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

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A GRINNING HAPPILY is Mrs Barbara Benzel. Mr, Holmes secretary. Barbara is a very efficient and cheerful person, stated Mr, Holmes, ■ DROWNING IN TOILET PAPER, Mr Holmes ' office IS barely visible, A few students decorated it with stream- ers, toilet paper and posters for the first day of school, - AS A SMILE SHOWS on his face, Mr. Holmes adjusts his glasses. After teaching for 2 1 years, he commented, I enjoy kids more now than before. He Cares for U% S ot many people understood why Mr. Holmes spent his entire lunch hour every day walking around the jnch area picking up trash. He wanted the i ;tudents to know that he didn ' t just care about lis office work, he cared about the students. He feels that he ' s a part of them. By walking iround the campus he saw things incidentally ind learned a lot about the students just by vatching them. According to Mr. Holmes, the )eople make up about 80% of a school and hat the building itself only 20%. It was very mportant to him that everybody felt they were in important asset to the school. He tried to issure the students of this by mingling with hem during brunch and lunch. The basis of his philosophy was to get ev- sryone involved. Students were able to enjoy All school more if they realized that they ' re not just there to learn reading, writing and arith- metic, but to discover who they are and to enjoy themselves. He knew that each student He ' s the greatest! He not only cares about the school, but each and every student. had special qualities and should have the op- portunity to show them off by getting involved with the numerous things that were happening on campus, such as, the variety of clubs and sports on campus. When asked if she thought Mr. Holmes was a good principal, Debbie Christensen, junior, replied, He ' s the great- est! He not only cares about the school, but each and every student. Mr. Holmes had a saying that he strongly believed in; The principal has to shinny up the flag pole and light a candle. What the first part means is that the principal has to climb the flag pole high enough so that he can see everything. That is, the entire campus and ev- ery person who is a part of it. The second part of his saying meant that somebody has to light the candle so everyone else can see the light and obey it. He wanted everyone to know that he was trying his hardest to do the best job possible. Mr. Holmes Captain and Crew 43

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CELEBRATING MR. HOLMES ' BIRTHDAY, a hired clown presented a bouquet of balloons to him at halftime during a varsity football game. Later he remarked, I loved it! T BOASTING a Brahma Booster jacket, Mr. Holmes speaks at the assembly on the first day of school. Every- one was excited about this spirit-stirring day. I %- 1 ' A A WITH A HUG and a kiss, varsity cheerleader Niki Rhone wishes Mr. Holmes a happy birthday. All the pep- sters sang Happy Birthday to him during halftime. ► IN DEEP THOUGHT, Mr. Holmes and Mr. Ward dis- cuss the registration process. The overall opinion was that It was very successful. Jl ' V. 42 Captain and Crew Mr. Holmes

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Feed And Fun Ter The et your red hot hamburgers and juicy hot dogs right here, at the staff bar- beque! Barbeques for the staff were held frequently throughout the year. The food for the barbe- ques usually included; hot dogs, hamburgers, potato chips, salad, punch, and some sort of dessert. The staff members took turns at bringing the food. One time someone may have brought the main dish, the next time the dessert and perhaps nothing the following time. The barbeques were held in different places. Some were on the Bodie Balcony while others were in the Chuckwagon. But no matter where Staff the barbeques were held, the staff always en- joyed them. The aroma of delicious food and laughter I like having the barbeques. They ' re nice for a change. filled the air when there was a staff barbeque. It was not only a time to eat, but a time to have fun. The staff sat at tables with whoever they wanted. Many brought their own soft drinks instead of drinking the punch which was served at the barbeques. Howard Alcosser, math instructor, com- mented, I like having the barbeques. They are nice for a change. Another math teacher, Bruce McNeil, also shared his thoughts of the barbeques, It ' s nice to all get together anc have a barbeque. The food was always gooc and we all had a lot of fun. All the staff members feel that having the barbeques is a good idea. I look forward tc them, stated Robert Hernandez, a custodian. A WITH A LOOK OF ANGUISH on her face, Mrs Chase tires to avoid spilling her punch. When weather permitted the barbeques were held out doors. ► INDULGED IN THEIR FOOD, Mr. Charter and Mr. Garrett enjoy the juicy hot dogs and crispy potato chips served at the barbeque. 44 Captain and Crew BBQ ' s