Kankakee Valley High School - Kougar Pride Yearbook (Wheatfield, IN)

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Is that the principal?” “Who’s Mr. Post?” Is that a teacher or the new vice-principal?” Is Mrs. McCluggage still here?” These and many more questions concerning the new adminis- tration were encountered during the beginning of the school year. KV. students adjusted to the reality of a new administration. With some enth- usiam students became more involved with these people and found that they were no different from anyone else. Mr. Leturgez, the new principal, along with Mr. Myers, vice-principal and ath- letic director, and Mr. Post, the dean of students, soon became aware of the bad habits of some students and ear- nestly worked together to correct these habits. Spirit and disicipline were strongly emphasized their first year. The administrators found that with these goals accomplished, new and better activities could be offered to the students. At first some students openly rejected the new administration and their rules, but as the year came to an end, most students accepted the changes as for the better. Many problems were solved this year, many still remain, but with our strong administration, great ac- complishments hopefully can be made in the near future. 21

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20 Administration tries to accomplish perfection at KV. Mr. Scamihorn and Mr. Ryska, the new assistant superintendent, along with the other administrative staff worked hard in preparing for the move to the middle school. Situating the staff and students seemed to create quite a has- sle due to the shortage of teachers. During many visits to the school Mr. scamihorn, and Mr. Ryska were im- pressed with the pride the Students have taken in the school. Although many changes have occured in 79 and are expected for ' 80, hopefully stu- dents will adjust and normality will once again return to KV. 1. Freshman girls get a bit embarrassed when Mr. Post joins their conversation. 2. Even Mrs. Morrison and Mimi DeBarge pass notes in school. 3. Mary Jane Stimple enjoys helping out in the office. 4. Office Assistants: Row 1: Andrea Fra- zier, Terri Sanders, Loretta Coffer. Row 2: Shar- on Ritchie, Kathy Lageveen, Sue Harmon, Amber Wills, Pam Brown, Marlene VanKley. Row 3: Sandy Risner, Tammy Egolf, Debbie Myers, Diane DeKock, Karen Kammer, Roberta Barker, Michelle Leturgez, Karen Huhn, Dawn Vander- molen.

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Changes also affected the English De- partment at KV, as it had new and bet- ter classrooms. Smaller classes 3rd and 4th quarter allowed teachers to spend more time in helping students and preparing new ideas. Mr. Wortman’s German classes spent many hours planning their trip to Ger- many around Easter vacation. This trip had been postponed from last year, but enthusiam of participants helped bring it into being this year. New faces in the English Department were Mrs. Jankowske, yearbook spon- sor, and Mrs. Glenn, the replacement for Mr. Osburn. The Special Education Department progressed steadily. Mrs. McKinney, a new aid to Special Ed., helped Mr. Oli- ver prepare for new and exciting events. We’re learnin g from each other 1. Jeff Van Oort passes his study time away by chatting with a nearby neighbor. 2. Bob Hosieth unsuccessfully tries to get the attention of the class. 3. Jennifer Riggle points the facts out to Roger Koster. 4. Kelly McBride reads the finished product with satisfaction. 5. Charlotte Heinz puts herself in the “high position so she can teach the class. 6. Sue Gaillard and Michelle Leturgez discuss their most recent homework assign- ments. 22