Bement High School - BIM Yearbook (Bement, IL)

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Us for Later Life MR. FRED ARNDT has taught in the Bement Grade School for a number of years. This year he also teaches two World history classes in the high school. He graduated from Southern Illinois University and did graduate work at the University of Illinois. He enjoys sports and likes reading, hunting, and woodworking. During the summer months Mr. Arndt does interior and exterior painting and decorating. Bement High has its own philosopher in the person of MRS. VIRGINIA DARE. She teaches two foreign languages, Latin and French. She is the advisor to Bement's traditional Latin Club, the newly formed French Club, and the Junior class. Mrs. Dare graduated from Syracuse University and served two very exciting years in the United States Navy before she began teaching. She spends her summer vacation on camping trips with her family. The bulk of the social science load at B.H.S. for the past two years has been shouldered by MR. ROBERT LONG. Mr. Long, one of the youngest teachers in the Bement School system, served in the Army for four years before going to Western Illinois University. While at W.I.U., he majored in both Physical Education and Social Science. One of Mr. Long's chief interests is people. 13

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Interested Teachers Prepare One of our three English teachers is MRS. EVELYN FISHER. She teaches grammar and literature to the English II and III classes. She graduated from the University of Illinois. Her extra curricular activities are directing the senior play and advising the Freshman class. Anything having to do with school, church, and the community interests Mrs. Fisher. Although she is kept very busy with teaching, she always finds time for her favorite hobbies of reading, cooking, and baking. Eighth grade and freshman English teacher and advisor to the Freshman class, MRS. RUTH RAINBOLT, moved from the primary grades to high school this year. Mrs. Rainbolt graduated from Eastern Illinois University and has done graduate work at the University of Indiana, Western Illinois University, and the University of Illinois. During the summer months she works as a tour consultant and guide for the National Education Association. Mrs. Rainbolt enjoys fine art and fine music as a part of everyday living. MISS ISABELLE HOUSTON, head of our English department, received her degrees at the University of Illinois and has done further graduate work at the University of California. Miss Houston is in charge of the school library and sponsors the librarians club. She also supervises the BIM staff. Quite naturally, reading good books has become one of her favorite hobbies; however, church work, gardening, and cooking share the spotlight in her off duty hours. 12

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They Build Our Characters Our business education teacher, MISS JOYCE HEIDKAMP, received her degrees from Southern Illinois University and Millikin. In addition to her teaching duties, she serves as a guidance counselor and acts as advisor to the News Staff. Among her many interests are domestic and foreign politics, especially in regard to how our government handles the problems involved in foreign affairs. Her chief hobbies include reading, spectator sports, and bowling. When instrumental music floats through the halls at Bement High School, one can feel sure it has originated under the tutelage of MR. VESTER HUFF1NE. Mr. Huffine prepared for his teaching career by majoring in music at Illinois Wesleyan University and went on for further study at the University of Illinois. Outside his teaching activities, he finds his greatest joy in being a husband and father. Our choral director, MISS CHARLOTTE GLENN, graduated from Millikin University and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Miss Glenn teaches all vocal music in both the elementary grades and the high school. In addition to a full schedule of music classes, she spends many extra hours before school and after school supervising the Bimettes and the Octet. Reading and knitting occupy most of her spare time. During the summer she likes to relax and travel. 14