Acalanes High School - Aklan Yearbook (Lafayette, CA)

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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

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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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Exercising our talents fm xJ Mr. Hollisfer Kaufman, Aufo Shop I II, Shop Orienfaliong Miss Anifa Anderson, Business Eng- Isf1,.Shorfhand II., Typing II, Office Practice, Mr. Slanley Black, Mechanical Drawing I, Home Des qn Shop Orenfaflon'4Mr. Roner Smith Shorfhand I. Business Law, Typing lg Mr. Roberf Lord, Typing I, Bookkeeping I, II, Nof gicfured: Mr. Robert Thom, Woodshop I, Il, Shop rienfalion. 3 Miss Pafr'cia Lucero, Arf I, II, III, IV, Craffsg Miss Millicenf Hamburger, Modern Dance I, II. III: M's. Esfher Sharpe, Homemakincli Mrs. Shirley Frazier, Clothing I, II, Mr, Keith Wooddell, Ari I, II, III, IV, Miss Ruth Flefcher, Library, Mr. Richard Hansen, A Cappella, Band, Beginning Band, G-.rIs' Chorus, Music Theory and Appreciafion. Wh do we have fo have INDUSTRIAL ARTS AND BUSINESS Teaching the fundamentals of mechanics . . . demonstrating the proper way to operate equipment . . . improving the running condi- tion of students' cars . . . guiding individual expression of design. Explaining the principles of bookkeeping . . . showing the Dons and Donnas the habits of accuracy and neatness . . . recording busi- ness transactions . . . developing a knowledge of legal rights . . . du- plicating written materials . . . in- structing us in the theory of short- hand . . . practicing manuscript typing . . . arranging and typing various forms. FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT Teaching the art of designing . . . offering advice on the construc- tion of home decorations . . . tal- ented students sketching drawings of their various impressions of art in the world around us . . . guiding the enterprising home economic students on mastering the funda- mentals of this practical field . . . future Christian Diors creating play clothes, tailored apparel, and eve- ning garments . . . instilling fortu- nate students with the knowledge of successful cooking . . . instruct- ing enthusiastic girls in modern dance . . . leading students to the discovery of new emotions and feel- ings through music and dance . . . gaining well earned respect and admiration from each pupil. Y Mr Kaufman fakes nofes cn Biology before lunch, Mr. Diablo down heat-fed -Coach Slings The new dainty way fo drink is dem- is sfudious sfudenfs. Waidflow? upliffed, onsfraied af fhe Jr. Extra by Mrs. Moon.