Raymond J Fisher Middle School - Kitten Yearbook (Los Gatos, CA)

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FOODS - MRS. BOCKUS In our eighth grade Food Course we prepare DRAMA - MR. HOOKER Develop poise before an audienceg pos- ture and breath control activities, pantomime oral interpretation, monogueg skills, one-act play. foods from each of the four basic food groups. We also gain experience in table setting, meal planning and preparation, buying food, preparing convenience foods, and for JOURNALISM - MRS. COLLINS A semester course designed to give staff mem- bers experience with gathering school news, writing stories, cutting stencils, spacing stories, all of which lead to the publication of the school paper, the Trojan Tribune 'Qrsgpgww eign foods. rilamae GERMAN - MRS. OBERZIL Off to a head start: These eighth graders have already had a year of German. Das ist gut! German is also offered to seventh graders. XSSSQBSBQSQBQEQBQBSSQBQ

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A CAPELLA CHOIR - MRS. HUTCHINSON The A Cappella choir is made up of select voices from the eighth grade class. The term a cappella refers to the period in the 16th century when music was written for unaccompanied voices, however, today a cappella choirs are those choirs that sing the finest in choral literature. The R.J . Fisher A Cappella choir performs in four music programs annually, the high- light being the Spring Music Program. CLOTHING - MRS, BOCKUS In eighth grade clothing we make two sewing progects study wardrobe planning, and interior design We model our finished garments in the annual Fisher Fashion Tea. BOY'S HOME EC. - MR. FORTIER A semester elective designed to make avail- able to eighth grade boys information and prac- tice in the areas of thrifty shopping and cookingg personal maintenance and basic sewing by hand and machineg grooming and etiquetteg safety and first-aid, -JZ! 48 CALIFORNLA HISTORY - MR. SOWERS In California History We study the history and Geography of California. We concentrate on the exploration and settle- ment of our state, paying particular atten- tion to the Mission Period and the Goldrush

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LITERATURE - MR. KENSINGER Literature is a semester course designed to provide students with a wide variety of reading en- richment experiences. Most reading is centered around a National Scholastic Literature unit that contains an anthology, 6 novels studied in groups and 30 novels to be read as each student chooses. Emphasis is placed on class discussion and free exchange of ideas after the initiary class Work has been completed. METAL SHOP - MR. CALVELLO An exploratory course giving experiences in industrial processes, consumer education, and vocational opporttmities i.n the field of metal work. KV!! 50 LIBRARY - MRS. SULLIVAN Library assistants are chosen from qualified students to assist with general op- erating procedures necessary in running a library. For seventh graders it is an extra curricular activity. Eighth graders, how- ever, may take it as an elective and serve as period librarians. Both groups are granted an award, have multiple checkout privileges, get first choice at new books, and eighth graders take an annual trip to Stanford University Library. MECHANICAL DRAWING - MR. CALVELLO Drafting I and II are offered as an elec- tive to seventh and eighth grade boys and girls. This course covers the fundamentals of mechanical drawing through complete working drawings. Architectural drawing is included in the second semester.