Neponset High School - Zephyr Yearbook (Neponset, IL)

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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

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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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Seasoned Teachers Weather Another Year Mr. Larry Freeman, who is readying some of his fishing equipment for his next fishing expedition, is still thinking of that big one that got away. Now completing his seventeenth year at Neponset High teaching P.E. and history, Mr. Freeman says he enjoys teaching because he likes to work with kids. Camera in hand, Mr. Roger Jepson points out where he wants his subject to stand. Mr. Jepson, who has integrated the use of his camera into his classes, has been teaching math at Neponset for eight years. Mr. Jepson, when asked what he enjoys about teaching, replied, Teaching is like trying to solve a difficult math problem. You work and work at it, and you wonder, ‘Why am I doing this?’, but as soon as you come up with the correct solution, it all seems worthwhile.” Several of the teachers look on with amazement as Mr. Bernhard demonstrates a new toy at the Christmas party.