andAndyChapin, (12), The two losses for the team came at the scored a 78 as the team brought in a team and the policy is that they must with some strong places," Hutchinson said.

1e next game also," Lewandowski "Chad Schroeder, (11), has been jump- beginning of the season. "At that time, our score of 309 beating second place lining pretty well in the high jump. On any front line middle-fielders weren't playing coln Southeast by seven strokes. stsidewasdo.wn2-0,butcamebaclc given day, he could win it," Hutchinson together," Skinner said.

"The season has been good so far," will play Millard North at 4:30 Hoffman said. "No one wins all of the tBryan4-2. said. rian is their next opponent, and Spring break brought on the Westside p.m. Tuesday,May1,atSunsetHills. "They invitationals, so you try to build confiling to Lewandowski it will be a Invitational which took place Thursday, (Millard North) are capable of playing very dences and experience for the major 11ge. "Marian is usually a pretty April12. Because it was spring brealc, the well," Skinner said, "but we match up even tournaments." earn, and they are tough," he said, Warriors were short people and gave up with them in speed, depth, and skill."

11 1e girls will be ready for them. crucial points. "I was a little disappointed ! game Is scheduled to be played at that so many people missed the meet," Golf looks to Metro win tomorrow at Westside.

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OYS' GOLF IS I.DOICING FOR A METRO h a close, 3-4 loss to Marian last Westside took fourth out of the five HIS YEAR'S BOYS' JUNIOR VARSITY Championship repeat as they pre.ewandowsld has only one goal for teams present "From one of the events pare to tee off, Thursday, May 4, at soccer team seems to have obIs. "We'd just like to win." missed we lost ten points, and that would Benson. Westside will be taking the home tained some help from above.

Unlike previous years, strong play 111 prepares for Metro have put us in second place instead of course advantage as they face the chalfourth," Hutchinson said. from the varsitysoccerteamhas allowed lenge of the competition in the Metro.

Metro will add a personal chance for a the junior varsity to stay together and HE BOYS' VARSITY TRACK TEAM IS repeat for Scott Hoffman, (12), as he at- practice throughout the season. Keepgearing up for Metro which will Varsity ranks No. 6 tempts to be the ftrst ever to win Metro ing the N and the varsity as separate take place Tuesday, May 1. three straight years. Hoffman's win last unitshasbeenarealasset. Ithasgivenus ORE ENTHUSIASM AND A BETTER e have a number of people who attitude on the boys' varsity year made l)im the ftrst person in 21 years an opportunity to play with each other score well this year," Fred Hutchsoccer team has given them a to win back-to-back titles. "There will without having to worry if one of us will head coach, said. "We are strong be added pressure on both Scott be missing the next day because he was mile and two mile with Matt Ger- 6-2 record and a No. 6 ranlcing in the 2), and Jeff Hall, (12).

"Omaha World Herald" poll. and the team as they try for the repeat," moved to varsity," Jay Fudge, (11), said.

"This team has a better attitude than Roger Hoffman, head coach, said.

At press time, the team had a 4-1-1 if is ranked in the state in both the nd two mile, and Matt is ranlced last year's team," Bruce Skinner, head The Warriors held the Westside Invita- record. TheN's next game is tomorrow n the state for the mile," Hutchin- coach, said, "And they are very suppor- tional Friday, April 6, at Benson. Despite at 1 p.m. at Creighton Prep.

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Zoo provides employment, entertain One way to spend time at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo is to work there.

Students have the option ofworking in all areas of the zoo, from the concession stand to working as a volunteer with the animals.

Larissa Byerhof, (9), has been exposed to the zoo her entire life.

"I have been taking classes at the zoo since I was seven. I knew all the people there so I thought it would be a good place to work," she said.

Byerhofworks with a group called the "Zoo Patrol."

This allows her to alternate working in the gift shop, front-gate, train, and the grounds.

The employees at the zoo have become a family to Byerhof. "I could get a higher-payingjob, butl've known the keepers and the staff for awhile and now they are like big brothers to me."

Heidi Simmons, (11), also works at the zoo. Her father, Lee Simmons is the director of the zoo. "I grew up there (the zoo). The zoo has always been around in my

life," she said.

Simmons also works on the Zoo Patrol. "It is great. You can spend the whole day here while al.so getting exercise walking the hills," she said.

"It was really relaxed," Mike Taylor. (11), said. "I twas greatto be outdoors and around the animals all the time."

Being around the animals also allows students to learn about them. "It is really educational," David Boyer,(ll), said. "As you worked you began to learn about all the different types of animals."

An appreciation of the environment can develop in the students who work in the zoo's natural surroundings. "It made me realize that we need to conserve and become more environmentally aware," Simmons said. "A lot of animals are becoming extinct and once they are gone they can't come back."

While most of these students worlc when the zoo is open to the public, (April to October), some volunteer even during the winter months.

"I volunteer with the keepers and the animals once a

week during the winter," Byerhof said. "I help clean an feed animals like bats and otters," she said. "Sometime I get to play with cubs. It's a unique opportunity."

"I spend winters at the zoo doing jobs like stuffm envelopes," Simmons said. "I also help the keeper when they are short of staff."

Byerhof plans to pursue her interest at the zoo afte high school. "I would really like to get a biology degre and then become a zoo director," she said.

Byerhofwants to stay at the Henry Doody and pursu more advanced work. "If I get into veterinary school want to doastudywithsomethingatourzoo. I reallylik our things," she said.

Although there are serious students, most of then like working at the zoo for social reasons.

"I've always liked the zoo since I was little," Tren Fletcher, (9), said. "It's a great place to meet and see ne'o people."

"I like learning about people in Omaha," Simmon said. "Everybody goes to the zoo."

Zoo construction to provide space for rain forests Susie Klscoan Lifestyle writer Lions and tigers and bears-oh my!

There was a time when those were the main elements the zoo had to offer, but things have changed. Today's Henry Doorly Zoo contains over 7000 animals of360 different species, not all of which are endagered. The animals are grouped cate.gorically by such characteristics as age and species.

The four main purposes ofthe Henry Doorly Zoo include: • toeducate(inforrnthepublic); • to promote research; • to entertain; • to further maintain public relations for continued support Karen Kozak, a zoo guide, describes the biggest reward of her occupation as·"taking scout groups on tours and seeing how much they care about conservation and saving species and the planet."

Kozak is concernedaboutthe state of the planet and believes citizens should prevent further damage to it by acting on an individual basis. "It's important to save animals in rain forests, but when you can't save the animals in your own backyard you're really in trouble," Kozak said referring to man's near total eradication of the black-footed ferret.

Thoughtto beextinctforeight or nine years, a small group of black-footed ferrets were recently discovered in Wyoming.

The 15 to 16-pound animals feed on a diet consisting mainly of prairie dogs.

Because horses and grazing cattle were sometimes apt to break their feet, or legs by stepping in the prairie dogs' holes, Western ranchers and farmers hagan the mass extermination ofthedogsinthatregion. Unfortunately, this caused the indirect extinction of the ferrets, who unlike the prairie dogs, did not live in any other area of the United States.

Of the small group that was found, some were sent to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. and some to Henry Doorly, the only other zoo trusted to participate in the project. The goal is to repopulate the species through captive breeding so that sometime in the future they can be released back into the wild.

The ferrets will not be on display for the public for an estimated four more years because the staff with them is concerned with their protection and safety. These people are dusted for antibodies and don space suit-like apparatus before they can be in direct contactwith the ferrets.

"The simplest things should have been obvious a long time ago. We don't want to go down in history as Man the Destroyer becase we're a species too," Kozak said The Henry Doorly Zoo is serious about preserving rare, or endangered animals and plants.

In thedietkitchen, veterinarians · figure exactly what diet each particular animal needs and try to duplicate the nutrients the animal would be getting ln the wild. They are careful because they know that these animals will only reproduce under perfect conditions when they are in top form.

The zoo also does extensive research for every new project, for new medical procedures, and for a number of other purposes.

This research is conducted by a team of veterinarians, wildlife experts, and a "disaster planning" team (to make sure nothing goes wrong).

For each new exhibit zoo officials conducttests to see that the animals don't become bored in their surroundings and to ensure the safety of both the animals and the people who come to see them. They even go so far as to gauge the angles of the artificial rocks used in the exhibits.

To generate public interest, the zoo is always expanding, or

SE LLAMA JASON A day at the zoo is a good way to spend an afternoon.

Jason Hellman, (12), takes · time to observe a llama at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo Photo by Joe Frost.

improving their present state by creating new attractions. Last summer the Polar Bear Canyon was the most popular display. It contained four bears, two of which were born in the zoo together because polar bears always give birth to identical twins.

It was fmanced by the Lied Fainily Foundation.

The second biggest attraction is the Cat Complex which cost $2.5 million to construct. From the outside, there are ten visible viewing areas and there are more roornswithinthecomplex'swalls.

These attractions are exciting, but even more exciting is the zoo's newest project.

Construction of the largest indoor jungle environment in the nation, consisting of quadrons representing four different rain forests in Africa, Australia, Asia, and South America is scheduled forcompletionin0ctoberofl992.

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and one-half years for construetion, the Jungle Complex will be located directly inside the zoo's main gate on one and one-half acres ofland. Under the 80-foot high domed roof, there will be birds, monkeys, apes, hippos and other jungle animals.

The zoo intends to replicate these jungles to the last detail which means even the butterflies indigenous to each particular jungle will be represented.

Each division will be viewable from an elevated walkWay halfway between the floor and the ceiling, or from a narrow path on the jungle floor. Forty thousand gallons of water will circulate throughout the rain forests in a network of streams, pools, and waterfalls and also by rai.n and · humidity. In the South American section there is a 50-foot waterfall.

Kozak described the zoo's objective for the jungle as "Educa-

tion and awareness being mor important than recreation. It i one of the results of the whol international zoo communit working together to save a many animals as they can. I also allows people to experienc first hand the beauty of the dh appearing rain forests."

BarbaraPiatt,anotherzoool ficial, said the Jungle Comple is being built "to accomplish better awareness of the rai forests and what is happenin with them."

It is no coincidence the Omaha's zoo is the site of th JungleComplex. LeeSirnmon1 zoo director, does a lot of n search to save endangered spE cies and is well-known on th international level for his wor involving captive breeding.

"The grants and opportun ties obtained by the zoo seem t grow in direct relation to D Simmon'ssuccess," Kozak sail

ros9 presents Jncial woes district future :y Engel

assistant news editor 1ety days after the closing nofthe Nebraska Unicamfe at Westside will never be me. is when LB1059, a bill ted to bring parity and betlucation to all Nebraska Is becomes law. Currently, l would shift the tax burden tools from a heavy dependn property taxes to taxes on .e and sales. ct has concems is some concern in Dis5 about tile second part o' l. Included in the legisjaa spending lid stating that chool districts such as Dis;can raise its annual budget >ur percent a year. te spending lid will certainly us in the long run," James y, principal, said. 'We may >tice it in the next school â&#x20AC;˘ut it certainly will hamper rhat we'll be able to do. In we will certainly notice a ion in terms of materials, quipment, and unfortu. there is a possibility of a ion in staff size." rflc change doubt there will be r>f a change in what we can the next year," James all, superintendent, said. !Ver, in three orfouryears I we'll notice a dramatic reductions through! district. ! simply cannot afford to e in a four percent lid beinflation, and the cost of increases are just far too Tangdall said. unclear at this time, howpecifically what cuts will >be made in the future. o basics mply don't knowwhatwill "Tangdallsaid. "We';.!jmt >cut back to the basi::s. A m a,rises when we dc:cide must simply cut back to sics, because what seems â&#x20AC;˘asic necessity to one perjust a frivilous bonus to

New awards night slated Monday Terry Lodes news writer Freshman and sophomore students will be honored this coming Monday, May7, at7:30 p.m. in the auditorium.

"This year's awards night will be slightly different than the past," John Crook, dean of boys, said,"because the sophomores will be given more recognition than ever before, and the same awards will be given for both classes."

There are 22 separate categories of awards which are to be presented that night, ranging from art to mathematics. A spokesperson from each of the departments are chosen, and tlley will present the awards that night.

The students chosen for the awards are picked by each individual teacher and department heads and, therefore, up to ten awards can be given for each of these categories.

"There are several special categories in this ceremony," Crook

FoRcE=MA Providing the necessruy force to out-pull the freshman, juniors, and Faculty in the tug-of-War, Mark ChriStensen, (12), and Amy Zoob, (12), help the seniors win the Warrior Games by a margin of nine points. The juniors came in second followed by the sophomores, freshman and faculty.

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hlnk it will affect all the tments at Westside r," Bill Krueger, science ment head said. "It means ill have to use textbooks . will have to work with quipment, use less mateldnotasup-to-datematehe effect will really be seen or five years when some of tuipment starts to wear mdbreak." t approval teoryhowever, the bill does vith approval within the "From an educational oint, trying to provide a for all Nebraska ts is good," Krueger said, ;t that a spending lid isn't rfor anybody." a law now, and I'm firmly :using petitions or actively igning to remove it from >ks," Tangdall said.

said, "these include Active Scholar Awards, Outstanding Sophomore Boy and Girl, the H. Vaughn Phelps Award (outstanding freshman girl), the Gordon Kuhl Award (outstanding freshman boy), and also the ninth and tenth grade honorroll, which has changed slightly this year."

The change in honor roll is simply the way it will be prese.nted. In the past each student would come up to the stage and be acknowledged. This year, each student will be recognized by name, which will be presented one by one on an overhead projector, and at the end, all will stand and be acknowledged.

"We are worldtig very hard to devise a program that provides dignity," Crook said, "but goes somewhat quicker than before, and we feel that this program does both of these."

During the awards, 130 to 135 students will be noted for tenth grade honor roll, 140 to 149 students for ninth grade honor roll, and approximately 250 awards will be presented for all other categories.

Measles epidemic hits area schools Alec Walker circulation manager Creighton University's "plague" is descending upon high schools in the Omaha area. In the last several weeks the measles epidemic has begun to spread.

The epidemic began early last April with Creighton University students. As of Thursday, April 26, there were 41 of tllese student measles cases. A University of Nebraskalincoln student has also been diagnosed with measles, but the problem has not stopped at the cofiege level.

A student at Benson High School and a student at Millard North High School were diagnosed with measles Saturday and Sunday, April21 and April 22. There have been several accounts of measles all over the Douglas County area with 55 confirmed cases.

According to John Weston, health depart-

ment director of clinical services, the con- prior to 1969. firmed cases mean that the measles virus, Immunization clinics were set up Tueswhich surfaced first on the Creighton Univer- day, April25, for the students at the schools, sity campus, has spread into the metropoli- and another free immuniztion clinic was set tan area up for children Saturday, April28. "ImmuniWestside will be taking steps to prevent zation clinics are usually set up by the County this epidemicfromspreadinghere. 'Westside Health Department, and that is only if there is will be sending letters to all students in the a confirmed case in the school," Oark said. school without adequate immunization inMeasles is a highly contagious disease formation, recommending a vaccination," which usually has a 10 to 14 day incubation Darlene Clark, Westside head nurse, said. period. Measles symptoms include a runny to officials _at Ben!!on . oose,,drow!liness, or a loss of apP.etite. About . lard North¡ High Schools, they are adopting four days there is a higher' elevation of the Douglas County Healtll Department's temperature to a possible 106 degrees. outbreak control recommendations. GuideAbout this time a rash starts and lasts from lines for measles shots for the department are four to five days as the temperature then for people who have never received measles subsides. vaccinations and have no history of physiThe measles epidemic can be controlled cian-diagnosed measles, were immunized witllpropercare. "Yourbestbetistobeaware prior to 15 months of age, or were immunized of your immunization records," Oark said.

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and junior varsity were held Wednesday, May 4 for the 1990-91 school year. This year's cheerleading format will be slightly different than in the past "Basically, the numbers are the same," Wanda Young, cheerleading sponsor, said. There will still be 16 varsity members and 12 on the N squad. However, there will no longer be a boy's squad and a girl's squad, but they will be mixed.

Young said that the girls will decide who attends which games.

The change was brought about because there was becoming a problem with the number of cheerleaders on each squad. "There's not as many trying out, and it's a real numbers problem," Young said.

Judges from outside of Westside evaluated the performances ofthose trying out afterschool Wednesday.

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Youth pledge to serve 28, WAS DESIG· as National Youth Service Daybythe Omaha Mayor's Youth Advisory Council, as well as by other adHOBBIES ON PARADE visory councils . . . . .

The day began w1th a panel discussmn Students dtsplayed model cars they had created Wednesday, April 26, m a entitled "Youth Issues "whichincluded contest in the Matt Baughman, (L 1), looks on, admiring the craftsmanship topics such as gangs, and subof one of the entnes. stance abuse. Members of the advisory council and volunteers from high AtthetoumamentBenRea, (10), placed French honors gained schools all over Omaha were assigned first in poster design; Darcie Rives, (10), to teams and worked on various service I.ITTI.E BIT OF FRANCE RIGHT HERE IN placed first in french poetry; while Jen projects througho'ut the afternoon.

Omaha Saturday, April28, as Bryan Statsny, (1 0), placed third in poetry. Also Westside had seven students particiHighSchool hosted the seventh an- placing were Lori Sllvemall, (9), and Dina pating. Projects included painting over nual French convention. Intended to show Kesting, (11), who received a first in cosgraffitti sites and cleaning up 30 to 40 French culture through exhibits and comtume design, and a second place in nampetitions, Westside participated for the yards. etag, respectively. first time in four years.

Angle Weaver, (10), and Debra "We had 24 students from Westside Campaigns pay off Dohmen, (12), are Westside's represenattend, and it really was great", Sheryl tatives on the committee.

AMPAlGNING, PREPARATIONS, AND "I think the representatives from the WIItala, French instructor, said. speeches have all been bulding for schools would like to be doing sometoday. StudentAdvisory Board and "There are several competitions held at thingonaregualarbasis," Dohmen said. the convention, and even though none of junior and senior class officers will be hold"We've had a lot of people asking us our kids had ever competed before, I think ing elections for representatives all day today by the downstairs trophy case. we did a really good job." about our next project" ATURDAY, APRIL

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Participants in this conference are students who won or took part in the State Leadership Conference held earlier last month.

According to Jason Brune, (11), FBLA president, the conference is the time to elect the national officers for the upcoming year.

But the conference is also a competition for FBIA members on a national level.

Janet Hengen, (12), will be the only Westside student involved in a competition. Hengen will be competing in the Advanced Keyboarding Applications. "I had to qualify by winning an event at the State Conference," Hengen said.

The Westside FBIA students who will be attending the national conference are Brune, Case Goodman, (11), Pete Hazelrigg, (12), Hengen, Jennifer Northam, (11), Donna Sheldt, (11), and Bridget Weide (11).

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The SAB and junior and senior class officers were each allowed to put up campaign posters starting Monday, April 30. Speeches were made for the positions yesterday.

In order to run for a position, class officer candidates were required to have a petition signed by60 students in their class. In addition to this, the SAB candidates were required to write a paragraph explaining why they wanted to be in SAB. Students may vote for six SAB officers in their class to represent them.

Sophomores and juniors can vote for the president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer as next year's class officers. In order to vote, a student ID must be presented at the election booths.

Results of the election and the announcement of next year's officers will be made Monday, March 7. Adam Findley, (10), a candidate for junior class president, said that the actual week of campaigning varies in importance. "I think it depends if you've run before and how well they know your name," he said.

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Music groups excel at district Honors at the District Music Competition on Friday and Saturday, April20 and 21 made Westside the only school to receive I ratings in band, orchestra, and Large group competition was held Friday, when all three of the music departments were rated I on a scale from one to five. Individual competition was held the next day, in which many students also received the top rating.

The competition, held at Millard North High School, was attended by the 18 schools in Westside's district. "There were well over 2000 students there," Roger Groth, band instructor, said.

David Moore, chorus instructor, said that the chorus performed five pieces as the large group.

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The orchestra wrapped up their year in competition, also scoring a I, with Concerto Grosso 110

by Correlli. "That's it for the year," Harold Welch, orchestra instructor, said. The orchestra had 37 entries in individual and solo competetion.

The score of a I in the large group for the orchestra was not the frrst. "This is the 31st consecutive year that the orchestra has received a I rating," Welch said.

The music department has several events planned before the end of the year. Symphonic band performs Tuesday, MayS and there is a Warrior Band Concert Monday, May 14; Show Choir will perform Tuesday, May 15.

Visitors compare 'clone' schools

WestHighSchoolin Wausau, Wl,isnotWestside's clone, but it comes incredibly close. Both schools are among the few in the nation that use modular NEW MANAGEMENT scheduling; three West High teachers were at NEW MUSIC FORMAT -HIGH NRG &. TOP 40 Westside Wednesday and Thursday, April 24 and NEW HOURS-8PM-1AM 25, to observe and compare notes.

NO MORE MEMBERSHIPS -OPEN DOOR POUCY WITH STRICT Jiin Grinsel, West High U. S. History instructor, DRESS CODE said the two high schools are physically very differNO ADMITTANCE AFTER 11.30 ent because West High was intended for modular we're serious about making club soda "the" place to gol we promise that scheduling when it was built in 1970. you'll like what you seel*spedal new management weelcend prices this In recent years West High students have lost O ,&. 417.,, · ' .. • · sortrE! that modular scheduling proTHE NEW MANAGEMENT- AND STAFF WELCOME ALL TO THE vides due to the passage of a state law requiring spend a minimum amount of time in school each day.

Open campus is only allowed at noon, seniors are full-time students, and no bouncers are employed. "It completely changed the nature of the

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senior year," Grinsel said, adding that seniors can no longer sleep in or leave for work during school. "(At first) I didn't like the notion that student5 would be in school all day, however, it hasn't hurt" The teachers visited Westside in an effort to fmd other schools like their own. Modular was "a product of the '60s," Neil Munson, West High World History instructor, said. While hundreds of schools once employed it, Grinsel said hE now knows of three in the nation.

"There are lots of schools that have fallen off oJ it,"Munsonsaid,addingthatcommunitypressun can be a factor, and that manyteachersfmd modu· lar scheduling to be more work than traditiona classes. "You have to be so well prepared for smal group discussions," Allan Solomonson, WorlC History instructor, said.

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rudge's decision: Hawaiian Splash :akes a bite out of Wild, Wild West

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ued its tradition of offering a fun and entertaining night to Westside's prom-goers.

The theme "Haw<dian Splash" literally transformed the high school into a tropical jungle. The "Lance" thanks the parents, teachers and students for the tremendous time and effort they put into the organization.

This year's post-prom party did, however, have a lower turnout in comparison to last year's "Wild, Wild West" postprom party. Suggestions for changes would be offering different games and more differentiation in the kinds of entertainment offered. One activity that could be done away with was the dance in the activity gym. Judging from the lack of . participation in the activity gym, it was not a good idea to have a dance after coming from one.

The goal of post-prom is to offer a night of fun that is drug free. Parents from around the district helped out at all hours of the night. This is testimony to how much parents believe in providing a drug-free environment for Westside's students. And really that has been the purpose of the post-prom party all along.

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•ring break experience gives answer 11 the hype about the Omaha Youth Symphony ng in Carnegie Hall is over. I can relax. I no !rhavetosmileforpublicity,ldssuptomembers ge corporations, or worst of all, fund raise. ncerts have taken me to several places in the !d States and Europe. I wouldn't trade any of experiences for my on Carnegie's stage. of the Hall's ry hit me at dress real the afternoon be1ur concert night. 'bile the equipment .vassettingupforour .rsal, the Carnegie people made the symphony 111 a small room at the back: of the building. .a Rausch, the lady who had coordinated the :une into the room crying. was sure Donna had lost it. She'd been going all yecu trying to raise the trip money. Donna :oldusthatpracticehelpsingettingtoCarnegie Jut raising money was more important:

Fortunately, she had just been in the hall and the fact that we had fmally made it there after working for over a year, touched her. I was glad that hers were tears of joy and not looniness.

Walking into the hall, I understood the reason for Donna's rare show of emotion. The only thought in my head was that for the past 200 years, the greatest musicians in the world have been performing on the same stage I was on, some even sitting in the same chair.

Ours was the last of three orchestras to play, and attheendofthefmalpiece, wewerehonoredwitha standing ovation.

That moment made all of the fund raising and hard work: worthwhile, and I could tell that other members felt the same way. Many of our symphony were displaying the same emotions Donna had earlier, with tears.

linority history: a bad idea have no history after 1973.

1t was my reaction when I out that AP U.S. History after Vietnam. Instead of ngAmerican Historyforthe three weeks, Westside is ng its students a unit on history. "" I certainly have 1g against learning listory, nor against a-Americans. But uewehavingaunit ian-Americans, or an- Americans? .dally, the ration. studying black: history is ·e have a large segment of pulation, whose history has Jstthrough the generations simple omission and prejuy our society. Since black: r has been ignored in the 'le .a, concerted :o learn it now. Bad idea. v before anybody prepares cet my house, let me exWe should learn black:hisrs important, andMrican;ans have been ignored far

too long in our society. However, if we are trying to make our children understand that all people are equal, does it help to focus our study on one single segment of the population? Does that not single out that group, and sepa-

news writer rate them from the rest ofsociety?

How can we teach that all people are equal, if only one is focused on in school?

In 1954, ChiefJustice Earl Warren wrote in the decision of Brown vs. Board ofEducation ofTopeka; "'{Q (Negro children). from others of similar age and qualifications solely because of their race generates a feeling of inferiority as to their status in the community that may affect their hearts and minds in a way un-

likely ever to be undone. We conclude that in the field of public education the doctrine of separate, but equal has no place."

Now by separating black history from the rest of the curriculum we are simply drawing a line right between students of all races.

This (whether spoken or implied), makes students believe that there is a . difference in the races. lt.. "separates soley because of race."

