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SCHOLASTIC CONTEST PREVIOUS WINNERS
2016
2011
Class C Wisner-Pilger High School
Class C O'Neill Public Schools
Class D St. Mary’s High School - O’Neill Class D West Point Central Catholic
2015
2010
Class C Pierce High School
Class C Norfolk Catholic High School
Class D St. Mary’s High School - O’Neill Class D Orchard High School
2014
Class C Wisner-Pilger High School
Class D Lindsay Holy Family School
2009
Class C Wisner-Pilger High School
Class D Clearwater High School
2013
2008
Class C Wayne Community Schools
Class C Wisner-Pilger High School
Class D St. Mary's High School - O'Neill Class D Clearwater High School
2012
Class C Wisner-Pilger High School
Class D West Boyd Schools
2007
Class C Wayne High School
Class D Stuart High School
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Table of Contents
Entry.............................................................................................................................2
Eligibility.......................................................................................................................3
Event Cancellation.........................................................................................................3
Check-In........................................................................................................................3
Scholastic Contest.........................................................................................................3
Quiz Bowl......................................................................................................................4
Scholarships/Tuition.....................................................................................................4
Hospitality Reception....................................................................................................4
Presentation of Awards.................................................................................................5
Campus Information.....................................................................................................5
Entertainment..............................................................................................................5
On-Campus Dining .......................................................................................................5
Schedule and Activities.................................................................................................6
Test Time and Room Schedule................................................................................... 7-8
Test Descriptions..................................................................................................... 9-15
Building Maps....................................................................................................... 16-25
Applied Technology.........................16 Diesel Technology...........................21
Arlo Wirth.......................................17 Echtenkamp....................................22
College of Nursing- Lower...............18 Lifelong Learning Center.................23
College Welcome Center..................19 Maclay............................................24
Cox Activities Center........................20 Weller.............................................25
Using Northeast Guest Wireless...................................................................................26
Campus Map..................................................................................................Back Cover
ENTRY
Scholastic Contest and Quiz Bowl entries must be received by the Northeast Community College
Educational Services Office on or before Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Separate entry forms are
required for each event. All entries must be submitted electronically via email on the official entry form
template and are considered final. In the case of emergencies or illness, please contact Doris Holmquist
at 402-844-7114 or [email protected]
No late registrations or student substitutions will be allowed after the March 1 deadline.
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ELIGIBILITY
Contestants shall be a bona fide high school student, grades 9 through 12, doing at least passing work
during the previous semester enrolled. Students should not be registered for a test when they are enrolled
in or have taken the next higher level academic course, such as in Mathematics or Spanish. If students
have previously taken a specific subject exam, they are ineligible to repeat the exam at a later date.
EVENT CANCELLATION
If weather conditions are severe, it may result in cancellation of the Scholastic Contest and Quiz Bowl
events. Weather-related announcements will be broadcast via the Northeast Community College website
(northeast.edu), the college automated phone system (1-800-348-9033), and all area radio and TV stations.
The decision to cancel will be made by 5:00 a.m., or shortly thereafter, on the morning of the event.
If Northeast Community College is closed, all student events are also cancelled. High school officials should
use their discretion to determine if weather and road conditions in their immediate area make travel to
Norfolk hazardous for their students.
CHECK-IN
Check-in for the Quiz Bowl will be in the Lifelong Learning Center Atrium between 7:30-8:00 a.m. and checkin for the Scholastic Contest will be held in the lobby of the Cox Activities Center between 7:45-8:15 a.m.
School faculty or sponsors must pick up their registration packets.
SCHOLASTIC CONTEST
1. Tests are given only at the time scheduled. No individual may register for more than one test during
the same time period.
2. Students will not be allowed to use cell phones during an exam for any purpose. Violators will be
disqualified from the exam.
3. The number of contestants from any one school in any test event will be limited to ONE. Each individual
student may be registered for no more than TWO separate tests. Students will be allowed to participate
in both the Scholastic Contest academic tests and the Quiz Bowl competition. Tests will not be delayed
in order for Quiz Bowl team members to arrive and a contestant who arrives late for a test will
automatically be disqualified.
4. Note that each test has a maximum number of spaces available. Registration will be accepted in the
order they are received. If any student is not accepted in a filled test session, the school will be notified.
