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Former student returns to teach at FHS

  Colton Barton - Arrow Staff

New art teacher Buckhorn Measure assists a student.

   Usually the response of a high school student at graduation is, "I'm out of here" or "I'm heading for the city." 1994 graduate Buck Measure was no exception.

   After graduation and working a long summer at Bruckhauser pool, Measure headed off on a Northwestern journey of sightseeing - from the giant city of Seattle, Wash., to small coastal towns in Oregon. Tempted by many other cities, there was still a small part of the Flathead valley in Measure's heart wanting him to come back.

   "I didn't like the fast pace of the people in the other states (although) they all have they're qualities," said Measure. "California has its great weather, and Oregon has its beautiful coast. But I guess there is something about a hometown."

   He came back to the valley and attended art classes at FVCC, not just for experience but for a personal hobby.

   "I want to show students that art does not have to be a profession, it can also be a hobby," says Measure.

   He attended FVCC for two and a half years and then transferred to MSU, finishing with a major in elementary education and a minor in art. He student taught at Peterson Grade School for 12 weeks, then took up the opportunity to student teach at Linderman.

   He was just married this summer to his high school sweet heart, Tara Strand.

   While student teaching, Measure was also assistant coaching for the Flathead soccer team. Measure was on the first FHS team when he was a junior in '92-'93. While teaching at Linderman, he heard about the opening for the art job at the high school. Through the influence of art teacher Mr. Mason, he put in his application, and everything else fell together.

   Buckhorn Measure now returns to FHS, not as a student, but a teacher. Taking the place of a popular teacher well loved for his great personality, Measure now has to measure up to the great teachings of Roy Carpenter.

   Measure started this semester and fell right into the action.

   And students say they aren't worried that he will be able to measure up to the job.

   Measure has a great attitude and is ready to build his relationship with the students, they say.

   "I am pretty energetic" says Measure. " I want to make an enjoyable atmosphere for the students."