But what is the right thing to do? This history certainly needs to be taught, but I don't believe teaching it separately is an appropriate answer. Dr. Martin Luther King, once said "I have a dream." Well I have a dream too that one day societywillliveupto created equal.· on'that'day, ' our children will not have to be shown their diffrences. They won't have to be taught their histories separately. They can be taught "American" history.

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T SEEMS THAT 250 AWARDS GIVEN FOR ACHIEVEMENT WOULD BE

an appropriate number that would fit at a large corporation's banquet. In fact, that is an estimated number of awards that will be given at this year's new freshman-sophomore awards ceremony.

The purpose of the convocation is to give more recognition to the underclassmen according to John Crook, dean of boys.

The "Lance" sees no purpose in having two separate hon-· ors convocations. Westside takes part in all other activities as a united high school and an honors convocation should be no exception.

One logical reason for the change is that the amount of time would be greater considering that around 250 awards will be given for just the freshman and sophomores alone.

The "Lance" beleives when that many awards are given, most prestige is taken away from receiving an award. Obviously, some awards are more important than others and when so many are given they all seem to carry the same weight, or no weight at all. The point of an honors convocation is not to get everyone on stage so they can be part of the program, but to recognize those individuals who excelled in specific areas during the school year.

When 250 awards are given it must mean Westside must have extremely talented freshman and sophomore classes, or that awards are just given to involve more people in the ceremony.

Ifthere is to be that much recognition, why do the upperclassmen have a convocation during school, and the underclassmen's award ceremony takes place at night? It seems that having it at night would greatly decrease the number of students who could attend.

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ne Sunday afternoon my host student, his father, David Lundquist and I had theopportunitytovisita bathhouse (Banya.) Myhost'sfathercame in and threw water on some coals and kept doing so until it got so hot we couldn't lift our heads. It finally became so hot that we had to wear hats to keep our faces and ears from burning. Our skin was so much cooler than the air that water vapor was condensing on our bodies.

Next, we went out and climbed into some comparatively cold water. Then David and his host went back into the heat while my host and I washed ourselves. Afterwewere fmished, we switched rooms so we were back in the heat, but this time, we got something extra. We got to lie there while my host's father beat us with birch branches which made it seem even hotter.

After a while we went back to the cold water and then fmally dried offand got dressed. We felt relaxed as ifwe had experienced a uniquely Russian custom.

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BY GERI GREEN(

'Batman' draws Soviet movie Interests n visiting Pskov, I was surprised to see many different types of entertalnmen available that one might expect to see only in larger cities. Pskov has many movit theatres and 'video halls' where one can see all kinds of movies. Buying a ticket i like buying a ticket for a ballet at the Orpheum. Prices depend upon where you chose tr sit and most of the time the back rows are filled. The feature we saw one evening wa "Criminal Quartet" an action film about four policemen who tried to rescue a kidnapper child who had been taken by Russian-style mafia. Th1 movie was only an hour long and somewhat silly. 'lh theaters from time to time even showed AmericaJ films such as "Batman."

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Marketeers sell to unsuspecting

Students get ticket to ride

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Soviet cu"iculum gives variety

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Forolder studentsoneofthesedayswasaworkdaywhere students worked in the community to learn a trade. For girls, the choices were sewing, typing or sales, while the boys worked in factories or plants.

Soviet students do not hold part-time jobs like their American counterparts.

An ordinary day started with classes at 8:30. Stu-

The members of the U.S./U.S.S.R. exchange pose for a group shot. Pictured are: Natasha Gudkova, ""'nr,o• Gvozdev, Igor Pankiv, Andrei Berezin, Kevin Grubb, (11 Brendan Engstrom, (11), Troy Nelson, (12), Masha Rumantseva,CaseyNiemann, (11),1rinaUsikovaDavidLund- 1 quist, (11), Will Becker, (11), Marina Ovechkina, Geri Greeno, Tanja ..._ _ _ _(11), _ _and __ _ _Zabortseva. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __..

dents rose as the teacher walked in the room. Interaction between students and teachers was minimal Application of discipline also appeared to be minimal. UnlikeAmerican schools, however, teachers do make home visits on a regular basis. There were a variety of required classes to take: Russian language and literature, mathematics, physics, geography, history, foreign language (English or German), art appreciation or Army training.

BY JAMIE DoSTAL

Soviet menus serve up change of pace for students any people believe that food In the Soviet Union is very had to come by. This is true, as often we saw store shelves with little selection and none of the convenience foods available in the West. We were, however, able to try many new and different types of food due to the ingenuity of our Soviet hosts. From tongue to chocolate pastries, we tried it all.

On«; of the most common fooc;ts in the Sovtet Unton is botsht. made from beets with sour cream. It is popular with most Soviets, but the other students and I didn't take as much pleasure in eating it. Other soups include chicken with noodles, onion and vegetable.

Fresh fruits and vegetables are not prevalent in the Russian diet, but we often ate cucumbers. Most fruits and vegetables that we ate were either marinated or preserved

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oyouwanttobuyanorlginal mflltarywatch This approach, stained with a Russian ac cent, was used hundreds of times by black marketeers trying to sell their souvenirs. We Ameria ens were constantly stopped by these "dollar-lovin Moscovites" using those eight words to get our atten tion.

The black market was so preveaent in Moscow the it seems it would be almost comparable to teen dritU ing in the United States. The black market is a dire« result of the lack of goods in the Soviet Union that ar available to the people. There are some sstores in th larger cities filled with quality foreign goods includin the coveted god of apparel, the blue jeans, usually irr possible to obtain in stores open to Soviets.

These stores, Beriozlcas, contain the foreign gooc that the natives want, but only allow foreign currenc to be spent there. This means only tourists or marke eers with foreign currency can shop the Beriozlcas.

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y appreciation of the American roads and transportation system has greatly increased.

After a month of crowded buses, crumbling streets, wreckless drivers, and a lot of walking in the Soviet Union; I will always find it difficult to complain about a small pothole in the middle of the street.

In comparison to America, there are very few cars in the Soviet union as families that own cars only have one. Soviet teen-agers must be 18-years-old to drive. that leaves only two ways for kids to get from one place to another: walking or taking the buses. The city bus system is good, and cheap, but popular. The cost of a bus ride is seven Kopecks (about $.075) and you pay for a ticket with this money. Tickets are bought on the honor system, so much ofthe time you can ride for free.

BY BRENDAN ENGSTROM

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Equality of sexes locking

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n the recent struggle for equality of the sexe Soviet women seem to be desperately Iaggir behind their American counterparts, with litt hope in sight.

Women seem the furthest from equality in politic however, it may be the case that many of them do not desire equality. When I asked group of young women at a teaching institute if they thought a woman could I president, they all said "no" and furthermore that they did not want a woman to I president. One of their professors explained that a Soviet woman's life is hard enout without getting into politics. Ironically, American women came onto the political sce1 for that very reason.

BY WIU. BECK

Soviet propoganda proves to be only that ne thing that became apparent during my trip to the Soviet Union was that: of the propaganda I have heard about restriction was false.

All of the people felt free to do as they pleased, and laughed at the thought being caught by the police. They were only stationed at permanent booths at strE corners, and were well marked. Many times people rode bases without tickets, jt because theydidn'twantto pay. Other people drove without a validdriver'slicense. Ki in school skipped classes and smoked, yet the teachers did nothing.

What all this adds up to is a great deal of personal freedom, and a complete rever: of everything that I had ever heard about the Soviet Union.

BY DAVID LuNDQU

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lales relate to cooking; hesitate at sewing •n Kohli lifestyle editor you ever wonder if there are "Mr. Moms" in the ? there guys out there who o take over the duties that a wife would normally do?

Westside there is some eviof a male inclination tompposedly "feminine" ac-

"I needed an extra class and I was finterested in it," Brad Mausbach, (9), said.

"I have some that want to go into it for a career, for some its a hobby and for some it's a stress reliever," Wang said.

Esther Smith, home economics instructor, said that a lot of boysenrolledalreadyhaveabackground in cooking. "I have kids who say that cooking is a family hobby. Sometimes a boy might see his father cooking and take an

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tdy Wang, home econom;tructor, said, "I've always :J.Ual numbers of boys and 1 my cooking classes." stside didn't open home mics to males until the late . and since than it has been ted as a course for both life today people do both ., "Wangsaid. "Wearen'tas onal as we used to be. In me both males and females hese skills," she said ne of the boys enrolled in tgcurrentlyexpressedade' learn homemaking skills !irfuture. lecided that if I'm going to tgalonesomedayl'mgoing e to cook for myself," Chad , (lO),said. "Evenifidoget able to cook." ter boys take cooking out of ity.

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While working with her male classmates, Bridget Chaney, (11), breaks the stereotype of a male-dominated auto shop. Some students

teem' draws seniors rough graduation line ladII

news editor sis the time ofyearwhen graduation announcements are being lld festivities planned in anticipation of commencement. But ne seniors this $eason will pass unnoticed as they prepare for r education, or forfeit a high school diploma Ill Hansen, college counselor, said that usually to five per'each senior class does not graduate, butthe number is never set :te day of commencement. are approximately 20 seniors at Westside who will not graduate "unless they pull off some really remarlcable academic performance," Hansen said. Each think I could counselor typically has three to lunt on one hand fivestudentsin this danger zone, one or two of whom end up in te number of kids summer school. ·ho haven'tgraduFailure to graduate is almost ted because of never a result of competencies.

"I think I could count on one ompetencies in hand the number of kids who te past few years. haven't graduated because of competencies in the last few years," Peg Johnson, dean of Peg Johnson, girls, said. . "English and credits dean of girls are traditionally the two biggest dilemmas," Hansen said.

Of the seniors attending the :1tive School, 28 will graduate on time. r1e seniors that are here who aren't going to graduate have I more credits this year than ever before," Rozy Warder, director \lternative School, said. Seven seniors dropped out of the AlterSchool this year. en graduation in May is not a possibility, students have the s of summer school, a fall semester either at Westside or the :1tiV:e School, or taking a·test GED (Generi(Educaevelopment) certificate in order to receive a diploma . tsen said that Westside's high graduation rate sterns from the le of the students, as well as a functional network of advisors and "There's a lot of esteem in this district that everyone's to graduate," Hansen said.

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interest in the activity himself," she said.

While cooking classes seem to be integrated, the clothing classes are not.

"There are not boys currently enrolled in all my clothing

classes," Wang said.

Wangsaidsheknewofoneboy who took clothing and is even pursuing design as a career.

"I think they (boys) would feel uncomfortable taking clothing becauseitsallfemale,"Wangsaid.

"I think we're more accepting of peoplewhocookthanpeoplewho sew, although after high school many people do."

Wang said that the reason for the low male enrollment is because it isn't an accepted ideal of teenage guys.

"I don't really think they even thinkabouttaldngit, "Wang said "It just really isn't accepted by their peers yet."

In thehomeeconomicdepartmentthe courses seem to have an integrated system In classes such as "Adult Living" and Human Behavior" there is an equal number of girls and boys.

"In Child Development we assume that most guys at Westside will be a parent someday," Joan Mactier, home economics instructor, said. "We really think that boys need to know it as much as girls."

Although the department is not integrated, atleast more men will know how to cook when their are taking non-traditional courses in an at- wives go off on the career track. tempt to obtain practical household skills. Photo · "Nowlcanservemyaelfbreakby Xrlstln Longacre. fast at home," Josh Hoberman, (10), said.

Students exhibit anxiety, nerves as parents enter arena

Americangovemmentstudentsaren'ttheonlyones who are gaining political experience during the upcoming elections. Five Westside students are invalved in helping their parents campaign for political office.

Jessie Rasmussen, mother of Westside student, Janine, (11), is running for the Nebraska Legislature.

Rasmussensaidshewasn'tsurprisedwhenhermother armounced her candidacy.

"She had mentioned it before and several people had asked her if she would consider running, so it wasn't a complete surprise," Rasmussen said . Rick Kelley, (12), also said he wasn't surprised when his mother, Helen, decided to rurt for the District 66 School Board. "She loves education and being on the school board is something she really wanted to do," Kelley said.

Kristin Whitted, (9), said her father's decision to run for the District 66 school board was based on previous experience. "He was on the school board where we used to live and he thought he could do a good job here," Whitted said.

In hopes of being elected, candidates must campaign vigorously. This often takes away time the parent has to spend with their family.

"There is a great difference in the amount of time when she's at home, but that doesn't bother me," Rasmussen said. "lknowhowimportantthiselection is to her."

Whitted said she doesn't see a difference in the amount of time her father is at home. "He does campaign and gets out to meet people, but he's not gone that often," Whitted said.

These students help with the vast amount of work to be done in the campaign process.

Willi!lJI}S, (lQ), said herfather, , MarK Williams, in his bid for a position on the District 66 School Board. "My friends and 1 get together to help with mailings and stuffmg envelopes," Williams said Gaining this political experience can be an influential factor for these students in the decision to run for

a pohttcal office.

"I might go into politics when I'm older, but I really couldn't decide until the time comes," Whitted said.

On the other hand it also becomes apparent how much time and effort it takes to run for a political office. This can be a determining factor for a student to decide that pdlitics is not in their future.

"I don't think I'll ever become involved in polltics because I couldn't handle all the publicity," Rasmussen said. "I can't get up and speak in front of so many people."

Media attention is something new for these students. But, all of the students said they were proud of their parents and glad they receive the exposure they need to win their elections.

"I think it's a good idea that she is running because she believes she can make some necessary changes in the legislature to help Nebraska if she's elected," Rasmussen said.

With the upcoming elections and the many candidates, there is the chance of losing.

Ben Nelson, father of Pat Nelson, (12), is runningforgovernorofthe state of Nebraska Nelson said he would be disappointed if his fatherlostthe race.

"I think he's the most qualified and the best person for the job," Nelson said. "But if he doesn't win, at least he tried and gave it his best shot" Williams said she would also be disappointed if her father lost partially because of the money invested in campaigning.

'T d be really disappointed if he lost," Williams said. "He has invested a lot of time, money and a successfu} .c ampaign." .

As election time approaches, it becomes a time filled with nervousness and anticipation for the candidates and their families.

"I'm glad my mom is running and I am anxious for election night," Rasmussen said. "But, I'll be glad when all of this is fmally over."

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HEADING HOME With a clap of encouragement, Bob Moscrey, varsity baseball coach, anticipates another hit for his No. 1 ranked Warriors. This will be the last of Moscrey' s 20 seasons as head coach.

Over his 20 year career, the Warriors have accumulated more than 200 wins and have won more than 60 percent of their games.

Warriors rank on top as Moscrey concludes career A Westside coaching tradition will end this year as head baseball coach Bob Moscrey will retire at the end of first semester next year.

After teaching at Westside for 25 years, Moscrey has decided to move on to other things. "I just figure it is time to do some other things, besides the fact that I'm getting old," Moscrey said. Moscreyhas coached the junior varsity for five years and has coached the varsity baseball team for the last 20 years.

Moscrey has taught aviation and biology at Westside, and plans to continue to have an interest in both. "I have an acreage and raise race horses and race them also, so I'll probably spend some time doing that. I've always wanted to go to the Kentucky Derby also," Moscrey said.

"I will probably spend time doing something with my aviation hobby, like building a home-made airplane, or maybe do some flying or something," Moscrey said.

"I have never been bored being here at Westside, and

Girls set 5-2 record

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ITH THE METRO GIRLS' TENNIS

tournament less than a week away, the girls' varsity tennis team is ready for the challenge. 'We're one of the top three or four teams in the Metro and we should definitely contend for the Metro title," Doug Pierson, coach, said. "We've had agreatyear and the girls have a great attitude going into the tournament."

Not only will the team be looking for the team championship, but they could end up with some individual championships. "Chris Wagner, (9), should be seeded either first or second for No. 1 singles and she has a good shot of winning it," Pierson said. "The rest of our top six should also have a good shot at being seeded and doing very well in the tournament."

Dual meets have been a big plus for the team 'We have a 5-2 dual record with our losses corning to state powers Lincoln Southeast and Millard North," Pierson said. "Against Millard North (the defending state champs) we hung with them and with a few breaks could have beaten them."

The team will take to the courts for Metro on Wednesday, May 9 at Dewey Park, with the fmals concluding on Friday, May 11.

Schneider takes title

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mentoftheyearDanScbnelder, (10), defeated Jason Brune, (1 H. 21 -9, 21-

I don't plan on sitting around after I retire," Moscrey said.

During Moscrey' s coaching career at Westside his teams have won state only once, but have been runners-up numerous times. His best regular season was in 1981 when his team went 17 and 0 until the statetoumament_ "I went past the 200 career win mark two or three years ago, and we have won over60 percentofourgaines," Moscreysaid.

This year's varsityteamhas been having an outstanding season. With a record of 10 and 3, the Warriors are presently ranked first by the "World Herald". "It feels pretty good to be ranked No. 1. It has been a long time since that has happened," Moscrey said.

Moscreyfeels that there really is no standout team in the state. "There are six or seven really good teams. that all have a good shot at taking the state title. We have as good a chance as anybody right now. I know that we hit the ball a lot harder than anyone else," Moscrey said. In their game against Omaha North, the Warriors scored 21 runs

15, in the fmals.

According to Matt Gerard, (12), club founder, 16 club members participated.

'We had the top four leaders of each ladder in the tournament, so we had 16 people in it," he said Gerard added that trophies are being awarded to the finalists.

Boys defend Metro

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T IS NEVER EASY TO WIN IT ONCE, BUT REAL

champions are made by defending titles. This year's boys' varsity golf team was successful in defending their Metro conference championship.

"These guys always seem to play the best when it really counts," Roger Hoffman, head coach, said, "and they played better than I had hoped."

Kevin Atkinson, (12), led the Warriors with a fust place fmish by shooting an even par72, and was followed closely by second place fmsher Scott Hoffman, (12).

The victory at the Metro tournament should give Westside some momentum going into the district tournament, but nothing is certain. 'We should qualify for state at district," Hoffman said, "but the only thing predictable aboutgolfis that it is unpredictable."

District meet up next

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ECISIONS ABOUT WHO QUAUFIES FOR

the state- track meet are all made at the district meet. This makes it an important meet for all track athletes.

in a win over the Vikings.

"There was a lot of offense in that game with hardly any defense. The pitching in that game wasn't the best I've seen either," Moscrey said. A key to Westside's success might be their hitting power. "We have five players batting over .300 percent," Moscrey said.

Pitching has also been a strong point in the Westside game plan. "We have had a lot of improvement in our pitching and I think that has been a big help, but their arms are sore most of the time," Moscrey said.

'We really don't have any standout players this year, because they all are playing really well. The talent is spread around," Moscrey said.

"I think that our best attributes are our pitching and our defense, especially our infield," Moscrey said. Although the Warriors are ranked first, they have·yet to face the defending state champions, N'Jrthwest Huskies, who Moscrey feels will be tough.

"The top four individuals and relay teams qualify for the state meet," Fred Hutchinson, head coach, said, "and our district is tough this year."

Westside will compete in their district at South Sioux City on Thursday, May 10, against one of the top teams in the state.

"Fremont is one of the best teams in the state and are verytough all around," Hutchinson said, "and Columbus and Norfolk are also teams that will compete well."

Thedistanceeventslookasthoughthey will give theWarriors the best shot at qualifying for state. Matt Gerard and Jeff Hall are two of the premiere distance runners in the state.

"Matt has the third fastest time in the 1600 meter and 3200 meter runs," Hutchinson said, "and Jeff is also in the top ten in the 1600."

Injuries harm JV team

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T'S BEEN A TOUGH AND PECUUAR SEASON

"I am really proud of the guys. They played their hearts out every game, and I think if the officiating was a little better, we wouldn't have had as many injuries," Kesling said.

The junior varsity lost to Creighton Prep Saturday, May28, 1-3. Ryan Kruse, (11), scored the only goal for Westside.

Weather hurts JV

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been the downfalls of the girls' juniorvarsity soccerteamaccordingto Larry Lewandowski, head coach. "The fact that we didn't have a game until six weeks into the season combined with the fact that we have ten freshman, has hurt us this year," he said.

Despite these problems, the team has been successful enough to have a 4-1-2 record. 'We've had a good year, mainly because the girls have a strong desire to play soccer and give it their all," Lewandowski said.

Theteam'sonlylossthisyearhasbeen to Omaha Marian, but it was a disappointing one. "Every year we try to beat Marian and it seems like we never win," Lewandowki said.

The last game of the season ended m· a tie \\ith Papillion last Wednesday.

Twosophomoreshaveprovidedmost of the leadership for this year's team.

"M A b ( 0) d J II aureen m rose, 1 , an u e Jackson (10) h k d h d d . ' • ave wor e ar

for us on the boys' junior varsity soccer team," head coach Bill Kesling said.

Averaging only 12 players a game has been a downpoint in the team's season.

'We hardly had any freshmen or sophomores try out for the team, and when you combine that with the fact that we lost two of our starters to injuries, it has been a . , re ally .atiguing season, Kesling said. · air d h · .

KesImg1s ea y year. "As a coach I hope to see destre and equal amol.mts of talent from my athletes;·= 't h . thi Lewandowski srud. no t th a t th ey did n ave 1t s year at "W h d all d k• 'th · · · . . . e a re y goo teamwor , . b t game t 1me, u w1 somanyspnngactlVl- J S lth (lO) aid " d · d • • s • an trte our ties, it is really hard to focus on just one thing," Kesling said ar est.

7 GH SCHOOL RECRUITI-NG en enrollment plan allows high school coaches

&egin recruiting before athletes' freshman year

increasingly popular topic 1school athletics is recruitIn the past there have ·s been stories floating td about certain Metro Is recruiting athletes. This . usually happen around a me, either just be>r just after a close

w recruitment is made legal, or eashich ever way you t it. The legislature :1ssed an open enbill, which means any 1t should be able to go to h ool they want. ;ht now there are many Is that are not participatIt in a few years they will be l to allow for open enrollin their schools. There are ertain guidelines that any 1t must follow to be able to is program. athletic aspect of open ment is thought to have taken care of as well. Stuare not supposed to transanother school for athletic 1s. The penaltyfortransfera one-year void period thestudentcannotparticin athletic teams. This would Nell for juniors and seniors

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because missing a season at that point would not be what they would want to do.

The students this penalty is not looking at are the younger ones.

If any coach wanted to recruit, all he would have to do would be to

possibility ofhaving a star athlete will take him under his wing and nurture him through his year of ineligibility. · You can say all you want about penalty ofoneyearofnot participating will stop sf4dents . from transferring, but this will only work for the seniors and juniors who want to compete their last .two years. The younger .students could still transfer and possibly have only something to gain by sitting out one year. If a sophomore or freshman takes advantage of open enrollment and. transfers schools they will still lose one year ofeligibility, but can gain by learning from superior coaches and working under superior conditions to those of their previous schools.

Also, students who can transfer school districts prior to entering high school can gain even more as they will only lose a year of eligibility in their seventh or eighth grade years.

Coaches who want to recruit for high school athletics start much younger than freshman because coaches try to instill good work habits and will try to get the best athletes to go to their school

build the athletic reputation at his school. All of the parents who want the best for their children would transfer them into that school as early as possible.

Missing a freshman year of being on a team is not going to hurtanathlete. Theweightfacilities and athletic camps available will do more for a young athlete than participating against other freshman athletes. A young athlete can use this period to build his body and prepare himself physically for his coming years of eligibility.

Getting to the right school at such a young age will also allow athletes to get to know the coach and to learn the way a coach thinks. Any coach who has the

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•"'.• Recent disturbances at mall cause 01I concern for 'banished' teen-agers

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Teen club reopens to mixed reviews Lisa Hagedorn Lifestyle writer

Misguided hearsay threatens the existance of Omaha's only teen nightclub, Club Soda.

On March 11, a fight broke out among a group of teens at the area club. Although there was only one fight, rumors spread of gang fights occurring weekly and that a problem with security at the nightclubexisted. Club Soda and its management are denying these rumors and blaming the media coverage for its lack of information.

"We were done an injustice. Being the only teen nightclub in Omaha, the media took advantage of us, blowing the whole mess out of proportion," Matt Cowger, manager at Qub Soda, said.

"What people don't I used to go there regu- isunderstand that there larlywithfriends before was only one the membership policy incident and have went into effect. After · we changed our that everyone stopped policies going, the crowds were since then. measure dead, and it wasn't fun Any that would anymore. have be taken to preMelanie Sieper, (10). vent further violence was . . taken. This is the private membership club idea was proposed," Crowger said.

"We initially included the private membership into theclubasacompromisewithcitycouncil. Wewanted to screen people to protect our regular clientele from troublemakers.·The membership idea was not meant in anyway to punish anyone. All we wanted to do was to protect our customers and keep'them returning to the club. However, our plan obviously backfired," Crowger said.

The plan did backfire. The numbers of teens entering the club during the membership was at numbers of 300. Prior to the membership te club was seeing close to 700people.

"I used to go there regularly with friends before the membership policy went into effect, " Melanie Sleper,(IO). "After that everyone stopped going, the crowds were dead, and it wasn't fun anymore."

Because of the dramatic drop of teens at the club, the management dropped the memberhip policy and strengthened security in a different way.

'We decided to hire professional security to frisk teens when walking through the door, for any safety risks," Cowger said. "We also are enforcing a strick dress code, to reflect what type of.favorable club we are."

Among other policy changes, Qub Soda is reevaluatingits music format. Although Qub Soda now plays Top 40 and recent favorites, it is leaving the option of music variation up to the listeners at the club.

"The music we play is aimed at our regular customers and what they generally listened to," Co\vger said.

"However, we do have request sheets for other listened- to music."

"I went to Club Soda once with my firends and all they played was New Kids and Rap," Brian Craft,(IO), said. "I think they would have a better turnout if they played better music."

