VoIUDlel09 Number 9 May 8,1996 _...... th~Heart of Downtown Omaha America dials up Central • By Sarah Pugh I Miss America Shawntel Smith and Gov. Ben Nelson visited Central May I to inagurate the use of cellular phones at Central. With the help of se ni or Jarod Anderson, Nelson placed a call from a cellular phone to Senator James Exxon in Washington D.C. "Congratulations to Central for being only the 25 school in the U.S . to have this opportu- nity," Exxon said. "I'm very pleased you placed the initial call to me here in Washington D.C." I· Twenty five cellular phones were donated to Central as part of the ClassLink program. First Cellular of Omaha and Lincoln Telecommunications collaborated with Central High to · imlement the phones. i . Frank Hilsabeck, chi ef executive officer and president ~f Lincoln Telecommunications, · saJd First Cellular of Omaha coordmated the wireless aspect of ClassLink. His business worked Iwith,~h~ actual implementation at the school. " . . . " , LmTel did the wmng for the base stations, Htlsabeck said, "which was not an easy job at Central." Miss America's platform is the "unification of business and industry with education." "School to work is about empowering all students," Smith said. "This is a partnership which will no! only help business, but our students, which are our future." Cellular phones in the building increase communication between students, teachers and faculty. "Teachers in study hall can call to the attendance office or a lab to see if a student is there," technology coordinator Tim Larson said. "I think it affords teachers more opportuni ties to make parent calls." Larson, as the main trouble-shooter for all of Central 's computers, said the new technol ogy is "fantastic." Since implementation a week ago, Larson has already logged 77 minutes. Daryl Bayer, foreign language department head, said this helps the foreign language department because they are in charge of the satellite dish. "We'll be able to sit in front of the satellite and do configurations with guidelines over the phone," Bayer said. Students in the computer assisted design and stock marketing classes already had the opportunity to use the phones. "It's virtually impossible to wire [the CAD room] for phones," Jarod said. "Class Link solves that. It saves both students and teachers time." In the stock marketing class, cellular phones are used to call for information on mutual funds. Students can then analyze the data. Ben Nelson looks on as senior Jarod Anderson finds "We're learning almost on a daily basis new things we can do," principal Gary Thomp- 's home page on the Internet. The two then placed a phone son said. with the new cellular phones to Senator James Exxon in Wash Larson said approximately six of the phones will be reserved for Internet hook ups. D.C. Dr. Norbert Schuerman, superintendent of Omaha Future goals for the phones include an English as a Second Language connection and Schools, said, "This is another example of [businesses] one in the PASS room. ng lJP to the plate to help our students and teachers out."
tudents offended .. estside bans 311 T-shirts people who are not going to realize of 311 and Westside senior said. "Students who wear the shirts Crook said. the band has nothing to do with the High "Four students came into my are not intending to make a racial Zac said the controversy is "just KKK. It is just a rumor that got out not wear clothing asso office about three weeks a coincidence." "Several 311 of hand," Zac said. the band 3 I 1. ago offended by the On Tuesday, April 23, several ng, specifically T-shirts shirts. They thought 311 songs talk about . racism being stu students wore their 311 T-shirts as band's name on them, are stood for KKK," John he whole situation pid. How could the a protest. According to Zac mosi of controversy sur Crook, assistant princi teachers did ask students to turn the the meaning of the band's pal at Westside said. band be racist when is a really tough shirts inside out. I. "They interpreted 311 as one of the members is Hispanic? People "The whole situati on is really doesn't have to mean any KKK because k is the were just unin a tough call between individual a number," Zac Hexum, eleventh letter in the al call between indi fOrllled about what rights and free speech. Do we pro Nick Hexum, lead singer phabet. So they thought the band is about," tect the students right t,. wear the it stood for three k's." vidual rights and Zac said. shirts or do we protect individual's After hearing the District 66 has rights to be protected from racial students complaints, free speech. officially ' banned slurs, even if it is unintentional," Crook asked Westside's 31 I T-shirts at three Crook said . "We at Westside are at pol ice liaison officer, schools in their dis- a disadvantage because we don 't Michele Rookes, if the --John Crook, trict, including have very many ~inorities . It is numbers 311 are associ Westside. Students important how they react." ated with the KIu Klux Westside assistant who do wear the Zac said there is a good side to Klan . According to shirts will be asked the controversy. The Omaha World Rookes, the numbers to turn them inside Herald. Spin, Rolling Stone and 311 have in some cases ,principal. ·...... 10 out, Crook said. MTV have contacted the band about section ...... ll been associated with the "I understand 311 's problems in their home town . white supremacist ···· ...... 15 that if people Three members of 311 graduated group, said Crook. The percive it to be racist the school has from Westside. The band is n('" awards ...... 20 band, Zac said, is not associated slur, but if it's interpreted that way to react. But there are going to be based in Los Angeles. with the KKK. we can't let students wear them," \ • ~ I ""- Spending lids clamp down on New senior finals policy school budgets, cuts w~ll follow · Less supplies, fewer teachers and a tight budget are in store for the Omaha Public School system .during the next two school years. As a result of LB 299, the school district will only be allowed a two percent r------JrJJ growth in their budget during the 96-97 fiscal year. There is only one , ~ __Jr/J exception to this rule. If three-fourths of the members of the school boru:d agree, the growth can be increased by an additional one percent. Th~s decrease in funds will ultimately result in fewer educational opportUnI ties for students. The situation gets worse. In the 97-98 school year, the spending lids will drop to a zero percent increase in growth. The school district will then be forced to support only the minimum necessities for education. Because no growth will be allowed, the district will have no way of com pensating in any way for the steadily increasing inflation rate. These cutbacks were made in an attempt to give taxpayers relief in ilieir~o~rtytues . Sin~ilie~~cl~~emisiliehlg~~oomumcr~~_~ ___~~_~ ______~ property taxes, the state decided that its spending should be cut. How are our schools supposed to maintain the high level of education they have always had without the necessary funds? Taxpayers do not seem to un derstand the importance of quality public education. Perhaps they will when the lack of funding begins to seriously affect society. Under this new system, the district will be forced to consolidate smaller schools. Soon there will be less individualized attention for students as the population of the school explodes. With the emphasis on technology in the world today, more and more What is your opinion of the trea jobs require solid educational backgrounds. Because of the lack of money, . students will not be as prepared for college or entrance into the work animals in the circus? force. The first major cutbacks will naturally be found in the fine arts de partments, such as instrumental and vocal music. Band camp at Central High has already been canceled for this year due to lack of funds. ·What other "unacademic" subjects will be cut back because of these spending lids? If LB 299 seems harsh, it is only in preparation for LB 1114 which will go into effect in 1998. This law wiil remove the lids from school budgets but will also eliminate $50 million of revenue. The state is going to attempt to supply the missing funds, but, realistically, only part of the original funds will he replaced. It is up to taxpayers, students and teachers to persuade their represen tatives to remove these ridiculous lids. The educational system can only "I think it's okay. From as far as I can see, be harmed by these new laws. the animals arc treated well." in modern times they arc lI"t' :1!,'d . - Quiana MiChem, junior spec\. " - Grant Lundin. so Schuerman's job not a private matter Seven months ago the Omaha Public School board voted 11-0 to renew superintendent of schools Dr. Norbert Schuerman's job contract through August of 1997. In recent weeks however, the public heard from John Langan, sc hool board member, that the superintendent may not get hi s job back. Why? Well , no one is talking, at least not in pUblic. In fact, since the entire issue of the superintendent's job goes through the school board, it is considered a personnel matter. Therefore, the board is allowed to have private, confidential meetings about the subject, leaving the public out in "I went to the circus, and I thought it was the cold. "I think it 's cruel beca ll ~c tl1<' )' aft' fine. All the animals looked like they were Earlier thi s fall , board president Karen Shepard called an unsched their natural environment. b en if playing and having a good time." treated nicely, their life dnc\n ·,l uled review of Schuerman's job performance. In more recent months, - Tom Bowen, senior to much." - Jordan Acker. se niOf ~wo closed-door sessions have been called to discuss the superintendent's Job. None of the information in the meetings or the evaluations has been disclosed to the public. Wi th new educational spending lids, the OPS school board doesn't ha~e the time to waste, especially on private matters. Bigger and more ~nu~ent ~oncern s would be a budget that complies with the new spend mg lIds WIthout letting any quality or traditions of excellence in our schools , fall. . . ~he sch?~l board sh?uld realize that though they do have the respon SIbIlIty of.hmng and finng the superintendent, it is taxpayer money that : pays for hIS .112,000 d~llar a ~e~r salary. The public has the right to know I "I think think the treatment of animals in "It depends. I don' t think anirn al' If our supenntende~t IS not IIvmg up to expectations. Certainly, the re- ! the circus is sometimes inappropriate. It be put in cages, they need to run. s.ults of t~e past two Job evaluations should not contain anything so secre- ' is suppossed to be fun for kids, but I do way it's okay because th ey :\rC . hve that It cannot be disclosed. not think seeing animals get whipped is of and fed ." Whatever decision the board makes concerning Dr. Schuerman should fun ." - Courtney Worrell, junior - Sarah Martinez. be made soon and it should be made public. Precious time is being wasted It::i~=~;::-:~=-:-:-::-::-:-----:::---:~----______--.- w~en. th~re are matters of larger concern to be discussed. The people of "R~gister Your Opinions" is a sampling of student opinion. It does not represent th ~ .. thIS dIstnct have been left in the dark too long. entIre student body or the staff of The Register. •
figure or told you some gruesome let us know we are not alone. tale of inhumane animal treatment. We too can be flames for oth But as I depart from these halls, ers. It doesn't take much. never to return again, I leave you It could be a simple smile as not with another column of criticiz you pass a friend in the halls or it ing' and complaints, but with the eould be much more. 