York High School - Duke Yearbook (York, NE)

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Social Security Maior Proiect of Teachers if Social Security was the main project of the York Education Association, under the leadership of Miss Nell Bearss, president. With the passing of the ref- erendum, all school employees became eligible for Social Security. ln observance of American Education Week, No- vember 6-l2, the York Education Association aided in the careful planning of open house in the York schools. At this time, November 8, teachers displayed students' work and held conferences with parents. York auditorium was the scene of the Business- Educators' Dinner on September l3. This activity was followed by an inspection tour on October l5 of the new Grand Island schools. During the Christmas holidays, YEA members held their annual Christmas party at the Hotel McCloud. On the last day of school all teachers attended the annual May breakfast. York's representative to Delegate Assembly was D. R. Sandy, Vocational Agriculture instructor, who attended meetings in Lincoln on December 9-10. EENIE, MEENIE, MEINIE, MOE-Above-Miss Louise McNerf ney, Miss Lorraine Brandt, Miss Bess Alexander at YEA Christ- mas Party KARRERS SALUTING THE D. R. SANDY'S-Right-Misses Wilma and Hildred Karrer EDUCATORS GET BANQUET TREAT FROM BUSINESSMEN - Left Y The Reverend Graham Howe, Dr. Leo An- derson, Miss Ella Joye, Miss Jamesine Bourke

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They Hove Been Our Counselors and Friends. Glenn Trent newcomer to the faculty of York High this year, hails from Ord, Nebraska, where he was director of instrumental music. In addition to directing instrumental music in the high school, he also teaches grade school students. Naturally. . . main interests are music, but also predom- inant in outside interests are all sports, primarily baseball and boxing. Considers greatest reward for teaching is the satisfaction of having students respond to a drive for perfection. Parle vous France? lf not, there is ample opportunity for learning under the able direction of Miss Zelda Wakelin, French and English instructor. She is also co-sponsor of the ninth grade. equal! N 41 A HOBBY, A FIREPLACE, AND PLEASANT RELAXATION Right- Zelda Wakelin, English, Language Feels school citizenship and American citizenship are closely related.. .citizen develops basis in school. Is pleased to End she has been inspiration to some students. Finds relaxation in sewing in a comfortable chair by the fireplace . . . also enioys entertaining her friends. Quite a few people owe their lives to Miss Frieda Wirz, R. N. Her invaluable training in Home Nursing and First Aid can never be underestimated, Of Swiss descent, Miss Wirz has spent most of her life helping others through such organizations as the church, Red Cross and the YWCA. Enjoys giving students pertinent information and tools for a better and happier life. Instead of bread . . . her staff of life seems to be yogurt. TAKING A POSTMAN'S HOLlDAYALeft-Glenn Trent, Instrumental Music OFF ON ANOTHER GOOD - WILL MlSSlON-Below- Frieda Wirz, First Aid, Home Nursing, School Nurse

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Competent Personnel Took Care of Our Needs BUS DRIVERS LIKE A COFFEE BREAK, TOO-Above-Herb Kuntz, Richard Sanmann, Charles Skaden, F. H, Troutman, Bill Hemrning, Art Cotner, Walt Pedrick. FINAL PREPARATION FOR THE NOON RUSHWRight-Jessie Tucker and Eva Campbell Important tasks of satisfying hungry York High students were placed in the capable hands of Mrs. Eva Campbell and Mrs. Jessie Tucker, cateresses. Wee hours of the morning-before most YHS stu- dents even thought of getting up -they could be found hard at their day's work. Well-balanced and nourishing meals were the re- sult of their endeavors and often students could be heard asking for seconds. Amid upset trays and cry- ing over spilled milk, Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Tucker remained calm. .lunior high and senior high students aided in the smoothly-run cafeteria. They assisted in washing dishes and serving as cashier. ,..-Jr-' Seldom seen around YHS halls and perhaps un- familiar to many students were the seven bus drivers. Driving rural students to school and home again was their duty, in addition to chauffeuring pep clubs and team members to out-ofstown athletic events. Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet could keep them from their daily responsibilities.