Benicia High School - Panther Yearbook (Benicia, CA)

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test, so teachers took caring steps to arrange a special course for those students. With the additional help and encouragement, the majority of students enrolled found accomplishment. And then there were the teachers that chose to travel in search of answers they had wondered about. Some people Hew south to be enlightened by new techniques and philosophies regarding sports, and others enjoyed European adventures where they studied various cultures and languages. As August '80 drew to a close, the entire staff joined together in retreat, so as to share, to expand, and to come together as a family. Areas of communication, education, goals, objectives, and fellowship were some of the topics discussed and enjoyed. With the summer gone, the faculty enjoyed the smiles on the progressive faces. The BAWP people enjoyed enthusiastic writing, the southern travelers appreciated the success of new skills, and the European adventures delighted in sharing their wealth of information about different cultures and languages. The BHS staff found reward in student success throughout the year as the pieces of thought and concern came together. P.S. The BHS Johnnies learned to read because the faculty, in all fields of study cared, and students tried. 1 1 if gggnnn-me-rf'- 's wwe '9N. The positive changes that have taken place at BHS this school year did not exist, they evolved. Everyone, the staff, students and parents are involved in the creative process of changing the old forms and methods. It had been personally and professionally rewarding to be a part of the very exciting and successful program at BHS this year. I am looking forward to being a part of BHS's success story in the coming years. In my book BHS, it's students and staff are second to none. Steve Iverson Assistant Principal Thank the Big Blue Panther in the sky for second chances! After teaching and coaching at Benicia H.S. during the two year span from 1976 to 1978 I adventured northward to the rural farm community of Esparto. At Esparto High I served as the head Varsity Football and basketball coach along with my teaching PE and English. This was a great experience but my heart remained in Benicia. 1 Fortunately, in the summer of 1980, I was able to return Uhome and became the Dean of Students and assistant Varsity football coach at BHS. I can honestly say that I have enjoyed almost every moment spent while working with the people here at BHS. We have probably one of the most unique group of students along with a tremendous teaching staff that anyone could imagine for a school our size. With our continued campus growth, BHS will continue to be one of the top high schools in the area and I am planning on working hard to help make BHS a place that all students will remember as a great place to spend their four years of high school. Thanks for the second chance! Ed Felt s Faculty - 1 67

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1 . l The 1980-81 school year was very important to me. To accomplish my goal to be Principal at Benicia High has been rewarding. Seeing the seniors whom l've known since they were freshman graduating and going out into the world has been gratifying. To be back in Benicia working with staff and students is all l could ever want from a career. Our high school has made advances in curriculm, in athletics, and in developing a sense of pride. Benicia is a special place for me and I am thankful for the opportunity to be able to come back and be part of the high school program. As high school principal l want to wish the best of luck to the seniors and their parents. And to the juniors, sophomores, and freshman- let's keep striving to keep Benicia High School I 1. George Mariman Principal 19 ' F3Ctiif-- When the 1979-1980 school year came to an end with the warmth of June, most people probably thought that teachers were ready to take a break from education, no more early mornings, a lot of luxury reading, no lesson plans, a lot of visiting plans, and no grading of papers. In reality, although the BHS faculty did not grade papers, the majority of the staff got up at the crack of dawn to either prepare for classes or tours that broadened awareness, nourished ideas and developed wisdom. After a few days of casual freedom, many BHS teachers joined hundreds of teachers from around the world for the Bay Area Writer's Project at the University of Berkeley. Five intense weeks filled the minds of English, Creative Art and science teachers. The results from the experience were and are enormous. So much excitement came out of BAWP, that BHS teachers chose to enroll in the fall BAWP offered at the high school. Although the class appeared to be aimed at Language Arts, many math, special education, and foreign language teachers attended the six week extension. As the 1980-81 school year progressed, students, in all fields of study, learned what BAWP meant, ltQuantity leads to Quality. While some teachers were off learning new techniques in writing, other teachers chose to teach summer school. Some seniors had not passed the dreaded composition Q 3 f'

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