Leola High School - Buccaneer Yearbook (Leola, SD)

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Receiving a composite major in social science at NSC, Mr. Jerome Swanson is one of the five LHS faculty members who has returned to teach in the school from which he graduated. Mr. Swanson, who is completing his fifth year in the teaching profession, is both year- book advisor and all-school play director. In addition to these extra duties Mr. Swanson teaches the 8th grade social studies, English I, and English III classes. A newcomer to LHS last fall, Mrs. Doris Hepperle earned her major in business at NSC. In this, her second year of teaching, we find Mrs. Hepperle instructing the Typing I, general business, busi- ness math, and shorthand classes. As the junior class advisor, Mrs. Hepperle is the Junior-Senior Prom and banquet advisor. FACULTY TEACHES As teacher and music director at LHS for this, his ninth year, Mr. Marvin Maule received his BA degree in music and German from Jamestown College. Mr. Maule, in addition to teaching general math, directs both the vocal and instrumental groups and soloists in the music department. He also gives private instrumental lessons, teaches a private voice class, directs Pep Band at local basket- ball contests, and enjoys the instructing of a 7th and 8th grade music class. FACULTY TEACHES EACH STUDENT TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY Completing his fourth year as a Jr. and Sr. high instructor, Mr. Gary Hepperle earned his major in business administration at NSC. As 8th grade class advisor, Mr. Hepperle instructs the 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grade boys' P.E. classes. Other classes taught by Mr. Hepperle are the 7th and 8th grade science classes. Very vital to the LHS athletic department, Mr. Hepperle coaches the LHS Pirates Basketball team, assists in the coaching of the football team, and, together with Mr. Greeno trains the track teams. Completing his sixth year as a teacher and friend in the LHS sys- tem, Mr. Loren Gill earned his BS degree in animal husbandry at SDSU. As freshman class advisor, Mr. Gill also teaches biology, Agriculture I, and general science.

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Beginning his first year in the Leo la school system, Superinten- dent Clark Schemp teaches the senior American government class. Mr. Schemp has earned a composite major in social science and a MS degree in administration at NSC. In addition to the many responsibil- ities of Superintendent Schemp, not only is he the Student Council advisor, but he is also a good friend to the student body. This is Mr. Schemp's fourteenth year as a teacher. Mr. Michael Glover, the youngest member of the LHS faculty, is completing his second year at LHS. Two years ago Mr. Glover earned a major in math and general science at NSC. Classes being taught by Mr. Glover are chemistry, geometry, trig and solid, and Algebra I. Mr. Glover is also the sophomore class advisor, and he did direct the planning of the Sweetheart Ball sponsored by the sophomore class. FACULTY INSPIRES Mrs. Lillian KindeIspire, who has earned her major in English and speech and a MS degree in guid- ance at NSC, is the full-time Library Club advisor of LHS. She is also a certified South Dakota librarian. Teaching English IV, speech, and Typing II, Mrs. Kindelspire is more than just an instructor; she is a trustworthy and loyal friend to all who call upon her for counseling. After 29 years of teaching, Mrs. Kindelspire has become a part of every student who has ever entered any of her classes. FACULTY STRIVES TO INSPIRE EACH STUDENT TO GREATNESS Mr. James Erdahl, a teacher for six years, is the new principal at LHS this year. Earning a BS degree in business administration at NSC, Mr. Erdahl teaches book- keeping class. Along with serving as school counselor, Principal Erdahl is the senior class advisor. The seniors of 1965 keep Mr. Erdahl busy chaperoning their excursions to College Night, Senior Skip Day, their trip to Pierre, school parties, and many other school functions. Mr. Gordon Schanzenbach, beginning his fifth year in the teaching profession, instructs sophomores, juniors, and seniors, in English II, U.S. History, and Modern Problems respectively. Attending NSC a few years previ- ous to his teaching at LHS, Mr. Schanzenbach has earned his major in social science. The LHS paper staff is operated under the direction of Mr. Schanzenbach. 4

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FACULTY DIRECTS Teaching his first year in Leola, Mr. Laton Greeno is already a familiar instructor at LHS. He works with the boys in our athletic department as coach of the football, Bombers basketball, and track teams. In addition to teaching 7th, 8th, and high school girls' P.E. classes, Mr. Greeno also instructs the 7th and 8th grade math classes. Having earned a composite major in social science at NSC, Mr. Greeno is in his thirty-first year as a teacher, and is also the 7th grade class advisor. FACULTY DIRECTS THE THOUGHTS AND ACTIONS OF EACH STUDENT Mrs. Pyrl Goodrich, principal of the grade school, is completing her thirty-fifth year as a teacher. Receiving her BS degree in ele- mentary education from NSC, Mrs. Goodrich teaches 7th and 8th grade art, 7th and 8th grade English, and 7th grade social studies. In addition to these, her responsibil- ities, Mrs. Goodrich was selected as one of three teachers in South Dakota by the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge. Her award was the Classroom Teacher's medal for her excellent job in teaching re- sponsible citizenship and better understanding of the American way of life. CUSTODIANS