O Dea High School - Olympian Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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MR. DONALD ISSACSON, now in his eighth year at O'Dea, received a B. A. in Biological Science and a B. A. in Education from Western Washington State College. His daily duties include teaching Biology to the Sophomores, Chemistry to the Juniors, and General Science to the Fresh- men. ln addition, Mr. Issacson handles the head coaching job of the Varsity Baseball Team. In the near future, Mr. Issacson plans to do further studies in the field of Education. MR. FRANK LaFAZIA, a dominant figure in the lives of the Seniors as Guidance Counselor, has aided many an aim- less boy in preparation for a college future. This year Mr. LaFazia taught English to the Freshman and Business Law to the Juniors. As was the case in the past, Mr. LaFazia sur- mounted the difficulties of the siruggling and much dwindled Cross Country team to overcome foul weather, lack of membership, and lack of student support in general, to haul in another winning season for our cindermen. When track season rolled in this spring, Mr. La.Fazia was there , heart and soul, driving the team into shape that we might again revenge Blanchet at the All City Catholic as well as far victories in regular meets. It is doubtful that, except those coached by him, anyone will realize the unceasing deter- mination this one man has given our school, or how lucky we are he is still working on the staff at O'Dea. ' 1':2.L-I-

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I wt. Q l I xt xx R D' A 1 ' I '.2,A MR FORTIER is notorious among the students from his skill in the hockey rink, to his ability as instructor in our Math Department. Not only does he teach Algebra I, and II and Geometry, but he also teaches Chemistry to the jun- iors. He is thoroughly equipped, however, having obtained his Bachelors Degree in Math from Denver University. On given Sundays, Mr. Fortier is found with his fancy footwork when the students meet the faculty at our infamous hockey matches. MRS. SUZANNE HAFF, a new and welcome addition to the O'Dea teaching staff came this year to teach Math and a course in Study Skills to several Freshmen. This course em- phasizes basic skills missed in grammar school. A 1965 Col- lege graduate of Mary Washington College, the female divi- sion of the University of Virginia, Mrs. Haff holds a B.A. in Political Science and taught Political Science and Remedial Reading and English to high school students in San Diego, California. She returned to receive her M.A. in reading at the University of Virginia, where she taught high school stu- dents. Finally, she moved here in September, after she re- ceived her job in March. 1 +

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X. I 4 ,, ', . ,4 Completing his ninth year at O'Dea, BROTHER LAWIDR has been teaching for over 30 years. This past year, Brother taught Latin I, II, and III, and instructed our Sophomores of 2-A in Religion. Having received his M.A. in Latin from St. John's University in Brooklyn, Brother Lawlor is a fine asset to our language department. When not diligently help- ing Latin students, Brother devotes his spare time to hiking , bowling, and billiards, listening to classical music, and moderating our Sodality. BROTHER LINDEMAN, now in his second year at O'Dea, teaches Drafting to the Sophomores and Seniors, Geometry to the juniors, and World History to the Freshmen. In the sports world here at O'Dea, Brother conserves his energies for Spring, when he is Varsity Tennis Coach. Brother was also this years Swimming Team Coach, having had seven years experience at Leo High School, where he previously coached the Swim Team there. 1 . sr MR. BOB MARZANO, new head of the English Depart- ment, was active in giving the Seniors a run for their money in preparing them for college and the future. Be- sides teaching English I, II, and IV, Mr. Marzano is well known for his unpredictable and educational marriage course to the Seniors. If it is at all believable, he still finds time to actively participate as Varsity Football Receivers' Coach, Freshman Basketball Coach, ffourth year in a rowj and Var- sity track. Mr. Marzano holds a B. A. in English from Iona College and an M.A. in Education from Seattle University.