Mary Star of the Sea High School - Stella Maris Yearbook (San Pedro, CA)

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Math Department Offers Theorems and Theories Ml Robert McGtaih Malh Deparl- meni Head. Graduated Itom For- dham Umvetsily. ma|Ored in Economics. Special InteresI in travel- ing. Currenlly leaches Algebra I and II. and Geomelry. First year at Mary Slai Headed by Mr. Robert McGrath. the Math Department offered an in depth curriculum for those students interested In a four year math program. Freshmen took either Pre- Algebra or Algebra 1. Algebra 2. Geometry, and Practical Math were offered to Sophomores. For Juniors and Seniors the program offered Trigonometry and Math Analysis. Pre-Algebra classes were conducted by Mr Pat Burke Algebra 1 classes were taught by Mr. McGrath and Mr Burke Geometry classes were taught by Mr. McGrath and Mr. Hallock. Mr. Nicholls taught Practical Math. Mr McGrath taught the Algebra 2 classes. Trigonometry and Math Analysis were taught by Sister Dorothea Sister Bernard taught all levels of math during the first semester. 1. Alright class take out your books and turn to page 20. 2. Smile Sister, we are on Candid Camera. 3. Mr. McGrath teaches Algebra 1 to a Freshman class. 4. P,P2=V ' (X2-X,)2+(Y2 2 I love the kids. The people really make the place Mrs. Gould Very good group of students from a town con- cerned about family, church, school, and hav- ing a good time. — Mr. Delrose Terrific! Mary Star is a great place, and all the kids. Sister Dorothea love Mr Patrick Burke Graduated Irom Humboldt Slate Universily. majored in Oceanography. Special InteresI in competitive and long distance swim- ming. Si ling, and scuba diving. Cur- rently leaches Pre-Algebra. Algebra I and Biology; First year at Mary Star Math Department 67

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Language Department Offers Fluency and Finesse Ms Dianne Gould Language Depatl- menl Head. Graduated trom Im- maculate Mean College, ma|ored in Spanish, Special Interest in singing, cooking, logging, raising two wild poodles. Currently teaches Spanish 2, Counselor to the Junior Class, First year at Mary Star, Ms. Dianne Gould was the head of Mary Star ' s Foreign Language Department. The curriculum this year included courses in Spanish and Latin. All students were re- quired to take two years of a language. Spanish classes were taught by Ms. Gould and Mrs. Silvia Munoz. Mr. Brian O ' Keeffe taught all the Latin courses. 1. Aqui se habia espafiol. 2. Responde Latine. 3 Alright, who threw the eraser out the window? 4. Estudiantes aplicados? 5. Don ' t look at me like that Ms. Gould, Reneedid it. Mrs. Silvia Munoz Graduated from Saint Joan ' s University, majored in Science and History: Special Interest In family, playing the piano. Currently teaches Spanish I and II; Second year at Mary Star 66 Language Department

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Science Department Acquires New Materials Mr Bradley Hallock, Sctence Depart- ment Head, graduated trom Universi- ly of Souttiern Calilomia, majored in Anthropology, special interest in ten- nis, currently teaches Chemistry. Biology, and Geometry, second year at Mary Star 1 • • .; .. ' ii ' -» V an 3 « C« Sc Ti V Rt fc r 2r Nt H M 8V-7I TV- 71 Cs ■• U HI Tl Fr lU K •« » « - C« Pr 1 ■••» ii K Til Pi I N Science Department was headed by Mr. Brad Hallock. This department includes Biology, Chemistry, and Introduction to Science. These courses teach from an introduction to the field of science, to knowledge of all types of living things and to experiments with chemicals. I en|oy working here and always have. — Mrs. Thelma Shockency. I appreciate the friendships I have made and my one wish would be to keep from turn- ing red. — Mr. Pat Markey My wish would be to live in a culture that puts more emphasis on the intrinsic value of life rather than the material value of it. — Mr, Gennaro DiMassa I love the atmosphere, the friendliness, and the rapport between students and teachers along with the sense of cooperation among all the people Involved. — Mrs. Sylvia Munoz Mary Star is the friendliest school I ' ve been associated with. — Father R. A. Loomis 1. I was a test tube baby. 2. You call that homework!?! 3. Just one more time and I know I ' ll get it. Mf Jack Nicholls. graduated from Calilornia State Long Beach, ma- jofed in Physical Education, special interest in skiing, racquelbail. backgammon, currently teaches General Science, Practical Math, coach tor Varsity Football, Ski Club Moderator, (irst year at Mary Star 68 Science Department