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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