Northeast High School - Rocket Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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Literature students learn to appreciate the great writings of English and American authors. A class in world literature is one of those tentatively scheduled for the 8 o'clock period second semester. In this area of artificial moons and all-too-real missiles, Lincoln Northeast offers qualified teachers and fine equipment to produce students with the ambition and background to achieve in the field of modern science. The double period chemistry class gives students an opportunity to earn college credit if they pass examinations at the end of the study. Physics instructor Mr. Jeffery spent last sum- mer studying at Nebraska Wesleyan under a spe- cial grant. Emphasis of the study was the use of eas ily obtainable, ordinary materials in the classroom to demonstrate physical principles. Using the slinky, a child's toy, to study wave motion is an example. Experiments play an important part la physics class—Lee Schlitt end Berbere Miller. Rockets reflect

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Language arts—writing, reading, speaking Through basic English courses, Lincoln students are given an opportunity to master their native tongue. Sophomore English, a combination of com- position and literature, was taught by TV this year. Miss Esther Montgomery handled the TV presenta- tion. Mrs. Vifquain and Miss Smith were in charge of the classroom activities. Senior composition em- phasizes composition and preparation for college. The English department offers many electives for students with special talents and interests. Jour- nalism is available to those interested in any of the fields of communication, and Northeastern and Rocket staff classes give practical experience to these students. Debaters learn to express their opinions by marshalling supporting evidence and presenting logical argument. Overcoming the fear of speaking before a group is part of the work of the speech classes. Each year they have an opportunity to prove their ability in the all-school plays, and in the speech contests sponsored by community and national organizations. Why do I always hove to take the negative side—Marl Borchers, George Duranslce, Mike Wylie, Karen Johnson. A responsive audience is vital to speech classes—Cheryl Ethridge and Diane Lehr.

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Isn't this in in-trig-uing—Jim Hartman and Peggy King. This geometry is really solid—Ruth Ann Waist. national interest in science and mathematics Biology and physiology are also part of the science curriculum at Lincoln Northeast. No one should be ignorant of the bodily processes of the lower animals, or of the relationship between plant and animal life. Even more imperative is it that everyone understand his own body, and the delicate relationship between physical and emotional health. Six semesters of mathematics are available to students of Lincoln Northeast who need this back- ground for further study in engineering, science, or business careers. In this area, as in chemistry and languages, students are able to earn credit from the University of Nebraska if they pass examina- tions at the end of the high school course. Several LN students graduating in I960 obtained such credit, and some of the Class of 1961 will also. Hurry, Don. the world is breathlessly waiting your audacious invention—Ann Munnis and Don Hanway. MSgs ills