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

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A Jolly Good Bloke by Laura Breneman Americans are so loud! exclaimed Trevor Thorley. In England, we would never yell from one end of the hall to the other. This is only one of the many differ- ences he noticed upon arrival in America. From Bristol, England, Thorley came to SM East as a participant in the Fulbright Exchange Program. He has replaced John Burkholder, Chemistry 1 teacher, who is now teaching Thorley's classes in Bristol. Teaching is an American school was a big change for Thorley. The English school system, unlike our own, is not based on grades. Rather, students work at their own levels to prepare for an exam which tests more than two years' worth of knowledge. Sometimes, in the same class, we'll have students who can barely add with ones doing advanced calculus. However, only 5-10 'Mi pass this exam and continue their education at a university. Which school system is better? Ac- cording to Thorley, they both have their pros and cons. The atmosphere is more pleasant here, and I think Americans are easier to teach. However, in Britain, schools are more advanced, and I get more feedback from my better students. The grading system, I think, hinders some students' desire to learn, but for others, it's necessary as an incentive. Thorley found America much more pleasant and laid back than England. However, the size and the wealth amazed him. He found it hard to believe that so many students had their own cars. I guess you'd need one, though, because everything is so far away from everything eIse. Remembering his first impression of Kansas City, Thorley laughed and looked a bit sheepish as he explained, ld been in town for about three days, and I had to go to the bank or something. So Mr. Flees took me downtown, and I thought to my- self, 'Oh, crikeyl' Where have I come to'? However, after seeing more of Kansas City, his views changed for the better. I discovered the Plaza and Westport. That's how I thought downtown KC would be. It's a bit like Bristol. Instead of returning to England to teach, Thorley would llke to go abroad once again. I don't like going back. I need someplace new to Inspire me. May- be Hong Kong next!

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FACULTY imgggfix , .L . . . 53 Mf.i5fE.'i,l ' i lf. 3 ii ' mg: M 1 V 1 . ' ff' if .pi7i f 4. Q 5 rg? if it tt 5 4 ,ffl .3 mg '11- , 4, 1 ig in aa: . . ANDY ANDERSON Look for Andy Anderson out on the courts when he is not teaching physics or. electronics. During the summer, Ander- son coaches tennis at Leawood City Courts and in Colorado. Besides playing tennis, Anderson is interested in almost any outdoor activity: canoeing, camping, skiing, and fishing. Anderson has been a teacher at SM East for 18 years, he claimed, ln teaching, something differ- ent happens every day. His wife teaches too, and Anderson appreciates having the same vacations as his family. 'W ,,.i 'Hz W M Wx 2 14 SUZANNE CROFT Suzanne Croft, chemistry teacher, gradui ated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's in life science. At K-State, she was vice .president of her sorority and took part in many campus activities such as arranging for guest speakers. When she is not hard at work trying to discover the chemical equation for lead nitrate, she enjoys tennis, reading, and quilting. Croft feels that patience and enthusiasm are two of the most important aspects of teaching. She tries to maintain a positive atmosphere in the classroom in order Q develop a student's self-concept. RICK GOULD Rick Gould has watched the graduation of 17 classes from SM East, including his own. He is one of three teachers here who graduated from East. As a student, he played football under Coach Engluncl anc took Biology I in the same room where he now teaches Biology I and ll. He has seen many changes occur at East, such as the installation of the pool and the introduc- tion of girls' sports. He also remembers when enrollment was over 2,200 and there were five lunch periods. Gould en- joys teaching: his third career choice next to secret agent and astronaut. 1 iff' .f 1 lug.. , ff 1 f 7 .. .r y K .. ' if .. .1 W, a t -I K. I ... I .fg,.., ...VL I .,r.t . 1 L . it 'f 5 2 fm , Q ,E il A ' I .. ,K in .si .J taxis f - Y. -'fx W :: ..f.1 ' V ' THOMAS HEINTZ Along with the rest of the biology depart- ment, Thomas Heintz is into having fun. When he is not teaching biology, Heintz enjoys watching as people stop in front of the mirror-like biology office window to examine their hair, make-up, and acne. During his free time Heintz likes to fish and hunt, and often Big Chuck, his springer spaniel, goes along. Heintz really enjoys teaching and getting to talk about what he is interested in. As Heintz spoke more about teaching, his feelings for kids came out: Kids are more interesting than people my ageg they're more spontane- ous. 'ii .. ROBERT JAMES Which faculty member might be found wearing a loin cloth and fending for him- self in the middle of the woods? It is Bob James: primitive camper, biology teacher, and track coach. James loves fishing and canoeing, but teaching is just as much an adventure to him as the outdoors. Smil- ing, he stated, l'm still young at heart. I wish I were still in high school .. . but I suppose I am, in a way. He added that the rewards in teaching are many: 'fThere is a satisfaction in kids returning and tell- ing me that I really helped. James went to Ottawa University and then to Emporia State where he received his master's de- gree. STAN MOORE Kyle Latinis, senior, described him as the master of groovinessf' Lisa Kessler claimed, He's energetic, fun, and easy to understand. Stan Moore taught chemistry and biology this year, his en- thusiasm stemming from his fascination with science. He also sponsored the bike club. During his spare time, Moore likes to play his guitar and draw. As a child, Moore spoke Spanish before learning English, and he claimed that he just pre- tended to understand English throughout grade school. When questioned about this, Moore jokingly replied, Oh, I still pretend to understand English now! X wrists' Ti? ix sk if T X ,,.. . gg . gags -. ,. wi 55224 yi JOHN HARAUGHTY He gave me the incentive for achie ment. He didn't talk a lot. He just sto there and smiled at us, reflected Diar Bliss in speaking of John Haraughty. Han aughty loves coaching girls' cross count and track because it is rewarding to s kids build confidence in themselves. also added that he enjoys getting to kn the kids that he coaches and teach This year Haraughty taught Biology l a student naturalists. Outside of school, interests include camping, reading, a running. Haraughty obtained his bach lor's from Oklahoma State University all his master's from Emporia State. TREVOR THORLEY SM East welcomed a new personality 1 its teaching staff. An English accent and strong resemblance to Sting characteri' Trevor Thorley, the exchange teach from Bristol, England. Thorley, who r ceived his degree in chemistry, began h career by selling chemicals to differer companies in Manchester, England. A though he was well paidghe hated the jot' Because he liked people, he decided l' try teaching. In his spare time, Thorle enjoys playing soccer, swimming, and s cializing. He is also East's assistant so cer coach. As junior Brenden Beatti said, He's pretty cool. Greek beache are Thorley's favorite vacation spots. 'j like sun, water, and beer, he explainec St N WN..,,.,m,,, 'Z 'W qm5Ww3:wiigi5E3g W 'Egg-S' ummm 5 26

