Dana Hills High School - Mast Yearbook (Dana Point, CA)

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After winning the Mixed Doubles Tennis Champion- ship at the University of Washington, tennis has been a highlight of my leisure activities, says Billie Pinnick Lovmark. Throughout Dana Hills, she is regarded as the teacher who supports the Woman's Liberation Movement the most. It's equality for everyone, she adds. She re- ceived her M.A. in Econom- ics, and tried television pro- ductions as a learning ex- perience in her classes this year. Richard McIntosh is a member ofthe Art Department and teaches Ceramics. X214 A' If-fiifl 1 V Q .. ,.,, as i'?s:mi?':,-1 ' . . SP D, I! F' ' ' - ' Realizing that her own chil- dren were being taught in- valid conceptions of math, Janene Marple decided to do something about it. She figured she could help other people, and so her goal this year was to have everyone of her students learn some math. Her stu- dents call her Mrs. 'M and l'Marple Math and she has a great many leisure activities including bridge, sewing and reading. D6 , iv Y'2't ,.,- Randy McCoy is a faculty member with an interesting hobby: hydroponics. While he teaches mainly photography, 'MW , 1 4,7 ', ' , 7- 14 ' .QL ,. ,A A 1 Starting as a student his priority was Industrial Arts at San Diego State. Although he admits to entering teaching because it kept him out of the draft, when asked what he is known for at Dana Hills, Mr. McCoy replied, being the best teacher, Besides hydro- ponics, other hobbies are flying, diving and exploring Baja. teacher last year, Brian Manning is now a permanent staff member. He majored in Biological Sciences at UCI, and went into teaching in order to continue studying the sciences, His plan this year was to continue having the science field studies program be one ofthe best in the state. For exercise, he rides bicycles. Teaching is the most satisfying way to spend time, says the bubbly Janet Matson. Graduating from UCI, she tries to relate constructive principles in math through practical situations. She is best known for having chalk all over her classroom. Her leisure time is devoted toward Christian Growth, baking, skiing and other sports. Mr. Nakamura teaches op- and also portunity school - coaches the Dana Hills Volleyball team. Dreams of championships in football and baseball for Dana Hills continue to challenge Coach Dennis Nespor, He a nually keeps D.H. strong in baseball and enjoys working with his players. He also has fun surfing with my surfing buddies, Steinride and Wiggles worth. I' 1 in V4 .' , W ,J AQ' f ! 5 f W ,+A 1 , I I ywwwf,-4? ,Q , an , W f ff f N F -. .i I K .f i A An avid dancer, Sara Nealy planned to develop a good dance program at Dana Hills and to have the top J.V. Volleyball team. She has been interested in dance all her life. She is recognized as having a loud whistle, loud voice and having her class physically fit. She keeps herself physically fit after school by not only dancing but also bicycling, swimming, and playing volleyball. Fred Newhart is the Department Head of Social Science. One Year Before the Mast

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Receiving his Ph.D. at USC just last year, Dr. Daniel Hennessy has been known to grow mustaches and shave them offwithout notice at any given time. His personal philosophy about his language, German, is to make it live. Finding delight in other people, he decided to go into teaching. l-lenneski , as he is called, planned this year to continue publishing a multi-lingual journal entitled Anemone . His spare time activities are interesting: music, art, etymology and geneology. Gregory Howit, besides being a re ular P E. teacher had also 2 - - . coached Varsity Football this year. The Captain and Officers Cary Hubert has taught handicapped students in his Learning Disability Group this year. Magi. QIIF 4:59, X t 4 qui? figfs t 'bs aes , .0006N?00 909Q'563. faLQ5?ssv - . AQ K, 0 ix . gfa:',i ess . xqvgg Rssgiiiif f aaeeeeyss t , PIP XIX X ,X i 2,,X VL NSS ,f'wVk ',,, 4' -1 Wanting to get involved and become a part of the school. Alice Hughes, a U.S.C. graduate, was here for the first time this fall. She teaches freshman and sophomore English. She feels teaching is a gratifying profession since one is able to contribute to someones future potential for success. She enjoys going back to U.S.C. football games, bike riding, skiing and tennis. Art Jenkins taught in the Social Science Department and also coached basketball this year. fri .' 9 M53 2i'5-'52?,'-'i7S5'322'2i:T'S-0 ,,,ro-.mnon544,,,-,,.,3O:s- :,5c5nqQr-v...oruf-,:1Q rv 'i:-rn -:s--1 on 5 'w ow1o.4mF 0:51 g:sUQc:.mF-,.m-A-.,,,'-'ou - -sEH?Efm5U:Ea'He Oagifgliwgamggai Egwoj,:q3:E,3Z:'..2'5-': f:2::as2gw2faOe2 na'-'...'n -M Q tn :I vfoi0,'f',mi3tf-s 'f7q2'2E?9-E ' 3 :N:W:1'- m'n 56.0 wqmmmgagzaw .tssgazwn D H- 1 Ein:-2-.m7iS'g 'EZ'4g,',7C',:lZ SE wiwffx! w35iWNT' Hn' fP vw--- QRS-Ex :iw --fu -. -. - ... vi .. OHS : 5 Q K4 :: .J being physically active. W, . - v 1 l is ,ix -. - 74? . . 'si 1? IEE 25? '--Q, . Jw. 13 4,-sf X ffl A f.j' 'P ff ff N In it smjh ,J . P, S . Serving two masters this year Tony Leon is both a History teacher and President ofthe Teacher's Association. Graduating from Pepperdine he entered teaching to work with young people and to give them a better understanding of their heritage. Mr. Leon when not with students or teachersjogs, lifts weights and sings in the Church Choir. Q ', -J -.li L. 5 sv 'N QQQEEH - P av' ' S iii, . -ILS 'KI if Q4 J W, ' Ni ft. if .W 5 -Qi -if Mike Judy taught College Math and Algebra courses in the Math Department this year. pi, L , lt rl mi ii' i Pat Lambert headed the new Success in High School program this year, She enjoys giving students a positive outlook about school and having them experience success. She relates that one positive point about teaching is that it certainly keeps you mentally active. She also enjoys family activities and baking. One ofthe more articulate teachers at Dana Hills, Pat Levens is also one ofthe best known in the classroom for his bursts of insanity. Specializing in history and political economy, he attained his B.A. at UCI, and his Masters at Claremont Graduate School. He went into teaching because, long vacations turn me on. A new twist in his teaching this year includes uconfusings students so that cosmic philosophy may rule. Generally recognized by such colorful phrases as love it . rotate , and calling his class turkeys , his leisure activities consist ofpetting his faithful dog Floyd. pursuing a basketball, and cooking gourmet delights. l2

