Glen Wilson High School - Prowler Yearbook (Hacienda Heights, CA)

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▲ Mrs. Tebbs lectures to her 2nd pe- riod English Honors class about the important literary terms in the weeks poetry. ■ Rodney Carriega studies intently for his next chemistry honors test in order to set the curve, photo by Juan • Using the overnead. Mrs. Nicholson teaches the next subject in her Honors Alebra 2 class. Howdks AP 123

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QS } wmbexs out At ONES TO WATCH Membership in California Scholastic Federation or CSF was quite a achieve- ment. To become a member a student must earn ten academic points. Classes such as Journal- ism, sports and most electives did not count. This club had many members, and was one of the most successful clubs on campus. Members were expect- ed to take part in several ac- tivities. One of these activities included a toy drive, where members gathered toys around Christmas time to give to the needy. The drive was sponsored by the Marines and was a huge success. CSF members also took an end of the year trip to Dis- neyland. The members made this club very successful and members were proud to be in CSF. by Kim King T Tracie Uchida studies to make sure she keeps her grades up. 122 A C.S.F. members show how happy they are to be one of the largest clubs on campus. A Susan Ronning works to remain a CSF member.

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fcbwons Glosses O ex A NEW CHALLENGE Many students have won- dered, what is a honors class, and is it really worth all that hard work and time of stud- ying? And the answer to this question was simply, YES. The honors classes were pro- grammed to help students get prepared for college. These classes include Biology, Chem- istry, English, U.S. History, Eu- ropean History, Geometry, Al- gebra II, and Calculus. All these classes were taught like college classes and teachers expected the students to be responsible and mentally mature. Mr. Moore, a Geometry honors teacher stated, Honors classes provide students who are highly capable and well motivated to have the opportunity to study topics not included in the reg- ular course. Also, the students had to be able to keep up with the daily class work and not fall behind. The students were able to get into the program at the fresh- man level and then later on in their sophomore, junior, or se- nior year. To be accepted in a honors class, the Math, History, or Science department had to approve their application. Also, the grades had to be considered as well as the teachers ' recom- mendations. But, in English, the students were asked to write an essay in order to get into the honors class. There were some advantages to these classes also: One thing, an extra grade point to their G.P.A., next thing, a clearer understanding and knowledge of the course, and another thing, an opportunity to take an Advance Placement (AP) Test. The Honors Program offered the students a chance to get a head start. It also offered a little challenge to those students that were capable and willing to put in the time and effort. by Grady Han ▲ Mr. Lee ' s calm and at-ease style of teaching seems to help lessen the tension his calculus honors Students feel, photo by Carlos Lecanda ► A Mr. Moore helps his geometry honor students, Paul Shen and Michelle Kim, after school, prepare for their chapter test, photo by Carlos Lecanda 124 fcfonoiis Gtosses ▲ When asked, what does our geometry honors students do? Mr. Moon answers, Honors students apply their knowledge in more challenging problems solving experiences. photo by Carlos Lecanda