Notre Dame High School - Titan Yearbook (Riverside, CA)

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Miss De La Cruz finds her teaching gratifying and her students enjoyable even though there's a different kind of student here than there was when she attended N.D. from 1973-1977. Much has chang- ed since those days she says, there was more discipline and the dress code was enforced more even though we had uniforms. She also thinks the students speak out more and aren't so content to accept s iii what they're told. The students challenge what they're told now, she said. The things she likes best about N.D. are the friendships that grew out of her four years here and the good education she received. Believe it or not some of the teachers that taught Miss De La Cruz are still here! They are Mrs. Benchoff who taught her Spanish and Mr. Heding who taught her Ms. Nanette De La Cruz BA University California Riverside ASB Moderator Spanish I, Il RQ S History of the Media and History of the West. After graduation she kept busy by attending U.C.R., where she received her BA in Liberal Studies. She financed her studies by working at J.C. Penney in the Men's Depart- ment, for four years. When ask- ed what hobbies she had Miss De La Cruz exclaimed, I LOVE RACQUETBALL! Traveling and photography are also favorites. As for returning to N.D. she never planned on it. Getting a job as an elementary teacher was what she had in mind till Mrs. Benchoff and Mr. Heding convinced her otherwise. I met up with Mr. Heding and Mrs. Benchoff and they sug- gested that I apply at Notre Dame, she explained. Landing the job came as a complete shock for our alumni Spanish teacher. Ms. Cynthia Tenney Dr. Carmen Benchoff MS, Joan 5, Burch MS, Lynda McClain BA Drew University New Jefsey BA University Of Pl-'Set Sound BA Grand Valley State College BA Literature Sangamon State MA U-C-R I MA Sacfamemo State College. MA Michigan State University University FFCHCII Spanishl phYS'C3' PHD U-C-R English II, Speech Advanced Composition, Writers Spanish, Spanish Honor Society, M.E.C.H.A. Club Education Workshop, Search for American Dream, English Literature, Literary Magazine Language English Faculty 91

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Fine Arts Mr. Harold Becker MS, JODean Salley BM U. of Wisconsin BA UICALIA, MA Leng Beech State College Mr. Robert Bellah MA u.c.L.A. Ml-lSlC APP 9Ci3ti0nrBa'ld1 MA Claremont Graduate School MA U.C.R. HurT18I'1iil6S Art, Art Dept. Chairman Art, Humanities 5. '11 Ms. Linda Tirabassi BA U. of New York English, Drama, Newsletter Editor fi: in gee 0 90 Faculty A new addition to this year's English Department is Miss Dolan, another one of Notre Dame's alumni turned teacher. Miss Dolan came as a stu- dent in her sophomore year and graduated Cum-Laude in 1976. She feels Notre Dame hasn't really changed that much since her student days, but notes the level of spirit was higher then and that students attitudes were a great deal different. During her years as a stu- dent, Miss Dolan remembers studying under Mr. Bellah, Mrs. Tenney and Mr. Heding. They are now all co-workers along with former fellow students, Mr. Wuetcher, Miss Schulte, Miss de la Cruz and her best and closest friend, Mrs. Favela. Speaking with Mrs. Favela and asking about Miss Dolan led to one word repeated many times describing her as a fellow stu- dent, noisy, noisy, noisy! That isn't all though, her nickname according to Mrs. Favela is Miss Cheerfull and everybody's friend. Outside of being everybody' friend, Miss Dolan kept busy with maintaining an above average grade point average and being on the student council. She was very involved in drama, one of her favorite classes. She was president of the drama club and in 1975 appeared in the school musical, The Un- sinkable Molly Brown. A ' 'rrt -' K 2 i , , y is S t . t , ek f i V , :--k ,kVV. . ...lt K, .. K A Ms. Karen Dolan AA Riverside City College BA California State College, San Bernardino English l, American Literature

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Physical Education Mr. Raymond Burns BS Cal State U. Physical Education, Drivers Education, Football Coach Ms. Kay Kendall AA Mt. San Antonio BA San Diego State Physical Education st? Mr. James Rodriguez BS UCLA Physical Education, Football Assistant Coach, Wrestling Coach , 1 Business Ms. Leta McGuire BA El Comino College Typing, Office Practice, Business Dept Chairsperson 92 Faculty Mrs. Favela, a former stu- dent here at Notre Dame, looks back on how it was when she went here. She didn't plan on returning, but, once she did, and had her first experience teaching, she decided it was fun. When asked about any changes that have taken place she proclaimed, There'hasn't been really any major changes except for the uniforms we wore. She was asked what was the best thing about being a student here at Notre Dame. Mrs. Favela said It was fun and enjoyable. l had it to com- pare with my old school. She said that the best thing about , U, being a teacher was Talking 'sti to the students and getting to tis W knowthem better. lasked her ' if student attitudes have changed. No, they haven't, but their styles and fashions sure have. l Since graduation Mrs. Favela rsls M has been quite busy, going to is school and receiving a social science degree, getting mar- ried, bowling and having a baby boy. Mrs. Favela do you like teaching? Oh yea, a lot! she 1 exclaimed. e f mf- ....,+, - ,,.f,:, sa -I, -ff- . . rt. -nay. Q . J, , g if-is Wt Yi 1 se ti, sts , W t1 .,,s Q Mrs. Kelli Favela BS Cal Poly Pomona Pep Squad Advisor, Sociology, World Cultures, World Affairs, History of the World.