Damien High School - Spartiate Yearbook (La Verne, CA)

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MR. RICHARD DIAZ Spanish FATHER MICHAEL MAHER, S.S., C.C. Chairman, Language Dept. ALIEN TONGUES TAUGHT Language is the basis of communication. To understand a country ' s culture, a basic knowledge of their language is helpful. Damien High combined the old and the new in their language department by offering three foreign languages. Classical Latin which covers not only the pronunciation and trans- lation of that language but also the culture of Rome was taught by the chairman of the language department, Father Michael Maher, and Mr. Kuhn. The Spanish classes were taught realistically by Mr. Diaz and Father Gilsenan in that the emphasis was on the conversational aspects. Father Fergus taught his students about France as well as the French language. With this background the students of Damien High have an advantage in understanding other cultures. ■1H F 5 ° 4fl y MR. EDWARD ADAMS Speech ,« FATH. R MICHAEL GILSEI VS, S.S., C.C, Spanish

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Lh. it, MR. MAWLUD NAJJAR Science MR. HOWARD TEITELBAUM Chairman, Science Dept. FATHER PATRICK TRAVERS, S.S., c.c. Math BROTHER GERALD DUFFY, S.S., C.C. Science FATHER MICHAEL BROOKS, S.S., C.C, Chairman, Math Dept. Damien High School ' s science de- partment displayed a new look this year. Under the leadership of vet- eran science teacher Mr. Howard Teitelbaum, a new staff was assem- bled and the entire curriculum was updated. Mr. Boardman taught the new BSCS biology course in a newly equipped lab. Mr. Najjar brought new depth and experience to the chemistry and physical science classes. Brother Duffy introduced the department ' s sequence to fresh- men, striving to familiarize begin- ning students with the ever develop- ing language and technique of the sciences. 4 lv c3» ' DISCOVERIES MADE The mathematics depart- ment, headed by Father Brooks, also deepened and broadened its offerings. A pre- algebra course for freshhmen was introduced along with a new honors math course open to sophomores. Rather than the traditional course in trig- onometry for seniors, the de- partment offered a diversified program including elements of analytic geometry, calculus, and probability theory. MR.ELRIC BOARDMAN Science

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:- . n S FATHER PATRICK SMYTH, S.S., C.C. Chairman, Religion Dept. The study of religion took on a new look at Damien High this year as the school initiated a modern approach to the subject. Father Smyth and his staff introduced a totally new text series in all classes. The new texts were designed to promote class participation and free expression. Father Smyth, chairman of the religion department, was assisted by Father Dowl- ing, Father Maher, Father McGeady, Father Gilsenan, Father McSweeney, Father McCabe, Father Murtagh, and Bro- ther Duffy. DEVELOPING SPIRITUALLY AND PHYSICALLY A vigorous athletic program, with new athletic director Mr. Jim Knapp at the helm, has started what looks like a new era in interscholastic sports competition at Damien High School. Surrounding himself with capable and imaginative coaches, Mr. Knapp seemed to inject a new pride and enthusiasm into the whole student body. Men like Mr. John Sterling, Mr. Ed Adams, Mr. William Cos- ten, Mr. Richard Diaz, Mr. Elric Boardman, and Mr. Clarence Haynes, gave Spartan athletes a renewed will to win. MR. JAMES KNAPP Chairman, Athletic Dept.