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

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to respect one another, and their environment Ed Immel Deane Jolstead Janet Keeney Larry Larson Teaching as a career appealed to Ed Immel not only because it looked like a good occupation, but also because he wanted to work with young people. He said, “I enjoy teaching because of the everyday challenge of meeting and helping students. There’s no daily, boring grind.” Mr. Immel would like to see his students appreciate the fact that people in other paits of the world, even though they live differently from us, may be just as happy and live rewarding lives. He also tries to make students aware of the outside world. “Mini-courses,” was the reply Mr. Immel gave when asked what curriculum changes he’s like to see. B.S., M.S. Portland State University; World Today, U.S. History. What is your secret ambition in life? Since I enjoy gardening so much, 1 would like to be a professional landscaper,” he replied. Mr. Jolstead became interested in teaching because he liked going to school so much, he wanted to stay in it. He also enjoys it because it isn’t routine like some jobs are and there is a pleasant atmosphere. He finds it most gratifying when he sees a student so “turned on to music” that he goes on to excel through his own initiative. Mr. Jolstead doesn’t want to make his students professionals, but rather wants to develop the self-discipline involved in instrumental music in his students. B.S. in Music Ed. University of Idaho, M.A. Washington State U-niversity; Symphonic Band, Concert Band. For Miss Keeney the most gratifying part of teaching foreign languages is to see students go far enough in a language to learn to communicate in it. This usually comes in the third or fourth year. She chose the field she’s in because she wanted to actively continue in the Spanish language which she learned while she lived in Mexico during her childhood. Although she considered social work, the places available for employment were limited, so teaching was more appealing. The major improvement she would like to see is a small classroom, which would serve as a conference room, built into the department. B.A. University of Colorado; Spanish 1,2,3,4, French 1. “The sheer excitement of associating with the young and the challenge of unpredictable moods that arise in the teaching profession,” Mr. Larson stated are what interested him in teaching. He would like to see a trend toward vocational technical courses that would provide students with an entrance to the world of work on at least three levels: (1) acquaintanceship of a specific area, (2) semi-proficiency in a given area, or (3) proficiency. He particularly enjoys seeing the returns that materialize when students realize that what they have learned has helped them on the road to enjoying life. B.A. North Dakota State, M.A. in Business Education, Oregon State University; Accounting, Business Law, Typing 1, FBLA Advisor. 13

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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.

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The most gratifying aspect of librarianship for Mrs. Lewis is getting the kids and teachers together with the materials. She had the choice of being a librarian or English teacher open to her but as she continued her education she became convinced that to be a librarian was what she wanted. Mrs. Lewis has been at MHS 28 years and is the oldest faculty member. She is in favor of the Jesus people because she feels the movement has heart and soul in it, and that it may change society. Her numerous hobbies include photography, oil painting, sewing, and travelling. She has been to Europe, Mexico, South America, Japan, and Canada. How would you rate the facilities at MHS? “Great! The only improvement I would suggest is a journalism-publications area exclusively for these classes,” stated Miss Luehring. Miss Luehring has wanted to be a teacher since first grade and the aspect she enjoys most about teaching is “getting turned off students turned back on.” She hopes her students will get an education in other things than just classroom information — a type of social education. She claims, “Ninety per cent of my time is spent with the students — mostly in sports.” Mrs. Macy said she enjoys being a librarian because “It can be creative if you're interested enough in the students, and the library also offers a pleasant atmosphere to work in.” She loved creative writing and was successful in teaching it for a period of time. “I’d like to see an emphasis on foreign language facilities and art, with an expansion of both, as well as listening facilities in the library,” she said when asked for improvements she would like to see. She feels that the size of MHS is good because there is easy personal contact with the students. “When you see kids achieve a potential you felt they had, whether in the classroom or as a coach; when you see them accomplish something just as people; when they demonstrate that they've mastered themselves, it gratifies me to know that I helped,” Mr. McKenzie replied when asked what he found most gratifying about teaching. Mr. McKenzie would like to see a change in high schools in general so they could become a place which provides students with a complete set of services that the students recognize as helpful and beneficial to them. B.A. Baylor University in Texas; M. in Librarianship, University of Washington; Librarian; National Honor Society Advisor. B.S. Oregon College of Education; English 2, Journalism 1,2; Pep Club Advisor, White Buffalo Advisor. B.S. University of Idaho; Librarian. M.S. Southern Oregon College; Humanities, English 3C, English 1. Myrtis Lewis Chris Luehring Jeanette Macy Bob McKenzie I dMtaJ ewith h uhmkiMg power 14