'Volunteerism for graduation' hopes and dreams that I carry with You can make a difference in Dear editor, me. everything you do. By buying re Volunteerism is good; our nation was founded on that principle. For it is easy to point a finger cycled products or just plain being Required servitude is bad; that is why we fought for freedom . Democ and name names. We all see the aware. racy by its nature is volunteerism. "Required Volunteerism" is an oxy problems in our society. As large as these problems may moron. Our society has the greatest number of volunteer agencies in the We hear about them all the seem, it was you and I that spawned world. Our society also has the greatest participation rate in volunteerism. time. I think the real problem with them. We can fight them. Human nature being what it is, we feel good doing what we enjoy; help our generation, with our society as We can open our eyes to the ing is one of those joys. a whole, is the fact that we are too wisdom oflittle boys and recognize Many school districts and some states now require volunteerism for orning on a stormy damn ilfraid to make a difference. our faults. And maybe you are graduation. This is wrong for a number of reasons. Could you volunteer maybe, but follow me We're afraid of failure. aware. , to distribute KKK or neo-Nazi literature? Remember, we have freedom We're afraid that on our own You read the newspaper and see of association. Could you volunteer at a pro-life or pro-choice clinic for e tide swells and we're nothing. We're afraid that the the world around you. Then you can religious reasons? Could we volunteer for hospital work or for the Na y on the beach like problems are so huge, they are be take a stance. tional Rifle Association? Who is to decide what is "appropriate" breath, leaving thou yond our control. God gave us a voice for a rea volunteerism - hopefully not the same people who decided that we should stranded on the All too easily we give up and son. Maybe we should use it. require it. try to forget. As long as we don't I look into the sky at night and Brian E. Watson, social studies teacher boy walks down that see the problem staring us right in see the stars above, sky-candles in ng up starfish one by the face, it doesn't exist, right? their own right. Some of them are hands he heaves the Well, it's getting to the point long gone. where many problems are so bad They burned up thousands of that we can't ignore them anymore, years ago but still the light from that watches this for a mo and yes one person CAN make a star shines above the Earth, silently walking up to the boy difference. brightening billions of lives. why he is throwing Let me repeat that. One person I give thanks to all the people back. CAN make a difference. that have made a difference this past 'Student council makes 't possibly save them Anne Rice once wrote that each year. it matter? of us is like a candle. We dance na I give thanks to God, Jenny-fer, Central's Prom even better' thousands of star ked in the dark, unpredictable, frail Cammy, Jammy, Katya, Brig, Dear editor, have died. Who really and yet fierce. Melly, Bec, my editors, Dr. Shawver Every year, the decorations for Central's Prom are amazing. Ev ·d. As a candle we feel helpless and Kelly. ery year the student council has worked hard to make the courtyard against the dark, but still each one Anyone else I fail to mention, I become a magical, almost unrecognizable place. They work very hard of us on our own brightens the world apologize. for many hours to make Central's prom the best it can be, and they are just that much more. My dream is that as I leave this never really given the credit they deserve. Not a lot of people know It's small enough that few may school I too can be like that star. I that the student council stays very late on the Friday before prom and might be wondering notice, but it is a difference none the pray my thoughts and fears have not then comes in early on Saturday. On Sunday they have to come in and to tell you this story. I less. fallen on empty ears. do all the cleaning as well. Prom is the student council's biggest event tten about censorship The paths we each take are dark I pray that I will not die out like of the year and they always do a great job of promoting and decorating and filled with uncertainty, but those those nameless stars I never knew, it. I went to Prom last year and this year and I was impressed both other flames make us stronger. They long ago and oh so far away ... times. Prom is a special part of high school and student council makes Central's Prom even better. Congrats, student council, on another won derful Prom. Sarah Raful, senior Central Standards ' Do you approve of Clinton's veto of 'Homosexual behavior is not right' Dear editor, the recent The last issue of the newspaper contained a spread about homo sexuality, and I must admit that the contents astounded me. I was shocked abortion bill? at how homosexual behavior was portrayed in a positive way in that entire spread. I would like to know why they chose to leave out the facts about homosexuality. Nearly every article was merely an opinion about how homosexuality is normal and just an alternative lifestyle. How ever, the facts clearly show that this is not the case. First of all, some common sense is in order. Think about it logi cally. Two bodies of the same sex were not designed to go together. After all, one result of sexual activity is children, but with homosexuals this is impossible. Secondly, health problems among people who prac tice homosexuality are horrendous. The facts alone prove that homosexual behavior is not healthy or normal. This does not justify violence or hatred, but it does support the fact that homosexual behavior is not right. The right solution is to lov ingly help them overcome it. Jill Roberts, senior Undecided - 16% 125 students polled -
By Mark Eyman According to Dr. Thompson, Dr. Thompson also said Jhat photography cl Nine Central staff members will during the middle 1960s through class sizes will be unnoticably larger even a chcllli )lry clas ~ retire at the end of the 95-96 school the 1970s Omaha Public Schools and there will be fewer supervisors Denman said thai year. was a very large district and many throughout the day, due to the fact just ready to go and i~ Jerry Gillogly, Carol Valdrighi of the teachers that are retiring now that teacher will have more class ward to travcling and Jim Rawlings will retire from were hired at that time. room time. Valdrighi said, "I the social studi es department; "I love the kids," said Bernstein. There will be the same admin to new chall enges," Marlene Bernstein from the English Bernstein said that she is not re istrators next year, but the Guidence She said that she pit department; Joy Morris Physical tiring because of any problems tha t Department ' is hoping to add an ing time with her Ed ucati on teacher; Carolyn Orr she has had, rather because her hus other counselor. refocus her ullCnlion Buss in ess teacher; Barb Denman band retired last year. She also wants Shelton said, "I am ready to go." art. school nurse, and custodians Roy to spend time with her grandchil She said that she plans on going "I have mixed Huey and Gertrude Shelton. dren. on a cruise in December to the South looking fo mord to According to principal Dr. Gary Bernstein has been teaching at Carribean and is looking forward to Giloogly said, Thompson, all of these staff mem Central si nce 1972 with a break in a lot of traveling. Family, fishing.re ac: bers will be replaced and an addi 1990 to teach at Norris for four "Leaving Central is a happy and are all on GiloogJ{ llC': tional six new members will be years. However, Bernsteins' ties to sad occasion, I've loved this place, Morri s suiu. ''I'm I' added. Central go back to her freshman but I think students need someone have to li \'e b~ bell!! The reason for the high num year in 1946, and all of her children with a little more oomph. Central clocks and I alll excilNi ber of retirees in the past two years graduated from Central. has a great reputation in the city and Morris pl 3n s on Irall: is due to a bill passed by the "Everybody says thank-good the state and I hope that I've done tickets to go Il1 Olym pi, school board allowing teachers to ness," said Rawlings. my share to be a part of that," said There II il l be a CI~ retire at the age 57-58. In the past, Rawlings intends on staying Orr. the retiring te3chersonr teachers had to wait until age 65 in home now and becoming a Orr said that she has many ac- 21, to honor the tea c~ : By!. order to retire. "Househusband. " tivities lined up such as, traveling, acheivements at Ce nlr, (! Omahans clean up downtown artE By Morgane du Liege Jon Lynch, senior and member of the Student Co un cil , ~ You may have noticed the many flyers posted around the school. The big publicity event. been its fir Third annual Downtown Omaha Cleanup occurred on Saturday, May 4th. "KMTV, Channel 3 came, Godfather's donated pizzas. ell: This year again, Central students had the opportunity to be part of this was there," he said. event along with Downtown Omaha, Inc., Creighton University, Old Mar- He also said it was good the student council got inl'ohlj thiS) ket Association, Inc. and whoever wanted to help. knew what was going on from previous years. th ey could 0~ last J and 1 A community service effort, the project invited the volunteer groups ask not only the senior class but the entire student body to hi ,: J to pick up trash in order to clean downtown. "Last year's cleanup was extremely successful II ith OIl' tow The volunteers arrived at 8:30am at Central High School where they teers," said Fred Wackerhagen, cleanup Commillec CiluinliJ" arej got oriented while having rolls and coffee. To the people who might not be enthusiastic about it hln, , The seven The cleanup started at 9:00am and ended around noon where every- last year and although I was not wi lling to, 1 had a Illl llt'fun pull. body returned for a pizza party with food provided by Godfather'S pizza "It also allows the school and the students to Ih .l n ~ D, tic doll~ have an internal com:;, sma] puter that mimics infant crymg ' and Coca-Cola, using it all year long," Jon said . are ~ at random intervals of two to four' hours. The person watching the . doll is given a hospital-like Central students save the Ea bradet with a "care plug." The By Rebecca Hammond booths An gela worked a booth seil only way to quiet a crying doll is Earth Day Omaha celebrated in g t-shirts and bumper stickers and to insert the care plug into the it 's sixth hirthday this year with the covered the Earth Day Headquarters doll's back and holding it for five help of Central seniors Angela booth answeri ng questions and ad to 35 minutes, about the length Harbison and Beth Katz, ministering minor first aid, of time it takes to care for a real Angela and Beth were active in Earth Day Omaha is organized infant. the planning of thi s year's Earth Day by members of the community and Omaha celebrati on. students from area hi gh schools and "I think this year's Earth Day universities, was a real success," Angela said . "It "We have a responsibility to the was definitely one of the best we' ve Earth in what we do and use every had," day," Mary McGranahaghan said. Angela has been involved with "We have a vested interest because Earth Day si nce 1994. This year she we are part of the popUl ati on. " organi zed the booth secti on at the McGranahaghan is John Earth Day festival. Foster's partner. Together they co "I got involved because I think own and operate McFosters Natu it is a good opportunity to get people ral Kind Cafe. involved and educated about the en y me student council held. ·~ McFosters is an Earth Day ',:T/" .. ' vironment ," Angela said . "hat day" to raise money for the Omaha sponsor. S he call ed previous booth Make4Wish Foundation. Stu McFosters allowed the Earth sponsors , sent out surveys and for dents and staff members of Cen Day Omaha committee to meet in matted booth appli cati ons for tral were allowed to wear hats on their restaurant, rented a booth at the groups interested in running a booth. Thursday, May 2. festival, helped publicize the event In order to operate a booth at Earth Stickers that enabled stu and donated a gift certificate to the Day Omaha, groups must promote dents and staff to wear hats were raffle. environmental awareness and edu sold for $1. "At McFosters it 's Earth Day - cati on and help clean up afterwards, Approximatly $275 was everyday," Foster said . "We are the Profit booths and food vendors had raised for the Make-a-Wish onl y restaurant in town that recycles to se ll environmentally safe prod Foundation, said Maria all of our al uminum, glass and card ucts, Booths were avai labl e to any Theophilopoilos, a member of the board. use energy efficient lighting student council. vendor or organi zati on who meet the and all of our paper products are 100 requirements for a fee , "The student counell de percent post-consumer waste." Twenty-two non-profit groups cided to raise money for Make Beth has also been involved ' xten and 10 for-profit groups operated a-Wish Foundation because to with Earth Day since 1994, A .nge 1a Cammarata, junior, pel~ 11l'1 \ booths this year, Angela said . Booth give to charity, its a nice thing to " I am involved with Earth Day fnend the lizard at Earth Day 1996 at El!11llt, tbe operators included NOW, the Na " said Ion Lynch, student because I believe in respect for the Park. ' tional Organizati on of Women, the c91IlnCm :prc:::Siclentt f • ~' • ~ Earth and to heighten public aware Audobon Society, Citizens for Ac ness," Beth said . tion, the Nebraska Vegetarian Soci asking them to support environmen wed Beth said she spent most of her lief that ecology IS ~I : '1: nintt ety and representatives ofthe Natu tal legislation. time at the Citizens for Action booth a once a year aell' II ,' ral Law Party. encouraging people to sign letters "Overall, the booths playa vi Beth and Angel a~' y an In addition to organizing the to Jon Christensen and Bob Kerry tal role in making Earth Day a suc tickets to raise rn onel cess because they reinforces the be- event. ntral takes first in car pull
Prom: an enchanted • , n~>ng
