Shawnee Mission East High School - Hauberk Yearbook (Prairie Village, KS)

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FACULTY MARVELENE BEATTY In a quiet little office, Marvelene Beatty worked at keeping SM East's books up- to-date. She has been the bookkeeper at East for four years and -loves w-wing with figures. Her duties includejl collect- ing fee payments and monitoring activity budgets. Beatty, who is a certified church business administrator, has -also worked as an accountant in the advertising field. She has five children, one of whom -is active in theVSpeclaI Olympics. She also enjoys sguge ng, IivffeateQ1E just going out. As an accountant, Beat- ty likes the versatility of the job andthe new challenges faced everyday. PATTY ISEMAN You have been assigned an in-school suspension - dreaded words that fill every student with terror. But for Patty lseman suspension is an everyday occur- rence. tlseman was in charge of students who had in-school suspensionsg she also worked in the office.j lseman has been a member of the staff at SM East for two years. During her spare time, she enjoys reading, knitting, and dining out. When asked her opinion of the kids who were assigned suspensions, she replied, Oh, they're not really trouble-makers, eighty percent of them are in just for attendance problems. -- OFFICE STAFF 22 PIN , ,,2,,,,,. .l .1 ' A I f W. as Y X tx am' F I 5--4? N . ,,g, Xa z gs it ti , Z JEAN ERICSON Jean Ericson has been the principal's secretary at SM East for twelve years. In her spare time she writes letters and reads. She also enjoys traveling and spends some time during the summer vis- iting new places. She is interested in the metaphysical and is active in the Unity Church. She grew up in Chicago but chose to live in Kansas City because the people are nice and friendly here. After retirement, Ericson hopes to work in an adult literacy training program. She hopes to continue to do some personal growing: No one is too old to change. Her goal is to be an interesting old lady. W JONI KIMSEY Joni Kimsey flashed her ever-present smile and declared, What can I tell you - I work for the best people, in the best school, in the best district. It's objous that working for Dr. Newcomer has had its effects. Although Kimsey has -not worked here long, she has been involved asa parent because her two sons gradu- ated from SM East. Being a sports fan has made Kimsey's job more enjoyable since she is in charge of eligibility Iistsgfgr athlet- ics. In addition to this, she puts out the Lancer Newsletter. Dr. Burkegdeclareg, Joni Kimsey is an irreplaceable part of our staff. - t TERI FLANAGAN Teri Flanagan's time is never wasted. Amid the ringing of telephones, the shuf- fling of papers, and the questions and demands from the students and faculty, Flanagan works cooly and efficiently, fil- ing and organizing the paper work of each day. For four years, Flanagan has been the secretary for the counselors at SM East. She also has two sons: Damon, 15, and Brian, 12, so she is able to relate well to 'the students. In Flanagan's spare time, she knits, sews, and runs her kids around. What keeps her going? I really like to work with kids. tt-at I t LINDA KREBS To many at SM East she has become a second mom. Linda Krebs, receptionist, enjoys being able to spend time with stu- dents without having to be a disciplinar- ian. She takes the time to really get to know people and keeps in touch with many East graduates. Krebs, who has two grown children, also works for ERA Realty in the evenings. When she can find some spare time, she loves tordine at nice restaurants and read. But most of' all this girl just wants to have fun. She loves life and people. f guy' , lf' 3 MARY KAY HAYS Who is that mystery lady attempting work her way out of a mound of pap work? Mary Kay Hays is in charge of tt student records at SM Eastg officially st is known as the registrar. Hays, along wi the rest of the office staff, works June a July in addition to the rest of the schoj year. Besides working, Hays belongs to square dancing club, and she also spen time visiting her three children and fi grandchildren. Having once worked in elementary school, Hays commente It's always fun to watch the kids as th grow and change. GLORIA MCGEE ' Although Gloria McGee may not kno whether you have been good or bad, st does know how to acquire your schot records. By pressing a few keys, McGe can gain access to any student's currei record at SM East. Besides keeping tra of all student information, she schedul new students. Next year, McGee plans t enter about 500 new students as a resu of the switch to a four-year high school. maybe time consuming, but McGee ei joys working with the staff, counselor and students. When McGee is not filir students in their respective places, she at home, curled up on the couch with ht dog watching a good t.v. program.

