Enterprise High School - Vespa Yearbook (Redding, CA)

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 ACADEMICS DIVISION

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Drawing Up 38 ART mtC Fine arts and music depart- ments were expanded due to high enrollment and student in- terest. A new teacher was added to the art department, allowing for more classes. Various musi- cal groups were formed to ex- pand program. Exploring Beyond 46 SCIENCE Scientific interest was up, with expansion of enrollment in the science department. Larger classes resulted in lack of suffi- cient equipment for some, but teachers welcomed students' energy. Excelling Above 48 ADVANCED PLACEMENT Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors courses gave students the opportunity to explore dif- ferent aspects of subjects. Classes challenged and encour- aged students to learn at a more rapid pace.

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1 DDIHPIM 1 U 1 1 VJ J I 1 V3 the cultural gap between countries, students broaden horizons Living in a world that is becoming smaller due to technological advance- ments, foreign language has become an important subject in school. French teacher Nola Fetters said, American businesses are hurting be- cause foreign competition knows enough to speak the languages of their customers. Our government does not train translators, but hires other peo- ple from out of the country. This is where I come in.” Spanish I teacher Raul Ledesma re- marked, Knowing Spanish bridges the gap between our cultures and opens the door for understanding, friendship and trade between the U.S. and the Spanish-speaking countries.” In a teaching position, Ledesma says he is able to help students in many ways. I I like to see a joyful look on a student’s face when he or she understands a new concept.” Cherie Gans enjoy motivating students so that they will succeed in life. he said. Although it is useful to know a foreign language, it can be difficult at times. Spanish takes a lot of mental work, attention to details and memoriza- tion, commented Spanish teacher Cherie Gans. One thing that may be difficult for students in my class is the emphasis on oral communication. Fifty percent of my students' grades is based on whether they can do this,” said German teacher Thomas McGowan. Despite the difficulty of learning a foreign language, department chair- person Virginia Slone said that enroll- ment was high in 3rd and 4th year classes. Michelle Wallace Bears in Toyland Spanish teacher Virginia Slone s teddy bears frolic amidst the gifts brought by thoughtful amigos secretos at Christmas. Parlez-vous francais? French teacher Nola Fetters helps sophomore Elisa Perry write an essay in French. Are these Lee Press-On's Spanish students Jason Martin, Tom Gardner and Stephen Roberts admire Bugsy the Iguana s nails. FOREIGN LANGUAGE