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

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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.

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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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Lh. it, MR. MAWLUD NAJJAR Science MR. HOWARD TEITELBAUM Chairman, Science Dept. FATHER PATRICK TRAVERS, S.S., c.c. Math BROTHER GERALD DUFFY, S.S., C.C. Science FATHER MICHAEL BROOKS, S.S., C.C, Chairman, Math Dept. Damien High School ' s science de- partment displayed a new look this year. Under the leadership of vet- eran science teacher Mr. Howard Teitelbaum, a new staff was assem- bled and the entire curriculum was updated. Mr. Boardman taught the new BSCS biology course in a newly equipped lab. Mr. Najjar brought new depth and experience to the chemistry and physical science classes. Brother Duffy introduced the department ' s sequence to fresh- men, striving to familiarize begin- ning students with the ever develop- ing language and technique of the sciences. 4 lv c3» ' DISCOVERIES MADE The mathematics depart- ment, headed by Father Brooks, also deepened and broadened its offerings. A pre- algebra course for freshhmen was introduced along with a new honors math course open to sophomores. Rather than the traditional course in trig- onometry for seniors, the de- partment offered a diversified program including elements of analytic geometry, calculus, and probability theory. MR.ELRIC BOARDMAN Science