Lincoln High School - Links Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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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

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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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gays of Cqrdinary safe thel Etmund, Mrs, Katherine Henninqer, Mildred G. Kemp Colorful slip covers are made in Miss Etmund's home economics class. Future chefs and seamstresses in the superlae tive measure! That's the aim of our school's cooking and sewing classes. Preparation for homemakingu might Well be the motto of this department. Modern equipment, some pur- chased for the cooking classes this year, and the informal atmosphere add to the delight of the students participation. Boys prove their finesse in the art of cooking. M: 'Ji ' I'lS WQI'H'lg tllQ Gli,Cl!'!QflgQ 'Z W ' Show cases, grocery displays, stacks of suitable ..,. 'W . . reading material and gay yellow Walls make the distributive education room one of the most novel Fern H' Hubbafdi hefld and interesting in the school. Those who Wish a future in salesmanship and merchandising find ade- quate training in this curriculum which offers cer- tain academic subjects and such specialized sub- jects as retail sales, merchandise mathematics, job hygiene and display. This relatively new course has many advantages, one of the foremost being the opportunity of earning money while acquiring an education. The student may also get practical training in stores and receive school credit. Distribiitive e rl ll ct a f i o n students practice salesmanship in their classroom store Page 16