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

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46 John Smart (Principal): once taught mathematics and coached football and wrestling; travels, reads, and attempts to master golf in his free time; Most of our students are moti- vated, well-adjusted young men and women. Our goal is to have 100% like the rest. Jessica Leadley (Assistant Prin- cial): would like to see more fresh- men and sophomores get active in clubs and activities; once taught Spanish, English, and drama; wants to see increased use of computer lab in all academic areas! Diana Atkins (Vice-Principal): spends her free time reading, doing aerobics, and playing with her two children; defines the mode! stu- dent as one who does not have a discipline card in my file ; was a Spanish teacher in St. Louis; My fair implementation of the rules has made a difference. Danny Burch (Vice-Principal): wa- terskis and attends graduate school in his free time; feels that the ad- vances made by the handicapped students have been rewarding to witness ; If students can see that they can and must help support each other, peer pressure can turn stu- dents away from substance abuse.

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The school district ' s motto, Excellence in Education, was exhibited nowhere better than at Dana Hills. Among this year ' s Innovations were Mr. Prestridge ' s computer writing lab; the desktop publishing system of the journalism department; Ms. Burton ' s study skills seminars; the science department ' s new weather forecasting system, laser disc player, and microscope video system; and a fully linked computer department featuring numerous new I.B.M. computers. Add to this state-of-the-art equipment the creative staff, over a hundred strong, and an energetic new assistant principal and you have the makings of a first-rate academics program, -k.e. 1. Peter Masney and Ryan Godfrey receive extra help from Mr. Quirk on a difficult pfiysics assignment. 2. Relaxed after a filling luncfi at tvlcDonald ' s, Aly Panicfii becomes engrossed in a handout during fifth period. 3. As Kim Kramer gathers other needed materials, Nikki Garris carefully checks the initial temperature of the water during a chemistry experiment. 4. During the last moments of second period, Huong Nguyen reviews her notes intently before her upcoming test. 5. Patrisha Ferrandez-Cuerta displays her creative talents as she adds the finishing touches on her collage.

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If Dana Hills were a country, the administration would be the government, with the legislative, judicial, and executive branches all incorporated into six people. Through tham, issues ranging from overcrowding to student activities were dealt with. iJ The most famed facet is the judicial legislative branch, which passes verdicts on law-breakers. Vice-Principals Diana Atkins, Bill Smith, and Dan Burch comprise this elite group faced with the unenviable task of disciplining students. Mr. Smith explained, My rewards come with students who turn their behavior problem around . . I am pleased with the large number of students I don ' t need to see. The power and prestige of the executive branch was shared by Princi- pal John Smart and a new assistant principal, Jessica Leadley. Just as the president is head of state, Mr. Smart performed many ceremonial duties such as attending Academic Decathlon Award Banquets and announcing CIF championships, but he also grappled with the difficul- ties of too many students squeezed into too small a school. It is very rewarding to be a part of a great school, he said. Ms. Leadley was faced with the formidable task of arranging the curriculum (a job comparable to balancing the U.S. budget) and work- ing on ways to decrease the number of schedule changes. What comments did the government have about the governed? They admired hardworking, fun-loving, conscientious, and interested stu- dents, ones with good self-images and well-rounded and multidimen- sional personalities. Ms. Leadley commented, A model student re- presents DHHS well in the community, rves as a student leader, and works to develop his her full potential. -f.l. nil Smith (Vice-Principal): used to e a football coach; sat on the com- littee that developed the discipline Ian; biggest thrill was seeing the sta- ium built and lights installed; enjoys jgging at the harbor; 1 am con- erned for students who do not suc- eed in high school and do not gra- uate. John Veeh (Activities Director): taught English at five different high schools; travels and reads in his free time; I like students who know when it ' s time to work and when it ' s time to relax. v ' • ?; ev •• • , ' .. ■V ' , . !r ■— 1. Assistant Principal Jessica Leadley reassures another parent that her son will gra- duate. 2. Vice-Principal Bill Smith keeps a watchful eye on the lunchtime crowd. 3. Principal John Smart relaxes between teacher evaluation conferences. 4. Vice-Principal Dan Burch informs Matt Pena that thers is no food allowed in the carpeted areas. 5. The new activities director, John Veeh, directs his first Homecoming halftime show.