Volume 120 - Issue 1 - Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf

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MINNESOTA
STATE
ACADEMY FOR THE DEAF
THE COMPANION
Vol. 120, No.1
October/November 1994
MSAD Scarecrow Fest
(Photo by Mary Hogan.. More photos on pages 8-9)
THE COMPANION
"Since 1876"
Volume 120. No.1
October/November 1994
MrnNNESOTASTATEACADEMY
FOR THE DEAF
Faribault, Minnesota 55021
State Board of Education
Georgina Stephens, President
Robert J. Brown
George Jernberg
Dr. Erling Johnson
Thomas Lindquist
Kathleen Muellerleile
Tom Peacock
John Plocker
Patsy A. Randell
Marsha Gronseth, Exec. Director
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THE COMPANION STAFF
Editor
Linda Mitchell
Editing Staff
Denise Reid
GraphicArts
David Lee, Instructor
Graphic Arts Classes
Photography
Mary Hogan, Instructor
Photo Publications Classes
Subscription Manager
Alyce Vranek
Circulation Manager
Catherine Phillops
Contributors
Tim Balfe
Max Carter
Mike Cashman
Carol Dierksen
Linda Gallea
Bonnie Proctor
Gonzalez
Adrian Hagen
Diane ltes
Linda Mitchell
Pat Rice
Nancy Sommers
Doris Stelle
Mary Ann Thompson
Barbara Young
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THE SUPERINTENDENT'S
COLUMN
by Linda Mitchell, Interim Superintendent
Familiar Faces in New Places: We have made some
changes in job responsibilities and programming for
this school year so you may notice some familiar faces
in new places. First of all, we have added ASL to the
curriculum in addition to the deafStudies classes that
were already being taught. Bonnie Gonzalez, former
MSAD art teacher, is the teacher for these classes.
Carol Anderson has accepted the vacant art position
left by Bonnie. High School math and Deaf Studies
teacher, Tim Balfe, is working as the elementaIy
principal in Quinn Hall. Kathi Malone has accepted a
new work schedule so that she is now teaching journalism classes in the afternoons and works in the
Education Center in Frechette Hall in the evenings.
Patti Pfeiffer is now working part time as a resource
room teacher. Mrs. Pfeiffer was the elementaIy principallast year.
Staff Development: Our staff training that took place
in August was a hugh success. We had one full day of
emphasis on Deaf Culture and ASL Structure and
Function. We also had two days of ASL instruction in
which we divided into groups taught by members of
the Deaf Community. We want to thank Doug and
Ann Bahl, Carole Virnig, Virginia Ricci, Linda Nelson
and Bob Cook for theirwillingness to come and participate in this staff development process.
Also included in this week of training was a workshop
in nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPl).
This two day session was given to all interested staff
members from various departments at the Academies.
CPI is a nationally known and respected program and
was received so positively by staff that we are offering
more sessions throughout this school year.
have been made regardingwhat exactly will be housed
in this newly remodelled area. We realize we can't tit
everythingin this wingandwe do need to take ourlong
range planning needs into consideration. So, we will
be waiting to hear what the architect has to say about
the suggestions ofthe committee and tind out what he
recommends. We will keep you informed about this
exciting project!
ASL CLASSES AT MSAD
by Bonnie Protextor-Gonzalez
Since the Bilingual and Bicultural movement, Language Arts in the Secondary Department has expanded to offer American Sign Language (ASL). This
course is brand new this year. Apparently, a new
trend has started at MSAD. Instructor Bonnie Protextor-Gonzalez, who has been teaching Art classes at
MSAD for the past seven years, accepted the new
teaching assignment in the high school department.
Students have been learning a lot about ASL and its
rules, comparing the languages of English and ASL,
and demonstrating their ASL skills by signing tingerspelled alphabets into ABC ASL stories. They gain the
knowledge and understand the importance ofthe two
languages, English and ASL, working together.
In the future, students will demonstrate the uses of
ASL in story telling, poetry and presentation. They
will learn ASL literature, poetry in motion and ASL
structure. They will also be able to translate ASL into
English writing as well as give meanings ofASL in the
English translation.
It's a new experience for the students, enriching their
knowledge of their own language to gain pride in
American Sign Language.
Itwould be a gross oversight on my part ifl did not also
recognize the staff members who worked so diligently
to get the funding necessary for this staff development
project. A very special thanks to: Kathy Wente, Gary
Karow, Denise Reid, Jan Odegard, Brad and Lydia
Christesen, Paul Linse, Vicki Pirkl, Dina Rademacher, Sonja Reyant, Rose Kazee, Jan Balata, Angie
Netzel and Kyle Kuhlman. We recognize the need for
continuous staff development and training like this
and will be searching for ways to make this possible.
Noyes Hall Renovation: Ted Suss met with the renovation committee earlier this school year and they
have since met with the architect for the east wing
renovation. At the present time, no tinal decisions
(Photo by Jamie Melby)
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AUDIOLOGY SERVICES
by Pat Rice, Audiologist
Audiology services are available through the Hearing
Clinic located in the lower level of Noyes Hall. Staffed
by Audiologist, Pat Rice, and secretary, Reg Kennedy,
the Hearing Clinic is open daily to students who need
service there.
Avariety ofsupplies are available through the Hearing
Clinic included hearing aid batteries, hearing aid repairs, earmolds, hearing aid dry packs and other small
items. Hearing aid supplies are available at substantially reduced costs through the Hearing Clinic. For
example, a 4-pack of #675 hearingaid batteries would
cost approximately $2.25 and earmolds approximately
$20.00. Parents may take arrangements for additional
supplies at any time by contacting the office at 507/
334-5481.
The provision of audiologic assessments and hearing
aid monitoring is an integral part of the Audiology
services on campus. For studentswho use hearingaids
it is recommended that they be checked annually. It is
not uncommon to identify and remedy a problem at
the time of the assessment. Young children may be
seen more frequently than older students whose hearinglevels have been well documented. The audiologist
also serves on the Child Study Team and Multidisciplinary Team which meet weekly to assist in problemsolving for students.
In keeping with school philosophy it is a goal to have
students maximize their residual hearing. Given our
small classrooms, which have carpeting and acoustic
treatments on the ceiling, most of our students do not
need FM systems, but perform well with personal
hearing aids appropriately fitted. Some students who
are mainstreamed may benefit from use of FM units
and this is an available audiology service.
