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

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Band And Chorus Received First At Contest Miss Van Hove straightens up the chorus room before her next class. Mr. Sexton instructs Mary Schoepp while playing her French horn. Kurt Jansen searches for the music sheet to the next song. CHORUS: (from row) Penny Cockrell. Rita Deutschman, Tim Seger. (second row) Ruth Kinzinger. Connie Wesolik, Tammy Trent, Jill Newman, (back row) Miss Van Hove. Sheryl Weidemann, Mary Schoepp. Martha Osborn, Jeff Faucett, (not pictured) Lisa Boyett. Lori Goodwin. Tracy Pearce. Miss Van Hove and her accompanist, Mrs. Joyce Dudeck, work nard to help bring out the musical and singing abilities of high school students. Each day during second hour, they practice hard to participate in the Fall, Christmas, and Spring Concerts, also each year, chorus goes to contest. Mr. Sexton spends many hours working hard to help his students. He teaches them in private lessons as well as in band class preparing them for their many concerts. In addition to concerts, they also participate by playing at basketball games and other school activities. 25

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Health Was Taught To Aid Future Drivers Mrs. Rubemeyer checks to see if her students are actually studying the assignment. Students take a break, while others complete their test. Health Education is a one semester course taught by the school’s nurse, Mrs. Rubymeyer. During the course of this class. Students are taught first aid, artificial respiration, and the human anatomy. It gives students interesting facts about our lives and teaches the many wondrous workings of the human body. Mr. Matzenbacher explains the rules of the road to his students. Driver’s Ed., a favorite course of most students, is taught by Mr. Matzenbacher. The class is a one semester course where students are taught the fundamentals of driving, traffic rules and signs. They also take several tests before actually driving. After each student has completed six hours of driving and thirty hours of classroom study, they may be eligible for their license. DRIVER EDUCATION y)r. Matzenbacher checks the side mirror before leaving the school premises. 24

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Mr. Fred Blumherg has been a member of NACHS for six years. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree at University of Illinois. He is involved in teaching Co-Op and is Varsity Coach. He is co-sponsor of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Mr. Blumherg enjoys most about teaching being involved in programs that are designed to develop good workers and good citizens. Miss Jent figures grades for P.E. Miss Glenda Jent has been a member of NACHS for seven years. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. She is involved in teaching Co-Ed P.E. classes and is sponsor of the Volleyball and Soft-ball Teams. Miss Jent enjoys most about her teaching profession working with the students. Mr. Charles Schierer has been a member of NACHS for five years. He received both a Bachelor and Master's of Science Degree from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. He is involved in teaching Co-Ed P.E. classes and is cosponsor of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Senior Class, and Baseball. Mr. Schierer enjoys most about his teaching profession just being around the students. Mrs. Francis Axley has been a member of NACHS for ten years. She received her Bachelor and Master of Science Degrees from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. She is NACHS Guidance Director. Mrs. Axley enjoys most about her teaching profession her daily contact with teenagers and other teachers. Mrs. Thelma Renshaw has been serving NACHS for eight years. She received both a Bachelors and a Masters degree of Education at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Mrs. Renshaw is not only the School's librarian, she is also the sponsor of the Audio Visual Club and Senior Class. What Mrs. Renshaw enjoys most about the teaching profession is the challenge that presents itself daily. 26