Blair High School - Saga Yearbook (Pasadena, CA)

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proven its benificence in guiding teenage girls through pregnancy, while remaining in school. With over 407, of the student body be- ing of foreign origin, the ESL CEnglish as a Second Languagej department is especial- ly strong. Classes in Chinese, as well as Spanish, are available for those students who have not yet obtained total command of the English language. Another program, though much less in demand, nonetheless. desired, is that of JROTC, Uunior Recruit Officer's Training Corpsj. This group of approximately 30 members meets as a regular class, but may also be found at lunch or after school polishing up their skills. Boasting this extensive schedule of programs, Blair goes above and beyond the fundamentals of education to provide students with the special services they deserve. iiiid6i6iii ii uma ' Top. Mr. Gallo teaches that remaining young at heart is as important as young looks. Top right. Mrs. Laakman smiles as she reaches for a whip. Above right: You can do better Mrs. Chandler! Above: Colonel Holmes sings his version of anchors sway. Q7 5,,. 5, V 13445 .Q I .. . lawns: .. 2 l Y 1 W - A----wffczw rr'1f f1.: s, H 'll Special People ZOI

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S ecial Peopl For Special Progra , 1 I 1 I 1 1 1 a lil ln addition to the regular curriculum of- fered, Blair houses programs for students who need or desire special classes. Pos- sessing the only campus in the district that is equipped for the physically handi- capped, mainstreaming is a major focus. Students with impaired hearing and vision have their schedules supplemented by teachers who are trained in the specific areas. The COPE program, implemented three years ago with a bit of controversy, has I I I I I 200 Special People .ai Top left: Mrs. Simmon-Carr, Mrs. Brookins, Mrs. Laakmann, Mrs. Bland. Top right: Mrs. Fleischer shows us a new language through signing. Top mid- dlef Mr. Alfaro tries to whistle with crackers in his mouth. Bottom left: Where am I? thinks Mr. Ozawa. Above: Mr. Card plays his cards right.

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Lets Get Phys'ca I fl' iff 'ffl' fl' The P.E. department at Blair deals with more than games and sports. Skills which students may use during the course of their life are attempted to be taught. Stu- dents are encouraged to enjoy participat- ing in sports and games that they pre- viously have not been exposed to. Here at Blair, students may choose from the regu- lar sports like football, basketball, and baseball but also have the option to select unique activities including golf, bicycling, dance, aerobic dance, and badminton. The coaches have done a good job in of- I I I I I E 42.31 I to , 7 -,Z 202 Physical Education Upper left: The bobsey twins flirt with the camera man. Lower left: Mrs. Brown tries out for the part of a mousketeer. Middle: Mr. Molloy is on the prowl for poten- tial ditchers. Upper right: My gracious sakes, exclaims Mr. Steelhead as he watches football prac- tice. Lower right. Mr. Halstead informs the volly- ball of his game plan.