Independence Junior High School - Declaration Yearbook (Virginia Beach, VA)

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COLUMBIA CUNSPIRATORS Mrs. S. Dillon, who can occasionally be seen prowling the IJHS halls with either a camera or a beaker, in reality teaches 7th grade Life Science and 8th grade Physical Science, She was born in Martinsville, VA and her Bachelor of Science was received from Va. Tech. But there is still one unanswered question: What do you really put in those beakers you carry through the halls with Mrs. Derrick? This year HI. F. Jollnltone will bring to 'f'ETE his second decade in the teaching profession. A typical weekday finds Mr. Johnstone teaching Sth Grade Physical Science, maintaining order on the buses, checking hall passes lst bell, and making the long haul every morning to pick up and safely deliver at- tendance cards to the office. Not Pictured: Mr, D. Lee. M l . , 8 A . A 'L She's an Illinois native that enjoys gardening, singing and horseback riding. She received her B.S. and Master's from O.D.U. She's spent 10 years teaching the sclences - this year it's Biology. She's the Science Department Chairman. Who is she? Mrs. K. Shlnn. Hn. H. Gray is spend- rst year teaching here at IJHS. She eamed her B.A. in Science Education from UNC at Chapel Hill. Not only does she teach Physical Science but coaches the Girls' Soc- cer Team as well. She enjoys painting, field hockey, and the piano. Just one day too late to be a Valentine's Day baby, Mr. G. Mizenlto has attended Ohio University lB.S.Ed.l, Old Dominion University lM.S.Ed.j and Tidewater Community College fAssoc.i. When he's not taking classes, Mr. Mizenko can be found teaching 7th Grade Life Science or assisting the wrestling coach. l - - Although this is just her second year teaching, Mn. G. Derrick teaches 8th grade Physical Science like a pro. She was graduated from Virginia Wesleyan with a Bachelor of Science degree. Her hobby is plants - try- ing to make them sur- vive my green thumb. lf you ever need to find Mo. J. L. Guthrie, look in all of the science rooms until you run into a group of people wandering around the room ibearing yellow cardsf and a desk heaped with presents from secret pals. Ms. Guthrie also found the time this year to coach girls basketball and teach 8th Grade Physical Science. Twelve years ago, Mr. L. Revelle attended O.D.U. and graduated with a B.S. in Biology. He uses that B.S. to teach 9th grade Earth Science. He also spon- sored the Science Club. ln his free time, Mr. Revelle builds speedboats. uf. - I 1 i iii-ni Mr. J. Liner teaches American History 7 and has been in the educa- tion field for 23 years. After completing his B.S. at East Carolina University, he received a Master's in Education from William and Mary. As a sponsor of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Mr. Liner is in a very active position. He is so active, he has received the Eagle Spirit Award from the Eagle's Club two years in a row. I N 'S . lk n N I i V I i jd, Q 4 Mr. Tassone, Mr. Marshall, and Mr. Shields coach from 22 the comfort of the pressbox. Three years in the teaching profession has found Mrs. S. Fried- man as a World History teacher at IJHS. She en- joys music and books and when asked where and when she was born, she just smiled! She holds a Bachelor's of Science Degree from Temple University. Listen real close and you can hear some real New York! Beginning his career at IJHS this year is Mr. C. Taoeone as a Social Studies 8 teacher. Eam- ing his Bachelor of Arts ln History and Education from North Adams State College has kept him quite busy between old movies and bike riding. Mr. Tassone can also be found teaching at P.A. Jr. in the mornings before he comes to IJHS. I A very sports-minded person who enjoys ski- ing, swimming and bicycling, Mr. L. Schuster hails from Pennsylvania. He receiv- ed all the right degrees fB.S. and M.Ed.l from California State College to teach 9th grade World Geography. All but one of his six years as a teacher have been here at IJHS. After 12 years, Mr. L. Willie still feels the welfare of the students should and does come first at Independence Junior. Truly a native of Tidewater, he was born in Va, Beach la rarity at thatl and eamed his Bachelor of Science degree from Norfolk State. He can be found most bells teaching seventh graders about their country's history. LEWIS AND CLARK'S ASSOCIATES I , .- 541 -' r., : 'mlb

