Mazama High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Klamath Falls, OR)

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 It is a pity that so few people today are given a chance to appreciate mathematics. Somehow the subject has been lost from the liberal-arts course, where traditionally it held a central position. When mathematics is taught, it is pre- sented as a collection of slightly related techniques and manipulations. The pro- found, yet simple concepts get little atten- tion. If art appreciation were taught in the same way, it would consist mostly of learning how to chip stone and mix paint! George Boehm had never visited a Ma- zama classroom when he made that state- ment. At least, it is the philosophy of the five full-time instructors (totaling 78 years of experience in 9 states) that the tea- ching learning sharing of mathematics is an on-going personal committment-both for the student and the teacher. Education is the profession of these people; math- ematics the noble vehicle. Jim Stewart Co-ordinator Pete Heidrich Algebra Geometry James Stewart Applied Math Algebra Trigonometry Analytical Geometry And Arithmetic Who is the teacher that can tell original jokes, wear crazy ties, and one of his most memorable teachers was Mrs. Munnick? You guessed it, Mr. Pete Hi- drich! After graduating from Oakridge High School, Mr. Heidrich received his Masters from the University of Arizona. He has taught school in Weed, Klamath Union, and has been at Mazama since 1973. Mr. Heidrich says that he likes Mazama best because of the terrific teachers, the wonderful kids, and the good administration. Interests outside of school include: working at Ab- bey’s Pizza, singing with the Linkville Music Men, watching television and driving his Mustang. One of his most interesting hobbies is collecting coins. He said his favorite group of coins is a 1938 set of Oregon Trail Commemerative half dollors. If you ever get a chance to take a class from Mr. Heidrich, do it. He’s a terrific teacher and just a really interesting person to talk to! SUPPORT SYSTEM 103

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'Juliann Murray Composition 10, 11, 12 Dave Raffetto Spanish 1, 2, 3 4 Karyn Lentz Composition 10 Literature 10 12 Lucille Adams Composition 10 Literature 10 Speech Debate Rod Scher Literature 9 Photography 1 2 Journalism Newspaper Paulann Petersen Composition 11 Literature 9 11 A.P. Knglish 12 Dorothy Garrett Aide Readin’, Writin’ . . . Though it is a required course, the Communications Department still of- fers a wide variety of course selections. Communications offers a variety of op- portunities for students. A student can learn one of three foreign languages, may be involved in speech or debate, drama, or even journalism or yearbook. These courses are offered along with courses such as British or American Literature, Advanced Placement or Honors English, and Thematic or Sur- vey Composition and Literature. 102 SUPPORT SYSTEM

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TYPIN’, ADDIN’, COUNTIN’ The world of business is fascinating. The opportunity to learn more about the world of work, be involved, and to gain skills which will last a lifetime are provided by the business staff. For the past three years students have been taking courses ranging from beginning Typing to Advanced Ac- counting. Many of our graduates have been able to secure immediate employ- ment with no further training or educa- tion. The business staff encourages young people to become a part of the depart- ment. They are proud of the 21 students that have been involved in state compe- tition and the fact that Betty Trainor was recently elected a State FBLA Offi- cer. Robbi Porter Typing 1 Adv. Steno. Yearbook Student Government 104 SUPPORT SYSTEM Monte Dehlinger Typing 1 2 Marketing Jane Demetrakos Typing 1, 2, 3 4 Recordkeeping Business Math Ken Young Personal Finance 2 Career Education Cathie Bunnell Bookkeeping Office Practice Shorthand