Exira High School - Exiran Yearbook (Exira, IA)

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Teachers Again, there was quite a change in the faculty at EHS this year. First for the regulars. Randy Tjaden taught four classes this year: U.S. history, pre-Columbian - 1877 history for the eighth grade, world history and seventh grade geography. He was also the assistant varsity football, junior high boys basketball coach and high school girls track coach this year. “I enjoy my coaching and working with young people. I also enjoy watching the Haw- keyes, playing golf, reading and playing games with my two sons, commented Mr. Tjaden. The student attitude seems to be up this year as compared to past years, but it can always improve. The students know that there are many changes on the way, and they have a lot of questions concerning the future. John Walker is the English and speech teacher at Exira. He covers English 10, speech, creative writing, advanced composi- tion and literature, personal business English, short stories, practi- cal journalism and manages the yearbook, school plays, the school page, prom and speech contest. taught for two years at Blakesburg, Iowa, and one year at Glidden, Iowa, before coming to Exira, where this is my tenth year. I feel that this year's student body is one of the most well- behaved groups since I have been here. I am very busy this year! I think we're all in a state of 'suspended animation' until we find out what will come of all the talk about sharing schools. David Sleister covers Algebra I, Algebra II, geometry, senior math, and Computers I-VII. Mr. Sleister enjoys carpentry, sports, and computers. When asked what he thought students' atti- tudes were this year, he said, It's generally good, but the stu- dents are unsettled by the constant uncertainty of sharing. Mr. Sleister has taught one year in Manilla, three years part-time at Iowa Western Community College and 23 years at Exira. Rick Nielsen is the band director at Exira. He teaches 5-12 grade band. He has taught in Irwin-Kirkman for seven years. My hobbies and interests include playing in a country-rock band on the weekends. This keeps me quite busy. I am trying to keep as positive an attitude this year as I had last year. Things are going well in band and I have good students in band. We probably have the best students as far as attitude and behavior that we have had in several years. I feel the uncertainty of the future of the school has some students concerned, though. One of the teachers who are shared this year is Jeff Nielsen. Mr. Nielsen works part time at Anita High School and then in Exira in the afternoons. He teaches livestock pro- duction, crop production, advanced live- stock, farm management, small motors and general construction. 24 Teachers

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Savanth Grcidte Enjoys Fras dofn Jeff Nancarrow, president Laura Lynam, stud, council Amy Petersen Andrea Riesgaard Pat Venteicher Keith Schultes, vice pres. Angie Christensen Jason Petersen Chris Riesgaard Lynn Wahlert Jane Taggart sec. treas. Chad Johnston Travis Punteney Todd Smetana Kristi Wede Brad Hansen, stud, council Chad Olsen Matt Rasmussen Mark Venteicher Chris Wipperman When the seventh grade was asked what makes their class different from the other grades at EHS, the answer was, We are a lot smaller than other classes.” When asked about musical interest, Brad Han- sen felt Led Zeppelin was the best. Matt Nielsen thought Huey Lewis was 1. Bon Jovi and Survivor were mentioned a lot, also. Who is your favorite teacher? The majority of the seventh graders enjoyed Mr. Tjaden, be- cause. according to Brad Hansen, He is funny and serious at the same time. Another reason was, He makes geography seem fun. This was Matt Nielsen's response. Another question put to the seventh graders was what they like dislike about being in junior high. The consensus was that the freedom com- pared to grade school was the major thing that was liked, while being a pooner and not having recesses were what seemed to be disliked most. The favorite TV show was Moonlighting, with MacGvver and Growing Pains mentioned a lot. The seventh grade had a variety of movies with no single favorite, but Police Academy, Montv Python, and Armed and Dangerous were all mentioned. The seventh graders' favorite food was spa- ghetti with pizza a close second. While Pepsi was the favorite drink. Dr. Pepper and lemonade were also mentioned. When presented with the question of Who is your favorite actor actress? there was a vari- ety of answers. They ranged from Bruce Willis to Arnold Schwarzenneger. John Wayne was the all-out favorite. The last question was, What do you like to do in your spare time9 Sleeping is what Jeff Nan- carrow enjoys. Mark Venteicher thinks hunting and trapping are great ways to spend some ex- tra time. But according to Keith Schultes, playing sports is the best way to fill idle time, by Joe Jessen 1) Mark Venteicher tosses the discuss at the Anita confer- ence junior high track meet. 2) Kristi Wede and Andrea Ries- gaard paint masks in exploratory art class. 3) Chad Olsen. Keith Schultes. Jeff Nancarrow and Pat Venteicher ham it up during exploratory art class. 4) Go. Todd! Todd Smetana gives it Ns all during one of the dashes at Anita. Frederick's Photography, The Firi ot Senior Portrait Atlantic Seventh Grade 23

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1) Mr. Rick Nielsen and Debra Schrampfer gear up for the spring concert. 2) In a flashback to the 60's, Stacy Thompson. John Walker. Rick Nielsen, Steve Jacobsen. Scott Hansen and Travis Wilson show their school spirit in the appropriate attire. 3) Randy Tjaden and Laura May work diligently at the Exira Invita- tional Wrestling Meet. 4) Mr. Jeff Nielsen and George Schultes discuss an important agricultural topic in the ag room. 5) Jennifer Petersen poses next to a reluctant Mr. Walker. 6) Mr. Sleister and Kevin Lauridsen are snapped by the photographer. 7) Mitch Rydl peeks from behind shop teacher Jerry Roy. 2 ”1 didn't know how it would work sharing between the two ag departments. I also farm part-time to wear out the anxieties worked up during the school day. said Mr. Nielsen. The students seem to be more re- sponsible compared to past years - I use fruit sales as an example. Mr. Nielsen has worked at Exira for 6 years. Jerry Roy's interests include camping, hunting, fishing, training bird dogs, wood working, reading and antique cars. Mr. Roy teaches advanced woods, metals and be- ginning woods. ”1 want to give all my stu- dents my best shot and to improve my teaching. I want to do the best job possible. I think that the students' attitude can al- ways be better, but they have a pretty good one this year. Mr. Roy has taught for two years at Kearney, Missouri, and at Exira for fourteen years. The last two years he has been shared with EH-K. I feel that Exira has many promising things going for itself - one of these is our students. by Scott Hansen