Madras High School - Hi Sage Yearbook (Madras, OR)

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Robin Gerke Lowell Gilliland Lee Gran tier Dorothy Gray During high school, the last thing Mr. Gerke wanted to be was a teacher, but he soon found that working with students was much more rewarding than any other career. The main purpose of his classes is to teach students that art has many mediums, such as ceramics, photography, painting, drawing, caligraphy, and many others. He would like his students to learn to apply the basic elements of art to their everyday lives. In his opinion, MHS’s most needed improvement is a more diversified curriculum in art, requiring, of course, additional teachers. Assoc. Arts, Central Oregon Community College, B.S. Oregon College of Education; Art I, Advanced Art, Photography; Girls Basketball Coach, Assistant Girls Track Coach. Mr. Gilliland hopes students will gain a two-fold benefit from his classes. First, avoca-tionally — those who want to use the knowledge they gain for a hobby and for maintenance in their homes - and vocationally - those that plan to use their knowledge in their career. He likes teaching shop because the atmosphere is different from a classroom situation. He claims that there is no end to the additions that could be made in the vocational department. Two additions he recommends are more drafting courses and a building construction unit. B.A., M.Ed. Nebraska State University; General Shop, Wood Shop 1, Advanced Wood Shop; JV Football Coach. When asked what gratified him most about teaching, Mr. Grantier replied, “Giving the kids a bad time!” He hopes that he can give the students headed for college an adequate background for college, as well as giving something applicable to life. He worked as a machinist making airplane parts but felt the Lord’s call to be a teacher so he entered that Field. In his spare time, Mr. Grantier enjoys fishing, backpacking, reading, and exploring the countryside. B.A. in Education Cascade College in Portland, M.S. University of Wyor ng; Gas Engines, Physics, Chemistry, Practical Physical Sci What improvements would you like to see in the counseling area? “We asked the students' opinions and the general consensus was that their needs were being fulfilled. However, I would like to see group counseling for thus; kids considering marriage. In this type of of counseling, the reasons why students can't go their own merry way might be brought out.” In her spare time, she enjoys knitting, reading, playing the organ occasionally, and being outside, as well as helping with her husband’s business. B.S. in Education University of Idaho; Counselor.

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% Dave Cromwell Robert Duke Marjorie Entrikin Jack Gallagher Why do you teach the choral part of music? “I was trained in choral music in college. In my sophomore year of high school I started choir and received the choir award my senior year. “I teach music classes with the objective that most students will graduate enjoying music and maybe plan on a career in the music field.” As a “general observation,” Mr. Cromwell says the enthusiasm at ball games and pep assemblies is not as great as when he was in high school. When asked what changes he would like to see at MHS, Mr. Duke replied, “More vocational education and real emphasis on career education, not just a gimmick. First, we need long-range planning of the courses to be offered, not just in terms of next year. Secondly, we need to sell the school patrons on the program so there is money available to provide more career clusters. Finally, we need to provide adequate facilities which bring about the end efficiency.” A 19-year member of the MHS faculty, Mr. Duke rates our present facilities as good to excellent. In his spare time, he enjoys golf, fishing, and travelling. Mrs. Entrikin studied secretarial science in college but decided to go into teaching because it seemed more promising. “However,” she says, “teaching has always been in my mind since childhood.” From her classes, Mrs. Entrikin hopes students will gain the necessary skills and knowledge of the problems that will confront them if they enter clerical work as a career. She feels that “when you know the problems of the profession, you truly appreciate the Final product.” She rates MHS’s facilities as superior but would like to see a separate room for journalism, more space for Fine arts, and an auditorium. Mr. Gallagher has always wanted to be a teacher and chose the field of mathematics because he likes working with figures. He feels that there should be more work with computers to make his department better. Ultimately, he would like to see students use math as part of their career. His spare time activities include golf and coin-collecting. B.A. Washington State College in Music; Girls Glee, Boys Glee, A Cappella Choir. B.A., M.A. University of New Mexico; World History, U.S. History, U.S. History Enriched. Humanities; National Honor Society Advisor; Golf Coach. B.A., M.S. Oregon State University; Business Machines, English 3B. B.S. Northern Montana College, M.A. in Mathematics Washington State University; Math 5, Algebra 2, Pre-Algebra; Tennis Coach. 9

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Bonnie Grote Mary Halousek Neal Halousek Camille Harris The desire to help people and teach them, as well as learn from them through her teaching experience is what interested Bonnie Grote in teaching. Mrs. Grote would like students to become more aware of the business world, how , to get along with people, how to apply the things they have learned, and to recognize and cope with problems. Mrs. Grote approves of the changes being made in the curriculum at MHS. She stated, “I believe the new curriculum will offer a variety of choices and experiences for each student.” She also remarked, “I appreciate the community support and interest shown toward our programs.” B.S. in Business Education Oregon State University; Typing I, Shorthand 1. ‘The satisfaction of seeing students mature and gain skills that could be used in the future,” was what Mrs. Halousek said she found most gratfving about teaching. She hopes students will have learned to take care of their bodies, and will continue to do so after graduation, enjoying sports and activities that will fill their spare time. When asked what she does in her free time, she replied, “I enjoy swimming, gardening, tennis, and homemaking. I just enjoy life!” B.S. Pacific University; Advanced Girls P.E., Girls P.E. 9-10; Girls Volleyball Coach. T hope that they will develop a sense of accomplishment and learn something they can apply to later life,” said Mr. Halousek. He feels that he achieves a closer relationship with students through teaching P.E. and enjoys seeing them improve and progress through a semesters' work. In the time he has away from school, Mr. Halousek likes to hunt. B.S. Pacific University; Advanced Boys P.E., Boys P.E. 9-10. The main factor which led Mrs. Harris to enter home economics was her background. She had six years of 4-H sewing, as well as some cooking and knitting, and she also served as a junior leader. The main improvement she suggests for her department is the addition of a microwave oven, since it’s probable that many of her students will eventually have one. She confesses to being an exercise nut and enjoys snow skiing, golf, bicycling, and jogging, as well as sewing, cooking, and tole painting. B.S. Oregon State University; Home Economics 1. i a variety of choices for each student