A better turnout is the main objective of the Club Soda management, who hopes that with effective advertsising, they will be able to tarket more students from other schools.

"Due to location we don't see many Westsie students," Cowger said. "Our clientele is made up from area schools and other rural areas."

Club Soda is located on 73rd and Biondo. It is open from 8p.m. to lam. Admission to the club costs five dollars.

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Lifestyle writer Thinking about stopping down at the ParkFair Mall after school? Better think again.

In early April all people under the age of 18 were banned from the ParkFair Mall in downtown Omaha. A statement was issued by the mall owners collectively, even though many shop owners and customers could be hurt by this action.

Apparentlythe banning ofstudents stems from the city-wide hysteria of a fear of gang violence in downtown areas.

Several area youths were kicked out of the mall prior to the new rule being issued. The ban from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. seems to focus on Omaha Public School students who go down to the mall after school and, "loiter."

"This all sounds like discrimination to me. Don't they know the devastating effects the shopkeepers will suffer?

When and will where this discrimination end?" Beth Nielsen, (10), said.

"I think this is a case of discrimination against all students based on the actionsofthefew," Jason Jenkins, (11), said.

Shop owners who depend on the students for income are expecting their incomes to fall drastically. If the au- EMPTY HALLS thorities put blanket penalties on the During a time restricted from teen-agers, ParkFair Mall apperu whole student population, perhaps uncrowded. People under the age of 18 have been banned from tl they too will suffer fmancially. mall since ealy April.

Opinions vary, however, on the effectiveness of the banning. rioting," Tom Carman, social studies ously and those who have cau trouble in the mall should be the c "I think that the shops will benefit said.

"Teens just don't care now. They ones to be barred from it from the banning because the violence "If any teen-agers decide to t down there kept many prospective think 'I don't go there so it's no big customers away," Alec Walker, (11), deal.' I'd like to see people play a more (the mall officials) to court, my gue: thatthemallwilllose. It'simportar said. active part," Carman said.

"I don't know if it's legal. I don't The heart of the matter appears to punish each individual person, not. have much legal training, but I can't be student discrimination. The han- all the people fitting into the stc understand how someone can pass dling of this situation is based on mis- otype," Bill Nelson, social stuc something which bans a group of trust and a great fear of total student department head, said. people. If there was an attempt to do rebellion.

At press time, there have been Some feel that the students who word from ParkFair officials on wl something like this in the '60s, there would have been teens down there had been kicked out of the mall previ- the teenage ban will be lifted.

REVIEW Gods return to Africa SouthAfricahas been in the midst ofchange during the last two years, but for South African director Jamie Uys the lasttwoyearshas meant putting together a sequel to the critically acclaimed, "The Gods Must be Crazy."

The sequel, which was given mediocre reviews from several magzaines, deserves more credit than it has received. The movie has different plots happening in the desert and by chance they all seem to intertwine.

First, a romance is in the works between a New York lawyer played by Lena Farugia (who makes a reference to Nebraska in the film), and a zoologist played by Hans Strydom. The two are trapped in the desert and are soon separated.

N!xua, the desert -smart tribesman from the first film fmds a dead elephant. However, in the excitement offindingthe elephant, his two children are accidentally carried off in the land rover driven by the same ivory poachers who killed the elephant. The group also is visited during the film by two soldiers, one from Angola and the other from Cuba, and they don't like each other at all.

N!xua spends a great deal of the film running non-stop across the jungle pausing only to greet people by placing a firm hand on their chest.

The two missing children are cute and their anecdotes in the "heavy people's magical machine" are most amusing. "The Gods Must Be Crazy II" is showing at the Indian Hills Theatre.

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tics and education will converge when resident voters of Dis; malc:e the fmal decision on which two of the four remaining Jf education candidates will become members.

Ten Whitted will oppose Mark Williams on the ballotand Helen will run against Kent Bonham in the Wednesday, May 15 elecbese four candidates represent a wide variety of the profesNorld and each has a unique outlook for District 66.

Ten Whitted is a lawyer for the law firm of lieben, Dahlk, d, Houghton and Jahn, has been a resident of District 66 for 25 md has two children, both in District 66 schools. As a Westside te, Whitted said he wants to be a board member to "give back >it ofwhat I got from the district." He identified LB 1059, which t a four percent spending lid on the District 66 budget, as.a ;oncern of the district. 'We're going to have to be even more 11 of our dollars than in the past," he said. mderstanding of the processes of government is the main Whitted said he could bring to the board. "Due to legislative 'flee I get in my profession, I think I have a pretty keen undertg of what's going on." k Williams is a practicing veterinarian who has been a District BUT SERIOUSLY, FOLKS ••• lent for 11 years. He has three childrenindistrictschools. Wd- With demonstrative gestures, Tom Cornish, Mania was held in the auditorium Wedud that his main qualiflcations for becoming a board member (11), aided by Jennie Johnson, (11), tells a nesday, May 2 as a part of Physics large the is "an interested parent and taxpayer." joke during Physics Mania. Physics group. ng the educational needs of each student is Williams' goal for :rict, and he said that if that is not accomplished, it is "the r one problem" He added that LB 1059 will make that goal ifficult to achieve. ams said that he would be a very approachable and accessible 1ember. "I'measyto talk to and I thinkthatpeopiewould easily Will Becker "We also try to help them get in the school (and get RIFfed) can news editor placed ifthey're desirous ofthat." start a new career more easily."

1eir concerns and desires with me. I also see myself as a busin who can help with the dollars and cents," he said.

Law of supply and demand: Due to the fact that many teachIt is anticipated that the 1989n Kelley is a 26-year resident of District 66 and a former the fewer students a school has, ers in the district retired, Perkins 90 school year will be the last year . She has three children; twowhohavegiaduatedfromWestside the fewer teachers it needs. said the number of people that ofa declining enrollment trend in ! still in school Kelley is the only current board member of the That educational reality has had to be RIFfed was lower than District 66 which has caused the 1didates and she said she isrurmingagain because "you should been handled by District 66 with originally expected.

RIFfmg to be necessary. Howt you are most interested in and my biggest commitment of the RIFfing (reduction in force) of Evaluating an instructor's ever, declining enrollment is not d energy has been in the field of education." four district teachers due to de- performance, however, is not part the only reason that District 66 budget lid in LB 1059 was identified also by Kelley as a major clining enrollment in the district. ofthe policy. "Thewaythelawis may have to RIF faculty in the n in the district. "Our taxpayers are going to be outraged when The four teachers' jobs will be ter- written, to do it (RIF) on any other future. "It's possible that the efcome taxes come out and we get no relleffor property taxes." minated at the end ofthe 1989-90 basis makes the system almost fectsofabudgetlid(LB 1059) over re to curriculum and experience with students are the main school year. The only Westside untenable. Toputevaluationinto a period of time could curtail our lS that Kelley said she brings to the board.

High School instructor who will the policy, you have to have a programs... but obviously we're :Bonham is the flfst student in District 66 history to be on the be affected by the RIF policy this number of prescribed visitations going to work to have that not ,r board member, and he is the only one of the four candidates year is Cynthia Vandecar, social and a batch of things that almost happen," Perkins said.

1ot actively campaigning. Bonham has lived in the district for studies instructor. make it unfeasible," Perkins said.

As for the future of the social The instructors who have the ; and is currently a senior at Westside.

Bill Nelson, social studies studies department, Nelson said 1am said the open enrollment program is a major issue in least amount of experience are department head, agrees that that the faculty will not have 66's future. "I think it's theoretically a good idea, but with LB mostlikelyto be RIFfed. "The RIF using teacher evaluation in a RIF troublemakingupforVandecar's could be a hassle," he said. Also, Bonham said, "I would like to list is based on seniority and (edu- policyistoocomplicated. "Evalu- absence. "Classes will be smaller, ilstrict actively recruit minority faculty, and, at least at the high cational) degree," Lee Perkins, di- ating teachers is just not an accu- so some other teachers will only evel, make sure that each course has some amount of practical rector of personnel, said. rate enough method to avoid have to take a slightly heavier load. he outside world."

Perkins also said tllat the RIF- lawsuits," he said. "I just don't Don Meredith (social studies inhe subject of drug education, Bonham said that money should fed instructors will be eligible for know a better way to RIF (than structor) will be moving out ofthe tt on rehabilitation and education and that marijuana should unemployment benefits after a seniority), because the younger computerlab and coming to work certain waiting period and that, people who have less experience full-time teaching classes again." lized.

RIE policy strikes again

\B representatives, class officers named I. Fudge

news writer .ing the way into the future. That will be the job of mtly elected Student Advisory Board (SAB) memd the junior and senior class officers. nning Monday, April 30, 59 students initiated the gn process for student government by decorating le hallways and floors with campaign posters. in the campaign process were the speeches dur1-minute convocation held Thursday, May 3. Stupoke to their respective classes, offering anything trties to legitimate commitment for incentive. year's campaign was well received by the adrnini1 and faculty. "I felt overall, campaigningwentvery be effort put in by everyone was exceptional." lerring, SAB sponsor, said.

Uy, the campaign trail came to a head, when the ,ened Friday, May 4, and tile ballots were cast. In ases, the voting was close. In tile freshman voting,

there was a tie between Jennifer Northam and Jenrlifer Peterson. After hand counting the ballots, the decision was made to accept both girls as elected members. Consequently the sophomores next year will have seven representatives as opposed to six in all oilier grades.

Next year's sophomore SAB representatives are Chris Bouc, Beth Bowman, Peter Chilian, Tim Hall, Molly Hallet, Jennifer Northam, and Jennifer Peterson.

Junior SAB representatives will be Dave Oark, Adam Hartman, John Herfordt, Todd McCollister, Mary Ann McNeal, and Angie Weaver.

Next year's junior class officers are, David Cota, president; Mike Pariset, vice president; Kathy Sattem, tary; and John Shannon, treasurer.

Senior SAB representatives will be Bill Griffitlls, Eric Hofschire, Emily Kean, Ryan Kruse, Terry Mayfield, and Troy Meyerson.

Next year's senior class officers are Brigette Vivian, president; Jeff Luby, vice president; Jeff Engel, secretary;

and John Hertzler, treasurer.

One negative aspect of this year's elections, was the voter turnout. "Ifelt like the senior turnout was not a very good turnout. I was very disappointed in that part of it."

Herring said. "The ninth and tenth graders displayed enthusiasm and concern where the juniors showed apathy towards their student government."

After the ballots were counted, the freshman had cast 148 ballots, the sophomores 206, and the juniors 151.

The new ensemble of student leaders proves to be one with a mixture of student government rookies and veterans. "You need that balance to help make SAB work better. If you have the same people every year, you have the same activities every year." Ted Fellman, SAB president, said.

As a group, the newly-elected members, will have their flfSt function Saturday night at a lock-in. At the lock-in, new officers will be elected, and an outstanding SAB member will be selected for the previous year.

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New special education system to integrate Bridget Weide

sible for in the Westside special education department.

There have not been any plans made to open classes at the Millard high schools, but Westside and Millard will be starting two elementary level classes at Millard in the fall of1990.

"It's kind of what we think of as a homecoming for students. It's better for the students to go to school with people they have grown up with rather than having to be bussed to a different school," Pat Hutchings, department head, said. "It will still be a Westside program, with the support services and supervision provided."

Because the services will merely be transferred;. and the program will not be significantly altered, there. will be no increased cost in the move. Ralston has contracted with Westside for the service, which includes teacher, Wanda Young, and one paraprofessional from Westside.

To prepare the Ralston school personnel for the change, Young met with school personnel on Monday, April30 to

·news writer Projett Homecoming is underway in Omaha School districts for the special education department. This project will give students with disabilities the opportunity to receive training and be integrated within their own school district. The idea was first proposed by Ken Bird, director of special education.

Formerly, the student's school district would contract with District 66 for a special education program. In the future, Westside and Papillion will start a special education high school class in August, 1991 at Papillion High School. Ralston's special education program will begin in August, 1990.

For both the Ralston and Papillionlocations, Westside transition teachers Mike Nuschy and Rita Yasson will be responsible for job development, placement, and training of senior students, which they are currently respon-

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Cash is the only way to pay at the candy booth where Brian Lodes, (12), and Jenny Elliot,

(10), buy refreshments. Candy sellers use booth profits to cover year-end expenses.

Smith merits research grant

lations. Wolff is on the advisory board for the Youth Volunteers Corps of the United Way of Kansas City. Schudy is an assistant director of the international school and classroom program ·of People-to- People.

Dealing with tpical teen issues, the questions include, "How do you help someone you love if all theywantto do is drugs and booze?," and, "I'm 15 and why can't I live with my father? I'm tired ofliving with my mother."

Westside's Beginning Newspaper classes will comprise the board to provide a 100 to ISO word response.

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opment Eric Smith, (11), will be spending a good part ofhis summer creating, researching, and discovering. He was selected for the Research Science Institute (RSO in Washington, D.C. RSI, sponsored by the Center for Execllence in Education, will be held on the campus of George Washington University.

The course begins Sunday, June 24 and consists of an intensive six-week course load, ending Saturday, Aug. 4.

"I hope to study either astro-physics, or quantum-physics," Smith said.

Ninety students will be attending the institute, which is free. The only cost to participating studentsis transportation, and Smith's will be paid by the district.

"I hope to have fun while learning about science," Smith said.

Seniors to chow down

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HE TENTH ANNUAL SENIOR DINNER WILL TAKE

place Thursday, May 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

"We start with a buffet in the cafeteria and after dinner we move to the auditorium for the senior video," Maryanne Ricketts, senior class sponsor, said. "The real purpose of the dinner is to show the video in an inexpensive, casual way."

Tickets for the dinner will go on sale in advance for $5.50 today.

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Schudy and David Wolff, authors of the "Talk to Us" adolescent advice column, have invited Westside's Beginning Newspaper class, to participate in one of their columns.

Authors of the youth-oriented column, have rienced withadolescenttrialsand tribu-

Getting down to business

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XCELLENCE IN EDUCATION.

Joan Anderson, business department head, was recently named Outstanding Educatorfor 1990 by Delta Pi Epsilon, an honorary society for business educators. Each years recipient for the state of Nebraska must have a master's degree.

"It's an award to recognize a business teacher each year who has not only given service to business education in his/her school in Nebraska, but is an award for innovation, changes, and staying updated," Anderson said.

In order to qualify, applicants were required to write a paper about how they became more effective in their careers. Norninees were informed that the award would be presented at the awards banquet Friday, March 16 at the Nebraska State Business Education Association Convention held in Kearney.

explain the program and share personal feelings abm: the program. "We want to give the teachers who don know what to expect a very positive impression of the pro gram," Hutchings said.

The students who will be affected by t:I:te Ralston pro gram are: Scott Anderson, (9); Nicole Blecher, (10); Ala Collison (11); Steve Meader, (10); and <llris Welshinge.

(10). Also, Tania Roczmarik, a student at the Leamin Center, will be involved. The integration is expected t improve the Westside program, and benefit the student: Small numbers allow for more integration in classe: ..At Westside, it is harder to mainstream 75 students int classes, because that upsets the natural proportion in class. Ideally, it is usually no more than one student wit severe disabilities per class," Hutchings said ..

"It is easier to integrate as the numbers decrease, Hutchings said. "The hardest part of the move will b losing the friends these students have gained at Westside

Spirit squad members selected; cheerleading format altered Everything old is new again.

Three more spirit squads completed their try-outs and selectee members for the 1990-91 school year. A varsity cheerleading squa with 16 senior members and a junior varsity squad ofl2 juniors wer selected Wednesday, May4 to perform during the 1990-91 school yec for both girls' and boys' events.

The 1990-91 varsity cheerleaders are as follows: Tracey Edmund: Sheila Evans, Anne Huurman, Emily Kean, Bridget Kelley, Christin Kozal, Celeste Knudson, Susan Loring, Angie McVey, Jenny Andrea Murante, Janine Rasmussen, Jill Stillmock, Dawn Taylo Christine Tvrdik, and Jennifer Wright.

The 1990-91 junior varsity cheerleaders are as follows: Tamm Combs, Susie Gordon, Julie Henderson, Joy Mann, Andrea Nichols01 Beth Nicholson, Jennifer Paasch, Kathy Sattem, Jennifer Silver, Leig Theisen, Angie Weaver, and Joanna Young.

Edmunds was elected captain and Rasmussen co-captain of th varsity squad, and Young captain and Weaver co-captain for juni( varsity. "I think we'll have a great squad next year because we have lot of experience," Edmunds said.

Members for the new color guard, which replaces flag corps, we1 in tryouts Wednesday, April4. The members are: Miche[ Bendorf, (9); Dawn Grover, (10); Denise Lewis, (11); Natalie Linstro11 (9); Traci Pedersen, (9); Valarie Petersen, (8); Melissa Robinson, (10 Crissa Sachse, (9); Julie Smith, (11); Nicole Spellman, (10); GwE Thamm, (11); Andrea White, (10).

"The members of the guard will attend both a band camp and camp designed specifically for color gard this summer," Roger Grot director of bands, said. "It should be a positive experience."

White was elected captain of the color guard by the other membe. in a secret ballot

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Westside's three show choirs, Simply Irresistible, Warrior Express, and The Amazing TechnicolorShow<lloir, will perform 1 Tuesday, May 15,at 7:30 in the auditorium. Tickets are on sale for $3, or $2 with activity ticket.

David Moore, choral instructor, said, "This is the hi hli t of the ar for the show choirs."

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lementary principal riled ver Simpson's message

t Simpson, that lovable little oublemaker, is in trouble at ll again. Not only has he m that he can get in trouble V, he has now managed to eked out ofareal, live school. ,t week Bart was expelled

an Ohio elementary ll where the princi- Ill as trouble with some Lit's beliefs. In parar, Principal Bill inow has a problem 1 T -shirtthathas Bart "Underachiever and proud man."

1mnow claims that "The tsons" contradict what his ol stands for, and has, thereasked for a voluntary ban on 1psons" clothing in the ol. It seems ridiculous that lementary school principal ld be so worried by a 1V carthat he has to ban it

Not only are "The Simpsons" not a terrific role model, they also don't claim to be one. They are everything that every family hopesnottobe,andthisisprobably the reason for their success.

The things they say and do are

underlying points of the show are apparent. It teaches honesty (somewhat), family importance, the faults of cheating, and the importance of friends.

Mr. .Kmmnow has once again done what is too frequently done by school authorities he has taken his power over the students too far. Although he calls it a "voluntary" ban, not many elementary school students would rebel against their principal and wear a Bart T-shirt.

Mr. .Kmmnow should be less worried about what his students are wearing, and more worried about what they are learning. He should look at "The Simpsons" moreasafunny,satiricallVshow than as a threat to his job. He surely has more important things to worry about than a satirical 'IV cartoon.

David Lundquist editorial editor so outrageous and ridiculous, that nobody would ever use them as a role model. Because nobody would ever use them as a role model, the cause of fear on the part of Mr. .Kmmnow is eliminated Although the show is not meant to be a model, it does present some good underlying lessons. It uses satire so effectively, that the

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Elections need seriousness

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CHOOL ELECfiONS REAPED IN AN ABUNDANCE OF CANDIDATES

striving for elected office again this year. Students in all grade levels and organizations filed for such positions as class officers, SAB members, and club officers. Most of the candidates taking the time to run for these offices are serious about the betterment of the class, or organization.

As is the case everyyear, however, not all of the candidates aspiring to office take the races seriously.

The "Lance" feels that students not dedicated to serving a purpose while in any scholastic office should not run in the first place. Such students serve no purpose other than to entertain and shine in the spotlight for a meager couple of minutes.

Not only are such students wasting the time of others, they are also preventing qualified and dedicated candidates from receiving needed support. Often times a candidate running as a joke will receive many votes from students thinking that he I she doesn't have a prayer in the first place.

Shouldn't they be voting for qualified candidates?

While it is fine to claim such phrases as "I will make next year the best senior year ever," or "Next year will be one big party, dude," such phrases do little other than to amuse an ignorant audience.

The goal of student elections is to select candidates serious about holding office, not a candidate who can create the largest party or who can hold out the longest before screwing up.

If we are electing such candidates as these, why have elections at all?

It's time for some maturity BoARD AND CLASS OFFICER VOTING came to a close last week, a sigh of relief was felt the student body because a week of campaigning had finally ended.

At no other time in the school year do the halls ofWestside become more of an eyesore than at election time. By last Wednesday, the walls were literally wallpapered with'posterboard.

The "Lance" suggests that SAB cut down on the number of days possible that candidates can campaign with signs, and on the days where signs aren'tto be put up simply spread the candidacy by word of mouth.

The largest problem encountered with the number of signs is that the purpose of putting them up is defeated within a day, or hours of a sign being put up. The amount of them ripped down this year was astounding.

If the amount of days were cut down on when signs could go up, the longevity of the signs would increase.

The "Lance" believes that the student body must also play a part in these signs. Not ripping down the signs, or destroying them by any other means shouldn't be such a difficult task.

On top of the signs causing obstacles in the hallways, it is also a tremendous waste of paper. In a time when the environment is one of the foremost of societal concerns, election time brings about a waste of pounds of paper.

It's time for students to grow up.

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'ersonlcs' praise 'responsive crowd'

Prom Committee and Prom Attendants, would just like to thank you for deciding to e "Personics" play at your Junior-Senior Prom. "ie've played to responsive crowds before, but guys definitely took the cake! The concensus lng the band is that you made the dance a total

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success. We were merely the vehicle to take you there.

Thanks again!

Yours Truly, Lisa Marcuccio "Personics"

lass president offers thanks for prom help

1rEditor, >romisnowin the past. Memories and a smaller let are all that are left, so the opportunity must aken to give thanks where it is deserved. ['he year was busy with preparations for prom l a number of things had to be accomplished in er for it to be pulled off. These included: a dysale fundraiser, several candy sales, collectdonations at parent-teacher conferences, canting and communicating with the bands, deling a cover for the program, creating the Trt design, the hours spent creating the "city"· · tosphere, and ofcoursetearingit all down when

the clock struck twelve. None of this would have been possible had it not been for the nearly 100 different people who donated their time or materials at odd hours of the day.

Therefore, a big thanks to all of those people is in order. You helped to make it all worthwhile.

Thartk you for contributing to the successful tradition ofWestside's Junior/Senior Prom!

Sincerely, Matt Glasrud Junior Qass President

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Alternative opportunity available to faculty Principal says Instructor selection process primarily voluntary Directors encourage flexibility by po ..ential staff membe·· • dealing With at-risk StUdents in highly-structured setting

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editor-In-chief "' In an ever-changingworld, the role of the "educator" has come to consist of more and more criteria. Besides the A-B-C's and l-2-3's, teachers must now be ready to deal with outside influences that may affect a student's academic performance. In District 66 this social trend is no more prevelant than at the Westside Alternative School.

KenBennett,guidancecounselor,actedasdirectoroftheAiternativeSchoolforfive years. "From a teacher's point of view, the Alternative School differs from Westside in just about every way. Jbe way the curriculum is devised is different, the student's dayto-day structure of their class is different; it's highly individualized, highly structured.

"In terms ofattitude, I think the kids who go there, by-in-targe, wantto get their high school diploma but they have a lot of other things getting in their way and it makes it difficult for them to focus on school," Bennett said.

Bennett said teachers at ·t he Alternative School must be able to help the studentscopewiththeseproblemsandaltertheirlessonplanaccordingly. "They , (teachers who move from Westside to the Alternative School) need to be more comfortable in operating in 'gray areas.' There are very few things that can be operated in black and white at the Alternative School. You need to be flexible. If you're into routines and standard patterns of organization, you're just not going to have it.

"You may have to be the type of teacher who, on a given day, is going to spend 40 minutes tanctng with a kid who had a bad night at home versus teaching geometry. You need to be able to do that on a fly, not just be programmed to teach," Bennett said.

Rosanne Warder is the current director of the Alternative School. "The major quality a teacher would need in order to be suecessful here would be flexibility. They also need to be firm, fair, and consistent. They need to be able to look at a kid for notonlywhattheyare, but also for what they can be.

"You have to have a desire to work with the type of students who come to the Alternative School, and not everybody wants to do that. There are people who can't do it. They don't have the skills," she said.

According to Jim Findley, principal ofWestside, fmding the typeofteacherwhoiswillingtoworkwith"at-risk"studentshas not been a problem over the past few years. "The selection of teachers has been an interesting process.

Most often, it is a case of who can make the switch. In the past, it's been done mostly by people volunteering; people who would be willing to give it a try.

"Three or four years ago we talked about doing it on a rota-

tionalbasls, butit'sdifficulttodoitthatway. Up until nowit'sbeenprettymuchonavolunteerbasis,"Findley said Once attheAiternative School, Bennett said teachers can gain from the experience. "I thinlc once you've taught there you learn to look at students as more than just students. You see them as adults. I thinlc that here at Westside, teachers sometimes really get into the academic side of things, and rightfully so, but there are some times when academics need to take a backseat and (teachers need to) just deal with the person." he said.

Warder, too, believes teachers have something to get out of teaching at theAiternative School. "Just seeing kids as individuals is one thing. They learn that if one thing doesn't work, you should always try something else. It's like trying to start a car. You try, and try, and try. Sometimes you hit the dashboard and sometimes you give up walk offwithout it ever starting. But there's every so often if you try it long enough, you get the thing going. It's kind oflike the kid's here. So I hope when the teachers go back to Westside they say 'this might be the time ", they're going to make it."'

Richard Bock, English instructor, taught English at the Alternative School for one semester and brought back something else. "When I was there I tried to develop some programs along the way, but either I wasn'tthere long enough or they were too frustrating for the students because we never got very far with it. Did II earn anything there thatl can employ here? No, I don't think so. I really don't. I don't think it was a very rewarding experience for anyone involved," he said.

