Lincoln High School - Links Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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Above: Judging by these srudenrs. French seems to be o snmuloftng longuoge Below: There is o sociol time following the convocation where people spill punch and cookie crumbs on the libroty carpet The reason why Many srudenrs ask rhemselves why rhey need ro go ro school. The answer ro rhis question is ro prepare themselves for whatever owaits them in their future. The curriculum or LHS is able ro prepare everyone for their future plans. Classes ore offered in almost every subject possible. New classes ore added every year in response ro student interest. This proves that the curriculum is constantly changing in order ro fit rhe students’ changing needs. There ore also electives which ore offered simply because students enjoy raking them. These courses ore nor necessarily academically oriented, rhey only hove ro be enjoyable. Some students plan ro go on ro college, others may go ro o rechnicol school or community college, while still others will find work immediately after graduation. Lincoln High School provides courses for all of these students. A strong college preparatory program prepares students for rhe new de- mands pur on them at rhe university level. LHS also provides a sound background for those students interested in a voca- tional trade. Courses are divided into differenr departments like Math. Industrial Am, and Home Economics. To graduate, a student is required to take a certain number of classes in each deport- ment. This assures that high school graduates receive a well- rounded education. For srudenrs with special educational needs there are programs designed ro give them the best possible education. The Developmental Learning Program, Leadership Devel- opment Program, and Special Vocational Needs Program ore all means by which rhe school meets rhe needs of all rhe students. 122—Academics

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Program extensive Lincoln High School has perhaps the mosr extensive counseling program in the srore of Nebraska. The coun- seling sroff consists of o total of twelve individuals. The newest addition to the Counseling Deportment is the Native American Coordinator-Counselor, Mr. Charles LaPoinre. Mr. LaPoinre is nor on ordinary counselor. Because of his understanding of the Native American culture. Mr. LaPoinre serves os o bridge between the culture and the school system. He is o supplemental counselor and much of his work centers on the direct contact with the families of his students. The vast majority of students ore served by five guid- ance counselors. Students ore assigned to o counselor according to their lost name. During o student's three years in high school, counselors help rhem to register for dosses and are consulted in the cose of ony schedule revisions. Guidance counselors may also be instrumental in the planning of their students' post-high school education. Another counseling program that has been in exist- ence or LHS for several yeors is the Special Vocational Needs program. This program also involves five counse- lors. These SVN counselors prove to be a great resource for students with special problems These counselors ore also able to provide o one-on-one support system for their students. This program is federally funded through the State Department and is considered to be highly success- ful or Lincoln High. Mrs. Ruby Grell is the counselor for the students in the Developmental Learning Program. Mrs. Grell also teaches three classes in the DLP Deportment. LHS students benefit greatly from rhese extensive programs, because if ony problem arises, a well- equipped sroff is ready ro handle it. Above: Mn Almo Howdeshell and Rondy Wymore discuss future colleqe plans. Below: Mrs Howdeshell ond Ms Diane Leggiodro find counseling ro be veiy rewording Mrs Ruby Grell is the counselor for itse srudenrs in rhe Developmen- tal Learning Pogrom 124—Academics