Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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Dan Hotladay U.S. Hist.: Am. Prob. Charlotte Horne Eng. 10 G II Cheryl Hughes Eng. 11: Pep Club Karl Jensen Alg.; Topics Phil Jensen Soc. Stud.; Wt. Train. Ray Jenson P.E.: Track Field Annette Johnson Alg.; Geometry Mary Johnson P.E4 Cheerllng Perry Johnson Drafting Bernice Jones Eng. II 12 Sandra Jones Health: Physiol. Barbara Kornet Eng 10: German Nancy Larsen U.S. Hist. Charlene Long Market.: Fashion Myron Long U.S. Hist.: Sports Mitch Lunak Soc. Stud.: Anc. Hist. Julie Madsen Type: Off. Pract. Marian Martin Eng. 12: Reading Robert Massey U.S. Hist: Mil. Hist. Adrene Masters Foods Judy McAllister Eng. 12: Creative Writ. Dave McConnell Sports: P.E. Kay McNamara Media Coordinator Julian Mercer Eng. 9 Jeonene Mower Algebra Kathy Nielson Junior Counselor Rick Ochoa Debate: Speech Carolyn Olsen English 10 Susan Snow Eng. 9 G 12 Gary Steele Geology Karen Steinbrtng Algebra: Math Bob Stnngham Soc. Stud. Gary Tingey Soc. Stud.: Psychology Rick VanAusdal Mach. Shop: Welding Candac e Vila Resource Don Ward U.S. Hist.: Stud. Gov. Gerald Webb Soc. Stud.: Sociology Carol West Eng. 9 10 Carolyn Wootlon Dance Co.: Beg. G Int. Dance John Worthen Geometry: Col. Algebra G Trig Rea Wright Driver Ed. Gary Yomashuo U.S. History: Soc. Studies Holladay-Yamashiro • 195

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i—Teachers Hear Strike Rumor For teachers and students alike the year started off on an uneasy foot. Rumors and publicity often made school opening and continuance during the first few weeks an ambiguous proposition. What was the cause of this unrest? The Jordan Education Association and The Jordan Board of Education had disputed over negotiations and were not in commu- nication. Teachers had earlier signed con- tracts under threats of dismissal, but the J.E.A. did not consider negotiations settled as did the Board. Numerous general membership meet- ings, Board meetings, and strategies were employed during these early weeks of school opening. Teachers picketed the Dis- trict Office and cut back on volunteering their time after school hours in a work-to- rule procedure. Students often told their teachers that they had heard the teachers were prepar- ing to strike—which was often a surprise to the teachers. A strike, although very possible, was avoided, when communica- tion began between the J.E.A. and Board in late September and a redistributing of funds provided a small raise increment, and a mediation process was agreed upon for next year’s negotiations. The feelings generated during these first few weeks were intense and for some col- ored at least part of the year, but teaching and school proceeded as usual and the perhaps hoped for strike that the stu- dents felt would bring an unexpected vaca- tion never materialized—although the an- ticipation and rumors provided a stimulat- ing and yet paradoxically depressing open ing of school. Part of the strategy to bring the J.E.A. teachers and the Board of Education back to the bargaining table was district-wide picketing of the District Office after school hours. Dave Palmer Vocational Coordinator Elaine Peterson Soc. Stud.; Psychology Valerie Peterson Alg.: Geometry Demsr Potter Sewing: Int. Design Jim Presley Eng. 10 C 12 Gordon Quigley Chorus Jane Quimby Eng. 9: Soc. Stud. Domta Rasmussen Eng. 9 Karen Robinson Parenting: PreSchool Kent Robinson Senior Counselor Judy S -heid Chem: Science Nancy Setae k Shorthand: Type Susan Shea Resource Trey Shubert Auto Barbara Smith Science; Biology 194 • Faculty

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 There will be no boundary changes, ex- tended day or double sessions at Alta next year, Mr. Worlton announced at depart- mental meetings. We will have to deal with growth by creating new classrooms and learning to adjust to crowded condi- tions. Being an administrator was not merely dealing with the everyday prob- lems of students, teachers, and the com- munity during the current year, but also keeping an eye on the years to come. Year ly changes in policies and the phenomenal growth in the area provided many new challenges for the leadership of the school. Where to house the 300 new students this year in a building already near capacity? So walls were ordered and new temporary pods set up outside. And when that prob- lem is solved for this year, what about the hundreds more that are expected next year? The principal and four vice-principals worked with everyday problems of atten- dance, truancy, parent conferences, and community concerns, as wells as planning and chaperoning activities. Even some le- gal actions had to be handled this year. But an attestment to their success was the effi- cient operation and growing reputation of Alta as a well-run, large metropolitan high school. Now heading the largest high school in Utah. Princi- pal Fred Worlton carries the responsibility for the efficient operation of all aspects of the facility. Mr Doug Anderson assistant principal Mr. Ron Sing vice principal Mr Roger Miner vice principal Dr Charles Woodward vice principal 196 • School Administration