Bock did say, however, that worldng at the Alternative School was not withoutitsmerits. "Thekidswerefme. Theyallhadtheirspecialproblems, but we all have our special problems. Youget to know the students in a little differentfashionbecauseit'sonaone-to-onebaslsalotmoretherethanyouare here. The numbers you had to work with were pleasant enough, and the hours were great," he said.

But maybe too great, for Bock feels a shortened school day may attract teachers for all the wrqng reasons. "I think a big flaw in the Alternative School is that it can be a place for teachers to hide," he said.

Warder concurs with Bock's assessment but also heeds ing to those teachers who may be in it for the wrong reasons. "You always have people, in any profeesion, who are looking for an easy way out, but if the come over here for the half day schedule they will be unpleasantly surprised. It's a lot of work. There are a lot of things that get out on the table here with these kids. If the half-day is the only thing you want, you're not going to get what you need over here," she said.

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Cesling got his wish in the fall of 1985, Kesling and nearly 12 handicapped ientsheaded to Platte RiverState Parle:. stayed overnight, and although it :n't a long period oftime, the kids had .o a lot on their own. Instead of'mom' tng care of them, they had to do things has get dressed and take care of their sonalhygiene bythemselves; they had te very independent," Kesling said.

K:esling felt the Platte River State Park ing was successful enough to try aner outing. Kessling next tried a one excursion to Breckenridge, Colao. "The ldds went through a summercol course that I set up to get them dy for the trip. They learned how to :k backpacks properly, some safety 1gs about hildng, and various other 1gs," Kesling said. "It was a two week nning session that the kids really !ded. We lived in cabins, and there was electricity, or running water."

Kesling's group did various physical as ll as educational activities while in lorado. "We went hildng, rafting, and •ing, and since there was no running ter, thelddshad to have the knowledge >Urifying water," Kesling said.

When Kesling arrived at Westside in 16, he decided to plan another outing hhandicapped students, but this time h the help of other highschool stul ts. "In thesurnmerofl986, Itooktwo, day trips to the Niobrara. We had :hhandicappedstudentpaired up with Juddy', another highschool student," sling said.

Students going on the trip had a chance become acquainted with their 'buddy' ring a training period.

"Students went through training with students before we even : out," Kessling said. "The trip was not lyphysicalactivities,itwaseducational

also. There was a lot of mental as well as physical challenges put on all of the kids."

Kesling repeated this system one last time in the summer of 1987. Once again, the 'buddy' system was used. "We went up to the Canadian border for seven days," Kesling said, "everybody shared work, from helping carry canoes places, to plarming the vegetarian diet. The thing that helped the most was teamwork."

Kesling attributes his sense of adventure and love for the outdoors as reason for enjoying both setting up the outtings and participating in them. He also gives credit to the school's administration.

"First of all, I love the outdoors," Kesling said, "and the factthatthe administration has ail owed me to do something different; that helps out a lot. This is something that keeps me in teaching."

Three years later, Kesling is working on a plan to implement the outdoor experiences into the Westside curriculum for more students to participate. "I've thought about how to get more students involved, and I've been mulling it over for the past few years, and I think it would be very beneficial for the school," Kesling said.

Kesling will be learning more about how to implement the curriculum this summer at a Safari Club International outdoor skills camp. The camp will take place July 29 through August 7, in Jackson Hole, WY. "The Nebraska Game and Parks Association had heard about some of the activities I had done in the past with the handicapped students. They in turn gave my name to the Safari Oub International told that them that I might be interested in going to their school," Kesling said.

Kesling went through the application process and received a scholarship to the school. "After I had learned what the Game and Parks Association had done, I filled out an application, and told the organization exactly what I had done in the past working with students and their outdoor skills," Kesling said. "I then got my letter of acceptance and I was informed I had received a $500 scholarship."

The ten-day course will not only help Kesling acquire new ideas and skills for possible curriculum use, but will also help hin1 acquire graduate school credit. "The course is an off-campus course, and it is sanctioned by Indiana University, so I will receive graduate credit," Kesling said.

Kesling will also be atttending classes through Drake University graduate school beginning June 25 through June 29. The course will coincide with Kesling's work with academic risk students. The course

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Although Kesling's plan does not have administrative approval, he has spoken with several teachers in different areas of the school that he hopes to work with. llie science, psychology, sociology, English, academic risk students, and physical education are classes that could become involved with Kesling's plan.

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Kesling has spoken to teachers in most of the prospective departments, and he feels that there is a certain amount of interest "They seem to be really interested, but their feeling is 'let's plan it in the fall after you've taken the summer courses," Kessling said.

Funding for the program has not been discussed, but ifthe plan goes into action, Kesling is not worried. "Ifthe plan works, I hope to get partial funding, or possibly an education grant. But if not, I think people saving their own money and havin fundraisers mi twork," Keslin said.

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Girls' team hopes to net trophy Matt Glasrud sports editor Having a bit of everything.

The girls' tennis team has just that and a 6-2 dual meet record.

For Coach Doug Pierson, the year hasbeenasuccessfulone. "We've done quite well this season," Pierson said.

"The two losses were to lincoln Southeast who is among the top two or three teams in the state, and Millard North, who is the defending Metro and State tournament champions. The losses that we have had have been to quality teams."

The outcome of the season became questionable for Molly Molyan, (9), and the team when she broke her arm during a tennis match. But what began as a rnisfortunesoonbecameahighpoint of the season as Molyan was able . to return to the courts.

"One of the highlights of the seasonisthatshehasbeenableto comeback,"Piersonsaid. Molyan returned after a month of rest to help the Warriors defeat Central, Tuesday, May 1.

"I did not expect to come back as quickly as I did," Molain said. ''I'm really glad I made it back in time for Metro and State."

The consistent play of Chris Wagner, (9), has been another high point of the season. Wagner holds a 9-1 record and is undefeated in the city. "She's played extremely well all season," Pierson said.

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SMASHING SUCCESS

With an eye on the ball, Heather Masterson, (11), volleys the ball back to her opponent. The girls' tennis team finished the regular gether and Pierson points to the seniors as the greatest asset behind this.

"The thing that I've really appreciated about the seniors is that even though they are not at the t9p of the ladder where they would like to be as seniors, they've kept their spirits up, they've been enthusiastic, and they've been excellent leaders through example," Pierson said.

The three seniors are Amy Zoob, Amy Marshall, and Courtney Madson. 'We were all leaders, because we knew what being

on the team was about," Zoob said. 'We worked as a team, not as the seniors."

"To me that's been an outstanding feature of this year's team," Pierson said.

The Warriors are gearing up for the State Tournament. One of the ways they accomplish this is with a dual meet against Duchesne, Monday, May 14, at Westside.

"Duchesne is always one ofthe best Class 'B' schools in the state," Pierson said. 'We always use it as a tune up for state. It's kind of a

season with a 6-2 record. State tournament play begins fort Warriors on Thursday, May 17 at Dewey Park. friendly scrimmage. They bring their state team and we bring ours and we go at it like it's a state match."

State tournament itself will bring the top competition from around the state. Pierson expects the lincoln schools will bring as much talent as any Metro school. "lincoln Southeast beat us7-2 and Lincoln East blew out Southeast. We're probably in the top five or six teams in state so anything could happen," Pierson said.

Pierson was back on the courts

this season for the first time afte: taking a break for while. At thiJ point, Pierson is unsure as tc whether or not he will be bad next year to coach due to othe school engagements, but he i: confident that whoever coache: next year will be receiving a goO< group to work with. ¡ "If I continue to coach, l'n really looking forward to workin1 for the next two to three year: withthisteam,"Piersonsaid. "Bu if I don'tcontinue, whoever take my place is going to have a won derful group to work with."

It's been a long time coming Girls' varsity track team It's time to give credit where credit is due. though; no great players just, a bunch ofgood steady The varsity baseball team has finally made it into team members. the top 3 in the "Omaha World Herald" baseball Along with the good teams' attitude, there's a poll. Not only that, but last week they were even steady pitching staff and a strong defensive infield. ranked first. Personally, in the three years I've gone Those two things are possibly the biggest keys in to Westside, I don't remember a team getting that winning baseball games.

To be successful, the team must be able to hold a high in the poll.

Last year, the record at season's end was 6-8. At lead. Granted, first you need good hitting to get a the start of this season, the "World Herald," to the lead, but Westside is defmitely not shorthanded in sup rise of few, predicted Westside to be the cellar- that phase of the game either.

The hitting arsenal Westside has features speed dweller in its district again. Even the coaches from other teams didn't give the Warriors much hope. and occasional long-ball power. Do you know how Apparently, someone forgot to tell our players that, far the center field fence is from home plate? To the because they are for real and should not be taken left field fence it is 360 feet, and it gets deeperas you lightly. go to right field.

How good is this team, One game Scott MatulkaandStandishhitdinyou ask? They are good enough to beat Omaha gers into the senior parkSouth21-13. Now,itistrue ing lot. Those are two that South isn't exactly a huge shots, and powerhouse in Metro baseWestside's field is one of sports writer ball, but with one more the biggest ball parks in touchdown they would the Metro.

With the senior experience in the pitching staff, have been in the game.

The spirit and togetherness between the players and young talent in Dan Schneider and Scott Slais phenomenal, along with their talent. Last Mon- dovnik, an early lead in the game can be secured. day, Scott Standish, Jeff Chin, and many other playFrom playing together as a team also comes ers exploded after I called my dad at the paper (he encouragement, which is what the pitching staff works on the "World-Herald" sports staft) to find needs with the young talent. The seniors really push out the ratings and told them they were the best in and support the younger players.

The infield is also consistent right now. At the the state. You could see their enthusiasm for their team and the game. beginning of the season, there was some doubt, and It seems fitting that the team should have a suc- the infield was shaky. But after a few more games, cessful season in Bob Moscrey's fmal year as coach. and after the players got used to each other, they Moscreysaid the season is not dedicated to him, but steadied out. there must be something in the back of the players' A consistent team in all phases of the game has minds to end their coach's career on a good note. put together a great season. A state contender is Somebody would have to ask themselves how probable. The Warriors are finally receiving the this season even took place. I must admit, at first ¡ recognition they so richly deserve as they are no glance, there doesn'tseem to be anything there that longer trailing the pack. jumpsoutatyou. Sure, there'sStandish, who throws The district tournament is in progress, and the a fastball with the velocity that could go through a Warriors look ready to take it for the firsttime since brick wall, (he did break a kid's arm once), but he 1985. So let's get out and watch a team playing can't start every game. together with some enthusiasm. Give some supWho else? No one else really reaches out and port to the boys ofsummer (spring, actually) and go grabs your attention. That is the key to this team, see the games.

compiling best season ever

Brendan Engstrom assistant sports editor Better than ever.

Westside's girls' varsity track team is preparing for state, after possibly their best season in linda Adamski's nine years as head coach.

The team placed third in the Metro meet Tuesday, May 1, and Wednesday, May2. "Third in Metro is the best we've done since I've been head coach," Adamski said.

The team competed in the district meet yesterday, and Adamski was hoping for a strong performance from all her athletes.

"Fremont will be tough. I wouldliketothinkwe'll be up there, but I have to think realistically," she said.

After the strong showing in Metro, Adamski expects an equally strong performance in state. "Because of the quality of people, we could do just as good (as Metro)," she said. 'We're talking about quite a few points."

The athletes Adamski expects to qualify for state are: Jenny Johnson, (12), in the 400 and 800; Kara Oestreich, (II), in the high jump.

Johnson, Oestreich, Emily Ethington, (10), and Kristin Whitted, (9), are competing in the 1600 meter relay.

"Jenny Johnson oughttowin the400 and the800," Adamski said.

"And Whitted should qualify in the 800 meter," she said.

The team should also compete well in the 3200 meter relay, accordingtoAdamski. Although the team has had a successful season, it isn't because of a large team. "I only have a total of 12 girls competing," Adamski said. "In district, I expect six of those girls to score points."

"We only had ten girls last year; We haven't had 30 people in about three or four years," she said. "The last couple of years have been real small, but we obviously have some real quality athletes."

After months of training the team will now begin to prepare for the state meet. But, theywon'tincrease the amount ofwork they do.

'We'reatthepointoftaperingourtraining.lt'sjusteasyrurming andtimeinthepool,"shesaid. "Wedon'tevenliftweightsanymore.

It's just fme tuning now," she said. After the scores have been totaled, Adamski expects Millard South and Omaha Central to be the top two finishers at state.

"Of course, Millard South and Central should be contenders," Adamski said. "I would look for Central and Millard South to be in the top two," she said. "After that, it really depends on the districts."

The state meet will be held at Burke, Friday May 18, and Saf!J.rday May19.

·rls finish 5-1-2 season ESIRE. )

The girls' junior varsity soccer team closed out its season with back-to-hack

tes. ·uesday, May 1, the girls faced Abraham Lint and defeated them 4-1. The following day, Warriors took on the likes of Papillion- LaVJSta. Jillion wanted it really bad and the girls rose to ·o ccation and shut their attack down," Head :h Larry Lewandowski, said.

'Jenny Logan did a heck of a job as goal keeper, our defense was tough," Lewandowski said. girls tied the Monarchs 0-0 to end the season 1 a record of 5-1-2. "The season went really • The girls did a super job," Lewandowski said. saw things start to happen in the last two tes. To bounce back after the tough loss to ·ian and come back and win big; it just shows r have desire."

>lfers tee up for state .., HE BEST IS YET TO COME.

For the boys' golf team, the bcstisyetto - come. On Thursday, May 17, the State Golf rnament will take place at Blockland Golf Ise in Hastings. !b.e competition expected to give Westside the ltest challenge will be Ralston, Creighton Prep, :oln Southeast, and Lincoln East Looking at season, that latter two of the four will be the for theW arriors to overcome. "We handled Ralston every time we've played n, and we have beaten Creighton Prep more than they have beaten us," head coach Roger fman,said. "But Lincoln East and Lincoln theasthave finished better than us more times lOOt."

!b.e Metro Tournament victory added extra

confidence as the team heads for state. "Winning Metro definitely gave us confidence, and we are just beginning to peak,"GuyHaney, (11), said.

The Warriors' season so far has been anything but a disappointment to Hoffman. "It's been a very good season. I would not want to go back and do it over because they have done so well," Hoffman said.

For the team, the best is yet to come. "This group of players has always scored the best when it matters most,." Hoffman said.

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HERE WEREN'T ENOUGH GAMES IN TilE SEASON

for the likes of the junior varsity baseball team, with a final record of3-9, according to head coach, Mark Stegman.

"I thought at the end·ofthe year we were getting to the point where we had to get to be a good team," Stegman said. "I wish we could play ten more games to see the improvements the team made."

The reason for the losing record could not be pinned down to one particular thing. "I twas a lot of little things stacked up, that could get straightened out with more games," Stegman said.

Moscrey eyes state play 3 Westside varsity baseball team.

After ending the season 12-4, head coach Bob Moscrey thinks the team has a legitimate shot at state. "We have a good chance to go to state," he said. "There are five district winners and then three wild card positions."

Twoimprovementsarepushingtheteamtostate, a good defensive infield and catching. "We scored enough runs last year, but we gave away too many," Moscreysaid. "This year we have a better defensive infield."

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MR. TEE With a stiff wind in his face, Andy Chapin, (12), prepares to hit an approach shot. The boys' golf team will look to repeat as state champions at the State Golf Tournament Thursday, May 17 at Blockland Golf Course in Hastings.

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OMT play offers thought-provoking alternative drama

· Allison Kohli Lifestyle editor An alternative to cruising Dodge Street may have arrived. Seventeen and 19-year-olds now have the option to play sand volleyball.

Whiletherearemanybarsthatofferthisactivity, only people over the age of 21 are allowed.

McCormack Volleyball Beach, which has been open for ten years, offers sand volleyball to anyone over the age of 17.

"My husband opened it (the center) in conjunction with softball and batting cages and it just kind of took off from there," Sandy McCormack, co-owner of the recreation center, said.

In order to play, a team must gettogether and enter. "Anywhere from six to ten people can sign up together," McCormack said. "They sign up for one night and time every week. This year we have over 600 teams that play with us."

Sand volleyball provides an exciting activity.

"It (sand volleyball) gives them something they can all do together. All different kinds of people can play. It's an alternative to driving up and down Dodge Street," she said.

This year the beach is having its ftrst annual high school tournament, Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20. "We've always had a high school division, but this is going to be special," she said.

"It's for all the kids to play in."

"It's just a lot of kids that have always been in different divisions and we just thought it give them a chance to be a little bit more involved," McCormack said. · The money each school contributes to the tournament ($10 per person) goes back to that school's "Just Say No to Drugs" program.

Although alcohol is served at the beach, there are strict regulations on its use. "We have orientations when they first get back and we tell them that if an adult tries to get a minor alcohol then they both will be ineligible to participate," she said "Some think they are going to drink. If we fmd out we make them leave without a refund and we don't allow them to return."

The beach is open every night of the week during the months of April through October.

REVIEW tudents at Westside arealways looking for new options when preparing for each approaching weekend. Ont- inexpensive alternative that deserves considerarion is the play "Body Leaks" at the Omaha Magic Theater

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"Body Leaks" is an exciting, thought -provoking play about censorship, a topic that does not alwaysinterestaudiences. However, it does not really deal with the types of outside censorship with which most of us are familiar with.

Rather, the play goes in-depth about censorship of the Self. We all use self-censorship at times to protect ourselves or others from the truth. The play questions the appropriatenessofthis. ltdiscusses how to dissolve the self-critic and why people should want to decide what's in the best interests of others. Like most problems, there are solutions available. "Body Leaks" does an effective job in offering solutions. heplaymakesthepointthat the truth exists inside of us all but still we continue to try to hide it.

Can this be a very healthy practice? Are we really that fragile?

"Body Leaks" forces thought and questioning of standard norms. In this aspect, it is an enjoyable and intriguing play.

BUT-be forewarned! The OMT's plays are avant-garde, meaning that they employ an extremely unconventional style o prerformance.

"Body Leaks" is highly visual, charged with movement. and full of unusual props, interesting projections, and powerful music.

These effects are used to convey points, thoughts, and ideas. owever, sometimes they have a tendency to push the wierdness to the limit.

Usually, they are effective in getting the intended message across, but at times these techniques are distracting, confusing, or at the very worst-annoying.

Some would call this brand o theatre an acquired taste. Perhaps it is, but more importantly it is not forthestudentwhoisonlyseeking the quick and easy gratification o thrills, chills, and romance. "Body Leaks" has little or nothing to offer in these areas. What it does offer is insight, intellectual stimulation and an opportunity for self-exploration. ocal actress Jo Ann Schmidrnan delivers an experformance.

The rest ofthe company also shows outstanding talent. They are experts at expressing themselves through body language and facial expressions.

"Body Leaks," a one hour and 20 minute show provides no intermission. Theperformanceswillbe running Friday and Saturday through May 27 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for students. For reservations, contact the OMT at 346-1227.

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PRAcTICE MAKES PERFECT Taking time to sharpen his skills, Mike Classen, (12), engages in a game of sand volleyball in his backyard. Most students don't have this "home court" advantage right at their doorstep.

Banerjee seeks jockey status despite danger, training-time When looking for a different way to spend a summer, Vmay richest horses in the country," he said Banerjee, (12), found what he thinks is just the right thing. Banerjee Banerjee would like to eventually go to college but he's not sure that is going to be a horse jockey this summer at Ak-sar-ben. he will want to ride later on. "Ifi do good out there, (California), I'll Banerjee, who came here 11 years ago from India, has been probably stay," he said. interested in horse racing his entire life. "I used to go when I was a The money involved in racing is appealing to Banerjee. "The pay is kid with my dad and watch from the outside because they wouldn't really good Ifyou're good you can get a lot of money,' he said. "At.Aklet me ill," he said. sar-ben the jockeys average $60,000 a year. Also if you win you get 10 A few years ago Banerjee received a position at Ak-sar-ben. "I percent of the money." started working in the winner's circle and doing camera work when Banerjee is aware ofthe danger involved in racing. "Jockeys can die I was 16," he said. iftheyfalloff,"hesaid. "Iknowlwillfall. There'snowayyoucan'thave Later he met some trainers and learned how to exercise the thathappen. lt'sariskyjob." ·· horses. During the season, May2 to August 26, he gets up at5 a.m.

Horses can be unpredictable at times. "Thoroughbreds get spooked to exercise the horses. real easily. If there is a 'Strong wind or a loud noise they freak out and "I gallop horses for a certain trainer,' he said. "The horses reaily start jumping," he said. get wild in the morning. It's a real nice experience. Sometimes I There also is horse abuse involved in the sport "Horses don't race race them on the track." forever," he said. "Once the racing season is over, they. go to the In addition, Banerjee also goes once a week to Elkhorn and takes dogmeat factory," lessons at Gibbons Stables. "I've taken lessons for about two Banerjee feels that although there are some problems in his activyears," he said "My teacher told me that I was the fastest learner ity, it would be detrimental to banish its existence. "The sport has she ever had." become really big over the years. lftherewas no racing a lot of people Banerjee has participated in a few mock races. He has experi- would be out of jobs," he said. enced uneasiness toward the horses' actions. "It is really scary," he Jockeys rangeinagefrom 17to40. Aslongastheykeeptheirweight said. "The horses start going to the side and touching each other. low they can still race.

You always think they are going to click heels and that they could go "You have to weigh 105 pounds or less to be a jockey," he said. down really hard."

"Since I am still young they allow me to weigh a little bit more (11 0Banerjee is planning to pursue racing in a more competitive pounds). I will have to lose ftve pounds in the future." environment. "Ak -sar-ben is going to let me ride this year," he said.

Banerjee has high goals for the future. "I wantto go to the Kentucky "Ifl wanted to I could, but I don'tthink l"m ready. I am still working Derby some day. It isn'tthe richest race, but it is the most famous, and at the winner's circle, I probably won't ride until .the end of the that is the ultimate dream for a trainer." season."

Although Banerjee loves the feeling of racing, he admits that winBanerjee already has an agent "Jockeys need agents to set-up ning is important to him. ''Winning is just something else," he said. "I their races for them," he said. "Mine works at Ak-sar-ben as a love to race and the best thing about it is winning. It just gives me a camera man. He takes care of all my rides and mounts me off my feeling of competition." horses."

It takes determination and skill to win. "You have to really want it With a recent offer to race in San Jose, CA, Banerjee's future is bad. But the timing is the most important thing," he said. looking bright and prosperous. "There is a big trainer in California The challenge is always high before a race. "You want to keep whowantsme torideforhim,"hesaid. "Hewantsmetocomeafter winning even if you've won before. It always gets you going," he said. this summer."

Banerjee feels that crowd support plays a part in racing. "When The offer will be hard to turn down. "The trainer has got the you're in a race and everyone is behind you, it's something else."

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news writer In with a new school year, comes the need for new classes, and this ar is no different, as the administration has approved five new 1sses for next year.

For a class to be approved, a teacher must simply write a proposal d submit it to their department head, and then that department ad will submit it at a meeting of all the departmentheads, and it will voted on there. "The main reason we follow this procedure, pecially the part of all the department heads voting on the propos:," Ken Bennett, counselor, said" is make sure that one class will not lpose and take students away from another, especially if that course m a different department."

Two of these new classes come from the Business department. ese classes are Entrepreneurship, and-Computer Software II. Entrepreneurship is a one semester course, both semesters, and s a total of 23 students first semester, and 25 students second rnester, and is basically designed to give more in depth about the trepreneurship form of business. "All of our other classes give a Je information about this type of business, but nothing too in pth," Joan Andersen, head of the business department, said "and ·felt we should offer this to the students, and by the turnout, it seems if it will take off."

Computer Software II, is just a continuation of the Computer ftware Applications, "and was just designed for the students who nted to take this class again, but more advanced," Andersen said. is course is only being offered second semester, and currently has students enrolled. The Foreign Language department also has two w classes available next year. These include, Russian IV and Japase II. These classes were obviously formed for the students who nted to increase their speaking skills in these particular languages.

The Social Studies department also has one change. They will be ering AP. American Government, as well as American Govem!nt, which is a one semester course, offered both semesters. "The IS on we decided to addA.P., is because there are some students who tuld like a greater variety of data, and go more in depth about this )ic," Joe Higgins, American Government instructor, said. "and they o would be able to take the A.P. Government test at the end of the u for college credit" This class currently has only six students rolled, while the regular Government class has a total ofBB students.

VOICE ABOVE THE CROWD

As part of the Westside Show Choir's "An Evening of Show Choirs" on Tuesday, May 15, Dan Schneider, (10), bellows out a solo to an appreciative crowd. The evening con-

sisted of performances by three different show choirs: the Varsity Show Choir; Simply lrresistable; and the Warrior Express. Photo

by Joe Frost.

ioyt to retire after 36 years of educational service rry Lodes news writer Next fall, for the first time in 36 us, Bill Hoyt, currently the ;istant superintendent in ugeofpersonnel, will not come :k to work for District 66. Hoyt etiring after devoting a career several different positions run the district.

Hoyt taught math and coached )rtS in Clay Center, NE, until he s offered a job at Westside, ich at that time included tdes seven through 12. "I nted to get into a larger school tern," Hoyt said. "Even then,

Westside Community Schools was considered the place to teach."

HoytenteredDistrict66in 1955 as a junior high math teacher and a football and basketball coach.

By 1959 he was the head football and track coach for Westside. "I enjoyed my coaching years," Hoyt said. In his last year as coach, both teams were state champions, an added highlight.

Hoyt became an administrator in 1967; he eventually served as athletic director, dean of boys, director ofactivities, and viceprincipal. Inhisfirstyearasanadimin-

istrator, modular scheduling was introduced, a system he considers the biggest change to take place in his years at Westside.

Hoyt said it took a concentrated effort to succeed where other schools had failed.

