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

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Robert Matzenbacher teaches driver education and is the sophomore class sponsor. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree received from SlU-Edwards-ville. He is the assistant coach in baseball and basketball. Being around young people and coaching are his favorite things about teaching. The school nurse and high school health teacher. Mrs. Rubemeyer enjoys most about her profession the variety of problems she deals with from day to day. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from McKendree College and is a Registered Nurse. Mr. Don Sexton is the instrumental music instructor. He has a Bachelor of Music Education Degree which he got at Millikin University. He enjoys working with young people most about his teaching profession. Miss Gretchen Van Hove teaches general music for grades K-6. jr. high school, and high school chorus. She has a Bachelor of Music Degree in Education which she received at University of Dubuque. Miss Van Hove organizes the Jr. and Sr. Class Plays and the Grade School Operetta. The things she enjoys most about teaching are the look of enlightenment on a child’s face when he suddenly understands. Especially on the face of someone who has great difficulty. Mr. Charles M. Oyler is a newcomer to the NACHS teaching staff. His duties include teaching Earth Science. Biology I and II and he is the sponsor of the sophomore class and the Science Club. At Eastern III. University he received a Bachelor's Degree in Zoology. He enjoys educating young people about the need for conservation and respect for animal and plant life. Mr. A1 Barnes teaches high school chemistry and also jr. high science. He acquired his Bachelor of Science Degree at McKendree College and his MasFer's degree at SIU-Edwardsville. High school chemistry is what he enjoys most about teaching. 21

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Mr. Trotter Iries to figure out where he went wrong. Mr. Sexton directs the band with pride. Mr. Marion Hollander teaches high school physics and Jr. High math. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education and Master’s of Science Degree in Education at Missouri University and SIU Edwardsville respectively. As sponsor of the Junior Class. Warren Trotter teaches Technical Math. Business Math, and Advanced Algebra. He enjoys the challenge of trying to present something that is both interesting and worthwhile in each class every day. He has a Bachelor of Arts Degree which he got at SlU-Carbondale. This is his last year as coach of J.V. Baseball. Thomas Germann. who teaches several mathematic classes, says that teaching can be a rewarding experience when you have students who are eager to learn. He has a Master's of Science from S1U-Edwardsville. He teaches Algebra 1. Geometry. Practical Math, and Individualized Math. He sponsors the St. John's UCC Senior High Youth Group. 20

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Math Classes Were Not To Be Outnumbered Mr. Germann proudly displays one of those tough bonus problems. Mr. Trotter finally takes time off to explain all that stuff on the board. There are seven math courses offered at NACHS. Practical Math, Business Math, Technical Math, and Algebra are taught by Mr. Trotter. Algebra I. Plane Geometry, and Individualized Math are taught by Mr. Germann. Practical Math is designed to strengthen the students’ background in the basic concepts and applications of mathematics. Business Math is for the student who is interested in the business related field. Technical Math is taught to students who are interested in the industrial related fields. Algebra I, a comprehensive introduction to Algebra is designed for the college preparatory student. Whereas Algebra II is an advanced course using the fundamentals learned in Algebra I where more complex problems are solved. Plane Geometry is a course dealing with the study of lines, angles, and geometric figures on a plane surface. Individualized math is a self-study or programmed learned course for students who desire advanced mathematic courses in subjects not offered at NACHS. Brenda Camp. Mary Birkner, and Judy Kreher look in wonderment at the amazing things you can learn in Algebra.