Lincoln High School - Links Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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Exposing a hidden talent, Kim Hansen demonstrates the “moonwalk”. Kim is wearing the latest fashion in break clothing, parachute pants. Enjoying the popular break dancing, this crowd really “gets into it.” This was the first break dance contest held at Lincoln High. taking a break, Joe Ballard, Victor Day, and Louvelle Rogers discuss the complexities of the plastic surgery done on Michael Jackson’s nose. Most of the posters hung up were gone by the end of the dance, no doubt taken by devoted fans. Dances—21

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Showing one of their many breakin' talents. After crashin’ the dance floor, Randy Nuss, Brian Bryant Bishop and Danny Tucker prepare for the Cada, Mike Rozmann, and Clyde Wilson find it break dance contest to follow. They came in second necessary to take a short break. Even John Travolta place in the contest. had to get some rest. Dances favor “Breakin” Hit song “Fame” inspires dance creativity Lincoln High dances are ever-increasing in popularity, partly because of the grown enthusiasm about break dancing. A lot of people showed up at the first dance; it was the first LHS dance to hold a break dancing contest. Keno Mordecai thought the contest was great, but disorganized. “Breakin’ takes a lot of physical activity, we needed a tot more room.” Mordecai and his team took first place in the contest. People go to dances for a wide variety of reasons. Marion Jahreis, an exchange student from Bavaria, goes to see the people “I like to see how American students have fun.” Sophomore Don Foley goes simply because it’s something to do, and “it can help you improve socially.” But, to Emily Jagoda, a junior and a compulsive dance attender, “I love them.. . you get that certain special mix of all the right people.” When asked what she likes best about the dances, Emily replied, “I like snappin’ my fingers to the beat. I like the lights, the action, and the beat of the music.” And when asked what she dislikes, “nothin’, just nothin’,” was her response. Sophomore Troy Marbowls, on the other hand, dislikes the fact that there are no free refreshments served, but he does like the selection of music played and “just dancing with my girlfriends.” Senior Becky Boswell appreciates the tow cost; “they’re one of the cheaper forms of entertainment and they’re fun.” She especially enjoys the fact that “you can do whatever you want and you don’t have to be John Travolta.” Boswell’s favorite aspect of Lincoln High dances is when they play the hit song “Fame.” “It brings out the ‘Fame Dancer and creativity in everyone.” 20—Dances

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Not another “Yesterday” Homecoming made memorable by events It was a dark night. The fog and threatening rain made it gloomy. It was a night that warranted staying at home, warm and dry. But, football players, band members, spirit members, concert choir members and numerous students, had to abandon the warm-and-dry idea; this night was homecoming. At Seacrest Field, before the game, Homecoming seemed likely to be doomed when the lights went out. However, after a long, uneasy wait, the lights came back on. The game started a little late, but many students thought that the delay made the game more exciting since everyone was really hyped-up for the game by the time the field was illuminated. The band, needless to say, was not quite as eager to be out on the field that night. Heavy rain and the tearing-up effect of any football game had turned the field into a swamp. But, as senior Eric Jones noted, the band had plenty of enthusiasm and carried through with the many cheers that originated in his section—trumpet, of Displaying confidence in his team, this player gives the 1 sign. He wasn’t far off in his prediction—LHS defeated formerly unbeaten LSE that night with a score of 7-5. 22—Homecoming course. When it came time for the half-time activities, the band and the Homecoming Court filed onto the field excited, even if a little reluctant. The court included Deb Lawson, Tracy Lightbody, Melissa Miller, Lisa Murray and Tammy Schriner for the Queen candidates. The candidates for Homecoming King included Kevin Burbach, Pat Gaines, Bill Sheets, Corky Simms and Steve Wise. Tracy was named Queen and Pat became King. Other Homecoming festivities included honoring Distinguished Alumni Francis Allen, Susan McClanahan and Carl Oleson with the annual double assembly that morning. Complicating the adjusted schedule for the assembly and the annual Homecoming pep rally, there was an unexpected fire in the woodshop. Luckily, the fire department put the fire out before much damage was done. Somehow, after all the little disasters shrouding Homecoming, it is doubtful that it will become just another “yesterday...” Homecoming wouldn’t be complete without the dance after the game. Deb Placek, Luci Jellum, Gregg Peterson, and Becky Boswell are just a few of the many dancers.