Powers High School - Cruiser Yearbook (Powers, OR)

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Administration, Faculty Teachers and School Board Reach Impasse in Negotiating 75-76 Contract Five meetings were held by the Powers Educa- tion Association negotiating team with the school board to negotiate the working con- tract for the 1975-1976 school year. After the third meeting impasse occurred when no agreement could be reached on reduction in staff without discrimination, textbook adop- tion, tuition reimbursement, association rights, working hours, paid leaves of absence for family illness and bereavement, insurance coverage, and salary. The mediator, John Abernathy, from the Public Employe Rela- tions Board was called, and he asked the teachers to try again at the negotiating table. After two more meetings, the teachers and board were again at impasse. The mediation meeting was postponed until after school was out in June. Members of the negotiating team were Robert Fox, Mary Blondcll, and Frankie Fedor, spokesman. Page 18: (Above) Art teacher Elna Espertas puts the final touches on a ceramics project. (Top left) Substitute teacher Mrs. Evelyn Hayes. (Top right) Substitute teacher Mrs. Rachel Rolfe. (Right) Superintendent-Principal Peter Nightingale. Page 19: (Top) English teacher Bonita Tibbs, diversified occupations teacher Mrs. Alyce Clark, and mathematics teacher Mrs. Frankie Fedor. (Bottom left) Shop teacher Robert Fox tries out his motorcycle. (Center right) Substitute teacher Mrs. Susan Fox. (Bottom right) Substitute teacher Mrs. Ethel McCulloch. 18 Administration

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Faculty Burdette Nicklaus Retires; Devotes 34 Years to Education Burdette Nicklaus first came to Powers in August, 1941. During his 34 years of teaching he helped students understand concepts in music, library, and French. At one time, he held the position of superintendent at P.H.S. When asked about how it felt to be retiring, his reply was, “You can’t work at a place half your life without having feelings for it.” He said he plans to relax and travel. The teachers and student body gave him a placjue to show their gratitude toward him. A gold watch was also presented to him by Joe Shorb, representing the school board, at com- mencement in appreciation for the 34 years of service he has given to the school district. Science teacher Rod Petersen received the teacher of the year award. Selection, by majority vote of the student body, was based on character, personality, and teaching ability. (Above) Social studies teacher Glenn Gillespie. (Top left) Burdette Nicklaus enjoys walking his dog each evening after school. (Top right) Science teacher and TEACHER OF THE YEAR Rod Petersen. (Lower center) Girls coach Gloria Quil uiugh receives a plaque from her girls team in appreciation for leading them to the stale tournament in Portland. (Lower left) Kerry Quilhaugh reads the senior class will at the Junior-Senior Banquet. 20 Faculty