Lincoln High School - Links Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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1. L Valeria B o n n e l i, Eugene P. Chevalier, Marie L. Cross Elizabeth Grone, Elsie Rolcahr, headg Mrs. Bernice T-ebbetts I I cross' the Border Spanish, French and German classes feel close kinship to their fellow citizens in one world as they sing talk songs, conduct class business in a foreign tongue and view pic- tures and exhibits portraying life in Mexico, France or Germany. Penetrating the intricacies of the parent tongue of many modern languages, Latin stu- dents gain insight into English grammar and add many words to their vocabulary. Qs they read in Latin of Roman life and customs not only does the ghost of Caesar walk again, but ancient civilization comes to life. Publicising the benefits to be derived from knowing many tongues, foreign language week was observed in Lincoln high this year with students preparing posters and exhibits. During this week, correspondence with stu- dents in foreign countries was read and dis- cussed in language classes. 5 si KV wie' ll l l Eid?-4 teaching French folk songs. Latin 4 class. Mrs. Eugene Chevalier. a native of France, entertains a French class by Robert Saddoris shows the fine points of his Roman ship model to Miss Crass Pagr 14

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Mr Rcingeler directs the choir in the im l the ii'.tly1l1Qrifilqiiialna ol the voiiiliiriecl lags' IJ he Qeauty of! the World Music and art classes of Lincoln high make inany contributions to the school and its repu- tation. Under direction of capable music teache ers the traditional Christmas assembly, a serve ice of beauty and solemnity, has been pref sented annually by the vocal groups. Choir, boys and girls glee clubs, girls octet, boys quartet and the orchestra were all active in giving assemblies and vesper concerts, Band members added much color to the football and basketball games by their stirring marches. Responsible for beautifying the cafeteria with attractive paintings, the art classes also maintained a special case outside the office, displaying to interested pupils each week the iine artistry of some student, With high school training as a basis, many students will enter ,-Q v'v'2 L 1 I-X V i 'IXJVVWX ,GC s s ' ,gag Dorthea M. Gore, Bernard F. Nevin, Hugh T. Ranaeler 1 Gladys Fi. Dana, Helen Wil- son, head the art field prolessionally while others will always be grateful for ci vvell defined apprecia- tlon of art. pre-p:.i'.'? Cfifi. mug: tixzzcmlil, e qlm- cliilrx Tom Schmitt and Robert Hskey sketch on a sunny day.

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Ns-. First aid students find their bandag- ing attempts engrossing and useful. Doris Dorn attempts a free throw in o fifweakest Lincoln highs health and physical education department has had a full and successful pro- gram the past year. ln both boys and girls physical education classes, physical fitness was stressed and taught in the form of valu- alole exercises and games and in supervised swimming groups. Results of these exercises were periodically recorded on scaled cards, ale lowing the pupil to notice improvements. Hear' ing examinations given many students and the X-ray mobile unit tests were extraordinary ad- vancements in health circles. Findings ot the chest X-rays were disclosed privately to stu- dents and their parents. First aid classes learned that a thorough knowledge of first aid coupled with good com- mon sense may prevent permanent injury or even save a life. Hygiene impressed upon students the importance of every day health care. the girls gym class. Page' 15 Ralph W, Beechner, head, Carl W. Man- they, Mrs. Mary C. Mapes Helen Io Miller, Ethel Murray, William Pfeiff Lillian Story, Lyle E. Weyancl, Charles Worrall, Harold Pl. Scott, not pictured