Great Valley High School - Musket Yearbook (Malvern, PA)

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Mr. Diorka has one of the more colorful personalities of the teachers at Great Valley. He is the dedicated and successful coach of cross country and track. He also sponsors the four-time winner of the Spirit Jug, the Class of 1977. Here in P. O. D. , Mr. Dobosh tells about his grandmother, the bartender. He instructed the new gifted program on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Miss Ebert left her English teach- ing position just after Christmas, but remained the devoted sponsor of the Musket, She was always known for her sunny smile. h ' .- - My; v A«, Mr. Ellis instructs sophomore, Troy Pitts, on the use of the microscope for a biology lab. Mr, Erskine flashes one of his friend- ly smiles. After fulfilling his duties as a world cultures teacher, he finds time to be the spaisor to the Pep and Girls ' Soccer Clubs. Mr, Esposito catches up on some last-minute grading in study hall. He teaches various business education courses and coaches ninth grade football and wrest- ling. Mrs. Fuller is a new addi- tion to the foreign language department. She teaches German, ii v MSi Miss Gentile is a new teacher to the physical education department. Here she instructs junior Sue Rowland in archery. She is also head lacrosse coach and J. V. hockey coach. Mrs, Goodrich returned to the home eco- nomics department this year. Senior Ed Dimpter looks on as she prepares some apples for cooking. Academics 97

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r Sarge Colon is very active in the science department and teaches ROTC . He is in- volved with the Civil Air Patrol, a first aid class, and an effectiveness training class. Mr. Czeck is a very dedi- cated sponsor of the school newspaper the Surveyor. He is also known for his clown- ing antics in English. Miss Dietz is very active in school and extra- curricular activities. Besides being the mathematics department head, she is also the NHS co-sponsor. She coaches two success- ful sports teams — basketball and Softball. Thank You Mr. Crisi During his 9 years at Great Valley, Mr. Crisi has been very active. He coaches football, teaches World Cultures, and now he is in the administrative position of Director of Student Activities. Mr. Crisi is always willing to give advice whether it ' s about throwing a block, running an activity, or even a question about the philosophical ideas behind Maoism, Of course, there ' s always the problem of recognizing him. On any given day he may or not have a beard and his hair style changes frequently. But however he looks, he ' s always avail- able to emcee the spirit week pep rally or help to organize the numerous class activities. The students of Great Valley are grateful for his help. Mr. Ferguson pauses to find a math problem. He teaches geometry and algebra. Before school and at lunches, he tends the school store. Mr. Fifer is a new arrival to the social stu- dies department. He teaches both World Cultures I and II. Here Mrs. Fray circles some typing errors. She teaches Typing I and II and the Typing Service Club. She is also sponsor of the Future Business Leaders of America. 96 Academics

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Mrs. Grande gives us one of her big smiles. She teaches Typing I, and Shorthand I and II. She is also co-sponsor of the Future Business Leaders of America Club. Mr. Grande checks students ' answers to lab questions. He teaches Chemistry A and C. He is also the sponsor of Ecology Club and ninth grade baseball coach. Mrs. Grenier is a new tea- cher to the English depart- ment. Besides teaching Eng- lish, she also teaches read- ing. Mr. Honig is an Algebra I, and Algebra II and Trig, teacher. He is also involved with Varsity Club, and is asst. football coach and head baseball coach. Mr. John checks his attendence list in con- servation study hall. He is an IPS and Bio- logy I teacher. Mr. Kadyk pauses after direc- ting the orchestra in practice. He directs concerts for other schools and Great Valley. He is also the music dpt. head. Mr. Kellerman carefully re- views his notes. He teaches College Math and Applied Math. He is one of the most comical teachers at school. Mr. Kessler teaches a variety of music courses. They are guitar, music appreciation, theory, and twentieth century music. Mr. Kessler has a friendly chat with junior Brad Mattes aboirt his artwork. Besides having a degree in art, he also has one in engineering from Annapolis. 98 Academics