Northeast High School - Rocket Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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Large social studies department added new classes Mr. Willemsen shows student teacher Mr. Klippert discussion plans for the day in modern problems. Two new classes were offered in the so- cial studies field this year, making this North- east's largest department. These were philoso- phy and United States government. Economic classes proved exciting for sen- iors who learned how to read stock markets. Mr. Leatherman's class bought 310,000 Worth of stock, although imaginary, and kept a watchful eye on it. Mr. Hiza's classes, how- ever, were more realistic. They bought four shares of Walter Kidde Company at 359.75 When it reached a peak of 5581.25 near the close of first semester, they sold and each re- ceived a small profit. Philosophy class, led by Mr. Leatherman, was an experience. Students studied and dis- cussed philosophies from the time of Plato. Keith Leatherman B.A., Georgetown Univer- sityg B.D., Union Theolo- gical Seminaryg Nebraska: Economicsg Philosophy: Red Cross Henry Willemsen M.E., University of Ne- braska: Modern Problemsg U. S. Governnienlg Sopho- more Football aml Basket- ball Mr. Leatherman's philosophy class got the privilege of decorating the Christ- mas tree and were warned that the popcorn strings were seven years old.

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ob Q 'Pz 35 as 5 S Traditional music symbols such as notes, clefs, and staffs are re- placed by these characters in Mr. Mr. Angelini, composer in residence, directs Northeast music students in their individual interpretations of one of his original numbers. New Teacher, composer LN's music department felt the influence of two new additions this year. Mrs. Singler joined Mrs. Snook in the vocal music depart- ment while Mr. Schultz continued with the instrumental department. Triple Trio, Boys Octet, orchestra, choir, band and the other musical groups were kept busy this year with Vespers, the Christmas program, and the operetta, in addition to various other programs. All music classes in the Lincoln Public Schools had the advantage of a composer in residence this year. Mr. Louis Angelini, spon- sored by the Ford Foundation, spent the year hel Angelini's original compositions. p develop musicol skills in Lincoln composing especially for the public schools and working directly with students. Playing or singing Mr. Angelini's con- temporary music was a unique experience. The traditional staffs, key and time signatures, notes, and clefs were disposed with in favor of a graph. Graphs are broken into segments containing the symbols to be sounded. Each symbol has meaning but time and pitch are dependent upon spacing and the musician's interpretation. The resulting sound depends upon the various interpretations and the con- ductor's directions. From this random play- ing may develop verv beautiful and certainly creative music. which is one of the purposes of Mr. Angelini's compositions. Duane Schulz Barbara Singler Velma Snook B. A., M. A., Nebraska: B. S., New Paltz Slate B,A,, M,A,, Nebraska: V0- Wayne State: Northeast- University: Fredonia Stale cal music: operetta ern University: Stage band: Rocket Revue: In- strumental music University: Vocal music

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. . . Oh, oh, looks like Kidde Company's going down. Checking the stock reports are Gredon Turner, Dianne Matthews and Bev Knutson with Mr. Hiza looking on. John McCormick Melvin Berka B. S., M. E., Nebraska: B.A., M.A., Wayne Stateg History Nebraskag Historyg Intra- mural Director George Bruner Jean Holmquist A. B., M. E., Neluraskag B.S., Nebraskag Historyg Wisconsing History Rockettes It's pay off time. To students' relief Kidde stocks went up and they sold out in time to make a nice pro- fit. Here Mr. Hiza hands anxious students their money. Nancy 0'Brien B. A., M. A., Nebraskag Historyg Cheerleaders Claire Boroff University of Nebraskag Kearney Stateg Historyg Varsity Football John Hiza University of New Mexico University of California Berkeley, Californiag Ne braskag Doane College Economics A. J. Mueller B.S., Augustana College M.A., South Dakotag Ne braskag Historyg Debate NFL