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

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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

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Engli h, Special Ed Teachers Help Language Barriers Crumbl Mr. Randy Poston, who taught Ameri- can Literature and English Composition, enjoys personal growth through constant challenges of creating an atmosphere con- ducive to education and practical exper- iences. His interest in education grew stronger during his years at Point Loma College. ln addition to teaching, Mr. Pos- ton coached the soccer team and found the unity and togetherness known only to sports participants very rewarding. Teaching Special Education classes, Mr. Frank Schneeman enjoyed the freedom he had to be innovative and creative. He has always wanted to work with students with behavior problems or handicaps: When I look at these students I see Tom Edisons, Churchills, and Teddy Roosevelts rather than 'drop outs' Also working in the Special Education area was Ms. Bonnie Saferstein. With the help of student tutors, she was able to teach others with learning disabilities. She gave the students the understanding and pa- tience they needed to learn their lessons. Ms. Suzanne Bennett taught English as a Second Language QESLJ to give Spanish speaking students a chance to better com- municate in their environment. She wanted to help students gain skills important to them. What Ms. Bennett particularly liked about teaching, aside from vacations, was working with some super people and get- ting to know great students. 1. Aside from teaching English, Mr. Poston also coaches the soccer team. 2. Mr. Schneeman works to help students with problems. 3. Ms. Saferstein also teaches in the Special Education program. 4. Ms. Ben- nett seeks to help non-English speaking students. fOp- posite page, clockwise, top lefty Ms. Saferstein helps Julie Michalak while Karen Iwonski and Tracy Duensing look on. Tim Paradise works to complete assignment. Alejandro Ida is a conscientious student. Mr. Schneeman enjoys computer games with a stu- dent. English 123