Lincoln High School - Links Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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Top—Paying careful attention. Bapi Gupta and Wedi Sue Raines concentrate on the meeting. Above—Directing the topics. Bapi Gupta serves as the focus of attention for Aneesah Abdullah. Katie Barron. Alaina Leman, and Wedi Sue Raines. Equity is... Student involvement Last year, a student relations group, the Equity Committee, was formed. This year, the group was larger than ever and even more ac- tive, according to member Kate Barron. “People who are concerned about Lincoln High have come to be in the group.” She continued, “It’s not a select thing like it was last year and I think it’s much better this way. Right now, there are about 10 of us.” The activities of the group focused on the ways that students can begin to understand each other. The mem- bers felt that informing people about cultures other than their own was a way to minimize problems. Kate spoke of the committee’s plans. “We’ve been working with the Teacher’s Equity Committee and Mr. Nelson. We’re trying to initiate something like what was done with the MR program this year,” she ex- plained. “They had presentations to introduce them to everyone so nobody would be afraid. We want to do the same sort of thing for the new students here.” This wasn’t the only activity that the committee planned. They also began to post information about different cultures on the bulletin boards in the halls. Kate also emphasized that the com- mittee is an ongoing organization that will probably exist as long as there is an interest. (First Row)—Bapi Gupta, Diane Portrey. (Second Row)—Julie Ostdiek, Aneesah Ab- dullah. Wedi Sue Raines. Katie Barron. Jacob Meyers. Equity Committee—23

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Council promotes school’s quality StuCo provides leadership and incentive When fifteen ambitious high school students get together, things get done,” said Student Council Pres- ident Dave Duffy. He added, “We have the smallest, yet one of the most active councils in the city of Lincoln, if not in the state of Nebraska.” Five members were chosen from the junior and senior classes. A primary and general election was held in the spring. Sophomore representatives were elected in the fall after they become orientated with the school. The council meets every day during fifth period under the direction of Social Studies teacher Buford Grosscup. The council was involved in many annual events such as the Homecom- ing festivities, class competitions, Sadie Hawkins, Holiday dances, Brown Bag Day, and attending meet- ings of the Student Advisory Board. The council recognized outstanding students and faculty through their “I Make a Difference Award” which is presented to people who do not usually get the credit they deserve. The student council’s officers for 1982-83 were Dave Duffy, president; Jill Johnson, vice-president, Pam Walden, secretary; Jay Thornton, treasurer; and Sandy Scheerger, historian. Top Left—Seen but not heard. Buford Grosscup silently sustains order. Top Right—Going over the day’s agenda. President Dave Duffy and Vice-President Jill Johnson assign tasks to the willing and eager council. Above—Listening intently. Thad Potter directs his attention to the day’s instructions. 22—Student Council Student Council, (First Row)—Sandy Scheerger. Lee Wendling, Jenny Thornton, Dee Wendling. (Second Row)—Melinda Harre, Jill Johnson, Bapi Gupta. (Third Row)—Jay Thornton, Dave Duffy, Thad Potter. Tony Lopez, Becky Sheehan.

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Seniors, (First Row)—Becky Pankers, Debra Fiala. (Second Row)—Bill Mar- henke. Virginia Payne, Barbie Goodwin. (Third Row)—Jean Kleitsch, Scott Pfiefer, Russ Ehrlich, Jay Thornton. Juniors, (First Row)—Janene Hoskovec, Julie Pelowski, Suzy Hergenrader, Erika Broman, Tracy Borgman, Kristen Brooks, Craig Titsworth, (Second Row)—Sandy Burr, Vicki Teeters, Renee Smice, Kim Hein, Sara Herman, Andy Beecham. (Third Row)—Mindy Leapley, Jenny Merkel. (Fourth Row)—Dianne Leggiadro, Mary Beth Lehmanowsky. Sophomores, (First Row)—Kristi Malhoit, Eric Salem, Blinda Buettner, Bonnie Pape, Tammy Knisely, Becky Boswell. Mechale Chrastil. (Second Row)—Louise Baugher, Dick Patterson, Haley Smith, Tammy Engler, Marie Willadson, Bernadette Mainelli. Steering clear, making progress Committees direct their classes Serving the community and the stu- dents of Lincoln High was the main goal for the senior, junior, and sophomore steering committees. The senior class officers for 1982-83 were President Debra Fiala, Vice- President Jay Thornton, Secretary Becky Pankers, and Treasurer Barb Goodwin. “We’re not limiting ourselves just to a class gift,” commented Debra. Other activities that were sponsored by the committee included the senior awards convocation, the senior luncheon, and a special project which donated $70 to the Battered Shelter. Juniors produce The junior steering committee was responsible for the production of the junior-senior Prom. “It takes a lot of work to make everything run smoothly. I don’t think the students realize how much work is necessary to organize Prom,” said Jackie Jackson. Fund raising must be started early in the year in order to raise the $2000 necessary. This year’s chairpersons were Suzy Hergenrader, prom theme and decorations - chairperson; Julie Pelowski, band chairperson; Renee Smice, date and facilities chairper- son; Jenny Merkel, refreshments and 24—Steering Committees flowers chairperson; and Kim Hein, treasurer. According to sponsor Mary Beth Lehmanowsky, interest in the junior- senior Prom has remained relatively the same each year. Sophomores raise funds The sophomore steering committee spent the year raising money for 1984’s Prom formal. They sold candy and Christmas items to attempt to meet their goal of $500. Committee members participated in Honey Sunday as well as the Great American Smokeout. This year’s officers were Haley Smith, president; Blinda Buettner, vice-president; Kristi Malhoit, secre- tary; and Marie Willadsen, treasurer.