Golden West High School - Sunset Yearbook (Visalia, CA)

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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF gathers for a picture on the final day of work for dean and attendance secretary Prudence Marvin, front. Second Row: Assistant Principal Dan Leppek, Principal Richard Doepker, Attendance Secretary Rosie Martinez, Principal’s Secretary Loretta Armstrong. Third Row: Counselor Gene Somawang, Counselor Dianna Rico, Dean Lynn Preston, Nurse Eleanor Hawkins, Carrer Center Technician Marge Schclling, Assistant Principal Ed Janzen. Back Row: Dean Vern Barlogio, Counselor Jose Palomo, Teacher’s Secretary Nancy Rady, Counselor David Tonini, Counseling Secretary Darlynn Billingsley, Financial Secretary Jan Miller, Dean Bob Ccscna. David Tonini Counseling Director Gone Somowang Counselor Jose Palomo Counselor Dianna Rico Counselor Originals leave GWHS Two secretaries who joined the Golden West High School staff when tne school opened eight years ago, left the school for different jobs In 1986-87. Their departure marked an end to the original members of the sec- retarial staff when the school opened. Haydee Barba (top right) became the new attendace and dean secretary while Christy Nichol (bot- tom right) became the new counseling sec- retary. 75

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RIGHT: Principal Dick Docpkcr enjoys a light moment with Tom Hornburg, David Castro, and David Bene. BELOW: Principal Dick Dopker, Officer Tim Brown, Dean Bob Ccscna, Dean Vern Barlogio, and Assistant Principal Dan Leppek enjoy lunch. BOTTOM LEFT: Assistant Principal Ed Janzen assists FHA member Yvonne Lara in making an ice cream sundae for an FHA meeting. ‘New buildings enhance the atmosphere of the staff.’ Richard Doopkor, principal Changes that affected the administrative staff and those that occurred within the staff abounded in the 1986-87 school year. Bob Cesena, noting a “good career move,” became Golden West’s newest dean, transferring from Sequoia Continuation High School. Cesena was a student in Principal Richard Docp- ker’s class at Mt. Whitney High School. Many changes were made in the secretarial staff. Prudence Marvin, attendance secretary, and Darlynn Billingsley, counsel- ing secretary, transferred to other jobs off campus. Haydec Barba replaced Marvin while Christy Nichol replaced Billingsly. Nichol, formerly a teachers’ secretary, was replaced by Nancy Rady. Administrators also noted that changes in the campus affected the attitude of students and teachers alike. “Teachers arc people-oriented,” said Doepker. “Isolation as we had in the portables, limited compatibility. In the new build- ings, people arc closer together and they are forced to share their problems and feelings. The new buildings enhance the atmos- phere and congeniality of the staff.” Counseling Director David Tonini said the new buildings helped in scheduling classes. “It was a whole lot easier assigning rooms since most teach- ers now have their own room instead of five different rooms,” he said. Richard Doopkor Principal Ed Janzon Assistant Principal Curriculum Dan Leppek Assistant Principal Student Activities Tim Brown Youth Dovolopment Officer Vern Barlogio Doan Lynn Preston Dean Bob Cesena Doan Eleanor Hawkins Nurso

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 Fine Arts Flourish ‘I really enjoy the projects Mr. Meier allows us to do.’ r • -Scott Woolley Enrollment in art, band, choir, color guard, crafts, drama, orchestra, and photography classes was higher than ever before this year. Those classes in the Fine Arts Department flourished as never before, making it one of the most dynamic departments on campus. Changes, though subtle, were still significant. “In the spring an arts and crafts work area and kiln room was completed,” said Fine Arts Department Chairman Jon Awbrey. “It will help the students to produce more advanced projects.” In the band, director Jim Powell said a major change was in the new color guard uniforms and performances. The choir also got new clothes this year. “The choir took on a whole new appearance this year with the new tuxedoes and formals,” said director Jeff Seaward. “It gave them a real look of elegance.” The drama area noted some advances, too. “We’re the only drama program in the area that meets UC standards,” said instructor Mike Wilson. “We’ve won various awards and we keep improving.” Students said they enjoyed the fine arts classes for a variety of reasons. “I enjoy art because I really enjoy the projects Mr. Meier allows us to do,” said Scott Woolley. “Chamber Singers is my favorite because you get a better chance to share your choral experiences and more time to do ii in,” said Michelle King. “Band is my favorite because I like performing, I like music, and I like the group of people that arc in the band,” said Crecis Reynolds. “I enjoy photography because it’s something I learned to dc quickly, half-way decent,” said Matt Black. “I think it’s a good outlet for self expression.” Debbie Story said she enjoys orchestra because “I really enjoy playing and it’s a real challenge.” TOP LEFT: Bobby Zamarripa completes an art project. TOP MIDDLE: Jen- nifer Rocth sings for the Christmas assembly. TOP RIGHT: Juan Garza solos during the Christmas assembly. RIGHT: Drama teacher Mike Wilson talks with Jodie Hale, Alison King, Teresa Lee and Jennifer Lcwin about their roles in “Rebel Without A Cause.” 76