Lincoln High School - Links Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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 Left—Though the students of yesteryear are no longer remembered, their accomplishments will be recognized forever. Below'—Tradition unites the Links.

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Buried tradition materializes Devotion to Sacred L causes dire consequences “Where is the sacred L?” This is a question most often significance to the visiting student, the explanation given asked by former students upon returning to Lincoln High for a class reunion. They are dismayed to discover it is currently in storage. According to social studies teacher Alden Johnson, for many years the L graced the floor of the area which was then known as the student lounge, located in the east part of what is now the Media Center. The L was stationed in the middle of the floor and indeed it was a sacred piece of property to students. They danced around, walked around, played around, but no one stepped on the L. On occasion it was necessary to remind visitors and new students of the sacred L’s significance. But of course there were the daring who were most generally visitors from other schools. In the early 1960s, the state wrestling meet was being held at LHS. During the late afternoon break in sessions, visiting students were using the student lounge and cafeteria. A wrestler from another school was informed to not stand on the L. Since the symbolism had no Above—Stationed in front of the building, the traditional I. emblem is a constant reminder of pride. Right—Diversity in ethnic back- grounds is displayed by the class gift of 1978. by the Lincoln High student in regard to the validity of the L being sacred was not satisfactory. It resulted in a physical confrontation which called for immediate emergency treatment for the visitor. Following the incident and others which had preceded it, a linked chain was placed around the L as a friendly reminder, not only to visitors but also to our own students that this action was not sanctioned by the administration. Wearing the L is still a symbol of pride. Perhaps it was also a conviction to many past students of Lincoln High. Like fine wine and classical music, LHS has stood the test of time. Its tradition and history is preserved forever. 2 — We’ve Got It, Tradition

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Spare time remains scarce Freedom is appreciated by students Students are doing it all, from homework to wild weekend parties. Maybe they don’t get much spare time, but they try to make the most of what they can get. Movies are a very popular form of recreation. The average student sees about two each month. Just sitting back and enjoying a film is good enough for most people, but sophomore Devon Schumacher is interested in making his own pictures. With money earned by doing odd jobs, he has purchased his own studio equipment. He has shot several segments and hopes to have a product ready for viewing soon. He tries to see a movie at least once a week in order to analyze the work of directors and producers. Video games aren't as popular as they were in 1981, but students are still often seen frequenting gaming arcades. The Palace Arcade (across from Lincoln High) gets a lot of patronage from teenagers seeking vicarious thrills through games like Asteroids and Donkey Kong. Junior Dave Jagoda commented, “At the height of my mania, I would spend probably $10 a week, which isn't that much compared to some people I know.” Parties seem to be big events in students' lives. They usually occur on Friday and Saturday nights. Junior Brooke Baker explained, “1 like to go to the games and then go out for pizza with a big group of friends.” Free time sometimes means music. But pop music isn’t the only aspect of interest. Some, like junior Matt Fisher, enjoy classical music. He plays the violin with the Lincoln Youth Symphony and rehearses each week. Church and other community activities also keep stu- dents busy. Senior Wedi-Sue Raines is a member of the United Methodist Youth Council and directs the children’s choir at her church. Seniors Jill Holbert and Amy Fuller are both involved with the Nebraska Council of Youth. Everyone seemed to agree on one thing as junior Kristen Brookes said, “I don’t have enough time to do a lot of the things I’d like to.” It’s all part of the high school experience. 4 — We’ve Got It, Outside Interest