5. All tests/questions remain the property of Northeast Community College and are routinely reviewed
and updated by College faculty. All decisions of the judges are final. Northeast Community College
does not discriminate on the basis of sex, handicap, race, color, age, religion, marital status, veteran’s
status, or national or ethnic origin in educational programs, admissions policies, employment policies,
financial aid, or other college-administered programs.
6. Inquiries concerning any particular test or event should be addressed to the Educational Services Office
at (402) 844-7114.
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QUIZ BOWL
1. The Quiz Bowl will be held in the Lifelong Learning Center. Brackets will be determined by the number
of schools registering for the competition. A separate official entry form is required. A team consists
of four players; captain and three other members from the same high school, enrolled in grades 9-12.
2. Students will be allowed to participate in both the Quiz Bowl and the Scholastic Contest academic tests.
Quiz Bowl matches will not be delayed in order for team members taking an academic test to arrive for
a match. Team alternates are recommended.
3. Matches will be approximately 10 minutes in length. Two matches will run simultaneously until the
semi-final matches.
4. There will be a maximum of 20 questions per match – 10 toss-up questions and 10 bonus questions, with
a tie-breaker, if needed. Points are scored by giving the correct answers to questions.
5 Points = correct answer to the toss-up questions
10 Points = correct answer to bonus questions
5. Team members will use an electronic control system to signal an answer and must wait to be recognized
before giving an answer. A review of the format and competition rules will be done prior to the start of
the first matches.
SCHOLARSHIPS/TUITION WAIVERS
The Northeast Community College Foundation has authorized two $1,000.00 scholarships for the 2017-2018
academic year to be awarded as part of the Scholastic Contest competition. The $1,000.00 scholarship will
be awarded to the school whose team places first in each class of competition: Class C and Class D.
The scholarship recipient must be a student who:
1. Participated in the 2017 Northeast Community College High School Scholastic Contest.
2. Will graduate from high school in 2017.
3. Registers as a full-time student at Northeast for the 2017-2018 academic year.
In addition to the $1,000 scholarship granted to the winning schools in Class C and Class D, Northeast will be
awarding tuition waivers valued at $1,000 each (one-half awarded in the fall and spring terms) to seniors
who earn first place in their exam. The tuition waivers will be awarded to the 12 seniors in each class with
the highest percentage grade on the test that earned the student first place. The College will determine any
tie-breaker situations.
School officials are asked to contact the Financial Aid Office at Northeast Community College and provide
them with the scholarship/tuition wavier recipient’s name, when determined.
HOSPITALITY RECEPTION
School counselors, sponsors, and adult chaperons are invited to gather for food and conversation in the
College Welcome Center, Room 1112 beginning at 7:30 a.m. Relax, read the paper, or check email. Northeast
staff will be available to answer questions on college programs and processes.
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PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Awards will be presented to contestants at 1:45 p.m. in the Cox Activities Center Gymnasium. Individual
student medals will be awarded for first, second, and third place in each test, in each class of the Scholastic
Contest competition. (If only one school enters a class, only one medal will be awarded.) Team plaques will
also be awarded to schools receiving the most points in Class C and Class D. Championship and runner-up
plaques will be given out for the Quiz Bowl event. The Quiz Bowl Championship team members will receive
individual medals.
Certificates of participation will be presented to all contestants. Following the contest, the results of the
respective school’s students will be forwarded to the school official identified in previous correspondence.
Scoring is based on the following system:
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
3 points
2 points
1 point
CAMPUS INFORMATION
Northeast Community College Student Ambassadors will be available in the Cox Activities Center from 8:3010:00 a.m. to answer student questions, provide information and brochures on college programs of study,
and coordinate future visits. In addition, from 10:00-10:30 a.m. Northeast’s director of athletics/coaching
staff will be present to share information on the expanded number of athletic programs offered and to
answer student recruiting questions.
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment for students, including games and karaoke, is planned during the day in the Cox Activities
Center Gymnasium. Pool, ping pong, pinball, and arcade games are available in Hawks Hangout (Student
Center Game Room). Guest wireless information will be distributed upon arrival.
ON-CAMPUS DINING
CONCESSIONS
A concession stand in the lobby of the Cox Activities Center will offer donuts, hot dogs, pizza, nachos, polish
dogs, pop, candy and other snack items.
