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

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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

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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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 Don Zupan Health 1 Health 2 John Mathis Health 1 General Math Darcee Vietch Girls P.E. Mike Kern Boys P.E. Not many people enjoy their occupa- tions as a hobby also, but there are a few that do. Mazama has one of these special people, he is Mr. Nick Ooster- man. Mr. Oosterman has been here at MHS for three years now. He is the head wrestling coach and he enjoys wrestling very much. Mr. Oosterman also teaches General Science and PE this year and has taught Health in Pre- vious years. Besides wrestling, Mr. Oosterman also enjoys yard work and gardening. Last summer Mr. Oosterman spent four weeks working at an Olympic Training Camp in Lincoln, Nebraska. He then went on to Romania to serve as assis- tant coach for the wrestling team at the World University Games. This summer Mr. Oosterman plans to attend South- ern Oregon State College to work on his Masters degree in PE. Sam Houston Health 1 Adv. P.E. Drs. Ed. SHAPIN’ The Mazama Health clashes devoted much of their time to the concept ot “wellness” which deals with nutrition, fitness, and stress manage- ment. The “wellness” idea is based on the self- responsibility of personal health. Good health habits can do a lot to keep one healthy. This was the scope of Mazama Health. Mazama PE included PE L, which dealt with the basic concepts of physical fitness, move- ment, team sports, and individual sports. PE II., was more inclined to recreational games and lifetime sports. Going swimming and bowling were two activities which were included. Nick Oosterman Adv. P.E. General Science Don Zupan Co-ordinator 105