Katella High School - Legend Yearbook (Anaheim, CA)

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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

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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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P 1 C T sses Strengthened Physical Fitness MRS. JANET J. BALSIS Girls ' PE. Drill Team Advisor, Adapted PE MRS. JANET L. PAUL Girls PE, GAA. Song- cheerleader Advisor. Pep Club Advisor, Driver ' s Ed. Eager boys practice basic skills in volleyball during PE classes. DON M KENNEDY Boys ' PE. Family Life Sex Education Ski Club Sponsor JOHN R. LEE Health Education Yarsitv Football JOHN M. WALLIN Boys ' PE, Athletic Director MISS JANICE A. GODKE Girls ' PE. GAA, Adapted PE, Department Chairman Katella ' s first team of physical education teachers kept students physically fit and ac- quainted them with various sports. For all students at Katella, there was a variety of dif- ferent courses offered for them to choose. For boys there was a strong fitness program supplemented by sports such as football, basket- ball, and wrestling. Included in the program for girls was GAA. In productive activity class Mr. Sar the skills of his men. Williams watched closelv This year in the Industrial Arts dept. many students began training for jobs and positions while still in school. Auto shop included instruction in assembly, principals, and repair of the automobile and its parts. Wood shop gave instruction in the safe use of ma- chines and in the construction, design, assembling and finishing of woods. The completed projects were kept by students. Other classes offered were metal shop and drafting. Under the instruction of Mr. Whieldon students learned new and better techniques and developed useful skills. THOMAS J. WIELDON Wood Technical Draft Technical SAM R WILLIAMS Auto I. Metal I II