He said competition is very intense in these events. "It isn't lege football has the repeat national champion Nebraska everything, but it's a big part of it," he said. Professional basketball had the three-peat Chicago In the real world engineers face plenty of competition and the University of Nebraska at Omaha Car Pull has the physics club allows the students to experience some of that com Central Eagles. petition, he said. won the competition five out of the six years it has Andrew and Tom said the strongest competition this year came d. The only year Central did not win the competition was from Rob Connor, Central senior, who came in second place. year, when they took second. "We give out props to Rob," Tom said. "Rob would have drew Gaylor and Tom Bowen, seniors, won the contest beaten us if he had mastered the voltage doubler." fo r Central. They reentered the car that won first place The voltage doubler is a small electronics device the doubles which they built with Steve Farington, Joel Mueting the voltage of the motor, so the motor spins more. Darling, seniors. This provides a greater torque, and allows the car to pull more. competitor is given a six volt motor and power supply The winning car was geared down to 700 to one and pulled over with . Using thi s motor they are to construct a car. They 100 pounds. ThiS means that the motor spin s 700 times every time on the cars abil ity to pull weight, hence the name car a wheel turns. In years past the cars pull ed a sled fu ll of large wei ghts, hut srud. ese aren ' l cars in the literal sense though. The cars are this year they pulled a small computer. The computer measured Prom 'wouldn't be Prom metal frames that roll on rollers, not wheels. These rollers exactl y the force with which the car could pull. Students were without its most important event, Iral 's secret Frank Marsh, physics teacher, said. He was given the data from thi s computer on diskette to take home and the election of the king and queen. the rollers I'rom an old laminating machine. analyze. Around 9:30pm everybody found arsh said that these competitions stress physics knowledge "Hopefully someone will take the car hack ne xt year I'or a out. Jon Lynch and Nadia three-peat ," Andrew sa id. Blazevieh, both of student coun cil, won the titles of king- and queen. "I was surprised to be king" Jon said, "This Prom was one of eshmen enrollment to the funniest I have ever been to". Nevertheless, if everyone was pleased with the atmosphere, some students thought the music could have been better. ow in 96-97 school year Susie Lalhm, senior, wished ~music not ~~e been sl:! son said he thinks the change will be bendi be used as an Engli sh as a Second Language udents, less space. This is the sce- cial. room. 96-97 school year at Central. Because of the larger student body, Th- The other change will be made to room thi s rail, students who have com 313, which is currently used as a grade at Lewis and Clark will at math room. Next year, room 3 13 for their freshman year. will become an additional sc ience 'ous years, the Lewis and Clark stu lab. attend Central until tenth grade. think the addtional Thompson said he expec ts , approximately 200 additiona l class sizes to increase only sli ghtly from Lewis and Clark will arrive students and as a result of the ninth graders mov n Aug. 28, the first day of school. ing to Central.. ncipal of Lewis and Clark, Jerry Six additional teachers and a the administrati on has mixed fee l- larger population counselor will become apart of Besl des everybody bad a goodtime~ the teachers as well ninth graders leavin g. Central's faculty to help balance the ~ as the students. the ninth graders were the leaders will strengthen number of cl asses per teacher. " Larry Andrews, art teaCher, and provided a mature role model Currentl y, most rac ult y mem- said it was well attended, the ger students to rollow. bers teach five classes. However, Central. decorations were excellent and it ways great to see the ninth graders next year many wi ll teach s ix was fun to see the student aU ure; they possess leadership qual i classes because of the larger student dressed up. whole student body, but I'm happy --Gary Thompson, body. With the end of the year com: ill be able to do the same things as Centra l's projected student jog. thiS night marked one of the graders already in hi gh school," principal bod y for the 96-97 school year is 1,900 students with a graduating most important memories. The Fixer Teacher works to improve educa -Bernard By Rachel Siosburg state senators. Together, they discuss their con it hard enough to cover the II\cJ' Malamud Politics play an important role in Central cerns and decide to lobby on specific issues, rise of inflation," she said , forgei n language teacher Vicki Anderson 's busy B efo r e Previously, AndersilJ\ h ~j) sc hedule, LB299, the tax lid Hitchhiker's Guide Anderson tri es to improve the educati onal bill for a ll Ne to the Galaxy , .' opportunities for students enrolled in the Omaha braska public ecause our budget Public School (OPS) system, schools, was voted ~-]jouglas Anderson is a contact team teacher for OPS ; on by the legisla she volunteers to work with local entities in ture, Anderson and may only be Adams cluding school board members and state se na other contact team tors for the public schools' benefit members pulled increased by two Anderson said public schools are often for the senators out of The Listeners gottcn when it comes to politics, session to protest percent, more "Unfortunately, public schools arc subject the negative af -Christopher to political decisions: locall y at the school board, fects of the bill. Pike in the state Icgislation, and at the fed eral gov Anderson said financial cuts will crnment level, which are not based on what is the passing of best for cducation, but rathcr monetary spe nd LB299 will cause have to be made. ing and special interest groups," she said, worse conditi ons The Body Farm Rccently, Anderson attempted to persuadc in public schools, -Patricia the school board to votc for air conditionin g in "Because our --Vicki Anderson, Cc ntraL Although the proposal did not pass, budgct may only Cornwell Anderson convinced Dr. Bcrnie Kolasa, thc he increascd by Spanish teacher school hoard prcsident and reprcsentati vc to two perccnt this whom shc is assigned, to spend a da y at Central yea r. and I.em per Cruel Shoes during the first week of school and ex perience cen t in 97-9K more the heal. financial cuts will havc to be madc, This will )I' -Steve Martin Anderson sa id she meets with the other cation hetween till' IW "I" I II not all ow puhlic schools to buy hettcr books and puhlic sc hool contact team membcrs and their schools ami the threc dllkll'lI: t· increase thcir tcchnology, instcad it will makc " l'I",r' the sc hools' decisIIJn" ,\ 111 1 I.Ph t CENTRAL SCENES Right- Junior Jeff Evans ores the world of reptiles rth Day Omaha 1996. om Left- Senior Lindsay n defies the forces of ity on Crazy Hair Day ng Senior Spirit Week. , ctly Below- Junior Tammy .. ~ rtson spins the wheel up in 425 for her pottery class. Above Sell tors lOll LVllch and Kori Leavitt Directly Above-Senior sell senior Martha Nelson welcomes ~" T-shirts. inductee Junior Nick Above- Miss An1erica, Rowland to Central's Shawntel Sl7litlz, speaks National Honor Society. in Central's library. . ers act~~~Fellma~r~~~ 'h~" ~~"'~ ---p By Carne Parrott , . ' . f teacher, will be traveling to another mer. \llnc r '0 : .,/ Contrary to, popular belle ~ country this summer. Fellman was up UI II' 'le ~'. most teac he rs don t spend their sum d d a stipend worth $2.825 rr()h.!' .' b . 'hool Teach- awa r e mel's thinkin g a ou t sc, , .,.. . fr om the National Endowment for ti oll take to the stage ers around Ce ntral helve diff ere nt the Hum anities to participate in th e \ ,\ plan s r()r the SUIlllller, 1996 Summer Seminar for School huu ", Ur ia n Wa tson . eco no mi cs teacher. said he plan s to trave l and ha ve run during th e suIII Iller. " I srend mo st o r Ill y SUIII Ill ers trave lin g. " he said. "My SUllllll ers arc j ust [lla y, hav in g run ," W::lt son will travel to Phoeni x, Ar iwna. Helena. Mo nt ana. and Stockton. Ka nsas and Sturges, So ut h Dakota during the SUlllill er Illo nth s, He co ll ects , restores and se ll s motor cyc le s throughout A man and his bike: Brian Watson. , the year, so he will nomics teacher, has collected, restored and I ' ',' he attending motor motorcycles since 1957. cycle races with his wife while vacationing. Watson owns 10 motorcycles Teachers Program. sa id , S ~ " "C C' \I [:. and holds half-interest in 70 others The five-week seminar, entitled sponso r. \\ " .1 I" , h". with a friend. "Vi sions of the Dark Years : Liter Squad l'I ,'c 'Ic't' ;h::, "My major love and hobby is ary and Cinematic Portraits of the vacat in l1 iI' C I I! l!:I' restorations," Watson said. German Occupation of France, some h ih l : ~ , 1111, Watson said he will not miss 1940-1944," will be held in Caen ing-"sunlli ,"! thln ~' teaching at all over the summer. and Paris, France, S " ", \ ~ " lid ~ : " _ "One of the little secrets about Another teacher, Mark Allner. t eac hin ~ 1 1\ ,'r ih,' ': teaching is enjoying the free vaca math teacher, said he plans to paint " I'-II in I" I 11[.....,· 1n . [" .' tions," he said . "You need that time houses over the summer as a job. dent s. hUI 1'1 '0> ' th• .no to recharge and think." "I paint houses and get ready said. Professor enlightens French cla:- By Josh Cohen want to do research for it, a univer He ' 1"'c'l ,di/ l" . Some of Central's fourth year sity setting becomes very appeal- tics i 11 th e tIl , ' : french stud ents had the chance to ing," Menard said. ~ive , ,t llel ,"l[ ' ,III' N,)w teaching at UNO. I'vkll:lrd :k\ ,'I "I'Il :," ,: " ' I:. sess ion with collc~e prokss\lr handles all levels of students, ~in( , ' til ,' :i,;:1 ,'I r'" Or ville I\lcnard to talk ;iI ),) ut Til ,' II tieth Century French History. on ,------A[lr, 5, 1996. Menard graduated from Central High in 1951. and then attended the University of Nehraska at Omaha before becoming a United States Air Force offi cer. While enlisted in the Air Force. By Sarah Pugh Menard was stationed in Paris for two years. 7603 PaCific St. "In my country there have been some changes in traditions," ll ..,.· . His time spent in France is what I , .... ,l sophomore Jennifer Castro said. "Doing cultural dances is like go Omaha, NE 68114 sparked hi s first interest in French ing back to tradition." Ph : (402) 391-4131 history, Jennifer has lived in the United States for one year and is a While lecturing to Beverley member of a Filipino-American organization. Fellman's ninth period french class, Lila Calimlim of the same organization taught her traditional Menard gave many new ideas about Filipino dances along with abou.t 20 other dancers. the French Revolution and other 'There are a lot of dances," Jennifer said. "I just know six." important parts of French hi story to The types of dances vary with the geographic regions. the students, The group will be performing with the Philippines Orphan Choir on May 20. "Some of the questions that were asked were very insightful and The Philippines Orphan Choir is composed of children ages six they revealed that the students had to 16. Jennifer's group will perfonn two dances during intermission. developed some real bac kground of The costumes are usually dressy skirts with blouses, according to Jennifer. France," Menard said. "I was very impressed." Both the dances and Menard is not only a college f professor, hut an accomplished au upport roUP g thor as well. He wrote the book The g Army and th e Fifth Republic, puh Serving Gay. Lesbian, Bisexual & Helerose;l;. C li shed in 1967 , Weekly Meeting: Saturday, 4 :00 .6 0 It dealt with the fall of France's You Are Not AlonellE Fourth Republic and the rise of the 9 (6) For more Information Fifth Republic, which is France's G: Call (40'-) 291-6781 current government today. '++ . ~ "I became a professor because when someone tries to specialize in ~ ••~e an area to write a book, and they ~ hnnts, '.-aM FriMds "~,, '-_ Omaha "FLAG ~ • ntral student lends helping hand at zoo · By Lea Platz filled. These hours are outside of the time spent with the Junior Kelly Albers has been working at the animals. Kelly puts in about 32 total hours a month, work Henry Doorly zoo with the Bird Crew for a year, ing weekend mornings from 7:30 a.m. to 12 :00 p.m ., and in the aquarium since last May. In the zoo, Kelly and then with the reproductive physiologist from 1:00 said she works with Kathy Williams, reproductive pm . to 5:00 p.m. Kelly will start working with the vet physiologist assistant, and the Penguins. erinary technicians in the summer to help with caring Kelly is a part of what is known as the Explorer for the animals. program. She explained that this is an organization Kelly said that unfortunately she won't get to that allows selected youth to shadow, or intern with help raise the baby penguins in the nursery because she lawyers, doctors and other professionals that have has not had the proper training. agreed to participate. "I have to be 18 to work as a keeper and get "Being a zoo aid is even better than the other paid," Kelly said. choices because you can stay in it until you are 21," For now though Kelly said that she is satisfied Kelly said. In order to become a part of this pro volunteering her time on Saturdays and Sundays because gram, Kelly said that she had to apply and then go to "it's never horing." an interview conducted by the zoo's Educational "While working with the penguins, I am con directors. More than 100 people applied to volun stantly learning. I feed the penguins, hose down and teer, and eight to 10 could be chosen. Albers found disinfect their areas, prepare diets and give the vitamin out about this opportunity through her father. and mineral supplements that they would normally be "My dad owns a pharmacy, and the zoo gelling in the wild," Kelly said. orders medication for the animals through him . The According to Kelly all the penguins have dis Veterinary Technician told my dad about it, and af tinct