Waterloo Public School - Panther Yearbook (Waterloo, NE)

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After summer vacation was over, students The high school band was practicing in the streets of Waterloo for the parades lined up in the school's gym to receive the in Omaha and Grand Island. (S.M.) long awaited 1983 Waterloo Yearbook, which was being distributed by Natalie Osborne and Lynn Ball. (C.S.) 6

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The changing panther wall (NX)) New High School Teachers Three new faces have joined the faculty staff this year. They are: Ms. Diane Flynn, Mrs. Sandra Hammond, and Mrs. Kathy Johnson. Ms. Flynn, a Creighton University graduate, teaches senior government and is the 7-12 guidance counselor. Before coming to Waterloo, Ms. Flynn taught social studies and directed guidance in Philadelphia, and later was the guidance counselor at Boys Town where she met Mr. Papenfuhs. Ms. Flynn said, 7 have enjoyed the diversity of the job and the students and Waterloo. Mrs. Hammond, a graduate from the University of Maine, is the new speech sponsor and English teacher. Mrs. Hammond taught in Maine and Indiana and substitute taught at WHS and other schools. ,After having taught in a school with 2000 students. I much enjoy a smaller, more personal classroom. Last, but certainly not least, is Mrs. Johnson. A graduate of Indiana University. Mrs. Johnson teaches Accounting and Typing. When asked how she finds Waterloo, she said, 7 enjoy the students and the staff. It is fun to come to work everyday. If teaching isn't enough, Mrs. Johnson is also the Student Council sponsor. Double Trouble for 4th Grade This year Mrs. Stiefel and the fourth grade welcomed a student teacher. Mrs. Andersen. She describes the fourth grade as ... a good class to work with. They have provided me with good experience in teaching. Mrs. Stiefel has been very helpful and she has a lot of experience to pass on to me. Mrs. Andersen will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from Midland College in May 1984. Chapter I A new program for additional educational aid for elementary students is now operational. The program called Chapter I helps the students in their comprehension of math, reading and writing. Mrs. Golden and Mrs. Thompson, the instructors, spend about twenty minutes with each small group of students. They feel working with such a small group allows for more individualized attention. Mrs. Golden finds the program a challenge and Mrs. Thompson said. the kids seem enthused. I enjoy helping and seeing the kids enjoy themselves. A New Look The wall in the lobby has been bothering many people, so the Independent Art Class, under the direction of Mrs. Golden, did something about it. The class, consisting of Seniors Carol Swirczek. Kim Kilmer. Becky Buchanan. Jamie Bednar, and Brent Patten, decided to continue the design around the Panther head to cover the entire wall. Students agree that the new design is an improvement. — By Natalie Osborne Mrs Golden and Mrs. TTiomps0

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Sparks of Enthusiasm Fly in the Fall This is fall?!! This heat is fall?!! You've got to be kidding. These were our first thoughts on August 22. 1983. when school was supposed to start. School officially started August 24th. but was dismissed early several days due to the heat. After school finally got on it's way. some really exciting events happened. First of all, the high school rooms were inhabited by little creatures from the elementary end of the building because of roof leakage. Then our football and volleyball teams sparked our enthusiasm with their efforts. On Homecoming, September 16th, the football team lost their gallant fight for victory by one point, 7-6. But our spirit didn't cease and the homecoming dance, sponsored by the student council, was a smashing success. The band got into the picture by participating in the River City Roundup Parade in Omaha on September 24th, and marched on to Grand Island's Harvest of Harmony parade on October 4th. During the week of October 3rd, the PTA started selling spirit Items, an annual event, to get everyone's spirit aroused. Parent-teacher conferences, November 1st, marked the end of fall events. The conferences were held in the gym. much to our parent's delight. Some of the parents get lost in our big school. Some students wish their report cards would. — by Carol Swirczek Mark Schelien. a Nebraska Uhiversity football player and former Waterloo student, visited Waterloo during National Hot Lunch Week Mark signed autographs for students (C.S.) The 1983-84 parent-teacher conferences were held in the school s gym. This made the conferences easier for both the teachers and the parents. (LB.)