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Born in Ohlo, educated at the University of Pittsburgh tB.S.l Mn. N. Rahul flnally migrated to Vlrgtnla ln time to teach Algebra and Pre-Algebra to some lucky lJHS'ers. While tn Virginia, Mrs. Rahal attended O.D.U. to receive a Master's degree Mrs. Rahal ls the Math Department Head and the PTA Treasurer. You have a comment on thls book? Refer all con- structive compliments to thls lady, Mo. L. Baker, Yearbook Sponsor. She has spent many hours with her staff and peers and has found IJHS has a fantastic and helpful faculty and excellent, hardworking students. She has a degree in Elementary Education from Longwood College, yet has taught math tn junlor highs for three years. She teaches Pre- Algebra and Math 7A. Does the face look familiar, but the name not ring a bell? That's because Ms. K. Cooper became Mrs. K. Ebmeler last summer. The name is all that's changed. Mrs. Ebmeler still teaches Math 7A and Pre-Algebra. Her alma mater are Va. Tech and O.D.U. where she recelved a B.S. tn Secondary Education. Ma. T. Rogers ls that wonderful teacher who holds down the fort every morning from 8:30-9:00 checking passes and hassllng all susplclous-looking characters. lf you haven't mn into her in the hall you may have been in her General Math 8 or Pre-Algebra class. She also puts in a lot of hours as Assistant Coach for the Debate Team. HI. F. Adamo teaches Algebra l to a select group of 8th and 9th graders He picked up a Bachelor of Science from Old Dominion University This was Mr Adams' 13th year teaching - lt wasn't that bad though, was it? It took 8 years but we flnally talked Mr. L. Bunn Into teaching Math to 7th and 8th graders. He began his flrst phase of studies fB.S.l at Norfolk State and his second phase lMaster'sl at Old Domi- nion University. His third phase of studles will stan in 1984: His flrst class will be Quick and Easy Ways to Get Your Overhead Through the Halls - 101 Coming to us from O.D.U. with a degree in Secondary Education ls Ma. C. Morgan. She ls spending her third year at IJHS teaching Elementary Algebra l and Algebra l to Sth and 9th graders. Crafts-Needlepoint Reading-Traveling. These are just some of the hobbies of our Honor Society Advisor lu I She was om o aten Island, NY, and attended Clarin University in PA where she eamed a B.S. in Education. Mrs. Ruesch teaches Geometry and Basic Math 8. JIMMY THE GREEK'S COHORTS 'A 4 ' Pav , 9- ut. COMMODORE HEATI-IKIT -1 - You never know what Hs. H. Durham may be doing You may find her whipping up a new wardrobe, tapping away at the old ivory keys, or gulding a weedwacker across the lawn But from 830-4 00 you're sure to find her teaching 7th grade math lust like they taught her from the University of Tennessee Our Math 75 and Pre- Algebra teacher has kept herself very busy the past seven years Durlng those years, Mrs. S. Morris has sponsored the pep club, n e w s p a p e r , cheerleaders, and year- book. Now she spends her free time puttering in her garden and raclng her 'Vette Mrs. Morris just recently completed her Master's at Old Dominion University. First she taught at lJHS. Then she moved to Maryland. But now Mrs. M. Stahl is back to start her 8th year of teaching General Math 9 and Elementary Algebra She traded in four years of hard work at VPI-SU for a degree ln Mathematics. 100 Mr. K. Wllhllln of Cleveland, Ohio 200 University of Miss.: B.S.fElectrical Engineering 400 End? 250 ODU: Master'sfSecondary Education 300 Sponsor Computer Club Mr. Bunn entices participation in all his classes through unique methods.

