Conneaut High School - Tattler Yearbook (Conneaut, OH)

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and Mr. Tagle Retire After 29' i years of teaching, Mrs. Pitzer retired from CHS at the end of the first semester. She was granted retirement disability. During her career, Mrs. Pitzer taught English, speech and drama, grades 7-12. She was also involved in many extra-curricular activities. She, at one time, was in charge of Homecoming activities. As drama club advisor, Mrs. Pitzer directed several plays and musicals. Twelve years ago, she directed the musical Damn Yankees, which was also presented this year. She encouraged many students in the field of acting. Mrs. Pitzer earned her B.A. at Muskingum college in New Concord, Ohio, and her Masters at Edinboro University. Mr. Edilberto Tagle, special education teacher at CHS. retired after 36 years of teaching. Mr. Tagle taught for 17 years in the Philippines and 19 years in the United States, the last 14 of them in the Conneaut school system. From May, 194} until August, 1945 during World War II, Mr. Tagle was a guerrilla fighter against the Japanese in the Philippines. During his career in America, Mr. Ta- gle has taught special education to both elementary and high school students. Mr. Tagle mentioned that the most rewarding part of his career has been when the kids hold-and-keep-a job. The most tedious part has been the changes in the program.” Mr. Tagle earned his BSE at the Oriental Colleges in the Philippines, and his M.Ed at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. 7

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Mrs. Donnelly — 1963 Mrs. Donnelly, Mrs. Pitzer Mrs. Pitzer — 1972 Mrs. Joan Donnelly retired after a 27 year teaching career. She taught business education for 2 years at Rowe High School and 23 years at CHS following 2 years at Villa Maria Academy in Erie. PA. Mrs. Donnelly earned her BS degree in Business Education at Villa Maria College. She had taught shorthand, typing and accounting. Mrs. Donnelly, enjoyed teaching very much. It is frustrating at times, but it can also be a very rewarding experience.” She added that the highlights of her career were her students winning awards in various business contests. Over the years Mrs. Donnelly had been involved in Future Teachers of America, Business Club of CHS and graduation exercises. Mrs. Donnelly enjoyed the daily association with many nice young people. But, seeing her students develop skills and become independent workers was more satisfying. Her most tedious chore in teaching was proofreading reams of typing papers! Mrs. Donnelly's advice to students, do some studying EVERY day, participate in extracurricular activities, make the most of your years in school.” In retirement, Mrs. Donnelly plans to travel, read, golf, relax and spend as much time as possible outdoors. 6

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DON BARKER — American Government, Computer Economics IRENE BAUGHER — Assistant Librarian LINDA BILLMAN — Learning Disabilities JOAN DONNELLY — Accounting, Shorthand, Typing JOY ESTOCK — Algebra I, Geometry, Pre-Geometry WILLIAM HALTER — American History, Sociology BETTY LOU HUMPHREY — Spanish MARY LOIS KANANEN — English, Latin DONALD KETCHUM — Librarian MICHAEL KIMMEL — Biology JACQUELINE LASHER — Foods, Special Occasion Foods, World Foods CHERYL MARKLEY — French GREG MASON — American Government, Current Government MARY MYERS — Art MARK NETZEL — Wood Industrial Arts 8