Satanta High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Satanta, KS)

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Skilled In Many Areas Mr. Wilson really keeps the students going by being our wood shop and mechanical drawing teacher. Mr. Wilson sponsors the sophomore class. This also was his thirteenth year at Satanta. Northwestern Oklahoma State University-M.Ed. Mrs. Lois Burke came at the be- ginning of second semester and took over the responsibilities of art teacher and pep club advisor. She did a wonderful job of getting things straightened out. Mrs. Burke also sponsors the art club. Fort Hays State University-BA. Singing is her thing and Mrs. Diane McCarty does a great job as vocal music teacher for the secondary school and the grade school. This is her third year to teach vocal music and direct activity choir. Bachelor of Music Education-University of Kan- sas. Mr. Melvin Heddlesten has a unique way of getting involved with his students by making farm visits. He is the head of the voca- tional agriculture and metal work- ing department. Mr. Heddlestens big job is sponsoring the Future Farmers of America. New Mexico State University-BS In Agricul- ture. If you walk by the band room you may hear Mr. Gary McCarty practic- ing on his drums or conducting a les- son. Mr. McCarty heads our band de- partment. He directs both secondary and grade schools. This year he spon- sored the junior class and helped sponsor pep club. This is the Univer- sity of Kansas graduates third year at Satanta. Bachelor of Music Educa- tion. Mrs. Cheryl Laas heads our home economics department. She's always willing to help out when needed. This is her second year to teach home economics and her second year to sponsor Kayettes. Bachelor of Sci- ence and Master of Science from Fort Hays State University in speech. BS- Panhandle State University. Faculty 9

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Mrs. Dana Haddican teaches fresh- man and senior English. Her smiling face makes English enjoyable for about everyone. This is Mrs. Haddi- cans twenty-seventh year of teaching English at Satanta. This year she sponsored the freshman class. Okla- homa College of Women at Chicka- sha-BA. If you peek into Mr. Duncan Boutwell's office you'll probably see several students talking to him about college or just talking about prob- lems. This is Mr. Boutwells third year as our school counselor. His other jobs include sponsoring the senior class, concession stand and teachers' aides. Fort Hays State University-Masters. If you don't catch Mr. Larry Laas munching cheetos you'll find him busily working at some of his jobs. Mr. Laas teaches freshmen speech and drama class. This is his fifth year to coach debate and forensics, sponsor Stuco, and direct the All-School Play. Fort Hays University-BA. (Not another timed writing!?) Mrs. Mary McGowan has been our busi- ness education instructor for four years. She teaches Typing I and II, Accounting I and II, and short- hand. Besides being the advisor for the yearbook, Mrs. McGowan prints most of the programs for Satanta's activities. Northwestern Oklahoma State University-BS. 8 Faculty Carlene Ungles seems to enjoy her job as librarian which she has held for seven years. This job lets her meet most of the students. Among her other duties, Mrs. Ungles offers a course in library science and is the senior class sponsor. Oklahoma State University-BA. They Keep The School Running This Is the sly expression of Mr. C.R. McBratney. Mr. McBratney has taught sophomore and junior English at Satanta for three years now. He also sponsors the freshman class and concession stand. Panhandle State University-BA.

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 Mr. 0 seems to be a nick-name that has stuck with Mr. Dean Ober- meyer. After three yeas at SHS, he has taught Algebra I and II, geome- try, and math analysis. Mr. Ober- meyer is one of the top assistants for basketball and football. His other re- sponsibilities include junior class sponsor. University of Nebraska-BS. This is Mr. John Oakes doing what he enjoys-coaching. The South West Daily Times voted Mr. Oakes Coach of the Year in South Western Kansas. He was one of two coaches who coached the Kansas-Oklahoma girls basketball game. Besides coaching girls volleyball, basketball, and track, he teaches drivers education, psychology, and physical education. Mr. Oakes also sponsors the sopho- more class and Lettermen's Club. Northwestern Oklahoma State Uni- versity-BA. One of Mr. Kenneth McGowans favor- ite classes is photography. He and his class took most of the pictures for the annual. He also teaches chemistry, ISCS science, and physics. This is the University of Oklahoma graduates sixth year at Satanta. Masters. Mr. Slaven was chosen Educator of the Year by the Chamber of Com- merce. He has, indeed, done a great job as our principal for the second year. Mr. Slaven also sponsors the National Honor Society. BS from Emporia State University and Master of Science from Fort Hays State Uni- versity. After his second year, Mr. Mike Rltzel seems to be a favorite, as his good spirited personality makes him popular with many. He teaches bi- ology and does a fine job as head football and boys track coach. His assisting with basketball keeps him in shape for his P.E. classes. He sponsors Letter Club and the junior class. BA-Cttawa University, Master of Science, Emporia State Univer- sity. Most of the students at SHS would say that Mr. George Troutts favor- ite past-time Is arguing but he also enjoys teaching history and government. Mr. Troutt is the head basketball coach and assists in football coaching. He sponsors the senior class, FCA, and Letter Club. This is the Panhandle State graduates third year at Satanta. BA. Involved With Student Activities 10 Faculty