Troy High School - Trojan Yearbook (Troy, KS)

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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

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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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The school board met the first Monday of every month. Mr. Pharr, Mr. Johnston and Mr. Harter gave reports on the many topics of importance. The board discussed the various occurrences and needs that arose. Some purchases that they approved were five overhead doors for the bus barn and a 20” Kent Electric Automatic Scrubbervac for the gym. The minutes were taken by Nell Larzelere. Top left: Mr. Pharr takes a break from his paperwork. Above: During their December meeting, the school board members, Mr. Jerry Scholz, Mr. Russell Hoverson, Mr. Jerral Weber, Mr. Robert Meng, Mr.William Beaty, and Mr. Hylen Rush, discuss having an open lunch hour for students. Mr. Bill Koehler was not present. Left: Nell Larzelere organizes the files. People 23