Jefferson High School - J Yearbook (Jefferson, WI)

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(Mr. Flegl (left) continues to teach Chaucer to Jefferson’s future adults. Mr. Flegl has dedicated 32 years to teaching here. Miss Marshall (below left) began teaching in Jefferson in 1952. She has taught business and math classes as well as handling the duties of librarian. (Above) This was the original theater in the Jefferson High School one hundred years ago. (Bottom left) Mr. Nodolf attempts to teach Jefferson students the mysteries of geometry, and has continued to do so for 36 years. (Bottom right) Mr. Follensbee has served the Jefferson system for 32 years, bringing the wonders of science to continuing generations of students. Theme 15

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Rules for teachers experience changes in century Rules for teachers have changed. Take a look at the following list of rules for teachers in 1872: 1. Men teachers may take one evening each week for courting purposes, or two evenings a week if they go to church regularly. 2. After ten hours of school, the teachers should spend the remaining time reading the Bible or other good books. 3. Women teachers who marry or engage in other unseemly conduct will be dismissed. 4. Any teachers who smokes, uses liquor in any form, frequents pool or public halls, or gets shaved in a barbershop will give good reason to suspect his worth, intentions, integrity, and honesty. 5. The teacher who performs his labors faithfully and without fault for five years will be given an increase of 25c per week in his pay, providing the Board of Education approves. The science department of the 1950's included not only the standard textbooks (right) but also some still recognizable members (above). Can you recognize Mr. Follensbee, Miss Marshall, Mr. Nodolf, and Mr. Hoffman? 14 Theme

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Enrollment declines predicted for future at JHS Jefferson High School anticipated changes for the future. Some of the changes included classes decreasing to an average of one-hundred and fifty students, resulting in a high school enrollment of approximately six-hundred students. Reasons for these changes included smaller elementary classes and a general population decline in Wisconsin. The decline was projected to bottom out in four to five years, followed by a gradual upswing in enrollment. Teacher quantities and quality remained a national concern. Mr. Shepro commented, “I believe that all curricular areas are adequately staffed at Jefferson High School. The teacher load, both in hours and students taught, is quite favorable at Jefferson High School.” Mr. Shepro added that the greatest demand for teachers seemed to be in the fields of math and science, but that shortages might occur in virtually all teaching fields in the 1990’s. Mr. Shepro summed up his feelings about the future of education. “I believe the future for teaching and education holds much promise. Our nation is returning to a realization that education is crucial to everyone’s quality of life. As society begins to appreciate more the value of education in their lives, so will they grow in appreciation for those who educate, the teachers.” (Right) Helping to prepare students for their future. Mr. Latterell simplifies a computer program to make it more comprehensible to students in his class. (Below) Students in the beginning computer class learn by programming their own computers in group exercises. (Below right) Marni Banta learns to use the microfilm machine in the library, which has been equipped with up-to-date machinery to aid in student learning.