Ayer High School - Odyssey Yearbook (Milpitas, CA)

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Establishes Awareness e -L1 L n S . S' i3' . Mr. James Lippi Miss Barbara Tozi Mr. Jim Pinson Miss Taggart listens to problem. rv! . i . rrzs iii, fs. A Qty AK 1 X NS' , K Mr. Eugene Lucero Miss Wilma Taggert Mr. William Martin

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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

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elf Expression Encouraged Students Wishing to communicate With people who are not familiar with the English language may be interested in the Spanish, French or German courses offered as elec- tives. The student is tirst taught the basic fundamentals of the language, then he is encouraged to develop his knowledge in more advanced courses. The cultural aspects of these countries is also taught in the courses. The Art Department stimulates creativity in student projects. The teachers help the students to devel- op their artistic techniques. In the music department, the students are encouraged to develop their musi- cal talents. They have numerous courses to select from. They can be- come members of the Choir, Pep Band, Stage Band, or the Samuel Ayer Trojan Marching Band. Students work hard in art class. Mr. Robert Burrill Mr. William Whaley Inspecting work. Mr. Steve Walde Mr. Jerry Emery