The P.E. department was blessed with much outside help, as they had the most student teachers in one year ever. Mic Lowry, Barb Weno, Chris Taylor and Karen Arnold all fulfilled part of their requirements toward becoming teachers by working for a quarter or a semester at Prairie. Two new activities became a part of the program. Gymnastics was taught for the first time in several years. The students also had the opportunity to square dance for the first time. The department has three very busy teachers. Gary Leeper is also head boys track coach. Lin Hixenbaugh coaches girls tennis and is senior class sponsor. Mick Mattiace sponsors the FCA group, and coaches varsity baseball and girls cross country. Lots of Extra Help in Physical Education Department Above Left: Mr. Mattiace stays in shape with a scrimmage after school. Above Right: Mr. Leeper calls for square dancing. Below Left: Candy Nischwitz and Julie Herman try their luck at archery. Below Right: Ms. Hixenbaugh leads the faculty in a group sing at the Christmas assembly.
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