Kinsley High School - Kihischo Yearbook (Kinsley, KS)

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Kinsley High School Top: Back: Galen Graff-mathematics, Ron Miller-history. Larry Korf-mathematics. science, and assistant vice principal. Front: Lona Korf-science. Marilyn Bauer-media, Don Stuart-social science. Above: Back: John Davis-business. George Bakumenko-industrial arts, Galen Boehme language. Jim Kuhn English. David Smith-science. Mid die: Mary Ellen Schinstock secretary, John Maack-art and social studies. Jean Edney music. Nadine Stallard-counselor. Front: Evalina Craig business, Bobbie Lewis physical education, Norma Murphy-home economics. Kathy Keehbauch-special education. Not pictured: Duane Adams-industrial arts. Students discuss traits Several different ideas exist on what makes the ideal teacher. Students look at teachers differently but most all have a common bond: a teacher has the welfare of the students in mind. Lisa Anderson states, “The ideal teacher is one who is deeply concerned about his students.” Jan Hattrup adds, “The ideal teacher is one who takes a genuine interest in the learning of the student. The student benefits not only from having intelligent teachers but also by having teachers who take an interest in the student.” Some students feel that teachers have no contact with the class. Says Amy Livengood, “There are a few teachers who go into class, teach or lecture almost the whole hour and could care less about how well the student is learning.” However, Livengood also adds, “Most teachers have very good qualities and ideals that they pass on to the students.” Parents often feel that students take classes under so-called easy teachers.” This is not necessarily so. Randy Hutchison states, “A teacher who doesn't believe in a lot of tests is good in some ways but there is Southside Elementary School Below: Back: Joan Buhrer-aide, Darlene Weers-music, Mary Ann Schinstock-first grade. Front: Sally Maack-third grade, Bobbie Lewis-physical education. Kathy Lovitt-special education. 18

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Offerle Middle School of the ‘ideal teacher’ a point for having tests.” He also feels that “my ideal teacher would be one that would try to help you understand your lessons. What I mean by this is, that if you don't understand something, they would come over and explain it to you when they have time.” Although some question if students want or need homework or tests, most students appreciate this teaching technique. Students want, however, to have their assignments made clear to them. Says Troy Leith, Most importantly, the ideal teacher would have to be able to give each student a sort of personal aid when they do not completely understand an assignment.” What does the younger generation think makes the ideal teacher? Brandi Bruce, sixth grader, comments: “I like a teacher who makes us work. Mrs. Adams, the sixth grade teacher, makes us work instead of color or do something like that.” Maybe the ideal teacher does not exist. But students feel that the teachers of USD No. 347 come pretty close. I have lived in many different countries, says Mike Kelly, “but I have learned the majority of the things I know at KHS.” Southside Elementary School Below: Back: Delores Taylor-reading, Keith Williams-psychologist, Gerald Phillips-special education. Robert Shanks-principal. Front: Wanda Wilson-kindergarten, Sharon Colberg-first grade. Judy Shepard secretary. Imagene Tyree-second grade. Darlene Mathes-third grade. Top: Back: Darlene Weers-music, Don Streit-language arts and physical education. Lyndel Adams-fifth grade. Front: Galen Graff mathematics. Judy Miller-secretary. Ron Miller history. Above: Back: Lois Behnke-sixth grade, Keith Huslig-science, Bonnie Blanton-special education. Front: Jean Edney music. Mary Kallaus fourth grade. Bethine Bender-special education. 19