Tuscola High School - Tuscolian Yearbook (Tuscola, IL)

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HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE Mrs. Olga Hall has taught for a total of 23 years. The last 18 years she has spent teaching at Tuscola. She received her B.A. in Education from West Virginia University in 1943. Mr. William Burress, instructor of driver education, has been teaching at Tuscola for 23 years. He is a sponsor of the Senior class this year. Mr. Burress received a B.A. from EIU in 1957. He is a fan of all sports. Mrs. Lucille Oye is the school nurse, and she also teaches health occupations. She also keeps the health records for the school district. 14

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FINE ARTS Mr. John Patton has directed the TCHS concert and marching bands for 7 years. In addition to his duties as band director, he sponsors the Flag Corps and Pom-Pon squads. Mr. Patton received his B.S. and M.S. from the U of 1. His hobbies include tropical fish and tennis. Mr. Larry Sluder has taught art for 12 years at TCHS. He received his B.S. in Education and his M.A. in Ceramics from EIU. Mr. Sluder enjoys fishing and golf in his spare time. Mrs. Eileen Koeppe has been the choral director at TCHS for 13 years. Besides directing the chorus, she also sponsors the Swing Choir. Mrs. Koeppe received her B.A. in Music Education from Wisconsin State University and her M.A. in the same field from the University of Oklahoma. She enjoys dancing and sewing. Miss Kimberly Douglas was a student teacher in the art department for 15 weeks during the first semester. She graduates from EIU in May 1981 with a B.A. in Art Education. She enjoys horseback riding and watching her fiance play soccer. 13

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION Mrs. Diana Wilson has taught at TCHS for 8 years. Mrs. Wilson received her B.S. in Education from the U of I in 1972. She is the girl’s volleyball coach and girl’s P.E. teacher at TCHS. She enjoys babies, cats and all sports. Mr. Bruce Nofftz teaches health and physical education. He sponsors the Junior class and T-club; he is assistant track coach and assistant football coach. He has taught at TCHS for 10 years and 2 years elsewhere. He has a B.A. in Education, a M.A. in Guidance, and a M.A. in Administration, all acquired at E1U. Mr. Bill Vangel has taught at TCHS for 3 years and 11 years elsewhere. He teaches physical education and is head football coach. He received his B.A. in 1969 and his M.A. in 1971, both at EIU. Mr. Gene Murray is a physical education teacher at the high school. He is also the athletic director, the basketball coach and assistant football coach. He has taught for a total of 24 years, 23 of which have been at TCHS. He received his B.A. from EIU in 1955. His main interest is sports. 15