Bourgade High School - Anchor Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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Sr jr IQ? . 23 as 4 Z' fy? viii We C if Qafwsop lj XJ Father Don Fetters, principal Father Don Fetters has been at Bourgade for six years. During this time he has taught English and government, coached volleyball and drama, moderated the Ski Club, headed Campus Ministry, and for the past two and a half years has been principal. Father Fetters is a member of the Holy Cross Community. He received a baccalaureate degree from Notre Dame, minoring in English and majoring in Political Science, he also has a master's degree in Theology from Notre Dame. Father Fetters feels Bourgade's atmosphere of concerned people is special, he was especially impressed with the Student Body's response to the Muscular Dystrophy Dance-A-Thon. From Bourgade Father Fetters would like graduates to obtain a better sense for being concerned and responsible for the people around them and the ability to respond to other people's needs. Mrs. Patricia Scully, vice-principal Mrs. Patricia Scully came to Bourgade in 1972. Since then, she has taught every level of English, held the positions of English Department Chairperson, Yearbook Advisor, Quill 8a Scroll Advisor, coached swimming and powder puff, moderated the Mat Maids and assisted the Sophomore class. For the past two years, Mrs. Scully has been Vice- Principal. As Vice-Principal, she was chairperson of the Academic Council and Curriculum Board. Mrs. Scully remarked she finds teaching rewarding and that her most rewarding experience is every year when her Senior Analysis class brings in their first semester project, a multi-media expression of an abstract term. This is the day when she sees the 'l can't become an 'I did'. Mrs. Scully enjoys back-packing, camping, fishing, kniting, sewing and reading. She divulged, In my spare time, I teach and, in general, make like a mother and grandmother! Faculty 73

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ll Father Dan Conditt portrays a forest ranger in the faculty's contribution to Winterfest. 21 Mrs. Salahub chuckles at an unusual French translation. 3l Mrs. Burke, Mrs. Tunnell and Mr. Lizotte relax at the faculty Christmas party. 4l Mr. Vales waits patiently for Mrs. Hernandez to refill the punch at the faculty Christmas party. 5l Father Fetters digs through faculty gifts to see what St. Nick left for him. 6l Mrs. Palsma, Mr. Kiszczak, Mr. Swaufield and Mr. Andrews enjoy dinner at a faculty get- together. 7l Sister Norma patiently expresses her dissapproval after a junior class meeting. 8l Father Fetters amusedly reacts to some reasons seniors gave stating why they deserved a privilege. 9l Mrs. Scully busily prepares for an Academic Council meeting amid her well- organized desk.

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Father Dan Conditt Mr. Jann Contento This is Father Dan's first year at Bourgade. He teaches three classes of Religion 1-2 and works as the Community Service Coordinator. He also is a part of the Campus Ministry team. Fr. Dan's personal philosophy is that our vocation in life is to be the best-who-we-are. He hopes that all students can grow to love the best-who-we-are. Father O'Neill Fr. O'Neill was the principal during the school year of 1979- 1980. But, unfortunately, he had to leave at the end of the first semester due to health reasons. He returned this year and now is one of the Guidance Counselors. His job includes being in charge of College and Career counseling, Course scheduling and Testing. The one thing that Father would like to stress to his students this year is Self-Reliance, and the acceptance of challenges. Father Thomas Markos Father Markos is the head of the Guidance Department, which entails the guidance of personal and educational development of all the students at Bourgade. This is his first year here at Bourgade. Fr. Markos' impressions of this year's students is one that the students have a 'never say die' approach in their activities. Mrs. Mary Palsma Mrs. Palsma has been at Bourgade for three years part- time and two years full-time. She teaches math, English and typing. She is also Student Government Moderator. The one thing she would stress to her students is Study first-but have time for friends and fun too. This is Mr. Contento's first year at Bourgade. He teaches General Business, typing and athletic conditioning. Mr. Contento is also Assistant Dean of Students. He coaches Varsity and J.V. football and is assistant coach for the track team. He is the advisor for the Youth for Life program. When asked who or what inspired him in his vocation, he stated, Probably my education in a Catholic school system and the fact that I enjoy working with young people. Mrs. Anne Tunnell Mrs. Tunnell has been affiliated with Bourgade for seven years. Besides teaching Algebra 1-2 and accelerated geometry, she is Dean of Students. This job includes taking care of detentions, jugs, probation, suspension, and attendance. When asked how she felt about Bourgade's spirit, she stated, There seems to be more participation and interest shown by more students. Sr. Norma Jean Turner Sr. Norma has been affiliated with Bourgade for four years. Her positions this year are Junior class Moderator, overseer of Masses and a member of the Campus Ministry team. She teaches junior religion and Latin. She would like to stress to her students that, each one is important to someone and that each student is cared about. Mr. James Walker Mr. Walker has been here for eleven years. He teaches biology and is the Head of the Science Department. He also is the Athletic Director for the school. This job includes scheduling games, scheduling umpires for home games, being in charge of transportation to and from away games, and budgeting the money for all sports programs.