Another change that Hoyt felt was important was the district's work in early childhood education, which will result in ali-day kindergartens at all the district's elementary schools next year, a fairly new concept in Nebraska "It's another example of the district being a leader and implementing new programs," Hoyt

said.

In 1976HoytmovedtotheABC Building to become director of personnel, the position he has occupied ever since. He took the job at a difficult time in the district's history as declining enrollment became a major issue, causing a reduction of staff.

During the time that Hoyt served in that position, the number of teachers in District 66 went from 527, the largest ever, to 380.

"That hasn't been easy, but I've had cooperation from all levels," Hoyt said. "I think we have developed better school pro-

grams as a result."

James Tangdall, superintendent, acknowledged that Hoyt has had some tough duties. "He has to carry out all the distasteful parts of(staffreduction), yet he doesn't make the ultimate decision. A lot of people just don't understnad therolehe'shadtoplay,"Tangdall said.

Hoyt has some ideas on how he will be filling his days next year.

"Of course I'll miss going to work when schol starts next year," he said. "But my wife and I will be doing so me traveling, and we both like to golf and to play bridge."

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Knife threat gives scare

'Singing In the Rain' under the stars

Deans deal with freshman conflict, opposing views WarriorGameswasthe most lighthearted conflict taking place Friday, April27.

Later that day a conflict arose that one student was forced to take more seriously when an argument broke out between him and another student. "He came up to me when the bell rang and pulled out this Swiss army knife and put it up to my throat and threatened me," the freshman student said.

Th e freshman said his attacker, also a freshman, later claimed he wasn't serious in his threat, but at the time the freshman student wasn't so sure.

"For a minute I was confused and I didn'tknowwhattothink,"

he said. "I'm glad someone re- was not an honest threat; it was ported it, because I probably just something not very bright that the student did."Both boys wouldn't have."

The incident was reported by were interviewed, as well as those another student and the two boys in proximity when the incident were questioned by members of occurred. "There was some disthe administration. The student crepancy in that no one actually in possession of the knife received saw the knife blade out," Inzertwo days out-of-school suspen- ello said. "We treated it as if it sion and three days in-school sus- was."

"Later, when he (the attacker) pension.

AI Inzerello, dean of freshman got in so much trouble he said it boys, said the student was not wasn't out, but I'd have to say it involved in any school -sponsored was because I saw him fold it up activities, so the code of conduct and put it away," the freshman was not invoked. "The boy who student said. "I don't think the did it said he was just joking. intent was to do bodily harmNeitherthefreshmanstudentnor the intent was to intimidate," John his attacker could remember what Crook, dean of sophomore boys, was said. In our interpretation it said.

DRAMA Will PRODUCE THE MUSICAL "SJNGJN' IN THE Rain" as their summer performance. It will be held outside in the Phelps Stadium, unless bad weather causes ittobe moved inside. The musical will take place Thursday though Sunday, July 12 through July 15, at 8 p.m.

Auditions fo r "Singin' in the RainH were held Monday and Tuesday, May 14 and 15. There are parts for around 50 people. Tickets fo rthe summer performances are $3 for adults and $2 for students.

L D. Fortney, chairman of the drama department, will be the musical's director and producer. He gained the inspiration to do "Singin' In the Rain" while seeing a performance of it in London last summer. "I know then that I wanted to do it," he said. "It's a fun, frivolous type of show that you can do outside. I chose it because it is my favorite musical movie and I've always liked it the best."

Cast members receive credit hours for participating, and gain experience in performance and other aspects of production such as publicity and costumes.

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Hon ors concert sla t ed Wednesday hE ANNUAL ORCHESTRA HONORS CONCERT Will TAXE PlACE WEDnesday, May23, at7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. The concert will present several solos by seniors, including a trio played byBrendaDavis,(l2); Joy Morton, (12); and Mark Williston, (12).

It is the last concert of the year, and will focus on the achievements of the seniors in orchestra. "It's a chance for seniors to play whatever they want and to show off," Williston said.

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versity of Nebraska at Omaha High School Journalism Competition. Kent Bonham, (12) , and Ryan Myers, (I I), won the best front page layout. Other first place awards were given to Will Becker, (11), forbestnewsstoryandTroyMuller, (12), for best original art.

Runner's up on the "Lance" staff included Jenny Fra nk , (12) , best advertisement; David Lundquist , (11 ), best column; Bonham, (12) , best editorial and best inside page layout; Joe Frost , (1 2), best news photograph; Brendan Engstrom , (I I), best sports story.

The staff also received an award for runner-up in the best newspaper category.

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Trent Steele, (12), casts his ballot in the May 15 election. The election was a primary for several state and national offices such as House of Representatives and governor. It was also a final election for many local and county offices including the District 66 Board of Education. Both 18-yearolds and those students who will be 18 by November, 1990, were eligible to vote in this election.

New leaders to take office Leadership is in preparation, as Westside clubs elect new officers for next year.

Oub voting began early last April with the election of next year's Drama Club officers. The three club officers elected make up the Triumvirate, which gives equal power to the representatives. Next year's Drama Club Triumvirate will be Laura Buresh, (1 0), Case Goodman, (11), and Ellen Struve, (10).

The elections for the Future Business Leaders of America was held Monday, April 18. Nine members were chosen for the leadership positions, as well as another 22 members who will be part of the executive board for next year. The positions range from controlling the books and fundraising, to preparing for state competition.

The representatives for next year's FBI.A will be David Boyer, (11), president; Bridget Weide, (11), vice president in charge of membership; Jason Brune, (11), vice president in charge ofcooperation with business; Debbie Masters, (11), recording secretary; Katie Weitz, (10), corresponding secretary; Mike Taylor, (11), treasurer; Chris Fasbender, (11), and Kim Veda, (10), historians; and linda Zoucha, (10), public relations.

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instructor, realized a large bill that couldn't be paid at fust.

The money, which the physics department was supposed to have for the books and several other bills, had apparently been used by the rest in the science department. science department has x amount of dollars to be spent, and 1t turned out that it was over $2000 short for physics," Klein said. However, the science department will be able to pay the bills.

James Findley, principal, explained that the science departbudget is divided into line-items, such as that for repair, new equtpment, and textbooks. Each line-item has an amount of money which is supposedly the maximum amount to be sp,ent.

"Sometimes it doesn't always work that way, " Findley said. The bills Klein submitted that apparently couldn't be paid were made up in the budget by other line-itmes which hadn't reached their maximum, whereas the book rebinding did.

"The problem is that there are I2 people spending from one budget," Bill Krueger, science chairperson, said.

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Three weeks after the FBI.A elections, the International Club held its elections on Tuesday, May 8. The announcements of next year's representatives were made at a party at the former president's home. At this time $2000 worth of scholarships were presented to International club members.

According to Cheryl Wiitala, International Oub sponsor, part of the duties for the officers is to raise money for these scholarships during the school year. Next year's International Club officers will be Taylor, president; Boyer, vice president; Darcie Reeves, (10), secretary; and Masters, treasurer.

Youth-to-Youth held its elections last week on Friday, May 11.

Representing Youth-to-Youth next year will be Doug Humphrey, (11), president; Emily Ethington, (10), vice president; Kelley Sparks, (10), secretary; and Ryan Harrington, (10), treasurer. Stephanie Humphrey, (10), David Lundquist, (11), Scott Norlen, (10), UndaSchabloski, (11), Kristin Whitted, (9), and David Wunderlick, (9), will be making up the executive board. "' ... <

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arpeDiem. :lis wmewhat familiar Latin phrase meaning :e the day" has been preached by American ors and poets since the early 1800's, and most 1tly in the 1989 movie, "Dead Poets Society."

Jbin Williams played professor John Keeding taught his students the same values of living day to its fullest extent that Emerson, Thoreau, man, and others had written about a century

time to stop and smell the flowers.

But if you don't believe in the Thoreauvian and Emersonian teachings, listen to some modern day "philosophers."

Paul Simon told of ofhis listeners this message of seizing the day. "Slow down, you move too fast you've got to make the morning last."

If you're moving too fast and keeping yourself too busy, you don't even have time to make your re. morning or day last, but .1t what does this it's necessary for everype Diem" actually one to slow down, and t1? It seems that take time out just to ! nineteenth-ceoenjoy living.

TranscendentalBut how can you, as assistant feature editor m d John Keeding a Westside student, ! possibly trying to seize the day? Well, for two things, "take example, do what the to stop and smell the roses" (or if it happens to students did in "Dead Poets Society." lfintertime, take time to stop and break the Overcome your fears and ask out that certain es), and live each day to its fullest extent guy or girl that you've been admiring; go out for a fith tile exception of second semester seniors, part in a school play; or run for that Student Advitside students don't seem to be seizing the day, sory Board position and think only that you're g each day to the fullest, and simply stopping to living that day to it's fullest. Do as Williams preached ll the roses. Between classes, homework, jobs, to his students, "Dare to strike out and reach new d ubs, students as a whole don't have enough grounds."

lubs, caskets co111bine for fun

ith the ever-growing popu' of golf, Omaha is starting to the problem of having too y golfers and not enough tee s.

Hills, a privately-owned course that is open to the ic is going to close n. ¡ The course, ted at 78th and :erisadjoinednext cemetery. The [)0 it's closing is 1ecause ofa lack of [)mers.

1ecourse has been lease from the Archdiocese maha. The Archdiocese also s the cemetery that adjoins .olfcourse. It seemstheprescemetery is getting to near :apacity and it needs Cedar . back. seems a great opportunity. t a lack of golf courses, and

cemeteries not taking up too much room above ground, it seems logical enough to combine the two.

The evident problem ofcourse would be what to do about headstones that interfere with play.

editorial editor Would they be a man-made hazard or would you just hit off of them?

No problem. Ban headstones.

Instead have a directory in the clubhouse that would tell people at which hole a body was located.

Here's an example: John Doe, bornJune 1, 1936, died December

6 1988. Located at hole 12 by the trap, pin high.

Obviously the course would have to close for funeral purposes, but the advantages undoubtedly outweigh the benefits. Think of days like Memorial Day. Two tllings could be accomplished at one place.

Go play a round and when you hit the turn for the back nine go over by the tre_e and reminisce over Uncle Jake and his multitude of idiosyncracies Itseemssillytohavethousands of acres in land preserved for no other purpose than to accommodate metal boxes eight feet under.

So if you ever happen to play at a cemetery/golf course in the future, just remember, don't take too deep of a divot.

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We all know that the Lance Publication is a learning Jl for the students and feel at it is very informative about e happenings within our disct. Unfortunately at times ere have been misquotes and isinterpretations, causing

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I feel one of these times was in the last issue of the Lance News Publication regarding the use of the CCC Computers.

Keeping the public in the dark, and a cover-up certainly were not words that I used. Data is

sent out to the parentsofthestudents in the CCC Program, so that they can be informed of the results.

The Lance Publication is enjoyed by many, keep up the good work.

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F TilE 75 PERCENI' REGISTERED 18- YFAR-OLDS AT WESTSIDE 50 percent planned to vote in the May 15th primary. This percentage may apper marginal, but if these students did in fact vote, it is greater than the Douglas County percentage.

Even in the primaries, the turnout of student voters at the polls is important. In some cases the primary can be as important as the general election as demonstrated in this year's Democratic nomination for governor.

This year's primary showed that every vote can make a diference in an election. Hoppner and Nelson are divided by a mere 94 votes. That's just one vote per district.

Those students who voted in this year's primary deserve recognition while those students who did not exercise their right to vote should make plans to exercise their freedom to vote in November.

Kelley, Wiliams elected to board

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Election results for the two seats on the District 66 school board were announced early Wednesdaymorning , May 16.

Helen Kelley was elected for a second 6-year term defeating Kent Bonham, (12), and Mark Williams was elected for his first 6-year term defeating Warren Whitted.

The "Lance" congratulates Kelley and Williams for their election to the school board. Other candidates also deserve recognition for their dedication to theDistrict 66 system.

The "Lance" encourages all district members to remain, or to become active in the issues and support their representatives.

Hoyt .completes difficult task omingto the same placetoworkfor36years makes it difficult to say goodbye when retirement approaches, and that's exactly what Bill Hoyt, assistant superintendent in charge of personnel, will be doing next year.

Hoyt has been in the district since 1955 when he was a junior high mathematics instructor. Since then he hasheld thepostitionsofvarsitytrackand footballcoachforWestside, administrator, dean ofboys, director ofactivities, vice principal, and presently the director of personnel for the district.

Hoyt played a key role in forming a basis for modular scheduling in his first year of being an administrator in 1967. He also has been involved with establishing early childhood education in the district.

Without question, Hoyt has had possibly the toughest job in the district of carrying out theunpopular Reductionin-Forceplanthepastl2years. Hisrolewasnotaneasyone to fulfill, yet he did so without complaint.

After serving 36 years in the district, Bill Hoyt will indeed be missed.

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4 Forty percent of graduates pass beyond Nebraska lines Michelle Sullivan feature writer

Deciding on what college to attend can be a long and difficult process. One factor to be considered is the location of the college.

Whether it's by the ocean, in a large city, or in the country, play a part in the student's fmal decision.

According to Lynn Hansen, college counselor, the highest percentage of students will attend an in-state school. "Approximately 60 to 70 students each year choose the University ofNebrask:a- Lincoln," Hansen said. "Another 50 students choose to attend the University of Nebraska at Omaha."

There is a great number of students who choose an out -of-state school. Forty percent of Westside graduates fit into this category.

Two of the more popular schools in the Midwest amongst students are University of Kansas and Iowa State University, but this appears to be changing.

"Iowa State has raised their tuition each year for the past three years, and KU has changed its admissions policy for out-of-state students," Hansen said. "This is going to have a great affect on some students' college decisions."

The Texas and "Sunbelt" areas are always popular with students graduating from Westside. These schools have been offering sizeable scholarships to attract students from the Midwest.

"Trinity, Tulsa, Tulane, Texas Christian University, and Southern Methodist University have been faring quite well the past few years, mostly because of their scholarship offers," Hansen said. "Basically, they're appealing to the students' pocketbooks."

Hansen said the acceptance rate to many of the Ivy League schools and other prestigious schools has been rising. "This has been a very successful year in terms of our acceptance rate. We have many students who have been accepted to prestige schools," Hansen said.

Until seniors check out it will be impossible to make fmal counts, but Hansen said this year's graduating have chosen a wide array of colleges to attend after graduation.

"This year has been a good year and we've had a wide array of colleges selected by the students," Hansen said. "Students have literally dispersed themselves throughout the country."

Petersen plans to switch fields Allison Kohli Lifestyle editor

Very busy, yet very rewarding.

That is how Ginger Petersen, special education instructor who is retiring at the end of this year, describes her last 15 years in District 66.

From teaching music in the elementary schools . to working with special education students she has explored many levels of the district.

"I was a music specialist at Hillside, Westbrook, and Sunset," Petersen said. been at Westside in special education for the last six years." · Petersen has a master's degree in special education and is proud of the district's program.

"We should be very proud ofthe program. I think it is the best in the nation," she said.

Petersen has had a different group of special education students under her jurisdiction each of the last six years.

Some of the best experiences during her time at Westside has been watching her students progress. "I enjoy the progress that the students make. It is great to know that I've contributed in some small way to their independence," Petersen said.

Petersen has confidence that she will see her students afterthey graduate.

"I'msurel'llsee them in the community and in their jobs.

I wouldn't go to a job site just to see what they are doing, but I'm sure I'll run into them," she said.

Petersen plans to keep in contactwithmost ofherstudents after she leaves, but hasn't made them aware of her retirement.

"I don't think they know I'm leaving yet," Petersen said.

Although Petersen has enjoyed her time working for the district she is ready for a change. ''I'm taking early retirement. I'm goingtoworkmore in thefieldof music now," she said.

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Petersen is going to take time out to travel this summer. "My husband and I are going to the British Isles and Italy," she said.

"In England we are going to visit our son at Oxford University."

Although Petersen and her husband have been to England before, this time they want to visit all the British Isles.

Resides traveling and music, Petersen plans to volunteer in cultural activities in Omaha.

"I am going to work at the Symphony Guild and at Joslyn," Petersen said. "I haven't had time to do it before and I've always enjoyed them and contributing to these cultural things."

Petersen has had five of her children graduate from Westside and has always been proud to be part of the district.

"We chose Westside when we came to Omaha because we thought it was a superior school district and we've always been glad that we did," she said.

As usual, Petersen has been too busy to figure out exactly what her future will entail, but she feels that she will not be bored. "I'm sure I will be busy after I retire."

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:udents teach· to learn · gaps between Westside udents and area District entaryschool students are lied. The opportunity for le students to read and tt elementary schools is gthe two age groups closer r.

Ients in Bob Domacker's lre, American Style class going to Swanson and elementary schools and books to the younger :s. idea is to give the stuchance to get bade to their J.entaryschool and to read :o kindergarten, first, sec.d third grade kids," Darsaid. "We thought it was have more high school s involved with clemen-

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two classes to RockbrookElementary. McMorrnick had planned on giving his students another Scan-tron test, but they protested and he allowed them to give presentations at elementary schools in lieu of taking a test.

The students typed booklets about German history for the students at the elementary schools and gave a two and onehalfhour presentation to the fifth and sixth graders at the elementary schools.

"We learned a lot of history, but social studies is much more than factual cognitive information," McCormiGk said. "My students are learning more of what they will learn in life-- how to organize, carry out, and work together. That's what social studies really is."

One ofthe requirements ofthe Creative Writing class is to read personal works to first and second graders at Hillside Elemen-

tary. The stories are written and read by the Westside students.

All three teachers agreed that the experience of reading and teaching at elemetaryschools was beneficial to both the young students and Westside stuidents.

"The kids in my classes seem to love it and the elementary studentslike to be read to by the 'big kids,"' Dornackersaid. "Thatkind of relationship with younger kids and seeing that the kids are excited about their reading really rubs off on (the Westside students)."

McCormick said that all of the elementary and Westside students got involved and "did a super job."

"The high · school students realizethattheyareanirnportant part in these kids' day, so it becomes an accelerating thing," Newkirk: said. "And eachtimethey read, their enthusiasm gets better and better."

GERMAN UNIFICATION

Pete Weber, (12), and Greg McGowan, (12), improve their skills while teaching German history to students at Rockbrook Elementary School. AP European History students taught elementary students in lieu of an exam. ·

ead Poets Society' alive and well at Westside >h Literature is a group five, first semester, one !r course offered to seniors and is "recommended lighly motivated student." Group five classes rererage students to spend at least twice as much · outside preparation as they do in class. .with these high standards, six Westside students osen to continue their studies of Brit Lit (as it is •mmonly known) during the second semester in a t. club."

Kolterman, instructor, said he was asked to condt Lit. studies in the second semester by Amy

Radii, (12), Tracy Muller, (12), andCourtneyMadson, (12).

Hewasapprehensiveatfrrst,knowingofalltheextrawork it would be for him, but agreed after the girls approached him with the idea for a third time.

"They asked me if I'd be interested in allowing them to involvethemselvesinadditionalstudyinBrit. Lit.," Kolterman said. "The demands they had in their first semester senior year program in Brit. Lit. weren't such that would prevent them from doingmoreforthemselves, which I think is a fme comment on their desire to better themselves at no one else's expense."

After Kolterman agreed to work with the girls in Brit.

Lit., they recruited three more students to join: Jenny Frank, (12), Allison Kohli, (12), and Erin Conboy, (12).

After Kolterman designed the curriculum for the second semester Brit Lit studies, he presented an outline to the six girls and they began their preparation for the frrst Brit. Lit Club meeting. The girls had three to four weeks of preparation before they all met at V. Mertz in the Old Market on March 28.

"It was a fantastic experience," Kolterman said. "We had a wonderful academic, social experience."

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6 Haugh merits position on state all-star team Bert Cohen assistant sports editor For the fli"St time since 1987, a Westside basketball player has made the Nebraska all-star team, which plays in a national tournament in Las Vegas, NV John Haugh, (11), was the only Westside player to make it this year. "Each team has two or more people that try out for the allstarteam," Haugh said. "I was the only one from Westside to make the final team."

According to Haugh, making the team was extremely difficult, "Four hundred-fifty players tried out for the team and there were two cuts," he said. "The first cut slimmed the team down to 43 players and the final cut determined the team."

Hard work, according to Tom Hall, Westside head coach, is why Haugh made the team. "Before the try-outs for the all-star team, John's name wasn't really mentioned a lot when people talked about who theythoughtwould make the team," he said. "But John played his way onto the team with the two great try-outs he had."

In addition to Haugh, Mike Mischo, (11), andAndyPeck, (11), also tried out for the team. "Mischo played well, but didn't make either cut and Peck made the fi rst cut and came close to making the fi nal team," Haugh said.

Making the all-star team has been a goal of Haugh ever since he moved to Om aha. " I always set a goal of making the Nebraska all-star team and getting the chance to play in Las Vegas," he said.

In year's past, many well-known college coaches have scouted the games according to Hall. "Jerry Tarkanian's (head coach, University of Nevada-Las Vegas) office is just right across the street from where the games take place and he always comes to watch the games," he said.

In addition to raising his chances for a college scholarship, playing on the team will help Haugh be a more competitive player, according to Hall. "Playing on a team like this will give Haugh a tremendous experience and should really help his game," he said.

The team start its trip to Las Vegas July 22, with game times still undecided.

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With a final sprint, Todd Villotta, (11), prepares to score in a varsity baseball regular season game against Gross. Westside beat Gross 3-0 on its way to compiling a 12-5 record and a trip to the state tournament Westside was scheduled to play Papillion Wednesday, May 16 at Rosenblatt Stadium. "I am very

pleased with this season. It is a complete turnaround from last year. We have been in every ball game and are as good as anyone can play," Bob Moscrey, head coach, said. This is Moscrey's final season of coaching after 20 years with the team. Moscrey plans to retire . after first semester next year.

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ment, the girls' varsity tennis team is looking for a strong showing at State. "We played about as well as we could 1ave at Metro, as we won the matches we should have," DougPi!rson, h ead coach, said. "Our third place fmish will really help us :ain confidence and experience for State."

Individually, the team also fared well as every player got at least ourth place. "At No. 1 singles, Chris Wagner, (9), got fourth place, Lt No. 2 singles; Katie Kolbeck, (10), got fourth place, at No. 1 loubles; Heather Masterson, (11), and Mollie Moylan, (9) , got hird place No.2 doubles; AmyZoob, (12), and Julie Henderson, 10), exceeded all expectations and got third place," Pierson said.

Zoob and Henderson could have won it all, but they lost to the winners in the semifinals in a three-set match."

In additon to the team's sucess in Metro, the team had a :uccessful dual season, according to Pierson. "Our fmal dual ·ecord was 7-2, which included a 4-1 victory against Duchesne in >ur last match," he said.

Getting high seeds for the state tournament will be nearly irn>ossible for any Westside players, according to Pierson. "Because >fall. the great players from Lincoln and western Nebraska, it will >every hard for any Metro teams to get their players seeded high," 1 ierson said. "It will be extremely difficult for us, because no one inished above third place in Metro."

The state tennis tournament concludes today at Dewey Park.

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ETTING INTO THE STATE TOURNAMENT WAS THE GOAL OF THE

varsity baseball team, but it took a wild card bid to reach it.

"I feel fortunate that we got to State," Bob Moscrey, 1ead coach, said. "It's like getting a second chance, and we are as :ood as anyone."

The state tournament is going to be competitive this year, with he number of quality teams high. "There are about six or seven earns that are equal," Moscrey said, "and any one of them could vin. It will be whoever can get the job done."

This season has been a successful one compared to last year, md the state tournament looks promising. "I am very pleased .vith this season. It is a complete turnaround from last year." vi:oscrey said, "We have been in every ball game and are as good as myone we can play."

Westside has played well as a team compiling a 12-5 season ·ecord, but there have been some outstanding performances.

'Scott Standish, (12), Scott Matulka, (12), and Todd Villota, (11), 1ave all contributed a great amount to this team," Moscrey said.

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HE BEST IS YET TO COME.

Westside's girls' varsity track team is preparing for state, after possibly their best season in Linda Adamski's nine years as head coach.

The team placed third in the Metro meet, Tuesday, May 1, and Wednesday, May 2. "Third in Metro is the best we've done since I've been head coach," Adamski said.

The team competed in thedistrictmeetyesterday, and Adamski was hoping for a strong performance from all her athletes. "Fremont will be tough. I would like to think we'll be up there, but I have to think realistically," she said.

After the strong showing in Metro, Adamski expects an equally strong performance in state. "Because of the quality of people, we could do just as good (as Metro) ," she said. "We're talking about quite a few points."

The athletes Adamski expects to qualify for state are: Jenny Johnson, (12), in the 400 and 800; Kara Oestreich, (11), in the high jump. Johnson, Oestreich, Emily Ethington, (10), and Kristin Whitted, (9), are competing in the 1600 meter relay.

D oWN THE LINE With both hands on the ball, Jon Sindt, (11), prepares to put it back into play during a junior

varsity soccer game. The varsity sdccer team finished the season with a 7-7 record.

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Kolleen Sparks, (12), who has sports w riter Inconsistency is the best word been playing varsity soccer since to describe the regular seasons of she was a freshman, had to sit out both the boys' and girl's varsity the season after reinjuring her soccer teams. knee. "I had to sit out after I hurt The boys ended thier season my knee very early in the season, after a loss in district with a 7-7 which was very disappointing," record. Although starting off the Sparks said.

Bruce Skinner, head coach of season strong with a six-game winning streak, they had a five- the boys' soccer team had mixed game losing slide after spring feelings about their season. "I think everyone was fairly disapbreak.

"We ended really weak. We pointed that we didn't win our choked, and we didn't capatalize district and go on to the state on our scoring opportunities, tournament," Skinner said.

