Alliance High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Alliance, NE)

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Levels of Art Offer Variety AHS held a handful of talented artists. Many of the art students released their creative abilities in art classes this year. Whether it was just a drawing or an intricate piece of pottery, these talented students' works were much appreciated among the other students of Alliance High. A glass case displayed the colorful art work in the hallway so people passing by could admire the work of the art students. There were four different levels of art offered. Art I was an introduction to the medias of art. Freshmen were taught the basics of drawing, water color, tempra, and some pottery. Art II was basically a review of Art I. Sophomores began working on three-dimensional drawings and did quite a bit of painting with acrylics. Art III was opened to all the medias of art. Juniors began a crash course on the human figure and began independent study. Art IV was a complete course on independent study. Seniors were to do four projects of their choice. This consisted of anything from painting to pottery. Above all, art was a super class for those creative young artists. Carefully combining colors, Mr. Mannlein shows Troy Nickens the technique for acquiring the right shade. Senior Jennifer Wasserburger takes time to carefully imprint an intricate design on her pottery. A combination wheel-thrown pot created by Senior Juli McFall is completed for her individual project. 26 Art

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Expression of One's Self Speech team members include Lisa Davis, Linda Fairbanks, Heather Redmon, Rachel Schmer, Vicki Clark, Vicki Jedlicka, and Brian Smith. Linda Fairbanks and Katie Chouanard express their character's feelings through gestures and facial expressions. AHS experienced a whole new approach to both speech class and speech team with the addition of a new teacher and coach, Mrs. Fae Redding. Several members of the speech team attended a tournament at Morrill to listen in on the various events and to get ideas for their own performances. The different areas one could compete in included humorous prose, serious prose, oral interpretation of drama, informative speaking, original public address, and readers' theater. In each area the judges looked for hand gestures, facial expressions, tones of voice used, and other details that let the speakers or actors best express the feelings of the character of their writing. The team planned to participate in meets at Gering and Dalton, but due to several conflicts, were unable to go. However, four members, Vicki Clark, Linda Fairbanks, Katie Chouanard, and Vicki Jedlicka, prepared and practiced a readers' theater which they performed at community functions. Speech Team 25

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To Talented, Young Artists Mike Moscrip works diligently on an ink drawing in Art III as Richard Vaughn looks on for some constructive pointers. Tina Wodke's portrayal of a unicorn shows the detailed work that can be done with colored pencils. Junior Vicki Jedlicka concentrates on her watercolor design. Art I student Dana Behm puts on a happy smile while she completes her watercolor. Art 27