HAWKS LANDING EXPRESS
Located on the upper level of the Student Center, Hawks Landing Express serves burgers fresh off the grill and
gourmet sub sandwiches. A Daily Special will be available.
WE PROUDLY SERVE STARBUCKS
This coffee kiosk is located in the College Welcome Center and offers a menu of Starbucks brewed coffee,
espresso beverages and Frappuccinos. Daily soup, bakery and snack items are available.
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Scholastic Contest Participants
Quiz Bowl Participants
7:30-8:00 am
Quiz Bowl Check In
Lifelong Learning Center
Atrium
7:45-8:15 am
Scholastic Check In
Cox Activities
Center Lobby
8:00 am-1:00 pm
Quiz Bowl
Lifelong Learning Center,
Suites F, G, I & J
8:30-9:30 am
Test Session 1
Locations across campus
9:45-10:45 am
Test Session 2
Locations across campus
11:00 am-Noon
Test Session 3
Locations across campus
Activities
7:30 am-Noon
Hospitality
Reception for
Counselors &
School Sponsors
College Welcome Center,
Room 1112
7:30 am-1:30 pm
Concession Stand
Cox Activities
Center Lobby
7:30 am -1:30 pm
Snacks/Lunch/
Game Room
Student Center
8:30 am-1:30 pm
Student Games/
Karaoke/ Campus
Information
Cox Activities Center
Gymnasium
1:45 pm
Presentation of Awards
Cox Activities
Center Gymnasium
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8:30 a.m. – 10:45 p.m.
Subject Room Location
Welding..................................................................................................... Cox Theatre
then move to Weller Building 101 during assigned time slots
8:30 a.m. Test Session 1
Subject Room Location
Administrative Professional....................................................................... Lifelong Learning Center Suite A
Agri-Science.............................................................................................. Applied Technology Building 115 A & B
Algebra I.................................................................................................... Lifelong Learning Center Suite H
Art History................................................................................................. Arlo Wirth Building 103
Automotive Technology (written test)...................................................... Weller Building 110
Biology...................................................................................................... College Welcome Center 1108 A & B
Body & Frame Dimension Diagnosis......................................................... Weller Building 123 & 125
Business English........................................................................................ Lifelong Learning Center Suite C
Chemistry.................................................................................................. College of Nursing 139
Drafting..................................................................................................... Maclay Building 153
Introduction to Wellness, Sports & PE....................................................... Maclay Building 100B
Library Usage............................................................................................. Lifelong Learning Center Suite D
Parenting & Child Development................................................................ Lifelong Learning Center Suite B
Public Speaking......................................................................................... Lifelong Learning Center Suite E
Technical Mathematics.............................................................................. Applied Technology Building 155
Trigonometry............................................................................................. Applied Technology Building 157
Vocabulary................................................................................................. College of Nursing 142/144
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9:45 a.m. Test Session 2
Subject Room Location
Accounting I .................................................................................................College Welcome Center 1108 A & B
Accounting II................................................................................................College Welcome Center 1108 A & B
Algebra II......................................................................................................Maclay Building 100B
American Government.................................................................................Lifelong Learning Center Suite E
Anatomy and Physiology..............................................................................College of Nursing 142/144
Automotive Technology (lab test)................................................................Weller Building 110
Basic Construction........................................................................................Applied Technology Building 157
Body & Frame Dimension Diagnosis............................................................Weller Building 123 & 125
Business Law................................................................................................Arlo Wirth Building 103
Foods & Nutrition.........................................................................................Lifelong Learning Center Suite B
General Science............................................................................................Lifelong Learning Center Suite A
Geometry.....................................................................................................Lifelong Learning Center Suite H
Introduction to Psychology...........................................................................Applied Technology Building 115 A & B
Literature......................................................................................................Lifelong Learning Center Suite C
Music............................................................................................................ Cox Activities Center 105-A
Spanish II......................................................................................................Lifelong Learning Center Suite D
World History...............................................................................................College of Nursing 139
11:00 a.m. Test Session 3
Subject Room Location
American History....................................................................................... College Welcome Center 1108 A & B
Basic Construction..................................................................................... Applied Technology Building 157
Calculus..................................................................................................... Lifelong Learning Center Suite D
Computer Literacy..................................................................................... Echtenkamp Building 131 & 132
English Composition.................................................................................. Maclay Building 100B
Geography................................................................................................. College of Nursing 139
Medical Terminology................................................................................. College of Nursing 142 & 144
Personal Finance........................................................................................ Lifelong Learning Center Suite E
Physics....................................................................................................... Lifelong Learning Center Suite B
Small Engines............................................................................................ Diesel Technology Building 103
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ACCOUNTING I
9:45 a.m. Limit: 40
High school students taking their first semester of accounting are eligible for this test. Questions will focus on the
forms of business ownership, the accounting cycle, transaction analysis, journal entries, adjusting and closing
entries, and financial statement preparation. The exam is comprised of multiple-choice questions covering
definitions and theory as well as problem solving.
