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

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rt 10 The Practical Arts classes give students the opportunity to develop their vocational skills. The teachers in this division were characterized by a devotion to students in- terested in the various trades. Ms. Linda Selman's goal is to help stu- dents become productive in their private as well as vocational lives. Originally from In- dio, California, she attended SDSU and likes San Diego because of its relaxed style of living. By keeping her classroom open after school every day, she hopes to help students become the best that they can be. Ms. Carol Atenaide likes San Diego, be- l38 Practical Arts Teachers 'fPracticall Educate Their Pupils M'-Z! cause of the weather, which is considerably different than in her home state of New York. She attended Maywood College in Pennsylvania, transferred to Hunter Col- lege in New York, then moved to California to wrap up her studies at SDSU before coming to Bonita Vista. Mr. Thomas Larsen enjoys teaching Auto shop because it gives him time to pur- sue his hobbies, which include working on old cars, riding motorcycles, fishing, and hunting. His goal as a Practical Arts in- structor is to help guide his students' lives, both vocationally and outside the class- 1? -h room. Mr. Robert Hanlon left his trade as a lithographer to teach Graphic Arts because he felt that there is a need to maintain the art. Originally from a coal mining town in Pennsylvania, he attended SDSU and re- mained in San Diego to enjoy the weather. Ms. Jean Alvord, in her food and cloth- ing classes, hopes to prepare students for life after graduation. By making her class atmosphere informative, colorful, and com- fortable, she produces well informed con- sumers.

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.Su 'JQ' we ,,-: .9 . if ii WLAL if IAQ i i Q is ' X is YK N A K J,,. . A if in-fe school's wrestling team. Ms. Pat Slijk, another active member of the faculty, once again served as the advisor of the A.F.S. International Club. She en- joyed working with both the exchange stu- dents and the other members of the club. Her other extracurricular interests includ- ed traveling, playing the piano, and read- ing. As a teacher, Ms. Slijk strove to help her students become responsible citizens, and to grow as individuals. Mr. Dick Moomaw also instilled the im- portance of responsible citizenship upon his students in his classes regarding the impor- tance of good and safe driving. He was well known for presenting the material with a touch of humor. He was inspired by his father to become a teacher, and continued to find his job rewarding. The California climate enhanced Mr. Moomaw's hobbies which included skiing, fishing, and camp- ing. 1. Mr. Knight applies personal interests in his teaching efforts. 2. Consumer Ed teacher, Mr. Lopez looks up from work. 3. Ms. Slijk, with young friend, Tina, is the AFS advisor as well as an active teacher of Parenting and Child Development. 4. Adding humor to his Dri- ver's Ed class is Mr. Moomaw. fThis page, clockwise from top lefty John Smallwood leams fine art of test taking from Mr. Moomaw. Rod Ang listens to teacher's lecture. Stacy Proctor amuscs young friends. Raul Pi- dia contemplates homework assignment. Practical Arts 137

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ui- 4,-I 1 . I., ,1- I vu xr l. Ms. Selman heads the Business lab. 2. Ms, Atenaide oversees a room full of IBM Selectrics. 3. Mr. Larsen spends his spare time riding his motorcycle. 4. Mr. Hanlon helps students to build wood creations. 5. Sew- ing skills are taught by Ms. Alvord. tCl0Ckwise. from leftl Students laugh as Steve Elsey explains his sanding technique. Mr. Larsen explains the complexities ofa car's engine to Keith Rogus. Kim Corn and Karen Sauer build their typing skills in the business class. Practical Arts 139