Syracuse High School - Rocket Yearbook (Syracuse, NE)

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Keep Syracuse High Mr. John Rhodus has served as principal of Syracuse High for 22 years. He does this important job very well, doing everything he can to make our school a better place to get an education. He also helps students to be better citizens and helps plan for their future. In addition, he is a sponsor of the Honor Society and the senior class. Mr. Rhodus holds an A.B. degree from Peru State College and an M.E. degree from the Univer- sity of Nebraska. He is active in various profes- sional and civic organizations, including American Legion, Masonic Lodge, and the Nebraska State Ed- ucation Association. Even though Mr. Rhodus is kept busy with grade transcripts and attendance reports, he is always ready to help any student with a problem. Q 3 3 9 5 l v if s y Superintendent Don Craig. running smoothly. Principal John Rhodus. Superintendent of Syracuse Schools is Mr. Don Craig. Mr. Craig has served as advisor for the past nineteen years. Although Mr. Craig holds a busy schedule as superintendent, he finds time to teach a class of geometry at the Senior High building. Mr. Craig holds a A.B. degree from Tarkio College and a M.A. degree from the University of Nebraska. His hobbies are reading, gardening and playing golf. Mr. Craig is an active member of the American Legion, Lions Club, Masonic Lodge, and V.F.W. Mr. Craig is also a member of the Ameri- can Association of School Administrators.

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The Board of Education and the Administration School Board members and administration discuss education problems duing meeting. The efficiency of Syracuse High rests in the hands of the six members of the Board of Education. These men are: Ernest Staack, Paul Phillippe, Bur- ton Copenhaver, Don Anderson, Joy Watermeier, and Merlin Hill. Superintendent Craig serves as secretary for the Board of Education. Board members are continually confronted with the problem of providing outstanding faculty mem- bers for the Syracuse-Dunbar School system. The members have made every attempt to uphold the high standard of education gained at Syracuse High by providing outstanding facilities as well as a com- petent staff. All members serve without compensation for the sole purpose of providing a quality education for citizens at a reasonable cost. Increasing enrollments in the Syracuse schools mean expanded facilities as well as additional buses for transportation. These are just a few of the prob- lems confronting these civic minded men. High School Principal Mr. Rhodus and wife enjoy annual School Board dinner staged by home ec. department.

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Organizations Besides working mainly on studies, the students of SHS finds time to relax and have fun in organiza- tions. The various groups help release the tension plus the feeling of belonging and the getting ac- quainted of new friends. Band helps them become acquainted with the types of instruments and the meaning of music. The year of 1968 saw the band receive a 1 rating in the State and Plattsmouth marching contests. At the District Music Contest in Tecumseh, they also re- ceived a 1-rating. Vocal music brings out talents in students and give vocal members pleasure in performing before groups. Mixed Chorus and most of the small groups received an 1-rating at the District Music Contest. Both vocal and instrumental groups were the highest rating school out of seven participating schools. Pep Club members help support the boys during the games. Pep Club cheerleaders are selected by trial and elimination in front of the Pep Club and S- Club officers. The final selection is jointly by the Pep Club and Lettermens Club. Hard work and late hours of the annual staff have made it possible for all of the happy and some sad moments to be permanently remembered. Various organizations will help broaden the education of the students. f 1 Faculty Cheerleadersg Mrs. Otaki, Mrs. Orton, Mrs. Oestmann, Mrs. Gaucasana and Mrs. Knoll exercise lung power during Senior-Faculty game.