"We were very inconsistent. especially myself," Dan Grant, (1 2), said. · Some games our offense and de"We had six straight wins, and fense would playwell, and in other thenspringbreakcameand ittook games we would have either bad our minds off soccer, and in the offense or bad defense," Skinner end I think that hurt us, because said. we only won two games after Westside'sgirls'teamlostmost that," Grant said. oftheirgames by only one point.

The girls' varsity team was "The team didn't always play up plagued by injuries throughout to their potential, and they could

have won a lot of the close games but they didn't give the extra effort needed to do so," Sparks said.

The boys' team won their first game in district against Springfield, in whatSkinnerfeltwas one of their best-played games. In their second game, the boys' season ended after a disappointing loss to Millard South.

The girls' team lost to Gross in their district game by a3-0 score.

"We outplayed them the whole game, but it hurt us when they scored four goals in the first half, other than that the whole game was played at their end of the field, " Grant said.

"I feel that we outplayed them, but it is hard to come back from a four poirlt deficit after the first half," Skinner said.

Looking to next year, Skinner feels that he has a good nucleus to have a strong team for next year's season.

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Start of summer forces search for perfect tan Lisa Hagedom · Lifestyle writer Since recent temperatures have soared, many local tanning salons are noting a suddenincrease in sales, as the beginning of summer marks the start of the quest for the perfect tan.

"Many of our customers tan because of an inability to spend time in the sun, vacations, proms, you name it," Norma .Baker, owner of Tan Huts, said. "And these are just a few reasons why people spend time tanning with us."

Despite costs of$5 to $12 per twenty- thirty minutes, the priority of tanning comes ahead of the rest.

"This is one ofthe busiesttimes of the year for us," Laurie Halverson, manager and owner of Accent Beauty and Tanning Salon, said. "Many of ourclients wish to get a tan before summer so they aren't overexposed to the sun and get burned. However, other reasons for tanning are popular at this time."

Before-hand tanning prior to vacations sends sensitive skin travelers to local tanning salons, to adjust their skin to the ultraviolet (UV) rays. _ "I had to tan before I left for the Cayman Islands, " Mike Howard, (10), said. "The temperature was going to be around 106 degrees

when we reached the island, so I tanned a couple oftimes to keep from getting a severe sunburn."

Although tanning beds and suntanning units are becoming increasingly popular in reaching a natural looking tan, health risks cause many concerned parents aml students to question the safety ofUV rays.

"I tanned once with a friend a few months ago," Kelly Grubb, (9), said. "When my mother found out she said that the rays were harmful for my skin I have not since returned."

"I do not recommend that the younger age use tanning devices," Baker agreed. "Right now their skin is very sensitive and overexposure in a tanning bed or the sun, is increasing their chances of skin cancer."

However, some salons disagree whether there is a health hazard involved in the tanning units. 'Wehaveneverhadaproblem with the tanning beds being more harmful than the sun rays you receive outside," Halverson said.

Whetheritbethesun'sraysor the use of a suntanning unit, the quest for a perfect tan does not come immediately.

"It will take time and perhaps several exposure times to achieve your idea of a perfect tan, "Baker said.

Rain or shine 'Singing" to premiere at Phelps Erin Conboy

"Grease (last year's musical) was Lifestyle editor great; it's just the time, in the Rainorshine,Westside'ssum- middle of the afternoon. lfitwas mer production of the musical in the morning I could have had a "Singing in the Rain" will be pre- job but no one would hire me besented in Phelps Stadium cause I couldn't work during the Wednesday, July 12 through Sat- day." urday, July 15. This is the second "I was going to (try-out)," performBrigette ance in the Vivian, (11) , football stasaid.

"I dium since thought ("Singing in the Rain") " S e v e n about doing is without a doubt my Brides for it but it most favorite movie SevenBrothwouldn't fit ers"waspreinto my musical. sented durschedule."

Larry Fortney, ingthesumA I merofl986. though drama sponsor "It was some stuprobablythe dents can most sucnot afford cessful sumthe time to mer musical I've ever had," Larry tryout, Fortney remains Fortney, drama sponsor, said. "It positive. "It (Singing in the Rain) was hell with the heat and the iswithoutadoubtmymostfavorsun." ite movie musical," Fortney said.

Due to refurbi shing of the "I saw it last summer at the Palaauditorium , the production dium in London, and it was as would h ave had to have been good on stage." moved elsewhere. "It's OK beThis year's summer musical, cause it's alight-weight musical," which marks the lOth one for Fortney said. "People don'thave Fortney, is a sentimental one. It to wear heavy clothing (outside) marks the last performance ofhis like they would have had to in daughter, Laurel Fortney, (12), 'Camelot,' which we were think- who has been in nine of those 10 ing of doing originally." summer musicals.

Tryouts were held on Monday "It's sad. As a father and as a and Tuesday, May 12 and 13, and director, " Fortney said, "I've rehearsals begin Monday, June 6 watched her grow up in the sumthrough July 15. The rehearsals mer musicals. She's never had a will be held fro m 1 to 3 p.m. It's lead." these afternoon hours that have ·"It's a chance to meet new made some students reluctant to people and the best fwt you'll ever try-out haveinthesummer," Laurel Fort"It takes up too much time," ney said. "They make your sumScott Magnuson,(ll), said. mer."

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Farewell as Class of '90 graduates ldget Weide news writer Final formalities will be taken care of and the 37th graduating class Westside High will become a part of history.

"Pomp and Circumstance" will play for the class of1990 graduates IJ!ing Commencement exercises to be held Wednesday, May 30 at 8 rn. at the Omaha Civic Auditorium. Selections will be played by the arrior Concert Band prior to the ceremony.

Five seniors will deliver addresses on the theme "Seize the Day." ¡cause three students are tied for highest mark and grade point erages, there will be no valedictory speech. Seniors Ted Fellman, att Gerard, Allison Kohll, Kolleen Sparlcs, and Amy Wegener will eak. They will be introduced by seniors Robyn Bearinger, Darren \rtman, and Asher Stoller.

The invocation will be given by senior class president Matt Schultz. esentation of the class of 1990 to the audience will be done by incipalJames Findley after the presentation of awards by District66 perintendent James Tangdall.

Findley believes this year's class is outstanding in all areas, includmusic, athletics, and academics. He attributes this to senior tiative.

"I am really impressed overall with senior leadership. School spirit better this year overall. Band, orchestra, and choir were all phemenal. We also have five or six National Merit scholars, and at least :ht Regents Scholarship winners. In these respects, we are just as mpetitive, or maybe more so, in terms of percent There are about 5 to 110 students receiving scholarships," he said.

District 66 School Board members Mary Daugherty, Dan Garver, ari Hofschire, Jack Lewis, liz Lueder Karnes, and Helen Kelley will present to assist in the diploma cover distribution. Approximately 5 seniors will receive their diplomas at the ceremony. Students will :eive their actual diplomas downstairs after the ceremony when turn in their gowns.

"It saves time, and that way the diplomas don't have to be in strict thabetical order," Lynn Hansen, guidance counselor, said. Baccais a traditional part of the graduation exercises. Fewer than lf of the graduates usually attend because oflack of interest in the igious emphasis of the ceremony. It will be held Tuesday, May 29 in the Westside Auditorium.

"Considering that it is voluntary, we usually have a pretty good ;cess rate- about 40 to 50 percent," Hansen said. "Because there is ne religious affiliation concerned, some students choose not to end. For others, that is the main reason they attend."

Dr. Raymond J. Thiel, Pastor of Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran urch, will deliver an address titled, "If I Knew You Were Coming, a Baked a Cake." Speakers at the Baccalaureate ceremony will in.de: Christine Cota, invocation; Debra Dohmen and Katie Krueger, tSical contribution; Peter Hazelrigg, scripture reading; and Ingrid nmons, benediction. The Chamber Orchestra and Warrior Voices 1perform at the Baccalaureate ceremony, which is expected to last minutes.

Hansen has an optimistic outlook for this year's graduating class. has been an extremely successful year," he said. Findley echos nsen's opinion. "I have a real good feeling about this year's class," tdley said. "It's a quality group of kids."

BIG BEN With the ears of radio and television reporters at his disposal, Ben Nelson, Democratic candidate for governor, speaks to students in the Social Studies IMC on Tuesday, May 21. After all absentee ballots were counted, Nelson led

Democratic candidate Bill Hoppner by 73 votes. Hoppner and Nelson will have to wait until early June for the results of a recount which will determine who will run against Republican Governor Kay Orr. Photo by Joe Frost.

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news editor lt's a commonly held belief among students that the ;t part about school is that they don't have it for three nths in the summer.

However, atleasttwo members of the District 66 Board Tangdall, superintendent, and HeKelley, board president-said that making the school .r longer or possibly year-round will be under considtion for District 66 Schools in future years.

A.s ofyet, there has been no formal board discussion on matter, but the idea has certainly been considered. "I believe strongly that (lengthening the school .r) is something we should be doing," Tangdall said. "It uld. be a cosdy move, so I would hope that it would :orne either a state priority or a national priority so that couldgetsomeadditionalfunding." Tangdallalsosaid t 10 extra days would be good, but a month would be ter.

Kelley said that she agrees with Tangdall. "We are ng to have to make (lengthening the school year) a her priorityâ&#x20AC;˘. When. students are out worlcing jobs, y're telling us that school isn't giving them enough to

do," she said.

Competition with foreign countries is the main reason both Tangdall and Kelley said they think increasing the number of school days is necessary. "Most all other industrialized nations have their s.t udents go to school longer. When they do comparative testing, the United States ends up twelfth out of 16 :ountries. Most of them go to school20 days longer," Tangdall said.

The first problem with a longer school year is the lade of air-conditioning at the high school, Tangdall said. "I hope thatnextsurnmerwe cangetthenortheastwing and the business wing air-conditioned, because obviously without that I think it would be foolish to talk about a longer school year."

Another concern of lengthening the school year is providing the funds for instructors to teach more days. "I don't think we're going to be able to convince most .employees to add 10 or 20 days to theircalendar without extra compensation," Tangdall said.

Tangdall said that not only does increasing the number of school days need to be considered, but evenly distributing those days.needs to be looked at also. "Giving the students two and one-half months offin the sum-

mer doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Maybe it would be better to go nine or ten intensive weelcs with two or three weeksoffanddothatyearround. Ithinkwe'dincreasethe productivity of students by doing that," Tangdall said.

Cooperation with other area schools would simplify the transition to a different calendar. "It would be much easier done if we could get a number of schools to work with us in this area... Right now I don't know any school in the area talking about it," Tangdall said.

Despite Tangdall's desire to change the current calendar, he said that it will not happen quickly. "I think that the whole calendar doesn't make sense and the length of the school year needs to be reviewed. I want people to understand that this is just something we're thinlcing about, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it's going to happen next year, or even the year after." ' Ronald Witt, superintendent of Millard Public Schools, said he thinlcs the school year should be extended, but doubtsthefeasibilityofayear-roundcalendar. "Onetime we had a vote on year-round school in 1976 but it was voted down by the patrons (of the school). We do nt:ed extend the year because other countries do bettetthan we longer years," he said. do and they all

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tive school districts in the nation. It has added modular scheduling, merit pay for teachers, and minimum competencies. District 66 is once again thinking of making a chan this time adding 35 school days to the school calendar.

The "Lance" feels that this is an idea that merits serious consideration. This is an idea that has long been needed. If Westside can help begin a trend toward longer school years, then the negative trend toward education around the nation will be reversed.

In an age of information, the traditional school year has fallen short of needs. The district should look into the addition of extra school days as an opportunity to increase the knowledge of its students.

The addition would once again reinforce Westside's reputation as the state's front-runner in education. It would not only help create smarter students, but it would also bolster District 66's image as the leader in innovation in the state.

The added time in school could only be beneficial for students. If students spend more time in school, they have more opportunity to learn, and the schools tum out smarter students. District 66 should view this change as a change whose time has come, and seize the opportunity for improvement.

Seniors: dare to be great

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INDSIGIIT, THEY SAY, IS ALWAYS 20/20.

On Wednesday, May 30 the_ class of 1990 will take their final steps down the Civic Auditorium aisle, up the stairs to the stage, and into the beginning of the rest of their lives.

There are many ways to judge the success of a graduating class; administrators may judge by the number of students accepted to "selective" colleges, coaches may judge by the number of state championships won, but in the final analysis a graduating class should not be judged by what they have, or have not already done. Instead, they should be judged by what they still have to offer.

In a world where new doors of opportunity are opening at an astounding rate, the only way to judge this class a failure is if they do not take advantage of these opportunities.

The "Lance" not only encourages Westside's Class of '90 to go through those doors, but to help open new doors for others. The world is watching. Dare to be great.

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Columnist mocks American fun Does success always equal of sports and fun through all of hopping during our three-month happiness? Not necessarily, but the major sports events that summer vacation.

Aside from sports, our Amerithe Japanese would like to tell Budweiser sponsors including can film industry shows just how Tour de Ute and Bud Bowl (not to you so. much fun we're having. I don't As the Japanese and other mention Bud Bowl II).

We've spent countless num- think that the Japanese were the members of industrialized nations are moving into America bers of hours watching and an- ones who invented the everand buying our stocks, our busi- ticipatingwhowillbethevictorin popular Teenage Mutant Ninja nesses and our real estate, and the Tour de Ute this summer, and Turtles. Certainly everyone knows that Ernest is an beating us in every interAll-American hero and national test given to stuhas been having fun for dents, no one really seems all of his life; "Y' know to care. In fact, in a recent what I mean, Vern?" test administered to stuEven their Kung Fu dents around the world assistant feature editor Theatre isn't any fun bein 16 different industrialcause the lips aren't movized nations, the good •ole ing all of the time without US of A fmished 14th.

But who should care? As the we sat through all of that boring any words being heard due to a Japanese are going to school all Super Bowl play waiting for each baddubjob.

With all this fun we're having year long and studyingtheirteen- Bud Bowl commercial to arrive over the Japanese, why should we age lives away to get into a uni- and quench our desire for fun. versity, we're having fun.

Why should American teen- be worrying about how well Let me tell you just how much agers care whether or not we are they're doing on international fun we're having. falling behind the Japanese in exams, and the extent of their Strange sports seem to be our every business and academic success in business. Maybe beAmerican way of having fun as category when we're spending cause, as Don Meredith says, teen-agers. our time on more valuable things "Some day we'll be washing We have captured the essence like mailbox baseball and pool dishes for the Japanese. n

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These ideals go beyond the high school classIt's strange how something as small as a penny can turn into such a cruel stereotype. That's how , room. In recentAmerican history, Jews were prohibIfelt when I realized that pennies were being thrown ited from participating in many aspects oflife. There at me during a Holocaust film in Humanities large doesn't seem to be any evidence that anti-Semitism is decreasing. group.

Ail my life I've been aware ofthe misguided idea · Maybe 'it's better that I am aware of the hatred that all Jews are cheap and that upon seeing a toward Jews that still exists in society. I now have the penny on the floor they would pick it up without knowledge of the overhead threat toward my safety. hesitation. I used to have the conception that no Everyone's history goes back to Adam and Eve. one in my generation really believed that myth.

Any hwnan who is hateful of another for no other reason than a difference Through the years I've learned that many of my . of faith is decreasing the value of our human exispeers were internally my : tence. enemies. In several in• · stances I have become Sowhydoesitseemlike conscious of the "Jew so many Jews have such style editor jokes" told behind my an abudant amount of, let's just say for instance, back. However, it never bothered me that much because I thought that pennies? there was only a small minority who dared to reBy looking in any history book it clearly tells that Jews were never given equal opportunity or security veal their prejudice.

I thought that through education even those in Europe. They had to learn to survive without people would learn to respect my faith and heri- support from others. Only allowed in certain busitage rather than misconceive its essence. ness areas., the values of education and hard work in difficult situations helped Jews survive and thrive.

I was wrong.

Not only is this prejudice a common subject, So how can a high school senior have so much but high school students, let alone seniors, have hatred in their hearts over such a falsehood?

Thetruthneeds to be learned. lfpeoplecan'ttake the audacity to sling pennies at my shoes during a film concerning an attempt to exterminate my a Holocaust film seriously then it is conceivable they would not take another Holocaust seriously either. people.

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'llishing for that magic Nhat started out as an assignlt turned into a lesson that :hed further than the classn walls. This lesson, which led many students for three -s, took only one day to learn. ;pending a day with speeducation students picng at Schramm Park Lid be the fmal to our ology lesson on mental rdation. Well, Friday, · 18 the final took place.

Ve had all been paired with a ent. Once we got to the park, Nere basically on our own. :ial education teachers would lt the park to help, only if led. Thedaywasourresponity. luring the day I was amazed •w relaxed the special educastudents were with us. What even more surprising was to he seniors relaxed and havt great time with their budThe sociology class had re!d this day, but it did not re-

quire the friendships and enjoyment that I saw occurring.

Manytimesinschool students ignore the special education students. And often the laughter thatdoesoccurisattheexpensof

managing editor the special education students.

At'Schramm Park the genuine.

I know that there were students who were worried about their buddy's behavior. In school if a student has a behavior problem, it's that student's problem, or just an isolated incident. If a special education student has a behavior problem it's not just that student; people tend to blame it on all special education students.

One thing I noticed during the daywashowcarefree the special education students are. They look at things and see beauty or become excited. They take the time to stop and play, or to watch other people.

While we may never see things through the eyes ofspecial education children, a lesson can be learned from them.

These children have so much to share and offer, but we so rarely give attention to what they offer. We have a warped

sense of trust if we refuse to be open-minded just because these students are different.

This day taught more than coping with a special education student. lttaughtmorethan their situations. If we were receptive enough, we could all have learned to appreciate what we have and what we are capable of doing. We could have learned to slowdown and appreciate the little things in life, and most importantly, we could have learned not to discriminate against these students because they truly are so much like us.

The day was not a day for pity or sadness. These children didn't askforthat. They only hoped that we would give them a great day and for some, the best time of their lives. Looking into these students' faces as they were put on the bus, showed that this did happen. These students had wished upon a star and their wish had come true. The magic was there.

I know that it takes more than just a wish to make things happen. It takes hard work from everyone, and it takes a lot of time and caring and alittle bit of magic.

Maybe the next time I see a star I'll make a wish that's for someone besides myself. Maybe I'll wish that the students at Schramm Park would retain the compassion and understanding that grew and that more students would learn the lessons. Make a wishlikethatandmaybe it'll come true. It's magic.

What was your most memo- .: :: rable event of the year?

"Seeing James Widniark dance naked on a table to the Village People."

Dave Camaby, (12). ·::·:. :'.·:·

: ,:;: "When I burned Mr. Carman. ,. · We were discussing his hair; it was the first time I've seen him speechless."

Sam Passer, (11).

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Be honest- have you read the news section Jr are you just skipping around? ing a news editor this past year has been a lot ric-most ofit rewarding. And since I've landed urnn (which has a vastly higher number of :rs than the news pages), I'd like to point out ie covered some important issues this year. In :>urse of this year we have run across some1have tried hard to fight student apathy. ille some of our more informed readers would ne bored by the number of times we covered n topics, what rerustrated me were rudents who never ed to get a handle nportant ideas, no er how hard we ded them into the td e Mergens vs. Westside Community Schools (better known as the Bible club case) catad Westside's name into headlines across the n. Westside is now involved irl a U.S. Supreme : case. This case has many subtle ramlficait is more than just a question of whether or restside should have a Bible club. nvolves the ideas of who should have access to ool; what authority makes those decisions; Jm of expression; and the tolerance of a com- . ty for the beliefs ofothers. It is unlikely that the :me Court will give a defmitive answer to all questions, but those Supreme Court Justices be thinking about them. e sad side-effect to the Mergens case, in my Jn,hasbeentheabsenceofsocially-conscious •S at Westside. I learned that when I attempted irt an Amnesty International Chapter at :ide earlier this year. :ording to AI Daub man, District 66's attorney, :sty International advocates a certain point of The result of this is that while other schools

organize pro-choice and pro-life awareness weeks, and groups such as Young Republicans and Young Democrats, Westside must restrict itself to International Qub fiestas and Ping Pong Club meetings.

This is one thing I do not credit to student apathy-I feel that, given the opportunity, Westside students have a lot of concern and would love to become involved with social and environmental causes. (Outside ofschool, manyofthemhave.) But until the Mergens case is cleared, those opportunities will never enter Westside's halls.

LB 1059 was another issue that was covered several times. In case you missed those articles, LB 1059 was a bill that was passed by the state legislature to equalize education fundirlg throughout the state.

Westside's stereotype of rich students is false, but it is technically true that Westside has more money to spend than other high schools.

Our state legislature tried to do something about that when they passed this bill. They put a lid on property tax increases and raised irlcome and sales taxes statewide. This means that Westside will not haveasmuchmoneyinthefuture-noonelmowsyet if it be people or programs that are sacrificed.

Do we owe it to less fortunate school districts to share what we have? You have to decide that.

These are just two of the issues that have dominated our news pages this year. It's important for you to know because they impact you, and because your opinion matters. Some of you are registered voters; if you know what you want, you can make your opinion a reality.

Above all, I hope students realize that they can cause change. All they need to do is stay alert and aware, and care about themselves and the situations around them. Sure, I'm informed-I have to be. And so do you.

"During PE when we watched a girl try to get out of skipping the class."

Erika Taylor, (10).

"When I came to school dressed like my older brother (Kyle Fleming)."

Ben Lipsey, (9).

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Eating is the name of the game. Mark Wolf, (12), Mike Classen, (12), and Lance Langfeldt, (12), go for seconds at the annual Senior Dinner on Thursday, May 17. The Senior Dinner

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edltor·ln·chlef Chicken, awards, and announcements were served on Wednesday, May 23, at the annual Quill and Scroll banquet This was the last banquet for journalism adviser John Hudnall, as he will leave to teach at the U niversity of Kansas next fall. Staffs were announced for both next year's "Lance" newspaper and "Shield" yearbooks, as well as the initiates of next year's Quill and Scroll. Quill and Scroll is an honorary organization which recognizes academic and journalistic excellence.

1990-'91 "lANcE" STAFF: Will Becker, Ryan Myers, co-editors-in-chief; Kevin Grubb, managing editor; Jason Brune, business manager; David Lundquist, graphics editor; Eric Hofschire, design editor; David Boyer, copy editor; Lori Wegener, assistant copy editor; Jeff Engel, Darcie Rives, co-news editors; Terry Lodes, assistant news editor; Carrie Johnson, Mary Ann McNeal, Angie Weaver, Kent Steinke, Linda Zoucha, news staff; Michelle Sullivan, Alec Walker, co-feature editors; Jessica Mason, Mike Pariset, Ellen Struve, Bridget Chaney, feature staff; Brendan Engstrom, Gerry Fey, co-sports editors; John Hertzler, assistant sports editor; Chris Gehringer, Greg Lopes, sports staff; Jeremy Black, Lifestyle editor; Sam Passer, assistant Lifestyle edior; Ryan Miller, critic-at-large; Rachel Davis, John Fudge, Matt Glasrud, columnists; Usa Hagedorn, circulation manager; Brian Craft, Lori Wegener, art staff; SteveWoodbury, photographer; 1990-'91 "SH IELD" STAFF : Meg Hoffmaster, editor-in-chief; Jeff Hellbusch, Anne Huurman, managing editors; Kristen Letter, copy editor; Pam Olson, design editor; Lisa Dolejs, assistant design editor; Bill Griffiths, photo editor; Chris Fasbender, photo editor; Christine Kozal, Jennifer Wills, «.tudent life editors; Sheila Evans, student life ""\gie McVey, senior class editor; Jeanie Cutler, <;men editor; Andrea Murante, Mary Sim-.. staff; Janine Rasmussen, academics asssistant academics editor; Netsch, academics staff; Kathy <iitor; Collette Heavey, assisPotthoff, KathySano,., Masterson, sports "Q ci)-te orts editor; Eric "'uc. cil0 · Dana Sweetbut high assistant the audacity to slinfp film concerning an attemp\ _ people.

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laledictorians find effort yields reward dd Parker design editor With great expeditures of time comes Jrt. With valiant effort comes reward. d after three pain staking years of effort reward will come to three Westside tiors for being chosen as the graduating ss ofl990's valedictorians. fed Fellman, Allison Kohli, and Amy gener will be honored at this year's nmencement as class valedictorians. using both of Westside's determining les, mark point total and mark point ·rage, three valedictorians have been tsen with a tif;! in the mark point total egorybetween Kohli and Wegener. This 1e first year Westside has ever had more n two valedictorians. lbesystemthatWestsideusestochoose valedictorians is different than that of erschools.

'Most schools use grade point average letermine valedictorians," Dick Lundst, counselor, said. "It's unfair because lY you took a harder course and rered anA, the student that took an easier rse and received an A+ would have a 1er grade point average. It hurts those >work harder and get less."

Vestside uses a mark point total as one and mark point average as the other. tfark point total is a sum ofall the points 1ed by a student based on the mark 1ts assigned to each class according to quality and relative difficulty of that ject. The group ranking number of a s would be multiplied by the points for the grade earned. The points in with 11 for a group five course and decreases as the grade drops. same is true with group four,three, and one courses, but the beginning 1tsforanA+arelower. (seemarkpoint )

-lark point average uses the same nbering system but then takes this 1ber and divides it by the total credits mpted. Total mark points rewards ;e who explore higher intensity courses mark point average is the more tradial way of computing the student's le point average. ellman, Wegener, and Kohli will be ;t speakers for this year's commenceIt ceremonies and are basing their !Ches on the theme "Seize the Day." Ne sat down and tried to come up with erne and had a hard time," Ted FellI, valedictorian, said. "We tossed out a ative theme, 'Seize the Day, but I didn't t it to be too commercial since it came 1 the movie. But by the time we got to king of a new one, they had already ted the announcements."

BRAINS

Preparing for the commencement address are Amy Wegener, (12), Ted Fellman, (12), and Allison Kohll, (12).

