A Year in the Life of Nebraska Freshmen
A campus snapshot details rush week, social whirl, and academic grind at the University of Nebraska. It traces the freshman experience from late summer through spring, including football hype, Kosmet Klub tryouts, campus fashion, Dead Week, exams, and Ivy Day memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska
Nebraska
Kosmet Klub
Pershing
Cr Estes
Woodsie
University of Nebraska Builders
College Days and Tours Committee
Juniors Attend Science Fair in Lincoln Nebraska
Freda Herrington Kathy Grant and Linda Christensen returned Saturday April 20 from the Human Sciences Fair held in Lincoln Nebraska. They traveled from Sidney after school and arrived late Wednesday night. They attended films on human sciences and a banquet at the Nebraska Center for Continuing Education. They registered received pamphlets on mental health and viewed two films How Are You and activities of a camp for mentally retarded children. The trio attended a banquet with Dr. Robert G. Osborn deputy director of medical services Nebraska Psychiatric Institute for Community Services Division. A panel discussion followed featuring a journalism professor a mental health educator and the NU public relations director. Friday they toured the Nebraska Psychiatric Institute in Omaha visiting the Biochemistry and Bio statistics departments and the Occupational and Recreational Therapy and Special Education areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda Herrington
Kathy Grant
Linda Christensen
Lincoln
Nebraska
Sidney
Nebraska Center For Continuing Education
Robert G. Osborn
Nebraska Psychiatric Institute For Community Services Division
University of Nebraska
Nebraska Psychiatric Institute
Omaha
Teachers Plan Summer Vacation
SHS teachers share summer plans spanning multiple states and activities. Cheryl Johnson will attend Kent State University summer school, marry in August, and work as a public school therapist in Akron. Ken Moncrief pursues a Master of Science at Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado. Carl Crouse focuses on driving programs and attends church and conference meetings. Bill Fankhauser will study at the University of Nebraska while family stays in Sidney. Mabel Nielsen joins sisters for travel and attends the National Convention in Minneapolis then tours Midwest states. Glen Houtz to run the Cheyenne Kimball County Bookmobile and hopes for a noteworthy experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SHS
Cheryl Johnson
Kent State University
Ohio
Sidney
Akron
Ken Moncrief
Western State College
Gunnison
Colorado
Carl Crouse
Crouse
Sidney High
St. Pat’s High School
Idaho
Bill Fankhauser
University of Nebraska
Mabel Nielsen
Grand Island
Dannebrog
Hazard
Omaha
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Minneapolis
Minn
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Illinois
Iowa
Hi-Life
Glen Houtz
Cheyenne Kimball County
Houtz
Sidney High School Journalism Class Feature
The Sidney Hi-Life column, prepared by the Sidney High School Journalism Class under Glen C. Houtz, instructor, appears in The Sidney Telegraph.
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Sidney High School
Glen C. Houtz
Prom and Activities Bulletin for Sidney Events
Bulletin details Western Conference golf all day in Sidney on April 27 followed by prom decorations at the Junior High Gym on April 28 and 29. April 30 features golf at Sterling and Prom decoration at 7 p m, with Pep Club in the cafe and more prom decor. May 1 lists assemblies, French Club, Masque and Gavel, and prom decor in the Junior High Gym. May 2 covers House of Representatives, Cabinet in Room 209, Art Club, and golf in Sidney at 3 p m.
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Sidney
Sterling
House of Representatives
Cabinet
Art Club
Juniors Finalize Plans for 1968 Prom and Banquet
Sidney High juniors race to finish prom preparations with theme brainstorming, band booking, invitations, banquet plans, and decorations. Seniors await this yearly rite as a goodbye party before graduation, with girls discussing hairdos and dresses while boys arrange dates and tuxes.
Suzie Janda and Jim Ellison Keep Active In Student Gov
Senior Spotlight features Suzie Janda daughter of Mr and Mrs Matt Janda born December 4 1950 in Sidney with high school roles including class secretary and Math Club secretary treasurer. Jim Ellison son of Mr and Mrs W J Ellison born July 23 1950 in Lincoln active in Science Club Masque and Gavel cross country golf and more.
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Suzie Janda
Jim Ellison
Suzie
Matt Janda
Sidney
St. Patrick’s
Quill and Scroll
Trail
Hi-Life
Creighton University
Omaha
W. J. Ellison
Lincoln
Nebraska
Jim
Science Club
Masque and Gavel
S* Club
Progressive Party
Catholic Church
Graduation Plans Made by Sidney High Seniors 1968
As the 1967 68 school year ends Sidney High prepares for graduation with 60 seniors interviewed about their next steps. 17 will attend the University of Nebraska and 10 have applied to Kearney State Teachers College. Read on for a list of plans including universities, colleges, and career paths.
