San Gorgonio High School - Summit Yearbook (San Bernardino, CA)

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Ms. Barbara Edgett Physical Education Mrs. Elka B. Ellison Social Studies faculty

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Diverse teacher loves the classroom Showcase As well as teaching for the last twenty-five years, Mrs. Elka Ellison has had a very in- teresting background. Born in Wilno, Litthuania, Mrs. Ellison graduated from high school and then went to Rome, Italy where she studied fine arts and philosophy at the university. Upon graduation, she taught there for a few years. When the Allied Forces entered Italy, she went to work for the American Red Cross and then the International Refugee Organiza- tion. In Rome, her job was to help in their settlement of displaced persons to countries outside Europe away from the war memories. By being able to speak several languages, I could deal with many refugees from different countries. Mrs. Ellison decided to immigrate to the United States in 1950, I was very curious about the New World, She lived in the East for awhile and then soon came to California. She taught in Rialto Junior High and Pacific High School, which was a worthwhile ex- perience for her. At San G. Mrs. Ellison has worked with a sophomores four discipline Humanities pro- gram, and currently she has shared a two hour ninth grade college preparatory class with Mrs. Casselman in English and geography. Mrs. Ellison also has been teaching a Western Civilization, or European History Advanced Placement class for seniors. Her hobbies and interests consist of travel- ing, reading, theatre, and live classical music. Traveling in Meditteranean area has been a learning experience for her. I learn many things before the trip, during, and especially afterwards. Retiring is far from Mrs. Ellison ' s mind at this moment. She likes to teach and loves the classroom situation. I think San Gorgonio was fortunate to have very fine principals and a talented staff. Many San G. graduates are grateful they had a worth- while high school experience. Right: Mr. Dyer talks to members of the staff about his concerns for students to practice writing skills in all classes, not only in English. Mrs. Beverly Chovick Business Education 304 facult y . David Duncanson Physical Education

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Teacher travels as a hobby Showcase One of Ms. Peg Lawrence ' s first loves is photography, which she first started when someone gave her a Brownie box camera. A number of students were familiar with Ms Lawrence, the teacher of earthguake science and ad- vanced psychology. But what makes her so interesting is what she does out of the classroom. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has lived in San Bernardino for 27 years. Ms. Lawrence said that she moved to San Bernardino because it was in the middle of everything. As well as teaching, Ms. Lawrence has been in the Air Force during the time of World War II, and also a ski patrol member Many of her pictures have been entered in the Orange Show International Photo Competition, where she has received many honorable mentions. Three Nikons, a Mamiya, and an Olympus are a few of the many cameras she owns. Another facinating hobby that Ms. Lawrence has is traveling. She has traveled around the world twice and has gone to China and Tibet. Her future plans include a trip all over Asia. Photography plays a big part in her trips. She takes at least 2,000 pictures during one trip. Ms. Lawrence is very interested in the culture, arts, and the people of each country. One of her favorite tries that she likes to visit is Nepal. Excitement is always part of her adventures. Once she was charged by an elephant, a rhino, and held by Arabs. Ms. Lawrence has many other hobbies, which include climbing the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevadas. Sometimes if she is not on the go, she can be found at her home weaving, woodworking, or sewing, with her cat and dogs by her side. Below: Thinking about her third period class always brings a smile to Ms. Hagerman ' s face. torn: Listening to students give their opinions is a change of pace for Mr. Gotthard. Mr. Warren F. Gotthard Business Education Mr. James Ha Science Ms. Catherine A. Hatch Foreign Language Mr Robert Havemanr Foreign Language