Blackfoot High School - Bronco Yearbook (Blackfoot, ID)

Page 23 text:

 GWEN CRAWFORD, qualified instructor of first-year typing, is characterized by the following verse: Her fingers are nimble; her mind is quick; she makes that type- writer go click, click . . . ding!? Mrs. Crawford is of the conviction that Ever)’ day gives you another chance. MELVIN C. DAVIS, instructor in book-keep- ing and general business, has a reputation of business genius of BHS, having gained a virtual monopoly of the sale of student supplies and food. He maintains that It is the duty of the teacher to do everything possible to instill in the student a desire to learn and become a good citizen.” CMCNTS a MfAMCS RK S LARAINE EASTER (our Miss Brooks), whose youth and vitality make Senior English intriguing, believes that Educa- tion gives meaning and purpose to our existence, and that Teaching provides that richness of accomplishment and of giving so necessary to personal happi- ness. GARY C. ELISON, a worthy addition to our faculty, teaches both first and second-year algebra. Mr. Elison feels that Education is a process in which learning should take place. He asserts that This cannot occur in a noisy, undisciplined classroom ... a student cannot listen and talk at the same time. LLOYD H. FERGUSON, a certified in- structor of general science and of physiology and genetics, concedes that there is more to life than the birds and the bees. His philosophy of education is That all people should have the oppor- tunity to develop to their full ability, so long as they do not abuse the privilege. LLOYD V. FRANDSEN, is our noted in- structor of Junior English, biology, and Spanish I. He maintains that Education should aid a person to develop his best potentialities and to make the good, bet- ter. WiNSlOW HI

Page 22 text:

03.J£S. JO ANDERSON, director of the girls' physi- cal education program and a teacher of English, asserts that The principal aims of education are to provide assistance in the development of successful reading and study habits, in the promotion of an intelligent citizenship, and in guiding youth toward a wise and profitable use of leisure time. LAMONT ANDERSON, manager of the school farm and instructor of agriculture and mechanical drawing, strongly advises that his students do not pattern their lives after their drawings. Mr. Anderson be- lieves that Every student must find his own place in life. MARY JANE BERTRAND is our favorite home economics instructor. Miss Bertrand still maintains that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Daily she stresses the fact that Tomorrow’s home- maker will be expected to be a well edu- cated person with many and varied inter- ests. RULON J. CALLISTER, BHS instructor of world history and journalism and adviser to the Round-up staff, asserts that there is more to journalism than printer's ink. Mr. Callister believes that Gaining an education is a great privilege. MAMIE R. CAPELLEN, Latin teacher and de- bate coach of BHS, has produced several champion debaters on the axiom that to will and to work is to win.” Miss Capel- len contends that Education is to 'learn,' is to 'think,' and is to 'perform' efficient- ly and honorably. IRVEN CHRISTENSEN is an integral part of the B.H.S. faculty and of the communi- ty. As head of the study hall, he assures us that his role is not that of a slave- driver, but merely of a supervisor. Mr. Christensen advocates that The school should work with the home and com- munity agencies to understand and achieve maximum development of every student.”

Page 24 text:

ART GARDNER, instructor of boys’ physical education and director of the intramural program, maintains that Education should give forth enough material to develop the student in the qualities of self-realization, human relationship, eco- nomic efficiency, and civic responsibility, thus making the educational program bet- ter adapted to fit the needs of the in- dividual student. BONNIE GARDNER, the strong-arm of the political machine of BHS government, teaches Junior and Senior English and serves as adviser to student government. Mrs. Gardner contends that The es- sential thing in life is not conquering, but fighting well.” CLARK R. GARDNER, director of the BHS band and instructor of instrumental music, maintains that even life has its sour notes. Mr. Gardner, who is a strong ad- vocate of practice, stresses that One hundred percent effort during practice is the way to perfection. RALPH HALE, instructor of American government and American history, is a prime example of the rugged indivi- dualistic Americanism that made our nation great. He is a firm believer that, Students in this space-age must rec- ognize the necessity of discipline and order and make it an essential part of their everyday life; but in doing so. they must not become narrow-minded or short- sighted.” WILFORD M. HALE is the supervisor of our new language laboratory and a qualified instructor of Spanish I, II, and III. Mr. Hale, who has done much to foster better international relations, as- serts that, The secret of correcting many of the difficulties facing us today is an understanding of people . . . their cus- toms, their ideals, and their language. FRANK HARTKOPF, BHS instructor of American history and American govern- ment, is well-versed in the art of stand- ing on the Fifth Amendment. Mr. Hart- kopt believes that the purpose of educa- tion is, To prepare students to take their places in the world as useful citizens.”