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

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Being in Forensics or Debate can provide anyone with experiences that will last a lifetime. Many peo- ple don't know very much about Forensics, it's contest speaking and acting for prizes at tournaments. Debate is just that, debates against people from different schools. The two teams had an excellent year this year, under the new leadership of Mrs. Linda Pauley. The speakers and actors of the forensics team went on field trips and participated in contests at Kearney St., Sioux City and Creighton. They learned a lot this year and will put their best foot forward and continue their standard of excellence next year. The debate team travelled to Kearney St., Bry- an and Creighton to compete. Al- though they prepared and prac- ticed, they weren't as victorious as forensics was. However, with a year of experience tucked under their belts, both teams will be even more competitive next year. . 1 . aisss., Q Q s. . - , ., . , M K ' - f l '::- X L. - twbss essex s .. t T K K gg it 3: F 'F ' - ' I - Debate, Forensics Offer Lifetime Experiences 3 . U , - m....,m .oo , t-A Lx: E' if , The forensics team, top photo, Christine Lusey, Berto Ramirez, Kris Second row, Lisa Hubka, Jenny Miller, Denise Gill, Tina Rose, . , ' . ' , f c Freeman Bill Owens. Third row Julie Taylor Sue O'Brien. Last row ur Abbey, Mrs. Linda Pauley, David Ely. The Debate team, Brenda Proskocil, Ja Dangerfield, Jenny Miller, Susan Bowersox, Maria Young, Sharon MacKinnoi Second row, Bill Wade, Jim Kenagy, Jason Jeffries, Trent Rhinebarger, Jol' Coleman, Mrs. Linda Pauley. Back row, Johnny Patney, Lisa Hubka, Bill Pa Left, trophies snatched by the teams after strenuous competitions. Above lef Berto Ramirez practices a speech while Lisa Hubka jokes with Bill Owens.

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Latin Club Practices For Certamen First row from left to right Julie Jambard Mel Langford Kristin Morss Second row Billy Gordon Valerie Janowski, Sonja Kapoun, Heather Euband, Donna Gearing. Third row Mrs Arnette Skyles Cheryl Langford Mike Bosser Frank Guido David Nieman Phil Neun Karen Ruane, David Hennessy, Deborah Dierks, Swati Shah. The Latin Club, which is affiliated with the Na- tional Organization of Latin Clubs and the Junior Classical League, had meetings that were gen- erally for the purpose of preparing for competi- tions. They also took part in many social gatherings and parties during the year. As for some major events in the spring, they attended the famous Certamen. Clubs from all over the Metro area come to this competition for games of Latin skills in vocabulary, history and grammar. The club is sponsored by Mrs. Arnette Skyles. X 1, Q s f- . 1- K T 45 5 'Nj l i f or 21 Nf l' A Nl Sv to I, fy, t'n, + i j T T 2 ' c e l35

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lVlock Trial Goes Up Against East rst row from left to right: Kim Werth, Carol Macfarlane, Brent Walker, Todd McHenry, Allen Bertapelle. Second row: Rob Fredrickson, Rob Callaway, Annie nappenberger, Billy Wad e, Eric Syphers. Third row: Scott Carlson, Mr. Dave Bartlett, Mike arlson waiting to testify. Kostin. Below, witnesses Rob Fredrickson, Robbie Callaway and Scott The Bellevue West Mock Trial team ended their season earlier than they had expected losing their first trial to Bellevue East. Although East had two members that par- ticipated on last years team, the West team held strong through the trial. When the motion was right, West attorneys Kim Werth, Carol Macfarlane and Brent Walker would object to the questioning of some witnesses. The judge sustained al- most all of West's objections which led the team to think that they were winning. However, it was the closing statement by one of the East attorneys that changed the momentum of the trial. Our lawyers did an excellent job on proving what had to be proved and ob- jected when it was necessary. I thought that our wit- nesses were well prepared and handled themselves very well on the stand, said Rob Fredrickson. After the trial had ended the judges discussed the reasons for their decision. One judge stated that West wasn't prepared like East was and that West was de- ducted points for using notecards to help the lawyers.