Plattsmouth High School - Plattonian Yearbook (Plattsmouth, NE)

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zrzfd.l YA r i ‘iiiM LuLmL Tjcvuy The following sketches present some little known facts about our well known faculty who have helped us so much with our work,both in and out of school this year. Mr. T. I. Priest is Superintendent of Plattsmouth City Schools. He obtained his A.B. degree from rtom- ingside College and his M.A. from the University of Iowa. Beforehe came to Plattsmouth, he taught in £ Wisner. Mr. Friest patiently puts up with our dashing in for the master key or when he finds his telephone is being used. Mr. Miles Eloe obtained his A.B. and M.B. degrees from Hastings College and the University of Nebraska. He is principal of Plattsmouth High School, teaches Coimercial Math and sponsors the Student Senate. His quite air of authority influences the actions of some of the more active members of the student body. When those who are in his Commercial Math class and get 100 per cent they obtain some publicity by having their name put on the blackboard. Miss Jessie Whalen is a graduate of the University of Nebraska y here she obtained her A.3.and M.A. degrees. Her classes include American History, and Retailing. She is Dean of Girls, Vocational Director, and sponsor of this year1s Senior class. If you have any troubles go to her,and she will do her best to help you iron them out. She is kept very busy practicing the new visual aid program by showing many pictures to her classes and other classes. Miss Pearl Staats is a graduate of the University of Nebraska where she ma- jored in English and obtained her A.B. and M.A. degrees. She teaches .atin I and II, has charge of the Normal Training Department, Library and la English Supervisor. She served as sponsor of the Sophomore class this year. If you had happened to look into the Normal Training classes on some days , you would have been astounded at the actions of acme of the Junior and Senior girls. Some of the members of the class could be acting as teachers and the others would be taking the place of kindergarten pupils. Miss Staats can enforce discipline in the nicest way. Mrs. Pearl Mann received her A.B. from Kearney State Teacher s College. The subjects she teaches are Biology, Chemistry, and Trigonometry. Remember the day when the smell of rotten eggs filled the halls, that was the day the Chemistry class mixedhydrogen- sulphide. Prom all reports somebody is usually spilling acid on laboratory days. In the fall the Biology classes make collections of In- sects and leaves. Some of the butterfly col- lections are espoclally beautiful. When the collections are all turned In they are ar- ranged so everyone may see them. Sounds like a lot of fun doesn't It?

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Mr. Fowler arrives at school at 8:00 a. m. (providing his car starts) rain or shine, sleet or hall, to direct the band. In Mr. Fowler we find a great armchair Inventor, who also likes model airplanes and photography. Mr. Burrell Evans received his A.3. degree from Mornlngslde College, his M.3. from the Medical University at Iowa; he Is a post graduate ffom the University of Illinois and Is now working for an M.A. at Omaha University. The subjects he teaches are World History, Mechanical Drawing, General Math, and Athlectlcs. He Is sponsor of the C.A.P. and has spent many up to school marching, and trying to get others to do the same In step. Mr. Evans Is teaching the C.A.P. how to handle the piece, (a rifle). They are also '■] working on an air marker to be put on the top of the Ford garage. Mr. David Fowler attended the University of Nebraska. He Is In charge of the Music Department; direction of the band and chorus. This year In addition to his band and chorus work he taught Element- ary School Music to the Normal Training Deoartment. He also holds Junior High Music classes and gives Individual Instruction to most band members. Mr. Fowler has or- fanlzed a MBand Parents Club . hrough this club it has been pos- sible to purchase several new In- struments. Mrs. Alta Reade obtained her B.F.A. degree from the University of Nebraska. Her subjects Include English II, English III, Speech and Dramatics. She directs the class plays and sponsors the Dramatic and Thesolans Clubs. Through her ef- forts a chaoter of the Thesolan Society has been started here In the High School. During the fourth period, peals of laughter can be heard from the speech room, when somebody has cleverly phrased their soeech for the day. In allowing the student to out forth their own viewpoints, often many comical Ideas are pre- sented. Mrs. Idelle Benedettl received her B.S. de- gree from the College of Education of Minnesota University. Her classes this year Include Gener- al English, English III, English IV, American Government and Journalism. She Is assistant spon- of the Senior class and advisor to the Platter. The dlsousslons in American Government class are of current events with everyone having free voce. At least one forum is held a week where member of the class are chosen to take part In a debate over some current question. She says she often gets frantic but never bored. Mr. Joe York teaches General Science, Econo- mic Math, Commercial law, Industrial Georgraphy, and Is assistant coach. He received his A.3. de- gree from Tarklo College. His resonant voice can often be heard echoing through the halls first period, as he Instructs his law class. He took them through the Jail and the sheriff's office this year. He was coach of the basketball's se- cond team and they won 10 out of 16 games. He was also football line coach.