Auburn High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Auburn, NE)

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Paper shortages pose a constant threat as secretaries Donna Kipling and Margaret Damme inspect absenteeisms Pink Passes Part Of Endless Task “Math and Science: There will be a short meeting of the March planning committee tomorrow morning at 8:00. This and many other announcements heard over the loud speaker became immortalized by the voices of the two school secretaries. Mrs. Margaret Damme and Mrs. Donna Kipling. Mrs. Kipling, as Larry Curnes’ personal secretary, did not limit her duties to the guidance office. She also assisted Mrs Damme in the endless task of making out make-up slips and pink passes. Of course. Mrs. Damme's day was not all make-up slips and pink passes. Two other familiar faces around the office still remained. Larry Curnes. guidance counselor, continued to undertake his largest task of assisting the seniors in making plans for college or future jobs. Coaching the reserve basketball team, taking care of the students' problems, and sponsoring the Student Council kept him very busy. “May I have an aspirin?” “I don’t feel good. These remarks pertain to the other familiar face. Mrs. Barbara Moore. Rarely would she sit through a complete lunch period without getting at least one call from another school or from the office—another sick student. School nurse Barbara Moore reviews health charts. 7 Guidance counselor Larry Curnes talks to seniors

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Principal Marvin Gerdes has new responsibilities. Newest Position Filled by Stoner Mr. Chuck Stoner was chosen by the School Board to fill AHS’s newest position of vice principal. As a rookie in this innovative position, he has exhibited patience under extreme circumstances that has won him respect from many students. Mr. Stoner is often seen conferring with Principal Marvin Gerdes. At first analysis, it would seem Mr. Gerdes would have more free time. Mr Gerdes has filled this additional time with conferences and meetings with staff. Every day is different”. Superintendent Austin related about his school day. When the weather is bad some of his days start at 5:30. for he alone has the decision of cancelling school. At times he consults the State Patrol and even checks the country roads himself. Most mornings Mr. Austin finds time for a coffee break. Keeping in touch with businessmen of Auburn is an important aspect of his job and the morning coffee break is a good time for this. The afternoon consists of visiting all the schools and working at his office. Mr Austin related that the supposed energy crisis has already hit the school system, and its impact is minor. Consolidation of transportation, longer vacations, and possibly two activities on the same day are some answers the School Board is working on to curb the energy crisis. Charles Stoner enjoys new role as vice-principal. School Board members. L To R : Dick Hahn. Richard Aiden. Jerome Stemper. Dean Niemann (Pres.). Albert Austin (Supt ). Eugene Ely. Ross Adams 6

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Carrie Allen Gerald Beery Shelby Bennett Faculty members hit a rap sesssion before school AHS Acquires New Members AHS acquired some new faculty members this year. Richard Birdsley is AHS's new football coach. He had coached at class C Hebron before returning to his hometown Auburn to teach physical education and to coach. David DeFelice is another experienced coach at AHS. He was assistant wrestling coach to Notre Dame’s Fred Pechick before accepting Auburn's offer. He teaches special education classes in addition to his involvement in our school’s wrestling program. Although inexperienced as a full-time teacher. Larry Peterson has taught previously at Auburn as a student teacher. He has filled in the job as industrial arts instructor vacated by Mr. Boilsen last year. Richard Birdsley Dale Bradley Gary Dahmke Larry Dankenbring 8