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DR. JIM SANDFORT Walking in the front door of SM East, stu- dents are met with a smile and a cheerful greeting from Dr. Jim Sandfort, the princi- pal. He makes the atmosphere more in- formal because he knows almost every- one by name, explained junior Jennifer Strauss. If he could change one thing about East, Sandfort would like to have every student feel successful. He finds it disappointing when some people don't care enough about what they are doing and show a lack of concern towards oth- ers. He wants everyone to have the op- portunity to develop to the best of his ability. Sandfort hopes someday to the best of his ability. Sandfort hopes some- day to be the superintendent of a school district so that he can have a greater impact on the direction of administra- tion. l ff. r trzswazsi-we X'-ifEieY225i'i..s-E-ffiifsi - Ifg12gff?i'fz,':sx.ee'f. 'L , -2' f ' f 'lfifilf-fl-i K K 'if ' K K f viii if 'K 7 - '- 7 ' . , 21f2f95fT'Q- .. - iiffifi r l W, Elf ity i, Q t E i . ' ilfvl-3' J . .M 2 . DR. JOHN BURKE Dr. John Burke leads a busy life. When he is not acting as assistant principal here at SM East, he is occupied with a variety ot pursuits. He participated in the Air Force Reserves, having spent seven years of ac- tive duty stationed in Topeka, Puerto Rico, and Vietnam. He also lifts weights and logs. lt helps me unwind from the stress and pressures of my job, he ex- plained. He collects World War ll military patches and political campaign buttons dating back to the election of 1896. He also maintains a small professional pic- ture framing business, he hopes to get enough framed eventually to fill his entire office wall. 9 DR. ART NEWCOMER You've seen him at pep assemblies: you've heard his voice over the intercom - but do you really know Dr. Art New- comer? Did you know, for instance, that this was his 24th year as a member of the SM East faculty? 'Three of those years were spent coaching basketball and foot- ball and teaching social science. For the last 21 years he has been associate prin- cipal and athletic director. I feel that my greatest contribution to East has been the continual improvement of the school fa- cilities, he said. The office renovation porject is just one example of the many areas at East that Dr. Newcomer has helped to improve. .,- UL... it Nl DR. SHEILA SIGMAN She is responsible for more kids than the old woman that lived in the shoe. Dr. Shei- la Sigman, assistant principal, is in charge of knowing the whereabouts of 1,460 stu- dents every day. Sigman, who graduated from the University of Kansas, chose school administration for her doctorate because at the time there were no women in the field. She thinks that it is important for students to have a female perspective in the administration. She enjoys her job at SM East because it involves a variety of people and activities. She is responsible for attendance, one-third of all discipline, and all clubs. 21

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.' A ,vt ya ibn W i d vi ,f f I RI BOYD ch morning before school, students uld often see Teri Boyd, attendence e, behind 20 or 30 frantic students ed up outside the attendance center. ter school, they might have seen her eping in shape, walking the park course ihind Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Jring the summer, Boyd strictly takes it sy in the sun by the pool, but she also es to travel. She has gone to the Baha- s and recently returned from a trip to izona, where she hopes to live eventu- . Where else can you find snow only enfv minutes away in the mountains also swim in your backyard'? . X RUDY LOUNDS udy Lounds has always loved children, I it was only natural for her to want to :come a teacher. However, she first had overcome a stuttering problem. Once at was behind her, she obtained her lichelor's in elementary education. Later e was encouraged to pursue special lucation. She enjoys working with the -af students at SM East as well as being je Student Council advisor. Although udent Council requires extra work, funds enjoys working with the students d watching them develop as leaders. ie also enjoys sewing, wood refinishing, d calligraphy. BARBARA HILL