It is our goal to work closely with teachers, houseparents and parents in helping students reach their potential. Parents are provided written summaries of
audiologic assessments and may request additional
service at any time. Sometimes parents are able to
accompany their child to the assessment and the
audiologist welcome this opportunity. Feel free to
contact the Hearing Clinic at any time that questions
on hearing or hearing aids arise.
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SPEECH / LANGUAGE
DEPARTMENT
MSAD's SpeechjLanguage Department staff consists
of three full-time speechjlanguage clinicians: Marty
Amundson (staff member since 1985), Diane Ites (since
1982), and Nancy Sommers (since 1980). Each of us is
responsible for approximately 45 students. Students
are seen individually, in small groups and/or in classroom groupings. A portion of our time is spent evaluating speech, language, and communication skills of
students.
This year we have scheduled elementary students in
their classroom groups for sessions 40 to 50 minutes in
length. This allows the clinicians to pull certain students from the group to work on individual goals/
objectives. Activities for sessions with students are
varied and based on the child's individual needs. A
portion ofthe session can then be used for completion
of group activities.
Sessions focusing on development of speech might
include activities for learning to control vocal duration, loudness and specific speech sounds, words and
phrases. ~ons focusing on practice of speech sounds,
connecting production of sounds with the written
letter or word (phonics) and practice of words within
sentences, written materials and conversational speech.
When focusing on speech development or maintenance, we also practice speech reading skills.
Some of our students benefit from activities focusing
on auditory skills development. Sessions focusing on
these skills might include recognition of environmental
sounds, differentiating between environmental sounds
and human sounds (speech, crying, laughing, coughing). We also work on differentiating between: longer
and shorter messages, voices of men, women, and
children, differences in rhythm, stress and intonation,
and commonly used directions and/or statements.
In addition, we focus on students' written English
skills. We have recently added to our assessment
battery selections the Jacob's "English as a Second
Language Composition Profile". It is used to assist in
determining a child's needs in the area of written
English. Needs sometimes indicated are in the areas
of: content, organization, vocabulary, language use
and mechanics. Activities during these sessions include emphasis of separation of American Sign Language (for communication and thinking purposes) and
English (for reading and writing). With guidance, the
student edits his/her own written samples for correct
grammar and punctuation.
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SIGN LANGAUGE DEPARTMENT
by Max Carter, Transition Coordinator
By Linda Gallea
When students reach junior and senior high school, it
is important to begin planning for their transition
from school to adult life. This process of identifying
needs and setting goals is called the TRANSITION
process. The State of Minnesota has mandated that
transition goals and objectives be included in each
student's IEP beginning in the 9th grade or age 14.
Transition planning should occur in the following
areas: Jobs and Job Training, Recreation and Leisure,
Home Living, Community Participation, and Post
Secondary Learning.
Our first Sign Langauge Classes began this year on
September 26, 1994. Classes for Intermediate up to
Advanced meet every Monday and Wednesday from
1:30-2:30 in room 204 of Noyes Hall. Advanced level
class meets Tuesday from 2:00-3:00 in Noyes Hall.
Four sessions of Inservice Training "Idioms" for all
staff will be held from 3:00-4:00 in Quinn Hall Auditorom on Oct. 5th, Oct. 12, Oct. 26th and Nov. 2nd.
MSAD is committedto addressingthe transition needs
of all students and providing training in the areas
mentioned above. Parents, however, still play the
most important role in helping their child make the
transition after graduation and need to be involved
with their child's future plans. Please feel free to call
me at 507-332-5424 V/TDD if you have questions
about your child's future or what can be done to help
your child prepare for graduation.
FAREWELL
by Doris Stelle
Thursday and Friday, October 13 and 14, 1994 were
both exciting and sad days for Mindy Malecha, Alison
Rinehart, and Damon Vasquez, students in the special
Education Unit of MSAD. They were the last MSAD
days for these students, who left to enter the Humboldt Secondary Complex school in St. Paul and to live
in a new group home just established in the St. Anthony Park section of St. Paul. Mindy entered MSAD
in 1982, Damon eptered mid-year of '83-'84, and Alison entered in 1989.
Classes are always open to everyone. More classes
could be scheduled if there is a request by supervisors.
COMPUTERS IN BUSINESS ED.
DEPARTMENT
by Barbara Young
We now have four mM computers and two Printwriter
printers in the business department (in the Typing
room)! This equipment was donated by the Minneapolis Star and Tribune.
Recently, a total of 65 computers were retired by the
Star Tribune. Because of the efforts of Georgina
Stephens, who serves on the State Board ofEducation,
those computers in working order were donated to
MSAD and MSAB. They also donated about 40 monitors and 20 printers.
We are excited to have computers in the business
department and extend our thanks to both Ms. Stephens
and the Star Tribune! Our students will most assuredly benefit from these gifts.
Thursday morning there was recognition for these
students during the regular secondary assembly. Each
received a certificate ofattendance from acting principal, Tim Balfe. They each also received several gifts: a
Trojan hat, sweatshirt and classmates' handprints,
MSAD Christmas tree bulb, and MSAD pompon. Friday
afternoon an open house was held in Pollard Hall.
More than 45 people enjoyed refreshments, signed the
guest book, and wished Mindy, Ali, and Damon good
luck.
MSAD is sony to see these long-time students leave,
but wish them all the best in the future.
(Photo by Jamie Melby)
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DORMITORY NEWS
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FRECHETTE HALL NEWS
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Almost all of the B-1 boys have their bikes here and
they love to make use of them!
NEW STUDENTS:
MISCELLANEOUS:
A-I would like to welcome new students Tommy
Taylor, John Custer, Taylor Hayes, and Matt Rademacher!
A-2 welcomes newcomer John Grossman! Transfers
from A-I are: Brian Helmer, Bruno Figueroa, and
Nick Zentic. Welcome, all!
B-1 also has a new face! Jason Larsen is a l3-year-old
seventh grader from Duluth. He enjoys collecting
baseball cards, movies, video games (Super Nintendo).
He also likes to play baseball, football, and basketball.
B-2 is home to DeAndre Curry. DeAndre is from
Wisconsin, but recently moved to Rochester, Minnesota. The Football team is happy to have a big freshman like DeAndrewhoweighs 220 pounds and is 5'10"
tall!
