Kinsley High School - Kihischo Yearbook (Kinsley, KS)

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ADMINISTRATION Larry Korf combines teaching with directing athletics Below: Mr. Korf explains the intricacies of Algebra II. W hat is a rat race? Larry Korf, KHS athletic director, says teaching classes all day, serving as vice principal, and serving as the athletic director is “very difficult. Sometimes you divide yourself so thin between sports and classes, people don’t realize what they ask of a coach or a teacher when they want them to go to all the games,” he adds. Does Mr. Korf relax? He laughs and replies, “I don't! Mr. Korf enjoyed sports in high school as well as college. I played football, basketball, and I went out for track and field in high school. I also played three years of college football. That’s why I enjoy going to the varsity games, especially football. I guess I'm an aggressive person. I always have been. Aggressiveness carries over into the classroom. It’s rewarding to teach students and have them go on to college and eventually become a doctor or lawyer and do really well.” Mr. Korf has been teaching for 17 years. “I think that's the reason most teachers stay in; there are other jobs with more money, but most of those jobs don't have the rewards of teaching. Education is the most important part for Mr. Korf. He remarks, “I try not to have anything pull me away from the classroom. My first teaching job was in 1967 at Sharon Springs,” Mr. Korf recalls. Mr. Korf has taught at five schools since he began. “I’ll keep on teaching until I retire. From teaching to attending to his athletic duties, Mr. Korf finds he spends much time at school. “I never get away from school. I live, eat, and I even sleep school. He also finds that some days seem long. “Most teachers get up around six and don't get home until midnight. We (teachers) appreciate Wednesday nights when nothing is going on,” says Mr. Korf. U

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Board of Education President stresses teamwork One cannot do everything by himself. Julie Ackerman, president of our local board of education, says that teamwork is the key. She knows that even a school board must work as a team. Mrs. Ackerman has a great deal of confidence in the school's teachers because she sees that overall, the students are getting the preparation they need for higher education. Mrs. Ackerman’s biggest concern right now is curriculum, not only at the high school level, but also K-8. She wants to see the students as completely prepared for life” as possible. Mrs. Ackerman feels that the local curriculum has many strengths. “I feel we have a fine history department. I’ve had two kids go through high school here and have gone on to college and have had no problems. All activities in the school are part of the “pie, just as each student is a part of the school team. The members of the board cannot make satisfactory decisions for everyone, but they can hear what each person has to say. Mrs. Ackerman invites “anyone who wants to come to the BOE meetings. We welcome all of them. We need input from the community.” She continues, “I can’t even do it all by myself because after all, I'm only one person on the board. Upper left: Rod Haxton of the Kinsley Mercury observes one of the board meetings. Left: USD No. 347 school board: Back: Jennifer Fuller. Diane Zumwalt. Julie Ackerman-president, John Ploger vice president. Eula Westphal -clerk. Front: John Wire, Richard Wenstrom. Robert Shanks superintendent of schools. Larry Olsen. Bottom left. Mrs. Julie Ackerman and Mr. Shanks take note of a point during board meeting. Below: Mrs. Westphal concentrates on her work. Insert. Mr. Olsen pays close attention.

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ADMINISTRATION Top. Bill Inman principal, Offerle Middle School: Dana K. Handel principal. Kinsley High School; Robert J. Shanks principal. Southside Elementary School. and superintendent of USI) No. 347. Bottom left: Alberta Bar nes treasurer: Eula West phal clerk. Bottom right: Mr. Handel conducts a teachers’ meeting at the high school. 15