After working for four years in the atter'L dence center, Barbara Hill finds her job very rewarding. She said she was never bored because there was always some- thing new happening either with the school or the students. She likes to bowl, read, and has recently taken up knitting. Hill has been involved in a learning pro- gram called Reach Out, which consists of taking a group of people to the Jack- son County jail for a tour to listen to the inmates speak about why they are there. lt's something everyone should do be- cause it makes you think twice before doing something wrong. MARY PENNE Mary Penne, commonly seen at assem- blies or in many classrooms, had the vital job of interpreting for the hearing im- paired students at SM East. Penne enjoys her job, especially her relationships with the students and faculty, and she also enjoys the opportunity to learn while in- terpreting. Penne divides her time be- tween East and SM Westg she spends four hours at East and three hours after school at West interpreting for a vocational class. During her few spare minutes, Penne likes to read, lift weights, refinish furniture, and play with her two cats. fATTENDANCE CENTER HEARING IIVIRAIRED .3 i w V t.1 ... i f ff ..lii if ...... it it iiilf t.,, 'ET' Q R L i ',.' 'Q ty U k kkrg' ,typ if -f . at g I ,I-ff fitt fit MARY poem RAY Hinton The bubbly personality of Mrs. Dorn, shines through as she bustles in and out of her office, described junior Julia Langworthy. What made Mary Dorn de- cide to become a school nurse? One day I was driving by the school and I wondered if they needed a nurse. I went in to see and was hired the same day, she explained. That was 20 years ago. She, says she stuck with the job because she loves teenagers. In her spare time, Dorn' collects medieval coins. After retirement, she hopes to pursue her interest in quilt- ing, and she hopes to travel. Ellie Crow, junior, said, When you need her, she is always there willing to help. Q,.l2E. . ,:,: steam! , ,Q j fi- ' ' 15 ' - gif ' bf fuk fcfg gif... id Nec' ELAINE SAFFELS Which SM East faculty member has col- lected over 100 cookbooks? This person also is the chairperson for the Lutheran Church Caring Ministry for the state of Kansas and sits on the Kansas Insurance Foundation Board. It is Elaine Saffels, a paraprofessional for the hearing im- paired, who was the assistant to Trudy Lounds, the teacher for the hearing im- paired. Saffels' duties included typing. grading, and working with the hearing im- paired under Lounds' supervision. Saffels took classes this year, including a sign class to help her become more proficient with the children. In her spare time, Saf- fels cooks and Hgrandparentsf' NURSE Officer Ray Hinton is in his fourth year as SM East's security agent. He said that he enjoys working with East's staff and see- ing a large number of people every day, but he dislikes the routine he must face. The job gives him the authority to make arrests when necessary, but mostly, said Hinton, his job consists of parking con- trol. With more students driving to school this year, Hinton had more problems with illegal parking. Still, he said, only a small percent of students hassled him and showed him disrespect. l'd say around ninety percent are good kids. We get along great. It is likely, Hinton added, that this job will lead to another job in the law enforcement field. DEAN WILHITE Of course I want it today. If I wanted it tomorrow, I would have brought it tomor- row. reads the sign posted above the Xerox machine. Buried under reams of paper, Dean Wilhite was the friendly new face in the audio-visual room this year. He was the new person in charge of the copy machines and audio-visual equipment. Before coming to East, he was manager of an electronic parts warehouse in Len- exa. I applied at East as a lark. It sound- ed more exciting than what I was doing, he said. His new job certainly provided excitement. Just take a look in the A-V room seventh hour. To say it was hectic is an understatement. I try to leave the problems behind when I lock the doors after school. It is the only way to keep my sanity. He relaxes on the weekend by riding his motorcycle and working with electronic equipment. SECURITY AV 23