Simple calculators will be allowed, but will not be provided by Northeast. In the event of a tie, the first student
finished with the test will receive the higher placing. Electronic devices are to be turned off and stored in backpacks,
pockets, or purses before the student enters testing area. Any electronic device that is in use or visible will result
in proctor removing test and student being dismissed from test. Cell phone calculators will not be allowed.
Please bring your own calculator.
ACCOUNTING II
9:45 a.m.
Limit: 40
Students who have taken or who are taking a second year of high school accounting are eligible for this test.
Questions will focus on depreciation, inventory, payroll, ethics, correcting errors, merchandising operations, and
financial analysis. In addition, all Accounting I topics may reappear in the Accounting II exam. The exam will
consist of multiple choice questions.
Simple calculators will be allowed, but will not be provided by Northeast. In the event of a tie, the first student
finished with the test will receive the higher placing. Electronic devices are to be turned off and stored in backpacks,
pockets, or purses before the student enters testing area. Any electronic device that is in use or visible will result
in proctor removing test and student being dismissed from test. Cell phone calculators will not be allowed.
Please bring your own calculator.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL
8:30 a.m.
Limit: 40
This test will be multiple-choice and will include the following areas: professional business behaviors, customer
service, global communication, time management, meeting and event planning, travel arrangements, records
management, basic financial functions, written communication, workplace teams, and leadership.
AGRI-SCIENCE
8:30 a.m.
Limit: 40
The Agriculture exam will cover all areas of Agriculture Science. Questions on the exam will be from the following
areas: Agronomy, Animal Science, Agri-Business, and Mechanized Agriculture.
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ALGEBRA I
8:30 a.m.
Limit: 40
Students eligible for participation in the Algebra I test are those presently enrolled in first-year algebra in high
school or those who have not taken a higher-level course. The test is multiple-choice and contains topics covered
in a comprehensive first-year high school algebra course.
Scientific, non-programmable calculators may be used during the test. All calculators must be checked prior to
the beginning of the exam. Anyone possessing a programmable calculator will be required to leave it with the
proctor until the end of the testing period. Cell phone calculators will not be allowed.
ALGEBRA II
9:45 a.m.
Limit: 40
Students eligible for participation in the Algebra II test are those presently enrolled in second-year algebra in high
school or those who have taken no higher level course. The test is multiple-choice containing topics covered in a
comprehensive second-year high school algebra course.
Scientific, non-graphing, non-programmable calculators may be used during the test. All calculators must be
checked prior to the beginning of the exam. Anyone possessing a programmable graphing calculator will be
required to leave it with the proctor until the end of the testing period.
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
9:45 a.m.
Limit: 40
This will be a comprehensive, objective exam which includes the Constitution, federalism political parties,
Congress, Presidency, Federal Courts, and other traditional topics.
AMERICAN HISTORY
11:00 a.m.
Limit: 40
This test consists of objective test questions in American History from early beginnings to the present day.
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
9:45 a.m.
Limit: 40
This exam is an introduction to the form and function of the human body. Questions on organization, basic
chemistry, cells, tissues, skin, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system will be included.
ART HISTORY
8:30 a.m.
The test is multiple-choice, covering Western Art from the beginning of time to the present day.
Limit: 25
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
8:30 a.m. & 9:45 a.m.
Limit: 30
A two-part test will be used for the Automotive Technology contest. Each student will need to complete a written
test and a skills performance test. Students will be tested on basic automobile system component identification,
precision measurement, proper use of meters when working with electricity, and safe working practices in the
automobile industry.
The testing will take two consecutive test periods: one period for the written test and one period for the
performance test. Students must sign up for both test periods.
