Arlington High School - Simba Kali Yearbook (Riverside, CA)

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-• I AHS Receives $53,550 5 ?S For Planning $ m Being awarded a $53,550 school im- provement planning grant was some- thing new to Arlington. This money was obtained through the efforts of the School Site Council (SSC) from the state School Improvement Program (SIP). SIP funds are given to selected schools who apply for and demon- strate an understanding and need for 4 Categorical Program Specialist Linda Stone- breaker focuses her attention towards School Site Council (SSC) matters. » While math teacher Janet Smith and science teacher Mike Gibson compare views, special education teacher Madelon Frye voices her opinion. J T i ( TfM school improvement. Schools applying gave a presentation to a panel set up by the State Board of Education. Ar- lington was one of the few secondary schools in Southern California to re- ceive the funds which were to be spent over a one-year period to draw up a school improvement plan. The planning grant is strictly for de- veloping a school improvement plan to be implemented over the next five years, stated student representative Denise Jones. Money could be spent on just about anything that would as- sist in developing the plan, but not the actual improvements. Funding for school surveys, released time for teachers to visit other schools for ideas, supplies, and postage to com- municate with parents were some of the ways the money was spent. Comprised of five teachers, four parents, four students, two other staff personnel, and the principal, the SSC had imput from the community and students as well as staff members. Teacher representative Mrs. Jane Mattson said, Getting the total school community involved was the toughest nut to crack. The SSC used the imput to write a plan that improved the areas in which there was common concern by all groups. Categorical Program Specialist, Mrs. Linda Stone- breaker summed up the goal of the SSC: Arlington is a great school and we will make it even better. Sandra Pence Mathematics Helena Rangel Social Science Academics 209

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» Tom Schultz and Jeffery Fischer participate in the School Site Council. Displayed between them is Arlington ' s School Site logo. t Confidentially talking with a co-member during a meeting is Jane Mattson » Concentration plays an important part as stu- dent Robert Heckman and Dr Rita Rowland lis- ten intently to budget proposals Larry Mumma Driver Education 208 Academics

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Adrian Reinis Art Gary Rungo Science Dolores Sanchez Foreign Language James Schleuter Work Experience Joan Semonella English MGM June Smales Business Education Parenthood Ranks High With Teachers Hands fidgeted, knees wobbled, feet paced, and eyes blinked while they desperately tried to stay awake. A familiar scene? The scene was that of a husband laboring while his wife was having the baby. This all too famil- iar scene affected the lives of five male teachers: Mr. Jim Hoeben, Mr. Rick Dischinger, Mr. Mike Gibson, Mr. Tom Allen, and Mr. Todd Wales. Mrs. Sherryl Voss and Mrs. Helena Rangel were the two female teachers to have babies. Christopher James Hoeben was born on August 7, 1979. When affirming that Christopher was his first-born, Mr. Hoe- ben sighed and added, Yes, ... my first and only. But confirmed that he really enjoyed being a father. Chris-, topher is at the age when he loves to play games. His favorite game is biting dad on the foot. Born on December 7, 1979 was Brian Lemoyne Dischinger. Coach Rick Dis- chinger reflected, I love being a fa- ther. It gives me a great deal of satis- faction, joy, and pride. When asked if his son was going to be a football star, Coach Dischinger merely raised his eyebrows and smiled. Kyle B. Gibson was born on March 15, 1980. Mr. Gibson ' s first and foremost response to parenthood was that he wished he could get more sleep. Oth- er than that, I love it. Mr. Tom Allen was a mixture of smiles and laughs when speaking of his first- born, Thomas Christopher Allen, who was born on September 25, 1980. When recalling that day, Mr. Allen re- ferred to it as a spiritual experience. I love parenthood but I have no . . . make that very little patience. Mr. Al- len remarked between laughs, I enjoy spending time with him. It ' s remarkable to watch him grow and develop from day-to-day. Another first-born son was Bradley Nelson Wales, who entered the world on October 10, 1980. Mr. Wales smiled broadly and proudly when speaking of his son. He enjoyed the work involved and felt parenthood was rewarding, but added, It ' s not all fun and games. He also stated that his life had changed to a certain degree. I now do most of my grading at school so I can go home and give my wife a breather. I enjoy spending time with my kid. The field of first-born sons was not solely dominated by the male teach- ers. Nicholas Laurence Voss was born on March 17, 1980. When speaking of « Young Thomas Christopher Allen appe ; speechless as he listens to his father, Tom All explain the concept ot verisimilitude. motherhood, Mrs. Voss offered, I think it ' s the most rewarding experience any person can undergo. The only female in the newest batch of babies was Christine Rigby Rangel, who was born on November 7, 1979. Mrs. Rangel felt there was nothing so exciting or elating as being a parent She concluded by saying, I ' ve never been so happy in my life. 210 Academics