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

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RESOURCE PEOPLE AID CHARGER STUDENTS The Resource Specialist Program aid- ed students with learning problems. Mr. Robert Crist and Mr. John Johansen taught students of average intelligence or better who had a discrepancy bet- ween function and ability. Mrs. Kathy Gundling taught the Special Day Class in which students received directed study that covered any areas in which they might have dif- ficulty. Students also utilized work ex- perience and CROP classes. Miss Mary Ann Farelli taught her Aphasia classes skills which helped students who had communication or comprehension difficulties. Students made excellent progress under the Resource Specialist Program. said Mr. Robert Crist. I. Fidel Carrillo listens to Mr. Robert Crist's instructions. 2. Shawn McGill listens as an assignment is given. 3. Tim Aguilar com- pletes another day of study. 4. Gigi Enos, Mr. Robert Crist and Daryl Bryant go over a homework assignment in class. 5. Chris Meyers listens to Miss Mary Ann Farelli lec- ture in aphasia class. Academics 259

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HONORS CLASSES DISPLAY DEDICATION English Honors IV, the culmination of a four year honors program, was taught by Ms. Sally Hotchkiss. In this class senior honors students developed the ability to analyze poetry and classical works of literature and to give oral presentations of their evaluation. Students were also given preparation for the Advanced Placement Test. In all honors classes grammar and vocabulary were stressed. Junior honors III students were taught American literature by Mrs. Freda Gul- ly. Mr. Al Desmarais taught British literature to sophomore honors II students. Freshmen honors I students were taught a sampling of world literature by Mr. Jim Shields. 1. Kristen Hedlund states her opinion during a class discussion. 2. Larry Hughes listens enthusiastically to a student give a presenta- tion. 3. Ms. Sally Hotchkiss helps Diane Anderson with her composition. 4. Don Grage presents his evaluation of a poem. 5. Ms. 8ally Hotchkiss answers a student's question. 258 Academics

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GOLLY CHOSEN 1981-82 DEDICATEE When choosing a dedicatee for the 1982 Amanecer, the staff was faced with deciding what qualities a candidate must posses. High respect by both students and peers was thought to be important. That was too vague, more specific qualities were needed for the final decision. Finally the decision was made, the staff was ultimately seeking a well-respected, hard working faculty member, someone who excells at his or her job and goes beyond that job. Mrs. Freda Gully has shown El Toro High School all of these characteristics as well as many more. As a teacher, she is respected by her students, as well as her fellow faculty members. She is very knowledgeable in everything she does, she is witty in her unique way. and she is more than willing to help whenever she is asked. One of the First things a student notices about Mrs. Gully is how strongly she feels that every student deserves a good education. Her concern for her students goes far beyond that of the classes she herself teaches; she is much more concerned with the total picture rather than just a portion. She frequently discusses college in her classes, trying to make her students aware of just how important it is and what it takes to make it in college, as well as to get into a college. Whenever asked she is more than happy to help with a college essay, application, or just questions that need answering. She is often asked to Fill necessary recommendations for students' college applications, and is more than willing to fill them out whenever possible, something that must be done on her own time. Students in Mrs. Gully's classes are set in an atmosphere favorable to Gully herself. I decorate my room to please myself, I'm the one who is in here all day! It's obvious as you walk into the room that Mrs. Gully likes Kansas and Woody Allen. She displays a Woody Allen poster, given to her by Mrs. Cindy Kingman, which is the cause of an annual mystery on campus. Each year, no later than week one, Mrs. Gully goes to class to find Woody kidnapped. A ransom note, demanding things such as trading George Brett to the Angels and wiping Kansas from the earth. It's all in fun, though. Each June, Woody is returned, signed on the back by the kidnappers. On the whole, Mrs. Gully is known about campus as a friend- ly, helpful person. Being in one of Mrs. Gully's class is not only enjoyable, but is a valuable experience for everyone. Honor is nothing new to Mrs. Gully. She was chosen as dedicatee of Mission Viejo High School's yearbook while teaching there, and was chosen teacher of the year in 1980. 260 Dedicatee