The CHIEF October 2017

What is your Halloween costume this year?

New Teacher

Ethan Finnegan

By Joe Gilmor

Ms. Rachel Erschen, who many know of as their Algebra I or Concepts in Algebra teacher, is one of the latest additions to the teaching staff here at Pontiac Township High School. Ms. Erschen’s favorite subject in school has always been math, so much so that she even decided to teach it. School was always much fun for her, and Ms. Erschen took part in many activities such as softball, volleyball, and FFA. After graduating from the University Of Illinois, Ms. Erschen began her teaching career, educating students at two other schools before landing a job in Pontiac. She has thoroughly enjoyed her experience at PTHS so far, and plans to stay for the foreseeable future. When asked her reasoning for her decision to be a math teacher, Ms. Erschen responded “I always loved math, and many of my family members were teachers, so it was an easy choice.” As Ms. Erschen, who lives locally, continues to become acquainted with PTHS, let’s try to make her feel welcome and ease her transition as she learns what it means to be a Pontiac Indian.

"Pirate"

Ryan Craver

"Cookie Monster"

Emmie Blaetz

"Red Coat"