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

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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'

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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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BRUCE J ENNER'S TEAMMATES lJHS has a great stu- dent body BUT they should show more sup port to the athletic pro- gram, says Mr. G. Dorllnd. lJHS's foota ball and track coach. He promotes spirit and sup- port for our sports pro grams as the sponsor of the Eagle's Club. Having taught for 9 years, he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ottawa University. lf it is true what they say about Califomia girls, Mo. G. Rodgers is a good example. She is the gymnastics and girls track coach and also co- sponsor of the Eagle's Club. Dance is a major focus of her out of school time. ln her second year Ms. Rodgers, with a d, teachs Health and PE 9. A g r a d u a t e o f Longwood College, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education. -uv P Mo. G. Blue thinks she cNng for 14 years. Who remembers? I have been at IJHS since it opened though, she replied. Besides being the coach of the field hockey team, Ms. Blue is a Health and Phys. Ed teacher for grades 8 and 9. On weekends, she can be found doing anything sporty - sailing, skiing, biking, etc. An alumnus of the University of Florida and ODU, she h a s a M . S . i n administration. Even though he is an old hand at teaching I5 yearsl, Mr. R. Llmly is new at the marriage game fless than one yearl. Besides a hobby of being a hubby, he finds time to play guitar on weekends in local establishments. With a B.S.E. in Health and P.E. from bstem Men- nonite College, M. L. is a Health and P.E. teacher for Sth and 9th graders. Mo. Watkins, with a k, attended the Atlantic Christian College for her Bachelor of Science degree. She has been a Health and PE teacher for 9 years, the last several dealing with 7th grade. Always involved with a racquet, she plays tennis, skis, enjoys speciality cooking, and claims to be from our Nation's capitol. .4 7 -' 'A o i if A native of lndiana, Mr. R. Belcher has taught for B years and holds a Bachelor's of Science degree from ODU. One of lJHS's more honorable and timely teachers, he collects an- tique clocks as a sideline. ln the spring, he can be found coaching the boys soccer team. Coaching takes up a lot of Mr. W. Ludwig? time. In fact, he might be called a coach of all seasons, football in the fall, basketball in the winter. and baseball in the spring. On any day, he can be found teaching 7th graders how to stay healthy and physically fit. A Bachelor degree from Norfolk State University helped prepare him for the last two years here at IJHS. All of Ml. J. lwithout a kl Watoon'l extracur- ricular time is taken up with a one man team known as a new baby girl. OccasionaUy, she finds time to bake or refinish fumiture. She has taught Health and PE to seventh and eighth graders for 8 years. She attended Atlantic Christian Col' lege and East Carolina University and holds a Master's in Education degree. A southern girl, ll. L. c0lfX,COITl6S from the grit s15t of Joegaf' Twelve years of being a LDR teacher has only given her more energy. She needs it as the coach of the debate team, chairman of Special Education department, cosponsor of the Peer Counselors and in charge of lJHS's Child Study Team. Her casual hours are spent writing, reading, and crocheting. She holds a Master of Education degree from the Univer- sity of Louisville. When she is not busy with her new little boy, Ill. B. Fnlm can be found on the back of a horse. She is always busy with her hands as the Hearing Impaired teacher and sponsor of the Sign Language Club. She holds a Master's of Education degree from James Madison Universi- ty and a Master of Arts degree from Converse College lSpartanburg, NCD. This is her seventh year teaching. 1.Z.Bnxlon lo. B. Schultz hails from Amarillo, Texas. She is in her Sth year teaching Special Ed. She holds a Bachelor degree from J.M.U. TLC LE DERS Ho. B. Devin, an EMR teacher, has taught for 6 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Norfolk State University. Her out of work interests range from skating and needlepoint to flea markets and books. When asked about her birthdate, she simply replied Capricorn Dr. M. Slcignlno graduated Magna Cum Laude in his Ph.D. degree from Old Domi- nion University this past year. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, he has taught for 8 years and is presently teaching Learning Disabilities for grades 7-9. Now that he is done studying, his pastimes are spent in jogging, reading, and sports. -Q- deli. When asked to comment about IJHS, Mo. J. Scott says she has enjoyed all the students and staff here at Independence. Ms Scott eamed her Bachelor of Science in Speech Therapy at ODU, fPicture unavailablell