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FACULTY .. 4 L . 15' ffiff 71. fi i Q Yi ' 3 .. NN 2 hy ,h., X LARRY DEARING While in the Navy, Larry Dearing was sta- tioned in Cuba, where he was introduced to Spanish, and Haiti, where he first heard French. This year he introduced students at SM East to the two languages. Besides his travel experiences with the Navy, he has been to Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica. l-le plans to go to England this sum- mer and hopes to visit France next year. Given the opporitunity to do anything, Dearing expressed a desire to go to Rio de Janeiro for the carnival. When he is not teaching or traveling, he likes to get to- gether with friends. HARRIET DUNN Walking past room 214, one can hear the sounds of students reciting their French lessons. Harriet Dunn, who originally took Spanish in high school, found it easy as well as interesting and was inspired to pursue a career in foreign languages. She has taught both languages, but for the past seven years she has concentrated mostly on French. Dunn, who enjoys trav- eling and has been to France four times, believes traveling is a good experience for everyone. She said, Most teachers want to join the administration someday, I don't. I like teaching and hope to contin- ue here at East. . i. ire, f MARALIN NOBLE Maralin Noble departed from her town of Corn, Oklahoma fpopulation 400j, follow- ing her twelve-student high school gradu- ation. She came from a wheat farm to the wheat state, fearing that she was des- tined 'to be a Spanish teachers for the Indians at SM East. Now married, the Nobles reside just across the creek from her grandson, Ryan. Their many- acred lot, complete with horses, allows Noble the space for her passion of lands- caping, A post-retirement goal for the No- bles is to establish a country inn. -I FOREIGN LANGUAGE 28 f . M, 5 5 l JOYCE FINLAY When she gets mad, she still smiles, stated Sherry Thomas, senior. She is talk- ing about Joyce Finlay, Spanish I and French l teacher. Agreeing with the ma- jority of the students, she thought that five minutes between classes is not suffi- cient: lt's a challenge getting from 218 to study hall in time because of traffic jams in the halls. Finlay said that she likes teaching the older students, fsorry sophsj. Finlay went to the University of Tulsa for her bachelor's and to Purdue for her master's. She also studied French for a semester at the Sorbonne in Paris. For entertainment, she plays the piano and the organ, jogs, and boats with her hus- band. as -5 . . f - fs . ., T g 1 M -2 eggs: 1. It . RH- fi 1 l. NORA PINKSTON Nora Pinkston said that teaching Spanish in the United States was the farthest thing from her mind when she was growing up in Peru. But that is exactly what Pinkston has been doing for the last 18 years. l've had so many memorable experiences, said Pinkston. For example, a few years ago she took a group of students to Mexi- co. They got so involved interacting with a group of Mexicans at a dance that they didn't want to leave. This emphasizes a point that she tries to convey to her stu- dents: People might speak differently or look different, but inside we're all the same. - 3 , X .E 2 X JOEL NAGEL Joel Nagel is one of 25 teachers in th United States who went to Germany la: year as part ot the Fulbright Teacher EJ change. He became interested in Germa during high school and studied for tw years in Europe at the Universities c Bonn and Zurich. Last year he taught at gymnasium, no relation to athletic: where the top 25M of the elite stt dents can attend. A major contrast h saw in Germany was the different intens ty in education, this became apparer when students were excited about a B on his first test. While overseas, he rode bicycle everywhere and did not use a ca once. seeeesttst, - . - T?3iiE5r?5Nrrg9z:.r- 1. - - -:rf .. - . . 3?-i-fss1Zs3.:fii:ef i rr ' f3tk5F2ET'i.sEa4fst..2gs'i,.iii.-'iiilffji . W' .-r, 5 f --- .s s f CHRISTINA RZEPCZYK Escaping the 'contrasting memories of comfortable European childhood and the of a war-torn Europe, Chris Rzepczj encountered the United States with hi parents. In the parochial school she a tended, Rzepczyk experienced the re melting potphenomenon since the m jority of her classmates were also foreig born. SM East's French teacher sha pened her linguistic background by tuto ing immigrants and by studying in Franc and Mexico. Senior Kristin Stonekir said, Madame Rzepczyk is a colorful e ample of diverse cultures. ,