C Unit has several transfers from B Unit and they are:
Calvin Rausch, Ron Hill, Charlie Christen, Jesse Mead,
John Clark, Nik Dillman, and Chris Smith.
GOODBYE:
Frechette Hall is sorryto see Damon Vasquez leave; he
recently moved into a group home in the Twin Cities.
Good luck, Damon!
ACTIVITIES:
A-I boys participating in Flag Football: Jake Johnson,
Clint Vrrnig, Johnny Peterson, Ed Kenney, and Tommy
Taylor.
A-2 boys have enjoyed playing Cub and Flag Football.
Flag Football players are Nick Zentic and John Grossman. Cub players are Craig Olson, JD Bowers, Billy
Dillon, and Charlie Dupree.
A-2 boys have also gone swimming, to Faribo West
Mall, and to the Mall of America.
"c" Team Football players are Damon Ostrowski,
Leland Bellard, Brian Rinkel, Jeremiah Buchholz,
and Jason Larsen. They are undefeated with a 3-0
record!
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A-I is very happy to have a new TV with built-in
captions. We also have a new sandbox in the play area.
B-2's "B-Mart" bought some lizards and put them in
their aquarium. One died, so they replaced it with
another. Later, Josh Peek and Dave Higgins (B-1
staff) found a lizard crawling on a wall in B-Mart. It
was a baby lizard! So, now they have four lizards and
a ''barking'' frog that lives with the lizards in the
aquarium. They make neat pets and the boys all enj oy
it.
C-2 boys recently invited A-2 boys to dine with them.
The A-2 boys helped with the cleanup.
INCENTIVES:
The B-1 "white glove" program is doingwell! We have
an enthusiastic group of boys that are having fun
competing for the cleanest room. The winner receives
a trophy, baseball cards, 1/2 hour later bedtime, and
$1.00forsnacksatB-Mart(donatedbyB-Mart). Jason
Larsen, Brian Rinkel, and Damon Ostrowski are the
winners so far.
The week of October 3-9, Brian Rinkel and Andy
Porter were B-1 "Good Guys." They earned a later
bedtime all week and extra privileges in the dorm.
Then on Tuesday evening, the staff thanked them for
their good behavior by baking monster chocolate chip
cookies for them and letting them stay up until 10:00.
TATE HALL NEWS
NEW STUDENTS:
Molly Grossman, third grader from Grand Rapids, is
new to First Floor, as is Jessica Reese, fifth grader
from Pelican Rapids.
We have two new students on North Wing, graduates
of First Floor; Tasha Lemke, Hutchinson, and Dawn
Siewert from Mazeppa.
Rachel Eggert, sister to Jessica Eggert from Apple
Valley, is new to MSAD and North Wing, as well as,
Misty Schomberg from Fairmont, who has attended
several summer programs here.
South Wing is welcoming into its fold: Dawn Schnoor,
Bridget Coady, Crystal Johnson and Rachelle Settambrino, all tenth graders this year. MSAD newcomers
to South Wing are Cassie McGowan from Carver, and
Melissa Wooden from Little Falls.
DORM MEETINGS: North Wing and South Wing
continue to hold weekly meetings within their areas;
staff appreciate this opportunity to offer ideas and
encourage communication.
ACTIVITIES:
Elisa, LaToya, Jessica, and Beth go to dance classes in
Faribault. Barb Klinger is responsible for setting up
the classes and taking the girls.
First Floor: The girls visited an apple orchard in
Jordan. We went on a train ride, pulled by a tractor,
through the orchard. We learned about the 32 varieties ofapples they grow. We watched them peel apples
with an apple peeler that is over one hundred years
old, and then saw how they make their apple pies.
Finally, we visited the petting zoo and rode the ponies.
Jenna, Alma, Amanda, Sabrina, Rochena and Charissa
have been very busy practicing Flag Football afternoons after school. They play very wen.
Volleyball players have traveled extensively on the
weekends to various games. We are very proud of the
girls, they have worked hard!
Trojan League and Girl Scouts have been established
again this year. First Floor Girl Scouts are: Jovin,
StacY, Jenna, Molly, jessica, Natalie, and Alma.
The girls have also gone swimming and rollerskating.
A group of students went to the roller rink in Woodbury, at the invitation ofa Metro deafgroup. The kids
skated and were treated to hot dogs and pop.
Amanda Gerten and Amy Conwayjoined FSHS tennis
team this fall and are enjoying the competition. Amanda
also plays drums in FSHS band.
INCENTIVE PROGRAMS: North Wing has been
awarding a later bedtime to the winners of a clean
room contest on a weekly basis.
ET Club had it's first meeting. Soon, the program will
get underway. Through good behavior the girls earn
points for good behavior and then earn an activity.
Tuesday and Thursday evenings, the First Floor girls
clean their rooms thoroughly. Staff check the rooms
and then give the girls a "candy ticket" that the girls
turn in for allowance money so they can buy their
treats.
Also on First Floor, Thursday night is ''late'' night.
The girls really seem to enjoy staying up late one night
a week.
FRIENDSHIP ROOM: Our boys and girls are working hard to give the former "Friendship Room" in
Rodman Hall a facelift. The area will then be used for
socialization and parties. It was opened recently for
the GPSD Volleyball Tournament. There are still
many finishing touches to be taken care of, but the
students have a lot of great ideas and the area has
wonderful potential!!
FROM THE RESIDENCE HALL
DIRECTOR,
MARY ANN THOMPSON
Welcome back! School is in session, students are busy
getting re-acquainted, the leaves are changing colors,
and our campus is beautiful.
This year we are fortunate to have Kathy Malone, a
teacher, working in the Education Center afternoon
and evenings. She is doing a fabulous job and the area
is in constant use. We have purchased new programs
for the computers from soup labels. Students have
been assisting as tutors and Sarah Thorson is doing
her internship for social worker here at MSAD and
assisting Kathy. Kathy's schedule overlaps so she still
teaches two classes in school, which gives her the
opportunity to communicate directly with other teachers about students and their needs.
We are a looking at revisions in the SIL program this
year and re-instating the panel and connecting it with
school. It is felt by students and staff that it has been
weak and we want to make improvements and provide
incentives to make the program stronger. A committee has been formed to accomplish this task.
