Acalanes High School - Aklan Yearbook (Lafayette, CA)

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MRS. NORMA ALSTERLIND Social Studies; Foreign Affairs Club Sponsor MISS ANITA ANDERSON Business MR. ROBERT ANDERSON Counselor; Career Center Advisor MRS. MARIE-LOUISE ARDINI French; German MR. FRANK BAUGHMAN Mathematics; Spanish; Chess Club Advisor MR. STAN BLACK Industrial Arts; Mathematics MR. ARNOLD BLACKMUR Social Studies; Senior Class Sponsor MRS. DEBBIE BLENDOW Home Economics MR. JONATHAN BROWN Vocal Music MR. JERRY BUCCI English; Social Studies; Freshman Class Advisor MRS. MARGARET BUTLER Library Secretary MISS MARY CARMICHAEL Home Economics; Senior Class Sponsor MRS. GAYLE CLARK Social Studies; Junior Class Sponsor MR. MEL CLARK Physical Education MS. PATTI CLARK Special Education Aide MR. SAL CAMPAGNO Special Education MS. RENATE CROCKER German; German Club Sponsor MR. JOSEPH DALY Science W W 200 FACULTY

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RUSSELL WRAY BENJAMIN S. WU A Cappella 4; AFS 3,4; Chess Club 4; Choir 3; Mixed Chorus 3,4. LILY YOHANNES A Cappella 4; AFS 4; Choir 1,2,3; Choral Ensemble 4; District Honor Choir 3,4; Fashion Show 1; Junior Volunteer 4; Operetta 4; Volleyball 3. JENNIFER KAREN YOUNG Blood Drive 3; Drama Club 1,2,3; Fashion Show 3; Foreign Affairs Club 3; Home Ec. Club 3; Junior Achievement 4. KIM YOUNKER LAURA LYNN ZICKEFOOSE Dance Club 4; Powderpuff 3,4; Rooting Club 4; Spanish Honorary 3. Over the Hill After spending an entire week in Lafayette, all that many of us could think of was how to escape on the weekend. Berkeley provided the ideal change of pace. Not only was it convenient, but it overflowed with activities, from Cal foot- ball games to theater perfor- mances. It ' s like daytime there all the time. There ' s al- ways something going on, said junior Janie Kint. Once in Berkeley the choice was yours: Pizza Haven, Smokey ' s, La Val ' s, Vivoli ' s, the fraternities or the Berkeley Hills. One of the most popular hangouts was Fondue Fred ' s. I liked it because it was in- expensive; if you ordered two types of fondue, the price was reduced, and if you were with a group of six or more you got a free cheese cake, commented At Fondue Fred ' s the sur- roundings were very relaxed and casual, mentioned Tom Zeman. Another popular place was Pizza Haven. A friend told me about Pizza Haven, and I decided to try it, said Sopho- more Carolyn Papini. Lots of people from this area go there, and there are lots of good- looking college guys there. So why venture through the Caldecott tunnel? Not only to experience the whole college scene, but to take in the odd cast of characters that paraded up and down Telegraph Ave- Frat chat. Elisa Magidoff, Nancy Scala, Vicki Breakstone and Janelle Schwartz discuss their plans for the following evening at the Phi Kapa Sigma Fraternity in Berkeley. Many students retreated to frats for the traditional after-game parties. nue. Berkeley was the ultimate place for people-watching. No one seemed to mind the fifteen minute trek over Grizzly Peak to spend time in a unique spot in the area. How sweet it is. Peter Stauffer savors hi: fondue dessert at Berkeley ' s Fondue Fred ' s. On Friday and Saturday Night, large crowds from Lafayette were attracted to the restaurant by one of its specialties, chocolate fondue. Faces in the crowd. Molly Moran, Leanna lacuzzi, and David Cox watch in amazement as Cal scores the second of two quick touchdowns in the beginning of the third quarter of the Washington State game. Students who sat in the family section often saw familiar faces because many Lafayette families held season tickets to the Cal games. 199 SENIORS

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MR. ERNIE DEMARTINI Mathematics; Mathematics Department Chairman; Senior Class Sponsor MR. NORMAN A. DESSLER English; Leadership; Director of Student Activities MR. FRED DIEHL Counselor MR. DONALD DIETZ Industrial Arts MR. RICHARD DOBBINS Social Studies; Senior Class Advisor; Foreign Affairs Club Sponsor MISS RUTH DYER Social Studies Questions and Answers The routine ap- pears normal as various people shuffle in and out of Room 204 for first and second periods. Yet it ' s no ordinary class to the stu- dents inside. The circular pat- tern of the desks symbolizes one of the Quest class ' major goals — to tie people together. The enthusiasm builds, and at the end of the Quest period, one can almost see the energy radiating from each student. The class dealt with develop- ing communication skills and building self-esteem. Basi- cally its purpose was to give the students the skills neces- sary to relate well with others, explained teacher Ms. Holly Holmes, Through others, they learn about themselves. Activities such as group dis- cussions and simulations made up the nucleus of the course. Putting myself in someone else ' s position made me realize how that person felt, shared Arlene Vandermeyde. During discussions, blushing cheeks revealed the uneasiness some people felt when talking about themselves. Soon, however, comments flowed more easily. During group discussions, the members of the class really gave a lot of support to one an- other, J.R. Turner recalled. The Quest course was sug- gested early last year by a group of parents. Shortly thereafter, Ms. Holmes sacri- ficed one of her prep periods and started a semester course for interested students. We ' re proud to be the first high school in California to of- fer this course, Ms. Holmes stated. Two classes, each with roughly 25 people, were of- fered. By the end of the year one-hundred people had taken the course. J.R. commented, I wish the whole school could have taken Quest. Maybe that way there would be less fric- tion between people. Although a variety of stu- dents took the popular class, the after effects were similar. I could talk to people with more ease. I also learned not to put people down, explained Se- nior Amy Van Galder. The re- lationship between my family and me was strengthened, re- marked Arlene. Amy summed up the course by saying, I re- ally enjoyed the class and the people — it gives me a total ' high ' for the rest of the day. Dazed gaze. Jenni Smith hesitates before completing a questionnaire which evaluated people ' s feelings toward each other. Quest students developed an appreciation of each other ' s opinions. Questioning attention. Intriguing ideas about attitudes and perceptions prompted lengthy discussions among Quest students. Tricia Hughes turns curiously to Arlene Vandermeyde and Jim Freethy as they converse in their second period Quest class. 201 FACULTY