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Sidney High
University of Nebraska
Kearney State Teachers College
John F Kennedy College Tuition and Programs Overview
JFK College in Wahoo offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with programs in Biology Chemistry Elementary Education Fine Arts Humanities Modern Languages Political Science Sociology Business Administration Economics English History Mathematics and Physical Education. Semester tuition 435 with 50 general fee, yearly room and board about 1760 to 1800, housing 145 to 165 per semester. About one third receive financial aid. merit scholarships range 500 to 790 yearly. activity scholarships 100 to 790 yearly. The private coed liberal arts campus sits in northwest Wahoo, 30 miles from Omaha and Lincoln.
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John F. Kennedy College
JFK College
John F. Kennedy
Wahoo
John F’. Kennedy
Omaha
Lincoln
SHS Playmate Of The Week
SHS presents a playful profile of a Holyoke born sophomore from the class, with hobbies in golf swimming and music. The piece notes orbit daydreams with girls and a dangerous motorcycle mishap, and lists last week’s playmate Tom Biggs as identified by Gregg Ellison Cynthia Schmale and Mike Sutton.
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Lutheran Church
Tom Biggs
Gregg Ellison
Cynthia Schmale
Mike Sutton
Seniors Cram For A Busy Schedule
The seniors face a condensed May schedule with final classes ending May 16. Baccalaureate practice on May 17 at 8 30 a m and the service on May 19 at 8 90 p m are set. Commencement on May 24 marks the week May 17 24, during which seniors are dismissed unless makeup work is required.
Lack Of Participation Forces Gov Change At SHS
A new SHS governing system for 1968 69 replaces state class councils with a Student Council of four major officers from each state. Approved by the House, the plan aims for efficiency through a smaller, dedicated group and gradual expansion to include other groups.
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SHS
House of Representatives
Sidney High School
Secretary of Treasury
National House of Representatives
Hi-Life Staff Names From City Newspaper Page
A list of staff members including Janis Gell and editor Kathy Holbrook appears on a local Hi-Life page. Other names include Susan Janda Renee Kaylor Connie Kuhns Cheryl Mitchell and several staff writers and contributors.
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Janis Gell
Kathy Holbrook
Susan Janda
Renee Kaylor
Connie Kuhns
Cheryl Mitchell
Mike Nienhuser
Mary Prester
Linda Smith
DeAnn Thies
Terresa Tucker
Rita Underdown
Cindy Wolf
June Zwick
Sidney High Seeks Student Affairs Exchange
The school aims to expand its student affairs knowledge by correspondence with other schools in the state and nation. Sidney High follows the US government pattern rather than the common Student Council model used by most schools.
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Sidney High
SHS
Former SHS Athletes: Life After Sports
The Sidney High School stars such as Woody Ramos Roland Schubert Phil Cronk Ken Mangels and Jerry Cronk move on to college or military careers. Ramos serves in the armed forces while Schubert Cronk and Cronk pursue studies or coaching roles, Mangels plays at Concordia College and Cronk attends Kearney State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Nienhuser
SHS
Uving
Woody Ramos
Roland Schubert
Jerry Cronk
Phil Cronk
Ken Mangels
Sidney High
Sidney
United States Armed Forces
University of Nebraska
Sterling Northeastern
Chadron State
Chadron
Potter High
Phil
Lincoln
Armed Forces
Concordia College
Seward
Kearney State College
Spring Parents Night Highlights at Junior Senior High
Tuesday April 23 event features orientation sessions for seventh graders and high school parents. Senior high elects Council representatives while science fair displays and vocational projects attract attention. Sylvia Mazal Bruce Leuhrs and others showcase transistor radios and a ten foot radio transmitter built by Jim Ellison.
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Max Kors
Episcopal Church
Sylvia Mazal
Bruce Leuhrs
Jim Ellison
Dale Adams
History Department
Parents’ Advisory Council
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Nebraska U
News of the
Sidney Public Schools
Sidney Hi-Life
Sidney Telegraph
Bulletin Board
Sidney McCook
Hastings College
Cindy Timmerman
Womens
Air Force
Rue Ann Fish
University of Wyoming
Gail Wallinger
Mercy Hospital
Denver
John Davis
Western Nebraska Vocation
Curt Blume
Randy Reane
John White
DeAnne Thies
Western Nebraska General
Scottsbluff
Jeannie Olsen
Connie Adams
Parks Business College
Avaition
Bob Studnicka
University of Nebraska, Agricultural Technology
Elliott Noteboom
Marshal Pottorff
Dee Ann Gell
University of Nebras
University of Nebraska, Business
June Zwickl
Medical Institute of
the Red Raider
Raider
Ron Lienemann
Holyoke
East Ward
Central
North Ward
Richard Fix
Jack Fish
Elvin Kahl
Robert Holechek
Roland Biggs
Milt Nissen
Dave Nienhueser
John
Davis, Dave Schnell and
Frank Johnston
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