As you are aware, the museum has been moved to the
former superintendent's apartment. The old museum
is being converted into the "Friendship Room" for the
students to have their social functions. We have
developed a student committee to collect ideas on how
to decorate, furnish, and raise money to accomplish all
the goals we have established for the area. Tate Hall
has donated a microwave and some furniture. Andy
Oehrlein's family is donating a captioner. Frechette
Hall is giving us a refrigerator and the dining room
gave us three tables and some chairs. Students will be
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selling candy and pop during social functions in the
"Friendship Room." The profits from these sales will
be used for furniture, games, and improvements. We
have other rooms adjacent and they will be used for
Student Body Government and other student meetings. We are currently using the room and slowly the
remodeling will occur.
The new drapes and matching closet curtains finally
arrived for North Wing &.St spring and have been
installed. What an improvement! New valves have
been put on the radiators so, hopefully, this will regulate the heat. Last springwe were given gift money for
South Wing. We met with the girls and prioritized
how to spend the money. Sara McKinney, Sarah
Jansen, and Stacy Richmond worked with me in purchasing a new couch; the girls did a fabulous job. After
visiting several stores, and pricing, we chose a plush
sectional with recliners on each end. New carpeting
was put in the TV room. We had a little money left and
this fall we purchased two floor lamps and several desk
lamps for the girls' rooms. The senior apartment will
have a hand shower attached to the tub soon, something the girls have been wanting for a long time.
This year, through the multi-group concept, we set up
the "Big Sister" program. Currently, we have six girls
participating. Sara McKinney is matched up with
Beth Kenney; Stacy Richmond with Natalie Coopman; and Amy Conway with Stacy Bale. We are r~ly
excited about this program. We have had a meeting
and set up parameterswith the major factor being role
modeling. During the meeting we did some brainstorming and compiled a list of activities which include, but are not limited to: reading stories, goingfor
walks, assisting with homework, teaching how to use
a computer, attending sport events on campus, wo~k­
ing on crafts, walking through the nature center, gomg
downtown, planning parties and inviting students,
walking to McDonald's for an ice cream cone, going to
the movies, rollerskating, baking cookies, orjust chatting. As soon as all the permissions have been received we intend to set up at least one activity a week.
Our g~ is to expand on this program. I have receiv~d
a request from Sara Hempel's mother to have her paIr
up with a student.
Homecoming was a huge success. It is so enjoyable to
see alumni support MSAD. Our king and queen for
1994 were Chad Schroeder and Nan Virnig. Other
members of the royalty were: Christy Moeckel, Shanada Johnson, Kate Culhane, Stacy Richmond, Damon Vasquez, Lany Jannett, Greg Larson, and Aaron
Leaf.
We hosted the GPSD Girls' Volleyball Tournament
this year. The following schools participated: Iowa,
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Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas. Our girls have been
practicing vezy hard and doing a super job. We are
vezy proud of them.
Minnesota is vezy fickle, so please, send warm clothing, including winter jackets and mittens so we are
prepared if mother nature decides to suddenly plunge
us into winter.
Since I am the mail lady atlunch time, I encourageyou
to send a letter or card to your child. It's such ajoy to
see their faces light up an~d receive a big smile when I
give them your ~etters from home.
FROM THE RESIDENCE HALL
nffiECTOR,
ADRIAN HAGEN
It seems that the school year has just begun and
suddenly, homecoming and the GPSD volleyball tournament are already in the histozy books. Both events
were extremely successful due to the careful planning
and hard work of both staff and students.
If you've been in Frechette Hall recently, you will
notice lots of construction going on. As this article of
the Companion goes to press, the project that will add
three elevators to the building is nearing completion.
This project will also include a handicap accessible
door with automatic door opener near the front of the
building. Another big job that was started last June,
and is still not complete, is the removal ofold floor tiles
from each unit link area, and replacement with new
vinyl flooring and moldings. Thanks to the construction workers and Harzy Chappius for scheduling this
work around our dormitozy schedules and lessening
the impact on our students.
A big thanks goes out to Tim Wadekamper, Paul Linse
and the maintenance crew for building a HUGE sandbox behind Frechette Hall for our little boys to enjoy.
So far, it has been a wonderful success. Weare in
desperate need of sandbox toys, so if any of you have
things that your children no longer use, think of us.
A number ofour older boys have expressed an interest
and have volunteered their time to become "BigBrothers." They recognize the need and are excited about
the possibilities of assisting and working with some of
the younger boys. We have met to outline and identify
some of the possible activities and skills they could be
working on and teaching.
Another new project that is just taking shape is the
"Living Skills Training Prugram." Several staff
members made suggestions and we are in the process
of setting up a program that would conduct some in
depth and intensive living skills training. More information will be made available to you as the program
develops.
I can't stress enough the importance of keeping us
informed ofhomegoing plans and arrangements, address
and telephone changes, significant events and occur-
ORIENTEERING
by Carol Dierksen
On Thursday, October 27, students in Junior High
were treated to a new experience. They were taken to
the Nature Center here in Faribault for an orienteering experience in the woods. We could not have chosen
a more beautiful day.
rences in your family, etc. etc. All ofthese things can
have an impact upon your children. Keeping us informed greatly improves our chances of preventing
problems before they occur, while offering support in
the process.
Remember, it doesn't take long to write a short card or
letter to your children and they LOVE to receive mail.
The students were divided up into pairs and were
given compasses and instructions on how to proceed.
Several trails were designated amongst the trees.
Students were given a starting point and had to follow
the instructions on a tag on a tree. The instructions
(compass reading and number of paces to proceed) led
them to another tree with a tag and further instructions. After completing one route, the students could
follow another route. The students really got involved
in the activity and did a super job. Some even completed three routes.
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Brian Rinkel and Norbert Richmond pratice
orienteering skills at the Riverbend Nature Center.
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MSAD SCARECROW FEST
Honorable: Frechette Hall A-I unit: "Adrienne."
by Nancy Sommers and Diane lies
MSAD held our first annual Scarecrow Fest from
October 26 - 31, 1994. Pamphlets explaining entrance
procedures and guidelines were distributed around
campus and to Faribault area schools. The entrants
were required to choose one of three categories in
which to enter their scarecrow: traditional, humorous
or contemporary.
Tim Balfe and Pat Rice recruited twojudges: Ms. Judy
Tartaglia from the Faribault City Council, and Ms.
