Ayer High School - Odyssey Yearbook (Milpitas, CA)

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ew Standards Mr. Edward Bates Superintendent Mr. Leland F. Lopes Deputy Superintendent ' r M Mr. John Mackay Associate Superintendent Dear Parents and Students: The Board of Education, Superintendent, and District Adminstration, despite the many, many things that had to be done to bring together a new unified school district, believes the 1969-70 school year has been a very successful one. We have appreciated the outstanding cooperation of the parents and students of the Milpitas Unified School District toward getting the new school district started. In addition, a special thank you needs to be extended to the students and parents of Samuel Ayer High School for their patience and understanding regarding the need for dou- ble sessioning the two high schools during this year. A special thank you should be extended to the Samuel Ayer High School Seniors for their leadership and spirit during this important school year. All of us wish them a most successful future in regard to their chosen educational or career goals. Sincerely. MILPITAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Eleweedg Edward C. Bates District Superintendent Mr. Leo B. Murphy Mr. James Faletti Associate Superintendent Assistant Superintendent

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Board Sets the Milpitas Board of Educa- 'W tion elected at the time of unification faces a never end- ing challenge. A workable solution to the financial problems and the development of a multi-Cultural program which is important to the community are among the chief concerns of the board. The Board consists of parents who are interested and con- cerned in the welfare of every student and is determined to provide a strong educational program for Milpitas youth. Mr. Gilbert Brooks. Prcfsident Mr. Ben Rodgers, Vice-I'rf',s'if1'c'nf Mr. Melborne D. Wheeler, Mrs. Janet A. McDonald. Mr. L. J. Nall.

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Mrs Susan Ammons Communication rm -. . . K 1 i ' 4 Q. 1 , , - .+ ' .. a'wn..?, .V - ,,,.1,,,,t.WM L 5- -1, .. i 2: Mr. Tom Hammer Mrs. Tulia Crosby Because communication has become so important in the last decade, our genera- tion has become a symbol of this word. It has become an idea, a way to sur- vive in this jumbled world. As we entered the Seventies, it was important that each student had within his skills the ability to express his feelings and thoughts, not only to his peers, but to all those around him. It is to this end our English Department works. The eleven dedicated, capable people of this department teach courses that will enable the student to better express himself to his fellow man. The student learns to appreciate and understand the thoughts of others. He is encouraged to express his thoughts in essays, term papers and through creative writing. He is allowed to wander through great minds while reading books and poems. He is taught to think. Beyond the basic English courses which are required, there are others which interested students may take as electives. In its second year at Ayer is Humani- ties, an experimental course combining the studies of English and History. A creative writing class was filled by imaginative people. Those in Drama add life to the written word. The Journalism Class creates and publishes our news- paper, The Sentinel. Culminating the roster of subjects is Yearbook, where the students blend the written word and the photograph into a graphic projec- tion of the year Miss Effigema Spiliotis Miss Carol Olein Mr. James Prindle