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

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Keeping The Lines Open 's. Paula Sheldon, discusses moral issues with r class. When teaching, she covered the con- rns of young people, and when counseling, she oke on a more personal level. -S -...- .ss- ..... esss will me 5: f:i? m535'K ff' 1'f'.E:!!::s J J liifi zial Studies . . my wardrobe, espe- ly my ties. ogg Ms. Ellen Ybarra Science, Christian Ser- vice, Campus Ministry . . . the disease of MDS. Keeping the lines or means of com- munication open was the most impor- tant aspect of being a counselor. Giving advice and listening to students was not the only hard work the counselors had cut out for them. For Mrs. Paula Shel- don, Mrs. Mary O'Neil, Sr. Mary Sulko, Miss Christi Velasco, Miss Cindy An- dries, and Mr. Chris Spohn who worked as counselors, several other responsibil- ities made for a busy schedule. Head counselor, Mrs. Paula Shel- donls job consisted of coordinating the Counseling Department, overseeing the five other counselors, handling the re- registration proceedings, scheduling students and guiding them on their per- sonal, career, and academic goals. This, coupled with teaching two Christian Vocation classes kept her schedule full. When asked about her Views of the Counseling Department she responded, Problems are natural, and people do need help at times. I just hope they know that they have a place to turn and even though we can't cure the problem, we can offer them some affirmation. College counselor, Mrs. O'Neil, pro- vided students and the other counselors with information on colleges. She as- sisted the counselors and faculty by giv- ing them instructions on writing schol- arship and college recommendations. As the financial aid consultant, Mrs. O'Neil explained the complicated array of financial aid forms and scholarship material to students and parents. Mrs. OlNeil attended conferences in order to keep up on college requirements and changes in their programs. She also commented, I enjoy a student's excite- ment when they are accepted into the college of their choice. Some of Mrs. O'Neil's biggest projects were planning college night and publishing a newslet- ter to acquaint juniors and seniors with opportunities after high school. The counselors worked with students according to homerooms. Their job in- cluded working with schedules, pro- gress reports, and report cards. Aside from performing these tasks, they were also on the faculty roster as teachers. They always found time to try to meet the personal needs of the students de- spite the shortage of time in a day. Personal and academic counselors worked hard for the students' best in- terests. They tried to teach them how to make their own decisions by carefully balancing emotions and practicality. Ultimately, the counseling experience was beneficial to both sides. Sr. Mary Sulko explained, Through working with the students I learned one of the most important aspects of counseling . . . affirmation. Rev. Roland Mrs. Virginia Ashdown Mrs. Pat Buccola Mrs. Gerri Dawson Zimmerman Receptionist Secretary to the Princi- Attendance Office Athletic Chaplain pal llhat is too serious to be joked about? Physical Education!CounseIing 159

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Upon entering the students' grades into the computer, Sr. Mary Sulko observes a demonstration by Mr. Ken Johnson. Sister's attitude showed she truly loved her work. College Counselor, Mrs. Mary O'Neil looks over information con- cerning preparation for higher learning. She also served as a math teacher and regular counselor. 158 Academics H ...Mmm E Stepping Away From The Ordinary Hurdling to get to class on time was the daily exercise for more than a few students. However, not every class en- tailed improving reading, writing and arithmetic skills. Courses for rejuvenation and sometimes relaxation of the mind were also offered. The Physical Education Depart- ment offered two different courses: the mandatory freshman P.E. class and Ad- vanced Physical Education. For many, this was a wel- come break from the normal- ity of a school day. It gave students a chance to run off all their aggressions on the track or release all their frus- trations through the pass of a softball. A P.E. class was the only class in which a student did not have to sit attentive- ly at his or her desk. Stu- dents were encouraged to discipline themselves by tak- ing care of their bodies. All did not especially en- joy the classes during fresh- man year. Besides the fact that students were required to take this class, it was often hard to get ready fast enough to make it to the next class on time. When it was scourching hot outside, freshmen braved the sun. They then had to race into the locker room and put their dress code clothes back on after showering. There was an addition to the curriculum-girls' Athle- tic Conditioning. It offered a chance for girls who played sports to get extra condition- ing. Unlike the boys' Ad- vanced P.E., the girls were not required to be on a varsi- ty team. Students grew to know each other well during P.E. classes. Most of the friend- ships established in fresh- man P.E. classes were des- tined to be long-lasting. The friends I made in P.E. freshman year are friends that I still have. They are some of my closest friends, stated senior Diane Hayden. Miss Patti Groff explained her duties as the department Mickey Velasco fails to block France Car- reon attempt to score. Sportsmanship was important in freshman P.E. classes. chairperson: I designed classes for the new year, made up the curriculum for both boys' and girls' sports, and arranged this year's cal- endar for sports events. She also said, It's a great deal of fun working with different teachers and students. The Physical Education Department was essential for helping students maintain healthy bodies to accompany healthy minds. It also taught the importance of physical fitness for everyone.

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160 Academics Examining print-outs, Mr. Anthony Victoria works in the new data pro- cessing room. He spent much of his time at the terminals and printer. Teach IVle Knowledge What is science? The for- mal definitions are: 1. a knowledge of facts and laws arranged in an orderly sys- tem 2. a branch of such knowledge 3. a skill, a tech- nique and 4. the search for truth. Sr. Lorita, head of the Science Department, said that the goal of the depart- ment was, to teach the pro- cess of science not just the facts, to involve students in the learning process of hands on experimentation, to teach students to analyze and think critically, and fi- nally, to teach the scientific method used in Koh joyll later sciences. At least two years of sci- ence were required for gradu- ation. One course was taken freshman year, Introduction to Earth Science, Earth Sci- ence, or Introduction to Physical Science. The second course was Biology, taken ei- ther sophomore or junior year. Once the two selected courses were completed, a student could choose to go on to Chemistry or tGod-will- ingj Honors Chemistry. After completing Chemistry, some students advanced to Physics, Human Physiology, and Introduction to Human Anatomy. Science asks the students to learn, to think, to ask questions, and to use meth- ods of education not used in other subjects-for example, experimentation and hands- on activities, said Mr. Brian Miller. Experiments ranged from flipping coins to deter- mine probability to building your own alien for a specified planet. Yes, science classes were demanding and hard to ace. One had to have patience and the will to succeed. Sometimes it was hard to Mr. Dave Medina explains the up- coming lab. Experimentation was an inherent part of the science pro- gram. comprehend exactly why sci- ence is useful in life. Ms. El- len Ybarra gave the explana- tion, Science is used in ever- yday life. Cooking is chemis- try you can eat, and photog- raphy is chemistry you can seein