El Dorado High School - El Dorado Yearbook (Placentia, CA)

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mi an any Talents Dr. Morris earned his PhD. in science education at Florida State University. Following that, he taught at the university and also did research to improve science teaching. He later worked at a medical school as the assistant dean. In addition, Dr. Morris taught high school in northern California. Before Dr. Morris came to El Dorado, he owned a business that dealt with new inventions in the field of technology. FHe made enough money in his busi- ness that he could afford to return to teacliing. According to Dr. Morris. ' My business was not as much fun as ucation. Dr. Morris has authored and co-authored thirty-six books. The topics are diverse and include medicine. computer education, bio-chemistry, and travel. He enjoys books and averages three hours a day of reading. Dr. Morris raises horses on his ranch wfiich is locat- ed in the Black Hills of South Dakota just outside of Rapid City. His nearest neighbor is several miles away. He enjoys the quietness and privacy of the area. Being a pilot. Dr. Morris has owned two different planes. He has flown across the United States, into Canada, and also in the Grand Canyon. Working with people who want to learn is the most fun that I ' ve ever had, stated Dr. Morris. The things that Dr. Morris most enjoys about teaching are the constant interaction with people and the challenges that teaching presents. New to El Dorado, math and science teacher Dr. Morris prefers to teach. My business was not as much fun as education. Dan Henshall Richard Garcia Connie Grosse I Mary Ford I j . , Sara Hall David Hasson Ralph Hepp Eileen Hooper

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Woy Wor For 10 years, Mr. Woy has been teacher students math. He has taught from pre- algebra to algebra II. Mr. Woy prefers to teach any class but freshmen, and he likes to get to know each of his students even though he never seems to have enough time. When asked what he likes most about teaching, Mr. Woy put it sim- ply, the summers. In his spare time, Mr. Woy likes to ski, dive, and travel. Mr. Woy has been to over 50 countries and he says, there ' s too many interesting places to pick a fa- vorite. This summer, Mr. Woy and his family will travel the South Pacific: Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia, Figi, and Hawaii. The ever-popuiar Jack Woy sits in front of one of his math classes, Woy has traveled to places all over the world. David Clark Alice Cole Kay Constant Laura Crays Barbara D ' Arcy Jim Disbennett Steve Dulcher Larry Eynon 283 Faculty

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,i v Alan Leonard Laurie Lewinson Tom Milich Debbie Payne A senior prank from a few years ago shows two painted, life-like mannequins of Mr. Davis and Ms. Ervin on a table in the senior quad. The senior prank is one that makes teachers and administrators a little nervous. Alan Leonard, with lunch, thermos, and briefcase in hand is equipped and ready for another eventful day of teaching. 285 Faculty