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

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Creative Teachers Stimulate Classes .Let ' s face it: school can become routine and dull. Some teachers attempted to relieve the boredom by showing videotapes or having free days, but the best of the teaching staff put out the extra effort to come up with creative, stimulating, out-of-the- ordinary assignmen . The social science departmeif presented a few of these fun lessons. You may have seen some of the World History students wandering through the halls in their togas, costumes for the Greek-Roman debates. The Advanced Placement students-in. Mr. Hoover ' s Amerilj government class spent ti outside of class working on i political campaign of t choice. Teppi Hawkins, Eil Warren and Kim D ' Arcy chose to work for San Clemente City Council candidate Morrie Hans ' n Guest lectures were a popu way to change the scenery in the classroom. Mr. Weagley invited an immigration patrol officer, a Beyond War speaker, a Fashion ; Institute merchandiser, a Peace Corps volunteer and a travel ; agent to give their views aod answer questions. Od memorable speakers include) psychic in Mr. Jenkins ' psycholog eye doctor in Ms. Bethke ' s anatom fighter pilot in Mr. Quirk ' s physics class and judge in Mr. Morgan ' s A.P. Language class. i The science department also sponsored a variety of activities, from decorating cakes to look like cells (at various stages of cell division) to the disection of fetal pigs. This department was also well known for its fun and educational field trips, covered on pages 68 and 69. Another event that attracted a lot of attention was the Renaissance Faire in January. Sponsored by the accelerated sophomore English classes and some of the sophomore history classes, the event featured students clad in fifteenth century English costumes, ranging from lowly peasants to Queen Elizabeth herself, who ■ participated in events such as displays of archery, juggling and dancing, puppet shows, a feast; and an unexpected argument between Queen Elizabeth and her cousin Mary, Queen of Scots. Ms. Raub, Ms. Bumatay and Ms. Aroian all pronounced the fair an enormous success. The food at the Renaissance Faire was a true example of those exciting times. — Kenny Ferguson

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«: j . « w CK Outings Relieve Claustrophobia It ' s nostalgia time: flash your mind back to the field trips you took in elementary school. The idea of actually leaving the school campus was totally exciting, even if it only meant traveling a mile to the mission in San Juan. Then there was the bus ride: screaming, singing, and someone (usually someone sitting near you) throwing up. By high school those adventuresome outings were almost obsolete. Fortunately, a few teachers still recognized the potential for excitement and education of field trips. The science department took the prize for the best known and most numerous field trips. The spring trip to Bahia de las Animas gave Marine Ecology students the opportunity to study the sea and shore life of Baja ' s Sea of Conez, while November ' s , Morro Bay trip gave a cross section of science students the j opportunity to do the same thing on the California coast. In addition, California ' s diverse topography provided settings for a desert trip in October and mountain excursion to Yosemite in March. The clear skies of December made for a memorable astrological evening in the Palomar Mountains. Other departments went afield to work as well: photography students went on a photo safari to Disneyland, G.A.T.E. . students accompanied Mr. Morgan to the U.C.I, campus, ■ Ms. Robustelii escorted her special education students to »..,. . s«r jjjg Mission viejo Mall, the band performed at Disneyland, and Mr. Morgan took a group of very excited students to Europe during Easter vacation. Special Ed. students Chris Saclund, Shawna Crout and Jeanetie Stevenson take a Held trip to the Mission Viejo Mall where they enjoy spending time in Wherehouse Records. Tammy Walsh gives Vito Francone a hug as Ryan Robinett, Pat Persson, and Joe Gangrande anxiously wait to ride the world renowned Matterhorn on a band trip to Disneyland. During the annual Morro Bay Field Study, students attempt to escape from a monster wave, but most end up getting soaked.

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1. A play-dough cell divides, much to Michelle Malewicki and Oistina Keddington ' s delight. 2. Renaissance courtiers watch a juggler: (front) L. Forsyth, C. Restivo and C. Sidenfaden; (back) Queen Aimee Couch. A. Larcau. N. Dunas. and B. Rodrigue. 3. After the pageant, participants like Andrea Lareau and Nicole Jernigan enjoy a tasty respite. 4. Mr. Weagley ' s E.I.R. class had the benefit of a professional to discuss immigration laws. . fS o