Northeast High School - Rocket Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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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

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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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Physical activity, fine arts enrich students' lives Through the halls, and up the stairs, during first period, drifts the singing of the Lincoln Northeast Choir. Many of the oldest and best-loved Rocket traditions stem from the vocal and instrumental music departments. Performing for the school and for the public, they represent LN well. The Christmas Vespers, the spring operetta, the Rocket Revue—these are some of the big oc- casions for both singers and instrumentalists. The Swingin' Rockets play for most Rocket dances and parties. The band plays for rallies and games. At Music Clinic at North Platte in November, several orchestra members took first or second chair. Triple Trio performed as usual for many com- munity groups as well as for their fellow students. Last year for the first time, an art exhibition of pupils' work was held at Lincoln Northeast and was a terrific success. Faculty and students alike en- joyed the show and bought students' paintings. Most people can't even draw with their right hand—Carol Reidel. No other instrument otters so much leanabillty—Linda Mahoney. In phys ed, you can mix fun with football—Bill Hoppe, Doug Bailey, Dorrance Faiel, Gary Schaffer. 26