Northeast High School - Rocket Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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Math and English Remain L. J. Teply Mrs. L. Weber Concentrating on algebra — Carol Rotschaier. accounting, or science. Four semesters of algebra are offered as well as trigonometry for the more advanced students. Those taking advanced math courses have the opportunity to obtain college credit through means of an achievement test. Analytic geometry is being offered for the first time this year. Watching all kinds of sports, bowling, and travel occupy the spare time of Mrs. Adams (Mathematics and Geometry) who is a graduate of Wayne State Teacher's College. Miss Clark (Algebra and Trigonometry) is a graduate of Doane College. High on her list of favorite pastimes are bridge and travel. Being a member of the Masonic Lodge, leather crafts, sports, and working for his doc- tor's degree occupy Mr. R. L. Johnson (Algebra) who received his M. A. degree from the Uni- versity of Nebraska Sports, particularly baseball, are enter- tainment for Mr. Moore (Mathematics, Geom- etry. Varsity Baseball Coach, and Freshman Football and Basketball Coach). He has an M. E. degree from the University of Nebraska. Mr. Teply (Mathematics and Reserve Bas- ketball Coach) is a graduate of the University of Nebraska. He enjoys farming as a hobby. Traveling, cooking, knitting, needle point, and listening to concerts keep Mrs. Weber (Sev- enth Grade Arithmetic) busy. She earned her M. A. degree at Colorado State College of Education. The study of English is the backbone of the American educational system. Students learn to speak correctly, to write effectively, and to appreciate good literature. Two new English courses have been added to the curriculum this year. Business English is being offered to those interested in stenographic or clerical work. An accelerated senior composition class has been designed for selected students. 16

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Touch football draws a crowd, too—jun- ior high physical education class game. and Some Science, but Camping outdoors and staying in the hos- tels in Canada are some of the outside pleas- ures of Mrs. Short (Girls Physical Education. Health, and Penguins) She earned her M. A. degree at the University of Nebraska. Summer is a time of enjoying lifeguard work for Mr. Wall (Driver Education, English, Varsity Swimming Coach, and Reserve Base- ball Coach). He has an M. A. degree from the University of Nebraska. Participating in gymnastics, weight lifting, history, and particularly dancing are liked by Mr. Kidd (Boys Physical Education, Intramurals, and Varsity Gymnastics). He is a graduate of the University oi Nebraska. Miss Brown (Girls Physical Education and G.A.A.) finds enjoyment in all sports and sight- seeing. She is a graduate of College of the Ozarks, which is in Clarksville, Arkansas. Hunting and fishing are the outside activ- ities of Mr. Hester (Boys Physical Education, Health, Assistant Varsity Football Coach, and Varsity Track Coach). He received his M. A. degree from the University of Wyoming A thorough understanding of mathematical principles and fundamental processes is essen- tial in almost any occupation. The Lincoln Northeast Mathematics Department offers a good background for all students interested in continuing their studies in fields of engineering, Accurate scientific Miss B. Brown M. Hester Mrs. V. Short measurement is vital to experiment — Phil Swaim. T. Kidd K. Wall

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Miss M. Burnham Mrs. L. Calkins The large economy size slide rule—Miss Clarke, Mr. Moore. the Academic Backbone of All Curricula. The job of studying is made a pleasant one in Lincoln Northeast's brand new library. New shelves, desks, and books have been added to the library which is almost doubled in size from last year. Under the capable hand of librarian Mary Burnham, the new library has become a popular place for reading and study. Home decorating, music, swimming, writ- ing, and reading are only some of the many varied interests of Miss Burnham (Library, Cheerleaders) who has an M. A. degree from the University of Nebraska. Mrs. Calkins (Junior High School English) is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin. Miss I. Smith Miss E. Welland She likes to listen to classical music, sew, read, and travel. Bridge and swimming are especially en- joyed by Mrs. Maher (Senior Composition) who has a M. A. degree from the University of Nebraska. Cooking foreign foods, and going to Eur- ope, Mexico, and traveling in all of the forty- nine states occupy Miss Smith (English and In- ternational Club) during her summers. She obtained her M. A. degree from the University of Nebraska. Flying and horseback riding are pleasure for Miss Smithberger (Senior Composition and International Club) who has a B S. degree from the University of Nebraska. Miss Weiland (Eighth Grade Social Studies and Eighth Grade English) is a graduate of the University of Nebraska. Reading historical novels, being outdoors, and travel are some of her pastimes. Do we have to know the etymology, too?— Marion Borgman, Allan Elliott, Mrs. Maher. 17