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

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Ms. Barrett thrusts Heather Eh ins into the complex and mysierious world of technology. 4 Nature is the perfect «euing for the mellow sounds of Kans Brighibill ' s cctlo. A Makifig use of (he time left before the buses come, Tom Sweet ploughs through a geoinetry as-signment.

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In spite of the friends, fast times, and fun at Dana Hills, the big reason for spend- ing over 25 hours per week in a classroom is for your education. What you learn in your four years will make a differ- ence for the rest of your life. Located in a rapid-growth area, Dana Hills bends over backwards each year to expand and elevate its academic program. For the bold, daring, and hungry for learning, Dana Hills can actually be your first year of col- lege. The Advanced Placement program, an acknowledgement of college-level learning in high school, has taken hold at Dana Hills; there are no fewer than a dozen A. P. classes this year. Senior Marilyn Sanchez, in fact, started the year in full collegiate swing; she had A.P. ' s in math, science, English, govern- ment, and foreign language (whew!). The teachers are in themselves special too. While pursuing their own individual styles, teachers get their jobs done. Math guru Mr. Speidel is known for teaching straight through the class period (with- out once taking a seat), while Mr. Cunningham is remem- bered for interjecting mo- ments of casual conversa- tion into his lectures. Fresh- man Beth Wellik admires Mr. Imbilli ' s method of motivating his students: If he knows you don ' t try, he won ' t try. He motivates you to do your best. Naturally, though, none of the mountains of books, piles of papers, or efforts of the teacher staff would do a shred of good with- out some help from you. Though registering for and going to school may seem a mere formality, it is the easiest way for you to control your destiny; no one has ever been hurt by knowledge. So during your brief in- terlude at Dana Hills, remember that you and no one else makes the difference in your life. .£ y A Angela Saunders curls Tammy Walsh ' s hair as pan of d dcmonslration speech in English 11. junior Jim Natale is thoroughly engrossed in his U.S. history. 2

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It the writers of Trivial Pursuit ever need one extra question for their cards of knowl- edge, they can always stump em with this one: What well- known forms of recreation are totally inaccessible to the Dana Hill student body? With a little word-of-mouth gossip, or maybe with a visit to the campus for some research, you will inevitably convince yourself that the answer is None. One thing that makes Dana Hills students special is that, given their free time, they can surf or sail, motorcy- cle or bike, ski or skate, or just enjoy the beach. Some join recreational clubs; some orga- n i 2 e them. Most lis- ten to mu- sic; some make their own. One thing is cer- tain; they can only be bored by choice, not by chance. Now, if ever asked this question, smile confidently and chuckle lightly to yourself. Then, with a gleam in your eye, state the sweet and simple facts, just as you heard here. Just be alert for trick answers (sumo wrestling, crocodile hunting, and the like). -e.y. One of Press Maycock ' s favorite breaks is the left at Gravels. ► I Pat O ' Neill, Kelli Lewis, and Danny Carratturo lean into a curve while training for the Tecate-to-Ensenada Road Race. k Senior Jerry Jahn does a perfect table top. Dana Point harbor is a great place to windsurf, both for beginners and for pro ' s like Jane Fenner. A ifference Is .