Palo Alto High School - Madrono Yearbook (Palo Alto, CA)

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Faculty mm- 'W ENGLISH In a sense English is the hub of the curriculum, since most other subiects depend upon the skills of communica- tion: reading, vvriting and oral expression. English also allovvs academic ex- posure to the literary heritage, to the great ideas and psychological insights of some of the vvorld's most imaginative and profound minds, commented Mrs. Mueller, department head. The English Department has at- tempted to enrich its curriculum vvith elective programs to encompass a wide range of interests. drama, forensics, di- rected reading and vvorld and English literature, The most pressing problem for the English Department at Paly is space. Teachers feel hampered by lack of pri- vacy: no classroom or office space to call their ovvn, and no facilities for holding student conferences. The nevv plans for reconstruction should give more flexibility to the En- glish teaching program. Many of the rooms will have portable dividers so that spaces may be converted into sem- inar-sized classrooms or lecture-sized classrooms. There vvill also be ac- commodations for team teaching situa- tions. Perhaps the most progressive fea- ture vvill be a resource center adioining the central library. Altogether the ad- vantages ofthe new English Department should be greater freedom of movement and more informality of communication betvveen staff and students. English teachers are: Mrs. Mueller, Mrs. Fields, Mr. Mayne, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Phillips, Mrs. Dearing, Mr. Katz, Mr. Gruber, Mr. Fenwick, Mrs. Melosh. Not pictured: Mrs. Brant, Mr. Clark, Mrs. Dacey, Mrs. Drake, Mr. Davis, Miss Dorland, Mr. Jamieson, Mrs. Lovve, Mr. Presto, Mr. Presley, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Truiillo. 'Www

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BOYS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION Stimulating new interests in a large variety ot sports, the boys' sports program provides a release from the daily grind. Physical educa- tion is becoming more and more important. The department aims to teach Poly boys that exercise can bring enioyment as well as im- prove physical health. The reconstruction ot Paly will give the Boys' PE. Department a new gym and auxil- iary gym separated by coaches' ottices, and an equipment room, and officials' rooms. Connected to the new larger locker rooms and showers will be the home team and visiting team rooms. GIRLS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION Bringing fun and relaxation to Paly girls through various team and individual activit- ies, the Girls' PE, Department otters a sam- pling ot many sports from hockey to water polo. The unique swimming,modern dance, and rec leadership classes permit some girls to specialize in one activity. In the ott-season Mrs. Goutschis swim class introduced water polo to the curriculum. This is the tirst year iuniors have been able to choose their activit- ies trom a list ot all sports common to girls but tencing, Atter the reconstruction of Poly, the Girls' PE. tacilities will be expanded with the addi- tion ot a dance studio and another pool. The present problem of laclc ot indoor space tor rainy weather will be solved. Physical Education teachers are: Mr. Fisher, Mrs. Gautschi, Mr. Leslie, Mr. Clark, Mrs. Stilwell, Mrs. Rouquier, Mr. Presley. Not pictured: Mr. Bataille, Mr. Donohue, Mr. Mercer, Mr. Shroyer, Mrs. Steckel, Mr. Trujillo, Mr. Vierra, Mr, Wiser. 3 Q f 1.25 r- . .1 5: '41 x 8 S , A ,. ,f el fl ,gli ga .. ' if 1 4' il 'Q 3 'et X ,.-, , - , asv rx Ria It '- S I M 3 V, Vf f x w lgis ikayggamgg i Lt: ill ai-m . .a s xii , ,W te, V VN A, 'I wg ' ex l as E ttf 'Q- l A , 'T , ill I L t. 3.