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

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Health Aided Drivers Along Life's Roads Drivers Education is taught by Mr. Robert Matzenbacher. It is one of the most exciting classes in a student's high school schedule. It is also the most popular. It consists of 6 hours behind the wheel and 30 hours of classroom. It teaches students how to drive defensively. Health is one of the academic courses that every student must complete in his four years at NACHS. It is taught by Mrs. Lori Rubemeyer. Some of the topics taught are: Sex Ed., Human Anatomy, Artificial Respiration, and First Aid. (Left) Terry Weber tries to restore breathing to the dummy in health class (Below) Mr Matzenbacher. Mary B.rkner. and Margaret Henson have second thoughts about riding with Glenn Glaus.

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. . . Understanding. Mr Don Sexton sponsors Band and Dance Band, when not teaching Instrumental Music. He received his BME from Millikin University His hobbies include horticulture and traveling. Miss Gretchen Van Hove received her BME from the University of Dubuque She teaches Vocal Music to grades K-6 and directs grade school and High School Choruses When she is not directing the school plays, she enjoys sewing and reading Miss Glenda Jent enjoys camping, softball, and reading when she is not busy coaching the girls volleyball or softball teams She has taught PE after acquiring her BS from SIU-C. Mr. Fred Dintelman hunts, fishes, and travels when not teaching PE at NACHS He received his BS in Physical Ed and his MS in Atheletic Administration from Western Illinois University and he sponsors the class of 82 He knows he is a teacher when: You can face the challenges of each new day and fully appreciate those challenges Mrs. Shirley May enjoys gardening and cooking, when not teaching Reading at NACHS She received her BS from Queens College and her teaching certificate from SIU-E. She knows she is a teacher when: The student s progress is in alignment with his potential, and he knows that his gains are a direct result of his efforts. Mrs Maria Johnson received her education from SIU-E in Special Ed. Her hobbies are tennis. macram6. ceramics, and drawing. She teaches PAR. EMH, LD. and High School Learning Disabilities at NACHS. 11

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P.E. Gave Break From Classrooms and Books (Above) Christine McBride and Marcia Range experience the pangs of shooting archery on a chilly day. (Below) Relying on her blockers, Mary Seger dashes for a touchdown. Ann Rettinghouse gets rid of the ball to avoid getting sacked. Physical Education has been a favorite class among students for years. It gave them the chance to take out their aggressions in football or wrestling or learn skills as archery or dancing. Some other activities included volleyball, soccer, badminton, and volley tennis. Kevin Hoffman awaits the football while Pat Canning jumps in for an interception. 13