Nebraska City High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Nebraska City, NE)

Page 10 text:

6 Int reduction

Page 9 text:

Nebraska City Is Historical Town Our community was founded in 1854 along the sprawling Missouri River. Farmers all around this area would bring their harvest to Nebraska City to be transported by boats or railroad, and Nebraska City had one of the first bridges across the Missouri River. The flat farmland along her banks is rich from the fertile soil deposited by the river. Today the river is used for recreation as well as shipping. Nebraska City is still an agriculturally-oriented city. Many of our high school students are from farms and our FFA is large and active. The three local orchards attract people from miles away to purchase delicious apples, cider, and honey. With a pioneer background our people really enjoy the outdoors. This area swarms with hunters in the fall, as well as fishermen and hikers. Motorcycling has become a popular recreational activity and this fall Nebraska City had its first Moto Cross races. This course is one of the finest in southeast Nebraska and will be the scene of many races for years. Girls’ athletics are becoming more and more popular. There are basketball, track, and volleyball teams. Although many things have remained the same, some changes have naturally occurred. Harold Smith, a television commentator from Kansas, spoke at a school convocation about controversial sub- jects concerning youth. He said it is stupid to risk your mind and body with drugs and alcohol. He said, “Don’t take premarital sex lightly. For it will concern you as you think of marriage.” On the subject of dating he gave some simple, sensible, suggestions. “Bovs, treat the girls with respect. Girls, act as though you want respect. You can have a much deeper and meaningful relationship when it is based on mutual respect. Our heritage, our problems, and our goals are constantly changing. In this, our Bicentennial year, we have an excellent opportunity to reexamine our past, and decide on our new endeavors for the future. Introduction 5

Page 11 text:

Memories Range From Land Marks To Class Work Nebraska Citians are proud of the achievements of their community. As the home of Arbor Day. the entire community gets involved with the parade, speakers, and dinners. Other activities are supported too. As an official Bicentennial community many projects have taken place. We decorated fire hydrants in a contest and had a Town Meeting. There is growing interest in the school. More people are concerned with the school sports and activities. More adults are using the facility for classes, meetings, and recreation. The election of ’76 has many concerned citizens running for school board. The student council and school publications have published the issue of a paved parking lot, especially since so many others use it. Your memories of high school will be as diversified as each individual. Some will think of making signs for the hig games. Others will think of looking out the window at Arbor Lodge Park while daydreaming in class. Yet others will remember pulling in sleepv-eyed every morning, to the old parking lot and tearing out as the last school bell rings. COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The dusty gravel parking lot is crowded and many wish that stalls could be indicated for orderly parking. Mvrna Clark and Annette Abernathy paint one of many fire hydrants brightening street corners. Steam Wagon monument on Steam Wagon Road marks a part of our proud past. Signs such as pumpkin pushers and mat rats were fun and promoted school spirit. Biology students enjoyed collecting and mounting insects. lntroduction 7