Nederland High School Nederland, Texas
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..... - ~ - -~ ~.~~ ' , J • I ' .. ''' ' - 1976 PILOT Nederland High School Nederland, Texas Opening 1 Table of Contents Growth in '76 ------------------------------------------------16 Spirit in '76--------------------------------------------------42 Involvement in '76--------------------------------------------74 Academics in '76 ---------- ----------------------------------122 Individuals in '76 ------- --- ---- --- ------ ------- -------- --- ---132 Happenings in '76 ------- --- -------- ------- --- ----- ----- --- ---210 Commerce in '76 ------ ---- ------- ------ ------- --- --- ----- ---248 2 Opening We entered high school as students, and we shall leave in that capacity. Opening 3 Some of us think our education has ended, but that is far from the truth. An entire universe of wisdom lies ahead of us. 4 Opening Our lives are one large process of education; everyday we learn something new. Opening 5 By contact with our friends and those we have had difficulties with, we learn to live in the world around us. 6 Opening Perhaps our destinies will lead us away from our friends, but we can always make new acquaintances without forgetting the old . ... ·. .· . \ . \ ·.. Opening 7 Our high school days will afford us many fond memories later in life. 8 Opening Brighter days lie ahead of us and then, most certainly some that are not so bright. Opening 9 May we never be disillusioned that "things will be easier out of school," 10 Opening because life is a harsh reality which we must all face. Opening 11 All too soon, we will be making the decisions 12 Opening which will shape our lives and the lives of generations to come. Opening 13 High school is an important step in our preparation for entrance into the functional world where we become students of Iife. ... ... ...... ~ . .. 14 Opening May those, who still have time to prepare, prepare well. ( Opening 15 Administrators NISD welcomes Mr. Maurice Talben as our new Superintendent of Schools. Working with the other administrators, he will help provide leadership and assist in making vital decisions so imponant to the Nederland Independent School District. (A) Mr. Maurice Talben, Superintendent. (B) Dr. Gordon Brooks, Assistant Superintendent. (C) L to R: Leola Smith, Gail Krohn, and Samuel Hampton - Coordinators of Curriculum. (D) Mr. Fred Poner, Administrative Assistant. (E) Mr. Lee Robinson, Bus iness Manager. ,AA ,AB 18 Administration The office staff at the Admin istration building helps to keep the school district's activities AB functioning in an orderly man ner. (A) In the main office are: STAND ING, LtoR: J. Bell, C. Markum, Z. Pai gle, w. Myers, C. Hawkins, C. Acker man, L. Nickelbur, V. Holm, M. Wil liams, V. Begneaud. SITTING, L to R: K. Beaubouef, Z. Smith, F. Martin, B. Carl, V. Frazer, B. Shaddock. (B) Keep ing everything in order at the tax office are: BACK ROW, L to R: V. Manuel, D. Sinclair, D. Graves, M. Pachuca, R. Dearing. FRONT ROW, L to R: M. Keith, V. Bowen, T. Lemke. (C) E. R. Byrd, Tax Assessor and Collector. (D) L. J. Gregory, Deputy Tax Assessor. (E) The members of the Board of Trustees of NISD are L to R: B. Shaddock, L. Richardson, M. Stevens, W. Taylor, R. L. Harmon, H. Mallett, R. Hill, R. Robinson, M. Talben - Superintendent. .AC AD .&E Administration 19 Principal, Assistant Principal The leadership of our Adminis trators plays a key role in the progress at N.H.S. Providing guidance for both teachers and students are: (A) Mr. Charles Thomas, principal, and (B) Mr. Doug Allen, Assistant Principal. Mr. Thomas graduated from Nederland High School and con tinued his education at Tyler Jr. College. He later attended Lamar University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree, a Certificate in Admin istration, and a Superintendent's Certificate. Mr. Thomas also attended Stephen F. Austin and studied for a Doctorate at McNeese. Mr. Allen attended Stephen F. Austin where he was awarded his Bachelor of Science degree. He received his Master's of Educa tion degree from Lamar Univer sity. Mr. Allen's favorite hob bies are hunting and fishing , and he enjoys music. Jti..A 20 Administration Administrators and Counselors (A) Neal Morgan, Disuict Athletic Director; L. J. (Pop) Broussard, Coordinator of Student Activities; Jack Weeren, Vocational Supervisor. (B) Malcolm Dow. (C) Ray Hill, (D) Annette Redfearn - Coun selors for NHS. They perform many of the most important services of our school. Their duties include scheduling and counseling as well as aiding the students in selecting their careers. B Administration 21 Special Staffs The office staff at NHS handles many varied clerical duties and responsibilities necessary for success in all activities of our school. (A) Betty Pre jean "always smiling, always cheerful." (B) Marlene Wilson - "I told you never to call me at this number." (C) Edna Brady's favorite pastime is counting money. (D) Sue Bedwell can't believe what she sees. (E) Charlotte Kleespies seems to be saying, "That's the oldest uick in the book!" AB .6.C AD AE 22 Special Staffs The Special Staffs include groups of people helping our school in many different ways. (A) Assisting students at the Snack Bar are: LtoR: V. Levins, C. Pousson, S. Rhoden, A. Sattler, M. Sterling, I. Wright. (B) Taking over the responsibility of the lunch room are: AROUND, STARTING L: E. Smith, M. Lafluer, N. Lafluer, M. Feldschau, L. Creel, R. Wills, D. Carr, E. Quebedeaux, L. Swain, E. Macha, B. Trahan. (C) Performing Janitorial services to our school are: BACK ROW, L to R: W. Gary, B. Juneau, H. Bourque, B. Diez, S. Arens, M. Broussard, M. Nolen, E. Boutin. FRONT ROW, L to R: J. Womack, M. Campbell, L. Edwards, A. Brown, F. St. Cyr. NOT PICTURED: H. Prevost. ,AB ,AC Special Staffs 23 Fine and Applied Arts The Fine and Applied Arts include the departments of Speech, Music, Library, and Art. These are the Depanment heads who are qualified in assisting students in varied forms of education. (A) BILLY PORTER helps in the learning center. She has been at NHS for 3 years. (B) TWYLA NAU is the choir director. This is her first year at Nederland High. Besides directing, Mrs. Nau teaches Music History. (C) ELEANOR ANDERSON teaches Latin. (D) SYLVIA BURNFIN aids students in the Learning Center with a ready smile. Her hobbies are reading and needlework. (E) J. B. McDONALD, band director, looks thoughtful. (F) LINDA TURK, an teacher, says "Checese!" ,AB ,AC ,AF 24 Faculty (A) DONNA PATTON, Speech teacher, looks starstruck. (B) GEORGE MARTIN is a Spanish teacher at N. H. S. (C) DIANE BAKER teaches Percussion to students at Nederland High School, Cenual and C. 0. Wilson Jr. Highs. She is a member of the Beaumont Symphony Orchesua. (D) KAREN CARPENTER is our Audio-visual director. (E) SHANNON STEVENS, An teacher, pauses during her painting for a smile. (F) This is JUDY HUDGINS' first year to teach at Nederland High School. She attended college in Colorado and at Lamar. Miss Hudgins directs the Sym phonic Band and is also a big he! p to Mr. McDonald during marching season. Faculty 25 Science Helping students in one of the most important fields of educa tion are our Spanish teachers. (A) WALLACE GILCHRIST teaches Biology and Advanced Biology at Nederland High School. (B) In addition to his coaching duties, GEORGE HAWKINS also teaches Biology classes. (C) DOUG MOHR teaches Biology and C. V. A. E. Science. His hob bies include handball and Golf. Mr. Mohr attended Lamar University. (D) CLOVER McKEY is a teacher of the fundamentals of Chemistry and also teaches Advanced Chemistry classes. .A, C .A, B .A,D 26 Faculty Also teaching various courses in Science at Nederland High School are: (A) CYRIL PAULUS, a Physics teacher, reveals his twirling tal ent. Mr. Paulus is also a teacher of Elec tronics during night classes at Lamar. (B) CAROLYN CAGLE teaches Biology and Advanced Biology. She has taught at N. H. S. for seven years. (C) CHERYL MORGAN teaches Chemistry. She is cur rently working on her Master"s in Public Administration. (D) SUSAN BOLTON teaches Biology 23. She enjoys playing bridge and growing house plants. ,AB TD ,AC Faculty 27 Math The Math Depanment plays a fishing and hunting. He is the sponsor of vital role in the education of the the Mathematics Club. (C) ADELYN students at Nederland High PRATT, who has been a teacher at NHS School. Courses from Consumer's for 15 years, teaches Algebra 33 and Geometry 23. She enjoys working in her Math to Analysis II and Calculus greenhouse, painting, and working with are offered. (A) JOHNNY COLE - "It's teenagers. (D) LORETTA MORMAN - "I not heanburn, it's LOVE!" - Coach Cole have a method to my madness." - Mrs. has been teaching at NHS for 3 years. He Norman teaches Trig/ Analytic Geometry/ teaches CVAE-Math, Business Math and Elementary Analysis and Consumer Math. is the Head Basketball Coach. (;) A. She has been teaching at NHS for 7 years ELWOOD SMITH heads the Math Depart and enjoys sewing, swimming, and play ment, He has been teaching at NHS for 5 ing the piano. years, and teaches Consumer Math, Anal ysis II and Calculus. Mr. Smith enjoys 28 Faculty (A) DIANNA SMITH teaches Algebra I and Geomeuy. She has been teaching at NHS for 1 year. (B) JAMES STREET enjoys fish ing and football. He likes to uavel alone and was a buck sergeant in the army for 3 years. He attended the University of Kan sas, Lamar, and Texas A & M. (C) "! ain't saying nothing." - WANDA FRANKS has been teaching at NHS for 5 years. She teaches Algebra II and Consumer Math, and enjoys cooking and sewing. (D) Zzzz - JESSE HARBIN teaches Algebra I. Alge bra II, and Consumer Math. He has been teaching at NHS for 6 years and attended Lamar University.