Tecumseh High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Tecumseh, NE)

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Review of 1979 Since the premiere of the Tecumseh High School in the 1850's, the program has expanded immensely requiring many spinoffs from the original format. This has made necessary many more actors and actresses and the hiring of more directors and producers. During the first year of taping, six actors were released from contracts to go on the bigger and better opportunities. In 1979, 61 veteran performers will leave the studios for the last time. An ever-increasing supply of materials is required for operation, causing a sky-rocketing budget. In 1979, technicians and statistitions began plans to cut back on a few frequencies in order to reduce spending. As usual, the T-Town studios were will-staffed with a dedicated maintenence crew. The workers labored in the halls and kitchens year round, with the exception of a lone janitor, who was promoted to outside work in the position of county sheriff. Many new channels of learning have been added to the daily schedule in order to offer the actors and actresses a better chance to learn their lines and pick up their cues. Time slots have been allowed for schooling in areas of foreign languages, home economics, industrial arts, music, sciences and advanced courses in the basic reading, 'riting, and 'rithmetic. The directors are always concerned with developing their performers into well-rounded individuals. This fact accounts for the many interest groups formed and the the activities scheduled in the actors off-stage hours. In 1978 - 79 alone, four new interest groups - FBLA, Home Economics club, drama club and industrial art club - began meeting regularly. These organizations joined with the older clubs to give actors a chance to mingle together and discuss techniques and also to take a station break from the tedious assignments. For the health-conscious performers, many sports were available for participation. The T-Town athletes drew to their games many members of a loyal fan club. Every week brought a fight for survival in the ratings as the Indians tried to hold their own against rival stations, such as the Humboldt Cardinals or the Milford Eagles. General offices at the studio are open to visitors and critics from 8:30 to 3:30. The Tecumseh shows have become unique programs, for all performances are live and there are no reruns. Few major problems are foreseen in the future, so the Tecumseh program is expected to tape and air for many years to come. Stinson and Coach Martin have a gossip session.

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Not only does the tube feed our natural sense of curiosity about these human affairs, it provides entertainment and introduces us to our favorite performers. Steve Martin, Mork and Mindy and Farrah Fawcett-Majors would be unknown to most teenagers without their TV exposure. Fans can get a front row seat at the World Series, Super Bowl or Ali fight. Television had proved to be a relatively inexpensive way to supply entertainment in our free hours. Television is very good if it is used properly to obtain information or education as described above. However, television can also be a bad influence if too much of it is watched or if people begin to take some of the television situations too seriously. Television is a historic invention that can aid people if they use it correctly or harm them if they abuse it. TV was made to inform and entertain us. It can be a road to destruction if used with the wrong purposes or goals. Students of today should learn how to use the television and other learning devices effecitvely; a person never stops learning. 3 Matt Piersol portrays the Unknown Comic. Steve, Charo, Dolly and Charles live it up during senior skit.

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