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BASIC CONSTRUCTION
Choose 9:45 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.
Limit: 20/session
This test will consist of a written portion that includes basic cabinetry, house frame construction, component
identification and safety topics along with hands-on tool identification.
Students are to sign up for one session only. Exam is limited to one student per school.
BIOLOGY
8:30 a.m.
Limit: 40
This test will cover basic biologic concepts found in commonly-used high school biology texts. It will be open to
students who have or are taking high school biology classes.
BODY AND FRAME DIMENSION DIAGNOSIS
8:30 a.m. & 9:45 a.m.
Limit: 15/session
A short course and test designed to represent the challenges presented to a technician when evaluating a
damaged vehicle. Students will measure and compare dimensions using metric tape measures, tram gauges and
dimension charts.
The testing will take two consecutive test periods: one period for the written test and one period for the application
test. Students must sign up for both test periods.
BUSINESS ENGLISH
8:30 a.m.
Limit: 40
The test will consist of 100 questions covering the concepts of basic grammar, sentence analysis, capitalization,
word division, plural and possessive nouns, similar words, number usage, and punctuation. Questions will be
multiple-choice and true or false. Each student should bring a pencil.
BUSINESS LAW
9:45 a.m.
Limit: 25
This is a comprehensive, multiple-choice and true or false test covering contracts, real property, personal property,
court system, agency, and terminology.
CALCULUS
11:00 a.m.
Limit: 40
This test is multiple-choice and contains questions on limits, continuity, derivatives, integrals, and their
applications.
Scientific or Graphing (TI-86 or below or equivalent) calculators may be used during the test. All calculators must
be checked prior to the beginning of the exam. Anyone possessing a higher calculator will be required to leave it
with the proctor until the end of the testing period. Cell phone calculators will not be allowed.
CHEMISTRY
8:30 a.m.
Limit: 40
This test includes structure, periodic trends, nomenclature, reactions, concentrations, and acid-base concepts.
Calculators will be allowed.
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COMPUTER LITERACY
11:00 a.m.
Limit: 35
Multiple-choice questions will cover information technology topics. Topics such as hardware components, input
and output devices, CPU, storage, microcomputers, telecommunications, systems analysis and design, security,
privacy, management information systems, and database systems will be included.
DRAFTING
8:30 a.m. Limit: 18
The drafting test will consist of multiple-choice questions. The questions relate to AutoCAD and cover topics
associated with basic 2-D drawing. A calculator and pencil are all the students need to bring.
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
11:00 a.m.
Limit: 40
The English Composition test is composed of eight parts: 1) use of apostrophe, 2) sentence coordination, 3) faulty
parallelism, 4) pronoun consistency, 5) logical order/paragraph organization, 6) commonly confused words, 7)
sentence fragments, and 8) comma splice/run-on sentences.
FOODS AND NUTRITION
9:45 a.m.
Limit: 40
Students who have been or are enrolled in any home economics courses with reference to foods and nutrition are
eligible to take this test. Test topics will include: Food Composition and Nutrition, Food Selection, Preparation
Techniques, Management of Preparation, and Meal Services.
GENERAL SCIENCE
9:45 a.m.
Limit: 40
This test is open to students presently enrolled in a general science course. The test will be objective in nature and
will include topics found in the typical high school science class.
GEOGRAPHY
11:00 a.m.
Limit: 40
This exam will test the students’ knowledge in physical,political, economic and cultural geographic themes. Most
questions will be multiple-choice with the mapping component being fill-in-the-blank.
GEOMETRY
9:45 a.m.
Limit: 40
Those eligible to participate in this exam are high school students now enrolled in a high school geometry
course. The test is multiple-choice and contains questions on topics such as lines, angles, triangles, parallel lines,
quadrilaterals, circles, similar figures, and loci.
Scientific calculators may be used during the test. Graphing calculators or cell phone calculators will not be
allowed.
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
9:45 a.m.
Limit: 40
This test covers introductory information relating to the field of psychology, to include topics such as the history
of psychology, contemporary perspectives of psychology, learning theory, memory, personality, growth and
development, neurology, consciousness, abnormal behavior, therapies, intelligence, motivation, emotion,
sensation, and perception.
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INTRODUCTION TO WELLNESS, SPORTS, AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
8:30 a.m.
