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

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FACULTY ii i , I Seiji V I UM . r . I . Y we L I,-,, , I ,, x -M. A lin fa I xx 1 ' ' it 'rt . DEBBIE ATKINSON Debbie Atkinson juggled her time this year among the SM East population, her husband, and her three young kids. How- ever, despite the demands of her sched- ule, Atkinson found the time to hang out with friends and catch concerts, in- cluding Huey Lewis last fall. Atkinson's outgoing personality has won her many friendships, including one which has en- dured since the second grade. -On top of her activities as mother, counselor, and SHAFIE sponsor, Atkinson has plans to author a children's book. As sophomore Emily Carbough expressed, Mrs. Atkin- son always has time for others. if I , I 'Fife 9 , , . g I ,r, . '. .W DAVID WOLFF David Wolff not only sponsored Pep Club, Yell Leaders, Trumpeteers, Mascots, and Heralders, but he also still found time to carry out his duties as a counselor as well. Outside the school, Wolff enjoys bicy- cling, tennis, photography, traveling, and reading mysteries. His favorite television shows include classic mystery thrillers by Alfred Hitchcock and The Twilight Zone. Wolff wanted to relay the following mes- sage: Shawnee Mission East students, you are the best and the brightest, but remember that you need to work hard to retain that reality. COUNSELOBS HAROLD GERSH Harold Gersh became a counselor be- cause he cares about people and thinks that communication is important. He en- joys traveling and does so at every avail- able opportunity. He has visited almost every country outside of the Iron Curtain - from India to Tahiti. He has also writ- ten about his voyages for the Kansas City Star. He has yet to visit Egypt, and some- day he would like to return to New Zea- land because of its natural beauty and the friendliness of its people. Comparing stu- dents now to when he was a teen, Gersh observed, Students now are more seri- ous about getting a quality education. Z BETTY ANN KELLY She ballroom dances, gives dinner par- ties, travels, gardens and takes pictures. Her original photos of the Golden Gate Bridge and a I Polynesian ceremonial boat ride hang in her office. One-fifth of the school should recognizethis woman, counselor Betty Ann Kelly. Kelly taught for 14 years before becoming a counselor at SM East in 1971. Kelly said, I feel like I help people in general . . . No day is really the same. She added that while her job is fun and exciting, it can be distressing at times. She emphasized, I really love the contact with the kids. , ,.,--... L. ,.. DR. ED KING Although the sign on his door specifi T-Z, Dr. Ed King extends himself to students in need of help. King's twen years as a counselor, three of which ha been at SM East, have taught him wh he enjoys best about this job: the st dents. The transition to a four-year hi school interests him: So many ne faces. Besides being a counselor, Ki performed many other administrative di ties, including those of the counsel! coordinator and the chairman of the st dent services division. But it is not all bu nessg even with his hectic schedule, Ki relaxes by teeing off on the golf cours .W I ,Z 'r DR. PHIL CHILDRESS Dr. Phil Childress said admiration for or of his junior high school teachers cor vinced him that he wanted to become teacher. This year represented somewhai of a change for Childress. Unlike pa: years, he taught only one chemistry-rela ed class, and he devoted five hours of h day to the SEEK program. SEEK, Shag nee Mission's gifted program, stan for Students Examining and Experiencin Knowledge. Childress claimed the SEEK has given him his greatest reward: He explained, I like to link talented ki with people on the outside who sha their talent. ' , .., , 532,- W' TEM' a..' Y 5 'U'- ..z.-.::::f as LEARNING CENTEF 24 I

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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

