New Athens High School - Vespa Yearbook (New Athens, IL)

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Mr. Bain W. Hunsokcr Mr. Bain W. Hunsaker Superintendent Bachelor of Science in Education, Southern Illinois University; Master of Arts in Education, Colorado State College of Education. On the shoulders of our superintendent, Mr. Bain YV. I lunsaker, rest the responsibili ties of carrying out the administrative duties of Unit District 60. This is his first year in this position which he so capably fills. I le is very active in civic affairs and takes a great deal of interest in the school social functions. I le deserves much of the credit for the smooth and efficient operation of the school system. Board of Education The Board of Education is a group of seven men elected by the citizens of Unit District 60. It is the duty of the Board to see that the operation of the school system is carried out. Although members of the Board of Education receive no recompense, they are very dedicated to their work in the field of education. Henry Spolt, August Schulz, George Wirth, Levi Seibert, Bain Hunsaker. Not pictured: Allen Schle-singer, Clinton Beadle, and Clyde Erb.

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Miss Elizabeth Jane Shauchnessy 'Dedication With sincere appreciation for the many things which she has done for us, we, the Class of 1955, wish to dcdi cate this yearbook to Miss Elizabeth Jane Shaughnessy, our senior sponsor. We do truly thank her for the inspiration and guidance that she lias given us. 3

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Music Department Fronces Hunsoker, Don D. Sexton. The music department instructs and aids the students in both vocal and instrumental music through hand, chorus and solo work. It encourages them to participate in programs, music contests and festivals. It is the aim of the music department to teach the individual to appreciate music and to gain enjoyment and satisfaction from it. Frances Hunsaker Southern Illinois University. Choral music. Don D. Sexton Bachelor of Music Education. Millikin University. Instrumental Music, Band. Joseph Pieron Bachelor of Science in Education, Southern Illinois University; Master of Science in Education, Southern Illinois University. Industrial Arts, Director of Grade School Athletics. Betty Price Bachelor of Science in Education, Southern Illinois University. Homemaking. Walter Price Bachelor of Science in Education, Northeast Missouri State Teachers College; Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, University of Missouri. Vocational Agriculture, General Science. Elizadetii J. Shaughnessy Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Minnesota. I yp ng, Shorthand, Bookkeeping, General Business, Secretarial Practice. Vocational Department Joseph Pieron, Betty Price, Walter Price, and Elizobeth J. Shaughnessy. The vocational department is interested in training young people for non-professional occupations in which they may engage after their completion of high school. This department prepares the student for jobs in the fields of business, homemaking, agriculture and industrv. This type of vocational training aids the student in his future life. 5