Syracuse High School - Rocket Yearbook (Syracuse, NE)

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tudents learn the more practical skills Mrs. Harms gives helpful information to many gi rls. Head of the Home Economics Department for the thirteenth year is Mrs. Marion Harms. Mrs. Harms instructed Home Economics stu- dents in the practical training of cooking, sewing, and child-care. Mrs. Harms has re- ceived a B.S. degree from the University of Nebraska. Mr. Don Benson has completed his fourth year on the faculty of SHS. He holds a B.S. degree and a Masters degree which he received from the University of Nebraska. Mr. Benson instructs agricultural business, agricultural mechanics, and life science. He is the sponsor of the Future Farmer's of America, and is a member of the Syracuse rescue unit. Mr. Lynn Senkbeil is one of the new teachers at SHS, he is the Industrial Arts teacher at the Jr. and Sr. High. He was the assistant football coach and he was the wres- tling coach. Mr. Senkbeil has a B.S. degree in Education from the University of Nebraska. J fa Mr. Benson presides over busy FFA meetings. Mr. Senkbeil looks over his supply of tools. gi l . 1 E I

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SHS music department has good year t ,H E hi Mr. Johnson consults with a parent during Open House. Mrs. Oestmann explains music symbols to vocal music students. Beginning his seventeenth year at SHS is Mr. B.A. Johnson, Mr. Johnson directs the Varsity, Jr. High, and Beginners Bands and many ensembles. The band has received a majority of ones in marching and concert competition. He is also President of the Nebraska Music Educators Association and sponsors the May Dance along with the Band Mothers, Mr. Johnson received a B.A. degree from Peru. A new addition to the SHS faculty, Mrs Lucille Oestmann is very busy with the vocal groups. Mrs. Oestmann instructs the Mixed Chorus, Boys and Girls Glee, Boys and Girls Octet, Triple Trio, the Folk Group and contest solos. The vocal depart ment always does well in competition Mrs. Oestmann has a B.S, degree from Peru.

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SHS only school in state with simulation I Hail? Wi! . L IRNA xv, ml' aoczmg me was Mr. Pickering instructs students on the proper method of receiving in-coming calls. Dedicated to teaching business courses is Mr. Charles Pickering. Mr. Pickering has been with SHS for eleven years. Some of the courses he teaches are office ma- chines, business machines, and shorthand for the senior girls. Also Mr. Pickering offers a course for juniors, which is book- keeping. Mr. Pickering received his Bach- elor's degree at Peru State Teacher's Col- lege. He is an active member of the Lions Club and Syracuse rescue squad, and served on the City CouncilL Another new member of the SHS fac- ulty is Mr. Roger Neujahr. Mr. Neujahr attended Peru State Teacher 's College and received his BS degree in Education. He instructs consumers economics, and three classes of beginning typing. He coaches cross country, track, and eighth grade basketball. .l.- Mr. Neujahr demonstrates typing techniques. Roxanne Hespen and Bonita Wendeln study scripts for simulation.