Bishop Amat High School - Tusitala Yearbook (La Puente, CA)

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Mr. Merritt Hemenway answers questions about the building pro- ject. The plan was to add two class- rooms to present learning facilities. Showing their enthusiasm for the commencement of construction, the group of local, church, and school officials symbolically break the ground. The project would not have been possible without the sup- port of these people. Industrial Arts Builds Foundation To future architects, the Industrial Arts Department was very important in build- ing the foundation for their career choice. The courses of- fered were Mechanical Drafting, Architectural Drafting, and Advanced Ar- chitectural Drafting. All three were proudly taught by Mr. Joseph Rodger, the de- partment chairperson. The mechanical drafting class taught the students the basics of architectural draw- ing. Along with proper pro- cedure, they were taught how to draw figures to size. Techniques in enlarging pic- tures, such as cars, using drawing tools were also taught. As their project, stu- dents drew electrical skema- tics for AM radios and then built a working model. Architectural Drafting was the next course offered. Stu- dents learned all the parts and codes for building sizes along with basic electrical re- quirements for houses. They were then taught how to de- sign houses, which included knowing about room loca- tion. After that, a set of house plans that conformed to legal codes was finally drawn. Advanced Architectural Drafting was the final and most rewarding step. All the skills learned in the previous years were applied in design- ing a house of the students' choice. Once the plans were drawn, they learned how to build an exact scale model of their house according to codes, in detail and preci- sion. As a result, the finished project gave each student the reward of feeling satisfied and accomplished. These industrial arts courses were advantageous to those pursuing a career in the field of architecture. They drew the blueprints and laid the foundation for a student's career. Mr. Rodger enjoyed teaching these courses because they helped those students interested in the field. He remarked, The classes were unique and fun. They allowed students to create their own work and work at their own speed. Also the information and skills learned could be used to earn a living. Senior Kim Ur constructs the foun- dation for a scale model house in Advanced Architectural Drafting. This project required much work and creativity. 140 Academics

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Infirmary Clffers A Little T.L.C. z. S .,. . i . 55 if rg r ecause freshman Juan Delgado feels ill, he kes advantage of the comfortable cots in the firmary. The infirmary served as a refuge for udents that did not feel up to facing the stress a school day. Goetz tdo Mrs. Maria Gover English D.C. Our students are special people. They care very much about each other and about their families. They are respectful and they make our job a pleasure. Sniff, sniff! Aaaachoo! Ohhh! Ouch! These were the familiar sounds that could be heard in a little room at one end of the 400 wing-the infirmary. For most students, the infirmary was a place to go when they werenit feeling well. It was also known as a place to go when they just needed to take a break from their busy schedule to rest. Others turned to the infirmary for a band-aid to take care of their minor paper cuts, broken nails and scratches. Junior Shannon Walters contested, I only went to the infirmary if I was really sick, and I just wanted to go home. Often times though, students visited the infirmary at an academically cru- cial time. They suddenly felt ill during a period in which they had to take a test or turn in a major project. Mrs. Margie Dorgan, the infirmary supervisor, com- mented, About 60927 of the students were actually sick, and the other 4096 came to the infirmary just to get out of class. She also determined that on the average about 24 students visited the infirmary each day. Not surprisingly, however, during the flu epidemics, she noticed an increase of approximately 75 more students per day. This year there were five ladies who regularly volunteered their time to work in the infirmary. Mrs. Dorgan has volunteered her time for the past eight Miss ivy Grashian Business D.C. l appreciate students' friendliness and their coop- erativeness in most cases! Miss Patti Grofi Physica! Education D.C., Head Ceaeh Volleyball l aepfeciate the openness and friendliness of the stu- dents. years. She was assisted by: Mrs. Peggy Delgado, Mrs. Marta Rubio, Mrs. Sandy Hanamaikai, and Mrs. Mary Ann Secard. Not only was the infirmary a place to go when sick, but also a place to keep any prescription medication which was needed. The students were not allowed to carry medication, including aspirin. Many wondered about this regulation since aspirin was only an over-the- counter drug. Dean, Ms. Patricia Teres- chuk explained, Students aren't al- lowed to carry aspirin with them be- cause it is a medication and needs to be regulated. Aspirin is a corrosive drug and could be harmful to their health. The infirmary served the campus in many ways. It was there for the sick, those who needed a short nap, students taking a break from class, and for those who needed to take their prescribed medication. Mrs. Dorgan commented, I want the students to know that the infirmary is a place for them to rest so they will feel better for their next peri- od. Finally, along with taking care of their physical needs, the volunteers in the infirmary offered the student body tender, loving care, TLC, in hopes that they would feel better. Their philos- ophy was that a little TLC would cure any ailment. Mrs. Barbara Hansen Business, Home Eco- numics Mr. Steve Hagerty Adm., Boys' Dean, Reli- gion, Football, Baseball l appreciate each stu- dent's uniqueness and their spontaneity. l love to see them smile and enjoy life. They are very special. you appreciate most about students? llllathematicsflnfirmary 139

