Diamond Bar High School - Taurus Yearbook (Diamond Bar, CA)

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3rd Class Freshmen Along with a new school, comes new and different subjects. Freshmen, following the tradition, were present- ed with a new class, futures. Futures was a mesh of the ordinary freshman social science and science I.P.S. (Introductory to Physical Science) that was combined into a year class. Futures classes study natural resources, geog- raphy, cultures and science skills. The combi- nation of previous required classes often limit- ed the students schedule, whereas futures classes took up only one period of the day. This left the students to take an elective class such as band or photo I. I like futures better than having to take two separate year long classes that teach the same thing and have the same teachers year long. Futures gives you a variety of teachers so you don ' t get tired of them commented freshman futures student, John Deinlein. The classes were divided into three part semesters. The first six weeks students studied physical geog- raphy, the second six weeks lab science skills, and the third six weeks weather and climate. ► FRESHMAN FUTURES STUDENTS listen intentively while their teacher, Mr. Paul, lectures. Many students enjoyed their futures class because it gave them a chance to meet more freshmen friends. Andrea Twombley Scott Twombley Jerry Valdez Roger Van Den Vrijhoef Wendy Vann Jessica Vargas Josefina Velasquez Stephanie Velazquez Sanjay Verma Sabrina Vigrabs Andy Viera Diane Villanuev The second six semester went something like this; first six weeks cultures, second six weeks life science, and the third six weeks human ecology. The teachers who taught the futures classes specialized in their own subjects. Ms. Sheide- mantal, who took the place of Ms. DuRous- seau, taught the science classes, Mr. Paul and Mrs. Cleveland taught the social science classes-such as cultural and physical geogra- phy, and picking up the loose ends were Mr. Park and Mr. Johnson teaching a blend of so- cial science and science classes. The blend specialized in ecology and weather. I think the futures classes are much better because the teachers don ' t go as deep into the subjects and this keeps the students interested, com- mented futures teacher, Mr. Johnson. The futures classes seemed to work out well and pleased a good majority of the students as well as the teachers. This could become one of many newly set traditions! 202 3rd Class Futures

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Freshmen m. --d Class . iV ' JUGGLING TOGETHER, Brent Lmdstrom and Daren i ti fffiifti McCune do a pre-game exercise. Both Brent and Daren played defensive positions. D liscrimination and limited privileges I were just a few things that incoming freshmen delt with. The upperclass- men were constantly degrading and insulting freshmen, even the new sophomores began to take an offensive position. Along with limited privileges, lack of confi- dence always filtered their minds. Last year ' s freshmen seemed to have an overpowering amount of confidence, compared to when I was a freshman. , stated sophomore Shawn Walker. Freshmen usually tried out for a few sports and in the end made it. Sean Kapano, Brent Lindstrom, Daren McCune, and Spencer Rose were four fresh- men who secured positions on varsity soccer. After a lot of practice and hard work, Daren and Brent held defensive positions while Sean and Spencer played both offense and midfield. Rosalyn Mitchell and Kim Bales were also two exceptions to the rule. Rosalyn played varsity volleyball and became an asset to the team, while Kim showed everyone her stuff on the basketball court. Kim was a key player because of versitility to play both offense and defense equally well. ▼ LISTENING TO THE COACH, Kinn Bales gets half- time encouragement from her coach. Kim was coached by her stepfather Mr. Davis. Leo Shiang Patti Shilts r , Varsity Freshmen 3rd Class 201

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•W. ' V.V Brian Vital Larry Vladic Michelle Voss Bill Waldron Wendee Walker Mike Wang Tania Warren Kraig Washington Skyla Weaver Catriona Weesner Michelle Welker Melissa Weiner ▲ EXPLAINING ECOLOGY AND weather, futures teachers, Mr Johnson uses visual aide. Mr. Johnson not only taught the advanced placement futures class, but also the advanced placement U.S. history classes. J ENJOYING A QUICK game of Eye Witness News ' , Mr. Paul, futures teacher, proposes a staggering question. These games were played to keep the students informed of current events as well as their own class subjects. Futures 3rd Class 203