Troy High School - Trojan Yearbook (Troy, KS)

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Mr. Zlab was often visible during hall passing times. He was seen be- fore and after school and between classes talking to different students in the halls. Changes in THS were due mostly to school board members. The em- ployees standing are Kenneth Reder, president; John Herpich, Bill Koehler, and Warren Grable, Jr. Members seated are Jerry Scholz, vice-president; Hugh Kinsey, and Thad Geiger. Mr. Joel took on responsibility in aul orizing many important deci- sion;: made within the district. 24 Copy and design by Stephanie Smith

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Performing for an audience was a theatre arts requirement for junior Heather Hinds. This was her first year in the class. Working with chemicals was an everyday part of junior Albert Oyerly’s life in Mr. Foster’s chemistry class. Small school has advantages Students like it People are what make school more than just books, home- work, and classes. There were a small number of students and this made the school small. There are advan- tages to small schools though. Julie Smith stated, “I like the small school because of the fact that you get to know eve- ryone, but a disadvantage is that everyone knows you and everything you do.” Another advantage seen by Lori Benitz was if there were fewer students, the more time the teachers would have to work with students who have questions. Being a small school provides one with a lot of special friends, but then it also could develop enmity, with everyone knowing everything about eve- ryone else. Every person in the school had different ideas about an ideal friend, but Kim Wiedmer de- scribed a perfect friend as be- ing someone who is caring, honest, listens to all your prob- lems, and wants to go out and have a good time. According to her, Amy Weber had all these qualities. Along with “special friends,” there were also even more spe- cial friends, or boy friends and girlfriends. There were several couples seen holding hands as they walked down the hall. Being a small school has dis- advantages, but more advan- tages are seen by most of the students. Photography by Gary Huff

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Administration makes many important changes Decisions are noticeable Changes were a big part of the school year. The lunch hours were combined into one hour for the whole school. Three new tables were put into the concession stand area for the excess number of students. This seemed to work well, ac- cording to most. Others weren’t too pleased at the “fun” the kids had in their new environment. Mr. Dave Zlab, principal, “listened to the blues” when he had difficulty in acquiring information about the alleged food fight. The hall passes were most strictly enforced, while the previous paddles were put to a rest. Mr. Zlab felt that they weren’t adequate enough be- cause they let the kids run around too much. “With the hall passes it is better so that we know where the kids are going and when they left the room,” commented Mr. Zlab. This year was a bit different and difficult for Gail Clary, secretary. She had much more work to accomplish and handle. She was in charge of the activities book, all the or- ganizations’ business, and or- ders. Gail Clary, secretary of 11 years, said, “I like my job but no two days are alike.” District superintendent, Mr. Stephen Joel, new to this area from Chase, Kansas, worked hard to help improve the school system. He com- mented, “My family and I love it here. Troy is a great town to live in with a super school. We just love to be a part of it all.” He was orig- inally from New York. As a first-time superintendent to the district, Mr. Joel spent time getting acquainted with other staffers, such as Mr. Zlab and Gail Clary. Mr. Joel wasted no time in meeting new people and getting familiar with the area around Troy. As Mr. Joel’s secretary, BrendaTurpin helped file papers, answer phones, and schedule meetings. This was her first year with the district. Photography by Bray’s, Gary Huff, and Stephanie Smith