Borah High School - Safari Yearbook (Boise, ID)

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Lake Lowell affords blrd management opportunlt Mr. Vernon Anderson, Biology, Chess Club Adviser, Taxidermy Club Adviser Mr. Eugene Barrett, Biology Mr. Lloyd Falk, Biology, Biology Club Advisc Mr. Robert Firman, Geometry, Math Analysis, Calculus, Cross Country Coach Mr, Elmer Headdeng Physical Science, Physics Football team trainer Mr. Quentin Howard Jr.g Biology, Sophomore Class Adviser Mr. Ftobert Huelskampg Biology, Biology Club Adviser Mr. Edwin Johnson, Chemistry Miss Patricia Lanting, Physical Science, Chemistry Mr. Linden Leathamg Biology, Horticulture Mrs. Helen Newell, Algebra, Accelerated Analysis, National Honor Society Adviser Mr. Ftobert O'Merag Algebra, Geometry, Football Coach Mr, James Pankratz, Physical Science, Space Science, Golf Coach Mr. Mark Purclyg Algebra, Geometry Mr. Dennis Poggenbuckg Algebra, Math Analysis, Senior Class Adviser

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Language Arts at its best is a rich pot- purri of both the past and the present. In keeping with this spirit more new English courses with an expanded approach increased student choices. Sophomores selected trom a variety of ten new 9 weeks mini courses ranging from those with an emphasis on native Americans, mysteries, man's relation to his environment, or Puritans, to the United States' Western experience. A team taught American Studies pro- gram stressed history and literature. This humanities course was open for the first time to sophomores who had taken the American Studies program in the 9th grade. Juniors chose Mythology, How to Write, Shakespeare, or Romantic Literature from among other 9 weeks courses. Universal Themes in World Literature gave both juniors and seniors new choices. The Advanced Humanities class explored philosophy, art, and read and dis- cussed several Greek and modern plays. Debaters won the sweepstakes' trophy and 1st place in the senior division at the University of Idaho. Journalism students took their usual quota of both state and national awards for excellence in newspa- per and yearbook production. Mrs. Alice Vetter and Mr. Carmilo Urza, language teachers, travelled to France and Spain to perfect courses. Miss Lorna Suttong English, Stait Club Adviser Mrs. Betty Thorne: English Mrs. Alice Vetter: French, Latin, International Club Adviser Mrs. Amy Vinzg Humanities Mrs. Margaret Wardg English, Junior Class Adviser Mrs. Debbie Winslowg French, English

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ABOVE EAR LEFT: Miss Kathryn Spain helps Debe Carver solve equations in Math. ABOVE LEFT: Mr. Edwin Johnson helps Debbie Kennedy prove a theory through an experiment. ABOVE Mr, Pratt, Vice Principal, stops to talk to Sharon Walker of the Boise Youth Service Bureau. Mrs. Beverly Fluudg Practical Math, Geometry Miss Kathryn Spain, Algebra, Geometry Mr. Charles Vaukg Algebra, Geometry Mr. Dennis Wilde, Algebra, Geometry Spotting a lazuli bunting bird along the ditch just south of Borah was a highlight for Practical Biology classes. Later in the year students travelled to the Malheur Bird Refuge near Burns where they spotted the rare Whistler swans. Helping with bird banding at Lake Lowell Wildlife Refuge afforded young biologists an opportunity to learn bird management in this area. Growing the comparatively rare ama- ryllis in the Horticulture class enhanced Thanksgiving decor for green-thumbed students. Mr. Leatham directed the col- orlul spring and fall plantings on the school grounds. New to the Math Department were Mrs. Rudd and Mr. Purdy. Seven advanced math classes helped students prepare for further math experience, Two semester credits in math are required for graduation. Most students meet this requirement in junior high school. But math is a popular elective.