Del Campo High School - Decamhian Yearbook (Fair Oaks, CA)

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In a comparison of schools now, to schools five to ten years ago, Ruth Rogers stated that the systems were much more rigid than they are today, She felt that the elective programs at DC were really stimulating and benificial to the students. Mrs. Rogers anticipated smaller classes, with more personal student-teacher relationships. Having sent one son through college, her two main goals now are to get my youngest son through college, and to better myself however, and whenever possible. Richard Brungraber had dedicated the last nine years of his life to Del Campo. He had guided two classes through their years at DC, and began his third season this year with the class of 1979. Mr. Brungraber i ,'. 'ff f,M I uf 1 fx' believes that through the years the attitudes of students haven't changed too much, as they are still good people with high moral standards, Richard Brungraber's goal in life is to instill a meaning for living in students with school acting as the preparation ground for life on their own. . 3 1 ' lr Qjfi 1. I ' 1 gy .. ,Aff , . 4 its if K NYC AM? N :ww i... sv te 1 Q . A he s, Mi. ts, ,, , 5- ,. ..f,iffa.,35ff .Fefe 'N Luisita Haas began her second year at Del Campo as the Department Chairperson of the Foreign Language Department for 1975-76. The Spanish language came naturally to Mrs. Haas, because she was born and raised, in Mexico City. After she graduated from high school she came to the United States to attend college in Virginia. From there it was on to Sacramento, where she had resided for eleven years. She loved to travel. ln the summer of 1975 she went to Scandinavia, as well as back home to Mexico for six weeks. Mrs. Haas celebrated her 'santo' lsaint's dayl, and her birthday lcumpleaT1 osl. When in need, call your counselor! Ron Dangerfield had been at Del Campo for three years, as the guidance counselor for the class of 1976. Dealing with students five days a week, Mr. Dangerfield watched the trends and changes in the student body. He stated that A larger percent of the students are not interested in high school, but rather are more interested in securing a job earlier. Mr. Dangerfield believed that the reason there was increased enrollment in college was because there was no more war. no crusades, and no heroes. When asked what he'd do with a million dollars, the counselor gave a very unique answer. He said, l'd set up an office, hire a trustworthy staff, and then give the money away to deserving people. lt would be like the T.V. show The BiIlionaire . I would be very secretive. Frank Penko looks heavenward for reassurance during the hectic 1975 fall registration l1l. lnez Peper and Ruth Rogers munch out at the Student-Government- Faculty potluck dinner. l2l. Back from her summer adventure in the Orient, Vera Loehr appears to be happy with the familiar surroundings of Del Campo at the 1975 fall registration l3l, Richard Brungraber comes up for air as his wife Liz consumes her dinner in silence. along with Flon Dangerfield and his wife Liz l4l. To stress a point during a class discussion, Luisita Haas makes use of two tongues. l5l. 239

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Inez Peper is a woman of many talents. Teaching is just one of three professions she has had. She began during the Depression as a teacher in a small town in Nevada. With the beginning of World War II came the beginning of a new career for Mrs. Peper as a draftsman at Consolidated aircraft Company in San Diego. Later she went into powerplant analysis, which is in essence, the testing of the airplane's powerplant efficiency while the plane is in flight. Mrs. Peper returned to teaching eight years ago when she came to Del Campo to revive the school newspaper, the Del Campo Roar. During her reign, the Roar has won such prestigious awards as Best Front Page, Best Sports Coverage. and Best Continuous column, and one Honorable Mention, Mrs. Peper enjoyed journalism the most of any of her careers because she felt it is a vital and vivacious part of our school and our society. Vera Loehr saw a different side to education in the summer of 1975 from her travels to Japan. She taught English to the children there. . its ,as 1. She found the Japanese Q -s s - t .-1.-.,-N. st: - , , s-.. .ff fs. H. sm K . E5 yi if E R . - f... J - P' X. x Q35 1 gt Sis! K Mx 'Q 4 ,as t we XS' W Bike 21,,1- 2 r-1t - educational system very structured. Memorization plays a major role in learning in that country. Mrs. Loehr recalls that when she would arrive in the classroom the children would stand to greet her. She had a hard time getting her students to participate in class discussions, as they would only speak when spoken to. When the class was over the children would't leave until they were dismissed. Mrs. Loehr enjoyed her stay in Japan 238 but was glad to get back to the free and easy ways of Del Campo. Frank Penko had been teaching at Del Campo for eight years. In that time he had watched definite changes in the student body, such as: The positive attitude of the students, the opposition to the dress code, open campusg and a longer lunch break to name a few. Mr. Penko believes that students conquer their problems with words.

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Crafts play a large part in Dick Imm's life, outside as well as inside school Two of his pet studies dealt with antiques: restoring old cars lhe had a 1940 LaSalle Cadillacl, and collecting old clocks. During a recent trip to his wife's homeland, Ireland, Mr. lmm became interested in weaving. He built himself a 42 , two hundred pound floor loom fashioned after one from the 1800's. Although he wasn't a very experienced weaver. he hoped to ad this form of art to his curriculum in the future. , Although some never see him, probably the one teacher that every student at D.C. have listened to, was Harry Miller. Because of his love of talking. and his love of sports. Mr. Miller narrated all the football and basketball games. He didn't err too often, however he admitted to a few blunders. With Del Campo for thirteen years, Mr. Miller was part of the groundwork of the teaching staff. He taught Algebra ll, Geometry, and Foundations of Math. One major change he saw between D.C. thirteen years ago. and D.C. today was one thousand four hundred bodies. Another difference was spirit. lt fluctuates from year to year. This year it's way upl Mr. Miller described himself as a regimented person . He rarely missed a day of saying the Pledge of Allegiance. 240 DC's High School Arithmetic, Geometry, and Math Analysis teacher, Ken Smith has taught here since the school opened. l came with the first load of dirt. he announced. The J.V. basketball coach, he really enjoyed working with the players, and hoped someday to have a Varsity team. Fishing. boating, and waterskiing were among his favorite pastimes, however. backpacking was his top hobby . His family had backpacked together for eight years. mostly in the Siskou County. My wife is a big nature-studier, he disclosed. If he had a million dollars, he would want to Buy myself a partial ownership of a pro basketball team.