personalities. ter three years I will finally get to work with her," 'They are their own little hirds. They getjeal Albers said. But before Albers became a zoo aid of ous, they fight, they pl ay," Kelly said. Kelly also said ficially, she went through an eight week learning that she has always loved animals and is thinking about process. being a veterinarian. In continuing her education she "I had to learn about the different areas in plans to attend graduate school at Kansas State, which the zoo, and get a feel for what it is all about," Kelly she said has a strong veterinarian program. said. Once on the team of volunteers, Albers said "Most of the people I work with used to he zoo that there are certain requirements that have to be aids," Kelly said. "So I think I am on the right track." Summer break provides fun for hard-to-please By Stacey Cody " I W~lIllto stud y l' inell1atogra Kelly Albers volunteers her weekends " II's adre ~ llll.10b . " Jerelll v s ~lId " Summer IS comll1g, and With "I was skill1 g tillS wi nt er amllllet the phy in c() lkge next year. S (l I fi g len ry Doorly Zoo, where she takes care of Il plenty of time to keep oneself manager for YMCA . He offered Ill l' ure it will he a gl>od karning ex birds through the Explorer program. husy With great games lik e, "How a Joh and I took It. I can 't wall t(l peri ence." Roland said . Many Hairs are Reall y on my Toe s" go. ('hm Darst. junior. is p ~ lI"ti l' i and "Let Me Count the Blisters on Camp Counseling patln g in the Outw~lId B() ulld Pro My/Your Back." Counseling can he an yw hL'l"L' gram . It IS an outdoors camp that But hefore you sacrifi ce your from the thi ckest woods to th e ll111st lasts ~ () d ay~ alld cos t, () Il a \"c'rage sell to the dei tIes of sumlller hore urhan city. It ~" I (lwS pL'op le to spend $2.'iOO. dom. th lll k ahout a few (lption~ you .I 1111 e wit h pellpic thei r ow n ~ l gL' or "You li ve oil the 1~lIld." Ch r i~ can take to earn some extra cash or you nger, whik k ~ lrnl n g li fe s ~tll ~ ~~ Iid . " It develops ~ I lot ()f illdepc'n Just have a good tllll e. and making l a~tillg fr ielld sh lp ' . delKL' , kill s (J il l' IIlI ghl ot hL'l"\\ I ~ e C hurch or Synagouge trips Sa l ~lriL's C; 11l he 1'1' 0111 Il oth ill g 1(1 1l1l1 ~Il'hie\'e " " These can be fun . he It III vo ur $I.'i()() ~ I SUllllll cr. depelldillg (Ill th c' Summer EmploYIIll' nt own hackya rd or south of th e hor ca mp " Thi , II1l g ht hl' thc kast gl;lIll der. The prices ca ll r~lnge Irnlll S ~ lrah DeWitt . ~L' nJ()r , I" l'l llJll (lI U U ' (1/ " th ill ,!! ' (llll' C"l liid J1ic'~ 1( 1 nothing to a lot , dcpenUlll i' Oil se lln g at Sall ho rn We~te rn Ca ll1 p' (l C:l" lIj1\ tilll e O\"lT thl' "unlllll'r. hu t where thc trip IS go in g [() . th IS summer III Colorado. 11 llc- I'init e ly ha s It , ;Il h ' antag c~ Generally, a paniclpallt IS not .. [ absolut el y I(we it," Sarah 1I11lllctari Iy . paid for their time, hut IS rewarded sa id " "I've heen gO ing to that c ' ~ II11J1 Wh ilc it lIIight he fun to sc alc with feel ings and emotions one can for the past seven years" As a COU Il roc' k wa ll s or visit (llhl'r c() untries. only encounter through missionary selor, I' ll he ahle to give hack what th e chances of l1Iakin g a lot of work. counselors in the past have gi ven to money, if any. arc very Slllil . Jill Roberts, senior, is taking a me." If financial stahillty IS a main missionary trip with her church to Senior Jeremy Evans is also focus in life. it mi ght he wise to Ecuador. She and 30 other studcnts counseling this summer In stick around the city and try to will be gone from June 15-29. Cincinatti. Evans said he heard ahout make some extra cash. "It will be a lot of fun," Jill the job through a close friend . Not all summer jobs are lim said. "We're going to help build "I've personally never been ited \0 flipping hurgers or follow schools for missionary kids. We do there," Jeremy said, "but my fricnd ing people around with a large per RTRAJTS Now It every year." has been gOIng there for a whilc." fume hOllle . ished portraits in an HOUR Infonnation on these trips can Counseling jobs arc obtained Seniors Charles DeBoer and be obtained from youth groups. through an application and intervicw Mall Whillen arc starting a lawn Out-of-Town Jobs process. mower service to make their sum senior pictures are affordable Thcse are a little more difficult Attending Camps Iller fortunes . ady to frame and take home to find, but a lot of fun . This type There arc many diffcrent camps "We ' ve already put out fl iers," of work is focused mainly at resorts and academies availahle to students Mall said. "I figure we ' ll he prclly out an hour after your sitting or hotels, but can even include a of all ages over thc summer. Besides busy. " relative's or friend's cappucino the regular outdoorsy ones, camps If starting a husiness doesn't LL SERU I CE STUD I 0 FOR: cart. Salaries vary, but the chance now cover a variety of hohbics and sound too realistic, the newspapers family business to spend a summer earlllng money future career goals that can he hoth and TV advertisements are begin with no parental superVISion is fun and educational. ning to alert students for su mmer pets wedding employment. Restaurants, malls, teens tempting. Music, dance, art. writing, col adults Senior Jeremy Richardt is lege and many other camps now ex offices and amusement parks are spending his summer at a resort ist to give people a chance to learn all places to search for a job. EE wallet size with purchase of any called YMCA of the Rockies at more about a certain field . Boredom doesn't have to he a duate package starting at $39.95 Estes Park. He ' ll be working as a Senior Rol and White is plan ne cessary part to the sumlller. lifeguard. earning $150-200 a wcek ning on attending a Film Academy Don ' t let those deities get the best plus room and board in New York thi s summcr. of it. Omaha NE 391-HOUR (4687) 1 t r Central senior fights evil while searching for stardom and call ed the casting director to set me." By Stacey Cody A ft er the audition, Shaun Look o ut Power Rangers, up an appointment. sa id th e director told him they Street Knigh ts. the newest fad in "They said th ey we re excited to liked him a lot and they wo uld superheroes. are comin g to televi meel me and couldn 't wa it until try give him a call when they de sion. outs," Shaun said. "Neither could L" cided. This new show is being filmed Auditions were held Sunday, If the show passes judge in Omaha and stars five teenagers, April 21, in Clari s Methodist Church ment by the company sponsoring each of a different ethnic ori gin . on 53rd and Ames. it, the crew will return to film the They talk a bo ut everyday Shaun arrived with a friend, pilot with the original five actors young adult problems while doing Chri s Wii g, former Central student. chosen from the audition. differe nt martial arts mo ves and "We were both kind of freaked If the pilot does well, those fi ghting bi g, bad monsters. out when we got there," Shaun said . original five will be replaced with Central seni or Shaun Housh "There weren't very many people at was one of nine people to audition the audition, but it was scary." company actors. "I think I have a pretty good for a role on the new program. After meeting the director and chance at making it, probably be Shaun said he was interested other crew, he was given a paper to cause I'm the only Latino who and call ed the casting director to set fill out hi s name and personal infor tried out," Shaun said. up an appointment. mati on, as well as any previous drama "I heard about the auditions experience he had. Shaun does not plan on pur through Mrs. Georgeson, the drama Afterward , he was given a suing a dramatic career if the Hold -on to your bagora! Rick Emas teacher," Shaun said . "The people screen test, where he told the camera show does not go through. in charge of auditions sent her a let about hi s character through improvi "I suppose it could be a lot scottish tunes through the halls of Cen tral ter aski ng if there were any students sation. of fun, but I think I'll stick to po day, April 29. English teachers Dan D i1 ]\' and lice work," Shaun said. "I've from Central interested in a shot at "It was fun , but I didn't portray Bernstein conspired to bring the cu ] t ~i!' e to never really thought about acting the show." a lot of confidence," Shaun said. "Au Emas is the son-in-law of Bernstein. Shaun said he was interested ditioning is the worst. It reall y scares professionally before." Student vacations reach around the glo the forest and I will be goin g to for four weeks .with Artza, a group Mt. Sinai. The gr0up . . By Kate King ship all of these years. When I get to son, willlc<1\c ffll i11 With summer vacation lurking Kl agenfurt there will be an applc see hi s work in the woods," she sponsored by the Bureau of Jewish around the corner, most Centralites picking ceremony which I will par- said . "Then I will be going Education. 4. ''I'm staying an are planning their three months of Along with Jason, 39 other stu freedom with vari o us ac tivities dents ranging from freshmen to jun til August II ." lbon ranging from work to summer iors. This group of students has been ing with Nau ,11 Boil11an sc hool to nothing at all. holding one and a half hour meet to speak at Ccntral lhis Two Central students are pl an am very excited ings every other Sunday to get the going to stay in an' nin g to do a bit more. Junior Jason group infonned for the trip before with two of hi , Iflcnd) Hoberman and seni o r Lindsey to be spending they leave on July 7. from South Afn~,1 Schul z plan to travel overseas dur "The purpose is to allow Jew-, This wi ll be Jason') ing the summer months. ish teenagers to visit their Jewish to Israel. Lindsey pl ans a European tour my summer be homeland while also having a fun Hi s lastlrip was of Gennany, Austria and Albania. vacation," Jason said. "Each one of on a famil y !11 i~~i(1 n . For Lindsey's three weeks in fore college like the participants has a Bible topic to He said th :ll ~i ~ Germany, she will be staying with research, so when we go Israel and from Omaha and I~ Sandra Keading, who came to the visit the site of that part of the Bible across the Uni lcu United States for three weeks this this. the researcher has to give an anec ''I'd like to gain ' and lived with Lindsey as part of the dote at the site of its purpose." standing of 11K H d~re\\ German-American Society'S ex Jason said that the group will because latcr in IllY 11\1 change program. --Lindsey visit sites in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, live in Israel for :\I1 C\ Lindsey will he staying in the Eilat, the Dead Sea, Masada, and of time, whether Iln1 town of Braunschwrig with Sandra Schulz, senior Egypt. months:' he said. "I and her family. The trip into Egypt will be a his else has an exiling There she will attend two days torical one for Artza because they wait to see ever) (HIe of schoo l with Sandra, to ur the have never taken a group there. show them pictures of ' northern part of Germany and visit In Egypt the students will visit Israel." various sites in Berlin. "We don' t have the itinerary ti cipate in . This is a hig event because through Switzerland and down to yet, but we will he visiting a lot of the apples only come once in every Italy when I will stop in Albania sites in northern Germany and Ber two seasons. Along with the apple to visit my sister and brother-i n XaturalJIealth and cJ3eau ty e(ll lin," Lindsey said . "I hope to see picking, they have festivals." law. They will be there because more of the artsy stuff, like muse After an undisclosed amount of of the Peace Corp." cJ>resents After her stay in Alhania, um s and old buildings. I'm very time in Kl agenfurt, Lindsey will con SPRING SPECIAL excited to spend my summer before tinue on to Vienna where she will stay Lindsey will go to Munich on coll ege like thi s and I' m ready to with relatives of Havranek. She said July 18 to return to the United Improve your appearance with Fa( go." that she would be seeing the "tour States one month before she will On June 27, Lindsey will leave isty" places around the city. leave home for college. Cellulite Reducing Herbal Body W Gennany by train to go to Austria. "This is my second trip to Eu "The trip costs about $1050 and Tanning package. This part of the trip is not part rope," Lindsey said. "I stayed for which includes fights a nd a of the exchange program, but a trip seven weeks in Austria and Italy in Europass for the train ," Lindsey speci al that she and her family prepared. 1994 so this time will be more fun , I said. "I've been working for the Regular For one week, Lindsey will hope, since I already have an acquain money to spend there. Since I Body Wrap 1 @ $50 $40 stay in Klagenfurt, Austria to get tance with the area. I'm not sure how plan to major in art history and Facial 1 @ $35 $30 accustomed to the culture change. long I'll be in Vienna though." Gennan this will be an enlight ~ ' In Klagenfurt, she will witness sev Lindsey will go to Innsbruck to ening experience because Europe Tanning Session l@ $5 eral traditional events. stay with more of Havranek's family is so full of history. I also can im Total $90 $70 "I will be staying with Gertraud to see the "artsy stuff" and tour that prove on my language and con Havranek," Lndsey said. "She was area of Austria. versational skills." 