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

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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

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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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■f J?£ learn Vp MnnJ U r1 l iheftiselves T Robert Hastings Steve Heydon Howard Hillis Don Hopps How do you expect students to benefit from your classes? “I hope they will gain an appreciation for science and scientific thinking, as well as understanding the reasons for scientific methods,” Mr. Hastings replied. Mr. Hastings began as a P.E. major nine years ago but changed fields because he likes kids and has an interest in earth science and geology. An improvement he suggests is to make the practical physical science course more meaningful to the students by studying environment, pollution, and other current problems. In his spare time, he likes to read, canoe, backpack, climb mountains, and any physical or sports activity. The reason Mr. Heydon enjoys teaching is because each day is a different challenge. From his classes, he hopes students will learn to analyze problems and come up with some sort of solution when faced with them. He rates the facilities at MHS as great but would like to see schools change so only those kids who want to, would have to come to school. In his time outside of school, he enjoys golf, camping, and all types of spectator sports. “Greater choice in vocational courses and more advanced opportunities,” said Mr. Hillis. “are my ideas for improvements in the MHS curriculum. His biggest gripe is students who refuse to work, listen, cooperate, or take school seriously. However, he feels that Madras students as a group are the finest, and since he has taught at MHS for 24 years, he should know. To him, the main function a school should perform is to prepare students for work and their life after school, as well as teach students to accept responsibilities and see them through. Mr. Hopps entered the physical science field because he likes working with laws and physical properties. His focus on science during college was because he enjoyed it. Although he says the facilities at MHS are the best he’s ever worked in, he would like to see class loads made lighter and feels that seven-period days are a good idea. Mr. Hopps hopes students will develop the ability to think and use common sense from his classes. Mr. Hopps’ leisure time activities include fishing, camping, backpacking, water skiing, and officiating at football and wrestling contests. B.S. Linfield College, M.S. University of Oregon: Practical Physical Science, Physical Science. B.S. Northern Montana College, M.Ed. University of Montana: Algebra 1, Geometry, Pre-Algebra. B.S. Pacific University; Typography I, Advanced Typography. B.S. Oregon College of Education. M.Ed. Linfield College; Physical Science, General Math.