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

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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

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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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Q P I if ,-41 5 ,bi vm 1 ' 1' -. if lil An lndlvldual If there ever was one, Mr. M. Welrlch likes doing thlngs other people don't, Life Itself ls hls hobby. He certalnly was bom and attended bst Carolina Unlverslty to eam a Bachelor of Sclence degree. He teaches Industrial Arts to the 9th grade and coaches wrestling in the wlnter months. The last 10 years of his llfe have been at lJHS's as a teacher. Desplte hls lrlsh ancestry, lr. J. was bom ew or . He teaches eighth grade Exploring Technology and ls ln hls fourth year at IJHS. A graduate of Old Domlnlon, he enjoys good-looking women and other high splrtted ac- tlvtttes. On autumn Saturday aftemoons, he ls usually found with a rnlcrophone In hls hand announclng IJHS foot- ball games. . . Run ls a eac er al e to Mr. Slclgnano and Ms. Davis. .- -Tc ln hls flrst year of teaching, Mr. T. Dulaney teaches Manufacturing to seventh graders, Explor Ing Technology to eighth graders, and Construc- tlon to nlnth graders He holds a Bachelors of Science degree and a Master of Arts degree from Mlaml Unlverslty lOhlol. He ls cosponsor of the Industrial Arts club. One very busy lady, Mo. L. Hicks sports such lelsure activities as travel, photography and racing her CO2 model car agalnst the seventh graders andfor any other challengers. With a Master of Science degree from Old Domi- nlon University, she is ln her fourth year of teaching. She feels lJHS has a really high splrlted group of students, more so than ever before. Keep it up!! Although she has been an aide for 3 years here at IJHS, HI. D. Stanley has really been In the spotlight this last IACOCPCS TEAM Happy Birthday, Mr. Flynn!!! SHADOWS year. As the cheerleader sponsor and softball coach, she ls in a position to see stu- dent splrit. She is really pro- ud of the students ln the man- ner that they have adjusted to the dlstrlct changes and hopes lt goes as well in the future. One of her newly ac- quired hobbles this year is putting chocolate cream ple ln Mr. Flynn's face. She can claim to be a true Va. Beach native. -JN 1- ge: v l I i .- s X- -'Pf ' 'vw J ' ' WO BUSDRIVERS - Row 1: Dresen, Clank, Wethlngton, Ebmeier, Carpenter, Johnston, Williamson, Caffee. Row 2 Mr. Marshall, Mr. Johnstone, Davis, Moore, Reeves, Spence, Bastond, Cod, Davenport, Hall. Row 3: Harksen, Lue. CUSTODIANS - G, Suttan, M. Dildy, D. Nowlln, S. Clifford, M. Cuffee. Huh?--.ur COOKS - Row 1: Manager Donna Thumma, Manuela Petty, Florence Ellis, Rachel Camrike, Earlene Wllklns, Barbara Tomasik, Thelma Stancil. Row 2: Fran Sheppard, Natalie Phillips, Claudine Paul, Pam Radel, Angela Bemll.