Westside High School - Shield Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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Mr. Rod Hansen Mrs. Helen Kelley Miss Sigrid Larson Debate World Literature Short Story and Novel American Literature Short Story and Novel Senior Class NFL FMA Dick lmig expertly helps amateur turfer, Brent Warren, place banana peelings on his ten- nies to provide that extra zip. 10419 Y 4 'Nt Out of my way! Here l come! yells Brent as he swings and sways down the cardboard runway. NFL members Bill Gray, Chips Elias, Jan Laitos, Scott Crabtree, vice pres., coach. Jan bereaves the absence of debate partner, Steve Curelop while Dick Imig, Ray Dryden, pres.g Dennis Adams, Kathy Laas, sec, Bob Bucholz, Scott and Ray exhibit confidence in anticipation of the Kansas City Debate Ann Snow, and Betsy Ruskin await the presence at Mr. Rod Hansen, debate Tournament. I 133' ? .lil

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Juniors U e English Pilot Program District 66 is one of the five Nebraska school systems which experimented with the English Pilot Program this year. The pro- gram interested schools from all over the United States, and, according to Mrs. Mary Conner, department head, it is a more consistent approach to the study of literature. The program was designed by the University of Nebraska for all students at every grade level. When launched in its entirety, it is expected to provide students with a better background in literature. Freshmen would tackle the Odyssey and seniors would delve into Milton's Paradise Lost. District 66 pilot classes were taught this year on the lst, 2nd, 5th, 7th, and llth grade levels. Westside iuniors were presented with the program in their American Literature classes. Also available were classes primarily concerned with writing. Composition was offered to seniors. English Seminar was de- signed for those with exceptional writing ability, who were in- terested in intensive research on a single topic. Journalism was offered to iuniors with a chance to work on the yearbook or newspaper staff the second year. For those interested in speaking, speech 'and drama classes were available. Drama contained the oral interpretation of prose, poetry and drama while concentrating on voice and bodi- ly action in portrayal of emotional contrast found in literature. Pantomimes and improvisations were performed. Painting scenery, helping with musicals, sponsoring the One Act Plays and attending local dramatic productions occupied the time of the Thespians this year. Business meetings were held twice a month, followed by a skit or a reading performed by members. Thespians is affiliated with the National Thespians Society. Prospective members earned points by performing in plays, helping backstage and assisting in play publicity and manage- lmprovisations help drama students get into character quickly. Here, Jim Caniglia, the father, and Elaine Tegtmeir, the mother, restrain daughter Barb Hosford as she grabs at food in a restaurant. Busboy Joe Limprecht and waitress Cheri Moredick look on indignantly. ment. They became national Thespians when they had ten points and honor Thespians when fifty points had accumulated. Mrs. Judith Hoyt Mrs. Joan Jansen Composition Library English Seminar Y-Teens Saloon girl Terry Madden basks in the attention she's receiving in a silent film take-off presented at a Thespians meeting. Terry's admirers include Brent Warren, the hero, Chris Petersen, the bartender, and Tom Williams, the drunk.

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, L ,fwtg Mrs. Elaine Limbaugh Mr. Edward Mcmsur Mrs. Ferne Mellor Mrs. Mary Muenchrath Mrs. Shirlee Nance American Literature English 9,10 Library English 9 Developmental Reading English Literature French l FL Holds First Turfin' Relays Qctober 26, TQ63, it a person had 50 cents and a pair ot size 20 EE Tennis shoes with banana peelings attached to the bot- tom, he was eligible Tor The Turhn' Relays at Westside. With a dollar, a team ot three persons could be entered. This event was sponsored by the National Forensics League to raise money tor debate trips. Trophies were presented to The Turfer King, Queen, and outstanding Team atter They slid down the hill on cardboard to Their destinies 50 teet away. The No- vember 4 issue ot Sports Illustrated carried an article on the Re- lays with a quotation from NFL president, Ray Dryden. Students became eligible To loin NFL by earning 25 points or more in speaking events. Members were accepted all year long and this year's group totaled 60 by spring. Debate was ottered to students who wished to learn to speak confidently and intelligently before an audience. The goal ot this course was To improve in all areas ot argumentative speak- ing through competition, For the tirst time demand tor the course made it necessary to have two classes ot beginning debate. in addition to in-class debates, students were required to attend at least one competi- tive Tournament. They were also given opportunities to compete in individual speaking events such as radio and television news- Casting, original oratory, and externporaneous and interpretive speeches, Varsity debater Scott Crabtree cross-examines beginner Carl Brooks in a first year debate class, as Ray Dryden takes notes and Carl's colleague, Steve Calvert, anxious ly watches. M,-5. Hazel Pau Mrs. Everine Van Amburgh English 10 English 10 -Q