Southeast High School - Shield Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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Battles and Civil War treaties ended one hundred years ago, but books brought them to life for Dick Gilleland. Stimulated Democratic Ideas. Speeches, signs and slogans liv¬ ened the mock presidential elections held in modern problems classes. The mock and national campaigns and a study of the ballot issues inspired these seniors to actively participate as vot¬ ers in the 1964 general election. In addition to following the Nixon- Kennedy campaign and analyzing its results, American history students stud¬ ied their country ' s development from a British colony to a democratic world power. Films in world history supple¬ mented the study of the world ' s an¬ cient, medieval and modern periods. Politically minded students such as Nan Binger and Dianne Quinn voted in the Clarion election.

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Student, National Elections Republican students such as Tom Ackerman wore dejected-looking faces after the elections. Kay Morris proudly announced the victory of her candidate. Variety shows were not the only programs on TV. American history was also viewed. Campaign speeches were made by S. Rosewell, P. Stenten, M. Liesveld, L. Ledbetter, J. Walt and J. Williams during the recent presidential elections. They backed the Socialists.

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Russian, Television French provided humor and knowledge for Bette Brolyer and Doug Nicoll. 20 Language lab equipment was controlled by William Hammelmann while he tested his students •«»