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STRICKLAND a daughter at SM West, there's no I can put an East or West bumper on my car, joked Brenda Strick- paraprofessional in the achievement mer. With her spare time, she loves to d anything and everything and em- asized, Nothing interferes with Hill eat Blues! Strickland is originally from vanah, Georgia, where she was a real- tor ten years. She said, I get tired of ople teasing me about my accent. out fellow statesman Jimmy Carter be- ming President, Strickland claimed, lt s the biggest shock that anyone from could be President. However, made her political opinion clear: is my man! McDOWELL abundance of patience and under- is very important, said Ethel from the learning center. For years she was a consultant for the handicapped, and this year she sisted East's facilities for the disabled d impaired by teaching study habits. At e time, she taught required classes, in- ding English, for Vietnamese refugees. e watched kids whose country made em natural enemies become the best of nds. She has shared her home with ny and even adopted a boy from Thai- d who is now working on his master's Kansas University. LOIS TORMOHLEN Lois Tormohlen, who grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, was active in school and en- joyed learning. After high school, she at- tended college and business school and worked as a secretary for three years. She then took time off to have two chil- dren. Later, she resumed her education: after attending many colleges, she gradu- ated from the University of Nebraska. Tormohlen has worked in the achieve- ment center at SM East for four years. In her spare time, she likes to refinish furni- ture, hang wallpaper, sew, and work on her house. She also loves to ready John Updike is her favorite author. . 252 'yyi E i .,,. at i ' 3' '- I . r-i. . ifiif . '-rr-- 7 ttsi . . C Y . ,kg-K ii. A K 5 , it 1. -55 CLEM ROGERS lf's a beautiful day in the neighborhood, Mr. Roger's neighborhood that is. Clem Rogers, who graduated from the Universi- ty of Kansas with a master's in education, taught special education classes in the Learning Center. He chose teaching as a profession because he wanted to help other people. However, he thinks the lack of appreciation teachers receive is unfor- tunate. He believes that more support from parents and community members is necessary to strengthen the educational system. He thinks one of the most enjoy- able aspects of teaching is working with students who have enthusiasm and a will- ingness to learn. I' ACHIEVEIVIENT CENTER - . -.X I -1 H a m. MARGARET HODGES As the time for choosing a college and a career draws closer, many students flock to the career center for help. Margaret Hodges is the secretary in the center, and she is always on hand to help aid students in finding information. Hodges enjoys working with the kids on this informal ba- sis: as she points out, I feel a sense of accomplishment when they find the right school. Senior Matt Sheffield summed up many of the students' feelings when he said, She is really cool, and she always knows what's going on and how things are going. l just like to go to talk with her. 5 R M it i Q X , Sm X X s 4?-' , L W if x i ANN SCHENEWERK If a question arises on colleges, careers, or jobs, Ann Schenewerk is the counselor to see. Schenewerk has been a career counselor for nine years. She was a'regu- lar conselor until she decided that she wanted to get to know all the students rather than just those in her segment of the alphabet. Schenewerk enjoys helping students find the colleges 'and majors which suit them as people and their future careers. She believes that there is some place right for everybody. A choice should fit that person instead of the other way around. Schenewerk has four children and four grandchildren: she insists that she could never work alone without people and questions. .ig jf Ni' ff 4 . A L fi iifs A BARBARA WHITE As jack-of-all-trades in the Learning Cen- ter, Barbara White worked with students, graded papers, did most of the typing and all of the remaining paper work. She be- gan her career as an aide eight years ago while her children were still in school. Be- cause she could be home on holidays and during the summer, this seemed like the ideal job. She enjoys traveling and hand work such as embroidery. She has seen much of the United States, and Ha- waii is her favorite because it is peaceful and pretty. As well as traveling, White also enjoys working in the yard and im- proving her home. CAREER CENTEH JANET WHITEHEAD Who has almost every passage of the dri- ver's ed handbook memorized? It is Janet Whitehead, Learning Center teacher. Whitehead explained that her classes are basically study skills classes: i teach small classes to give individual help to students who have trouble succeeding in regular classes. She taught students English and math while also helping them with work from other classes. Whitehead, who received her master's from Kansas University, has not always been a teach- erg she was a psychology technician for the Air Force and worked in the psychiat- ric unit at Menorah Medical Center. At SM East, she was the assistant sponsor for the forensics and debate teams. Her hob- bies include sports, reading, and art. 25