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Building Project Commences we blessing for the groundbreaking is given by ishop Juan Arzube. His moral support was iuch appreciated. lrs. June Harker nglish Anything that has to do 'ith iaith and morals is se- ous to me. Atter years of earching, I found happi- ess in the Catholic hurch, and l believe in ev- rything it teaches with all iy heart. The groundbreaking ceremony marked the beginning of a dream come true for school administrators and par- ents alike. On November 25, communi- ty officials, parents, and faculty gath- ered together to help celebrate the com- mencement of a building project that would provide students with two new classrooms. Through the efforts of the Director of Public Relations, Mr. Robert Parsons, and the Assistant Director of Public Relations, Mrs. Debbie Myers, the cele- bration was a huge success. When asked what it took to put on this event, Mr. Parsons responded, . . . two weeks of hard work. They planned the official ceremony as well as the reception that followed. The two new classrooms to be built were the media room and a large com- puter center. The media room was de- signed to be an oversized classroom that could hold more than one class at a time for the viewing of films or the holding of assemblies. The computer center will take the place of the small computer room in the faculty house and house 32 new microcomputers. In 1985 administrators decided to im- prove the campus, over-crowded condi- tion. They were faced with the decision to either cut enrollment or enlarge pre- sent school facilities. Because they did not want to cut enrollment, building llltr. Merritt Hemenway Adm., Principal .. human lite. l don't like ethnic jokes that are put-downs. People deserve the dignity Christ won tor them. Mrs. Tish Jacobs Physical Education, Head Coach Soccer . . AIDS, drugs, and reli- gionf' Mr. Kenneth Johnson Adm., Vice Principal, Fine Arts . . Mary, the Mother ot God. new classrooms seemed to be the per- fect solution. The only problem was funding. The administration decided a year later that they would have to rely on funding from parents. This would come through private donations and fun- draisers. Initially about 12 parents stepped forward with donations of 31,000.00 or more. In appreciation of these parents, a plaque displaying their family names was to be displayed in the new computer center. The total paren- tal contribution during the first year of donations came to over S150,000.00. On hand at the groudbreaking cere- mony were many of the people who helped bring about the realization of the dream. Guest speaker, Bishop Juan .Arzube, the regional bishop for the San Gabriel Valley, led the opening prayer to begin the ceremony. Senator Joseph Montoya of the Twenty-Fifth District and a Bishop Arnat parent was also pre- sent. It was announced that he would be the honorary chairperson of the 1988 Lancer Classic Dinner. Every person who made possible the dream of expanding educational facili- ties deserved to be thanked. The fact was that every parent who supported the building project was much appreci- ated by the students, faculty, and ad- ministration. 1 Sr. lulie Conote, S.S.L. Adm., Vice Principal- Studies Ms. Ann lohhston- Skibinski English There is such a varied un- derstanding ot what consti- tutes 'iun' today! Anything that demeans or degrades another or lessens them as a person should he avoided at all times. Nhat is too serious to be joked about? Industrial Arts,fGroundbreaking 141