11; Call Natural Health and Beauty Center NOW at 7. my mom's foreign exchange student "Gertraud's brother, Manfred, is Jason has planned a trip to l when she was in high school. a wildlife conservationist chemist another part of the world, the 2602 J Street (two blocks West of South Hi gh seo. They' ve kept a strong relation- who spends two weeks at a time in Middle East. 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N: NeIeon Hogya, Karl Lawrence, KS Dana College Northwest Missouri State Lathan, James ·NNto Holmes, Dominic Year off Maryville, MO Army Nguyei Lawrence, Gabe Undecided LeaVitt, Korl Oxford ~ University of Miami at Ohio l:iitfffi!:\:::':'::1 May 8,1996 ni -=~recti-on __~~~~~~~-~~~~~~~~I'~~~I , ~II~I~II~J~II~.~'~.'~'~.~.~) ~~~~ Noden, Tracie Year off Nowak, Kate University of Nebraska Omaha, NE Nwuju, Keturah Undecided O'Brien, Aaron University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE O'Connell, Sasha University of Nebraska Omaha, NE Olson, Cory University of Nebraska Omaha, NE Onkka, Erin University of Nebraska Omaha, NE Ortmeyer, Jake Year off/ Jr. A Hockey Otis, Julie Tufts University Medford, MA to Parks, Angela Creighton University soar Omaha, NE Parks, Travis Undecided Parrott, Carrie Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN Patton, Kim Gateway College Omaha, NE Payne, Melissa University of Nebraska Lincoln , NE Payzant, Kristen Northwest Missouri State Maryville, MO Penn, David Yale University New Haven, CT Perilo, Anna Millikin University Decater,lL Perry, Laura Tufts University Medford, MA the world Pettit, Joe Drake University Des Moines, IA Podjenski, Brian Metro Community College Omaha, NE Porsel, John U.T.I. Omaha, NE Trista Prescott University of Nebraska Omaha, NE Pugh, Sarah University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Pulliam, Candida Georgia Tech Atlanta, GA Raabe, Dana Travel Raful, Sarah University of Illinois Champa'gne,lL Reed, Jaime University of Nebraska Omaha, NE Reiser, Sally Iowa State University Ames,lA Rennard, Hanna" Indiana University Bloomington, IN Revers, Shannon University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE Rhoades, Crystal University of Nebraska Omaha, NE Richards, Laura Drake University Des Moines, IA Richart, Jeremy St. John University Collegeville, MN Riggleman, Dusty Work Omaha, NE Rinn, Adam University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE Roberts, Jill University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE Roberts, Leila Undecided Robertson, Chris University of Nebraska Omaha, NE Robeson, Eric University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE Rogers, Jaythen Undecided Rooks, LaRon University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE Rooks, Traci Philadelphia College of P,hiladelphia, PA Textiles and Science Ross, Kate Saint Louis University SI. Louis, MO Rumbaugh, Paul University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE Runnels, Tiffany University of Nebraska Omaha, NE Samaroo, Sumentra Undecided Scanlan, Beth DePaul University Chicago, lL Schmitz, Craig Work Schroeder, Andy Iowa State University Ames, lA Schulz, Lindsey University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Sct,wandt, Kris Undecided Schwanke, Philip University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE Scott, Rebecca Undecided Scurlock, Johnna Pima College Tuscon, AZ. Seidl, Kelly University of Nebraska Omaha, NE Sentel, Vanessa University of Nebraska Omaha, NE Shearer, Thomas Doane College Crete, NE Shelstad, Ryan University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI Shockey,Jon University of Nebraska Omaha, NE Shrader, Jon University of Nebraska Omaha, NE Shropshire, Charlotte Capitol School of Hair Styling Omaha,NE Siegenthaler, DeAnn Work Omaha, NE Sittig, Sarah Metro Community College Omaha, NE Skipper, John Undecided Smedra, Anissa Wayne State College Wayne, NE Smith, Micki Metro Community College Omaha, NE Spencer, Terrance Bahner College of Hair Styling Omaha,NE Spilker, Valerie Wayne State Wayne, NE Steenson, Kyle University of Nebraska Omaha, NE Stender, Nick Creighton University Omaha, NE Stogdill, Jamie University of Nebraska Omaha, NE Stuart, Kenneth University of Nebraska Omaha, NE University of Nebraska Omaha, NE Strauss, Philipp Metro Community Colege Omaha, NE Undecided Swirzinski, Paul University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE Thomas, Chesley University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Undecided Thompson, Katie College of SI. Mary Omaha, NE Undecided Thompson, Liddie Work University of Nebraska Omaha, NE Thompson, Nicole Undecided Undecided Timmons, Trenna Nebraska Christian College Norfolk, NE University of Nebraska Omaha, NE Tippets, Nathaniel Year off Omaha, NE University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE Totzke, Christopher University of Nebraska Omaha, NE Work Travis, Crystall University of Nebraska Omaha, NE Kansas University Lawerance, KS Traylor, Summer Capitol School of Hair Styling Omaha, NE Metro Community College Omaha, NE Vance, Shalynn Gateway College Omaha, NE University of Nebraska Omaha, NE VanOsdal, Sheila University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE University of Nebraska Omaha, NE Vermni, Kelly University of Nebraska Omaha, NE University of Nebraska Omaha, NE Vlcek, Ron University of Nebraska Weslyan University Lincoln, NE Vocelka, Jamie Year off Lincoln, NE University of Nebraska Omaha, NE Waldmann, Jennifer University of Nebraska University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Wallerstadt, Jeff University of Nebraska Omaha, NE Walter, Chris Undecided University of Nebraska Omaha, NE Northem Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ. 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Olaf College Northfield, MN Wybranskl, Chris University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE Yin, Charlie Army/Omaha Fire Dept. Omaha, NE Dorm room decorations show perso By Valerie Newhouse and Laura member of the Theta suggests takin g water Richards · You have the acceptance letter. self-defense for You've filled out the housing form. You know the name·of your soon-to-be room- , mate. But what do you take with you? rowed" street signs. He , Many colleges supply lists ofrecom gests "Neighborhood Il a'.. mended items, but they tand to be stock . Another item that K, items; not really anything to personalize lege was hi s iguana. Michelle Chandler. your room. Carpeting tops many college stu- dents' lists. Annette Hynes, a senior at gests taking a fan. or at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, your dorm is air-condill tr.:. UNL, says that it "warms up a room." . Andrea C icmetson., Annette also suggests taking lots of graduate and U,L fre t:... pictures of friends and family so you: getting to kn ow your f,, (:lon't get too lonely. making any major decor a' · Plants were other items that Annette Morgan Dugdale, afre<. took with her to college. She named all suggests that since donn 10 of them. She said they are her "pets" ally small you should . because of UNt's no-pet rule. double in use. Krista Schulz, a 1989 Central gradu Some of the items ate, chose an artsy approach to make her · laundry baskets, pillow dorm room at Wittenberg University more To maxi mi ze space. friendly. 1991 Central graduate "White washed walls were so imper . Washington Uni versity, ' sonal and boring, I chose to brighten up the beds on cinder blocks my room with artistic creativity," said bed storage space. She Krista. using stacking crates to Krista and her roommate decorated maximize fl oor space. Before putt ing to Cindy Halley, 1995 Central graduate, displays her room, deco their ceiling panels, but when room checks were made they flipped the pan ideas, please check the rated to fit her personality. Since the dorm room becomes a freshman's college for any new home, it is important to feel completely comfortable. els back to the standard paneling. Kyle Long, a freshman at UNL, is a ply. Parents of seniors make own college adjus time to call each "I miss home cooking," Tim lots and lots of money," Jim said. .. E-mail is the biggest help and it is By Angela Parks Ko varik said said. The issue of laundry is another free," Jim said. He said it is a great Once senior year hits, most se has been agreed niors are waiting anxiously until the Food is one issue that worries reason for missing home said Dee way to keep in touch with family it is time for time when they get to leave their senior Jeff Baxter when he goes to Kovarik, mother of Jim and Central and friends . . go. homes and go off to college. college. math teacher. Visiting home on the holidays " I am excited to leave and do "My mom makes such good "Jim misses having a laundry also cures homesickness. He says things independently," senior Beth food I could not live on Burger King maid." he would not recommend having Beninato said . food forever," Jeff sa.id. Jim said the problem with laun parents come up to visit because For fOnller graduates of Cen Tim said that care packages that dry is he has to spend money to seeing them on breaks is usually tral , such as Jim Kovarik , the feel include food make living away from clean hi s laundry where before it good enough. worry ahout away to college l\' : in g of excitement has changed to a home a little easier. A good time to was free . Jill recommends that students Lan\!an kn01\~ ' take along posters of the Huskers to ~ .. feeling of mi ssing home, "a lillie." send care packages according to 1 Feelin gs of homesickness oc Jerry Petersen , father of Central Tips for homesickness remember the state of Nebraska. "a pl ane ride 311 3 wife was a littl~ le,, -",""" • ., cur the first week at co llege, accord graduate Jill Petersen, is during fi ing to Central graduate Tim Langan. nals. Tim recommends that students Tips for parents going to Texas fOf To feeI hetter J~ hat He said the main reason is that a The one thing Jill misses the who go away to college should bring ' person has no friends and living in most is Valentino's pizza. She said something small of sentimental . Kovarik suggests that parents away to co ll c~c: .~h' a new environment. there is no Valentino's in Texas. value with them. He said that girls start now on making a list of items picture coll age 011 :111' e The reasons for miss ing home Cash is number one on the list usually bring teddy bears and the that their child will need to survive to take wit h hin). !d." during the rest of the year for gradu of what college students mi ss the boys bring pictures. away from home. On e \;lst ates of Central are due to such is- most when living away from home. Another tip to help in home She then suggests that before wanted 10 tell ' ~ i, Ol11' "Have your parents se nd you sickness is to have access to e-mail. they leave they have agreed on a away 10 co IIl:g' . 15 May 8,1996 th Day recycles great tunes and groovy feelings a bonus of some of the best local Juniors Matt McLarney and ment of Echo Farm's music is much only about five songs long, and Ie attending Earth and regional bands and artists Ben Wiediwult, guitarist/vocalist more vocally centered, and there ended the best part of Earth Day. inly interested in the around. and bassist respectively, and Cen wasn't much time allowed in their The crowd watching Stick Fig issues, but there was tral graduate Andrew songs or set to showcase particular ures was one of the most animated I Kammerer, keyboardist, musicians. They all definitely de have seen in a while. opened Earth Day with their served it . The flow of the crowd was ex band Truman Sparks. Even though I wished for a little cellent; people totally into the mu A favorite of many bit more jam time from the band, sic and unconcerned about the oth Centralites, Truman Sparks, the vocals were enchanting. ers around them. got a great reaction from the With two vocalists, it often Even little punks who usually audience. seems like there is competition for dance like decapitated chickens One of the first acts on "lead singer," but the two women were chilled out enough not to run the main stage was Dr. created harmony without shadow into each other and disrupt the David Corbin, a professor at ing over the other vocalist. rhythm of the crowd. 