Katella High School - Legend Yearbook (Anaheim, CA)

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Attentively Algebra II class pondered over the answer Mr. Cunningham had worked out. DAVID P. MESSINGER Algebra I, Plain Solid Geometry JAMES F. ALDRIDGE Special Education General Math MILES W GRAFF Algebra I, Plain Geometry Mathematics, Science JOSEPH S. SLOCUM Plain, Solid Geometry General Math II GEORGE E. CUNNINGHAM Algebra II, Plain Geometry Department Chairm; As mathematics is gaining tremendous import- ance in the ever changing world of today, the need for development in this growing field is greater than ever. At Katella in keeping pace with the times, a large variety of math courses were offered to students. One year of math was required by each student in order to meet gradua- tion requirements. For those students their sched- ules may have included applied mathematics, mathematical analysis or computer math. For those interested in further development in this field or those who were college bound. Algebra II and geometry were offered. Foreign Language Emphasized Lab Overhead equipment tape recorders stock- ed modern language equipment rooms. EDWARD LESSARD Spanish I, II. Ill Department Chairman i Club Sponsor DONALD J. SVEHLA Latin II Latin Club Sponsor Foreign language German class under supervision of Mrs. Mai lab equipment.

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Speakers Forum Enriched Social Stud MICHAEL C. MIKULICS U.S. History Department Chairman RICHARD HLISTER U.S. History GLENN E. BAYLISS U.S. History Student Activities Realizing civic responsibilities as future citizens, students partici- pated in debates, class projects, oral reports and discussions in social studies. Selected individuals of history classes came to share knowledge in the newly organized speaker ' s forum. Field trips to local educa- tional enrichments showed the practical responsibilities to adults of tomorrow. Under the department head Mr. Michael Mikulics the social studies group planned course outlines, ob- jectives and aims. Mr. Johnson visited history cl students with musie of past age unique graphaphone to acquaint Business Classes Developed Skills Miss MARILYN R( ISSIM Typing I. 1 1 - A Shorthand Business Mai Kin: s FBI, A Sponsor Business Education dept. this year at Katella offered several in- teresting courses. Typing courses, including Typing I, II C and IIA. For interested students shorthand was taught. Valuable practical experiences were gained from the above classes as valuable job-training techniques were taught in Bookkeeping and Business Machines. ARNOLD B. E Bookk: I ypin I Hi: FBI S 19

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Classes Stimulated Scholars ROBERT L. McMAHON Biology Department Chairman Science Club Sponsor MRS JANE WALKER Chemistry Physical Science Sophomore Class Sponsor LEO E. RAY Life Science Photography- Photo Club Sponsor Opening new doors of exploration the science department offered stimylating classes in each of its three courses, life and physical science biology and chemistry. In fullfilling graduation or college entrance re- quirements, students worked in modern student- centered labs. Under the guidance of Mr. Robert McMahon the science dept. stressed the practical application of science in daily lives. CALVIN O. JOHNSON Health Education Athletic Trainer Dept. Chairman Mr. McMahon assisted students in biology. Speaking Abilities MRS. MARTHA MARINO German I, II. Ill German Club Sponsor MRS. CLARICE M TRAYLi k I . ni h I, II, III French Club Sponsor To guide students to a certain degree of fluency in Spanish. German. French and Latin, the mod- ern language department utilized overhead lab equipment and techniques of teachers. Foul basic skills of listening, comprehension, speak- ing, reading and writing were drilled in classes. In today ' s modern language class at Katella the stress is on a student ' s comprehension and manipulation of the language rather than the traditional approach or grammar. In achieving this aim the culture, history and customs of the foreign country are studied. DARR1.I. 1 CR( »S1 Spanish I, II In chemistry experiment Ron Bastrup and Paul Acosta received help from Mrs. Jane Walker 21