Sumner Academy of Arts and Science - Excalibur Yearbook (Kansas City, KS)

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Algebra l. 3 'S 7 Mr. Hampton, who finds his relaxation in jigsaw puzzles, fishing and pinochle, is generally satisfied with his chosen profession lexcept at the end of the month when he's pay- ing billsly He finds much satisfaction in his work when he encounters a student who is able to find a solution to what previously has seemed like an impossible problem. He believes that in 2 or 3 years students here at the Academy will have strong math backgrounds. He is particularly im- pressed with the general attitudes of the students. Miss Hodge began her respectable career four years ago at Argentine Mid- dle School. lt was there that she attempted to teach General Math and Now at Sumner Academy, she has been asked what grade she is in and N! has been charged 600: for lunch. fOf course she refused.7 She does reside in Room 310 teaching Algebra I and Geometry. She hides in the comfort of her room and comes downstairs only to eat and go home. She is known to her students as a Lover lof Mathy-and making them one also, her corny bulletin boardsg and her hearty appetite fwhich she believes is very apparent.J Nlath Skills Aid in Life The Math department, in keeping with the goals of Sumner Academy, provides the mathematical experiences necessary for students who are planning to pursue higher educa- tion. ln addition, of course, the basic foundation of mathematics will be an aid to students throughout their lifetimes. Although some of the mathematics that one studies will never be used in life, the learning skills that the student has mastered will play an important part in his future. These skills carry over, in that they have taught one to plan ahead and put things in their proper order. It is generally believed that those who do well in math, do well in all areas. 1. Mr. Alan Morris, Algebra-Geometry, 2. Mr. Kim Marsh, Algebra-Geometryg 3. Ms. Debra Hodge, Algebra-Geometry: 4. Ms. Howard relaxing in her outfit on Sports Dayg 5. Ms. Judy Howard, Algebra-Pre- Calculusg 6. Mr. Marsh may be trying not to laugh at a question from the classg 7. Mr. Bob Hampton, Algebra-Computer Programming, assists a student in his programming class.

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Alan Morris teaches Geometry and Inter- mediate Algebra. He coaches girls volleyball and boys basketball. He is the only guy in school who can get 30 girls to jump when he says, Jump. qOf course, that is only at volleyball prac- tice.j Mr. Morris has taught and coached a total of 12 years at Argen- tine, Schlagle, and now the Academy. He has a Master's degree in Mathematics and enjoys computers and woodworking. if--v their goals. 4 lm Ms. Howard graduated from Southwestern Baptist College and in May will receive her master's degree from Emporia State. She enjoys swimming, play- ing the piano, and eating. She has taught at Sumner for 7 years. I wanted to teach here lthis yearj because l wanted the challenge of teaching accelerated students. When asked what she gets out of teaching, she replied, the satisfaction of helping students and watching them achieve .. - . Q, ,wg F . ,ag 4,-l tv 5... fix: Q . Mr. Marsh, abandoned at birth by his parents, was raised by a pack of wild dogs in the hills of Oklahoma. After a typical childhood, Mr. Marsh attended obedience school and graduated with high honors. His favorite hobbies include chas- ing cars and howling at the moon. He is housebroken and can do many tricks. In his spare time, he teaches Algebra l and Geometry. 6

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Mrs. Rosemary Vin- cent, who received her educational degrees at the University of Kansas, is considered to be a powerful teacher. She is remembered by her students as a teacher who is an authority in her sub- ject area. One stu- dent said, Not only is she an excellent teacher, but also a teacher with an abundance of wisdom and insight. ln addition to her teaching duties, Mrs. Vincent sponsors the senior class. Here at Sumner Academy, Mr. Charles Coblentz is presently head football coach, swimming coach, and assistant track coach. Mr. Coblentz has a positive attitude toward Sumner Academy. He says, The quality of the students here is much better. There are more good students here, but there are still a few just trying to get by. In his spare time Mr. Coblentz reads historical novels, likes to travel to historical places, and grades many homework papers. 2 3 I A x iii l S11 5 ss 5 7 I 4A J 'O ' .ff ,. , IK 'M f ' Y A-1 .. 1 l ,gh 94 fa. 5. k , 1 I 6