EPIC Program Enlarges Student Choice Lincoln High School this year will become the center for Developmental Learning Program. a new progr~~ that will combine on-the-job learning and Lincon High's Mr. Jerry Gruber, distributive education acadenuc trallllng. teacher, will be the coordinator for the Lincoln High EPIC program and will work with students in business and Implementation of the program, called EPIC, distributive occupational areas. Educational Participation in the Community, was announced by William Bogar, principal of Lincoln High. Other staff members involved in the program will be Mrs. Genevieve Huffer, health-related occupations, Mrs. Although EPIC will include work study, Mr. Bogar said Doris Brown, home economics related occupations, Mr. that the phase will be only a part of a much broader Dean Clawson, industrial and technical occupations, and program, designed to utilize all the learning resources of the Mr. Jerry Holmberg, guidance and counseling. community. Students will receive credit for the work which wiD be supervised by teachers. EPIC will include several facets: Cooperative Occupational Training: This will involve The new home of the program will be room 103, which students going outside of school "to further develop will serve as a clearing house for all student services in the occupational skills through application of classroom community. Permanently housed in the new headquarters theory." will be Mr. Bob Reir, city-wide counselor for work study, Miss Judy Proz, a former LHS student and now the NYC Community Service Work: This will involve students in (Neighborhood Youth Corps) counselor for the city, and voluntary community service organizations. This will give Mr. Loy Moratz, who will be the counselor for the students an opportunity to do community service for high
school credit and under high school supervision. Examples of these experiences are such jobs as candy stripers, teacher aides, and workers with disadvantaged children. Exploratory Non-Remunerative Work Experience: This will provide students with a first-hand opportunity to look into jobs as possible careers. The EPIC program also will include three programs that have been in existance for some time. They are work study, developmental learning placement, and work experience. Mr. Gruber explained that EPIC as a program appears "exciting because of the added responsibility it gives a student for his own education. It also provides flexibility in the high school system. "In addition," he continued, "EPIC affords the student, the teacher and the community an opportunity for better understanding and cooperation. You might say we're moving toward a school without walls."
THE ADVOCATE VOL. LXXIX, NO. 1
Links Senior Spirit
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL, LINCOLN, NEB.
Consensus: Open Campus- OK
AHention Seniors: Yearbook Photo The open campus development of open Lincoln High School show Due November 17 system, this year reinstated campus was last year's individual reactions on the
in the Lincoln public high schools on a trial basis, does have its ups and downs. Although some students find some faults in it, the consensus is that it is "the best thing that has happened to Lincoln High in recent years."
Student Advisory Board. composed of student co unci! presidents, editors of the schools' newspaper, an elected student from each high school, and Mr. John Prasch, superintendent of schools.
The force behind the
The following comments by students and faculty of
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Taking time out to show off their new uniforrns are Varsity Cheerleaders, (standing) Linda Porter, Judy Policky, and Marga Silenieks, (kneeling) Lisa SheDedy.
New Centennial Mall Will Extend Freedom This year's students will have an opportunity for more recreation and relaxation. One area available for student enjoyment is the new mall.
The supervision of plant life is being handled by Dr. D. E. Hutchinson, a member of the Garden Club of Lincoln. He is nationally know for his knowledge of landscaping, particularly in native grasses and trees, which will be planted at the The mall was originally south end of the mall some intended to be a Centennial time during this school year. (1971) project; however, lack of money and weather conditions delayed its Several student completion until this year. committees also To date, the cost has been participated. The Oass of about $16,000. Future plans '7 1 donated a time capsule will involve another $3,500. which is buried on the north end of the mall. The Class of '72 donated money for benches. These will be made Several persons should be by the carpentry and recognized for their machine shops. donations of time and talent. Mr. Lawrence Completion date tor the Enersen, the designer and architect, drew up the plans. total project has not yet The George Cook been established. Some Construction Company put sections may not be completed for several years. the pieces in place.
Be Sure To Read Today's Advertising ............... page 2 AFS Students .................... page 3 New Teachers .................... page 4 View from the Stands .......... ·.... page 6
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Are you the type person who always misses a bargain? Gets left out of things? If you've never been successful, here's your chance for the bargain of the year-a 1972-73 Activity Ticket. Plan now to buy yours for the dirt cheap price of $6.50 ($7 on the payment plan). For this sum, you are entitled to six varsity football and I 0 varsity basketball games, plus two
e ow plays, a musical, and a showing of Joy Night. Included in the major events to which the activity ticket amits you, are Lincoln High reserve football games and city meets such as swimming, wrestling, and gymnastics. Tickets are now on sale in the cafeteria hallway before school and during the noon hour.
subject of open campus.
Mike Fultz, senior: "Some guys can't handle open campus. They don't get back to class on time and in the parking lot they throw bottles and trash. Otherwise, it's O.K. Deborah Rupert, senior: ''I don't like the different lunch periods because all my friends have a different lunch period." Montie Garvis, sophomore: "I think open campus is a pretty good deal because it breaks the monotony of the day." Rick Cutshall, senior: "Open campus is a real good deal because I get to see my mom during the day just like in grade school." Wilber Dale, junior: "I think open campus gives the student the responsibility he deserves. Continued on page 4
Pictures of seniors who plan to be included in the 1973 yearbook must be turned in to The Links office, 219, no later than November 17. This reminder comes from Pam Butcher, senior editor. "The Links Board hopes that each senior will have his picture included in the 1973 yearbook. We want to have 100 percent representation. Don't be left out." At the end of last year, each upcoming senior was given a list of approved photographers and other information concerning senior pictures. The photos must conform with the dress regulations spelled out on this sheet. When the picture is brought in, a $1 engraving fee will be collected.