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

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Literature, Compo ltlon Encourage Indlvlduallty, Mr. Ralph Carrier, in addition to being an excellent teacher, was very active on campus, coaching the girls' JV volleyball and softball teams. He was also the Varsity girl's basketball coach and Junior Class ad- visor. Believing that literature has all the lessons of life, ifyou look closely, Mr. Car- rier taught students how to look in his lit- erature classes. Ms. Anne Ransburg was always able to inject her enthusiasm into her classes, mak- ing her students interested in learning more about the class' subject. She wished to help her students to view reading not as a chore, but as an enjoyable activity, a goal that she achieved in most cases. SDSU graduate, Mr. William McLaughlin found time to teach while at- tending law school at night. He was the Language Arts division chairperson, repre- senting this group of teachers on the school Curriculum Committee. He also was inter- l2O English

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Ad anced Engli h Courses Demand Stud nt Excellence, Respon ibilit Ps.. y, . it-W-ff,-i fourth grade, and is a graduate of South- western and SDSU. l. Mr. Flores spends long hours grading papers from his advanced English courses. Z. Ms. Selles does a dynamic job as advisor of the award winning year- book. 3. Ms. Murphy is a dedicated and well liked teacher. 4. Ms. Jones-Pittman is the humorous teacher ofthe GATE Program. lClockwise from leftj John Fall contemplates the teacher's question. James Marugg carries his lunch to the study area. Chris Lahey and Sandy Wiley take a break during Ms, Selles' AP English lecture. Mr. Flo- res discusses an expository paper with Susie Cassel. English ll9

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X ested in athletics, helping the track and wrestling coaches. Ms. Nancy Shepard was the new advisor for the school newspaper, the Crusader. Her spirited attitude made the newspaper a superior publication, both informing and amusing the student body. A graduate of San Diego State, Ms. Shepard returned to San Diego to teach after spending two years in Australia. Ms. Michelle Rountree became an Eng- lish teacher because of a professor in col- lege who made English come alive. An exacting but relaxed teacher, Ms. Rountree liked San Diego because of its beaches, mountains, sailing waters, and culture. l. Mr. Ralph Carrier. an active English teacher on campus. 2. Ms. Anne Ransburg provides enthusiasm for her classes. 3. Mr. William McLaughlin, Chair- person of Language Arts Department. 4. Ms. Nancy Shepard, advisor for the Crusader, 5. Ms. Michelle Rountree adds life to English. ftop left, this page, clockwisej Leona Ely works diligently as Dennis Sy is momentarily distracted. Ms. Rountree mingling with students. Mr. Carrier attempts to get his point across. English l2l