Northeast High School - Rocket Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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Grow Bigger, So Do Administrative Tasks Conference at the Summit Superintend- ent Steven N. Watkins, Assistants R. L. Fredstrom, R. J. Bauer, and David Sell. Checking the athletic account— Mrs. Pavey and Mr. Galloway. Lincoln Public Schools Board of Education - Dr. Steven N. Watkins, Dr. Paul Bancroft, Glenn Yaussi, Robert H. Ammon, Warren H. Parker, Mrs Roscoe S. Hill, Robert Venner, The Lincoln Board of Education numbers among its six members one doctor, one banker, one housewife, and three businessmen. They are elected to represent the community's in- terest in school affairs. Meeting the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Superintendent Steven N. Wat- kins and the Board set school policy. Within their jurisdiction fall the 38 schools, 1007 faculty and staff members, and 21,906 pupils. To help him administer the details of this large operation, Dr. Watkins has three assis- tant superintendents. They are Dr. R. L. Fred- strom, Curriculum and Instructional Improve- ment; R. J. Bauer, Operation and Maintenance; and David Sell, Business Affairs. 13

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As Lincoln Schools Sometimes the grin fades by the end of a hard day, but it always returns—Principal Harland V. Taylor. An important newcomer to the administrative staff— Glenn Fosnot, assistant principal and dean of boys. In addition to the traditional five senses, Lincoln Northeast's Principal Harland V. Tay- lor displays two more which contribute to the ease with which he handles his demanding duties, and to the well-being of the students— a sense of fairness and a sense of humor. Mr. Taylor is faculty sponsor for Student Council. His organizational ability keeps the school running smoothly, yet he's never too busy to listen to the smallest difficulty. The responsibilities of Mrs. Frances Wat- ters add up to at least 459—that is the number of girls in the senior high school. Mrs. Watters also sponsors Leadership, the junior high stu- dent government group, and plans May Day, the traditional senior honors assembly. Glenn Fosnot, the new assistant principal, is director of guidance activities, including registration Like Mrs. Watters, he has many duties—402 senior high boys. In charge of the bookroom, and of all the many activity accounts is Mrs. Selma Pavey. Club sponsors and group advisers check with her frequently. One frequent client is Direc- tor of Athletics Bernard J. Galloway. In addi- tion to managing athletic affairs, Mr. Galloway teaches driver training. Come in—Mrs. Frances Watters, dean of girls. 12

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Every Student Takes Physical Education W. Gros8oehme E. Jeffery Lincoln Northeast is not left behind when it comes to emphasizing science. The addition of a new laboratory has made available a new source of working room. Mr. Resz, the new chemistry instructor, is teaching an ad- vanced two hour course in chemistry. This class will enable some students to acquire college credit. Mr. Jeffery (Physics and Science Club) has a M. A. degree from the University of Nebraska, and he attended the Science Institute in 1958 Playing the organ and the piano in his church occupy pxrrt of his spare time. For nearly twenty-five year Mr. Gross- oehme (Biology) has sung in his church choir. He enjoys biology outside of school as well as inside school. He received his M. A. degree from the University of Nebraska. Lapidary and teaching tennis are the in- terests of Mr. Lewis (General Science and Tennis Coach). He has an M. E. degree from the University of Nebraska. Mr. Resz (Chemistry, Geometry, and Sci- ence Club) has an M. A. degree from the University of Nebraska. He especially enjoys reading in his spare time. Gardening is the spare time activity of Mr. James (Visual Aids, Physiology, and Soph- more Football Coach). He received his M. A. degree from the University of Nebraska.