Northeast High School - Rocket Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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l the casual and formal occasions The most memorable dances were the for- mals. These special evenings were planned by the juniors who made an extra effort to make the events unforgettable, Students will long recall the enchanted evening of the Junior-Senior prom. Everything from buying a formal to dining at a sophisticated restaurant will be a beautiful memory. Girls will remember their first formal and even the first corsage. The boys will recall how nervous they were trying to pin on the cor- sage, or trying to decide where to eat. No, couples can never forget their high school proms. Wan... iiorf

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Many LN boosters took time lor school dances, both Northeast students always anticipated school dances. Preparation for the special dances took much time and work. Decorating demanded co- operation of many people, but when fully carried out, the theme put couples into a dancing mood. Homecoming was put into full swing by the Student Council. Election of a host and hostess, an alumni tea honoring the class of l'-758, plus the Harvest Moon dance were highlights of the event. An exciting evening in Wonderland, mak- ing students feel miniature, and voting for a King of Hearts climaxed the Turnabout. if . ,.. , g ef' . .es Rockettes sponsored the Turnabout, a dance where the girls are the host. The theme was carried out by entering through the keyhole to Alice's Wonderland of giant flowers and trees. Homecoming brought many unforgettable surprises, responsibilities, and joys to students, faculty and parents. Decorating with pumpkins and hay, naming Linda Gage hostess, and the dance - all were planned by the chairman, Margaret Burkhardt.

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LN was involved in the community, city and state Besides participating in extra-curricular school activities, Northeast students also partici- pated in community, city, and state events. A portion of them became involved in politics on Each year community clubs sponsor delegates to Girls' State and Boys' State. Northeast had the honor of having one of their delegates, Gary Papke, represent the State of Nebraska at Boys' 13 A. national and international levels. Student involvement came in a number of ways. Radio and television appearances, speech contests, and music competition were but a few. This year, supporting a presidential candidate was a new and unforgettable experience. Nation in Washington, D. C. Another Rocket was selected to participate in the i968 summer AFS program. Laura Weber will never forget her weeks in Holland. Also, Northeast hosts two foreign students each year through the American Field Service. Yearbook, newspaper, and journalism students devoted one day to a conference sponsored by the UN School of Journalism. Students heard assembly speakers who expressed ideas that broadened and in- fluenced the listeners' viewpoints.