Exira High School - Exiran Yearbook (Exira, IA)

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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

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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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Teachers} Heaton, Wagner, Lowe, Corner Vogue 1) Margaret Jones gives Tami Hansen a vocal lesson 2) Mrs Lowe whips up something tasty as a demonstration in one of her foods classes 3) Coach Wagner gives the bonfire crowd a pep talk 4) Jerry Gregory lectures 5) Rhodetta Jessen helps Ryon Blath in one of her math classes 6) Linda Heaton gets her picture taken with Chad Olsen during seventh grade English 7) Kris Larsen and Brian Stuetelberg get their picture taken during art class Mrs. Vicki Lowe is helping students to heat up our roads to the future as a foods teacher. She also teaches family living, child development. Home Eco- nomics I, skills for adolescence, 7th and 8th grade art, 8th grade home economics and housing. Mrs. Lowe has taught for ten years. Why? I enjoy working with kids, and, of course, the free months of June. July, and August. Mrs. Lowe is looking forward to the possibility of be- ing able to take more field trips and have more out-of- classroom experiences. Exira's vocal music teacher. Margaret Jones, spends her spare time doing a various number of activities. Some of these are bicycle riding, reading, shopping, going to auctions and walking. I was very excited about starting a job here in Exira. I was a bit apprehen- sive about being a 'shared' instructor, though. Mrs. Jones teaches 7-12 grades at Exira and K-12 at Elk Horn. “I think the students at Exira High School have a positive attitude about getting an education. They work hard and show a lot of respect towards others which I think is very important. Ron Wagner, who enjoys hunting and fishing, is the 7th and 8th grade science teacher. Mr Wagner also teaches high school phys ed Prior to coming here. Mr. Wagner taught at Hoover High School in Des Moines for two years. “I was very excited to start this fall. Things are a lot easier now after my first year at Exira. said Mr Wagner Ron Wagner is also the head football coach for Exira Mrs. Linda Heaton said. really enjoy the enthusiasm and willingness to learn that the Exira young people have She has taught for fourteen years. This year Mrs. Heaton is teaching seven classes and the year is going fast as a result. Mrs. Heaton teach- es English 7 and 8. Reading 7, reading lab, everyday English, English 9 and individualized reading, by Scott Hansen and Tami King I % ration With You in Mind'' 420 Chaslnui Atlantic, Iowa