'the University of Nebraska, Their voices were great in song, It was a beautiful thing, as are and an environmental activ but I think one of the women had all of the Stick Figures' shows. If ist since the first Earth Day delusions of comedic grandeur. you're looki ng for a band to let loose in 1970. Between most songs she would for, Stick Figures plays fairly often He was alone on stage throw in a snappy little comment around town is worth checking out. with his guitar, and before he about cappuccino or something un Towards the end of the evening, began to sing he made a funny like that, and George Carlin Six Speed Universe, a band with statement about the sanctity she was not. Comedy, or lack suprising diversity, played on the of the earth. thereof, aside, Echo Farm put on a main stage. He opened with a slow good show and has definite poten A mainly instrumental band, soulful rendition of "La tial to hit the scene a lot stronger in with a tonal quality that wi ll make Bamba." Corbin, with a true the future. you feel like you are li stening to a . folk style, performed some Stick Figures was unquestion Songs of Nature album, Six Speed very well known songs and ably the best band at Earth Day. Universe let thei r me lod ies roll added music to the words of They started their set about 20 min through the crowd. Jose MartI. utes later than-scheduled, and the Fortunately, the bongo player Meanwhile, across the anticipation was incredibly difficult keeps things lively enough to let park, Echo Farm, with their to deal with. anyone drift away. coffee house feel and jazzy They have an original style, and Six Speed Universe was a uni undertone, was a breath of much of the crowd got up and fying band; everyone from little fresh air to the crowds early danced, a nice change from the sul children to their grandparents were in the day. len seated crowd of before. The up and swaying to the melodies. Six Appearing to be a typi bongo player/vocalist is one of the Speed Universe finished their set cal "chick band," Echo Farm most animated artists I have ever with the main guitarist exchangi ng was musically well-rounded. seen. his guitar for a sitar. sionist Jason Mayberry and his The soulful bass player, They have a genuine quality to The result was an enchanting song which sounded somewhat Stick Figures, add to the Earth Day Omaha the lone male in the band, their music, and take time tojustjam out for the crowd instead of stick Indochine because of the sitar. This s by performing on the alternative stage. Earth surprised most people with his funked-out bass lines. ing straight to the set list. charming band is also worth an ex a offered a variety of music, food, and speak Much to my dismay, the set was tra visitation. d to spread environmental awareness. Unfortunately, the arrange- OUND OMAHA: C. W. BOliNG FACILITY unteer basis. It was a place for kids interested in competing, but both and I started coming down here once good pointers on your left hook. who wanted to learn to box to have Brandon and Charlie go to learn or twice a week," said Charlie. "Ev "We have everyone from pro an opportunity eryone is very helpful. We attempt fessi onal boxers to kids like Bran ion meet ambition." to have profes to figure don and Charlie who just want to u sweat, the less you sional training stuff out on train for fun," said Littlejohn. . vational posters with for free. The our own, Just because you're not going deck the walls of the club still exists and they to jump in the ring right away, it facility. on these prin show us doesn ' t mean you don 't have to all gym doesn' t look ciples. what we're work hard. It 's located down the "We al do i n g "I recommend, if people want .E.A. at 1512 Cass St. low people to wrong." to learn how to box, that they work run-down buildings train here even Any - out here every day," Littlejohn said across from Petit's if they don't one can go emphatically. want to com to C.W. Charlie and Brandon said they u first enter, the gym pete," said boxing get an excellent workout at the gym, Monday nstruction sight with Littlejohn. but it 's far from painless. through Fri "They dropped medicine balls the floor and scattered "We'll put day from 5 on our stomachs," Charlie said. them on a pro p.m. to 9 'They weigh twelve pounds. It hurts gram and help p.m. They them out a a lot." . supply If you want to get in shape, or little, but we gloves, but just work on your swing, focus most of you have to C. W. Boxing is a fun and cheap our time and Knock-out! Charlie Yin, 12, throws a successful right buy your alternative to Elle Macphereson energy on the upper-cut at his sparring partner, senior Brandon Meigs. own hand work-out tapes. competitors. " wraps and Another sign on the wall of the Central mouth gym states, ""If you want to box seniors guards. train, if you want to win train Charlie Yin and Brandon Meigs re how to box and, in the meantime, Otherwise it doesn't cost any harder." c.w. Boxing is a great cently began training at the gym on get a great work-out. thing, and they may give you some place to start. a regular basis. Neither student is "About a month ago, Brandon Punk compila gives up real By Cory Olson When the Sex P istols shot to the forefront of punk in 1977, no one knew what to expect. Here were a b unc h of angry young men shout ing exactly w h at they th o u ght to anyone who listened. W hat started as a disturbance in the mus ic industry be came a full blown as sault. Un fortunately, punk' s popularity was short lived as the 80's stormed in. Nineteen years later, Cleopatra corded trad" i, ' . released reaL punk: the nasty years recording nl' th~ l commemorating the angry youth "Thro w Ii .\ 11 <11 ." 1\ i Krav,·tz's new album m,·ss,·nn passion that started it and kept it alive. Oesrit l' the L' IV ~ This CO contains a decent bal- vocals tllrl )u~h Illll>: . .. . ance of Brit and So-Cal punk. It is great tnlw,lr the I.:'. By Jen Houlden blah ... " is really not what I was looking for on thi S . h f II t' .. . opens up Wit one 0 my a tme sc r ealllin ~ !br"u~ll' The new album, C irc us from Lenn y Kravitz is a album. I don' t want anyone one to be ollended by this f . h t' 0 d , . ~ ., . . avontes, t e ever sareas IC ea of Pat SIlll' II".· ..... ~ we ll rounded addition to hi s comment, It s Just a mu- K d ' . h "P I' T k " d . . . enne y s Wit 0 Ice ruc , an the Foo h c:,·t:r,I:' . .." long li st of successes. Not SIC prefere nce, not a rell- . k d ' ~f th Just eeps poun 109 rom ere. OYC I" I: ',C necessaril y huge money gious state ment. Some of the better tracks in- lent COllll I ",,, makers, Kravitl.'s a lbums "Can' t G et Yo u OfT . r Ca clude: "D o They Owe Us A Liv- have always proved to be My Mind," Kravitz's c ur short \1 1 '" .. " ,,' ing." an ode to unemployment lines 100 pcrl'cP' '\'-'~, Th criticall y acclaimed and have rent MTV hit, is a good ~ FOJ defi nitely built up hi s repu representat ion of the rest rheJ, tati on. 8 of the album. This album · eresl Circ Ll s, will prove to he ~ has a much more polished Graduating seruo~ gss popularly approved, and ce ~ a nd commerc ialized feel wevi me nt hi s career as a pe r o than his others. whic h is bd forme r. The mood o f the al "" not n ecessa rily a bad see you this swrutI 0: bum is uiflicult to get into, ~ thing. The po pularization and there is an irking quality ;; of the album seems to add to hi s lyri cs. ~ a bit of maturity and con- (/) O ne of the most aggra (ii' sistency to hi s music, but vating thi ngs about this al ~ unfortunate ly saps away hum is the song "God is ~. a ll the raw passion that Love." Niceconcept, irritat n made him the demi god he ing song. The song is not is, or was. He's still got hi s heartwarming. it's more of a Jesus -freak th ang. More w ild hai r, poctic arrangelllent allu sultry mouth, but it power or you i I' you ha ve a deep spiri tual bel ie f or what seems li kc it s been watereu down, and dilution is prob no t. hut Le nn y preaching hi s "Gou sent hi s only son blah a bl y th e worst thing Lenn y coulu do to this album. f Full- and Part-time Positions Change is the verb of the '90s anu rour ~ 1 / definitely in the middle of it. Gr.tuual il • almost here, but do you have big t. this summer? 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May 2 lacks this qual- The problem is that there are only a few good songs on the sts like Sheryl Crow soundtrack, and three out of 15 in- City June 8 Steuens R es, IR June 11 Hilton Rmes, IR July 9 Sandstone Kansas City July 38 Sandstone Kansas City August 9 "] went because great scores ... ] stayed becaus ----. ,• Kaplan helps you focus your great skills... ACT studies and bUild your Kaplan students get the most skills and confidence. so you complete test preparation materials can get a higher score available Including computer-analyzed practice tests and home study materials. Summer Prep Begins June 12 Call: 1-800-KAP-TEST gat a higher score Call for an appointment: Dodge Center 4610 Dodge st. Omaha, NE 68132 KAPLAN 554-1040 The Sound of Music ring~ By Caroline Foley . through CHS auditoriu How do you solve a problem like Maria? Senior Rebecca Wolfson as t-. k l. cr.i senior Kari Hoyga as Sister Margaretta, junior Courtney Worrel as Sister Bcnhe , senior Tanya Watzke as Sister Sophia sing one of the most famous songs in The Music in Central's production of the musical. The show was performed April 25·. Central's stage. Over forty Central students were featured in the cast. By Rachel Jacobson she thought the variety of people "In past proJUl'!ion) I Central's long-awaited Spring casted was excellent. haven't been able to h.'·"·" ''"_ Musical The Sound of Music was "There seemed to be a better va Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls ... performed Friday, April 26 and ri ety of grade levels then previous "This show, the mil' Saturday, April 27. The student years," she said. helped the ac tors III j1 r o.i~( L· matinee was on Thursday, April Although the cast did an excel The presentat it' n II!' !h( 25. lent job of singing, dancing and act was excell ent. hu t 'llllll' Big top visits Big "0" Students' reactions to the show, ing, some ofthe most positive com tho ught the co n! L' n! II By Nick Slender ing all of the little kids in awe," said which was post-poned due to prob ments reflected the crew and stage contraversial. The S,lllIId I Chris, watching the crowd. The 69th annual Tangier Shrine lems with set-design, were ex craft. is the story of an i\u~lri,m The circus was enjoyable but Circus rolled into Omaha April 18- tremely positive. "The sets were really good, and during the Nazi takL' -lllcf If. it was no Barnum and Bailey. The Sophomore Kim Higgins said , 2 1. The circus brought with it such the lighting was well done," senior It was therefore n e~L'~~afl :, quality of many ofthe acts was ex attractions as the Atos Duo, a team "It seemed very well-rehearsed. Seth Farrington said. students portray N3/i tremely poor and the perfonners People worked hard a nd it that rides a motorcycle across a wire The sets, built by a stagecraft "I don't think a s\\a~!i" J lacked any personality. showed." that is suspended 1-50 feet in the air, class from Creighton University, place in a high sc hool pl :ll. My two biggest gripes about and the Estrada Teeter board, a toy The cast and crew put in a great were extremely professional. Mike Corry said. the show are the selection of cer that looks like it would be a lot of deal of time and effort to make the Hilary Kyler, junior, was im Although some studen t) tain acts, (you can only watch a bird show come together. Senior Julie fun to play on. pressed by the overall look of the comfortable with tile " ,,' ''lr lU!l~ 1 ride a bicycle for so long), and the Like al1 circuses, the show in Otis played Maria, the governess show. "The scenery and costumes was a necessit y to th L' pll'! cluded the usual acts. There was a overpriced coloring book. who is the focus of the musical. were better than ever before," she play. man' who trained .lions, a women The book is fun to color, its Other cast members included said. Overall , stud ent rL':lC!il'n' who. could make her birds ride bi- just that there are about 4 pages of junior Damion Thompson as Cap Other positive comments re spring musical were C\! I cycles and a man who could juggle pictures and 150 of advertisements. tain Von Trapp, senior Anna Perilo fl ected the excellent technical ef ti ve. The cast and (1'1'11 did with his feet. Actually the more I think as Leisel, junior Chris Darst as forts of the crew. cellentjob with a difli ru l! . The grand finale perfonnance about it, even the clowns were bad. Rolf, senior Joe Lupo as Max,jun was 'the Globe of Death. In thi s act, When I took my coloring book out ior Anna Jane Kerns as the Baron" ,------ three men on motorcycles and a lady to have Flowers, a purple haired ess and seni or Rebecca Wolfson as enter a spherical wire cage 20 feet clown, sign my book he pulled out Mother Abboss. in diameter. his little rubber stamp, slapped it "The supporting actors did an The lady stands in the middle down, and walked right on hy. As excell ent job," sen ior Jenni e great scores. of the cage as the three riders zoom if it would have taken any extra Waldmann said. inches away from her head. effort to personalize it. Se ni or Meghan McCallan People of all ages showed up The best advice for anyone ag reed. "Dam ion did an excell ent for the circus. Senior Sarah Boro who enjoys the circus is to sit the job portraying Captain VonTrapp," said she has loved the circus ever Shrine Circus out and wai t until she said. -- -- _.. I since she was a liule girl. l3arnum andl3ai ley comes to town. Junior Brandy Crozier said that "My dad and I would go to the ..-----______--1 circus every year and split a bi g cot ton candy," Sarah said. Attention Sen ior Torn Bowen also went Students and Staff Poetry to check out the action at the circus. of great skills ... "My favorite act was the Globe Central High School or of Death. 