Troy High School - Trojan Yearbook (Troy, KS)

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Two teachers join high school staff Miss Jodie Giles and Mr. Kirk Pemberton were the only new members of the faculty. Miss Giles went to NWMSU in Maryville where she majored in physical education for K-12 with emphasis on coaching. She taught health and freshman girls’ P.E. She was also the assistant coach of girls’ track and girls’ basketball. Her hobbies included golfing, cooking, making hand crafts, and playing sports. Mr. Pemberton received his education at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kan- sas. He instructed band and chorus. In his spare time he liked to refinish furniture. Top left: While Miss Giles taught freshmen girls’ P.E. first hour. Mr. Pemberton had his planning period. Above: Mr. Davis and Miss Giles instructed the P.E. classes. Miss Giles could often be heard replying to students, “1 love you too.” Left: Mr. Foster attended nine different schools. Three of them were the University of Chicago, the University of Idaho, and the University of California at Davis. “You lose!” was a popular remark of his. People 21

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Mr. Frank Davis at one time taught at Highland Community Junior Col- lege. As to why he stopped teaching there and began teaching here he commented, “For two reasons: money, and this way I was closer to my kids.” For relaxation Mr. Severt Anderson played golf two to three times a week last summer. He has played this sport since he was four years old. Mrs. Anna Goss had instructed students at THS for 33 consecutive years. She reminisced, “Back then school was from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Now there are a lot more subjects and extra curricular activities. Everyone knew that Mr. Bill Foster ran in his spare time, but how many knew that he also went rafting and canoeing. Three days out of the summer he traveled from Nebraska City to White Cloud on the Missouri River. Top right: Mr. Davis received his masters at Missouri Western. His saying is, Get your daubbers up!” Above: At Emporia State Mr. Anderson received his masters degree in counseling and a bachelors degree. What he says often is, “I’ll get back to you later.” Upper right: Mr. Pemberton commonly remarks, I didn’t say that.” Right: Mrs. Goss helps Opal Jones with her project. Mrs. Goss attend- ed KSU. Very good!” is the saying she is known for. 20 People

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“ Johnston boosts spirit Mr. Johnston told students that his door was open for anyone to come and talk to him. He came up with an idea for spirit in the school. The class with the most spirit won a free hour that week. It started off as a great success. Nell Larzelere kept the records straight while Gail Clary did work that involved the students directly, such as issuing admit slips and punching lunch tickets. F Top right: Mr. Johnston and Mrs. Rockey plan the schedule for the speech contests. Above right: Gail is seen here with Bev Meng performing one of her daily duties. Right: Gail Clary has been secretary for six years. Above: One of the changes that occurred in Mr. Johnston’s life was the birth of his third son. 22 People