Sahuaro High School - Viva Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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IFAR LEFT: In an attempt to broaden teachers' knowl- edge, health instructor Mr. Dick Cooper directs a drug seminar. I LEFT: Senior Leanne Burriil sits for a student in Mr. AmoId's oil class. I MIDDLE: Using his hands effectively, Mr. Lopez explains the difference between corto, short, and largo, long to his adult Spanish class. IABOVE: Driver Ed. teacher Mr. Bud Doo- len discusses the new implied consent law. l ABOVE: With pin in hand, Mrs. Betty Slawson fits a pattern on Mrs. Edyth Hart. ACADEMICS: CURRICULUM 111

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., DRIVER EDUCATION, HEALTH, ADULT NIGHT SCHOOL Eight classes study at nightg Sophs behind wheel, in class I don't know what I'm doing, but it's fun. This was the opinion of many of the people enrolled in the ADULT EVE- NING SCHOOL. The classes were held for two semesters from September through April. Most of the students took the courses just for the fun of it. Courses ranged from conversational Spanish to oil painting, and all clas- ses were two and one half hours long. Mr. James Hazzard, evening school dean, said, The purpose of the evening school is to provide opportunities for adults who wish to increase their vo- cational, civic, social and personal competencies. I didn't mind the movies in DRIVER ED. If you don't learn to be careful after watching them, you never will. Driver education was required of all sophomores as a nine-week physical education substitute. The students were taught three weeks of first aide and six weeks Arizona highway laws. They also touched on what to look for when buying a car. the history of the automobile and the girls were taught the fundamentals of 110 ACADEMICS: CURRICULUM tire changing. Driver education Head Nlr. Dick McCon- nel said, Our main objective is to teach the responsibilities and dangers involved in driving. DRIVER TRAINING was a two-week course where the student gained valuable driv- ing experience under the watchful eye of a certified instructor. One sopho- more girl said, I was so nervous that I could hardly hold the wheel The instructors had their tense moments, too. Mr. Bud Doolen said, At first I was real uneasy, because I was afraid I couldn't handle some of the students but as I got used to it I learned to talk them through certain situations. HEALTH EDUCATION was the second nine-week physical education substitute for all sophomores. Personal, emotional and mental health along with nutrition, fitness and sex education were touched on. Classes were augmented by films, guest speakers and panel discussions. Mr. Dick Cooper was health coordinator.

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