Archbishop Mitty High School - Excalibur Yearbook (San Jose, CA)

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20 Beyond the classronrn n the olden days, teachers with beady eyes and stern lips sat upright at their com- mand post, eyeing the Tom Savvyers of the class. A century later, Ivlitty teachers and students interact beyond the classroom as colleagues, friends, and relatives. l've gone to many public schools. noted senior Brenda Broadus, and outside of class. you can't find teachers anywhere. Teachers are more personal and helpful here. lVlitty teachers are involved in sports, clubs, and extracurricular activities, more as participants than as directors. A few have both jobs and kids at Nlitty. America is still shaping up, and IVlitty teachers are certainly not old football jerseys in the closet. The Intramurals program in- volves competition between student and teacher teams. Becommended by the WASC Accrediting Commission, it was started over four years ago. Dave Ghaplick first managed it, Dan lVlcCrone took over three years ago, and Dave Brown is the present organizer. lnformality requires flag football instead of tackling, but the teams play by the off: rules. Volleyball and soccer are also part the program. Enthusiasm adds more color to lVlit1 black and gold. Yearbookees received number one award at the Stanford semi last summer. .Jeff House, the head honcf was the tag-along advisor ready with ide encouragement, and words of wisdc Trophies were won but friendships were C deepened. l-louse got to know both the and the new staff members better. Conf: nervous about the class and the seminar senior Theresa Banchero l was scared l' v l I-louse made you feel comfortable, and supportive. Different people see LIFE in differ: ways, says moderator Brother Tom Spri For some members, LIFE helps them deve leadership qualities. For others, persc talents are discovered. like the seven-day workshop during the mer, were the basis bridges the generation .f.w.,, Shared for friendships gap, Spring wk ' wlzdf ml mil BIB!

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classroom. Sports activities, like in- ne ramurals, cheerleading. IVITA, Student Sov- rnrnent LIFE, and Campus Nlinistry offer es for teachers to interact with Extracurricular activities, such as lVlTA, an important experience for both faculty students, stated Sanders. Students echo these opinions concerning a role and the way the staff has sur- it. Sophomore Micky Hancock com- their sense of humor, spirit, and ca- friendliness. They relate to students in an way. What do students like in the adults they earn from for one or more periods each day? 'They should be knowledgeable, and under- tsnd student needs, are criteria that junior ngeline Pang goes by. For sophomore risten lvlorgin, a hard class with an interest- ng teacher is more worthwhile than a boring l:eacher's easy A. Faculty devote their lives to teaching, and a ersonal reward for many is to succeed with heir students, and be able to extend beyond he classroom to meet needs. Scannell feels, 'Students who have had their lives touched ith the affection, shared knowledge and aspect of a good teacher pursue education nd life with confidence and vigor. ,ipibble Rgchs It is the teachers who add to the sense of Bsshe U0 scudy tshows :han 15 'nm and provide a comfortable learn- 'gmmshns f OO' Her-e sh eschef-S environment. Of' 'ver scudefwi Dbebaf-Es S. -- Patricia Curran - - Li Nliso - - NM ,,,.,,u W ,pl-vel-A xylfg, Kay Ml X , x X' Q sw-,, . N, Vs 1-mi? swwilmwllll ml w 'l,P 5 Q 5 Wm. lm iw.. l wi emi vi .Y J A .1 lim i f'EgkEfE'5i-,f-milk wif . l . 1 - dw lm ll lil. . , will ff' A 1: . mv'-l,,, lm- fl-lmllzl

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LlFE members are peers, equals. Student government is a microcosm. The tudent activities that Director Nlichael Fal- n helps plan allow teachers and students to ocialize. Activities improve the spirit, mood, nd school climate. It makes school some- fcrvvard to. Outside the rigid re of class is a chance for students hing to look tructu nd staff to have fun together. Beyond the external relationships is an en- irely different kind of bond. VVe maintain an rtificial formality in the classroom, says En- lish teacher Linda Ferrante, referring to son ony. For them, school and family life are dis- inct and unrelated. Karen Delvlonner treats ll her English students the same, eager to elp but not giving special attention to rela- ives, namely stepson Sean. I approach the enology club members as duIts, says moderator Nick Bridger. eachers stepped down from the pe ago. Student-teacher partnerships are destal du dy James and PM h c their cl Src K . Or-sting iii-com relationshleinbextef-,U S Dhys' D V dec. 'EVE' Wei rw 'CS thee with . Q Us wil-el S - hanger, Dul- nd other' Dh - S' Electrical! and pride - l.i IVliao - ln. ,pas ..a i yslcs aDDer- heart and soul of sports, pep, . Stus. x MYR 1 ',!N, . agulalluul Mukhi- tram, l l lrmnci-fill: vvcswcluxguw , mlelnegllll ' g l llll -.lurmhwneanl fjf if 'trl .... gffdflibhlylll' l ' if x N mais? l 1 J llll llll ' vel llll Q.. . ,g ,lll3,.l,,l..-lgll,-N, 3 ., ..ll,.,., M, xl, I2l