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The RHS library provided informa- newspapers. (Left) Senior Jenny
tion through sources including: CD- Sandmeier and (below) Freshman Amy
ROM, Infotrak, as well as the tradi- Dubbs use these sources,
tional sources such as books and

Many Ralston students got in­
volved as members of the Leader­
ship Academy, Sign Club, and Li­
brary Advisory Board.
The Student Library Advisory
Board made decisions that most of
us depended on to complete our
homework. The library board
helped pick the books for the li­
brary. They went on several book
buying trips to Nelson News. They
also made plans to sell used novels
at the Ram Supply Store next year.
“We are always looking for more
quality people,” said Junior Brian
Steffensmeier.
RHS students also involved
themselves in the area of commu­
nication by becoming a member of
the Sign Club. “The point of this
club is to help bridge one of the
nation's communication gaps,” said
Karen Kennelly. The club was
predominately made up of
underclass girls who enjoyed help­
ing in the interpreting for Ralston's
deaf students. “Sign language is
easy to learn and simple to use,”
says Kennelly. Signs are used in
every meeting to help the mem­
bers learn while they have their
fun.
The Leadership Academy was
made up of students who were
dedicated to making themselves
better people. “To be a leader you
must have confidence in yourself
and in your group," Senior Barbara
Reek said. In the twice-a-year
seminar style meetings these mov­
ers and shakers worked on the
finer points of leadership. Setting
goals was the point of their meet­
Media Specialist Maureen Olsen is guid­ ings. "When you set goals for your­
ing Freshman Kim Cates through the self you become more confident
use of the computers in the library. thus making you a better leader,”
Brian Steffensmeier Reek said. The bottom line, ac­
cording to Reek, is “to be a leader
you must be in total control of
yourself.”
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