i Mr. Leeper, A Friend to All. A teaching career of 15 years is a small part of one’s life. It’s the one part . that Mr. Gary Leeper left with those here at Prairie when he died September 9, 1980. Mr. Leeper began his teaching career here at Prairie in 1965, after graduating with his B.A. from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. He taught physical education at the high school every morning and earth science at the junior high every afternoon until 1968. If he wasn’t busy enough with P.E. and science, he was also assistant track coach. He retained this position until 1975, and then took over as head track coach the following year. Mr. Leeper was personally interested in self-hypnosis and he carried this on into his coaching. He used this as a form of relaxation for his track team. t i t Far Above: Mr. Leeper got involved in as many school related activities as possible. Here he is carving the meat at the Pig Roast with Mr. Hining and Mr. Worsfold. Above:Head Football Coach Leeper prepares for the activities at the pre-season watermelon feast, along with Mr. Oertel and Mr. Jennings. 6 Gary Leeper Dedication
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