Jefferson High School - J Yearbook (Jefferson, WI)

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Driver Ed Guidance Mr. Quale Mrs. Pfau Special Ed Mrs. Altreuter Mr. Quale (Center Right) is the Driver Education Department chairman. Mrs. Altreuter, Special Education Department chairman, is assisted by Mrs. Ellingson (Above) and Mrs. Kauten (Right). Mr. Olson, the Guidance Department chairman. is aided by Mrs Pfau (Far Right). 18 Faculty

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Administration Mr. Mair Mr. Olson When school began in August, the students and staff welcomed a new principal, Mr. Dennis Mair, who shared with Mr. Olson the monumental task of developing normal, daily routines in the uncompleted new addition. Despite the inconvenience of unfinished classrooms without desks, chairs and blackboards, these two capable administrators soon created an orderly atmosphere and the entire student body and staff adjusted quickly to the presence of workmen, plumbers, electricians, and contractors. Even the increase of enrollment from 580 to 830 with the addition of the ninth grade did not present any major problems. After the completion of a successful first semester, students and faculty pooled their ideas to revamp the IR program. The name of the program was changed from increased to individual responsibility. Mr. Mair was instrumental in helping everyone adjust to a difficult, unsettled year. A serious illness, however, prevented him from completing the school year. Administration 17

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Special Departments Service Special Needs Of Individuals The Driver Education Department transforms students into responsible, safety-conscious drivers. The classroom phase of the program prepares students for behind-the-wheel driving. The future drivers study traffic-flow patterns and discuss accident-causing problems and students experienced some of the problems in a battery of “controlled accidents . They learned what to do if their car goes off the road, the brakes or power steering go out, the hood flies up or the accelerator sticks. The end result of this intensive program is a defensive driver. The Special Education Department is made up of special teachers with skills to teach students with special needs. The teachers utilize a variety of learning techniques w hich al- low students to progress at their own rate. Students find enjoyment mastering both academic and life skills. The Guidance Department is ready to handle the multitudes of questions it received daily from the students of JHS concerning school w'ork, future plans, scholarships and financial aides. Mr. Olson; Mrs. Pfau; and Ms. LaBudde, an intern from UW-Madison, are always willing to lend an ear and a bit of advice to any student who has a problem. Awareness Groups are available to any student w'ho wishes to learn more about himself and those around him. Through the efforts of these guidance counselors, students learn to cope with the hassles and decisions of high school life. Special Services Mrs. Bradley Mrs. Lowe Mrs. Bradley is the School Psychologist, and Mrs. Lowe is the School Social Worker. Faculty 19