Janie Hanson from the Faribault Art Center. There
were eleven participants and each individual or group
won a ribbon. The grand prize ribbon went to MSAD's
maintenance staff for the three figures that made up
the "Harry Scarey Crew."
In the traditional category, the winners were:
1st: Harvey and Cathy Phillops: "Headless Horseman"
2nd: MSAD's 4th and 5th graders: "LumbeIjack"
3rd: MSAD's Junior High: "Mr. Potter"
In the humorous category, the winners were:
1st: MSAD's Junior Class: "Just Married"
2nd: MSAD's Special Education Unit: ''Willy Makit"
(He did! Smile!)
3rd: Ann Poe's Kids Business Day Care: "Licorice
Lady"
Honorable: MSAD's 4th & 5th grade PElArt Classes:
"Good 01' Ron"
In the contemporary category, the winners were:
1st: MSAD's Kindergarten - third grade: "Orange
Snow Family"
2nd: The Balfe Family: "Mr. Nice Guy"
A good time was had by all!!! Thank you to all who
participated. A special thanks goes out to our judges
and committee members: Tim Balfe, Sally Kramer,
Mark Johnson, Diane Ites and Nancy Sommers. We
are hoping to make this an annual event at MSAD. We
predict that as time goes on, more and more groups,
families, individuals, etc., will become interested in
this recently started tradition. Please join us next
year!!!
Grand Prize: "Harry Scarey Crew" By the Maintenance Staff
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First Place
Traditional Catagory:
"Headless Horseman"
By Harvey & Cathy Phillops
First Place
Humorus Catagory:
"Just Married"
By the Junior Class
First Place
Contemporary Class:
"Orange Snow Family"
MSAD's kindergarten - third grade
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Coach Roxie Siegert fires up the volleyball team. (Photo by Greg
Larson)
Elzie Milton breaks away from a tackle, as Chad Schroeder runs to
provide backup coverage.
Senior football players- Larry Jannett, Greg Larson, Chad
Schroeder, and Aaron Leaf.
MSAD houseparent Frank Gonzalez was
chosen to kiss the frog during a half-time fund
raiser.
The 1994 Homecoming King and Queen, Chad
Schroeder & Nanette Virnig pose with flower
girl, Jenny Williams & crown master, Mickell
Sandberg.
Bonfire fun! (t-b) Jamie Melby, Jason Rinkel,
Greg Larson and Chad Schroeder.
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Nanette Virnig gets ready to spike the ball while Stacy Richmond,
Dawn Schnoor, and Rachelle Settambrino prepare to play back up
if needed. (Photo by Greg Larson)
Senior volleyball players- Nanette Virnig,
Christy Moeckel, Kate Culhane, and Stacy
Richmond. (not pictured, Shanada Johnson)
MSAD
HOMECOMING
1994
Congratulations to the 1994 Homecoming Court! O-r) Aaron Leaf
& Christy Moeckel, Damon Vasquez & Kate Culhane, King Chad
Schroeder and Queen Nanette Virnig, Greg Larson & Shanada
Johnson, and Larry Jannett & Stacy Richmond. (Photo by Sara
:.
oney)
Greg Larson Oeft), Richie Robinson (right), and
Justin Johnson (back), execute a three way tackle
against Missouri to prevent yardage..
Cheerleaders: Amy Amundson, Cherie Carlson, Stacy
Richmond, Lisa Macon, Nichole Pettit, and Mary Soltis.
1994 MSAD Trojans Football Season
by Tim Balfe and Mike Cashman
It was truly sad to see our football season terminate
with a team record of2-4. Hopefully, we will be able to
schedule more football games to occupy our football
players in a longer season next year. We were pleased
to see our young football team do well this season, in
spite of a losing season. Particularly, we were pleased
with their positive attitude, enthusiasm and work
ethics during football practices. We are looking forward to working with this team next year and anticipate a much better performance next season. We will
sorely miss the three seniors on this year's team: Chad
Schroeder as quarterback and end; Greg Larson as
centerand guard; and LarryJannett as guard and end.
Also, Aaron Leaf, who has been a very dedicated
manager for our football program for 3 years.
Here are the MSAD Trojans football game results:
WSD 20, MSAD 12: MSAD lost its opening game to
Wisconsin. In the 4th quarter of that game, the score
was very close (14 to 12). Unfortunately, WSD found
our defense's weakness and used a flea-bug pass against
us, scoring their last touchdown keeping the lead over
us. The scores created by MSAD were: 1st touchdown
- made by Shawn Wasilowski's 2-yard run and 2nd
touchdown - made by Chad Schroeder's 27-yard catch,
thrown by Richard Robinson. Defensively, Chad
Schroeder as end led the team with most tackles, 19, so
he was selected as the Athlete of the Week (Sept. 12 16).
MSD 12, MSAD 0: During the MSAD's homecoming
game, MSAD lost to Missouri - first loss in the homecoming games since 1988. Missouri Eagles shut out
our offensive drives the entire game. Jason Rinkel, as
linebacker, was selected as the Athlete of the Week
(Sept. 19 - 23) - due to his most tackles on his team.
MSAD 39, KSD 6: On the road, MSAD fired up for the
next game. With help of some changes in the players'
positions, MSAD easily led by the score of 32 - 0 in the
firs half. Eventually, the second team squad had the
opportunity to play in the entire second half of the
game. Atthe end ofthe game, the final score was 39 to
6. Richard Robinson played terrific in both offense and
defense. He intercepted Kansas' pass and ran for 33yard touchdown. Also, he brought the ball for 53 yards
into the end zone during the kickoff return. So, with
his awesome performance, he was selected as the
Athlete of the Week (Sept. 26 - 30).
MSD 42, ISD 0: Again on the road, MSAD defeated
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ISD soundly by the score, 42 to O. We have beaten ISD
for six consecutive years. In the first quarter, MSAD
struggled with its own offense - due to numerous
unnecessary penalties. Once MSAD heated up, its
offensive squad initiated their explosive plays. By
halftime, the score was 20 to O. Duringthe second half,
MSAD scored more points from the second team
offensive squad. As a result ofthat game, Greg Larson
was selected as the Athlete ofthe Week (Oct. 3 - 7) - due
to his excellent blocks, number of tackles (including a
quarterback sack) and a 21-yard touchdown from his
pass interception.
