Damien High School - Spartiate Yearbook (La Verne, CA)

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ENGLISH DEPARTMENT TAILORS COURSES This year has seen major changes in the curriculum of the English depart- ment. For the first time, each section of each class found that the course work had been tailored to their specific needs and abilities. Under the chairmanship of Mr. Louis Kuhn, the department developed new extended courses in honors English and remedial English. FATHER JOSEPH McGEADY, S.S., C.C. English MR. LOUIS KUHN Chairman, English Dept. ' • : «u FATHER MALACHY MURTAGH, S.S., C.C. English MR. CLARENCE ll.WXES English

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GUIDANCE OFFERED FATHER JAMES MITCHELL, S.S., C.C. Principal FATHER MARTIN O ' LOGHLEN, S.S., C.C. Vice-Principal This year ' s administration was truly a blend of old and new. Father James Mitchell, in his second year as principal, continued to introduce many changes and con- solidate gains made during the pre- ceeding year. Bringing a renewed vigor to the main office was Father O ' Loghlen, new Vice-Principal and Dean of Studies. Returning were Father Dennis as Dean of Discipline, Father Dowling as Guidance Director, and Father Fergus as Public Relations Director. President of the Spartan Parents ' Association was Mr. Frank Burns, who served as one of the principal ' s chief advisors. With an influence sometimes strongly felt but more often incon- spicuously applied, the administra- tion directed Damien in the pursuit of excellence. FATHER JOSEPH DOWLING, S.S., C.C, Guidance Director FATHER FERGUS DONNELLY, S.S., C.C, Public Relations Director MR. FRANK BURNS President, Spartan Parents ' Association FATHER PETER DENNIS, S.S., C.C. Dean of Discipline

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MR. MICHAEL TONSING Chairman, Social Studies Dept. MR. JOHN STERLING Social Studies FROM INCEPTION TO PRESENT Under the direction of department chairman Mr. Michael Tonsing, the social studies curriculum experi- enced growth and change. Based upon a format of symposium discussions, ex- tensive outside readings, and deep, probing research, the honors course in American history gave students an un- precedented opportunity to develop the skills of the his- t orian. A revamped course in American government taught by Mr. Sterling drew seniors to consider America ' s role in international affairs. World geography and world history, taught by Father McSweeney and Father McCabe, provided a background of knowledge. Mr. Coston headed a business department that offered economics and busi- ness law. FATHER KENNETH McCABE, S.S., C.C. Social Studies FATHER DANIEL McSWEENY, S.S., C.C. Social Studies MR. WILLIAM COSTON Chairman, Business Dept.