Hurley High School - Hurkota Yearbook (Hurley, SD)

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Phil Baker asks first grader Kristin Reiners a question about saying MO in given situations. Mr. Baker spent a morning teaching and entertaining the grade school students. An important person in any school is the counselor. Mr. Bob Abraham took on this role by helping students IV 12 solve various problems and helping students suc- cessfully pursue a career. KINDERGARTEN; Back Row: Brian Wirth, Andy Hagenbuch, Ste- ven Abbas, Melissa Daggit, Jessica Schneiderman, Lindsey Rich ards, Lindsey Morton. Middle Row: Angela Thompson, Amber Schumacher, Tracy Graber. Jolyn Parsons, Andrea Match, Jessie Jorgensen, Mrs. DeGroot; Front Row: Amy Thompson, Alicia Wib- limo, Carissa Parmley, Dustin Ebbesen, Daniel Mighstreet. Ken- ton Mickel, Eric Mintz. EIRST GRADE; Back Row: Justin Larson, Justin Benson. Loren Lewison, Tessah Gates, John Schneiderman, Kristin Reiners, front Row: Kristal Bobzien, Renee Werdel, Brett Bames, Rahcel Mora, Tyrel Spomer. Miki Johnson, Kyle Schissel, Mrs. Louns- bery; Not pictured: Amanda Boyd, Mark Stricherz. SECOMD GRADE. Back Row: Darcy Andersen. Malisa Clark, Kas ey Richards, Christopher Nielsen, Steven Ford, Middle Row: Jer- emy Mora, Adam Rayburn, Daniel Benson, Evert Olson. Thresha Flyger, Laura Magena, Mrs. Preheim Bottom Row: Scotty Green, Kevin Mickel, Rebecca Simonsen, Jessica Farrar, Sheri Carlson. Elementary 27

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Students Learn To 'JUST SAY NO Just Say Ho! On January 9th, these words be came more than some- thing you hear on the television set to the elementary students. They became mem- bers of the South Dakota JUST SAY NO” club. Designed by Phil Baker (shown above with the students in grades K-6), this unique pro- gram combined vocal and guitar music, juggling, role playing. and student participation. This program brings a message to children, encouraging them to recognize the danger of drugs and to learn at an early age the alternatives available to them. ' It was really fun, ” stated Darcy Andersen. I learned to never take anything from a stranger or a ride or anything else, ” Scotty Green added. Most impressed with Mr. Baker was second grader Jessica farrar. He was handsome, whispered Jessica. She went on to say, Me wore cologne that smelled good, made good music, and dressed well.” The program had a lasting effect on the students. Teachers commented on the long term changes in attitudes and behav- ior of their students. Linda Fansin headed a much improved special education department, helping to assess the unique needs of students and seeing to it that these needs were met. helping Ms. Fansin were aides Mrs. Rachael Sherard and Mrs. Tami Barnes. Serving as speech therapist was Michaelene Pre- heim (far above). Mrs. Ruth Johnson (above) tuto- red special needs students in her role as a Chapter I aide. 26 Elementary

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When class drags on and on, young minds are on only one thing — RE- CESS! After long hours of study- ing, recess is a much anticipated break. It's a time when you have a chance to be with and play with your friends instead of studying, states fifth grader Matt Olesen. Recess provides an opportunity for students to Anxiously Waiting to ESCAPE Janssen points out the positive aspects of P.E. Physical educa- tion is real important at this young age. It helps their bodies develop properly and for some of the students, it is the only good exercise they get, stated Mr. Janssen. Fourth grader Marty Dahl isn't as concerned about P.E. s health advantages. It's just fun to get out of math!'' escape the classroom and ex- pend their unused energy. Another escape for the stu- dents is physical education. This class teaches the students the importance of fitness as well as having fun by playing games. P.E., as explained by Leslie Wiebesiek, Is a time that not only the teachers get rid of us, but we can get away from the teachers.' P.E. instructor Steve Mr. Steve Janssen watches as Justin Carlson practices a som- ersault in fourth grade physical education class. Mr. Janssen teaches P.E. to all of the elementary students. In the morning, he teaches sixth grade reading, social studies, science, and health. 28 Elementary