LeroyjOstrander 56, MSAD 6: Once again on the road,
Leroy j Ostrander, which was considered #2 in the
nine-man football league statewide, demolished MSAD
by the score, 56 to 6. Its powerhouse team made it
difficult for MSAD to stop its offense. Fortunately,
Richard Robinson as tailback was able to run for a 73yard touchdown against that powerful team. Regarding the Athlete of the Week, it was very difficult for us
to determine which player deserved to be recognized
this week, so we decided that team manager, Aaron
Leaf, should be selected as the Athlete of the Week
(Oct. 10 - 14).
Faribault Junior Varsity 28, MSAD 20: During the
Parents' Day event, MSAD lost this close game to
Faribault Jr. Varsity. At halftime Faribault Jr. Varsity led by the score, 28 to O. In the second-half
MSAD's defense was determined to shut out Faribault's offense. MSAD was able to score three touchdowns but came up one touchdown short to make the
tie with the Faribault team. Defensively, Greg Larson
and Chad Schroederled the team with most tackles, 14
and 13, respectively. Larry Jannett scored his first
ever touchdown by bringing the fumbled ball into the
end zone in the 3rd quarter. Calvin Rausch was
selected as the Athlete ofthe Week (Oct.17 - 21) due to
his excellent catch of two passes - one of those passes
for 37 yards.
Next year on Friday, September 22nd there will be a
banquet celebrating our 100th MSDjMSAD Football
Anniversary during our homecoming event. Hope you
can join us to celebrate our 100th football program at
MSAD.
THANKYOUI
"THANK-YOU" Reception For Our Maintenance Department
Front row: John Miller, Sabrina Hottle, Rochella Johnson, J.D. Bowers, Taiya Getman, Jessica Reese,
Val Keough, and Carrie Bosacker
Second row: Tim Wadekamper, Jim Johnson, Peggy LeMieux, Chuck Dunford, Gene Lacy, Jerry
Nelson, Ray Delesha, Chiu Johnson, Randy Finnegan, and Harry Chappuis
On Wednesday, October 5th, all students, teachers and
teacher assistants from the Elementary Department
provided a special occasion "Thank-you" reception to
our Maintenance Department for its hard work in building our new playground with nice equipment during the
previous summer. During that reception, Sheila Balfe's
1st grade class signed a nice little song relating to "Thankyou". Also, Leroy Deshotel's 5th grade class expressed
its gratitude on printed-artwork signs saying "T-H -A-NK" to the Maintenance Department. Afterwards, the
refreshments provided by the kitchen staff were served.
This reception not only recognize those workers for their
hard work on our playground, but also recognize those
workers for their dedication in keeping our school campus clean and beautiful, as many alumni, parents, friends
and visitors have commented on in the past.
Andy Chu and Allison Reinhart try out the new
wheelchair accessible swing.
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Jamie Melby and Sara Hempel enjoy studying
on Nerd Day.
SPIRIT WEEK
Urkel's long lost relatives,
Janet ~evelandand Mel
Vigesaa.
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The newest members ofthe Trojanette team.
(l-r) Janet Pauley, Carol Dierksen, Linda
Mitchell, Roxie Siegert, Michelle Heise, and
Joyce Atchison.
Congratulations to the MSAD Trojanettes,
winners ofthe 1994 GPSD Volleyball Tournament! (l-r) Coach Roxie Siegert, Kate Culhane,
Sabrina Overlie, Christie Moeckel, Dawn
Schnoor, Nanette Virnig, Ronda Miller, Stacy
Richmond, Ajah Peterson, assistant coach
Michelle Heise, and manager Aaron Leaf.
Hollywood cheerleader,
Janet Pauley fires up the
fans.
TOURNAMENT CHAMPS
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The staff cheerleading squad demonstrates
their newest pyramid cheer. (l-r) Sara Thorson, Joyce Atchison, Carol Dierksen, Linda
Mitchell and Bonnie Gonzalez.
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Math class as usual on Nerd Day for student
Damon Ostrowski and teacher Elizabeth
McCaa.
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A great save by Ajah Peterson!
Stacy Richmond pumps the
ball as Christie Moeckel and
Dawn Schnoor playback-up.
Nanette Virnig saves the ball
from crossing the outside line.
Ronda Miller and Nanette Virnig provide a
powerful block against a Kansas spike. (Photo
by David Snell)
Sabrina Overlie passes the ball
overthe net for another point.
All Tourney Trojanettes for 1994 are Ronda
Miller, Nanette Virnig, and Sabrina Overlie.
<Photo by Sara McKinney.
Shanada Johnson bumps the
ball duringthe match against
Nebraska. (Photo by Sara
McKinney)
Christie Moeckel makes a nice
return during competition
against Missouri. (Photo by
Sara McKinney)
Ronda Miller executes a beau-.
tiful kill against Nebraska.
(Photo by Sara McKinney)
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Marie Desosier of Crookston recently completed a
Minnesota Conservation Corps (MCC) Summer Program. The program based in St. Croix State Park near
Hinckley, employs 70 youth for eight weeks each
summer. Corps members work on crew completing
conservation projects in the natural resources areas of
Minnesota.
This year's participants completed 310 feet of
bridges, 208 miles of river cleaned, 120 acres oftimber
stand improved and 200 trees planted.
When not at work, Derosier participated in
educational and recreational activites. Corps members learned outdoor skills such as tree identification
and canoeing, career skills, such as a good work ethic
and how to write a resume and developed a greater
understanding and apperication for the natural world.
The Minnesota conservation Corps, within
the Department of Natural Resources, employs 70
youth between the ages 15 and 18 each summer to
work on crews in natural resource areas ofMinnesota.
Corps members earn $4.25 an hour and live in a group
camp in St. Croix State Park.
T_EAM
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MSAD students in grades 6-8th participated in a team
building activity on September 8th - the 3rd day ofthe
school year. Team building is a terrific way to help
students overcome the initial feelings of insecurity,
self-consciousness and awkwardness that we often
associated with the Middle School. Students cooperated in teams to accomplish fun and challenging tasks
outdoors. It was a day where all students exprienced
successful teamwork.
(Reprinted from the Crookston Daily Times)
Tom Reed and Amy Amundson try the wood plank.
(Photo by Christie Moeckel)
Marie Desosier
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MINNESOTA STATE ACADEMY FOR THE DEAF
wishes to employ a
SUPERINTENDENT
an individual totally committed to meeting the comprehensive needs of evey one of
the 165 K-12 deaf or hard of hearing children we serve.
