Los Gatos High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Los Gatos, CA)

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New Classes Gffer New Dimensions PHOTOGRAPHY For the first time in five years, photography was offered at Los Gatos High. The three periods of photography were taught by Mr. Donlon, who formerly owned his own camera shop. The students were educated in the use of a number of different types of cameras. They learned how to take better pictures, how to roll and develop their film, and how to en- large and mount their photographs. The class was not all fun and games. There were a num- ber of difficult tests in which parts of the camera, film properties, and basic knowledge of photography were tested. At the end of the first semester a photography exhibit was dis- played in the library so that students could show off their works. lt was a lot harder than I thought it would be! I wish it had been a year course because it was fun and I wanted to apply what I learned first semester. I also wanted to learn about color, said Diane Murphy. RIGHT: Andreas Judas uses a method called spotting to eliminate dust spots and scratches. FAR RIGHT: Darrin Parle carefully sands his project. Saylor, Penny Schlpper, Kirsten S hmd k D c I e. oug ' Schmitt, l-lans Y 5' Schmitt, James Schroeder. Louanne Schwartz, Adam .- Scralabba, Deanna Seltrrdge, Kevin Q , . Sevier, Kristin ' ' - Shaffer, James .K -4 Shalran, Sandra ,G ,. Shankle, Kimberly . , 7, Shelton, Kristy ' - - A Shinn, .lohnna ' , . Srlcox, Elizabeth - ,. Srlcox, Margaret - K Siler. Rebecca ,4 1 . L Slmonr, Tony - I Sinclair, Todd 'f' Slack, Jason c Smith, Leigh jj '. z 'T7 , f 1 .v , Smith, Melinda ' 5- , Smith. Shannon Snlderman Deborah Snow, Kim Snyder. Ed Sorlcness, Amy Sprcher. Jenny A Sporleder, Jessica Sporleder, Louis Sporleder, Robert ' Sporleder, Stacy Stagnaro, Elizabeth Staklch. Dawn . Stanton, Eric te ., s iiir 'n A ., ZW fi- . 0 1 ' 4 Q' ,Q 1'v .. 12, ll Stetten, Ken Stevens Denise Stewart, Sean ' Strggall, Brandt Strres, Ann Stolbe Dan Stone Chris' , St r GI '21, ' XX. o rn, enn ' Street, Chris Sullivan, James Sullivan. Katie Summers. Sara Swenson, Mike T I Jodi Oy Or Taylor, Steve Teese. Dave Thersen, Curt Thomas Mark 126 f Sophomores WOODSHOP Woodshop, which was offered two periods, was a class of learning and accomplishment. During the first few weeks of class Mr. Hol- comb laid down the rules and educated the class in safety, then the class had a chance to use the tools themselves. Each student had to learn how to properly handle the tools and make projects. After finishing a project, the' skill one learned from that project was then applied to the next assignment. Attendance was very important in woodshop because in order to do well in the class many hours of 3 'if 'Sf ' 'r' .l... . r ' ' 'i'l'f' - qs? 1413? 'W .- 1 - . ,. ,,' 2 J . ' ii i 4' -' ' if 'T 4 s A' .w ag, , I , 1:5 '. ' ' II ,, j .A 4 ' J C ffm- -. 'I' I T 2 ' ,. , , n,.,,,m. ,,. ,, ' af .. ' , I I 'W' 'Y WM oils s ' practice was required. Every day the students perfected or learned a new technique. Each student completed a number of projects and gained a great sense of accomplishment. lt was strange being the only girl because I wasn't sure I could compete with the guys. It was neat though because I even pulled ahead of a couple of guys. After completing a project, I had a good feeling, a feeling I had really accomplished something, said Michelle Vladsen. 5, fr Q ,lll Ng, ' gg: j L wx W V r X -fi, I ' A f vs 1.4: .3 . , ig ,. , ,- .., 5 I fn x , l ,. ' 1 3, .afjr cliff K 1 ,, -f .. S' we g, P 1 . ' ' , 69 ft 4 A n , l Q -fl' ti T l If I j M V ..,., if 1 I Nt TI : -,J fi

