Blackfoot High School - Bronco Yearbook (Blackfoot, ID)

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 EUGENE JORGENSEN, instructor of biology and chemistry, has been instrumental in making the science fair of Blackfoot High School an institution. Mr. Jorgensen stresses that Man is superior to all other animals largely because of his ability to think, reason, and learn.” He believes that The development of these abilities is one of our purposes here on earth. IDANHA KNUDSON, an instructor of Ger- man and algebra, has for twelve years served as adviser to the Bronco Staff. When asked why she taught, Mrs. Knud- son, showing her philosophical traits, re- plied, Constantly aware of the fact that teaching is a challenge ... not just a job, I ask myself, 'Who are the people whose ideals, standards, perhaps profes- sions were decided by our influence? ” HELEN KOTTER, as an instructor of ad- vanced typing and shorthand, trains the secretaries of tomorrow that they might do their jobs more efficiently and capably. Mrs. Kotter contends that The purpose of education is to help prepare students more adequately for life. JAY C. MORTENSEN. instructor of voca- tional agriculture, trains the youth of to- day the ways and means of producing better bread for tomorrow. He points out that In school you reap benefits in direct proportion to the effort you put into it, so when you are in school, you are truly in business for yourself. MAUDE V. OWENS, instructor of Sopho- more English, is a dedicated educator and a leader in school and civic affairs. Mrs. Owens feels that Without language there would be no civilization, and that Our fast moving world demands that we take advantage of every educational opportunity. W. HUGH OWENS, an instructor of ad- vanced mathematics, Algebra II, and physics, is a master of the collective rea- soning he attempts to instill within his students. Mr. Owens maintains that If America is to survive and remain the leading world power, she must have scientists and mathematicians who are constantly working toward that goal.’

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WILLIAM L. HERR, director of girls’ glee and the mixed chorus, adds a spirit of gaiety to the hallowed halls of Blackfoot High School with his merry song-making and friendly, carefree attitude. He as- serts (in his jesting way) that Educa- tion is the only thing we have in life that we can take with us. ETHEL HOFE, the shepherd of the Freshman flock, is renowned for her outstanding ability to convey the concepts of the Eng- lish language. Mrs. Hoff, also known for her colorful use of the English language, defines education as The dividing line between man and the lesser animals. M DALE O. JONES, instructor of athletics, geometry, and algebra, teaches that the equation of success is high hopes plus hard work. He feels that. Students should take the advantage of being edu- cated mentally, physically, and socially to gain a prominent standing in society. DOHL JORGENSEN, in her first year as BHS librarian, has been instrumental in the organization and expansion of our library- Mrs. Jorgensen believes that The surest way to world peace is to train young minds and old toward a universal education and language and to develop a United States of the World through tolerant understanding. VAUGHN HUGIE, instructor of economics and American history and the football and wrestling coach of BHS. proves that dynamite comes in small packages. He professes that Education stimulates under- standing which is the foundation of democracy. RICHARD F. JACKMAN, our talented art and drama director, asserts that the arts portray and stimulate the spirit to thought. Mr. Jackman believes that, A teacher should budget his time well enough to serve his church, his xom- munity, and his school and to help the gifted as well as the normal and the slow learners.

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THOMAS PLANT, instructor of Freshman English, asserts that Education must pro- duce at least two basic results in order to justify its existence: It must bring satis- faction to the 'learning' appetite of the individual, and it must benefit the com- munity or society to which it belongs. If it does not do at least this, it cannot be justified. LEWIS B. PRICE, a quiet, unassuming addi- tion to the BHS faculty, has faced his Freshman English classes with undaunted determination, and, in spite of great odds, has emerged victorious. Mr. Price believes in Balance in teaching ... in firmness, coupled with a sincere attempt to make lessons interesting and valuable. A. R. STOTT, our instructor of work shop, asserts that the training and equipment used in his shop build not only bird houses but also stamina and character. He stresses that Education should enable the individual to live and work with his fellow men and to develop his own talents for his specific contribution to society. GRACE THOMAS, another addition to the faculty of Blackfoot High School, has proven quite linguistic in her instruction of French and English. Miss Thomas, who is herself an avid student of the languages, feels that Education should teach us the importance of values and develop desirable traits. VERL J. WADDOUPS, instructor of biology, assures his students that the lower things in life are not always found in the study of biology. Mr. Waddoups believes that Good attitudes are as important to our success and happiness as the attainment of great knowledge. WILLIAM D. WAGNER, Blackfoot High School's instructor of geometry, has the outstanding ability to make a square fas- cinating. Mr. Wagner, whose primary interest is the betterment of our nation to the degree that will command the respect of the world, feels that Educa- tion is the total accumulation of knowl- edge and skills by the individual through experience.”