If you have this commitment, are culturally sensitive and enjoy a participatory style
of management, we invite you to apply.
Applications due: February 1, 1995; starting date July 1, 1995.
For application materials and further information contact:
Dr. R. J Rehwaldt
Consultant to the State Board of Education
Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf
PO Box 308
Faribault, MN 55021
TDDfV 507-332-5400 . FAX 507-332-5404
THE WEAVER
DEAR GOD, I SNARLED THE LIVING THREADS THOU GAVEST,
MYWEAVING HAD BEEN CARELESS AND UNTRUE;
ISOUGHTTHETHREADSOFSCARLETANDS~VER
AND CAST ASIDE THE SKEINS OF SOMBER HUE.
MY HANDS HAD BEEN TOO EAGER AND TOO THOUGHTLESS,
THEY GRASPED AT SELFISH NEED AND LIGHTER TONE;
THEY BROKE THE THREADS MEANT FOR DEEPER BACKGROUND
AND I STROVE FOR MIRTH AND JOY ALONE.
I ASKED FOR FORGIVENESS FOR MY CARELESS WEAVING.
I ASKED FOR NEW THREAD, MORE B ~ T ONES TO ADD;
AND FOUND THAT I MUST WEAVE WITH WHAT THOU GAVEST
AND MAKE MY TAPESTRY WITH WHAT I HAD.
I TOOK A THREAD OF PAIN AND PITY
AND THOUGHT THEM SOMBER COLORS UNT~ THEY LAY,
BETWEEN THE THREADS OF SCARLET AND S~VERMY TAPESTRY IS BEAUTIFUL TODAY!
-----CHESTA HOLT FULMER
Class of 1944- Class poem
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MINNESOTA STATE ACADEMY FOR THE DEAF
WINTER ATHLETIC SCHEDULE
'1994-95
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Date
Nov 29, 1994
Dec 1, 1994
Dec 6, 1994
Dec 9, 1994
Dec 10, 1994
Dec 13, 1994
Dec IS, 1994
Dec 19, 1994
Ian 6, 1995
Ian 6, 1995
Ian 7, 1995
Ian 7, 1995
Ian 10, 1995
Ian 17, 1995
Ian 24, 1995
Ian 26,27,28, 1995
Feb 2, 1995
Feb 7, 1995
Feb 11, 1995
Feb 16, 1995
Feb 20,23,28, 1995
School
Belle Plaine
Martin Luther
Bethlehem Academy
Nebraska School for the Deaf
Iowa School for the Deaf
Cleveland
Blooming Prairie
St. Paul Central
Iowa School for the Deaf
Minnewaska Area High School
Nebraska School for the Deaf
Minnewaska Area High School
Faith Christian (Rochester)
St. Mary's
Mankato Loyola
GPSD
Faribault High School N & 9th
S1. Mary's
Royalton
Kasson I Mantorville
Section IV A Tournament
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Th
Th
H
Th
Th
Th
Th
H
H
Th
H
Th
H
H
Th
Kansas
Th
Th
Th
H
Time
6:00& 7:30
6:00 - "A"
6:00& 7:30
6:30 - "A"
6:00 "A"
6:00& 7:30
6:30 & 8:00
5:45 & 7:30
6:00 - N
TBA- "A"
6:00 - N
TBA- "A"
5:00
5:45 & 7:30
6:00 & 7:30
TBA
6:00& 7:30
5:45 & 7:30
3:30& 5:00
6:00& 7:30
BOYS BASKETBALL
Dec I, 1994
Martin Luther
Dec 9, 1994
Nebraska School for the Deaf
Dec 10, 1994
Iowa School for the Deaf
Dec IS, 1994
Minneapolis Lutheran
Dec 19, 1994
Randolph
Ian 6, 1995
Iowa School for the Deaf
Ian 7, 1995
Nebraska School for the Deaf
Jan 10, 1995
Faith Christian (Rochester)
Jan 12, 1995
Shattuck
Ian 24, 1995
Faribault N & 9th
Ian 26,27,28, 1995 GPSD
Ian 31, 1995
New Prague N &B
Feb 2, 1995
Shattuck
Feb 9, 1995
New Prague N & B
Feb 15, 1995
Shattuck
Feb 23, 1995
Randolph
Sub Section 4A
Feb 27, 1995
Th
Th
Th
H
Th
H
H
H
Th
H
Kansas
H
H
Th
Th
H
TBA
7:30 - "A"
8:00-"A"
7:30-"A"
6:00 & 7:30
6:00& 7:30
7:30
7:30
6:30
5:45 & 7:00
6:00& 7:30
TBA- "A"
6:00 & 7:30
5:45 & 7:00
6:00 & 7:30
5:45 & 7:00
6:00 & 7:30
TBA
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
MEMBERS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION'
KATHLEEN MUELLERLEILE, OWATONNA· (BOARD VICE PRESIDENT)
JOHN PLOCKER, BLUE EARTH·
THOMAS LINDQUIST, SAVAGE
GEORGINA STEPHENS, ST. PAUL· (BOARD PRESIDENT)
PATSY A. RANDELL, MINNEAPOLIS
ERLING JOHNSON, ANOKA· (ACADEMIES COMMITTEE CHAIR)
GEORGE JERNBERG, DETROIT LAKES
TOM PEACOCK, CLOQUET
ROBERT J. BROWN, ROSEVILLE
MARSHA GRONSETH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO STATE BOARD
*Residential Academies Committee Members
The State Board of Education is a policy making body. They set the policies under which the
administrative team guides the Academies system.
A
The Board approves the Academies budget.
responsible to operate within that budget.
The administrative team is then
The Board can take no action as individuals, rather they act only as they meet
together as a full board.
The Board serves as an advocate for the Academies with the Governor's Office, the
Legislature, and other State Agencies.
The board must be interested in gaining the best education possible, within the
financial limitations of the appropriation to the Academies.
The Board works through administrative employees of the Board, to accomplish
established Academies goals.
If a person wishes to address the Board on an item listed on the agenda, he/she will be recognized
by the Board President at the time that item comes up for discussion on the agenda.
Many items of business are considered at each Board meeting and the Board wishes to give ample
time to all issues. Thus, it is important that all persons addressing the Board are encouraged to
be as clear and concise as possible.
