Overland High School - Trail Yearbook (Aurora, CO)

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eefe-Riese PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN for is ington, D.C., to receive the Presidential Award it?J poses here with Dr. Ted Tsumura at the for Excellence iD SCiCI1CC TCHCNU8- White House. Dr. Tsumura travelled to Wash- Courlesy of Ted Tsumura NOT ONLY COACH, but teacher as well, Mr. Gary Alexander explains the fundamen- tals of trigonometry to Sr. Richard Joslin. .41 Melissa Mizcr ivuftivtg vtdfl Jtewtgvtrtiovt ere students the only ones who re- ceived recognition for achievements in school? Not always. Two promi- nent teachers who received national recognition for their service to their school were Dr. Ted Tsumura and Mr. Gary Alexander. Dr. Tsumura received the Presi- dential Award for Excellence in Sci- ence Teaching. There were many characteristics he needed to receive this award. He was not only a science teacher, but was involved in science related activities in the school, com- munity, state, and nation. Called Dr. T by many of his stu- dents, he dedicated himself to science for twenty five years. He made one thing clear. Although lim very hon- 2 3 0 Faculty ored by this award, the best reward is in the classroom when students are really involved in the subject at hand. Sr. Stacy Redmond, one of many students of Dr. T, respected him. She explained, 'sHe really knows what he's teaching, and he gets the material across clearly and easilyf, This was one of the many reasons why Dr. T was liked so much. The other nationally recognized teacher was Mr. Gary Alexander. His award was given by the National High School Gymnastics Coaches Association for All American Coach of the Year. Although Mr. Alexander was very privileged to receive such an award, the quality of his gymnastics team contributed to his receiving the award. I received the award because my team was the number one ranked team in the nation. It's a direct result of my team, rather than me, he said. Mr. Alexander was more honored to receive the Service Contribution Award from the United States Gym- nastics Federation. This award was given for his twenty three years of service to the sport of gymnastics. Coach Alexander said, I was recog- nized by the governing body of the entire United States Gymnastics Fed- eration. These two teachers showed that Overland had not only gifted stu- dents, but gifted teachers as well.

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66 Couric et a rope, get a tree, get the ref! shouted the student audience at many volleyball matches. What do you need, ref, glasses? As a matter of fact one referee did. Counselor and ref Dave Manchak said, I was hit in the face with a ball during warm-ups. The ball destroyed my glasses and I had to referee without them. I have 20f250 vision, and in Colorado 20f250 vision means I am legally blind without my glasses. Needless to say, it was an interesting match, but we got through it with both teams un- derstanding. Although in great de- mand, Manchak avoided refereeing Overland matches. i . G ., ' ll, ' , A A gf 'KW itfivt tt ' ltee' time QPU Several faculty members spent their after school hours doing what many students did-working. Extra jobs weren't always just for the extra money, some were even fun. Counselor and model Mary Schie- ferecke said, It is 'dress up' and 'pre- tend' time. lt is fascinating to create an illusion with a reality base. These creative factors were an important part of the childhood experience. Now it is fun to be involved in similar 'creative experiences' AND get paid for it! As in any job, there are always a few funny or embarrassing moments that occur. Mr. Phil Zimmerman said, My painting partner, who is a little accident prone, began sliding from a steep roof. As he was literally hanging on for dear life, the owner ran to our aid with a ladder. Surpris- ingly, hejust laughed it off and let us go on. Although extra jobs were fun and interesting, the main reason for tak- ing on extra jobs was best defined when Manchak said, I am an educa- tor and I have three kids. Need I say more? 'il,Qi .' ' P' l X BLOWING THE WHISTLE on volleyball teams throughout the metro area, Mr. Dave Manchak spends his after school hours in the fall calling carries and double hits. A STAR IS BORN. Counselor and model Mary Schieferecke used this picture to earn both modeling and acting jobs. She won a role as the governor's wife in the Perry Mason made-for-TV movie which aired in February. Moonlighting

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r M an 'mg if A 7' N :kil- f Copy: Ryan Hume and David Podrasky Layout: Jacquclyn Hyde -K, K Jeff Keefe-Environ Studies, Earth Science Tom Keefe-Physics Debbie Kennedy-Eng 10, Read Improvement Marianne Kenney-Non West Studies, Sociology Kim Kenyon-PE, Wt Training, Health Mozelle King-Algebra, Geometry Maria Kintzle-Switchboard Operator Jean Klanica-Math Analysis, Geometry Roberna Knorr--Biology Jeanne Kraft-EOP, Media Kathy Kramer-Eng 9,1 1, Mass Media Elizabeth Kreider-French John Kron-Per Arts Coordinator, Tech Theatre, Drama Brit Lit Terry Kuhn-EOP, Special Services Darrell LaGuardia-Orchestra, Music Theory Paul Lecuyer-Food Services Becky Lenhart-Math Finance, Geometry Jack Linden-Non West Studies, West Civ Vicki Lisman-Eng 9, Speech Joanne Longobardi-Spanish Arlandus Lowe-Dean Pam Lundberg-Math Aide Terry Lyons-Eng 9, Semantics, Adv Expos Vanessa McAllister-ESpecial Services Greg Maestas-PE, Wt Training David Manchak-Counselor Tony Manfredi-PE, Wt Training David Martin-Algebra Tod McKercher-PE, Athletic Training Rod McKinney-Trigonometry, Algebra, Computers Bonnie Milano-Typing, Bus English, Shorthand Tim Miller-Custodian Mark Moe-Eng 10,11 Lynda Neff-Reading Improvement, Dev Reading Jim Neiberger-Ceramics, Photography Kay Newcomer-Special Services Kris Nolen-PE, Wt Training Pat Noonan-English Aide Mary Oleson-EOP, Media Heather Otero-Spanish Jane Ott-Algebra, Geometry Judy Pacheco-EOP, Dean Barb Pagano-Fashion, Gourmet Cooking, Child Dev Jeanette Palmer-Per Arts Technician Florette Parker-Food Services Jill Patterson-Earth Science, Gen Science Dixie Periman-Special Services Jeanie Poole-Eng 10,11 Donna Prichard-English Coordinator, Eng ll Laurette Purfurst-Business, Market Ed Robert Quintana-Custodian Jennifer Reyes-Spanish Gerry Richardson-Driver's Ed Janell Riese-Typing, Office Ed Faculty Recognition 1