Limit: 40
This multiple-choice test will cover knowledge and information from a sampling of Northeast Community College
class offerings. High school freshmen through seniors may participate in this testing competition. Some areas that
will be covered are wellness, sports, physical education, recreation, and activities related to classes.
LIBRARY USAGE 8:30 a.m. Limit: 40
The test includes items relating to such general topics as the book, the Dewey decimal classification, library
vocabulary and terms, reference books, the Internet, electronic indexes, and database use.
LITERATURE
9:45 a.m.
Limit: 40
The Literature test will be a multiple-choice exam covering the following areas: American, English, and World
literature, fiction, drama, poetry, and mythology.
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
11:00 a.m.
Limit: 40
This test covers a typical high school course in Medical Terminology. Topics covered on the test include definitions
of medical terms and correct spelling of medical terms.
MUSIC
9:45 a.m.
Limit: 30
This section of the Scholastic Contest is open to high school students currently participating in any curricular or
extracurricular music activity or study. The test will include basic music theory, terms, and functions.
PARENTING/CHILD DEVELOPMENT
8:30 a.m.
Limit: 40
The exam will be multiple-choice and consist of questions dealing with good parenting principles and techniques.
Areas such as genetics, reproduction, family structures, guidance techniques, moral development, as well as the
growth and development of children and parents are included.
PERSONAL FINANCE
11:00 a.m.
Limit: 40
Students will be tested over information relating to money management, taxes, investments, personal credit, and
insurance. Students may use a calculator and test is limited to one student per school.
PHYSICS
11:00 a.m.
This test covers the usual topics found in most introductory physics texts.
Limit: 40
PUBLIC SPEAKING
8:30 a.m.
Limit: 40
Students will be tested over elements of public speaking. Topics covered on the test include: informative speaking,
listening, research, language, organization, rhetoric, ethics, persuasion, presentational aids, persuasive speaking,
credibility, and verbal and non-verbal communication.
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SMALL ENGINES
11:00 a.m.
Limit: 36
This written test will cover the basics of small engine theory, operation, troubleshooting, and parts identification.
Additional topics covered will be safety and basic hand tool use.
SPANISH II
9:45 a.m.
Limit: 40
The Spanish portion of the Scholastic Contest will be a combination of multiple-choice, sentence translation
from English to Spanish, a reading in Spanish with questions in Spanish to be answered in English, and a series
of conversational questions in Spanish that will be answered in Spanish. This test will be geared to the Spanish
II level students. It will include multiple tense work and higher level grammar concepts. This test will NOT be
appropriate for students that are in a beginning level I class.
TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS
8:30 a.m.
Limit: 40
Students eligible for participation in this technical mathematics test are those presently enrolled in a general or
applied mathematics course. The test is multiple-choice and contains questions from topics usually covered in
general and applied mathematics classes in high school. Some topics include: graphing, Pythagorean Theorem,
percent conversions, ratios, proportions, conversions, perimeter, area, volume, right triangle trigonometry, and
basic algebra.
Bring a Scientific, non-programmable calculator for use during the test. All calculators must be checked prior to
the beginning of the exam. Anyone possessing a programmable calculator will be required to leave it with the
proctor until the end of the testing period.
TRIGONOMETRY
8:30 a.m.
Limit: 40
Students eligible for participation in the Trigonometry test are those presently enrolled in trigonometry in high
school. The test is multiple-choice containing topics covered in a comprehensive high school trigonometry
course. Graphic calculators or scientific calculators are allowed, but only a TI 83 or 84 plus, or “below.” No TI
-Nspire with CAS will be allowed. If the calculator is allowed on the ACT test, we will allow it on this test. Warning:
The calculators may be checked by the test proctor. Please remove all unnecessary note cards and programs from
your calculator or they may be deleted by the proctor. Failure to comply will result in taking the test without a
calculator.
VOCABULARY
8:30 a.m.
Limit: 40
The vocabulary test consists of 100 terms used in high school and college vocabulary textbooks. The test includes
true/false, multiple-choice, matching, fill in the blank, and sentence writing using prescribed words.
