Syracuse High School - Rocket Yearbook (Syracuse, NE)

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Countdown keeps the Student Body informed. L' nt e Q 1' 3 ,Q at . K ' X 1 S J V555-V -My 'ff:f:.f24ji: , t't' i fi? - E. , it A V-'elf 1' 5 . 1 Bruce Borgard, Carol Kreifels, Sue Mallette, Irene Gartner, Connie Stutheit, and Dee Fentiman add finishing touches to Countdown before press time. An inexperienced staff learned the ropes of pub- lishing a not so regular newspaper under the patient direction for the faculty sponsor, Mrs. Orton. The Countdown was the result of many hectic days spent preparing it. Student artists were drafted to create imagi- native cartoons while young writers, talents were sorely tested as they penned out features and news articles. Typists helped with the creative aspects of the newspaper as well as punching out words on A the keyboard. On October 20th, a few of the Countdown staff members attended a Journalism Clinic at the ,W eyyei ., sy University of Nebraska. Professors of Journalism il'Y 'si' I at the University gave numerous lectures on ways to 5 x improve a school newspaper. . ei e Co-editors of the Countdown, are Ann For- . manack and Diana Schneider. The whole staff put in .yer 1 I t 1 . , i a hard year's work, but the satisfaction of doing a good job overshadowed the difficulties. i i f It Q- fi C0-editors Ann Formanack and Diana Schneider go over layout with Advisor, Mrs. Marlene Orton.

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Honor Society at the head of their classes. N Honor Society members: FIRST ROW: Debbie Nannen, Steve Rippe, Shirley Jacobson, Ann Formanack. SECOND ROW: Lois Peterson, Janice Wellensiek, Roxanne Johns, Tim Hoffman, Connie Stutheit, Steve Meyer. THIRD ROW: Sandra Neeman, Diana Schneider, Lois Brehm, Nancy Fisk, Jean Doan, Advisor, Mr. Rhodus. FOURTH ROW: Donna Meyer, Sue Rippe, Patsy Henke, Dee Fentiman, Pam Wurtele. The National Honor Society, whose members are selected on the basis of leadership, service, scholarship and character, consists of an excep- tional group of juniors and seniors, selected by a faculty committee. A source of income for the group was selling paperback books to the students during the noon hour. Many types of literature were provided. Thirteen new members were inducted into the Honor Society this spring during a candle-lighting ceremony held before the student body. Qualifica- tions and requirements for being a member were explained by the officers. The officers of the group are President, Lois Petersen, Vice-President, Rosanne Johns, Secre- tary, Janice Wellensiekg Treasurer, Steve Meyer. Principal John Rhodus sponsors the group. dl I Donna Meyer and Debbie Nannen look through Honor So- ciety book display.

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FTA keeps busy planning the annual carnival. Bob Englebrecht displays championship form in Hula Hoop competition during FTA Carnival. The FTA, Future Teachers of America began their fourth year by showing their approximate membership of 25 students. Their sponsor this year was Mrs. Marlene Orton. She was helped by Mrs. Barbara Otaki. Their officers this year were Presi- dent Steve Meyer, Vice President Debbie Nannen, Secretary Mary Koester and Treasurer Annette Minderman. The highlight of the year for the FTA was the planning and completion of the carnival. The theme for the carnival was 'Psychedelic Scenef, King and Queen of the carnival were Scott Clark and Susy Rippe. Students enjoyed watching the pie eating con- test, which was won by Bill Davis and the hula-hoop contest won by Bob Englebrecht. The highlight of the booths was 'fthe trip. The door prize, an instant hippe outfit won by Bruce Roberts. i f g Rav FTA members enjoy antics during Christmas party.