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

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Steve Hillis “I’m constantly learning something new, or finding a new way to see the same thing. I share ideas, philosophies, and politics. Man’s mind is fantastic, and to correspond with minds of others is always a learning experience.” Mr. Hillis grew up in Madras, and like his father, teaches at MHS. When asked why, he said simply, “I like it.” B.A. Pacific University; Elective English. Journalism. David Jeppesen “I left the Los Angeles area to get away from the smog, freeways, and people in masses. The way of life in Oregon is much slower. I like it very much. I have no desire to go back.” Mr. Jeppesen is the typography teacher at MHS. He works for the school district for two months each summer, and spends the rest of his time traveling. B.A. in Graphic Communications, California Polytechnic State University. San Luis Obispo, Typography. Deane Jolstead “The students are good kids, but they are too hesitant to get out and get involved outside of their own little world. Too few of the students are carrying the bulk of the load in making things go.” Mr. Jolstead has taught at MHS for 13 years. “We have good facilities, kept in topnotch condition, but poor facilities for plays and concerts.” B.S. Music Education University of Idaho. M.A. Washington State University, Music Theory, Concert Symphonic Bands. Janet Keeney Buenos dias! This is the way one is liable to be greeted as they enter the Spanish world in room 6. Miss Keeney graduated from high school in Tepic, Nagarit in Mexico, where she learned to speak Spanish fluently. “I became a teacher because I wanted to use my Spanish and work with people. My activities here allow me to do both.” B.A. University of Colorado; French 1, Spanish 1.11, Adv. Spanish. Team English. Larry Larson Anyone who has taken a class from Mr. Larson knows what his hobbies are by the gleam that comes in his eyes as he brings out his “Pray for Snow” sign or by the wistful glances outside as spring arrives. Of course, his hobbies are snow skiing and rapid river running, They are a real challenge and take your mind away from everyday worries.” B.A. North Dakota State. M.A. Business Ed. Oregon State University; Accounting, Business Law, Recordkeeping, Typing. Dan Moor “Students need to work toward more responsibility 1 would like to see a continued push toward academic excellence. For the most part students here are enjoyable to have in class and their enthusiasm, when properly channeled, makes me proud to be a teacher.” If not a teacher, Mr. Moor said he would be unemployed or a househusband. B.A. in English Seattle Pacific College; Team English. Barry Morrison When asked where he grew up, Mr. Morrison wrote, “The birthplace of Montana and Barry Morrison— Fort Benton.” Mr. Morrison is a professional photographer and is very active in affairs at MHS. “Has teaching changed me? Just look at my hair! Yes, it has taught me self-control and cooperation under stress mainly, but many things.” B.A. Northern Montana College; Team English, Individualized Reading. Robert Nelson A strong desire to coach and to work with young people were two factors that made Mr. Nelson become a teacher, “I feel MHS has a lot of potential, a good teaching staff, willing students, and good support from the patrons. I pray that it will continue to be an outstanding school in Central Oregon and throughout Oregon.” B.S. McPherson College in Kansas, M.Ed. Oregon State University; Design and Metal. Gas Engines. 13