WELDING
8:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Limit: 3 per school
Students that are proficient in creating a single pass fillet weld on low carbon steel should register. Contestants
will receive a pre-tacked joint and will be assigned to a welding booth. The weldment has been designed to
test the student’s skill and knowledge of the welding process. The material needed to complete the project will
already be on each table, as well as the chipping hammer and brush. Students will be given 5 minutes on a time
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clock to complete the project. Weldments will be evaluated based on weld size and overall appearance. Speed
will also be taken into consideration.
Competition Rules:
• Safety will be followed to the current version of the ANSI Z49.1 Safety in Welding and Allied Processes.
UNSAFE PRACTICES WILL GET COMPETITORS DISQUALIFIED.
• Competitors will create a single-pass fillet weld in any position…flat, horizontal, vertical up, or overhead.
Competitors will not know what the weldment or position is until they arrive the day of the contest.
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding process will be used.
• E6013 1/8” Electrodes will be used.
• The weld is to be done within a time limit of 5 minutes.
• Material will be low carbon steel, 3⁄₁₆” to ¼” plate.
• Electrical parameters will be determined by each competitor.
• Students arriving late for their assigned time will be allowed to weld after all other competitors have
completed the exam and only if time still remains in the session.
• Top three welders in Class C and top three welders in Class D will be announced at the afternoon awards
ceremony.
Safety equipment and proper personal protection equipment is mandatory. Standard items students should
bring include: Helmet, welding cap (no ball caps), safety glasses, (must be worn at all times) welding jacket/coat
FR, SMAW gloves, normal fitting jeans, 100% cotton work or welding shirt and work boots are required. No tennis
shoes and no welding in hoodies. Students without proper safety and personal protection equipment will not be
allowed to participate in the contest.
WORLD HISTORY
9:45 a.m.
Limit: 40
This will be a multiple-choice question test that covers world history from the first civilizations emerging around
5000 BC until the beginning of the 21st century. The test is composed of questions pertaining to history’s great
events, philosophies, ideologies, wars, governments, and arts.
About Northeast Community College
Established by the state legislature in 1973 as a comprehensive community college, Northeast offers
vocational/technical, liberal arts, college transfer, and continuing education. Northeast is a modern college
located at the northeast edge of Norfolk, Nebraska, and provides education in two-year, one-year, and
certificate programs on one main campus, and at several educational centers throughout a twenty-county
service area. The College is proud of the diverse mix of educational opportunities and activities available to
students.
Northeast is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools to award two-year Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, and Associate
in Nursing degrees, and one-year diplomas, and certificates. The College is also approved by the Nebraska
State Department of Education.
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Tests are held in the yellow marked rooms
Applied Technology
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Tests are held in the yellow marked rooms
Arlo Wirth
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Tests are held in the yellow marked rooms
College of Nursing - Lower Level
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Tests are held in the yellow marked rooms
Counselor activities are held in the green marked room
College Welcome Center
Hospitality
Room
B
1108A
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Tests are held in the yellow marked rooms • Student activities are held in the red marked rooms
Cox Activities Center
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Tests are held in the yellow marked rooms
Diesel Technology
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Tests are held in the yellow marked rooms
Echtenkamp Building
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Tests are held in the yellow marked rooms
Quiz Bowl activities are held in the blue marked rooms
Lifelong Learning Center
QUIZ BOWL
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Tests are held in the yellow
marked rooms
Maclay Building
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Tests are held in the yellow
marked rooms
Weller Building
Using Northeast Guest Wireless
In an ongoing effort to improve the Northeast Community College wireless service, we have
added a new wireless network that guests may use during their visit to campus. It is named
“Northeast Guest” and is now available in our list of available networks on mobile devices.
As a visitor to campus you can use the wireless network by completing the following steps:
1. Connect your device to the “Northeast Guest” (SSID) Wi‐Fi network.
2. Access the web portal registration page on your device by browsing to “northeast.edu.”
You will automatically be redirected to the self‐registration portal.
3. You must register for an account each day of your visit for each device you connect to the
Northeast Guest network.
4. On the “Create Account” portal page, complete the form fields by providing your first
name, last name, email address, and (optionally) the reason for your visit.
5. You must read and agree to Northeast Community College’s Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
by checking the agreement box, and then click the Register button.
6. Select “Sign On” on the Account Created verification page, you will then be directed to
the Northeast Community College’s home page.
If you need any additional assistance upon arrival to Campus, please contact
the Service Center at 402-844-4357.
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