Graduation will be on Wednesday, May 30 at the Civic Auditorium.

The speeches will be limited to three minutes each and will all be related to the same theme.

"Don Kolterman (English instructor) will bel p us if we want him," Allison Kohli, valedictorian, said. "But we are pretty much going at it alone."

Kolterman is the speech adviser for the valedictorians, but sees his job as minimal as far as the output of the speeches is concerned, "I wish they would need me more," Kolterman said. "In fact I would be excited to help, but they want it to be theirs and that is what it should be."

Many hard and long hours went into becoming a valedictorian but no sort of extra effortwas made byWegeneror Kohli.

"I was second (class rank) all year," Wegener, valedictorian, said. "So I knew I was close but there was no sort of conscious effort to try every second. It just sort of happened."

"I didn't think I'd not available in high school, "In highschool get it," Kohli said. "I it seemed that your schedule was pre-set was not worrying for you," Fellman said. "My counselor myself with it. Just would set my schedule by what I had taken try and get all A's. I the year before." was very surprised Even though he is unsure of the field he because I didn't wishes to pursue, Fellman may be learting think I'd have a toward philosophy as a major and law chance." school after that. Fellman also received As for Fellman, it $500 from the "Omaha World-Herald." was sort of a motiKohli plans to attend Wellesley college in Wellesley, MA., a suburb of Boston. She vational booster, "It was always a will study philosophy as a major and mimotivatingfactortostayupthe extra hour," norinJewishstudiesatthisall-girlsschooL Kohli also plans to go on to graduate school.

Fellman said.

Each year two other speakers, who are Wegener plans to attend Princeton the next year and study either history, or Eng- representatives of the class, are chosen to lish. She also has hopes of going on to speak at the commencement ceremonies. graduate school where she might study This year's speakers will be Matt Gerard and Kolleen Sparks. law, but is uncertain at the time.

She received a $2,000 scholarship from the MARE POINT TABLE National Merit Foundation, $250 from the local Group chapter of the Elks Club, Grade 5 4 3 2 1 $500 from the "Omaha 8 7 6 11 9 World-Herald" and$500 A+ from the International 7 6 5 A 10 8 Clubtohelpherwithher 4 6 5 7 B+ 9 fmancial obligations.

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1990-'91 "lANcE" STAFF: Will Becker, Ryan Myers, co-editors-in-chief; Kevin Grubb, managing editor; Jason Brune, business manager; David Lundquist, graphics editor; Eric Hofschire, design editor; David Boyer, copy editor; Lori Wegener, assistant copy editor; Jeff Engel, Darcie Rives, co-news editors; Terry Lodes, assistant news editor; Carrie Johnson, Mary Ann McNeal, Angie Weaver, Kent Steinke, Unda Zoucha, news staff; Michelle Sullivan, Alec Wallcer, co-feature editors; Jessica Mason, Mike Pariset, Ellen Struve, Bridget Chaney, feature staff; Brendan Engstrom, Gerry Fey, co-sports editors; John Hertzler, assistant sports editor; Chris Gehringer, Greg Lopes, sports staff; Jeremy Black, lifestyle editor;Sam Passer, assistant lifestyle edior; Ryan Miller, critic-at-large; Rachel Davis, John Fudge, Matt Glasrud, columnists; Usa Hagedorn, circulation manager; Brian Craft, Lori Wegener, art staff; SteveWoodbury, photographer; 1990-'9 1 " S HIELD" STAFF: Meg Hoffmaster, editor-in-chief; Jeff Hellbusch, Anne Huurman, managing editors; Kristen Letter, copy editor; Pam Olson, design editor; Lisa Dolejs, assistant design editor; Bill Griffiths, photo editor; Chris Fasbender, assistant photo editor; Christine Kozal, Jennifer Wills, co-student life editors; Sheila Evans, student life staff; Angie McVey, senior class editor; Jeanie Cutler, underclassmen editor; Andrea Murante, Mary Simmons, people staff; Janine Rasmussen, academics editor; Katie Kolbeck, asssistant academics editor; Susie Gordon, Tina Netsch, academics staff; Kathy Sattem, organizations editor; Collette Heavey, assistant organizations editor; Heidi Potthoff, Kathy Sandoz, organizations staff; Heather Masterson, sports editor; Meredith Donlan, assistant sports editor; Eric Kellstrom, Zach Thomas, sports staff; Dana Sweetwood, advertising editor; Erik Schulte, assistant advertising Editor; Joy Mann, index editor; Beth Bennett, Chad Kroeger, Todd McCollister, Josh Stubbe,

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photographers; 1990 QUILL AND SCROU..

Juni Will Becker, David Boyer, Jeanie Cutler, Jeffrey Er Chris Fasbender, Gerry Fey, John Fudge, 1\ Glasrud, Bill Griffiths, Kevin Grubb, JeffHellbu Meg Hoffmaster, Eric Hofschire, Anne Huurn Christine Kozal, David Lundquist, Debbie Mast1 Heather Masterson, Ryan Myers, Angie McVey, I Olson, Janine Rasmussen, Michelle Sullivan, , Wallcer, Bridget Weide, Jennifer Wills.

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Valedictorians find effort yields reward Todd Parker design editor With great expeditures of time comes effort. With valiant effort comes reward.

And after three pain staking years of effort the reward will come to three Westside seniors for being chosen as the graduating class of 1990's valedictorians.

Ted Fellman, Allison Kohli, and Amy Wegener will be honored at this year's commencement as class valedictorians.

By using both of Westside's determining scales, mark point total and mark point average, three valedictorians have been chosen with a in the mark point total category between Kohli and Wegener. This is the first year Westside has ever had more than two valedictorians.

The system that Westside uses to choose the valedictorians is different than that of other schools.

"Most schools use grade point average to determine valedictorians," Dick Lundquist, counselor, said. "It's unfair because if say you took a harder course and received anA, the studentthattookan easier course and received an A+ would have a higher grade point average. It hurts those who work harder and get less."

Westside uses a mark point total as one list and mark point average as the other.

Mark point total is a sum ofall the points earned by a student based on the mark points assigned to each class according to the quality and relative difficulty of that subject. The group ranking number of a class would be multiplied by the points received for the grade earned. The points begin with 11 for a group five course and progressively decreases as the grade drops.

The same is true with group four,three, two and one courses, but the beginning points for anA+ are lower. (see mark point box)

Mark point average uses the same numbering system but then takes this number and divides it by the total credits attempted. Total mark points rewards those who explore higher intensity courses and mark point average is the more traditional way of computing the student's grade point average.

Fellman, Wegener, and Kohli will be guest speakers for this year's commencement ceremonies and are basing their speeches on the theme "Seize the Day." "We sat down and tried to come up with :t theme and had a hard time, " Ted Fellman, valedictorian, said. "We tossed out a :entativetheme, 'Seize the Day, but I didn't .vant it to be too commercial since it came 'rom the movie. But by the time we got to hinking of a new one, they had already >rinted the announcements."

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Preparing for the commencement address are Amy Wegener, (12), Ted Fellman, (12), and Allison Kohli, (12).

Graduation will be on Wednesday, May 30 at the Civic Auditorium.

The speeches will be limited to three minutes each and will all be related to the same theme.

"Don Kolterman (English instructor) will help us if we want him," Allison Kohli, valedictorian, said. "But we are pretty much going at it alone."

Kolterman is the speech adviser for the valedictorians, but sees his job as minimal as far as the output of the speeches is concerned, "I wish they would need me more," Kolterman said. "In fact Iwould be excited to help, but they want it to be theirs and that is what it should be."

Many hard and long hours went into becoming a valedictorian but no sort of extra effort was made by Wegeneror Kohli.

"I was second (class rank) all year," Wegener, valedictorian, said. "So I knew I was close but there was no sort of conscious effort to try every second. It just sort of happened."

"I didn't think I'd not available in high school, "In high school getit," Kohli said. "I it seemed that your schedule was pre-set was not worrying for you," Fellman said. "My counselor myself with it. Just would set my schedule by what I had taken the year before." try and get all A's. I was very surprised E-ven though he is unsure of the field he because I didn't wishes to pursue, Fellman may be leaning think I'd have a toward philosophy as a major and law chance." school after that. Fellman also received As for Fellman, it $500 from the "Omaha World-Herald."

Kohli plans to attend Wellesley college was sort of a motiin Wellesley, MA., a suburb of Boston. She vational booster, "It was always a will study philosophy as a major and rnimotivatingfactortostayuptheextrahour," norinJewishstudiesatthisall-girlsschooL Kohli also plans to go on to graduate school.

Fellman said.

Each year two other speakers, who are Wegener plans to attend Princeton the next year and study either history, or Eng- representatives of the class, are chosen to lish. She also has hopes of going on to speak at the commencement ceremonies. graduate school where she might study This year's speakers will be Matt Gerard law, but is uncertain at the time.

Kolleen Sparks.

She received a $2,000 scholarship from the MARE POINT TABLE National Merit Foundation, $250 from the local Group chapter of the Elks Club, Grade 2 1 5 4 3 $500 from the "Omaha 11 9 8 7 6 A+ World-Herald" and$500 from the International 10 8 7 6 5 A Clubtohelpherwithher 4 7 B+ 6 5 9 fmancial obligations.

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Eric Hofschlre copy editor We all must learn what to flush and what not to flush.

Because several "inappropriate" items were flushed down what was presumed to be the boys' locker room toilets in the pqol area, a series oflines and pipes were clogged. The resultwas that the pool and the water in the girls' locker room and the areas around it had to be closed.

"The reason we closed itis because we didn'twant anything else to get backed up," Timothy Cox, head custodian, said.

Professional plumbers diagnosed the problem several days before the pool and locker rooms were closed. Cox said that it was closed for about one and one-half days, starting Monday, May 14. Pictures were taken of the drain to see if anything was clogged, or if the lines had caved in. "The pictures don't show that the lines caved in," Ron Huston, assistant principal, said.

According to state law, the school must provide access to shower and toilet facilities. Since the lines for the area were clogged, the water could not be used, and consequently the pool and girls' locker room were not available.

Cox said that several items had been found corning out of the drain that could have possibly clogged it. At least three swimming suits and two combination locks were found in the line that had been clogged, but many things could have clogged it. "We haven'tfound out " ---------what yet," Cox said.

People flush all kinds Apparently, the problem with of junk down stools..â&#x20AC;˘ clogging is over, and the facilities are again being used. "We're in operation with all of the state Ron Huston, health requirements," Doug Krecklow, swimming instructor, assistant principal said.

Although the exact details of how it was plugged are unknown, it has been assumed it was caused by someone flushing down things not appropriate for toilets. "The primary source for that problem is in the boys' locker room in the swimming pool," Huston said. "People flush all kinds of junk down stools; some of it is appropriate and can clog a line, and other things aren't appropriate to be flushed down there."

The problem of having lines being clogged has come up before.

"It's been the worst in the last month or so," Cox said. The reason is that things besides the normal have been flushed down the toilets more often. It is unclear as to whether one article, or several actually caused the clogging, but since the origin of the problem has been decided, it seems as though it will turn out cleared.

"Theboys'lockerroomiswhatwethink... that'swherewe'vetraced it," Huston said. "Hopefully we'll get that cleared" Most of the time that lines are clogged, it is necessary to shut them and see what happens. Hopefully, the weight of the water flushes the problem out to the drain, so the line is cleared. This is what apparently happened in the pipes under the locker room area.

"We had to close the water down in the locker rooms and pool area, and girls' gymnasium area," Huston said. After it was closed, plumbers checked the lines to sec how serious the problem was. The reason pictures are taken ofthe lines is to try to make sure none havecavedin, which is a more serious problem.

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Thirty-one students from Omaha and Bellevue will be travelling to Europe this summer as part of the Peopleto-People High School Student Ambassador Program. Eleven students are from Westside.

This year's program includes visits to Washington, DC, Great Britain, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and the Soviet Union.

Students will travel as a group, but will participate in homestays in two of the countries.

The group will be led by Sharon Davis and Patti Glasrud.

As preparation for the program, the group has been meeting every other weekend for the past several months discussing what to take and the cultures of the various countries the students will be visiting.

Preliminary plans call for departure Tuesday, June 12, and a return Thursday, July 12.

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has been combined in a ADIOS AMIGOS magazine called "Westside Checking out from the English IMC early helps Steve ChadLegacies." It is the second liter- wick, (12). to get a jump on the upcoming rush. Today is ary magazine to include entries senior check out day. Photo by Frost. from, and be available to, the entire student body, including approximately 80 entries repre- out" process. This includes visiting IMC's to fmd out what oversenting 70 students.

The 350 initial entries of po- due book fines are owed and etry, short stories, and art came getting teachersignatures, which HREE WESTSIDE DEBATE from Westside's creative writing are required from all teachers beteam members will be class, Creative Writing Club, art fore graduation. spending some time beStudents received a form in hind the podium in the off-seaclasses, and the general student body. Everyone was invited to homeroom today. It includes a son this spring.

Troy Meyerson, (11), Jason submit entries to the magazine. sticker that lists all classes the The magazine will be sold student is enrolled in, teacher sig- Patil, (11), and Spencer Robert, today, for 50 cents as long as the nature spaces, and IMCsignature (11), will be travelling to Chicago for the Grand National spaces. supply of 150 lasts.

"Students are required to util- Tournament, at the Palmer ize open mods and their classes House Hotel, Saturday and to get teacher signatures," Lynn Sunday, May26 and 27.

Hansen, guidance counselor, Both the policy team of Patil INES, FEES, AND FORMS, and Robert, and Meyerson, are said.

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Jenny Houck, Rick Keil, Megan Kenedy, Mike Kennedy; Katie Krueger, Bill Kutilek, Susie Matulevicz, Doug Mcintyre, Mike Murphy, Seth Myers, Nikki Nelson, Beth Parker; Todd Parker, Brad Perry, Steve Peterson, Mordy Schwartz, Trent Steele, Traci Thoreen, Eric Voecks, Tracy Vonasek.

University of Nebraska-Omaha: Chad Abraham. JeiT Atkinson, Jennifer Beller, Matt Benecke, Kandi Black, Abu Blackman, Rachel Bowley, Scott Burns; Debbie Campbell, Dan Carpenter, Shawn Carman, Shawnda Conley, Chris Craft, Amy Dewsnap, Michelle Lisa Gulizia, Dawn Johnson; Joyce Johnson, Brian Kelly, Susie Kiscoan, Kevin Kraska, Debbie Massey, Neil McShannon, Ron Miller, Catherine Popkin; Ryan Risolvato, David Robey, Stacy Romero, Matt Schulz, YuriShwidelson, Tim Siebler, Kristi Sieler, Dennis Sieben; Dick Smith, Ed Stastny, Bill Sweet, Michelle Szurpicki, Mark White, Pat Yakopec.

Metro Tech Community College, Omaha: Erin Mcintyre, Peaches Moulton, Pete Willson, Kim Wilson.

Creighton University, Omaha: Steven Chadwick, Hudson Cheng, Michelle Gaver, Monique Mediratta, Cathy Pettid, Sue Stock.

Iowa State U nlverslty,Ames: Stephanie Anderson, Mike Becker, Corbin Bennett, Scott Hegstrom. Scott Hutchinson, Tim Olsen, Scott Standish, Ty Stewart, Patrick Walsh.

Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville: Kathleen Corcoran, Laurel Fortney, Judy Garver, Dan Grant, Pete Harper, Scott McAleer, Matt Norlen.

American Unlvenlty, Washington, D.C.: Rosanne Gnarra. Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD: Liz Martin. Baylor University, Waco, TX: Debbie Harmsen, Adam Osika. Bellevue College, Bellevue, NE: Scott Matulka.

Boston College, Boston: Jay Behringer, Adam Studenberg. Bradley University, Peoria, IL: Brenda Davis. Brown University, Providence, ru: Kevin Ruby. Buena VIsta College, Stonn lake, lA: Ron Peterson. Colby College, Waterville, ME: A. Kent Bonham Colorado College, Colorado Springs: Jenny Frank, Evan Howe. Colorado School of Mines, Golden: Jason Hellman.Colorado State University, Fort Collins: Kurt DeGroot, Sean Lough, Colby Nelson. Dana College, Christine Harejs. Doane College, Crete, NE: Dave Kluthe. Drake University, Des Moines, lA: AndyHrasky, John Schumacher. Duke University, Durham, NC: Jenny Waldman. Emory University, Atlanta, GA: Dan Simon. Grinnell College, Grinnell, lA: RodMiles. GustavusAdolphusCollege,St.Peter,MN: Tamara Misner. Illinois State University, Normal: Sandra Grundler. Indiana University, Bloomington: Toby McGowan, Lucky Truesdell.

Joe Kubert School ofCartoonlng and Graphic Art: JeffYarges. Luther College, Decorah, lA: Joy Morton. Marymount College, Rancho Palso Verdes, CA: Pat Nelson. Nebraska College of Agricultural Technology: Melissa Kenecht. Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln: Kelly Metcalfe •.

Wendy Orr, Melissa Pariset, Chris Porterfield. North Dakota State University, Fargo: Jeff Hall. Northeast Missouri State University, Kirksville, MO: Angie Priefert. Northwestern University, Evanston, IL: David Goldner, Courtney Madson.

Parsons School of Design, New York: J.J. Carroll. Princeton University, Princeton, NJ: Ted Fellman, Amy Wegener. Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX: Greg McGowan, Jen Howard. Rice University, Houston: ChrisThomas. RockhurstCollege,KansasCity,MO.: JillSeaman. St. John's University, Collegeville, MN: J.C. Wickstrom Stephens College, Columbia, MO: Amy Marshall. Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY: Nick Hansen. Texas Christian University, Ft. Worth, TX: Alissa Jacobsen, Fa brice Jelensperger, Matt Gerard.

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Graduation is righ· spend their time rem• their past years in schi Three years ago, Dis one centralized rniddl ninth graders at the Heights, Westbrook:, a ing class of 1990.

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Vegas: Phill Robertson, Kelley Wllbeck. UnlversityofNorthemMichigan: BryanGanz.

University of Oregon, Eugene: Amy Zoo b. University of San Diego, San Diego, CA: Brian Drelichan, Adam Haber. University of South Dakota, Vermillion: Mark Christenson.

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"He always came up with some original ideas and demonstrated leadership."

Les Sladek, former principal of Westbrook: Junior High, recalls the class' success in athletics. "Recently, I saw some of my former students at the state baseball game and it brought back: many memories," Sladek said. "They were a good athletic class who always tried to excel."

Sladek said he was proud to see Scott Standish, a Westbrook graduate, playing in the state baseball tournament for Westside. "I remember when Scott went to Westbrook, he was a very mature young man and his peers looked to him for leadership," Sladek said.

Crook said many of the individuals he remembers were involved in extracurricular activities atValleyView. "J.C. Wickstrom, Scott Hoffman, Ty Stewart, Evan Howe, and Bill Kutilek were involved in sports, so they had a lot of exposure," Crook said.

Crook said he also remembers Kent Bonham for his leadership abilitites and Rick Kelley because he was always positive.

Perkins recalls many of the fine performances by the musical groups at Arbor Heights. "I remember that year the jazz group won many awards and went on an out-state tour," Perkins said. "One student, Dave Goldner, was involved in that and he had great talent"

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Crook said Valley View also had manyfme musicals and performances.

"Christine Cota was in many of the musicals," Crook said. "She is a very sweet and talented young lady."

Sladek remembers another Westside senior, Robyn Bearinger, who was involved in many sports and activities at Westbrook. "Robyn was always giving 110 percent in everything she did," Sladek said.

"Usa McChesney and Jennie Johnson were two students who were very active at Valley," Crook said: "They demonstrated great leadership."

All the administrators agree that as time passes it becomes harder to remember specific details about each year. However, they said there will always be a few individuals and events that make a class memorable. "As time passes, memories are a good thing to help you recapture events and people in the past," Perkins said. "It allows you to form an impression of the class as a whole."

Crook said three words would describe the graduating class. "Talented, caring, and leaders are appropriate for this class. I've seen how they care about each other and many leaders have developed from this class," Crook said.

Perkins said he is proud of the academic performance at Westside.

"They were a good academic class with many high achievers," Perkins said. "Judging from the scholarship standpoint, they are still doing quite well."

Crook said he sees a promising future for this year's graduating seniors.

"Seeing them prepare for graduation makes me realize it's been three years since Valley closed. I have many good memories about my time there that I'll neverlose," Crook said. "The class of'90 has doneverywell during their years at Westside and I know they'll continue to do so well in college and in life."

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James Findley, principal, attributes this factor to the reason few summer camp and workshop costs are taken care of by the district At present, only two summer activities for students are receivingfmancial help from school district organizations. Nebraska Scholar's Institute (NSO and Girl's and Boy's State are currently using funds from two district organizations to either cutdown, or eliminate costs for the students involved in the activities.

"If kids go to a summer camp for debate, tennis, or basketball, they're on their own," Findley said. "There is just no budget to send kids."

The District 66 School Board and the Westside Booster Club have taken the responsibility of gathering donations for NSI and Girl's and Boy's State.

"To my knowledge, the school board has funded NSI from the beginning," Dick Lundquist, counselor, said. Lundquist is in charge of NSI at the high school level. "Foryearstheschoolboard set a total dollar amount aside for all of the students who would be going. If they had set aside $100 and 20 students were going. that would be only $5 to help out each student. But, this year the board is paying for 50 percent of the total tuition cost for each student" Girl's! Boy's State participants get 100 percent of their tuition costs payed by donations that the Booster Club receives for the activity.

"Girl's/Boy's State is widely accepted, and the Booster aub has always taken care of it," Findleysaid.

The cost of Girl's/Boy's State

is not taken care of by money di- the students from having to pay," rectly from the Booster Club.

Walsh said.

"From what I understand, Jim There is help for students who Findley writes letters to different make it to national competitions service organizations in town like in school-sanctioned activities Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs, and 路 such as Future Business Leaders from those letters we get enough of America (FBLA) and Distribudonations to pay," Claire Walsh, tive Education Clubs of America (DECA). president of Booster Club, said.

This year's donations have "If a student makes it to a nafallen short ofprevious years, and tional competition and can't afas a result, Walsh had to send ford it, the problem is submitted additional letters seeking dona- to Dr. Oirn)Tangdall (superintentions. dent of schools) and he decides if "I wrote letters to Golden Ki- the student is in need of fmancial wanis and the Over Fifty-Fivers at aid," Findley said.

Countryside Church because we While helping all students fell short this year," Walsh said. fmancially in regards to summer "If these organizations do not workshops and camps would be work out, the Booster Club will flll nice, Findley has no problem the void" seeing that this goal is defmitely An official vote was taken at out of reach. the Booster Club's last meeting "It would be nice to help all discussing this possibility. sortsofgroupsout, but ultimately "We voted thatwewould make it's out of the school district's the difference, if any, to keep budget," Findley said.

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School begins again June 6 For some Westside students, who want to graduate early, stu- during the normal school year, the 1989-90 school year will not dents do not attend summer and that only happens in math ceasetoexistFriday, June 1. Many school for personal enjoyment. and social studies. Then the class students will be heading back to "I wouldsaythat90 percent ofthe must be specially requested tha1 school to hit the books, the play- students take summer school it replace the previous grade.

Instruction ofsummer classe! ing arena, or the steering wheel, becausetheyhaveto, not because will be mostly provided b) they want to," Herring said. as early as Monday, June 6.

However The number of Westside stu- Westside OnJune6, Westside's summer school program will begin. The dents aiming to graduate early is in some cases, teachers fromothe1 curriculum consists of the core decreasing annually, yetWestside districts are given jobs. ThosE classes of social studies, English, believes that students who wish teachers usually have some expe路 and math, as well as sports and to graduate early will receive an rience with Westside driver's education. Summer equivalent education to what they substitution jobs, or stude01 would if they spent two semes- teaching. "We try to use as classes will conclude July 13.

Although there are several ters as a senior. "The amount of of our own staff as we can, buJ electives and non-academic ac- time spent in class in summer there are instances where we havE tivities in the summer school school, is equivalent to what to go outside the district," Her路 program to enroll in, the pro- would be spent in a normal ring said. "They're路 people wt know. They're not just tota gram was not initiated for that semester's time," Herring said.

"I would not pretend to think strangers." purpose. The 15-year-oldsystem This year, the flve driver edu1 was designed to give a second thatyougetthe kind ofindividual chance to students who failed a instruction, thoroughness, and cation instructors, one math, ont graduation requirement, and who explanation in summer school, social studies, and the physica must make up the course to at- as you do in the classroom setting education instructor will be frod during the year," Herring said. other school districts. tain their diploma Whether enrolling in cor "The whole philosophy of Taking summer school summer school is to provide an courses to enhance the appear- curriculum classes, or electiv opportunity for kids to make up ance of a student's high school such as the newly-offered N classes that they were not suc- transcript is only possible if the . braska History and lntroductiOJ cessful in, or for kids who in a few needed improvement falls in the to Bacteriology, there is no nee cases, want to accelerate," Roger math or social studies depart- to rush your enrollment plans Herring, secondary summer ments. To replace a grade, the "We will register students up unti sumrnerschoolcoursemusthave the flrst day of classes," HerrinJ school coordinator.-said.

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Shield' arrival creates stir

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; week as the time for yearbook distribution arrived. The 10 "Shield" was distributed Wednesday, May 23. This year 10 copies were sold.

Before the actual work can begin a theme must be chosen. theme ties the yearbook together. This year's theme is Lck to Black" and centers upon returning to Westside traons.

The "Shield" staff began work on the book even before the t week of school.

"We decided our theme at (journalism) camp last sumr. We had a little trouble with it so we had to take a vote. one really likes to do that because if not everyone likes it n it's going to be just a little hard to develop it," Jenny ldman, (12), editor-in-chief, said.

