Alverno High School - Troubadour Yearbook (Sierra Madre, CA)

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V Beaming with pride, Sister Ruth Marie lngram smiles for the Dodg- ers' victory in the World Series. I wish l could be there now!, said Sis- ter Ruth. . Pat MacDonald Art Mr. Brian Massey English - Social Studies Sr. Barbra Mullen Religion V.. Mr. Christopher Murphy W Religion il. I 'V Mrs. Geri Abejon Physical Education Mrs. Lana Craig Foreign Language Dr. Gary Cromwell Math Mrs. Gina Finer Art Paul Hedgeman Science Mrs. Nicole Hoffman Foreign Language was A Standing on the terrace, Ms. Laderer pauses after a hard day at work. The assistant principal's job can be physically exhaust- ing, said Ms. Laderer. A Sitting at the first mass, Mr. Hedgeman looks on with weari- ness. It was hot and l couldn't concentrate, he said. Faculty and Academics 81

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They're Human Many times a student do not care about their doesn't think about work or won't respond to teachers as being human, questions. Feelings of having feelings and frustration are not always moods the same as their caused by students but by own. Frustration, unhap- school in general and piness, and cheerfulness personal problems which are some emotions which can make their attitude affect how a teacher will toward teaching differ- act with others, declared ent. The students can tell Mrs. Denise Yagel. almost automatically Frustration for Mr. when a teacher is an- Steve Bailey is like a mo- noyed. When asked, Lisa ment of madness. Once Quintez replied, They when substituting for Mr. threaten us with blue Michael Schon's govern- slips. ment class, there was a lack of attentiveness which caused him to lose control. Mrs. Yagel's tem- per is aroused when kids The feeling of unhappi- ness can cause a chain of reactions. This idea is shared by Dr. Gary Cromwell, There are just some of those days when you're depressed and Too. and there are those times as well when the students get the brunt of those feelings. Happiness is... When kids take off on a subject with a snowball effect that keeps the class rollin', commented Miss Valerie Van Horn. Happiness is... When teachers are hyped up and really get into the subject, stated Celine johnson. Happiness is by far the best emotion one can feel but there are those times when frustration and un- happiness arise. So, be alert of others' feelings because - We Are Only Human!!, said Katie don't feel like teaching, .Million Gne in Acting as a liaison between the administration and students is Mrs. Buccola . . . When unsure of who to speak to, or what to do about a problem, Mrs. Buccola will help. Teachers and students alike appreci- ate her for all she does. Mrs. Buccola will answer any question no matter how silly it may seem, said lanice Craig. She projects warmth and understanding to all who come in contact with her, stated one of the faculty members. Mrs. Buccola performs various small but crucial duties as well as be- ing the secretary for the school. Her duties vary from handling work permits and bus passes to doing the typing and filing, along with other tedious tasks that keep the school running smoothly. Mrs. Buccola has worked at this job for four years. During that time she has come to know many of the students, but is sometimes embarrassed when she temporarily forgets one of their names. When asked what has been her most rewarding experience, Mrs. Buccola answered immediately, l love to help students. As for her future, Mrs. Buccola wishes to re- main here until her retirement. Until then, she hopes to do the best job she is capable of doing. b Typing is just one of the numerous jobs Mrs. Buccola must tackle. Typing is not my prime choice of work but I like it, stated Mrs. Buccola. 80 Faculty and Academics Schimmoller as

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Planning Ahead From the first days of high school, students had to start thinking ahead about their future. The college-career counsel- ing office helped students to make decisions toward achieving their goals by suggesting ideas and pro- viding information. College-career coun- seling helped to guide students in making posi- tive decisions for future plans. Miss Valerie Van Horn, in charge of the counsel- ing program, comment- ed, ldeally college counseling should begin sophomore year because there are so many details and facts one needs to be aware of. It is paramount Miss Elaine Ozaroski Business Mr. lon-Patrik Pederson Registrar, English Miss Margaret Redd Science, Math Miss Linda Reffner Religion, Foreign Language that a student realizes the implications of her grades in being eligible for col- lege. Realistically it seems that the students put time and energy into the various issues concerning college and careers when they are juniors. The college-career counseling office offered tapes on preparing for the S.A.T. and on how to plan for college costs. These tapes were a great aid to many students. The counseling offered by Miss Van Horn helped many students through- out the school year. Her advice to students was, Love your calling with a passion, for that is the meaning of life. ,b QA A Helping students to plan for their higher education, Miss Valerie Van Horn glances through a college catalog. Besides offering college guidance Miss Van Horn also offered personal counseling. b Walking to the new faculty lounge, Miss Margaret Redd carefully balances her lunch. The new lounge was a gathering place for all teachers when they had free time. 82 Faculty and Academics im'