Cholla High School - Impact Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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Pod B and F, headed by Mr. Carl Jo- hannesson, maintained its goal to instruct students in the areas ot Foreign and English language. The Foreign courses included Spanish, Latin, and French. The department offered Gate lFreshman and Sophomore Levelj, English, Reading lm- provements, Business English, Writers Word- shop, Beginning and Advanced Journalism. The three new teachers were Mr. Lee Rains, Mrs. Clare Fox, and Mrs. Melanie Finklea. - By Joe Hernandez .... ,- -,. uv! Photos by Bianca Gonzalez, Nancy Bryant, Jett Dollar it T' an 1,2 A2 W Language Arts Top lelt - Mr. Carl Johannesson, Middle left Mr. Jo- hannesson's little monsters. Middle right - Mr. Jo- hannesson, Bottom left -- Ms. Fox and her family, Bottom rightlL-Rl Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Rodieck, Ms. Budinger, Mrs. Oberg, Mrs. Jacobs, Ms. Childress, Ms. Pina, Mrs. Rich- ardson. Pods B and F PodBandF I

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Industrial art classes headed by chairper- son Aibert Mesa encouraged development of potential talent and interests. Automotive, taught by Bobby Meyers, stressed consumer protection, troubleshooting, automotive maintenance, and self reliance through the development of mechanical skills. Drafting taught mechanical methods for 2-point per- spective, ink and watercolor renderings and isometric section drawings. Machine shop and Sheet Metal classes were taught by Mr. Bill Crouse who taught students metal work- ing skills, which enable to produce cast alu- minum products, tool boxes, desk lamps, among other things. Photography explored technical and artistic applications for iob skills and student displays and publications. Welding, taught by Albert Mesa, taught the importance of fabricating, repairing metal products and bench skills. Woodworking, taught by Art Newman, stressed the proper use of hand and power tools. Tables, boxes, and clocks were some of the proiects the students completed. - By Melania Gonzalez Pod G: Industrial Arts Bill Crouse AI Mesa Art Newman Photos by Ray Manley Bob Meyers Jerry Gastelum Pod K The dedicated teachers in Pod K and in Fine Arts Department have much to offer the stu- dents of Cholla. Opportunities included devel- opment of basic skills in music, visual arts, dra- ma, and the time to build greater self-images through excellence in their work performance and exhibitions were emphasized. Community and parent involvement and participation, and cultural heritage were important aspects of the studies. The department developed a new ce- ramics program, through efforts of student teacher Stewart Rosen. Art exhibits and Festi- vals scheduled were for Visual Arts Exhibits at Pima College, EI Con, Cholla, and the Mission Library. Choral Orchestra concerts included Philharmonia, the traditional and spectacular Choral - San Xavier Concert, Allcity Concert Choir, Regional Band Festival, State Jazz Festi- val, Fine Arts Festival-Musical 'lWestside Sto- ry , and Loew's Ventana Resort Choir Concert. - By Vicki Altamirano Industrial ArtsfFine Arts .1 Top it-Rt: Miriam Belfer, Ester Young, Catherine Cely, Bottom il-Rt: Barry Williamson, Marie Grumka, Vernon Griggs.

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I3 Skills Challenged In P.E. O? for-8-N A----ks Physical Education is like any other academic course, grades were deter- mined on participation and attitudes. Mr. Mel Karrle, the Department Head, Reid Ehlenburg, Dave Gin, Ron Hin- derlighter, and Pat Vold did their best to establish a new freshman program and getting students to appreciate good physical fitness. The Physical Education Department offered students a variety of sport ac- tivities from basketball, volleyball, tennis, soccer, softball, and weightlift- ing to aerobics, archery, ping-pong, and shuffleboard. Students changed activities each quarter and were given the opportunity to challenge their skills at a new activity. By Pilar Cervantez N a Top Right: Mr. Mel Karlle - Department Head, Center ll-Rl: Mr. Ed Brown - HealthfDriver's Education, Mrs. Marcella Kitt - Health, Mr. !. Physical Education .-- .-v Reid Ehlenburg - P.E., Mr. Dave Gin - Driv- da Sheridan P E Mr Jerry Gadtellum er's EclucationfP.E., Boflom fl?-U: Ms. Pat Vold i P.E., Mr. Ron Hinderlighter - P.E., Ms. Lin-