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

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Y A bit out of her usual wardrobe is Mrs. Marcia Urbina at the Halloween Dance. The dance was very entertaining for all who attended. Religion Many departments had changes and the Religion Department was no ex- ception. New courses as well as teachers were added on, at the same time other courses were deleted. Christian Service was no longer offered, which disappointed many students, and New Testa- ment was changed to The Church Today. Besides the addition of Mr. Christopher Murphy, Sr. Alice Whitehead, and Ms. Linda Reffner to the department, a new teach- er, Mr. Robert Byrne came second semester. fb V K .. ri, . x A While teaching her Religion in the Word class Sr Alice Whitehead lectures her students Religion in the Word was required for all freshmen Faculty and Academics 91

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A Reliving high school memories, Mrs. Linda Reffner wears a cap and gown on Halloween. Be- sides Religion, Ms. Reffner also taught Spanish I. P Attempting to maintain peace during a break, Mr. Christopher Murphy tries to calm stu- dents. Mr. Murphy was a new teacher in the Re- ligion Department. I Studying hard during her Geometry class, Nena Carpenter is taunted by Kim Whipple. No new classes were added to the Math Department during the year. Math Returning once again to the Math Department were Mrs. Marcia Urbina, Mrs. Barbara Zafonte, and Ms. Margaret Redd. The only new addition was Dr. Gary Cromwell. The usual classes such as Algebra I and II, Ge- ometry, Computer Pro- gramming, and Math Analysis were again of- fered. No new classes were started even though one possibility had been discussed for second se- mestemib 90 Faculty and Academics .ai if 1 9 Q K. .myxf 47? I tl vf

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. ci' N In the past, emphasis freshman year. Advanced was placed on team sports P.E. was a more strenuous such as volleyball, basket- class. It was an optional ball and softball. In con- class and could be taken trast, Miss Geri Abejon any time after the required put stress on the individ- year. ual through fitness and G.A.A. is an organiza- - - - . . . 'fc --, conditioning classes. Aer- tion which promotes sprr- 'G . - obics, jogging and fitness it and publicizes sports excercises were added to activities. The moderator basic physical education for G.A.A. and the cheer- W---' classes. Miss Abejon taught leaders was Miss Abejon. P.E. and Advanced P.E. Miss Abejon has been a Physical education was a terrific inspiration. said one year requirement that Tara Ryan. 625 . was usually taken in P Smiling with pride, Miss Geri Abejon accepts a flower on Faculty Appreciation Week. This ceremony was given by the students in ap- preciation for all the work they do. ri A Despite busy schedules, the faculty and staff gathered together for a portrait. Mrs. Pat Buccola stated, It's a pleasure to be working here with all these friendly people. 92 Faculty and Academics