Neponset High School - Zephyr Yearbook (Neponset, IL)

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Mr. Larry Weber has been teaching at Neponset High for three years. Mr. Weber has developed a career from one of his favorite activities, music-particularly, playing the baritone. Mr. Weber says that he really enjoys teaching at Neponset, because everyone is so friendly. Mr. John Nell says that even though lawn mowing isn't his favorite activity, it is his most frequent one during the summer. Mr. Nell has been sharing his knowledge of business and math with students at NHS for twelve years. Mr. Nell enjoys teaching at Neponset because of the smallness of the school, which allows a more personal relationship with the students. Completing her thirteenth year of teaching home economics at Neponset is Mrs. Mary Ann Block. In her spare time, Mrs. Block enjoys trying out new recipes, and sometimes even making up a few of her own. Mrs. Block says one of the reasons she likes teaching is because she likes working with teenagers. 11

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Faculty Enjoys Spare Time Activities Anxious to try out the new Neponset tennis courts, Mr. Ron Easter enjoys tennis as one of his favorite leisure time activities. Mr. Easter, who might be called Neponset High’s entertainer of the year, also enjoys singing, and has done so at many get— togethers. In his first year of teaching science at NHS, Mr. Easter says that he likes to teach because he is continually learning with his students. Here, Mrs. Gerrond comfortably relaxes at home after another exciting day at school. Mrs. Carol Gerrond, who has now completed her seventeenth year of teaching English at NHS, is shown at one of her favorite pastimes, playing the organ at the Congregational Church. Mrs. Gerrond says that the best part of teaching for her is having a former student tell her that she helped him in some way. 10

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Teachers Enjoy Wide Range of Interests Readying a piece of equipment for use in his woodworking hobby is Mr. Mark Bernhard. This is the first year Mr. Bern-hard has taught agriculture at NHS. He enioys “The rewarding challenge of changing today's students into tomorrow's winners.” Miss Clark thinks that the cookie she is eating at the Christmas party tastes funny. Arriving at school for another fun-filled day of teaching French and secretarial courses is Miss Marjorie Clark, who has been teaching at NHS for four years. In her spare time. Miss Clark enjoys knitting and crocheting. When asked why she likes to teach. Miss Clark says that she likes the variety-no two days, or students, are ever quite alike. 12