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
RESIDENTIAL ACADEMIES COMMITIEE
The State Board of Education is the governing board of the Minnesota Residential Academies.
A four member committee of the Board, the Residential Academies Committee, meets regularly
on campus to conduct business and make recommendations to the full Board. Only the full
Board can take legal actions.
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_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.19.9.4-.9.5_M.E.ET.I.N.G.S.C.H.E.D.U.LE. .
Meetings of the Residential Academies Committee are public meetings and may be attended by
anyone who so wishes. If a state employee wishes to attend the meeting while on work
status, they must obtain permission from their supervisor to be absent from their work place
during the time of the Board meeting. Permission will be granted or denied based on the
staffing needs of the department.
Any person wishing to submit an item to be placed on the State Board of Education agenda
may do so by submitting that item in writing to Elaine Sveen, Linda Mitchell or Ted Suss. A
decision as to whether or not the item is placed on the agenda will be made jointly by the
members of the management team and the chair of the residential academies committee.
:tsuBMITTEO>:·:·:·::·:·······
Seotember
26th
9:00 a.m.
MSAB, Gooher's Burrow
9/16/94
9/12/94, noon
October
24th
3:00 a.m.
MSAD, Pollard Hall Conf Room
10/14194
10110/94 noon
November
29th
5:00 a.m.
MSAB, Goaher's Burrow
11/18/94
11/14194 noon
NO MEETING
December
Janua
30th
9:00 a.m.
MSAD, Pollard Hall Canf Room
1/20/95
1/16/95 noon
February
27th
3:00 a.m.
MSAB, Gooher's Burrow
2/17/95
2/13/95 noon
March
20th
5:00 a.m.
MSAD, Pollard Hall Coni Room
3/10/95
3/06195 noon
Aoril
24th
9:00 a.m.
MSAB, Gooher's Burrow
4/14/95
4/10/95 noon
May
22nd
9:00 a.m.
MSAD, Pollard Hall Coni Room
5/12/95
5/8/95 noon
A sign language interpreter is present at all meetings.
MINNESOTA STATE ACADEMY FOR THE DEAF
AND
RESOURCE CENTER: DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
Linda Mitchell. Interim Superintendent
Denise Reid, Secretary
PROGRAM OPERATIONS
Ted Suss, Assistant Administrator
Alyce Vranek. Secretary
BUSINESS
OFFICE
Tom Schocnbauer,
Supervisor
Karen Glasenapp
Marcey Johnson
PHYSICAL
PLANT
Harry Chappuis,
Supervisor
Carrie Bosacker
Tom Buendorf
George Cloutier
PERSONNEL
Gloria Cloutier
Martina Hagen
Ray Delesha
Chuck Dunford
HEALTH
Pat Finnegan
SERVICES
Randy Finnegan
Audrey Tcbo,
Chiu Johnson
Coordinator
James Johnson
Darlene Czarnowski Gene Lacy
Barbara Davie
Peggy LeMieux
Elaine Degan
Paul Linse
Helen Lang
John Miller
Debra Lockner
Jerry Nelson
Tim Wadekamper
Mary Nordmeier
Karen Orchard
Shirley Perron
FOOD SERVICES
Nanette Mellgren,
Faribault Clinic
Dietitian
Dr. S.F. Ogle,
Theresa Bussert
Family Doctor
Nancy Finnegan
Mary Gerhart
Pam Graham
Ann Hortop
Vicki Pirkl
Pam Sartor
Joyce Scherfenberg
Karen Schweisthal
L. Schweisthal
RESOURCE CENTER:
DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
Mary Cashman-Bakken, Director
Lynn Gryc. Secretary
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Timothy Balfe. Administrative Assistant K-6 and S.E.U.
Janet Pauley. Administrative Assistant 7-12
ELEMENTARY AND SED
Cathy Phillops, Secretary
JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH
Diane Skjeveland, Secretary
FACULTY
Sheila Balfe
Darwin Blume
Margaret Blume
Leroy Deshotel
Mark Johnson
Rose Layeux
Betty Louis
Polly Madson
Donna Reuvers
Judy Lee
Doris Stelle
FACULTY
Joyce Atchison
Thomas Carlson
Ernest DeLuca
Carol Dierksen
Benet Freund
Kathleen Malone
Elizabeth McCaa
Ronald Mitchell
Jim Potter
Michael Sandberg
Grace Schillaci
Roxi Siegert
Janet Skjeveland
Melvin Vigesaa
Barbara Young
TEACHER ASSISTANTS
Lola Brand
Janine Cashman
Nancy Clark
Mike Daly
Mary Eide
Michelle Heise
Judy Korthius
Doc Louis
Janice Odegard
Kathryn Potter
Richard Stoeckel
Cathleen Williams
INDUSTRIAL I RELATED ARTS
Carol Anderson
Patrick Bronk
Mary Hogan
Dave Lee
Paula Mathews
SPEECH I LANGUAGE
Marty Amundson
Diane Ites
Nancy Sommers
SUPPORT SERVICES
Carmen Adams, Social Worker
Sally Kramer, MedialLibrary
Ken Breslow, Psychologist
Kathy Potter. Sign Language
Pat Clarke. Community Coordinator Pat Rice, Audiologist
Paula Detjen. Counselor
Linda Gallea, Sign Language Instructor and Interpreter
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Adrian Hagen. Resident Hall Director. Frechette Hall
Mary Ann Thompson, Resident Hall Director, Tate Hall
LaRae Ross. Secretary
Barbara Klinger and Mike Lockner, Recreational Services
Kathi Malone, Education Center
Alice Babeock
Allen Bailey
Ruth Barker
Jean Brazil
Brad Christesen
Lydia Christesen
Brett Elison
Steve Forsberg
Chris Hanson
Mike Hartman
John Hein
Dave Higgins
Marilyn Johnson
Pat Jones
Mary Jorissen
Gary Karow
Susan Lamolle
Tamara Layman
Ann Losen
Ronald Morris
Cynthis Mottl
Dina Rademacher
Sonja RC)'ant
Joanne Rundquist
Sharon Salmons
Audrey Sand
Lisa Schuenke
Ellen Stender
Terry Stevens
Louise Stransky
Sharon TOllen
Lois Tucke
Linda Wasilowski
Katherine Wenle
Linda Wilde
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