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MARCO POLCTS FRIENDS Vik It all started 16 years ago at Converse College for one of lJHS's French teachers. Twice award- ed the Virginia Beach Foreign Language Teacher of the Year and the 1983-84 wlnner for the state honor, Ma. A. Bennett puts lots of energy Into her classroom and being sponsor of Le Salon Francais. She feels teaching a forelgn language and culture makes one aware of the physical beauty and wonderful helping at- titude of this country. Mr. J. Shearl is a half day teacher of German I and ll at IJHS. He eamed his Bachelor of Art degree from Wllllam and Mary 9 years ago and has been teaching since. He sponsors the German Club. Aja' R. 5:8 Q- Fl? -- y Q Q..- llo. S. Eure really en- joys worklng with the students at lJHS, In her sixth year as a General Business teacher to ninth graders, Ms. Eure graduated from Elizabeth City State University. When not sponsoring Future Business Leaders of America projects, she might be found tying knots fmacramel or pull- lng thread Isewingl. She also enjoys her church and music. Palm trees, black beaches and volcanos provided the backdrop to the birthplace of Mr. J. Jones. He teaches Art l and Art 2. He can be found many momlngs ln the small gym working out with the Karate Club. A graduate of Old Dominion University, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree. With diverse Interests ranging from running and racquetball to sewing and shopping, Mn. C. Allen teaches Home Ec I and ll to the more domestic 8th and 9th graders. She has a B.S. from ECU and a M.A. from VPI-SU and has managed not to lose her sanlty ln 8 years of teaching. Ms. A. Bennett was presented with The Virginia Distinguished Foreign Language Teacher Award by the Virginia Foreign Language Super- visors' Association on November 4, 1983. CONGRATULATIONS MS. BENNETT. ,xx Hrs. W. Jan: is a familar smile around IJHS. She teaches Spanish 8 and 9 as she has done for the last 8 years. She possesses a Bachelor of Arts from Old Domlnlon. Dr. I. Soto eamed her Ph.D. from the Unlversie ty of Havana in Cuba. When she ls not growing plants or reading, she might be found at Chl Chl's sponsoring a din- ner with the Spanish Club. This ls her 16th year of teachlng and she ls very pleased to be working at In- dependence Jr. with such an excellent educae tlonal and disciplinary Program. I e, al ,. I - . lg, 'I 4. Born on the last day of March gives Mrs. J. Pugh a different outlook on life. When not listen- ing to famous Jazz art- lsts or collecting or- naments, she is busy with her new baby. Besides teaching Homemaking to seventh and eighth graders, she ls also the sponsor of the FHA. She graduated from Norfolk State with a Bachelor of Science. Harvey Martin Originally from Fall River, Mass., Mrs. D. Stewart has four years ln the classroom under her belt. She teaches French I to both grades 8 and 9. She achieved her Bachelor of Arts degree at Bridgewater State College. In her spare time one might llnd her with either a tennis racket, a skl pole, or a suitcase in her hand. TTER JULIA CHILD'S COMRADES Never short on words, Hn. S. Dixon says, This is my sixth year at IJHS and every year I feel the students are becoming more involved in their school, thus making ln- clependence one of the most splrlted and academically superior schools in the city. Certainly spirited and involv- ed herself, she can be found with the Pep Club or on the stage with a chocolate pie! Wlth a B.M.E.D. from East Carolina University, she helps to produce the delightful sounds of the choms and Madrigals. Although this is her first year at IJHS, Ml. S. March has taught for 8 years. She eamed her B.S. ln Art Education from Longwood College and her M.A.E, from Va. Commonwealth Univer- sity. Her outside in- terests are artsy also and Involve watercolor painting and sand castle building en masse. lJHS's halls certainly are more interesting these days with student endeavors since she joined our staff. Welcome. x 5' .yr Having fun wlth friends, video games and music take up the little spare time of Band teacher Hr. L. Edwards. Graduating from Norfolk State University with a B.S. ln Music Education, he has been teaching for four years. His involve- ment with IJHS extends outside the classroom. Many an evening in the fall will flnd him outside practicing with his marching band. THE POLICE AD PICASSO'S PEERS -1 In f I C'