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

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Mike Gaskins (Science): windsurfs rapidly with bugs in my teeth ; feels that his strong points as a teacher are his knowledge, per- sonality, and ability to make technical things simple; I thought I could make a difference that I could help some students become involved in school, in science, in life. Dick George (Social Science): regrets not aiming higher in life; is most proud of surviv- ing his foolish choices; refused to kiss and tell his most memorable college experience; Enjoy today while you work for tomor- Claude Girault (Foreign Language): does statistical research; has traveled around the world twice and has visited over ten coun- tries; likes to ski, play tennis, and walk; has taught at Dana Hills since its inception. Victoria Goodhue (Foreign Language): bakes cookies, breads, and cakes; hiked in Belgium at dusk with a broken lantern and a wild boar on the loose; Young people are beginning to perceive the limitless opportu- nities that await them. 56 mhMtf -- B ' ; f ■ , | H Hi H riH WM si lH 3 cells. Although most students often opt to think otherwise, school is a place to learn. The harsh reality of life is that education and: studying are inevitably complements of each: other. Because burn-out is a common cpi-i demic among Dana Hills students, studying j tends to be an incredible hassle: sometimes grueling, tiresome, even painful on the brain One remedy to mitigate the horror of studying is to drag others; into it with you. Whether you have one partner or five, studying in groups is an effective and more enjoyable means of learning than simply going it alone. One teacher who realized this fact is Ms. Burton, who, with the support of the administration, developed a study skills seminar this year. Students involved in the program met once each week for five or six weeks during their second, third, or fifth period classes. There they learned notebook organization, time manage- ment, homework strategies, note-taking and outlining, listening skills, and test-taking skills. Armed with these skills, any student ought to be ready to plunge into his homework fearlessly, wheth- er alone or in the company of other willing-to-learn comrades. - v.y. uk

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I ij iim vtMw the first week of summer, Ms. Diana Macy and Ms. Donna DiLoreto took a group of 20 students to tour Spain. The 14 day trip visited the cities of Madrid, Avila, Segovia, Zaragoza, Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, Granada, Seville, Wd Toledo. A highlight of the trip included a day trip to the Valley of the Fallen where immense statues and a 300 yard high cross were the centers of interest. The Alcazar, a medieval castle in Segovia, with its spires, dungeons, and armories s also enjoyed by all. Tne students really liked the free time they were given to explore and experience the peole and everyday life of Kain. Jennifer Butland, Jonelle Tortomasi, and Kelli mlms went shopping for leather outfits, Valencian swords and Spanish handcrafts; J.B. Taylor played basketball in iz local parks; and others joined Senora Macy and Senora Loreto in search of the perfect Spanish restaurant. le trip was a great success, and most are hoping to return on. -j.b.t. 1. Pete Bagnard gets a portrait drawn in the shop-filled streets of Canter- bury. k Kelly Krause, Jennifer Maxwell. Tony Stevens, Cindy Steam. Christie Garner. Pattie Garner, Katny Pearce, Lillie Ock, and Ramona White- Brown visit the Coliseum in Rome. Jim Ferguson (Math): is most proud of his three sons (that ' s includ- ing his cat. Tramp); likes sailing, walking his cat, and sports cars; You don ' t start at the top! You are responsible for your own staircase! Jim Fimea (Foreign Language): re- grets not becoming an astronaut; is most proud of his language ability; hates bert-alerts ; would come back as a conjugated verb if he were reincarnated. Ken Foster (Math): hates paper work; feels that the weirdest thing he has ever done was joining the Navy; Each generation wants to live better than the last. Julie Fowler (E.S.L.): most memo- rable college experience was camp- ing in Yosemite with a group from Saddleback College; loves waterski- ing in Mexico; feels that her career choice was a good one and that she makes a difference; People need people, and involvement with others creates happiness! 55

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1. infamous chemistry has managed to leave students baf- fled again. Tutor Kelly Coop remains after class with Julie Morton and Kristin Wojcik to guide them through an unintelligibie assignment. 2. Mon Dieu clearly sums up the look on Fred Belford ' s face as his tutor, John McRitchie, and aid Curious George enlighten Fred in French III. Merritt Grimm (English): regrets not ever having the chance to fart sniff ; micturated in an aquarium at a fraternity party; main goal in life is to be the grape in a Fruit-of-the- Loom commercial; Life is too short — so don ' t dance with an ugly woman. Ernie Guerrero (Fine and Practical Arts): feels that food and meditation help to allevi- ate stress; member of California Art Educa- tion Association; 1 was raised by a family that cared, loved, and was happy — the better part of my childhood. Jo Hanson (Fine and Practical Arts): loves animals; is most proud of her daughters and her Home Ec. officers; 1 treat everyone as I would want them to treat my daughters! Bob Hasty (Fine and Practical Arts): loves music; chose music over engineering as a major in college; emphasizes positive peer pressure; If a student does something wrong, he is disapproved by his peers. mdmtf 57