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Jeri I i ,. from Whitman College in l948 and embarked on a life long altruistic trip believing that Nmay. be I can help someone. He has indeed helped many students as he went on to become both teacher and coach. He coached the Tennis team and has taught every level ofEnglish from Fundamentals and Reading through Ad- vance composition in an attempt to kindle new flames for better com- munication. He has fun bombasting his students with bursts ofuexcessive verbage and playing tennis. Allan J. Pierce headed up the faculty side of the WASC evaluation, which probed into every aspect of Dana Hills and compiled a report that was given to WASC evaluators. Mr. Pierce is always searching for ways to improve teaching techniques and student motivation methods. He likes sharing ideas with those who wish to learn, and is best known for his brilliant jokes, comments and sayings. Christa Renau teaches her German with an accent born of European heritage. She graduated from UCI in 1973 and wants to communicate with students and teachi them something worthwhile . How she is best known depends on the class, one class calls her Frau . She relaxes by swimming, reading and playing tennis. Bill Priestley enjoys showing the excitement in performing good music to students. This year he tried involving student aides in guitar instruction and accompanying choral groups. He graduated from Occidental and USC majoring in - music. He is known as Doc by his students, and his sole leisure activity, besides music, is sailing, 'Fi I6 ' 'E by 4 dei li a,, Srgt. Edward A. Piel went into teaching because I wanted't0 develop youth into well-in- formed American citizens. His students know of his policy of mutual respect and common courtesy in the classroom which he also takes with him out to the links when he plays golf. The Captain and Officers W-in 4 f-. ,x.,. Chris Prescott tries to encourage students to improve their skills. Her criteria is that they can ifthey want to. Because she liked high school students, she went into teaching after graduating from Purdue University. Her favorite phrases are Don't waste your time, along with Hand it in in good form. AM . . ' Phat' 6 Q fix V7 .. A at.-1, 4 M, .., ' ,, ' , 5 fif w ,gg 5? f nf , Ulf' z, cffbsg- gig-as: Wi. ,gn 'fb Helping people gives my life meaning, says Home Eco- nomics teacher Laura Porges. This year she planned to find new techniques in making school more fun and exciting. This is her first year at teach- ing after just graduating from Cal Poly last year. Off-campus she is involved in sewing, arts, crafts and skiing. ' . I I . . 'f ll i ,fgfgf fi .rw f iz 1 fi ,I 1 it tier: ,!, , i y ' Ienjoyteaching, ,f ' 1 If , bluntly states Leo ' ' fi' 1 X Quirk. Attending Kids are neat people to work with, claims Bill Prestridge. His goal this year was to Have a super A iff newspaper. He is known by the faculty as 'KNO Bus Prestridge , since on one ocassion he realized he forgot to order a bus on a field trip. He doesn't forget, though, to ski, sail or backpack in his leisure time. three universities before graduating in l963, he is a person who gets to the point. His goal this year? Captain 'Q' ' replies in another concise statement, To tell the students the truth. He exercises by running the DHHS track field in all sorts of weather. 1 f N40 4 Paul Ryan is one of the teaching facilitators at Crossroads this year