Syracuse High School - Rocket Yearbook (Syracuse, NE)

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ACADEMICS Another full and busy year was again completed at SHS thanks to the efficiency of our many teachers, our principal, and school board. The atmosphere of students eager to learn is easily seen. Sounds of the varsity band drift through the halls, students can be heard giving speeches, the sounds of the sewing machines and electric saws mingle. The click- ing of the office machines, the discussions in the various classes, and the odors from the lab in chemistry all add to the learning pro- cesses at SHS. The Student Council, sponsored by Mr, Slattery, shifted into high this year. A stu- dent lounge was added to the school's schedule. Students can check out of study hall to go to the student lounge on the stage. They are under the supervision of a Student Council member. The interest of the Senior English classes was sparked when they began giving plays such as scenes from Emperor Jones and Mac- beth . Under the direction of B. A. Johnson, the varsity band again did well in competition. All ones were received in marching com- petition. The speech students, taught by Mrs. Knoll, also did well in competition. At the District Speech Contest, they tied for second place in the final tally for ratings. Assembly programs are a well-liked part of the school year, Syracuse had several interesting programs this year. Mr. Rudy Burkhalter, renowned author, composer, and authority on Swiss and Alpine folklore, received a warm welcome from the students and faculty. His program included various stories of the history of Switzerland, yodeling, singing, flag throwing, and playing a horn made from atree. Mr. Edward Sarcelle, of the Oak Ridge University in Tennessee, explained the use of atomic power for domestic uses in a pro- gram everyone wasinterested in. Mr, Sar- celle used various special equipment to ex- plain the structure of atoms, radiation, re- actors, and fusion. Another year finished with everyone a little wiser than they had been at the beginning of the year. 'hs sjmxvxnn Mr. and Mrs. James enjoy dancing at the Christmas Dance.

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cience is an important key to education Completing his third year at SHS, is Mr. Dennis Deen. Mr, Deen teaches biology, physics, and two classes of chemistry. Mr, Deen holds a B.S. degree from Chadron State and is now doing graduate work in biology. This is the fourteenth year of teaching for Mr. Ron Wagner. Mr. Wagner teaches physical education and biology. He is also the football and golf coach and serves as sponsor of the S club. Mr. Wagner holds a B.S. degree from Peru State. New on the faculty this year is Mrs. Janis Neujahr. Mrs. Neujahr teaches junior and senior high physical education andjunior high science. She also coaches the volleyball team. Mrs. Neujahr is a graduate of Peru State where she received her B.S. degree. Mrs. Neujahr sets up volleyball teams for Physical Education class. W Mr. Deen looks on as Karen Petersen and Judy Werner conduct an experiment in the lab. Mr. Wagner explains the growth ofa plant to an interested Biology class.