Franklin High School - Almanac Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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Hidden Talent Electives Offer Opportunity to Explore New Fields cc aek to liasiesw' has lieen the battle ery in education for several yearse in an attempt to improve student nehieveinent and raise test scores, But what about the fine arts, intlnstrial arts and lioine arts? In an ellort to stress reading, writing ancl matheinzitieiil skills, the result tor students and teachers alike has been an inereasecl nninliei' of required classes anrl ii decrease in the electives progmin. The prolmlexn is eoinpountlecl lxy the large nninlier ofstnclents who tail l't?tlllll't5tl classes, Since they must restake the courses, they lose the oppor- tunity to sample the sinall, but stalile, ninnlier ofeleetives olleretl liy dill ferent departments including classes in psychology, clanee, c-oniputers, liusiness ancl many others. For those stuclents who sneeesstiilly complete reqiiirecl courses, electives open doors to new skills, new information and new experiences. ticlueation involves more than the Ulmasiesf' i LY 2 Q sn in i M, was 2 f f H W V,,,,, ii -lL.,.,,-iQ ' 1. From the North Pole to the nursery. Santa Clans. Mr. Ricliartl Cninpliell, and his elll Laura Harrientos, greet a youngster in the nursery. This event involves the students in Ms. Nancy Bradwayls Careers With Chilzlren elective. 2. The finishing touches. joselina Talavera, a stuclent in Mr. If-rrp SCllVVL1l'fZ'S Cl0l'l17IllC'-9 class, applies glaze to lier iitelier. ll. Stepping nut. Modern Dance classes are taught by Ms. Carol Wieginann. Students Vivian Munoz, Marianne Vega, Carinina Valentin and Bam Bonnet practice their routines. 4. Developing an artistis eye. Pliotograpliy stutlents of M i'. Ben Makuta use tlie eqnipinent in his classmmn to ilevelop, print and enlarge photos. 24 E ledives

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La Tour de Franklin History' was recorded again, as the second annual Senior Tricycle Race took place on February 225. The event, La Tour de Franklin, was sponsored hy Senior Cabinet. The spectators could not help hut support their favorite teams with confident yells. The fully grown Panthers managed to pedal these hahy-sized tricycles along the obstacles in the quad. The winners Won prizes and contestants Won loud applause from their schoolmates. Others look forward to the next Tour de Franklin. Drmm: Woo. Writer 'K 5 at 'M eg. Q 1. ON YOUR MARK, CET SET. ,. Contestants with the help of their partners he-gin the competition. 2. Ion Walker enjoys the View of the quad. confident ot finishing the course first. 3. The stage was set. Students await the contestants. 4. Kenny Saffold looks ready tor some toot aching. kneebust- ing pedaling. 5. Pedaling as hard as they can. the three teams struggle to get to the finish line. Tricycfe Race 23 'lf

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ie:- 1 i cccc A :E2 K gl' .I -1' I--I ,,:. s mmf- . r ' r . , . 5 x iff 11fQ if pp . .. , kiir yrxkhi S Q in J 'WGN . . ,,,, Design for living. Army Poon displays her Hunwnfities class project. She designed her room during ri unit on nrc'hitc-4-trim, dj, L W J iiliilii Mechanical minds. Students in Mr. Kirby Miskirninas Auto Shop learn basic principles ofuntmnobilc operation and rnaintemince. Tlicory is an important part ofthe class, lint so is ands-on experience with real equipment. Understanding a cl1ild's perspective. Understanding how children develop is an important part ofthe class Careers with Children. Franklin students Sheri-ess Allende and Laura ernandez help pre-sclroolers with an art project during the holiday season. From a lump of clay. Ricardo Magallon Concentrates on shaping the nose of his bust, ll project in Mr. Michael Howards Czframicfs class. E fecfivef Z5