Dupo Community High School - El Tigre Yearbook (Dupo, IL)

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James Merkley Mr. Merkley teaches freshman science in the mornings. In the afternoon her performs his duties as curriculum coordinator in the district. Denise Nobbe Mrs. Nobbe, individualized education teacher, has taught here five years. Her husband, Alan, is a pharmacist and they have a young son, Matthew. Originally from Columbia, she is a graduate of SIU-E. She sponsors the National Honor Society and the Team academic competitors. Linda Nowell Ms. Nowell, cheerleader sponsor, is a business education teacher and plays guitar as a hobby. Last summer she vacationed in Hawaii. Coming from New Madrid, she attended Southeast Missouri State and State University in Cape Girardeau. She likes our school, because, “It’s small enough that you get to know nearly all the students.” Susan Parnell Ms. Parnell has taught French and English here for nine years. She sponsors the newspaper, Tiger Tales, and works part time as a legal secretary. She has escorted 3 groups of students on European tours. She likes our teachers, saying, “No offense to the students but I think we have a great staff.” Davie Sue Raker Ms. Raker teaches English and history before going home to her feline friends, Gemini and Casseopia. Some of her interests are tracing her family genealogy and horticulture. She advises the McKendree Model U.N. delegation “Interaction with the students” is what she likes best. Carol Russell Ms. Russell, librarian for seven years, enjoys collecting bells, music boxes, and sunbathing. Growing up in Kentucky, she attended Murray State University. She is working toward a Master’s at SIU-E. Vickie Sheets Ms. Sheets, tenth year P.E. teacher, also coaches basketball, track, and is assistant athletic director. Her hobbies are photography and running. From Paducah. Kentucky, she graduated from SIU-C. She enjoys, “the size of the school that allows her to know all the students.” Variety Describes 14

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Laura King Ms. King has sung with the Springfield Muny Opera and has worked as a secretary. Originally from Taylorville, she graduated from Eastern. In her first year at Dupo, she says she enjoys “the students’ adaptability to new ideas.” Nelson Kirn Mr. Kirn has taught industrial arts for 12 years, 10 at Dupo. He has a wife and four children. Farming is his part-time job and hobby. Coming from Missouri, he graduated from SIU-C. Ronald Malone Mr. Malone has taught social studies here for 9 years. He is married and has one son. He coaches track and rides motorcycles as a hobby. He is a graduate of SIU-E. Gary Mauser Mr. Mauser, our new football coach, teaches P.E., health, and coaches 7th grade basketball. He said, “Being from a district where teachers were pressured most of the time, I have really enjoyed teaching here at Dupo.” Rebecca McDannold Mrs. McDannold, art instructor, has been here 7 years. She produces her own art work and was an artist for Hallmark cards. She co-sponsors student council. She is married, has three girls, and graduated from SIU-C. Steve McFall Mr. McFall is originally from Collinsville and attended McKendree. He has taught health and P.E. for 11 years, 7 of them at Dupo. He is the sponsor of the class of ’84. He and his wife, Chris, have three children. Sylvia Mentel Mrs. Mentel has been the school nurse since 1969. Previously she worked in a doctor’s office for 20 years. She has 3 sons, one daughter, 7 grandchildren, and her husband. Bob. 13

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Teachers Lives Susan Solomon Ms. Solomon, originally from Worden, Illinois, has taught secretarial classes here for 4 years. She sponsors the Freshman cheerleading squad as well. In her spare time she likes to read and travel, but during the summer she can be found at the pool. Joe Stewart Mr. Stewart is Finishing his first year at D.C.H.S. as a diversified metal and industrial arts teacher. He used to dig graves as a second job, as well as supervise the Youth Conservation Corps. Originally from Dupo, and a graduate of Eastern Illinois, he is now back in Dupo with his wife and three children. Eva Sullivan Mrs. Sullivan teaches Home Economics in the morning and is the elementary art coordinator. She has one son, Steve who is in the 8th grade. James Thomas Mr. Thomas is the type of person who knows how to enjoy life, so naturally he insisted on being given the pleasure of sponsoring the D.C.H.S. Student Council. He is originally from East St. Louis where he attended Assumption High School. From there he went to MacMurray College where he earned his B.A., and S.I.U.-E where he received his M.S. Janice Whowlend Mrs. Wohlwend has taught secretarial classes here for 13 years. She enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her husband and 2 children. She is originally from Missouri. Albina Wolke Mrs. Wolke has taught here for 15 years. Originally from St. Louis, she attended S.I.U.-E. She is married and has one son. Mrs. Wolke stated, “What I like most about this school is it’s size and the students.” Fred Young Mr. Young has instructed the Dupo High Band for 27 years out of his 31 year career. He is originally from Columbia, and he graduated from D.C.H.S. He enjoys playing his trumpet, and playing tennis. 15