Lincoln High School - Links Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

Page 33 text:

Left—“You expect me to believe that?” says Brad Walker, and David Duffy is unsure. Below- Depending on good looks and charm is risky, so Brad Walker relies on visual aids to accompany his after-dinner speech. Speech fears fade Experience gained, anxieties vanish To most people, speech is just a manner of communication. But to Speech team members, it’s some- thing much more. Each member had at least one type of speaking event that they found to suit them (occasionally writing) to memorize and present at tourna- ments. The events were subheaded as speaking, interpretation and drama. Coach Dutch Fichthom felt that the team did very well, and was one of the top teams in the state. He said that an important goal for the year was to finish among Nebraska’s top three teams. Although students gained expe- rience in performing and in writing skills, it was unanimous that the tour- naments were the highlights of being on the team. Going out of town, visiting other schools and meeting new people kept the students’ minds off their main concern—their speeches. Devon Schumacher said that the common fear was that the students would get up in front of the judges and freeze. Or worse yet, the speech wouldn’t go over well. “It’s a terrible feeling to be doing a (humorous interpretation) and no one laughs,” he said. Devon reasoned that some judges felt if they laughed it would distract the students. But Devon added with a grin, “I’d prefer they’d laugh.” Left—Debate Club, (First Row) Shari Lewis. Susan Steider, David Jagoda. Jennifer Acker- man Amy Thiede. (Second Row) Sue Cain. Brad Walker. Bapi Gupta. Robin Rathjen. Lance Schumack, Paul Haar. Becky Boswell. Keith Hale. Jill Holbert. Right—Speech Team, (First Row) Tony Lopez. Jill Holbert. Kate Barron. Keith Hale. StefanieOrtiz, Becky Boswell. (Second Row) Devon Schumacher. Dutch Fichthom. David Duffy. Brad Walker. Alan Gehr. Speech—29

Page 32 text:

Teams tackle topic Debaters well prepared The thought of debating on the sub- ject “Should the United States curtail its sale of arms to foreign countries?” would make most students weak in the knees. The sturdy stock of the debate club, however, was not in- timidated as the two-man teams took on the topic. The average debater must think logically, be able to express himself while remaining organized, have research abilities, and above all be dedicated to succeed in his task, said senior Brad Walker. Twelve individuals, under the guid- ance of Sue Cain, tried to develop these skills as the debate season led them from week to week to different tournaments in and out of Nebraska. The one-man debaters (who debated different topics throughout the season) and the two-man teams of 1983 were more prepared than last year, said Brad. “We did a lot of work before we even started school,” he said. Another difference in the team, ac- cording to Brad, was the addition of two mascots. Buskie the Debate Squirrel and Biff the Debate Alligator kept the team company. Two promising newcomers proved to be juniors David Jagoda and Jenny Ackerman, said Brad, who feels the 1983-84 team should be strong. Above—Making his point with enthusiasm is Lance Schumack. Right—Helping out Jill Holbert with her speech, David Duffy and Kate Barron give unnecessary suggestions. 28—Debate

Page 34 text:

Art trips abound Art Club focuses on journeys Passing by the fire station on 18th and “Q” streets, one notices a large mural of an old-fashioned steam engine pulled by horses. This feat has been accomplished by the Lincoln High Art Club. The mural was just one of the club’s projects for 1983. “Our main goal this year was to raise money so we could visit out-of- state art colleges,” related Trisha Kitchen. This goal was accomplished by sell- ing items that the club created, such as pottery and greeting cards. The club toured the Kansas City Art I nstitute and the Kansas City Art Museum. Members also planned on a trip to the Colorado Art Institute. The club met on Thursdays after school under the direction of Darrell Hute. Interest dwindled this year, and Jerry Gaines attributed this to the students’ lack of knowledge of the club. “People would enjoy it if they would come more often,” he reflected. Gaines expects his future will in- clude an art career. A few years of study at the Kansas City Art In- stitute, drawing commercial art, and maybe political cartooning are ut- most in his thoughts. According to senior Kevin Fuller- ton, the club was designed to create an appreciation for art in students. “Students have the chance to find what their talents are,” said Kevin. They all have a talent for art— they just have to find it within themselves.” What Fullerton liked most about the meetings were that they were not structured. The club did not elect of- ficers or take attendance. Left—Image, (First Row) Beth Kolb, Judith Keller, Martha Narveson, Troy Bivins, Michelle Vanek, Anne Williams, Kathy Bryant. (Second Row) Holly Heffelbower, Craig Riecke, Jim Foote. Right—Art Club, (First Row) MikeTucker,Trisha Kitchen, Kevin Fullerton. DebOmel, Darrell Hute. Top—Taking a few moments for herself, Deb Omel ponders her next art project. 30—Art Club