Estes Park High School - Whispering Pine Yearbook (Estes Park, CO)

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Refreshments and conversations open the monthly teachers' associa Laughter accompanies Mr. Karl Ebel’s presentation tion meeting. High school English teacher Miss Theodora Mereness of a package to Mr. Don Griffith. The box contained serves coffee to grade school teacher Miss D. Ann Hulshof. a presidential gavel and assorted rubble. Faculty Cares, Guides, Encourages, Challenges An outstretched hand—a word of encouragement—a lesson plan. There is someone who is always there to direct and approve. There is one who strives to bring himself closer to a student. There is someone we know cares: a teacher. While reaching out to serve, an understanding teacher realizes his own shortcomings and appreciates what he gains from student ideas. Action and ideas are geared to the teenagers' own world. With many new staff members plus the stabilizing influence o f progressive “old hands Estes students benefit from the balance. An audience of students is impressed with Mr. A teachers' lounge is the ideal spot for Mr. Al Walin after taking Leonard Hainley’s skilled return. driver education students for a drive. First National Bank of Estes Park 13

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Santa's “E” Club helpers Ernie Petrocine, Bruce Slapper, Bart Dan-nets and Gary Gilliland aid in passing out goodies to children after the grade school program. Miss Merry Christmas Gayle Clifton, happy as symbol of the festive season, was crowned by Saint Nick at the annual holiday ball. Egg cartons, spray paint, Christmas balls, sequins and glitter went into construction of decorations hung in the student center by John Hutchens while Jonlyn VerStraeten offers aid. Multi-Colored Fantasy Charms Yule Revelers Christmas brought traditional greetings and customs. As gay celebrations were planned and colorful decorations hung, many felt the wonder and glow of the holiday spirit, almost forgotten or dulled through a long year. The season’s joy was expressed in giving, caroling, sharing, acting. Even as they clung to the meaning of Christmas, students reached out to welcome the challenge of a new year. Holiday glow is reflected in Cyndie Tallman’s face as she drapes tinsel on the flocked tree. Blue and silver ornaments were added for a complete effect. 12

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Kitchen crew Mrs. Carl Roby, lunchroom director, Mrs. Jo Wegner, Mrs. Mary Fry, Mrs. Charlotte Jones and Mr. Carl Roby prepare hot lunches daily for 235 to 250 EPHS students and teachers. Mrs. June Patten, secretary to the superintendent, and Mrs. luetta VerStraeten, secretary to the principal, use one of the office machines to calculate expenses. Staff Shines, Eases System Efficiency and smooth-running cooperation of all departments is the responsibility of the office staff. Experience and know-how enable the secretaries to maintain balance in everyday occurrences. Careful planning and preparation move hundreds of students through the lunch line with ease while modern equipment and sanitary methods throughout the school provide excellent health conditions. Registered Nurse Mrs. Florence Statham is kept busy with extensive medical records of each student. Coach Brown gives Nurse Statham a bad time as she applies bandaide. 14