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

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Those Who Make Our Roads Easier to Travel Mr. Thomas Germann. of Belleville, instructs Algebra I. Geometry, Practical Math, Fun Math, and Individualized Math. His college credits include an Associate of Science degree from BAC, BS from Illinois State University, and a MS from SIU-E. He knows he is a teacher when: Everyone around is driving a Cadillac and you can’t get your Rambler started. Mr Warren Trotter's sixth year of teaching here was filled teaching Technical Math, Business Math, and Advanced Algebra. He also conducts temperature checks He obtained a bachelor's degree from SIU-C You know you are a teacher when: your hands are permanently dyed blue from using your overhead projector. Mr. Oyler enjoys scuba diving, snake hunting, and hiking when he isn’t busy teaching Biology I and II and Earth Science He received his BA in Zoology from EIU. He now sponsors the science club and the class of '80 and he coaches the tennis team. He knows he's a teacher when: You eat ketchup sandwiches for supper. Mr. Al Barnes is the Chemistry teacher at NACHS. He graduated from McKendree College with a degree from SIU-E. In his spare time he enjoys swimming, tennis, running, and marching with the Big Red Ainad Shriner Band. He knows he's a teacher when: “When you have two students (girls) always talking to each other You are going to separate them in your class. Another student states that will not do no good Mr. Barnes, they talk to each other when they are not in the same class “ r li r. 1 a Mrs Lori Rubemeyer serves a dual role at New Athens High School. She is the school nurse as well as the health teacher. She received a BA degree in psychology from McKendree College. She then attended the St. Louis Lutheran Medical Center where she acquired her nursing certificate. Her hobbies include sports, reading, bridge, and spending money. She knows she is a teacher when: You see how students eagerly await your words of wisdom. For the past three years Mr. Bob Maten-bacher has taught Drivers Ed. to the students of NACHS. He sponsors the class of '80 and is coach of the Varsity Baseball team this past year. He enjoys doing carpentry work in his spare time. He graduated from SIU-E with a Bachelor's degree. He knows he is a teacher when: The students ask your age and then say is that all.'

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A Tax Referendum An artist's conception of Mr. Carr hangs in his office. Mr. Dale J. Carr who has been here at NACHS for 9 years, 7 as the Jr. High math teacher and the past two as assistant superintendent, resides at 102 Linda Lane in N.A. He is married and has a son and a daughter. He received a B.S. in Elementary Education and a M.S. in Education at S.I.U. Edwards-ville. As Mr. Carr's secretary, this is Peggy Idecker’s first year. (Right) Peggy Idecker helps Roy Pryor with a problem. 7

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Through Education This is Ms. Suzanne Angus’ second year at NACHS where she has taught English I, Mythology, Literature of the Supernatural. Speech. Debate, and Creative Writing She sponsors the class of 79 and co-sponsored both all school plays She knows she is a teacher when: You can help a student accomplish something that is truly important to them; when you see a look on a face that tells you they understand; when they enjoy your class and tell you so Mr. Ken Martin, who miraculously finds time to enjoy photography, model building, buying equipment for his stereo, and trying to build up the nations defense, teaches English II Science Fiction. Free Reading, and College Prep'Adv. Comp. He received his BS and MS from SIU and sponsors the National Honor Society. He knows he is a teacher when: Your students work hard and learn as much as possible. Mr. Paul Berowski. a graduate of SIU-E with a BS and MS. teaches German I and II. American Humor. Vocational English, and Basic Grammar and Composition at NACHS His hobbies include camping, canoeing, golfing and sponsoring Student Council. He knows he is a teacher when: You are standing in front of a classroom with the responsibility of offering each student there a chance of learning a wealth of facts about himself and the subject being taught. Mr John Burris sponsors the Class of 81. coaches Freshman volleyball and teaches American Government. Consumer Education. Remedial Reading, and Geography He received his MS from SIU-E in Counselor Ed., and when time permits, he enjoys reading, sports, and fishing. He knows he is a teacher when: He gets up in the morning. Mr Phillip Powers received his BS from EIU and his MS from U of I. which has qualified him to teach U S. History. Contemporary Issues. World History, and American Government He sponsors the Cross Country Team and enjoys scuba diving, wood working, and reading in his spare time. He knows he is a teacher when: Summer vacation ends. Mr. Ronald Wolstenholm. who has taught ART I. II, III, IV. and Junior High Art for seven years, received his degrees from EIU and SIU-E. He knows he is a teacher when: The 15th and the 30th of each month rolls around (pay day). 9