Abraham Lincoln High School - Railsplitter Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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English classes stress reading, writing skills English classes stress oral and written communication skills and often offer a beginning experience that starts students reading for pleasure during their leisure time. Among the six semesters of required English, one must be speech. Over 23 electives include literature, writing, drama, journalism, and debate. Classes stress communi- cation skills. Shirley Corkhill remarked, We, in the Eng- lish department, believe we have some of the best course offerings to help students realize their full potiential. 1 . Leigh Lussie enjoys reading a short story to her sophomore class. 2. David Sudol uses words and gestures to explain to Vicki Knight the importance of a good conclusion. 1 14

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Alice Anderson Counselor Dennis Peacock Counselor John Jarvis Counselor Lorrie Streyffeler Counselor Richard Malliet Counselor Joyce Gast Counseling Clerk Counseling service benefits all students Although much of the counselor ' s time is spent in class scheduling, we are also available for per- sonal guidance services, said Alice Anderson, counselor. The role of the counselors is to prepare sche- dules, inform students of the arrival of college representatives, answer questions concerning seniors about financial aid and grants, and give per- sonal guidance on a one-to-one basis. Counseling helpers assist the counselors by ans- wering telephones, relaying messages and doing errands. Off ice helpers, under Robert Wilson ' s supervision, give the office similar help in the vice- principal ' s office. Office Helpers: (left to right) Jolene Brooks, Sue Schurman, Tiffany Jones, Margaret Noyes. 13

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Debate Team: (first row) Roger Keho, Todd Syverson, Sandi Morgan, Maria Cardenas, Bonnie Mehl, Jim Agey. (second row) Todd Lage, Lisa Dudley, Vicki Huck, David Watson, Robin Bostick, Roger Karnes, (third row) Mrs. Schlak, Brenda Moyle, Don Whicker, Joel Howard, Sherry Porter, Susan Williams, LeAnn Morris, Mike DeYoung, (not pictured) Jannelle Chase, Desiree Schooler. Debaters excell; compete at state The Debate team coached by Linda Schlak kept busy almost every weekend earning 75 National Forensic League (NFL) points. The team started off the year with a retreat at Bortell ' s Ranch. They competed in tourna- ments at Ottumwa, Roosevelt, Dowling, Wav- erly, Atlantic, Bettendorf, Iowa City, and went undeafeated at Hoover. State qualifiers included Mike DeYoung, Roger Karnes, Roger Keho, Todd Syverson, LeAnn Morris, Desi Schoolerand Bonnie Mehl. ' The squad had one of the best invitational records to date. It was an intriguing experience for all of us, commented Debater Roger Keho. 1. Todd Syverson shakes hands with an opponent at Waverly. 2. Sandi Morgan attacks her opponent ' s position in Iowa City. 3. Assistant Coach Margaret Olson and Coach Linda Schlak make sure all the debaters in Iowa City know that Lincoln has arrived. 4. Tim Nischan, Roger Karnes, Dorianno Rossi and Mike DeYoung happily accept their first place trophy at Bettendoii. 15