Along with the theme goes the theme copy. Constructing copy also posed a small problem.

"The top editors, Abby Gordon, (assistant editor), and k Kelley, (managing editor), and myself, got together and >te the theme copy which is the first six pages of the book. also had to write the section dividers. It was really tough :a use there weren't a whole lot of traditions that Westside >going back to," Waldman said.

The yearbook staff is divided into sections according to sections of the yearbook itself. The sections include 1rts, student life, people, academics, clubs and organizalS, and advertising.

Each section editor begins to assign and work with the :ign editors to complete the section.

"I was the clubs and organizations section editor. With ; section, I had to find out what each club was doing and ign a photographer to take the pictures. I also had to as11 the staff stories and sidebars. Once pictures were in we l to write captions about the pictures and a little about the b," Christine Kozal, (11), said.

One of the lessons the staff faces is learning how to work .e ther.

"I think the staff is really good, but it justtook them awhile earn how to work together," Waldman said.

There were also problems the staff faced.

"Some of the biggest problems we had this year were the ility of pictures and meeting deadlines. Toward the end of year the photographers got the hang of it," Waldman :l.

Throughout the year the staff had deadlines to meet. 'eral deadlines were missed and delayed. Waldman parly attributes this to some computer problems.

"There were a couple times where there could only be a r people working on the computer, or on a certain prom. The editors got frustrated because some people didn't Uy understand how to work with the computers so we led up helping them learn instead of finishing our pages,"

Gordon also named missing deadlines as a problem the !Ifaced. "Our biggest problem this year was missing deadWe weren't getting our things done on time," Gordon

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Rumors concerning the distribution of the yearbooks cirated earlier in the year.

"The book is coming out about the same time as it usually During the middle of the year when we had missed ne deadlines people thought it wasn't going to come out til June. That rumor just circulated for awhile. As long as getitoutbeforeschool's out, everyone'shappy," Waldman

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"BACK TO BLACK"

Once the yearbooks arrived, Jeff Hellbusch, (12), 1990-91 "Shield"managingeditor, began stuffing last minute inserts. The insert was a survey of400

people. The "Shield" was distributed Wednesday, May23..

In addition to the yearbook there was a supplement distributed. The staftf completed the yearbook in February and then began the insert. The insert includes spring sports, and events which occur after the fmal deadline is met.

Combatting stereotypes have joined the yearbook traditions. One stereotype the staff battles each year is the idea that it doesn't take much to put together a yearbook.

"I think it's because there are some people on the yearbookstaffwho cangetawaywithjustsittingaround andnotdoingthatmuch. It'slilceeitheryouworkreally hard and spend a lot of time in here and know what you're doing and know how to work with the computers. There are people who don't know how to do any of that," Waldmar1said.

"If you're not willing to work for it, then you're not going to enjoy it. The people who get into itlove it. It's just a matter of how much you want to work for the publication," Waldman said.

The work isn't married by hours spent, but Waldman believes the time spent ties directly into the quality of the job done.

"During deadlines I spend approximately 25 hours altogether. I spend all my freee mods in there. Our staff was really good about not staying too late. I.AJckily, we never had to stay past 10 p.m.," Waldman said.

The hard work has ended and tile distribution is almost complete. This year tile yearbook staff went "Back To Black" witil tile traditions ofWestslde. This volume of tile "Shield" reserves its place on the spelf and next fall tile process will start again.

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Time to hit the beaches

Summer shoppers dive into latest swimwear Allison Kohli "Lance" Swimsuit consultant As warm weather hits and summer time draws near, the temperaments everywhere again, shoppers find themselves in search of the swimsuit that is affordable and the most flattering. Once again, shoppers fmd themselves in search of the swimsuit that is affordable and the most flattering.

Every year the styles change, making it a little easier, or sometimes a little harder for shoppers to find what they're looking for in the swimsuit market.

Unlike most clothing wear, trends are not always obvious in swimwear.

Donna Sempek, owner ofSwimwear Unlimited, said that there really isn't a predominant trend this year.

"Nothing is real defmite in swimwear this year," she said. "You can just wear anything and fit right in." ¡ Sempek did notice more neon colors, and a nautical look being manufactured.

Mary Beth Cameron, sales associate at Younkers, noticed amoreskimpy look in women's swimsutis. "The suits are skimpy. Everythin is high cut," she said. "Bikinni' s and one-piece suits are all popular."

Most swimsuit retailers noticed that the pastel look has vanished and has been replaced with a trend of brighter and bolder colors in womens suits.

"A lot of suits are corning our with even neon colors," lisa littrell, department manger at Younkers, said.

Color can be the most important factor in choosing a swimsuit.

"Color is more important to them (customers) because the cuts are all pretty much the same," Iittrell said.

Retailers have seen patterns and designs making their way into the swimwear for the 1990 summer season.

"Most girls look for graphic details that make the suit stand out," littrell said. littrell also noticed a lot of suits with elaborate decorations on them. "A lot of our suits have ruftles on the hip," she said.

Most teenage girls seem to care more about fashion than function.

"They (customers) want something that looks good," Matt Hurley, clerk at Nebraska Sporting Goods, said.

Another major concern for swimsuit shoppers goes beyond style.

"My major concerns are that the suit is not see-through, and when you dive in the pool, the suit will stay on," Courtney Madson, (12), said.

Teenage boys on the other hand seem to be looking for function.

"About 75 percent of men who come in here, look for something useful.

Only about 25 percent of our customers are trying to make a fashion statement," Mike Regan, sales associate atYounkers, said.

The bright colors in women's suits have carried over into men's swimwear.

Regan said that most men's suits being manufactured currently are wilder than ever. "The colors in the suits are wilder," he said. "Some of the colors are even flourescent. " While there are many brands to choose from, some of the best sellers for both men and women seem to be speedo. The popularity ofSpeedo may be due partially to its durability.

"We sell a lot ofSpeedo here. It is a little bit more expensive, but it wears a lot better than some of the others," Regan said.

Some shoppers tend to buy for the brand names in swimwear.

"Speedo has got the big name recognition. We have the most of that," Hurley said.

Another popular brand on the market, sonsumer-wise, is Catalina Cameron said that Catalina was a big seller at Younkers.

Whatever the look, most men and women look for the swimsuit that looks best on them. "Most people try to cater to their particular figure. "Cameron said.

As the swimsuit season opens, shoppers and sales persons will both be combatting one ofthe greatest summer challenges, finding the right swimsuit.

Sharon Thomsen, (12), and Rachel Bowley, (12), model just some of this year's swimsuit fashions. Flourescent and graphical swimsuits are the more popular styles for the summer. Swimsuits were provided by Younker's. Photo by Joe Frost

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Narrior baseball: close, but no cigar

Oh, so close.

Westside's varsity baseball m came up one run short in ! Nebraska State Baseball ampionship, against Millard ,fth, at Rosenblatt Stadium, dayMay18.

The team fell9-1 0 to the Mustgs after committing 10 errros.

Head coach Bob Moscrey, i eves the errors were due to rvousness.

"It's kind ofdisappointing, but just a ball game," he said. "I t regret I didn't do something make the guys relax more."

Scott Standish, varsity pitcher, ·ees. "I think we took the game a championship and not just other game," he said.

The team advanced to the fi1 game after defeating Papilrt/LaVista, and Lincoln South-

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"They didn't hit the ball very U,"Moscreysaid. "They didn't anything until Standish's arm :a little sore."

"That first game was just kind l fluke as far as I'm concerned, i the umpire was a major part hat," he said.

In thesemifmals Westside beat 11), lincoln Southeast, 10-5.

Southeast beat No. 1 seed taha Northwest in the first md.

"It was a struggle early. We i no hits in the first three intgs," Moscrey said. "Then, we n around to get 12 hits in the rt three innings. That was reran exciting game." ro get to the state tournament ! team needed a wild-card, :ause they lost their district ne to Millard South.

"Tharlk goodness we had had rildcard. I'd hate to have the ISOn end on a play like the one Linst Millard South," Moscrey

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In the top of the seventh intg, Millard South scored the o eventual winning runs to ike the score 3-2. The runs •red after two runners scored a caught foul ball.

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With a strong follow-through, Scott .Sladovnik, (9), hurls a pitch toward the opposing batter. Sladovnik started on the mound for Westside in their semifinal game against Lincoln Southeast on Thursday, May 17. Westside went on to win the game 10-5. The next night Westside played Millard NQrth in

the finals and lost 9-10 to gain a second place finish in the state.

The Warriors suffered from ten errors in their final game. "If we can make ten errors and only lose by one, imagine what it would have been if we made only half those errors, " Scott Standish, (12), varsity baseball player, said

But, Moscreydidn't expect the the team's success.

"We had pretty good run proteam to be as successful as they were, at the beginning of the sea- duction, the infield did a lot better, and Todd (Villotta) did a good son.

"Mter the last three or four . job behind the plate."

At the beginning of the season years when we had terrible defense, I figured it would be about Moscrey announced his retiirethe same," he said. "I was hoping ment. It was his last season.

"It's going to be different not for a .500 season."

'We won more games than I being in baseball," he said.

So, making the state finals in thought we would," Standish said.

"I had my doubts when we lost to his last season was exciting. "As Millard South and Roncalli, and long as we were there I figured we might as well win the whole we were 1-2."

According to Moscrey, im- thing," he said. "After seeing most proved defense and catching, and of the teams I thought we were as run producton was the reason for good as anybody. It was exciting

getting all the way to the state finals."

To add to the excitement of the championship game according to Standish, was the crowd.

"As a team I think the crowd made the team more nervous, but for me personally, it was exciting, and made me want to play better."

Standish led a seventh inning comeback with an estimated 440foot, three run blast to bring the Warriors within one. But, the game ended on a double-play ball back to the pitcher.

"If we can make ten errors and

HIP SHOT 1fting the ball high into the air helps Kevin Atkinln, (12), stop the ball rest near the hole. The ·e stside boys' golf team fin ished third in the State mmament at Lockland Country Club on Thurs-

ly, May 17.

Golfers finish . third Westside boys' varsity golf team .c ompleted a successful season Thursday, May 17, by fmishing third at the state tournament in Hastings. "i was happy to finish third," Roger Hoffman, head coach, said. "I think Scott [Hoffman], (12) , played a great round and the other guys didn't play badly, but they could've played better," he said. "You can't always play your best on a given day."

"In the state tournament, we just weren'tthe men to get the job done," Guy Haney, (11), boys'varsity golfer, said. "I never expected us to have as high of a team total as we did," he said. "We forgot to bring home the bacon."

Westside finished behind lincoln Southeast and Lincoln East, the two teams Hoffman thought would be the toughest to beat.

"We said going into the tournament that the two Lincoln teams would be the teams to beat, and they were," Roger Hoffman said.

Westside was the defending state champion, but their expectations weren't quite as high this year. "I thought we could finish in the top five," Hoffman said.

Scott Hoffman finished the one-dayiournament in second place after tying Chris Elgert oLincoln Southeast in regulation at 72. Hoffman lost in sudden death after Elgert birdied the first hole. Hoffmanparred the

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only lose by one, imagine what would have been if we made half those errors," Standish said.

But, Standish wasn't upset with the outcome. "I felt that we couldn't feel bad because we showed guts. We never gave up."

According to Standish Westside still may be the best teaminthestate. "Yes, weare the better talented team, but we choked.," he said. "But, this is the first team I've played on that wanted to play ball and not just joke around," he said. "They're really very serious about winning. "

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It was the second time Hoffman has fmished second in state. The last time was when he was a freshman.

For his performance throughout his high school career Hoffman was awarded the chance to play golf in the All-American Prep Golf Championships in Nashville, TN, June 20-22. The award goes to the top high school player in each state. It is given by the National High School Association of Coaches.

"He's the best golfer we've ever had," Roger Hoffman said. His season average was 74, which ties the school record, and his career average was 75, which beats the previous record of77.

Hoffman helped the team finish 12-2 in dual meets, and also capture the Metro title for the second straight year.

"The highlight was winning the Metro title again," Roger Hoffman said.

With Kevin Atkinson, Metro champ; Andy Chapin, Hoffman, and John Shumacker all graduating, the team will only have Haney as a returning varsity player, so Roger Hoffmans's expectations for next year aren't that great.

"Rebuild, rebuild, rebuild," he said. "It's going to be a long road back to the top. We have young players with a lot to learn, and a long way to go."

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Johnson ends career at high school level Gerry Fey sports writer Many high school careers ended last weekend at the state track meet at Burke High School. One of those was the high school career ofJenny Johnson, (12).

Johnson played three sports on the varsity level through three of her four years at Westside. She competed in volleyball, basketball, and track. Her career ended on the track, but not the way some would have liked to see her go.

There were five girls from the track team whowenttostate. "Fiveoutofl7 girls from the team made state," Johnson said. "The five of us became good friends during the course of the season."

"The performance was a little less than what I expected," linda Adamski, head track coach, said. "The 3200 relay team should have placed."

Johnson agrees that the performance could have been better. "In the 3200, everyone had a bad race. It was really disappointing," she said. "We thought we could get in the top six places, and could have come close to winning it.

"In the800, I gota2:19towinit(ClassA), but the girl that won the overall got a2:17, which is what I was shooting fqr. I was happy, though," Johnson said.

The last race Johnson ran was the 1600 relay. "In the 1600 relay, we all wanted a good race. It was hard because after we fmished we realized it was the last race of the season," Johnson said.

Adamski said that she wasn't disappointed with the relay's third place finish although the girls were a little displeased.

"Itwas tough for her and me," she said. "It wasn't that they only got third in the relay, but it was her last race in high school."

Although Johnson's Westside career ended, she will be running track at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She picked between Nebraska, which is giving her a $500 scholarship, and Kansas University, which offered an 80 percent schol-

arship. "Thedecisiondidn'tcomedown to money, it was the quality program Nebraska has," Johnson said.

"I am just running track in college," she said. "It's too hard to play two sports.

I loved basketball and volleyball, but I'm better at track. The other two sports were hard to see go."

In volleyball, Johnson played undervarsityhead coach Ann Royle, hersophomore, junior, and senior years. "She Gohnson) is probably the most pure athlete I've ever coached," Royle said. "She has speed, jumping ability, and was easy to coach.

"She's as good an athlete as I've ever coached even though she doesn't have the heighth," Royle said.

One of the most memorable moments Johnson recalls are state appearances by hersophomore andjuniorvolleyball teams.

"Going to those two years in volleyball was an experience," Johnson said.

"I remember when Jenny was a sophomore and we knew she wouldn't play much," Royle said. "Then she got sick and was injured, but still started the next year."

One quality that came out no matter whatsportJohnsonplayedwasherleadership. "The biggest change is her attitude toward leadership," Royle said. "She evolved into it, and when she was a senior, she moved into that role."

- Adamski, who was also Johnson's basketball coach, said that leadership is one thing she will miss. "She was as intense in practice as she was in a game. If I wasn't there to start practice, you could depend on her to know what to do," Adamski said.

Overall, Adamsid doesn't see any comparison to Johnson as an athlete. "She is SPEED MERCHANT the most talented girl athlete we've had at Running against the wind, Jenny Westside by far in my 10 years here," she Johnson,(12), ran a 2:19 in the 800said.

Another thing that will be missed is only one leaving."

Adamski sees potential for a good team Johnson's supportiveness of any program she is involved in. "The girls' track team next year, but it will have to deal with one should be good next year," Johnson said. problem. ''You don't replace an athlete "Out of the five that wentto state, I am the like Jenny," she said

Freshman boys dominate Matt Glasrud

sports editor

Balance.

The freshman boys' track team demonstated just that when they participated in the Suburban Conference track meet that took place Saturday, May 19.

The Warriors took a quicldead in the meet as they pulled in 61 pointsfromthefieldeventsalone.

As the meet came to a close, records had been set imd an additional 61.5 points from the running events were added to the earlier score of 61.

Westside won the conference meet by 47.5 points as PapllionLaVista scored 85 for second place. "To me it shows real nice balance. We felt strong that we would win conference, but we had no idea we would sweep it," Carl Henningsen, head coach said. ¡ It takes team effort to wiri a conference meet, and the freshmen had just that. "Everybody had their personal best. Everyone put forth a 100 percent effort and we blew them away," Henningsen said. "Mission had won it the last four years in a row, and the last five out of six years. So it was nice to change that."

Sweep seemed to be the word ofthe dayatthe conference meet.

The boys captured first, second, and third in the 100-meter dash

with Scooter Huber,(9), Dan Vetro,(9), and Michael Cooper,(9), respectively.

Huber's performance in the 100 gave him a new Westside freshman track record with a time of 11.1. The 200 meter dash saw Huber fmishing first and adding another new record with a time of 23.3 seconds, and Vetro finishing second.

Justin Levenberger,(9), set a Westside triple jump record with a jump of40 feet, 7 inches. A new record was then set by the 4 x 100 meter relay as well. The runners for the relay were Vetro, Jayte Bums,(9), Cooper, and Huber.

Earlier in the meet Huber set another record ashe took second place in the long jump, jumping 19 feet, 9 inches. Huber ended the meet with three firsts, a second,andfournewWestsidefreshman track records. But Huber is alreadylooking toward the future.

"I want to work harder next year so I can improve and I would like to go out for the Husker Flyers this summer," Huber said.

The strength of the team became apparent to Henningsen during the Millard North Invitational earlier in the season. Ten teams participated in the meet.

"The win was a big one since the teams that participated were non-conference. ltwaslikearnid-

seasoncheckforus," Henningsen said. The Warriors placed first in the meet with 98.5 pointsandhost Millard North came in second with95.

Henningsen saw this season as a result of all of the coaches working together. "All of the coaches helped, Fred Hutchinson with the sprinters, Rick Vranicar with the high jumpers, Tom Hall with shot and discus, and Daryl WISe with the distance runners.

It was a total coaching effort," Henningsen said.

"Wehad20boysoutandithink they will all be back. This group of people are bonified track people," Henningsensaid. "Westsidetrack is on the rebound."

Wmning the Freshman Suburban Conference track meet completed another sweep. The feshman class of 1989-90 dominated the year.

The football team went undefeated and won the conference.

The basketball team went undefeated and won the conference.

The wrestling team won the conferencetournement, and now the track team has brought in the conference title.

"On top of that you have the varsity tennis players, varsity baseball players, varsity swimmers and so on," Henningsen said.

meter to win the Class A State title last Saturday, May 19.

As Johnson goes off to college athletics, her recollections ofWestside are good ones.

"The people that go out at Westside are great," she said, "and I think Westside has a great athletic program."

ScoRECARD Girls conclude season at State

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NINTH PlACE FINISH AT STATE POR THE GIRlS' TENNIS TEAM HAS

ended the flrst season for Doug Pierson as coach after a long lay-off.

At state, the No. 2 doubles team of Amy Zoob, (12), and Julie Henderson, (10), did well. "The No. 2 doubles team did much better than anyone expected," Pierson said.

Pierson sees improvement along with a good looking future.

"All of the kids are playing better now than at the beginning of the season," he said. "There are several good players coming back, and they should be relatively strong next year."

As for Pierson, he doesn't know ifhe will be coaching next year.

"I don't know if I am going to coach. I don't even know who decides it," he said.

"It was quite an enjoyable season," Pierson said. "They were a wonderful group of young women to work with."

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Friday and Saturday, May 18-19 for the State high school track meet. The team finished with strong performances.

"There were some great performances from the people we had," Fred Hutchinson, head coach, said.

GregArmftage, (11), took third place in the state in discus. Matt Gerard, (12), placed second in the 3200, and flfth in the 1600. Jeff HaD, (12), finished sixth in both the 3200 and the 1600.

"Itwas really exciting. People did really well," Huchinson said.

"They accomplished what they set out to do."

"I was really happy we did as well as we did," Jim Ryan, (12), said. "I thought the season was great. We scored high in every meet we were at."

With the freshmen corning along and the success this year, Hutchinson is thinking beyond his first complete season as head coach. "Track is definitely back at Westside. I was very pleased with this season and I am looking forward to next year."

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Lifeguarding more than just a good tan Lisa Hagedorn Lifestyle writer Being a lifeguard is more than just basking in the sun's rays.

Qualifications for becoming a lifeguard include a series of courses and proceduresmeantto testyour ability in emergencies and your ability to save a life. lifeguarding, Personal Safety, and Water Safety Instruction, are three of the classes offered at Westside as prerequisites of lifeguarding and water instruction.

Personal Safety teaches students basic non-swimming and rescue activities with eight hours of instruction in cardia pulmonary respiration, (CPR), and 20 hours of training in First Aid. The course is open to those students 15 years and older, and is offered both semesters. lifeguarding is offered second semester and is aimed at students who wish to develop lifesaving skills used in an aquatic emergency.

A certificate is awarded at the completion of the course by the RedCrossforskillsinwatersafety.

lifeguarding is open to all students 16 years or older.

Water Safety Instruction is offered to students who wish to develop skills used in educating a swimming class in various skill level and ages. All students over 17 -years-old, having completed Personal Safety and lifeguarding, are eUgible.

"I took all the basic lifesaving courses here at Westside," Doug Humphrey, (11), said. "I had a lot ofswimming experience and took the classes as a means to earn money this summer lifeguarding."

Money is an important factor in lifeguading. lifeguards, depending on who they are and the pool they work at can make between $2.50 an hour to $5.

"This summer I'mlifeguarding full time at Prairie Lane Pool," Crystal Piatt, (11), said. "I'm responsible for keeping the pool clean and watching over the swimmers. It's a greatwayfor me to earn money at something I'm comfortable doing."

Although alllifeguarding and instruction courses are offered at

Westside, some students look for otherinstitutionsforearningtheir certificate.

"I took a lifesaving and safety course at Mockingbird Community School," Kirsten Schatz, (11), said. "The course lasted three weeks in which we met twice a week for four and a half hours."

"During the course we learned basic rescue techniques, CPR, and advanced swimming techniques usedinanemergency. Itwasalot of work that I didn't expect it to be," Schatz said. "I thought lifeguarding was going to be all fun, but there is a lot of responsibility that goes with it."

Doug Krecklow, physical education instructor, reported that over 90 percent of students who take lifeguarding pursue jobs in lifeguarding in the summer.

"This summer around 24 juniors and seniors, enrolled in our program, arelifeguardingaround the area. This, however, is not including a list of available substituteslkeepinmymentalflle, who if a pool should call in need of a lifeguard, will be ready to guard," Krecklow said.

'Rush' retains chemistry despite years together

t Triple A baseball t action at its finest

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Lifestyle writer For all their years of playing together, "Rush" still hasn't lost the orlginal chemistry that scored them such classic hits as "Fly By Night," "Closer to the Heart," "Force Ten," "Distant Early Warning," and the unforgettable "Tom Sawyer."

Few bands have enjoyed successfullongeivity to the extent that "Rush" has and they've proven that they've still got the formula on their new album "Presto." Although it lackssome of the experimental freshness found on some of their earlier recordings, "Presto" is a solid sounding album. The notorious "YVZ" -style drum and guitar solos that were pevalenton past albums are few and far between on this one.

Instead, vocalist and bassist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex lifeson, and percussionist Neil Peart are all key players working together to create the same formula with a strong focus on the power oftight synchronicity.

Lee's vocals always have that heartfelt quality that makes people want to really listen to what he is saying. On the song "Red Tide," Lee laments our damaged environment. The sorrow and disgust is evident in his lyrics: " Bless the sun, the rain no more/ Riv'er running like an open sore/ Black wind falling to the ocean floor/ And the red tide washes ashore." The]yrical content of the song "The Pass" is equally moving.

"The Pass" and "Show Don't Tell" seem to be the most popular songs on this album as far as radio airplay is concerned, but a number â&#x20AC;˘of other tracks also have the potential to be successful. The song "Scars" is an interesting mixture of the familiar lyrical imagery backed by a paricularly un-Rush-like jamming funky groove.

In summation, "Presto" is yet another step forward for a band whose magical chirnlstry endures and continues to propel them to new heights of stardom."

"Mr. Big" will be opening for "Rush" at the Omaha Civic Auditorium Arena on Wednesday, June 20 at 7:30p.m. Tickets are on sale at all major ticket outlets, but seating is reserved, so get them while they're hot.

Ryan Miller Lifestyle writer The crack of the bat.

That'swhatOmaha-areastudentswillbehearing this summer at Rosenblatt Stadium. The Royals play in the Triple A league directly under the professional league.

Many of the new players on the Omaha team maybe moved to ihe majorleague as soon as they improve to that level. The Omaha Royals are a major attraction for metro area baseball fans and rightly so. At the present time one-half of this Triple A team has played in the major leagues.

Seventy percent will play, or have played in, the "Big Time." Currently, there are 73 home games scheduled for the Royals and they are currently leading the American Association West Division. The Royals are enjoying a seven game lead over second-ranked Denver. "We have the best record in Triple A ball ( 27 -13), and the team enjoys the largest lead in all of second division baseball," Rob Goodman, director of marketing and public.!elations for the Royals, said.

Students can enjoy the advantage ofa general admission season pass that is good for all home games for the cost of $20. This kind of a student package deal cuts costs down for the student, while at the same time gives the administrative staff a projection of student attendance for the season.

There are many added extra features to at-

tending the game such as all the merchandise that is given away for promotional game nights.

This season is no different and there are some give-aways scheduled for the future.

"The promotional items we have scheduled to draw fans now are really worth coming out for.

Pennants, mugs, hats, sunglasses, visors and seat cushions will all be given awayatthe home games," Goodman said.

As an added bonus, there are many pre- and post-game events that are sure to be popular this year. These scheduled events are the Beach Boys appearing in August, the fireworks spectacular produced by Grucci on Tuesday, July 3, and, "The Chicken" who will be bought in for a game. On Memorial Day the Omaha Royals will be hosting the Buffalo Bisons.

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