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

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Markey Heads Social Studies Curriculum Mr Painch Markey — Social Studtes Deparlmeni Head, graduated trom Cal State Univ at Long Beach, ma- jored tn Geography, special inlerest in skiing, and will travel anywhere, anytime, with anyone, currenily teaches US History, third year al Mary Star 1. Sit down Dobra the Fashion Show is over. 2. You expect an A on that paper. 3. Mr. Markey makes it a point to show everyone where he came from. Mr Anthony Dobra — graduated trom Cal State Univ at Long Beach, majored in Political Sctence. special in- terest in sports, body surting. and collecting baseball cards, currentty teaches Governmeni, English 9 and 10, and P E . third year al Mary Star Ms Sandra Simich — graduated Irom Marymount Col- lege, majored in English and P E , special interest m racket- ball, logging, movies and stage productions, currently teaches P E . Geography. Health. Cal History. Cons Economics. Jog Exercise, sixth year al Mary Star Ms Rosemary Perry — graduated Irom Immaculate Heart College, majored m Social Science, special interest in sing- ing, reading, and growing plants, currently teaches Psychology, second year at Mary Star. Social Studies Department was headed by Mr. Pat Markey. The Social Studies Department consists ot U.S. History, World History, Calitornia History, Govern- ment. Consumer Economics, Geography and Psychology. Students are taught skills useful to come to objective conclusions about todays world and its problems. It brings major world issues to the attention of the students along with how to deal with them. Mr James Wetmore — graduated from Cal Slate Univ at Los Angeles, maiored in P E , special interest in basketball, racketball. and reading, currenily teaches World History, first year at Mary Star. 70 Social Studies Department

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English Curriculum Proves to Be Rewarding Mi Brian O ' Keetle English Depart- ment Head, graduated from Univ o( Dublin, Ireland; maiored in Englisti. HIstofy, and Philosophy; special in- terests in reading and going to old movies, currently teaches English 9. Latin I, and Latin II, third year at Mary Star 1. Latin is bad enough, but Latin with an Irish accent? 2. Oh. to be a truck driver ... 3. What? William Shakespeare IS . . . dead? 4. Okay, Joe . . . What ' s under the desk? English Department was headed by Mr. Brian O ' Keeffe. The English Department includes English 9, English 10, American Literature, Creative Writing, English Literature, and Yearbook. The English Department in- troduces students to writing and literature as well as improving their knowledge of grammer and their skills in vocabulary. Ms Mary Montgomery — graduated Irom San Diego Slate, maiored in English and Psychology, special interests m logging. Aerobics, writing poelry. and eating chocolate; currently teaches Creative Wntmg. Am Lit , and Yearbook first year at Mary Star Sr Helene McCambndge - graduated from Immaculate Heart College ma)ored m English, special interest in reading, currently teaches English Lit , Seventeenth year at Mary Star. English Department 69

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Mrs. Ciketic Becomes Practical Arts Chairperson Mrs. Aniionette Cikelic Pracltcal Arts Depanment Head. Graduated (rcxn Immaculate Mean College, ma- lored in Arts. Special Interest in fami- ly living, ctiild rearing, teacrimg CCD to three-year olds, gift making and boutique item creations. Currently teaches Art. Marriage, Foods. Moderator of the Home Economics Club. First year at Mary Star Foods, Clothing, Art, and Draf- ting comprise the Practical Arts curriculunn. Foods, which offered students the fundamentals of cooking, was taught by Mrs. Antoinette Ciketic. Mrs. Ciketic also taught all of the Art classes, which in- cluded Art l-IV. These classes of- fered students a chance to develop skills in painting, draw- ing, and craft-making. Mrs. Diane Kaloper taught the Clothing classes at Mary Star. She instructed her students in the art of making many very useful items. Students in Drafting were taught the techniques necessary for tur- ning out properly lettered and drawn blueprints. Mr. Des Walker taught this class. 1. Don ' t you love the print on that material? 2. Shhh! Artist at work. 3. Geraldine Russo and Natalie McDonald, hard at work creating the latest Mary Star fashions. 4. Is that going to be a 200 or 300 story building, Alex? 5. Cooking experts Kim Kunich and Diane Carr show off their culinary skills. Mrs Oiane Kaloper Graduated from Long Beach State, majored in Home Ecrxiomics. Special Interest in sew Ing. reading, baking; Currently leaches Clothing: First year at Mary Star Practical Arts Department 7 1