El Toro High School - Amanecer Yearbook (Lake Forest, CA)

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ADVANCED CLASSES LEARN MORE The Advanced Placement G.S. History class, one of the accelerated programs for the student who wanted to learn more and possibly prepare for tak- ing the Advanced Placement Test, was offered two periods a day. Students may also prepare for the test in other advanced classes. By taking the Ad- vanced Placement Test students could possibly earn college credits. Mr. Tom Barnes taught the year long class in much the same way a college class would be taught. The rigorous course of study involv- ed students in many activitiees concern- ing the history of this country. Students wrote detailed research papers and also wrote historical papers based on the original sources. 1. Mr. Tom Barnes lectures about early American history to his class. 2. Anne Curry works on homework in class. 3. Ed Kerley listens with interest to Mr. Barnes' lecture. 4. Mindy Cherri asks Mr. Barnes a question about an assignment. 5. Kurt Davis concen- trates during a lecture. Academics 255

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FEDERAL GRANT STARTS PROGRAM El Toro High School received a $70,000 federal grant for Getting to Know You, the Cognative Pathway to Intercultural Relations, for the 1981- 1983 school years. The guidelines for the program were set down by Mr. Bill Rollins. Mrs. Dorothy Goldsmith, Mr. Jim (Jtt, Mr. Paul Beidler and Mr. Tony Corrente. The purpose of the program was to promote better relations between cultures by making the students aware of how the different cultures are part of American society and to dispel any traditional prejudices. It is taught to all world culture classes. 1. Damon Mann, Mike Stetson and Tony Baynard intently listen to a lecture by a guest speaker. 2. Mr. Paul Beidler lectures to students during a media presentation. 3. Mr. Joe Tran, a guest speaker, gives a lecture to a world cultures class. 4. Guest speaker Mr. Joe Tran from the Orange County Depart- ment of Housing and Community Develop- ment delivers an informative lecture. 5. Michelle Vance and Lisa Cass listen with in- terest to speaker make a point. 254 Academics

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EL TORO HOSTS ACADEMIC DECATHLON The Orange County Academic Decathlon was held on November 14 to promote academic excellence through competition. The team consisted of seniors Larry Hughes, Chantall Spicher- Piel, Colleen Cansler, juniors Jennifer Walsh. John Tessier and Lisa Baziak. They were coached by Mr. Bill Bailey and Mr. Jim Shields. Some team members received individual awards: Colleen Cansler, a first place in fine arts and a second place in English literature; Jennifer Walsh received second places in speech and interview and John Tessier earned a first place in speech and a third place in English literature. 1. Mr. Jim Shields, Mr. Al Desmarais and Jennifer Walsh discuss El Toro's point stan- dings. 2. Jennifer Walsh smiles after she scores a point in the Super Quiz. 3. Chantal Spicher-Piel listens intently to a question be- ing asked. 4. John Tessier writes out his answer to a question asked. 5. Larry Hughes concentrates as a question is being read. 6. The event received media coverage by local newspapers and public TV. 256 Academics