Mount Carmel High School - El Conquistador Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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FR. GERALD PA YEA, the school's most notable Mathematics teacher is not your usual next door neighbor. He plays ex- cellent basketball and baseball, and there is no question about his under- standing of mathematics. Fr. Jerry is also chair- man of the Mathematics Department, the Assist- ant Athletic Director, the Freshman Basketball Coach, moderator for the Chess Club and Junior Class, and the Carmelite Prior. MRS. GAIL RISTOW teaches Chemistry, Phys- ics and Freshman Science In her second year at Mount Carmel, she is among the best liked indi- viduals in the school and is known for her dedica- tion and individual assist- ance she gives each stu- dent. FR. ROBERT BOLEY teaches Freshman-Sopho- more Mathematics and Freshman Religion. In ad- dition to those obligations, Fr. Bob has also spent much time his first year here by working at Ath- letic events and School Dances. 25

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FR. MATTHEW SPROUFFSKE is in charge of Mt. Carmel's Develop- ment Office. Although Fr. Matthew is not exactly considered a member of the faculty by some, with- out him there would be no faculty, as a matter of fact there would be no school. Fr. Matthew raises money through fund raising functions and from alumni and supporters of Mt. Carmel. A past principal, he has dedi- cated the last two years to the extremely important task of finance. MR. HENRY MORENO is considered to be one of the most fair teachers at Mt. Carmel. He seems to have mastered the ability to get along with everyone. Mr. Moreno teaches English, Spanish and a very popular course, Photography. He also is the Assistant Varsity Bas- ketball Coach and Head Coach of the Cross Coun- try team. BRO. AL BUDZIN teaches English Seminar, govern- ment and Two Faces, a course studying the ef- fects of Violence and Non- Violence. Bro. Al is also the Chairperson of the Religion Department and moderator of the Reflex- ions Committee. 24

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MISS DEE SEGURA teach- es U.S. History, Social Studies and Mexican - American History. She has expertise in all of the fields. Miss Segura also moderates the Dance Committee, which enjoyed one of its most successful years. A student in one of Miss Segura's classes can expect an excellent atmosphere for learning and a very energetic teacher. She brings new activity to the Social Sci- ences by giving them a more practical application. BRO. DAMIEN CHONG teaches Bachelor Science, Drafting and Typing. He also serves as Chairper- son of the Practical Arts Department. As modera- tor of both U. L. A. S. and the Senior class, he has played a key part in many events here at Carmel. Bro. Damien has also set up the new Student Lounge with activities for the stu- dents during their free time. MS. LORETTA MURRAY'S participation at Mt. Car- mel goes far beyond her five classes. She is near- ly always at every Car- mel athletic event, mod- erated the California Scholarship Federation, the Cheerleaders and the Freshman class. These activities were all in ad- dition to her reading and English classes in which she specializes in meeting the individual needs of the students. 26