Moreno Valley High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Sunnymead, CA)

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Tikes® Make MoWsd Teachers are of great importance to the future of the world. Without teachers, the children of today would never be taught how to be the adults of tomor- row. Teachers were the ones who helped fulfill our dreams. They guided us and helped us grow to be strong and educated, sometimes, in spite of our- selves. Without teachers our country would be lost. President Reagan agreed when he decl ared that a teacher should venture into space. And we all shared in the tragic loss of our first attempt to truly bring the unknowns of space directly into the classroom. In addition to our teachers, the entire school staff including administrators, guidance personnel, cam- pus supervisors, secretaries, and custodians, to name a few, helped the school run smoothly. With such a large population everybody was needed to keep things working! But then, there were quite a few peo- ple who ' d had a lot of experience in teaching. Mrs. Cunningham claims to have been around since the first coat of paint dried (actually, since 1971). After graduating from MoVal and getting his teaching cre- dential, Mr. Orr taught in Australia for three years, but has been here since 1976. Fourteen years of exper- ience here kept Mr. Don Miller going strong. Of course, that ' s when he ' s not busy riding on a fire truck. It ' s been service in three decades for Mr. Walk- er who arrived in 1969. Fresh out of college, Mrs. Gas- tineau came to MoVal to teach English, and suddenly, it ' s fourteen years later and along with the rest of us, she ' s suffered under the stress of super growth on campus. Debbie Abry Kay Anderson English Cafeteria Ray Acosla Len Anderson Custodian, A YSO Assist. Principal Magda Alberga Starr Anderson Spanish Math Beverly Allen Vera Anderson Business Jan Allen English Elaine Avila Campus Supervisor Math Linda Allenbaugh Juanita Baxter Spanish Clerk Jimmy Anaya Tim Benge Custodian Paul Andersen Band, Pagentry Grace Bonanna Assist. Principal Noon Aide Carolyn Anderson Gerry Bowden English Business not pictured: Angie Armstrong Counseling We Want You

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he year could have been a clut- tered mess with impersonal teach- ers pushing dry, dull, drab assign- ments upon students who deserved better. Fortunately, it wasn ' t like that at MoVal. Instead, we were blessed with unique and intriguing teachers who took it upon them- selves to vary the learning routine. The material I cover doesn ' t change that much, remarked Mr. Lukens, I just try to present it in an interesting way that makes not learning harder than learning. Teachers may be unpredictable or uncanny, but that ' s a necessity in learning. MoVal teachers were hard working and relied on enjoyable at- mospheres to bring out students ' personalities and set themselves apart from other teachers. Most stu- dents felt that an enjoyable teacher meant an enjoyable class, and stu- dents who wanted to learn were what made a class enjoyable for the teacher. I The teacher population escalated in an attempt to keep up with the student population. Seventeen new teachers were added making it a 138 member teaching staff. The in- crease in teachers was fully justified considering the size of classes, stated Ms. Horrigan. who has been here for thirteen years. There was an increase in administrators as well, with Mrs. Ferguson replacing Mrs. Mullen-, and Mr. Broncatello be- coming the new Dean of Students as Mr. Andersen switched to Assistant Principal. In the overall prospective, we were extremely lucky to have a dedicated staff that made us more than just a school. It was a place where students, teachers, and ad- ministrators could work together in a positive manner in order to learn and have fun. This was definately a Moreno Valley asset. 9

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Two years young at MoVal. Mrs. Weathersby enjoys a conversation with oldie (seven year old) Mrs. Stone. Good friends in the English Department, Mrs. Gastineau taught Ms. Muldoon the ropes when she arrived seven years ago. Long time community member (for 30 years) who has been here for the last twelve years, Mrs. Stafford shares her library responsibilities with relative newcomer, Mrs. Debnam. Speaking of new. Dr. Broncatello, Dean of Stu- dents, is cutting his teeth in this his first year.