Alcester High School - Cubette Yearbook (Alcester, SD)

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School Board Makes Major Decisions School board members were 1st R. Gordon Crawford, vice-president; Roger Anderson, president; Dennis Hultgren; Don Larson, business manager. 2nd R. Richard Merrick, Charles Hall, Owen Buum, Richard Kirsch, Rodney Schempp. Making decisions on a variety of matters, ranging from buying a new bus to discussing the school dress code, the school board attempts to provide the best education with a pleasant atmosphere. The planning and designing of a new elementary school and gymnasium was one of the most important roles of the school board this year. The board members spent many hours in discussion and planning of the school bond elections. Other things which the school board acted upon were buying a new bus, planning and approving the budget, finding a new superintendent, and many other tasks. Despite the pressures and responsi- bilities of hiring teachers, providing funds, setting up the curriculum, and making school policies, the school board remained aware of the impor- tance of the individual student. One special decision by the board which affected the students directly was the abolishing of the school dress code and leaving dress up to the discretion of the individual. Charles Hall, Owen Buum, Dennis Hultgren, and Richard Kirsch discuss plans for the new ele- mentary school and gymnasium.

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Student Council Plans Many Activities The Alcester student council held irregular meetings throughout the year to discuss school activities and policy. Since the council is the representative voice of the student body, they sponsored a survey taken of all the students to find out opinions of the school and some ways of improving it. The council’s task was to encourage school spirit and good citizenship to provide a friendly atmosphere for all. Student council members were chosen from each class at the beginning of the year. The council consisted of four seniors, three juniors, two sophomores, two freshmen, and Mr. Zingler also added his administrative skill to the council. Mike Reppe, the student body president, attended a workshop at Mitchell to get ideas on the activities of other student councils. The council planned many student activities such as assemblies and a Christmas party for which they selected a movie to be shown. Planning for Homecoming and Sweet- heart activities by selecting a band, making refreshments, and decorating the gym were among the group’s biggest jobs. The council also selected attendants from the first and second grades for the Homecoming Coronation and organ- ized the school picnic at the end of the year. Right: Kim Eilers and Carla Buum promote Larry Hebert in his cam- paign for the office of student-body president. Student council consisted of 1st R. MxJ£mgler, advisor; Mike Reppe, president; Eldean Lykken, vice-president; Debbie Sund- strom, secretary; Carla Buum, treasurer. 2nd R. Dana Wilson, Tim Johnson, Kenn Barnes, Broc Hartman, Todd Hughes, Brenda Gabel, and Joni Eilers. 6

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School Can Really Keep Teachers Busy In large group lectures, small discussion groups, or on an individual student-teacher basis, teachers are the people who instruct the students as they probe for knowledge. Class advisors, detention-slip givers, study hall watchers, and keeping law and order on pep buses are only a few of the many tasks outside of the biggest job of being a teacher. With extra-curricular activities the gene ration-gap is eased as students and faculty join in on the work and fun. Clubs such as Literary and German Club were started by teachers, who reorganized the students’ interests and did something to increase their knowledge on that subject. Six new teachers joined the faculty staff this year at A.H.S. They are: Miss Uttecht, vocal music and B-Band; Mrs. Hedeen, A-Band, 7th and 8th grade English, and in- strumental music; Mr. Zingler, principal, chemistry and driver education;Mrs. Abraham, physics, general math, physical science and Algebra I; Mr. Senne, English I, II, Iv; and Mrs. Senne, English II, III and head librarian. o Principal Don Zingler and Superintendent Richard Kirsch review the school’s curriculum. Mr. Zingler also teaches chemistry and driver education. Below: Mrs. Ericson demonstrates making seams for Home Ec II girls. Mrs. Mary Abraham-Physical Science, Physics, Algebra I, General Math. Mr. Robert Abraham-Guidance Counselor. Mr. Darwin Brown-Bookkeeping, Business Law, Athlet- ics. Mr. Don Bultsma-Agriculture, Agriculture Shop.