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

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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

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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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Ase Rice “I’d give more responsibility to students who can handle it, but more supervision for those not demonstrating enough maturity to handle the privilege of responsibility.” Mr. Rice’s feelings about displays of affection were shown simply but effectively when he said, “Biscuits that are baked too quickly are always gooey on the inside.” B. in Theology Northwest Christian College; M.Ed. University of Oregon; Building Construction, Design Wood. Sherry Rice When Miss Rice was asked what was the most important thing she learns from teaching, she answered, “PATIENCE! I've also learned a lot about people in general. I like teenagers and I really enjoy watching them achieve success.” Miss Rice is a student herself, as she attends Portland State University during the summer months. B.S. Southern Oregon College; Team Typing, Briefhand, Shorthand. Skip Rolloff The Green Bay Packers are a favorite pastime of Mr. Rolloff, as he grew up only 30 miles from Green Bay, Wisconsin. He also likes all kinds of outdoor recreation, and favors Madras because of its warm, dry climate. When asked how he spends his summer vacations, Mr. Rolloff answered simply, with an air of longing laziness — “relax!” B.S. Valparaiso University. M.S.T. Wisconsin State University, Superior; World Today, U.S. History. Lilly Sahme Though bulletin boards are normally a big hassle to most teachers. Mrs. Sahme always seems to manage to come up with new and original ideas. When asked if teaching had changed her, she answered, “Yes, after all, ‘Growth is the only sign of life’.” That quotation was taken from a poster on the bulletin board in room 12C. Student at Oregon State University; Indian History. U.S. History, Civics. Jeff Sullivan One of the factors that influenced Mr. Sullivan to become a teacher was his desire to be a high school coach. “At the time I made my decision there was a good job market. Also I wanted to coach in athletics. The summer vacation was appealing to me, although I’ve spent every summer but this one at summer school in Eugene.” B.S. University of Oregon; General Math, Biology I, II. Francis Thorpe Having grown up in the Texas Panhandle and going to school in Kansas, Mr. Thorpe has seen a lot of America, but feels Madras is located in one of the most beautiful areas of the country. Mr. Thorpe shares the spirit of the Bicentennial saying, “It’s a great big birthday party to be enjoyed by all in the “greatest” country known to man.” B.B.. M.S. Fort Hays. Kansas StateCollege; Metal Fab, Metal 2, Design Metal. Dave Wiles As girls volleyball, basketball, and track coach, plus being yearbook adviser, Mr. Wiles spends lots of extra time working with students. “I love to see the sparkle in a student’s eye when he or she feels that they have reached a goal, or answer, or physical feat in sports. I also love to feel that 1 had a direct or indirect part in it.” B.A. Parsons College in Iowa; M.Ed. Oregon State University Stan Williams As a new teacher at MI IS, Mr. Williams had to work hard to get back into the swing of school and its activities. A native Oregonian, Mr. Williams chose to live in Madras to get away from two things - rain and a lot of people. Mr. Williams has stayed in Madras for two reasons also it doesn’t rain much and there aren’t many people. B.S., M.Ed. Linfleld; Civics, Civics Enriched.