Saddleback High School - Caparral Yearbook (Santa Ana, CA)

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Pauline Abbot, Special Day Classes Caroline Aday, Physical Education Leland Aday, Social Studies Arturo Aguirre, Mathematics Robert Ainley, Spanish Allen John, Mathematics Dorothy Andrews. Nurse Mark Attebery, Acitivities Director Don Baker, Science Robert Barany, Photography Lillian Baron, Mathematics Bill Bernard, Auto Mechanics Brenda Blanchard, Physical Educa- tion, Dance Team Advisor Marie Block, Secretary Robert Bolander, ESL Staff Excels Standards by Karina Cerda We are lucky to have one of the finest group of teachers and adminis- trators you can find anywhere, Mrs. Nancy O ' Connor, Principal, stated. The experience and devotion dem- onstrated by the administrators re- flected upon the outstanding curricu- lum achieved. O ' Connor, who feels that her posi- tion as Principal is that of the func- tioning role of a parent during the school day, assumed this duty last September with honor. However, she noted that the re- sponsibility was greater, You ' re in- volved in a much wider perspective of school. Overall, O ' Connor is most proud of the accomplishments of the students. All the awards just add to the pres- tige of Saddleback, she concluded. Saddleback students are great to work with. We see them winning top honors, Mr. Robert Nelson, Assistant Principal of Instruction, agreed. Nelson feels his most important duty is to see that we continue to maintain a high level of performance that Saddleback has gained a reputa- tion for. Continuing to steer students toward academics is both Mr. Richard Ma- honey ' s and Mr. Ernest Gomez ' s con- cern as Assistant Principals of Control and Supervision. They also keep order and secure a safe environment. Being responsible for many school events is Mr. Mark Attebery, Activities Director, who ' s successful leadership has reflected upon the positive stu- dent reaction toward executive coun- cil decisions. Another administrator, Mr. Will Koehn basis his decisions on what is in the students ' best interest. As Direc- tor of Guidance, Koehn is in charge of the function of the counseling center. Combining their efforts as a team by each contributing their talents, the administrators have upheld their ' commitment to excellence. ' V Mr. Bob Nelson, new to administration, took on the task of Assistant Principal of Cur- riculum. 226 Abbor Campbell

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KITCHEW £ m Home Economics instructor Goil Drunell exploins the piepototlon for enchiladas to het Foods I class as Kim Garcia looks on. Foods Is a fun and useful class for obtaining domestic skills. ft English insttuctot Mrs. Christine Lammers includes some charisma and animation in her daily lesson plan, adding some liveli- ness to the English experience. 41 Mrs. Orendo Oorron teaches het junior GATE English class the majot points of writ. Ing an analytical essoy. t»r The development of the mind; the acquisition of knowledge; the emetgence of motal stondotds — these ore the reasons for which stu- dents attend school. To guide us through these processes ore our in- structors, contributing to our educa- tion and aiding our progression into knowledgeable young adults. Progress was evident as Saddle- back was identified as one of the top 22 high schools in California. Based on the results of the Califor- nia Assessment Program test of last year ' s seniors, the ranking was one more reflection of the school ' s ac- celerated achievements in educa- tion. Teachers are a special breed, dedicating themselves to the edu- cation of youth. Sometimes, how- ever, obstacles and challenges arise that must be conquered in or- der to continue this endeavor. The Santa Ana Educators Associ- ation negotiated certificated con- tracts in an attempt to meet the needs of the teachers. Resolving the conflict was not on easy task, but eventually decisions were made and compromises reached to settle the matter. The year continued on, one more class graduating and success- ful efforts to teach 2800 students completed. Conflicts arose, were confronted and resolved as the movement toward a stimulating education was encountered by all. V

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All of our successes in aca- demics and athletics truly show what an outstanding student body we have. — Richard Ma- honey Mr. Ernest Gomez spends a few quiet moments going over a student ' s file before a conference. Mr. Gomez worked hard during the week, but enjoyed attending Raider games on the weekends. ♦ We are an excellent institution with outstanding students, said Mrs. O ' Connor, who is serving as principal for her first time. According to O ' Connor, the staff has been very supportive towards the tran- sition. Glenna Bolton, HIP Interpreter Carol Booth, HIP Interpreter Brenda Borron, English, CREATE Advisor Cheryl Brewster, HIP Aide Maria Brown, Secretary Neal Brown, Math Jane Bruckler, English Gail Brunell, Physical Science David Bunch, Social Studies Michael Campbell, English V Academics 227