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

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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

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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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Former Foreign Language Department Head loseph Shofner attended nine different colleges and universities, majoring in History, Spanish, and Music. He received his M ,A. Jim Smith combines a background of Political Science and Public Address to bring more reality into the classroom. He puts this philosophy into practice inthe real world by being President of Teachers Union. He takes pleasure working with youth, being humorous in class, and fishing. He is serious while playing handball. Feeling like he's spent one thousand years in the English and Social Science Departments, Tony Stevens majored in Social Science at Cal State LA College and Cal State LA University. He went into teaching for the lucrative value of it and his goal this year was to find his classroom. He is known for keeping his class under controlled chaos. Offcampus he is a Bearded Keith Stroud is one teacher who makes math humorous. Majoring in English and Science education at the State U niversity of New York, he went into teachingbecause he lived near a teacher's college. His goal this year was to win CIF golf. He claims to be best known for changing the sign of the subtrahend and then following the rules of addition. His pastimes include golf, camping, and eating. from LA State winetaster. j Y University in 1965, and went into teaching - because he enjoyed it. ,, A., . His free time is devoted 33 ' to reading and traveling. Marv Sherrill teaches in 3 the Science Department. - ' 'X ' - . ..,,.. ' wifi? fa g A A 1 X Q1 . , -,X ' M , x I I ' ' ,-fkfffi-5 ' .vgfl h 2-W :A . .N . p V 1 f . was 1-wwf. I A Q - '4 4-'WJ ' 2 , x . I Jwvwvvc 11-fffftf -Y cab , .,.. xg . r MMqmMMA,wM,f -A:-:jf M 1 up . dwVv,,.1v-AA.saN-NV M! JCMA It x D-f X . ' tag, unix? Q Q. I. 1 .I .rp I .aff-QP' 1 5 , I - ' .I , 1 , WW? f'1y.,. , it fx .7 !'1 i91?v'fftiZ5:fi:vu :Wt Steffi ,M W W . Eg... X j W gr, if-fiwgfw I' any 1 ,g 4- w ,,i:3:.l.L4W -' ' -Nw.-,gs 1 r ' .. ' I W I ' ,H ' fqyl , la: A J ,S ' fx I . I , ,x 5 Xvf' Joe Shively is teaching atCrossroads this year --- which is new, different and interesting. After majoring in four different subject areas- Math, Chemistry, Biology and History, he attained his M,A. at Stanford University. I enjoy working with interested people and teaching Math and Science. Farming. flying and skiing are how Joe spends his time besides teaching. 'Isl I wanted to share with others the values I have experienced by leading a physically active philosophy oflifc, says Bill Smith, Boys PE Department Head. He worked with the PE staff toward developing a better PE program, and with the coaching staff to making the athletic program better this year. While keeping physically active at school, tennis, softball, flag football, and volleyball are his favorite leisure activities. Helping to co-sponsor the highly successful intra-mural program at Dana Hills, Tony Stillson has always had a good rapport with his students in PE. Graduating from Westminster College, he went into teaching because it provided an opportunity to coach basketball. Besides playing basketball, he also golfs and plays tennis, Mark Thornton taught one period of Business Law and four periods of Survey ofSocial Science. Stein-O-Mite , as he is called by his students, is one ofthe most liked teachers at Dana Hills. Claims Bill Steinride, I like coaching, and teaching keeps me aware ofthe everchanging personalities and attitudes ofthe athletes. This year he taught Health and A Safety along with his regular PE classes, He surfs, golfs, and gets involved in other sports. One Year Before the Mast