Syracuse High School - Rocket Yearbook (Syracuse, NE)

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Knowledge SHS held to a fairly steady routine this year Only a few teachers found themselves in a different room. Several new teachers appeared on the scene, Mr. Ziegler, Mrs. Knoll, Mr. Slattery, and Mrs. Oestmann. Classes were also taught by student teachers throughout the year. This was the first time the band received a student teacher. A student council was put in motion this year. One of their first functions was to get salt and pepper shakers back on the cafeteria tables. They also con- vinced the administration to give the students one more chance with straws. Seniors awoke all sleepy students while giving a play in English class entitled Emperor Joe . Students made their own costumes and also a large amount of noise. Several films were presented to the Senior government class advising against teen-age mar- riages. Students showed a great interest in the subject. One of the more interesting assembly programs to be held during the year was the March of Dimes program. A film about the MOD movement was shown to the student body and Stuart Lantz, a Uni- versity of Nebraska athlete, held a question and answer session. A Dept. of Education media specialist speaks to teachers during teachers meetings prior to opening day of school.

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Boys become skillful in Shop and Vo. Ag. Mr. Lawrence instructs Dennis Vodicka in shop class. Completing his third year as a Vocational Agri- culture instructor at SHS is Mr. Donavon Benson. The classes that are offered to the junior and sen- ior boys are ag. business, ag. mechanics, life sci- ence and farm management. Mr. Benson is kept busy by teaching night classes of young future farmers and he also has several classes of tractor maintenance. Mr. Benson is the sponsor of the Future Farmers of America. He also enjoys having the job of being one of the sponsors of the junior class. Mr. Benson holds a B.S. from the University of Nebraska and is now doing graduate work there. Acting in his first year as part time Junior High Principal is Mr. Vaughn Lawrence. He also teaches five classes of shop. His pupils learn mechanical drawing, wood working, hand and power tool skill, carpentry, and advanced blueprint reading. Mr. Lawrence is the eighth-grade basketball coach and head coach in track. Mr. Lawrence has a B.A. degree from Wayne State Teachers College and he is now working on his masters degree at the University of Nebraska. Mr. Benson explains ignition system to Bob Harms.