Analy High School - Azalea Yearbook (Sebastopol, CA)

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English Department The English Department took as its keynote for the year a statement made by department chairman Timothy Plank before a meeting of the P. T. A. ... This is not to say we should do axvay with the frills— physics, chemistry, geometry, and the like. We must in- creasingly, however, emphasize those subjects fundamen- tal to human, as opposed to mechanical, civilization. Civi- lization after all, is not equated with the transmitter, but with the message that is transmitted. The plea, then, is for increased emphasis on the humanities and particularly on English, which, in our society, is the basic instrument for thought and communication. Library Research, relaxation, revelation—these are the 3-R’s of every good library, and Analy’s library strove to provide students with all three. Under the supervision of Mrs. Pedroia, the li- brarv featured several additions this year: new reference materials, a new card catalogue, and a varied selection of new books, including one hundred forty fiction books. The library featured a special display of books for youths titled Books on Exhibit, 1963. One corner of the library, directed by Mrs. Goet- zel, was used by El Molino students to receive, catalogue, and pack books and materials in prep- aration for their move to the new high school. Special Education The purpose of the Special Education Depart- ment of Analy High School is to provide a chance for the educational progress of certain handi- capped boys and girls. Usually these are students who have fallen behind in regular classes. These classes bring the students opportunities in edu- cation they might otherwise miss. This year’s teacher is Mr. Gross. PAGE 22

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Commercial Department The Commercial Department, headed by Miss Ruth Jensen, offers the students of Analy a va- riety of commercial courses. The purpose of this department is to give students experience in bookkeeping, typing, shorthand, filing, general business, and in the operation of a number of different machines. Although students may need additional training in special fields, this training forms a valuable foundation for their future. Teachers of the Commercial Department are, Miss Wilkins, Mr. Diehl, Mr. Gilliam, and Miss Jensen. PAGE 21

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Fine Arts Department The fundamental purpose of the Fine Arts Department is not to create a pro- fessional artist, but to lead students to a perception of the form, color, function, and relationships of the objects which surround all of us in daily life. Building on this foundation, the department trains its students in the techniques and skills needed to translate this new awareness into the various art forms: music, drama, and arts and crafts.