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"Look at us, Carrie!" they seem to scream. Thc major dile mma with sandals is that the people with the ugl icst fcct arc always thc oncs who wcar thcm. These people secm to fcc l that since cveryonc clsc is wcari ng Birkcnstocks, thcy can too. I know that, ideall y, pcopl e should be ablc to wear whatcvcr they want. It's a frcc country, ri ght'7 Who carcs what othcr people think? Not so, pound man was seen my fricnds. It is simply a matte r o f n \Ir honorahl e m e nli o n~ . They were: seniors Gabe Law rence, Traci Rooks, Nicole Benson, Jake Ortmeye.r, Steve Farnngton, NICk Duba ~, Aaron Champ e n o~ .. I\ell! i Rooks and Parn ell Walton, and juniors Emily Broom, Quiana Mitchem, Brandon Meyers, John Gaski ns: Sarah Deac?n, Galen Mornson, Kenny McMoITI \, Jlmm\ Jed Ortmeyer, Josh Norcutt and Scott Oall . The Sports Staff would like to congr~tulate all the applicants and Wi sh the very best to all of them WIt h Ibm , This year at Central High School th,ere Eagle for most are many athletes who stand Qut as amongst the best '" ' state: ' , "Andrea conlinually strives for excel She also took Central's invitational Fifth highest point total in the state, de only concentrates on soccer." lence on and otTlhe lenni s court," Women's tournament. spite being double teamed every game. AII Well the so-called " /un( Head Tenni s Coach Larry In 1995, she upped time assist leader for the paid off for MaiL Andrews said. her record to \7-4, again state of Nebraska with 34. son he i, C Coach Andrews said placing third at Metro, but First team All-State as a lhal Andrea, junior, some this time moving up lwo Junior. how seems 10 mainlain a notches to third at Slate as These are just some of vcry strong work ethi c well. what seni or Matt Hein has wi th lh t: ten nis leam. In the Ralston In vit a accomplished in hi s four She balan t:es her lell ti o na l to urna me nt she yea rs o f starting vars it y n l ~ wilh academi t:s and pl aced second. soccer at Central High, lwi ce all d , ,'lItIIlUI' sot: ia l comm ilmenl s and Andrea is not just a " Malt is the best for acadt' Ill I,' . I . stri ves to achi eve ht:r bes!. model alhlele, but sludent player I have ever had the "M;lIl l\"i1h ' Sin ce her fres hman as wel l. privilege to coach person ye ar al Central she has She boasts above a ally," Men's Head Soccer t: onsiSlently been one of Andrea 3.5 grade poi nt average . Coach Tim Herbert said. Matt Hein lhe top state girl s' tennis Friedman Andrea was inducted " He is more o r a silent to say ahou t hllll " players. into Central's chapter of leader," coach Herbert said. "He does not This season Mall w a~ ll DL' 11r l~ In 1994, she went 14-4, placing third Nati onal Honor Society this year, and was boast much, or even talk much, but when it est vote recipients for N l' b r,I,~ ;l \ ; at th e Metro tournament and fifth at State. a member of a-Book staff. comes time to play he is in a zone where he ni or team. "Ry an was the best overall player on Ryan led Eagle basketball in three-point When you hear the name Nadia For the 1996 season, she 11'3" our team this year," Men's Head Basket shooting, assists and free-throw percentage. Blazevich, you might think of Central's Stu Captain and has ball Coach Rick Behrens He was second in scor- dent Council. fullback said . mg. Others might say, permanell y. Not only does junior This season, the "Hey isn ' t she like Prom It was jusl Ryan Behrens spend hi s Eagles had a great year in Queen or something?" last week lhat lime be hind the arc the Metro Conference. Both of these are selecled for the . shooting threes, he is also Considering the start true, but not only is she of the Shri ne B o\d~ playing the cut-off man ing five were juniors, the Prom Queen and involved for the Eagle Varsi ty game. season was a real success. with Ce ntral 's student This is quitl' Baseball team. In the Metro confer government, but she is for any pl a~ cr. "Allhough Central ence he was first in three also Captain or Central's Nadia ha, has Ions of lalented ath point fi eld goals, second in Women's Varsity Soccer letes, in my opinion Ryan and off th e til'lei assists, third in free-throw team. 1 is one of the beller ones renll y holds ;1111\' percentage and sixth in As a freshman, she in the school," coach grade poinl ; I\l'ra~i three-point percentage, an played varsity SOccer and Eubanks said . Ryan "Nadi a I,;! \' ,: o utsta nding feat for a was a stand-out among Nadia pe lit ive pl a ~ t'r. " Ryan is a lwo-sporl Behrens junior. the older players. Wo men \ Si1(l "rl I starter that is quick, ag During the '95-'96 bas Blazevich During her junior George Grill osaid ile, gifted and very well-rounded," Men's ketball season he scored 254 points. An av season she played rullback and goalkeeper 1Ji1 Head Baseball Coach Steve Eubanks said. erage of 11 .6 per game. a one hundred percenl player i'n ! for the Lady Eagles. finish." ,Lady Eagles reach .500, look to Districts I . By T. J. Brumfield with injuries and two other players Bears 5-0. The Lady Eagle's soccer team were out of town. Then, in the Westside tourna ! battled back from a 1-3 start to a Kristin was suffering from an ment, Central played Columbus and .500 record this season. ankle injury but has recovered and Westside. Columbus gained an early After dropping their first three started against Lincoln in the Dis three point lead, but Central battled games to Bellevue West, Millard trict tournament. Sarah has suffered back to avoid a shut out. The Lady North and the Indians Eagles fell short, 3- of Millard South, Cen 2. 'I tral went on a three The consolation game winning streak. game was a rematch In each of the first with the Westside three games, Central Warriors. This time packed the goal and . Central lost 4-0. The was shut out. Packing final regular season the goal occurs when game of the year you bring back extra came at Millard defenders to protect the West. Central came goal. The girls played away with a close excellent defense, but win in a tight game, packing the goal hin 2-1. ders your offense, Central finished Head Coach Grillo the regular season 7- said. 7 entering the Dis In the next couple ng to eat a Columbus defender, trict tournament. De of games, the team sophomore Jadyn DiGiacomo sprints down the spite the seven shifted its focus from field in the Westside Invitational. Central fell losses, coach Grillo defense to offense and short in that game, 3-2. said he feels many of outscored their next the players put forth three opponents 19-0. After blasting from numerous injuries all year. an excellent effort throughout the Benson 7-0 in the Central invita After recovering from her back in season. tional, Central beat Bellevue East 2- juries, she became sick and played Erika Mullen, junior goalie, o and clobbered South 12-0. limited time. shut out opposing teams five times The Eagles then traveled to face But Central came back after the and has a 1.66 goals-per-game av Burke. Central lost that game, 4-0. Westside game and beat Benson erage. Jaclyn DiGiacomo, sopho Central was without four of its again 1-0, and South 7-2 in a make more, and Sarah Deacon, junior, players for the Westside game up game, winning the Central invite. lead the team in goals. Jaclyn fin though. Kristin Bauer, junior and In Central's last home game of the ished the regular season with 21 Sarah Carse, sophomore, were out year, the Eagles shut out the Bryan points, and Sarah racked up 19. EA GtE SPRINTER TAKES OFF TO ASIA By T. J. Brumfield and Josh Cohen around the world . Though he has never been out of the country be This level of competition will be much higher than fore, Central junior John Zendejas will be running in that of what he is used to, but John said he is real excited Asia this summer. to get the chance to meet people from around the world. John was selected to represent the United States He will be running the 1500 meter, the 800 meter, along with 34 other students from Nebraska, Iowa, Colo the steeple chase and possihly the 4 x 800 meter events. rado and Wyoming in a forei gn track exchange program. The steeple chase is ran over harriers and water. John Whissler, the athletic director for Ralston Hi gh whi Ie the other events are ran on an act ual track. School, brought thi s idea to John during the summer The Omaha Native American trihe, whi eh John be ----_..;;....:..z:;::.;,;.:~::z:::::z::::.::;::~E:::::::2:z::==__:...:.:.:2!:J track season. John had to gather recommendati ons from longs to, will he partially sponsoring him on the trip. He summer and school track coaches before being selected. will have to rai se the rest of the $2,600 to he ahle to go. Whissler said that John was selected because he " It will be a honor for me to represent the United ran very well over the summer. States as wel l as my Indian trihe," he said . The students were required send in their applica John said that hi s father inspired him to run track, tions to be accepted and approved by the Nebraska State but now running serves another purpose as well. Activities Association. "This will also help me in my quest for gelling an On June 18, John will travel to Seoul, Korea. From education after high school ," he said . "Scholarship com CALL there he will visit cities such as Beijing while touring millees look at this highly." around China over a period of three weeks. He will even Right now John said he doesn' t know how well he have the opportunity to stop at the Great Wall of China. will do in competition and he is more nervous than usual, TO ORt>ER While in these cities, John will be competing in but more than ever before, he is focused on running his 342 .. 4500 track meets against adult and student athletes from personal best. lOH farnam LARGE TWO TOPPER [Your choice of 2 tOPPlngsl 1 341-5353 ~~ ~ I Plust mention coopon when ordering. DELIVERY IN 30 MINUlES* Ptza Not valid with Iny other offer or coupon. · Siles tax. if applicable, no( included, [fI1A1 lJK'i i MW (11 Offer only good at 295l f~~~ Lt!~!JIion "Iiaial ~!Iit!lr 1111. V 22 orIs The Central Hi h He islet' TENNIS CONFIDENT MEDAL AT STA TE Ai By Les Anich Omaha Westside Til 'There is a great POSSI'b'I I It' y th a t we will " Westside .I:, '.i,:' ,: ·.In a I lace in the top six or seven teams at the Sta~e chances to fin i ~h II: th: tor'. lley an all-star team, but that is not the case. In Tp ournamen t", Women's Varsity Head Tennih s Tournament ," co:!, h An urcI\. --t Bi actuality these names rerresent part of the Coach Larry Andrews said. "We'll see w at two losses came agJII])lthc:. ere Chi cago Bulls line-up thi s season. . h · ens in the remaining duals. We are play the state." T1i app . fi' I have a These arc not their on ly great players,Just in g great tennis. We will de Inlte y The lad y eag k\ II ()nl)?:~ the some of th e more recognizable ones around winning season." . Invitational in the l1umhcr II: . ) aI th e league. Coach Andrews said that In seven yea:s two si ngles. erco When Michael l ordan retired from bas of coac hin g tennis, the Lady Eagles' tennis The num bcr un ". '"1gb:. Fo ketball , it looked as if th e Bu ll s dynas ty of te a m t three Nati onal Basketball Association cham- never had pionships was going to stay just that, three:. a losing When lordan returned for th e play-oIl s season. las t season, the Bulls were amazin g. He helped them become a team once again. don ' t re- eo Although they did not win the N.B.A mem ber litia championship, with l ordan in the line-up the ' ever hav- :th a Detroit: Sweep or Stone- Bulls were back for real. ing a los- ,· 01 wall? This season they went all out, acquiring ing sea Denni s Rodman for hi s obvious taste in hair son in my styles, as well as hi s 14.0 rebounds per game, years of The Detroit Red Win gs have had the hest and some other pl ayers that really pl ayed a coaching season ever for a professional hockey team . major part in the Bulls crowning season. ten n i s They broke the 1977 Montreal Canadiens In the same fashi on as the Red Wings, here at mark of winning 61 games in a season. the Bulls had a record breaking season. They Central," The Wings won 62 games, the most ever, now hold the record for most games won in a c 0 a c h and only lost seven, which is the fewest ever single season by an N.B.A. team. Andrews as well. Again, there was much speculation about said. Last season the Red Win gs did almost whether or not the Bulls will be able to pick The the exact same thing. They had the best regu- up the slack in the play-offs. I a d y lar season record in the National Hockey Well once again, the answer is yes. The e a g Ie's League, although the season was shortened Bulls are the best team in the N.B.A. At thi s ten n i s by a strike and because of that their were no time, no other team in the league can com- team has intra-conference games played. pare to the coaching or talent the Bulls have. five wins The Wings were the first team to clinch Only a man like Phill Jackson could and two a play-off spot, much the same as last year. coach this power packed team. He is prob- losses this But the fact that this season was not strike ably one of the only coaches in the National '96 tennis shortened, and there were games played be- Basketball Association who can really con- season. tween hoth confercnces, makes it a greater trol so many egos, and although this has not " We achi evement. really been a problem for the Bulls this sea- are on the Many critics speculated that Detroit was son, it is always something that has to be taken rig h t Eyeing' the ball: Junior Erika \\'ulff not actually as good as they appeared to be. into account. track this perfects her serve during a team practice. F: nb Without intra-confcrcnce games, they The Bulls arc loaded, and if they can sea so n placed first at the Bellevue Invite in number 1\\'(1 were labeled as not being tested during the come together and play the same way that won like last singles. regular season. Many of th ose sa me critics them 72 ga mes thi s season th ey are a dead yea r though t this wo uld lead to an in cvit ah le choke lock for the N.B.A. championship. when we in the play-offs. (His Royal Airness prevai ls' Michael finished with six wins and two losses," coach However. thcy rolled th mu gh th c play- .Jordan and the Ch icago Bull s heat Orlando Andrews said. Lady Eagles are cont'l d;IlI. lhm:.