Neponset High School - Zephyr Yearbook (Neponset, IL)

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Using the overhead projector in his Bookkeeping I class is Mr. John Nell. He teaches Typing I and II, Bookkeeping I and II and also driver education. He is the Annual Staff sponsor. Mr. Nell was presented with a Bachelor of Science in Education at Western Illinois University, where he is nearly completed with his masters in Business Education. Miss Judith Cox is the speech therapist who works with the three Neponset students on Tuesday and Thursday of each week. Mrs. Barbara Morrison is running off supplementary material for one of her French classes on the Addofax machine in the office. She teaches at Kewanee High in the afternoons and at Neponset in the mornings where she is co-sponsor of the Juniors. Having received her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Illinois State University, Mrs. Morrison plans to start work on her masters this summer. Mr. Larry Freeman is studying some football plays in the coach’s room. His classes include American History, American Problems, World History, and also girl’s and boy’s P.E. Besides coaching all major sports at N.H.S., he serves as Sophomore class sponsor. Mr. Freeman attended Eureka College where he received his Bachelor of Arts. 8

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Mr. Roger Jepson is showing one of his pupils the principles of working a slide rule. He teaches five math courses at N.H.S. He is the sponsor of the Senior class. Mr. Jepson attended Western Illinois University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Education and is currently working on his masters there in guidance and counseling. Performing one of her morning tasks as librarian is Mrs. Carol Gerrond. She teaches all four years of English. Mrs. Gerrond sponsors the cheerleaders. Pep Club, and Mask and Script. She received her Bachelor of Science in Education at Illinois State University. She also has a minor in library science. Mr. Jay Johnson pauses to examine a new microscope to be used in all of his science classes. He is the Freshmen class sponsor. The University of Illinois presented him with a Bachelor of Science. He is working on his masters in guidance and counseling at Illinois State University. The teacher’s lounge provides a place for the faculty to grab a fast cup of coffee and to make any last-minute preparations. 7

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FACULTY participates in varied activities During initiation, Mrs. Pickering demonstrates her rendition of “Rubber Ducky.” Mr. and Mrs. Gerrond and Mr. and Mrs. Morrison seem to be enjoying (?) the festivities of the Snowball. “1 love you Steve, but 1 just cannot smile,” so says Mrs. Gerrond. Mr. Johnson prepares an experiment previous to chemistry class. During an early annual staff meeting, Mr. Nell helps Arlene Hunger, pains again? Carley and Chris Rollins plan the strategy for selling yearbook advertisements. 9