Rubidoux High School - Eyry Yearbook (Riverside, CA)

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D. istinction 171 Ellen Finan, English teacher: English is more than isolating and identify- ing nouns and verbs; it is an odyssey into who and what we are through literature and writing. (Otherwise, 1 really enjoy it.) 4 Rob Liddle, science teacher: ' ' I enjoy teaching Health Science because it is a class that is directly appli- cable to the students. Here they have the opportunity to learn how their bodies work, what can go wrong with them, and (hopefully this is the part they retain) what they can do to protect and care for their bodies so that they may remain as healthy as possible throughout life. . Barry Brinegar, student: One of the best people at Rubidoux is Coach Fagen. Not only does he know how to play basketball but he knows what ' s going now as a teenager in high school. ♦ Debbie Fyeer, student: 7 enjoy Mrs. Nixon because she sticks to her word. She is helpful. She puts up with a lot from thestudents, but she hangs in and gives it all she ' s got. Kristal Brasher, stu- dent: I think that Mrs. Johnson is special because she talks to you and helps you if you have any prob- lems, not just on school work, but anything. + Christy Nelson, student: The teacher that has helped me the most is Mrs. Nixon. I ' ve always loved to write and she taught me how to do it correctly. ' ' ♦ Manuel Quesada, stu- dent: 7 like Mrs. Dimery because she takes time to help students even when she doesn ' t have to. + Mary Peha, student: Mr. Hughes is special be- cause he seemed to really care. Gina Ford, student: My favorite teacher is Mr. Wright because he is al- ways trying to help. He is very nice and is easy to get along with. + Frank Aden, student: My special teacher is Ms. Hill because of the ways she grades. She also teaches very well and can explain any problems. ♦ Terri Crane, student: Mrs. Nixon is patient with us and she is always helping us. + Joey Goree, student: Mrs. Weaver is special because she is simply a great person. + Lisa Whitney, student: 7 enjoy Mrs. Pina (guid- ance coordinator) because she understands what the kids are going through. She also helps out when you ' re in trouble, or if you get a wrong class. Ernie Wright, photogra- phy teacher: It is great to be able to teach a subject that is so much a part of one ' s life. Photography is a vital part of my life. This year is even more special due to our computer projects pro- Allen Stringer, math teacher: Math is special. Mathematics is a universal language. All major civiliza- tions have studied and ex- panded the discipline. While most languages are stagnant or dying, math- ematics is growing at an un- precedented rate. A vided through two CTIIP grants. Photography is an experience that almost ev- eryone enjoys. One special item about RHS is the in- volvement of RHS staff in developing computer awareness. ♦ Remy Mendoza, re- source teacher: Students in the Resource room keep the teacher on the go — constantly discovering new ways to belp students learn new technigues to over- come learning disabilities. They are special students and I am a special teacher. »

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170 sOunt -Jn E5TIMONX From. Teachers and Students m Paul Strain, art teacher: 1 believe that we are all unique creations, and have some artistic ability. My goal is to give students an oppor- tunity to discover and devel- op their abilities in their own unique way. Every year at RHS is special because of the students, they are fun to be around and are never dull. + Patrick Fisher, student: ' 7 feel that Mr. Richards who teaches drafting is spe- cial because he ' s really try- ing to prepare us for the fu- ture and he makes the work fun. +. Robert Williamson, stu- dent: My favorite teacher is Mrs. Foglietta because she takes time with her stu- dents and makes English fun. Gustavo Oceguera, stu- dent: Mrs. Duff is nice, very funny, and sometimes strange. She ' s pretty fair when she grades. She is a good teacher. + Martha Patton Kathy Weese, student: The teacher that 1 think is special is Mrs. Sloan. She tries so hard to help our class learn geometry. The best thing though is she never loses her temper. + Laura Boucher, student: 7 like Mr. Pfeiffer be- cause he knows how to re- late to his students. He has a funny sense of humor. I know a lot of students who like having him as a teach- er. + Oswald Hairston, re- source teacher: I think resource is special in that this is a group with a lot of different personalities which makes it interesting and a lot of fun from day to day. Re- source is not boring. Jean McCook, librarian: The library is for students, please send them to us. + Shirley Gonzalez, home economics teacher: Home economics is special because it is applicable to everyone. What ' s life with- out home economics? 4 Georia Weeks, student: I think Mrs. Gonzales (sewing) is really special. 1 like her class because it is something I can use later in life. She is a very cheerful and easy to get along with person. + Tinisha Young, student: ' 7 feel that my math teacher, Mr. Drapiza, is special be- cause he is easy to get along with. When I go into his classroom I feel really com- fortable. + Craig Harrod, student: Mr. Weatherford has a great personality and a big heart, even though he has failed me three times. + Sheri Beld, student: 1 enjoy having Ms. Finan as a teacher because she is nice and always cracking jokes. ' ♦ Dale Thorpe

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172 L ount C yn i % TESTIMONY From Teachers and Students Charles McCarthy, math teacher: I enjoy teaching because the stu- dents are such fun. I hate Fridays because I won ' t get to see the students again un- til Monday. I am one of the few people who look for- ward to Monday morning at 7:25. Let ' s start a TGIMM club (Thank God It ' s Mon- day Morning.) + Chrystal Dawson, student: Coach Bruce is like a second mother. I can talk to her about anything. And she ' s always helping me improve my tennis game. + Debbie Temple, student: I have six classes, so of course there are six teach- ers. 1 like all my teachers, but there is one that makes me laugh everyday, and his name is Mr. Kumamoto. He knows how it feels to be a teenager going through the fun and rough times at high school, f really enjoy having math with such a cool teach- er. Even though he lets us do a lot doesn ' t mean we don ' t work. I have learned a lot in his class, it ' s just, he makes learning more fun! + Patricia Elisara, stu- dent: Coach Case is very special to me, because she takes her time explaining what to do. ♦ Ray Camacho, business teacher: I think the busi- ness courses I teach are im- portant for young people to learn and prepare them- selves for the business world and I enjoy sharing business experiences with my stu- dents. «fr Tracy Poston, student: ' 7 think Mr. Rosse is special because he makes learning fun! + Mat Bower, student: My favorite coach is Coach Payne. He teaches so you can understand. He ' s a very tough coach. Even if other swimming classes get free days we don ' t. Coach Payne says he wants his class to be a step above the others. +