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A.P. BIOLOGY Advanced placement biology was a very high-powered class. lt was offered to seniors who had already completed blue biology, chemistry, and physics. The class, which was taught by Mr. Harvey, was very structured and organized. Each week the students heard lec- tures and a presentation from a student, took a test, and wrote for twenty minutes on an essay topic. The objective of the first semester was to finish the college textbook, and the second semester the students were involved in lab work. The A.P. class thoroughly prepared the students for the A.P. test in the spring. AP biology was very useful. lt seemed like a tough class, but Mr. Harvey, who cared very much about learning, made it bearable by simplifying. It also helped to have a lot of curiosity. I highly recommend it for any senior who can take it, said Steve Rosen. PRACTICAL HORTICLILTLIRE Practical Horticulture was one of two new classes added to the science program. Mr. Verkuyl educated the students in many useful agricultural techniques. The students learned the correct way to garden and do small farm- ing. They also learned the difficult technique of grafting in which one combined two plants of different species. The class was very useful and the students learned many valuable things, yet the students found time to have fun, too. Practical horticulture was very educational. lt taught us many job-related techniques that we could use to get the job to earn our way through college, said Spencer Boyer. APPLIED LIFE SCIENCE Applied life science, which was taught by Mr. Verkuyl, was one of the new classes offered this year. This class, which was held in the agriculture building, was a very good class to take in order to fulfill the increased require- ments in science. The class was more relaxed than others, but the students learned an abundance about the plant world around them. Since the students did not have a lot of pressure put on them, they were able to work at their own pace. ln the class the students studied plants under microscopes, then drew them, and conducted experiements on a vari- ety of plants. Not only did they study plants, but they also studies the human skeleton and structure of the body. I thought Nlr. Verkuyl was a good teacher because he was not as strict, yet he made sure you got work done on time,,' said Chad Barnes. BELOW: Charmene Cardinale discusses a problem with Mr. Verkuyl in applied life science. W x.-f' V ,V IZ, W4 V in ' rj f Y ,, . ,H r, f ' ,Q 1 L1,y2?'. :D ...,, Y VI .4 Jw , R I 1 ' , , V, I., f , f , - , ,, , .. . ,s x I 2 In x 4 f ..-6 . ,s wut, l . . . , , , I U i E I r 1. I wif. ' r -.-' sf f H X I -1 H ,,, . ., 4. 1 xg t , Q. 'I Zilliox, Erika I I f X t x L -1 ' ' -rr - I I Ta R v 1 K- -. g, fe. -f . I ' . W Qty-f 'remain Rob 'sulluda Mark Twist 'vlrchelle UIIIICII Josh bnger, Brian Vanclalen. Chris Vasconcellos Lisa Volpe Brian Vonclomm. Gino I--ggi ...N Wade. Aliso , Wade. Chris -' Walker Elisa if ' - 'P 5 Walker S'acev f ' Wanless Denise Ward William Warner Galen Warren, John Weady Ancira r Weeker Michael Wenks Eleanor ' ' ' Wht lc r Cl . 1 ' r a e S Owon N - v - White, Peggy . . 1 - r . . .1 .4 Wilkins Heather r 'I Williams. w Williams, Williams. ' , Williams V I. 5- '- I . , P I . Not Pictured Marlire. Beth v , ! 1 5 l . ' . 6 ' ,N-4 Williams. ' f A Wood. Bri Woznlak, Wytmans, Vru, Paul David A David, c Hans Jonathan Mike Williams, Tiffany Winter Doug Wm John Wise, Down Wohlgernurh. Dani Wohlgemurh, lor' Wolleser'-, 'rrstg OP Woods. Julie kathy Wright, Chris Wrobel, Sandy Luke Vee. Garvin Zaunrch, Heather if Zalesny, Nicole- el Berliner, Brian Carl, Michele Chitwood, Ken Decker, lvlark Graham. Daniel Lcrrussa, Dino Levrtz, Sam Perkey, Stacy Rutter, Tom Smith. Elroy Spangler, Angela Vogler, Richard White, Stacey Sophomores X 127