Monroe High School - M Book Yearbook (Monroe, WI)

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by Board CLOCKWISE, UPPER LEFT: Board of Education, FRONT ROW: Mrs. Sandy Augsburg, Mrs. Diane Steffens, Mrs. Sybil Teehan. SECOND ROW': Mr. Delbert Soddy, Mr. Robert Ableman, Mr. Nel Blumenthal, Tom Brand, Mr. John Mul-hall, Mr. Pete Mueller, and Mr. Ken Hartwig. Secretaries and Guidance Counselors, FRONT ROW : Mrs. Joan Schmid. Mrs. Phyllis Stine, Mrs. Harriet Trumpy. SECOND ROW : Mr. Ed Staskal and Mr. Kent Duit. Mr. Schliem oversees business of the office. The office's usual activity. High School Principals, Mr. Maurice Sathoff and Mr. Jerry Schliem. Linda Keith listens mutely.

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 The Monroe School Board undertook several tasks and considered many issues. Their foremost concern was the energy problem. The board borrowed money to replace various energy wasters such as windows, boilers, and light fixtures. One third of the entire project was done this past year on an experimental basis. Also considered was the construction of a school swimming pool which is still in the planning stages. The site, type of pool, and the cost all need to be finalized. The board made several credit changes that will be in effect for the 1979-1980 schoolyear. These changes do not apply to the graduating Class of 1980 who will need 18 credits and receive no credits for Phy. Ed. However, starting with the Class of 1981, each student will receive one-fourth of a credit per semester of P.E. The Class of 1981 will need 19.5 credits to graduate, the Class of 1982 will need 20.5 credits, and the Class fo 1982 will be required to have 21.5 credits for graduation. Mr. Schliem became the new assistant principal. He dealt with students regarding scheduling. Responsibility Passes, and certain conflicts. He and Mr. Sathoff worked well together as administrators in the high school. The guidance counselor's offices were the places to go for scheduling, future plans or personal problems. Mr. Duit and Mr. Staskal always offered a warm smile and a listening ear. For seniors they checked credits earned, helped with college or vocational planning, with college testing, and scholarships. They also provided referral services. A peer counseling group of 30-40 students met with the counselors to function as peer helpers. This past 1978-1979 school year was Mr. Stas-kal's last in the Monroe High School. He now plans to return to school to become a therapist. Being able to help others and working with a variety of people on a one-to-one basis were things he had always wanted to do. He also enjoyed working with the high level educators here in Monroe. He said that the plaques and mementoes he has received from students will always mean a lot to him. The secretaries were more than appreciated for the many tedious and time consuming jobs they did. There was always a constant hum around them from telephones, typewriters, and students needing assistance. Mrs. Rhode was a part time secretary. Credit System Revised 22

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 Students Examine Past, Present and Future CLOCKWISE, UPPER RIGHT: Social Studies Department, FRONT ROW: Nancy Klink, Alan Staffacher, Jerry Guth, Lee Mitchell. SECOND ROW: William Lancaster, Thomas Howe, Richard Kubly. Mr. Guth poses as one of King Tut's throne-bearers during Homecoming half-time show. Mr. Stauffacher is caught off-guard while organizing and reviewing his notes for one of his classes, the Future. The Social Studies department benefited from a number of new teaching aids. Mrs. Klink's U.S. History classes read two additional novels, April Morning and Killer Angels. Students in People Under Law visited the sheriff's office and Courthouse, and interviewed local professionals about state licensing. Current events, futuristic ideas, and science fiction were topics of discussions in Mr. Stauffacher's various classes. The Western Heritage classes used the new History and Life texts. Plans were made to increase the U.S. History courses to four semesters. Mr. Howe taught for the first year in Monroe. He graduated from the U.W. Stevens Point in 1977 and taught for one semester at Hartford, Wisconsin. 24