Sexton High School - Oracle Yearbook (Lansing, MI)

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Filled with a deep love for everything-from the tiniest snow flake to the largest advanced comp. class-Miss Gretchen Doelle will bid farewell to Sexton after more than forty years with the Lansing school system. Head of Sexton's English department, she possesses a most wonderful youthful quality: awareness of all about her. She loves life, gardening, walking animals, reading, writing, and the out-of- doors. Throughout her eventful career, Miss Doelle, a former elemen- tary school teacher and principal, has delighted many a student with her stories. She has inspired many a student to write crea- tively, and caused many a student to recall, You taught me one thing l'll never forget-to love the sunset. Above all, she desires two things for her students: that they learn to enioy reading and that they grow to be more aware. Upon retirement, Miss Doelle plans to continue her own writing. She has a novel in preparation and she may possibly write for a magazine. Another proiect she hopes to pursue is the revision of an old Indian legend book which is a family heirloom. Her days will be busy, yes, and exciting, for Miss Doelle truly loves living. plan retirement years GRETCHEN DOELLE CECIL NICKEL Of all the wealth a man may possess, his treasury of friends and memories is the most valuable. Mr. Cecil Nickel, retiring after thirty years of teaching and coaching, has iust such a treasury. Many long hours have been spent by Mr. Nickel lldoing the best job possible, and thereby making it possible for hundreds of boys to grow into strong young men through the athletic program. Formerly an outstanding Central High School athlete, Mr. Nickel returned to Sexton in I947 to become head basketball coach. He served in this capacity and other assistant coaching positions until l956 when he was promoted to the athletic directorship. A friend to all, Mr. Nickel will be missed by his associates at Sexton. His influence has been great, his leadership outstanding. Yet, life is a never-ending challenge to a man as richly endowed as Mr. Nickel. The years ahead promise to be filled with hours of adventure and enjoyment, as Mr. Nickel continues what he loves the most: working with people. 'l'I

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Academic Department editor: Barb French Assistants: Jon Hammond Kathy Klomparens Marsha Raft Despite the varied activities which students enjoy at Sexton, the basic desire of the school is to provide its youth with an education. Even more than this high goal is the desire to stimulate the student to explore for himself, offering expert guidance and excellent facilities for his growth and improvement.