Acalanes High School - Aklan Yearbook (Lafayette, CA)

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Exploring the world of words. . . Mrs, Virginia Woods, English lg Mrs. Mary Mains, Reading Laborafory I, ll, Mrs. Mona Moon, English ll, lll, Aklang Miss Barbara Lee, English I, Il, Mr. Wilson Sanchez, English I, IV, Mr, William Kauffman, English III, IV, Mr. Victor Widmer, English III, Senior Reading, Mr. Berfon Trulsson, Public Speaking, Drama, Mr. Richard Mayes, English ll, IV. No? Piclured: Mr. Henry Weiss, English ll, Journalism I, ll, Mrs. Efhelyne Ward. 'fvf .A pk : ig? ' .Y -- lf Ea' ' Qs. 4. . . ' Q M3 5'in2':Y. ....-nn.. , is Miss Carlene Roberls, Lafin l, ll, Spanish Ig Mr. Charles Donna, Spanish I, ll, IV, Mr. Rolfe Williams, Spanish I, ll: Miss Elsa Siiuenles, Spanish l, Ill. Noi Pictured: Miss Florence Bassignan, French I, ll, III, IV, Mrs. James Garvey, German I. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Enabling students to communi- cate their ideas more easily . . . let- ting students share their literary talents through journalism . . . en- couraging students to display their theatrical talents in drama . . . giv- ing the Freshman class a glimpse of what growing up is like by reading the Yearling . . . sending shivers up the spines of the Sophomore class by subjecting them to the Tale Of Two Cities . . . learning to sympathize with Hester and her shame was the junior class as they read the Scarlet Letter . . . de- pressing the Senior class with Mac- beth . . . providing a lab to help students improve their reading techniques . . . making us nimble in the use of our language. LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Offering a well-rounded curric- ulum of Latin, Spanish, French, and a new innovation, German . . . teaching the enthusiastic Dons and Donnas to read and write the lan- guage of their choice . . . including it study of the history and customs of the lands pertaining to the vari- ous foreign dialects . . . increasing our knowledge on the fine points of grammar . . . requiring advanced students to speak only in their newly learned language while in class . . . preparing us all for that dreamed of trip to foreign lands. Acalanes Ieachers relax ai lhe dinner given A Iilfle bi? of music lo produce atmosphere I I I 7 Io fhem by lhe Parenfs Club. lor lhe iacully ge?-fogefher and dinner Maii. you MGH i d0UbfH'19 the Vefefee S Vofd. if! YOU

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DEAN OF GIRLS Miss Richardson , . . the woman with the helping hand . . . guiding, counseling, and some- times reprimanding . . . wisely leading an'd often following . , . giving a boost to Girls' League . . . conferring with mothers when problems arise . . . helping to plan the school activities calendar . . .treating us all to her friendly manner and contagious smile. DEAN OF BOYS Mr. Winchester . . . fhe man behind the students . . . dis- cussing and solving problems . . . helping boys to find them- selves . . . meeting and working with Rally Committee . . . add- ing spirit to school activities . . . supervising many, many school functions . . . inspiring students to put forth their best . . . giving the spirited and even the nonspirited Dons and Donnas the desire to work and learn, guzdzng the ftudentr through . . . COUNSELORS Planning the course of study for the following year . . , edit'ng progress reports . . . assisting the members of the Senior class in choosing a university . . . presenting vocational panels . . . giving educational guidance . . . helping to iron out the personal and classroom problems of the students . . . friendly and helpful teachers always willing to advise the Dons and Donnas . . . Mrs, Heloise Corr, Mrs. Robert Stevens, Miss Millicent Hamburger, Head Counselor: Mr, Bruce Handley, Mr. Victor Widmer, Mr, Harold Oxsen, Mr. Kenneth Bailey. Every dog has his day! When Mr. Oxen says, Stand by that car, you stand by that car. Weil, teachers have to eat, too. Yes, I know you think she looks cute, BUT. . . says frustrated Miss Clymer Mr. Nelson at the Masquerade Dance, looking his natural self, I know what I think about it, Mr. Stevens, but what about ycu?

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stimulating interest in the Jcientzflc em . . . MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Striving to get across the pur- pose of the unexplainable x . . drilling on basic fundamentals . . . preparing students for future work in business . . . giving invaluable lessons in logical reasoning and proof . . . exploring the intricacies of the imaginary number . . . help- ing students to put their higher knowledge into practical use. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Helping Dons and Donnas to equip themselves with modern sci- entific knowledge . . . explaining the wonders of space and the earth . . . showing the intricacies in the various systems of the human body . . . discussing the properties of molecules und elements . . . work- ing with test tubes and Bunsen burners . . . assisting advanced stu- dents to explore the relationships between matter and energy . . . guiding us all along the paths in this increasingly important field. Mr. Harold Oxsen, Geometry, Solid Geometry, Trigonomefryg Mr, Oscar Busch, Applied Malhg Mr. Marion Hawk, Geomelry, Consumer Malhg Mrs. Heloise Corr, Algebra, Mr. Donald Fosfer, Algebra lg Mr. Bruce Handley, Algebra ll. Mr. James Garvey, Biology, Mrs. Niels Waidllow, Biology, Miss Margarel Nicholson, Chemislryg Mr. John Annis, Chemislry, Physics, Mr. Alberf Thurling, General Science, Physiology. No? Picfured: Mr. Dan Glines, General Science, Physiology. Mrs. Moon and Mr. Mayes Miss Bassingan receives Walch ou? Mr. Glinas, demonslrale a sfralegic her Chrislmas giff from Miss Clymer looks preffy plan in lhe faculfy volley- Fleur De Lis. good. ball game. I wonder who wrole lhe book of rules for brunch fnme7