· urI's with what appeared to hc great easc, but in the championship. Shaq and Penny wil l be The team won against OI11 :lha Bryan, at the M ~ tro and St:IiL' ·1.'J:n.n, whcn thcy got to the fina ls, th ere was a dif- oil their games becausc they will be too dis- South, North, Millard West and Mi ll ard South . coach A n dre\V ~ s:l id. \ ,l. 1 rercnt story brewing. tracted hy Rodman's special hair-cJo for thc Losses came against Omaha Mari an and Met ro is he I l I l HI .•\1 t Th< Now J""y 0<,'.', . tho Rod W',,", N.B.A. fioo' , .) held the 1'0___11 01\ i ng II ___L'L'~ lH I \1.. ". onnonc1-' 1' nts for the champlO ns hlr, had been ______strong contenders 111 the play-oil s the past r . several years and were a very tough team to I . ',. heat. But. Detroit had no idca how tough until I "~",&\./,.. /::,.."-,..'" CENTRAL HIGH ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLtB \ they played them , and endcd up Iusln g. I . : ..~i ':" It was an embarrassment to have such a MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION flawless regular season and get beat by a team I Please complete and rcturn to: who harely made the play-o ffs. I Paul L. Pcnnington, Central High School What went wrong? Will it happen again I 124 North 20 Street, Omaha, Nebraska 6810 2- .t8 9 ~ this season? Will Detroit choke whcn it comes I to crun ch time? Are they really a play-oITcali- I Check membership desired (make checks payable to Central High School): ber team? I Inexperience. No. No. Yes . These four I 0 13asic $1 () 0 Purple $50 (Includes] pass to all home words answer th e questions ~ov e. ~etroit I Central Eagle $1 00 (lllclll J e ~ 2 Jl:I~'C) e. is out for revengc, and to prove sO llleth1l1g to athletic events) I o Ch'l1h I home alhktic the worldThey willas well win asSir them Stanleyselvc's s.Cu p this year, I Meetings are tentatively scheduled for the first Wednesday of each month in Room -l35 at 7::l0. all the questioning of their pcrformance will I end and they will end the longest drought for I Name(s)______winning a Stanley Cup in the N.H.L I !fome PhoJle (Clearly sweep! The octopuses will be I JJr fl ~1I1g· at Joe L. OUIS' and t hRe. usslans' WI' 11 pre- ,AI ess______vail . That IS, If the Coffey IS strong .) I . Work Phone ____-- Cty-ZlP ______Chicago: His Royal: . Children at Central High Airness or a Bunch 0' Bull? ,I Sport(s) lnvol\'cu III I I' ,Ill' I Michael Jordan, Scollie Pippen, Dennis I ------Rodman, Tony Kukoc and John Sally. I ______When someone sees these names to- I gether they naturally assume they are part of II ---1 L ______-- ""t' Big Eight annexes the state of Texas d two years. horns to greatly improve their team. the only two non-California colleges to win a ka Cornhuskers won more Colorado will remain in Nebraska's di A match-up between Texas A&M and national championship. championship in football and vision insuring they play each other every Nebraska last year would have been ideal. Many other sports such as baseball, gym t year. They also won the very year. The thinking behind this was that the After all, Texas A&M was a preseason favor nastics and track will probably grow stronger title to ever be given out in four Nebraska-Oklahoma rivalry is dying out and ite to win the national championship last year by the addition of the four Texas teams. Al a new rivalry with Colorado is forming. and boasted one of the top backs in the coun ready the Big Eight competes for a national marked the end of the Big Eight Oklahoma fans could be cringing or over try. title year in and year out in these sports, but a west Conference but this year joyed at the The bigger, well publicized conference usually has the beginning of the Big Twelve addition of conference an easier time recruiting. conference. Texas to the is expected Only a small handful of sports, such as s from the disbanded South con ference. to sign new wrestling will remain unaffected. Currently ring the conference, Baylor, Oklahoma al contracts in there are five Big Eight teams with wrestling Texas A&M and Texas Univer ready played the bowl al programs, and none of the new Texas teams the Big Eight is annexing the their border liance as have wrestling programs. relative regu well, guar But that is not to say the Big Eight is this mean for the Big Eight? larly with anteeing the without success in wrestling. Nebraska and obvious changes will be the limited suc top Big Oklahoma were both in serious contention for visions to the conference. A cess and has Twelve the national title this year. division system is proposed. been devel teams a tele Representatives from each college are and the Texas teams will com oping quite a vised bowl still deciding upon new conference rules, such of the south division. Ei rivalry there. game. as restrictions of eligibility and recruitment. a State or Missouri will be the For foot Basket One of these proposed changes would be team. The rest of the former ball the new ball won't be to no longer allow recruitment of ineligible will make up the north divi- teams fit per affected too players. This is where an incoming freshman fectly in the much by the is recruited for a team, even if he or she does that normally don't have a Big conference. new, teams. not meet current NCAA requirements: The t, such as football, will now The Texas The Big purpose is to allow the player to practice and ship game between north and teams have Eight is run play in the future when they meet eligibility moved .to by power- require,ments. e will most likely be nationally wards the house teams Incoming schools such as Texas are generate more income for the same smash-mouth, bust-'em-up defense and like Kansas and Iowa State. Texas is not against recruiting ineligible players, but many that of the South East Con- power running attack prevalent among most known for its excellence playing basketball. Big Eight schools have been doing this for Big Eight teams. The conference will now be littered with years. A few members of Nebraska's national divisions, teams will play all Texas Tech's nameless defense gained more good to mediocre teams squabbling over championship football team such would have in their division each year, and quite a bit of recognition two years ago from who will get last place. not been given a chance to play under the new f the teams in the other division. a national televised game against powerhouse The addition of Texas will greatly affect proposed rule. Nebraska sports, such as foot and number one ranked Nebraska. the conference's volleyball program though. How much of a difference these changes I, this will mean playing old And .tight games against Colorado and The Big Eight is a strong women 's volleyball will actually have on conference play is still like Oklahomaonly once every Oklahoma have motivated the Texas Long- conference. In fact Texas and Nebraska are unknown. N II ,.\ E S C E N f1 A L [ A G L E S C E N rt A l n If> > first national t::xlnk of omaha . MEMBER FDIC , 16TH'" DODGE' 16TH'" CAPITOL' 24TH'" OAK' 48TH'" AMES· 50TH'" G • 76TH ... CASS • 4~~~~~U~~38:~~ WEST MAPLE 7855 SOUTH 84TH. 3205 NORTH 90TH' 90TH ... FORT. 114TH... WEST DODGE· 127TH'" 0 • 132ND ... WEST C , • DAVID CITY 397 FOURTH. BEATRICE INDIAN CREEK MALL AND EIGHTH'" COURT ' m You'll call us first for years to come. E A G L E S EAGLES C E N T R A L C E N T R A L E A G L, E S C E N T R A L = VVe Cover Ea Ie Territo Eagle soccer sweeps to Districts; looks to By Josh Cohen play, Central was matched led the way in scoring in Since their loss to up against Omaha South in . the Eagles 2- I victory the number one ranked the first round of the Benson over the Bears. Burke Bulldogs, the Cup. The Eagles already The next stop for the number four ranked var beat South earlier in the year Eagles was the Westside sity Eagle soccer team 8-0. Invitational Tournament. won seven straight, shut This game proved to be The Eagles first opponent tin g five of their seven at the same level of compe was Columbus. The opponents out. tition as the last, and the Eagles came out strong "We set forth a new Eagles rolled to a 9-0 win. ' and put them away goal for the rest of the After playing South the quickly. Central pre season," Men's Head Eaglesfaced Omaha North vailed, 5-0. Coach Tim Herbert said . in the finals. "We passed the best "One was nol to lose an North came out strong we ever had all season other game, and the other and it was scoreless for against Columbus," coach was not to give up an much of the game. Herbert said. "We played other goal the rest of the Finally the Eagles got extremely well." season." a break off of senior stop After that, they faced . They almost accom per Steve Farrington's Columbus Scotus in the plished this goal. Only throw in. Junior left half finals. "Scotus is a very opening three goals were scored back Chad Dalrymple solid team," coach play. If they II i on the Eagles, and two of headed the ball past North's Herbert said. "I was most likely them were from the same goalkeeper and gave Cen pleased to see that we Hi gh in the . team. tral a 1-0 lead. could control every aspect If the That team was That goal was enough of a game against such a Omaha Benson. The to give Central the win, 1- talented team." The Eagles played Benson in O. Eagles won 2-0. their last game before Their next game was Taking the Westside entering Benson's own against Omaha Bryan. The title home, Central looked invitational tournament. Eagles came out strong forward to their final num ber four Breakaway ... senior Co-Captain Matt Hein eludes The Eagles beat the Bun against the Bears and played regular season game tral , against defenders to get a shot on goal against North. nies 6-2. lI: very intense game. Senior against Millard West. the Di strict Next, in tournament center midfielder Matt Hein 'The field conditions ship. Central volleyball bumps their way into nat By Rachel Slosh erg instead of concentrating and relying the Lincoln Public High Schools. The ~en tral-Mi Hard North Accord i ng to San Jose or bust - the Central on the wild card," he said. Central's record is 10-1, the match went to three games, with Reichmuth, the Millard! men's volleyball team is on its way The winner of the state tourna consists of all seniors to San Jose, Calif. during the week ment will be eligible for nationals, perienced and have of July 2-8 for the 1996 National but if Central takes state, no other together for tw o yeilJ'l. Tournament. Nebraska team will go to San Jose. Central is a relat ive:~ ' Although the state tournament, Winning the state title also en- enced team. where the winner qualifies for na- sures Central that the national tour In the past twO tionals, is not held until May 19, nament admissions fee will be cov tral defeated Th001 3S Central received a wild card and al- ered. 0, 15-1; Elkhorn IH ready has a definite spot reserved However, in the event that Cen- Blue 15 -9, 11 -15 . \. in San Jose. tralloses, the $700 tournament fee North Gold 15-9.15.1 Even if Central loses the state will have to be raised by the play Central pl ays their title, they are still traveling to na- ers. game against Lincoln ti onals. Several players can't wait for 7. Vo lleyball coach Brad their trip to nationals. The following II eel Reichmuth said the team's sure-spot Senior Jeff Driscoll said it will 13 wi \I be a rcrn at(~ , at nationals is a great opportunity, be a difficult tournament, but a once Millard North and an but the pl ayers must continue to- in a lifetime experience. match against Crcig ward their goal of winning the state "I think we have been given a Jeff, and seniors title. chance to compete against the top cn "I have held the eXC iting infor- teams in the country and will really and Nick Freidrichs mation concerning San Jose from advance our skills with the playing lead the conference in . the team for three weeks. It is im- experience," Jeff said. kills and service aces . portant that the players focu s their The middle blocker for the The team has nor changes durin g theI attention to win g thy sta~ . 1 team, senior AaronChampenoy, said the whole team is en games including the . thused for this summer. new player and changl "We have been com positions. Page 23 Big Twelve Pre- i ng together as a team ~ Senior Cory lately, and I can't wait to tl:l member of Centr31's view play against harder teams team. with more training and ~ He said he enjoys ability," Champenoy said. position of right side Page 22 From the Bench ull Currently, Central is " I like contrib eo ranked number two in the team, but I reali ze I ne Page 21 Women's Soccer Metro conference, behind perience," Cory said Millard North and ahead of Coach Reichmuth Page 20 All-Athlete Lincoln East. Lincoln East is a good player and WI. " live influence to the tcalli is an All-Star team com only loss to Millard North in a close awards posed of players from all of Central losing 13- 15 in the final becomes accustomed to match on April 18 . game. tion.