Abraham Lincoln High School - Railsplitter Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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Students in John C arle ' s history class show school spirit before a pep assembly. Mr. Jerald Hickey believes that the student-teacher relationship has improved in his 17 years here. He raises dachsunds, plays the guitar and collects coins. He is also an assistant scout master and his scouting name is Running Deer. Mr. David Ortale received his MS from Iowa State and has been here three years. He coaches soph- omore boys ' football and girls ' track. Mr. Ortale enjoys boating, traveling, and attending sports events. Mr. Cecil Rhoads, head varsity football coach, attended Drake, Iowa State, the University of South Dakota and received his BA from Simpson. He has been here for three years. Mr. Rhoads en- joys antique cars and camping. Mrs. Rose Smith received her BA and MA from Drake and has been here nine years. She works on a scholarship committee at Drake, is Homecoming Chairman, and enjoys oriental flower ar- ranging. Mr. Gary Gabel (above) helps Salinda Gathercole and Sue Roth with research papers in the library. Mr. Don Williams (above) is a graduate of Drake and has taught here four years. He is the assistant wrestling coach and enjoys playing tennis. Mr. Carl Van Tuyl (right) is a graduate of the University of Iowa. He has been sponsor of Pep Club for four years and feels that the students are more involved in school activities. Mr. Van Tuyl enjoys reading and photography. Mrs. Virginia Zinger (above left) received her BA and MA from Drake and has taught here ten years. She chaperones the Home- coming Dance and helps on other senior activities. Mrs. Zinger also enjoys reading and travel and con- siders London the most exciting place she has visited. Mr. Albert Testa (above) at- tended Wisconsin State University and received his BA from Drake. He has been here seven years, and enjoys tennis, snow skiing, fishing and reading. 23

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Mr. Gordon Blenderman received his BA from UNI and is a gradu- ate of the University of Colorado. He has been here since 1972. Mr. Blenderman enjoys weightlifting and coaches wrestling at Weeks Junior High. Mr. John Carle, varsity basket- ball coach, attended Drake, Central College and received his MA at Kirksville. He has been here since 1971. Mr. Carle ' s main interest in life centers around basketball. Mr. Donald Cole is an authority on American Indians. He has been here since 1966. Mr. Cole has an extensive gun collection. American History c lasses are re quired for all sophomores. 22 Social Science studies past and present Mr. Jerry Chiaramonte received his BA at Greenville in Illinois, and has been here six years. He is the Senior Sign sponsor and enjoys tennis and reading books on reli- gion and psychology. Mr. Donald Ceynar sponsors boys ' and girls ' golf and has been here ten years. He attended Utah State, Drake and received his MA at Iowa State. Mr. Ceynar enjoys all sports and woodworking. Mr. William Gilbert attended Cretin High School in St. Paul, Minnesota and received his BA at McAllistor. He has been here 14 years. Mr. Gilbert enjoys reading, writing, and selling tickets for basketball and football games. Mr. Gary Gabel, chairman of the social science department, received his BA and MA from Drake. He has been here for seven years. Mr. Gabel ■ is the coordinator for the NCA evalu- ation that will take place next year. He enjoys fishing and camping.

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Teachers experiment for the future Mr. Alan Ewers, chairman of the science department, attended Albia High School, Denver University, and received his BS at UNI and MS at the University of Wisconsin. He has been here 26 years. Mr. Ewers enjoys photography, crafts, jogging, moun- tain hiking, and canoeing. Mrs. Judy Griffin received her BA from Augustana College in South Dakota and her MA from Drake. She has been here for eight years and sponsors cheerleading. Mrs. Griffin has two pet dogs, Chance and Fritz. Mr. Ace Hendricks is an assistant football coach and has been here for five years. He graduated from the University of New Mexico. Mr. Hend- ricks ' hobbies are hunting, fishing, taxidermy, and photography. Mr. Hugh Kent received his MA from Michigan State and has been here 15 years. He has had past experience as a coach at North and Fort Dodge and enjoys canoeing and gardening. Steve Isaacson (above right) with the help of Mr. Rowley and Mr. Ewers, types orders on the computer terminal. Mr. Stone and Senior Bill Oliver (far above right) search for accurate data. Seniors Jeremy Johnston, Bruce Wilson and Richard Stephens (right) pre- pare for a chemistry lab. 24