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Jack Gallagher “The students here? They are well behaved, very intelligent, and very nice to know.” Mr. Gallagher feels that one change he’d make at MHS is to add a computer. “It is a machine of the present and future that all college students will be exposed to. Many other schools already have access to computers, putting our students behind theirs.” B.S. Northern Montana College. M.A. in Mathematics Washington State University; Math 5. Programmed Math. Algebra 1, II, Applied Math. Robin Gerke “I had a normal school experience of friends, sports, and education. Like many others, I found that school interfered with why I was there, social child U.S.A.” Mr. Gerke has “enjoyed the community, students, and education program. I will stay here as long as these remain important, and if they dim, I will then do what becomes important.” B.S. Oregon College of Education; Art 1, Advanced Art, Photography 1. Advanced Photography. Lowell Gilliland Mr. Gilliland feels that one of the weak points of MHS is the lack of school spirit and togetherness. MHS is one of the poorest he has seen. “It bothers me to see so many students not taking part in “anything.” It also bothers me to see the public contact the school only on negative matters. What we need is more positive contact. B.A., M.Ed. Nebraska State University; Drafting I, II. HI. Design Wood, Wood 2. Lee Gran tier Mr. Grantier seems to live in a maze of test tubes. Einstein, and formulas, though his out-of-school life is very different than you'd think. “Most of my community involvement is with church activities. I teach an Adult Sunday School Class and a Bible Class during the week. It is a good variety along with working with young people at school.” B.A. in Education, Cascade College in Portland. M.S. University of Wyoming,Chemistry. Physics, Electronics, Science. Mary Halousek Due to the large number of first place awards, the juniors are famous for their Homecoming floats. A lot of the credit goes to Mrs. Halousek, who has been their adviser as long as first place awards have been coming in. Mrs. Halousek enjoys many sports and the outdoors, “especially working in my garden and with my house plants.” B.S. Pacific University; Health, Advanced Girls P.E., 9 Girls P.E. Neil Halousek Mr. Halousek spends most of his spare time hunting, raising cattle, and shooting pool, just because he enjoys doing those things. He also enjoys working and learning with young people, which is why he became a teacher. “Madras is a fine community to live in and the students on the whole are worth working with.” B.S., M.Ed. Pacific University; Boys P.E. Rob Hastings Mr. Hastings was very sure about one change for MHS. “I would like to see more freedom for students to use ‘free’ time. I would like to see a place for students to go when they finish labs, tests, etc., and the students were responsible enough to move about unsupervised for a period of time, but still be ‘at task when needed’.” B.S. LinfieldCollege. M.S. University of Oregon, Science. Steve Heydon Montanians must grow with big, easy, never-ending smiles, for Mr. Heydon seems to have one on his face at all times. Mr. Heydon is a native of Havre, Montana and graduated from the University of Montana. “I was interested in working with youth, so I became a teacher. I think the students at MHS are very friendly.” B.S. Northern Montana College, M.Ed. University of Montana; Geometry. Pre-Algebra.

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Art Ochoa “So far I’ve enjoyed working here and assuming the association with the staff and students. MHS definitely has the potential to be an outstanding school, if the students realize this. The community is unique as it changes with the seasons. On a whole, my experiences here have been pleasant and there are some that will be unforgettable.” B.S. in Humanities Education. Oregon State University; English. U.S. History. Bill Peal Very involved in his job out of school as well as in, Mr. Peal is very appreciative of the Madras region. “Madras is an agricultural community with a good base for our department. This community has diversity of crops and livestock, and industry. Students have many opportunities that makes directing the vocational agricultural area much more meaningful.” B.S. Oregon State University; Agriculture 1, 2, 3, Landscaping. Vince Powell Fishing, water skiing, and boating are all favorites of Mr. Powell, who you can catch at the Cove a lot in the summer. ”1 spend my summer mostly in some sort of recreational pursuit, or relaxing and reading.” Mr. Powell seems to be interested in everything to do with water, because he said he’d be a marine biologist if he hadn’t become a teacher. B.S. Linfield College. M.Ed. University of Oregon; Geology 1,11. Clarence Pugh “1 like Madras very much. It is an involved community in which people can say and do pretty much what they want without being run out of town. I came to Madras because I felt it had many advantages for choral music, and good facilities. I have stayed because I can see that many problems are working themselves out at last.” B.M. in Music Education, Willamette University; Concert Choir. A Capella. Susan Purtzer Miss Purtzer enjoys growing ferns, collecting antique Coca-Cola things, and different Mickey Mouse items. “On my vacations I love to spend hours in the sun, and time with my family and friends.” Miss Purtzer stated, “No one or nothing made me become a teacher. I discovered while sitting in typing one day that I wanted to teach others what I enjoy so much.” B.S. Oregon State University; Team Typing, Intro to Business, Typing. Personal Finance. Bud Raisio A genuine outdoorsman at heart, Mr. Raisio likes almost any kind of sport. “My hobbies are hunting, fishing, water and snow skiing - anything to get me outdoors.” Mr. Raisio taught a new class at MHS, Forestry. He kindled a lot of interest in this area, and he said he would probably be a forester if he hadn’t gone into teaching. B.S. Washington State University; Personal Finance, Forestry I, II. Dave Randle “Students are like people anywhere. They have good days and bad days.” Any student’s day is bound to be bright if they have Mr. Randle, for his constant good mood is very contagious. A change he would like to see made at MHS would be the addition of a new rubber asphalt track. Mr. Randle is the coach for boys track and girls cross country. B.S. Lewis and Clark College. M.Ed. Oregon State University; Weight Tr., Health, Boys P.E. % Steve Rankin Mr. Rankin seems to be the natural out-doorsy person, and this is very evident in his hobbies. “I love flyfishing, cross country skiing, and river drifting. They get me away from people and outdoors.” A concerned ecologist, Mr. Rankin said he would be a wildlife photographer if fate had not destined him to become a teacher. B.S. Oregon College of Education; World Today, U.S. History, Civics. 14