Bonita Vista High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Chula Vista, CA)

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The Educational Advisory Council of Bonita Vista meets regularly to discuss the problems which face our school. The Council is made up of faculty and students, so both sides of an issue can be presented and discussed. The students involved are: Seniors, Souix Guerin, Caren Bonnet, and Vanessa Griegog juniors are, Sharon Smith, Jack Chang, and Dana Stoikeg and Sophomores are, Tina Cucjen, Cindy Edwards, and Susie Feneis. The Faculty members are: Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Lawry, Mr. Stewart, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Chapman Mr Giles Mr James, and Mr. Wolff Some of the problems the Council discusses are the new titiyenship grades and the lack of interest in tht Pledge of Allegiance. Administration The Sweetwater District initiated a new English program this year. Instead of 10th, llth, and 12th grade English classes, students now have some choice. Sophomores are required to take a semester of English Competency and have a one semester English elective. Juniors must take one semester of American literature, either to the 20th or in the 20th century. Seniors have a choice of any English class. However, they must have six semester units to graduate. There were two basic reasons for changing the curriculum. The first was to give individual schools the opportunity to reflect their personalities. Some schools may head more toward the Vocational English, while other schools may be more for Literary Humanities. The second reason for changing curriculums was to give students a better selection for their interests and needs, and also offer a more flexible scheduling. The system leaves most of the scheduling up to the students, but a few minor controls assure a well-balanced English program. Thanks Given At this time the members of the 1975 EXCALIBUR staff would like to express our appreciation to the hard working office staff of Bonita Vista. Working on the yearbook, we are often in need of many small items which have been New Face At BV Mr. Ronald L. Stewart came to BVH this fall to serve as principal. He brought many new ideas to the school and is a great asset. Mr. Stewart feels that this school should be the focal point of the community. He continued, T believe that the students should have a positive and realistic educational experience. While in pursuit of these experiences the young people should realize and, at the same time, exert their individual and collective responsibilities. supplied to us quickly and courteously by the office. Thank you again for your help and support in making this year's EXCALIBUR the best possible. Mr. Stewart graduated from Chula Vista High and attended the University of Southern California and San Diego State University. He has been employed by the Sweetwater district 17 years. Mr. Stewart filled the post vacated by Mr. Robert E. Geyer. Santa Judd and Reindeer Cox Visit BV Campus Teachers Honored Early in the morning teachers and students gathered together for Bonita Vista's annual Teacher Appreciation Breakfast. After a delicious breakfast of eggs, rolls, sausage, and orange juice, awards were presented. Mrs. Patricia Slijk was honored with the Teacher of the Year award for her friendly attitude and concern for the students. Mr. Cox was awarded the Mr. Baron award for being the teacher who put forth the most effort in curricular and extracurricular activities. The breakfast was highlighted by many special guests from the district office including Mr. Rindone, Mrs. Chapman, Mr. Midgely, Mr. Blocker, Mr. Skiles, and Mr. Donnelly. The special guest was Mr. Robert Geyer, Bonita Vista's former principal, who was honored with a portrait of himself. The portrait now hangs in the Bonita Vista Library.

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Scheduling Changes Bonita Vista tried a new type of scheduling this year. It consists of block and regular periods. The new block periods meet two periods on either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday, with all classes meeting on Friday. This new scheduling will benefit the Science, Art, and P.F.. classes where more than one periodmay be needed. Most of the teachers and students have a very favorable impression of the new scheduling. Counselor Advises Ski Club Breaks Leg Before Big Trip Teachers Welcomed Six New Faces Join B Facult Six new faces came to Bonita Vista's faculty this year. 'lihey are Sandra firandison, Ronald Bolles, Paula Bingham, Christine Fisher, Robert Korzep, and Kent Wages. Mrs. Grandison, a PF. teacher at BV, came here after six years at Castle Park junior High. She has always had an interest in Physical Education, and before teaching she taught swimming and team sports, and for a short while taught juvenile delinquents. Mrs. Grandison left junior high teaching because she wanted a change, and a chance to teach individual sports. Along with teaching BE. she is the new advisor of the Baronette Drill Team, and is very pleased with the tremendous progress they have made this year. A new coach and History teacher at Bonita Vista this year is Mr. Robert Korzep. Mr. Korzep came to Bonita after having taught at Castle Park High, Hilltop junior High, and Chula Vista High. Mr. Korzep says he gets a lot of satisfaction from teaching because of the relationships that are formed with the students. Bonita Vistals new French teacher is Mrs. Paula Bingham. She, as did Mrs. Grandison, transferred here after having taught at Castle Park Junior High for six years. She also taught Journalism but did not especially care for it. Mrs. Bingham chose to teach French because she admires the beautiful sounds and the country where the language originates. She also feels that in English, lt becomes a little bit too easy. You become complacent and comfortable. Working at BV Gives Pleasure Miss Christine Fisher is the new Foods teacher at BVH, and also teaches Ecology. Miss Fisher tried many careers, such as secretarial work and managing a clothing store, before deciding to become a teacher. Of teaching she says, l just thoroughly enjoy it. Another new teacher at Bonita Vista is Mr. Ronald Bolles. Mr. Bolles, a graduate of San Diego State University, directs the Baron Choir and teaches American Literature. He came to Bonita Vista after teaching in Ontario, California, and at a Junior high in the Chula Vista area. Mr. Bolles is very optimistic about the future of the choir, and says BVH has a great deal of untapped potential. lt is my hope to make the choral music program here the finest in the district. Our last new teacher at Bonita Vista has also led an interesting life. Mr. Kent Wages has done almost everything from bullfighting to being a disc jockey, but he finally settled on teaching. He said he decided to become a teacher because, as he put it, f'l've tried everything else.

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Mr. Ronald li. Stewart fpg. l74l came to Bonita Vista this year to fill the post of Principal vacated hy lVlr. Rohert Geyer. Mr. Stewart has encouraged student participation in the building of school pride, and makes himself very accessible to the students. Mr. Stewart attended the University of Southern California and San Diego State and has been an employee of the Sweetwater district for 18 years. Mrs. Barbara Palmer CPg. 1753, Girls' Vice Principal, has been at li.V. seven years. She is in charge of special counseling problems and disciplinary measures involving the girls enrolled at Bonita. She has been working in the Sweetwater district 26 years, and graduated from San Diego State. lVlr. David Noe fPg. 1755 has been Boys' Vice Principal since B.V.'s opening nine years ago. His duties center on the special needs and problems of boys at l5.V. He has been working in the Sweetwater district Zl years and is a graduate of San Diego State. iw -ffgcg A' i f 3 '7m3.-fp? X Qu M as 0. ,, ,,.W.Mn,--Q 1 rx., ff fNNqWHm M 4 r er V- . i fs - i btw' ,. A .- -as ,.. K 1, i 5 ii W LEW Wxvt f 174