Norfolk High School - Milestone Yearbook (Norfolk, NE)

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Seniors Need History, English for Graduation To graduate from NHS, a student needed 120 credits, including the required classes, English and history, sophomore year-, speech English and history, junior year , and government modern problems, senior year. Foreign language courses in French. Spanish, and German were offered as well as several art craft classes. Publications, vocational agriculture, business courses, shop, and music were other electives. The question of increasing graduation requirements was discussed during the year, but did not go into effect for this senior class. Some mathematics and science could be required in the future. 4

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Electors Name Reagan Many happenings went on outside the school during the school year. As of October, the American hostages were still being held in Iran (with some talk of their release). The November election took place with Ronald Reagan chosen as the new President. There was the gasoline shortage and the completion of the new YMCA. Benjamin Avenue was made into four lanes and plans to widen Thirteenth Street got underway in the spring. New restaurants were popping up on junk food lane (13th Street), new housing areas were being developed everywhere, and after many complaints, the railroad tracks on Madison and Omaha Avenue were fixed. Table Of Contents Achievements ............... 8 Students .................. 20 Curriculum and Staff ...... 70 Sports .................... 90 Activities ............... 116 Community ................ 172

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I. Jokes are always heard in the forum. 2. The marquee informsstudents of upcoming events. 3. Due to the energy crunch, more bikes were seen this year. 4. School is a drag, according to Jay Blevins. 5. Shawn Coy would rather monkey around than go to study hall. 6. Norfolk is beautiful in the fall. 7. Munchie attacks were curbed with the help of the pop candy machines. 8. Motorcycles are a favorite among NHS students. 5 «■