Dunkerton High School - Raider Yearbook (Dunkerton, IA)

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A is for Awards ... On May 19, faculty, students, and parents gathered in the auditorium to attend the annual awards assembly. The assembly began at 7:30 with Mr. Murphy as master of ceremonies of the hour-long program. Having the awards assembly at night gives more parents a chance to share the awards with their children. Many proud parents attended the assembly and saw how involved their children are with school. Awards given were those for Honor Students, Students for Educational Services, Yearbook, Business Education, Art, Mini Courses, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Student Senate, Home Economics, and Golf. Special awards were given to Lisa Graham for Artist of the Year, Jeff Hahn for Student Senate President, Lisa Pfiffner for Band Member of the Year, Teresa Happel for Outstanding Home Economics Student. After the program, many gathered in the lunchroom for a reception hosted by Mrs. Thomas’s Home Ec. classes. The athletic awards were given out Saturday, May 15. The coaches handed out pins and letters along with a small trophy for most improved and most valuable player. Athletes of the year were seniors Teresa Happel and David Rathe. School Board Members: President Juanita McIntosh, Alfred Steffen, Bob Sienknecht, Glen Hoffman, Debbie Shimp. Mr. James Murphy High School Principal Junior High Principal Athletic Director i 1 Senior Lisa Pfiffner accepts the Band Member of the Year Award for the second time. She was also recognized for: Students for Educational Services, Yearbook Staff, and Vocal Music. 2 Picked by the coaches, Teresa Happel and David Rathe were awarded Athletes of the Year at the awards assembly held Saturday. May 15. Teresa was also recognized for: Band, Student Senate, and Vocal Music. David was recognized for Vocal Music and Golf. 4 Academics

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I is for Lloyd Simester, Dunker-“ton’s Superintendent for the past 30 years who was born in Illinois to a Methodist minister. His college education is attributed to Cornell College where he earned his B.A. While attending college, Lloyd was involved in football, basketball, and track. In his senior year, he was voted to captain of the basketball team. Not only did the year 1941 begin Lloyd’s teaching career, it also began his marriage to Charlotte Woodworth. Lloyd started teaching and coaching at Steamboat Rock, Iowa where in 1942, he held the position of assistant coach while the girls’ basketball team won the State Championship. Before entering the Navy during World War II, Lloyd taught at Lexington, Illinois. After the Navy, he went back to Steamboat Rock as principal and coach. In 1947 he coached the boys’ basketball team to the quarter-finals of the State Tourney. In 1948, he became the Superintendent ar.d girls’ athletics. In 1950 and 1951, Lloyd’s girls also went to the State finals. Dunkerton became Lloyd’s final destination in 1952 after he received his M.A. from the University of Iowa. During his 30 years at Dunkerton, Lloyd has been a football and basketball official; Lieutenant Commander of the Naval Reserves, seen all the additions to the school built; and has supervised about 236 teachers. He has fixed a little girl’s leg brace and cleaned the flues in the furnance. In March of 1982, Lloyd was presented the Administrator’s Award from the Iowa High School Athletic Association. On May 16, a retirement party was held in honor of Lloyd where he was presented various awards including a hand-made quilt and money towards a life-time membership to the Denver Country Club. 1 Mr. Simester joins Mr. Shank in retirement as they greet each other at the May 16 party honoring Mr. Simester. 2 Mrs. Nichols' review of various items of interest in Mr. Simester's 30-year career at Dunkerton has put a proud smile on his face. 3 Representing the Student Senate, Mr. Smith hands Mr Simester a service award at his retirement party. 3 Academics 3

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Robert Nichole English ENGLISH 3 1 Spanish and English teacher. Mrs. Cleveland, takes a break from correcting papers to greet a friend passing by in the hall. 2 Taking advantage of the quiet library atmosphere, Lisa Gallmeyer concentrates on her studies. 3 Teresa Knebel and the rest of Mrs. Harken's 4th hour Comp. II class personalize letters spelling the word EXPERIENCE. Academics 5