Lincoln High School - Links Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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Below—Important derision are made each day in the delicatessen and Theresa Nelle is there to help. We’ve Got It, Outside Interest — 5

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Big school offers advantages People, places and plans provide variety Q. What has talent, style and 3,474 legs? A. The student body This year Lincoln High had the honor of being the largest school in Nebraska. The reason was 1,737 students. Most of them came from the Lincoln area, others from locations such as Maryland, Arkansas, Poland and Venezuela. Registrar Marty Jurgens commented, “I keep a list of all the transfer students for my own use. It’s really very interesting to see all the different places that people come in from.” A wide assortment of backgrounds provided a diversity that isn’t found in many other high schools. Being able to learn about other lifestyles could be considered one of the greatest advantages of having such a large student group. Another is the positive attention that the school has begun to receive. Shedding the image of the rough inner-city school hasn’t been easy, but now people are starting to realize that Lincoln High offers a valuable resource- people. Every school has its own character and this one seems to be typified by a friendly spirit and a willingness to accept and learn about others. Most students came from schools much smaller. For- tunately, trauma has not been the usual result. This year 599 sophomores entered and the majority seemed to adapt well. Many got involved with groups like the pep club and Mummers. There were 569 in each of the other classes. In May 1980 there were only 420 in the graduating class. It’s also in- teresting to note how the school has changed physically to accommodate the increased number of students. The newly remodeled portions of the building, such as the library and many of the classrooms, have helped handle the greater class sizes. Principal Sanford Nelson remarked, “Basically, any- time you can think of a situation where nearly 2,000 people work together and get along as well as we do, you have something that you can be proud of.” 1983 will become known as the year that Lincoln High became the largest school in the state. Maybe biggest doesn't always mean best, but students here like to think so. Above—KillinK up quickly, the north parking lot seldom has spaces left by second period. Left—Surrounded by serene trees, the building now holds the largest student body in Nebraska. We’ve Got It, Enrollment — 7