Audubon High School - Wheeler Yearbook (Audubon, IA)

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“Board Takes Priority” w What is the unseen force that ac- tually leads the Audubon school sys- tem? Who is it that decides how this year’s school budget of two million dollars will be spent? Who hires and fires our teachers? Who decides what classes students will take? Who grants diplomas after 13 years of schooling? The Board of Education is the group that holds all of these powers. The community may not see six board members working with school person- nel on these tasks, but they are there. Their decisions dramatically affect the lives of 1258 students now enrolled, as well as future classes. The Board of Education is compos- ed of Leland Weber, Keith Johnson, Matt Barron, Allan Jacobsen, Fred Searls and Ed Wiederstein, Jr. The duties of the board are to set general policies of the school and balance the budget. The superinten- dent decides the day-to-day functions. Most changes are made through the board and are made only with their ap- proval. The board meets twice a month. They discuss things from bills to gen- eral problems. 1. “Although we don’t meet that often, our attendance is extremely good. The board takes pri- ority,” says Mr. Alan Jacobsen. 2. Mr. Matt Barron thinks the edu- cation of his children is important and being a member of the school board is his way of contributing to the school system. He feels that because he has children he can observe them and this makes hint qualified. 3. “I believe in quality education for every child. High school, in my estimation, is one of the most impor- tant periods of your life. It not only prepares you to socialize, but it will prepare you later in life, like for col- lege or a career,” says Mr. Keith John- son. 4. Mr. Ed Wiederstein, Jr. is the newest and youngest board member. He was elected this fall and has at- tended only a few meetings. He grad- uated from Audubon in 1966. He has an added advantage in recalling his high school experiences easier than some other members. “Tilings that were relative then, are usually relative now,” says Mr. Wiederstein. 5. Mr. Fred Searls first ran for the school board at the urging of those around him. “Audubon has one of the best school systems in the U.S. and it has to be changing for us to keep up this standard,” says Mr. Searls. 6. The leader of this group is Presi- dent Leland Weber. He believes that Audubon has a very good faculty and that we have fewer problems than other schools. (Article condensed from Novem- ber 9, 1977 issue of RED WHITE. Writers: Mark Alexander, Stew Barn- es, Cindy Borkowski, Jennifer Jensen, Carrie Sorenson. Kim Yager. Photo- grapher: Cindy Borkowski.) 14 Academics

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Albert Gets Paint Job (continued from page 10) Two teachers completed the ques- tionnaires in a light-hearted way. When Mr. Kristensen was asked what he thinks sets our school apart from any other, he replied, “It is in Audu- bon; no other school is.” Mr. Fender said, “I don’t know any other school that is on a street named Hereford Avenue.” “Japan’s panda is pregnant,” was Mr. Kristensen’s nomination for the biggest news event of the year. Mr. Fender thought the biggest news event was that, ‘“Albert the Bull’ got a paint job!” According to Mr. Kristensen, there are many advantages to teaching, “You get a discount on TIME magazine and free rubber bands.” When asked what they liked most about their jobs Mr. Fender question- ed, “Snow days?” while Mr. Kristen- sen stated, “Summer vacation. Thanks- giving vacation, Christmas vacation, Easter vacation, weekends, and the home ec. teacher” (presumably Mrs. Kristensen, perhaps Mrs. Benson he did not specify which one ). When questioned about his “long range plans,” Mr. Fender replied, I have a very small gas range, but think I’ll have steak tonight. I haven’t plan- ned anything for tomorrow.” Likewise, Mr. “K” responded, “We only have a 36” range at our house because we have too small a kitchen for a longer one. We may try a fire- place for marshmallows!” Mr. Kristensen closed by writing, “I think these sheets are keen! And fun! And groovy! And swell! And golly!” Several teachers added their (continued on page 20) I. Loren Edelman—English II,ju- nior class sponsor, reading lab. 2. Dale Knights—accounting, advanced ac- counting, multi occupations, m. o. work experience, senior class sponsor, M.O. Club, adult education, library assistant. 3. Dennis Linn (left)-ad- vanced algebra, introductory analysis, geometry, junior class sponsor, li- brary assistant. Mike Timmons (right)— chemistry, consumers math, physics, junior class sponsor, Hi-Y. 4. Dale Wambold-business law, general busi- ness, salesmanship, typing I II, ju- nior class sponsor, assistant coach football and wrestling. 5. Don Kris- tensen-American government, con- tempory world, economics, social psychology, senior class sponsor, as- sistant coach football and wrestling, Student Senate, U.N. Delegates. 16 Academics