Bellevue West High School - Thunderbird Yearbook (Bellevue, NE)

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Nation at Risk? A Nation at Risk stated that the educational foun- dations of our society are being eroded by a rising tide of mediocrity, according to Principal Dr. Lloyd H. Boilesen. Receiving the most student concern were recom- mendations calling for a longer school day or a longer school year, more vigorous subject content and more homework. Student reactions were negative. The State Task Force requiring students to earn 35 of the 36 minimum credits now required at West High. The education process can be improved, and most students can learn more. Most students earn more than the minimum and homework develops skills, competence and knowledge and is job insurance for the future. As you read this in 2003 A.D. ask the question: Are your kids getting a better education than you did? Dr. Lloyd H. Boilesen in the top photo is the only principal West High has ever had and below is Mr. Roger Oivens whose main area of responsibility is the budget and buildings and grounds while below at the bottom of the page is Or Bruce McCoy who is in charge of attendance, activities and is the athletic director. i- I ' ■7 V Dr. Bruce McCoy

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Triplett Eight Member Board A full calendar of administrative issues confronted the seven member board of education and the superintendent ' s staff at the central office this year. Six elected board members and an advisory member representing Offutt Airbase acted on proposals and recommendations at monthly Monday evening meetings made by the superintendent and his staff The superintendent and his staff administered the district ' s business from offices located at 2009 Franklin St. in downtown Bellevue. The superintendent and his staff coordinated the district ' s accounting and finance, curriculum and instruc- tion, the food service, personnel and public information. Also located at the superintendent ' s office was the district print shop and student records. Ttie Board of Education from left to rigttl. Pr John T Sullivan. Mr John 5 Reinharl. Or James E. Boyd. Mr- Dean J. Jungers. Pr. Richard Triplell. Pr P Paul Harlnelt. Col. Ralph H Tale and adiisory member Col WE. Scoggins Inset. Superintendent Richard Triplett. Below are members of the Bellevue Vtest Brass Choir who performed at the Superintendent s Christmas Tea at the central office, the brass choir director is Mr Rod Schmidt Mr Jungers served as President of the board until Pr Sullivan was elected in January: Mr. Reinhart was vice-president of the board first semester and Pr. Boyd was designated as vice president in January. 89

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Guidance Counseling Assists Students The job of the counselor is not strictly to advise, but rather to provide information and assist the students in exploring many appropriate alternatives. These al- ternatives not only include classes, but include career opportunities, the changing college scene, job out- look, financial demands, personal considerations and family considerations. At the lop: sophomore counselor Ron H3bricb shows off the quahties he stands for To the left: are LeAnn Sell and Michele McCollum afraid of being called down to the office? To the right: dean and head of the business department. Vivian Lee judges the quality of her students papers- Ron Habrich Mary Ingwerson Vivian Lee. dean, business department. Steve Spears, counseling department head. Jerry Van Waart. dean, architectual drawing. phys ed