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

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Y After the long and strenuous walkathon, Mr. Paul Hedgeman quenches his thirst Free food and drinks were served after the Annual Alverno Walkathon which the senior class provided. 3-vw 'i patiently helped these troubled students com- prehend the material. Chemistry students aren't the only ones who tried to cope with all the material. Physics, Physiol- ogy, Biology, and Earth Science students also struggled with mind- boggling concepts. 625 Y A perplexed Nancy Luna asks Mr. Robert Byrne about a geography assignment. Mr. Byrne came second semester and taught a new class called World Geography and Religion. V Enthusiastically expressing an idea Mr. Michael Schon throws himself into his lecture. Mr. Schon was a newcomer this year and taught Social Studies and English. Social Studies Extensive changes were made throughout the So- cial Studies department. Three new teachers were added to the department as well as a new class. Ms. Valerie Van Horn and Mr. Michael Schon came in the beginning of the year, while Mr. Robert Byrne arrived second se- mester. World Geography was the only class to be added to the department. Gov- ernment, Economics, American History I and ll and Psychology were the classes once again of- fered. Faculty and Academics 93 D lll' lg! f

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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

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