May 28^th, 1971   LAST DAY FOR SENIORS! Commencement in 3, count ‘em  3, days,  seniors!   Senior Sue Schroeder, stylishly garbed in white mini dress &  knee highs, and Barb Eaton, Greek blanket purse over her shoulder,  hit the front page in a picture as they pick up graduation regalia.  In top headlines Chambers Criticizes Legislature in coverage by DeAnn Nuernberger.    “What a politician promises to the public are like words written on water,” Chambers said.  Chambers said he felt that one never knows from where new information is coming and students must question and inquire.  “It doesn’t matter what I say, you must judge and evaluate and find what I say that is erroneous,” Chambers said.  He opened the question and answer portion of his visit by saying “I’m fair game, if anything I’ve said is foolish, make a fool out of me.” The Faculty Show Attitudes Toward Drugs in Survey conducted by Seniors Bob Derricks and Dave Burden.   The two had been inspired by their participation in a UNL survey and worked with LSE faculty and administration to develop the survey.  Of 63 surveys that were distributed, 39 were returned with 2 teachers saying they had used marijuana or some other illicit drug and 3 not answering the question.   The majority of the teachers had not taken drugs or advocated them in any way.  On one returned survey a   teacher commented “Let’s face reality, want to do something real constructive, go to school and learn, look around you for someone in need or despair, help the unfortunate.”At a recent assembly,  Students Establish Creative Education Union… Organization Works for Change and to protect student rights according to Senior Tom LeBaron.    He acknowledged that with rights come responsibilities and that adds to maturity.   Another purpose for the union would be as a forum for communication between teachers and students.   Teacher Randy Bruns opinion was that many teachers could be more creative or sensitive and “that a lot of the information we are feeding you is not relevant or true.”  He added that some things are irrelevant because “you can’t see beyond the end of your nose,” (and maybe the teachers goals are long ranged.)  Physics teacher, Gunnar Overgaard thinks the key word of the organization is “constructive.”  “Too frequently people never offer any constructive solutions, anybody can sit and howl,” he said.  Clinging to the bottom right corner of the front page the Shield announces Six as Knights and Ladies.   They are Knights Steve Guenzel, John O’Shea, and Don Osvog.  Named as Ladies were Bren Buckley,  Jane Etmund and Cindy Raasch. 

On Page Two Sue Cunningham leaves us with this thought:  Each class and each student leaves an imprint behind.  Perhaps it is great, or perhaps it is insignificant.  But it is there, nonetheless.  News continues with Sue Schroeder winning a Key Award in the Silver Key Journalism contest.  Governor Nobert Tiemann addressed the event, throwing in a quip when Senior Nancy Holyoke asked him about the recent nickel per pack tax hike on cigarette.  He said “No, I wouldn’t have vetoed it.  It’s nonsense to fight Bob Devaney.” 

Seniors aren’t the only ones leaving LSE.  Betty Clair, long-time ice cream lady in the cafeteria is moving on to a full time job elsewhere.  Senior Liz Hudson said she appreciated Clair’s cheerful helpfulness.  Senior Brad Egger said “She’s very generous with the ice cream.”  Alas, Senior Skip Day never got off the ground according to Rex Mercer, Vice Principal.   May 14^th, the designated day, had about 140 absences but only 19 wound up truant or unexcused.  Reminders that high school life will go on abound in this week’s coverage with next year’s student council & class officers elected, Pep Club & S Club officers tapped at All Sports Dessert,  fewer applications for AFS,  and new Thespians tapped at the Drama Club banquet.   Our AFS students, Angelika Bohme and Peggy Malixi prepare to return home with many new memories and leaving their thanks and thoughts as the end of their stay approaches. 

In spring sports news, Thinclads Share 11^th at State, Golfers Under Par; Fail for State Meet and Gordon’s Sackers Strike Out…  District Defeat Ends  Season.  In more festive news, Senior Don Osvog was selected as Clarion Athlete of the Year.  Osvog received 14 of 15 first places in the balloting.   Seniors Doug Deeter and Bradley Egger were 2^nd and 3^rd place finishers.    21 Athletes Recognized As All-City, including Seniors Reg Wagner, Brad Egger, Egbert Thompson, Jim Unger, Jim Daniels, Dave Beilby, Mark Churchill, Larry Beck, Don Osvog, Bob Young, Gary Scott, Wade Kingery and Brad Knudsen.  

Students Recognized at the 16^th annual Awards Ceremony include Seniors Charles Slagle and Connie Hoffman receiving the John Elliot Memorial Scholarship Award. The Most Valuable Journalism Staff  Member Award went to Adrienne Fisher.   PTSA Scholarship Awards went to Fisher and Wade Kingery.  Lynelle Frankforter was named outstanding senior in the music department.    Commencement speakers announced are John Frey, John O’Shea and Cindy Raasch.   See Scott Roper’s closing cartoon in 40 years on the class website.  What the heck is a website, anyway?